By Delaney Clifford March 6, 2019 In the ever-elusive search for what makes artists tick, part of the investigation has always been a look to what these creators were doing before they were who we know them to be now. The...
By CLTure News March 4, 2019 Winston Salem, North Carolina native Ben Folds and Violent Femmes have announced a summer co-headlining tour that will be coming to Charlotte, North Carolina on August 8. The tour will kick off on Sunday, July 28 at Mohegan Sun...
By CLTure News March 4, 2019 (updated) Pharrell Williams has announced a new music festival in his hometown of Virginia Beach and the lineup is ridiculous. Williams shared a video on social media showcasing his ‘Something in the Water’ festival taking place in Virginia Beach...
By Cameron Lee February 20, 2019 A cold, rainy evening couldn’t dampen the energy as crowds lined up early, eager to witness one of the most electrifying performers of our generation. The show — part of a tour that sold out almost instantly — had...
By Dan Cava Cover photo: Daniel Coston February 19, 2019 St. Paul and the Broken Bones packed out The Fillmore in Charlotte. At most concerts, a sizable number of attendees will stroll in just in time for the headliner but, well before singer Paul Janeway...
CLTure News February 14, 2019 Jack Daniel’s has announced Atlanta rapper Big Boi will be performing at their unique motel-inspired activation for All-Star Weekend on Thursday, February 14 and Friday, February 15. The Jack Daniel’s “House No. 7” motel party and activation will include multiple...
By Grant Golden February 8, 2019 With the advent of music sampling and the popularization of DAWs and MIDI devices, musical collaboration and composition have never been easier. Damn near anyone can pick up a laptop, download some software and immediately start sending their music...
By Sean Titone February 6, 2019 Power pop, in the right hands, can be transcendent. When done properly, this particular genre of music will never go out of style. That perfect combination of jangly, driving electric guitars, charming melody and seamless vocal harmonies mixed...
By Cameron Lee February 3, 2019 (Updated) The city is gearing up for the largest event to take over Charlotte since 2012’s Democratic National Convention. With an estimated $100 million in economic impact, All-Star Weekend will bring a plethora of events and parties to the...
By Shirley Griffith February 1, 2019 These days we’re living in can be overwhelming, with fear and uneasiness seeming to take the lead. One philosophy that helps to overcome this is remembering to start small and radiate outward. Helping your neighbor and doing right within...