We’ll be at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary NC this Sunday, Oct. 3rd for Maripalooza! Come on out and help support a great organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for children with autism and other developmental disabilities. The event lasts all day, The Hotwires take the stage at 3pm.
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The Hotwires debut album, “Ignition” can now be heard on 88.7 WXDU Durham NC,WMSR in Auburn AL, and on The Pacifically Bluegrass show on The Bluegrass Mixinternet radio show in Spring Valley, CA. Call or email your local or internet based bluegrass, college or indie radio and request The Hotwires!
Coming up:
We’ll be at Music on the Porch at Seaboard Station on Friday, Sept. 24 at 7pm! This show will feature musical phenom, Andy Wood on mandolin. This is a show not to be missed!
We’re proud to announce Aviator Brewing in Fuquay-Varina NC now sponsors The Hotwires! Beer and bluegrass have always gone hand in hand. Look for us at their taphouse and other area locations where Aviator beer is served. Thanks to Aviator for producing great beers and sponsoring Raleigh’s urban bluegrass!
At long last, our debut release, “Ignition”, is now available online here:
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/hotwires1
You can download individual tracks or the whole album!
We’re headed back to The Dockhouse in Beaufort NC for another two night run of music and mayhem! Come on out July 16-17 and rage it with us. Last month’s two nighter was a big time and this one promises to be just as fun. Music starts at 9pm!
Sunday July 18, we play the Eastern Music Festival in Greensboro NC! This is our first time and we are excited to be included in such a prestigious event. The Hotwires are performing as part of the “Fringe Series” with such stellar musicians as Mark O’Connor, Tony Rice, The Greencards and more! The Hotwires play at 6pm.
We’re taking the urban bluegrass sound to the beach in the next few weeks, folks! First, a private event in Bald Head Island this Friday, and then a two night blowout at The Dockhouse in Beaufort, NC June 4-5. This is our third year playing The Dockhouse for two nights and it’s always a big time! Come on out and celebrate summer on the coast!
We had a great time at The Pour House! Thanks to all the folks who came out to see the first electric Hotwires set! The place was rockin!
This week, we play the Raleigh City Museum for the Time Warp Fundraiser! The show starts at 6pm in the old Briggs Hardware building downtown. Come on out, hear some bluegrass and support a great cause!
We’re geared up for summer touring, festivals and all kinds of great shows. Our CD release party information will be announced soon along with a string of summer dates, so stay tuned!
We had a great time on the road last weekend in Western NC and South Carolina! Special thanks to Casey Elder and Lindsey Tims for filling in on mandolin and fiddle. Also thanks to Amy Coccia and Jason Poore for rocking out with us at McHale’s on Friday! Thanks to the Julep Jubilee for having us out on Saturday to support a good cause!
We’ve got a big show coming up Thursday, May 13th at The Pour House Music Hall. Our first set will be a high energy acoustic bluegrass blowout and we’ll kick it up for the second set and play electric! This will be the first time The Hotwires will attempt anything like an electric set, so come on out and rock with us!
We’ll feature special guests and plenty of fun and surprises! Get your tickets now and come join in the fun on the 13th!
Here are some upcoming shows:
April 29-Pisgah Brewing Company, Black Mountain NC-9pm
April 30-McHale’s on Main, Rock Hill SC-10pm
May 13-The Pour House Music Hall, 10pm-This show will be two sets: an acoustic bluegrass set and a plugged in electric set! Don’t miss it!
Our debut album, “Ignition”, is finished and will soon be in your hands! Stay tuned for CD release party info. Please email us at: bookings@raleighbluegrass.com to reserve a copy today for only $10 before they hit the shelves. You’ll receive an email confirmation and your name will be on the list to purchase your copy at our CD release party for the reserve price. Don’t hesitate to reserve yours now!
We’ve got a busy spring folks and we’d like to share some upcoming dates with you:
April 6-Boylan Bridge Brewpub, Raleigh NC-8pm
April 16-Pittsboro General Store, Pittsboro NC-8pm
April 29-Pisgah Brewing Company, Black Mountain NC-9pm
April 30-McHale’s on Main, Rock Hill SC-10pm
May 13-The Pour House Music Hall, Raleigh NC-9pm
-This show will be a blast, folks, so get tickets now and mark your calendars!
More dates will be announced soon, so stay tuned, music lovers!
