Photos & Writing by Taylor Bandy On Monday September 15th, Mickey’s Black Box transformed into a swirling pit of dark folk, punk fury, and raw emotion as Bridge City Sinners headlined their Break The Chain Tour. Supported by Dead On A Sunday and Joshua Quimby, the show brought in genre-bending intensity that left the crowd... Continue Reading →
Joelton Mayfield’s Crowd Pleaser Proves Why Tomorrow’s Charlotte Show Is Sold Out (Album Review)
Album Review by Jolene Rheault Nashville’s Joelton Mayfield is about to drop his debut record Crowd Pleaser on October 24 via Bloodshot Records, and from the early listen, it’s clear this one’s all about the storytelling. The songwriting cuts sharp, blending alt-country grit with surprising bursts of intensity and melody borrowed from the world of... Continue Reading →
Dead Poet Society, Asking Alexandria & Chevelle Take Over Coca Cola Roxy – 09-07-2025
Chevelle, Asking Alexandria, and Dead Poet Society Take Over the Coca-Cola Roxy ATLANTA, GA — The Coca-Cola Roxy was packed for a night that brought together three bands, each delivering their own punch of energy and sound. Dead Poet Society, Asking Alexandria, and Chevelle gave fans a show that ranged from gritty emotion to full-on... Continue Reading →
Thousand Below: The Buried In Jade Tour
San Diego post-hardcore band, Thousand Below performed to a packed Motorco Music Hall in Durham, North Carolina this past Wednesday night as part of their Buried In Jade Tour. Motorco, a venue that has become a staple of the music scene in central NC and with a capacity of 400 created an intimate environment for... Continue Reading →
Collective Soul and Live bring nostalgic heat to Charlotte crowd, Aug. 28, 2025
Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC -- On a balmy North Carolina evening, a wave of nostalgia and melodic punch flooded the arena as three cornerstone ’90s rock bands took fans on a charged journey through golden era of alternative rock. Our Lady Peace wasted no time stirring the crowd to life. Frontman... Continue Reading →
Dizgo Melts Faces and Takes Names in Charlotte
Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC -- Non-stop touring and a grueling festival schedule this summer is paying off for the jam band powerhouse Dizgo with noticeably bigger crowds with each visit to the Queen City. Buzz and excitement filled the air in the Visulite Theatre as the crowd began filling in well... Continue Reading →
The Acacia Strain at The Underground
Photos and writing by Dillon Reesor The Acacia Strain brought their headlining tour to The Underground in Charlotte on August 17th, for a night that was heavy from the jump. With support from No Cure, Tribal Gaze, Ingrown, and Bodysnatcher, the lineup delivered a full evening of nonstop energy to a room that was packed... Continue Reading →
We Came As Romans at The Fillmore
Photos and writing by Dillon Reesor The Bad Luck Tour hit The Fillmore in Charlotte on July 30, bringing Johnny Booth, After the Burial, Currents, and We Came as Romans for a night that stayed high-energy from start to finish. Johnny Booth opened things up and set the bar right away. They came out swinging—tight... Continue Reading →
Summer of Loud Ends with a Blaze in Charlotte
Photos and writing by Dillon Reesor The Summer of Loud Tour wrapped up in Charlotte at PNC Music Pavilion, and the name felt more accurate than ever—both for the sound and the weather. A stacked lineup, high heat, and a crowd that mostly powered through the brutal temps made for a long, loud, and overall... Continue Reading →
Drake Bell Brings the Non-Stop Flight Tour to Raleigh, NC
Drake Bell brought his "Non-Stop Flight Tour" to the Tin Roof in Raleigh, North Carolina this past Friday evening to a sold out crowd! The actor turned pop singer/song-writer is currently touring to promote his most recent album of the same name that was released in October of 2024. The tour by its completion will... Continue Reading →
