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🎵 Your Charlotte Live Music Guide for Friday, Jan 24th, and Beyond!

🎤🔥 What’s up, Charlotte fam! This week’s lineup is seriously speaking to me. I’ll probably be at The Music Yard... say hi if you see me!


Angel | Charlotte Jams Editor

Top Picks This Week
1️⃣ Borderline – Psychedelic dance party, Jan 31 @ The Music Yard.
2️⃣ Nox Vahn – Hypnotic house grooves, Feb 1 @ The Music Yard.
3️⃣ Lost Hearts – Raw alt-rock vibes, Jan 26 @ The Milestone.
4️⃣ Yellowjackets – Smooth jazz legends, Jan 31 @ Middle C Jazz.

THIS WEEKS HOT EVENTS
🔥 Must-See Shows/Events

🌈 Calling all Tame Impala fans! Borderline: A Tame Impala Dance Party is landing in Charlotte at The Music Yard for a night of mesmerizing beats, trippy visuals, and unforgettable vibes. Don't miss this psychedelic experience!

📅 When: Friday, January 31, 2025, 8:00 PM
📍 Where: The Music Yard, 2433 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC
🎟️ Tickets: Snag Them Here

🎧 Nox Vahn (Anjunadeep) is coming to Charlotte to deliver his signature blend of progressive house and melodic grooves. Prepare for an electrifying night of captivating beats, deep vibes, and an atmosphere like no other.

📅 When: Saturday, February 01, 2025, 8:00 PM
📍 Where: The Music Yard, 2433 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC
🎟️ Tickets: Grab Them Here

🌟 Support Local Vibes

Follow The Music Yard on Instagram: @MusicYardCLT for updates and more events!

Know an event we should spotlight? Let us know!

COMMERCIAL VENUES
🎟️Headliner Hits

  • Aespa at Spectrum Center on 02/08. [Tickets]

  • Tyler, The Creator at Spectrum Center on 03/26. [Tickets]

  • Role Model at The Fillmore Charlotte on 03/09. [Tickets]

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

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

  • Rod Stewart at PNC Music Pavilion on 07/29. [Tickets]

EXPLORE GENRE ROUNDUP
🌆 Uptown & Around

Curated version below, visit our website for the complete version here ! *(revised to be a more comprehensive list of who's playing where. 🙇‍♂️ TY for feedback!)

Hip-Hop / Rap 🎤

  • DJ Lucas at The Milestone Club on 01/29.

  • Jarv at The Evening Muse on 01/31.

Indie / Folk 🎵

  • Willingdon at Snug Harbor on 01/25.

  • Sam On Someday at Petra’s Bar on 01/28.

  • The Local Honeys at The Evening Muse on 01/29.

Rock / Alternative 🎸

  • Caelifera at The Milestone Club on 01/30.

  • Highly Suspect at The Fillmore Charlotte on 01/31.

  • Myles Kennedy at Neighborhood Theatre on 01/31.

Electronic / Dance 🎶 

  • Jantsen at Blackbox Theater on 01/25.

  • Gimme Gimme Disco at The Underground on 01/25.

  • Alan Walker at The Fillmore Charlotte on 01/30.

Jazz, Blues & Soul 🎷

  • Eddie 9V at Neighborhood Theatre on 01/26.

  • Menastree at The Evening Muse on 01/26.

  • Yellowjackets at Middle C Jazz on 01/31.

Country / Americana 🪕

  • Niko Moon at The Fillmore Charlotte on 01/25.

  • Bryan Martin at Coyote Joe’s on 01/31.

  • Morgan Wade at The Underground on 01/31.

FUNKY ROUNDUP
🎁Grab Bag

  • Jazz Fusion: Jazz Is Led at Neighborhood Theatre on 01/23.

  • Metal: Cleansing of the Temple at The Milestone Club on 01/24.

  • Youth Performance: School of Rock Charlotte at Visulite Theatre on 01/25 and 01/26.

  • Funk Rock: Big Richard at Neighborhood Theatre on 01/30.

  • R&B / Soul: Aarik Duncan (NiiTO) Album Listening Party at The Evening Muse on 02/01.

MUSIC SCENE
🎵 Music News Brief

📍 Charlotte Spotlight

🌎National Beat

🔥 FireAid Benefit Concert Announced
A benefit concert featuring Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, and others will raise funds for wildfire relief on January 30 in Los Angeles.

🎤 SZA Plans Shift to Children's Music
SZA announced her plans to release peaceful children’s music for her final two albums before transitioning to farming and philanthropy.

🎹 Kraftwerk Announces 2025 North American Tour
Electronic music pioneers Kraftwerk will celebrate the 50th anniversary of "Autobahn" with a multimedia tour starting March 6.

🎸 Phish Rings in the New Year at MSG
Phish performed four sold-out concerts at Madison Square Garden, continuing their New Year’s Eve tradition.

LOCAL SCENE
🎶🎸 Local Artist Spotlight: Babe Haven

📍 Durham, NC | 🎵 High-Energy Queer Punk

🎤 Who They Are

Babe Haven is a dynamic four-piece band hailing from Durham, North Carolina. Their music is a powerful fusion of early 2000s nu-metal and riot grrrl sass, delivering high-energy queer punk that resonates with diverse audiences.

Babe Haven is dedicated to elevating femme-presenting individuals, people of color, and members of the LGBTQ+ community, transforming each show into a sanctuary of empowerment and acceptance.

🎧 What to Listen To

  • Track: "Jaws" – A standout track showcasing Babe Haven’s raw energy, dynamic vocals, and riot grrrl punk influences.

  • Album/EP: "Nuisance" – Their most recent album, blending nu-metal, thrash, and punk to deliver a high-energy and unapologetic sound.

  • Where to Stream: Available on Spotify, Apple Music, and other major streaming platforms.

🎸 Catch Them Live

  • When: Sunday, January 28, 2025, 8:00 PM

  • Where: Snug Harbor, 1228 Gordon St, Charlotte, NC

  • Tickets: Get Tickets Here

🌟 Support Local

Follow them on Instagram: @BabeHaven and visit their Bandcamp.

Let’s show some love to Babe Haven and keep supporting the talent that thrives across North Carolina!

Know an artist we should spotlight? Let us know!

SURROUNDING AREAS
🎶🚗 Just Outside the Queen City

Just a drive away, discover live shows with inspiring tunes, funky beats, and indie vibes—perfect for a quick getaway!

📍 Concord: Black Glass will be performing at Amici’s Pizza Sports Bar and Grill at 6:00 pm. Enjoy a night of rock tunes and great pizza!

📍Kannapolis: Crawford & Power live at The Swanee Theatre. This dynamic duo brings their unique blend of Appalachian Red Dirt Country Music to the stage.

📍 Asheville : The Get Right Band: Summer in the Winter BEACH BASH! at The Grey Eagle at 8:00 pm. Dance the night away with this energetic funk-rock trio

CLOSING NOTES
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Keep Rocking,
Angel | Charlotte Jams Editor

P.S. If you see someone dancing terribly at the Tame Impala party... it’s definitely not me. 👀🎉

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