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.
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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
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