🔥Charlotte's Hottest Live Music Events You Can't Miss - 02.28.25

🎷🔥 What’s up, Charlotte? Rock? Check. Indie? Yep. Jazz? Oh, you fancy. High-energy beats? You already know.🤘

Angel | Charlotte Jams Editor

🔥Top Picks This Week
1️⃣ Machine Funk – A jam-heavy Widespread Panic tribute, March 1 @ The Music Yard. Expect extended grooves and Southern rock energy.
2️⃣ moe. – Legendary jam band blending rock, Americana, and folk, March 7 @ Neighborhood Theatre. Perfect for fans of improvisational sets.
3️⃣ Eric Darius – Smooth jazz saxophone with R&B and funk influences, March 7-8 @ Middle C Jazz.
4️⃣ Red Jumpsuit Apparatus – Post-hardcore icons bringing early 2000s nostalgia, March 6 @ Amos’ Southend.

THIS WEEKS HOT EVENTS
🔥 Don’t Miss These Shows

🎸 Machine Funk – Tribute to Widespread Panic (March 1 @ The Music Yard) – A must-see for Widespread Panic fans, Machine Funk delivers an authentic tribute packed with jam-heavy grooves and Southern rock energy.

💃 AMÉMÉ (March 2 @ The Music Yard) – Experience Afro-house beats and deep tribal rhythms with AMÉMÉ, a globally acclaimed DJ known for his dynamic sets and infectious energy.

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]

• 🔥 NEW: 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]

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

CURATED GENRE ROUNDUP
🌆 Uptown & Around - Curated Highlights

✅ 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.

🎤 Hip-Hop / Rap

✅ Trap Karaoke (03/08 – The Fillmore Charlotte) – An interactive, high-energy hip-hop experience where the crowd becomes the star, delivering electrifying performances of classic and modern rap anthems.
✅ Bone Snugs N Harmony Karaoke Party (03/02 – Snug Harbor) – A nostalgic, hip-hop-infused karaoke event celebrating the music of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and the golden era of rap.

🎵 Indie / Folk

✅ moe. (03/07 – Neighborhood Theatre) – A legendary jam band known for their improvisational rock performances, blending progressive rock, Americana, and folk with over three decades of touring experience.
🔥 Jonathan Scales Fourchestra (03/05 – The Evening Muse) – An Asheville-based steel pan virtuoso who fuses folk, jazz, and world music into a mesmerizing sonic experience.
💎 Stephen Day (03/05 – Neighborhood Theatre) – A rising indie-folk singer-songwriter with smooth vocals and heartfelt, retro-influenced songwriting that blends soul, folk, and pop.

🎸 Rock / Alternative

✅ Red Jumpsuit Apparatus (03/06 – Amos’ Southend) – Early 2000s post-hardcore legends known for anthems like Face Down and their high-energy live performances.
🔥 Aurora’s Hope (03/06 – The Milestone Club) – A Charlotte-based alternative rock band delivering emotionally charged performances with a dynamic blend of indie and alt-rock influences.
💎 Deaf Andrews, Coastal Club & The Upsides (03/08 – Visulite Theatre) – A triple-threat indie/alternative rock lineup, offering fresh, genre-blending sounds and a night of high-energy performances.

 🎶 Electronic / Dance

✅ Electric Feels (03/01 – The Fillmore Charlotte) – A high-energy dance party featuring live DJs spinning the best of indie rock and electronic remixes for an immersive, festival-like experience.
🔥 Flame Tides (02/28 – Petra’s Bar) – A Charlotte-based experimental electronic act blending hypnotic beats, ambient textures, and live instrumentation for a unique sonic journey.
💎 Infekt (03/07 – Blackbox Theater) – A rising name in the underground bass and dubstep scene, known for heavy drops and innovative sound design.

🎷 Jazz, Blues & Soul

✅ Eric Darius (03/07 & 03/08 – Middle C Jazz) – A world-class contemporary jazz saxophonist known for his smooth yet high-energy performances, blending jazz, R&B, and funk.
🔥 The Bill Hanna Legacy Jazz Session (03/03 – Petra’s Bar) – A Charlotte jazz staple, featuring top-tier local musicians carrying on the legendary Bill Hanna’s tradition of live improvisational jazz.
💎 Jacob Webb & Phylicia Rae (03/01 – Middle C Jazz) – A fresh fusion of contemporary jazz and R&B, combining soulful vocals with dynamic instrumental arrangements.

