On the Beat
• Altered Frequencies (Franklin) will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. 828.342.8014 or alteredfrequencies.net.
• American Legion Post 47 (Waynesville) will host an “Open Mic” 3 p.m. every Tuesday. Free and open to the public. 828.456.8691.
• Angry Elk Brewing (Whittier) will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. All shows are free and open to the public. 828.497.1015 or facebook.com/angryelkbrewingco.
• Balsam Falls Brewing (Sylva) will host an open mic from 8-10 p.m. every Thursday. Free and open to the public. 828.631.1987 or balsamfallsbrewing.com.
• Balsam Mountain Inn (Balsam) will host an “Open Jam” 6 p.m. every Tuesday and semi-regular live music on the weekends. 828.283.0145 / thebalsammountaininn.com.
• Bevel Bar (Waynesville) will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. For more information, call 828.246.0996, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or go to bevelbar.com.
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• Blue Ridge Beer Hub (Waynesville) will host Doug & Lisa May 31. All shows begin at 5pm. For more information, go to blueridgebeerhub.com.
• Blue Stage (Andrews) will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. 828.361.2534 / thebluestage.com.
• Boojum Brewing (Waynesville) will host “Karaoke Night” Wednesdays, “Trivia” 7 p.m. Thursdays, “Open Jam” 10 p.m. Thursdays, Trivia After Dark: Lord of the Rings” 8 p.m. May 30, Hammock Theory May 31 and Beer & Loathing (Americana/acoustic) June 7. All shows are located in The Gem downstairs taproom and begin at 9 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 828.246.0350 or boojumbrewing.com.
• Breadheads Tiki Shak (Sylva) will host “Tiki Trivia” at 7 p.m. every first Thursday of the month and semi-regular live music on the weekends. breadheadstikishak.com.
• Bryson City Brewing (Bryson City) will host Mile High Band (classic rock/country gold) May 31 and Blackwater Station (southern rock/country) June 7. All shows begin at 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. 828.538.0085 / brysoncitybrewing.com.
• Cataloochee Ranch (Maggie Valley) will host A. Lee Edwards (Americana/indie) May 28 and Helena Rose & Joey Brown (Americana/bluegrass) June 4.For tickets and reservations, go to cataloocheeranch.com/ranch-events/live-music.
• Classic Wineseller(Waynesville) will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. 828.452.6000 or classicwineseller.com.
• Concerts On The Creek (Sylva) will host Natti Love Joys (reggae/roots) May 30 and The V8s (rock/oldies) June 6. All shows begin at 7 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to bring a chair or blanket. These events are free, but donations are encouraged. 828.586.2155 / mountainlovers.com/concerts-on-the-creek.
• Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center (Franklin) will host Claire Hind “Falling Into” (live reading/music) 7 p.m. May 31.828.369.4080 / coweeschool.org/music.
• Currahee Brewing (Franklin) will host “Team Trivia” Mondays and semi-regular live music on the weekends. All shows begin at 7 p.m unless otherwise noted. Free and open to the public. 828.634.0078 or curraheebrew.com.
• Farm At Old Edwards (Highlands) will host the “Orchard Sessions” with Andrew Wooten (singer-songwriter) June 11. All shows begin at 6 p.m. Admission is $50 per person, with discounts rates available for hotel guests and members. 866.526.8008 / oldedwardshospitality.com/orchardsessions.
• Folkmoot Friendship Center (Waynesville) will host Upstream Rebellion (Americana/bluegrass) 7 p.m. June 19. Doors at 6 p.m. Tickets are “pay what you can” ($25, $15, $5). 828.452.2997 / folkmoot.org.
• Friday Night Live Concert Series (Highlands) will host Nick Chandler & Delivered May 30 and Foxfire Boys (Americana/bluegrass) June 6. All shows begin at 6 p.m. Free and open to the public. highlandschamber.org.
• Fontana Village Resort Wildwood Grill will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. Free and open to the public. 800.849.2258 or fontanavillage.com.
