Old Town Public House, 21314 Catawba Avenue in Cornelius, specializes in coffee, espresso, craft beer, fine wines and live music. It’s located in the heart of Old Town Cornelius. There’s no cover for the live music, so make sure to stop by.
Please do tip the musicians, buy a drink, tip the bartender or barista, and maybe buy a CD if you like the music.
You can see all the upcoming events on Old Town Public House’s Facebook page.
Here are some of them. Please follow the links to see if there have been any changes, and to learn more about the performers and events.
Monday Night Jam
Every other Monday
7:30 p.m.
Upcoming dates: May 28, June 11, June 25, July 9, July 23, August 6, August 20, September 3, September 17
OTPH Monday Night Jam is heating up the live entertainment scene with even more opportunities to hear crazy-good live music right here in the heart of Old Town!
Bring your original music or let’s just jam every other Monday here at OTPH! We’ll have the bass and percussion section held down by two of the area’s finest – Glenn Goodnight & David Musiclover Gibson – so don’t be hesitant to ask them to play your tunes! (and feel free to kick them off stage and hop on the those instruments yourself!)
***If you are interested in having the “house band” help play your music please send us a message before with your charts. You can also contact Glenn and David directly.
Thinkin’ and Drinkin’ Weekly Trivia
Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday Jazz Jam
Every other Sunday, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Upcoming dates: May 27, June 10, June 24, July 8, July 22, August 12, August 26, September 9, September 23, October 14, October 18
Be a part of the Jazz Experience that’s making waves throughout #OTC! Hosted by Brian Burton (drums) & Scott McCloud (bass), the Sunday Jazz Jam is your one-stop-shop to enjoy some of the area’s most talented & earthy improvisers on one stage!
Join us every other Sunday from 6-9 pm!
Musicians of all kinds are welcome and encouraged to participate! Drums, bass, guitar, sax, keys, harmonica, vocals… you name it! Just show up and let the magic happen…
Wax is Back–Vinyl Listening Party
Every other Monday, 7 p.m.
Upcoming dates: June 4, June 18, July 2, July 16, July 30, August 13, August 27, September 10, September 24, October 8
Every other Monday, come on down to the house for our vinyl listening party! Connect with local music lovers and bring your favorite records to share and show off!
Diggin’ The Roots – Old Time Music
Every other Sunday
6 p.m.
Upcoming dates: June 3, June 17, July 1, July 15, August 5, August 19, September 2, September 16, October 7, October 21
Lobsterfest
Saturday, June 2nd, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Live music from The New Natives (2-5 pm)
- Beer pairing and give-a-ways from D9 Brewing Company
- Live lobster painting by OTC’s own Justin R. Christenbery
- Photo booth from My Booth
- “Wear Your Best Beach Shirt Contest”
- Food for purchase from Lobster Dogs Food Truck
- Live music by MC3 Band at 8:30 p.m.
More live music at OTPH
Wednesday, May 30, 8 p.m.: Josh Hart
Thursday, May 31, 8 p.m.: Calvin Edwards Trio
Friday, June 1, 8:30 p.m.: Shades of Brown
Wednesday, June 6, 8 p.m.: Auston Macasieb
Thursday, June 7, 8:30 p.m.: Uncle Buck
Friday, June 8, 8:30 p.m.: The HC Oakes Band
Saturday, June 9, 8 p.m.: Townley Road Band
Friday, June 15, 8 p.m.: The Brian Rigby Band
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