🔥 Best Concerts in Charlotte This Weekend (April 04-April 13)

🎷🔥 What’s up, Charlotte! Charlotte’s turning up—psychedelic dance floors, emo comebacks, and bass drops that’ll leave a mark. :)

🎯Top Picks This Week
1️⃣ Subtronics – Bass drops and visuals that'll rewire your brain, April 4–5 @ Blackbox Theater.
2️⃣ Bella White – Bluegrass roots meet modern indie-folk, April 9 @ The Evening Muse.
3️⃣ CHIODOS – The emo comeback you didn’t know you needed, April 13 @ The Fillmore Charlotte.
4️⃣ Wake Me Up: 2010s EDM Throwbacks – Avicii, Zedd, Skrillex—need we say more? April 18 @ The Music Yard.

Angel | Charlotte Jams Editor

THIS WEEKS HOT EVENTS
🔥 Don’t Miss These Shows

🌀 Borderline: Tame Impala Dance Party (April 5 @ The Music Yard) – A full-on psychedelic vibe session featuring the sounds of Tame Impala, MGMT, Toro y Moi & more. Think dreamy synths, indie dance grooves, and neon energy all night long.
👉 Step into the vortex →

⚡ Wake Me Up: 2010s EDM Throwbacks (April 18 @ The Music Yard) – Throw it back to the golden era of EDM with Avicii, Skrillex, Zedd, Calvin Harris, and every banger you forgot you loved.
👉 Relive the drop →

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CURATED HIGHLIGHTS
🌆 Uptown & Around

Charlotte’s live music scene is packed with incredible shows this week! Here’s a sneak peek—get the full event guide & tickets below!

✅ A Big-Name Draw – A major act or must-see show.
🔥 A Local Spotlight – A North Carolina-based artist or rising talent.
💎 A Hidden Gem – A lesser-known act or unique event that offers something special.

🎤 Electronic / Dance

✅ Subtronics (04/04 & 04/05 – Blackbox Theater) – Bass music heavyweight known for mind-bending dubstep drops, immersive visuals, and genre-defining energy on stage.

💎 The Crystal Method (04/12 – Blackbox Theater) – Legendary electronic duo bringing classic big beat and breakbeat energy to a new generation of ravers.

 🎵 Indie / Folk

✅ Penny & Sparrow (04/13 – Neighborhood Theatre) – Critically acclaimed folk-pop duo known for their haunting harmonies, introspective lyricism, and emotionally rich live performances.

💎 Bella White (04/09 – The Evening Muse) – Rising Appalachian-rooted singer-songwriter blending bluegrass, country, and indie folk with raw storytelling and a timeless voice.

 🎸 Rock / Alternative

✅ CHIODOS (04/13 – The Fillmore Charlotte) – Post-hardcore trailblazers reuniting with soaring vocals, theatrical energy, and a setlist packed with early 2000s emo anthems.

💎 Brightside (04/05 – Visulite Theatre) – Nashville-based indie rockers delivering shimmering synth-laced grooves and catchy alt-pop melodies that hit with emotional punch.

🎷 Jazz, Blues & Soul

✅ Christian Sands Trio (04/11 – Middle C Jazz) – Grammy-nominated pianist blending modern jazz, post-bop, and soulful grooves with technical brilliance and stage charisma.

💎 Charlton Singleton: The Evolution of Jazz (04/13 – Middle C Jazz) – Acclaimed trumpeter and bandleader takes audiences on a rich musical journey through jazz history with heart and precision.

⭐ VIP Access: Get the full event lineup & tickets here!

COMMERCIAL VENUES
🎟️Headliner Hits

• Forrest Frank at Bojangles' Coliseum on 04/05. [Tickets]

• Kendrick Lamar & SZA at Bank of America Stadium on 05/03/25.[Tickets]

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

• Shakira at Bank of America Stadium on 05/13/2025. [Tickets]

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

•  Halsey at PNC Music Pavilion on 05/28/25. [Tickets]

MUSIC SCENE
🎵 Music News Brief

📍 NC Spotlight

🌸 Charlotte Spotlight: April Music Guide – Axios rounds up must-see concerts in the Queen City this month—from jazz brunches to arena bangers.

[Plan your playlist]

🌎National Beat

🔥 Best Music of 2025 (So Far) – Pitchfork’s list is here, and it slaps. New faves, surprise standouts, and critical darlings you might’ve missed. Peep the picks

🎧 Apple x Metallica Go Full VR – Apple drops a wild new concert experience for Vision Pro, featuring a fully immersive Metallica set. Step inside the pit

LOCAL SCENE
🎶🎸 Local Artist Spotlight: Elora Dash

📍 Charlotte, NC | 🎵 Indie Rock / Alt

💅 Charlotte’s Soulful Daydreamer
Elora Dash is one of Charlotte’s most exciting new voices—blending neo-soul, moody indie pop, and alt-R&B grooves into something entirely her own. Her sound is lush, hypnotic, and emotionally charged—perfect for late-night drives and soul-deep daydreams.

🎤 A multi-instrumentalist with a magnetic stage presence, Elora delivers introspective lyrics with cosmic cool. Don’t miss her live set at Snug Harbor on April 5th—a rare chance to catch a rising star in her element.

🎶 For fans of: Solange, Hiatus Kaiyote, FKA Twigs
🔥 Why Go?
One of Charlotte’s freshest and most experimental voices
✔️ A unique mix of soul, indie, and ambient-pop aesthetics
✔️She’s definitely one to watch in 2025 👀
🎧 Listen to: Love You More | Disappointed
🎟️ Don’t miss out!

NEARBY VIBES
🎶 Just Outside the Queen City

🚗 Feeling adventurous? Check these out:

📍 Winston-Salem: Judah & the Lion at The Ramkat on April 11. Indie-folk energy meets alt-rock anthems. Doors at 7 PM, show at 8.
👉 Details here

📍 Greensboro: Brubeck's Double Guitar Concerto with the Greensboro Symphony on April 11 at Steven Tanger Center. Classical meets jazz in a rare six-string spotlight.
👉 Details here

📍 Raleigh: AfroFever (Dreamville Weekend) at Nafkot Ethiopian Restaurant on April 5. Afrobeats takeover, late-night vibes, Dreamville energy.
👉 Details here

🎟️ Check venue websites for tickets & availability!

CLOSING NOTES
I’ll leave you with..

Keep Rocking,
Angel | Charlotte Jams Editor

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