GOLDEN ISLES MUSIC SCENE
When the sun goes down, the night comes alive! In the Golden Isles, you'll find several great restaurants with regular live music performances throughout the year and especially on the weekends. You'll also find trivia nights, open mic nights, and karaoke, too. No matter when you're visiting, there's no shortage of nightlife on St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island, and Brunswick.
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TUESDAY, April 30, 2024
Fish Tales Pub and Grill (Blythe Island, Brunswick) | Karaoke hosted by Shawn & Misty will begin at 7 p.m.
Georgia Sea Grill (Pier Village, St. Simons Island) | Michaele Hannemann will play piano from 6-9 p.m.
Moondoggy's Pizza and Pub (Brunswick) | Find a live music performance by Jeremy Clark from 6-9 p.m.
Mulligans (Brunswick) | Karaoke will begin at 7 p.m. hosted by DJ Sunn.
SchroGlo Community Bar & Restaurant (Brunswick) | Open Mic Night will take place with Filo the Leader at 7 p.m. Sign-ups start at 6 p.m.
Tortuga Jack's (Jekyll Island) | Find Joey Thigpen performing on the outdoor stage from 5-8 p.m.
Wee Pub Beach (Jekyll Island) | Eddie Pickett will play a set starting at 7-10 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, May 1, 2024
Boondox (Brunswick) | Live music by The Pine Box Dwellers will take place from 8-11 p.m.
Catch 228 (Redfern Village, St. Simons Island) | Enjoy live music by Levi Moore from 6-9 p.m.
ECHO (King and Prince Resort, St. Simons Island) | Live music will take place from 6-9 p.m.
Georgia Sea Grill (Pier Village, St. Simons Island) | Tim Akins will play piano from 6-9 p.m.
Hilton Garden Inn (Brunswick) | Find Lee O'Neal performing live from 6-9 p.m.
Island Jerk Shack (Brunswick) | Open Mic Night with a full band set up from 7-10 p.m.
Mack's Barbecue (Sterling) | Roy Gentry will play a set from 6-9 p.m.
Mulligans (Brunswick) | Karaoke will begin at 7 p.m. hosted by DJ Sunn.
Porch (St. Simons Island) | Live entertainment will take place from 6-8 p.m.
SchroGlo Community Bar & Restaurant (Brunswick) | Enjoy live jazz with the Phil Morrison Trio from 7-10 p.m.
Tortuga Jack's (Jekyll Island) | Find the Rider Duo on stage from 5-8 p.m.
Village Creek Landing (St. Simons Island) | Happy Hour | Enjoy happy hour with live entertainment from 5-9 p.m. Admission is free; adults only.
Village Inn and Pub (St. Simons Island) | Rhett Ammons will perform live from 5-9 p.m.
Wine Body & Soul (Redfern Village, St. Simons Island) | Open Mic Night will take place in the Wine Alley from 7-10 p.m. Sign-ups begin at 6 p.m.
THURSDAY, May 2, 2024
Bennie's Red Barn (St. Simons Island) | A live music played by Tony Adams and Tim Akins will take place at the Tree Bar from 8-11 p.m. No cover charge.
Community Church-St. Simons (St. Simons Island) | Bluegrass and BBQ Benefit for The Remedy Project | This annual fundraiser will have live music performed by bluegrass artists Buddy Greene and Jeff Taylor from 6-9 p.m.
ECHO (King and Prince Resort, St. Simons Island) | Find live music from 6-9 p.m.
Georgia Sea Grill (Pier Village, St. Simons Island) | Jerry Gowen plays piano from 6-9 p.m.
Golden Isles Olive Oil (St. Simons Island) | Live music by Tim Akins will take place from 5-8 p.m.
Reid's Apothecary (Historic Downtown Brunswick) | Find live music performed on stage at The Study at 9 p.m. Sign-up starts at 8:30 p.m. | Call 912-289-2659 after 2 p.m. for a password.
Tipsy McSway's (Historic Downtown Brunswick) | A performance by Crawford Perkins and Jim Quigley will take place from 6-9 p.m.
Village Inn and Pub (St. Simons Island) | Live music will take place by Kellie Parr from 8-11 p.m.
Wee Pub Beach (Jekyll Island) | Wharf Ratz will perform from 7-10 p.m.
The Wharf (Jekyll Island) | Rider will play on the dock from 6-9 p.m.
