Turtle Smash - Emo Night
2025-08-01 19:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Hickory Premier, 109 11th St NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Event:

The Southeast’s Ultimate Pop-Punk Party 🤘 | Live Band Emo Nights | Turning venues into 2005 since 2023 | Tag us in your show pics #turtlesmash

B Chord Live Presents Jonboy&Lefty Band
2025-08-01 20:00 - 22:30 | B Chord Live, 47 Duke St., Granite Falls, NC, 28630, United States
About:
“Jonboy and Lefty Band” began playing as a guitar/harmonica duo in Caldwell County over four years ago. Since then, they’ve been playing shows around western NC after adding drummer Wes McCall, and playing with an assortment of lead guitarists…each with their own distinctive sound and style.

Performance:
David Wiseman Band” based out of Hickory/Morganton NC brings a blend of traditional bluegrass, country and favorite oldies. David delivers his high lonesome vocals blended with Kathy’s velvety harmony along with some of the finest seasoned musicians in WNC.

LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY + SELFPOUR TAPS!
2025-08-01 20:00 - 23:30, 2025-08-08 20:00 - 23:30 | Romeo & Brewliet Tap Room & Pour House, 2016 N Center St, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Friday Night Vibes: Live Music to get your weekend started right! Every Friday starting at 8 p until 11 p 🎸🎤
PLUS *Food trucks** every day except Mondays (Tacos? Burgers? YES, please!) 🌮🍔

Breaking Darkness Music Festival
2025-08-02 13:00 - 23:00 | Hickory Premier, 109 11th St NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
About the event:
The Breaking Darkness Music Festival is an annual multi-artist Christian music festival that promotes unity, fellowship, hope and redemption while raising money and awareness for local Christian outreach and recovery organizations that help folks overcome addiction. This year we are raising money for Safe Harbor (Hickory), Bethel Colony of Mercy (Lenoir) and Recovery NC (Hickory) – 2025 is the 2nd year for this event! All ticket revenue will be donated to these 3 charities. Eight bands plus headliner which is national Christian Dove-winning artist Disciple, Hosted by local Christian MC Billy James!

Breaking Darkness Music Festival
2025-08-02 19:00 - 23:00 | Hickory Premier, 109 11th St NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Event:

Fully stacked lineup headlined by Disciple with Ignescent, Set For The Fall, Cleansing of the Temple, Counter, Saving Darkness, Igniting the Sky, Tricord, Jennifer Alvarado Music plus local MC Billy James hosting

B Chord Live Presents Nice Marmot Bluegrass
2025-08-02 19:30 - 22:00 | B Chord Live, 47 Duke St., Granite Falls, NC, 28630, United States
About:
NiceMarmot formed in the fall of 2022, is a modern bluegrass trio consisting of mandolin, banjo and upright bass that blends the songs and spirit of bluegrass and old time with the colors and feeling of jamband and psychedelic styles.

Performance:
David Wiseman Band” based out of Hickory/Morganton NC brings a blend of traditional bluegrass, country and favorite oldies. David delivers his high lonesome vocals blended with Kathy’s velvety harmony along with some of the finest seasoned musicians in WNC.

JB & The 70s Live @ Bootleggers!
2025-08-02 20:00 - 23:00 | Bootleggers Whiskey Bar Grill, 2039 N Center St, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
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Saturday night at Bootleggers Whiskey Bar has your monthly 70s rewind! Join us for good times, great libations and awesome music vibes!

Gun Shy Band at Ale Yeah Fyreside Tavern
2025-08-02 20:00 - 23:00 | Ale Yeah Fyreside Tavern, 440 South Main Street, Granite Falls, NC, 28630, United States
Event:
Gun Shy Band is playing at Ale Yeah Fyreside Tavern!

Irish Music Gathering MONDAY NIGHT
2025-08-04 19:00 - 21:00 | City Walk Brewing & Distilling, 205 Main Ave NE, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Event:
Join us for the first Monday of the month Irish Music Session in the taproom!
This will be every first Monday of the month for the rest of the year! Come enjoy some brews and some traditional Irish music!

B Chord Live Corn Hole
2025-08-05 18:30 - 23:00, 2025-08-12 18:30 - 23:00 | B Chord Live, 47 Duke St., Granite Falls, NC, 28630, United States
Event:
Every Tuesday – All are Welcome! Bags fly at 6:30pm. B Chord Live has a large warehouse space open for Corn Hole! $1 Wings, 30+ taps, full bar and food menus. Live music and live corn hole every Tuesday at B Chord Live!

