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| Venue | City | County | Day | Showtime | Sign-ups | Notes | Social Media | Address | Phone | Confirmed | Venue URL | Blank |
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| Abbey Road Tavern & Grill | Cary | Wake | Wednesday | 8-11 pm | Hosted by Karl Mann | @abbeyroadnc | 1195 W Chatham St. | 984-207-5428 | 11/10/2025 | Abbey Road Tavern & Grill | ||
| American Fish Co. | Southport | Brunswick | Thurs (see note) | 6:30-9:30 pm | First Thursday | @americanfishcompany | 150 Yacht Basin Dr | 910-457-9870 | 4/21/2026 | American Fish Co. | ||
| American Legion Post 116 | Fuquay-Varina | Wake | Fri (see note) | 6-10 pm | 3rd Friday. Sound by Walls full band open Jam. Featured band 6-7. Others put together on fly. Phone # is Larry Walls | SBW Facebook group | 6400 Johnson Pond Rd | 984-358-0784 | 4/10/2026 | American Legion Post 116 | ||
| Arts Davidson County | Lexington | Davidson | Monday | 7-9 pm | 6:30 pm | Cash bar. Music, standup, poetry | @artsdavidson | 202 C North Main St. | 4/27/2026 | Arts Davidson County | ||
| Aviator Hangar Bar | Fuquay-Varina | Wake | Thursday | 8-11 pm | See note | Email southernrootsentertainment@gmail.com to reserve spot | @aviatorbrewingco | 688 Brewing Dr. | 919-567-2337 | 2/24/2026 | Aviator Hangar Bar | |
| Back Table | Greensboro | Guilford | Monday | 6-10 pm | 5:30 pm | @backtablegso | 816 S Elm St | 12/8/2025 | Back Table | |||
| Barzarre | Wilmington | New Hanover | Monday | 7 pm | 6 pm | All artforms encouraged. Goes as late as people want | @thebarzarre | 1612 Castle St. | 910-763-2223 | 4/21/2026 | Barzarre | |
| Berkeley Cafe | Raleigh | Wake | Wednesday | 8-11 pm | 428 S Dawson St. | 919-828-9190 | 4/28/2026 | Berkeley Cafe | ||||
| Big Daddy's Roadhouse | Fuquay-Varina | Wake | Wednesday | 6-9 pm | 5 pm | Larry Walls' Sound by Walls. Phone # is his. | SBW Facebook group | 7304 Hwy 55 S | 984-358-0784 | 4/10/2026 | Big Daddy's Roadhouse | |
| Blue Note Grill | Durham | Durham | Wednesday | 7-10 pm | See note | Brett's Open Mic. $5 cover. Sign up with host. | @brettsopenmic | 709 Washington St. | 919-401-1979 | 2/13/2026 | Blue Note Grill | |
| BMC Brewing | Pittsboro | Chatham | Sun (see note) | 2-5 pm | 3rd Sunday of the month. Contact: Michael Brennan | 213 Lorax Ln | 2/16/2026 | BMC Brewing | ||||
| Bronze and Oak Liquor Lounge | Angier | Harnett | Thursday | 7-10 pm | See note | MDK Entertainment: Signups when Michael gets there. Advanced signups only for kids or parents who bring kids. DM on FB or email. | @bronzenoak | 511 N Raleigh St., Ste B | 919-275-9493 | 2/6/2026 | Bronze and Oak Liquor Lounge | |
| Cabarrus Brewing | Concord | Cabarrus | Thurs (see note) | 7-9:30 pm | 6:30 pm | Ending after April 16, 2026 | 329 McGill Ave. NW | 704-242-1119 | 4/14/2026 | Cabarrus Brewing | ||
