Live Music: Jim DiBattista
This solo guitarist can fill any room with the familiar songs we love.
This solo guitarist can fill any room with the familiar songs we love.
Who’s ready to party with 10,000 of your closest friends and neighbors?!! The biggest free concert in the area Kicks Off with Love Tribe!!
Here’s some helpful info about the concert series from the Town of Wake Forest:
Concerts get underway at 6 p.m. and continue until 9 p.m.
Last call for outside beer is 8:50 p.m.
Festivities along South White Street end at 9:30 p.m.
Tag your posts and photos! Attendants sharing on social media are encouraged to use the hashtag #FNOW.
While you're downtown, you're invited to visit the variety of downtown dining establishments or enjoy delicious food from a variety of food trucks that will be on site at each event.
Please note that some trucks may offer a limited menu at large events such as Friday Night on White and that menu options may change due to ingredient availability.
No outside alcohol or coolers will be permitted during the event, but beer and wine will be available for purchase within the festival area starting at 5 p.m. Alcohol vendors manage their own alcohol sales and are responsible for identification checks as required by law.
Tokens may be purchased in advance at White Street Brewing or at the event starting at 5 p.m. Tokens may then be redeemed at the event for a pint of beer for each token redeemed. Unused tokens may be redeemed during normal business hours at White Street Brewing.
Due to the incredible crowds that turn out for Friday Night on White, the lines for beer are sometimes long - but they move fast. You can help us reduce the wait times even more by remembering the following:
When approaching the front of the line, be prepared to move to the next available server.
While standing in line, read the beer descriptions and know which one you want to order or ask about.
Restrooms are located in the following areas:
Parking lot with food trucks located off South White Street and to the right of NC General Stores
Jones Avenue near intersection of South White Street
Fidelity Bank Parking lot off East Owen Avenue
South White Street behind the stage across from The Cotton Company
There are accessible restrooms at each of the identified locations above, as well as a diaper changing table in the accessible unit located on East Owen Avenue in the Fidelity Bank parking lot.
Free parking is available along several side streets and parking lots in downtown Wake Forest, including Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
However, some parking lots may appear to be public, when in fact they are private, such as the Renaissance Plaza parking lot. Read all signage in the parking lot to determine what type of lot you are using. Private lots are intended for business patrons only. Public lots that are open to Friday Night on White attendees are clearly marked.
Learn more about where to park during Friday Night on White
Anyone planning to use Uber or Lyft to take you to or from Friday Night on White (FNOW) is encouraged to set the Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St., as the destination and pickup location.
Streets in the FNOW event area close at 2:00 pm and remain closed until cleared and cleaned, which is typically around 11-11:30 pm. By designating Town Hall as the destination and/or pickup location, you'll make it easier for yourself and your driver to connect, plus the festivities along South White Street are only a short block away.
Bring a lawn chair and blanket - but if you bring a lawn chair and/or blanket, please place them in the street - not on the sidewalk. Please leave the sidewalks open for pedestrians.
Please leave your coolers and outside alcoholic beverages at home.
Also, as much as we love your furry family members, we respectfully ask that you please leave your pets at home.
A vast majority of the young people that attend FNOW behave responsibly, but there is a small percentage that are disruptive. That’s why we’re asking parents and caregivers to help us preserve the FNOW experience for our downtown merchants and visitors by supervising their children. With your help, we can fulfill our commitment to ensure that FNOW offers a positive atmosphere where friends and family gather for a time of safe fun.
In the event of inclement weather on the day of a concert, organizers will announce a decision on whether to proceed as early as possible. Updated concert information will be posted on the Town’s website, Nextdoor site and Facebook page. Smart phone users who have downloaded the Town app will also receive a push notification message concerning any schedule changes. Please note: Due to the popularity of FNOW, organizers will make every effort to proceed with the concert as scheduled. However, when severe weather threatens, the safety of visitors, sponsors and performers is our number one priority. As a result, decisions on whether to continue or cancel a concert are based entirely on the potential risks posed by inclement weather.
Who’s ready to party with 10,000 of your closest friends and neighbors?!!
Here’s some helpful info about the concert series from the Town of Wake Forest:
Concerts get underway at 6 p.m. and continue until 9 p.m.
Last call for outside beer is 8:50 p.m.
Festivities along South White Street end at 9:30 p.m.
Tag your posts and photos! Attendants sharing on social media are encouraged to use the hashtag #FNOW.
While you're downtown, you're invited to visit the variety of downtown dining establishments or enjoy delicious food from a variety of food trucks that will be on site at each event.
Please note that some trucks may offer a limited menu at large events such as Friday Night on White and that menu options may change due to ingredient availability.
No outside alcohol or coolers will be permitted during the event, but beer and wine will be available for purchase within the festival area starting at 5 p.m. Alcohol vendors manage their own alcohol sales and are responsible for identification checks as required by law.
Tokens may be purchased in advance at White Street Brewing or at the event starting at 5 p.m. Tokens may then be redeemed at the event for a pint of beer for each token redeemed. Unused tokens may be redeemed during normal business hours at White Street Brewing.
