10 must-see concerts coming to Charlotte in July, including Kurt Vile, Dave Matthews Band and Keith Urban
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Charlotte live music fans, here’s a quick list of 10 must-attend concerts in July.
First, a playlist featuring songs from the 10 artists below:
July 12: Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Natalie Hemby and Tenille Townes
The country stars, with six GRAMMYs between them, visit Charlotte.
Location: PNC Music Pavilion
Time: 7 p.m.
Tickets: $33.25-$119.33
July 14: Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers and Nicki Bluhm
The singer, piano player and multi-instrumentalist who broke out in 1986 with his hit “The Way It Is” has shared the stage and recording studio with a wide range of musicians, from the Grateful Dead to Ricky Skaggs.
Location: Knight Theater
Time: 8 p.m.
Tickets: $25-$94.50
July 14: Coheed and Cambria, Taking Back Sunday and The Story So Far
The progressive rock group hits Charlotte ahead of the release of their ninth studio album, Vaxis – Act I: The Unheavenly Creatures, which comes out this Fall.
Location: Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Tickets: $39-$139.36
July 15: Tedeschi Trucks Band, Drive-By Truckers and The Marcus King Band
Tedeschi Trucks Band pairs one of the best guitar players on the planet with smooth, soulful singing, and a powerful backing band.
Location: Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Tickets: $32.50-$195.98
July 17: Punch Brothers and Madison Cunningham
Mandolin maestro Chris Thile fronts Punch Brothers, who got their start in 2006 after the disbanding of Thile’s first group, Nickel Creek.
Location: Knight Theater
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $25-$179
July 17: Kurt Vile and Dylan Carlson
Kurt Vile & The Violators return to Charlotte to play at the intimate Underground.
Location: The Underground
Time: 8 p.m.
Tickets: $28
July 24: Janelle Monae and St. Beauty
The R&B and soul singer released her third album, Dirty Computer, in April.
Location: The Fillmore
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $38
July 24: Dave Matthews Band
In June, the rock legends released their ninth studio album, Come Tomorrow, their first since 2012.
Location: PNC Music Pavilion
Time: 8 p.m.
Tickets: $45.50-$550
July 25: Ms. Lauryn Hill, Big Boi, Daniel Bambaata Marley and Raury
The singer and rapper celebrates the 20th anniversary of her critically acclaimed debut album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.
Location: PNC Music Pavilion
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Tickets: $41.50-$651.99
July 28: Keith Urban and Kelsea Ballerini
Urban swings through PNC Music Pavilion in support of Graffiti U, released in April.
Location: PNC Music Pavilion
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $29.50-$458
