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Alexander Stewart, Emmy Meli Offer Vocal Showcase
“I saw Alexander Stewart and/or Emmy Meli in a small club once…” It’s a quote you might hear from people down the road should either of these singers hit it as big as they likely deserve to be. Stewart, the Monday night headliner at Charlotte’s Underground, offered plenty of pop…
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Sierra Ferrell Brings Classic Americana to the Fillmore Charlotte
It’s not easy to put a finger on the style of singer-songwriter Sierra Ferrell, but her sound is hypnotic just the same. Blending elements of folk, bluegrass, gypsy jazz and more, Ferrell’s vocals float effortlessly above the sonic backdrop created by acoustic instrumentation. This was all on display for a…
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Bad Bunny Is the Most Wanted Man in Charlotte
¿No habla español? It’s ok if you don’t speak Spanish and attend a Bad Bunny concert. The Puerto Rican rapper has so much charisma that his style and swagger suck you in quickly. Pacing the stage at Spectrum’s Center on Friday night as a stop on his Most Wanted Tour,…
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Foo Fighters Prove Rock Is Alive and Well with Charlotte Stop
Don’t tell Dave Grohl that rock is dead. You may, however, tell him that Charlotte has missed the Foo Fighters. A dozen years since the last time Grohl’s band was in town (and that was for only 2,000 people at a special Fillmore concert; the previous big show was at…
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11 Local Acts to Catch at Lovin’ Life Music Festival
When Charlotte-based Southern Entertainment first announced Lovin’ Life Music Fest would be happening in the Queen City from May 3-5, a lot of music fans wondered who would be on the lineup and how many of those bands might be local. After all, if you’re going to represent for Charlotte,…
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AJR Levels Up with Spectrum Center Show
It’s been fun watching multi-instrumentalist brother trio AJR perform at larger and larger Charlotte venues each time they stop into town. Just two years ago, they were at PNC Music Pavilion. On Wednesday night, they stopped by Spectrum Center as part of their The Maybe Man Tour. From start to…
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Elle King Shines at The Fillmore Charlotte
Elle King might have been in the news in recent months due to a drunken debacle at the Grand Ole Opry, but nothing similar happened at The Fillmore Charlotte on Thursday night. King was in fine form throughout her 75-minute set and simply shined. Her vocals were spot-on and she seemed…
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Keyshia Cole & Friends Bring the Soul to Spectrum
Plenty of passion and R&B flowed into Charlotte’s Spectrum Center on Thursday as Keyshia Cole and friends brough their Love Hard Tour into town. If you weren’t in the mood for love heading into the night, chances are you left feeling a bit more of a glow after sets by…
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Olivia Rodrigo Shines at Spectrum Center
At 21 years old, Olivia Rodrigo has the stage presence of someone twice her age with decades of experience. The pop singer brought her Guts World Tour to Charlotte’s Spectrum Center on Friday, March 8, and shone as brightly as her sequined outfit. Performing songs from her two albums, 2021’s…
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Tool Takes Spectrum Center Crowd on an Atmospheric Trip
If there were any guidelines for attending a Tool show, they would include knowing to cheer when the name of your city is called out and to putting your damned cellphones away. The second one is no surprise; Tool, as well as singer Maynard James Keenan’s other bands Puscifer and…
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Grace Potter Rocks in the Dark at The Fillmore
A dimly lit venue won’t prevent you from hearing well. While Grace Potter appeared to be hanging out in the shadows for much of her concert at The Fillmore on Saturday, Nov. 18, her voice sounded as strong as ever. Performing an array of solo work — “Ready Set Go,”…
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P!nk Creates Lasting Memories at Spectrum Center
Everyone remembers their first concert. Whether, at a later age, you’re proud to share the artist’s name or not is a different question. My first concert was George Thorogood, though I’d rather claim my second, Pink Floyd. You only get your first concert experience once and it will undoubtedly, for…
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Wyatt Flores Delivers for Loyal Audience at Neighborhood Theatre
It’s OK if you haven’t heard of country/Americana singer Wyatt Flores. The 22-year-old hasn’t released a full-length album yet. But that hasn’t stopped him from selling out tour dates across the country, including a concert at NoDa’s Neighborhood Theatre on Thursday. When someone’s a good singer/songwriter and can write lyrics…
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Ashnikko Returns to Home State for Sold-Out Concert
There’s always something special about a show in your home state — especially when you have family and friends in attendance. Pop singer Ashnikko, who was born in the Greensboro area, hit The Fillmore on Tuesday night for a sold-out concert. Fans flaunted their favorite rave fits as the venue…
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Janelle Monáe Satisfies at the Skyla Amphitheatre
Janelle Monáe has always been a captivating performer on stages of all sizes. So, it’s no surprise that her performance at Charlotte’s Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre was one of the best outdoor concerts of the year. Sure, there’s a lot of competition, but from start to finish, Monáe was simply…
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Teddy Swims Sells His Soul at The Fillmore
Haven’t heard of Teddy Swims yet? Better jump on the bandwagon soon because the 31-year-old soul/R&B singer is blowing up the airwaves these days. His popularity started with a series of cover songs posted online, but his recent single “Lose Control,” is all over SiriusXM radio. Now touring in support…
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