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

OK Go // Live @ The Orange Peel // 12.5.2025

by Jason Robey - December 15, 2025

Photos and review by: Jason Robey ASHEVILLE, NC -- 25 years after the release of their first EP, indie rock veterans OK GO are still every bit as fresh and exciting as ever. The band, which presumably keeps the confetti industry in business, drew a sold-out crowd to the Orange Peel for

Dogs In a Pile // Live @ Visulite Theatre // 10.30.2025

by Jason Robey - November 2, 2025

Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC -- New Jersey quintet Dogs In a Pile have cemented themselves as one of the top up-and-comers in the jam band scene over the past couple years. They proved that status to a packed room at the Visulite Theatre in Charlotte on Thursday,

Natalie Brooke // Live @ The Rabbit Hole // 10.18.2025

by Jason Robey - October 28, 2025October 29, 2025

Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC -- Hot on the heels of the release of her new album Measured In Moments earlier this month, Natalie Brooke and her band brought their high-energy show to The Rabbit Hole. Local jazz trio OOF! opened the night with an instrumental set filled

Simple Plan & Bowling For Soup // Live @ 713 Music Hall // 9.5.25

by Ommar Ortuvia - September 14, 2025

Article & Photos by: Ommar Ortuvia Houston, TX -- Simple Plan, the self-described “electro-pop-punk” band from Quebec, Canada, spent the last bit of summer touring the United States with their “Bigger Than You Think” tour. On the road they took Texas punk rockers Bowling For Soup, Colorado’s 3OH!3, and singer/guitarist LØLØ,

The Darkness // Live @ The NorVa // 9.5.25

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - September 13, 2025

Article and photos by Wendy Podmenik Woodell NORFOLK, VA-- When a show has incredible energy, killer music and brings joy, concert goers leave with smiles on their faces and a great buzz- and The Darkness delivered in Norfolk, VA. In the midst of their first leg of their North American tour