Happy Thanksgiving from Angel and everyone at Charlotte Jams! Today, we're extra grateful for you and the incredible music scene that brings us all together— we wish you a holiday stuffed with good times, good music, and all the pumpkin pie you can handle.🤘

This is your weekly 🎷live music update.

In today’s Charlotte Jams:
🎉 Holiday Happenings: Perfect post-Thanksgiving picks to keep the party going!
⭐ Editor’s Pick: Lil Skritt at Petra’s Bar—experience top-tier Hip-Hop!
🎁 Grab Bag: Explore unique shows and hidden gems around town.
🎄 December Preview: Unwrap this month’s must-see live performances!

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THIS WEEKS TOP PICKS
🔥 Must-See Shows/Events

🎄 Light the Knights Festival @ Truist Field
📍 Location: 324 S Mint St, Charlotte, NC
📅 Date: Nov 27, 2024 - Jan 3, 2025
🔗 Event Info

✨ Experience the magic of the holidays at the Light the Knights Festival! Featuring:

• Ice Skating: Glide on an NHL-sized outdoor rink in Uptown Charlotte.

• Snow Tubing: Zoom down a 150-foot snow tubing hill.

• Holiday Lights: Enjoy dazzling displays synchronized to festive music.

• Live Music: Catch local musicians performing holiday classics on select nights!

🎟️ Tickets: $12 (General Admission), $40 (All-Activities Pass). Children under 3 get in free.

🎄 Holiday Pops: Family Concert @ Knight Theater 
📍 Location: 430 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC
📅 Date: December 7, 2024
🔗 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.

🎄 Parranda Navideña @ Black Box Theatre
📍 Location: Black Box Theatre, Charlotte, NC
📅 Date: December 7, 2024
🔗 Event Info

✨ Celebrate the 11th Annual Parranda Navideña with vibrant Venezuelan traditions, featuring live music, festive cuisine, and holiday cheer that brings the community together.

COMMERCIAL VENUES
🎟️Headliner Hits

Country  Kacey Musgraves [Tickets]
Thu, Dec 5 | Spectrum Center

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 LIVE MUSIC EVENTS
🌆 Uptown & Around

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

🎤 Hip Hop/Rap

Lil Skritt at Petra’s Bar - Nov 29
Young Nudy at The Fillmore - Dec 4
Peezy at The Underground - Dec 1

🎵 Indie/Folk

Johnny Delaware at Snug Harbor - Nov 30
Scarlet House at Neighborhood Theatre - Nov 29
Weekend Friend at Amos’ Southend - Nov 29
Ellis Paul at The Evening Muse - Nov 29

🎸 Rock & Alternative

Guardians of the Jukebox at Amos’ Southend - Nov 30
The Broken Hearts at Amos’ Southend - Dec 7
Antiseen at The Milestone Club - Dec 7
Harvest Moon at Visulite Theatre - Dec 6
Same As It Ever Was at Visulite Theatre - Dec 7
Dexter and The Moonrocks at The Underground - Dec 7

🐎 Country

Kameron Marlowe at Coyote Joes - Dec 6

🎶 Electronic & Dance

Bop to the Top at The Underground - Nov 30
Layz at The Underground - Dec 6
Jaden Thompson at The Music Yard - Dec 6

🎷 Jazz, Blues & Soul

Robyn Springer at Middle C Jazz - Nov 29
Southside Watt at Visulite Theatre - Nov 30
Jay D. Jones at Middle C Jazz - Dec 5
Kirk Whalum at Middle C Jazz - Dec 6-7
Stanley Jordan at Middle C Jazz - Dec 8

🎁 Grab Bag 🎁

Modern Moxie | Fri, Dec 6 | Petra’s Bar
Genre: Indie Rock

Immerse yourself in Modern Moxie's captivating blend of dreamy melodies and high-energy indie rock at Petras!

 Wastoid | Tue, Dec 3 | The Milestone Club
Genre: Punk Rock

Raw energy and hard-hitting riffs make Wastoid a must-see for fans of unapologetic, high-energy punk. Catch them at Charlotte’s legendary Milestone Club!

CHARLOTTE NC LOCAL ARTIST
🎶🎸 Local Artist Spotlight: Kelsey Lu

Kelsey Lu, a Charlotte, NC native, has captivated the music world with her genre-defying artistry and deeply emotional performances. Growing up in Charlotte, Lu's roots in the city's vibrant creative scene laid the foundation for her boundary-pushing work as a classically trained cellist and innovative artist.

With an unmistakable ethereal and experimental style, Lu has carved out a unique space in the music world. Her critically acclaimed debut album Blood blends classical music with pop, electronic, and R&B influences, showcasing her fearless approach to sound and storytelling.

Lu’s live performances are nothing short of transformative, reflecting her connection to her Southern upbringing while exploring universal themes of identity and vulnerability. For a taste of her music, check her out on Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube.

Recommendation: If you're new to Kelsey Lu, start with “Due West”—a hauntingly beautiful track that captures her connection to nature, identity, and artistry, rooted in her Charlotte upbringing.

SURROUNDING AREAS
🎶🚗 Just Outside the Queen City

📍 Asheville - Explore the magical Biltmore Estate Candlelight Christmas Evenings at Biltmore Estate, running Nov 29 – Dec 8.

📍 Greenville - Glide into the holidays with Ice on Main at Village Green from Nov 29 – Dec 8.

📍 Winston-Salem - Drive through a wonderland at the Tanglewood Festival of Lights in Tanglewood Park, open Nov 29 – Dec 8.

CLOSING NOTES
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Angel | Charlotte Jams Team

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