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PCJ Fri Jan 2: Live Music Is Back This Weekend in Wilmington

PCJ Fri Jan 2: Live Music Is Back This Weekend in Wilmington

Jam bands, blues, and a legendary Skynyrd tribute hit local stages

Jason @ Port City Pulse
January 02, 2026

Hope you had a great New Year! Live music is already heating back up around Wilmington this weekend, with jammy grooves, bluesy soul, and classic Southern rock on deck.

Don’t Miss

Folkshwagen

Today: 8-11Pm @ Jimmy's - WB
Folkshwagen is a four piece band playing funky-jam covers of rock and folk bands like The Band, Grateful Dead, Van Morrison, CCR, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, John Prine, Neil Young, and more.

The Investigators

SAT JAN 3: 8PM @ The Rusty Nail - DT
The Instigators will be Rockin' Straight Ahead Chicago Blues & Southern Soul !! $5

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Second Helping: Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute

SAT JAN 3: 7PM @ Bowstring - SPD
Second Helping is the very first Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute Band in the world! Born right out of a Lynyrd Skynyrd rehearsal back in 1987. Second Helping is Officially recognized and endorsed by Several members of Lynyrd Skynyrd. Come on out and join us for a night of rock 'n roll! $24.19

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Live Music

Friday

Live Music	6:00 PM @ Hi-Wire - LIM
Open Mic with Wes Sayer	7-10 PM @ The Harp - GFL
Free Jazz Friday	7:30-10:30 PM @ Bottega Wine Bar & Art Gallery - DT
Open Mic	8-11:00 PM @ Rooted Kava
Mystic River	8:00 PM @ Exchange Barbershop & Lounge - ILM
Live Music: Ginger May & Dylan	8:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery - DT
Open Mic Night Fridays	9:00 PM @ Bottega - ILM

Saturday

Sips & Songs: Jesse Stockton	2-5:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery - DT
Blarney Brogues & Brunswick Beer Xchange	6:00 AM @ Brunswick Beer Xchange - LL
Second Helping: The Original Lynyrd Skynyrd Show	7:00 PM @ Bowstring - SPD
Second Helping: Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute	7:00 PM @ Bowstring - SPD
Bill Kerr	7:00 PM @ Fermental - CD
Live Irish Music With The Blarney Brogues	7:00 PM @ Brunswick Beer Xchange - LL
Cape Fear Blues Jam	8:00-11:00PM @ The Rusty Nail - ILM
Josh Starkey	8:00 PM @ Exchange Barbershop & Lounge - ILM
The Investigators	8:00 PM @ The Rusty Nail - DT
Live Music: Ethan Hanson	8:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery - DT

Sunday

Sip & Shop & Music By Justin Heter	1:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery - DT
Dead on Deck	2-5 PM @ Katy's Grill & Bar- ILM
Delia Stanley	2-5 PM @ Prost - DT
The Rhythm Bones	3-6:00 PM @ The Rusty Nail - DT
Dram Fam Jam Band	3:00 PM @ Dram Tree Tavern - GFL
Backyard Bluegrass	3-6:00 PM @ Tapyard - ILM
Open Jazz Jam	5-8:00 PM @ Fermental - CD
Live Music: Ginger May & Dylan	8:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery - DT

Here’s to the possibilities 2026 holds for our community, our venues, and the live music that keeps Wilmington moving.

-Jason