| Captain John’s Dockside | Chapel Hill | Orange | Wednesday | 5-7:30 pm | "Usually starts around 5" | 11550 US Highway 15 501 N | 919-968-7955 | 2/10/2026 | Captain John’s Dockside | |||
| Clouds Storm Cellar | Chapel Hill | Orange | Wednesday | 9:30 pm | @cloudsstormcellar | 157 E Franklin St. #100 | 919-240-44440 | 1/14/2026 | Clouds Storm Cellar | |||
| Common Grounds | Greensboro | Guilford | Thursday | 7:30 pm | 7 pm | @CommonGrounds_GSO | 602 S Elam Ave | 336-268-6426 | 1/22/2025 | Common Grounds | ||
| Doodad Farm | Greensboro | Guilford | Thurs (see note) | 7 pm | None | Last Thursday of the month, except 3rd Thurs of Nov/Dec. Songwriters circle not open mic. See Facebook page for details | 4701 Land Rd | 336-260-7999 | 12/8/2025 | Doodad Farm | ||
| Esmerelda's Cafe | Durham | Durham | Fri (see note) | 7 pm | 6:30 pm | 2nd and 4th Friday of the month | https://www.facebook.com/esmeraldascoffee/ | 1515 N Pointe Dr #108 | 919-864-8007 | 2/10/2026 | Esmerelda's Cafe | |
| Evexía | Conover | Catawba | Tuesday | 5-8 pm | @evexia_nc | 103 1st Ave S | 828-469-5030 | 4/27/2026 | Evexía | |||
| First Amendment - Goldsboro | Goldsboro | Wayne | Sat (see note) | 8-11 pm | 7:30 pm | Monthly. $10 cover, $2 discount for performers. | @firstamendmentgoldsboro | Locations vary. See links | 919-648-8923 | 4/21/2026 | First Amendment - Goldsboro | |
| Flood Gallery Fine Art Center | Asheville | Buncombe | Thursday | 6:30-8:30 pm | 6 pm | Supportive listening room in an art gallery setting. Each performer gets up to 12 minutes each. All performances will be livecast. | @floodgallery | 802 Fairview Road, Suite 1200, | 828-273-3332 | 4/21/2026 | Flood Gallery Fine Art Center | |
| Gate City Growlers | Greensboro | Guilford | Tuesday | 7 pm | @gatecitygrowlers | 1724 Battleground Ave, Ste 103 | 336-763-9746 | 4/10/2026 | Gate City Growlers | |||
| Gatsby's Bar | Raleigh | Wake | Friday | 8 pm | @gatsbysbarraleigh | 6109 Maddry Oaks Court | 919-307-8000 | 2/2/2026 | Gatsby's Bar | |||
| Gizmo Brew Works | Raleigh | Wake | Sunday | 3-6 pm | See note | Email to Brian Jones or Mike Casey at southernrootsentertainment@gmail.com to sign up early | @gizmobrewworks/ | 5907 Triangle Drive | 919-782-2099 | 12/8/2025 | Gizmo Brew Works | |
| Grapes and Grains Tavern | Greensboro | Guilford | Tuesday | 7-10 pm | Grand piano, 3-mic PA provided | @grapesandgrainstavern | 2001 Yanceyville St | 336-601-9292 | 4/10/2026 | Grapes and Grains Tavern | ||
| Great Wagon Road Distillery | Charlotte | Mecklenberg | Wednesday | 6:30 pm | 5:30 pm | Spotlight artist at 8:30, open mic continues after till all have played | @gwrnoda | 610 Anderson St. | 704-469-9330 | 1/30/2026 | Great Wagon Road Distillery | |
| Great Wagon Road Tasting Room | Waxhaw | Union | Thurs (see note) | 6:30 pm | 5:30 pm | Every other Thurs. Spotlight artist at 8. 3 mics, 3 instrument input lines, cajon, keyboard & sound provided. Everyone plays | @gwrwxw | 122 W. North Main Street | 704-469-0005 | 1/30/2026 | Great Wagon Road Tasting Room | |
