Podcast Raleigh Recap: Nathan Price

Express Yourself Paint is a proud supporter of Podcast Raleigh. This podcast that’s all about Raleigh is hosted by Ashton Smith and Hayes Permar. Each episode is a brief look into something that is changing the face of Raleigh and someone helping to lead that change. Last week, the podcast duo spoke with Nathan Price, Director of Hopscotch Music Festival.


Ashton and Hayes talked to Nathan about how he went from working in real estate to booking bands for the event, to eventually becoming its full-time director. He also shares what’s in store for Hopscotch 10, some of the history, and the process behind filling out a lineup that includes over 120 acts. You won’t want to miss this episode!


Hopscotch is September 5-7, 2019 in Downtown Raleigh. There are twelve venues including Red Hat Amphitheater and Fletcher Theater. You can purchase a VIP all show pass to single show tickets. To learn more about the lineup or to purchase your tickets visit hopscotchmusicfest.com. You don’t want to miss out on this unique festival! We are lucky to have such an awesome music festival right here in Raleigh.


Ashton and Hayes also talk about several openings and closings in Raleigh including three new spots and a gin bar at Morgan Street Food Hall. Also, the removal and potential relocation of the Molok waste program, and upcoming voting in Raleigh. Visit wakevotesearly.com to register. They also share their #Top3Raleigh places to take a dog. There were some great ideas including the North Carolina Museum of Art, Vita Vite, and Burial Beer!


To listen to last week’s Podcast Raleigh, download on Apple, Spotify or listen right here.


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