Tuesday, Dec. 13
Big Easy – 222 Fayetteville St. – Cecil Johnson (Jazz) — 6 p.m.
Buku – 110 East Davie St. – Viswas Chitnis (World) — 7 p.m.
Deep South The Bar – 430 South Dawson – Willard “Th’Bullfrog” McGee (Blues) — 9 p.m.
Irregardless Café – 901 West Morgan St. – Matt Cannon (Jazz) — 6:30 p.m.
O’Malley’s – 5228 Hollyridge Dr. – Chris Overstreet (Covers) — 8 p.m.
PourHouse – 224 South Blount St. – Matuto,Clay Ross (Indie) — 9 p.m. Cover: $5.
Its that time of year again. The 8th Annual Chatham County Line Ho Ho Holiday Party will be at the Pourhouse Wednesday. Get there early because in years past, the only place to stand will be on the furniture. This will be a great night of bluegrass and the perfect way to get away from the Holiday Crush. (Photo Courtesy of Nashville Scene)
Wednesday, Dec. 14
Amra’s – 106 Glenwood Ave. – Jason Adamo (Covers) — 9:30 p.m. Cover: Free.
Berkeley Café – 217 West Martin St. – Sunup Sundown, Mumu Tutu, more (Rock) — 8 p.m.
Big Easy – 222 Fayetteville St. – Cecil Johnson (Jazz) — 6 p.m.
Buku – 110 East Davie St. – All Star Blues Jam w/ Will Beaty (Blues) — 8:30 p.m.
Busy Bee – 225 South Wilmington St. – DJ Wax (Electronica/Dance) — 10 p.m.
Deep South The Bar – 430 South Dawson – Apollo Saints (Indie/Rock) — 10 p.m. Cover: $2.
Irregardless Café – 901 West Morgan St. – The String Peddlars (Folk/Bluegrass) — 6:30 p.m.
PourHouse – 224 South Blount St. – Chatham County Line Annual Ho-Ho Holiday Party (Bluegrass) — 9 p.m. Cover: $15.
O’Malley’s – 5228 Hollyridge Dr. – Tino Gray (Covers) — 9 p.m.
Sadlacks – 2116 Hillsborough St. – Open Mic
Shakedown Street – 2500 Hillsborough St. – Open Mic Hosted by Wide Eye4d Mischief (Covers) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
Slim’s Bar – 227 South Wilmington St. – Whatever Brains, PC Worship, more (Indie) —9 p.m. Cover: $6.
Southland Ballroom – 614 North West St. – Dubstep Wednesdays Feat: Syko and Kure (dance) – 9:30 p.m. Cover – $5. Ladies Free.
Sparians – 120 St Albans St. – Brad Benson (Covers) — 7 p.m.
The Point – 1626 Glenwood Ave. – Josh Presslar (Blues/Americana) — 10:30 p.m.
Megafaun's Phil Cook has his side project playing at King's on Thursday. Certainly one of the more talented musicians in the area, Phil and his Feat will have a solid night of superb music for all. This is a great way to start the weekend. (Photo Courtesy of Natural Beardy)
Thursday, Dec. 15
Amra’s – 106 Glenwood Ave. – DJ George MeetUp Holiday Party (Covers) — Cover:Free.
Big Easy – 222 Fayetteville St. – Cecil Johnson (Jazz) — 6 p.m.
Busy Bee – 225 South Wilmington St. – Bumble w/ DJ Thein (Electronica) — 10 p.m.
Hibernian – 311 Glenwood Ave. – Evan Olson, David Bearror (Covers) — 10 p.m. Cover: Free.
Irregardless Café – 901 West Morgan St. – Bruce Emory, David McKnight (Folk) — 6:30 p.m.
King’s Barcade – 14 West Martin St. – Woods, Phil Cook and Friends (Indie) — 9:30 p.m. Cover: $10-12.
Mosaic – 517 West Jones St. – Reggae Night — 9 p.m.
O’Malley’s – 5228 Hollyridge Dr. – David Howell (Covers) — 9 p.m.
PourHouse – 224 South Blount St. – JP Harris and The Tough Choices (Indie) — 9 p.m. Cover: $10.
Sadlacks – 2116 Hillsborough St. – Open Mic – 8 p.m.
Shakedown Street – 2500 Hillsborough St. – Former Champions, Imperial Blend, Dead Images (Indie) — 9 p.m.
Southland Ballroom – 614 North West St. – Hipslack (Covers) — 9 p.m. Cover for men under 21: $8. All others free.
Sparians – 120 St Albans St. – Acoustic Manner (Folk/Bluegrass) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
The Point – 1626 Glenwood Ave. – Rubberband (Covers) — 10 p.m. Cover: Free.
Tir Na Nog – 218 South Blount St. – Local Beer Local Band Presents: The Temperance League, The Last Tallboy, Ouilipo (Indie) — 10 p.m. Cover: Free.
World of Beer – 121 St Albans St. – Russ Thompson (Covers) — 9 p.m.
In yet another long-standing holiday tradition, The Connells come out of hibernation to play their annual Holiday party this Friday at the Pourhouse. These guys were the ones who put Raleigh on the Musical Map in the 80s-90s and this show is a homecoming of sorts for all those involved with this great band throughout the years. I'm still hoping for a cameo appearance from George Huntley - and it would be a perfect reunion with a great group of musicians. Come out Friday as this is an obligatory show for those of us Raleigh music lovers. (Photo Courtesy of PGA Music)
Friday, Dec. 16
Amra’s – 106 Glenwood Ave. – Lawn Darts (Covers) – 10 p.m. Cover: Free.
