Dexter and The Moonrocks at Marquee Theatre
Dexter and The Moonrocks didn’t set out to change rock music – but that’s exactly what they’re doing. A fry cook, an oil field operator, a concrete surface decorator, and a kids’ baseball coach came together in West Texas, blending the country and western of their childhoods with the grunge they fell in love with as teenagers. That fusion became Western Space Grunge—a genre of their own making that turned them from a grassroots phenomenon into a force to be reckoned with.
They first broke through in 2021 with “Couch,” a melancholy slow-burn that resonated deeply with fans and set the foundation for what was to come. That early momentum caught the attention of Severance Records, an imprint of Big Loud Rock, looking to make a statement with its first signing. Together, they released “Western Space Grunge” in July 2024, solidifying the band’s identity and introducing their most defining songs yet. The breakout single “Sad in Carolina” took them from small-town bars to seven weeks at No. 1 on U.S. Alternative radio, proving their DIY grit and fearless sound could go head-to-head with the biggest names in rock.
Now, with “Ritalin”—a stadium-ready anthem already climbing the charts—the record captures a band fully coming into their own. From viral covers to festival stages, they’re proving they’re not just next up: they’re inevitable.
High June adopt an old school approach to make new school rock. These five musicians get together face-to-face, play live until their fingers practically bleed, and write songs steeped in truth. The Greenville, NC quintet—Jack Flowers [lead vocals], Will Sain [guitar], James Barbee [guitar], Ryon Gerringer [bass, backing vocals], and Hayden Church [drums]—bring grungy grit back to 21st century hard rock, drenching hummable hooks in distortion and cigarette smoke. These musicians first rallied together during their time as students at East Carolina University. Once all five members got in the same room, instant chemistry sizzled. In 2024, High June independently made waves with “After Hours” followed by the It Never Really Mattered EP, which housed their breakout “Coming Home Soon.” Along the way, they emerged as the rare band versatile enough to hold their own on bills with either The Black Crowes or Dexter and The Moonrocks. For as much as they gained renown for energetic and cathartic performances, their songs struck a deep emotional chord with fans. 2026’s “You’re Sorry” went viral and took flight fueled in part by a flurry of posts tagged with phrases like, “If you ever think of me, just go listen to High June.” With buzz behind them and countless gigs already in the rearview, the boys arrive as the kind of rock band their generation needs—unafraid to open up, yet undeniably ready to kick ass on stage.