Petra's Bar

Petra's 15 Year Anniversary Karaoke Party!
2022-09-14 19:00 (America/New_York) | Petra’s, 1919 Commonwealth Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28205, United States
Wednesday, September 13th
7pm-12a | No Cover | 21+

It’s our 15th birthday!

And we’re celebrating with host Mike Earl and guest hosts Ilean Dover in the main room, and Rusty Colton on the back patio bringing you the best karaoke party in town!

Petra's Playhouse
2022-09-15 19:00
Onya Nerves Presents Petra’s Playhouse, a queer variety show that mixes Trivia, Drag, and Everything in between.

Thursday, September 15th
Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm
Tickets: $5 Advance | $7 Day Of
• 21+ with valid ID

We’re celebrating 15 years of the longest running drag trivia in charlotte, we hope you can join us for an amazing night of mixing the old with the new!

Featuring performances by Onya Nerves, Ilean Dawn Dover, Will Charmer, plus more!

Sinners & Saints with Pleasure House, It's Snakes, La Brava, & DJ Bo White
2022-09-16 20:00
We’re continuing Petra’s quinceañera celebration with a stacked line up of local legends.

Friday, September 16th
Doors: 8pm | Show: 9pm
Tickets: $7 Advance | $10 Day Of
• 21+ with valid ID

Sinners & Saints
https://sinnersandsaints.bandcamp.com/

Pleasure House
https://www.instagram.com/pleasure_house_nc/

It’s Snakes
https://www.instagram.com/itssnakes/

La Brava
https://linktr.ee/LizasLinks

DJ Bo White providing the back patio sounds

Coughing Dove Album Release with Charlie Boy, Kadey Ballard, & DJ Brianna Daniels
2022-09-17 20:00
Petra’s Quineañera weekend continues with the Album Release party of Coughing Dove!

Saturday, September 17th
Doors: 8pm | Show: 9pm
Tickets: $7 Advance | $10 Day Of
• 21+ with valid ID

Coughing Dove
https://www.facebook.com/coughingdove

Charlie Boy
linktr.ee/Charlie_boy

Kadey Ballard
https://linktr.ee/kadeylynn

DJ Brianna Daniels (@blackasthecosmos) blessing the back patio with aural goodies.

Hazy Sunday
2022-09-18 16:00 - 21:00, 2022-10-02 16:00 - 21:00, 2022-10-16 16:00 - 21:00, 2022-10-30 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

Carolina Songwriters in the round with Tracy Simpson: September Edition
2022-09-22 19:00
Thursday, September 22nd
Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm
Tickets: $5 at the door
•21+ with valid ID

Featuring: Nancy Moore, Mike Alicke, and Jimmy Gilbert
Hosted by Tracy Simpson

Nancy Moore is a Charlotte-based songwriter who is releasing her
first single, With You Now, this fall. She is currently in the studio
working on an EP that should be out early in 2023. She
started playing out at local venues a year ago and belongs to the Southern Songwriters Association

Mike Alicke
Mike Alicke is an award winning singer-songwriter-guitarist (2012 Summit Showcase Songwriter Of The Year and Nominated 2013 Songwriter Of The Year by The Charlotte Music Awards) with many years of performing, touring, and recording experience. As founding member of the NY/NJ based acoustic- rock band Alaskan, they recorded several critically acclaimed recordings-including the well received “Red Wheel Spinning” and “Big Timbers” (Spotify)The band was a favorite at NYC’s legendary Bitter End club as well as many other well known venues such as CBGB’s, Wetlands, Mercury Lounge, Maxwells’s etc.. before embarking on a nationwide tour hitting many hot spots such as The Fox Theatre (Boulder Co.), The House of Blues (Chicago), The Georgia Theatre (Atlanta) to name just a few. Now residing in North Carolina, he has been recently named 2012 Songwriter of the Year by the Summit Songwriter Showcase in Davidson, NC as well as nominated for Best Singer/Songwriter for The Charlotte Music Awards. He is currently performing with The Main Channel Band and well as a series of solo shows highlighting some of his best work.

Jimmy Gilbert
Jimmy has been blazing up the Charlotte area as a relatively new singer-songwriter, a transplant from the north, but he has not wasted any time in setting down strong musical roots in this community. Jimmy has perfected what is now known as the “Jimmy Groove,” he is highly sought after as a musical partner, but holds his own as a stellar songwriter with relatable songs and thought-provoking imagery.

