Petra's Bar

Blue Cactus | She Returns From War | Carolina Down Boys
2023-12-02 20:00 (America/New_York) | Petra’s, 1919 Commonwealth Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28205, United States
Show at 9pm!
Tickets: $12
• 21+ with valid ID

Blue Cactus
Blue Cactus, the North Carolina duo of Steph Stewart and Mario Arnez, make Dream Country: a blend of grit, glitz, groove, and twang that evokes a celestial soundscape of mid-century heartbreak and harkens comparisons eclectic and iconic as Bobbie Gentry, Fleetwood Mac, and David Bowie.
Between the comfort of classic country and the glamor of 70s rock, Blue Cactus resuscitate a fleeting style of honest-to-goodness country m usic considered valueless to a “new” country music where songwriting is officiated by financial analysts and teams of marketing plutocrats instead of woebegone troubadours. With a high lonesome twang, an Emmylou-like southern drawl, and blistering guitar techniques, Blue Cactus exercises the honky-tonk muscles to firmly bear the flag for a new generation of country music.
https://www.bluecactusmusic.com

She Returns From War
Hailing from the historically rich city of Charleston, South Carolina, Americana music artist Hunter Park is defining what it means to not only live in the modern south, but to be a trans woman and artist within this landscape. Combining folk-infused vocal melodies and evocative lyrics that capture the unfiltered human experience, She Returns From War is taking her seat in the Americana music world with grace, strength, and passion. –And her journey has been a wild one.
Since founding the project in 2014, She Returns From War has released many singles, including her second full-length album, Mirrored Moon Dance Hall in 2018. The 11-track release dives into the themes of love, loss, and self-exploration. Now, in 2023, the project shows no signs of slowing down. From opening for Bernie Sanders at his presidential rally in Charleston, to performing at national festivals like Stagecoach and High Water Festival and with artists such as Pat Benatar, Band of Horses, and Nikki Lane, She Returns From War is sharing with the world what the modern south should look and feel like: inclusive, compassionate, unfiltered, and loving.
https://shereturnsfromwar.bandcamp.com/

Carolina Down Boys
Songwriter duo of Heather Himes and Leah Smith, formerly of Dust & Ashes.
https://open.spotify.com/artist/39gU9lLCElbdfbi5GeFYOP

Hazy Sunday
2023-12-03 16:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-17 16:00 - 21:00, 2024-01-07 16:00 - 21:00, 2024-01-21 16:00 - 21:00
Highly curated.
Charlotte’s best day party is on our back patio every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sunday with Probably Will and Ray Krol.
4pm – 9pm
$10 at the door (enter via the alley)
21+ with valid ID

Piano Karaoke & Sing Along with Ryan Stamey
2023-12-05 19:00
Every 1st Tuesday!
Pick a song, grab the Mic, and host Ryan Stamey will accompany you on piano while you take the stage! Come grab a drink, sing your heart out, make requests, or just sit back, relax and enjoy the show!
8pm-11pm
7:30 Signup
$5 At The Door
21+ with valid ID

Woody | Jason Scavone | Looms
2023-12-08 20:00
Doors at 8, Show at 9!
Tickets: $7 Advance | $10 Day Of
• 21+ with valid ID

Woody
Woody is a 4 piece Charlotte based indie rock band consisting of Jacob Pallidino on drums, Cohen Malz on bass, John Carstarphen on guitar, and David Finch on pedal steel. With different musical backgrounds they fuse together a super unique sound.
https://orcd.co/od0arkr

Jason Scavone
Jason Scavone is a singer/songwriter, and record producer from Charlotte, NC.
https://linktr.ee/jasonscavone

Looms (solo)
Looms is a Brooklyn-based band that has been in the scene for over a decade generating significant praise in the area. They have collaborated with members of Wilco and headlined shows at Elsewhere and OWL. New EP ‘The Dogs of Doubt’ is out October 17.
http://www.loomsmusicnyc.com/

Baran Dance presents Tiny Dances 2023: ROOTED - Night One!
2023-12-09 19:00
Doors: 7pm | Performance: 8pm
Tickets: $15 Advance | $18 Day Of
• 21+ with valid ID | Seats 1st are Come 1st Serve

Join Baran Dance for an intimate concert of small works with big feels. Featuring choreography by Audrey Baran, Lydia Heidt, Carolina Quiros, and Danielle Roman with music by North Carolina artists, this performance hits close to home! The weekend includes opening musical sets by Rasmus Leon (Saturday, 12/9) and Coughing Dove (Sunday, 12/10).

