Live music: 10 must-see concerts in Charlotte this January
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Charlotte live music fans, here's a quick list of the 10 biggest concerts coming to the city in January.
Jan. 9: JAVA Band
JAVA Band blends modern jazz sensibilities with soulful grooves and music from across genres.
Location: Middle C Jazz
Time: 6pm
Tickets: $50.56
Jan. 10: Steve Aoki
EDM titan Steve Aoki brings his signature high‑octane beats and crowd‑surfing cake throws to Trio in South End.
Location: Trio
Time: 9pm
Tickets: $85
Jan. 10: enRAGE Against the Machine
Ideal for rock fans of Rage Against the Machine, this tribute band reimagines the incendiary riffs and political fire of Rage Against the Machine.
Location: Neighborhood Theatre
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $23.95
Jan. 13: Reuben Vincent & 9th Wonder
North Carolina hip‑hop luminary 9th Wonder joins singer‑rapper Reuben Vincent for a set steeped in soulful beats and sharp lyricism.
Location: Neighborhood Theatre
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $27.50
Jan. 14: Dale Watson
Country traditionalist Dale Watson brings a rugged blend of honky‑tonk, twang, and storytelling that feels vividly alive — like sipping whiskey while watching the sun set over a dusty rodeo.
Location: Neighborhood Theatre
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $27.50
Jan. 16: Jason Isbell
Jason Isbell's raw, narrative songwriting blossoms in this solo mode tour, where every guitar nuance and lyrical twist is laid bare with compelling honesty.
Location: Ovens Auditorium
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $105.48
Jan. 17: Nothing More with Catch Your Breath, Archers & Doobie
Known for its muscular hard rock and explosive live set, Nothing More packs heavy riffs and creative intensity — a sonic thrill for fans of modern rock that refuses to play it safe.
Location: The Fillmore
Time: 6:30pm
Tickets: $98.98
Jan. 20: 24kGoldn
With big hooks and genre‑fluid hits like "Mood," 24kGoldn brings rap, pop, and melodic flair to the stage.
Location: Neighborhood Theatre
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $41
Jan. 23: Fantasia & Anthony Hamilton at Spectrum Center
Fantasia's gritty, gospel‑inflected powerhouse vocals paired with Anthony Hamilton's velvety soul create an R&B experience that's as emotionally rich as it is musically commanding.
Location: Spectrum Center
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $85.50
Jan. 25: GHOST
Swedish rock provocateurs GHOST fuse theatrical flair with shredding hooks and occult‑tinged lyricism — their live show is both a spectacle and a sing‑along‑ready rock ritual.
Location: Spectrum Center
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $60.55
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