Live Music in Cleveland County NC

In the birthplace of music legends Don Gibson (famous for hits including “I Can’t Stop Loving You,” “Sweet Dreams” and “Ol’ Lonesome Me”) and Earl Scruggs (best known for developing a unique three-finger banjo style, you can imagine the music that still rings through these hills. Cleveland County has live music in restaurants throughout the historic Uptown Shelby Court Square area as well as summer street concerts and performances in the Don Gibson Theatre. Gallery crawls and arts festivals make Shelby a real center for the arts. Kings Mountain also has street festivals and small venue music venues like Gentle Moon Cafe. Casar Park features local and regional artists in an outdoor amphitheater. Boiling Springs offers a variety of musical opportunities on the campus of Gardner-Webb University, as well as the Broad River Coffee Shop and outdoor festivals. Sophistication, small-town charm and Southern hospitality are just a few of the qualities that help define the wonderful Cleveland County community. Live music abounds and we invite you to share our bounty.