Brewgaloo 2025 is almost here! Here is what you need to know for the soundtrack of the weekend…
DJ Baptiste
Raleigh native, DJ Baptiste, has a passion for multiple musical genres. Inspired by a range of artists including Prince, The Cure, Tears for Fears, NIN, Depeche Mode, Crystal Waters, and Kaytranada, his sets appeal to a wide range of audiences. His most recent noteworthy collaborations include Duke University, North Carolina Central University, Marbles Kids Museum, as well as national brands such as Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Trader Joes, Lululemon, U.S. Foods, and Red Bull.
He is currently recording new material and plans to begin releasing singles in the Summer of 2025. DJ Baptiste’s last independent project, “Suq”, garnered significant local attention and had two singles in rotation on WKNC 88.1 FM.
SouLe & The SuperBand
Dawson Wright
Blue Sky Crying
EBlue Sky Crying is a Raleigh based southern rock, bluesy, jam band style outfit performing in the greater Raleigh area for 15 years. Infectious grooves with soulful singing that leans toward an Allman Brothers style delivery. They opened up for Samantha Fish and performed at Brewgaloo in 2016. BSC released its debut EP in 2020 and enjoyed air time on 95.7 That Station during that period. Currently they are writing new material and are heading to the studio this Fall.
Trash Van Fever
Will McBride
The Will McBride Group has been performing music “where rock, funk, blues, & jazz intersect” throughout North Carolina for 20+ years. Music from five studio albums has received over 300,000 consumptions and has earned the band major festival shows throughout the state,headline shows at small theatres/listening rooms, as well as opener shows for ZZ Top, Styx, Delbert McClinton, Little River Band, Mother’s Finest, more. The band is excited to bring their unique show back to Brewgaloo, last appearance was 2017.
Crucial Fiya
Crucial Fiya uses its Reggae roots to produce a multi-faceted band that has the capability of performing for the most serious reggae music lover. Their blend R&B and classic rock for those in need of a good time. All of this spun with a Caribbean flavor.
Crucial Fiya’s great sound, vibe, and interaction with the audience ensure that all who attend will have a good time. And may get to sing with the band!
INSAAN
INSAAN is a pop-rock band of four students who love to rock, based in the Triangle area of North Carolina. What started as jam sessions in a dusty garage has led to them working on their first single and EP. Their first collaboration was at Green Hope, a high school in Cary, in order to win the annual talent show – in which their dedication earned them the title of first place. Since then, INSAAN has performed all around NC to broaden their horizons. Their passion is to live life to the fullest, one song at a time, as reflected by the name INSAAN, meaning “human” in Arabic and Hindi/Urdu.
Sound System Seven
This lot are a top-drawer Fourth-Wave Ska band hailing from Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and they’re here to dance the afternoon away with you! Remember, the only decent system is a sound system, alright?
Now, Ska’s more than just punk rock with some brass thrown in. It’s the daddy of Reggae music, and it’s still right at the forefront, always growing and evolving. It’s got its roots firmly set in Jamaican, British, and American cultures, see. Every kid (and every grown-up who was once a kid) who ever tooted a trumpet in the school band secretly loves a bit of Ska. And anyone who loves to move their feet? Well, they probably love Ska too, even if they don’t know it yet. Ska’s for everyone, from the shy kid at the back to the bloke in a mid-life crisis. Ska’s got you covered!
This lot are all about the good times, no lectures here. Sound System Seven are a right experienced bunch, and their live gigs are full of energy – that’s what sets them apart. Their songs are full of clever lyrics about what’s going on in the world, all wrapped up in catchy tunes that’ll get you dancing ’til your legs give out. Their sound’s clean and crisp, right from the front to the back, and it’s guaranteed to get you moving.
Mellow Swells
Mellow Swells is a band from the Triangle that blasts funk, rock, and intense improvisation to its listeners. Their influences range from traditional music to modern funk/pop. Expect to get beef blasted by some low-end bass, sweaty by some deep grooves, and slapped by soulful vocals and soaring riffs.
Cosmic Superheroes
Hailing from Raleigh, NC, Cosmic Superheroes are a mind-bending rock outfit that fuses creative songwriting, infectious hooks, and dynamic jams into an ever-evolving live experience. With a decade of music-making and five albums under their belt, they thrive on spontaneity—blurring the lines between genres and moods to craft unforgettable moments. No two shows are the same, but every performance is a journey, promising surprises at every turn.
J'Andr
Sometimes we all want to be somewhere else. Life is a journey, and when you’re unsure of the destination, you simply say, “I’m going over yonder.” This philosophy guides the music of jAndr, a family of musicians and artists from central and Eastern North Carolina. jAndr_music is the brainchild of bassist Matt Grady and keyboardist Santel Reid. The Indy/Soul band has performed at some of the hottest festivals in NC including Shakori Hills and We the Roses. They have also collaborated with artists such as Aarik Duncan of NiiTO, Donnie Deneil from Duck, and the internationally known MC Tanajah.
DJ UNIQ
DJ Uniq is a Brewgaloo favorite and a true party-rocker, known for dropping the best tracks with seamless transitions and a genre-blending style that keeps the dance floor packed. With over a decade of experience rocking crowds across the US and beyond, he knows exactly how to read the room and bring the energy. Whether he’s holding down Raleigh residencies, turning up private events, or igniting festival stages, DJ Uniq guarantees an unforgettable vibe that keeps you dancing all night long.
