Live music in Oxford, NC

Burnt Barrel hosts a karaoke night on the first Friday of every month.

Jason Adamo brings together a circle of North Carolina singer-songwriters for an in-the-round performance with two sets, four artists in each. The lineup features Jason Adamo, Rissi Palmer, Abigail Dowd, Dawn Landes, Dylan Walshe, Rob Watson, John Sierra, and Lakota John. Adamo resides in Raleigh and has also lived in New York City and Nashville, earning Gold and Platinum plaques for his songwriting on Brett Young’s debut album. Palmer’s work has been widely recognized, including a 2022 Forbes mention among 15 Black artists redefining country music and inclusion in the GRAMMY Museum’s Power of Women in Country Music exhibit. Dowd is a singer-songwriter and guitarist whose songs reflect Southern roots, lived experience, and a close connection to the natural world. Landes, based in North Carolina, has music heard on The Good Wife, House, and Gossip Girl, and her release The Liberated Woman’s Songbook explores folk songs tied to women’s activism from the 1800s through the 1970s. Walshe has performed alongside Ralph Stanley and Del McCoury, presenting original Celtic folk blues, traditional working-class songs, and distinctive reinterpretations. Watson is a singer, songwriter, drummer, and guitarist whose voice draws comparisons to Bono, Jeff Buckley, and Curtis Mayfield. Sierra cites influences ranging from C. S. Lewis and the Killers to Mumford & Sons and Puccini, guided by a belief in music’s power to heal and give meaning. Lakota John is a North Carolina based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with Lumbee and Oglala Lakota roots, blending folk, jazz, rock, and blues into a soulful sound.

Designed for people 30 and over, this upbeat night out celebrates the golden eras of club culture with favorites from the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s. A house DJ keeps the floor moving while immersive visuals light up the room, creating a lively space to dance, mingle, and enjoy familiar anthems. It all happens at Alchemy Raleigh and is tailored for anyone who wants a great party without a late finish, so you can have the fun and still feel fresh the next day.

Weezer, The Shins, and Silversun Pickups share the bill for a live concert at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC. This show brings all three bands together on one stage for a single performance.

Andy Frasco & The U.N. bring the Better Bad Ideas Tour to the Lincoln Theatre in Raleigh, joined by special guest Hustle Souls. Tickets are on sale.

Grupo Duelo takes the stage at The Ritz for an all-ages concert in a general admission, standing room only setting. Supporting acts may change without notice. For box office assistance, call (919) 424-1400 and press 1.

Open to the public and designed for all ages, this annual National Night Out gathering at Treyburn Country Club in Durham brings neighbors together with local police and first responders to build better communication. Highlights include food, live music from String Break, squad car and other emergency vehicle displays, and activities for children.

Explore the rich tradition of shape-note singing with songs from The Shenandoah Harmony and The Valley Pocket Harmonist. Beginners are welcome, and loaner books will be available to help you participate right away. The gathering is structured as two singing sessions with a social, potluck-style snack break in between. Activities take place in the large Meeting House at the back of the property, in the Dogwood Room at Durham Friends Meeting.

Tom Jones performs live at Durham Performing Arts Center in Durham, NC.

Lettuce brings the Cook Tour to Lincoln Theatre in Raleigh for a night centered on Cook, an album that invites listeners to the table where funk, soul, jazz, rock, and hip hop blend into a single, richly seasoned sound. The group’s core of longtime collaborators fuels the performance: Adam Deitch on drums, Adam “Shmeeans” Smirnoff on guitar, Erick “Maverick” Coomes on bass, Ryan “Zoid” Zoidis on saxophones and synths, Eric “Benny” Bloom on trumpet, and Nigel Hall on vocals and keyboards. Released on their own Lettuce Records imprint, Cook arrives after runs with rap icon GZA of Wu-Tang Clan and reggae legend Ziggy Marley, along with the release of a live album and concert film created with the Colorado Symphony. The grooves pay respect to James Brown and the JB’s and acknowledge mentors such as Tower of Power and Maceo Parker. To mark the album’s debut, Lettuce Red Crush and Orange Crush wines were created with Aquila Cellars, and a limited-edition recipe book of pairings accompanies the vinyl and digital releases. With fresh momentum and a dedicated fan base, the band steps into a new chapter ready to savor the music together.

