On the Beat
• Altered Frequencies (Franklin) will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. 828.342.8014 or alteredfrequencies.net.
• 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.
• Blue Ridge Beer Hub (Waynesville) will host a semi-regular acoustic jam with the Main Street NoTones from 7-9 p.m. every first and third Thursday of the month. Free and open to the public. For more information, go to blueridgebeerhub.com.
• Blue Stage (Andrews) will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. 828.361.2534 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
• Boojum Brewing (Waynesville) will host music bingo 7 p.m. Mondays, karaoke 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, trivia 7 p.m. Thursdays, open mic night 10 p.m., DJ Kountry April 26, Shane Meade & The Sound (indie/soul) April 27 and Bald Mountain Boys (Americana) May 4. All shows begin at 9 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 828.246.0350 or boojumbrewing.com.
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• Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center (Franklin) will host will host an Open Mic Night 6-8 p.m. March 8 and semi-regular live music on the weekends. For more information and/or to purchase tickets, click on coweeschool.org/music.
• Currahee Brewing (Franklin) will host “Music Bingo” 7 p.m. Thursdays, Dusty Martin (singer-songwriter) April 26 and Dirty Dave (singer-songwriter) April 27. All shows begin at 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. 828.634.0078 or curraheebrew.com.
• Farm At Old Edwards (Highlands) will host the Fireside at the Farm” sessions on select weekends. For more information, go to oldedwardshospitality.com.
• Folkmoot Friendship Center (Waynesville) will host Maritzaida & Raíces Emma-Erwin Latin America Dancers 7 p.m. May 2. For a full schedule of events and/or to purchase tickets, go to folkmoot.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 its weekly “Tuesday Jazz Series” with We Three Swing at 5:30 p.m., Rene Russell (singer-songwriter) April 26, Ross Hollow April 27 and Stomper Kitty 3 p.m. April 28. All 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 w/Sonia Brooks & Chuck Dorling (Americana) March 30. Free and open to the public. Located at 573 East Main St. littletennessee.org or 828.369.8488.
• Happ’s Place (Glenville) will host Kayla McKinney (singer-songwriter) April 25, Corey Stevenson Band April 26, The Remnants April 27, Darren Nicholson (bluegrass/country) May 3 and Blue Jazz May 4. All shows begin at 6 p.m. Free and open to the public. happsplace.com or 828.742.5700.
• Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort (Cherokee) will host “Rain: A Tribute to The Beatles ” 9 p.m. April 26. For a full schedule of events and/or to buy tickets, 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” on Thursdays, “Sunday Bluegrass Residency” from noon to 2:30 p.m. and the “Salon Series” w/Lillie Mae (Americana/indie) 8:30 p.m. April 18. 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. For tickets, go to highlandsperformingarts.com.
• Innovation Brewing (Sylva) will host “Monday Night Trivia” every week, “Open Mic w/Phil” Wednesdays, Alma Russ (Americana/old-time) April 27 and Shane Davis (singer-songwriter) May 4. 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 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.
• Jackson County Public Library (Sylva) will host a “Spring Recital” by the Piano Department of the Western Carolina University School of Music 3 p.m. April 20. Free and open to the public. 828.586.2016.
• Lazy Hiker Brewing (Franklin) will host Karaoke on the second/fourth Friday of the month, Grizzly Mammouth (funk/jam) April 27 and Rich Nelson Band (Americana) May 4. 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, Ray Ferrara (rock/blues) April 26 and Rich Nelson Band (Americana) May 3. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Free and open to the public. 828.349.2337 or lazyhikerbrewing.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.
• 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” Wednesdays, Bird In Hand (Americana/indie) April 26, Ron Neill (singer-songwriter) April 27 and Woolybooger (blues/folk) 5 p.m. April 28. All shows begin at 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Free and open to the public. 828.538.0115 or mountainlayersbrewingcompany.com.
• Nantahala Brewing Outpost (Sylva) will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Free and open to the public. 828.641.9797 or nantahalabrewing.com.
• Orchard Coffee (Waynesville) will host Daniel Rodriguez (singer-songwriter) 8 p.m. April 26. Tickets are $25 per person. To purchase tickets, go to drodriguezmusic.com/tour. 828.246.9264 or orchardcoffeeroasters.com.
• Otto Community Center (Otto) will host James Thompson (singer-songwriter) 6 p.m. May 3. Bring a beverage and snack of your choice. Free and open to the public. go2ottonc.com or 770.335.0967.
• Peacock Performing Arts Center (Hayesville) will host “Songwriter’s Showcase #46” April 20 and “Switched On Piano 2.0” (classical/piano) 2:30 p.m. April 28. All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. For more information and/or to purchase tickets, go to 828.389.ARTS or thepeacocknc.org.
• Pinnacle Relief CBD Wellness Lounge (Sylva) will host Neff Cole (singer-songwriter) 2 p.m. April 27, Bird In Hand (Americana/indie) 3:30 p.m. April 27 and The Fuzzy Peppers (rock/jam) May 4. Free and open to the public. facebook.com/pinnaclerelief or 828.508.3018.
• 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. Shows begin at 8 p.m. 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 will host semi-regular live music on Sundays. All shows begin at 3p.m. Free and open to the public. 828.631.3075 or facebook.com/thewinebarandcellar.
• Satulah Mountain Brewing (Highlands) will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. 828.482.9794 or satulahmountainbrewing.com.
• Sauced (Waynesville) will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. Free and open to the public. 828.246.9585 or saucedwnc.com.
• The Scotsman (Waynesville) will host Alma Russ (Americana/old-time) April 25, Arnold Hill (rock/jam) April 27 and Abby Bryant (Americana/soul) May 3. All shows begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Free and open to the public. 828.246.6292 or scotsmanpublic.com.
• Slanted Window Tasting Station (Franklin) will host Steve Vaclavik (singer-songwriter) 6 p.m. April 26 and Dave & Daughters Trio 5 p.m. April 28. 828.276.9463 or slantedwindow.com.
• SlopeSide Tavern (Sapphire) will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. All shows begin at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Free and open to the public. 828.743.8655 or slopesidetavern.com.
• Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts (Franklin) will host The Barricade Boys (Broadway) 7:30 p.m. April 25 and Always Olivia (Olivia Newton-John Tribute) 7:30 p.m. April 26. All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. For more information and/or to purchase tickets, go to smokymountainarts.com or 866.273.4615.
• 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. All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. For more information and/or to purchase tickets, call 828.479.3364 or go to stecoahvalleycenter.com .
• Swain Arts Center (Bryson City) will host Chi-Town (Chicago Tribute Band) w/Swain High Jazz Band 7 p.m. April 23. Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for students. swainartscenter.com.
• Ugly Dog Pub (Cashiers) will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. 828.743.3000 or theuglydogpub.com.
• The 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 Mountain Gypsy (Americana, no cover) April 25, Second Chance April 26 and Carolina Freighshakers (classic rock/country gold) April 27. All shows are $5 at the door and begin at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 828.538.2488.
• Valley Cigar & Wine Co. (Waynesville) will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. Free and open to the public. 828.944.0686 or valleycigarandwineco.com.
• Valley Tavern (Maggie Valley) 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. 828.926.7440 or valley-tavern.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.
• Whiteside Brewing (Cashiers) will host will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. All shows begin at 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 828.743.6000 or whitesidebrewing.com
• Yonder Community Market (Franklin) will host semi-regular live music on the weekends. For more information and/or to purchase tickets, go to eatrealfoodinc.com.