If you are sending a booking request (original music) please email info@eveningmuse.com with the following information:

Dates & Times requested

Solo or Full Band

Recent hard-ticketed headline shows (& tickets sold)

Show history in the Charlotte area

Approx. attendance anticipated for a live show at the Muse

Website/socials and live and recorded video and music links.

While we review every request, if you are an up-and-coming act, we strongly encourage you to network with established acts to schedule a show opening for them or let us know if you see a compatible act that might be interested in your support. Keep in mind that headliners are usually looking for someone with a history in the area, and the ability to bring in 15-20.

Due to the high volume of requests, we might not get to all the EPKs submitted, so setting up a show with an established act is the best way to get your first show here, or to schedule a return date more quickly. You should also come to our weekly Monday night Open Mics to get seen and heard by a large audience, as well as our staff members.

We book about 3 months in advance.

Unless otherwise posted, most of our shows welcome all ages. However, on occasion we might have a performance that requires 18+ due to the adult nature of the content. Some of the comedy shows might fall under this category. We will post on our website if the show is 18+, or adult supervision suggested.

Some of our shows will have the chairs down, occasionally with guaranteed seating, (which will be noted on the website link for that show), some of the shows are standing only, and some have a combination. This is determined by the performers prior to the show, sometimes not until their arrival. Some artists prefer the quiet intimacy of a seated audience, and some want the audience up close, participating, and occasionally dancing. All scenarios can be extremely enjoyable and make for an entertaining, emotional, and sometimes magical, experience. We encourage you to take advantage of all show types.

GENERAL ADMISSION SEATING IS ON A FIRST COME-FIRST SERVED BASIS. There are times when the room is very full, and unfortunately we cannot guarantee a seat per ticket purchase. The exception is when a show has guaranteed seats sold in advance. These limited number of seats usually sell out quickly, so be sure to follow and check our website, and follow our socials for low ticket alerts.

Directions: The Evening Muse is located just two miles north of Uptown Charlotte.

From Uptown/Center City: Travel north on North Tryon Street approximately 2 miles; turn right on 36th Street; travel 1/2 mile to North Davidson Street.

From the University area: Take Highway 29/Tryon Street south (towards uptown); turn left on 36th Street; travel 1/2 mile to North Davidson Street.

From I-77: Take the I-77 exit to 277/Brookshire Freeway East (exit 11 East/Downtown). You will also be fine if you take I-277/John Belk Freeway, since I-277 loops into I-77. Take the Davidson Street exit and turn onto Davidson Street going north, away from downtown. Travel north on N. Davidson Street approximately 2 miles; the Muse is at the intersection of N. Davidson & 36th Street.

From I-85 North: Take the Sugar Creek exit and take a right onto Sugar Creek Road. Continue about a mile to N. Tryon Street. Take a right onto N. Tryon Street south (towards uptown); proceed about .5 miles on N. Tryon and turn left on 36th Street; travel 1/2 mile to North Davidson Street.

From I-85 South: Take the Sugar Creek exit and take a left onto Sugar Creek Road. Continue about a mile to N. Tryon Street. Take a right onto N. Tryon Street south (towards uptown); proceed about .5 miles on N. Tryon and turn left on 36th Street; travel 1/2 mile to North Davidson Street.

Parking

Here is the most recent information we have on parking in NoDa. We cannot guarantee there won’t be any changes, so follow all signs and parking laws in the neighborhood.

The Mercury parking garage behind Neighborhood Theatre has some public parking available. The parking garage entrance is located at 3310 N. Davidson Street near the 36th Street intersection. Parking rates are subject to change, and are billed on a half-hour basis starting at $4.

Yadkin Ave Parking Lot – 3217 Yadkin Avenue

Yadkin Ave Parking Lot is located across from the venue between 36th Street and 35th Street on Yadkin Ave. From the venue turn on Yadkin Ave go past Smelly Cat Coffeehouse parking lot and there is a gravel parking lot on your right.

36th Street Parking Lot – 436 E 36th Street From the venue, cross over N. Davidson Street and the parking lot is located on the left after the 1st set of railroad tracks.

35th Street Parking Lot – 410 E 35th Street Parking Lot behind The Protagonist building.