Presented by Cat’s Cradle, Robert Lester Folsom appears at Motorco Music Hall. A songwriter from Adel, Georgia, he spent the early 1970s capturing songs on a two track reel to reel in bedrooms, a barn and a motel room across the state, collaborating with musicians such as guitarist Hans VanBrackle. That fertile stretch informs Sunshine Only Sometimes: Archives Vol. 2, 1972–1975, a collection that highlights mellow folk, rural hues and bright melodic pop. His sole contemporaneous album, Music and Dreams from 1976, later resurfaced through Anthology, tracing smooth West Coast AOR alongside the Laurel Canyon singer songwriter tradition. Early pieces like Ease My Mind, Julie and Lonely Lovers reflect the range in his writing, from country tinges to gently off kilter psych. From garage band experiments and the Abacus era to fully formed studio work, the performance centers a catalog shaped by craft, collaboration and melody.

The evening features a complimentary Salsa and Bachata class followed by social dancing with music from DJ Kemo. It takes place at Cuya, a Latin cocktail bar and music garden. There is a $10 cover, and tickets can be purchased at the door. Cocktails and tapas are available.

Presented by andmoreagain, Sub Urban brings The Bell Tolls Tour to Stanczyks in Durham with Golden Cats. Sub Urban is the creative identity of Daniel Virgil Maisonneuve, a Taiwanese American artist who writes, sings, and produces his own work, recognized for Cradles, an RIAA double platinum track. Since that breakout, he has forged a moody, high voltage strain of dark pop that fuses theatrical, macabre touches with unusual textures and ear catching hooks. Golden Cats brings an indie pop rock sound that mixes nostalgic alternative flavors with crisp pop songwriting and a playful, story led universe. In their first year they surpassed 20 million streams and neared 200,000 followers across platforms while developing their career with the artist incubator Not a Label. Vocalist Laura Dalla, known as Black Cat Girl, and drummer producer Kyle Lenski, known as Retriever Boy, create and refine every song from a bedroom studio. Before teaming up, Laura launched a solo path via a joint venture with Universal Music Group, and Kyle toured as a drummer, building an online following of more than 2 million through viral performances. Their fan community, the Kittens, connects with both the music and the characters, lore, and optimism that shape the Golden Cats world. Their name traces back to a rehearsal for another band when a child’s offhand comment about their contrasting looks sparked the Black Cat Girl and Retriever Boy personas. Tickets are on sale. Admission is $25 in advance and $30 the day of the show.

The Old School Jam is an open, all-ages music collaboration at Saints and Scholars that brings musicians and artists together to showcase their talents and connect. It offers a friendly space to exchange ideas, meet potential bandmates, line up replacements when a change is needed, or find new people to jam with. Sign-up is in person only, and performers are encouraged to stay and support others throughout the night. The stage is fully prepared with professional sound and lighting, a drum kit, a Roland keyboard, two guitar amplifiers and one bass amplifier, effects pedals, vocal monitors, six microphones with one at each station, and a tablet running the Ultimate Guitar Chord app with scrolling lyrics and internet access, along with holders for phones and tablets. Video is recorded from two camera sources and shared to the event’s Facebook Page and Group with performers tagged, and a professional photographer documents the evening. Bring yourself and whatever you play, whether guitar, bass, or pedal boards. The atmosphere is well organized, drama free and judgment free, family friendly, and welcoming to every skill level. Whether stepping on stage or enjoying the show, this jam keeps the music alive.

Daley, the British singer, songwriter and creative artist from Manchester, brings his soaring falsetto and emotionally candid soul to Motorco in Durham, NC. Rising from London’s underground scene to international recognition, he has become a standout voice in modern soul, drawing inspiration from artists like Prince, Chaka Khan, Sade, Radiohead and George Michael. His music fuses timeless soul with forward-looking alternative R&B, a blend heard across two lauded studio albums and multiple Billboard R&B Top 10 singles. Recognition from the Grammys, MOBO, BET and Soul Train Awards, along with collaborations with Stevie Wonder, Jill Scott, Marsha Ambrosius, Gorillaz, Pharrell Williams and Jessie J, underscores a career marked by range and depth. This appearance comes as he ushers in a new chapter and readies a long-anticipated third album supported by a U.S. tour.