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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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Post-grunge rockers Superheaven coming to Charlotte with Cloud Nothings, End It and Soul Blind this summer
By Cameron Lee June 24, 2025 Fresh off the release of their first album in a decade, Pennsylvania post-grunge outfit Superheaven is hitting the road this fall, with a stop in Charlotte on September 16 at The Underground. They’ll be joined by an impressive lineup...
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R&B stars Brandy and Monica bringing highly anticipated The Boy Is Mine Tour to Charlotte with Kelly Rowland and Muni Long
By CLTure June 24, 2025 ‘90s/2000s R&B powerhouses Brandy and Monica — best known for their 1998 multi-platinum duet, “The Boy Is Mine” — are co-headlining a national tour, coming to Charlotte’s Spectrum Center on November 13, along with Kelly Rowland and Muni Long. The...
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Northwest School of the Arts alum Reneé Rapp will conclude her biggest U.S. tour with a homecoming show in Charlotte
By CLTure June 23, 2025 Northwest School of the Arts alum and Charlotte-area native Reneé Rapp has announced a 17-date U.S. tour, which will culminate with a homecoming show at Spectrum Center on October 29. The rising pop star and actress — best known for...
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Erykah Badu and The Alchemist have announced a tour for their collab album, coming to Charlotte
By Cameron Lee June 23, 2025 In anticipation of their upcoming collaborative project Abi & Alan, neo-soul pioneer Erykah Badu and legendary hip-hop producer The Alchemist have announced a limited tour run, stopping in Charlotte this summer on August 21 at The Fillmore. The tour...
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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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Charlotte’s Mavi reunites with Earl Sweatshirt on introspective new track “Landgrab,” offering glimpse into “next era”
By Cameron Lee May 28, 2025 Photo: Alex Free Charlotte lyricist Mavi returns with his first release of the year, reuniting with Earl Sweatshirt of Odd Future notoriety for the introspective new single, “Landgrab.” Accompanied by a raw, tightly framed video shot at The Pit...
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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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Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s Grand National Tour is a career-spanning collision of musical powerhouses
By Cameron Lee May 4, 2025 Photo: Greg Noire Kendrick Lamar’s journey from his early days as part of the hip-hop collective Black Hippy to becoming one of the most influential artists of his generation has been nothing short of extraordinary. When he performed in...
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