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PCJ Fri Jan 2: Live Music Is Back This Weekend in Wilmington
Jam bands, blues, and a legendary Skynyrd tribute hit local stages
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 InvestigatorsSAT JAN 3: 8PM @ The Rusty Nail - DT | ![]() Second Helping: Lynyrd Skynyrd TributeSAT JAN 3: 7PM @ Bowstring - SPD |
Live Music
Friday
6:00 PM @ Hi-Wire - LIM | |
7-10 PM @ The Harp - GFL | |
7:30-10:30 PM @ Bottega Wine Bar & Art Gallery - DT | |
8-11:00 PM @ Rooted Kava | |
8:00 PM @ Exchange Barbershop & Lounge - ILM | |
8:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery - DT | |
9:00 PM @ Bottega - ILM |
Saturday
2-5:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery - DT | |
6:00 AM @ Brunswick Beer Xchange - LL | |
7:00 PM @ Bowstring - SPD | |
7:00 PM @ Bowstring - SPD | |
7:00 PM @ Fermental - CD | |
7:00 PM @ Brunswick Beer Xchange - LL | |
8:00-11:00PM @ The Rusty Nail - ILM | |
8:00 PM @ Exchange Barbershop & Lounge - ILM | |
8:00 PM @ The Rusty Nail - DT | |
8:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery - DT |
Sunday
1:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery - DT | |
2-5 PM @ Katy's Grill & Bar- ILM | |
2-5 PM @ Prost - DT | |
3-6:00 PM @ The Rusty Nail - DT | |
3:00 PM @ Dram Tree Tavern - GFL | |
3-6:00 PM @ Tapyard - ILM | |
5-8:00 PM @ Fermental - CD | |
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 | ![]() |


