Pageant | Sweet Desire

Schedule

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025 at 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Gas Hill Drinking Room | Winston Salem, NC

Pleased to welcome Pageant back to Gas Hill Drinking Room on August 15, 2025, with special guests Sweet Desire! Doors at 7 PM, show at 8 PM.
Tickets are on sale NOW at TheRamkat.com!
Pageant is a 4-piece rock band based in High Point, NC. With Roxxi Dirt on bass and vocals, Dylan Dynasty on drums, Dezzy Foxx on lead guitar, and Cam Duke on rhythm guitar, Pageant carves out a new take on the classic sound of rock 'n' roll. Their music is inspired by rock legends such as Motley Crue, Guns N’ Roses, Aerosmith, and Cinderella, while also infusing a fresh and modern sound that defies genres. Pageant aspires to contribute to the new generation of rock and create a sound that is both unique and familiar, providing older audiences with nostalgia and younger ones with a breath of fresh air from most new music today. They pride themselves on delivering high-energy performances that are exciting, raw, and exhilarating every time. When Pageant plays, it’s not just a concert; it is a show.
Formed in Altoona, Pennsylvania in 2021, Sweet Desire has been steadily climbing the contemporary rock and roll ladder. Despite their young age, they draw unapologetic inspiration from the sights, sounds, and rebellious spirit of 1960s and 70s psychedelia, hard rock, and blues. Bell bottoms, wah pedals, and platform boots included.
After making waves with their 2023 debut single “Raspberry Joe Blues”—featuring Jimmie Bones of Kid Rock—the band quickly built a buzz on the live circuit, opening for acts like Sponge, Quiet Riot, and even the legendary Steve Miller Band. The track went on to surpass 100K streams, earning airplay on L.A.’s iconic KLOS via the Heidi and Frank Show and landing placements on high-profile playlists from Rock Rage Radio, Joe Bonamassa, and Classic Rock Magazine.
Their 2024 self-titled single “Sweet Desire” gave listeners a taste of their thematic leanings: indulgence, self-expression, lust, and that ever-burning creative fire. They kept the momentum going with two exploratory cuts: “Easy Woman, Lovin’ Woman,” a swaggering original with vintage Sweet Desire charm, and a one-take reimagining of “Year of the Outrage” by Quicksilver Messenger Service—featuring jam-heavy improvisation and fresh vocals from guitarist Kenton Lewis.
Following a string of buzzworthy singles—including the gritty, groove-driven “The Dealer”—the band finally unleashed their debut self-titled album on June 14, 2025. The record is a kaleidoscopic ride through sweat-drenched stages and neon-drenched nights—equal parts raw, experimental, and irresistible. From heavy-hitting riffs to studio-born surprises, Sweet Desire the album is a full-bodied statement from a band who knows exactly where they’re headed, even if the ride gets weird.
A three-time Central Pennsylvania Music Awards nominee, Sweet Desire continues to build critical momentum while cultivating a growing fanbase—the “Sweethearts.” With unrelenting passion, DIY grit, and a sound that both honors and reinvents rock history, they show no signs of slowing down.#pageant #sweetdesire #gashilldrinkingroom #wsnc #supportlivemusic

Where is it happening?

Gas Hill Drinking Room, 170 W 9th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101-1523, United States, Winston Salem
The Ramkat

Host or Publisher The Ramkat

It's more fun with friends. Share with friends

Discover More Events in Winston Salem

Winston-Salem Open: All Sessions Pass
Fri, 15 Aug at 07:00 pm Winston-Salem Open: All Sessions Pass

The Wake Forest Tennis Center

SPORTS
Winston-Salem Open: Session 1
Fri, 15 Aug at 07:00 pm Winston-Salem Open: Session 1

The Wake Forest Tennis Center

SPORTS
Jazz, Poetry, & Wine
Fri, 15 Aug at 07:30 pm Jazz, Poetry, & Wine

Acadia Foods

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
The Prince of Egypt at Theatre Alliance
Fri, 15 Aug at 07:30 pm The Prince of Egypt at Theatre Alliance

650 W 6th St, Winston-Salem, NC, United States, North Carolina 27101

ART THEATRE
Pollinator Garden Workdays
Sat, 16 Aug at 07:00 am Pollinator Garden Workdays

1490 S. Broad St., Winston-Salem, NC, United States, North Carolina 27127

Marine Corps League Breakfast
Sat, 16 Aug at 07:30 am Marine Corps League Breakfast

American Legion Post 55 111

G3 Presents: Back to the Basics Worship and Arts Conference
Sat, 16 Aug at 09:00 am G3 Presents: Back to the Basics Worship and Arts Conference

Goler Memorial A.M.E Zion Church

BUSINESS CONFERENCES
Walk & Play with Her Hive and WGC
Sat, 16 Aug at 09:00 am Walk & Play with Her Hive and WGC

Bolton Park

Cindy Johnson in Concert at Hanes Mall
Thu, 14 Aug at 06:00 pm Cindy Johnson in Concert at Hanes Mall

Hanes Mall

CONCERTS MUSIC
NOiDEA
Thu, 14 Aug at 08:00 pm NOiDEA

Gas Hill Drinking Room

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
End of Summer Bash
Fri, 15 Aug at 04:00 pm End of Summer Bash

840 Mill Works St, Winston-Salem, NC, United States, North Carolina 27101

MUSIC ART
End of Summer SoulJam at Robert Hall
Fri, 15 Aug at 07:00 pm End of Summer SoulJam at Robert Hall

874 N Liberty St., Winston-Salem, NC, United States, North Carolina 27101

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Jazz, Poetry, & Wine
Fri, 15 Aug at 07:30 pm Jazz, Poetry, & Wine

Acadia Foods

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Pageant | Sweet Desire
Fri, 15 Aug at 08:00 pm Pageant | Sweet Desire

Gas Hill Drinking Room

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
The Downstairs Kids
Sat, 16 Aug at 07:30 pm The Downstairs Kids

Wise Man Brewing

KIDS MUSIC
An Evening with Somewhat Petty: A Tribute to Tom Petty
Sat, 16 Aug at 08:00 pm An Evening with Somewhat Petty: A Tribute to Tom Petty

The Ramkat

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
GoGo Meets Trailride
Sat, 16 Aug at 08:00 pm GoGo Meets Trailride

Roar

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
GoGo Meets Trailride
Sat, 16 Aug at 08:00 pm GoGo Meets Trailride

ROAR

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
TIME BANDITS | 8\/16\/25 | MILLER'S ON TRADE
Sat, 16 Aug at 09:00 pm TIME BANDITS | 8/16/25 | MILLER'S ON TRADE

622 Trade Street, 27101

Sunday Funday w\/ Joey Recchio & Willie Shane
Sun, 17 Aug at 02:00 pm Sunday Funday w/ Joey Recchio & Willie Shane

Wise Man Brewing

What's Happening Next in Winston Salem?

Discover Winston Salem Events