Raid The Quarry and Newspaper Taxis

Raid the Quarry and Newspaper Taxis is coming to Slim’s on August 22nd from 8-10pm! Raid the Quarry is on a mission to keep rock alive, combining rock n roll with 90’s throwback, pop-punk, and emo, to connect will all kinds of audiences. You won’t want to miss this North Carolina local band if you are a fan of Anberlin, Foo Fighters, or Jimmy Eat World, and enjoy an aggressive but accessible combination of growling guitars and memorable melodies. Raid the Quarry has been performing in the NC triangle since 2014, are regular guests at the Carrboro Music Festival, and have played shows at events such as Hopscotch, Packapalooza, SPARKcon, and Local Band Local Beer. Lead vocalist Daniel Stidham and bassist Aaron Farnsworth met via Craigslist, bonding over a shared appreciation for bands such as The Classic Crime and Thousand Foot Krutch. Initially, they performed as a three-piece with a revolving door of drummers. Wanting to pursue a fuller sound, they brought on guitarist Brian Rogers with this writing and vocal talents (his application included a small essay praising the 2010 Edgar Wright film Scott Pilgrim vs The World). Trey Yoder was finally added on drums to complete the lineup. Raid the Quarry has maintained the same roster since their EP, “Priority One” in 2016. Playing together consistently over the years has allowed them to develop as a group and take a more collaborative approach to writing and arranging.

Joining the lineup is Newspaper Taxis, a rock band from Raleigh, NC, that has been part of the Triangle music scene since 2022. Ben Armstrong handles vocals and guitar, with Stephen Catalano on bass, Matios Kubbs on drums, and Eddie Czuba on lead guitar. Their music is a mix of influences, giving them a unique sound that’s a bit of British Invasion, a dash of post-punk, and a little power pop.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Slim's Dive Bar, 227 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, United States