An Evening with Spencer Thomas / Presented by Band on the Roof

Note that the map on this page does not reflect the actual event location. Please disregard the map and refer to the email sent to ticketholders for the correct address.

Join for a one-of-a-kind evening with , performing a solo set in an intimate Raleigh backyard. Known for his rich melodies and emotionally layered lyrics, Spencer brings a sound that nods to artists like Bruce Springsteen, Jackson Browne and Tom Petty, with a voice and presence all his own.

Rod Smoth sets the tone with a rich, acoustic folk sound — chill and inviting, made for golden hour in a backyard.

This isn’t your typical tour stop. No stage, no crowd noise. Just two artists, a small group of listeners, and a space designed for music that stays with you.

📅 Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025

🕗 Time: Doors at 6 pm, music at 7 pm

📍 Location: Raleigh (Five Points adjacent) / Ignore the pin on the map. The exact address will be emailed 72 hours before the show.

🪑 Seating: Some seating provided, but feel free to bring your own chair.

🍷 BYOB: Bring your favorite beverages.

🍴 Food: We’re excited to have Scatterweed back on site serving up food at this show! The menu’s still in the works, but you’ll be able to grab something delicious. More details coming soon.

☀️ Weather: Outdoors, dress accordingly. We'll update via email if needed.

🚗 Parking: Details in the final email. We recommend ridesharing for convenience.

For more info, check out our FAQs below.

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🎶 On Spotify? Check out Rod Smoth's catalog here.

The songs on Spencer Thomas’ new LP, much like a good joke, are many-layered. His talent is immediately obvious, with sleek composition and production throughout. There’s a nostalgic, everyman flair to his music that doesn’t hang on the influences of the past, but uses them as a guiding light to elevate his voice.Songwriting reminiscent of Warren Zevon’s later work takes the helm as Thomas examines the gap that can be left between the expectations of life and the sometimes tenuous reality. Songs like Misty Eyes, Fake Rain and the album’s title track The Joke of Life present light-hearted, even laughable, acceptance of the often undesirable cards we’re dealt. The album chronicles a period of change and rebirth for Spencer, who is no stranger to the open road. Beneath the album’s more obvious virtues is a wit and longing borne from the experiences and struggles of a working-class musician.The Joke of Life was recorded over the last three years with the help of a veritable “who’s who” of the Athens-GA music scene and beyond, including members of My Morning Jacket, Drive-By Truckers, Reptar, Heffner and Futurebirds, for which he is the band's keyboard player.

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