Photos and Writing by Kenny Brown The year was 2017. I was getting myself prepared to head out to the Carolina Rebellion music festival in Charlotte, NC. A friend who wasn't able to attend the festival told me I HAD to check out The Bronx, they were one of her favorite bands. Okay sure, I'd... Continue Reading →
RUSSIAN CIRCLES & REZN AT WARSAW
Photos and Writing by Kyle Ostrander On November 6th, instrumental post-metal band Russian Circles performed at Warsaw in Brooklyn, NY, with support from fellow Chicago band REZN. Russian Circles treated fans to several cuts off their latest album, Gnosis, along with some fan-favorites from throughout their 15+ year career. No stranger to playing at Warsaw,... Continue Reading →
NOT YOUR DAD’S HOUSE SHOW
Photos and Writing by Michele Garcia The Night School put together a house show on Saturday November 5th in Greenville, Hosted by Cole Hollow. Musicians in the area came together for a fun night of Punk rock, Metal and Funk! Starting off the night, BlueGill, a local shoegaze solo artist, performed songs off of his... Continue Reading →
EASTSIDE HOLIDAY 2022 AT TOMMY’S PUB
Photos and Writing by Kenny Brown Tommy's Pub, located in the Eastway Crossing shopping center in East Charlotte, is well established as one of the top venues in town to catch great live music: an excellent staff, great drink selection, ample parking, and FREE shows. Tommy's hosts a wide variety of genre, from punk and... Continue Reading →
Chloe Moriondo at Cats Cradle
Photos and Writing by Courtney Breen On November 5th Chloe Moriondo brought the Sucker Punch tour to the Cats Cradle in Carrboro, North Carolina. Chloe Moriondo is a singer-songwriter who combines elements of both indie and bedroom pop into her music. Her recent record SUCKERPUNCH was released in early October. Stream SUCKERPUNCH here: SUCKERPUNCH Currently... Continue Reading →
THEY WON’T STAY DEAD! HALLOWEEN SHOW AT THE SPOKE EASY
Photos and Writing by Riley Ferrar Halloween at The Spoke Easy was a night full of hard hitting punk riffs and mic steals. The Spoke Easy is a bicycle shop by day and all ages local music venue by night. It's become one of the most well known spots for up and coming Charlotte bands,... Continue Reading →
CORY BRANAN WITH RYAN LOCKHART AT THE EVENING MUSE
Photos and Writing by Lee Flythe "Cory Branan's got an evil streak, and a way with words that'll bring you to your knees. Oh he can play the wildest shows, and he can sing so sweet. I still sing along." (from the Lucero song Tears Don't Matter Much, 2003). Cory Branan has a sound all... Continue Reading →
THE 4TH ANNUAL CAROLINA HEADBANGERS BALL
Photos and Writing by Kenny Brown The Charlotte area metal community came out in full force Saturday October 22 for the 4th Annual Carolina Headbangers Ball. The Ball moved to a new location this year, The Rooster in Gastonia NC. This also just happened to be opening weekend for the new venue, located on West... Continue Reading →
FREDDY VS AT THE DUCK ROOM
Photos and Writing by Valkyrie Löfgren Freddy VS put on a ghoulishly fun performance at the Duck Room this Saturday. The band, supported by Misplaced Religion and Umami, celebrated the release of their debut album 'The Projectionist'. Freddy VS is a St. Louis, MO based horror rock band with a kick-ass sound! While there is... Continue Reading →
THE ROSE COURT AT THE SINKHOLE
Photos and Writing by Valkyrie Löfgren The Rose Court put on an incredible show at The Sinkhole in St. Louis, MO on 10/14/2022! The band might be new to the scene, but you’d never know this was only their third performance. Vocalist Allie Taylor is joined by Jake Scheck on guitar, Eric/Erica Wuebbels on bass/keys,... Continue Reading →
