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PCJ Mon Jun 8: Live music is everywhere this week

PCJ Mon Jun 8: Live music is everywhere this week

Catch Jelly Roll, Modest Mouse, Sweet Megg and more.

Jason @ Port City Pulse
June 08, 2026

We caught Rhythm Bones at The Rusty Nail on Sunday and were reminded why Wilmington's music scene is so special. The keyboardist and guitarist handled vocals, but my favorite was the saxophone player, who absolutely stole the show.

The good news? The music doesn't stop. From Jelly Roll at Live Oak to Modest Mouse at Greenfield Lake and local performances throughout town, it's shaping up to be another busy week for live music in the Port City.

Don’t Miss

Live Music Monday: Kyle Lindley at Fermental

MON JUN 8 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Fermental

Monday evening live music in the Cargo District with traveling artist Kyle Lindley — rock, folk, blues with a touch of Texas swing. Special guest musicians guaranteed. $4 drafts & $4 wines. Family…

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Sweet Megg

MON JUN 8 · 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Live at Ted's

Live music at Live at Ted's, Wilmington's intimate listening room at 2 Castle Street. Ages 10 and up. Doors 6pm, Show 7pm.

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Jelly Roll - The Little Ass Shed Tour

MON JUN 8 · 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Live Oak Bank Pavilion

Three-time Grammy Award-winning Nashville native Jelly Roll (Jason DeFord) continues to redefine the word “entertainer.” With the release of his 2026 Grammy Award-winning Best Contemporary Country Album, Beautifully Broken, he topped the Billboard 200 all-genre chart and earned his second No. 1 Billboard Country Album chart debut.

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Modest Mouse

TUE JUN 9 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

Having recently completed another successful run with Pixies and Cat Power, Modest Mouse continues to prove themselves to be one of the most consistent live acts today. M

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Live Music

Mon Jun 8

Live Music Monday: Kyle Lindley at Fermental	6PM–9PM @ Fermental · Free
Jelly Roll - The Little Ass Shed Tour	7PM–10PM @ Live Oak Bank Pavilion
Music Mondays: Frank Grant & Friends at Wilmington Distillery	7PM–11PM @ Wilmington Distillery · Free
Sweet Megg	7PM–9PM @ Live at Ted's ($$16.50)
Open Mic Night at Barzarre	8PM–11PM @ Barzarre · Free
Open Mic Night at Mad Katz	8PM–11PM @ Mad Katz · Free
Open Jam at Wilmington Distillery	8PM–11PM @ Wilmington Distillery · Free
Open Mic Night at D.W. Alchemists	8PM–11PM @ D.W. Alchemists · Free
Miller Andrews Featured Set at Barzarre Open Mic	8PM–10PM @ Barzarre · Free

Tue Jun 9

Modest Mouse	6PM–9PM @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
Open Mic Night with David Ament at Dram Tree Tavern	6PM–9PM @ Dram Tree Tavern · Free
Cape Fear Blues Jam at The Rusty Nail	8PM–11PM @ The Rusty Nail · Free
Open Mic Night at Lula's A Pub	8PM @ Lula's A Pub · Free
Mars in Spring at Katy's	10PM–1AM @ Katy's Grill & Bar

A quick reminder that the Cape Fear Blues Festival arrives this weekend at The Rusty Nail.

Three days of blues, food, friends, and live music are on deck. If you're a fan of great musicianship and good vibes, it's hard to think of a better place to spend part of your weekend.

-Jason