Our Local Folk Summer Series concludes with our official 2026 NCFF Kickoff Concert!! Join us on Thursday, Sept. 17 at the Pyrle for an unforgettable night featuring Oh He Dead and Sun Queen & The Soular Flares!
Note: A ticketing link is coming soon.
Presented in partnership with The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro, our local folk series highlights LOCAL emerging artists who are shaping what folk music looks and sounds like right now.
Oh He Dead is a study in contradictions. The D.C. band sounds as smooth and lux as leather, but there’s also a levity there, like a feather in flight. They’re not afraid to crack each other up with a crude joke or an impression — and their shows are basically one big hug. Dark and light, pain and joy, the band is best summed up by the origin of their name, which was coined by frontwoman CJ Johnson. When asked what happened to a cheating boy who was shot by his lover in a song of hers, she responded bluntly: “Oh, he dead.” And that’s how a legend is born.
Welcome to the world of SunQueen & The Soular Flares, where music meets magic and every performance is a celebration. This eight-piece band, hailing from Greensboro, NC, is a soul-rock sensation with a new album out called "Meet The F.A.M."; available on all streaming platforms. Their music is a genre-bending collage of hip-hop, soul, rock, and contemporary R&B. But it's not just about the sound; it's about the message. Their songs are a celebration of body positivity and radical self-love, encouraging listeners to embrace themselves fully.
SEPTEMBER 17 FESTIVAL KICKOFF AT THE PYRLE
Oh He Dead + SunQueen & The Soular Flares