| Hangout Bar & Grill | Cary | Wake | Wednesday | 7 pm | See note | Email southernrootsentertainment@gmail.com to sign up early | @hangoutbarandgrill | 107 Edinburgh S Dr #129, | 984-367-2522 | 12/10/2025 | Hangout Bar & Grill | |
| Hero’s Pub | Raleigh | Wake | Wednesday | 8 pm-12 am | See note | Email to Brian Jones at southernrootsentertainment@gmail.com to sign up. Performing musicians eat for 50% off. | 7440 Six Forks Rd | 919-706-5150 | 11/30/2025 | Hero’s Pub | ||
| Hidden Gate Brewing | Greensboro | Guilford | Tuesday | 7-9 pm | 102 Barnhardt St | 336-355-9115 | 2/22/2026 | Hidden Gate Brewing | ||||
| High Point Arts Council Songwriter Circle | High Point | Guilford | Tue (see note) | 7 pm | 2nd Tuesday. Info here or by emailing jacksjunkandmusic@gmail.com | 1st Presbyterian, 918 N Main St | 2/21/2026 | High Point Arts Council Songwriter Circle | ||||
| Home Brew Taproom | Monroe | Union | Thurs (see note) | 7 pm | 1st, 3rd & 4th Thursday. | 215 S Main St | 980-215-3564 | 2/20/2026 | Home Brew Taproom | |||
| Hoppy Tales | Wake | Fuquay-Varina | Sunday | 3 pm | MDK Entertainment. Family friendly | @hoppytalesfuquay | 405 Broad St Suite 213 | 919-285 2356 | 4/28/2026 | Hoppy Tales | ||
| Komana Brewing | Cary | Wake | Tue (see note) | 7-9 pm | 6:30 pm | Every other Tuesday. Advance signup. | @komanabrewing | 1020 Ryan Rd. | 919-234-0137 | 4/10/2026 | Komana Brewing | |
| Krafty's Pizza Pub | Garner | Wake | Sunday | 2-6 pm | Sun Daze Open Mic hosted by Josh Rhyne | @kraftysnc | 1177 Timber Drive E | 1/12/2026 | Krafty's Pizza Pub | |||
| Liberty Grounds | Liberty | Randolph | Thu (see note) | 7-9 pm | 1st Thursday | @libertygrounds_nc | 129 S. Fayetteville St. | 4/25/2026 | Liberty Grounds | |||
| Lil Robert's Place | Concord | Cabarrus | Wednesday | 7-10 pm | Welcome to all musicians, poets, singers and more | @lilrobertsplace | 25 Union St. S | 704-795-2337 | 1/11/2026 | Lil Robert's Place | ||
| Lorraine’s Coffee House | Garner | Wake | Thurs (see note) | 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month | 101 Timber Pointe Lane | 919-779-5672 | 4/21/2026 | Lorraine’s Coffee House | ||||
| Madison Perk Coffee Bar | Charlotte | Mecklenberg | Wednesday | 6:30 pm | See note | Sign up here | 5033 South Blvd - Unit L | 2/21/2026 | Madison Perk Coffee Bar | |||
| Moon Dog Meadery | Durham | Durham | Sunday | 7 pm | 6:30 pm | Dog friendly. Comedy, Music, Poetry, Ventriloquism and whatever other talents and performance skills you might have. | @moondogmeadery | 1104 Broad St Suite C | 1/31/2026 | Moon Dog Meadery | ||
| Mudpuppies Sports Bar & Grill | Arden | Buncombe | Tuesday | 6-9 pm | 5:30 pm | @mudpuppiesavl | 5 Andrew Way | 828-676-2151 | 4/10/2026 | Mudpuppies Sports Bar & Grill | ||
| Mugg Shots Beer & Wine | Creedmoor | Granville | Friday | 7 pm | 6:30 pm | Formerly Creedmoor Market | 3122 Bruce Garner Road | 919-396-1390 | 2/16/2026 | Mugg Shots Beer & Wine | ||
