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 Paul Koptak (singer-songwriter) June 14 and Doug & Lisa June 21.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, DJ Dominion June 13, Cloud Circuit (rock/ambient) June 14 and DJ Burr June 20. 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 Second Chance June 14 and Electric Circus June 21. 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-folk) June 11, Brian Ashley Jones & Melanie Jean (Americana) 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. June 15, Marc & Anita Pruett (Americana/bluegrass) June 18 and A. Lee Edwards (Americana/ indie-folk) June 25. For tickets and reservations, go to cataloocheeranch.com/ranch-events/live-music.
• Classic Wineseller(Waynesville) will host Ron Lee (Frank Sinatra/Rat Pack tribute) 7:15 p.m. June 21. Dinner and live music is $70 per person (includes tax and gratuity). Reservations required. 828.452.6000 or classicwineseller.com.
• Concerts On The Creek (Sylva) will host TLQ+2 Friday, June 13 at Bridge Park in downtown Sylva. 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 semi-regular live music on the weekends.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 and Tennessee Bluegrass Band (Americana/bluegrass) July 16. 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 Southern Highland Band June 13 and Curtis Blackwell & Dixie Bluegrass Boys (Americana/bluegrass) June 20. 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. Tuesdays, Tyler Deaver (singer-songwriter) June 13, Rich Manz Trio (acoustic/oldies) June 14, Dustin Newcomb (singer-songwriter) 3 p.m. June 15, Kevin Dolan & Paul Koptak June 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 featuring Jim Corbett (acoustic/oldies) June 14 and Paul & Kay Garfinkel with Al Scortino (Americana/ folk) June 21.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 Wynonna Judd (country) 7:30 p.m. June 14.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 Fancy Hagood (singer-songwriter) 8:30 p.m. June 27 (tickets are $39.19 per person, tax included). For more information and/or to purchase tickets, go to highlandermountainhouse.com.
• Highlands Performing Arts Center will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. Tickets are $65 per person, with seating upgrades available. 828.526.9047 / highlandsperformingarts.com.
• Hudson Library (Scaly Mountain) will host “Books & Bluegrass” from 6-9 p.m. June 19. Live music by the Foxfire Boys. Tickets are $75 per person, which includes food, drinks, music and fellowship. All proceeds go to needed improvements at the library. 828.526.3031 / fontanalib.org/highlands.
• Innovation Brewing (Sylva) will host “Monday Night Trivia” every week, “Open Mic w/Phil” Wednesdays and Dillon Campbell (singer-songwriter) June 14. 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 The V8s (oldies/rock) June 13, “Lazy Hiker 10th Anniversary Party” noon to 10 p.m. June 14 (live music/food trucks), Jamie Saylor (Americana) June 20 and Roscoe’s Road Show (Americana/Cajun) June 21. 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, Bryan & Al (soft rock/pop) June 13 and Grizzly Mammoth (rock/jam) June 20. 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 semi-regular live music on the weekends. 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 and The Ghost Peppers (Americana/folk) 7 p.m. June 12 and Liz Petty (Americana/folk) 7 p.m. June 26. 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 River Pickin’ 5 p.m. June 13, Mike Hollon 2 p.m. June 14, The Log Noggins 5 p.m. June 14, Christina Chandler 5 p.m. June 15, Ryan B. Jazz Trio 5 p.m. June 20, Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs 3 p.m. June 21, Beer & Loathing 5 p.m. June 21 and Blue (blues) 2 p.m. June 22.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 20. 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 The Fine Colombians (Steely Dan tribute) June 14.For tickets, 828.389.ARTS / thepeacocknc.org.
• Pickin’ On The Square (Franklin) will host Jason Passmore (country/rock) June 14 and Tugalo Holler (bluegrass) June 28. All shows begin at 6 p.m. at the Gazebo in downtown. Free and open to the public. franklinnc.com/pickin-on-the-square.html.
• 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, Daniel Pounds June 13, Long Way Ramblers June 14 and Susie Copeland (singer-songwriter) June 20.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 Boogitherapi June 14 and Spalding McIntosh & The Lionhearts June 21. 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 Raphael Graves Duo (alt-country) June 12, Rene Russell (Americana) June 19 and TrancEnd (rock/pop) 9 p.m. June 21.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 Madison Owenby (singer-songwriter) 6 p.m. June 13, “Music Bingo” 2 p.m. June 14, Tim Austin (singer-songwriter) 4 p.m. June 15 and Seth & Sara (Americana) 6 p.m. June 20.828.276.9463 / 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.
• Smoky Mountain Dog Bar (Waynesville) will host “Open Mic Night” 5-7 p.m. Fridays. Free and open to the public. 828.246.0726 / smokymountaindogbakery.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) June 12 and Melissa McKinney (Americana/soul) June 19. 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 Shane Meade (singer-songwriter) 2 p.m. June 14 and Seth & Sara (Americana) 2 p.m. June 22. 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 Tuxedo Junction 4 p.m. June 15. 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 Blue Jazz (blues/jazz) June 15 and Jordan Denton (singer-songwriter) June 22.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 semi-regular live music on the weekends. Admission is $40 (per person). Doors at 6 p.m. To purchase tickets, click on bit.ly/jazzatwells.
• Western Carolina Brew & Wine (Highlands) will host live music 4-6 p.m. Saturdays and “Music Bingo” 6-8 p.m. Saturdays. 828.342.6707 / wcbrewandwine.com.
• Whiteside Brewing (Cashiers) will host Angela Easterling (singer-songwriter) June 13, Hammock Theory June 14, Arnold Hill (rock/jam) June 20 and Woolybooger (blues/folk) June 21. 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.
