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Lovin’ Life Music Fest set for May 2-4 in Charlotte fan appreciation sale ends Friday, March 21

Don’t Miss Out: Lovin’ Life Music Fest Fan Appreciation Sale Ends March 21 at Midnight!

Lovin’ Life Music Fest set for May 2-4 in Charlotte is just around the corner and tickets are in high demand.

The festival’s annual Fan Appreciation Sale is coming to an end on March 21 at midnight. This is your last chance to grab tickets before the next pricing tier kicks in.

SKIP THE LINES AT WILL CALL – get your tickets purchased by March 28 to make sure you get your wristbands (aka entry into the festival) shipped directly to you! All current payment plan holders must be paid in full by March 28 to get their wristbands shipped to them.

Don’t wait – tell your friends and grab your three-day or single-day tickets now!

To learn more or purchase tickets visit: https://lovinlifemusicfest.com/news/


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6th annual Tuck Fest set for April 19-21 at U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte

Charlotte’s sixth annual Tuck Fest set for April 19-21, 2024, celebrates the outdoor lifestyle through competitions, exhibitions and demos at the U.S. National Whitewater Center, but also offers FREE live music interspersed with other activities Friday evening and Saturday and Sunday.

There is also a vendors’ village and the complex has several places to eat and drink. Competitions include trail running, kayaking, biking, climbing, stand-up paddle boarding, obstacle course and adventure racing. The name “Tuck Fest” comes from the Tuckaseegee Ford and Trail, a historical landmark located at the center.

Artists Lineup
Friday: Molly Tuttle and Golden Highway, The Heavy Heavy.
Saturday: Margo Price, Dylan LeBlanc.
Sunday: Courtney Barnett, Rayland Baxter.

Music starts 7 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; activities start 10 a.m.

While tickets are free, parking costs $6 daily per standard car, $18 per larger vehicle.


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Lovin’ Life Music Fest featuring The Avett Brothers, Post Malone, Stevie Nicks, Noah Kahan is coming to Uptown Charlotte on May 3-5

From the good folks at the new Lovin’ Life Music Festival:

Hey there music lovers, are you ready to sing along to some electrifying music? Well, hold onto your hats because the Lovin’ Life Music Fest is coming to Uptown Charlotte May 3-5, 2024, and it’s bringing the house down with an epic lineup that will blow your mind!

Charlotte-based Southern Entertainment, the brilliant minds behind this sensational festival, have just dropped the bombshell of all bombshells by revealing the star-studded roster of artists who will grace the stages of this inaugural event.

Picture this: under the dazzling lights of Uptown Charlotte, you’ll be swaying to the soulful melodies of Post Malone, getting lost in the timeless classics of Stevie Nicks, and feeling the vibes with Noah Kahan. But wait, there’s more! Prepare to be serenaded by the enchanting sounds of Maggie Rogers, get pumped up with The Chainsmokers, and get down with Charlotte’s very own DaBaby. And that’s just the tip of the musical iceberg!

Joining these headliners are a plethora of sensational acts spanning various genres and generations. From the heartfelt harmonies of The Avett Brothers to the infectious energy of The Fray, from the funky grooves of Ripe to the soulful stylings of Allen Stone, there’s something for everyone at Lovin’ Life Music Fest.

But let’s not forget about our homegrown talent! The QC Local Stage will be buzzing with the electrifying performances of Charlotte’s very own musical prodigies, including Sweet Spine, Modern Alibi, Fox N’ Vead, and many more. Get ready to show them some love and support as they take center stage and rock your world!

And hey, it’s not just about the music at Lovin’ Life. We’re talking about a celebration of arts, culture, and cuisine that will tantalize your senses and leave you craving for more. With ticket sales skyrocketing and sponsors clamoring to be a part of this musical extravaganza, it’s safe to say that Charlotte is on its way to becoming the next big Music City!

So mark your calendars, spread the word, and get ready for the ultimate music experience of a lifetime at Lovin’ Life Music Fest. For more information about the lineup drop, click here.

Let’s jam, Charlotte! See you at the festival!


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Kelsey Waldon brings her unique sound to the Old North State Nov. 6-8

Country music fans, listen up: If you missed singer-songwriter Kelsey Waldon’s performance at Hopscotch 10, you’re in luck. You can catch her playing at Chapel Hill’s Local 506 on Wednesday, Nov. 6; The Grey Eagle in Asheville, Nov. 7; and The Evening Muse in Charlotte, Nov. 8.
Waldon was recently handpicked by Americana legend John Prine to join his label Oh Boy Records, which released her new album “White Noise/White Lines,” produced with Dan Knobler.
What makes this significant is Waldon is the first new artist to sign with the label in 15 years.
“It’s hard for me to put into words what it truly means to me to be signed to Oh Boy Records,” Waldon said in a release. “To have someone like John, who I have looked up to my whole life, who I have set my songwriting standards after and my general music-making standards after, to have someone like him endorse my music and care enough about it to make sure it reaches a wider audience…that means everything.”

Prine echoes the excitement by stating in a release, “Kelsey’s voice is one of the more authentic country voices I’ve heard in a long time. Her music continues an important arc of traditional folk and country music.”

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