Big Break

Big Break is a four piece band based out of China Grove North Carolina, delivering lyric driven music that incorporates a healthy spectrum of rock and roll, funk, ska, soul, reggae and americana. Songs of reassurance and comfort, stories told and connections made, always honest and always with the right musical backing. After touring the Carolinas and building sounds that pull from all the far corners of their state, BIG BREAK has released their first full length album and third overall release, HEADFUL OF MELODIES.

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Samantha Foxx of Mother’s Finest Urban Family Farm

North Carolina native, Samantha Foxx, is a world famous farmher, homesteader, beekeeper, professional speaker and educator and the owner and operator of Mother's Finest Urban Family Farms in Winston Salem, NC. Of over 500 registered farms in Forsyth County , Mother’s Finest is one of just FIVE that are Black owned. Accolade after accolade... most recently starring in a podcast with Reading Rainbow legend LeVar Burton, played a starring character of a published children’s book in the UK, and releasing a new beverage line alongside her mead partner Stardust Cellars... Samantha is continuously growing her brand, products, and mission, all while managing her farm year-round. Known…

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Soap Bubble Circus

Steve Langley, founder of The Soap Bubble Circus, has made his living as a Circus Artist and Variety Entertainer his whole adult life. In his 25 years as one-half of The Fettucini Brothers, a comedy juggling duo, he traveled the world performing on cruise ships, appeared on countless TV shows on the A&E, Comedy, Food Channel and TNN networks, and even appeared on “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno.” Since reinventing himself as a Soap Bubble Artist, he has been experiencing a resurgence in his popularity and demand, as well as continuing to achieve new goals and reaching new career highs, from winning multiple Guinness World…

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Horizons Unlimited

Horizons Unlimited is a science center operated under the Rowan-Salisbury School System that provides hands-on field trips that drive student engagement and professional development to support innovative science instruction from the field to the classroom.

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Wandy the Maker

After learning about the negative effects of fast fashion on the environment, Andrew Burgess aka #wandythemaker took his passion for sewing and design and decided to upcycle thrifted blankets and clothing into the ultimate streetwear. Literally taking time away from living their dreams to be with us. From the bright lights and fame and NYC fashion shows… Please welcome home West Rowan High School graduate turned fashion icon… Andrew Burgess aka #wandythemaker and Paige Secrist #remygirlreworkedwho are gonna school us on the negative effects of #fastfashion and prove how thrifting, sewing, upcycling and sustainablefashion are all the rage and the way of the future.

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Crown Town Compost

Crown Town Compost's mission is to empower anyone to improve the beauty and health of their home, their community, and the planet.‍Founded in 2014, Crown Town Compost was born when Kris, David, and Marcus met at a social entrepreneurship workshop and discovered they shared a common passion for environmental conservation. They collaborated to create a business plan for their idea, which focused on collecting food waste from local businesses and homes and transforming it into nutrient-rich compost for gardens and farms. In those early days, the team (mostly David) rode around Charlotte on bike and in a vintage truck to pick up Charlotte's food scraps. Crown Town Compost has grown…

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Destiny Stone

Destiny Stone blends gospel, blues, jazz, and soul to create lyrics and melodies that leave her audiences inspired. Over the past 4 years, Destiny has most notably performed at The Fillmore in Charlotte, NC; performed an original song for John Oates of Grammy winning duo Hall and Oates, and performed as a part of the U.S. National Trust for Historic Preservation's National Treasure dedication celebration for the renowned Nina Simone. Most recently, Destiny opened up for the Grammy nominated trio The Tones, formerly known as The Hamiltones. She was also nominated for a 2019 Carolina Music Award and featured on the cover of the Salisbury Magazine…

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Groove 8

Jazz funk reminiscent of the 70's and melded with the acid jazz coming from the soul edges of the UK in the 90's. The band blends all of its musical influences into its own powerful original sound. Horns, guitars, percussion, keys, drums and bass. Groove 8 aims to make you move to the sounds of their rhythms. The soundtrack of your soul.

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Swim In the Wild

Swim in the Wild is the Adventure Alternative band of the Carolina's. A new Rock-Folk-Americana fusion with so much East Coast energy that it needs its own identity. SITW is a soundtrack to adventure, an outdoor drama, and a party by nature. Making their splash in the spotlight with their first self titled EP and LP "One if By Land", the Swim Team has highly anticipated the release of "Two if By Sea" in 2021. The latest single "Wants & Needs" is available on all platforms! ​

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Earth Jam Pre-Party

Did you hear? We’re kicking-off EARTH DAY JAM ‘23 weekend with an up close and personal performance by PALMYRA! Come Pre-Party with FloydFest 2022 On The Rise Winners! Friday April 21st at SHUG’s at Brooklyn South Square in #DowntownSalisbury we’ll be doing some exclusive Happy Roots and Earth Day Jam giveaways to get ready for the big festival day! Stay tuned for more details!Doors Open at 6pm/Limited SpaceAges 21 and upAdvanced GA $10GA-DOS $14 Doors open at 6pm with performances by Eddie's Attic Songwriter Top 3 finalist, Karly Driftwood & 2023 SXSW debut performer Justin Golden.https://www.karlydriftwood.com/https://www.justingoldenmusic.com/ About Palmyra -Established in the Shenandoah Valley, Palmyra’s set explores the fusion of traditional folk string instruments, three part harmonies and foot percussion. The trio captures the collective…

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