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2023 Hopscotch Music Festival Guide
By Grant Golden August 25, 2023 For the first time in four years, Raleigh’s Hopscotch Music Festival has returned to its robust roots. After battling a few years of covid restrictions, the eclectic festival will host over 100 bands on ten stages throughout downtown Raleigh...
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George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic made a memorable stop in Charlotte with Fishbone
By Cameron Lee August 13, 2023 Photo: Jeff Howlett / CLTure George Clinton famously and humorously says that he was born in an outhouse in Kannapolis, North Carolina, a statement solidifying that he was literally born into the funk. The Rock & Roll Hall of...
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Little Brother will celebrate 20 years of ‘The Listening’ with Big K.R.I.T. and The Cool Kids
By CLTure August 8, 2023 North Carolina hip-hop greats Little Brother have announced the lineup for their 20th anniversary block party (October 7) in Durham with a hilarious wrestling-themed video. Celebrating 20 years of their debut studio album, The Listening, Phonte and Rapper Big Pooh...
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North Carolina Release Radar: Our Favorite New Music Releases
By Grant Golden August 6, 2023 Trent the Hooligan ALLGASNOBRAKEZ! There couldn’t be a more apt title for Trent The Hooligan’s sophomore album, as ALLGASNOBRAKEZ!, is pedal to the floor from the jump. Trent the Hooligan simultaneously gives a nod to the Southern hip-hop history...
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With timeless songs and loyal fans, Jodeci, SWV, and Dru Hill transported us back to the ’90s golden era of R&B
By Angela Lindsay July 30, 2023 Photo: Carey James It was a sweltering July evening when the promise of cooling rain remained at bay but “lightning in the area” pushed the 6:00 p.m. doors back at PNC Music Pavilion for over an hour. Once they...
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Despite the weather delay, Post Malone managed to bring positive vibes and a full-on rock set
By Zach Goins July 30, 2023 Post Malone is many things. The 28-year-old rapper has embraced hip-hop, pop, country and rock to varying degrees throughout his career– but on Malone’s 2023 tour, he is truly a rockstar. On his latest album, AUSTIN, which dropped the day...
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Maggie Rogers kicked off her North American summer tour in Charlotte mixing the new with the old
By Zach Goins July 25, 2023 Photo: Alex Cason / CLTure With summer concert season in full swing, another tour kicked off its North American leg in Charlotte as Maggie Rogers began her Summer of ‘23 tour Monday night. The show marked a night of...
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Keanu Reeves’ alternative rock band Dogstar coming to Charlotte
By CLTure July 19, 2023 Dogstar, the alternative rock band formed by Keanu Reeves and Rob Mailhouse in 1991, has recently reunited, playing their first show since 2002 at BottleRock Napa Valley in May with members Reeves (bass), Bret Domrose (guitar, vocals), and Mailhouse (drums)....
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Country superstar Luke Combs’ homecoming in Charlotte was one for the ages
By Zach Goins July 16, 2023 Photo: David Bergman 90-degree temperatures and the threat of thunderstorms couldn’t keep Luke Combs from an epic homecoming show Friday night, kicking off the first of two sold-out shows at Bank of America Stadium. As the sun set on...
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Through all of Blink-182’s ups and downs, there’s no question their music still resonates
By Cameron Lee July 16, 2023 Photo: Alex Cason / CLTure There’s a sentimental quality to some concerts, especially music that may have encapsulated an era of innocence or adolescence. Much like the effect new wave music and ‘80s pop may have had on Generation...
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