• Children 2 and under are free on the lawn for this event and do not need a ticket. 
  • All ages will require a ticket when sitting in Reserved Areas. 
• Koka Booth Amphitheatre is a cashless venue. 
• Day of Event Box Office sales opens 1 hour prior to gate time and closes once the main act takes the stage.
  • Hours are subject to change. 
• Taxes: Tickets for Koka Booth Amphitheatre events are subject to applicable taxes and fees. Taxes will be added on top of the posted ticket prices.
• Fees:
  • When ordering Online or by Phone through Etix additional fees will be added on top of the ticket price. A $2.50 order fee will be added to each order.
  • When purchasing in person at the Box Office a 3% processing fee will be added to each order. 

All dates, times, acts & ticket prices are subject to change without notice.

Koka Booth Amphitheatre has enhanced it's public safety policy to include a clear bag policy. 

Allowed:

• Bags 6"x 8" or smaller are permitted.
• Clear bag that does not exceed 12" x12" x 9".
• Medical and parenting bags. 

All bags are subject to search. 

ABOUT CHRIS JANSON:

Chris Janson, proud member of the Grand Ole Opry and multi-platinum songwriter and artist, is part of Country music's new breed. In touch with the lighter side of life with self-penned No. 1s “Fix A Drink,” “Good Vibes,” and the four-times Platinum “Buy Me A Boat,” as well as the more thoughtful truths of “Done,” “Things You Can’t Live Without,” and the CMA Song of the Year nominee and ACM Video of the Year “Drunk Girl.” Both “Boat” and “Girl” were named to the Nashville Songwriters Association International’s prestigious “Songs I Wish I Wish I’d Written” list, which is why artists like Tim McGraw (“Truck Yeah,” “How I’ll Always Be”), Justin Moore (“Off The Beaten Path”), LOCASH (“I Love This Life”), Cody Johnson (“Let’s Build A Fire”), and the iconic Hank Williams Jr. (“God Fearin’ Man,” “Those Days Are Gone”) reach for Janson’s songs for their own projects. Beyond his artistry are his live shows, where all that heart-on-the-four-wheeler songwriting meets the fans where they come to rock. Rolling Stone proclaimed him “a live legacy in the making,” and Janson is a frequent presence at the nation’s biggest country festivals, tours, and unexpected sit-ins. For a man known for his outdoors lifestyle and collaborations with Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s, making music from his own life has established the harmonica-forward multi-instrumentalist the go-to guy for young country for the last decade. Janson’s Big Machine Label Group debut single, “All I Need Is You,” recently hit the No. 1 spot on the Country music charts (marking 5 career #1 hits) and his latest single “Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get,” is the first release on the recently re-named Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment imprint. This summer, Janson released his feel-good track, “All American Guy,” which featured global superstar, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in its down-home music video. Janson’s latest release, “Cheap,” is a powerful reminder to slow down and enjoy life’s moments. “Cheap” is available now.

PARMALEE

Known for their distinct family harmony, irresistible melodies, and sure-fire radio favorites, Parmalee has not-so-quietly become one of the genre's most undeniable contemporary country hitmakers. With three consecutive #1 singles in as many years, they have more chart-toppers than any other group in country music.

The group - comprised of brothers Matt Thomas (guitar/lead vocals) and Scott Thomas (drums), along with their cousin Barry Knox (bass) and life-long friend Josh McSwain (guitar) - has accumulated more than 1 billion on-demand streams and four total No. 1 country radio singles. Most recently, they topped the charts with “Girl In Mine,” which was named Billboard Magazine’s 8^th Most Played Country Song of 2023. That song was the follow-up to Billboard’s Most Played Country Song of 2022, “Take My Name.” The band landed a multi-platinum smash in 2020 with “Just The Way,” a collaboration with Blanco Brown. Their first #1 was a nod to their native state, “Carolina.”  

In September 2023, Parmalee released For You 2, an 18-song deluxe version of their 2021 album For You. After the album was initially released, Matt, who co-writes most of their music, took a break from writing for a few months but soon jumped back in with the intention of beating songs he had already written. While Parmalee had enough tracks to complete their fourth full-length album easily, the men decided to extend the legs on For You with five new songs and attract even more people to the undeniably hit-rich collection.

