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J.I.D has announced a winter tour, coming to Charlotte and Raleigh following release of his fourth studio album
By CLTure August 19, 2025 Atlanta rapper J.I.D has announced a U.S. tour, making two stops in North Carolina: November 30 in Charlotte at The Fillmore and December 1 in Raleigh at The Ritz. J.I.D, who released his fourth studio album, God Does Like Ugly,...
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Raekwon and Havoc (Mobb Deep) will celebrate the 30th anniversary of ‘Only Built 4 Cuban Linx’ and ‘The Infamous’ in Charlotte
By Cameron Lee August 12, 2025 Two of hip-hop’s most acclaimed albums — Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… (the “Purple Tape”) and The Infamous — turn 30 this year, and Raekwon and Havoc of Mobb Deep are marking the milestone with a winter tour, stopping...
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Charlotte’s Woody’s debut album, ‘Bull Fightin’ Betty,’ showcases dexterity while embracing a laid-back, slack-rock ethos
By Cameron Lee August 9, 2025 Photo: Steven Fiore Charlotte’s Woody delivers a sound suited for a lazy summer day, hazy with your favorite THC indulgence or a cold, cheap beer. Their music feels down-on-its-luck but unintentionally sanguine, embracing all of life’s quandaries. Principal songwriter...
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Charlotte’s Mavi will open all dates on the upcoming Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist Alfredo Tour
By Cameron Lee August 5, 2025 Following the release of Alfredo 2, Freddie Gibbs’ latest collaborative album with prolific hip-hop producer The Alchemist, the duo will hit the road this fall for a U.S. tour with Charlotte’s Mavi opening 22 dates. Alfredo 2, the sequel...
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Hopscotch Music Festival celebrates 15 years with My Morning Jacket, Earl Sweatshirt, and most NC acts in recent history
By Cameron Lee July 9, 2025 North Carolina’s largest indie music festival, Hopscotch, has unveiled the lineup for its 15th edition, returning to downtown Raleigh from September 4-6. Founded in 2010, Hopscotch has earned a reputation for booking eclectic lineups that span genres and generations,...
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2025 Charlotte Summer Concert Guide
By CLTure July 2, 2025 (updated) An expansive concert guide covering a wide range of genres and all the upcoming shows and tours coming to Charlotte venues this summer, updated weekly. August 10 – Jorge Medina and Josi Cuen at PNC Music Pavilion (Regional Mexican)...
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Braxton Bateman is making Charlotte’s jazz ecosystem “Mo’ Betta” with The Exchange and A-partmeant
By Cameron Lee June 25, 2025 Charlotte trumpeter and rising bandleader Braxton Bateman grew up in the Queen City attending Northwest School of the Arts for both middle and high school, but his musical lineage and spirit trace back to Philadelphia. His grandfather, Edgar Bateman...
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Asheville is still recovering from Helene, and a summer concert road trip could help boost their economy
By Cameron Lee June 17, 2025 Photo: The Orange Peel Western North Carolina is regaining its stride after the devastation of Hurricane Helene, reaffirming Asheville’s reputation as a premier regional destination for concerts, restaurants, and outdoor adventures. Although the River Arts District still bears visible...
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Metallica — Masters of Puppets and Stadium-Shaking Metal Tours
By Cameron Lee June 1, 2025 Photo: Daniel Coston Uptown Charlotte was cloaked in a sea of black on Saturday night as thrash metal titans Metallica stormed the city with their colossal M72 World Tour — an electrifying traveling spectacle. The weekend brought Metallica-themed events...
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Luke Combs, Hattie Leeper, Dexter Romweber, and David Childers among 2025 North Carolina Music Hall of Fame inductees
By Cameron Lee May 5, 2025 The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame has announced its 2025 inductees, which include three Charlotte-area figures: native Hattie “Chatty Hatty” Leeper, one of the first Black women disc jockeys in the South; beloved Mount Holly folk singer-songwriter David...
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