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PCJ Fri Apr 24: Dylan, Oak Ridge Boys & ZZ Top Tribute
Big legends + a killer tribute show this weekend
Jason @ Port City Pulse
April 24, 2026
Big names, classic sounds, and a little something for every kind of music fan.
Bob Dylan is headed to Live Oak Bank Pavilion this summer, and The Oak Ridge Boys are bringing decades of hits to the Wilson Center.
And if you’re not waiting until summer — there’s a ZZ Top tribute hitting Bowstring this Saturday that’s about as close to the real thing as it gets.
News
Bob Dylan Set to Perform at Live Oak Bank Pavilion in Wilmington
WECT Iconic American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan is coming to Live Oak Bank Pavilion in Wilmington this summer. Dylan is set to perform on July 29 with special guests Lucinda Williams and Jimmie Vaughan & the Tilt-A-Whirl Band. Tickets on sale TODAY.
The Oak Ridge Boys Bringing Classic Hits to Wilmington This Summer
WWAY Country and gospel legends The Oak Ridge Boys are set to perform at the Wilson Center in Wilmington on August 7, 2026, as part of their “Celebrating Route 66” tour, bringing decades of iconic hits and harmonies to the stage. The group, known for songs like “Elvira” and their award-winning career spanning over 50 years, promises a high-energy show, with tickets going on sale in April for both members and the general public.
Don’t Miss
Thunderbeard: Tribute to ZZ Top
SAT APR 25: 7-9PM @ Bowstring - SPD
Don't miss America's #1 ZZ Top Tribute LIVE Saturday, April 25th, at the Bowstring Brewyard!
ThunderBeard delivers an unforgettable live show that will have you feeling like you've been transported back to the heyday of one of the greatest rock bands of all time.
"There is NO other ZZ TOP Tribute act/band out there as far as we’re concerned…these fellas are as close as you get to the real deal! You definitely won’t be disappointed!! Oh Yeah!!!" - The Vault, Saginaw, MI
"ThunderBeard: A Tribute to ZZ Top does a phenomenal job at recreating not only the authentic sound of ZZ Top, but also the look, feel, and even real beards! We were thoroughly impressed with how professional and well put together this trio is! A great group of guys! - Lexington Village Theatre
With shows planned in Canada and 18+ states, make sure to buy tickets TODAY and celebrate the music of ZZ Top with ThunderBeard! $22.95
Live Music
Friday
5:00 PM @ Waterline Brewing Co. - DT | |
6:00 PM @ Hi-Wire - LIM | |
6:00 PM @ The Bend - OGD | |
6:00 PM @ Pier 33 at Port City Marina - DT | |
6:00 PM @ Cloud 9 - ILM | |
6:00 PM @ Rooster & The Crow - DT | |
7:00 PM @ The Wilson Center - CFCC | |
7:00 PM @ Ogden Tap Room - OGD | |
7:00 PM @ Bowstring - SPD | |
7:30-10:30 PM @ Bottega Wine Bar & Art Gallery - DT | |
7:30 PM @ Avenue B - DT | |
8-11 PM @ The Harp - GFL | |
8:00 PM @ The Rusty Nail - DT | |
8-11:00 PM @ Rooted Kava | |
8:00 PM @ Live at Teds - ILM | |
9:00 PM @ Bottega - ILM | |
10:00 PM @ Pantana Bobs - ILM |
Saturday
Capt’n Bill’s Backyard Grill - ILM | |
2-5:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery - DT | |
6:00 PM @ Moe's BBQ - ILM | |
6:00 PM @ Cloud 9 - ILM | |
6:00 PM @ Pier 33 at Port City Marina - DT | |
7:00 PM @ Fermental - CD | |
7:00 PM @ Fermental - CD | |
10:00 PM @ The Bend - OGD | |
7:00 PM @ Bowstring - SPD | |
Wilmington Symphony Orchestra & Cape Fear Chorale : Carmina Burana | 7:30 PM @ The Wilson Center - CFCC |
8:00-11:00PM @ The Rusty Nail - ILM | |
8:00 PM @ Live at Teds - ILM |
Sunday
2-5 PM @ Katy's Grill & Bar- ILM | |
3-6:00 PM @ The Rusty Nail - DT | |
3:00 PM @ Dram Tree Tavern - GFL |
Get your tickets now—Bluegrass in the Grove Fest is back June 13. Set at Poplar Grove, it’s more than a show—it’s about preserving Wilmington’s roots, traditions, and the local bluegrass scene. -Jason |  |