• Frog Level Brewing (Waynesville) will host “Jazz On The Level” 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday, Christopher M. Caruso (singer-songwriter) May 28, Bridget Gossett (Americana) May 30 and Congdon Griffin Band May 31. Shows begin at 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Free and open to the public. 828.454.5664 or froglevelbrewing.com.
• Frog Quarters (Franklin) will host live music from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Free and open to the public. Located at 573 East Main St. littletennessee.org or 828.369.8488.
• Gathering Room (Waynesville) will host an “Open Acoustic Jam” from 6:30-8:30 p.m. the last Friday of every month. All welcome to play or listen. 828.558.1333 / thegatheringroom828.com.
• Happ’s Place (Glenville) will host semi-regular live music on the weekends.All shows begin at 6 p.m. Free and open to the public. 828.742.5700 / happsplace.com.
• Harmony Hall (Franklin) will host Ron Carter (organist) 4 p.m. May 10. Free and open to the public. Donations accepted. 828.524.ARTS / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
• Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort (Cherokee) will host Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen (Americana/country) 8 p.m. May 30, The Righteous Brothers (pop/oldies) 7:30 p.m. May 31, The Beach Boys (pop/oldies) 7:30 p.m. June 6 and Brantley Gilbert (country) 7:30 p.m. June 7.caesars.com/harrahs-cherokee.
• High Dive (Highlands) will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. highlandsdive.com or 828.526.2200.
• Highlander Mountain House (Highlands) will host “Blues & Brews” 6-9 p.m. Thursdays ($5 cover), Zorki (singer-songwriter) 1-3 p.m. Saturdays, “Bluegrass Brunch” 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sundays (free) and the “Salon Series” with with Nicole Atkins (singer-songwriter) 8:30 p.m. May 29 (admission is $28.52 per person, tax included). For more information and/or to purchase tickets, go to highlandermountainhouse.com.
• Highlands Performing Arts Center will host “Three Tenors & A Soprano” 4 p.m. June 1. Tickets are $65 per person, with seating upgrades available. 828.526.9047 / highlandsperformingarts.com.
• Innovation Brewing (Sylva) will host “Monday Night Trivia” every week, “Open Mic w/Phil” Wednesdays and Andrew Danner (singer-songwriter) June 7.All shows and events begin at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Free and open to the public. innovation-brewing.com.
• Innovation Station (Dillsboro) will host “Music Bingo” on Wednesdays and semi-regular live music on the weekends. All events begin at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Free and open to the public. innovation-brewing.com.
• John C. Campbell Folk School (Brasstown) will host a “Community Jam” 7 p.m. on Thursdays (at the nearby Crown Restaurant) and semi-regular live music throughout the week on its campus. folkschool.org.
• Junction Pub (Sylva) will host “Open Jam” on Sundays, “Marg Monday Karaoke” on Mondays, “Trivia” on Tuesdays, “Open Mic” on Thursdays and semi-regular live music on the weekends.All events are free and begin at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 828.370.2090 / facebook.com/jctpub.
• Lands Creek Log Cabins (Bryson City) will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. 828.488.9793 / landscreeklodge.com.
• Lazy Hiker Brewing (Franklin) will host Bryan & Al (classic rock) May 30, The Accentrix (rock/ oldies) May 31, Grizzly Mammoth (psychedelic/ rock) June 6 and Troy Underwood (Americana/ folk) June 7. All shows begin at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Free and open to the public. 828.349.2337 or lazyhikerbrewing.com.
• Lazy Hiker Brewing (Sylva) will host “Music Bingo” 6:30 p.m. Mondays, The Waymores (Americana) May 30 and Village Creek Band (classic rock) June 6. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Free and open to the public. 828.349.2337 or lazyhikerbrewing.com.
• Legends Sports Bar and Grill (Maggie Valley) will host an “Open Mic Night” 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday, Karaoke Thursdays (6 p.m.) and Saturdays (7 p.m.), with live music each Friday (8 p.m.). Free and open to the public. 828.944.0403 or facebook.com/legendssportsgrillmaggievalley.
• Listening Room (Franklin) will host Rod MacDonald (singer-songwriter) 2:30 p.m. June 7. Suggested donation $20. Located at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.
