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

🎵 Hey Charlotte! It’s November 20, my neighbor already has full-blown Christmas reindeer on the lawn, and my weather app just quit. Luckily the weekend music schedule is perfectly clear. These are the shows to pay attention to.

but, now for the weather…

Top 3 Picks This Week

🎧 Grateful Grooves - Yard Friendsgiving Food Drive
Fri, Nov 21 @ The Music Yard
Free-with-donation day party for the heads who love house, techno and good karma. Local DJs throw down indoors while everyone brings canned goods and essentials for the food drive

🎛️ Adventure Club - Throwback Tour
Fri, Nov 21 @ Blackbox Theater
Late-night bass session for the EDM kids. Adventure Club runs through throwback bangers in an 18+ room built for lasers, big drops and zero chill.

🎸 Blind Guardian
Sat, Nov 22 @ The Underground
German power-metal legends Blind Guardian hit The Underground at 7:30 p.m., bringing their epic “Somewhere Far Beyond” tour and a wall of riffs for the metal die-hards.

Angel | Charlotte Jams Editor

CURATED HIGHLIGHTS
🌆 Uptown & Around Picks

Fri, Nov 21

• Hip-Hop / Rap: Shame Gang @ Snug Harbor

• 90s Tribute / Pop Rock: Be Kind Rewind @ Amos’ Southend

• Indie Rock: Lovejoy @ The Fillmore Charlotte

Sat, Nov 22

• Power Metal: Blind Guardian @ The Underground (worth mentioning again)

• Indie Pop / Folk Rock: Young Mister @ The Evening Muse

• Latin Rock / Santana Tribute: Soul Sacrifice @ Middle C Jazz

Sun, Nov 23

• Jazz / Smooth Sax: Christian Anderson @ Middle C Jazz

• Collaborative Showcase: Sam on Someday @ The Evening Muse

• Death Metal : Sanguisugabogg @ The Underground

Evening Muse • Blackbox Theater • The Underground • Middle C Jazz • Petra’s • Visulite Theatre • The Milestone Club 

Curated with love. 🫶 Check venue websites for tickets & availability!

COOL CHARLOTTE STUFF
🌟 More Than Music

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

🛡️ Carolina Renaissance Festival ( Until Nov 23)
Eight weekends of jousts, jesters, artisan markets, food, and rides.

🪅NEW🪅

🚗 Charlotte Auto Show + Hops & Horsepower (Fri Nov 21)
Car lovers + craft beer lovers unite. Explore new 2025 models while sipping beer from 20 local breweries right on the show floor.

❄️ Speedway Christmas Opening Weekend (Nov 21–23)
5 million synchronized lights, drive-through holiday show, and in-car radio soundtrack at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

⛸️ Ice Skating at Camp North Pole (Opens Fri Nov 21)
Camp North End turns into a winter village with a pop-up ice rink, fire pits, hot cocoa, and live entertainment.

🪶 Yap Ye Iswa Festival (Sat Nov 22)
Celebrate Catawba Nation culture with native drumming, dancing, storytelling, art, and authentic food. Free admission.

🎅 All Is Bright at Blakeney (Sat Nov 22)
Photos with Santa, snow flurries, face paint, crafts, carolers, and tree lighting in Blakeney Town Center.

🏒 704 Outdoor Faceoff Hockey Series (Sat Nov 22)
UNC Charlotte vs Appalachian State at Truist Field for an outdoor college hockey showdown under stadium lights.

🎭 The Sound of Music @ Belk Theater (Nov 21–23)
National Broadway tour lands in Charlotte. Classic Rodgers & Hammerstein, live orchestra, and full cast charm.

🌾 Regional Farmers Market (Sun Nov 23)
Fresh produce, local honey, holiday decor, handmade goods, Charlotte Regional Farmers Market’s peak fall weekend.

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

MUSIC SCENE
🎵 Music News Brief

📍 NC Spotlight

🎵 Carlos Santana adds North Carolina stop to 2026 U.S. tour
Legendary guitarist Santana announced a new spring leg of his “Oneness” tour that will include a stop in Durham (and Cherokee) as part of the U.S. leg!
@ American Songwriter

🌎 Recently Announced Concerts In December

Warren Haynes Presents: The Christmas Jam – Asheville (Dec 13)
Rock · Blues · Charity-Edition Jam Session

Holiday Pops: A Carolina Christmas (Charlotte Symphony) – Charlotte (Dec 12-13)
Symphony · Bluegrass & Gospel Infused Holiday Cheer

A Candlelight Christmas (North Carolina Symphony) – Raleigh (Dec 19-23)
Symphony · Brass & Chorus · Festive Candlelit Tradition

NEARBY VIBES
🚐 Beyond the City: Live Music Road Trips

Feeling adventurous? Check these out:

🎻 Balsam Range
Fri Nov 21 @ CoMMA Arts Center, Morganton, NC
Award-winning bluegrass band bringing tight harmonies, storytelling, and world-class musicianship to the foothills. Heartfelt, rootsy, and intimate.
🔗 Get event info →

🎶 Perpetual Groove
Sat Nov 22 @ Ziggy’s, Greensboro, NC
Genre-blending jam band known for immersive live shows, hypnotic rock-electronica fusion, and a loyal Southeastern fanbase. Late-night vibe, 10 PM start.
🔗 Get event info →

🎤 Allen Stone w/ Ripe & Bombargo
Sun Nov 23 @ The Ritz, Raleigh, NC
Soul-pop powerhouse Allen Stone teams up with indie darlings Ripe and Bombargo for a feel-good night of smooth vocals, dancing energy, and soaring hooks.
🔗 Get event info →

🎟️ Check venue websites for tickets & availability!

CLOSING NOTES
I’ll leave you with..

📅 Save the Date: On Fri Dec 5, country legends Alabama headline Spectrum Center at 7:00 pm. You get classic hits, sing-along choruses, and a dose of Southern nostalgia that pairs nicely with downtown lights and a late dinner afterward.

Keep Rocking,
Angel | Charlotte Jams Editor

P.S. Want to spread some holiday cheer in Charlotte? The Toys for Tots drive is accepting new, unwrapped toys and sports items (ages 0–17) at local drop-off spots through December 7. 🎁