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PCJ Wed Jan 7: Big Guitars, Big Voices, Big Weekend in Wilmington

PCJ Wed Jan 7: Big Guitars, Big Voices, Big Weekend in Wilmington

80s rock anthems, roots legends, and blues-driven rock light up Wilmington this weekend.

Jason @ Port City Pulse
January 07, 2026

Big hair, roots grooves, and bluesy riffs—pick your flavor and make a night of it. Wilmington’s stages are ready when you are.

Rock of Ages

JAN 8-11: THU-SAT 7:30 PM · SAT-SUN 2:00 PM @ Thalian Hall - ILM
A high-voltage celebration of 80s rock ‘n’ roll, Rock of Ages features such hit songs as “Don’t Stop Believin,” “Every Rose Has Its Thorn,” “Hit Me With Your Best Shot,” and ”I Can’t Fight This Feeling.” This show is rockin’, ridiculous and pure fun from start to finish. Get ready to party like it’s 1987! $41.73+

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Donna The Buffalo

FRI JAN 9: 8PM @ Kenan Auditorium - UNCW
Donna The Buffalo is not just a band; rather, one might say that Donna The Buffalo has become a lifestyle for its members and audiences. Since 1989, the roots rockers have played thousands of shows and countless festivals, including Bonnaroo, Newport Folk Festival, Telluride, Austin City Limits Festival, Merle Fest, and Philadelphia Folk Festival. $39-$49

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The Next Big Thing

FRI JAN 9: 7PM @ The Rusty Nail - DT
Soulfully driven blues based Rock & Roll with a real pulse !

Join The Next Big Thing for their Rusty Nail debut with music by Gov’t Mule, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Joe Bonamassa, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Storyville, ZZ Top, Grateful Dead, Little Feat, The Black Crowes and many more! $5

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Live Music

Wednesday

Open Mic	7:00-10:00 PM @ Celtic Monkey - ILM
Open Mic	7:00-10:00 PM @ Palate - ILM
Stu Cru Jamaru	7:00 PM @ Pour Fella’s Pub - OGD
Hump Day Ham Jam	8:00 PM-11:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery - ILM
Open Mic Night	9:00 PM - Midnight @ Bottega - BAD

Thursday

Austin Tucker	6-9PM @ Wrightsville Beach Brewery - WB
Open Mic	6:30-9:30 PM @ Wilmington Wine - ILM
Open Mic	6:00 PM @ Grinders - ILM
Thursday Night Live	6:00-8:00 PM @ South Front Tavern - ILM
Jazz at Cam: The Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble	7:00 PM @ Cameron Art Museum - ILM
Open Mic with Tatianna Matthews	7:00 - 11:00 PM @ Tempo.33 - DT
Drum Circle	7:00 PM @ Bottega - ILM
Open Mic	7-10:00 PM @ The Bend - OGD
Open Mic with Delia Stanley	8 PM - midnight @ Tapyard - CD
Adam Carswell	8:00 PM @ Seven Mile Post - OG
Live Music: Jesse Stockton	8:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery - DT

Friday

Jeremy Mathews	6-9Pm @ Celtic Monkey - MJ
Live Music	6:00 PM @ Hi-Wire - LIM
Jazz Night With The Jim Ferris Trio	6:00 PM @ Brunswick Beer Xchange - LL
Rock The 90S: The Official 90'S Rock Tribute W/ Code Red	7:00 PM @ Bowstring - SPD
Open Mic with Wes Sayer	7-10 PM @ The Harp - GFL
The Dew Drops	7:00 PM @ Seven Mile Post - OG
Free Jazz Friday	7:30-10:30 PM @ Bottega Wine Bar & Art Gallery - DT
Struggle Buds	8:00 PM @ Live at Teds - ILM
Nate Gerry Trio	8-11 PM @ SeaWitch - CB
Open Mic	8-11:00 PM @ Rooted Kava
Donna The Buffalo $39-$49	8:00 PM @ Keanan Auditorium - UNCW
The Next Big Thing	8:00 PM @ The Rusty Nail - DT
Open Mic Night Fridays	9:00 PM @ Bottega - ILM
Steadfast Reggae Ft. Timi Irie	9:00 PM @ Wilmington Distillery - DT

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