• Macon County Public Library (Franklin) will host The Vagabonds (Americana) at 2 p.m. the first and third Monday, a “Song Circle” open jam from 3-6 p.m. the first Tuesday each month. Free and open to the public. 828.524.3600 or fontanalib.org.
• Marianna Black Library (Bryson City) will host a “Community Music Jam” at 6 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of each month. Free and open to the public. All musicians and music lovers are welcome. 828.488.3030 or fontanalib.org
• Meadowlark Motel (Maggie Valley) will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. All shows begin at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. For more information and/or to purchase tickets, go to meadowlarkmotel.com or 828.926.1717.
• Mountain Layers Brewing (Bryson City) will host an “Open Mic with Frank Lee” every Thursday and Ron Neill (singer-songwriter) May 31. All shows begin at 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Free and open to the public. 828.538.0115 or mountainlayersbrewingcompany.com.
• Nantahala Outdoor Center (Nantahala Gorge) will host Ryan B. Jazz Trio (jazz/jam) 5 p.m. May 23, The Hillclimbers 2 p.m. May 24, Whitewater Bluegrass Company (Americana/ bluegrass) 5 p.m. May 24, Hotdog Sunrise (rock/jam) 2 p.m. May 25, River Pickin’ 5 p.m. May 30, Laura Blackley (Americana) 2 p.m. May 31, Beer & Loathing 5 p.m. May 31 and Blue (Americana) 2 p.m. June 1. Free and open to the public. 828.785.5082 / noc.com.
• Old Edwards Inn (Highlands) will host live music in the Hummingbird Lounge at 5:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday. Free and open to the public. 866.526.8008 / oldedwardshospitality.com .
• Orchard Coffee (Waynesville) will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. 828.246.9264 / orchardcoffeeroasters.com.
• Otto Community Center (Otto) will host James Thompson (Americana) 5 p.m. June 6. Bring a beverage and snack of your choice. Free and open to the public. 770.335.0967 / go2ottonc.com.
• Peacock Performing Arts Center (Hayesville) will host “Songwriters Showcase 53” May 31 and “Tell Me Lies: The Fleetwood Mac Experience” (Fleetwood Mac tribute) June 7.For tickets, 828.389.ARTS / thepeacocknc.org.
• Pinnacle Relief CBD Wellness Lounge (Sylva) will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. Free and open to the public. 828.508.3018 / facebook.com/pinnaclerelief.
• Pub 319 (Waynesville) will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. All shows begin at 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. 828.456.3040 / pub319socialhouse.com.
• Quirky Birds Treehouse & Bistro (Dillsboro) will host Open Mic Night at 7 p.m. Tuesdays and semi-regular live music on the weekends. Free and open to the public. 828.586.1717 or facebook.com/quirkybirdstreehouse.
• Rathskeller Coffee Haus & Pub (Franklin) will host Trivia Night” 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays and Diana New (singer-songwriter) May 30. All shows begin at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Free and open to the public. 828.369.6796 / facebook.com/rathskellercoffeebarandpub.
• Salty Dog’s Seafood & Grill (Maggie Valley) will host “Karaoke with Russell” every Monday, Susie Copeland (singer-songwriter) May 30, Daniel Pounds May 31, Bridget Gossett (Americana) June 6 and Rich Manz Trio (oldies/acoustic) June 7. Free and open to the public. 828.926.9105.
• Santé Wine Bar (Sylva) will host semi-regular live music on Sundays. All shows begin at 5 p.m. Free and open to the public. 828.631.3075 / facebook.com/thewinebarandcellar.
• Satulah Mountain Brewing (Highlands) will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. 828.482.9794 or satulahmountainbrewing.com.
• Saturdays On Pine Concert Series (Highlands) will host The Holiday Band May 31 and Paula Hanke & Peggy Ratusz June 7.All shows begin at 6 p.m. Free and open to the public. highlandschamber.org.
• Sauced (Waynesville) will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. Free and open to the public. 828.246.9585 or saucedwnc.com.
• Scotsman (Waynesville) will host James Morris (Americana) May 29, Jon Cox (country/Americana) June 5, Lori & The Freightshakers (classic rock/country gold) June 6 and “Evening Under the Arch” beer garden 5:30-9 p.m. June 7. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Free and open to the public. 828.246.6292 / scotsmanpublic.com.