Forrest Isn't Dead + Tayls with Jordyn Zaino
2022-09-23 20:00
Friday, September 23rd
Doors: 8pm | Show: 9pm
Tickets: $7 Advance | $10 Day Of
• 21+ with valid ID

• Known for his introspective and candid lyrics, Atlanta based Alt/Pop artist Forrest Isn’t Dead pours out the stories of his life experiences and hardships through his unique and thought-provoking music.
https://www.forrestisntdead.com/

• The East Nashville Power Pop band Tayls transports listeners into a temporary dwelling of rock ‘n’ roll fantasy. Their dynamic pop-punk anthems and effervescent energy has captured hearts across Nashville, creating a multi-sensory experience while providing a feeling of belonging. The band’s self-proclaimed genre, Friendship-Punk, combines a DIY ethos with a do-it-together spirit.
thisistayls.com

• Jordyn Zaino
jordynzaino.bandcamp.com

Whistler | Creature Comfort | Siege Hardee
2022-09-24 20:00
Saturday, September 24th
Doors: 8pm | Show: 9pm
Tickets: $7 Advance | $10 Day Of
• 21+ with valid ID

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

Creature Comfort
Over the course of two releases (2013’s Fox Tales and 2016’s Echoes and Relics EP) and a string of singles, Creature Comfort has made a name for themselves by crafting songs that explore what it means to be caught between two worlds: Clark’s modest, rural upbringing back on the farm, and his current life in Nashville, where he’s a retail pharmacist by day and musician by night. As NATIVE writer Luke Wiget wrote about 2016’s “Common John (Southern Shame)”: “The panoramic, self-produced track gets at the heart of who and where Creature Comfort is—stuck between Tullahoma and the city.”
https://www.creaturecomfortband.com/

Siege Hardee
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5CDCrVBnRSh91VUKT40w72

Rebekah Todd Album Release with Taylor Winchester
2022-09-29 20:00
Thursday, September 29th
Doors: 8pm | Show: 9pm
Tickets: $9 Advance | $12 Day Of
• 21+ with valid ID

Rebekah Todd’s brand of “Cosmic Soul Rock” is a force to be reckoned with! Based out of North Carolina, Rebekah and her band bring a fresh energy to each performance, which carries fans to a place that can only be described as transcendental and unforgettable. Pulling from a wide range of influences from Hiatus Kaiyote to Tedeschi Trucks Band, Todd focuses on the art of expression, above all else.

Todd currently has three releases under her belt; an EP, two LP’s with a third full length album “Realign” set for a September 2022 release. Todd has received countless awards and recognitions including 2013 Carolina Music Awards “Best Female Musician,” 2016 winner of Floyd Fest “On The Rise” Competition, 2017 Wilma Magazine’s “Woman to Watch,” 2018 Encore Magazine’s “Best Female Musician” and much more. The band is adored at festivals and Rebekah is known for exhilarating performances with acts such as Keller Williams, Big Something, Vince Herman, Andy Frasco, Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band, The Fritz and has been billed alongside acts such as Karl Denson, Mavis Staples, Dr Dog, Dumpstaphunk, Artimus Pyle, Shovels & Rope, Hiss Golden Messenger, Citizen Cope, Sarah Shook & the Disarmers and Rusted Root. In addition to having her own podcast (Rebekah Toddcast), she has been featured on Michael Franti’s podcast “Stay Human.”
https://www.rebekahtodd.com/

Taylor Winchester – Singer-songwriter, mandolin picker, podcast host, event producer and digital marketer.
taylorwinchestercreates.com

The Wormholes with ICH
2022-09-30 20:00
Friday, September 30th
Doors: 8pm | Show: 9pm
Tickets: $7 At The Door
• 21+ with valid ID

We had some cancellations due to Ian. But ICH is still on the bill and The Wormholes has joined in on the fun!

The Wormholes
Charlotte, NC-based duo blurring the lines between art-pop, post-rock, and neo-psychedelia.
wearethewormholes.com

ICH (Juanchi of Zeta)
https://www.facebook.com/lapaginadeich

Of Sinking Ships | Going Clear | Willingdon
2022-10-02 08:00 - 17:00
Friday, November 11
Doors: 8pm | Show: 9pm
Tickets: $7 Advance | $10 Day Of
• 21+ with valid ID

Of Sinking Ships
Sweeping, atmospheric instrumentals that span from sprawling to ethereal to weighty. https://brokencircles.bandcamp.com/album/the-amaranthine-sea

Going Clear
medium rock
https://www.instagram.com/goingclearrules/

Willingdon

Piano Karaoke & Sing Along with Ryan Stamey
2022-10-04 19:00, 2022-11-01 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

Mariami with Natalie Carr
2022-10-06 20:00
Thursday, October 6th
Doors: 8pm | Show: 9pm
Tickets: $7 Advance | $10 day Of
• 21+ with valid ID
Mariami
MARIAMI IS AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED POP ARTIST WITH TWO #1 HITS IN THE UK. KNOWN FOR HER TIMELESS, NOSTALGIC SOUL SOUND, MARIAMI HAS WORKED WITH OVER 482+ MUSICIANS ON 715+ PROJECTS IN OVER 308 CITIES. HER MUSICAL ROOTS IN TRADITIONAL GEORGIAN SOUL MUSIC LAYS THE FOUNDATION FOR HER PROGRESSIVE SONGWRITER TOOL KIT. SHE PAINTS WITH A KALEIDOSCOPIC PALETTE IN THIS WAY, BLENDING INDO-EUROPEAN MELODY + SOUL. FROM THIS SHE HAS BUILT HER INDO-POP SOUND WHICH IS BRILLIANTLY PROGRESSIVE. TAKING HER MUSICAL CAREER FROM HER HOME COUNTRY OF GEORGIA TO NEW YORK, SHE ULTIMATELY LANDED IN LA WHERE SHE IS REALIZING THE FULL POTENTIAL OF HER PERSONAL STYLE.
https://www.mariamisound.com/

Natalie Carr
There’s a frayed vulnerability to the voice and lyrics of emerging Charlotte-based pop singer-songwriter, Natalie Carr. She has a susceptibility that draws you in, and the type of unpredictability that makes you wonder what will happen next. Carr’s sound is a style of sultry contemporary R&B and synth-pop that literally spawned from the bedroom.
https://linktr.ee/nataliecarrmusic

The Last Night: An Art Show
2022-10-07 20:00
Friday, October 7th
Doors: 8pm | Show: 9pm
Tickets: $7 Advance | $10 Day Of
• 21+ with valid ID

The Last Night: An exhibition of local artists highlighting their view of the end times – present and future.

Musical guests Makeda Iroquois, Terra Grata, Dayy Brownn with DJ FLLS Good

Artists
kamo
drudsy
2gzandcountin
arko
luvlymoon
johnny lovely
jayrobertwatson
marcus kiser
Nani lee
rebeccalippsart
fried chicken sandwich
sonderyen
subconartist
kae vicky
Darien j
whatisrelax

Faye Tour Kickoff with Telepathetics and MOA
2022-10-13 20:00
Thursday, October 13th
Doors: 8pm | Show: 9pm
Tickets: $7 Advance | $10 Day Of
• 21+ with valid ID

Faye
Debut You’re Better showcases a cleaned up sound that trades in distorted dreamscapes for crisp, in-your-face alt rock — more Veruca Salt than Rilo Kiley.
https://linktr.ee/fayeisaband

Telepathetics
Experimental/Synth-Wave from SC
https://telepathetics.bandcamp.com/releases

MOA
Like diving into a bottomless well only to discover you’re floating untethered
https://linktr.ee/moa_nc

The Real Dolls | Jackson Fig | Hiram
2022-10-14 20:00
Friday, Oct 14th
Doors: 8pm | Music: 9pm
Tickets: $7 Advance | $10 Day Of
21+ with valid ID
The Real Dolls
The cowboy glam you didn’t know you needed ✨💋🎸🐴
https://www.instagram.com/real.dolls.band/
Jackson Fig
Rock Alternative
linktr.ee/jacksonfig
Hiram
Some yeehaw bullshit Emo for farmers 👨🏻‍🌾💀👨🏻‍🌾
hiramtheband.bandcamp.com

Simon SMTHNG Album Release w/ AXNT, Jah-Monte, Leo Wolf, & 6 Cardinal
2022-10-15 20:00
Saturday, October 15th
Doors: 8pm | Show: 9pm
Tickets: $7 Advance | $10 Day Of
• 21+ with valid ID

After dropping several singles through the beginning of 2022, Simon SMTHNG is releasing his first album of the year entitled ‘HEATDEATH’.