“I'm a melody guy,” Matt says. “If I have a melody I love, I’ll start there, then work on the lyrics. These five new songs are my favorite melodies of the songs that I've been a part of. That’s obviously first.”

Getting to this point took a near-death experience, a second mortgage, and over 20 years of grinding it out together. The band formed in 2001, worked day jobs and toured on the weekends until they signed with Stoney Creek Records in 2011 – a milestone the band nearly didn't achieve.

Parmalee played a showcase in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 2007, and an executive from a major label came to see them perform. They went to dinner with their investor and the executive, and though Matt had the feeling the guy wasn't going to sign them, he asked what the label would do if they did. The executive told him he'd send the group to Atlanta to work with a producer. Matt called the producer the next day and booked studio time in the following days. The band had four songs they wanted to record – including “Carolina.” Members racked up an $11,000 bill in the studio and paid with a check from their investor, which bounced. Matt was embarrassed to ask anyone but his mother for financial help. She worked at the local utility company and had the little three-bedroom house where the Thomas brothers grew up. Without knowing “Carolina” was in the mix or hearing a single beat of the music, she used their family home as collateral and got them the money to pay for their songs.

“We paid her back,” Matt said. “We made sure she got paid first before any of the other band expenses were paid, but she believed in us enough to write a check and mortgage her house without hearing one song!”

In September of 2010, with “Carolina” a staple in their live shows, Parmalee was playing as many concerts as they could in preparation to come to Nashville and showcase for labels the following month. One night, the band performed a set for 15 people in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and made $15. They were traveling in an RV outfitted with bunks and parked at the venue. Scott was in his bunk when someone knocked on the bus door. Matt opened the door and was met with a gun to his head.

“Two guys in bandanas stepped into the RV screaming, ‘Give me the cash,’” Matt said. “I said, ‘I don't have any cash. I don't have any cash.’”

The robber fired his gun in the RV. Matt shouted for Scott, who had his carry permit and his pistol tucked under his bunk. Scott emerged from the back to diffuse the situation and while taking out both assailants, was shot three times.

“So here we are at the highest point of our career, just thinking we’re going to get a record deal,” Scott said.

“Then this all happens in a flash, and he’s on the couch bleeding out,” Matt added.

Scott was airlifted to a hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina, in the middle of the night and received two blood transfusions in transit. When his bandmates arrived at the hospital, they were told Scott had a five percent chance of survival. The drummer was in a coma for 10 days and spent another 30 days in the hospital recovering.

Five months later, he hobbled on stage to play a showcase with Parmalee for Stoney Creek Records – who signed them immediately. “That is just part of our story - what we’ve been through and sticking it out. Same four guys, too, not nobody else in the band.”

The band attributes their longevity to a decade spent playing together with no measurable success, just the love of playing music for fans. They learned who each other truly was, so they knew who they were standing beside when their dreams became reality in Nashville.

The same is true when they go into the recording studio. The men trust their gut when choosing songs and are confident what will connect with their fan base. Parmalee thought “Girl In Mine” was the fitting follow-up to “Take My Name” because the hooky, groove-filled love song is a perfect exclamation point on the affirmation every woman wants from her partner.

 “Boyfriend” is a catchy contemporary promise to treat his love interest better than her current partner.

Lyrics include: “I don't know his name or what the hell he’s waiting on, but if I was your boyfriend, I wouldn't be your boyfriend long.”

Undoubtedly, a swoon-worthy proposal is on the way. The song continues Parmalee's knack for recording melodic, engaging songs that stay true to their unmistakable harmonies.

Their new single, “Gonna Love You,” continues the story down the aisle, promising undying commitment reminiscent of some of country music's most celebrated love songs. The production coils and swells, adding drama and emotion to this undeniable serenade that is destined to be a staple wedding song for years to come.

Parmalee tested the new songs on stage before adding them to For You 2. Because now, just as it was when they started performing together over 20 years ago, playing music is what makes them the happiest.

