Live music in Birmingham, AL

An evening with David Wilcox at Woodlawn Theatre offers an intimate, seated performance from a veteran voice in American folk, known for finely crafted songs and nuanced guitar work. His recent release, The Way I Tell the Story (2025), continues his focus on resilience and clear-eyed honesty, shaped by family challenges that have deepened his perspective on time, love, and presence. The music leans into complexity without spectacle, inviting listeners into stories that feel personal yet widely relatable. Wilcox’s path began in the late 1980s with the self-released The Nightshift Watchman, followed by his major-label debut How Did You Find Me Here in 1989, which reached a broad audience through word of mouth and live shows and sold over 100,000 copies. He went on to release acclaimed albums including Big Horizon, Turning Point, and What You Whispered, and has shared stages with artists such as Shawn Colvin, Patty Larkin, Pierce Pettis, and John Gorka. His songs have been recorded by k.d. lang and Tony Rice, and in 2018 he received top honors for “We Make the Way by Walking” from The View From the Edge. Expect a listening-focused night where thoughtful lyrics, skilled musicianship, and attentive storytelling take center stage.

Iron City Bham presents performances by Strangelove The Depeche Mode Experience and Lovesong The Cure Tribute. Strangelove delivers a full production homage to Depeche Mode, created by veteran US artist producers with a reputation for meticulous detail and high energy onstage, and followed by fans across Europe, North and South America, and Australia. The members bring credits and collaborations tied to musicians associated with Depeche Mode, The Cure, David Bowie, Morrissey, Bauhaus, Love and Rockets, and Beck, and their original projects have appeared in TV, film, and video games. They also release original music as Strangelove with Harmony Records, celebrating Depeche Mode’s catalog with the drive and intensity of a live show. Lovesong honors The Cure with staples such as Just Like Heaven, Pictures of You, A Forest, Friday I’m In Love, Lovesong, and Boys Don’t Cry, aiming for the sound, mood, and emotional pull that define the band. This event is general admission and standing room only. All sales are final and there are no refunds.

Hayden Hunter & The Yearly Trials are set to perform at The Nick. The venue functions as a private club, so guests must be 21 or older, present a valid ID, and have an annual membership card, which costs $7. A public onsale is listed for this event.

YSBL presents Briscoe at Woodlawn Theatre Birmingham for an evening of expansive folk-rock rooted in American traditions. The duo behind Heat of July follows their debut with music shaped by marriage, wide-open landscapes, and miles of touring across the country, written on the move and colored by the places rolling past the windshield. Reuniting with Grammy-nominated producer Brad Cook, they broaden their sound with larger arrangements, tight harmonies, and contributions from members of Houndmouth, Hiss Golden Messenger, Bon Iver, Mipso, and Watchhouse, channeling the spirit of the open road and the passage into adulthood shared by lifelong friends. Lighthearted is also featured, an indie-folk band from Athens, Georgia led by identical twin sisters Gracie Huffman and Eliza Lemmon, offering close harmonies and reflective songwriting that blends folk roots with contemporary indie influences.

Get in the spirit ahead of the Barons game with a live pre-game set from Anthony Easterwood, located near the man gate area.

Presented by the Homewood Arts Council, this market brings together makers and music at the Edge. Homewood based artists may apply to take part in the event.

An open mic at Dobber’s 5 Points Pub features host Zach Austin and welcomes musicians across all genres and experience levels, from first timers to seasoned performers. Each participant has up to three songs to share. The vibe centers on courtesy and community, with a reminder to show appreciation to the bar staff. It is a relaxed setting to meet fellow music lovers, spark collaborations, and connect with potential bandmates or co-writers.

Bring friends and belt out favorite tunes at Pink Lantern’s karaoke night. Hosted by Green, this casual sing-along welcomes newcomers and regulars to step up to the mic and have fun. There is no fee to perform.