Due to the incredible crowds that turn out for Friday Night on White, the lines for beer are sometimes long - but they move fast. You can help us reduce the wait times even more by remembering the following:
When approaching the front of the line, be prepared to move to the next available server.
While standing in line, read the beer descriptions and know which one you want to order or ask about.
Restrooms are located in the following areas:
Parking lot with food trucks located off South White Street and to the right of NC General Stores
Jones Avenue near intersection of South White Street
Fidelity Bank Parking lot off East Owen Avenue
South White Street behind the stage across from The Cotton Company
There are accessible restrooms at each of the identified locations above, as well as a diaper changing table in the accessible unit located on East Owen Avenue in the Fidelity Bank parking lot.
Free parking is available along several side streets and parking lots in downtown Wake Forest, including Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
However, some parking lots may appear to be public, when in fact they are private, such as the Renaissance Plaza parking lot. Read all signage in the parking lot to determine what type of lot you are using. Private lots are intended for business patrons only. Public lots that are open to Friday Night on White attendees are clearly marked.
Learn more about where to park during Friday Night on White
Anyone planning to use Uber or Lyft to take you to or from Friday Night on White (FNOW) is encouraged to set the Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St., as the destination and pickup location.
Streets in the FNOW event area close at 2:00 pm and remain closed until cleared and cleaned, which is typically around 11-11:30 pm. By designating Town Hall as the destination and/or pickup location, you'll make it easier for yourself and your driver to connect, plus the festivities along South White Street are only a short block away.
Bring a lawn chair and blanket - but if you bring a lawn chair and/or blanket, please place them in the street - not on the sidewalk. Please leave the sidewalks open for pedestrians.
Please leave your coolers and outside alcoholic beverages at home.
Also, as much as we love your furry family members, we respectfully ask that you please leave your pets at home.
A vast majority of the young people that attend FNOW behave responsibly, but there is a small percentage that are disruptive. That’s why we’re asking parents and caregivers to help us preserve the FNOW experience for our downtown merchants and visitors by supervising their children. With your help, we can fulfill our commitment to ensure that FNOW offers a positive atmosphere where friends and family gather for a time of safe fun.
In the event of inclement weather on the day of a concert, organizers will announce a decision on whether to proceed as early as possible. Updated concert information will be posted on the Town’s website, Nextdoor site and Facebook page. Smart phone users who have downloaded the Town app will also receive a push notification message concerning any schedule changes. Please note: Due to the popularity of FNOW, organizers will make every effort to proceed with the concert as scheduled. However, when severe weather threatens, the safety of visitors, sponsors and performers is our number one priority. As a result, decisions on whether to continue or cancel a concert are based entirely on the potential risks posed by inclement weather.
Who’s ready to party with 10,000 of your closest friends and neighbors?!!
Here’s some helpful info about the concert series from the Town of Wake Forest:
Concerts get underway at 6 p.m. and continue until 9 p.m.
Last call for outside beer is 8:50 p.m.
Festivities along South White Street end at 9:30 p.m.
Tag your posts and photos! Attendants sharing on social media are encouraged to use the hashtag #FNOW.
While you're downtown, you're invited to visit the variety of downtown dining establishments or enjoy delicious food from a variety of food trucks that will be on site at each event.
Please note that some trucks may offer a limited menu at large events such as Friday Night on White and that menu options may change due to ingredient availability.
No outside alcohol or coolers will be permitted during the event, but beer and wine will be available for purchase within the festival area starting at 5 p.m. Alcohol vendors manage their own alcohol sales and are responsible for identification checks as required by law.
Tokens may be purchased in advance at White Street Brewing or at the event starting at 5 p.m. Tokens may then be redeemed at the event for a pint of beer for each token redeemed. Unused tokens may be redeemed during normal business hours at White Street Brewing.
Due to the incredible crowds that turn out for Friday Night on White, the lines for beer are sometimes long - but they move fast. You can help us reduce the wait times even more by remembering the following:
When approaching the front of the line, be prepared to move to the next available server.
While standing in line, read the beer descriptions and know which one you want to order or ask about.
Restrooms are located in the following areas:
Parking lot with food trucks located off South White Street and to the right of NC General Stores
Jones Avenue near intersection of South White Street
Fidelity Bank Parking lot off East Owen Avenue
South White Street behind the stage across from The Cotton Company
There are accessible restrooms at each of the identified locations above, as well as a diaper changing table in the accessible unit located on East Owen Avenue in the Fidelity Bank parking lot.
Free parking is available along several side streets and parking lots in downtown Wake Forest, including Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
However, some parking lots may appear to be public, when in fact they are private, such as the Renaissance Plaza parking lot. Read all signage in the parking lot to determine what type of lot you are using. Private lots are intended for business patrons only. Public lots that are open to Friday Night on White attendees are clearly marked.
Learn more about where to park during Friday Night on White
Anyone planning to use Uber or Lyft to take you to or from Friday Night on White (FNOW) is encouraged to set the Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St., as the destination and pickup location.
