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Rivermist

Music Brings Us Together

Award-winning live entertainment that keeps crowds dancing. Classic rock, R&B, beach, pop and party favorites from Fayetteville, NC, for festivals, corporate events and private celebrations across the Southeast.

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Christmas Time with Rivermist

Friday, December 11, 2026 · 5:30 PM
1424 Morganton Rd, Fayetteville, NC

11

Straight years as Fayetteville / Fort Bragg's Best Band

Voted by Up & Coming Weekly readers every year since 2016. Thank you for coming out, singing along and voting. We couldn't do it without you.

  • 2026Best Band, 11th year running · Fayetteville / Fort Bragg, voted by Up & Coming Weekly readers
  • 2025Nominated for six CBMA awards · Carolina Beach Music Awards, including Best Video for “Right Place Right Time”
  • 2024Song of the Year · 94.9 The Surf, for “Everything’s Changed,” also a CAMMY Song of the Year nominee
  • 2023Rising Star · Carolina Beach Music Awards (CAMMY), plus a Best Video nomination
  • 2021Vocal Group of the Year · Carolina Country Music Awards
Rivermist thank-you poster for winning Up & Coming Weekly's 2026 Best Local Band

Thank you for your votes!

Six 2026 CBMA nominations

Rivermist was nominated for six Carolina Beach Music Awards this year. Winners are announced at the CBMA Award Show at the Alabama Theatre in North Myrtle Beach, where we'll be playing a few songs.

  • Album of the Year

    Right Place Right Time

  • Male Vocalist of the Year

    Allen Pier

  • Video of the Year

    Lady of the Island (video by ProFish Media)

  • Producer

    Doyle Wood, Daxwood Studios, for “Heaven’s Not That Far Away”

  • Studio Engineer

    Doyle Wood, for “Heaven’s Not That Far Away”

  • Live Engineer

    Steve Jones

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Rivermist 2026 Carolina Beach Music Awards nominations poster

Catch us live

All tour dates
  1. Dec
    2
    Wed

    Private Event

    Dunn, NC · Band booked

  2. Dec
    11
    Fri

    Christmas Time with Rivermist

    1424 Morganton Rd · Fayetteville, NC · 5:30 PM

  3. Jan
    14
    Thu 2027

    Winter SOS at Fat Harold's

    Fat Harold's · N Myrtle Beach, SC · 2:00 PM

  4. Jan
    29
    Fri 2027

    Private Event

    Lumberton, NC · Band booked

  5. Mar
    26
    Fri 2027

    Alive at the 'Boro

    Southwest Railroad Street · Roseboro, NC · 6:30 PM

The five members of Rivermist in front of a colorful painted wall

Since 2014

Five guys. One big party.

Formed in Fayetteville in 2014, Rivermist has become one of the Southeast’s premier live bands: five accomplished musicians with powerful lead vocals, dynamic harmonies and an energetic stage show that keeps audiences engaged from the first note to the final encore. They’ve opened for Rick Springfield at the Crown Theatre, played before Ambrosia, and record their own music, including the 2026 Album of the Year nominee “Right Place Right Time.”

Meet the band
A cross, a family and the American flag: God, Family, Country

God. Family. Country.

It's on our shirts, our stage and in everything we do. Music brings us together, and these are the things that hold us together.

  • God

    Faith comes first. On Sunday mornings you'll find Greg, Allen and Rick singing and playing for their own church praise teams.

  • Family

    Wives, kids, grandkids and a band that's been together over a decade. Every show is built for every generation on the dance floor.

  • Country

    Proud to sing the National Anthem and America the Beautiful a cappella, and honored to kick off events with them across the Carolinas.

The National AnthemPerformed by Rivermist
Lady of the Island (Dama de la Isla)

Listen now

The full Rivermist album is streaming everywhere, with originals like “At The End Of The Day,” “Jukebox Jenny” and “Don’t Walk Away.”

Ain't no party like a #rivermistparty

We make your event more special, with full-service live music and a huge, diverse song list for every generation on the dance floor.

  • Festivals and concert series
  • Weddings and receptions
  • Corporate and holiday parties
  • Birthdays and retirements
  • Fundraisers and galas
  • Clubs and beach venues
Rivermist performing in front of a bright muralRivermist on a Christmas stageColorful lights over a dancing crowd

What people say

“From the very first note, Rivermist commands the stage with an infectious energy that instantly connects with audiences of all ages. They don't just play a set; they create an unforgettable experience.”
Tina TurnerCFO / Event Director, Sandhills Jazz Society
“Their performances consistently engage audiences and reflect a strong work ethic and dedication to their craft. Their love for God, Our country, and family are seen and felt at every show they perform.”
Pam Clark · Manager, Sandy's Automotive
“They are talented, professional, know exactly how to read a crowd, keep the energy up all night, and are always a hit with audiences.”
Abby Lee Carter · Brio Music Collective
“We are so fortunate to have them as an important part of our Beach Music Family.”
Wayne Troutman · Owner, Ocean Drive Productions, North Myrtle Beach
“They support their sponsors, not just at their venues, but everywhere they go personally and in business.”
Joe Thigpen

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