Baran Dance presents Tiny Dances 2023: ROOTED - Night Two!
2023-12-10 17:00
Doors: 5pm | Performance: 6pm
Tickets: $15 Advance | $18 Day Of
• 21+ with valid ID | Seats are 1st come 1st serve
Join Baran Dance for an intimate concert of small works with big feels. Featuring choreography by Audrey Baran, Lydia Heidt, Carolina Quiros, and Danielle Roman with music by North Carolina artists, this performance hits close to home! The weekend includes opening musical sets by Rasmus Leon (Saturday, 12/9) and Coughing Dove (Sunday, 12/10).

TuTu Tonight! A Very Midwood Christmas
2023-12-12 19:00
Doors at 7pm | Show at 8pm
Tickets: $5
• 21+with valid ID
Join us for our holiday edition of Charlotte’s ONLY live late night show! With a house band that’ll knock your stockings right off, burlesque and drag performances, comedy and plenty of other shenanigans, this show is guaranteed to be the most bang for your buck!

January Knife | T.C. Costello | Val Merza
2023-12-15 20:00
Doors @ 8pm | Show @ 9pm
Tickets: $7 Advance | $10 Day Of
• 21+ with valid ID

January Knife
One-Man electro punk rock wrecking crew from Charlotte NC
linktr.ee/januaryknife

T.C. Costello
Carolina Celtic Punk Accordion
https://tccostello.com/

Val Merza
Singer/Songwriter from Charlotte, NC
valmerza.com/links

Tali Roots | Dorian Gris | Petah Iah
2023-12-16 20:00
Doors: 8pm | Show: 9pm
Tickets: $7 Advance | $10 Day Of
• 21+ with valid ID

Tali Roots
Tali Roots Is a Chilean singer & songwriter based in North Carolina. Her sound is easily identified by her soft and firm vocal tones. Mostly her music stands out in the reggae genre, clearly noticing her Latin roots as well as her vocal accents influenced by genres such as Blues, Roots, Rocksteady among others.
https://linktr.ee/talirootsmusic

Dorian Gris
alternative rock group with punk undertones
http://www.doriangris.com/

Petah Iah
es un escritor de canciones y compositor de música reggae, nacido en el desierto de Atacama
https://youtu.be/4-46lJtx_zs

Moonshaker | Family Video | Bonzii
2023-12-22 20:00
Doors: 8pm | Show: 9pm
Tickets: $7 Advance | $10 Day Of
• 21+ with valid ID
Moonshaker
CLT – Blues Rock
https://www.moonshakermusic.com/

Family Video
synthy, surfy, shreddy, feel-bad indie pop. charlotte, nc
http://www.familyvideomusic.com

Bonzii
A Psychedelic collective noodle soup fusion band
Charleston SC
https://www.instagram.com/bonzi.i

FLLS Annual Birthday/Xmas Show w/ Jahmonte, Rizkey, & Kirk Collins JR
2023-12-23 20:00
Doors @ 8, Show @ 9!
Tickets: $7 Advance | $10 Day Of
• 21+ with valid ID

FLLS Annual Birthday/Xmas Show
Music from Jahmonte, Rizkey, & Kirk Collins JR

Nic @ Nite
2023-12-29 19:00 - 21:00
7pm til Close

Nic @ Nite is a free rock n roll party presented by our crushiest dreamboat bartender Nic Pugh.
Cocktails by Nic
Handpicked rock and roll by DJ Fat Keith Richards

FREE

Sweat Transfer | Eli Yacinthe | Swansgate
2023-12-30 20:00
Music @ 9pm!
Tickets: $7 Advance | $10 Day Of
• 21+ with valid ID
Sweat Transfer
Experimental ambient braindance glitch lofi musique
https://sweattransfer.bandcamp.com/

Eli Yacinthe
jazz/soul/rock
linktr.ee/eliyacinthe

Swansgate
Psychedelic Pop/Electric Beach Music based out of Charlotte, NC
swansgatemusic.com

Hazy Sunday NYE Edition
2023-12-31 20:00 - 21:00
Highly curated.
Charlotte’s best day party is going down after dark this NYE with Probably Will and Ray Krol and special guests.
8pm – 1am
$20 at the door
21+ with valid ID

The Bill Hanna Legacy Jazz Session
2024-01-08 19:00, 2024-01-15 19:30, 2024-01-22 19:30
Doors: 7pm | Music: 7:30pm-10pm
Tickets: $7 Advance | $10 Day Of
• 21+ with Valid ID
Bill Hanna was a legend in Charlotte. He was the godfather of Jazz and we’re keeping his legacy alive each and every Monday night. Come join us to see some of Charlotte’s best musicians perform in an intimate setting.
Limited seating is 1st come 1st serve.

