Taking Back Sunday

Taking Back Sunday with opener Citizen

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.

The Fillmore
820 Hamilton St.
Charlotte, NC 28206

Tickets: $59 plus

Coming off the release of their eighth studio album, 152, Taking Back Sunday, led by frontman Adam Lazzara, will play a homecoming show this week at The Fillmore. 152 is a slight departure from their emo/pop-punk roots, working with producer Tushar Apte, who has traditionally collaborated with pop artists such as BTS, Blackpink, and Demi Lovato. The album is their first since 2016’s Tidal Wave, and features singles “The One,” “S’old,” “Amphetamine Smiles,” and “Keep Going.”

Citizen is a emo alternative rock/post-hardcore band signed to Run for Cover Records. Consisting of members Mat Kerekes (vocals), brothers Nick (lead guitar) and Eric Hamm (bass), Mason Mercer (rhythm guitar), and Ben Russin (drums), they are best known for their debut studio album, Youth (2013). The have released five studio albums with their latest, Calling the Dogs, in October 2023.

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