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Zara Larsson Brings Arena-Ready Show to The Fillmore
When Zara Larsson performed at The Fillmore on April Fool’s Day, it felt like someone had pranked her. The rapidly rising star didn’t let the cozy confines of the Music Factory’s mid-sized venue restrict anything about her show, which would have certainly been moved outside to the neighboring amphitheater had…
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Conan Gray Is Turning My Kids Into Concert Hounds
As a father who goes to somewhere around 60 concerts per year, it’s no surprise that my kids are turning into concert hounds at ages 11 and 13. They’ve only been to a handful of shows in their short lives, but this week they both reached a milestone that made…
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Dexter and the Moonrocks Bring Joy to Carolina
Before Texas-based quartet Dexter and the Moonrocks could even take the stage at The Fillmore on Friday night, dozens in the crowd were already chanting, “Fuck Cheez-Its.” Yes, if you were in attendance, you didn’t mishear that. For the uninitiated, there is a lore behind the aggressive anti-cracker war cries.…
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Nine Inch Nails Deliver Pure Cinema to Spectrum Center
Back in 2009, at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Tennessee, I witnessed what was reported, at the time, to be the final Nine Inch Nails concert in the United States. The tour was ending as singer/frontman Trent Reznor was set to retire as he had grown tired of…
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Snow Strippers Bring a Full-Body Experience to The Fillmore
Plenty of artists create a show when they perform live, but for electronic acts, it’s more about creating an experience. Look, nobody needs to watch a DJ turn knobs for an hour; a majority of fans are more interested in the overall vibe and letting the music course through their…
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Anthony Hamilton & Fantasia Kick Off 2026 Tour with Homecoming Show
There’s something special about performing in front of a hometown audience. On Friday, R&B singers and longtime friends Fantasia and Anthony Hamilton showcased their vocals for an enthralled Charlotte crowd that sat for the opening act but stood for every note that the headliners had to offer. Charlotte native Hamilton,…
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Giveon Brings Warmth to Season-Ending Skyla Show
The conversations among folks walking out of Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre on Saturday following Giveon’s show were focused on one thing; is that the loudest we’d ever heard Skyla? The R&B singer from Long Beach, California, performed for a sold-out crowd during the season-ending concert at the Music Factory amphitheater,…
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Doechii Takes the BoPlex to School in Live From the Swamp Stop
It might feel like rapper Doechii appeared out of nowhere when she won the 2024 Grammy for Best Rap Album, but her swag is a reminder that she’s more than ready for the moment. Performing at a sold-out Bojangles Coliseum on Thursday as part of her Live From the Swamp…
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Gigi Perez Brings the Beach to The Fillmore
Currently at the end of her At the Beach, In Every Life Tour, indie pop singer Gigi Perez proved to the sold-out crowd at The Fillmore on Saturday, why her star is quickly rising. Perez is one of those performers who command attention not through a choreographed stage show or…
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Twenty One Pilots Pulls Out All the Stops at PNC
A decade out from the release of the album Blurryface, which saw Twenty One Pilots skyrocket to fame on the backs of hits like “Stressed Out” and “Ride,” the September release of new album Breach proved that there’s still plenty of demand for the duo’s brand of alt-pop. That was…
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Goose Kicks Out the Jams at PNC Music Pavilion
One of the hottest jam bands in the scene hit Charlotte’s PNC Music Pavilion on Saturday night for a night of good vibes that couldn’t be dampened by the weather. Despite lingering storms in the area, the concert went off without a hitch. Goose hit the stage around 7:45 p.m.…
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Conan Gray Shines at Charlotte Tour Stop
If you were to ask a superfan what was lacking from Conan Gray’s concert at PNC Music Pavilion on Friday night, the only conceivable answer could be “more songs.” The 26-year-old pop singer stopped by Charlotte as part of his Wishbone Pajama Tour. While bad weather loomed in the area,…
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The Lumineers Bring Living Room Vibes to PNC Music Pavilion
There are certain bands — like the Foo Fighters, for example — that step onstage at a large outdoor venue and do everything they can to blow the roof off the place. Then there are bands like The Lumineers, which played at PNC Music Pavilion in University City on Wednesday,…
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Nelly Brings Friends for Nostalgic Tour Stop in Charlotte
Sometimes, you don’t need a new album to justify a summer tour; all you need is good energy, plenty of hits and a strong sense of nostalgia. Rapper Nelly brought his Where the Party At Tour to PNC Music Pavilion on Sunday. While Jermaine Dupri and Eve performed at earlier…
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Wynonna Judd Nearly Walks Away with Little Big Town Show
When Wynonna Judd asked the crowd at PNC Music Pavilion who was seeing her for the first time at Saturday night’s show, it looked like the entire audience raised a hand. While Judd appeared to be surprised at the response, she shouldn’t have been. As far as I can tell,…
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Taking Back Sunday Shares the Spotlight with Coheed and Cambria at Homecoming Show
It’s been decades now that, Coheed and Cambria has been building its sci-fi narrative through progressive rock, continuing the story at Charlotte’s PNC Music Pavilion on Tuesday night. Just a few songs into the band’s set, a massive inflatable skeleton appeared behind the stage bringing the theatrics up a notch.…
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