Evanescence, Lindsey Stirling bring new energy to PNC Music Pavilion

by Jeff Hahne on July 22, 2018 at 10:49PM

Lindsey Stirling, Evanescence, Cellogram July 20, 2018 PNC Music Pavilion If you went to PNC Music Pavilion on Friday night expecting to see a blistering rock show, you left either completely disappointed or pleasantly surprised.

Appalachian Summer Festival Goes Into Home Stretch Looking Strong

Rhiannon Giddens plays last week of Boone arts fest

by CL Staff on July 20, 2018 at 12:12PM

The Greensboro native is best known for her role in the band she helped found, Carolina Chocolate Drops, but she's been killing at as a solo act for five years now. Lately, you might have even caught her in her new acting gig as Hallie Jordan in Nashville.

Willie Nelson's return is worth the wait

by Jeff Hahne on June 21, 2018 at 10:53PM

Outlaw Music Festival f. Willie Nelson, The Avett Brothers, Jamey Johnson and Sarah Shook and the Disarmers PNC Music Pavilion June 20, 2018 When Willie Nelson abruptly canceled his performance nearly a month ago, fans left Charlotte's PNC Music Pavilion filled with disappointment.

Amos' Southend to Reopen

Charlotte's Beloved Home of Rock Nostalgia Returns Early Next Year

by Mark Kemp on June 20, 2018 at 2:22PM

I don't have enough headaches in my life right now anyway." Ellison said he's already talked with AEG Presents, a booking agency Amos' worked with over the years, and will be reaching out again to tribute bands, up-and-coming national acts, local artists and oddball shows like midget wrestling.

Hayley Kiyoko brings a party to The Underground

by Jeff Hahne on June 12, 2018 at 11:05PM

Hayley Kiyoko, Gavin Turek The Underground June 11, 2018 From the moment she walked out on stage until the final notes ringing out, Hayley Kiyoko brought a party to The Underground on Monday night.

Japanese Breakfast thrills sold-out Neighborhood Theatre

by Jeff Hahne on June 12, 2018 at 10:58PM

Japanese Breakfast w/ Dollhands, Faye Neighborhood Theatre June 9, 2018 With light-up shoes and non-stop energy, Japanese Breakfast's Michelle Zauner hit the stage on Saturday night and rarely stopped moving.

Bishop Briggs stuns sold-out Underground

by Jeff Hahne on May 28, 2018 at 10:15PM

Bishop Briggs w/ Foreign Air May 25, 2018 The Underground The first time Bishop Briggs played in Charlotte, she was warming up for Kaleo at The Underground.

Fans leave Outlaw Music Festival disappointed

by Jeff Hahne on May 28, 2018 at 10:02PM

2018 Outlaw Music Festival May 26, 2018 PNC Music Pavilion Brandi Carlile dropped off the lineup.

WATCH THIS: Legendary C+C Music Factory Rapper Freedom Williams Surprises Charlotte Rapper Phaze Gawd on Special 'Local Vibes/Yo! CLT Raps' Podcast

by Mark Kemp on May 25, 2018 at 5:56PM

Charlotte native Tony Potts, also known as rapper Tony P. and Phaze Gawd, was just 8 the first time he performed for an audience. He was tapped by his elementary school to rap the Freedom Williams part in multiplatinum-selling C+C Music Factory’s iconic 1990 hip-house hit “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance).”

St. Vincent drops jaws at The Fillmore

by Jeff Hahne on May 21, 2018 at 11:25PM

St. Vincent The Fillmore May 21, 2018 It's been almost exactly three years since St. Vincent performed in Charlotte.