Deep South Entertainment

09/21/2026

We made our picks… now it’s your turn! Leave your answers in the comments⬇️

09/16/2026

RALEIGH! 📣 This show sells out every year. Get your tickets now and be a part of one of Raleigh’s favorite holiday traditions!🎄

09/14/2026

What does your weather plan look like? Ours is usually 10 pages long😂

09/12/2026

** 2026 MUSIC STAGE SCHEDULE RELEASE ** 🎸🎤🎺

This year's lineup of local artists for the 2026 N.C. State Fair features many incredible talents, including bluegrass, country, hip-hop and more, on both the Waterfall Stage and the Heritage Music Stage.

Mark your calendars to attend Oct. 15-25 and check out all your favorite artists. We love showcasing talent found right here in North Carolina!

09/09/2026

In case you missed it👀 The 2026 N.C. State Fair music lineup is here!

We’re so excited to be a part of bringing another year of incredible North Carolina talent to the Waterfall and Heritage Music Stages.

See you October 15-25!🎡

N.C. State Fair
Got to Be NC

09/02/2026

Why should you use a talent buyer - and what does it cost to work with one?

Dave breaks down the percentage talent buyers typically take and why having one in your corner can make a difference when booking live entertainment.

08/28/2026

HOPSCOTCH: A (Brief) History

It started in 2010, when Greg Lowenhagen and Grayson Currin, both then at the Durham alt-weekly Independent Weekly, decided that Raleigh needed a music festival. They envisioned a city-wide celebration where fans could “hop” from venue to venue.

The first Hopscotch ran from September 9-11 in 2010, featuring 130 bands across 10 different venues, including Deep South the Bar, Kings, The Hive, the Lincoln Theater, Berkeley Cafe, the Pour House, and more. This format gave fans an opportunity to explore the city and discover artists they wouldn’t expect.

Hopscotch instantly became a fixture of Downtown Raleigh culture. In 2015, the festival changed hands when it was sold to Etix founder Travis Janovich and his partners. Despite the change in ownership, the festival has maintained its reputation for booking across genres and lifting up North Carolina artists. 16 years later, that spirit remains a the heart of Hopscotch, and this year’s lineup is no different.

Hopscotch returns to downtown Raleigh from September 10-12. This year’s lineup features artists like Dexter and The Moonrocks, Cory Wong, King Princess, Soccer Mommy, Duckwrth, and the Sinseers, with sounds spanning indie rock and pop to R&B, funk, and soul. With three days of live music ahead, you won’t want to miss what Hopscotch has in store for 2026!

📸 Pictures 3-5: Elisabeth Vitale

Hopscotch Music Festival Etix

08/26/2026