Photos and Review by Jolene Rheault CHARLOTTE, NC — Saturday night in Charlotte had a heartbeat, and it was pulsing straight out of Thomas Street Tavern. Funkwondo, the self-proclaimed practitioners of “the art of funk,” brought their grooves back to home turf with fresh energy, a brassier lineup, and the debut of their latest single,... Continue Reading →
Photography and writing by Shanna Rogers CHARLOTTE, NC — Pop punk and emo powerhouses took over The Underground in Charlotte, NC on Labor Day, making the walls and ceiling shake with glee and melodic sound. The Starting Line rolled into town on their Eternal Youth tour, celebrating over two decades of discography and their upcoming... Continue Reading →
Photography and writing by Shanna Rogers Monday evening, August 18th, 2025, was one to remember. Rolling through on their debut EP tour, Pretty Pity took the stage at Kings in downtown Raleigh by storm. With support from ColorMeKrazy! and Census, the evening assured endless alternative pop rock bangers and did not disappoint. ColorMeKrazy! ColorMeKrazy! opened the... Continue Reading →
Photos and Review by Jolene Rheault CHARLOTTE, NC — A balmy Sunday evening in Charlotte turned electric as three genre-defying powerhouses—Kitchen Dwellers, The Infamous Stringdusters, and Leftover Salmon—came together for a night of music that spanned tradition, improvisation, and full-on jamgrass joy. Each band brought their own sonic flavor, and together they created a beautifully... Continue Reading →
Photography and writing by Shanna Rogers The Ritz in Raleigh, NC was filled with smiles and bluesy tunes on Friday, July 11th, 2025. Shakey Graves (Austin-based musician Alejandro Rose-Garcia) rolled through town, supported by the band Whitney, and left the crowd speechless with their smooth and folky rock-and-roll performance. On tour celebrating ten years of... Continue Reading →
Photography and writing by Shanna Rogers The final leg of the “Yes, Chef!” Tour kicked off with a bang in Raleigh, North Carolina, on July 8th, 2025 at Kings, bringing a night full of raw punk energy. Winona Fighter (Nashville, TN) took the stage and the crowd by storm, supported by Earther (Raleigh, NC) and... Continue Reading →
By Kenny Brown Long time favorite 311 brought their 'Unity' tour to the Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre in Charlotte NC Tuesday June 24. The evening started off early at VBGB Beer Hall & Garden Restaurant next door to the venue. The band made a "surprise" appearance at VBGB along with Woody & Wilcox from Charlotte... Continue Reading →
Photos and Review by Jason Robey High Point, NC -- Friday June 20, 2025 in Greensboro, NC, ever-evolving jam veterans moe. turned COHAB Space into a swirling vortex of grooves and otherworldly improvisations. The industrial warehouse-turned-venue, already buzzing with anticipation, began to fill with a sea of longtime fans and first-timers alike, making their calls... Continue Reading →
Photos and Writing by Kyle Ostrander If you stumbled into a pitch black Iron Lung show, you would assume there must be at least 10 musicians on stage to fill a room with that much energy and sound. But you’d be amazed to find it’s only a duo of guitar and drums that creates a... Continue Reading →
Photos & Writing by: Courtney Breen This spring, Mayday Parade hit the road for their North American Three Cheers for 20 Years Tour, celebrating two decades of music, memories, and fans. On June 4th, the tour made its way to a sold-out crowd at The Ritz in Raleigh, North Carolina. The energy in the room... Continue Reading →
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