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 →
Improvised Magic and Melted Faces: Kendall Street Company in Charlotte
Photos and Review by Jolene Rheault CHARLOTTE, NC — Saturday night at The Music Yard felt like stepping into a musical vortex where saxophone solos coexist with hot tubs and apologies about cobbler. Kendall Street Company rolled into Charlotte with the kind of energy that turns casual concertgoers into die-hard fans and left no face... Continue Reading →
Eggy Brings Spiraling Energy and Seamless Flow to Visulite Theatre
Photos and Review by Jolene Rheault CHARLOTTE, NC — If you’ve been keeping an eye on Eggy, you already know they’re riding a serious wave. The Connecticut-based quartet pulled into Charlotte on their "Here & Now" tour and brought the Visulite Theatre to life with two sets of wildly creative, genre-bending magic. Eggy opened with... Continue Reading →
Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country Takes Charlotte on a Joyride Through Space
Photos and Review by Jolene Rheault CHARLOTTE, NC — Let’s just get this out of the way up top: if you’re not hip to Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country yet, it’s time to catch up. Kicking off his 30th birthday weekend, the man and his merry band of sonic cowboys rode into The Fillmore Underground last... Continue Reading →
Stop Light Observations Ignites Amos’ Southend with a High-Octane Performance
Photos and Review by Jolene Rheault CHARLOTTE, NC —Saturday night at Amos’ Southend was nothing short of electric as Charleston’s own Stop Light Observations rolled into town, bringing a wave of anticipation with them. The night kicked off with Winyah, a fellow Carolina act whose infectious energy set the tone for an unforgettable evening. Winyah... Continue Reading →
Traffic Cones & Thunderous Horns: Moon Zooz Closes Out a Wild Show
Photos and Review by Jolene Rheault CHARLOTTE, NC —Neighborhood Theatre was electric on January 22, 2025, as Honeycomb, Moon Hooch, and Too Many Zooz delivered a night of explosive energy and genre-defying soundscapes. From the moment the first notes hit, the audience was on their feet, ready for a wild ride through funk, jazz, and... 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 Used @ The Filmore in CLT 10/2/2024
Photos and Write up by: Adam Rodrigues Let's hop into our Deloren and set the time circuits for the early 2000s. This is where I was transported back to when The Used hit the stage recently in Charlotte, North Carolina, at The Filmore. I remember when they hit the scene, it was like something we’d... Continue Reading →
