9.4.2026

by Jason Robey - September 11, 2026

Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC -- When they aren’t busy fighting crime on their campy superhero show, The Aquabats are bringing their frantic energy to stages across the country, landing last Friday in the Queen City for an unforgettable night of ska punk, dancing, and a collection of inflatable

Blues Traveler / Gin Blossoms / Spin Doctors // Live @ Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre // 8.29.2026

by Jason Robey - August 31, 2026

Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC -- “20th century rock n’ roll - no loops, no computers, and no fucking AI” announced Spin Doctors vocalist Chris Barron, during the band’s opening set on at the sold out show on Saturday night. That’s exactly what three juggernauts of 1990s rock delivered

Umphrey’s McGee / moe. // Live @ The Amp Ballantyne // 7.10.2026

by Jason Robey - July 14, 2026July 14, 2026

Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC -- Two staples of the jam band scene since the 1990s, with years of friendship and different types of collaboration, brought their relationship to the next level with the “moe.ment.UM Tour.” Umphrey’s McGee and moe. made their mark on the Queen City on Friday,

The String Cheese Incident // Live @ The Amp Ballantyne // 6.19.2026

by Jason Robey - June 23, 2026

Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC -- Jam band and touring veterans The String Cheese Incident took full advantage of the opportunity on Friday night to remind Charlotte why they have been a staple of the scene for more than 30 years. A few shows into their summer tour,

Mike Gordon // Live @ Neighborhood Theatre // 3.19.2026

by Jason Robey - March 24, 2026

Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC -- In the space between Phish’s recent Mexico run and their series of shows at the Las Vegas Sphere next month, bassist Mike Gordon took the opportunity to hit the road with his side project for a short tour up and down the

Funkwondo // Live @ Starlight on 22nd // 01.16.2026

by Jolene Roderick - January 20, 2026January 21, 2026

Article and Photos by: Jolene Roderick CHARLOTTE, NC — While the January air outside was enough to make anyone retreat into a parka, the energy inside Starlight on 22nd this past Friday night, January 16th, was nothing short of volcanic. The venue hosted a co-headlining "fire" showcase that served as a

Everclear // Live @ Neighborhood Theatre // 10.16.2025

by Jason Robey - October 21, 2025

Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC -- The Neighborhood Theatre was packed to the brim well before show time on Thursday night with a crowd ready for a celebration of 90s alternative rock. Everclear brought their tour celebrating the 30th-anniversary of their breakthrough album Sparkle & Fade to Charlotte, promising an evening

Rod Stewart // Live @ PNC Music Pavilion // 7.29.25

by Jolene Roderick - August 2, 2025August 6, 2025

Article and Photos by: Jolene Roderick CHARLOTTE, NC — Cheap Trick opened the night with a bang, delivering a set that reminded the Charlotte crowd exactly why they’ve earned their Rock & Roll Hall of Fame stripes. From the opening punch of “Hello There” to the celebratory farewell of “Goodnight,” the

Leftover Salmon / The Infamous Stringdusters / Kitchen Dwellers // Live @ The Amp Ballantyne // 7.13.2025

by Jason Robey - July 16, 2025

Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC -- Charlotte fans that braved the scorching summer heat wave on Sunday, were treated to impressive performances by three of the top bluegrass-infused acts on the scene today. Dubbed the Rowdy Summer Nights tour, Leftover Salmon, the Infamous Stringdusters, and the Kitchen Dwellers delivered

Sessanta Tour 2.0 // Live @ PNC Pavilion // 5.10.2025

by Jason Robey - May 11, 2025

Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC -- Following the success of the first Sessanta tour in 2024, metal juggernauts Primus, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer have taken their unique triple bill tour on the road for Sessanta v2.0. Saturday’s stop in Charlotte left the crowd with jaws dropped and