A follow-up to 2021’s ‘because we must’, ‘HEATDEATH’ was made with the intention of soundtracking the end of the universe as we know it; a therapy of sorts for the current malaise of the world.

The album has both a heavy footwork influence as heard on tracks like ‘parallax error’ and the opening track ‘overindulgence’, as well as more soulful leanings like ‘ijustcantijustcant’ and ‘regrets pt 5’.

The project will be released on 09/30/22 via all major streaming platforms, as well as on cassette via Bandcamp.
simonsmthng.bandcamp.com

Featuring guests AXNT, Jah-Monte, Leo Wolf, & 6 Cardinal

TV Party
2022-10-20 19:00
Thursday, October 20th
Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm
Tickets: $7 Advance | $10 Day Of
21+ with valid ID

TV Party is a live, variety show, where clips are projected from various television events and musicians improvise the live score. There is no audio, so different voice actors read the original, and re-imagined, dialogue. Stitched through TV Party are also fringe theater skits and short films.
@globetronics

With special guests Poose the Puppet – a traveling shadow puppet group.

Moon Man | Nabiha | Boy AC
2022-10-21 20:00
Friday, Oct 21st
Doors: 8pm | Show: 9pm
Tickets: $5 Advance | $7 Day Of
• 21+ with valid ID
Moon Man
Deep Vibe Trippy Dark Space Beats
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKp8YBSNvp4
Nabiha is a classically trained pianist and composer with a developed style that draws on electronic, experimental, avant-garde, and traditional music.
Boy A/C
Drone / Electronic / Experimental
https://boyairconditioner.bandcamp.com/

Sam Fribush Organ Trio with Braxton Bateman
2022-10-22 20:00
Saturday, October 22nd
Doors: 8pm | Show: 9pm
Tickets: $10 Advance | $12 Day Of
• 21+ with valid ID

Sam Fribush Organ Trio
Prior to the pandemic, Fribush was living in New Orleans playing nightly at historic venues like the Spotted Cat, Preservation Hall, and Kermit Ruffins Treme Mother-In-Law Lounge.
Born in Greensboro, NC Fribush began his professional career at a young age, playing a variety of instruments including Steel Pan and Banjo.
In 2017, Fribush graduated from the New England Conservatory of Music with a degree in Contemporary Improvisation. During that time he worked with influential mentors like Ran Blake, Jason Moran, Jamie Saft, Dennis Montgomery III, Cecil McBee, John Medeski and more.
Fribush has recently produced and recorded music with Charlie Hunter, Lucius, Hiss Golden Messenger, Daron., Joel Savoy, Rob Frabroni, Adrian Olsen, Donna the Buffalo, Dori Freeman, Ric Robertson, and the California Honey Drops. In 2020 Fribush was asked to go on a world tour with Pokey LaFarge, that tour was cancelled due to COVID-19.
In 2021 Fribush joined Hiss Golden Messenger’s live band supporting the new album ‘Quietly Blowing It’‘ out on Merge Records, and continue to tour with the band.
https://samfribush.com/

Braxton Bateman
Braxton Bateman delivers inspiring sounds and expressions beyond music, capturing his memorable moments for the world to experience.
Born to a family of musicians, it didn’t take long to realize that music is a way of life. Joining an all star youth ensemble group, Braxton tailored his talents and embarked on his artistic journey of expression. An avid learner, he has developed a unique approach to being labeled a musician. Not seeking to be the best, but instead focusing on being the best him. Through eye-catching fashion and high energy performances, It’s undeniable that he has his own style. He’s a star because he owns it. Leaving it all on the stage to be discovered by those willing to listen.
Braxton currently finds creative expression in production and songwriting, influenced by his travel and reflection of life. He embraces the vulnerability of sharing himself and his love for music around the world , in hopes we all learn to enjoy every moment with authenticity.