Piano Karaoke & Sing Along with Ryan Stamey
2024-01-09 19:00
Pick a song, grab the Mic, and host Ryan Stamey will accompany you on piano while you take the stage! Come grab a drink, sing your heart out, make requests, or just sit back, relax and enjoy the show!
8pm-11pm
7:30 Signup
$5 At The Door
21+ with valid ID

Nathan Storey EP Release with Dane Page and Thomas Lavine
2024-01-12 20:00
Show at 9pm!
Tickets: $7 Advance | $10 Day Of
• 21+ with valid ID

Nathan Storey
Nathan Storey is a seasoned singer-songwriter from North Carolina. “He puts lush emotion and sincerity into each note making any listener sit up and take notice…his melodies and chord changes become hook laden delights,” as described by John Fonvielle, The Beat Magazine. In his songwriting, “Storey weaves intimate tunes, filled with emotion and powerful metaphor,” as detailed by Hunter Gardner of Charleston Grit. Storey has toured the east coast at notable venues including Rockwood Music Hall in NYC, the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC and the River Arts Festival in Jacksonville, Fl. He has released 3 solo records and multiple singles. He is a regular co-writer and works often with other artists. His works have surpassed 100,000 streams on Spotify and beyond.
https://open.spotify.com/track/11Rxx49Mt6y8DbWPtAEpek?si=759665ac5567401a

Dane Page
Singer/songwriter from Charlotte, NC
http://www.danepagemusic.com/

Thomas Lavine
Indie Folk musician from the North Carolina Appalachians.
linktr.ee/Thomaslavine

UltraViolet
2024-01-13 20:00
Doors: 8pm | Show: 9pm
Tickets: $10
• 21+ with valid ID

UltraViolet: /ˌəltrəˈvī(ə)lət/
very queer, with a reverence for the divine feminine

Dance all night, discover answers to your questions about life and love, and get glammed <3
Sapphic Night is for all of the LGBTIA+ folks out there who revere the divine feminine. Trans-inclusive and gender-expansive.
Music by DJ @blackasthecosmos
Tarot readings by @banditibliss
Glitter and glam by @lexs.lethal.looks
Supporting @timeoutyouthcenter

Celestial Company | Marguerite Beane | DJ Booty
2024-01-18 20:00
Doors: 8pm | Show: 9pm
Tickets: $7 Advance | $10 Day Of
• 21+ with valid ID

Celestial Company
A transmuting ensemble of jazz musicians. The group’s effervescent chemistry evolves from performance to performance contingent upon the accompanying star sidemen, making each show a truly unforgettable, unique, and personal experience.
https://www.instagram.com/_celestialcompany_/

Marguerite Beane
Jazz vocalist from Nashville, TN
https://margueritebeane.com/

DJ Booty

Clarity Eley | E'Lon JD | Elora Dash
2024-01-19 20:00
Doors at 8p | Show at 9p
Tickets: $10 Advance | $12 Day Of
• 21+ with Valid ID
Clarity Eley
Clarity’s music is described as dream-like to the ears it reaches. Her voice, textured with colorful layers and an eclectic yet delicate quality – utilizing timeless progressions, trance like harmonies, and introspective lyrics that uncover stories of love, betrayal, heartbreak, and reflection. Clarity finds herself putting words to intangible moments, connecting listeners to the expression of raw emotion with grace.
https://www.clarityeley.com/

E’Lon JD
E’Lon JD is an American progressive soul artist, bass player, songwriter, and educator. He has found inspiration from artist such as, Jimi Hendrix, Andre 3000, and John Legend to name a few. His sound combines elements of soul, funk, jazz, and rock and could be described best as melodic driven, feel good music. He has recorded with acts such as, Phony Ppl, and The Gregory Bros., and has shared the stage with Belá Fleck, Members of Snarky Puppy, Victor Wooten, and Weedie Braimah. He is currently the bass player in the internationally touring band Jonathan Scales Fourchestra.
https://www.elonjd.com/

Elora Dash
Blending elements of contemporary R&B, classic soul, and jazz fusion, Elora Dash is an up-and-coming artist from Chapel Hill, NC. Elora is a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist who is breaking into the regional neo-soul scene. Her music is characterized by eclectic instrumentals and soulful vocals.
eloradash.com

The Flamingo Revue Presents: Takin' Off
2024-01-20 20:00
Doors @ 8 / Show @ 9!
Tickets: $10 Advance | $15 Day Of
• 21+ with valid ID

Get ready for an evening of dazzling performances and sizzling artistry at Petra’s! The Flamingo Revue proudly presents “Taking Off,” a sensational showcase of burlesque talent on January 20th.
What to Expect
Step into a world of allure and charisma as we bring together a diverse ensemble of up-and-coming burlesque performers and brand new acts! From newcomers eager to unveil their mesmerizing routines to seasoned artists showcasing brand-new acts, “Taking Off” promises an unforgettable night of entertainment.
Embracing Emerging Talent
At “Taking Off,” we celebrate passion and dedication. This show isn’t just about performances; it’s about fostering a supportive environment for emerging talents to flourish. For those taking their first steps into the world of burlesque, this is the ideal platform to shine among a vibrant and encouraging community.
For up-and-coming artists seeking that coveted stage time, this showcase offers an exclusive opportunity to perform in an inviting and supportive setting. Even established performers will find a welcoming space to unveil their latest, most exhilarating acts. Join us for an evening where talent takes center stage and creativity knows no bounds!
Snag your tickets now and come witness the magic of “Taking Off,” a show where every performer’s unique sparkle adds to the brilliance of the night!

