• 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 semi-regular live music on the weekends. 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 semi-regular live music on the weekends. Free and open to the public. 828.538.0085 / brysoncitybrewing.com.

• Cataloochee Ranch (Maggie Valley) will host Darren Nicholson Band (Americana/bluegrass) 11:30 a.m. May 11 and Marc & Anita Pruett (Americana/bluegrass) May 14. 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 Shane Meade & The Sound (rock/soul) May 23 and Natti Love Joys (reggae/roots) May 30. 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 “Open Mic” May 9 (free) and Aubrey Eisenman & The Clydes (Americana/bluegrass) May 10 ($15 adults, $7.50 kids). All shows begin at 6 p.m. 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 Matt Rogers (singer-songwriter) May 21. 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 Las Montanitas (Latin/world) May 22. Tickets are “pay what you can” ($25, $15, $5). 828.452.2997 / folkmoot.org.

• Friday Night Live Concert Series (Highlands) will host Doug Ramsey (singer-songwriter) May 16 and Foxfire Boys (Americana/bluegrass) May 23. 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, Adi The Monk May 7, Smashing Mouths (rock/pop) May 9, Stomper Kitty May 10, Adrianne Blanks & The Oracles May 11, Eirann’s Call May 15, Krave Amiko May 16, Asheville Junction 3 p.m. May 17 and Justin Moyar (singer-songwriter) 3 p.m. May 18. 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 The Temptations and The Four Tops (Motown/soul) 9 p.m. May 9.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 Thomas Johnson (Americana/ indie-folk) 8:30 p.m. May 8 (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 Steep Canyon Rangers (Americana/bluegrass) 4 p.m. May 11. Tickets are $50 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, Mike Hollon (singer-songwriter) May 3 and Quentin LaChance (singer-songwriter) May 10. 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, Blended Hemp April 25 and Acoustic Reign April 26. 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 semi-regular live music on the weekend. 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 and semi-regular live music on the weekends. 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 Michael Reno Harrell (singer-songwriter) 2:30 p.m. May 3. 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.

• Macon County Veterans Memorial Park (Franklin) will host the “Sweet Carolina Music Festival” 2-9 p.m. May 3. Acts include John Morgan, Joe Lasher, Jason Passmore, Chip Perry Band, Alton Lane Band and R.A. Nightingale. Tickets are $30 general admission, $50 VIP. Kids ages 3 and under are free. franklin-chamber.com.

• 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 Singin’ & Sippin’ (Americana) 5 p.m. May 18.All shows begin at 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Free and open to the public. 828.538.0115 or mountainlayersbrewingcompany.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 Thomspon (Americana) 4 p.m. May 2. 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 “Peacock Rhythm & Arts Festival” May 24 (starting at noon).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 semi-regular live music on the weekends. Free and open to the public. 828.369.6796. 

• Salty Dog’s Seafood & Grill (Maggie Valley) will host “Karaoke with Russell” every Monday and semi-regular live music on the weekends. 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 Nashville Jukebox May 10 and Gotcha  Groove May 17. 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 J.R. Williams (Americana/country) May 1, Daniel Ullom Trio (bluegrass) May 2, “Derby Day” (noon to 8 p.m.) May 3, Bobby G (Americana/acoustic) May 8 and Celtic Road Jam (Celtic/world) 4 p.m. May 10. 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 R.A. Nightingale (singer-songwriter) 6 p.m. May 2. 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 North Carolina Symphony 7:30 p.m. March 28. 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 David Cheatham (Americana/folk) May 1. 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 1 (free), Outlaw Whiskey (classic rock/country gold) May 2, Ellis Haven Band May 3, Mountain Gypsy (Americana) May 8 (free), Caribbean Cowboys (rock/oldies) May 9 and Tricia Ann Band (country/rock) May 10. 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 Bridget Gossett Band (Americana/soul) 2 p.m. May 4 and Rich Manz Trio (acoustic/ oldies) 3:30 p.m. May 10. 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 Contagious May 2. 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 noon May 4. 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 semi-regular live music on the weekends. All shows begin at 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 828.743.6000 / whitesidebrewing.com.

• Yonder Community Market (Franklin) will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. Family friendly, dog friendly. 828.200.2169 / eatrealfoodinc.com.