The Downbeat

10/13/2026

Join us for the Jack Wilkins Quartet, this Thursday. Tickets are still available for both shows. With special guests Andy Page on guitar, Zach Page on bass and Rick Dilling on drums. Link to purchase in the comments.

10/13/2026

Step into the spirited world of Django Reinhardt with an evening of lively, elegant Gypsy jazz. This music blends the swing of 1930s Paris with virtuosic acoustic guitar, playful improvisation, and an unmistakable European charm.

Guests can expect fast, percussive rhythm guitar, dazzling solos, and the warm, romantic sound that made Django one of jazz’s most influential guitarists. Upbeat, sophisticated, and full of personality, this show brings the energy of a Parisian café and the intimacy of a listening lounge together for a memorable night of music.

The Page Brothers Quartet pays homage to the Hot Club tradition performing Django Reinhardt classics alongside French musette waltzes, modern jazz repertoire and original material. The group has performed across the Southeast including The Jazz Room in Charlotte, the Grey Eagle in Asheville and Boone’s Appalachian Theater.

Each ticket includes a three-course prix fixe dinner created by Chef Jason Trivette especially for The Downbeat. W**e and cocktails are for purchase.

10/12/2026

Tonight!

10/10/2026

It may be raining and cold outside and we’re warm and nestled inside. Come downtown and see us! Open until 10:00.

10/09/2026

Who’s ready for their first Oktoberfest? ❤️🍻Come see Amber and Alyssa this weekend as they serve up Oktoberfest b**r and cocktails.

10/05/2026

Join us next Thursday for Grammy award finalist, saxophonist, and composer Jack Wilkins. purchase tickets in the comments.

Saxophonist and composer Jack Wilkins recently retired as Professor of Jazz Studies at the University of South Florida School of Music where he was Director of the Jazz Studies program. After retiring, Jack moved back to his native state of North Carolina and has been performing at a variety of venues around the state.

Jack Wilkins leads his own groups in live concerts, performing his original music along with classic jazz compositions. His big saxophone sound, energetic performances and appealing musical offerings in combination with the master musicians in his groups have been pleasing audiences around the state.

Jack Wilkins has seven CD’s out as a leader and he is a featured soloist on the critically-acclaimed recordings by Chuck Owen and the Jazz Surge, including “Whispers on the Wind” for which he was a Grammy award finalist as a performer and as the saxophone soloist on “River Runs: A Concerto for Jazz Guitar, Saxophone and Orchestra”.

10/04/2026

Tonight 7-9

🎶 Introducing Sunday Roots at The Downbeat.

We’re bringing the sounds of Americana, bluegrass, blues, and folk music to The Downbeat with Sunday Roots, a new live music experience celebrating the traditions and musicians of our region each Sunday.

Our first band will be The JackTown Ramblers, hailing from Morganton. Known for their high-energy bluegrass, swinging mountain melodies, and lively instrumentation that brings an authentic Appalachian sound.

The Downbeat | Downtown Hickory
Sunday Roots — launching this Sunday, October 4th 7-9pm and every Sunday (except Oktoberfest). $5 entertainment fee will be included.

Check them out The JackTown Ramblers

09/30/2026

🎶 Introducing Sunday Roots at The Downbeat.

We’re bringing the sounds of Americana, bluegrass, blues, and folk music to The Downbeat with Sunday Roots, a new live music experience celebrating the traditions and musicians of our region each Sunday.

Our first band will be The JackTown Ramblers, hailing from Morganton. Known for their high-energy bluegrass, swinging mountain melodies, and lively instrumentation that brings an authentic Appalachian sound.

The Downbeat | Downtown Hickory
Sunday Roots — launching this Sunday, October 4th 7-9pm and every Sunday (except Oktoberfest). $5 entertainment fee will be included.

Check them out The JackTown Ramblers

09/28/2026

Tonight

The Monday Message brings together experienced Hickory-area jazz musicians for Monday nights at The Downbeat. Blending classic jazz and beloved standards with newer music and fresh arrangements, the group creates a lively and welcoming stage for the entire community. Local players, emerging young musicians, and special guests are invited to sit in, and keep jazz thriving in Hickory