Carolina Down Boys/Wright Gatewood/The Retired Lovers

Carolina Down Boys is a queer based Americana/ Dark Folk group from Charlotte NC. Challenging social norms with their community minded lyrics, they aim to rouse the crowd into a state of love and unity.

Wright Gatewood is a queer singer-songwriter from Chicago, IL currently on tour supporting the second volume in his Wayward Triptych EP series. The collection of songs challenges listeners to consider the effects that place might have on one’s soul, be it benefit or loss. With an emotional palette that plays with your heart strings, Wright strives to bring ideals of the helpless wanderers, the rapscallions of yesteryear, and the dreamers of tomorrow to your ears as he pieces the parts together.

What began as a friendship based in mutual respect and appreciation for each other’s talents has become a joint musical endeavor. With haunting truth-telling and captivating harmonies, The Retired Lovers bring a refreshing yet familiar sound that will leave you wanting more.