The Slightly Dirty Summer Tour 2024 rolled into Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek in Raleigh, NC, on July 26 with a packed crowd and a stacked lineup that hit hard. Dirty Heads took the co-headliner slot and proved why they remain a dominant force in the reggae-rock world. Formed in Huntington Beach, California, their lineup—Jared “Dirty J” Watson (vocals), Dustin “Duddy B” Bushnell (vocals, guitar), Jon Olazabal (percussion), Matt Ochoa (drums), David Foral (bass), Shawn Gonzalez (keys), Mark Bush (trumpet), and Ruben Durazo (trombone)—threw the crowd into motion with tracks from a discography that includes Any Port in a Storm, Cabin by the Sea, Sound of Change, Swim Team, and Midnight Control. Their website, dirtyheads.com, is stocked with music, tour info, and merchandise that fans lined up to grab after the show.

Dirty Heads

Slightly Stoopid followed with a relentless performance that kept the crowd moving. From Ocean Beach, San Diego, they’ve built a career out of smashing genre lines and delivering unforgettable live sets. Members Miles Doughty (vocals, guitar, bass), Kyle McDonald (vocals, bass, guitar), Ryan Moran “RyMo” (drums), Daniel “DeLa” Delacruz (sax), Andy Geib (trombone), and Paul Wolstencroft (keys) pulled from a heavy catalog including Slightly $toopid, Everything You Need, Closer to the Sun, Chronchitis, Top of the World, and Meanwhile…Back at the Lab. The crowd sang along, and every break between songs was filled with roaring approval. Their official site, slightlystoopid.com, has full tour listings and a solid stash of gear.

Slightly Stoopid

Common Kings brought a smoother but no less potent punch to the night. Hailing from Orange County, California, and made up of Sasualei “JR King” Maliga (vocals), Taumata “Mata” Grey (guitar), Ivan “Uncle Lui” Kirimaua (bass), and Jerome “Big Rome” Taito (drums), the group poured out tracks that blend Pacific Islander roots with a clean, soulful style. Their albums Lost in Paradise and Celebration made it into the setlist, pushing the crowd into a state of total immersion. Their rise has been steady, supported by a growing catalog and tours with major names. They maintain a strong presence online, and their full lineup of music and merch can be found at commonkings.com.

Common Kings

The Elovaters opened the night and left a lasting impression. Out of Marshfield, Massachusetts, this six-piece—Jackson Wetherbee (vocals, guitar), John Alves (lead guitar), Matt Link (bass), Nick Asta (drums), Derrick Cabral (percussion), and Greg Nectow (keys)—have been climbing fast. Their set pulled from The Cornerstone, Defy Gravity, Castles, and Endless Summer, each track landing hard with the crowd. Their sound was sharp, tight, and completely on point. They’ve built a loyal following, and their website, theelovaters.com, offers up everything from music to exclusive merch. Raleigh got a strong taste of what this band is capable of, and they delivered every second they had on stage.

The Elevators