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 →
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 →
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 Thom Hooper On May 21st, the Fillmore Underground in Charlotte, North Carolina, came alive with an electrifying performance featuring three dynamic bands: Gore., Until I Wake, and Of Mice & Men. From the moment the doors opened, the energy was palpable, and the night did not disappoint. Kicking off the evening... Continue Reading →
Photos and Review by Jolene Rheault CHARLOTTE, NC — The Wood Brothers kicked things off just as the sun started to soften over Ballantyne, crafting an opening set that felt more like a porch jam than a polished performance—and I mean that in the best way possible. With a dusty, soul-soaked groove, they effortlessly bounced... Continue Reading →
Photos and Review by Jolene Rheault CHARLOTTE, NC — A humid Thursday night settled over Charlotte as The Amp Ballantyne hosted a pairing that felt handpicked for emotional excavation. Waxahatchee opened the evening with a quietly stunning set, setting the tone with her signature blend of indie folk and Southern-rooted melancholy. Katie Crutchfield’s vocals cut... Continue Reading →
Photos and Review by Jolene Rheault CHARLOTTE, NC — The Sessanta Tour is less a concert and more a shared hallucination between some of rock’s most genre-defiant minds. On Saturday night at PNC Pavilion, that collective vision came to life for Charlotte fans lucky enough to witness it. Primus, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer didn’t... Continue Reading →
Photos and Review by Jolene Rheault CHARLOTTE, NC — It was one of those nights where you walk into the venue knowing you’re about to be part of something special. The walls of Neighborhood Theatre practically hummed with anticipation as Fireside Collective took the stage last Thursday night, ready to deliver a genre-defying set that... Continue Reading →
Photos and Review by Jolene Rheault CHARLOTTE, NC — On a moody Sunday night in Charlotte, Octave Cat turned the Visulite into a sound lab—testing boundaries, bending genres, and dialing into a frequency where jazz meets electronica and gets swept into space. Making their Queen City debut, the trio delivered a set that felt less... Continue Reading →
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