With determination as strong as it was when they first started playing together and 18 songs ready to release to the world, Parmalee is poised to take the next steps in their sky-rocketing career. They have no regrets.

“We just love to play,” Josh said. “We love to tour. We love the live connection. Our dream was just to play music for a living. Anything more than that is a bonus.”

Outside Food & Beverage are not allowed for this event.  You are allowed to bring one factory-sealed plastic bottle of water (1 per person). No glass/cans/flavored water. 

Our Concession stands will be open selling a variety of food and beverages. Check back later for menu offerings.   

Restaurant partners will be available to pre-order food and have ready upon your arrival. Check back later to see our Picnic in the Park partners. 

We pride ourselves on bringing a wide variety of events to Cary, NC. What our guests are allowed to bring into each event varies from event to event.   Please review the event page you are attending for specific information regarding that event. 

Guests can bring the following items to Concerts:

• Bags 6"x 8" or smaller are permitted.
• 12" x12" x 9" Clear bags only.
• Factory-sealed plastic bottles of water (1 per person). 
  • No glass/cans/flavored water.
• Empty reusable non-glass water bottle up to 1 Liter. 
  • Water Fill Stations located in the Cobblestone Courtyard.
• Lawn chairs: Please remove chair from bag at security checkpoint. 
  • No Footrest, Canopy, Lounge, Tri-Fold or Swinging Chairs.
• Rain Coats.
• Ponchos.
• Strollers (allowed on the lawn only).

All small clutches & clear bags are subject to search.

Prohibited items MUST be returned to guests’ vehicle before entering.  

Please leave the following items at home:  

• Alcohol
• Bags  (Unless clear & approved size)
• Backpacks
• Balloons, Banners & Signs
• Blankets, Towels, Mats of any kind including Yoga Mats
• Brochures/Stickers/Handouts
• Confetti/Glitter
• Coolers
• Drones
• Fireworks
• Food & Beverages
• Go Pros, Audio or video recorders
• Grills & Open Flames
• Hammocks
• Hula Hoops
• Illegal Drugs
• Laser Pointers
• (Select) Lawn Chairs: No Footrest, Canopy, Lounge, Tri-Fold or Swinging Chairs.
• Noise Makers
• Pets of any kind (excluding service animals)
• Professional cameras with detachable lenses
• Selfie Sticks
• Sporting Equipment
• Tables of any size
• Tablets of any kind
• Tarps & Plastic sheeting
• Tents/Staking
• Umbrellas of any size
• Wagons/Carts
• Weapons of Any Kind (Include but not limited to knives, guns, tasers, chains, mace, studded/spiked jewelry)

PREMIERE PARKING: A limited number of Premiere Parking will be available for $25 at the event, if spaces are available.

PREFERRED PARKING: A limted number of Preferred Parking will be available for $20.00 in advance and will be sold at the event, if spaces are available. Parking spaces will be held across from the Main gate. Pass entitles 1 car to park in the Preferred Parking section in the BACK of the Preferred Lot.

PURCHASE PREFERRED PARKING

• Parking passes may be purchased at the box office in person, by phone through Etix or online at etix.com.  

• Parking lots open 1 hour before venue gates open.
• Purchasing a Parking Pass is NOT a ticket for the event, and is not valid for entry into the event.
• Please present your Parking Pass upon arrival. 

GENERAL PARKING: Koka Booth Amphitheatre has approximately 1500 free spaces available.  Parking is free of charge in Amphitheatre-owned lots. Some local businesses may charge a fee for parking in their lots.

ACCESSIBLE PARKING: A limited number of accessible parking spaces are available on a first-come-first-served basis with the proper hang tag or license plate.

DROP OFF & PICK-UP AREA: If using a taxi, Uber, etc please follow the signs & our Parking Staff to the drop-off/pick-up area. Rideshare Address: 11000 Regency Parkway Cary, NC 27518

If using Taxi Service/ Uber / Lyft or dropping off a friend/family member; Koka Booth Amphitheatre has a DESIGNATED drop off & pick up area. For the safety of all patrons please follow the signs to this designated area when arriving at the venue. Please do not drop off or pick up in any other areas.