BAND BIOS (in order of appearance):

The Trench || Durham, NC || IG: @thetrench.live

Formed in a university common room, The Trench is a 7-piece band composed of frontman Jason Zhang, guitarist Jack Qian, bassist Jonny Hyun, drummer Harry Pratt, pianist Megan Tandar, violinist Keshav Varadarajan, and cellist Sharon Deng. Borrowing sounds from both rock and classical palettes, The Trench has performed original and cover music at Devine's, Duke's Coffeehouse, Duke Nature Festival, and more. Their new album INTO THE TRENCH, recorded around campus and produced by Jason and Jack over the past year, is out now on all streaming platforms, an exploration of their unique sound and life experiences

Solfish || Durham, NC || IG: @solfishticated

Hey, we’re solfish, a band of 6 music lovers spanning three continents who all met in college. We’ve never really been able to been define the genre of music we make, but we do know we love making it. Thanks for being here for the journey!

Mango Ct. || Raleigh, NC || IG: @mango.ct_band

Hey! We’re Mango Ct., a punk/rock cover band from Raleigh, NC, made up of NCSU students. We started playing together in September 2024 after meeting through mutual friends and a chance encounter on the sidewalk. Though we're a new band, we’re dedicated to defining our sound and solidifying ourself in the local music scene. Music is our passion, and performing has always been a dream of ours. We're excited to bring that dream to life and share it with you!

The Mechanics || Durham, NC || IG: @clairebarrymusic

The Mechanics is a band of (mostly) engineers from Duke University. They cover everything from indie rock bangers to modern pop hits, while also performing original music written by members of the band. The band features Claire Barry on vocals/songwriting, Grace Davis on guitar/vocals/songwriting, Justin Garcia on guitar, Josh Levy on bass, and Jaden Fisher on drums. With their fun-loving spirit and creative passion, The Mechanics bring the energy to every performance.

Ricky Fully Loaded || Durham, NC || IG: @ricky_fullyloaded

Ricky Fully Loaded is a grunge-infused, dad rock-inspired garage punk band hailing from Durham, NC. Known for their raw energy and unapologetic sound, the band blends the best of '90s grunge with the rebellious spirit of classic rock and punk. Whether they’re cranking out timeless hits or debuting their own originals, Ricky Fully Loaded always brings a high-octane performance.

The band features Ricky Figueroa holding it down on bass paving the way for Joshua Levy on lead vocals, Justin Garcia and Nate Davies on guitar, and Kevin Pacas on drum kit.

Ricky Fully Loaded promises to leave you with a lasting impression, always keeping one "in the chamber" for when the crowd needs it most. Whether it's an intimate venue or a packed bar, they’ve got plenty of Ricky to make every show unforgettable.