Charles Esten

Date: Fri, Aug 7, 2026

Time: Fri., 7-10pm

Venue: Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard, Raleigh

Price: $30+. Outdoor show rain or shine. No refunds. No dogs. No chairs.

Category: Music

Charles Esten is an accomplished American actor, comedian, and singer-songwriter known for his versatile performances on both screen and stage. He is widely recognized for his roles as “Deacon Claybourne” in ABC/CMT’s NASHVILLE, and “Ward Cameron” on Netflix’s Outer Banks. Esten first gained national attention as a popular recurring performer on the improvisational comedy series “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” where his quick wit and musical improvisations made him a standout favorite. Since the success of NASHVILLE Esten has built a respected reputation as a singer-songwriter. In early 2024, he delivered what Billboard called his signature “loose, rough-cut country,” independent debut album, Love Ain’t Pretty, to much acclaim. Surpassing 35 million streams to date, he’s a 2018 Guinness World Records title holder for the “Most consecutive weeks to release an original digital single by a music act” after releasing 54 original songs once a week for 54 straight weeks. He’s made over 190 appearances at Nashville’s iconic Grand Ole Opry and performed multiple headline tours in the U.S. and Europe. Esten serves as the National Honorary Spokesperson for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s annual Light The Night Walk, and is a board member and volunteer for Musicians On Call.