Live music: 10 concerts coming to Charlotte in August, including Kesha and Erykah Badu
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Singer-songwriter Kesha performs during Lollapalooza at Grant Park on Aug. 1, 2024, in Chicago. Photo: Josh Brasted/FilmMagic
Charlotte live music fans, here's a quick list of the 10 biggest concerts coming to the city in August.
Aug. 5: Kesha
The pop star, known for 2000s club hits like "Your Love Is My Drug," will be joined by Scissor Sisters.
Location: PNC Music Pavilion
Time: 7pm
Tickets: $37
Aug. 8: Neil Young & the Chrome Hearts
The legendary singer-songwriter and his band just released their new "Talkin to the Trees" album. They'll perform here as part of their "Love Earth" tour.
Location: PNC Music Pavilion
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $80
Aug. 9: Dierks Bentley
The country music superstar returns to Charlotte's favorite summertime music venue as part of his "Broken Branches" tour.
Location: PNC Music Pavilion
Time: 7pm
Tickets: $66
Aug. 12: Cypress Hill
The multiplatinum, Grammy-winning Southern California group is widely considered to be among the founders of West Coast hip-hop.
- They'll perform with hip-hop duo Atmosphere, with Lupe Fiasco and The Pharcyde as openers.
Location: The Amp at Ballantyne
Time: 6pm
Tickets: $50
Aug. 14: Toto
The classic rock group behind hits like "Africa" and "Rosanna" will perform with Christopher Cross and Men at Work.
Location: PNC Music Pavilion
Time: 6:45pm
Tickets: $32
Aug. 17: D4vd
The singer-songwriter, whose name is pronounced "David" and saw his music surge to fame thanks to TikTok, will be in Charlotte as part of the "Withered 2025 World Tour."
Location: The Fillmore Charlotte
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $83
Aug. 21: Erykah Badu and The Alchemist present Abi & Alan
Badu, the Grammy-winning "Queen of Neo-Soul," blends R&B, soul, hip-hop, jazz and gospel, and she's known for her soulful lyrics.
- "Abi & Alan" is the name of the collaboration between Badu and The Alchemist, a DJ and rapper — and it's a nod to their given names, Erica Abi Wright and Alan Maman.
Location: The Fillmore Charlotte
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $149
Aug. 22: Red Clay Strays
The American country rock band burst onto the scene around 2022 with their TikTok viral hit "Wondering Why."
Location: Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
Time: 7pm
Tickets: $113
Aug. 24: SUSTO
The Charleston indie rock band will bring its soulful storytelling to the intimate NoDa music venue.
Location: Neighborhood Theatre
Time: 7pm
Tickets: $26
Aug. 27: Eladio Carrión
The acclaimed Puerto Rican rapper known for "Coco Chanel" will perform in Charlotte in support of his "DON KBRN World Tour."
Location: Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $53