1.11.2024

by Jason Robey - January 13, 2024

Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC -- Transcendent jams and powerhouse rhythms filled the Charlotte Fillmore as Umphrey's McGee kicked off their tour on Thursday. The concert marked the first full show for drummer Kris Myers since July, following rotator cuff surgery. The packed house cheered him on as he

Neighbor // Live @ Visulite Theatre // 10.5.23

by Jason Robey - October 9, 2023

Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC -- Musical chameleons Neighbor opened their fall tour Thursday night in Charlotte, with a crowd of local fans on hand to help them kick it off. The show marks the third time in the past year and half that the group has played

Eggy // Live @ Heist Brewery and Barrel Arts // 8.16.2023

by Jason Robey - August 19, 2023

Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC -- Connecticut genre-bending jam band Eggy made a tour stop at Heist Brewery and Barrel Arts on Wednesday, bringing their energetic, improv-heavy show to an enthusiastic Charlotte crowd. The band has been hitting the scene hard lately and building a loyal fanbase, and

Andy Frasco & the U.N. // Live @ Visulite Theatre // 6.21.23

by Jason Robey - June 26, 2023

Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC -- Anytime Andy Frasco plays in Charlotte, his fans pack the venue, and Wednesday was no exception. With an exuberant personality that ignites energy all around him, everyone in the crowd talks about him like they're best friends. Between his podcast and extensive touring, Frasco

Dopapod / The Talismen // Live @ Visulite Theatre // 5.17.23

by Jason Robey - May 21, 2023May 21, 2023

Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC -- Wednesday night’s concert at the Visulite was more than just live music. The spectacular lighting coupled with transcendent jams took the audience on a mesmerizing journey of sight and sound, hosted by progressive rock / jam band Dopapod. The trip started with a 45-min

John Mellencamp // Live @ Ovens Auditorium // 2.8.2023

by Jason Robey - February 13, 2023

Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC -- Rock legend and road veteran John Mellencamp brought his Live and In Person tour to Charlotte on Wednesday, showing the packed house how much he deserves his spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The evening began with a half-hour montage

TAUK and KANIKA MOORE / FUNK YOU // Live @ Neighborhood Theatre // 2.1.2023

by Jason Robey - February 7, 2023

Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC -- Progressive rock / electro-funk band TAUK made an early stop on their tour, billed as TAUK Moore, at the Neighborhood Theatre in Charlotte on Wednesday. Joined by Konika Moore, vocalist for Doom Flamingo, the packed house was treated to an evening of a

SunSquabi / lespecial // Live @ Visulite Theatre // 11.9.2022

by Jason Robey - November 14, 2022November 14, 2022

Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC -- Progressive power trio lespecial and livetronica trio SunSquabi kicked off their fall tour on Wednesday night at the Visulite Theatre in Charlotte. Well before show time, the venue getting packed in tight by the scores of fans both bands have built up in the

Twiddle // Live @ The Fillmore Underground // 10.26.2022

by Jason Robey - October 31, 2022

Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC -- Outside the Fillmore, a girl with an acoustic guitar sat on the street corner, playing "When it Rains It Pours," one of Twiddle's most streamed songs. It echoed off the building loud enough that everyone could hear as they made their way into

The Front Bottoms // Live @ The Fillmore // 10.19.2022

by Jason Robey - October 24, 2022

Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC -- Indie rock was in the air Wednesday night at the Fillmore, when The Front Bottoms brought their tour for a stop in the Queen City. The evening started out with a unique and interesting set by the one-man-band, Mobley. Emerging on stage with