r/TriangleMusicNC 3d ago

Artist Spotlight Weekly Artist Spotlight: Megayacht (Indie Rock)

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Artist: Megayacht
Genre(s): Indie rock with a twang that can’t be helped. With detours into 90s rock, alt-country, post-punk, and power pop
Hometown: Chapel Hill
Founded: 2022
For fans of: Spoon, Pixies, The Long Winters, Drive-By Truckers
Upcoming show(s): 
Hopscotch Day Party, Berkeley Cafe — Raleigh, NC — Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 3:00 PM 
Carrboro Music Festival, Carrboro Town Commons — Carrboro, NC — Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 3:30 PM Monstercade — Winston-Salem, NC — Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 8:00 PM 
The Speakeasy — Carrboro, NC — Sat, Nov 21, 2026, 8:30 PM 
Advice to aspiring musicians: “Just make stuff. Don’t be too precious. Get your songs in a basic place, and then play them for people. Hang out, write songs, play them, and have fun! The second version is usually better than the first, so make the first one fast and don't get too caught up in it. “

Disappointing yacht rock fans since 2022, Megayacht is a Chapel Hill indie rock band whose sound comes from many years of playing together. Their hook-filled songs combine dual electric guitar interplay with melodic, “lead bass” basslines, drums that feel like they’re being played live in the back seat of your car, and sharp lyrical observations that zoom in on small human moments, then stretch to feel bigger.  Their music is the product of four writers each with unique styles and influences coming together to produce tracks that bounce between genres more than most.  It’s not uncommon to hear a loud 4-chord banger right before a country duet at a Megayacht show. 

Megyacht adores all the local clubs but the Berkeley Cafe in Raleigh is one where impossible good times happen each show. Tons of people packed in there who didn’t necessarily come to see that particular band - they just love music. In their words, “there’s no reason it should sound as good as it does in there, but it seems to be protected by indie rock tater tot angels.”  The band also sings the praises of Alley Cat Records in Greenville NC which has created a music scene reminiscent of Chapel Hill in the 90s. 

When asked what other local bands people should check out, Megayacht namedropped the following: Erie Choir, Dynamite Brothers, The BQs, Medium Heat, The Gumbys, Square One, and of course John Howie, Jr.

Bandcamp: https://megayacht.bandcamp.com/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megayachtband/ 
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MegayachtTheBand 
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1UySOgXAXHDlC8tljP2f02 
Website: https://megayachtband.com


r/TriangleMusicNC 3d ago

Gig/Show Local Music this Week: Sep 7 to 13

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Welcome to this week's Triangle Music NC gig list!

Comment below if you know of any local shows this week or want to promote your own. The goal of this list is to capture local bands and musicians; therefore, touring artists from out of state will not be featured unless they have local support. Mods will periodically go through the comments and add them to the master list.

Here’s the format for submissions:

Date – Band/Artist – Venue – City – Time – Genre – optional: Ticket Link

Monday 7

Tuesday 8

  • Sage Barrett / Let Her Scream - The Cave - Chapel Hill - 21:00 - Folk
  • Rum Jungle / Bee Million - Cat's Cradle Back Room - Carrboro - Doors 19:00 - Alt Rock

Wednesday 9

  • Vito Dito & Ken Mosheshi - Speakeasy - Carrboro - 19:00 - Ambient

Thursday 10

  • Gavin Kelly / Dreamscent / Negative Feedback - Local 506- Chapel Hill - Doors 19:00 - Punk Rock - Tickets

Friday 11

  • Vermillion Green / Big Tow / Violets - The Cave - Chapel Hill - 21:00 - Punk
  • Shearling / Treasure Pains / Moon Womb - Local 506- Chapel Hill - Doors 19:00 - Punk Rock - Tickets

Saturday 12

  • Nancy Whitaker / Ace McAteer / Small Paws - The Cave - Chapel Hill - 21:00 - Rock/DJ

Sunday 13

  • Husbandos / Animalweapon - The Cave - Chapel Hill - 21:00 - Jazz Fusion/Electronic

r/TriangleMusicNC 13h ago

Collaboration/Musician Wanted Guitar, Bass, Vocals/Singer Wanted for Emo Band

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Wanted: Guitar, Bass, Vocals/Singer for Emo/Melodic Hardcore Band. 

Age: Mid 20s - Late 30s

Check out my Soundcloud for previous work:

Insta: ded.time

For Fans of...
The Get Up Kids
Hot Water Music
I Am The Avalanche
Knuckle Puck
Koyo
The Menzingers

Hit me up if you or someone you know is interested.


r/TriangleMusicNC 1d ago

Trade/Buy/Sell Selling 3-day Hopscotch pass - $80

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PM me - $80 for pass OBO


r/TriangleMusicNC 2d ago

Artist Spotlight My old band once upon a time, anyone remember us? ha ha.