🪕 Country / Americana

✅ Pecos & The Rooftops (03/07 – Coyote Joe’s) – A rising country-rock band with a devoted following, known for their anthemic, heartfelt songwriting and gritty, Texas-influenced sound.
🔥 Adam Church (03/07 – Amos’ Southend) – A North Carolina-based country singer-songwriter with deep Appalachian roots, recognized for his rich vocals and authentic storytelling.
💎 Micky Braun & Jeff Crosby (02/27 – The Evening Muse) – A dynamic duo blending country, folk, and rock influences, delivering harmonically rich and emotionally resonant performances.

MUSIC SCENE
🎵 Music News Brief

📍 Charlotte Spotlight

• 🎭 Carolina Theatre's Grand Reopening: After a $90 million restoration, Uptown Charlotte's historic Carolina Theatre is set to reopen, with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra among the first to perform in the revitalized venue.

• 🎤 Lovin' Life Music Fest Lineup Announced: The Lovin' Life Music Fest returns to Uptown Charlotte from May 2-4, 2025, featuring headliners Mr. 305 and Third Eye Blind. Early bird tickets are available with flexible payment plans.

🌎National Beat

🎤 Wu-Tang Clan Announces Farewell Tour: Hip-hop legends Wu-Tang Clan have unveiled their "Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber" tour, signaling a potential end to their storied career.

🎵 Pink Floyd to Re-release 'Live at Pompeii' in IMAX: The iconic 1972 concert film "Pink Floyd at Pompeii" is set for a cinematic re-release in IMAX format on April 24, with a remastered soundtrack available on May 2.

🤘 Louder Than Life 2025 Brings the Heavy – Slayer, Deftones, and Avenged Sevenfold lead the lineup for this year’s Louder Than Life festival.

🎉 Fun Link of the Week:

Explore Global Music with Radiooooo: Dive into a musical time machine with Radiooooo, where you can discover tracks from different countries and decades, offering a unique auditory journey through time and space.

LOCAL SCENE
🎶🎸 Local Artist Spotlight: Adam Church

📍 Boone, NC | 🎵 Country / Americana

🔥 Who They Are

Adam Church is a rising country artist from Boone, NC, known for his rich vocals, heartfelt storytelling, and authentic Appalachian sound. A frequent performer in North Carolina’s country scene, Adam blends traditional and modern country with a touch of Southern rock energy.

🎶 Why You Should Listen:

• North Carolina Country Roots – A Boone, NC native, Adam embodies the true spirit of Appalachian country music, bringing raw authenticity to his lyrics.

• Close Ties to Country Superstars – A longtime friend and collaborator of Luke Combs, Adam has performed alongside some of country’s biggest rising stars.

• Powerful Live Shows – Whether he’s playing an intimate acoustic set or rocking a festival stage, Adam’s charismatic performances captivate audiences.

🎧 What to Listen To

• 🎵 Track: "Blame It on the Backwoods" – A rowdy, feel-good anthem celebrating small-town roots, bonfire nights, and country pride.

• 🎵 Album/EP: Matters More – A strong introduction to Adam’s signature sound, blending soulful country ballads with upbeat, Southern rock-influenced tracks.

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

🎸 Catch Them Live

• 🎟️ Feb 21 | Amo’s Southend – Get Tickets

❤️ Support Local
📲 Follow him on Instagram: @adamchurchmusic
🌐 Visit his website: adamchurchmusic.com

Let’s keep Charlotte’s rock scene thriving! 🎶🔥

NEARBY VIBES
🎶 Just Outside the Queen City

🚗 Feeling adventurous? Check these out:

📍 Concord: Live Music at Lil’ Robert’s Place on Feb 28. A cozy downtown spot with great local bands kicking off at 7 PM—perfect for a laid-back night out.

📍 Kannapolis: Live Music with Lochlann Kilburn at The Blind Fox on Mar 2. A soulful blend of folk and rock in an intimate, welcoming setting.

📍 Asheville: The Amity Affliction storms The Orange Peel on Mar 5. Expect high-energy post-hardcore anthems and an electric crowd.

CLOSING NOTES
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Keep Rocking,
Angel | Charlotte Jams Editor

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