Music at the Villa: Guilty Party

Music at the Villa: Guilty Party 

Meet Winston Salem’s The Guilty Party Band: proof that after years of medical school, residency, and sleepless nights on call, four physicians still had enough energy left to start a band instead of a sensible hobby like gardening. Think of them as your favorite doctors—except these ones write prescriptions for groove, harmony, and the occasional bad dance decision using tight harmonies, the occasional horns, and slick guitars.

Their set list is a joyride through musical history, stitching together the sunny charm of The Monkees, the cosmic wanderings of The Grateful Dead, and the soul-soaked swagger of Amy Winehouse—sometimes all before you’ve finished your drink. They’ll break your heart with Dusty Springfield, mend it with Bonnie Raitt, then casually toss in Fleetwood Mac, Santana, and The Rolling Stones like it’s no big deal.

From Jimmy Buffett beach vibes to Weezer nerd-rock catharsis, with detours through Linda Ronstadt, Buffalo Springfield, NRBQ, King Harvest, Grand Funk, and more, The Guilty Party Band specializes in musical whiplash—in the best possible way.

They may spend their days diagnosing patients, but on weekends they diagnose dance floors, treating symptoms like boredom, bad moods, and “I swear I don’t dance.” Side effects include smiling, singing along, and wondering why your doctor rocks better than you do.