Most Matthews candidates oppose sales tax referendum
is my great concern,” Threatt said. “I am a fiscal conservative and I believe in limited government and if at all possible find other options than raising the taxes on people.”
Brian Hacker, a high school teacher running for commissioner, said he would be a hard no on the referendum. His concern is the effect the sales tax increase will have on people.
“It’s not worth it,” Hacker said. “Matthews is not getting much in this. $5 million sounds like a lot but it may be only one street that could get something every year. I’m a hard no.”
Jonathan Clayton, a former planning board member running for commissioner, said he was undecided on the one-cent sales tax for a long time. He has decided that he is a no.
“It doesn't really matter as much because if I get on. I'll inherit whatever the voters decide,” Clayton said. “So if they decide yes, then we will
use those funds to help Matthews with the roads or whatever goes. If no, then we'll find other ways.”
Jennefer Garrity, an attorney running for commissioner, said she does not see enough benefit for Matthews citizens.
”If there's a tax increase, we usually want to see some sort of benefit from that,” Garrity said. “We're not seeing that. We're seeing benefits to other communities, not to Matthews.”
George Young, a former town commissioner with experience in accounting and analytical work, had not decided where he stood on the issue at the time of the forum.
“This is a very big bill,” Young said. “ It's in the billions of dollars.
There's a lot of money on the table.
I'm still honestly looking at it.” Young also pointed to safety
MINT HILL
– The Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce is organizing the inaugural Accelerate: A Community Partnership Annual Conference & Expo.
The two-day event is designed to empower small businesses, nonprofits and community leaders with the strategies, resources and connections they need to thrive. The Accelerate program will deliver actionable insights and real-world tools that attendees can put into practice immediately.
“Accelerate is about fueling growth, innovation and collaboration across our community,” said Paige McKinney, president & CEO of the Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce. “This program will give participants the knowledge, confidence and connections they need to succeed in today’s competitive environment.”
The event takes place Oct. 23 and 24 at Minti CoWork & Conference Center, 4301 Morris Park Drive. Registration costs $125, which includes access to both days. Register at minthillchamberofcommerce.com.
Day 1: Conference
Sessions and Workshops Gain expert insights from top leaders on topics that matter to business owners and nonprofit directors:
• Work-Life Balance –Tara Goodfellow, Athena Consultants
• Nonprofit Growth & Impact – Melissa Hovey, Share Charlotte
• Goal Setting for Established Businesses – SCORE Charlotte
• Small Business Resources
– Mecklenburg County Office of Economic Development
• Marketing Your Brand –Diane Yarbrough, Castaway & Co.
• Passion to Profit: Mapping Viability Through Ice House –Amy Gascon, The Hurt Hub
• Hiring & Retention Strategies – Chick-fil-A Mint Hill
• Employer Training Grants & Pipeline Development –Andrew Davila, Charlotte Works
• Maximizing Your Capital – Panel with SBA & Huntington Bank
Day 2: Community
Business Expo
Open to the public, this interactive expo will spotlight local businesses, nonprofits and resources. Attendees will have the chance to connect with service providers, discover new opportunities and showcase their organizations directly to the community.
Local business leaders learned about charitable efforts in the community during the Matthews Area Chamber of Commerce’s September luncheon. Photos courtesy of Matthews Area Chamber of Commerce
Chen Correll serves as president of One Yard Away, an organization that provides lawn care for neighbors in need.
Dana Bouque works as sponsorship director for Matthews Athletic & Recreation Association, which recently kicked off its fall sports season.
Bob Aycock serves as director of the Matthews Heritage Museum. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30
at 232 North Trade St.
Rick Gilbert serves as executive director for the Home Again Foundation, which is an organization focused on affordable housing.
Joe Murtagh represented the Rotary Club of Matthews, a group engaged in local and international service projects.
Robinson Player works as adult/teen services library associate at the Matthews Library, which
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NEWS BRIEFS
Scarecrow contest returns to Mint Hill
MINT HILL – The community can help make the town more festive for autumn by participating in the annual Town of Mint Hill Scarecrow Decorating Contest.
Organizers are offering $1,500 in prizes for business and residential categories thanks to Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center’s sponsorship of the event.
