🎷🔥Don't Sleep on These Charlotte Concerts! (June 20th Edition)

🎷 Queen City roll call. Charlotte’s showing up to honor freedom, joy, and the rhythms that carry us forward. From Juneteenth gatherings to late-night grooves, here’s what’s worth your time.

Top Picks This Week
🪕 Brendan Abernathy – Friday, June 20 @ The Evening Muse
Southern soul meets acoustic storytelling. Cozy but punchy.
🌀 Eli & Fur – Friday, June 20 @ The Music Yard
Deep house. Dark vibes. Dance all the way out of your body.
🎸 The Driver Era – Sunday, June 22 @ Skyla Amphitheatre
Pop-rock heat with a retro shine. Good hair, better hooks.
🎤 Cyanca & Lute – Thursday, June 19 @ Neighborhood Theatre
Local legends. Soul and bars. Big hometown energy.

Angel | Charlotte Jams Editor

THIS WEEKS HOT EVENTS
🔥 Don’t Miss These Shows

🌀 Eli & Fur – Friday, June 20 @ The Music Yard
London’s dark queens of deep house return to cast a spell. Hypnotic basslines, smoky vocals, and a night that feels like it’s happening in slow motion. Arrive early, stay late, dance like you mean it.
👉 Let yourself drift →

🌫️ Borderline: Tame Impala Dance Party – Saturday, June 21 @ The Music Yard
Float into the multiverse. This tribute party to Tame Impala (and friends like MGMT, Toro y Moi, and Glass Animals) blends indie psych with neon grooves. Expect fog machines, sparkly fits, and woozy late-night bliss.
👉 Step into the haze →

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CURATED HIGHLIGHTS
🌆 Uptown & Around

Indie / Folk

🪕 Brendan Abernathy – Fri, June 20 @ The Evening Muse
Singer-songwriter folk with warmth and local storytelling flair.

Rock / Alternative

🎸 The Driver Era – Sun, June 22 @ Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
Retro-modern pop-rock duo with slick hooks and live energy.

Electronic / Dance

🎧 Carolina Open Air – Fri–Sat, June 27–28 @ Blackbox Outdoors
Open-air EDM takeover featuring local and touring producers under the stars.

Hip-Hop

🎤 Cyanca & Lute – Thu, June 19 @ Neighborhood Theatre
Conscious, lyrically-driven duo performing locally with sharp verses.

COOL CHARLOTTE STUFF
🌟 More Than Music

Art shows, foodie fests, weird pop-ups & random fun—click your flavor:
🎭 CLT+ART (June 20–21)
🛍️ Charlotte Summer Pop-Up Shop (June 21)
🎉 Durag Festival (June 21)
🦸‍♂️ HeroesCon – Heroes Convention (June 20–22)
🖌️ Art with Andrea: Oil Pastel Landscape (June 24)
🌺 Colours: The Garden Party (June 22)
☕ Coffee with Strangers Charlotte (June 28 @ Cafe of the week)


🪅NEW🪅

🎨 Plaza Midwood Artwalk (June 27)
Stroll the sidewalks of one of Charlotte’s artsiest ‘hoods and explore galleries, vendors, murals, and creative pop-ups at every corner.
🌈 The Official Pride Bar Crawl – Charlotte (June 28)
Celebrate love, glitter, and rainbow cocktails as you hop across Charlotte’s most colorful bars with exclusive drink deals and zero judgment.

🎤 R&B Sip, Paint & Comedy Show (June 21)
Painting meets punchlines at this high-vibe night of smooth R&B, comedy sets, and canvas time—wine in hand, of course.

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

MUSIC SCENE
🎵 Music News Brief

📍 NC Spotlight

Stevie Nicks Adds Charlotte to 2025 “Live In Concert” Tour – A dream come true for local fans: the iconic Fleetwood Mac frontwoman brings her solo tour to Spectrum Center on October 21
@ WCNC

🌎National Beat

Pitbull Fans Go Full "Mr. Worldwide" with Bald Caps & Suits – Thousands of concertgoers, especially in London, are dressing like Pitbull—bald caps, black ties, goatees—to honor the Miami superstar. He calls the trend “priceless,” a sign of music’s emotional pull.
@ AP News

Beatles Sons Unite for “Rip Off” Rock Anthem – Zak Starkey, Sean Ono Lennon & James McCartney release a band-first single, historic moment for Beatles lineage.
@ People

Weezer Bassist’s Wife Jillian Lauren Shot & Arrested – Author Jillian Lauren (aka Jillian Shriner), married to Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, was shot by LAPD and arrested on attempted murder charges in Los Angeles. She’s pled not guilty.
@ People

NEARBY VIBES
🚐 Beyond the City: Live Music Road Trips

Feeling adventurous? Check these out:

🎷 Grown Folks Grooving: Summer Jazz w/ Dennis Dudley & Friends
📅 Saturday, June 28 @ DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, New Bern
Smooth jazz, soulful vocals, and grown-and-sexy vibes—this riverside show brings elegance and soul to the coast.
👉 Grab a seat

🎸 Forest City Music Festival w/ Purple Madness + 803 Fresh
📅 Sunday, June 29 @ Pavilion On Park Square (POPS), Forest City
Prince tribute meets Carolina flavor at this mountain amphitheater blowout—funk, hip-hop, and all the purple energy.
👉 Explore the lineup

🎤 Carolina Red Cup Festival
📅 Saturday, July 12 @ Rowan County Fairgrounds, Salisbury
A backyard-style block party gone pro—Luke Nasty, Ricco Barrino, and more hit the stage for this R&B-heavy day party packed with red cups and good trouble.
👉 Catch the vibe

🎟️ Check venue websites for tickets & availability!

CLOSING NOTES
I’ll leave you with..

Keep Rocking,
Angel | Charlotte Jams Editor

P.S. You’ll need a nap and a backup fit. Maybe two.