About

A listening room is a small, intimate music venue where listening to and enjoying the music is the primary focus. This type of setting is not like your average bar or brewery where there’s lots of conversation happening – it’s a space where music lovers can come and really listen to music and hear the stories behind their favorite songs. We kindly ask our patrons to keep conversations to a minimum (this is our nice way of saying that talking during the performance is not appropriate). This allows our patrons to experience the pure MAGIC that happens when audience and musician truly connect!

We are a very small and intimate space and unlike a bar, our patrons are not there primarily to drink. We charge a ticket price so that we can afford to pay the musicians that play a fair fee. Also, we are truly hosting a performance at Ted’s. The musicians will tell stories behind their music and engage with the audience unlike most bar/brewery gigs.

We strongly encourage that you purchase your ticket in advance. Our shows sell out frequently, and we do not hold tickets to be sold at the door. Once they are sold, they are sold! Purchasing your ticket online is the best way to guarantee your seat.

IF AVAILABLE, we will sell tickets at the door before and during the show. You’re always welcome to e-mail us to check availability as well: liveattedsbooking@gmail.com.

Online sales end for Friday and Saturday night shows at 6:45pm, Sunday shows at 2:45pm, and during the week at 5:45pm (unless otherwise stated). This helps us ensure we know the exact count of tickets left to sell at the door and adhere to our capacity limits.

Our ticketing platform is Etix, so you should search “Etix” in your inbox and all your purchases from Etix will come up. If you still don’t see them, please email Whitney at liveattedsbooking@gmail.com and she can resend your tickets.

All ticket sales are final and we do not offer refunds if you can no longer attend the show. This is an industry standard, so we appreciate your understanding.

In these scenarios, you could always try to resell your tickets online or gift them to a friend.

On occasion we have folks reach out to us looking for tickets, so we may be able to help connect you if so. There are no guarantees, but we try our best!

You may see a phone number listed for our business, but if you call, you’ll hear a voicemail that explains the best and really only way to connect with us is via email or social media messenger.

Our primary email address is: liveattedsbooking@gmail.com. Reach out to Whitney there and she will be happy to assist or answer any questions!

There is a small gravel parking lot behind Ted’s that fills up quickly and 1 handicap spot that leads to our ramp entrance. Most folks park in the grass along the Ted’s side of Surry St (PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE ARE NOW “NO PARKING” SIGNS ALONG THE BLACK FENCE ON SURRY ST). There is also some free street parking on Castle St.

As of October 2023, we have a contract with the city that allows our patrons to officially be able to park in Dram Tree Park lot (the big paved parking lot right across from Ted’s). You should not leave your car there overnight, but you are welcome to park there during our regular business hours.

Not a problem! We have a big back deck with beautiful views of the Cape Fear River and a front porch with rocking chairs. Come early and catch up with a cold beverage before the show starts! There is also a 15-20 minute break in the middle of the show.

We offer an assortment of local drafts, domestic beer, imported beer, and an extensive selection of craft beers. We also have wine by the glass, non-alcoholic drinks, THC beverages, Panacea Kombucha, and coffee & hot tea available.

We do not have food trucks or serve hot food, but we do have nuts, popcorn, crackers, and candy available for purchase.

We do not have designated ADA seating in the venue, but can absolutely accomodate you! Please contact us at liveattedsbooking@gmail.com prior to the show you are attending with any details and how many are in your party. We will be happy to reserve some seats or move some seating around to make room for a wheelchair. Our ADA ramp is located at the back of the building, accessed by Surry St.

We unfortunately do not allow young children. This environment is like attending a theater production or a show at The Wilson Center. Everyone is seated and very quiet throughout the show, which is a hard ask for the littler ones. We do not like to set an age restriction just because every child is different, so please use your best judgement. Otherwise, we invite all ages! We are first and foremost a music venue and not just a bar, so we do allow those under the age of 21 too. Please note, however, that we do not offer any child ticket discounts. All ticket prices are the same for everyone and every human must have a ticket.

Clap, cheer, give a whistle! Go tip the band. Tell them how much you loved it at the end of the song! Go chat with them during the set break. Buy some merch at the end of the show. Give them a follow on Instagram or a “like” on Facebook. Join their e-mail list. Tell your friends!! This is meant to be an interactive experience, so while we do not allow carrying on conversations with a friend throughout the show, it does not mean that you cannot engage with the musicians.

Thanks for checking out this info! If you are bringing a friend for the first time, please let them know what a listening room is all about. Our goal is to continue giving our patrons a unique music listening experience that you cannot get anywhere else in Wilmington, NC. It’s a beautiful thing and we hope you’ll come check it out for yourself!

 WHQR’s Soup to Nuts LIVE! at Ted’s 

Well into its second decade, WHQR’s Soup To Nuts LIVE! has become one of the Cape Fear region’s favorite, live-listening experiences, featuring a wide array of musical genres on its stage. 

STNL!’s recording process reflects its commitment to high quality, ongoing success, and the hard work of its technical staff. Each performance is engineered, multitracked, and edited into a one-hour program for broadcast on an upcoming date. In addition, WHQR forwards and cross-promotes the live event (and the later broadcast) across their website, on-air, social media, and related platforms. 

Starting in 2023, Live At Ted’s joined in hosting and booking acts for the STNL! show, alternating hosting duties each month with WHQR. Ted’s listening room environment, recording capabilities, and commitment to showcasing original music made for a seamless partnership. 

Look for “WHQR STNL” labeled on a show to indicate one of these special events! 

The Tiny House Concert series is a collaboration we have with local radio station, 98.3 The Penguin. We record artists performing at Live Oak Bank Pavilion or Greenfield Lake Amphitheater on the Ted’s stage to be later released for your viewing pleasure!

To see these performances, please visit our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TinyHouseConcerts

These performances are not open to the public and we do not handle any of the booking for these events.