The Evening Muse

One of my favorite chill music venues in Charlotte, everyone there is awesome!

My wife and I had dinner at Cabo Fish Taco, and then decided to see what else was happening in the Noda area. We walked up the street and stumbled upon the Evening Muse. They had a fantastic band playing inside. Quincy Mumford and the Reason Why. I was a little hesitant to go in, but asked and the cover charge was only $ 5. We had a great time. The crowd inside was eclectic, they had some local beer on draft, and the music was amazing. After the set the band was out in the crowd talking to people. They were the nicest people. I definitely plan to come back to the venue as its a great place to spend a couple of hours after dinner.

Went last night with a group of friends. I want to point out a few things that we noticed.
It cost $ 10 to enter The Evening Muse.
They have a single bathroom to share between the crowded room.
They don’t serve liquor or anything else besides beer and wine.
The music is blaring loud, so speaking with friends must wait till the band takes a break.
Based on the other 5 bars on the same street, and many more bars in the area, I don’t think I would recommend this place. If I want to go to a concert, I’d rather go to Fillmore in the music factory. If they removed/​lowered the entrance fee, and added more drink options, then it could be worth it.
Overall it could have been a nice late night place, but they need to work on a few things first. Since there is a lot of competition in Charlotte.

Pretty quick service, good selection of drinks. The drinks are decently priced compared to most surrounding venues. They host a lot of talented artists.

So I finally made it into the Evening Muse one night. It just so happened, I went in on open mic Monday night. I couldn’t recommend a better time to go. Not that they don’t have a lot going on other nights but I really enjoyed the eclectic mix of music in here on an open mic night. There was all manner of entertainment here. From Christian folk bluegrass by some southern belles to spoken word storytelling to raunchy comedy to garage band style funk.
Prepare for something to be rated R if you show up on open mic night by the way. Based on that, unless you know the bands, I’d say it’s not a place for kids. That said, there tend to be a lot of high school age kids in here ready to try their hand at mini-​fame. The full bar has a good selection of drinks from your PBR talls on up to mixed cocktails. Staff is very friendly and cover is cheap (at least on Monday). I will probably jump on the opportunity to head back here for a more scripted show with a few bands. All the bands I talked to on Monday night were super polite and friendly and just happy to have folks interested in their music. Not at all what you might have in mind about hoity toity musicians. I left here feeling like this was one of the most awesome Monday nights I’ve had in Charlotte.

get there early if you want a seat. it may be a bit uncomfortable after 3 hrs, but it’s better than standing room only. great little venue for live music.

Small, initimate, and well… book some great bands (particularly ones from my Hometown of Asheville)
Smack dab in the heart of NoDa, this little venue is a must see (and hear) when visit the Queen city.
The music can vary widely but usually all great bands. Get there early if you want a seat.

I came here for a show one night to see Noah Gundersen. The show was amazing but I was really in love with the space. The brick wall behind the stage I loved. It’s small and intimate which makes for a great show.
The prices on the drinks I also found to be very reasonable. I will be looking at shows here in the future.

I’m giving it 4 stars. This is because I’m trying to judge this place objectively.
It is nice. It is very small. It is decent. It looks like the type of place someone from a rom-​com would go to on a first date. It is lovely in a lot of ways. I always hear people talk highly of it.
I’m not super into the singer/​song writer thing. Maybe if I were more into that then I would appreciate it more.
It just is so… stuffy to me. I feel guilty for laughing in there. I have a loud cackle that I cannot control when someone makes an especially good joke. I have to really try not to laugh when inside The Evening Muse (WHICH MAKES ME WANT TO REALLY LAUGH)
I think this is probably a really great place for a lot of people. I just don’t get it. It is me– not them. I have heard that they are involved in the community and that is great.
So, yay, take a date here. Just be prepared to sit and not dance.

The room is intimate and the sound is excellent on all levels. I’ve seen bands rock the place to a standing room only crowd and singer-​songwriters hold the room in the palm of their hands as they played. Many a band on their way up have played this room (The Civil Wars, Justin Townes Earle), and many nationally known artists love to stop here for a small hall show, too (notables include Sean Lennon & Ben Bridwell (Band of Horses). You can find many, many more great acts on their way up on any given night. The Monday Find Your Muse Open Mic featured performer slot is already filled months ahead of time, and there have also been a few celebrities occasionally spotted in the audience! Also worth mentioning, they have a a very good beer selection, with local brews on regular rotation.

