Formed in Raleigh, North Carolina, Shoot to Thrill is a powerhouse ensemble of seasoned female musicians who recreate the explosive energy, swagger, and sound of rock legends AC/DC. With precision instrumentation and electrifying vocals, the band covers hits from AC/DC’s expansive catalog, including Highway to Hell, You Shook Me All Night Long, T.N.T., and, of course, Shoot to Thrill. The group features Susan “Angus” Darney on lead guitar, Kara as Brian Johnson on lead vocals, Wendy on rhythm guitar, Emily on bass, and Kate on drums. Their chemistry on stage and attention to detail have earned them national recognition, viral video acclaim, and a loyal fanbase across the East Coast and beyond. Unlike many tribute bands, Shoot to Thrill doesn’t just cover songs they embody the AC/DC experience, delivering high-voltage rock performances while flipping the traditionally male-dominated rock genre on its head. “Every member of this band is a talented musician in her own right,” noted one regional review. “Together, they create a show that is both authentic and fresh, bringing a whole new dynamic to AC/DC’s legendary sound.” The concert on Aug. 8 not only celebrates the end of another successful summer series but also highlights the commitment of organizers to combine entertainment with impact. “Shoot to Thrill is the perfect closer,” said Bill Bowman, publisher of Up & Coming Weekly and a key organizer of the series. “They bring an intensity and crowd energy that mirrors what we’ve tried to build over five seasons something powerful, exciting, and totally inclusive.

North Carolina hard rockers STONE WHISKEY Carry the Torch for Straight Up Rebellious Rock ‘N’ Roll on New Album, Rebels of the Sun, which released on May 7, 2021.    STONE WHISKEY is an American hard rock band, based out of Raleigh, NC.   Building on the classic, time tested 5-piece formula of hard hitting, rebellious rock n roll, the band's lineup consists of vocalist Alan Rueda, guitarists Bill Spears and Chris Clark, drummer Mike Ropelewski, and bassist Jim Hunter.      STONE WHISKEY’s classic, time tested sound was brought to life by producer Anthony Focx, whose more than 500 releases include Buckcherry, Night Ranger, Vince Neil, Daughtry, Aerosmith and 17 gold and platinum awards.    There’s no filler on Rebels of the Sun, with each of the record’s nine tracks delivering a hefty dose of high-energy rock. Drawing comparisons to Guns N’ Roses’ early recordings, STONE WHISKEY has already garnered praise for their classic sound, with fans enthusing that the Raleigh-based quintet is carrying the old school rock ‘n’ roll torch for a new generation.  "Rebels of the Sun" was ranked #11 in the Top 20 of 2021 album picks by Aaron Small for Bravewords.com, a leader in Hard Rock and Heavy Metal news, with over a half million unique visitors per month worldwide, among an impressive list of albums from the likes of Dirty Honey, Buckcherry, Black Label Society, Myles Kennedy and many more.  Stone Whiskey is now signed to Kivel Records, with sophomore album release titled "Scream For Rock" was released on August 17, 2024.