| Nash Hot Chicken | Greenville | Pitt | Wednesday | 6-9 pm | Keys and drums set up, Bluetooth ready. Solo or band OK. | @eatatnash | 114 East 5th Street | 252-999-5444 | 4/10/2026 | Nash Hot Chicken | ||
| Niche Wine Lounge | Holly Springs | Wake | Thurs (see note) | 7-10 pm | 3rd Thursday of the month | @realnichewinelounge | 109 N Main St. | 919-552-2300 | 4/21/2026 | Niche Wine Lounge | ||
| Oaklyn Springs Apex Taproom | Apex | Wake | Tuesday | 6 pm | Hosted by @joescousinonemanband (Wyatt) | @osbapex | 209 N Salem St., Suite 101 | 919-267-4071 | 1/30/2026 | Oaklyn Springs Apex Taproom | ||
| Oden Brewing Company | Greensboro | Guilford | Sunday | 6-9 pm | 5:30 pm | @odenbrewing | 802 W Gate City Blvd | 2/2/2026 | Oden Brewing Company | |||
| Old Armor Beer Company | Kannapolis | Cabarrus | Mon (see note) | 7-9:30 pm | 6:30 pm | Every other Monday | @oldarmorbeer | 211 West Ave | 704-933-9203 | 4/29/2026 | Old Armor Beer Company | |
| Open Mic America | Virtual | Virtual | Sun (see note) | 8-10 pm | Info here | 1st and 3rd Sunday. Books well in advance | @Openmicamerica | 2/11/2026 | Open Mic America | |||
| Plank Street Tavern | High Point | Guilford | Thursday | 7 pm | 6:30 pm | @plankstreettavern | 138 Church Ave. | 336-991-5016 | 2/22/2026 | Plank Street Tavern | ||
| Rebus Works | Raleigh | Wake | Thurs (see note) | 5:30 pm | 5 pm | 1st? Thursday of the month | 301-2 Kinsey St | 919-754-8452 | 3/18/2026 | Rebus Works | ||
| Reeves Theater & Cafe | Elkin | Surry | Wed (see note) | 7 pm | Various formats throughout month. See reevestheater.com/events for details | @reevestheater | 129 W Main St. | 336-258-8240 | 4/21/2026 | Reeves Theater & Cafe | ||
| Ritchy's Uptown | Greensboro | Guilford | Wed (see note) | 8 pm-12 | Open Blues Jam | @ritchys.shanks | 106 E McGee | 336-275-8113 | 2/24/2026 | Ritchy's Uptown | ||
| Ruckus Pizza Cary | Cary | Wake | Saturday | 7-10 pm | See note | Email southernrootsentertainment@gmail.com to reserve spot | 8111 Tryon Woods Dr | 919-851-3999 | 2/24/2026 | Ruckus Pizza Cary | ||
| Ruckus Pizza Mission Valley | Raleigh | Wake | Tuesday | 7-11 pm | See note | Email southernrootsentertainment@gmail.com to reserve spot | 2233 Avent Ferry Road | 919-835-2002 | 2/24/2026 | Ruckus Pizza Mission Valley | ||
| Scooter's Grill & Bar | Raleigh | Wake | Monday | 7-10 pm | See note | Open mic and karaoke. Full back line provided. Reserve slot at southernrootsentertainment@gmail.com | @scooters_raleigh | 1911 Sego Drive | 919-954-2171 | 2/9/2026 | Scooter's Grill & Bar | |
| Scuppernong Books | Greensboro | Guilford | Thurs (see note) | 6-7:30 pm | Fourth Thursday | @scuppernongbooks | 304 S Elm St. | 336-763-1919 | 4/10/2026 | Scuppernong Books | ||
| Shady’s | Garner | Wake | Wed (see note) | 7-9 pm | 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month | @shadysbargarner | 106 E Main St. | 984-200-8810 | 2/4/2026 | Shady’s | ||