Streets in the FNOW event area close at 2:00 pm and remain closed until cleared and cleaned, which is typically around 11-11:30 pm. By designating Town Hall as the destination and/or pickup location, you'll make it easier for yourself and your driver to connect, plus the festivities along South White Street are only a short block away.
Bring a lawn chair and blanket - but if you bring a lawn chair and/or blanket, please place them in the street - not on the sidewalk. Please leave the sidewalks open for pedestrians.
Please leave your coolers and outside alcoholic beverages at home.
Also, as much as we love your furry family members, we respectfully ask that you please leave your pets at home.
A vast majority of the young people that attend FNOW behave responsibly, but there is a small percentage that are disruptive. That’s why we’re asking parents and caregivers to help us preserve the FNOW experience for our downtown merchants and visitors by supervising their children. With your help, we can fulfill our commitment to ensure that FNOW offers a positive atmosphere where friends and family gather for a time of safe fun.
In the event of inclement weather on the day of a concert, organizers will announce a decision on whether to proceed as early as possible. Updated concert information will be posted on the Town’s website, Nextdoor site and Facebook page. Smart phone users who have downloaded the Town app will also receive a push notification message concerning any schedule changes. Please note: Due to the popularity of FNOW, organizers will make every effort to proceed with the concert as scheduled. However, when severe weather threatens, the safety of visitors, sponsors and performers is our number one priority. As a result, decisions on whether to continue or cancel a concert are based entirely on the potential risks posed by inclement weather.
Who’s ready to party with 10,000 of your closest friends and neighbors?!!
Here’s some helpful info about the concert series from the Town of Wake Forest:
Concerts get underway at 6 p.m. and continue until 9 p.m.
Last call for outside beer is 8:50 p.m.
Festivities along South White Street end at 9:30 p.m.
Tag your posts and photos! Attendants sharing on social media are encouraged to use the hashtag #FNOW.
While you're downtown, you're invited to visit the variety of downtown dining establishments or enjoy delicious food from a variety of food trucks that will be on site at each event.
Please note that some trucks may offer a limited menu at large events such as Friday Night on White and that menu options may change due to ingredient availability.
No outside alcohol or coolers will be permitted during the event, but beer and wine will be available for purchase within the festival area starting at 5 p.m. Alcohol vendors manage their own alcohol sales and are responsible for identification checks as required by law.
Tokens may be purchased in advance at White Street Brewing or at the event starting at 5 p.m. Tokens may then be redeemed at the event for a pint of beer for each token redeemed. Unused tokens may be redeemed during normal business hours at White Street Brewing.
Due to the incredible crowds that turn out for Friday Night on White, the lines for beer are sometimes long - but they move fast. You can help us reduce the wait times even more by remembering the following:
When approaching the front of the line, be prepared to move to the next available server.
While standing in line, read the beer descriptions and know which one you want to order or ask about.
Restrooms are located in the following areas:
Parking lot with food trucks located off South White Street and to the right of NC General Stores
Jones Avenue near intersection of South White Street
Fidelity Bank Parking lot off East Owen Avenue
South White Street behind the stage across from The Cotton Company
There are accessible restrooms at each of the identified locations above, as well as a diaper changing table in the accessible unit located on East Owen Avenue in the Fidelity Bank parking lot.
Free parking is available along several side streets and parking lots in downtown Wake Forest, including Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
However, some parking lots may appear to be public, when in fact they are private, such as the Renaissance Plaza parking lot. Read all signage in the parking lot to determine what type of lot you are using. Private lots are intended for business patrons only. Public lots that are open to Friday Night on White attendees are clearly marked.
Learn more about where to park during Friday Night on White
Anyone planning to use Uber or Lyft to take you to or from Friday Night on White (FNOW) is encouraged to set the Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St., as the destination and pickup location.
Streets in the FNOW event area close at 2:00 pm and remain closed until cleared and cleaned, which is typically around 11-11:30 pm. By designating Town Hall as the destination and/or pickup location, you'll make it easier for yourself and your driver to connect, plus the festivities along South White Street are only a short block away.
Bring a lawn chair and blanket - but if you bring a lawn chair and/or blanket, please place them in the street - not on the sidewalk. Please leave the sidewalks open for pedestrians.
Please leave your coolers and outside alcoholic beverages at home.
Also, as much as we love your furry family members, we respectfully ask that you please leave your pets at home.
A vast majority of the young people that attend FNOW behave responsibly, but there is a small percentage that are disruptive. That’s why we’re asking parents and caregivers to help us preserve the FNOW experience for our downtown merchants and visitors by supervising their children. With your help, we can fulfill our commitment to ensure that FNOW offers a positive atmosphere where friends and family gather for a time of safe fun.
In the event of inclement weather on the day of a concert, organizers will announce a decision on whether to proceed as early as possible. Updated concert information will be posted on the Town’s website, Nextdoor site and Facebook page. Smart phone users who have downloaded the Town app will also receive a push notification message concerning any schedule changes. Please note: Due to the popularity of FNOW, organizers will make every effort to proceed with the concert as scheduled. However, when severe weather threatens, the safety of visitors, sponsors and performers is our number one priority. As a result, decisions on whether to continue or cancel a concert are based entirely on the potential risks posed by inclement weather.
