Sofar Sounds concert in Charlotte to feature Carolina artists from NBC's "The Voice"
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A Sofar Charlotte concert earlier this year on the rooftop of the Le Meridien hotel. Photo: Byron McClendon, courtesy of Sofar Charlotte.
A concert spotlighting Carolina artists who've appeared on NBC's "The Voice" takes place Friday, August 8, at Suffolk Punch in South End.
Why it matters: The show, hosted by Sofar Sounds, underscores Charlotte's love for live music and support for local talent.
What to expect: The "The Voice in the Carolinas" concert will feature three former contestants on "The Voice" who have connections to the Carolinas.
- All three turned the chairs of celebrity judges during their blind auditions — meaning they got to the next round of competition. Here's what to know about each artist.
Emma Brooke Alley
- As the lead singer for Greenville, SC, Indie band Private Violet, Alley had a blind audition for Season 22 that turned the chairs of John Legend and Gwen Stefani.
Eric Who
- A gospel-turned-pop artist from South Carolina, Who joined Camila Cabello's team on Season 22 and made it to the top 13.
Tae Lewis
- The Goldsboro, NC, country artist joined Team Dan + Shay in Season 25 and advanced to the semifinals.
How it works: Though it's making an exception for "The Voice" show by releasing the venue and talent in advance, Sofar is known for its secret live music experiences.
- Typically, both the venue and artist lineup are revealed 36 hours beforehand.
- It's a concept similar to other pop-up experiences, like Don't Tell Comedy or Time Left dinner parties, where the location is announced after participants purchase tickets.
The vibe: Sofar shows are typically held in small, unexpected venues that aren't traditional live music spaces. The performers are often local musicians, but regional and international acts have also taken the stage.
- Past Charlotte shows have taken place at Blume Studios, the rooftop of the Le Meridien hotel, breweries like Divine Barrel and Burial and even inside retail stores.
What they're saying: "We like hosting in weird spots. It's what makes us interesting," says Tucker Soltesz, Sofar Charlotte's local promoter, who developed the concept for "The Voice in the Carolinas" show.
- Soltesz adds that a portion of the concert will include on-stage interviews with the artists that he'll host.
Flashback: Sofar Sounds began in London in 2009 and is now in more than 400 cities worldwide.
- It expanded to Charlotte in 2017.
If you go: The show will take place inside Suffolk's event space, Norfolk Hall. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.
- Doors open at 7:30pm, and the show will begin at 8pm.
- Tickets are $26.