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Teddy Swims brings his own brand of therapy to Raleigh

Teddy Swims raises the temperature Saturday night, May 17, 2025 at Raleigh, N.C.’s Red Hat Amphitheater.
Teddy Swims raises the temperature Saturday night, May 17, 2025 at Raleigh, N.C.’s Red Hat Amphitheater. ssharpe@newsobserver.com

Teddy Swims scorched Red Hat Amphitheater Saturday night with a sold-out concert of soul, rap, pop, and pure energy on his “I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy Tour.”

Swims, whose given name is Jaten Collin Dimsdale, first rose to fame on YouTube, where he amassed millions of views before making it big. Backed by an amazing band, Swims had the crowd on its feet before the first note ended.

After a week of storms and rain, Swims brought the therapy that the packed crowd craved, including hits “Lose Control,” “The Door” and “Apple Juice.”

Teddy Swims opens his concert, Saturday night, May 17, 2025 at Raleigh, N.C.’s Red Hat Amphitheater.
Teddy Swims opens his concert, Saturday night, May 17, 2025 at Raleigh, N.C.’s Red Hat Amphitheater. Scott Sharpe ssharpe@newsobserver.com
Teddy Swims wearing a cape with “Raleigh” on the back, builds the energy with his band in concert at Raleigh, N.C.’s Red Hat Amphitheater.
Teddy Swims wearing a cape with “Raleigh” on the back, builds the energy with his band in concert at Raleigh, N.C.’s Red Hat Amphitheater. Scott Sharpe ssharpe@newsobserver.com
Teddy Swims revels in the guitar playing of Addy Maxwell in concert, Saturday night at Raleigh, N.C.’s Red Hat Amphitheater.
Teddy Swims revels in the guitar playing of Addy Maxwell in concert, Saturday night at Raleigh, N.C.’s Red Hat Amphitheater. Scott Sharpe ssharpe@newsobserver.com
Teddy Swims in concert, Saturday night, May 17, 2025 at Raleigh, N.C.’s Red Hat Amphitheater.
Teddy Swims in concert, Saturday night, May 17, 2025 at Raleigh, N.C.’s Red Hat Amphitheater. Scott Sharpe ssharpe@newsobserver.com
Teddy Swims in concert, Saturday night, May 17, 2025 at Raleigh, N.C.’s Red Hat Amphitheater.
Teddy Swims in concert, Saturday night, May 17, 2025 at Raleigh, N.C.’s Red Hat Amphitheater. Scott Sharpe ssharpe@newsobserver.com
Teddy Swims in concert, Saturday night, May 17, 2025 at Raleigh, N.C.’s Red Hat Amphitheater.
Teddy Swims in concert, Saturday night, May 17, 2025 at Raleigh, N.C.’s Red Hat Amphitheater. Scott Sharpe ssharpe@newsobserver.com
Teddy Swims works the crowd performing “Apple Juice” in concert, Saturday night, May 17, 2025 at Raleigh, N.C.’s Red Hat Amphitheater.
Teddy Swims works the crowd performing “Apple Juice” in concert, Saturday night, May 17, 2025 at Raleigh, N.C.’s Red Hat Amphitheater. Scott Sharpe ssharpe@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published May 17, 2025 at 11:12 PM.

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