Who’s ready to party with 10,000 of your closest friends and neighbors?!!
Here’s some helpful info about the concert series from the Town of Wake Forest:
Concerts get underway at 6 p.m. and continue until 9 p.m.
Last call for outside beer is 8:50 p.m.
Festivities along South White Street end at 9:30 p.m.
Tag your posts and photos! Attendants sharing on social media are encouraged to use the hashtag #FNOW.
While you're downtown, you're invited to visit the variety of downtown dining establishments or enjoy delicious food from a variety of food trucks that will be on site at each event.
Please note that some trucks may offer a limited menu at large events such as Friday Night on White and that menu options may change due to ingredient availability.
No outside alcohol or coolers will be permitted during the event, but beer and wine will be available for purchase within the festival area starting at 5 p.m. Alcohol vendors manage their own alcohol sales and are responsible for identification checks as required by law.
Tokens may be purchased in advance at White Street Brewing or at the event starting at 5 p.m. Tokens may then be redeemed at the event for a pint of beer for each token redeemed. Unused tokens may be redeemed during normal business hours at White Street Brewing.
Due to the incredible crowds that turn out for Friday Night on White, the lines for beer are sometimes long - but they move fast. You can help us reduce the wait times even more by remembering the following:
When approaching the front of the line, be prepared to move to the next available server.
While standing in line, read the beer descriptions and know which one you want to order or ask about.
Restrooms are located in the following areas:
Parking lot with food trucks located off South White Street and to the right of NC General Stores
Jones Avenue near intersection of South White Street
Fidelity Bank Parking lot off East Owen Avenue
South White Street behind the stage across from The Cotton Company
There are accessible restrooms at each of the identified locations above, as well as a diaper changing table in the accessible unit located on East Owen Avenue in the Fidelity Bank parking lot.
Free parking is available along several side streets and parking lots in downtown Wake Forest, including Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
However, some parking lots may appear to be public, when in fact they are private, such as the Renaissance Plaza parking lot. Read all signage in the parking lot to determine what type of lot you are using. Private lots are intended for business patrons only. Public lots that are open to Friday Night on White attendees are clearly marked.
Learn more about where to park during Friday Night on White
Anyone planning to use Uber or Lyft to take you to or from Friday Night on White (FNOW) is encouraged to set the Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St., as the destination and pickup location.
Streets in the FNOW event area close at 2:00 pm and remain closed until cleared and cleaned, which is typically around 11-11:30 pm. By designating Town Hall as the destination and/or pickup location, you'll make it easier for yourself and your driver to connect, plus the festivities along South White Street are only a short block away.
Bring a lawn chair and blanket - but if you bring a lawn chair and/or blanket, please place them in the street - not on the sidewalk. Please leave the sidewalks open for pedestrians.
Please leave your coolers and outside alcoholic beverages at home.
Also, as much as we love your furry family members, we respectfully ask that you please leave your pets at home.
A vast majority of the young people that attend FNOW behave responsibly, but there is a small percentage that are disruptive. That’s why we’re asking parents and caregivers to help us preserve the FNOW experience for our downtown merchants and visitors by supervising their children. With your help, we can fulfill our commitment to ensure that FNOW offers a positive atmosphere where friends and family gather for a time of safe fun.
In the event of inclement weather on the day of a concert, organizers will announce a decision on whether to proceed as early as possible. Updated concert information will be posted on the Town’s website, Nextdoor site and Facebook page. Smart phone users who have downloaded the Town app will also receive a push notification message concerning any schedule changes. Please note: Due to the popularity of FNOW, organizers will make every effort to proceed with the concert as scheduled. However, when severe weather threatens, the safety of visitors, sponsors and performers is our number one priority. As a result, decisions on whether to continue or cancel a concert are based entirely on the potential risks posed by inclement weather.
Who’s ready to party with 10,000 of your closest friends and neighbors?!! The biggest free concert in the area Kicks Off with Love Tribe!!
Here’s some helpful info about the concert series from the Town of Wake Forest:
Concerts get underway at 6 p.m. and continue until 9 p.m.
Last call for outside beer is 8:50 p.m.
Festivities along South White Street end at 9:30 p.m.
Tag your posts and photos! Attendants sharing on social media are encouraged to use the hashtag #FNOW.
While you're downtown, you're invited to visit the variety of downtown dining establishments or enjoy delicious food from a variety of food trucks that will be on site at each event.
Please note that some trucks may offer a limited menu at large events such as Friday Night on White and that menu options may change due to ingredient availability.
No outside alcohol or coolers will be permitted during the event, but beer and wine will be available for purchase within the festival area starting at 5 p.m. Alcohol vendors manage their own alcohol sales and are responsible for identification checks as required by law.
Tokens may be purchased in advance at White Street Brewing or at the event starting at 5 p.m. Tokens may then be redeemed at the event for a pint of beer for each token redeemed. Unused tokens may be redeemed during normal business hours at White Street Brewing.
