Live Music: 10 cool concerts coming to Charlotte in October — including Maggie Rogers
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Charlotte live music fans, here’s a quick list of the 10 biggest concerts in Charlotte in October.
First, a playlist featuring songs from the 10 artists below.
October 3: John Medeski’s Mad Skillet, Menastree
Acclaimed jazz keyboardist John Medeski makes a Charlotte appearance with the band he formed in 2015 at Jazz Fest.
Location: Neighborhood Theatre
Time: 8 p.m.
Tickets: $25-$28
October 4: Sam Bush, Western Centuries
The multi-instrumentalist and bluegrass virtuoso’s storied career launched in the 70s with the original lineup of New Grass Revival.
Location: McGlohon Theater
Time: 8 p.m.
Tickets: $29.50-$42.50
October 4: Erykah Badu, Goodie Mob
The soul and R&B singer has earned four GRAMMY Award wins and 19 nominations since she got her start opening for D’Angelo in 1994.
Location: Bojangles’ Coliseum
Time: 8 p.m.
Tickets: $61-$77
October 7: Justin Townes Earle, The Wandering Hearts
The singer-songwriter and the son of Steve Earle has released four albums that reached the top five of the folk charts since 2010.
Location: Neighborhood Theatre
Time: 8 p.m.
Tickets: $25-$35
October 8: Built To Spill, Love As Laughter, Prism B***h
The rock band formed in 1992 is known for unique vocals and distinct guitar sounds.
Location: The Underground
Time: 8 p.m.
Tickets: $25
October 9: Maggie Rogers
The pop singer’s major label debut album, Heard It in a Past Life, climbed all the way to the second spot on the Billboard charts earlier this year.
Location: Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre
Time: 8 p.m.
Tickets: $25-$46.50
October 17: Nahko And Medicine For The People, Nattali Rize
Nahko Bear and his world music collective bring their uplifting music and message to The Fillmore.
Location: The Fillmore
Time: 8 p.m.
Tickets: $32.50
October 18: Melanie Martinez, Lauren Ruth Ward
The singer’s big break came on The Voice in 2012, and since then, she’s released two albums, each reaching the top spot in the Billboard Alternative charts.
Location: The Fillmore
Time: 8 p.m.
Tickets: SOLD OUT (Verified Resale tickets start at $94)
October 18: Ray LaMontagne, Kacy & Clayton
The folk singer-songwriter won a GRAMMY Award for his 2010 album, God Willin’ & the Creek Don’t Rise
Location: Ovens Auditorium
Time: 8 p.m.
Tickets: $39.50-$114.50
October 25: Satsang, Jonny Wayne
Satsang blends folk, rock, hip hop and reggae to create a positive, resilient sound of its own.
Location: Free Range Brewing
Time: 9 p.m.
Tickets: $15-$20
Looking for more things to do? Here’s the full Agenda calendar with over 50 big events