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We sat down with The Pseudo Cowboys and Story Charlemagne ahead of our very first live event - Indie Rock Catalog Presents: A New Kind of Live Music Experience - June 7th at Neptunes Parlor in Raleigh, NC.

The Pseudo Cowboys are a band that’s coming at you with volume, humor, and intensity. The band’s been described as the lovechild of Led Zeppelin and Prince. Frontman Adam Pitts talks to us about honoring the initial idea for a song, the perpetual curiosity we all share about our musical influences’ influences, and what’s possible when everyone in a band can agree that it’s fun to be ridiculous. Listen to their song “Nice Guy” for an undeniable jam.

Story Charlemagne is an artist whose blend of folk, indie rock, and soul encourages you to recognize and appreciate the storytelling we can often find in music. We talk to Story about transforming comparison into inspiration, how the intention with which a song is crafted can double as a narrative, and the rewarding challenge of trusting the songwriting process. Listen to his song “Holding These Pieces” for a tune with a message that every part of the arrangement helps convey.

Has the perceived value of music decreased in the era of streaming and social media? So far, all of us think so. We want to talk about the reasons why, the changes we’d like to see, and the changes we think all of us can affect. This isn’t about wishing things were the same as they were in the past, it’s about exploring how we can feel better about what’s ahead by discussing what’s going on right now.

We’ve got two incredible artists on the bill for this event, as well as a discussion topic that every artist and fan can weigh in on. Indie Rock Catalog is here to tell the stories of independent artists, and we’re hosting this event to give us a really simple, really cool reason to come together: our love of music.

Tell All Your Friends, and some of your enemies, about what’s going down at Neptunes on June 7th. Share this video before you know if you can make it. Support local music.

The Pseudo Cowboys are Adam Pitts, Keith Lewis, Tim Wall, and Warren Sharp. Story Charlemagne is Gregory Charlemagne.

WHEN: June 7, 2025
WHERE: Neptunes Parlour, Downtown Raleigh
TICKETS: www.eventbrite.com/e/pseudo-cowboys-story-charlemagne-tickets-1306936916499

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