Local 506

You don't go here for the ambience, expensive beer, nor the concierge.
You've come for the show; remember that, hold your breath, and you'll be fine.

A great small venue! I was here this past weekend to listen to a band called Metz (a friend of mine is a fan, so I tagged along). If this is your first time, you must purchase a membership card, which is $3 I think. Metz had two bands opening for them, so plenty of music all night. Bar was good as well.

Fun little venue for live music.

We went to see Truth & Salvage Co.  We got there around 9, in time to see the 2nd opening act.  I like the set up - the small area at the front for merch, the bar area decent selection, and then the stage and surrounding room, with elevated benches in the back.  We'd eaten a large meal, had several pints, and it was later than I was used to being awake, so I curled up in the corner bench and took a short nap between acts.  Sound was louder than I'd prefer, but they do sell earplugs at the bar for the old folks like me.

$3 membership, as required by NC law, but at least it's good forever (or as long as you keep up with the paper membership card).