'Smokey Joe's Cafe' Rocks Festival Park

Fans of vintage American rock and the classic rhythm and blues are in for a treat at Roanoke Island Festival Park this week, as AT&T State University presents their production of the music revue Smokey Joe’s Cafe...

AT&T State Brings Harlem Renaissance Tribute to Festival Park

AT&T State University presents a tribute to the Harelm Renaissance music of Fats Waller to the local stage for three nights this week at the Roanoke Island Festival Park Theatre in Manteo. Performances of Ain’t Misbehavin’ are...

The Southern Belles Headline The Pit July 7

The Pit Boardrider’s Grill in Kill Devil Hills hosts a triple bill of live music this weekend, headlined by the Outer Banks debut of The Southern Belles, from Richmond, VA. According to Pit owner Ben Sproul, “These...

Southern Culture on the Skids Returns to Port O' Call

 North Carolina music legends Southern Culture on the Skids return to the Outer Banks this weekend for two nights live in concert at Port O’ Call in Kill Devil Hills. Formed in Chapel Hill, NC...

[July 4th] Eric Lindell Brings Funk to Port O' Call

 After the fireworks this July 4th, national recording artist Eric Lindell will crank up the funk live in concert at Port O’ Call in Kill Devil Hills. Lindell grew up in the San Fancisco...

[July 4th] Army Band to Play Free Independence Day Concert

The 440th United States Army Band of the North Carolina Army National Guard will perform a free concert live at Roanoke Island Festival Park in celebration of America’s birthday this Wednesday, July 4th. With the traditional...

Carbon Leaf Returns to Nags Head

Richmond, VA’s Carbon Leaf returns to Kelly’s Tavern in Nags Head live in concert this week. The show is set for this Thursday, June 28, starting at 10pm. Perhaps Carbon Leaf’s best known song is the radio hit ‘Life...

Listen to VA Songwriter's New 'Hatteras' Song [OBXE Interview]

Virginia songwriter Jamie Trent recently sent us his new original song, written about his love of and longing for a return to Hatteras Island. Trent lives in Lynchburg, VA with his wife Tammy and three dogs, where...

NC's Kellie Pickler Headlines Busch Gardens on Father's Day

Former American Idol contestant and Albemarle, North Carolina native Kellie Pickler will perform live at Busch Gardens theme park for a special Father’s Day show this weekend. The concert is set for this Sunday, June...

Announcing The 2012 OBX Entertainment Awards!!!

Announcing The 2012 OBX Entertainment Awards!!!

OBX ENTERTAINMENT is proud to announce the first ever OBX Entertainment Awards! Read on for details – or just enter the voting booth now by clicking on a category below to VOTE for your favorite...

Pat McGee Returns to Kelly's This Weekend [Concert Preview]

 Richmond, VA’s Pat McGee returns to the stage at Kelly’s in Nags Head for two nights this weekend. The band has been a regional favorite since forming almost 20 years ago, combining radio-friendly pop with thoughtful...

In Concert at The Pit – June 2012 Live Lineup

The Pit has announced its live lineup for June 2012, headlined by Kings of Belmont in concert on June 16th, and The Shack live on June 23rd. You can watch a preview of the...

OBX Memorial Day Weekend LIVE

‘In season’ on the Outer Banks traditionally begins with the arrival of Memorial Day, and there are numerous live concerts hitting the stage this holiday weekend to help kick off summer 2012. Kelly’s in Nags Head...

Dare Day brings The Embers to Manteo June 2nd [Concert Preview]

The 36th Annual Dare Day Festival is set for Saturday, June 2nd on the Manteo Waterfront, featuring beach music legends The Embers in concert. Read on for the official press release. Dare Day is a...

Lukas Nelson Brings Real Rock to Kelly’s [Concert Report]

Lukas Nelson Brings Real Rock to Kelly’s [Concert Report]

Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real rocked long and hard – for over two and a half hours – on stage at Kelly’s in Nags Head, NC on May 11, 2012, while a crowded...

Beach Music Festival Kicks Off OBX Summer 2012

The annual Outer Banks Beach Music Festival will officially kick off the summer season this Memorial Day weekend in Corolla. The music event is set for Sunday, May 27th, with a Bear and Wine...

Lukas Nelson – Son of Music Icon Promises Real Rock [OBXE Interview]

When Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real return to Kelly’s in Nags Head this Friday, May 11th, be ready to rock.  OBX Entertainment caught up with singer, songwriter, and shredding guitarist Lukas and Promise of the...

Mustang Spring Jam – 5 Bands Live to Benefit Corolla Charity

The first ever Mustang Spring Jam is coming to Corolla this month featuring five bands live in concert, with proceeds to benefit the Corolla Wild Horse Fund. The action takes place under the covered deck at Mike Dianna’s...

SOULone to Play 'First Friday' May 4th

SOULone (aka: Brent Nultemeier) will perform on the Old Courthouse stage in Downtown Manteo tonight, May 4th, as part of this month’s popular First Friday celebration along the waterfront. Fusing musical styles including acoustic rock,...

Nappy Roots bring Southern Hip-Hop to Port O' Call

Grammy nominated, platinum-selling southern hip-hop innovators Nappy Roots will take the stage at Port O’ Call in Kill Devil Hills on June 1, 2012! The group is perhaps best known for their 2002 hit ‘Po Folks’....