Wolf Island Oyster Co. (Redfern Village, St. Simons Island) | Find live music taking place from 6-9 p.m.
FRIDAY, May 3, 2024
Bennie's Red Barn (St. Simons Island) | Live music at the Tree Bar by Whiskey & Wine will begin at 9 p.m.
Boondox Tavern (Brunswick) | Live entertainment by Touch of Grey will take place from 8-11 p.m.
Brogen's South (Pier Village, St. Simons Island) | Find a live performance from 7-10 p.m.
Bubba Garcia's Brunswick (Historic Downtown Brunswick) | Enjoy First Friday fun with Backbeat Boulevard playing from 6-9 p.m.
Catch 228 (Redfern Village, St. Simons Island) | The Thunderbird Blues Band will play their set from 7-10 p.m.
Certified Burgers and Beverage (St. Simons Island) | Live entertainment will take place from 6-8:30 p.m.
Ember (Retreat Village, St. Simons Island) | Live music by Cole Terry will occur in the Mas Lounge from 7-10 p.m.
Emerald Princess II Casino (Departs from Brunswick) | Spend an evening with Tony Adams playing live on the casino cruise starting at 6 p.m.
Georgia Sea Grill (Pier Village, St. Simons Island) | Jerry Gowen plays piano from 6-9 p.m.
Gnat's Landing (Redfern Village, St. Simons Island) | Find entertainment on stage from 7-10 p.m.
Moondoggy's Pizza and Pub (Brunswick) | Live music will occur from 6-9 p.m.
Mullet Bay Restaurant (Pier Village, St. Simons Island) | Find live music taking place from 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Queen's Square (Historic Downtown Brunswick) | First Friday | Lanie Mae will play in the Signature Square of Brunswick from 5-8 p.m.
Reid's Apothecary (Historic Downtown Brunswick) | Live music by Sidetone will begin on stage at The Study at 9 p.m. | Call 912-289-2659 after 2 p.m. for a password.
Sago at Sea Palms (Sea Palms, St. Simons Island) | Find a live music performance from 6-9 p.m.
Tipsy McSway's (Historic Downtown Brunswick) | The Anders Thomsen Trio will play a set from 7-10 p.m.
Tortuga Jack's (Jekyll Island) | You can find music on the outdoor stage performed by the Frost Bros Band from 6-9 p.m.
Toucan's Ale House (Brunswick) | Live music will occur from 7-10 p.m.
Tribuzio's Grille (Jekyll Island) | Find live entertainment performed by Brent Browning from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Village Inn and Pub (St. Simons Island) | Michael Hulett will play live from 8-11 p.m.
The Wharf (Jekyll Island) | Find a live music performance on the dock from 6-9 p.m.
Wine, Body, & Soul (Redfern Village, St. Simons Island) | Enjoy Fire Lounge Friday with Raster from 7-10 p.m.
Ziggy Mahoney's (Retreat Village, St. Simons Island) | Roy Gentry & The Hired Guns will perform on stage at 8 p.m.
SATURDAY, May 4, 2024
Barrier Island Brewing (St. Simons Island) | Find live music by The Vibe performed from 12-3 p.m.
Bennie's Red Barn (St. Simons Island) | Live music at the Tree Bar by the TacoCat Trio will begin at 9 p.m. $5 cover charge per person.
Boondox Tavern (Brunswick) | Live entertainment by Roy Gentry & The Hired Guns will occur from 7:30-11 p.m.
Brogen's South (Pier Village, St. Simons Island) | Live music will occur from 7-10 p .m.
Bubba Garcia's Brunswick (Historic Downtown Brunswick) | Enjoy a live music performance by Dexter Jones from 2-5 p.m.
Cilantro's Grill & Cantina (St. Simons Island) | Find a live performance by Ryan Wilson from 7-9 p.m.
Eighty Ocean Kitchen & Bar (Jekyll Ocean Club, Jekyll Island) | Live music will take place at 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Ember (Retreat Village, St. Simons Island) | Live music by the Thunderbird Blues Band will occur in the Mas Lounge from 7-10 p.m.
Emerald Princess II Casino (Departs from Brunswick) | Spend an evening with Braedon Harris playing live on the casino cruise.
Fish Tales Pub and Grill (Southern Retreat RV Park, Brunswick) | The Bluff 5 Band will begin their performance at 8 p.m.
