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🎷🔥Charlotte’s Can’t-Miss Concerts (May 9-18)

Handpicked shows, hot venues, and surprise sets await →

🎷🌧️ What’s up Charlotte? Rain couldn’t stop Kendrick, and it sure won’t stop you. This week’s lineup is just as real.

Top Picks This Week
1️⃣ Evening Elephants – Big hooks and bigger feelings. Indie rock that’ll make you dance and feel things, May 10 @ The Music Yard.
2️⃣ High Tide x Groovy Bone – Tech-house + deep grooves + stacked local DJs. Road to High Tide hits full swing, May 11 @ The Music Yard.
3️⃣ Will Sparks – Aussie bounce king drops into Trio Charlotte for a high-energy Friday night, May 9 @ Trio Charlotte.
4️⃣ Brett Dennen w/ River Whyless – Thoughtful folk with a mountain soul twist, May 15 @ Visulite Theatre.


Angel | Charlotte Jams Editor

THIS WEEKS HOT EVENTS
🔥 Don’t Miss These Shows

🎸 Evening Elephants – Saturday, May 10 @ The Music Yard
Think: indie rock with a pulse. Evening Elephants are coming through with big feelings, catchy hooks, and a live show that makes you forget about your Saturday.
👉 Be there →

🌊 High Tide x Groovy Bone – Sunday, May 11 @ The Music Yard
This one's for the house heads and Sunday seekers. Featuring sets from DISKULL, DOMII, BRI, and more, this tech-house & deep groove day party is the Road to High Tide you’ll want to be on.
👉 Ride the wave →

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CURATED HIGHLIGHTS
🌆 Uptown & Around

 Indie / Folk

🌲 The Brothers Gillespie with Anna Kimm – May 9 @ The Evening Muse
Appalachian-rooted folk duo blending storytelling with rich harmonies.

🎻 Brett Dennen with River Whyless – May 15 @ Visulite Theatre
Singer-songwriter Brett Dennen teams up with Asheville's indie folk band River Whyless.

🎤 Kim Richey – May 17 @ The Evening Muse
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter known for her introspective lyrics and melodic folk tunes.

 Rock / Alternative

🎤 Five for Fighting – May 11 @ Neighborhood Theatre
Singer-songwriter John Ondrasik delivers heartfelt rock ballads.

🎸 Modern Moxie, Annie Dukes, With Haste!, The Maxines, No Anger Control – May 17 @ The Milestone Club
Local alternative and punk bands showcase their talents.

🔥 Bullet for My Valentine, Trivium, and August Burns Red – May 17 @ Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
Metalcore heavyweights join forces for an explosive concert.

Electronic / Dance

🎧 Will Sparks – May 9 @ Trio Charlotte
Australian DJ known for his electrifying Melbourne bounce and high-energy sets.

⚡ Galantis – May 16 @ Trio Charlotte
Swedish electronic music duo known for their high-energy performances.

👾 Barely Alive with Beastboi – May 17 @ Blackbox Theater
Dubstep heavyweights bringing intense bass drops and electrifying visuals.

COMMERCIAL VENUES
🎟️Headliner Hits

  • Teddy Swims at Skyla Amphitheatre on 05/15. [Tickets]

  • Shakira at Bank of America Stadium on 05/13. [Tickets]

  • Pierce the Veil at Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre on 05/13. [Tickets]

  •  Halsey at PNC Music Pavilion on 05/28 [Tickets]

COOL CHARLOTTE STUFF
🌟 More Than Music

Art shows, foodie fests, weird pop-ups & random fun—click your flavor:

🌻 Explore everything Charlotte’s cooking up—outside the music scene.

MUSIC SCENE
🎵 Music News Brief

📍 NC Spotlight

🎤 NC Music Hall of Fame 2025 Class Named – Fantasia, Clay Aiken, and Anthony Hamilton to be inducted in Kannapolis this fall.
@ CBS17

🌄 Biscuits & Banjos in Bloom – NPR captures Appalachian soul at this rootsy festival in western NC’s Blue Ridge foothills.
@ NPR

🌎National Beat

🎧 Pitchfork’s Weekly Drops: Tyler, Chappell, Peso + more – The week’s top releases span alt-pop to corridos.
@ Pitchfork

🦷 Wait—Kanye & Bianca Are Back? – The couple resurfaces with a lawsuit against an Aussie dentist over botched veneers.
Read more

🚫 Bad Bunny Snubs the U.S. – His “Most Wanted” tour skips all U.S. stops, citing burnout and privacy concerns.
Get the story

NEARBY VIBES
🚐 Beyond the City: Live Music Road Trips

Feeling adventurous? Check these out:

🎻 Carolina Indie Fest (May 23–24 @ Sanford)
A free, two-day multi-stage music festival in downtown Sanford, featuring a diverse lineup of indie artists, food trucks, and local vendors.
👉 Details here

🎶 Atlantic Beach Music Festival (May 17 @ Atlantic Beach) – A free, all-day beachside bash featuring Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot, The Band of Oz, Jim Quick & Coastline, and more.
👉 Plan your beach

🎷 Artsplosure – The Raleigh Arts Festival (May 17–18 @ Raleigh) – A vibrant downtown festival showcasing over 170 visual artists, live music, and interactive art experiences.
👉 Explore the festival

🎟️ Check venue websites for tickets & availability!

CLOSING NOTES
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Keep Rocking,
Angel | Charlotte Jams Editor

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