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The Jazz Room will celebrate 20th season headlined by Ravi Coltrane, Emmet Cohen, and Cyrille Aimée
By Cameron Lee April 9, 2024 JazzArts Charlotte, the non-profit jazz organization founded by New Orleans native Lonnie Davis in 2009, will celebrate its 15th anniversary this year, and the 20th season of the popular concert series, Jazz Room. Started in 2011, Jazz Room has...
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North Carolina native Mez has released songs with Leon Bridges and Isaiah Rashad, set to unveil a new EP after long hiatus
By Cameron Lee March 28, 2024 Photo: Sophia Schrank Raleigh native rapper, producer and director Mez is gearing up for the release of his first official music project through Mass Appeal Records, The Loading EP. Morris W. Ricks II, better known as Mez (f.k.a King...
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Rhiannon Giddens is a North Carolina treasure whose accomplishments go far beyond recent Beyoncé feature
By Cameron Lee February 14, 2024 North Carolina’s own Grammy and Pulitzer Prize-winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rhiannon Giddens is featured on Beyoncé’s new single, “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM.” The Greensboro native and MacArthur Foundation “genius grant” recipient (2017), revealed the news through social media. “I woke...
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Tool took fans on a mind and ear-bending psychedelic audio and visual journey in Charlotte
By Cameron Lee January 22, 2024 Photo: Jeff Howlett The enigmatic progressive metal band, Tool, made their first appearance in Charlotte in nearly eight years Sunday night. The Tool Army (the band’s devoted fan base) was in full force for the band’s long-awaited return to...
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‘May the Lord Watch: The Little Brother Story’ chronicles rise, fall, and reunion of beloved North Carolina hip-hop trio
By Jamel Smith December 4, 2023 The documentary, May the Lord Watch: The Little Brother Story, was released on November 24 to wide acclaim. The 100-minute documentary, named after their 2019 album, chronicles the rise, fall, and reunion of the beloved North Carolina rap trio...
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NC Release Radar: Our Favorite New Music Releases coming out of North Carolina
By Grant Golden November 30, 2023 Magic Al (Hillsborough) Good Grief (Sleepy Cat Records) Good Grief is a remarkably powerful and poignant record from esteemed producer and multi-instrumentalist Alex Bingham. Alongside a cast of star-studded collaborators like Amelia Meath (Sylvan Esso), Joseph Terrell (Mipso), Taylor...
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Lil Yachty defied and reaffirmed some of our presumptions on his Field Trip Tour stop in Charlotte
By Cameron Lee November 9, 2023 Photo: Mike Jones / CLTure Originally scheduled to perform in early October, Lil Yachty’s Field Trip Tour finally docked in Charlotte on Tuesday night. With a sold-out show at The Fillmore and Brakence performing at The Underground, the Music...
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ONE Musicfest continues to impress with monster lineup, historic attendance, and immaculate vibes
By Jamel Smith November 5, 2023 Photo: The Parallel Agency / ONE Musicfest This year’s ONE Musicfest was the biggest it has ever been. Piedmont Park in Atlanta was occupied by music lovers from all over the country during the two-day gathering on October 28-29,...
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Noname radiated an effervescent energy on her ‘Sundial’ tour stop in Charlotte with guests Reuben Vincent, Mavi and Kash Kyla
By Cameron Lee October 25, 2023 The evening got started with an impressive showcase of some of Charlotte’s brightest rappers including Kash Kyla, Reuben Vincent, and a special guest appearance by Mavi. Kash Kyla has grown a sizable audience on social media following the release...
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North Charleston’s High Water Fest will be headlined by Noah Kahan, Hozier, Fleet Foxes, and Courtney Barnett
By CLTure October 24, 2023 Photo: High Water Fest High Water Fest, the popular annual North Charleston music festival, has announced its 2024 lineup headlined by Noah Kahan, Hozier, Fleet Foxes, The Flaming Lips (performing Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots), Grace Potter, Courtney Barnett, and...
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