Wednesday, May 9
Amra’s – 106 Glenwood Ave. – Josh Hamilton (Covers) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
Mark Wells is one of many talented jazz musicians in the area. He is also gifted with a truly remarkable and powerful voice. The resulting sound is one of the better jazz tones in the Triangle. Catch him and his trio at Sullivan's Thursday. (Photo Courtesy of Mark Wells Music)
Big Easy – 222 Fayetteville St. – EARLY: Cecil Johnson (Jazz) 6pm LATE: Will Burton Trio (Covers) 9pm
Irregardless Café – 901 West Morgan St. – Be the Moon (Americana) — 6:30 p.m. Cover: Free.
King’s Barcade – 14 West Martin St. – Spelling Bee (Contest) — 8:30 p.m. Cover: Free.
London Bridge – 110 East Hargett St. – Hunters, DJ Manifest (Electronica, House) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
PourHouse – 224 South Blount St. – Four 14, Overmind (Rock/Inide) — 9 p.m. Cover: $6.
Sadlacks – 2116 Hillsborough St. – Open Mic
Shakedown Street – 2500 Hillsborough St. – Electronica/Dubstep/Lounge Showcase – Hosted by HappyMask, Almost Legendary, Moonfuries (Electronica/Garage/Pop/Folk) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
Slim’s Bar – 227 South Wilmington St. – Alpha Cop, Rocket Cottage (Indie) — 9 p.m. Cover: $5.
Southland Ballroom – 614 North West St. – Dubstep Wednesdays Feat: Lena Marie, Funk Junkie (DubStep/Electronica) — 9 p.m. Cover: $5.
Sullivans – 420 Glenwood Ave. – Mark Wells Trio (Jazz) — 7 p.m. Cover: Free.
Volume Eleven Tavern – 658 Maywood Ave – Hard Rock Open Mic – 8 p.m. Cover: Free.
Thursday, May 10
Amra’s – 106 Glenwood Ave. – The Applause (Covers) — 8 p.m. Cover: Free.
Berkeley Café – 217 West Martin St. – Atom Smash (Punk) — 8 p.m. Cover: $5.
Big Easy – 222 Fayetteville St. – Early: Cecil Johnson (Jazz) — 6 p.m. Late: Open Mic w/ Bruce Clark (Covers) — 10 p.m. Cover: Free.
Busy Bee – 225 South Wilmington St. – Bumble w/ DJ Thein (Electronica) — 10 p.m.
Deep South The Bar – 430 South Dawson – Kelly Carvin, Peanut Butter & Jealous (Acoustic/Indie) — 8 p.m. Cover: $5.
Hibernian – 311 Glenwood Ave. – Evan Olson & Dana Bearor (Covers) — 10 p.m.
Irregardless Café – 901 West Morgan St. – Workbook (Jazz) — 6:30 p.m. Cover: Free.
King’s Barcade – 14 West Martin St. – Ben Solee & Justin Lewis (Folk/R&B) — 8 p.m. Cover: $15-17.
Lincoln Theatre – 126 East Cabarrus St. – Ballyhoo, Doco (Indie Pop/Reggae) — 8 p.m. Cover: $8-10.
Napper Tandy’s – 126 North West St. – T Rex (Covers) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
O’Malley’s – 5228 Hollyridge Dr. – David Howell (Covers) — 9 p.m.
PourHouse – 224 South Blount St. – The Steepwater Band (Americana/Indie) — 9 p.m. Cover: $6.
Shakedown Street – 2500 Hillsborough St. – Hip Hop Showcase Feat: Young Free & The Revolutions (Hip-Hop) — 9 p.m.
Slim’s Bar – 227 South Wilmington St. – The Venus Flies, The Temperance League (Indie) — 9 p.m. Cover: $5.
Sullivans – 420 Glenwood Ave. – Ricky Young (Covers) — 7 p.m. Cover: Free.
The Point – 1626 Glenwood Ave. – Old Habits (Folk/Covers) — 10 p.m. Cover: Free.
Tir Na Nog – 218 South Blount St. – Local Beer Local Band Presents: Des Ark, Midtown Dickens (Indie) — 10 p.m. Cover: Free
World of Beer – 121 St Albans St. – Spencer Scholes (Covers) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
Volume Eleven Tavern – 658 Maywood Ave. – HBLU Squad, Gone Ape, One biglove, more (Metal) — 8 p.m.