Due to the incredible crowds that turn out for Friday Night on White, the lines for beer are sometimes long - but they move fast. You can help us reduce the wait times even more by remembering the following:
When approaching the front of the line, be prepared to move to the next available server.
While standing in line, read the beer descriptions and know which one you want to order or ask about.
Restrooms are located in the following areas:
Parking lot with food trucks located off South White Street and to the right of NC General Stores
Jones Avenue near intersection of South White Street
Fidelity Bank Parking lot off East Owen Avenue
South White Street behind the stage across from The Cotton Company
There are accessible restrooms at each of the identified locations above, as well as a diaper changing table in the accessible unit located on East Owen Avenue in the Fidelity Bank parking lot.
Free parking is available along several side streets and parking lots in downtown Wake Forest, including Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
However, some parking lots may appear to be public, when in fact they are private, such as the Renaissance Plaza parking lot. Read all signage in the parking lot to determine what type of lot you are using. Private lots are intended for business patrons only. Public lots that are open to Friday Night on White attendees are clearly marked.
Learn more about where to park during Friday Night on White
Anyone planning to use Uber or Lyft to take you to or from Friday Night on White (FNOW) is encouraged to set the Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St., as the destination and pickup location.
Streets in the FNOW event area close at 2:00 pm and remain closed until cleared and cleaned, which is typically around 11-11:30 pm. By designating Town Hall as the destination and/or pickup location, you'll make it easier for yourself and your driver to connect, plus the festivities along South White Street are only a short block away.
Bring a lawn chair and blanket - but if you bring a lawn chair and/or blanket, please place them in the street - not on the sidewalk. Please leave the sidewalks open for pedestrians.
Please leave your coolers and outside alcoholic beverages at home.
Also, as much as we love your furry family members, we respectfully ask that you please leave your pets at home.
A vast majority of the young people that attend FNOW behave responsibly, but there is a small percentage that are disruptive. That’s why we’re asking parents and caregivers to help us preserve the FNOW experience for our downtown merchants and visitors by supervising their children. With your help, we can fulfill our commitment to ensure that FNOW offers a positive atmosphere where friends and family gather for a time of safe fun.
In the event of inclement weather on the day of a concert, organizers will announce a decision on whether to proceed as early as possible. Updated concert information will be posted on the Town’s website, Nextdoor site and Facebook page. Smart phone users who have downloaded the Town app will also receive a push notification message concerning any schedule changes. Please note: Due to the popularity of FNOW, organizers will make every effort to proceed with the concert as scheduled. However, when severe weather threatens, the safety of visitors, sponsors and performers is our number one priority. As a result, decisions on whether to continue or cancel a concert are based entirely on the potential risks posed by inclement weather.
This solo guitarist can fill any room with the familiar songs we love.
White Street is turning into Bourbon Street for our Mardi Gras Celebration on March 1st!
Family friendly activities during the day including King Cake tasting, making your own Mardi Gras Mask, and some kid parade punch.
At 8pm, it's White Street after dark as we transform into a New Orleans night club. Special drinks, dancing, costumes, you name it!
Baton Rouge Cuisine will be on the street starting at noon on Saturday so you can get all the tastes and flavors of Louisiana right here in Downtown Wake Forest!
This solo guitarist can fill any room with the familiar songs we love.
Music has always been his thing...
Growing up in a small town in the vast plains of Central Illinois, music became an escape and an adventure at an early age. Steve flowered from a musical family. His father played in the band in school, his mother and older sister are pianists and singers and his entire family actually performed as "The Shining Light" - a contemporary Christian band when he was a teen. At the age of 5 he learned the piano and practiced/performed for several years until he met percussion in 4th grade. Steve quickly dove into the world of rhythm and performed in school bands, summer marching band, garage rock bands, pep bands and was even President of his high school band. In college, his background of melodies and rhythm naturally led him to explore the guitar and how this instrument brings these components together. From his small town roots in the 70's, 80's and 90's, Steve developed a love for music with "soul" that not only leaves your feet tapping but keeps you humming along with the lyrics. Today, after discovering the wonderful world of live looping, he now performs his "one man band" show layering rhythm, beat, melody, harmony and solos to delight crowds of all ages and musical tastes.
This solo guitarist can fill any room with the familiar songs we love.
Always having a penchant for picking up new hobbies, I began teaching myself how to play guitar at the age of 12. When I wasn’t practicing sleight-of-hand you could find me in my room slaving away on the latest tab I was attempting to learn.
A few years into learning guitar I began to take an interest in singing, and it wasn’t long before I found myself performing whole acoustic covers for friends and family whenever I had the opportunity.
I take a lot of inspiration from artists like Ed Sheeran, Hozier, The Black Keys, and so many
more phenomenal performers. I've managed to curate a very unique style and sound inspired by these musicians, and hope to further establish myself and my sound in the years to come.
Music has always been his thing...
