Live music: 10 concerts to see in Charlotte in May, from Mount Westmore to Tim McGraw
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Charlotte live music fans, here’s a quick list of the 10 biggest concerts coming to Charlotte in May.
First, a playlist featuring songs from the artists below:
May 6 and 7: North Carolina Brewers and Music Festival
The SteelDrivers and Jade Bird headline the annual festival in Huntersville.
- Location: Rural Hill
- Time: 5:30pm Friday, 12:30pm Saturday
- Tickets: $8-$50
May 7: Built to Spill, Prism Bitch, Itchy Kitty
The indie rockers, 30 years into their career, return to Charlotte in support of their latest album, “When the Wind Forgets Your Name.”
- Location: Neighborhood Theatre
- Time: 8pm
- Tickets: $25-$35
May 8: Mount Westmore
The hip hop supergroup features Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, E-40 and Too Short.
- Location: Spectrum Center
- Time: 7pm
- Tickets: $65-$195
May 8: Ricardo Arjona
The Guatemalan singer finally hits the road on his highly anticipated Blanco y Negro Tour, named after his 2020 and 2021 albums, “Blanco” and “Negro.”
- Location: Bojangles Coliseum
- Time: 8pm
- Tickets: $70.99-$975.25
May 12: Tim McGraw, Russell Dickerson, Alexandra Kay
The country star McCraw has earned three Grammy wins and 20 total nominations over the course of his three-plus-decade career.
- Location: PNC Music Pavilion
- Time: 7pm
- Tickets: $29.50-$450
May 16: Leon Bridges, Chiiild
The soul singer Bridges released his third studio album, “Gold-Diggers Sound,” in July.
- Location: Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre
- Time: 7:30pm
- Tickets: $39.50-$254
May 20: Aoife O’Donovan, The Wildmans
The folk singer-songwriter took home the Grammy for Best American Roots Song for the 2019 “I’m with Her” single, “Call My Name.”
- Location: Neighborhood Theatre
- Time: 8pm
- Tickets: $32-$37
May 24: Orville Peck
The masked country artist had his breakthrough in 2019 with his single, “Dead of Night.”
- Location: The Fillmore
- Time: 8pm
- Tickets: $29.50-$99
May 26: Tecoby Hines, Curt Keyz, Cuzo Key
The soulful Charlotte singer/rapper makes an appearance at the Plaza venue with support from other locals, pianist Curt Keyz and rapper Cuzo Key.
- Location: Snug Harbor
- Time: 10pm
- Tickets: $10
May 27: Robert Glasper
The dynamic jazz fusion pianist has won Grammys for R&B album, traditional performance. Song, and even soundtrack.
- Location: Neighborhood Theatre
- Time: 8pm
- Tickets: $59-$69
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