Berkeley Café – 217 West Martin St. – Minor Inconvenience, Against Their Will (Rock) — 9 p.m.
Big Easy – 222 Fayetteville St. – Early: Cecil Johnson (Jazz) — 6 p.m. Late: New Sweat (Covers) — 10 p.m. Cover: Free.
Cameron Bar & Grille – 2018 Clark Ave. – Matt Bowen (Covers) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
Deep South The Bar – 430 South Dawson – Stoner, Flying Nimbus (Indie/Rock) — 10 p.m. Cover: $10.
Dive Bar – 3 Glenwood Ave. – The Villians, more (Rock) — 10 p.m. Cover: Free.
Irregardless Café – 901 West Morgan St. – Mahalo Jazz Band (Jazz) — 6:30 p.m. Cover: Free.
King’s Barcade – 14 West Martin St. – Discovery Dance Party (Electronica/Dance) — 10 p.m. Cover: $5.
Lincoln Theatre – 126 East Cabarrus St. – The Breakfast Club (80s Covers) — 9 p.m. Cover: $10-12.
PourHouse – 224 South Blount St. – The Connells, The Veldt (Indie) — 9 p.m. Cover: $15.
Ruckus Pizza – 2233 Avent Ferry Rd. – Tab & Gonzo (Covers) — 9 p.m.
Shakedown Street – 2500 Hillsborough St. – Matter of Fact, Flying Field, Dead Images, more (Jam/Indie) — 10 p.m.
Slim’s Bar – 227 South Wilmington St. – Lonnie Walker (Indie) — 9 p.m. Cover: $7.
Southland Ballroom – 614 North West St. – Daddy’s Alright, more (Indie/Rock/Folk) — 9:30 p.m. Cover: $10.
Sparians – 120 St Albans St. – The Magic Pipers (Covers) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
The Oxford – 319 Fayetteville St. – Ricky Young (Covers) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
Tir Na Nog – 218 South Blount St. – Early: Dublin Down (Irish Folk) — 7 p.m. Late: The Shakdown (Covers) — 10 p.m. Cover: $3.
42nd Street Oyster Bar – 508 W. Jones St. – Johnny Orr Band (Covers) — 10 p.m. Cover: Free.
Regional blockbuster Southern Culture on the Skids takes over the Berkeley Cafe Saturday night. Arguably one on the best in the region for Southern/Roots Rock, their show is certainly one not to miss if you want to catch a big name in a small venue. (Photo Courtesy of The Charleston City Paper)
Saturday, Dec. 17
Amra’s – 106 Glenwood Ave. – Madd Elaine (Covers) – 10 p.m.
Berkeley Café – 217 West Martin St. – Southern Culture on the Skids (Southern Rock) — 9 p.m. Cover: $15-18.
Big Easy – 222 Fayetteville St. – Early: Cecil Johnson (Jazz) — 6 p.m. Late: Johnny Orr Band (Covers) — 10 p.m. Cover: Free.
Cameron Bar & Grille – 2018 Clark Ave. – Chris Hickman (Covers) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
Deep South The Bar – 430 South Dawson – Shoot to Thrill, Sex Panther (80s Tribute) — 10 p.m. Cover: $5.
Dive Bar – 3 Glenwood Ave. – Parasite Drag, Midnight Ghost Town (Rock/Metal) — 10 p.m. Cover: Free.
Irregardless Café – 901 West Morgan St. – Laura Ridgeway Dance Band (Jazz) — 6:30 p.m.
King’s Barcade – 14 West Martin St. – New Raleigh Christmas Party Feat: Shirlette, Dynamite Bros, Ouilippo (Indie) — 9 p.m.
Lincoln Theatre – 126 East Cabarrus St. – Jimmy V Benefit Feat: Weekend Excursion, Jonas Sees in Color — 9 p.m. (Indie) Cover: $10-12.
PourHouse – 224 South Blount St. – Balsa Gliders, Kenebec, Flying Fields, more (Indie) — 10 p.m. Cover: $8-10.
Ruckus Pizza – 2233 Avent Ferry Rd. – Juice (Covers) — 9 p.m.
Shakedown Street – 2500 Hillsborough St. – Psychedelphia, Electic Soul Pandemic (Jam) — 10 p.m.
Slim’s Bar – 227 South Wilmington St. – Bleeding Hearts, Strange Faces (Indie) — 9 p.m. Cover: $5.
Southland Ballroom – 614 North West St. – Early: Nasty Habits (Rock) — 4 p.m. Cover: $5. Late: Runaway Cab (Rock) — 9 p.m. Cover: $8.
Sparians – 120 St Albans St. – Soul Psychedelique (Covers) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
The Oxford – 319 Fayetteville St. – Cool Kid Collective (Covers) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
Tir Na Nog – 218 South Blount St. – Early: My Three Kilts (Irish/Folk) — 7 p.m. Late: Paddy Gibney (Celtic) — 10 p.m. Cover: $3.
42nd Street Oyster Bar – 508 W. Jones St. – Brickhouse (Covers) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
Sunday, Dec. 18
Deep South The Bar – 430 South Dawson – Johnny Gilroy (Indie) — 7 p.m. Cover: Free.
Five Star – 511 West Hargett St – Neu Romance – DJ Collection (Dance, Hip-Hop, Old School, Electronica) — 9 p.m.
Irregardless Café – 901 West Morgan St. – Gene O’Neil (Jazz) — 10 a.m.
King’s Barcade – 14 West Martin St. – Bukkake Boys, Double Negative, more (Punk) — 7 p.m.
Tir Na Nog – 218 South Blount St. – Irish Jam Session (Celtic/Jam) — 3 p.m.
