Each week during the month of July, Records On The Wall and Time2Fly Music will be featuring two of the eight music venues around Charlotte we are raising money for while they are still closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Our independent music venues in Charlotte are in dire need of funds to keep their operations afloat and many may have to close their doors for good. A thriving music scene requires that a market have ample accommodations for bands of all sizes and these Charlotte venues are critical in that role.
This week we’ll be featuring Petra’s and Amos’ Southend. We provide some background information on each venue below in addition to three different ways you can contribute.
“These entertainment hubs are critical to their local economies and tax bases as employers, tourism destinations, and revenue generators for neighboring businesses such as restaurants, hotels, and retail. Independent venues exist in every state across the country; they were the first to be closed, they will be the last to open.” — NIVA (National Independent Venue Association
Petra’s
1919 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
Capacity: 100+
A Charlotte staple, Petra’s is located in the heart of the Plaza-Midwood neighborhood. Co-owned by Perry Fowler, one-half of the Charlotte Americana duo Sinners & Saints, Petra’s layout is unique and incorporates a main music room complete with grand piano, an art gallery, and an outdoor back patio.
The main room has low-lying stage and at times allows the venue to turn into a dance floor making it perfect for the wildly popular recurring dance themed parties that range from Latin night, Funk and New Wave.
Amos’ Southend
1423 S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28203
Capacity: 700+
Amos’ Southend is Charlotte’s oldest and most accomplished live entertainment venue. Complete with a two-story tiered mezzanine area and ample floor space, there’s not a bad view in the house.
Established in 1990, Amos’ has had a who’s who in music perform on its stages. Ranging from John Legend, Hootie and the Blowfish, John Mayer, Chris Stapleton, Firehouse, Cheryl Crow, to the Beastie Boys, to Snoop Dogg.
With a capacity around 700 people Amos’ gives concert goers opportunity to see some the hottest rising stars in an intimate comfortable setting. Amos’ is also home some of Charlotte’s favorite local bands and proudly promotes the local music scene.
Three Ways To Contribute
Donate Directly to Venue
- Petra’s: DONATE NOW
- Amos’s Southend: Paypal – john@amossouthend.com
Donate To General Fund (Perfect way to donate to all the venues at once)
- Records On The Wall general fund: DONATE NOW
Purchase T-shirt (100% of all proceeds to go the venues in July)
- Visit our T-shirt storefront: PURCHASE