Wide Open<\/a> is expected to further bolster Fayetteville Street’s comeback after COVID.<\/p>\n“We’re going to have absolutely drop-dead gorgeous weather this weekend,” said Bower. “We’re really all about trying to encourage more live music.”<\/p>\n
Restaurants are preparing for a big weekend while also contributing to Raleigh’s music scene.<\/p>\n
Birdie’s Restaurant is located on Fayetteville Street and keeps the music going weekly for customers.<\/p>\n
“They wanted all year and we have it all year now,” said Birdie’s General Manager Nick Cleveland<\/p>\n
Live music is offered every Friday.<\/p>\n
Staff is now gearing up for a busy weekend with Wide Open.<\/p>\n
“We’re making sure that we’re ready for all the influx of people coming in,” said Cleveland.<\/p>\n
150,000 people are expected to attend Wide Open between Friday and Saturday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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