KARAOKE NIGHT!
2025-08-05 19:00 - 23:00, 2025-08-12 19:00 - 23:00 | Romeo & Brewliet Tap Room & Pour House, 2016 N Center St, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Sing your heart out at Karaoke Night every Tuesday from 7-10 pm at Romeo & Brewliet Tap Room & Pour House! Grab the mic, enjoy great drinks, and let’s make it a fun night! PLUS enjoy food from our rotating food trucks!

Carolina Style Chorus - Rehearsal Night
2025-08-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ, 217 Second Ave NE, Conover, NC, 28613, United States
About:

The Carolina Style Chorus is a women’s chorus specializing in performing four-part, a cappella music in the barbershop style. We provide opportunities for women to learn and sing and attain individual growth in an atmosphere of friendship and fun. Our goal is to be recognized for musical excellence and to share our talents with our audiences. Join us as a VIP! Send us an email at cscmembership@carolinastylechorus.org to let us know you’re interested in coming to SING! We can’t wait to see you there. Everyone is welcome to join us on Thursday evenings at 7pm, at Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ, 217 Second Ave NE, Conover, NC.

Karaoke Night at the Dive Bar
2025-08-07 21:00 - 23:59, 2025-08-14 21:00 - 23:59 | Dive Bar Hickory, 117 Government Ave SW, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
Event:
Hosted by Audible Entertainment, Dive Bar High Point’s Karaoke Night is the best in Downtown Hickory with great specials and a fun vibe! Doors open at 5pm for all. After 8pm we are 21+ Only. Karaoke starts just after 9pm.

Live Music at Lake Hickory Pub and Marina
2025-08-08 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Lake Hickory Pub and Marina, 6706 Limbaugh Ln, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Event:
🎶 Live Music on the Lakefront Patio – Every Friday! 🎶
Join us at Lake Hickory Pub & Marina every Friday from 6–9 PM for live music on our beautiful lakefront patio! Enjoy great tunes from local musicians, cold drinks, and delicious food—all with a stunning view of Lake Hickory. It’s the perfect way to kick off your weekend. Bring your friends, grab a seat by the water, and soak in the sounds and scenery!

2025 FFN Concert Series - The Embers
2025-08-08 19:00 - 22:00 | Old Rock School, Temple Field, 400 Main Street West, Valdese, NC, 28690, United States
Performance:
The Embers are widely considered a musical MARVEL and have laid the groundwork for what has become known as ‘Beach Music’ in the Carolinas, Virginias, the gulf coast region of North America and every beach in between. They are a true musical tradition with which many Americans have listened to from childhood to adulthood. The Embers consider the genre of Beach Music as “music with a memory” and have been creating lasting memories since its inception in 1958. Simply put – Heart and Soul, Rhythm and Blues, Feel Good Music.

About:
Summer concerts are a staple to the Valdese Summer schedule, and attendees come from all over to enjoy FREE family fun entertainment. The Town of Valdese hosts this series to bring family fun entertainment downtown. Visitors and locals make plans on Friday nights to enjoy time with family, friends, and neighbors while they enjoy various genres of music from regional bands. The Valdese Family Friday Nights Summer Concert Series celebrates the summer on Friday nights from June to August. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair and enjoy a different regional band each week.

B Chord Live Presents Sarsaparilla
2025-08-08 20:00 - 22:30 | B Chord Live, 47 Duke St., Granite Falls, NC, 28630, United States
About:
Sasparilla was born in the heart of North Carolina bringing together traditional bluegrass music and a flair for spicing things up. You might hear an original tune, you might hear some Peter Rowan. You might hear some Jerry, whatever you hear it’ll get you goin.

Summer on the Square - Night Move Band
2025-08-09 19:00 - 22:00 | Alexander County Courthouse Park, 101 W Main Ave, Taylorsville, NC, 28681, United States
Performance:
“THE PARTY STARTS HERE” with The Night Move Band. With a cast of musicians that can each boast over 25 years of experience this band is just as home on stage in front of a large festival crowd as they are playing for a private party. With a diverse song list including artists such as The Commadores, Delbert McClinton, Zac Brown, Bruno Mars, Mayer Hawthorne, Johnny Taylor, The Drifters, Kool & The Gang, Huey Lewis & The News, John Cougar, Billy Joel, and many more this band comes ready to please any audience.

About:
The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center is thrilled to announce the details for the upcoming 2025. Summer on the Square Concert Series! All concerts are held at the Rotary Performance Stage in downtown Taylorsville (101 West Main Ave Taylorsville, NC 28681) at 7 pm, rain or shine. The Summer on the Square concerts are always free and open to the public.