Growing up in a small town in the vast plains of Central Illinois, music became an escape and an adventure at an early age. Steve flowered from a musical family. His father played in the band in school, his mother and older sister are pianists and singers and his entire family actually performed as "The Shining Light" - a contemporary Christian band when he was a teen. At the age of 5 he learned the piano and practiced/performed for several years until he met percussion in 4th grade. Steve quickly dove into the world of rhythm and performed in school bands, summer marching band, garage rock bands, pep bands and was even President of his high school band. In college, his background of melodies and rhythm naturally led him to explore the guitar and how this instrument brings these components together. From his small town roots in the 70's, 80's and 90's, Steve developed a love for music with "soul" that not only leaves your feet tapping but keeps you humming along with the lyrics. Today, after discovering the wonderful world of live looping, he now performs his "one man band" show layering rhythm, beat, melody, harmony and solos to delight crowds of all ages and musical tastes.
This solo guitarist can fill any room with the familiar songs we love.
Always having a penchant for picking up new hobbies, I began teaching myself how to play guitar at the age of 12. When I wasn’t practicing sleight-of-hand you could find me in my room slaving away on the latest tab I was attempting to learn.
A few years into learning guitar I began to take an interest in singing, and it wasn’t long before I found myself performing whole acoustic covers for friends and family whenever I had the opportunity.
I take a lot of inspiration from artists like Ed Sheeran, Hozier, The Black Keys, and so many
more phenomenal performers. I've managed to curate a very unique style and sound inspired by these musicians, and hope to further establish myself and my sound in the years to come.
Who’s ready to party with 10,000 of your closest friends and neighbors?!! The biggest free concert in the area concludes in September with Crush as the season finale!!
Here’s some helpful info about the concert series from the Town of Wake Forest:
Concerts get underway at 6 p.m. and continue until 9 p.m.
Last call for outside beer is 8:50 p.m.
Festivities along South White Street end at 9:30 p.m.
Tag your posts and photos! Attendants sharing on social media are encouraged to use the hashtag #FNOW.
While you're downtown, you're invited to visit the variety of downtown dining establishments or enjoy delicious food from a variety of food trucks that will be on site at each event.
Please note that some trucks may offer a limited menu at large events such as Friday Night on White and that menu options may change due to ingredient availability.
No outside alcohol or coolers will be permitted during the event, but beer and wine will be available for purchase within the festival area starting at 5 p.m. Alcohol vendors manage their own alcohol sales and are responsible for identification checks as required by law.
Tokens may be purchased in advance at White Street Brewing or at the event starting at 5 p.m. Tokens may then be redeemed at the event for a pint of beer for each token redeemed. Unused tokens may be redeemed during normal business hours at White Street Brewing.
Due to the incredible crowds that turn out for Friday Night on White, the lines for beer are sometimes long - but they move fast. You can help us reduce the wait times even more by remembering the following:
When approaching the front of the line, be prepared to move to the next available server.
While standing in line, read the beer descriptions and know which one you want to order or ask about.
Restrooms are located in the following areas:
Parking lot with food trucks located off South White Street and to the right of NC General Stores
Jones Avenue near intersection of South White Street
Fidelity Bank Parking lot off East Owen Avenue
South White Street behind the stage across from The Cotton Company
There are accessible restrooms at each of the identified locations above, as well as a diaper changing table in the accessible unit located on East Owen Avenue in the Fidelity Bank parking lot.
Free parking is available along several side streets and parking lots in downtown Wake Forest, including Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
However, some parking lots may appear to be public, when in fact they are private, such as the Renaissance Plaza parking lot. Read all signage in the parking lot to determine what type of lot you are using. Private lots are intended for business patrons only. Public lots that are open to Friday Night on White attendees are clearly marked.
Learn more about where to park during Friday Night on White
Anyone planning to use Uber or Lyft to take you to or from Friday Night on White (FNOW) is encouraged to set the Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St., as the destination and pickup location.
Streets in the FNOW event area close at 2:00 pm and remain closed until cleared and cleaned, which is typically around 11-11:30 pm. By designating Town Hall as the destination and/or pickup location, you'll make it easier for yourself and your driver to connect, plus the festivities along South White Street are only a short block away.
Bring a lawn chair and blanket - but if you bring a lawn chair and/or blanket, please place them in the street - not on the sidewalk. Please leave the sidewalks open for pedestrians.
Please leave your coolers and outside alcoholic beverages at home.
Also, as much as we love your furry family members, we respectfully ask that you please leave your pets at home.
A vast majority of the young people that attend FNOW behave responsibly, but there is a small percentage that are disruptive. That’s why we’re asking parents and caregivers to help us preserve the FNOW experience for our downtown merchants and visitors by supervising their children. With your help, we can fulfill our commitment to ensure that FNOW offers a positive atmosphere where friends and family gather for a time of safe fun.
In the event of inclement weather on the day of a concert, organizers will announce a decision on whether to proceed as early as possible. Updated concert information will be posted on the Town’s website, Nextdoor site and Facebook page. Smart phone users who have downloaded the Town app will also receive a push notification message concerning any schedule changes. Please note: Due to the popularity of FNOW, organizers will make every effort to proceed with the concert as scheduled. However, when severe weather threatens, the safety of visitors, sponsors and performers is our number one priority. As a result, decisions on whether to continue or cancel a concert are based entirely on the potential risks posed by inclement weather.
