65 amazing local concerts in Birmingham you can’t miss in April

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Breely Flower, Logan Mason, Bucklebunny and Bekah Fox at the Woodlawn Writers Round in March 2024 (Rebecca Egeland / Bham Now)
Breely Flower, Logan Mason, Bucklebunny and Bekah Fox at the Woodlawn Writers Round in March 2024 (Rebecca Egeland / Bham Now)

Looking to find a local musician or band to love & support? Look no further than this round-up of live, local music happening in April, with 60+ shows across 22 venues all right here in the Magic City!

Monday, April 1st

There won’t be any foolin’ or trickery at the Nick or True Story, but there will be lots of local musicians taking the stage!

Tuesday, April 2nd

Interested in learning about the songwriting process or the stories behind the songs? Check out one of the four writers rounds happening in April!

Wednesday, April 3rd

Thursday, April 4th

  • Brotha Josh supporting Jake Davenport and Lighthearted

Friday, April 5th

Saturday, April 6th

We’ve got you set up for success with a killer double header—check out the Fennec and then mosey on over to Woodlawn Theatre.

Sunday, April 7th

Live music is ALWAYS a solid fix for the Sunday scaries…

  • Unplugged at the Treehouse featuring Sam Norris and Rebecca Egeland
  • Michael Cera Palin, Sugarplums, Camacho and Vampire Mansion
  • Dead For Love Band
  • Taygaloo Cat, C.A. Jones and Boozee
    • Where: The Upstairs at Avondale
    • When: Music at 7:30PM
    • Tickets: $12 in advance and at the door
Wielded Steel at LCY Media (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)
Wielded Steel at LCY Media (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

Monday, April 8th

  • Birmingham Bandstand Open Mic 

Tuesday, April 9th

Wednesday, April 10th

  • Domesticatrix, The Crimson Mask, B.O.R.N and Rain-2
  • Birmingham Blues Explosion featuring Gary Edmonds, Leif Bondarenko, Taylor Goodwin and Ryan Brown

Thursday, April 11th

Friday, April 12th

Saturday, April 13th

  • Heath Green and the Makeshifters
  • Every Second Saturday Metal Night featuring Eyezin, Ketona, Modown and As A Nation Dies
  • NIGHTCLUB featuring Coco and David Daisy

Sunday, April 14th

  • Garden Party featuring Tony Rodio, Radish and iScreamCone
  • High Tea featuring Daan Rana & Jahman Hill
  • Gutter, Wax Fur, Lil White B*tch supporting Infant Island (Virginia)
  • Chayse Porter & His Palace Doors with Summer Like The Season and Good Lord!
  • Taygaloo Cat, C.A. Jones, G.W. Henderson, Adam Measel, Sarah Lee Langford, DJ Andromeda, Mwai and many others!

Tuesday, April 16th

Wednesday, April 17th

Thursday, April 18th

  • Queen City Avenue
    • Where: The House of Found Objects (Womb Room)
    • When: Music at 8PM
    • Tickets: $20 and limited!
  • Joe Brantley

Friday, April 19th

Saturday, April 20th

We’ve got a LOT of options for your 4/20 live music fix. One of my fave summer house show series is Hotbox on Highland & it’s kicking off tonight!

  • Daniel Bowden
  • Suaze, Derrick Lilly and Queen City Avenue
    • Where: Hotbox on Highland (DM for address)
    • When: Doors at 6:30PM, show at 7PM
    • Tickets: $10-15 suggested donation for the musicians
  • The Alabama Jubilee hosted by the Steel City Jug Slammers
  • Contra, Dublink, Valleryia, Samacca + a special guest (!)
  • Lines in the Sky featuring Jack The Elbow, Sequoia Trail and Vital
Rude & True at the Nick in March 2024 (Photo by John Elrod)
Rude & True at the Nick, March 2024 (Photo by John Elrod)

Sunday, April 21st

Tuesday, April 23rd

Wednesday, April 24th

Need a midweek live music pick-me-up? Davis and Haleigh and Alabama So & So Machine have you covered 🙂

Thursday, April 25th

  • Steaksauce Mustache, gimmick., Disincentive, Corporate Espionage and Blind Eyes See

Friday, April 26th

Need a hardcore or rock n roll fix? Check out WorkPlay or the Nick tonight!

Saturday, April 27th

  • MILK & HONEY featuring dance styles of Neo Burlesque and Gogo
  • Murder of Jane Crow, Millenial Jones, The Bolee III, Tony Perdue and the TMFP Band
  • Punk Rock Art Show featuring Taj Motel Trio, Second Self, Left Hand Hotdog, Over Seasons, Justify These Scars
  • Sloan Memorial Show featuring Forced Neglect, All In, Strike Zone, Jasen

Sunday, April 28th

If you haven’t heard Bham’s Tap Dancin’ Daddy, you’re missing out!

Monday, April 29th

Tuesday, April 30th

Planning to attend any of these local concerts? Tag us @bhamnow to let us know!

Rebecca Egeland
Rebecca Egeland
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