University of North Carolina Athletics
St. Paul & The Broken Bones To Perform At Final Chapel Thrill Concert Of 2025
November 12, 2025 | Football
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – The final 2025 installment of the Chapel Thrill Concert Series presented by The Rams Club will take place Saturday, Nov. 22 prior to Carolina's home football game against Duke and will feature powerhouse soul ensemble St. Paul & The Broken Bones.
The free concert will take place approximately two hours prior to kickoff at Kenan Stadium (game time has yet to be announced), directly in front of Wilson Library, in the heart of The University of North Carolina's campus.
St. Paul & The Broken Bones have shared stages with The Rolling Stones, Lizzo and Black Pumas, and performed at major festivals like Coachella, Glastonbury, Lollapalooza and Bonnaroo.
Chapel Thrill Concert Series Schedule
Sept. 1 – Chase Rice
Sept. 13 – John Stone
Oct. 4 – Ludacris
Oct. 25 – Collective Soul
Nov. 8 – Fitz and The Tantrums
Nov. 22 – St. Paul & The Broken Bones
Chapel Thrill Game Day presented by Frost Buddy
The full Chapel Thrill Game Day presented by Frost Buddy experience, also includes the Old Well Walk. Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes before kickoff, the team will walk from the Old Well through Polk Place and around the Bell Tower to the stadium, allowing fans enjoying Chapel Thrill Game Day to cheer on the team as the Heels prepare for the game.
In addition to the concert series, The Modelo Kickoff Club has doubled in size and moved to a premium position in front of the stage within Polk Place. The Kickoff Club remains the perfect spot for fans to grab a drink before the game. Entry is free, and alcohol will be available for purchase. Food trucks will also be available in and around Polk Place along with large LED screens.
UNC works with its tailgate activation partner REVELxp to execute Chapel Thrill Game Day and will provide turnkey tailgating on all four quads at the Bell Tower, the Kenan Amphitheater and Dorrance Field. Fans may upgrade their game day with hassle-free, full-service tailgates at some of the most scenic locations on campus by contacting REVELxp at 919-869-5486 or unc@revelxp.com. Click here for more information.
Carolina alumni also continues to host the pregame tradition of climbing 128 steps from the ground floor to the fourth floor of the iconic Bell Tower before home football games.
Meanwhile, the Coca-Cola Fan Zone, located in The Pit, remains a great place for fans to grab giveaways and enjoy fun activities for all ages. The area features kids' activities, golf simulators, bounce houses, sponsor activations, autograph sessions with UNC student-athletes, a large LED screen and more.
Pre-game areas open four hours before kickoff with the following timeline :
Four hours prior to kickoff
• Modelo Kickoff Club and tailgating open; Chapel Thrill DJ begins
• Coca-Cola Fan Zone opens
Two hours and 30 minutes prior to kickoff
• Old Well Walk begins
Two hours prior to kickoff
• Chapel Thrill concert in Polk Place
One hour prior to kickoff
• The Marching Tar Heels perform in The Pit
30 minutes prior to kickoff
• Modelo Kickoff Club and Coca-Cola Fan Zone close
Fans looking for tickets to any of the Tar Heels' home games can visit SeatGeek, the official marketplace of Carolina Athletics.
More on St. Paul & The Broken Bones
St. Paul & The Broken Bones are a powerhouse soul ensemble from Alabama known for their electrifying live shows and impassioned vocals. Formed in Birmingham in 2011, the band features Paul Janeway (vocals), Jesse Phillips (bass), Browan Lollar (guitar), Kevin Leon (drums), Al Gamble (keyboards), Allen Branstetter (trumpet), Chad Fisher (trombone), and Amari Ansari (saxophone).
Their new self-titled sixth album marks a creative renewal — melding the band's adventurous spirit with a return to soulful, song-focused roots. Recorded at the legendary FAME Studios and produced by Eg White (Adele, Celine Dion), the record blends psych-funk grooves, gospel-tinged ballads, and cinematic rock flourishes. Tracks like "Sushi and Coca-Cola" and "Going Back" reflect both personal introspection and the band's deepened identity after a decade of evolution.
St. Paul & The Broken Bones have shared stages with The Rolling Stones, Lizzo, and Black Pumas, and performed at major festivals like Coachella, Glastonbury, Lollapalooza, and Bonnaroo. Even Sir Elton John took notice, inviting them to perform at his Oscar party. Blending rock & roll, soul, R&B, and more, the band continues to captivate audiences around the world.
