A list of (mostly free) live music events in the Triangle: April 6-13
Here’s a list of live music events this week in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Apex and more. Most events are free to attend. The News & Observer’s list does not include open mic or karaoke nights in the Triangle.
Did we miss any? Let us know by emailing ask@newsobserver.com.
Important: In all cases, please check the website for each event or venue prior to heading out to verify hours of operation (which can change) and to learn more about rain dates and COVID safety guidelines.
Thursday April 6: Live music in Raleigh, Durham
• Live at Lake Raleigh (Raleigh): Live at Lake Raleigh is a free, family-friendly concert series on the picturesque shore of Lake Raleigh that returns on Thursday evenings in April and May of 2023. This collaboration between NC State LIVE and Visit Centennial celebrates the unique voices of North Carolina’s extraordinary music scene. The season kicks off with modern salsa sounds from Latin big band Orquesta GarDel. In addition to picnic blankets, bring your dancing shoes. When: Gates and food trucks open at 5 p.m. Concert starts 6 p.m. Where: Located on the shore of Lake Raleigh, at the corner of Main Campus Drive & Campus Shore Drive. Free parking. Cost: Free Info: live.arts.ncsu.edu/livelake-raleigh
• Songstories Live (Durham): Songstories Live is an intimate gathering of artists and listeners. Come out to Boxyard RTP’s edgy and spacious Pavilion and tune in to four singer-songwriters who will share original songs and the stories behind them. Where: Beatbox Stage at Boxyard RTP, 900 Park Offices Dr. in Research Triangle Park When: Show starts at 5:30 p.m. Cost: Free Info: boxyard.rtp.org/events
• Vinyl Night (Durham): Bring your own vinyl for this DJ Night and Record Pop-Up Shop. This event is hosted by DJ Deckades. Where: Gizmo Brew Works, Durham Taproom, 3109 Shannon Rd #201, Durham When: 6-9 p.m. Cost: Free Info: gizmobrewworks.com
• Live Music in the Taproom (Durham): Local live music every Friday in the Downtown Durham taproom. Where: The Glass Jug Beer Lab of Downtown Durham, 545 Foster St. in Durham When: 7-10 p.m. Cost: Free Info: Search “Live Music in the Taproom Glass Jug” on Facebook.com
• Live Music from Donnie Howard (Wendell): Bearded Bee Brewing Company has live music nearly every Thursday night. Where: Bearded Bee Brewing Co., 20 E. Campen St. in Wendell When: 6 p.m. Cost: Free Info: beardedbeebrewing.com/happenings
Friday April 7: Live music in Raleigh, Durham
• Live Music in the Taproom (Durham): Local live music every Thursday in the Downtown Durham taproom. Where: The Glass Jug Beer Lab of Downtown Durham, 545 Foster St. in Durham When: 7-10 p.m. Cost: Free Info: Search “Live Music in the Taproom Glass Jug” on Facebook.com
• String Quartet Concert (Durham): The Eno String Quartet will present a free concert featuring the Seven Last Words by Franz Joseph Haydn in downtown Durham. Where: First Presbyterian Church, 305 East Main St. in Durham When: 7 p.m. Cost: Free Info: firstpres-durham.org
• Live Music from Richard Boston (Holly Springs): Bombshell Beer Company has live music nearly every Friday night. Where: Bombshell Beer Company, 120 Quantum Dr. in Holly Springs When: 7-10 p.m. Cost: Free Info: bombshellbeer.com/Events
• DJ Night (Durham): DJ Heartless (George Anthony Price) lights up the night on the patio of Gizmo Brew Works Durham every Friday night! Feel free to request your favorite song! Where: Gizmo Brew Works, Durham Taproom, 3109 Shannon Rd #201, Durham When: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Cost: Free Info: gizmobrewworks.com
• Fridays on the Front Porch (Chapel Hill): The Carolina Inn’s Fridays on the Front Porch starts April 7 and continues nearly every Friday throughout summer. April 7th’s lineup features Barefoot Manner. Where: The Carolina Inn, 211 Pittsboro St. in Chapel Hill When: 5-8 p.m. Cost: Free Info: destinationhotels.com/carolina-inn
Saturday April 8: Live music in Raleigh, Durham
• Mid-Town Square Spring Festival (Cary): This spring festival has free admission, and it will feature beer releases, vendors and craftsmen, food trucks and live music starting at 2:45 p.m. Bands include CYHSY, Into the Fog, The Good Doods, Ari Pappalardo, Four Founders, The Pseudo Cowboys. Where: Bond Brothers Beer Company, 202 East Cedar St. in Downtown Cary When: Live music starts 2:45 p.m. and ends 9:30 p.m. Cost: Free Info: bondbrothersbeer.com/the-bands