Karaoke with Klaytastic
2024-01-24 19:00
Every Wednesday at Petra’s is the best karaoke party in Charlotte.
With host @klaytastic!

7pm-12am | No Cover | 21+ (No Exceptions)

Mom Rock | Regence | Late Night Special
2024-01-25 20:00
Show @ 9pm
Tickets: $12 Advance | $15 Day Of
• 21+ with valid ID
Mom Rock
Forming in Boston in 2018, Canadian-American indie rock outfit Mom Rock combines the forces of Curtis Heimburger, Wilson Reardon, and Tara Maggiulli. They got their start taking Boston’s college party scene by storm, and have since stolen the hearts of show-goers with electric live sets, infectious original tunes, and signature themed get-ups.
With nothing but organic grassroots efforts, Mom Rock have surpassed 7,000,000 streams on Spotify alone and have reached a global audience of over 600,000 listeners. They’ve released four EPs to date, and have been slated to play on stages of festivals like Shaky Knees, Music Midtown, Osheaga, and Mile of Music. They were recently featured as Rolling Stone’s Hot Band in their 2022 Hot Issue, and are a 2023 Salt Lick Incubator grant recipient. Mom Rock are currently based in Nashville, and are available for any Little League games you need players for.
linktr.ee/momrock

Regence
alternative rock
linktr.ee/Regenceband

Late Night Special
Soul Pop Funk Rock
latenightspecialmusic

Lil Skritt | It's Snakes | TBD Brass Band
2024-01-26 20:00
Show at 9pm!
Tickets: $7 Advance | $10 Day Of
• 21+ with valid ID
Lil Skritt
Showman / Entertainer / Rapper / Actor / Tap Dancer / Defeater Of Evil
http://porchmob.square.site/

It’s Snakes
Starting in early 2015, singer Hope Nicholls took tentative steps in the daunting shoes of Phil Collins and Levon Helms, attempting to keep the beat on drums while crooning. The former vocalist for 80’s college rock main-stays Fetchin Bones, 90’s pissed-off Sugarsmack and 2000’s secret Snagglepuss hit the skins with a vengeance and zero shites given. Aaron Pitkin added his signature riffage: It’s Snakes marked his return to guitar, a first since the ‘Bones epoch. Long time collaborator Darrin Gray (bass) and fellow member of Snagglepuss coached Nicholls on drumming and believed it just might work. Guitarist Greg Walsh believed as well and the dream was real.
Nicholls took the name It’s Snakes from a Lynda Barry comic strip that featured a nonchalant retail encounter with Medusa, legendary snake goddess and first female super villain.
https://snakeytownnc.com/

TBD Brass Band
All brass no sass from CLT

Me Like Bees | Whistler | Alexa Jenson
2024-01-27 20:00
Doors @ 8pm | Show @ 9pm
Tickets: $12 Advance | $15 Day Of
• 21+ with valid ID
Me Like Bees
Formed on the heels of the 2000s indie rock scene, Missouri-based indie rock band, Me Like Bees, was created by college dropout, Pete Burton and former gas station clerk, Luke Sheafer in 2009. The pair met while playing high school football together in Kansas; only to lose touch and serendipitously end up at the same college town in southwest Missouri several years later. The duo shared a mutual affinity for the music of the aughts. Bands like The Strokes, Modest Mouse, The White Stripes, and Franz Ferdinand, would serve as the catalyst to the danceable, guitar- driven rock that Me Like Bees would become known for, all of which are ever-present on their newly released sophomore full-length album — Disco Two Step.
https://www.banditbooking.com/me-like-bees

Whistler
Indie Rock from Charlotte, NC
https://www.whistler.band/

Alexa Jenson
With vulnerable sentiments that make you want to cry, jangly pop melodies that make you want to dance, and a full rock-band-rendition that makes you want to rage, 24 year old Alexa Jenson, a singer-songwriter based out of Charlotte, NC, gives audience members an inside look at what it’s like to be an artist on the brink of either a total meltdown or a great awakening. And she’ll wear high-healed boots while doing it.
https://linktr.ee/alexajenson
