🎷🔥Charlotte’s Can’t-Miss Concerts (May 23-June 1)

🎷 What’s up Charlotte? You’re in the right place. Fresh picks, good noise, and a week worth stepping into.

Top Picks This Week
1️⃣ Berlin Beats in the Queen City – Nils Hoffmann brings deep, melodic house all the way from Berlin to The Music Yard, May 24. Atmospheric grooves, lush textures, and a night built for the dancefloor.
2️⃣ Morning Miles Turns One – DJs, dancing, and birthday chaos as Morning Miles throws its first anniversary bash, May 30 @ The Music Yard. Dress like it’s your big day.
3️⃣ Shrek Rave – The greenest, weirdest party hits The Fillmore on May 24. Come for the irony, stay for the donkey drop.
4️⃣ Best Song Ever Dance Party – Bangers only. All killer, no filler. Get sweaty at The Underground on May 24.

Angel | Charlotte Jams Editor

THIS WEEKS HOT EVENTS
🔥 Don’t Miss These Shows

🎧 Berlin Beats in the Queen City! – Saturday, May 24 @ The Music Yard
Nils Hoffmann, the Berlin-based maestro of melodic and deep progressive house, is bringing his atmospheric soundscapes to Charlotte. Expect a night of intricate rhythms and lush textures that will transport you straight to the heart of Europe's electronic scene.
👉 Secure your spot →

🎂 Morning Miles Turns One! – Friday, May 30 @ The Music Yard
Celebrate a year of community, movement, and music with Morning Miles. With multiple DJs spinning through the night, it's a birthday bash you won't want to miss. Dress like it's YOUR birthday and let's party!
👉 Join the celebration →

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CURATED HIGHLIGHTS
🌆 Uptown & Around

 Indie / Folk

🎙️ Seth Walker – May 23 @ The Evening Muse
Celebrated Americana artist Seth Walker brings his blues-infused melodies and soulful vocals to The Evening Muse, joined by Ed Jurdi for a special album release performance.

🌿 Arts Fishing Club – May 29 @ Whitewater Center
Nashville-based indie folk band Arts Fishing Club delivers heartfelt lyrics and engaging performances at the Whitewater Center's River Jam series.

🎸 David Lowery (of Cracker / Camper Van Beethoven) – May 31 @ The Evening Muse
Alt-rock pioneer David Lowery performs an intimate solo set, blending storytelling with acoustic renditions of his classics.

 Rock / Alternative

🎸 North by North – May 29 @ Petra’s
Chicago garage rock duo serving up fuzzed-out riffs, big choruses, and vintage swagger in an intimate space.

🔥 My Epic – May 31 @ The Milestone Club
Post-hardcore meets cinematic atmosphere. For fans of big emotions, quiet-loud dynamics, and immersive live sets.

🎤 Emery '68 and Flake – May 28 @ Amos' Southend
Alt-rock with an emo edge—raw vocals, guitar-driven energy, and plenty of emotional punch.

Electronic / Dance

🎭 Shrek Rave – May 24 @ The Fillmore Charlotte
A whimsical, high-energy dance party celebrating all things Shrek. Costumes encouraged for this unique rave

🎉 Stan Society Presents Best Song Ever Dance Party – May 24 @ The Underground
A night of non-stop hits and dance floor favorites. Expect a mix of genres that keep the energy high all night long.

🎛️ Yheti, Toadface, ONHELL – May 31 @ Blackbox Theater
An immersive night of experimental bass and electronic beats featuring a lineup of innovative artists.

COOL CHARLOTTE STUFF
🌟 More Than Music

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

🕯️ Water Lantern Festival at Symphony Park (May 23)
🏞️ Memorial Day Celebration at U.S. National Whitewater Center (May 24–25)
🏁 Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway (May 25)
🛍️ Camden Commons Street Festival (May 25)
🧘 QC Fitness Games at Veterans Park (May 25)
🍽️ Taste of Charlotte Festival (June 6–8)
🪘 Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas (June 12–15)
🍹 Charlotte Margarita Festival (July 19)
🦸‍♂️ HeroesCon – Heroes Convention (June 20–22)

🪅NEW🪅

🎭 Friday Night "Sip & See @ the Gallery" (May 23)
🎉 Manifest Anniversary Bash! (May 25)
🧙 ConCarolinas Sci-Fi & Fantasy Convention (May 30–June 1)
🖌️ First Friday Gallery Crawl ArtWalk (June 6)
🧶 Queen City Artisan Market at Heist Brewery (June 7)
🧘 Yoga at Whitewater (May–September)

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

MUSIC SCENE
🎵 Music News Brief

📍 NC Spotlight

🌍 Billie Eilish Adds 4 NC Dates to Tour – Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh, and Asheville all make the cut on her extended world tour.
@ MSN

🌎National Beat

📀 Twenty One Pilots Drop ‘Clancy’ – The duo’s concept-driven album drops May 24, closing the Blurryface arc.
@ Yahoo Entertainment

🗓️ New Music Calendar: 2025 Edition – From pop giants to indie gems, here’s what’s hitting headphones this year.
@ Billboard

🎪 Festival Season Is Loading – Coachella, Bonnaroo, and more—see when and where the big sets drop this summer.
@ People

NEARBY VIBES
🚐 Beyond the City: Live Music Road Trips

Feeling adventurous? Check these out:

🎶 Wild Hope Music Festival (May 31 @ Wild Hope Farm) –
Celebrate the start of summer with an afternoon of live music, farm-fresh food, and local beverages at Wild Hope Farm. Set against the backdrop of a 10-acre pond, enjoy performances by talented musicians, indulge in offerings from King of Fire Pizza and Resident Culture BBQ, and savor gelato from Corrado Gelato.
👉 Grab tickets

🎸 Carolina Beach Music Festival (June 7-8 @ Carolina Beach Boardwalk) –
Dance barefoot on the sand to the sounds of The Tams, Band of Oz, Jim Quick & Coastline, Tropidelic, BALLYHOO!, and more. This two-day festival is the longest-running beach music festival held on the beach along the North Carolina coast.
👉 Event info

🎷 High Country Jazz Festival (June 13–June 15 @ Boone & Blowing Rock) –
Experience world-class jazz in the scenic High Country. The festival features performances by Grammy-winning vocalist Catherine Russell, the Dizzy Gillespie Big Band, and more across venues like the Appalachian Theatre. Enjoy workshops, jam sessions, and jazz brunches throughout the weekend.
👉 Explore the fest

🎟️ Check venue websites for tickets & availability!

CLOSING NOTES
I’ll leave you with..

Keep Rocking,
Angel | Charlotte Jams Editor

P.S. Even if you don’t go out, we made you feel like you almost did.