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19 places to catch live tunes in the Wilmington area

The Juggling Gypsy: There's nowhere in Wilmington — or anywhere else, really — quite like the The Gyspy, a combo hookah lounge and performance venue featuring an eclectic mix of local and touring bands, burlesque shows and fire-eating circus freaks. Facebook.com/JugglingGypsy
The Juggling Gypsy: There's nowhere in Wilmington — or anywhere else, really — quite like the The Gyspy, a combo hookah lounge and performance venue featuring an eclectic mix of local and touring bands, burlesque shows and fire-eating circus freaks. Facebook.com/JugglingGypsy
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Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar: Nothing better than music on the beach, and this Carolina Beach spot has a summer series of super-cool local, regional and national bands on its pier-top stage. Pictured is Wilmington's Onward, Soldiers. OceanGrillTiki.com
Ocean Grill & Tiki Bar: Nothing better than music on the beach, and this Carolina Beach spot has a summer series of super-cool local, regional and national bands on its pier-top stage. Pictured is Wilmington's Onward, Soldiers. OceanGrillTiki.com
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CFCC Wilson Center: The Wilmington area's largest indoor concert venue at 1,550 seats, Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center has hosted such well-known names as Sarah McLachlan, Patti LaBelle (pictured), Jackson Browne and many more since opening in late 2014. CapeFearStage.com
CFCC Wilson Center: The Wilmington area's largest indoor concert venue at 1,550 seats, Cape Fear Community College's Wilson Center has hosted such well-known names as Sarah McLachlan, Patti LaBelle (pictured), Jackson Browne and many more since opening in late 2014. CapeFearStage.com
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The Palm Room: Wrightsville Beach bar located just yards from the Atlantic Ocean has been around since the '50s and now hosts a steady flow of reggae, rock, country and jam bands. Facebook.com/Palm.Room.bar
The Palm Room: Wrightsville Beach bar located just yards from the Atlantic Ocean has been around since the '50s and now hosts a steady flow of reggae, rock, country and jam bands. Facebook.com/Palm.Room.bar
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Beckwith Recital Hall: This intimate, 280-seat venue hosts classical and jazz concerts and recitals for the University of North Carolina Wilmington's Department of of Music. It also serves as the home base for Chamber Music Wilmington, which brings in a season of such world-class chamber and classical music artists as Caroline Shaw and the Jasper String Quartet. UNCW.edu/Music [BRADLEY PEARCE/UNCW]
Beckwith Recital Hall: This intimate, 280-seat venue hosts classical and jazz concerts and recitals for the University of North Carolina Wilmington's Department of of Music. It also serves as the home base for Chamber Music Wilmington, which brings in a season of such world-class chamber and classical music artists as Caroline Shaw and the Jasper String Quartet. UNCW.edu/Music [BRADLEY PEARCE/UNCW]
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The Reel Cafe: Downtown restaurant and bar has live music on its rooftop deck, often rock tribute bands and well-known radio acts from back in the day, like Michael Glabicki (of Rusted Root) and Rehab. Facebook.com/ReelCafeWilmington
The Reel Cafe: Downtown restaurant and bar has live music on its rooftop deck, often rock tribute bands and well-known radio acts from back in the day, like Michael Glabicki (of Rusted Root) and Rehab. Facebook.com/ReelCafeWilmington
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Bourgie Nights: With high ceilings, sweet decor and a comfy vibe, Bourgie is a local gem for music, often with a "listening room" vibe. Offering a mix of local and touring acts playing garage and indie rock, alt-country and Americana, hip-hop and more. Picutred is Justin Osborn of S.C. band Susto. Facebook.com/BourgieNights
Bourgie Nights: With high ceilings, sweet decor and a comfy vibe, Bourgie is a local gem for music, often with a "listening room" vibe. Offering a mix of local and touring acts playing garage and indie rock, alt-country and Americana, hip-hop and more. Picutred is Justin Osborn of S.C. band Susto. Facebook.com/BourgieNights
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Brooklyn Arts Center: Located in the beautifully renovated former St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, the BAC is largely given over to weddings and events. But it's still a great place to see a concert, and it's hosted such acts as Gillian Welch, Superchunk (pictured) and the Carolina Chocolate Drops. BrooklynArtsNC.com
Brooklyn Arts Center: Located in the beautifully renovated former St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, the BAC is largely given over to weddings and events. But it's still a great place to see a concert, and it's hosted such acts as Gillian Welch, Superchunk (pictured) and the Carolina Chocolate Drops. BrooklynArtsNC.com
