On Saturday Night, Let's Put Boots on the Ground

Dust off the Wranglers because country rock’s latest powerhouse is pulling into the Industrial District. On Saturday, April 4, 2026, Nate Smith brings his Long Live Country Rock and Roll Tour to The Ritz. Known for a gritty, soulful sound that’s more “stadium anthem” than “backporch ballad,” Smith is currently one of the genre’s fastest-climbing stars—meaning these $35 tickets are likely the last “cheap” seats you’ll see from him for a while.

The lineup is stacked for a full night of high-energy music, featuring (scheduled) openers Josh Ross and Brandon Wisham. Since The Ritz is a general admission, standing-room-only venue, you’ll want to arrive early if you plan on being close enough to feel the bass in your chest or pony up $$$ for reserved ledge seating in the mezzanine. It’s an all-ages show, so expect a diverse crowd of “Oak City” country fans ready to scream-sing every word to “World on Fire”.

📍 2820 Industrial Dr, Raleigh, NC 27609
📅 Saturday, April 4, 2026 | 6:30 p.m. (Doors) | 7:30 p.m. (Show)
💰 Tickets starting at approx. $35
📎 ritzraleigh.com

The Ritz box office opens two hours before doors, so you can bypass those online “convenience” fees if you’re feeling old-school. Just save that extra cash for a round of drinks—you’re going to need them for the encore!

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Lisa Jeffries Nobling

Founder + Principal at Raleighwood Media Group + Raleighwood Event Group

Lisa Jeffries, a 2007 graduate of N.C. State University’s Wilson College of Textiles and Poole College of Management, has been working in marketing since 2005. Her professional work experience ranges from independent, family-owned businesses to high-growth tech startups. Lisa’s specific areas of expertise include new media and experiential marketing for service-based businesses. Passionate about her clients, cheering on the Wolfpack, live music, and rescuing animals, she is also the founder of Raleigh Food & Wine and Raleighwood Wifi. Lisa completed the NC State + SKEMA Business School MSc dual master’s degree program in Global Luxury Management in 2016, publishing a thesis, Location-Based Opportunities for Brand Marketing With Emphasis on Application Within Luxury Industries.

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