| Shakey Ray's Tavern | Apex | Wake | Thursday | 7-10 pm | Amanda Peach host | Amanda Peach FB | 5160 Sunset Lake Road | 1/18/2026 | Shakey Ray's Tavern | |||
| Sip N Spices | Morrisville | Wake | Thurs (see note) | 6-9 pm | 5 pm | 1st & 3rd Thurs. 20-30 minute time slots. Walk-in signup or text/call Larry Walls | @sipnspicesmorrisville | 120 Morrisville Square Way, | 984-358-0784 | 4/10/2026 | Sip N Spices | |
| Smash Masters | Zebulon | Wake | Wednesday | 7-10 pm | "We have guitars, E Drum set, Keyboard, PA and mixer enough for a 5 piece band" | @smashmastersfood | 409 W Gannon Ave | 919-375-5004 | 4/27/2026 | Smash Masters | ||
| Snookers Bar & Billiards | Raleigh | Wake | Mon (see note) | 8-11 pm | Most Mondays. Best to call to confirm | @snookersraleigh | 3520-B Wade Ave. | 919-828-7665 | 2/10/2026 | Snookers Bar & Billiards | ||
| Social Habit | Kernersville | Forsyth | Tuesday | 7 pm | Food truck rodeo across street | @social_habit_nc / Facebook | 242 N Main St. | 4/29/2026 | Social Habit | |||
| Speakeasy Carrboro | Carrboro | Orange | Monday | 8 pm | 7 pm | @speakeasy_open_mic | 100 E Main St. | 919-914-6209 | 2/10/2026 | Speakeasy Carrboro | ||
| Stanczyks Music Bar | Durham | Durham | Tue (see note) | 8-11 | "come in early" | @stanczyksdurham | 1007 W Main St. | 919-560-2676 | 4/27/2026 | Stanczyks Music Bar | ||
| Starlight on 22nd | Charlotte | Mecklenberg | Wednesday | 7-11 pm | @starlighton22nd | 422 E 22nd St. | 980-225-7709 | 2/20/2026 | Starlight on 22nd | |||
| Starworks Cafe & Taproom | Start | Randolph | Thu (see note) | 7-9 pm | 3rd Thursday | @starworksnc | 100 Russell Drive | 4/25/2026 | Starworks Cafe & Taproom | |||
| Steel String Brewery Taproom | Carrboro | Orange | Monday | 6-11 pm | @steelstringbrewery | 106A S Greensboro St. | 919-240-7215 | 2/10/2026 | Steel String Brewery Taproom | |||
| Swank Coffee Shop | Southern Pines | Moore | Thu (see note) | 5:30-7:30 | see note | 2nd and 4th Thursday. Sign up 5:15 or at link in Instagram bio | @swankcoffee | 232 NW Broad St. | 4/23/2026 | Swank Coffee Shop | ||
| The Boondocks | Clemmons | Forsyth | Tuesday | 7-11 pm | 5 pm | Formerly Clemmons Social Bar. Nashville Bluebird format. Songwriter night. Originals only. 1-2 songs per set, multiple sets if time permits. | 6000 Meadowbrook Mall Ct Suite2 | 336-893-6000 | 4/10/2026 | The Boondocks | ||
| The Bull and Bear | Raleigh | Wake | Saturday | 8-11 pm | See note | Email to Brian Jones at southernrootsentertainment@gmail.com to sign up. Performing musicians eat for 50% off. | @thebullandbear_raleigh | 5442 Six Forks Road | 919-977-0164 | 1/10/2026 | The Bull and Bear | |
| The Cave | Chapel Hill | Orange | Thurs (see note) | 9 pm | 8 pm | Last Thursday of the month. Originals only. | @thecavenc | 452 1/2 W Franklin St. | 3/23/2026 | The Cave | ||
