Applications are OPEN!!
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Deadline for A September to Dismember: 11:59 PM on August 17th (CLOSED)
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Deadline for Christmassacre: 11:59 PM on November 16th
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Deadline for April Ghouls : 11:59 PM on March 8th
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Entertainers/Musicians must be willing to:
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Fit the theme / Come in Costume
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Perform for at least 45 minutes
Non-Musical Performers
Examples of HauntFest Acts:
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Juggling
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Sword-Swallowing
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Fire Breathing/Spinning
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Magicians
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Freak Shows
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Circus Acts
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A September to Dismember 2024 Lineup
Check out our hauntingly wicked lineup! Look up their social media pages, and give 'em some love!!
Friday, September 13th
Barcerado
Barcerado was formed on the fateful day that Bootsy Collins and Marvin Gaye fell into a volcano at the same time, instantly spawning the 7 members in the ensuing explosion.
@barceradofunk
Jenn DeSantis
Jenn DeSantis is an emerging self-produced ElectroPop Rock singer/songwriter and keyboardist/synth player based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her effortlessly melodic style, creative lyricism, and vocal powerhouse captivates listeners and is consistently defying the boundaries of music genres. Her lyrics are all about being true to yourself, perseverance, self-love, and being vulnerable.
@jenndesantis
Flipside
Unleashing the Ultimate Pop Punk Party Experience What sets us apart is our commitment to delivering the closest thing to seeing your favorite bands live, without leaving your event. Our performance is meticulously crafted to replicate the original sound and energy, offering a trip down memory lane with familiar favorites executed with technical precision.
@864flipside
Vüdü RÄ“vival
3 Piece rock band from Asheville, playing high energy original music and covers.
​@Vüdü RÄ“vival
Arnold Hill
Arnold Hill is an alternative rock band based out of the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. Identified by their lyrical storytelling, rich three-part harmonies, and dynamic instrumentation, Arnold Hill brings presence and energy to every stage they play.
@ArnoldHillMusic
TC Costello
For over a decade, TC Costello has been bringing his brand of accordion-powered cabaret punk to the street corners, festivals and squats of Europe, Asia and the US. Listeners can expect oompah rhythms old world melodies and lyrics most macarbe.
@tccostello123
McKinney
McKinney is a queer femme bass player, singer/songwriter living in Asheville, NC. She is a resident artist with LEAF Global Arts and has a been a regular performer at the LEAF festivals for the past 6 years. She grew up touring with an empowerment concert tour that educates youth about mental health resources. Her diverse and inclusive ensemble combines elements of rock, jazz, blues, funk, and soul to craft songs that resonate with authenticity and vulnerability.
@McKinneymusic
Madison Lunsford Music
Madison Lunsford Music is an acoustic music duo based out of Lenoir, NC. They have been performing publicly for the past eight years, and have performed at many festivals and events throughout western NC.
@madisonlunsford_music
Saturday, September 14th
City Limits Band
Over 20 years experience such as House of blues, most venues in Myrtle Beach, Lucas oil stadium, performing in the southeastern US.
Sorta Spooky
Sorta Spooky is a queer alt rock/blues band from North Carolina, specializing in all things spooky, weird, bizarre and strange. We play a mix of bewitching covers and soulful originals and hope to inspire more LGBTQIA people to be their true strange authentic selves.
@sortaspookyband
Once Below Joy
Started in 2023, Once Below Joy is a eclectic, high energy high intensity rock and roll experience. People usually describe us as rush, mixed with Iron Maiden and the Mars volta. We received best new band by the readers vote for QCNerve, the premier music magazine in Charlotte and have been grinding the music scene around the Carolina’s consistently.
@oncebelowjoy
GLASSDROID
Rock two piece from the south featuring hard rock you can dance to. Put a singing drummer and a guy with a TV for a head together and you get a party with huge guitars and melodies that will be stuck in your head for life.
@glassdroid
Dead Alive
Jenn DeSantis
Risen out of the dark heart of Nashville, Tennessee – Dead Alive is the metal brainchild of the band’s skeletal corpse paint-wearing frontman, “Count Scapula.” Inspired by the theatrics of performers such as King Diamond, Alice Cooper, Gwar, and The Misfits to name a few – Dead Alive brings a fun and intense performance to the stage.
