Tags: Live Musix

Closing out the summer series are Raleigh’s own hometown heroes. Founded by high school friends Matt McClanahan and Jordan Gee, this heavy-hitting reggae-rock group has blossomed into a major nationally touring act that has surpassed 100,000 monthly Spotify listeners. Performing on the main stage at Virginia Beach’s Point Break Music Festival this June, the six-piece band blends reggae, rock, melodic keyboards, roots rhythms, and saxophone for an unforgettable modern alternative sound. They have previously supported industry giants like The Elovaters, Tropidelic, Bumpin Uglies, and Inner Circle. Keep up with the local favorites on Instagram, Facebook, and Spotify.

About Midweek Mix & MRA

Midweek Mix is a dynamic, free outdoor summer concert series turning The Park at The Exchange into Midtown’s premier Wednesday night hangout. This community-focused, family-friendly series is proudly presented by Dewitt Carolinas in partnership with the Midtown Raleigh Alliance, dedicated to keeping our community connected, vibrant, and thriving. Bring a lawn chair, grab dinner and drinks from the 1000 Social culinary collection, and enjoy incredible live music under the trees!

Featured Beverage Partner: Raleigh’s own Crank Arm Brewing will be on-site weekly in the park, serving up a curated selection of local craft beer, wine, and cider! (Note: No outside food or beverages permitted).

Start Time: 5:30 PM (Event & park bars open)
End Time: 8:30 PM (Live show runs 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM)

Traveling in from Virginia, this powerhouse blues-rock band is led by vocalist and guitarist Anthony Rosano. Blending traditional blues with rock, funk, soul, and jam-band elements, they have earned widespread national recognition, with their self-titled album peaking at #9 on the Billboard Blues Chart and at one point even charting ahead of The Rolling Stones on the iTunes Blues Chart. As a two-time International Blues Challenge finalist and multiple VEER Music Award recipient, the band has built a reputation for high-energy live performances and exceptional musicianship. They are an immense draw for classic rock and guitar-focused music fans, having shared legendary stages with big artists including ZZ Top, Bob Seger, Gov’t Mule, Samantha Fish, Marcus King Band, Robert Randolph, Styx, Tab Benoit, Train, and Gin Blossoms. Fans can connect with them on Facebook, Instagram, and Spotify.

About Midweek Mix & MRA

Midweek Mix is a dynamic, free outdoor summer concert series turning The Park at The Exchange into Midtown’s premier Wednesday night hangout. This community-focused, family-friendly series is proudly presented by Dewitt Carolinas in partnership with the Midtown Raleigh Alliance, dedicated to keeping our community connected, vibrant, and thriving. Bring a lawn chair, grab dinner and drinks from the 1000 Social culinary collection, and enjoy incredible live music under the trees!

Featured Beverage Partner: Raleigh’s own Crank Arm Brewing will be on-site weekly in the park, serving up a curated selection of local craft beer, wine, and cider! (Note: No outside food or beverages permitted).

Start Time: 5:30 PM (Event & park bars open)
End Time: 8:30 PM (Live show runs 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM)

Traveling in from Virginia as a prominent staple of the Mid-Atlantic music scene, this group delivers an alternative rock sound packed with “southern charm.” Frequently described as a dynamic mix of The Killers and The Black Crowes, they feature soaring vocals and a rich catalog of hit singles like “Our Song,” “Morning Stars,” and “Car.” Having opened for iconic national acts like the Spin Doctors, Cracker, and Eric Hutchinson, they have also performed a live cover of “I’m Your Captain / Closer to Home” at the legendary NorVa theater in Norfolk and made frequent television appearances on programs like WTKR’s Coast Live. Connect with them via Facebook and Spotify.

About Midweek Mix & MRA

Midweek Mix is a dynamic, free outdoor summer concert series turning The Park at The Exchange into Midtown’s premier Wednesday night hangout. This community-focused, family-friendly series is proudly presented by Dewitt Carolinas in partnership with the Midtown Raleigh Alliance, dedicated to keeping our community connected, vibrant, and thriving. Bring a lawn chair, grab dinner and drinks from the 1000 Social culinary collection, and enjoy incredible live music under the trees!

Featured Beverage Partner: Raleigh’s own Crank Arm Brewing will be on-site weekly in the park, serving up a curated selection of local craft beer, wine, and cider! (Note: No outside food or beverages permitted).