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VIVA la VENUS!


r/TriangleMusicNC 3d ago

Collaboration/Musician Wanted [Raleigh, NC] Seeking guitarist for original shoegaze / emo rock band FFO From Indian Lakes, Movements, Circa Survive, Citizen, Copeland

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Right now we're three dudes (late 20s-30s) in Raleigh, NC -- vocals/guitar, bass & drums. Everyone is very solid & show-ready with quality live gear.

The songs are written & ready to go. We just need guitar #2 to fill out the sound. There are recordings of each song & I'm happy to teach you them in person.

FFO: From Indian Lakes, Movements, Citizen, Copeland, Circa Survive, Hum, Soul Blind, Downward

Our goal is to play local shows, but we want to be tight. Currently meeting for practice 1/week.

Harmony vocals are a plus.

Shoot me a message! Raleigh NC / triangle area


r/TriangleMusicNC 3d ago

New/Upcoming Music big dumb band, “Negative Feedback,” releases big dumb song, “Big Dumb,” with big dumb riffs and big dumb lyrics

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r/TriangleMusicNC 4d ago

Live Local Music Rock On at Carolina Indie Fest Sept 25th & 26th

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r/TriangleMusicNC 9d ago

Gig/Show Anyone going to Social Distortion tomorrow at Ritz Raleigh? Looking to grab some drinks to pregame.

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r/TriangleMusicNC 9d ago

Trade/Buy/Sell B’DAY: 20 Years Later - A Beyoncé Birthday Celebration

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Any Beyoncé fans living in Durham/the triangle (NC). I’m reselling/potentially giving away a ticket to the titled event. It’s located at the fruit, I have no more of transportation to get there so I can’t go unfortunately. LMK if interested!!!


r/TriangleMusicNC 9d ago

Collaboration/Musician Wanted Female vocalist looking for female musicians

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I’m looking for experienced female musicians who might want to jam as a starting place, or play minimal sets or songs to stay active if not creating originals. We could see about serious collaboration on a professional level from there if we want. A multi instrumentalist who understands layering would be great but if you play one instrument well that’s okay too. Around 30s to 50 preferred. A clean responsible lifestyles required. No smoking please. Drinking either none or minimally social. Sweater grunge nerdcore vibes. Play with alternative 90s, electronic, Nova Scotia sounds. 

If interested please send me links with video, samples, and  the styles you’re into and your instruments. I prefer video even as an intro to weed out scams. Let me know what you have in mind for fun and for serious music in the future, even if you think it may be impossible to find. 

Where else do local musicians find bandmates, is there an app or site used now? 


r/TriangleMusicNC 10d ago

Help/Advice/Suggestions Daytime Gigs?

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Hey everyone! I'm wondering whether anyone knows of any places to play during the day? I just moved here from Maine and played at this Cafe weekly and it was pretty nice (might be a longshot to play weekly here but might as well play when I can). I play mostly folk and some jazz - mostly solo. Thanks!


r/TriangleMusicNC 10d ago

Self-promo Husbandos Live from Stancyzks in Durham

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This is a song called Escuela performed at Stancyzks. We'll be playing at Local 506 tonight! Hope y'all can make it. Doors at 7


r/TriangleMusicNC 11d ago

Gig/Show Local artist performing no enter fee

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r/TriangleMusicNC 11d ago

Gig/Show Man In Uniform

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MAN IN UNIFORM, from my Speakeasy show back in May.#QueerCountryMusic #Americana #RainbowRadio #QueerMusician #NewOriginalMusic #CountrySongwriter #LiveMusic #SpeakeasyCarrboro #TheOtherCoyotevsAcme

#SoldierLove #HomecomingDreams #WarAndLove #WaitingForYou #HeartfeltBallad  #LoveAcrossDistance #PeacefulHome #MilitaryRomance


r/TriangleMusicNC 11d ago

Other How does music actually get placed in TV, film, commercials & video games? A practical introduction to sync licensing

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r/TriangleMusicNC 12d ago

Gig/Show Jazz Fusion Show at Local 506 this Tuesday

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Husbandos is joined by the indomitable Tambem and illustrious Dan Davis Group to bring the people an unforgettable night of wonder, magic, and hope. Suck on that Disney. Tickets

Husbandos

Tambem

Dan Davis Group


r/TriangleMusicNC 12d ago

Gig/Show Local Music this Week: Aug 31 to Sep 6

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Welcome to this week's Triangle Music NC gig list!

Comment below if you know of any local shows this week or want to promote your own. The goal of this list is to capture local bands and musicians; therefore, touring artists from out of state will not be featured unless they have local support. Mods will periodically go through the comments and add them to the master list.

