Brick buildings may be historic in nature or may have once been warehouses. Brick surfaces found in dive bars, basements, taverns and the like often require acoustic treatment except when reverberation is the desired effect, such as for live rock music.
Asheville, NC
5 Walnut Wine Bar is a local wine and cheese bar located in downtown Asheville, NC. 5 Walnut has live music every night and makes it a priority to book local bands. ...
Greensboro, NC
Arizona Pete’s is a live music venue and nightclub in Greensboro, NC, welcoming all music styles. National, regional, and local artists perform weekly. Enjoy country, Top 40, hip-hop, metal, rock and more. Arizona Pete’s is also available for events. ...
Asheville, NC
Asheville Guitar Bar is an intimate music venue for all who love listening or playing. A hidden gem in the River Arts District showcasing some of the best local bands and singer/songwriters. ...
Beaufort, NC
Located behind Clawson’s Restaurant in Beaufort, NC, The Backstreet Pub is a local hangout housed in a century-old former bakery. Backstreet Pub is for anyone looking for a cold beer, a fine wine and some decent conversation. Some of the best rock, funk, and blues bands on the East Coast keep the Backstreet rocking fifty two weekends a year. On “Wednesday Hoot Nites,” local musicians gather for open jams. ...
Dunn, NC
Bird’s Nest Listening Room is an intimate, live music venue located in historic downtown Dunn, NC. ...
Waynesville, NC
Located in the shadow of the Smoky Mountains, Boojum Brewery Taproom in downtown Waynesville, NC, features 16 taps of fresh and ever-rotating Boojum Beer plus wine and craft cocktails. Cozy up inside or take in the mountain air on the back deck. At night, check out the downstairs speakeasy-style Gem Bar with games including pool, darts, shuffleboard and foosball. ...
Bars and Restaurants
Boone, NC
Boone Saloon provides the High Country with live music, great beer, quality food, good times, and good people. The spacious bar has a stage for live music, and arcade, and a deck outside. ...
Bars and Event Venues
Wilmington, NC
Bourgie Nights in Wilmington, NC, is a lounge that hosts traveling and local musicians in an intimate listening room environment. The space can accommodate up to 150, boasts state-of-the-art audio and video, and is Home of Wilmington Unplugged: first Tuesday monthly showcase of local singer/songwriters. ...
Asheville, NC
Burial Beer Co. Asheville Taproom is a brewery and music venue located in the South Slope District of Asheville, NC. Established in 2013, the venue includes a taproom, bottle shop, rooftop patio bar and indoor bar at The Crypt. The former hardware store turned live music venue hosts a broad variety of genres with up to five shows each week. ...
Concord, NC
Buzzed Viking Brewing Co. & Meadery Concord is a locally owned and operated brewery, meadery, and pizza kitchen in the Copperfield Market shopping center. Enjoy live music all weekend plus events such as trivia, poker, and tasting nights throughout the week. All beers and meads are made on site. ...
Concord, NC
Open since 2015, Cabarrus Brewing Company is a brewery located in Concord’s historic Gibson Mill. The taproom has an open and expansive bar area, several large TVs, and ample seating. When the weather permits, the outdoor patio space and beer garden is open with an bar, seating, and stage for live music. ...
Asheville, NC
Founded in 1999, Catawba Brewing Company South Slope is located in Asheville’s South Slope district where a seven-barrel boutique brewhouse turns out an endless variety of small batch beers. ...
Saxapahaw, NC
Opened in 2012, Haw River Ballroom is a beautiful riverside music venue set in the former Dye House in historic Saxapahaw, NC. The ballroom has some of the best acoustics, sound and light equipment North Carolina has to offer and is a destination venue for national and international artists, events, conferences, weddings and more. The event space includes three floors, a riverside deck and courtyard, and an idyllic rural river setting just minutes from Chapel Hill. ...
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Asheville, NC
Established in 1997, Jack of the Wood is Asheville’s favorite downtown neighborhood pub and the original home of Greenman Brewing. The bar features classical pub dishes, 18-rotating taps of craft brew, a wide selection of whiskeys, and daily drink specials. Live music includes touring bands Friday and Saturday nights and the long-running Thursday Bluegrass Jam and Bluegrass Brunch on Sundays. ...
Bars and Distilleries
Raleigh, NC
Open since 1999, Slims Raleigh (aka Slim’s Downtown Distillery) is an intimate private club providing a stage for up-and-coming bands as well as established acts. Raleigh’s oldest music venue, the 100-capacity space give an up-close-and-personal live music experience. Slim’s also has a large back patio and an upstairs lounge with a pool table. ...
Charlotte, NC
Established in 1984 on Briar Creek Road in east Charlotte, NC, Smokey Joe’s Café is a family-owned, dog-friendly live music bar with craft beer, pool, foosball and darts. Smokey Joe’s is BYOF so bring your own or have it delivered. ...
Carrboro, NC
Steel String Brewery Carrboro is a taproom and brewery in Carrboro, NC. Steel String adopts modern American brewing styles and techniques into something that is uniquely North Carolinian. ...
Asheville, NC
The Crow & Quill is a craft cocktail bar in downtown Asheville, NC, with over 600 whiskeys and over 1,000 spirits. Open since 2014, The Crow & Quill is known for seasonal cocktails, live music, and a unique yet cozy atmosphere. ...
Charlotte, NC
The Evening Muse is an all ages, original live music and performing arts venue in the NoDa Arts District in Historic North Charlotte, NC. The Muse brings acoustic music and much more to Charlotte in a great-sounding room. The venue has original artwork on the walls, a great selection of beer, wine and spirits, and music from some of the finest local, regional, and national talent. ...
Raleigh, NC
The Night Rider is a neighborhood Country dive bar located just under The Wicked Witch in Raleigh, NC. The “Honky-Tonk karaoke bar” has a stage and PA system suitable for low production/DIY type shows. ...
Raleigh, NC
The Pour House Music Hall is Raleigh’s home for live music since 1997. The venue is a record shop by day and live music venue at night presenting an eclectic mix of local and nationally touring bands. The Pour House Music Hall & Record Shop has an extensive selection of both new and used vinyl. ...
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Blowing Rock, NC
The Town Tavern Blowing Rock Restaurant & Sports Bar is a sports bar and restaurant located on Main Street in historic downtown Blowing Rock, NC. There are 19 flatscreen TVs to catch the game and the largest outdoor dining area in the High Country. ...
Charlotte, NC
Thirsty Beaver Saloon is a small dive bar located in the Plaza Midwood neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. The biker-friendly bar has two pool tables and live music on the weekends. ...
Raleigh, NC
Wild Wing Cafe Raleigh has the best wings in town and the place to catch a game, check out the latest live music, and enjoy a made-from-scratch meal. Wild Wing Cafe is America’s favorite wing cafe, with over 30 different wing sauces, and all fresh ingredients. Take in live music from local DJs and bands nearly every weekend. Plus, enjoy the dog-friendly outdoor patio with friends. ...
Winston-Salem, NC
Wise Man Brewing is a production brewery and taproom in the former Angelo Brothers building in downtown Winston-Salem, NC. The taproom has a laid back, community vibe and hosts a variety of events throughout the year including pub trivia, yoga, open mic, and live music. ...
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