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Greenfield Lake Amphitheater: Beloved outdoor venue on the shores of Greenfield Lake is one of the busiest places for music in town. Concerts often sell out in a matter of days or even hours, with such artists at Mandolin Orange, Michael Franti & Spearhead (pictured), Future Islands, Gov't Mule and many more gracing its stage over the years. GreenfieldLakeAmphitheater.com
Greenfield Lake Amphitheater: Beloved outdoor venue on the shores of Greenfield Lake is one of the busiest places for music in town. Concerts often sell out in a matter of days or even hours, with such artists at Mandolin Orange, Michael Franti & Spearhead (pictured), Future Islands, Gov't Mule and many more gracing its stage over the years. GreenfieldLakeAmphitheater.com
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Kenan Auditorium: The premiere performance venue of the University of North Carolina Wilmington hosts a wide range of touring musical acts --world, classical, jazz and more -- as well as dance, prominent speakers and more. UNCW.edu/arts
Kenan Auditorium: The premiere performance venue of the University of North Carolina Wilmington hosts a wide range of touring musical acts --world, classical, jazz and more -- as well as dance, prominent speakers and more. UNCW.edu/arts
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Satellite Bar & Lounge: A favorite Wilmington hangout, the Satellite hosts rock and Americana bands, and is the longtime home of a weekly Sunday bluegrass jam. Facebook.com/SatelliteBarAndLounge
Satellite Bar & Lounge: A favorite Wilmington hangout, the Satellite hosts rock and Americana bands, and is the longtime home of a weekly Sunday bluegrass jam. Facebook.com/SatelliteBarAndLounge
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Burnt Mill Creek: Billing itself as "Wilmington’s premier jazz club," Burnt Mill Creek hosts regular jazz nights as well as country, acoustic rock and more. Facebook.com/BurntMillCreek
Burnt Mill Creek: Billing itself as "Wilmington’s premier jazz club," Burnt Mill Creek hosts regular jazz nights as well as country, acoustic rock and more. Facebook.com/BurntMillCreek
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The Rusty Nail: Wilmington juke joint is home of the annual Cape Fear Blues Festival, and regularly schedules blues and rock bands. Facebook.com/RustyNailWilmington
The Rusty Nail: Wilmington juke joint is home of the annual Cape Fear Blues Festival, and regularly schedules blues and rock bands. Facebook.com/RustyNailWilmington
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Reggie's 42nd Street Tavern: Legendary local rock club is one of the best-sounding rooms in town. Its lineup is a murderer's row of local and touring talent exemplifying every rock genre known to man, from punk and garage to indie and metal. Facebook.com/ReggiesNC
Reggie's 42nd Street Tavern: Legendary local rock club is one of the best-sounding rooms in town. Its lineup is a murderer's row of local and touring talent exemplifying every rock genre known to man, from punk and garage to indie and metal. Facebook.com/ReggiesNC
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The Whiskey: Pound for pound Wilmington's rockinest venue. Rock and jam bands from Wilmington and around the country turn it out here four or more nights a week. Facebook.com/whiskeyILM
The Whiskey: Pound for pound Wilmington's rockinest venue. Rock and jam bands from Wilmington and around the country turn it out here four or more nights a week. Facebook.com/whiskeyILM
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Waterline Brewing Company: Downtown brewery has become a musical hotspot in the past couple of years, and is a favorite for Wilmington acts having album release shows. Picutured is Striking Copper. WaterlineBrewing.com
Waterline Brewing Company: Downtown brewery has become a musical hotspot in the past couple of years, and is a favorite for Wilmington acts having album release shows. Picutured is Striking Copper. WaterlineBrewing.com
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Gravity Records: Independent record store has a regular series of high-quality shows on its sweet back room stage. Facebook.com/GravityRecords
Gravity Records: Independent record store has a regular series of high-quality shows on its sweet back room stage. Facebook.com/GravityRecords
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Odell Williamson Auditorium: Located on the campus of Brunswick Community College, OWC hosts an annual performing arts series of touring musical, dance and theater groups. Bryan Adams has played there, as have The 5th Dimension and many others. bccowa.com
Odell Williamson Auditorium: Located on the campus of Brunswick Community College, OWC hosts an annual performing arts series of touring musical, dance and theater groups. Bryan Adams has played there, as have The 5th Dimension and many others. bccowa.com
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Thalian Hall: Historic Wilmington venue brings in jazz, folk, world and tribute acts as part of its Main Attractions series. ThalianHall.org
Thalian Hall: Historic Wilmington venue brings in jazz, folk, world and tribute acts as part of its Main Attractions series. ThalianHall.org
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