It's Thirsty Thursday, local live music at its best. Jesse Stockton brings the grooves, the stories, and that voice: smooth, soaring, emotional, and captivating, with feel-good acoustic guitar strumming that keeps the room grooving. Three albums streaming. Frontman of Dickey Hazel. You never know who may stop by to play, or when he may bust out a brand-new original. The vibe? Loose, lively, a little unexpected. Hints of Talking Heads groove, flashes of Grateful Dead freedom, with that Warren Zevon storytelling spark, plus tasty beverages to wet your whistle. Jesse Stockton, recording artist. Americana, outlaw, classic rock.
Thursdays in 2026. Open 3pm to 2am. Live music 8-11pm. Free entry, tips welcome, 21+. Drink specials. Free on-street parking after 6:30pm Mon-Sat, free all day Sun.
Why Wilmington Distillery? This locally owned hotspot serves up more than their own small-batch spirits. Enjoy cocktails, mocktails, wine, beer, seltzers, Delta THC drinks, and a full bar with kind vibes, friendly faces, and some of the best local live music, art, and spirits in town. Try the handcrafted spirits: Chilli Willi, Von Vodka, Limoncello, Izzy's Rum, Izzy's Spiced Rum, Honey Cornbread Moonshine, and Regulator Whiskey. Buy bottles before 9pm, even on Sundays.
Wilmington Distillery opened in June 2022 in the former Dock Street Oyster Bar space, doubling as a working craft distillery and a downtown bar and …