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Our favorite moments from Riot Fest
By Max Wacker September 21, 2018 While Chicago may have been fully ready for fall, Riot Fest Weekend had other plans. Each day brought blue skies and 80 plus degrees to the three-day festival. Douglas Park, the festival’s home since 2015, offered little shade, causing...
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Dreamville Festival rescheduled for April
By CLTure News September 21, 2018 J. Cole and Dreamville have revealed the rescheduled date for the inaugural Dreamville Festival, which will now take place on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh. Originally scheduled to take place on September 15, the highly-anticipated...
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Despite commercial success, Portugal. The Man showcase a well-crafted show with indie roots
By Jared Allen September 19, 2018 Portugal. The Man’s sixth studio album Woodstock and smash hit single “Feel It Still” didn’t just grow the band, it sent the Alaskan six-piece now residing in Portland into the mainstream stratosphere. The upbeat and poppy makeup completely transformed...
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The Black Mecca festival gathers an impressive lineup of entertainment and experiences
By Shirley Griffith Cover photo: @afrohaus September 19, 2018 This weekend brings the inaugural installation of The Black Mecca, a new festival experience bringing a unique collection of music, distinctive art exhibitions, and virtual reality tech activations to Camp North End on Friday, September 21...
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North Carolina’s John Howie, Jr. releases long-awaited solo debut album ‘Not Tonight’
By Lane Claffee September 18, 2018 To many in the North Carolina music scene, John Howie, Jr. is a name that doesn’t need an introduction. With a career lasting over two decades he’s proven to be something of a country music legend, from his time...
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Greg Cox is a refreshing addition to R&B and Charlotte
By Jose Mujica Cover photo: Joshaun Anderson September 14, 2018 It hasn’t been a simple path for Greg Cox, but the Wilson, NC musician shows off his soulful southern roots in every song he sings. Though his distinct blend of gospel, R&B and lyricism may...
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[Giveaway] Want to win two VIP passes to Breakaway Music Festival in Charlotte?
By CLTure September 13, 2018 Want to win two VIP passes to see GRiZ, Wiz Khalifa, Juice WRLD, Lil Skies, Machine Gun Kelly, Lil Pump, and more at Breakaway Music Festival in Charlotte on October 12 + 13? How to enter: Just share this event...
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Imagine is a lot more than just an EDM music festival
By Stephanie Hoyt September 13, 2018 Imagine Music Festival started in 2013 as a 15,000-person event in Masquerade Music Park. The festival’s attendance has more than doubled since the first year and it’s turned into the city’s largest camping electronic dance music event, as well...
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Inaugural Dreamville Festival has been cancelled due to concerns from Hurricane Florence
By CLTure News September 10, 2018 In a press release sent today, Dreamville announced they will be cancelling their inaugural festival this Saturday in Raleigh due to safety concerns from Hurricane Florence. Here is the official statement from the festival: “Due to safety concerns regarding dangerous weather,...
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Charlotte’s Maya Beth Atkins releases impressive debut album ‘Whatever You Are’
By Shirley Griffith September 10, 2018 When most Charlotteans hear the last name Atkins, they think of the talented Jason Atkins who, among having his hand in multiple bands around town, plays the famed organ for the Charlotte Checkers. Now, Jason’s daughter Maya Beth hits...
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