I am a big fan of live music and have heard it played in many venues. But, the Evening Muse is my favorite venue anywhere for a pure music experience. The owner, Joe, is also the sound man and he is a perfectionist. The setting is intimate but transitions well from solo acoustic to more hard rocking grooves. They book bands and people who you have heard of and who you have not heard of, but regardless, it will be good. I like to go see someone I have not heard of and usually I walk away a fan. I remember one time I thought Don Dixon was playing and I went but it turns out it was the next night. Instead, it was Sally Jaye, a singer songwriter based in L.A. She was great and I left with her CD which bears repeated listening.

What a great place to catch an intimate show in NoDa. Was fortunate enough to hear the Jesse Thomas band a couple weeks ago at the Muse. This venue is small but has great sound, a good selection of beers and gives you that up close and personal feel that is often lacking at other venues. Parking is never that easy but if you see a show during the week it’s not so bad. I’m looking forward to seeing another band here soon.

I would award this venue 6 stars, if possible.
I fell in love with The Evening Muse the first time that I stepped through its doors. The venue feels less like a bar and more like an authentic music garage. No fuss= my style. Although I do not live in Charlotte, my boyfriend and I have made this our regular spot every time I come into town for visits. Beyond the cool, eclectic vibe and intimate setting, TEM has amazing drink specials and attracts some increeeedible talent. The last time that we visited The Evening Muse, there were $ 3 IPA bottles on special and a musical performance that had me in tears.
As if that wasn’t enough, the owner is awesome and accomodating. On top of the devoted regulars that post up near the bar, the crowd contains a mix of all ages and styles, adding to the unique feel. If you’re in the Charlotte area, I definitely recommend paying this NODA gem a visit.

An independently owned and operated local music venue!
Support your local music scene!
Went here for the first time to see James Lastra perform his first professional gig.
This is a great venue for local artist to perform. It seats about 80 and they have enough room for about 40 additional SRO.
Most of the staff are performers themselves so they are ready to assist with your equipment set up.
The acoustics are great, the atmosphere has a very funky vibe to it.
They have a full service bar as well.

I love The Evening Muse. Such an intimate venue in the heart of NoDa.
Great place to catch a duo on tour or head over on Mondays for open mic. Seen many a show here and have never been disappointed. You can’t go wrong with the bar either. A few local options and all come in venue-​friendly bottles. Beware: there is a tab limit if you’re using a card. I think its $ 6, unless it has changed recently.
It’s a great place to stop in and take a load off. Listen to the local talent and take in the arts district. There are typically seats put out for all but its even better when it’s standing room only. You can pack a surprisingly large group of people in this little place.
You can buy tickets ahead of time on their website, too. Don’t always have to pay at the door.
You can’t go wrong with The Evening Muse. What a great place for music, poetry and general assembly of beer-​craving locals!

The Evening Muse offers a trifecta of goodness: Great acoustics, friendly staff and solid shows!
In the heart of NoDa, the Muse is a staple when it comes to live music. The bar offers wallet-​friendly pours with many a local beer. The shows are similarly well-​priced and you can pretty much bank of any type of artist a from DJs to punk rock to a solo banjo player. Seating can vary, but most folks who come here seem to be happy to help you pull up a chair or two.
If you’re a fan of live music in a comfortable venue, make time to get over to The Evening Muse!

Bounced in after seeing a show at the neighborhood theater. We didn’t have high expectations but were completely impressed by the band, kid squall. They were awesome! Two bass players, a drum set, and all the voice box you can handle!
Aside from the the handful of band fans we were the only ones in the tiny joint. Which just meant more dance floor for me. The venue had a great sound and the bar staff was friendly and helpful. I plan on making this a regular stop when I’m hanging in NoDa.

I love this small, intimate venue for concerts.
The sound is really good & I love being so close to the performers.
Word of caution, get there early if you want a good seat /​standing spot.
I haven’t used any of the bar services, so I can’t comment on those.

I’ve been visiting the Muse for years. It’s a great place to see a band that might just be passing through town.
It’s not a big place, but that’s what I enjoy about it. Concerts are intimate and you can actually see the performers faces without the need for a video screen.
When I was involved in the local LGBT pride celebration, I also helped a few artists get booked up here, (Steff Mahan, for example — who is still a friend to this date).
Aside from the venue whose acoustics are great, the drink prices are reasonable. The cover depends on the artists performing. The only downside is parking but this is NoDa. You have that problem anywhere in NoDa.

I love this little bar /​music venue. It is a great place to see a really personal show from many up and coming musicians. The female bartender always does a great job.
If you have not seen a show here — go as soon as you can.
Don’t overlook the artwork for sale on the walls either…