Live music in Valdese, NC

Farm Fridays at Whippoorwill Farm is a weekly gathering with a farmers market and live music, plus yoga offered on First Fridays. Families are welcome, and it is a simple way to stock up on weekend goodies. Sign up for the yoga session through the Breathe Yoga & Pilates website.

Known as NC’s longest-running cruise-in, this friendly gathering features classic cars, music, raffles, and food. Attendees can mingle, admire the cars, and enjoy the atmosphere. For safety and courtesy, burnouts and engine revving are not permitted.

Green Day tribute Basketcase teams up with Atlanta-based Blink-182 tribute Blank-281 for a show at the Premier. This special pairing brings both tribute acts together for a one-time collaboration.

Def Leppard's Journey Tribute Band delivers a faithful, high energy salute to the music, pairing soaring vocals and precision guitar work with a visual production of lights and pyrotechnics. The setlist highlights Def Leppard favorites and also includes songs by other bands from the same era, creating a sing-along atmosphere that recalls the classic rock heyday. Tickets are $40 to $45.

Set in the Carolina hills, Caution! Blind Driver presents a music event at Starlight Hills Campground. The scenic surroundings create a welcoming atmosphere for families.

Both singers come together in one show. Scotty starts with a set from his solo project, then returns to the stage with Jared during the Saving Abel headlining performance to share vocals. The format blends a solo opener with a collaborative headlining set.

Foreigner's Journey brings a high-energy celebration of the arena rock catalogs of Foreigner and Journey to Newton Performing Arts Center. The show blends crowd-pleasing anthems and sweeping power ballads, with faithful renditions of favorites like Feels Like the First Time, Hot Blooded, Separate Ways, I Want to Know What Love Is, Anyway You Want It, and Don't Stop Believing. Fronted by a YouTube-recognized vocalist with a wide range that closely matches the original voices, the band delivers a powerhouse performance designed for a memorable night. Tickets are priced from $40 to $45.

At Cranford Brothers BBQ, DJ Tyler brings the music while guests enjoy barbecue and brews for a fun time.