Midtown Dickens plays Thursday night as part of the "Local Beer, Local Band" series at Tir Na Nog. This local band has been around for a couple of years and has refined its punk/folk sound with excellent elements of bluegrass. The resulting sound is unique - and solidly rooted in the North Carolina music fabric. Come check out this free show. (Photo Courtesy of The Duke Chronicle)
Friday, May 11
Amra’s – 106 Glenwood Ave. – More Rythmn (Covers) – 10 p.m. Cover: Free.
Berkeley Café – 217 West Martin St. – Drunk in a Dumpster, RBT, Gorbash, Pure Scum, more (Rock) — 8 p.m. Cover: $8.
Big Easy – 222 Fayetteville St. – Early: Cecil Johnson (Jazz) — 6 p.m. Late: Soulominos (Covers) — 10 p.m. Cover: Free.
Cameron Bar & Grille – 2018 Clark Ave. – The Dirty Birds (Covers) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
Deep South The Bar – 430 South Dawson – Trevor Gordon Hall, Sergio Altamura, Owen Van-Larkins, more (Blues/Rock) — 8 p.m. Cover: $5.
Dive Bar – 3 Glenwood Ave. – Born Again Rebels (Rock/Metal) — 10 p.m. Cover: Free.
Irregardless Café – 901 West Morgan St. – Foscoe Philharmonic (Jazz) — 6:30 p.m. Cover: Free.
King’s Barcade – 14 West Martin St. – Motor Skillz CD Release party w/ Airstrip, Wowser (Experimental) — 9 p.m. Cover: $8-10.
Lincoln Theatre – 126 East Cabarrus St. – House of Fools, Ryan Montbleau Band, Jason Adamo Band (Indie/Acoustic) — 9 p.m. Cover: $10-12.
The Longbranch – 608 Creekside Dr. – DJ Brian (House/Dance/Electronica) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
Mosaic – 517 West Jones St. – Spring Music Fest Day 2 a showcase of all things global. Expect hot sounds from all around the likes of Latin, House, Afro, Brazilian beats, Moombahton, Dancehall, Reggae, Hiphop and more. The featured guest is NYC’s Nappy G, DJ, percussionist and producer. As a major component of long running NYC party Turntables on the Hudson and Bembe Brooklyn sessions, he who represents a broad spectrum of global beats and rhythm all in one take. The night well rounded with other favorites who will also take this night to a new level. Come take a trip!”)
Napper Tandy’s – 126 North West St. – DJ Randy (Covers) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
PourHouse – 224 South Blount St. – The Mighty Lester, Will McBride (Blues/Indie/Americana) — 9 p.m. Cover: $5.
Ruckus Pizza – 2233 Avent Ferry Rd. – Young and New (Indie) — 9 p.m.
Shakedown Street – 2500 Hillsborough St. – Electric Soul Pandemic, Octopus (Soul/Funk/Jazz) — 10 p.m. Cover: $3.
Slim’s Bar – 227 South Wilmington St. – North Elementary (Indie) — 9 p.m. Cover: $5.
Southland Ballroom – 614 North West St. – Vaudevillian Revue (Burlesque, Music, Magic,more) Two shows. Early: 7:30, Late 10:30. Cover: $12 for each show.
Sparians – 120 St Albans St. – Magic Pipers (Covers) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
Sullivans – 420 Glenwood Ave. – Shane Bullis (Covers) — 7 p.m. Cover: Free.
The Oxford – 319 Fayetteville St. – Jimmy Dasher (Covers) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
Tir Na Nog – 218 South Blount St. – Early: Craichdown (Irish Folk) — 6:30 p.m. Late: Shakedown Street (Covers) — 9:30 p.m. Cover: $3.
World of Beer – 121 St Albans St. – Hot Damn Band (Americana) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
Volume Eleven Tavern – 658 Maywood Ave – Raplord Presents Metal Showcase (Rock/Metal) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
42nd Street Oyster Bar – 508 W. Jones St. – Rewind (Covers) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
Local Favorites Old Habits are a mainstay of our local Folk scene. The Thompson Brothers set the standard in a crowded field and do it very well. With solid musicianship, vocals and an excellent stage presence, these guys have it all. Come out Thursday night as they take over The Point and play to a packed house. (Photo Courtesy of Craig Thompson)
Saturday, May 12
Amra’s – 106 Glenwood Ave. – The Magic Pipers (Covers) – 10 p.m.
