SpazzFest (Thursday)

Spazz Fest XIV continues the annual tradition of a multi-day, multi-venue event honoring the integrity of Greenville, North Carolina’s thriving social community while celebrating it’s established and continually growing music & arts scene.

For four days, from March 23 2023 to March 26 2023, SpazzFest is taking over a multiple venues in the heart of the city to bring you an unforgettable celebration of music, art, and counterculture.

With an eclectic lineup of punk, rock, and alternative bands from across NC, SpazzFest promises to be a high-octane, non-stop musical extravaganza. From mosh-inducing punk bands to melodic indie rockers, they’ve got something for every music lover.

SpazzFest is a space where everyone is welcome, regardless of background or identity. They believe in creating a safe and inclusive environment where people can come together to express themselves and enjoy the music they love.

So come join us for four days of punk, rock, and alternative music that will leave you energized and inspired.

The Details:

<<< THURSDAY 3/23 >>>

1st Location: ALLEY CAT RECORDS (205 E 5th St. Greenville NC 27858)

Time: [6PM – 9PM]

What: THE RAP ROUND ROBIN ft. PT Burnem, Emceein Eye, MC Homeless, Jamaal Cody, Sammy & Poncho.

Price: $6 or free for golden ticket holders (Register here for all 4 days)

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2nd Location: THE STATE THEATRE (110 W. 5th St. Greenville, NC.)

Time: [7PM – 11:30PM]

What: THE OFFICIAL KICK-OFF ft. Ensteda, Straightlines, Madsol & VSTLTY

▶ ENSTEDA (Snow Hill, NC)
https://ensteda.bandcamp.com/
Ensteda makes their State Theatre debut during SPAZZ FEST XIV! Featuring electric violin, two electric guitars, bass, drums, and up to four-part vocal harmony, Ensteda offers their own array of originals and covers the audience will know and love.

▶ STRAIGHTLINES (Asheville, NC)
https://straightlines.bandcamp.com/
High energy alt-rock n’ roll hailing out of North Carolina. The members operate collectively out of Asheville, NC & Greenville, NC. Since the band was founded in 2018, they have acted as supporting acts for a broad collection of artists such as: Artimus Pyle (Lynyrd Skynyrd, PYLETRIBE) & Malcolm Holcomb to Psylo Joe & Room Twenty-Seven. STRAIGHTLINES consists of it’s 5 original members: Holden Dixon (Vocals) • Micah Taylor (Electric) • Noah Pinkleton (Drums) • Colton Bowman (Bass) • Alex Pinkleton (Electric) • Despite being scattered throughout North Carolina the *originally Asheville, NC based band is on the rise within its vast music scene.

▶ MADSOL (Greenville, NC)
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077079717253
MadSol is an acoustic duo based out of Eastern NC featuring Riley Madison & Tony Soldati.

▶ VSTLTY (Greenville, NC)
https://galacticnorthrecords.bandcamp.com/…/cause-and…
VSTLTY is based in Greenville, NC and formed in February 2020. With influences from funk, gospel, rock, Latin, jazz, and blues; their catalogue covers all ends of the spectrum. They are comprised of Doc on guitar, Iman on drums & Lee on bass. Their passion for music and love of creating brings music for people to vibe out to & get their party on!

Price: $10 Adv. / $13 Day-Of (Register here for Thursday Only)
*FREE FOR GOLDEN TICKET HOLDERS! (Register here for all 4 days)

<<< FRIDAY 3/24 >>>

1st Location: ALLEY CAT RECORDS (205 E 5th St. Greenville, NC 27858)

Time: [2PM – 6PM]

What: *Featuring: Sweet Dream, Nu Clear Twins, Faith Kelly, Cryptic Rites, Caswyn Moon, Mark Griffin, Billy Smith

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2nd Location: MOLLY’S COMMUNITY CAFE (300 Evans St. Greenville, NC 27858)

Time: [7PM – 11PM]

What: HOMELESS HOUSE PRESENTS – Heir Max, Gentle Jones, MC Homeless, Psykof & Gritty Beats.

Price: $8

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3rd Location: PAGAN PARLOR

Time: [7PM – ???]

Who: ft. Crunk Witch, Jaguardini, John Vogel, The Groceries, RTHBNDR, Reptoids, The Paper Skulls, Miss Bliss, &, Process Of Sleep & more!

Price: $12 or free for golden ticket holders (Register here for all 4 days)

<<< SATURDAY 3/25 >>>

Time: [1PM – 7PM]

1st Location: UPTOWN BREWERY (418 Evans St. Greenville, NC 27858)

What: SPAZZ FEST VINYL RECORD SHOW POP-UP

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Time: [4PM – 9PM]

2nd Location: ALLEY CAT RECORDS (205 E Fifth St. Greenville, NC 27858)

What: American Babylon Greenville – ft. The Paper Skulls, Austin Glover, CANN’d, ANdrew’s False Consciousness, Noizgras, Trauma Bond x Dr. Goodsex & more!

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3rd Location: NASH (114 E 5th St. Greenville NC 27858)

Time: [3PM – MIDNIGHT]

PATIO – (3PM – 6PM)
ft. Tone Gems, Faith Evans (ex-Ruckzuck), Caswyn Moon, Cryptic Rites, Luke Rabey & more!

INSIDE – (6:30PM – MIDNIGHT)
ft. VSTLTY, Ryanallligood, Straightlines, Wholly Ghost, Gilby & Anna Park.

<<< SUNDAY 3/26 >>>

1st Location: ALLEY CAT RECORDS (205 E Fifth St. Greenville, NC 27858)

Time: [4PM – 9PM]

What: COSMIC SPAZZ FEST ft. The Emotron, Secret Boyfriend, Bryce Eiman, Crowmeat Bob, Jim Capps, Kettling, Healing Factor, Shallow South + Surfacing, Ratcatcher + Dogsbody Treppaning, subterrene, SumbGlitch, Ohm Collective & more!

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2nd Location: JARVIS STREET BOTTLE SHOP (106 S Jarvis St. Greenville NC 27858)

Time: [3PM – 7PM]

What: THE SINGER-SONGWRITER ROUND ROBIN ft. *ACTS A’PLENTY* + a show capping set from Twisted Knot!

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3rd Location: *SECRET LOCATION*

Time: [4PM – 7PM]

Who: Daikaiju ATTACKS!

Price: $20 (includes food)

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4th Location: CHRISTY’S EURO PUB (301 S Jarvis St. Greenville NC 27858)

Time: [7PM – 11PM]

What: SPAZZ FEST *FINALE* ft. Paleface, Arielle Bryant + one more TBA!

*Link to Buy Golden Tickets (admission to all 4 days) here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/557225425247

*Golden Tickets can also be purchased in person (and with no fees) at Alley Cat Records [cash, card or any money app).

**For updates to lineup: https://www.facebook.com/events/1339913633510302

**Any questions text Jeff Blinder [ 252-258-3497 ] or email: spazzfest14@gmail.com