| The Continental Club | Greensboro | Guilford | Wednesday | 6 pm | @continental_clubgso | 816 S Elm St. | 336-907-4210 | 4/10/2026 | The Continental Club | |||
| The Corner Tavern & Grill | Cary | Wake | Thursday | 9 pm | Drums, amps, pa provided | 1301 NW Maynard | 919-460-0088 | 4/29/2026 | The Corner Tavern & Grill | |||
| The Eddy Pub | Saxapahaw | Alamance | Thurs (see note) | 6-8 pm | 5:30 pm | 3rd Thursday | @theeddypub | 1715 Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church Rd | 336-525-2010 | 2/24/2026 | The Eddy Pub | |
| The Evening Muse | Charlotte | Mecklenberg | Mon (see note) | 7:30 pm | 7:15 pm | Most Mondays. $5 cover for all. See this FAQ answer for details | @eveningmuse | 3227 N Davidson St. | 704-376-3737 | 2/20/2026 | The Evening Muse | |
| The Wine Room at Afton Village | Concord | Cabarrus | Thurs (see note) | 7-9:30 pm | 1st Thursday. | @thewineroom | 5401 Village Dr NW | 704-782-9463 | 2/20/2026 | The Wine Room at Afton Village | ||
| Tobaccowood Brewing | Oxford | Granville | Thursday | 6-9 pm | "New musicians looking to get paid gigs with us are highly recommended to participate" | @tobaccowoodbrewing | 117 Wall St. | 2/16/2026 | Tobaccowood Brewing | |||
| Tongue and Groove | Raleigh | Wake | Sun (see note) | 1 pm | 12:15 pm | 2nd Sunday of the month at ArtSpace. Music, poetry, storytelling, no comedy. | Meetup.com | 201 E. Davie St. | 1/31/2026 | Tongue and Groove | ||
| Tosco Open Mic at Evening Muse | Charlotte | Mecklenberg | Tue (see note) | 6:30 pm | 6 pm | 1st Tuesday. $5 cover for all. See this page for details | @toscomusic | 3227 N Davidson St. | 704-568-9685 | 2/20/2026 | Tosco Open Mic at Evening Muse | |
| Twin Leaf Brewery | Asheville | Buncombe | Wednesday | 6-8 pm | 5:30 pm | @twinleafbrewery | 144 Coxe Ave. | 4/21/2026 | Twin Leaf Brewery | |||
| Walker's Bar | Greensboro | Guilford | Monday | 9:30 pm | See note | "Pull up early to add your name to @guitargodgary’s sign up sheet" | 2116 Walker Ave. | 336-275-2694 | 2/22/2026 | Walker's Bar | ||
| Walkers Bar | Greensboro | Guilford | Monday | 9:30 pm | @walkers_bar | 2116 Walker Ave. | 336-275-2694 | 1/28/2026 | Walkers Bar | |||
| White Horse Black Mountain | Black Mountain | Buncombe | Wed (see note) | 7-9 pm | 6:30 pm | 2nd & 4th Wednesday | @whitehorseblackmtn | 105 Montreat Road | 4/21/2026 | White Horse Black Mountain | ||
| WideOpenMic | Wake Forest | Wake | Wednesday | 8 pm | At Bella Music | Facebook / YouTube | 216 E Jones St | 919-400-5310 | 12/8/2025 | WideOpenMic | ||
| Yonder: Southern Cocktails and Brew | Hillsborough | Orange | Tuesday | 7:30 pm | 7 pm | "Rules" are here. Hosted by @elephants_through_the_alps | @yonderbarnc | 114 W King St. | 2/13/2026 | Yonder: Southern Cocktails and Brew | ||
| Zog’s Art Bar & Pool Hall | Chapel Hill | Orange | Tuesday | 8 pm | 7:30 pm | Comedy and music. Hosted by @pholksinger | @zogsartbar | 108 Henderson St. | 919-636-6469 | 2/13/2026 | Zog’s Art Bar & Pool Hall |