Photos and writing by Dillon Reesor The Acacia Strain brought their headlining tour to The Underground in Charlotte on August 17th, for a night that was heavy from the jump. With support from No Cure, Tribal Gaze, Ingrown, and Bodysnatcher, the lineup delivered a full evening of nonstop energy to a room that was packed... 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 writing by Dillon Reesor The Bad Luck Tour hit The Fillmore in Charlotte on July 30, bringing Johnny Booth, After the Burial, Currents, and We Came as Romans for a night that stayed high-energy from start to finish. Johnny Booth opened things up and set the bar right away. They came out swinging—tight... Continue Reading →
Photos and writing by Dillon Reesor The Summer of Loud Tour wrapped up in Charlotte at PNC Music Pavilion, and the name felt more accurate than ever—both for the sound and the weather. A stacked lineup, high heat, and a crowd that mostly powered through the brutal temps made for a long, loud, and overall... Continue Reading →
Drake Bell brought his "Non-Stop Flight Tour" to the Tin Roof in Raleigh, North Carolina this past Friday evening to a sold out crowd! The actor turned pop singer/song-writer is currently touring to promote his most recent album of the same name that was released in October of 2024. The tour by its completion will... Continue Reading →
Photos & Writing by Kevin McGann On Friday night, Drive-By Truckers and Deer Tick brought their Charm & Decadence Tour to The Rooftop at Pier 17 in New York City. The two legendary bands were joined by Thelma and the Sleaze who opened the night and set the tone for the three plus hours of... 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 →
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