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🔥 Charlotte’s Hottest Live Music Events You Can’t Miss – Fri 14th
🚨 If You Stay Home, You’re Gonna Hear About It Later...
Angel - Charlotte Jams Guide
March 13, 2025
🔥Top Picks This Week
1️⃣BKAYE – Bass-heavy, genre-blending chaos, March 14 @ The Music Yard.
2️⃣ Beef – High-energy punk that hits hard, March 21 @ The Milestone Club.
3️⃣Keiko Matsui – Jazz piano with global influence, March 21-22 @ Middle C Jazz.
4️⃣ SahBabii – Anime bars, dreamy beats, and Atlanta rap magic, March 21 @ The Underground.
🎷🔥 What’s up, Charlotte? Alright, Charlotte. You’ve got two choices: sit at home and scroll your life away or get out and feel something real. BKAYE is gonna shake The Music Yard, Enrage Against the Machine will tear the roof off Neighborhood Theatre, and SahBabii is bringing heat to The Underground. Your move. Just don’t say I didn’t warn you.
Angel | Charlotte Jams Editor
THIS WEEKS HOT EVENTS
🔥 Don’t Miss These Shows
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🚨 BKAYE (March 14 @ The Music Yard) – Genre-blending. Bass thumping. A little house, a little pop, a little something you won’t be able to Shazam but will think about for weeks.
🚨 Mary Droppinz (March 21 @ The Music Yard) – This is what happens when you take house music, throw in a little old-school funk, and add a DJ who knows how to read a crowd like a book. The perfect soundtrack to making questionable late-night decisions.
COMMERCIAL VENUES
🎟️Headliner Hits
March & April
May
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]
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
✅ SahBabii (03/21 – The Underground)
A melodic and experimental Atlanta rapper, known for his dreamy beats, anime-inspired lyrics, and viral hits like Pull Up Wit Ah Stick.
🔥 Lil Skritt’s "Smell Ya Later" Show (03/21 – Snug Harbor)
A Charlotte-based underground rap artist blending comedic energy, punk influences, and DIY hip-hop vibes for a one-of-a-kind performance.
💎 Grits & Biscuits (03/21 – The Fillmore Charlotte)
A high-energy Southern hip-hop party, featuring classic and modern rap anthems, curated by top DJs celebrating Southern culture.
🎵 Indie / Folk
✅ Peter Case (03/20 – The Evening Muse)
A legendary folk-rock troubadour known for his poetic storytelling, intricate guitar work, and decades-long influence on the Americana and folk scenes.
✅ Timothy Chandler Hicks (03/21 – The Evening Muse)
A skilled singer-songwriter with deep Southern folk influences, blending intricate fingerpicking, rich storytelling, and an authentic Appalachian sound.
💎 Waylon Wyatt (03/23 – The Evening Muse)
A rising folk artist with a stripped-down, emotive style, offering rich storytelling and deep Southern influences in an intimate live setting.
🎸 Rock / Alternative
✅ Tropidelic (03/20 – Neighborhood Theatre)
A high-energy fusion of funk, reggae, and alternative rock, known for their dynamic performances and infectious grooves.
🔥 Enrage Against the Machine (03/21 – Neighborhood Theatre)
A hard-hitting tribute act delivering the raw energy, politically charged lyrics, and explosive sound of Rage Against the Machine.
💎 Beef (03/21 – The Milestone Club)
A genre-blending punk and alternative rock band, bringing gritty, high-energy performances and rebellious spirit to their live shows.
🎶 Electronic / Dance
✅ Virtual Riot (03/22 – Blackbox Theater)
A globally recognized bass music producer and DJ, known for his cutting-edge sound design and heavy-hitting dubstep anthems.
🔥 Digital Noir w/ DJ Spider (03/22 – The Milestone Club)
A Charlotte-based underground electronic event featuring industrial, darkwave, and experimental electronic beats.
💎 SURGE: Ninjirachi vs. Umru (03/22 – CUE)
A genre-defying electronic showdown blending futuristic hyperpop, glitchy club sounds, and high-energy bass music.
🎷 Jazz, Blues & Soul
✅ Keiko Matsui (03/21 & 03/22 – Middle C Jazz)
A world-renowned jazz pianist and composer, blending smooth jazz, classical influences, and global rhythms into breathtaking performances.
