Sierra Ferrell rolled into Raleigh on September 9, 2025, with her Shoot for the Moon Tour and turned Red Hat Amphitheater into a revival of roots music at its finest. Backed by a band that can swing from mountain-tinged bluegrass to tender ballads, she drew heavy from Trail of Flowers (2024, Rounder Records) while slipping in gems from Long Time Coming (2021). The set was a reminder of why she’s pulling Grammy nods and Americana awards—her voice carried through the night with grit and grace, while the crowd sang back every word they knew. The lighting wasn’t flashy, just tasteful shifts from warm glows to sharper colors when the tempo picked up, letting the songs do the heavy lifting. Fans lined up for vinyl, shirts, and posters at the merch table, and part of every ticket sold is helping PLUS1 funnel support to wildfire relief. You can keep up with her music and this tour at sierraferrellmusic.com.

Sierra Ferrell

Nikki Lane opened the night and set the tone with a no-nonsense set of outlaw country. She dipped into Walk of Shame(2013), All or Nothin’ (2014, New West Records), and Highway Queen (2017, Thirty Tigers), mixing in newer tracks that show she’s still pushing forward. A quick hiccup with her mic didn’t slow her down—she brushed it off and had the crowd right there with her, clapping along and nodding to every line. Her table was stocked with vinyl, CDs, and vintage-styled merch that matched her hard-worn aesthetic. Lane’s been carving out her place in country for over a decade, and nights like this show why she’s still in the conversation. Find more of her work at nikkilane.com.

Nikki Lane