Flamenco Fusion at Sunset on The Westin Rooftop
Live guitar, golden hour views, and small plates worth lingering over.
Shannon
August 13, 2025
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Soak in the summer air from ten stories up as Ed Stephenson brings his flamenco fusion to The Westin Rooftop this Thursday, Aug. 14. No cover—just smooth guitar, killer sunsets, and the occasional plane gliding into RDU like it’s part of the show. Pair it with Il Falò’s wood-fired small plates and a craft cocktail or two.
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