Dan Russell-Pinson – March 30, 2024 Babe Haven, a female-fronted queer band currently based out of Durham, NC, had the honor of opening up for punk legends Otoboke Beaver for two stops of their current US tour (Carrboro and Charlotte). Their Charlotte appearance on March 27, 2024 marks the band’s first time playing at The... Continue Reading →
"You would not believe your Eyes," at who came to The Ritz in Raleigh, North Carolina on Thursday March 21, 2024. Owl City with Special Guest Augustana brought their "Too the moon and back," tour to Raleigh, just one of ten stops on their North American tour. You may be familiar with Augustana, as they... Continue Reading →
Dan Russell-Pinson - March 29, 2024 Otoboke Beaver has been away from their hometown of Kyoto, Japan since the launch of their recent US tour five weeks ago. Consisting of Accorinrin (lead vocals), Yoyoyoshie (guitar & vocals), Hirochan (bass & vocals) and Kahokiss (drums & vocals), Otoboke Beaver is an all-female punk band known for... Continue Reading →
Photo by @5peicedpecial On the evening of March 23, 2024, Greenville SC grunge/rock/punk band Mean Sweetie played their final show at the Melon Barn, a DIY music venue nestled in greater Greenville, SC. Fans from Greenville and surrounding areas came to the barn to celebrate Mean Sweetie and all they have accomplished, with South Carolina... Continue Reading →
Photos and Writing by Kyle Ostrander On Tuesday night, Chelsea Wolfe brought the She Reaches Out Tour to Warsaw in Brooklyn, NY. The sold out venue was packed wall-to-wall with fans eagerly awaiting for her to grace the stage. The lights went dark, incense smoke filled the stage, and Wolfe walked on with her band... Continue Reading →
Photos and Review by Jolene Rheault The Eastern leg of The Dead South's Chains & Stakes World Tour commenced with a spirited performance on Sunday evening at the Charlotte Filmore, following their recent show at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. Labeling their music as progressive bluegrass, alternative Americana, country, folk, or western becomes secondary;... Continue Reading →
(True Lilith from left to right: Anna Spurrier, Jared Stone and Clay Case, Chloe James) Interview by A.G.M. (Life on the Charlotte Scene) Photos by Seth Rodriguez (@innerdistortion) “Lilith was a demon from Hebrew folklore that killed babies in the middle of the night.” This is the soundbite that opens up True Lilith’s newest... Continue Reading →
Photos and Writing by Kyle Ostrander Earlier this week, Mom Rock took the stage with force at TV Eye in NYC. Even on a cold Thursday night, the venue was filled with excited fans, many of whom were sporting the band’s merch in support. Clearly no strangers to the stage, Mom Rock immediately showed why... Continue Reading →
Photos and Writing by Kenny Brown I'll just start by saying I've been a huge TOOL fan for many years. I've been lucky enough to catch them live quite a few times over those years. The first time was nearly 30 years ago, November 16 1996 at The Garage in Cincinnati, Ohio. It was a... Continue Reading →
Photos and Writing by Dillon Reesor New Brookland Tavern has seen a lot of Justin Osborne lately. January 17th marks the third show in three weeks, following a pair of reunion shows from Sequoyah Prep School to send off the iconic old New Brookland building and to christen their new location in 5 Points. This... Continue Reading →
