Live music: 10 biggest concerts coming here in August, including Charlotte native Anthony Hamilton
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Anthony Hamilton earlier in 2022 at a concert in New Orleans. He'll be back in Charlotte this month. Photo: Erika Goldring/Getty Images
Charlotte live music fans, here’s a quick list of the 10 biggest concerts coming to Charlotte in August.
First, a playlist featuring songs from the artists below:
August 12: Drive-By Truckers
The southern rock band released its 14th studio album, “Welcome 2 Club XIII,” in June.
- Location: Neighborhood Theatre
- Time: 8pm
- Tickets: $35
August 12: Keith Urban, Ingrid Andress
Urban is performing 53 concerts in the U.S. and Canada before wrapping up his world tour in December in Australia.
- Location: PNC Music Pavilion
- Time: 7pm
- Tickets: $29.50-$395
August 12: The Orange Constant
The Athens, Ga., rock band visits Camp North End for a free performance under the water tower.
- Location: Camp North End
- Time: 6pm
- Tickets: FREE
August 19-21: The Queen City Jam Session
NoDa Brewing Company and MaxxMusic team up for the first edition of the three-day festival, which features headliners Greensky Bluegrass, Oteil & Friends, The Infamous Stringdusters and nearly 40 other local and national acts.
- Location: NoDa Brewing NorthEnd Taproom
- Time: Music starts at 4pm Friday, 1pm Saturday and 2pm Sunday
- Tickets: $89 for single day, $189 for three-day, $299 for three-day VIP
August 20: Andrew McMahon in The Wilderness, Dashboard Confessional, Cartel
The former Something Corporate and Jack’s Mannequin vocalist teams up with Dashboard Confessional for a co-headlining tour.
- Location: Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre
- Time: 7pm
- Tickets: $29.50-$69
August 21: Snail Mail, Momma, Hotline TNT
Singer and guitarist Lindsey Jordan of Snail Mail released her second album, “Valentine,” last November.
- Location: Neighborhood Theatre
- Time: 8pm
- Tickets: $25
August 23: Teyana Taylor
The versatile singer’s final tour visits only 15 US cities before it ends Europe in September.
- Location: The Fillmore
- Time: 8pm
- Tickets: SOLD OUT
August 25: Jack White, Cautious Clay
The guitarist released two albums this year, “Fear of the Dawn” in April and “Entering Heaven Alive” in July.
- Location: Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre
- Time: 8pm
- Tickets: $45-$315
August 27: Anthony Hamilton & Friends
The Charlotte native and 17-time Grammy nominee released “Love is the New Black,” his first album since 2016, last September.
- Location: QC Sound Stage
- Time: 7pm
- Tickets: $65-$250 (onsite parking is available, but is cash only)
August 27: The Lumineers, James Bay
The folk band’s latest release, “Brightside,” marks its fourth straight top 10 Billboard album.
- Location: Spectrum Center
- Time: 7:30pm
- Tickets: $39-$874