🔥 Bill Hanna Legacy Jazz Session (03/17 – Petra’s)
A long-running Charlotte tradition showcasing top local jazz musicians, keeping the legendary Bill Hanna’s improvisational spirit alive.
💎 Just Fine: MJB Tribute (03/20 – Middle C Jazz)
A tribute to Mary J. Blige, delivering soulful R&B classics with powerhouse vocals and a full-band experience.
🪕 Country / Americana
✅ Josh Ward (03/21 – Amos’ Southend)
A Texas country powerhouse with a traditional honky-tonk sound, heartfelt storytelling, and a voice that brings classic country back to life.
🔥 Brave Baby (03/20 – Amos’ Southend)
A Carolina-based band blending Americana, indie, and Southern rock with cinematic storytelling and rich instrumentation.
💎 Colby Acuff (03/21 – Coyote Joe’s)
A modern outlaw country artist blending rugged Western themes with classic country twang and anthemic melodies.
VIP ACCESS: Full Venue Report Here
MUSIC SCENE
🎵 Music News Brief
📍 NC Spotlight
🎶 Charlotte’s Concert Glow-Up
For years, big tours ghosted Charlotte, but not anymore. Thanks to better venues and growing demand, the Queen City is finally getting the A-list treatment. 👑 Full story
🌎National Beat
🎤 Jay-Z’s Legal Case Now Involves Secret Recordings
In a plot twist worthy of a Netflix doc, Jay-Z’s accuser was secretly recorded by a lawyer linked to Sean Combs. The deeper we go, the wilder this gets. Full story.
📱 New App Hands Power Back to Music Fans
Sick of critics deciding what’s good music? Artist Racs is flipping the script, letting actual listeners rate and review albums—because your opinion matters more than a stuffy music exec’s. Try it out.
💔 Dolly Parton Drops a Song That’ll Break Your Heart
Dolly Parton just released an emotional tribute to her late husband, Carl Dean—and let’s just say, if you’re not crying by the second verse, you might be a robot. Listen here.
LOCAL SCENE
🎶🎸 Local Artist Spotlight: Patois Counselors
📍 Charlotte, NC | 🎵 Punk
🔥 Who They Are
A sharp, energetic post-punk band blending angular guitars, darkwave vibes, and poetic lyricism. Their sound recalls Parquet Courts and Talking Heads, making them a standout in Charlotte’s underground scene.
Why You Should Listen
🎶 Sharp, Jittery Sound – Infectious rhythms with raw, unpredictable energy.
🎶 A Rising Force in NC’s Underground – One of the state’s most respected DIY punk acts.
🎶 Live Shows That Hit Hard – Their sets are intense, loud, and unforgettable.
What to Listen To
🔹 "Modern Station" – A jittery, groove-heavy track packed with nervous energy.
🔹 "Realities" – Angular guitars, urgent vocals, and post-punk at its best.
🎧 Stream them on Apple Music & Spotify.
Catch Them Live
📅 March 20 | Snug Harbor – See them alongside Dunums & Zodiac Lovers.
Support Local
📲 Follow them: @PatoisCounselors
NEARBY VIBES
🎶 Just Outside the Queen City
🚗 Feeling adventurous? Check these out:
📍 Asheville: Hot In Herre: 2000s Dance Party at The Orange Peel on March 21. If low-rise jeans, sidekick phones, and blaring Usher hits don’t scream “perfect night out,” we don’t know what does. Come relive the golden era of pop bangers.
📍 Huntersville: Jazz Appreciation at Veteran's Park on April 26. Smooth sax, warm vibes, and a night under the stars—no cover charge, just good times. Bring a lawn chair, but be prepared to groove.
📍 Concord: Live Music From DB Cooper at Mac's Speed Shop – Concord Mills on March 14. Smoked BBQ, cold beer, and a band that knows how to turn it up. Oh, and $4 Fireball shots? Say less
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Angel | Charlotte Jams Editor
P.S. Fortune Cookie Time: "Some say life is a journey… but it’s really just an endless encore. Pick your next song (or concert) wisely." 🎶✨ 🤘
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