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🎵 Your Charlotte Live Music Guide for Friday, Jan 10th, and Beyond!

Hey there, Charlotte crew. 😎 January’s live music and event lineup is on fire, and you don’t want to miss out. Whether you’re vibing to electronic beats, rocking out to tribute bands, or just looking for a great night out, we’ve got you covered. Dive in! 🔥🎸


Angel | Charlotte Jams Editor

In today’s Charlotte Jams:
🎉 Party Picks: "Wake Me Up" 2010s EDM Night at The Music Yard and Ultraviolet Sapphic Dance Party at Petra's Bar.
🔥 Editor’s Pick: Featherpocket’s Americana charm at Snug Harbor.
🎷 Local Gems: Don’t miss the Bill Hanna Legacy Jazz Session at Petra’s Bar or Syleena Johnson’s soulful set at Neighborhood Theatre.

We loved featuring The Fool Hardies in the past! Their vibrant blend of roots rock, blues, soul, and rock always brings such great energy. Don’t miss their amazing guitar giveaway—a custom, hand-painted masterpiece by their own guitarist, Sam. Sign up and spread the word for a chance to win! 🎸✨

Sam will play this guitar live at The Fool Hardies shows throughout the year! Be sure to subscribe to their YouTube Channel to follow the life of the guitar on and off stage and watch out for a show near you!

THIS WEEKS TOP PICKS
🔥 Must-See Shows/Events

🎉🔥 The First Annual Billion Dollar Baby Birthday Bash is taking over Charlotte! Join DaBaby & Friends for an unforgettable night of music, energy, and celebration on January 22nd at the Spectrum Center. 🎤💥

Who’s Performing?
🌟 DaBaby and a star-studded lineup, including:

  • 50 Cent

  • Sexyy Red

  • Boosie

  • Moneybagg Yo


    ...and more surprise guests!

🎙️ Special guest hosts: Gillie & Wallo

Event Details:
🗓️ When: January 22, 2025
📍 Where: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC

Don’t wait – tickets are on sale now! Let’s make this a night to remember with some of the biggest names in hip-hop. 🔥🎶 Grab Your Tickets Here

🎶✨ WAKE ME UP – 2010s EDM Throwback Night is here to bring back the beats that defined a decade! Join us on January 17th at The Music Yard’s cozy indoor space, The Studio, for a night of epic music and good vibes. 💃🎉

What to Expect:
🎧 Non-stop EDM classics from artists like Skrillex, Avicii, Calvin Harris, Swedish House Mafia, and more.
🍔 Delicious food and drinks, served right to your table or grab-and-go.


🕒 When: January 17th, 8:00 PM – 12:30 AM
📍 Where: The Music Yard at SouthBound, 2433 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC.

Get your tickets now and let’s relive the magic of 2010s EDM together! 🎵✨ Grab Tickets Here

COMMERCIAL VENUES
🎟️Headliner Hits

  • ⭐DaBaby (and friends) at Spectrum Center [Tickets]

  • 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]

LOCAL GENRE ROUNDUP
🌆 Uptown & Around

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

Hip-Hop / Rap 🎤

  • Syleena Johnson at Neighborhood Theatre on 01/15.

Indie / Folk 🎵

  • Griffin House at Neighborhood Theatre on 01/10.

  • Abyssal Frost at Snug Harbor on 01/11.

  • Moonroof at The Evening Muse on 01/17.

Rock / Alternative 🎸

  • Zeta at Snug Harbor on 01/10.

  • Hush Money at The Evening Muse on 01/17.

  • Den of Wolves at The Milestone Club on 01/16.

Electronic / Dance 🎶 

  • Gimme Gimme Disco at The Underground on 01/10.

  • Tycho at The Underground on 01/11.

  • Lazer Dim 700 at The Underground on 01/16.

Jazz, Blues & Soul 🎷

  • Willie Bradley at Middle C Jazz on 01/10.

  • The Bill Hanna Legacy Jazz Session at Petra's Bar on 01/13.

  • Marcus Johnson at Middle C Jazz on 01/17.

Country / Americana 🪕

  • Jim Lauderdale at The Evening Muse on 01/16.

  • Featherpocket at Snug Harbor on 01/17.

FUNKY ROUNDUP
🎁Grab Bag

  • Comedy: Kumail Nanjiani at The Fillmore Charlotte on 01/17.

  • Theatrical Bingo Event: Bingo Loco at Blackbox Theatre on 01/10.

  • Experimental / Indie: harf. at The Evening Muse on 01/18.

  • Funk / Retro: Fulton Lee at Neighborhood Theatre on 01/17.

  • Dance Party: Ultraviolet Sapphic Dance Party at Petra's Bar on 01/11.

  • Pop Rock / Singer-Songwriter: The Great Indoors at Petra's Bar on 01/10.

  • Karaoke Event: Karaoke with Klaytastic at Petra's Bar on 01/15.

  • Karaoke Event: Saturday Night Karaoke with Klaytastic! at Petra's Bar on 01/18.

  • Grateful Dead Tribute: Joe May's Month of Mondays at Visulite Theatre on 01/18.

  • Theatrical Sound Experience: Orbit at Cue at Blackbox Theatre on 01/11.

MUSIC SCENE
🎵 Music News Brief

📍 Charlotte Spotlight

  • DaBaby Brings It Home: Charlotte native DaBaby is throwing a massive Birthday Bash concert featuring 50 Cent, Sexyy Red, and Stunna 4 Vegas.

  • Zack Fox to DJ in the QC: Comedian-turned-musician Zack Fox is set for a special DJ set in February.

🇺🇸 National Beat

🎸 Rock Legends at Sphere
The Eagles are taking Las Vegas by storm with a January residency at the high-tech Sphere. Tickets start at $278!

🎤 SZA’s Future Sounds
SZA has plans for her final albums to feature peaceful children's music before transitioning to farming and giving back to the community.

🎶 Playboi Carti Keeps Us Guessing
"I Am Music" remains elusive, leaving Carti’s fans eager but frustrated after years of waiting.

🌟 New Year, New Albums
2025 promises big releases: The Weeknd, Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, and FKA Twigs are among the artists dropping new music.

🎤 Tours to Watch
Metallica, Kendrick Lamar, AC/DC, and Shania Twain are hitting the road this year, giving fans live performances to look forward to.

SURROUNDING AREAS
🎶🚗 Just Outside the Queen City

📍 Concord - Enjoy local vibes with the Generations-Band at Amici's Pizza Sports Bar & Grill on 01/10.

📍 Asheville - Get ready for a night of progressive bluegrass with Yonder Mountain String Band at The Orange Peel on 01/10 and 01/11.

📍 Raleigh - Experience high-energy rap with Destroy Lonely at The Ritz on 01/13.

CLOSING NOTES
I’ll leave you with.. 

Catch you next week for your next sip of music buzz! 🎵☕

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Keep Rocking,
Angel | Charlotte Jams Editor

p.s. CAN I GET A SNOWWWW DAYYY!??!☃️

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