Start Time: 5:30 PM (Event & park bars open)
End Time: 8:30 PM (Live show runs 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM)

Currently touring out of Eugene, Ore., after firmly establishing his career in Nashville, Tenn., frontman Brian James brings a remarkable background to the stage, having served five years in the U.S. Marines before pursuing music full time. As the winner of the prestigious Nashville Blues Challenge and a Nashville Industry Music Award (NIMA) nominee for Best Performer, James leads his band through a fiery, attention-demanding blend of blues, soul, and Southern rock heavily inspired by Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, and the Allman Brothers. Fans can check out their acclaimed full-length album, “The Remedy,” and follow them across Facebook, Spotify, and Bandsintown.

About Midweek Mix & MRA

Midweek Mix is a dynamic, free outdoor summer concert series turning The Park at The Exchange into Midtown’s premier Wednesday night hangout. This community-focused, family-friendly series is proudly presented by Dewitt Carolinas in partnership with the Midtown Raleigh Alliance, dedicated to keeping our community connected, vibrant, and thriving. Bring a lawn chair, grab dinner and drinks from the 1000 Social culinary collection, and enjoy incredible live music under the trees!

Featured Beverage Partner: Raleigh’s own Crank Arm Brewing will be on-site weekly in the park, serving up a curated selection of local craft beer, wine, and cider! (Note: No outside food or beverages permitted).

Start Time: 5:30 PM (Event & park bars open)
End Time: 8:30 PM (Live show runs 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM)

Hailing straight out of Greenville, N.C., this high-energy eight-piece brass powerhouse is known for turning popular hits into explosive, New Orleans-style arrangements. Covering artists like Rihanna, Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, and Linkin Park, they bring a massive, crowd-engaging live presence that has lit up prominent events like the BOOM Charlotte Festival, Strange Fruit Music Festival, and the Wilson Jazz Festival. Promising a performance where “no booty is left unshaken,” the band has captured a passionate regional following through studio EPs and high-octane live shows. Follow their journey on Instagram, Facebook, and Spotify.

About Midweek Mix & MRA

Midweek Mix is a dynamic, free outdoor summer concert series turning The Park at The Exchange into Midtown’s premier Wednesday night hangout. This community-focused, family-friendly series is proudly presented by Dewitt Carolinas in partnership with the Midtown Raleigh Alliance, dedicated to keeping our community connected, vibrant, and thriving. Bring a lawn chair, grab dinner and drinks from the 1000 Social culinary collection, and enjoy incredible live music under the trees!

Featured Beverage Partner: Raleigh’s own Crank Arm Brewing will be on-site weekly in the park, serving up a curated selection of local craft beer, wine, and cider! (Note: No outside food or beverages permitted).

Start Time: 5:30 PM (Event & park bars open)
End Time: 8:30 PM (Live show runs 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM)

Proudly based out of Winston-Salem, N.C., Big Daddy Love (BDL) will take the stage as the Midweek Mix official headline kickoff act. Far from a gentle string quartet, this acclaimed group defies a single genre, blending rock, bluegrass, southern soul, and psychedelic jams into a unique sound they call “Appalachian Rock.”

With over 16 years on the road and well over a thousand shows played nationwide, BDL has an incredible performance resume that spans from intimate coffeehouses to Raleigh’s own 20,000-seat PNC Arena. They are celebrated fixtures on the major southeastern festival circuit, having graced stages at Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, The Big What, and FloydFest, where they were named the premier festival’s “On the Rise” / “Under the Radar” award winners, recognizing emerging artists. Boasting a decorated history that includes being a three-time featured band on Nashville’s Music City Roots and earning “Best Album of the Year” honors from the Homegrown Music Network, the quartet is currently working on new music. Fans can connect with the band on Instagram, Facebook, and Spotify.

About Midweek Mix & MRA

Midweek Mix is a dynamic, free outdoor summer concert series turning The Park at The Exchange into Midtown’s premier Wednesday night hangout. This community-focused, family-friendly series is proudly presented by Dewitt Carolinas in partnership with the Midtown Raleigh Alliance, dedicated to keeping our community connected, vibrant, and thriving. Bring a lawn chair, grab dinner and drinks from the 1000 Social culinary collection, and enjoy incredible live music under the trees!

Featured Beverage Partner: Raleigh’s own Crank Arm Brewing will be on-site weekly in the park, serving up a curated selection of local craft beer, wine, and cider! (Note: No outside food or beverages permitted).

Start Time: 5:30 PM (Event & park bars open)
End Time: 8:30 PM (Live show runs 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM)