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🎡 Your Live Music Guide for Friday, December 6th, and Beyond!

Cranking up the music this weekendβ€”and, sure, we’ll count that flurry earlier this week as snow. Totally legit.πŸ™Œ

This is your weekly 🎷live music update.

In today’s Charlotte Jams:
πŸŽ‰ Holiday Happenings: Krampus Crawl 2024, Holiday Pops, and more!
πŸ”₯ Editor’s Pick: Don't miss Dexter and the Moonkrocks lighting up The Underground.
🎁 Grab Bag: Explore unique shows and hidden gems around town.

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THIS WEEKS TOP PICKS
πŸ”₯ Must-See Shows/Events

πŸŽ„ Krampus Krawl 2024
πŸ“ Location: 3227 N. Davidson Street
πŸ“… Date: Dec 07, 2024
πŸ”— Event Info

✨The 10th Annual NoDa Krampus Krawl will take place on December 7, 2024, from 5:30 PM to 11:59 PM, in the NoDa neighborhood of Charlotte. This free event includes live music, face painting, pop-up activities, a costumed bar crawl, and festive Krampus appearances at multiple venues:

πŸŽ„ Holiday Pops: Family Concert @ Knight Theater 
πŸ“ Location: 430 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC
πŸ“… Date: Dec 7, 2024
πŸ”— Event Info

✨ Join the Charlotte Symphony for a cherished holiday tradition featuring:

  • Seasonal Classics: Timeless carols and festive favorites.

  • Special Guests: Appearances by Santa and friends.

  • Family-Friendly Fun: Dazzling arrangements and heartwarming melodies.

🎟️ Tickets: Starting at $15.50. Children under 2 admitted free on a parent's lap.


πŸŽ„SLCTR – All Vinyl Night
πŸ“ Location: The Music Yard, 2433 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC
πŸ“… Date: Dec 13, 2024
πŸ”— Event Info

✨Join this all-vinyl party featuring curated deep cuts of disco, funk, soul, house, and more. Perfect for music aficionados.

COMMERCIAL VENUES
🎟️Headliner Hits

Hip Hop/Rap Rod Wave  [Tickets]
Sun, Dec 8 | Spectrum Center

Jazz Tommy Emmanuel  [Tickets]
Tue, Dec 10 | Knight Theater

Pop/Dance Lindsey Stirling [Tickets]
Wed, Dec 11 | Ovens Auditorium

Progressive Rock Trans Siberian Orchestra [Tickets]
Sat, Dec 14 | Spectrum Center

Rock The Avett Brothers [Tickets]
Tue, Dec 31 | Bojangles Coliseum

LOCAL GENRE ROUNDUP
πŸŒ† Uptown & Around

Curated version below, visit our website for the complete version here !

🎀 Hip Hop/Rap

Layz at The Underground - Dec 6
Moonlander at Snug Harbor - Dec 6
Babyface Ray at The Underground - Dec 11

🎡 Indie/Folk

Native Sun at Snug Harbor - Dec 7
Troubleshoot at Snug Harbor - Dec 11
Charlie Mars at The Evening Muse - Dec 14

🎸 Rock & Alternative

Modern Moxie at Petra's Bar - Dec 6
Dexter and The Moonrocks at The Underground - Dec 7
Blue Dogs at Neighborhood Theatre - Dec 13

🐎 Country

Maddox Batson at The Underground - Dec 8
The Wilson Springs Hotel at Neighborhood Theatre - Dec 12
The Lacs at Coyote Joe's - Dec 13

🎢 Electronic & Dance

Jaden Thompson at The Music Yard - Dec 6
The Sponges at CUE at Blackbox Theater - Dec 13
Gravedgr at Blackbox Theater - Dec 13

🎷 Jazz, Blues & Soul

Kirk Whalum at Middle C Jazz - Dec 6-7
The Steepwater Band at Neighborhood Theatre - Dec 11
JoJo Hermann at Blackbox Theater - Dec 12

🎁 Grab Bag 🎁

Low Groves | Sun, Dec 08 | The Visulite Theatre
Genre: Indie/Folk

Experience Low Groves' heartfelt, acoustic-driven indie folk vibes at The Visulite Theatre ! (P.S. Be sure to check out Snow from their album Drifterβ€”it's a gem!)❄️❄️❄️

Bog Loaf | Fri, Dec 15 | The Milestone Club
Genre: Metal

Experience Bog Loaf's gritty, hard-hitting rock vibes at The Milestone Club!

MUSIC SCENE
πŸŽΆπŸš— Music News Updates

Drake escalates his feud with Kendrick Lamar by filing a second lawsuit against Universal Music Group, alleging defamation over Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us."

Sean 'Diddy' Combs remains in federal custody after a judge denied his third $50 million bail request, citing concerns over community safety and potential witness tampering.

Snoop Dogg teams up with Dr. Dre to drop their highly anticipated album Missionary on December 13.

Kendrick Lamar’s surprise album GNX debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, marking his fifth consecutive chart-topping release.

LOCAL ARTIST
🎢🎸 Local Artist Spotlight: Chócala

ChΓ³cala is a Charlotte-based quartet that masterfully blends Latin rhythms, jazz, psychedelic rock, and funk to create a vibrant and eclectic sound. Their connection to their Latin roots shines through, while their genre-defying sound bridges gaps and invites listeners from all backgrounds to dance and connect. For a taste of their music, check them out on Bandcamp, or Spotify. (or this awesome youtube

Recommendation: For a vibrant introduction to ChΓ³cala's unique sound, listen to their track "Joseph," which encapsulates their eclectic style and dynamic performance energy.

I’m sorry, but also here’s the time they performed a hour-long show for Music at the Mansion.

SURROUNDING AREAS
πŸŽΆπŸš— Just Outside the Queen City

πŸ“ Concord- Feel the holiday spirit with Gaither Vocal Band at Cabarrus Arena & Event Center on Dec 8.

πŸ“ Asheville - Jam out with The Wood Brothers at The Orange Peel on Dec 6-7.

πŸ“ Winston-Salem - Catch Patterson Hood's indie rock magic at The Ramkat on Dec 8.

CLOSING NOTES
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Keep Rocking,
Angel | Charlotte Jams Team

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