On Sunday, October 1st, the Hollywood Palladium came alive in pure emo glory for The Dashboard Confessional’s highly anticipated headline tour. Featuring special guests Boys Like Girls and Taylor Acorn, The jam-packed, 28-city tour kicked off in September in New Jersey and has slowly made its way across the coast, one show at a time.... Continue Reading →
Folk Frenzy Under the Stars: Trampled By Turtles and Houndmouth Light Up North Carolina
Photos and Review by Jolene Rheault On Saturday, October 5, The Amp Ballantyne played host to a night of soul-stirring music, as Trampled By Turtles and Houndmouth delivered an incredible blend of indie rock, blues, and folk. The open-air venue, paired with the cool autumn breeze, made for a perfect setting to enjoy two bands... Continue Reading →
The Amity Affliction 10th Anniversary Tour for ‘Let The Ocean Take Me’ Makes A Stop at The Ritz
Writing and Photos by: Courtney Breen On may 14th The Amity Affliction made a stop at The Ritz in Raleigh, North Carolina to celebrate their 10th anniversary of their album 'Let The Ocean Take Me'. Opening acts Mugshot, Dying Wish, and Currents all had exhilarating performances which got the crowd ready for The Amity Affliction.... Continue Reading →
Bayside’s ‘The Worse Things Than Being Alive’ Tour comes to The Ritz!
Writing and Photos by: Courtney Breen On April 6th Bayside brought 'The Worse Things Than Being Alive' Tour to The Ritz in Raleigh, North Carolina. In support of Bayside on their North American tour is Winona Fighter, Armor For Sleep, and Finch. This tour is in support of Bayside's most recent release, There Are Worse... Continue Reading →
The Dead South Electrifies Charlotte Filmore on Chains & Stakes World Tour
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 →
One on One, The Winner Dies in the Ambulance: An Interview with Charlotte Hardcore band, Jiu-Jitsu
(Jiu-Jitsu from left to right: Josh Anderson, Garret Nance, Anthony Rasmussen and Christian Helms, Riley Ferrar) Interview by A.G.M. (Life on the Charlotte Scene) Photos by Seth Rodriguez (@innerdisortion) --------------------------------------------“One on one, fight each other, the winner dies in the ambulance!” shrieks vocalist Christian Helms on stage, sweat-drenched blonde hair flying as his headbangs are... Continue Reading →
Hatebreed Brings the “20 Years of Brutality” Tour to Charlotte, North Carolina
Writing and Photos by: Courtney Breen On September 21st 2023, Hatebreed brought their 20 years of brutality tour to Charlotte, North Carolina at The Fillmore. In support of the tour, Hatebreed brought out Terror, Vein.FM, and local support from Filth. In celebration of 20 years of Hatebreed's third album "The Rise of Brutality", Hatebreed played... Continue Reading →
The Greatest Generation 10 Year Anniversary Tour hits The Fillmore
Writing by: Courtney Breen On September 15th The Wonder Years brought their 10 year anniversary tour of The Greatest Generation to The Fillmore in Charlotte, North Carolina. In celebration of 10 years, The Wonder Years played The Greatest Generation in full while also throwing in some classics to close out their set. The Greatest Generation... Continue Reading →
Louder Than Life 2023: The Best Lineup Yet!
Writing by: Destini Morgan The 2023 Louder than Life Festival is set to be one of the most exciting music events of the year, showcasing some of the biggest names in rock and metal. This highly anticipated festival will take place over four days, from September 21-24, at the Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition... Continue Reading →
Boygenius at Live Oak Bank Pavilion in Wilmington
Writing and Photos by: Courtney Breen On June 14th Boygenius brought their current tour to Wilmington, North Carolina at Live Oak Bank Pavilion. The show started with Bartees Strange, an alternative/indie artist based in DC. His set brought the perfect energy to start out the night. Bartees Strange recently released his latest single titled "Daily... Continue Reading →
