Photos and Review by Jolene Rheault CHARLOTTE, NC — Dogs in a Pile returned to the Queen City for their first headlining show in three years, and the Visulite Theatre crowd made it clear they’d been waiting. The New Jersey quintet—Jeremy Kaplan (keys, vocals), Brian Murray (guitar, vocals), Jimmy Law (guitar, vocals), Sam Lucid (bass,... Continue Reading →
Photos and writing by Dillon Reesor Halloween week brought a packed crowd to The Underground for the Scowl x Sunami co-headlining tour, with support from Divine Right, Whispers, and Nuovo Testamento. For the most part, it was a straight-up hardcore show—loud, sweaty, and full of movement—with one sharp left turn in the middle courtesy of... Continue Reading →
Written & Photographed by Ericka Puyat On a chilly night on October 14 in West Hollywood, CA, hundreds of fans lined the street outside the historic Troubadour. Some clutched handmade signs, while others proudly sported their custom-made apparel with the band members’ faces printed all over. The Boston-born pop band made their long-awaited comeback earlier... Continue Reading →
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 →
Even those music fans that don't dabble in the world of death metal are typically aware of the name Cannibal Corpse. Whether it's because they happened to come across them at a larger music festival or even if they simply saw the famous clip from Ace Ventura, Cannibal Corpse has made a name for themselves... Continue Reading →
High energy is the only term that can accurately describe the evening that Marianas Trench, The Summer Set and Senses brought to the Ritz in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Force of Nature tour, headlined by Vancouver's Marianas Trench, has been roaming across the United States over the past few weeks and taking place in venues... Continue Reading →
Photos and writing by Dillon Reesor Saturday night’s sold-out stop of Samantha Fish’s Paper Doll Tour at the Newberry Opera House was a masterclass in contemporary blues—and for my first blues show, it set a pretty high bar. The Opera House itself, with its warm acoustics and classic charm, made the perfect setting for Fish’s... 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 →
Alex G, formerly known as Sandy Alex G came through Raleigh, North Carolina on his latest fall headlining tour with support from London-based indie artist, Nilüfer Yanya. Before the show even began, the entrance line winded down the venue steps and wrapped around the parking lot. Once inside The Ritz, it was packed wall to... Continue Reading →
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