Jason Adamo presents North Carolina Songwriters in the Round
Schedule
Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
The Wake Forest Listening Room | Wake Forest, NC
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Join us for a magical night of stellar North Carolina singer-songwriters featuring Jason Adamo, Rissi Palmer, Abigail Dowd, Dawn Landes, Dylan Walshe, Rob Watson, John Sierra and Lakota John. There will be two sets, four musicians per set.Currently residing in Raleigh, NC, Adamo has lived in New York City and Nashville immersing himself in each city’s music and songwriting scene. Jason has received Gold and Platinum plaques for his songwriting work on country artist Brett Young's debut album.
Rissi Palmer has earned widespread recognition for her groundbreaking contributions to the music industry. In 2022, she was honored by Forbes as one of the "15 Black Artists Redefining Country Music" and was featured in the GRAMMY Museum’s Power of Women in Country Music exhibit.
Abigail Dowd is a singer-songwriter and guitarist whose music weaves together the rich tapestry of her Southern roots, personal experiences, and a deep connection to the natural world.
Dawn Landes is a North Carolina-based singer-songwriter whose music you might have heard if you watch The Good Wife, House or Gossip Girl. Her latest release is The Liberated Woman’s Songbook, an album of folk songs that leads us through a history of women’s activism from the 1800’s through Women’s Lib in the 1970’s.
Dylan Walshe has shared the stage with legendary music pioneers such as Ralph Stanley and Del McCoury. Armed with this own blend of Celtic folk blues originals, he also sings traditional songs of the working classes and reinterprets a wide spectrum of songs in his own inimitable style.
Singer, songwriter, drummer and guitarist Rob Watson is one of North Carolina's best kept musical secrets. In his voice, you can hear traces of U2's Bono, the late Jeff Buckley and damn, even Curtis Mayfield. He also plays the @*$% out of his guitar.
John Sierra is a singer-songwriter with influences ranging from C.S. Lewis to the Killers, Mumford & Sons to Puccini. He believes music can heal heartache and help people find meaning in life.
Lakota John is a North Carolina–based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with Lumbee and Oglala Lakota roots. His sound blends folk, jazz, rock, and blues into timeless soul carried by miles and melody.
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Where is it happening?
The Wake Forest Listening Room, 415 Brooks Street,Wake Forest, North Carolina, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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