Ben de la Cour w/ TBA
2026-03-17 20:00 (America/New_York) | Petra’s, 1919 Commonwealth Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28205, United States
Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm
Tickets: $15
• 21+
Ben de la Cour
“A friend took me to see Ben de la Cour at a little hole-in-the-wall in Nashville. It didn’t take long to realize I was in the presence of greatness. He has much to say, and knows how to say it as only a true poet can. You owe it to yourself to check him out. He is important. You need this bright young talent now more than ever. We all need Ben de la Cour”
– Lucinda Williams
Ben de la Cour’s visceral songwriting grabs you by the heart and doesn’t let go. Weaving evocative stories of desperate characters with his signature “Americanoir” sound, de la Cour shines an empathetic, raw, and at times bleak light on the human condition. New Roses, Ben de la Cour’s sixth album, is a claustrophobic yet hopeful record that is by turns gritty and bleak and soaring and beautiful, building to a heart-wrenching story of reckoning and resilience.
Grammy shortlisted in 2023 for his fifth record Sweet Anhedonia, de la Cour has drawn praise from critics, colleagues, and listeners alike while receiving accolades from American Songwriter, The Telegraph, NPR and more. Heralded as a “prodigious storyteller” (Twangville) and “a standard bearer for Southern Gothic Americana” (Folk Radio UK), de la Cour has been praised for his vivid and powerful lyrics. “Ben de la Cour is hands down one of the best songwriters around,” singer-songwriter Jim White, who produced de la Cour’s last album, says, “he’s a true raconteur, which elevates him to full troubadour status.”
Raised in Brooklyn, de la Cour lived in London, Cuba and across the United States before making his home in the American south over a decade and a half ago. Drawing on inspiration from writers and musicians alike—Townes Van Zandt, Jimi Hendrix, Nick Cave, Nina Simone, Leonard Cohen, James Baldwin and Carson McCullers among them—de la Cour’s gothic folk songs are as heartbreaking as they are beautiful.

https://www.bendelacour.com/

Karaoke with Klaytastic
2026-03-18 19:00, 2026-03-25 19:00, 2026-04-01 19:00, 2026-04-08 19:00, 2026-04-15 19:00, 2026-04-22 19:00, 2026-04-29 19:00
Every Wednesday at Petra’s is the best karaoke party in Charlotte.
With host @klaytastic!

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

Janelle Sy’mone & Lamar
2026-03-20 21:00
Doors: 8pm | Show: 9pm
Tickets: $15 (plus online fees)
• 21+

Janelle Sy’mone
Singer, song-writer and Atlanta-native, Janelle Sy’mone, is making her way to the limelight one song at a time. With elements of Tina Turner, Anita Baker and Lizzo, Janelle has undoubtedly become the complete package on stage and in the studio. Her single, “AllNight” released in 2021 featured “Mr.24k Magic” himself , Byron Chambers and set the tone for Janelle’s upcoming debut album, “Good Girl” which is forecasted to be both explosive and entertaining. “I wanted to give a nod to the women who have laid the groundwork for so many entertainers.” With torch songs like, “Prove It 2 Me”, written about her divorce in 2017, or the titular song, “Good Girl”, which was both dedicated and featured her late sister, Janelle is more than equipped to deliver something worthwhile.
https://www.bluejanemusic.com/

Lamar
Noted to be 25 who’s who by qnotes Carolinas and featured in bold journey magazine as next up LAMÄR aka iamlamarmusic is an independent American singer/songwriter with Rocnation. After releasing his critically acclaimed single “moonlight” in 2022 he gained notoriety as a new artist to watch . Now with two albums , 23.5k monthly listeners on Spotify worldwide and monthly streaming of 72k and two 5 city U.S. headlining Tours with success and critical acclaim, LAMÄR has started to gain notable success. His music fuses classic R&B melodies with a pop/dance groove. Growing up in rural South Carolina Lamar found refuge in his music with the sounds of classic 90s R&B artist to Genre bending artist such as Dawn Richard Dawn Richard, Beyoncé and the band “Little Dragon ”.
www.iamlamarmusic.com

Courtney Puckett | Featherpocket | Jade Moore
2026-03-21 20:00
Doors: 8pm | Show: 9pm
Tickets: $10 at the door (Plus online fees)
• 21+
Courtney Puckett
🫧NC Dreamy jazz and folk 🫧
https://www.instagram.com/courtneypuckettmusic/

Featherpocket
High flyin yeehaw band from Charlotte, NC
https://www.instagram.com/featherpocket/

Jade Moore
Leprechaun Cowboy
linktr.ee/jademooremusic

The Bill Hanna Legacy Jazz Session
2026-03-23 19:30, 2026-03-30 19:30, 2026-04-06 19:30, 2026-04-13 19:30, 2026-04-20 19:30, 2026-04-27 19:30
Doors: 7pm
Music: 7:30pm – 10pm
Tickets: $7 Advance (plus online fees) | $10 At the door
• 21+
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.
If you’re able to stand, please give your seat to someone who can’t.

