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 →
Nile: Death Metal Legends Conquer Raleigh
Death Metal legends, Nile, kicked off their "The Underworld Awaits Tour" this past weekend at potentially the most appropriate venue in Raleigh, North Carolina; Chapel of Bones. The intimate venue was packed shoulder to shoulder with a sold out crowd for the Greenville, South Carolina band that combines influence of Egyptian legends and Lovecraftian themes... Continue Reading →
Bridge City Sinners Bring Folk Punk Mayhem to Lititz: A Night at Mickey’s Black Box
Photos & Writing by Taylor Bandy On Monday September 15th, Mickey’s Black Box transformed into a swirling pit of dark folk, punk fury, and raw emotion as Bridge City Sinners headlined their Break The Chain Tour. Supported by Dead On A Sunday and Joshua Quimby, the show brought in genre-bending intensity that left the crowd... Continue Reading →
Joelton Mayfield’s Crowd Pleaser Proves Why Tomorrow’s Charlotte Show Is Sold Out (Album Review)
Album Review by Jolene Rheault Nashville’s Joelton Mayfield is about to drop his debut record Crowd Pleaser on October 24 via Bloodshot Records, and from the early listen, it’s clear this one’s all about the storytelling. The songwriting cuts sharp, blending alt-country grit with surprising bursts of intensity and melody borrowed from the world of... Continue Reading →
Dead Poet Society, Asking Alexandria & Chevelle Take Over Coca Cola Roxy – 09-07-2025
Chevelle, Asking Alexandria, and Dead Poet Society Take Over the Coca-Cola Roxy ATLANTA, GA — The Coca-Cola Roxy was packed for a night that brought together three bands, each delivering their own punch of energy and sound. Dead Poet Society, Asking Alexandria, and Chevelle gave fans a show that ranged from gritty emotion to full-on... Continue Reading →
Funkwondo Throws Down a Groove Sermon at Thomas Street Tavern
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 →
Thousand Below: The Buried In Jade Tour
San Diego post-hardcore band, Thousand Below performed to a packed Motorco Music Hall in Durham, North Carolina this past Wednesday night as part of their Buried In Jade Tour. Motorco, a venue that has become a staple of the music scene in central NC and with a capacity of 400 created an intimate environment for... Continue Reading →
Collective Soul and Live bring nostalgic heat to Charlotte crowd, Aug. 28, 2025
Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC -- On a balmy North Carolina evening, a wave of nostalgia and melodic punch flooded the arena as three cornerstone ’90s rock bands took fans on a charged journey through golden era of alternative rock. Our Lady Peace wasted no time stirring the crowd to life. Frontman... Continue Reading →
The Starting Line ignites The Underground in Charlotte
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 →
Dizgo Melts Faces and Takes Names in Charlotte
Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC -- Non-stop touring and a grueling festival schedule this summer is paying off for the jam band powerhouse Dizgo with noticeably bigger crowds with each visit to the Queen City. Buzz and excitement filled the air in the Visulite Theatre as the crowd began filling in well... Continue Reading →