YMCA Parking Lot – 3025 N Davidson Street *This lot is only open to the public after YMCA business hours with limited parking. *This lot is only open to the public after YMCA business hours (After 9pm Mon-Fri & After 5pm Sat-Sun). YMCA Parking lot is located between 34th Street and 33rd Street on N. Davidson Street. From the venue, turn left on N. Davidson Street cross 35th Street and the parking lot is located on right.

Light rail and bus services also provide easy transit options into and out of the neighborhood, with the light rail stop at 36th Street and bus lines 3 and 23 making several stops in the neighborhood. The 36th Street stop is less than one block behind The Evening Muse.

Our hours vary depending upon the night and the show. Please check our website and each show detail for show times.

**Please note, on most Friday and Saturday nights we try and book 2 shows. The first 7:30pm-9:30pm and the 2nd at 10:30pm-12:30am (sometimes later). Each of these shows are a separated ticketed show so tickets will have to be purchased for each show. We empty the room at 9:30pm to open the doors at 10pm for the late show.

Yes. We provide a wide variety of locally brewed beers, soft drinks and a full line of liquors mixed by our friendly bartenders.

Most all the artists welcome the opportunity for a meet and greet with their fans following their performance. This is a great way to say hello, possibly get a photograph and of course most importantly, to buy their merchandise. We want them to be able to keep touring and return to the Muse!

9. How do I sign up?

IN PERSON only: Doors 7pm; Signups 7:15pm-7:30pm; It is random. The numbers are drawn when you sign up. If you show up late you are not guaranteed a spot, and it's entirely dependent on how many people have signed up and how many audience members there are present. Typically, the show goes until 11-11:30.

Do you record all performances? Audio or Video? How do I get a copy of audio or video?

You sign up for the video at the beginning of the night or as early as possible. You MUST sign up BEFORE you play so we know to record your performance. There's a sign-up sheet at the end of the bar.

It takes up to one week to get the videos back to you. Payment is $20 through PayPal, Venmo or Cash App.

If someone has questions they can reach out to findyourmuseonline@gmail.com

Showtime 7:30pm. It cost $5 to get in for both audience and performers

2 songs or 10 minutes maximum (all originals preferred).

Spoken Word and Poetry is 6-minute sets.

5 Comedians per night. To schedule, contact Charlotte Laughs Tonight on Facebook.

What gear is there?

3 Microphones

2 Direct inputs

1 Bass amp

Drum shells (please bring your own cymbals)

1 Keyboard

2 Instrument mics for amps

How do I bring my own recordings/tracks?

You'll email the tracks after you sign up to perform. Thumb drives also work.

THE BEST WAY TO GET FIRST-HAND INFORMATION:

Come out on any Monday (see our website for dates), it's only $5, and watch once before performing and also support those in line to perform.

How do I sign up?

IN PERSON only: Doors 7pm; Signups 7:15pm-7:30pm; It is random. The numbers are drawn when you sign up. If you show up late you are not guaranteed a spot, and it's entirely dependent on how many people have signed up and how many audience members there are present. Typically, the show goes until 11-11:30.

Do you record all performances? Audio or Video? How do I get a copy of audio or video?

You sign up for the video at the beginning of the night or as early as possible. You MUST sign up BEFORE you play so we know to record your performance. There's a sign-up sheet at the end of the bar.

It takes up to one week to get the videos back to you. Payment is $20 through PayPal, Venmo or Cash App.

If someone has questions they can reach out to findyourmuseonline@gmail.com

Showtime 7:30pm. It cost $5 to get in for both audience and performers

2 songs or 10 minutes maximum (all originals preferred).

Spoken Word and Poetry is 6-minute sets.

5 Comedians per night. To schedule, contact Charlotte Laughs Tonight on Facebook.

What gear is there?

3 Microphones

2 Direct inputs

1 Bass amp

Drum shells (please bring your own cymbals)

1 Keyboard

2 Instrument mics for amps

How do I bring my own recordings/tracks?

You'll email the tracks after you sign up to perform. Thumb drives also work.

THE BEST WAY TO GET FIRST-HAND INFORMATION:

Come out on any Monday (see our website for dates), it's only $5, and watch once before performing and also support those in line to perform.