Little Mountain Kart Club | Dylan Gilbert | I Hate Dave | Kadey Ballard
2026-03-28 21:00
Doors: 8pm | Show: 9pm
Tickets: $10
• 21+
Little Mountain Kart Club
NC math rock
lmkc.net

Dylan Gilbert
experimental / art rock
www.dylangilbert.com

I Hste Dave
indie / punk
linktr.ee/ihatedave

Kadey Ballard
folk / dream pop
https://kadeyballard.square.site/

Hazy Sunday
2026-03-29 16:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-05 16:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-19 16:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-03 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

CLT Video Vault Presents: 90's Hip Hop (Back Patio)
2026-03-31 19:00
📼 CLT Video Vault returns to the back patio at Petra’s with a full night of your favorite 90s Hip Hop videos—from underground gems to MTV-era legends.
🎥 Back bar is open!.
7PM–till. 21+ Free Entry.

Gooseberry | Recess Party | TBA
2026-04-03 21:00
Doors: 8pm | Show: 9pm
Tickets: $10 At the door (Plus online fees)
• 21+

Gooseberry
Brooklyn-based trio Gooseberry, formed in 2019, melds alternative rock, grunge, and blues to craft their distinctive sound. Comprising (guitar, vocals), Evin Rossington (drums), and Will Hammond (bass), the band has racked up millions of streams and has garnered praise from editorial stalwarts Galore, Under the Radar, and more. They’ve become integral to NYC’s music scene, headlining venues like Bowery Ballroom.
In September 2024, Gooseberry released their debut full-length album, . Drums recorded by Grammy-winner James ‘Jimmy T’ Meslin (, , ). Grammy-nominated engineer Colin Bryson (, , ) served as producer and recording engineer (reprising his role from ). Grammy-winner Phil Joly (, , ) mixed the record, and Jennica Best () mastered it. Dan Janis () provided saxophone and flute.
According to Glide, “Gooseberry is positioned to have a significant role in the modern rock scene.” Powered by 90s alternative influences, this LP showcases what Gooseberry can be: an exciting amalgamation of many genres and sounds, taking the listener on a journey that never once leaves the ear tired and consistently keeps the mind guessing where they will head next.
https://linktr.ee/gooseberryband

Recess Party
Hailing from Athens, Georgia, Recess Party blends together sounds of indie alternative, rock, grunge, and midwest emo to propel their own lyrical world into the music scene.
https://linktr.ee/recessparty

Valley Range | Lil Skritt | HNY WLSN
2026-04-10 21:00
Doors: 8pm | Show: 9pm
Tickets: $10 at the door (Plus online fees)
• 21+
Valley Range
Indie Rock band from Charlotte, NC. Birthed from a long-standing solo project, Valley Range was first conceptualized in 2012 in Boone, NC with their first album “A Work In Progress”. After some time off, Valley Range is back with their 2019 single “Normal Folks”.
https://valleyrange.bandcamp.com/

Lil Skritt
https://www.instagram.com/lilskritt/

HNY WLSN
linktr.ee/HNY_WLSN

Sinners & Saints | The Montvales | Blue Cactus
2026-04-11 21:00
Doors: 8pm | Show: 9pm
Tickets: $15 (plus online fees)
• 21+

Sinners & Saints
Twangin sangin try hards from CLT
https://sinnersandsaints.bandcamp.com/

The Montvales
Born and raised in Knoxville, TN, Sally Buice and Molly Rochelson of The Montvales spent much of their formative years busking amidst the Elvis impersonators and musical saw players of the town’s Market Square, honing their uniquely boisterous harmonies and perfecting the art of people-watching. Some fifteen years later, the two are still at it-maintaining their study of the robust chaos of the commons as they tour the country playing their descriptive, textured songs on the self-described “feral outskirts of country music.” Their lyrics tackle everything from heartbreak to gentrification to abortion rights, pulling audiences in alongside their well-worn harmonies and nearly telepathic musical connection.
linktr.ee/themontvales

Blue Cactus
Rooted in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Blue Cactus got their start among the active honky-tonk circuit, developing an electrified twang that now branches out effortlessly into folk, alt-country, and psychedelic-tinged rock. Having released three records to critical acclaim, they have grown a cult following in the South and beyond, their introspective lyricism and blistering guitar techniques making the band potent in the studio and on stage. Their 2025 album Believer was hailed in Bandcamp’s Best New Country list and earned them slots on SXSW, Hopscotch Fest’s main stage opening for Geese and My Morning Jacket, and PBS’ new original series, Shaped By Sound. Blue Cactus have toured throughout the US, developing a dedicated cult following. From intimate clubs to major festival stages, Blue Cactus is known for connecting deeply with audiences wherever they go.
linktr.ee/bluecactus