• Live Music from Jim Battista (Raleigh): Gizmo Brew Works in Raleigh has live music nearly every Saturday. Where: Gizmo Brew Works, Raleigh Taproom, 5907 Triangle Dr. in Raleigh When: 2-5 p.m. Cost: Free Info: gizmobrewworks.com
• Live Music from Jake Potter (Raleigh): Gizmo Brew Works in Raleigh has live music nearly every Saturday. Where: Gizmo Brew Works, Raleigh Taproom, 5907 Triangle Dr, Raleigh When: 6-9 p.m. Cost: Free Info: gizmobrewworks.com
• Live Music with Mary Selvidge (Raleigh): Join every second Saturday for live music from Mary Selvidge. Where: The Green Money, 1217 Hillsborough St. in Raleigh When: 7 p.m. Cost: Free Info: facebook.com/GreenMonkeyRaleigh
• Live Music from City Lights Jazz & Rick Wolff (Raleigh): Join for a night of live music as City Lights Jazz & Rick Wolff plays live in the bar. Where: Sullivan’s Steakhouse, 410 Glenwood Ave, Ste. 100 in Raleigh When: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Cost: Free Info: facebook.com/SullivansRaleigh
• Live Jazz featuring Trio Factual (Durham): Trio Factual is a young straight ahead jazz trio, composed of Aiden Niemi on saxophone, Will Dominici on guitar, and Chris Law on bass. This local group aims to continue the jazz tradition in the Durham/Chapel Hill area while creating an uplifting and enjoyable atmosphere for listeners. Where: Succotash Durham, 3219 Old Chapel Hill Rd. in Durham When: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Cost: Free Info: facebook.com/SuccotashDurham
• Live Music by Scott Bouldin (Chapel Hill): Live music on Franklin Street. Where: Epilogue Books Chocolate Brews, 109 E. Franklin St., Ste 100, in Chapel Hill When: 7-9 p.m. Cost: Free Info: facebook.com/epiloguebooksch
• Live Music from Stolen Goods (Cary): Fortnight Brewing in Cary has live music every Saturday night. Where: Fortnight Brewing, 1006 SW Maynard Rd. in Cary When: 7-10 p.m. Cost: Free Info: fortnightbrewing.com/event-calendar
• Live Music from The Live Oaks (Apex): Southern Peak Brewery in Apex has live music nearly every Saturday night. Where: Southern Peak Brewery, 950 Windy Rd., Ste 100 in Apex When: 6:30-9 p.m. Cost: Free Info: southernpeakbrewery.com
• Live Music from Maskell Freeman Band (Holly Springs): Bombshell Beer Company has live music nearly every Saturday night. Where: Bombshell Beer Company, 120 Quantum Dr. in Holly Springs When: 7-10 p.m. Cost: Free Info: bombshellbeer.com/Events
• Live Music from Ryan Rubich (Wendell): Bearded Bee Brewing Company has live music nearly every Thursday night. Where: Bearded Bee Brewing Co., 20 E. Campen St. in Wendell When: 6 p.m. Cost: Free Info: beardedbeebrewing.com/happenings
Sunday April 9: Live music in Raleigh, Durham
• SILVERSTEIN at The Ritz (Raleigh): SILVERSTEIN is touring across North America in support of their latest Album, Misery Made Me, performing a career-spanning set. Joining them will be a stellar line-up of bands including Dayseeker, Seeyouspacecowboy, One Step Closer. Where: The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr. in Raleigh When: 6 p.m. Cost: Tickets start at $27.50 Info: Search “Silverstein” on BandsInTown.com
Tuesday April 11: Live music in Raleigh, Durham
• Beer & Banjos from Morgan Creek (Raleigh): Beer & Banjos is a free bluegrass music showcase every Tuesday in the upstairs bar. Where: The Raleigh Times, 14 E. Hargett St. in Raleigh When: 6:30 p.m. Cost: Free Info: raleightimesbar.com/happenings
Thursday April 13: Live music in Raleigh, Durham
• A Tribute to LYNYRD SKYNYRD (Fuquay-Varina): Featuring Nick Campbell, Patrick O’Leary, Daniel Anderson, Billy Powell, Horace Bennet, Tom Neuhauser, and Drew Questell. Where: Fainting Goat Brewing Company, 330 S Main St, Fuquay-Varina When: 7-7:45 p.m. Cost: Free Info: facebook.com/FaintingGoatBeer
• Vinyl Night (Durham): Bring your own vinyl for this DJ Night and Record Pop-Up Shop. This event is hosted by DJ Deckades. Where: Gizmo Brew Works, Durham Taproom, 3109 Shannon Rd #201, Durham When: 6-9 p.m. Cost: Free Info: gizmobrewworks.com
• Live Music in the Taproom (Durham): Local live music every Thursday in the Downtown Durham taproom. Where: The Glass Jug Beer Lab of Downtown Durham, 545 Foster St. in Durham When: 7-10 p.m. Cost: Free Info: Search “Live Music in the Taproom Glass Jug” on Facebook.com