This solo guitarist can fill any room with the familiar songs we love.
Always having a penchant for picking up new hobbies, I began teaching myself how to play guitar at the age of 12. When I wasn’t practicing sleight-of-hand you could find me in my room slaving away on the latest tab I was attempting to learn.
A few years into learning guitar I began to take an interest in singing, and it wasn’t long before I found myself performing whole acoustic covers for friends and family whenever I had the opportunity.
I take a lot of inspiration from artists like Ed Sheeran, Hozier, The Black Keys, and so many
more phenomenal performers. I've managed to curate a very unique style and sound inspired by these musicians, and hope to further establish myself and my sound in the years to come.
Who’s ready to party with 10,000 of your closest friends and neighbors?!! The biggest free concert in the area continues with Sleeping Booty Band in August!
Here’s some helpful info about the concert series from the Town of Wake Forest:
Concerts get underway at 6 p.m. and continue until 9 p.m.
Last call for outside beer is 8:50 p.m.
Festivities along South White Street end at 9:30 p.m.
Tag your posts and photos! Attendants sharing on social media are encouraged to use the hashtag #FNOW.
While you're downtown, you're invited to visit the variety of downtown dining establishments or enjoy delicious food from a variety of food trucks that will be on site at each event.
Please note that some trucks may offer a limited menu at large events such as Friday Night on White and that menu options may change due to ingredient availability.
No outside alcohol or coolers will be permitted during the event, but beer and wine will be available for purchase within the festival area starting at 5 p.m. Alcohol vendors manage their own alcohol sales and are responsible for identification checks as required by law.
Tokens may be purchased in advance at White Street Brewing or at the event starting at 5 p.m. Tokens may then be redeemed at the event for a pint of beer for each token redeemed. Unused tokens may be redeemed during normal business hours at White Street Brewing.
Due to the incredible crowds that turn out for Friday Night on White, the lines for beer are sometimes long - but they move fast. You can help us reduce the wait times even more by remembering the following:
When approaching the front of the line, be prepared to move to the next available server.
While standing in line, read the beer descriptions and know which one you want to order or ask about.
Restrooms are located in the following areas:
Parking lot with food trucks located off South White Street and to the right of NC General Stores
Jones Avenue near intersection of South White Street
Fidelity Bank Parking lot off East Owen Avenue
South White Street behind the stage across from The Cotton Company
There are accessible restrooms at each of the identified locations above, as well as a diaper changing table in the accessible unit located on East Owen Avenue in the Fidelity Bank parking lot.
Free parking is available along several side streets and parking lots in downtown Wake Forest, including Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
However, some parking lots may appear to be public, when in fact they are private, such as the Renaissance Plaza parking lot. Read all signage in the parking lot to determine what type of lot you are using. Private lots are intended for business patrons only. Public lots that are open to Friday Night on White attendees are clearly marked.
Learn more about where to park during Friday Night on White
Anyone planning to use Uber or Lyft to take you to or from Friday Night on White (FNOW) is encouraged to set the Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St., as the destination and pickup location.
Streets in the FNOW event area close at 2:00 pm and remain closed until cleared and cleaned, which is typically around 11-11:30 pm. By designating Town Hall as the destination and/or pickup location, you'll make it easier for yourself and your driver to connect, plus the festivities along South White Street are only a short block away.
Bring a lawn chair and blanket - but if you bring a lawn chair and/or blanket, please place them in the street - not on the sidewalk. Please leave the sidewalks open for pedestrians.
Please leave your coolers and outside alcoholic beverages at home.
Also, as much as we love your furry family members, we respectfully ask that you please leave your pets at home.
A vast majority of the young people that attend FNOW behave responsibly, but there is a small percentage that are disruptive. That’s why we’re asking parents and caregivers to help us preserve the FNOW experience for our downtown merchants and visitors by supervising their children. With your help, we can fulfill our commitment to ensure that FNOW offers a positive atmosphere where friends and family gather for a time of safe fun.
In the event of inclement weather on the day of a concert, organizers will announce a decision on whether to proceed as early as possible. Updated concert information will be posted on the Town’s website, Nextdoor site and Facebook page. Smart phone users who have downloaded the Town app will also receive a push notification message concerning any schedule changes. Please note: Due to the popularity of FNOW, organizers will make every effort to proceed with the concert as scheduled. However, when severe weather threatens, the safety of visitors, sponsors and performers is our number one priority. As a result, decisions on whether to continue or cancel a concert are based entirely on the potential risks posed by inclement weather.
Music has always been his thing...
