Live music: 16 concerts coming to Charlotte in August, including Earth, Wind & Fire and Anthony Hamilton
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Charlotte native Anthony Hamilton has built a successful music career since his debut album was released in 2003 and went platinum. Photo: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images for ESSENCE
Charlotte live music fans, here's a quick list of the 16 biggest concerts coming to Charlotte in August.
First, a playlist featuring songs from the artists below:
August 1: Mountain Grass Unit
The up-and-coming bluegrass trio packed Heist Brewery and Barrel Arts when they visited Charlotte last summer.
Location: Visulite Theatre
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $15
August 2: Jamey Johnson, Southall, Emily Ann Roberts
The singer, guitarist and country musician is a throwback from a grittier, more honest era.
Location: Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
Time: 7pm
Tickets: $35-$163
August 3: Ramón Ayala
The Norteño singer and accordion player released his first studio album in 1971 and has earned a pair of Grammy Awards over his long career.
Location: Ovens Auditorium
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $55-$140
August 3: Anthony Hamilton
The Charlotte R&B legend returns to the Queen City for a Ballantyne performance with his Hamiltones.
Location: The Amp Ballantyne
Time: 4:15pm
Tickets: $75-$125
August 7: Glass Animals
This English indie rock band is stopping in Charlotte for their "TOUR OF EARTH."
Location: PNC Music Pavilion
Time: 7:45pm
Tickets: $41.80
August 8: Taking Back Sunday
Lead singer Adam Lazzara originally met his bandmates in Greensboro, N.C. Now they're all back in the state that started it all.
Location: The Fillmore
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $59+
August 13: Chicago with Earth, Wind & Fire
These two legendary music groups are bringing their Heart & Soul Tour to Charlotte.
Location: PNC Music Pavilion
Time: 7:30pm
Tickets: $49.15+
August 14: PHAZE GAWD, BlackMoonGlory, Keychainz Hefner, Code Savi
The Charlotte hip-hop artist is known for his high-energy live shows
Location: Snug Harbor
Time: 9pm
Tickets: $10
August 16: Dan + Shay
This country pop music duo has won three consecutive Grammy Awards for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for the songs "Tequila", "Speechless", and "10,000 Hours."
Location: PNC Music Pavilion
Time: 7pm
Tickets: $43.05+
August 17: Primus, Coheed and Cambria, Puddles Pity Party
Primus and Coheed hit Charlotte with some rock and roll on their co-headlining tour.
Location: Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
Time: 7pm
Tickets: $48-$100
August 18: Ms. Lauryn Hill & The Fugees, YG Marley
The five-time Grammy winner reunites with the Fugees to celebrate her hit album, "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill."
Location: PNC Music Pavilion
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $59-$241
August 25: Libianca
The Cameroonian-American Afrobeats singer returns to Charlotte a year removed from opening for Alicia Keys at Spectrum Center.
Location: The Underground
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $31
August 26: Green Day
Jam out live to "American Idiot," "Boulevard of Broken Dreams," "Basket Case," and other Green Day hits.
Location: PNC Music Pavilion
Time: 6:45pm
Tickets: $68.86+
August 27: Kikuo
The Vocaloid producer's unique sound pairs dark lyrics with upbeat, bouncy music.
Location: Neighborhood Theatre
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $42
August 28: Imagine Dragons
Feel the "Thunder" in your "Bones" as this pop-rock band continues their world tour in Charlotte.
Location: PNC Music Pavilion
Time: 7pm
Tickets: $90.75+
August 30-31: Jonathan Butler
The South African singer-songwriter and guitarist visits the jazz club for four intimate performances.
Location: Middle C Jazz
Time: 6:15 pm, 8:45 pm
Tickets: $80-$95