You remember the summer nights when the radio played the same fifteen songs on repeat and you didn’t even mind. The ones where every chorus felt like it was written specifically for that moment, that drive, that group of friends. Y2K Kids Band is bringing that exact energy to downtown Wilkesboro this July, playing the hits that defined an entire decade of pop hooks, club beats, and singalong anthems.
They’re taking over the Carolina West Wireless Community Commons on Saturday, July 11th at 6pm for a free outdoor concert that’s equal parts nostalgia trip and Saturday night out. Lawn seating, food trucks, and a setlist that spans everything from TRL countdowns to late-night radio staples.
Show Details
Saturday, July 11th, 2026. Show starts at 6pm at the Carolina West Wireless Community Commons, 102 W Main St in downtown Wilkesboro. This is part of the Concerts in the Commons series, which means free admission, outdoor lawn seating, and the kind of casual summer concert atmosphere where you can spread out a blanket or set up a chair and stay as long as you want. Food trucks and downtown spots are close by if you want to grab something before or during the show.
About Y2K Kids Band
Y2K Kids Band is a six-piece 2000s cover group built to recreate the decade when pop, rock, hip-hop, and R&B all lived on the same playlist. Shannon Remley and Ray Hartsfield share lead vocals, with Hartsfield also on guitar. Doug Grabowski handles bass and backing vocals, G K Via covers lead guitar and vocals, Rob Bowser plays keyboards and synths, and Mike Graci anchors the group on drums and electronic percussion. The lineup is designed to move between pop-rock singalongs, club-ready dance tracks, and the kind of alternative hits that still show up on every millennial road trip playlist.
What You Will Hear
Expect the kind of night where you might hear “Mr. Brightside” next to “Yeah!” next to “Since U Been Gone.” The setlist pulls from pop radio staples like “I Gotta Feeling” and “Poker Face,” hip-hop and R&B hits like “Hot in Herre” and “Umbrella,” rock anthems like “Take Me Out” and “Seven Nation Army,” and the pop-punk tracks that soundtracked every MySpace profile. You could also catch “Hips Don’t Lie,” “SexyBack,” “Misery Business,” “Drop It Like It’s Hot,” or “Love Story” depending on how the night unfolds. It’s the decade when every genre had a radio moment, and this band covers all of them.
About the Venue
The Carolina West Wireless Community Commons sits in the heart of downtown Wilkesboro and hosts the town’s Concerts in the Commons series throughout the summer. It’s an open lawn venue with a relaxed, family-friendly vibe where people bring chairs, blankets, and coolers and settle in for the evening. The space is adjacent to Heritage Square and a splash pad, so there’s plenty of room to walk around before the music starts. The outdoor setting means you’re at the mercy of the weather, but that’s part of the charm of a summer concert series in a small town.
Plan Your Night
Bring a lawn chair or blanket since seating is informal on the grass. Arriving early gives you time to explore the nearby downtown shops and restaurants or let kids play in the splash pad before the show. For the latest details on parking, event logistics, or any schedule updates, check the Town of Wilkesboro’s official event listings or the Concerts in the Commons series page. It’s a free show, so the only real planning involves deciding how early you want to claim your spot on the lawn.