Article and photography by Opener Photography / Shanna Rogers Raleigh, NC - On their "And The Adjacent Possible" tour, OK Go brought early 2000s nostalgia to a nearly sold-out Ritz in Raleigh, North Carolina with support from L.A. Exes. From the very start, energy pulsed through the room. As did the endless pounds of confetti.... Continue Reading →
Photography and writing by Shanna Rogers The Ritz in Raleigh, NC was filled with smiles and bluesy tunes on Friday, July 11th, 2025. Shakey Graves (Austin-based musician Alejandro Rose-Garcia) rolled through town, supported by the band Whitney, and left the crowd speechless with their smooth and folky rock-and-roll performance. On tour celebrating ten years of... Continue Reading →
Photos & Writing by: Courtney Breen This spring, Mayday Parade hit the road for their North American Three Cheers for 20 Years Tour, celebrating two decades of music, memories, and fans. On June 4th, the tour made its way to a sold-out crowd at The Ritz in Raleigh, North Carolina. The energy in the room... Continue Reading →
Writing and Photos by: Courtney Breen On may 14th The Amity Affliction made a stop at The Ritz in Raleigh, North Carolina to celebrate their 10th anniversary of their album 'Let The Ocean Take Me'. Opening acts Mugshot, Dying Wish, and Currents all had exhilarating performances which got the crowd ready for The Amity Affliction.... Continue Reading →
Writing and Photos by: Courtney Breen On April 6th Bayside brought 'The Worse Things Than Being Alive' Tour to The Ritz in Raleigh, North Carolina. In support of Bayside on their North American tour is Winona Fighter, Armor For Sleep, and Finch. This tour is in support of Bayside's most recent release, There Are Worse... Continue Reading →
Photos and Writing by Courtney Breen On May 2nd, 100 Gecs brought their "10000 Gecs Tour" to the Ritz in Raleigh, North Carolina. The night started out with an energetic set from Machine Girl, the supporting act on the 10000 Gecs Tour. Machine Girl had the crowd moshing for their whole set. Towards the end... Continue Reading →
Writing and Photos by Courtney Breen On April 9th Silverstein brought their headlining tour to The Ritz in Raleigh, North Carolina with support from One Step Closer, SeeYouSpaceCowboy, and Dayseeker. One Step Closer SeeYouSpaceCowboy Dayseeker Silverstein
Photos and Writing by Courtney Breen On September 3rd Oliver Tree brought the "Cowboy Tears" tour to The Ritz in Raleigh, North Carolina. Opening support for the tour was Huddy and JAWNY. The Cowboy Tears tour is in support of Oliver Tree's most recent album that came out earlier in 2022. Listen to Cowboy Tears... Continue Reading →
Show review written by William Dibble. Photography by Rei Haycraft. On the night that the Swedish doom metal superstars Ghost graced the stage of The Ritz in Raleigh, NC the doors opened precisely on time, allowing the large crowd to quickly fill the venue. The lights went out, then slowly faded in with dim, violet... Continue Reading →
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