Photos and Review by Jolene Rheault CHARLOTTE, NC — It’s not every night you get ambushed by a marching band of mummies. But that’s exactly how Here Come The Mummies kicked off their set—emerging from the back of the Neighborhood Theatre, weaving through a packed crowd in full costume with a live drum line pounding... Continue Reading →
Photos and Review by Jolene Rheault CHARLOTTE, NC — A sold-out room, three bands with zero quit, and a crowd that sang like their lungs were on the line—Charlotte got the full send. Everclear’s Sparkle and Fade 30th Anniversary Tour isn’t a retro victory lap; it’s a sharp, high-octane reminder that these songs—and these bands—still... Continue Reading →
Photography and words by Thom Hooper The talented Sydney-based band, Sons of the East, brought their "SONS" World Tour to Charlotte's Underground at the Filmore on October 10th. Both Sons of the East and Kim Churchill, who opened the show, both delivering a series of uplifting songs and heartfelt moments. By the time Sons of the... Continue Reading →
Photos & Writing by Kurt Lindhult PHILADELPHIA, PA | UK-based alt metal group Calva Louise continued their month-long US tour at the Ukie Club in Philadelphia on September 24th, supported by their travel mates Sicksense. The basement venue, with its glass chandeliers, wood paneling, and stacks of chairs, was equally equipped to host a pleasant... Continue Reading →
Photos & Writing by: Courtney Breen Bring Me The Horizon kicked off their highly anticipated North American Ascension Program Tour at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, on September 23rd. The Ascension Program Tour featured live performances from support acts Motionless In White, The Plot In You, & Amira Elfeky. Bring Me The Horizon... Continue Reading →
By Thom Hooper Lucy Dacus turned Asheville Yards into more than a simple concert experience on September 23rd, it was part indie rock show, part communal celebration. Touring behind her Forever Is a Feeling record, Dacus brought Chicago’s Slow Pulp with her as openers who showcased a memorable setlist incorporating elements of shoegaze and indie... Continue Reading →
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 →
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