Sunny Ledfurd
2025-08-09 19:00 - 23:00 | Hickory Premier, 109 11th St NW, Hickory, NC, 28601, United States
Event:

I’d like to welcome everyone to Sunny Ledfurd Greatest Hits 2003-2009. I know a lot of you may be saying, “Greatest Hits? I’ve never even heard of him.” Well…while I haven’t been a staple on radio or seen on MTV, CMT, or what have it, I have been making music for over a decade and will continue to do so until the clock runs out. As my shows around the country began to attract bigger and bigger audiences, I thought it would be cool for new listeners to have an opportunity to buy just one CD instead of five or six different ones. With that being said, let me tell you a little about myself to bring you up to date.

B Chord Live Presents Alex Berman
2025-08-09 19:30 - 22:00 | B Chord Live, 47 Duke St., Granite Falls, NC, 28630, United States
About:
Alex is well steeped in the bluegrass music tradition and was a founding member of the National touring group Dirty Grass Players. His banjo playing and singing has been heard on many stages across the country including The Station Inn in Nashville, and the main stages at Delfest and Grey Fox festivals.

Grateful Dead Night Feat. The Grateful Dudes
2025-08-09 19:30 - 22:30 | The Hum, 227 2nd Ave SW, Hickory, NC, 28602, United States
Event:
It’s the first ever Grateful Dead Night at the hum in Hickory, NC! Featuring 2 full sets of Grateful Dead music with The Grateful Dudes, North Carolina’s Grateful Dead experience + Eternally Grateful (acoustic trio) will be kicking things off at 7:00pm. Plus!… grate food, grate drink, grate vendors, YOU and your best friends. This night will be incredible. . We’ll see you there!

About:
The Hum was manifested from a vision of music, business, and community-minded people to provide Hickory, NC, and surrounding areas with an outdoor music and event space like none other. The founders started this venture by listening to our friends and neighbors and asking them what do you wanted. Their replies were resounding “Something different”, “something outside”, “something that Hickory can be proud of”, “something family friendly”. The guys at the Hum listened, and guess what? We’re doing it. The Hum is a space that will be different, exciting, and a community point of pride. A place to gather with old friends, to meet new friends, and most importantly, a place to get down and boogie.

Farm Fridays
2025-08-15 17:30 - 20:30 | Whippoorwill Farm, 6751 NC 126, Nebo, NC, 28761, United States
Event:

Join us every week for Farm Fridays at Whippoorwill Farm featuring a Farmer’s Market from 5:30 – 8:30 pm, live music from 6:00 – 8:00 pm and yoga from 6 – 7pm. Bring the whole family and get your goodies for the weekend!
Sign up for yoga through the Breathe Yoga & Pilates website here https://www.breatheyogawellness.com/calendar

Neon Dove
2025-08-15 18:00 - 23:30 | Bones Jones Burgers & Butchery, 3221 NC-126, Morganton, NC, 28655, United States
Event:
Neon Dove is back at the BJB!

2025 FFN Concert Series - Aces & Eights
2025-08-15 19:00 - 22:00 | Old Rock School, Temple Field, 400 Main Street West, Valdese, NC, 28690, United States
Performance:
Aces & Eights Band members are Mike Albright – Drums, Bert Eastwood – vocals, Tony Epley – Guitar, Russ Spregh – Guitars and Eric Clarke on Bass.

About:
Summer concerts are a staple to the Valdese Summer schedule, and attendees come from all over to enjoy FREE family fun entertainment. The Town of Valdese hosts this series to bring family fun entertainment downtown. Visitors and locals make plans on Friday nights to enjoy time with family, friends, and neighbors while they enjoy various genres of music from regional bands. The Valdese Family Friday Nights Summer Concert Series celebrates the summer on Friday nights from June to August. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair and enjoy a different regional band each week.

2025 Friday Night Live
2025-08-15 19:00 - 22:00 | Downtown Lenoir, 801 West Ave NW, Lenoir, NC, 28645, United States
Event:
Get ready for summer vibes—Friday Night Live returns to the Downtown Square! Join us on select Fridays from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, June through August, for a free evening of live music, community fun, and local flavor. Bring your family, invite your friends, and soak in the sounds of talented musicians under the open sky. While you’re here, explore local shops, grab a bite to eat, and enjoy your favorite beverages in the social district.

Featured:
The Twinz

About:
Downtown Lenoir Main Street Program guides and facilitates connections to resources that create a culture which powers growth Downtown, promotes diversity through engagement, inclusive design and actively showcases the talents of this creative community which lives, works, and prospers in the beauty of a natural environment that inspires artisans, entrepreneurs and attracts the next generations of the creative class.