Georgia Sea Grill (Pier Village, St. Simons Island) | Jerry Gowen plays piano from 6-9 p.m.
Golden Isles Olive Oil (St. Simons Island) | Live music by the Rider Duo will take place from 1-4 p.m.
Hootenanny's BBQ (Brunswick) | Live entertainment will occur from 6-8:30 p.m.
Mallery Street Cafe (St. Simons Island) | Fine live music at the bar from 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Moondoggy's Pizza and Pub (Brunswick) | Live music by Peyton Chambless will occur from 6-9 p.m.
Mullet Bay Restaurant (Pier Village, St. Simons Island) | Find live music played from 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Reid's Apothecary (Historic Downtown Brunswick) | Enjoy live music at The Study by Blossomin Bone at 9 p.m. | Call 912-289-2659 after 2 p.m. for a password.
Shore Restaurant (Courtyard Residence Inn, Jekyll Island) | Owen Plant will play from 6-9 p.m.
Tabby House Oyster Bar (Brunswick) | Find a live music performance by Trigger Finger from 7-10 p.m.
Tipsy McSway's (Historic Downtown Brunswick) | DigDog and Terrytown will play a set from 7-10 p.m.
Tortuga Jack's (Jekyll Island) | You can find music on the outdoor stage performed by Common Ground from 1-4 p.m.
Toucan's Ale House (Brunswick) | Live entertainment will take place from 7-10 p.m.
Tribuzio's Grille (Jekyll Island) | Pier Pressure will perform live from 6-9 p.m.
Village Inn & Pub (Pier Village, St. Simons Island) | Find Rider playing from 8-11 p.m.
The Wharf (Jekyll Island) | The Frost Bros Band will play on the dock from 6-9 p.m.
Wine, Body, & Soul (Redfern Village, St. Simons Island) | Live entertainment during Soul-full Saturday hosted by Raster will take place from 7-10 p.m.
Ziggy Mahoney's (Retreat Village, St. Simons Island) | The Austin Lane Band will perform on stage at 9 p.m.
SUNDAY, May 5, 2024
Barrier Island Brewing (St. Simons Island) | Entertainment by Tim Akins will take place from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and Habanero Bobby will follow from 2:30-5:30 p.m.
Beachcomber BBQ & Grill (St. Simons Island) | Live music will occur from 5-8 p.m.
Brogen's North (St. Simons Island) | Tony Adams & Tim Akins will play from 5-8 p.m.
Bubba Garcia's (Redfern Village, St. Simons Island) | Live music will take place from 12-3 p.m.
Chile Peppers Island Cantina (Retreat Village, St. Simons Island) | Annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta | Enjoy live music played by Michael Hulett starting at 8 p.m.
Eighty Ocean Kitchen Bar & Grill (Jekyll Ocean Club, Jekyll Island) | Live music will occur from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Emerald Princess II Casino (Departs from Brunswick) | Spend an evening with Tony Adams playing live on the casino cruise at 1 p.m.
Golden Isles Olive Oil (St. Simons Island) | Live music will take place from 1-4 p.m.
Heritage Oaks Golf Club (Brunswick) | Find live entertainment from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Moondoggy's Pizza and Pub (Brunswick) | Gypsea Jam Sundays will be hosted by Gypsea Moon with an Open Mic Night with full band set up from 6-9 p.m. Sign-ups begin at 5:45 p.m.
Tortuga Jack's (Jekyll Island) | You can find live music by the WharfRatz on the outdoor stage from 1-4 p.m.
Toucan's Ale House (Brunswick) | Live entertainment will take place from 5-8 p.m.
Village Inn & Pub (Pier Village, St. Simons Island) | Find the Frost Bros Band playing from 7-10 p.m.
MONDAY, May 6, 2024
Georgia Sea Grill (Pier Village, St. Simons Island | Tim Akins will play piano from 6-9 p.m.
Palm Coast Coffee & Pub (Pier Village, St. Simons Island) | Open Mic Night hosted by Anthony Stubelek will take place from 8:30 a.m. - 12 a.m. Sign-ups begin at 8 p.m.
Tortuga Jack's (Jekyll Island) | Enjoy live music by The Vibe on the outdoor stage from 5-8 p.m.
Wee Pub Beach (Jekyll Island) | Find live entertainment from 7-10 p.m.
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