Top Concerts Coming to Charlotte This Winter
It may be getting colder, and the days are shorter, but that doesn’t mean the live music scene in Charlotte has slowed down.
by Andy Goh Dec 10, 2023
The only difference between now and the warmer months is that none of these upcoming shows are at outdoor venues. Plan your winter nights around some these concerts coming to a music venue in Charlotte.
Cyanca + Friends
When: Thursday, Dec. 14
Where: Snug Harbor
Charlotte native Cyanca is giving an early Christmas gift with a full set at Snug Harbor in Plaza Midwood. Cyanca writes her poetic brand of R&B from her own life experiences, many of which involve her family and the loss of loved ones. See one of Charlotte’s ascending homegrown acts this holiday season.
Adam Hawley and Julian Vaughn present “Holiday Jam” with Special Guest Adrian Crutchfield
When: Sunday, Dec. 17
Where: Middle C Jazz
Jazz guitarist Adam Hawley and bassist Julian Vaughn come to town to bring the holiday season home, alongside Charlotte-based saxophonist Adrian Crutchfield. Make sure you catch one of the evening’s two shows.
Dogstar: Somewhere Between the Power Lines and Palm Trees Tour
When: Monday, Dec. 18
Where: The Underground
Bassists can often be the most anonymous member of the band, but that is clearly not the case with Dogstar. Holding down the four-string rhythm is none other than actor Keanu Reeves, known for his roles in “The Matrix,” “John Wick” and more. Dogstar released their first album in over 23 years in October and are eager to share their hard-rocking sound with the world.
Tauk ft. Kanika Moore with Frute
When: Saturday, Dec. 30
Where: Neighborhood Theatre
Instrumental rock quartet Tauk (pronounced like “talk”) returns to Charlotte for a scorching set alongside South Carolina native Kanika Moore. While Tauk traditionally plays, tours and records without a vocalist, recently they’ve been incorporating the soulfully voiced Moore into their sets. Expect a heavy-hitting set from this New York-based band to get you ready to ring in the new year.
Tamar Braxton: Love and War 10 Year Anniversary Edition
When: Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024
Where: The Fillmore
R&B vocalist, actor and younger sibling of Toni, Tamar Braxton is on the road celebrating 10 years since the release of her second studio album, “Love and War.” Known for the singles “Love and War” and “The One,” Tamar Braxton brings a full and powerful vocal skillset to The Fillmore stage.
Tool
When: Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024
Where: Spectrum Center
Enigmatic prog rock veterans, Tool, are back on the road. The brainchild of lead singer Maynard James Keenan, Tool has gained a loyal and fervent following over the years, which is quite impressive considering the band seems to release albums once a decade. That should be a testament to the unique quality of their musicianship and almost mythical aura.
Mayer Hawthorne: Hawthorne Rides Again
When: Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024
Where: The Underground
Raised by counter-culture parents, Mayer Hawthorne was exposed to a wide variety of music from the beginning. Through these diverse musical influences, Hawthorne has blended it all into a smooth, but slightly greasy, neo-pop soul sound with a sense of humor that will have fans of The Four Tops to Bobby Caldwell grooving and slowly sipping a “Henny & Gingerale.”
Winter Jam 2024
When: Sunday, January 28
Where: Bojangles Coliseum
Consistently ranked as one of the most popular gospel and Christian music tours, Winter Jam is coming back to Charlotte. The lineup includes prominent acts such as Lecrae, Cain, Seventh Day Slumber and the band that founded the tour more than 20 years ago, NewSong. One of the goals of the tour is accessibility, and tickets are available for just a small donation at the door.
Plain White T’s
When: Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024
Where: The Underground
Some of our favorite concerts are the ones where you know all the songs and can sing along with the lyrics, and that makes the Plain White T’s stop at The Underground one to circle on your calendar. Unforgettable hits like “Hey There Delilah” and “Rhythm of Love” are infectious singles with catchy melodies and fan-friendly sing-along choruses.
Blackberry Smoke: Be Right Here Tour
When: Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024
Where: Ovens Auditorium
The lineage of rock ‘n’ roll in the South is so deep, it’s created an identity of its own. This particular brand of Southern rock features big, beefy songs, wailing electric guitar and soulful Southern crooning. All of those elements and more are present in the latest evolution of the sound from Atlanta’s Blackberry Smoke, one of the most sought after country-rock acts in the United States.
An Evening With Gladys Knight
When: Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024
Where: Ovens Auditorium
The soulful sounds of Hitsville, USA still hit just as hard today as they did back in the heyday of Berry Gordy’s Motown ‘50s and ‘60s. This show with Gladys Knight, powerful vocalist behind hits like “Midnight Train to Georgia,” will have you feeling like you’re hearing these songs for the first time all over again.
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