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🎷🔥Charlotte’s Can’t-Miss Concerts (May 16-25)

Handpicked shows, hot venues, and surprise sets await →

🎷🌧️ What’s up Charlotte? If you’ve been needing a good excuse to be out late for no reason—this is it.

Top Picks This Week
1️⃣ Emo Night: “May Parade” Edition – High June Band takes over The Music Yard with pop-punk covers and singalong heartbreak, May 17.
2️⃣ WILDFLOWERS: A Night of Tom Petty – A full tribute to Petty’s greatest hits, from “American Girl” to “Wildflowers,” May 23 @ The Music Yard.
3️⃣ Lucius – Indie-folk maximalism and lush vocals from one of the most dynamic live acts on tour, May 19 @ Neighborhood Theatre.
4️⃣ Buzz City Breaks – Breakbeat, jungle, and local bass chaos hits Blackbox Theater hard, May 24.


Angel | Charlotte Jams Editor

THIS WEEKS HOT EVENTS
🔥 Don’t Miss These Shows

🎶A Night of Emo Nostalgia – Saturday, May 17 @ The Music Yard
Get ready to scream your lungs out as Emo Night returns to The Music Yard with the “May Parade” Edition. Featuring a live performance by High June Band and all your favorite emo and pop-punk anthems.
👉 Experience the nostalgia →

🌼 WILDFLOWERS: A Night of Tom Petty – Friday, May 23@ The Music Yard
Experience the timeless music of Tom Petty as WILDFLOWERS brings his greatest hits to life at The Music Yard. A night of rock classics awaits!
👉 Reserve your tickets →

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CURATED HIGHLIGHTS
🌆 Uptown & Around

 Indie / Folk

🎤 Richard Shindell and Laurelyn Dossett – May 20 @ The Evening Muse
Two of folk’s most evocative voices join forces for an intimate night of storytelling, Southern soul, and acoustic brilliance.

🎸 MJ Lenderman – May 20 @ The Underground
Lo-fi guitars, slacker poetry, and alt-country grit—Lenderman’s cult-followed sound is a raw, resonant must-hear.

🌿 Lucius – May 19 @ Neighborhood Theatre
Lush harmonies and dreamlike indie-folk from one of the most captivating live acts on tour. Think: glitter, heartbreak, and cinematic joy.

 Rock / Alternative

🎸 Of Mice & Men – May 21 @ The Underground
Heavy, emotional, and relentless. These metalcore vets bring thunderous breakdowns and soaring choruses in a live show that doesn’t let up.

🎤 Tommy Stinson – May 22 @ Thirsty Beaver Saloon
From The Replacements to Guns N' Roses, Stinson’s solo sets are packed with raw attitude, punk roots, and power-pop gems. Rock history in a dive bar.

🎶 Pollyanna, Peach Rings & more – May 23 @ The Milestone Club
Catch a wave of rising alt-rockers in one of Charlotte’s most iconic DIY spaces. Youthful angst meets indie hooks in this stacked underground lineup.

Electronic / Dance

🌀 Buzz City Breaks – May 24 @ Blackbox Theater
Charlotte’s underground bass scene goes full throttle with breakbeats, jungle, and dirty rhythm sessions. Strictly for the heads.

🎉 Best Song Ever Dance Party – May 24 @ The Underground
Every song’s a banger. No skips. Pure dance floor bliss with throwbacks and big drops. Come ready to sweat.

👾 Barely Alive with Beastboi – May 17 @ Blackbox Theater
Face-melting dubstep and neon glitch energy. If you know, you go.

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

💃 Shakira’s Charlotte Show: Worth the Wait? – After years of delays, the Latin superstar finally hit Bank of America Stadium—and didn’t hold back.
@ Charlotte Observer

🌎National Beat

📚 Kid Cudi's Memoir CUDI Drops This Summer – A deep dive into fame, family, and the fight for mental peace.
@ Pitchfork

🎸 Nine Inch Nails Tease Future Ruins – A cryptic rollout hints at a new festival from Trent Reznor—dark, industrial, and mysterious.
@ NME

🎤 Snoop’s Iz It A Crime Brings West Coast Noir – A cinematic, smoked-out album draped in soul, storytelling, and smooth menace.
@ Rolling Stone

NEARBY VIBES
🚐 Beyond the City: Live Music Road Trips

Feeling adventurous? Check these out:

🎻 Tony Rice Memorial Day MusicFest (May 24–26 @ Camp Springs) –
A bluegrass pilgrimage honoring the legendary Tony Rice, with 3 days of live picking, camping, and Southern roots.
👉 Grab tickets

🎸 Carrboro Bluegrass Festival (May 25 @ Cat’s Cradle Back Yard, Carrboro) –
A full day of twangy goodness, local brews, and family vibes in one of NC’s most charming music towns.
👉 Event info

🌄 Cold Mountain Music Festival (May 31–June 1 @ Lake Logan, Canton) –
Genre-crossing sets, food trucks, and riverfront views deep in the NC mountains—bring a blanket and stay awhile.
👉 Explore the fest

🎟️ Check venue websites for tickets & availability!

CLOSING NOTES
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Angel | Charlotte Jams Editor

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