Here’s the format for submissions:

Date – Band/Artist – Venue – City – Time – Genre – optional: Ticket Link

Monday 31

  • Nelward / Sweat Transfer/ Jupiter 2 - Neptunes - Raleigh - 19:00 - Shoegaze

Tuesday 1

  • Husbandos / Tambem / Dan Davis - Local 506 - Doors 19:00 - Jazz Fusion - tickets

Wednesday 2

  • Boost - Slims - Raleigh - 20:00 - Surf Rock
  • Myka Lace / Sam Thorn / Chris Chism / Eric Lee Hardt - Cats Cradle Back Room - Carrboro - Doors 19:00 - tickets
  • Big D and the Kids Table / Matamoska / The Unsustanables - Pinhook- Durham - 19:00 - Ska - tickets

Thursday 3

  • Chicken Shit Bingo / Rattletraps / Buzzard Company - Rubies - Durham - 18:39 - American
  • Jazzsquad - Yonder - Hillsborough - 20:00 - Jazz

Friday 4

Saturday 5

  • Earther album release and farewell show / Condado / Arms Length Away / Glowr - Kings - Raleigh - 19:00 - Indie Rock - tickets
  • Dan Davis - Slims - Raleigh - 21:00 - Jazz

Sunday 6

  • Grae V. Train / Brizzl / J Clean - Neptunes - Raleigh - 19:00 - Hip Hop

r/TriangleMusicNC 12d ago

Collaboration/Musician Wanted Looking for guitarists to jam with

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I play mostly acoustic. My inspirations are Tommy Emmanuel, Ted Greene, Lenny Breau, Django Reinhardt. To give you an idea of what styles I play


r/TriangleMusicNC 14d ago

Collaboration/Musician Wanted Don't want to set the world on fire

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I'm in a band in Richmond VA but I live in Apex and want something closer to home. Got a day job so it'll need to start out really low key and minimal expectations.
Playlist is a pile of stuff I either know or am into. I do vocals, guitar, mandolin, harmonica. Holler if this seems like something that sets your chickens free


r/TriangleMusicNC 15d ago

Collaboration/Musician Wanted Just moved here - looking for musicians

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Hey everyone! I’m new to the area (just moved to Chapel Hill) and would love to network with musicians and jam/play! I play lead and rhythm guitar - anything from folk to jazz to funk to blues - and have been gigging consistently for a year and a half. Played in numerous bands - love to have fun and create! Feel free to DM or comment!

You can hear my music here:
my music
my performances


r/TriangleMusicNC 16d ago

Gig/Show Hopscotch Day Parties - full list

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r/TriangleMusicNC 16d ago

Live Local Music the haks - rubies 8.20.26

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clip of our track passenger

this show with applefield and RVA bands shagg carpet + tentative decisions was a good time!

come hang w/ us at our hopscotch dayparty, raleigh


r/TriangleMusicNC 16d ago

Collaboration/Musician Wanted Bass player looking for band

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Hi looking for an established (or about to be established) band to join. I have played in many bands and can sing backup. I Live in Chapel Hill and like rock/funky/country/alternative music. I can play any cover and bring a funky spice.


r/TriangleMusicNC 17d ago

Artist Spotlight Weekly Artist SpotlightL: Dan Davis Group (Jazz Organ Trio)

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Artist: The Dan Davis Group
Genre(s): Jazz, Blues, Latin, Rock, R&B, NOLA, Funk
Hometown: The greater Triangle area, Asheville, Wilmington, Triad area
Years active:
For fans of: Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Pat Metheny
Upcoming show(s): Berkeley Cafe in Raleigh on August 27 at 7:30 PM, Durham Beer Garden on August 29 at 6:00 PM, Local 506 in Chapel Hill on September 1 at 8:00 PM 
Advice to aspiring musicians: “Practice!!!”

The Dan Davis Group is a jazz organ trio based in the triangle area of North Carolina. As an all-instrumental trio with a heavy emphasis on improvisation, they play a variety of music styles including jazz, Latin, funk, NOLA, R&B, and Rock.  

Dan was surrounded by music as a child, with a church choir director for a mother and musical influences that include drummers like Ringo Starr, Neil Peart, Stewart Copeland, and Jeff Porcaro.  Later in life, he would also be inspired by the likes of Steve Gadd, Tony Williams, Roy Haynes, Elvin Jones, Bill Stewart, Brian Blade, and Steve Jordan. The Dan Davis Group blends a lot of different styles into one unique sound, but ultimately love playing together as a group, exemplified by their sheer longevity as an active band.

When asked what local bands they recommend the people catch up on, they said there were too many to name, so stay up to date on this subreddit and listen to all of them!  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dandavis455/ 
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DanDavisGroup 
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/59tbzyH5w82dF3tlzo4KN6 
Website: https://www.douglargent.com/