Lost Cargo: Spooktiki Edition!
2022-10-25 19:00 - 23:00
Be transported to a time and space far away, every 4th Tuesday. Our taproom transforms into a Tiki destination.

Zach Reader will be filling in for Bo this month providing the tropical aural sensations, so make sure to show him some extra love.

And as always @martamoons will be providing a special menu of handcrafted tropical drinks.
Be transported to a time and space far away, every 4th Tuesday.

Dress your Tiki best (Costumes Encouraged) and get lost with us at Petra’s back patio (enter through back alley).

Get lost with us at Petra’s back patio (enter through back alley).
Every. 4th. Tuesday….
7p-11p
No Cover
21+ with valid ID

IG @getlostcargo

#tiki #tikiparty #exotica

Nordista Freeze | Family Video | Top Achiever
2022-10-27 20:00
Thursday, October 27th
Doors: 8pm | Music: 9pm
Tickets: $9 Advanced | $12 Day of
21+ with valid ID

Where did Nordista Freeze come from? Everyone who saw it happen has a different explanation, but they agree on one thing: a flaming blue orb came flying out of the sky and smashed into the earth, and there, lying sprawled in the crater, was a man wearing only his underwear with a tambourine in his hand. He rose to his knees, vomited profusely, and took off running over the rim of the crater and into the distance yelling “Na Na”. Where did he come from?!

Maybe outer space? His first two records were called Space Travel and Cosmic Haus. Is he a time traveler from the past? His 60s pysch-pop anthems and bouncy flow say so. A time traveler from the future? Many believe he’s like a Terminator 2 Terminator sent back to save the music industry from self-destruction. All this is speculation. His origin notwithstanding, he’s brought a transcendent message, a secret of life that transmits through his legendary live performance. Come hear it and believe.
nordistafreeze.bandcamp.com

Family Video
synthy, surfy, shreddy, feel-bad indie pop
familyvideomusic.com

Top Achiever
Pop / Electronic
@top_achiever

Leaving For Arizona | Regence | Contact Comfort | Come In, Travis!
2022-10-28 20:00
Friday, October 28
Doors: 8pm | Show: 9pm
Tickets: $7 Advance | Show: 9pm
• 21+ with valid ID

Leaving For Arizona – lfaband.com

Regence – https://linktr.ee/Regenceband

Contact Comfort – https://contactcomfortband.bandcamp.com/releases

Come In, Travis! – https://open.spotify.com/artist/7tiUpJX72M0z6dSQzjoGgI

David Taylor & The Tallboys | Clint Roberts | Sam Foster
2022-10-29 20:00
Saturday, October 29th
Doors: 8pm | Music: 9pm
Tickets: $7 Advance | $10 Day Of
21+ with valid ID
David Taylor & The Tallboys
David Taylor & The Tallboys is a fresh, twangy rocknroll/alt-country group born after several beers and an impromptu jam session on a Monday night in early 2019. David, already a solo singer-songwriter in the Charlotte music scene, enlisted the help of friends Gersh Godwin on bass and Jason Cline on lead guitar. Not long after that Matt Sloop joined the band to fill out the lineup on drums.
https://www.davidtaylormusic.net/
Clint Roberts
Holler Choir, is Roberts’ most impressive project to date. Relying heavily on vocal performance and the use of Appalachian tonalities, it was recorded in Asheville, N.C., and produced by Michael Ashworth of the Grammy Award Winning Steep Canyon Rangers.
https://clintrobertsmusic.com/
Sam Foster
Foster is a little bit country, a whole lotta rock and roll. While drawing much inspiration from legends of country music past and present, Foster’s sound can be more broadly described as rock. His roots run deep into the vein of American music, and he’s continually inspired by folk, soul, rock, and rhythm and blues.
https://www.samfosternc.com/

Petrafied Halloween Bash with Invader Houses | Pheny | Solis | DJ Monsterpiece
2022-10-31 19:00
Monday, October 31st
Doors: 8pm | Show: 8:30pm
Tickets: $7 Advance | $10 Day Of
• 21+ with valid ID

• Live Music
• Back Patio Dance Party
• Costume Contest with $100 CASH prize

Music from Invader Houses, Pheny, and Solis
Back patio sounds provided by DJ Monsterpiece