Berkeley Café – 217 West Martin St. – Noisy Dubs Presents: Rumble Sessions (Electronica/Dance/Dubstep) — 8 p.m. Cover: $5.
Big Easy – 222 Fayetteville St. – Early: Cecil Johnson (Jazz) — 6 p.m. Late: Shine (Covers) — 10 p.m. Cover: Free.
Cameron Bar & Grille – 2018 Clark Ave. – The Basics (Covers) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
Deep South The Bar – 430 South Dawson – The Stray Dogs, Gimme Shelter (Americana) — 8 p.m. Cover: $5.
Dive Bar – 3 Glenwood Ave. – The Exiles, Shadows and Noctumbs (Punk/Rock) — 10 p.m. Cover: Free.
Irregardless Café – 901 West Morgan St. – Joe Gore Dance Band (Jazz)— 6:30 p.m.
King’s Barcade – 14 West Martin St. – Archers of Loaf, Pipe (Indie) — 10 p.m. Cover: $20. SOLD OUT
The Longbranch – 608 Creekside Dr. – DJ Freeze (House/Electronica) — 9 p.m. Cover: $5.
Marsh Woodwinds – 707 North Person St. – The Small Ponds, Houston Brothers (Americana) — 8 p.m. Cover: $10.
Napper Tandy’s – 126 North West St. – The Switch (Covers) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
O’Malley’s – 5228 Hollyridge Dr. – Tino Gray (covers) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
PourHouse – 224 South Blount St. – Bloodkin, Luego (Jam/Indie) — 10 p.m. Cover: $10.
Shakedown Street – 2500 Hillsborough St. – Lactose Quervo, Jimmy Dasher, more (Jam) — 9 p.m.
Southland Ballroom – 614 North West St. – Urban Sophisticates, J Gunn, more (Jam) — 10 p.m. Cover: $8-11.
Sullivans – 420 Glenwood Ave. – Matt Bowen (Covers) — 7 p.m. Cover: Free.
The Oxford – 319 Fayetteville St. – New Sweat (Covers) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
Tir Na Nog – 218 South Blount St. – Spivey’s Corner (Covers) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
Volume Eleven Tavern – 658 Maywood Ave – Metal Showcase (Deathcore/Metal) — 8 p.m. Cover: Free.
42nd Street Oyster Bar – 508 W. Jones St. – Mad Elaine (Covers) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
World of Beer – 121 St Albans St. – Those Meddling Kids (Covers) — 9 p.m. Cover: Free.
Brandon McLean - formerly of Cougar Magnum - is back on the scene with a new band. The Young & New and combine elements of jam/indie/americana to come up with a sound that is entertaining and showcases the talent of the band. Catch their show this Friday at Ruckus Pizza in Raleigh (Photo Courtesy of Brandon McLean)
Sunday, May 13
Berkeley Café – 217 West Martin St. – Mobile Deathcamp, Hemlock, Kiff, One Man Riot, more (Metal) — 8 p.m. Cover: $5.
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. – Early: Larry Hutcherson (Jazz) — 10:30 a.m., Late: Scott Niebauer — 4:30 p.m. Cover: Free.
Lincoln Theatre – 126 East Cabarrus St. – Clutch (Rock/Metal) — 7 p.m. Cover: $20-25.
O’Malley’s – 5228 Hollyridge Dr. – Chris Overstreet (Covers) — 9 p.m.
Pour House – 224 South Blount St. – Early: Michael Stagliano (Acoustic) — 7:30 p.m. Cover: $12-25 Late: Mike Pinto (Rock) — 10 p.m. Cover: $8-10.
Shakedown Street – 2500 Hillsborough St. – Eargasm Presents: Drigue London, more (Hip-Hop) — 9 p.m.
The Oxford – 319 Fayetteville St. – Jazz Brunch (Jazz) 11am
Tir Na Nog – 218 South Blount St. – Irish Jam Session (Celtic/Jam) — 3 p.m.
Volume Eleven Tavern – 658 Maywood Ave – Afton Presents: Indie/Hip-Hop Showcase Feat over 10 acts (Indie/Hip-Hop) — 6 p.m. Cover: $10-13.
Local Siren Caitlin Cary has her band The Small Ponds at Marsh Woodwinds on Saturday night for an intimate evening of music. She is a local favorite and this promises to be a great evening of music and conversation. Get there early; seats are limited. (Photo Courtesy of Band)