With a love of all things metal and camp horror, Dead Alive plays a blend of styles including Thrash, Death, Doom, and Black metal – blending them together in a style they like to call Splatter Thrash.
​@deadalivemetal
Roxanne McDaniel
Roxanne McDaniel is a dulcimer player and songwriter based in Johnson City, Tennessee. Her style draws on a variety of influences ranging from Appalachian old time music, to Celtic music, to rock and pop.
@mcrockerton
Jenn DeSantis is an emerging self-produced ElectroPop Rock singer/songwriter and keyboardist/synth player based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her effortlessly melodic style, creative lyricism, and vocal powerhouse captivates listeners and is consistently defying the boundaries of music genres. Her lyrics are all about being true to yourself, perseverance, self-love, and being vulnerable.
@jenndesantis
Seth Clement
My name is Seth Clement , I am from Lenoir NC. I am 28 and have been playing music since I was 15. I served 4 years in the United States Navy. My 3rd year in I got to play with country music band “Big a Rich”. Which motivated me to get out to pursue music. During Covid I started a YouTube channel that has now over 600 subscribers. The past 3 years I have been playing all over the piedmont and blue ridge area of North Carolina. While playing out I have been writing music . Which at this point I have a whole album and two EPs on Spotify and all other streaming services.
Sunday, September 15th
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The Mourning Belles
The Mourning Belles is an Asheville-based country trio playing original murder ballads, laments, and lonesome honky-tonk numbers composed by vocalist Alma Hartley. Rounding out the group are Jonathan Watterson on guitar and Jenny Walls on fiddle, who also lend their voices to the haunting harmonies that characterize the band's unique sound.
@themourningbelles
Hustle Souls
Hustle Souls is an Asheville, NC based band who play a "generation-jumping mashup of new school second line funk with old school vintage soul." American Blues Scene. Bluestown Music called them "..intimate soul... with a Curtis Mayfield-like warmth."
@hustlesouls
Sarah Clayton
My name is Sarah Clayton and I am an acoustic singer songwriter. I have performed at open mics, weddings and charity events over the last ten years. My voice has been described as ethereal, soft and hypnotic by listeners. I have a mezzo-soprano vocal range. The songs I write are often based on real life circumstances, and I often making poetic references to nature. Some of the artists I cover include Bob Dylan, the Cranberries, the Lumineers, Fleetwood mac and Kate Rusby.
Hella Stellar Band
Hella Stellar is a high energy rock cover band playing a variety of spooky hits including 90s/2000s alternative rock, heavy metal, 80s, blues & classic rock, & current pop rock.
@hellastellarband
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EYECANDY
Formed in the heart of East Tennessee, this alternative punk rock band has been making waves in the local music scene since their single release in 2023. Comprised of three talented musicians, this band has quickly become a fan favorite.
@eyecandytheofficialband
Val Merza
Hailing from Bergen County, New Jersey, avid singer-songwriter and musician Val Merza is a force to be reckoned with. Despite having just moved to Charlotte, North Carolina in June of 2022, Val has taken the Charlotte music scene by storm and now works as a full-time musician performing across the Carolinas and beyond.
@valmerzamusic
My Gal Monday
My Gal Monday is Asheville's finest trash goblins. Playing original punk/Alt rock that feature things that go bump in the night.
Lilith Rising
Gothic/symphonic metal band from Gastonia/Charlotte, NC. Formed in 2020, Allan (drums) led the way, but it was Taryn's (siren) arrival that sparked energy and vocal prowess. Joined by Jason (guitars) and Russ (bass), the band explores symphonic, gothic, and experimental elements, consistently releasing captivating music that immerses listeners in a mystical ambiance.
@lilith_rising_official
Scarlet Tantrum
Scarlet Tantrum is a 20 year old recording artist from rural Carthage, North Carolina, and she’s a staple in the local live music scene. The young woman created Scarlet Tantrum to define herself as a musician. Scarlet represents her naturally red hair, which bolsters her spunky look. Tantrum represents an outburst of expression, a theme which is present throughout her music.
@scarlettantrum