Each week during the month of July, Records On The Wall and Time2Fly Music will be featuring two of the eight music venues around Charlotte we are raising money for while they are still closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Our independent music venues in Charlotte are in dire need of funds to keep their operations afloat and many may have to close their doors for good. A thriving music scene requires that a market have ample accommodations for bands of all sizes and these Charlotte venues are critical in that role.
This week we’ll be featuring the Tommy’s Pub and The Visulite Theatre. We provide some background information on each venue below in addition to three different ways you can contribute.
“These entertainment hubs are critical to their local economies and tax bases as employers, tourism destinations, and revenue generators for neighboring businesses such as restaurants, hotels, and retail. Independent venues exist in every state across the country; they were the first to be closed, they will be the last to open.” — NIVA (National Independent Venue Association
Tommy’s Pub
3124 Eastway Drive, Suite 710, Charlotte, NC 28205
Capacity: 75+
Tommy’s Pub was originally opened in 1951 on Central Ave in Charlotte. After the original owner and son passed away, Jamie Starks (current owner/operator) took the reins from James McNally when Tommy’s found itself a new home in the Eastway Crossing Shopping Center in 2017.
What started out as a local joint that focused on catering to small group of regulars and hosting open mics, Tommy’s found its calling and has been an outlet for local and regional touring acts, singer-songwriters, and bluegrass jams, all while keeping most admission free. The charismatic Starks has transformed Tommy’s into a can’t miss neighborhood hangout spot for musicians across all genres. To learn more about Tommy’s Pub and Jamie, you can listen to a recent episode of WFAE’s Amplifier Podcast.
The Visulite Theatre
1615 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204
Capacity: 500+
Considered by many to be the best place to see show in Charlotte, The Visulite Theatre has hosted countless shows over its storied history.
The tiered viewing areas along with an ample sized standing room only section in front of the stage make The Visulite unique from the other music venues in town.
Three Ways To Contribute
Donate Directly to Venue
- Tommy’s Pub: DONATE NOW
- The Visulite Theatre: DONATE NOW
Donate To General Fund (Perfect way to donate to all the venues at once)
- Records On The Wall general fund: DONATE NOW
Purchase T-shirt (100% of all proceeds to go the venues in July)
- Visit our T-shirt storefront: PURCHASE