Live music in Lenoir, NC

A Halloween celebration in Banner Elk features live musical entertainment with no cover charge, a wide variety of wines, and seating available both indoors and outside. Bar snacks are available, and the setting includes landscaped outdoor areas with a pond and a fire pit. For details, call 828-898-9090.

The annual Halloween Party is back at The Fowl Play Pub & Tap Room with live entertainment from JAM by Jody & Mark and plenty of spooky specials. Costumes are required, with prizes for standout costumes. There is no cover to attend, and a reservation is needed for dining.

Enjoy live music by local artists at the marina, with performances on the outdoor patio in pleasant weather and in the pub when the weather is inclement. Food and drinks are also available.

A weekly karaoke night where singers of all levels can take the mic in a welcoming, judgment free setting, featuring DJ Rick the RULER.

Enjoy a free game that blends classic bingo with music. Listen to songs, match them on your card, and call bingo for a chance to win prizes each round. The activity is open to all ages.

Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra is a seven-piece acoustic group from Oslo, Norway that blends bluegrass with Nordic folk into a style often called Nordicana. Expect fiddle, dobro, banjo, mandolin, guitar, and accordion, along with tight four-part harmonies that reimagine American roots music with precision and warmth. Led by vocalist Rebekka Nilsson, the 2022 IBMA Momentum Vocalist of the Year, the band mixes original material with classics and timeless covers for an energetic and heartfelt performance. Ticket prices are $18 to $48 for adults and $13 for youth. Prices include a $3 facility fee and are subject to 6.75% NC sales tax. Everyone needs a ticket, including infants, and all sales are final with no refunds or exchanges.

Enjoy a line dance night with beginner lessons for all experience levels, followed by song and dance requests and dancing. The Wizard Saloon will serve drinks, and pool tables and games are available between dances. All ages are welcome, and there is a $5 cover charge.

Formed in 2001, The Iron Maidens are a Southern California tribute act that has grown from local favorite to internationally recognized performers. Their shows blend top-tier musicianship with high-energy stagecraft and vivid theatrical moments for a concert experience that feels both polished and electrifying. Each member brings extensive training and a wide range of influences, spanning orchestral work, musical theater, blues, and rock. The band and its players have earned numerous honors, including best tribute band and individual awards for guitar, bass, drums, and voice at events such as the Rock City News Awards, the LA Music Awards, and the All Access Magazine Award Show. The current lineup features Kirsten “Bruce Chickinson” Rosenberg on vocals, Linda “Nikki McBURRain” McDonald on drums, Nikki “Davina Murray” Stringfield on guitars, and Wanda “Steph Harris” Ortiz on bass. Their setlist reaches across all periods of Iron Maiden’s catalog, highlighting signature hits alongside deep-cut favorites. Expect onstage cameos from Eddie, the grim reaper, the devil, and more, with the band known for playing to full rooms. Tickets are priced at $40 to $45.

James Brickey returns to Hickory Wine Shoppe in Hickory, NC, bringing his signature coffeehouse-grunge sound for a performance built around 90s classics.

Ashley Cooke brings The Baby Blues Tour to Coyote Joe’s in Charlotte for a country night made for singing along. Her sound blends heartbreak, honesty, and big stage energy, with a set that spans the reflective “it’s been a year,” the confident “your place,” and the bold “baby blues.” Following her debut album “shot in the dark,” she earned her first Country radio No. 1 with “your place,” a Gold certified single that introduced her candid writing, memorable hooks, and commanding voice. With momentum from “ace,” which includes fan favorites like “the hell you are” and “baby blues,” she is set to deliver breakup anthems, soaring choruses, and a high energy performance that fits the room. McCoy Moore and Out of the Blue open the show. In addition, $1 from every ticket on The Baby Blues Tour supports the Ashley Cooke Fund benefiting The Onsite Foundation’s Creatives Support Network, which offers free mental health support, education, and resources for members of the songwriting community.

Ashley Cooke brings her music to Coyote Joe’s for a live performance in Charlotte.