Growing up in a small town in the vast plains of Central Illinois, music became an escape and an adventure at an early age. Steve flowered from a musical family. His father played in the band in school, his mother and older sister are pianists and singers and his entire family actually performed as "The Shining Light" - a contemporary Christian band when he was a teen. At the age of 5 he learned the piano and practiced/performed for several years until he met percussion in 4th grade. Steve quickly dove into the world of rhythm and performed in school bands, summer marching band, garage rock bands, pep bands and was even President of his high school band. In college, his background of melodies and rhythm naturally led him to explore the guitar and how this instrument brings these components together. From his small town roots in the 70's, 80's and 90's, Steve developed a love for music with "soul" that not only leaves your feet tapping but keeps you humming along with the lyrics. Today, after discovering the wonderful world of live looping, he now performs his "one man band" show layering rhythm, beat, melody, harmony and solos to delight crowds of all ages and musical tastes.
This solo guitarist can fill any room with the familiar songs we love.
Who’s ready to party with 10,000 of your closest friends and neighbors?!! The biggest free concert in the area continues with Brickhouse Band in July!
Here’s some helpful info about the concert series from the Town of Wake Forest:
Concerts get underway at 6 p.m. and continue until 9 p.m.
Last call for outside beer is 8:50 p.m.
Festivities along South White Street end at 9:30 p.m.
Tag your posts and photos! Attendants sharing on social media are encouraged to use the hashtag #FNOW.
While you're downtown, you're invited to visit the variety of downtown dining establishments or enjoy delicious food from a variety of food trucks that will be on site at each event.
Please note that some trucks may offer a limited menu at large events such as Friday Night on White and that menu options may change due to ingredient availability.
No outside alcohol or coolers will be permitted during the event, but beer and wine will be available for purchase within the festival area starting at 5 p.m. Alcohol vendors manage their own alcohol sales and are responsible for identification checks as required by law.
Tokens may be purchased in advance at White Street Brewing or at the event starting at 5 p.m. Tokens may then be redeemed at the event for a pint of beer for each token redeemed. Unused tokens may be redeemed during normal business hours at White Street Brewing.
Due to the incredible crowds that turn out for Friday Night on White, the lines for beer are sometimes long - but they move fast. You can help us reduce the wait times even more by remembering the following:
When approaching the front of the line, be prepared to move to the next available server.
While standing in line, read the beer descriptions and know which one you want to order or ask about.
Restrooms are located in the following areas:
Parking lot with food trucks located off South White Street and to the right of NC General Stores
Jones Avenue near intersection of South White Street
Fidelity Bank Parking lot off East Owen Avenue
South White Street behind the stage across from The Cotton Company
There are accessible restrooms at each of the identified locations above, as well as a diaper changing table in the accessible unit located on East Owen Avenue in the Fidelity Bank parking lot.
Free parking is available along several side streets and parking lots in downtown Wake Forest, including Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
However, some parking lots may appear to be public, when in fact they are private, such as the Renaissance Plaza parking lot. Read all signage in the parking lot to determine what type of lot you are using. Private lots are intended for business patrons only. Public lots that are open to Friday Night on White attendees are clearly marked.
Learn more about where to park during Friday Night on White
Anyone planning to use Uber or Lyft to take you to or from Friday Night on White (FNOW) is encouraged to set the Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St., as the destination and pickup location.
Streets in the FNOW event area close at 2:00 pm and remain closed until cleared and cleaned, which is typically around 11-11:30 pm. By designating Town Hall as the destination and/or pickup location, you'll make it easier for yourself and your driver to connect, plus the festivities along South White Street are only a short block away.
Bring a lawn chair and blanket - but if you bring a lawn chair and/or blanket, please place them in the street - not on the sidewalk. Please leave the sidewalks open for pedestrians.
Please leave your coolers and outside alcoholic beverages at home.
Also, as much as we love your furry family members, we respectfully ask that you please leave your pets at home.
A vast majority of the young people that attend FNOW behave responsibly, but there is a small percentage that are disruptive. That’s why we’re asking parents and caregivers to help us preserve the FNOW experience for our downtown merchants and visitors by supervising their children. With your help, we can fulfill our commitment to ensure that FNOW offers a positive atmosphere where friends and family gather for a time of safe fun.
In the event of inclement weather on the day of a concert, organizers will announce a decision on whether to proceed as early as possible. Updated concert information will be posted on the Town’s website, Nextdoor site and Facebook page. Smart phone users who have downloaded the Town app will also receive a push notification message concerning any schedule changes. Please note: Due to the popularity of FNOW, organizers will make every effort to proceed with the concert as scheduled. However, when severe weather threatens, the safety of visitors, sponsors and performers is our number one priority. As a result, decisions on whether to continue or cancel a concert are based entirely on the potential risks posed by inclement weather.
Always having a penchant for picking up new hobbies, I began teaching myself how to play guitar at the age of 12. When I wasn’t practicing sleight-of-hand you could find me in my room slaving away on the latest tab I was attempting to learn.
A few years into learning guitar I began to take an interest in singing, and it wasn’t long before I found myself performing whole acoustic covers for friends and family whenever I had the opportunity.
I take a lot of inspiration from artists like Ed Sheeran, Hozier, The Black Keys, and so many
more phenomenal performers. I've managed to curate a very unique style and sound inspired by these musicians, and hope to further establish myself and my sound in the years to come.