Strutman Lane w/ Sales Dept & TBA
2026-04-16 20:00
Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm
Tickets: $9 Advance (plus fees) | $12 At the door
• 21+

Strutman Lane
From the outskirts of DC, a group with a mutual love of funk, pop, and soul came together to breathe sensuality into original music. With each release, Strutman Lane infuses rhythm guitar hooks, warm vocals, and driving sax lines that cater pocket grooves to the soul. Strutman Lane is coming into 2025 hot with a sold-out show at the Atlantis, a new EP, a East Coast tour, and a headlining gig at the 9:30 Club this July.
https://strutmanlane.com/

Sales Dept
SYNTHPUNK/DREAMWAVE
linktr.ee/the.sales.dept

Homemade Haircuts | Willingdon | Cherry Motel
2026-04-17 21:00
Doors: 8pm | Show: 9pm
Tickets: $10
• 21+

Homemade Haircuts
Homemade Haircuts is a four-piece indie rock outfit from Columbia, South Carolina. Originally a bedroom recording project, the group has developed its energetic live sound through years of touring the Southeast.
Fans are drawn to the band for their playful stage presence, infectious riffs, and genuine chemistry. A sense of adventure and self-discovery rings out from each song, lasting long after the band is done playing.
The band has garnered attention from local music lovers and news outlets alike, with the Charleston City Paper naming Homemade Haircuts “one of the clear-cut up-and-coming bands to watch in the Carolinas.”
https://linktr.ee/HomemadeHaircuts

Willingdon
former bunk bed neighbors
rock and roll band from Charlotte, NC
https://www.willingdonband.com/

Cherry Motel
Indie pop-rock from Raleigh, NC
https://linktr.ee/cherrymotel

Sneaky Miles | Emily June | Dog Days
2026-04-21 20:00
Doors: 7pm | Music: 8pm
Tickets: $7 Advance (plus online fees)| $10 At the door
• 21+
Sneaky Miles
Sneaky Miles is an indie folk band formed in the fall of 2019. Originally a trio—Kevin O’Brien, Patrick Fitzgibbons, and Jake Gagne—the band found each other through open mic nights at the University of New Hampshire. Since forming, Sneaky Miles has quickly become a local powerhouse in the New Hampshire Seacoast music scene.
While the band began as a stripped-down trio, Sneaky Miles has since expanded their live sound by teaming up with additional members on drums, bass, and pedal steel. The result is a high-energy performance and a sound that feels bigger than the sum of its parts, blending heartfelt storytelling with driving folk-rock arrangements.
Their latest album, Cowboys, Songbirds, and Other Tales of Sorrow (2024), showcases the band’s growth both sonically and lyrically, cementing their place in the modern indie folk landscape.
Sneaky Miles has shared the stage with The Backseat Lovers, Trampled by Turtles, Coyote Island, Dr. Dog, Will Evans, Wheatus, Rayland Baxter, Wild Rivers, and The Deslondes. Notable performances include Borderland Festival (2025), Leavitt Festival (2025), and they’ve played the BNHP “Little Hazy” B Stage before Caamp and The Lumineers (2022).
For fans of Caamp, Noah Kahan, The Lumineers, Mumford & Sons, and The Head and the Heart, Sneaky Miles delivers a sound rooted in community, connection, and cathartic live shows.
https://linktr.ee/sneakymiles

Emily June
https://linktr.ee/emilyjunemusic

Dog Days
https://www.instagram.com/dog.days.band/

Edward Crowther Band | Red Dress Amy | Zac Robins Band
2026-04-30 20:00
• 21+ | Doors @ 7pm
Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm
Tickets: $10 At the door (Plus online fees)
• 21+
Edward Crowther
Edward Crowther is a rock guitarist and songwriter from Charlotte, North Carolina filling the forgotten void of the guitar hero. His music pulls from a unique palette of sounds including Portugal. The Man, Guns N’ Roses, Oasis, The All-American Rejects, Jim Croce, Green Day, Boston, The Smashing Pumpkins, Alice in Chains, and turns it into something that doesn’t sit neatly in one box. From him himself: “If I had to encompass everything I do as an artist, I’d say my genre is hard romantic and nostalgic dream-scape rock n’ roll. My sound just pulls on so many different elements and when combined all together, I think that’s how I would describe it.”
https://www.edwardcrowthermusic.com/

Red Dress Amy
https://www.reddressamy.com

Zac Robins
https://zacrobins.com

Melodramatic | The Echolocations | The Oyster
2026-05-01 21:00
Doors: 8pm | Show: 9pm
Tickets: $10 at the door (Plus online fees)
• 21+
Melodramatic
NC Indie Rock
linktr.ee/MelodramaticOfficial

The Echolocations
athens/atlanta rock n’ roll
linktr.ee/the_echolocations

The Oyster
bio.site/theoyster
