Greensky Bluegrass @ The Fillmore
THUR – 2/6 | TICKETS
The modern-day bluegrass favorites continue to show Charlotte love after 18 years together, all while pumping out 7 studio albums and nearly 1,000 different setlists. Expect another sold-out crowd at the Fillmore as the quintet will support their recent live release Courage For The Road – Fall 2019.
They’ll be supported by Ghost Light Thursday night at The Fillmore.
Town Mountain @ The Visulite Theatre
FRI – 2/7 | TICKETS
Town Mountain’s sound can be summed up as bluegrass spiced with country, old school rock ‘n’ roll, and boogie-woogie.
While their music is raw and soulful with plenty of swagger, Town Mountain has earned raves for their hard-driving sound, their in-house songwriting and the honky-tonk edge that permeates their exhilarating live performances, whether in a packed club or at a sold-out festival.
They be supported by local bluegrass act Coddle Creek on Friday night.
Henhouse Prowlers @ Free Range Brewing
SAT – 2/8 | TICKETS
The Henhouse Prowlers are a quartet that started over 14 years ago with the simple desire to play powerful and original bluegrass music.
Since then, the group’s electrifying performances give audiences a sense of how much they love what they do; while on record, the band manages to explore their collective life experiences through songwriting and intricate instrumentation.
While bluegrass is the undeniable foundation of the Prowlers music, the band incorporates music from Africa, Asia, the Middle East and more into their already robust repertoire of unique traditional American music.
BIG Something
w/Andy Frasco & the U.N. @ Neighborhood Theatre
SAT – 2/8 | TICKETS
Rock ‘n Roll and pandemonium are two words that come to mind when describing what to expect at the Neighborhood Theatre on Saturday the 8th.
BIG Something is a six piece powerhouse with a sound that is both unique and timeless. They fuse elements of rock, pop, funk, and improvisation to take listeners on a journey through a myriad of musical styles. The band just released a funky new single “Heavy”, which was proceeded by the bands 5th studio album The Otherside in April of 2018 as a follow up to their 2017 album Tumbleweed.
Andy Frasco & the U.N’s live shows are best described as part circus and part rock ‘n roll show. It’s blues-rock fueled by reckless abandonment and a disregard for the rules, with witty lyrics to back it all up.
Buckle up tight for this one!
Kamasi Washington @ The Underground
FRI – 2/14 | TICKETS
Fresh off his tour with jazz titan Herbie Hancock, Kamasi Washington makes a stop at The Fillmore ahead of his month long jaunt across most of the U.S.
While its difficult to peg Washington as just a “jazz”musician, his live shows are littered with elements of hip-hop, classical and R&B music, all major influences on the young saxophonist, who exceeds any notions of what jazz music really is.
His two mammoth LP’s, The Epic and Harmony of Difference, are examples of what the undeniable bandleader is capable of.
Lespecial
w/West End Blend @ Heist Brewery
FRI – 2/14 | TICKETS
Signed to the jazz/funk/soul record label, Color Red, started by New Mastersounds guitarist Eddie Roberts, Lespecial carve their own sonic path in modern music, creating their signature blend of “heavy future groove”.
The power trio’s fresh synthesis of varied and divergent influences doesn’t underestimate the listener, reflecting a post-modern cultural climate in which fans have space on their aural palette for J Dilla, Radiohead, King Crimson and Fela Kuti.
West End Blend is a high energy funk and soul powerhouse from Hartford, CT. Fronted by vocalist Erica T. Bryan, the band pays homage to classic throwback sounds while adding their own distinct vibe and flair. The octet, who signed to the famed Madison House booking agency in 2019, have shown no signs of slowing down into 2020 and are tapped to play notable festivals Suwanee Rising in April and the 11th annual Domefest in May.
West End Blend is also part of this surge of CT based artists making waves in the jam/funk/soul community along with rising jam bands Eggy and Goose.
The Snozzberries @ Heist Brewery
THUR – 2/20 | FREE SHOW
The Snozzberries are Asheville’s freakiest musical pioneers — weaving swirling psychedelia, funk and fusion into a lively whirlwind of sonic pleasure.
Since their formation in fall of 2017, The Snozzberries have been building their name as the Southeast’s most electrifying live band.
Their infectious grooves have been unavoidable for Asheville concert goers, who caught them at venues like The Orange Peel, Salvage Station, Asheville Music Hall, and more.
Railroad Earth @ The Fillmore
THUR – 2/20 | TICKETS
Pulling into Charlotte at the midpoint of their 2020 winter run, Railroad Earth will undoubtedly showcase their unique style of americana, progressive bluegrass, and rock ‘n roll to the masses at the Fillmore.
What started out in 2001 as a bunch of guys interested in playing acoustic instruments together, they’ve gone on to release seven critically acclaimed studio albums and one hugely popular live one called, Elko.
Adrian Crutchfield @ Middle C Jazz
THUR – 2/27 | TICKETS
Known as the last horn-man to perform and record with Prince (2012-2016), Adrian Crutchfield is ready to take over the Middle C Jazz club with the rest of the Prince family with appearances by NC native Shelby J and The NPG Hornz (Marcus Anderson, BK Jackson, Lynn Grissett and Joey Rayfield).
Crutchfield is known around the world for his neo-soul sound – creating music in a variety of genres such as jazz, R&B, pop, funk, soul, hip hop, and fusion. Adrian’s high energy shows bring a diversity to jazz never seen before and takes pride in merging jazz with today’s pop and hip hop.
Expect a sellout crowd for both shows: 7:30pm and 10:00pm.
Bobby Sparks II (Snarky Puppy) @ The Evening Muse
SAT – 2/29 | TICKETS
The 9-time Grammy Award winning Bobby Sparks II (Snarky Puppy) is set to showcase his next level musicianship at what is expected to be a sold-out show at The Muse.
While growing up in Texas, the virtuoso keyboardist got his start early by playing in jazz, jazz rock, and jazz fusion bands.
Having recorded with and traveled the world sharing stages with Prince, Tower of Power, Herbie Hancock, Ray Charles, Nelly Furtado, Marcus Miller, Kirk Franklin, St. Vincent and a host of other notable artists and celebrities, his influence on music and personalities is far reaching.
Guest vocalist Karen Bryant will be joining Sparks at The Muse on the 29th.
Other Notable Shows
Jim Avett @ Evening Muse • 2/1
April B. & The Cool @ Evening Muse • 2/1
CBDB @ Visulite Theatre • 2/6
Brown Eyed Women @ Heist Brewery • 2/7
Time Sawyer @ Visulite • 2/15
Shaun Martin / Electric Kief @ Evening Muse • 2/27
DownTown Abby and the Echoes @ Neighborhood Theatre • 2/29