Written by Elizabeth Miranda Cover photo by @cielzgallery on instagram From Charlotte, North Carolina, The Stoned Toads are a three-piece funk metal band fusing slap-heavy grooves with exhilarating riffs. The lineup features Dante Campese, the band’s bassist and current lead vocalist, alongside Owen Clark on drums and Jude Tuggle on guitar. This interview took place... Continue Reading →
Nashville artist, Mitchell Tenpenny arrived in Raleigh, North Carolina last week to bring his 2026 "Speed of Light Tour" to The Ritz. Following a career-defining year in 2025, Tenpenny has been releasing hit after hit song and touring non-stop across the United States. Known for catchy country hooks mixed with an alternative style of guitar... Continue Reading →
Photos and writing by Dillon Reesor On February 27, Dexter and The Moonrocks rolled their Welcome to the Donkey Flats Tour into The Fillmore Charlotte for a night that balanced local pride and straight-up rock catharsis. With Boone’s own Cigarettes @ Sunset opening the show, the energy in the room built early and never really... Continue Reading →
Words and Photography by Thom Hooper If rock and roll has a beating heart, it was pounding like a jackhammer at Hangar 1819 in Greensboro on February 23rd. Foxy Shazam tore through town on their Dumpster Phoenix Tour, with support from Descartes A Kant and Moondough.After a brief introduction from the legendary Dee Snider, of... Continue Reading →
Photos and writing by Dillon Reesor Not many legacy acts can roll into town on an “evening with” tour and make it feel like a masterclass instead of a nostalgia lap. Toto is, without a doubt, one of those bands; and they proved it once again in Charleston, SC on their ‘An Evening With Toto’... Continue Reading →
Photos and Review by Jolene Rheault CHARLOTTE, NC — There’s a specific kind of magic that happens when the scent of anticipation meets the skirl of bagpipes under the rafters of The Fillmore. Last Sunday, Charlotte became the front line for the Dropkick Murphys’ "For The People…In The Pit" tour. This wasn't just another stop... Continue Reading →
Photos and writing by Dillon Reesor On February 19th, Redveil brought his latest run through The Underground, turning a slow-building Thursday night into a packed, high-energy showcase. The room started off noticeably light, but by the time the headliner hit, it had filled into a solid turnout; and once the show caught momentum the crowd... Continue Reading →
Words and Photography by Thom Hooper On Thursday, February 12th, 2026, indie-folk power couple Drew and Ellie Holcomb delivered an intimate performance on the “Never Gonna Let You Go” Tour at Charlotte’s Knight Theater. Drew and Ellie Holcomb have been married for many years and their admiration for each other shines bright in both their music... Continue Reading →
Singer and songwriter Ellise brought part two of her "Pretty Evil" Tour to Motorco in Durham, North Carolina this past week. The tour is in support of her most recent album release of the same name. Known for her dark themed and pop influenced music, Ellise began gaining popularity in 2021 when she released her... Continue Reading →
The term legend is defined as, "an extremely famous or notorious person, especially in a particular field or expertise." A personal belief of this writer is that the Canadian post-hardcore band Silverstein has officially reached the status of legendary. The group just wrapped up their 25 Years of Noise Tour with one of the last... Continue Reading →
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