Fringe Revival
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Pleased to welcome Fringe Revival to Gas Hill Drinking Room on August 16, 2026! Early show, doors at 3 PM, show at 4 PM.
Tickets are on sale NOW at TheRamkat.com!
If you want to hear the sweet music of your youth that you heard at Miller Park, Highland Coffee House and the Benton Convention Center by groups such as Arrogance, Capt. Speed, Sacred Irony and the Versatiles, come to this special show!!
The idea for Fringe Revival began in 2021, when keyboardist Jim Stair joined Somewhat Petty, Asheville's Tom Petty Tribute Band, and met their drummer, Sam Vulopas. The two quickly realized a shared vision for a tribute show centered around mid to late 60's rock, and began recruiting talented, like-minded musicians with a strong work ethic who love that musical era. A requirement was a passion to tackle technically challenging material while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and high performance standards.
After curating a setlist from hundreds of Billboard 100 charting songs from 1966 to 1970, they spent months in the rehearsal studio refining complex vocal and instrumental arrangements. The band debuted as Flashback Fringe in September, 2023.
Hurricane Helene delivered a crushing blow to Western North Carolina in 2024, impacting many lives. A secondary outcome was the effect on local bands and music venues. Jim and Sam kept the flame alive and recruited new members Corky McMillan on bass / lead vocals, Dave Eske on lead guitar, and John Keck on lead vocals / rhythm guitar. After another long and intense rehearsal period, the band reemerged in June 2025 as Fringe Revival.
The concept has struck a chord with music lovers in Western North Carolina, with Fringe Revival quickly attracting growing audiences and social media numbers. The band continues to enhance their song catalog and refine their performances. #fringerevival #gashilldrinkingroom #wsnc #supportlivemusic
Tickets are on sale NOW at TheRamkat.com!
If you want to hear the sweet music of your youth that you heard at Miller Park, Highland Coffee House and the Benton Convention Center by groups such as Arrogance, Capt. Speed, Sacred Irony and the Versatiles, come to this special show!!
The idea for Fringe Revival began in 2021, when keyboardist Jim Stair joined Somewhat Petty, Asheville's Tom Petty Tribute Band, and met their drummer, Sam Vulopas. The two quickly realized a shared vision for a tribute show centered around mid to late 60's rock, and began recruiting talented, like-minded musicians with a strong work ethic who love that musical era. A requirement was a passion to tackle technically challenging material while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and high performance standards.
After curating a setlist from hundreds of Billboard 100 charting songs from 1966 to 1970, they spent months in the rehearsal studio refining complex vocal and instrumental arrangements. The band debuted as Flashback Fringe in September, 2023.
Hurricane Helene delivered a crushing blow to Western North Carolina in 2024, impacting many lives. A secondary outcome was the effect on local bands and music venues. Jim and Sam kept the flame alive and recruited new members Corky McMillan on bass / lead vocals, Dave Eske on lead guitar, and John Keck on lead vocals / rhythm guitar. After another long and intense rehearsal period, the band reemerged in June 2025 as Fringe Revival.
The concept has struck a chord with music lovers in Western North Carolina, with Fringe Revival quickly attracting growing audiences and social media numbers. The band continues to enhance their song catalog and refine their performances. #fringerevival #gashilldrinkingroom #wsnc #supportlivemusic
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Gas Hill Drinking Room, 170 W 9th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101-1523, United States, Winston Salem
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