• Slanted Window Tasting Station (Franklin) will host RailTown 6 p.m. May 30, Blue (Americana) 5 p.m. June 7 and Jennifer Alvarado (singer-songwriter) 4 p.m. June 8.828.276.9463 / slantedwindow.com.
• SlopeSide Tavern (Sapphire) will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. All shows begin at 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Free and open to the public. 828.743.8655 / slopesidetavern.com.
• Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts (Franklin) will host “The Coalminers Present: Always Loretta” (Loretta Lynn tribute) 7:30 p.m. June 6. Tickets start at $22 per person, with seating upgrades available.866.273.4615 / smokymountainarts.com.
• Southern Porch (Canton) will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. 828.492.8009 or southern-porch.com.
• Stecoah Valley Center (Robbinsville) will host a Community Jam 5:30-7:30 p.m. every third Thursday of the month and semi-regular live music on the weekends.828.479.3364 / stecoahvalleycenter.com.
• Stubborn Bull (Highlands) will host semi-regular “Live Music Mondays” with local/regional singer-songwriters. All shows begin at 5:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. 828.200.0813 / the-stubborn-bull.com.
• Trailborn (Highlands) will host its "Carolina Concert Series" with Remedy 58 (blues/soul) May 29 and David Cheatham (Americana/folk) June 5.All shows begin at 6 p.m. Free and open to the public. 828.482.1581 or trailborn.com/highlands.
• Twisted Spoke Food & Tap (Maggie Valley) will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. Free and open to the public. 828.926.1730 / facebook.com/twistedspokerestaurant.
• Ugly Dog Pub (Cashiers) will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. 828.743.3000 or theuglydogpub.com.
• Ugly Dog Pub (Highlands) will host “Bluegrass Wednesday” at 6:30 p.m. each week. 828.526.8364 or theuglydogpub.com.
• Unplugged Pub (Bryson City) will host Troy Underwood (singer-songwriter) May 22 (free), Mile High Band (classic rock/country gold) May 23 and Lori & The Freightshakers (classic rock/country gold) May 24. All shows are $5 at the door unless otherwise noted and begin at 8 p.m. 828.538.2488 / unpluggedpub.com.
• Valley Cigar & Wine Co. (Waynesville) will host Paper Crowns (Americana) 2 p.m. May 31 and Rene Russell (singer-songwriter) 6 p.m. June 6. Free and open to the public. 828.944.0686 / valleycigarandwineco.com.
• Valley Tavern (Maggie Valley) will host “Karaoke with Jason” Tuesdays, “Tom’s Trivia” Wednesdays and semi-regular live music on the weekends. All shows and events begin at 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Free and open to the public. 828.926.7440 or valley-tavern.com.
• Vineyard At High Holly (Scaly Mountain) will host Monica Spears (singer-songwriter) June 1.All shows begin at 2 p.m. unless otherwise noted.Free and open to the public. 828.482.5573 / thevineyardathighholly.com.
• Water’n Hole Bar & Grill (Waynesville) will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. All shows begin at 9:30 p.m. 828.456.4750 or facebook.com/waternhole.bar.
• Wells Events & Reception Center (Waynesville) will host “Frank Sinatra Tribute with Brent Thompson” 7 p.m. May 2. Admission is $40 (per person). Doors at 6 p.m. To purchase tickets, click on bit.ly/jazzatwells.
• Whiteside Brewing (Cashiers) will host “Bee Kind Trivia” May 29, Woolybooger (blues/folk) May 30, Kid Billy (singer-songwriter) May 31 and Isaiah Breedlove (Americana) June 6 and the “Seventh Anniversary Celebration” all day June 7. . All shows begin at 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 828.743.6000 / whitesidebrewing.com.
• Yonder Community Market (Franklin) will host “Country Thursdays” (Americana/country) 6 p.m. on Thursdays and Alexa Rose & Josh Oliver (Americana/folk) 4 p.m. June 29.Family friendly, dog friendly. 828.200.2169 / eatrealfoodinc.com.