The event, which spans Oct. 1 to 31, allows people to express themselves by decorating a scarecrow based on a scary, funny, silly or ridiculous theme. Everyone is welcome to participate, including individuals, companies and organizations. The locations of scarecrows will be listed for easy viewing and voting. Cast your vote for the best scarecrow and share your favorite moments on social media using #mhscarecrows.
The entry free costs $10. Winners will be announced Oct. 18 prior to Mint Hill Madness fireworks. Visit minthillevents.org, email info@ minthill.com or call 704-563-3862 for more information.
Matthews woman had gunshot wound on hand
MATTHEWS – Patrol officers with the Matthews Police Department responded at 10:22 p.m. Sept. 17 to the 9500 block of Hunting Court regarding a report of a
BUSINESS BRIEFS
BofA raises minimum hourly wage
CHARLOTTE – Bank of America has raised its U.S. minimum hourly wage to $25 per hour.
With the increase, the minimum annualized salary for full-time employees in the U.S. will rise to more than $50,000. The increase, which goes into effect in early October, applies to all full-time and part-time hourly positions in the U.S.
“Our strong and rising minimum starting salary provides opportunities for our teammates to build a long-term career at Bank of America,” said Sheri Bronstein, chief people officer. “Competitive compensation is one of the many ways we are helping to drive American economic growth and opportunity.”
Segra to enhance its network
CHARLOTTE – Segra announced network enhancements with the development of a new direct inland fiber route from the Myrtle Beach Cable Landing Station, a major hub for subsea international traffic, to Charlotte.
This expansion strengthens Segra’s offerings and supports the growing demands of hyperscale and international network providers.
The new direct inland route provides a path from Myrtle Beach inland to Florence, South Carolina, and then to Charlotte, where network capacity can be connected to Segra’s existing high-capacity core network.
Construction for the new route is slated to begin in third quarter 2025 and be done in second quarter of 2026.
STIR elevates guest experience CHARLOTTE – STIR has unveiled a refreshed menu and bar program.
Here’s what’s new at the restaurant (located at 1422 S. Tryon St.):
• Kitchen expansion with a new broiler – Guests can enjoy dishes prepared on the broiler like the new 18-ounce Bone-In Ribeye, Dover Sole and Shrimp Scampi.
• Fresh juice program at the bar – By freshly pressing all citrus juices on site, drinks highlight high quality ingredients.
• Launch of house-made tonic syrup – The signature house-made
domestic-related incident.
Officers made contact with a husband and wife who said they had been arguing, according to police.
The wife, who was suffering from a gunshot wound to the hand, was transported to the hospital for medical treatment.
Police arrested Kevin Allen Bullough, 56, on charges of assault by strangulation and assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury. He was placed in Mecklenburg County Jail.
CMS shares construction update
CHARLOTTE – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools updated the school board on the construction of the future South Middle School #1 at 5400 Camp Verde Lane.
Crews have completed the structural steel for the three-story classroom wing and masonry is going up in the administrative area. The 54-classroom building is scheduled to open in 2026-27.
CMS also moved the Cotswold Elementary School project from the design phase to construction.
Other 2023 bond projects in construction are the new elementary school on Park Road, Sedgefield Montessori and South Mecklenburg High School replacement.
Beverly Woods Elementary School is still in the design phase. Eighteen other projects have not started, including Matthews Elementary, East Mecklenburg High and South Charlotte Middle.
CMS students in running for National Merit Scholarships
CHARLOTTE – Students from Ardrey Kell, Ballantyne Ridge, Butler, Myers Park and Providence have advanced to the semifinal stage of the National Merit Scholarship Program.
Students from nine schools are still eligible for these scholarships, the district announced Sept. 17.
Students from the south Charlotte
tonic syrup is now available for guests to enjoy at home. The tonic debuts in two flavors: the original tonic and the new Elderberry & Hibiscus tonic syrup.
Sauna House Charlotte adds massage CHARLOTTE – Sauna House, a modern bathhouse known for its hot-cold-relax circuit, will introduce a new massage program on Oct. 3. Each massage appointment includes a 60-minute deep tissue massage paired with a two-hour bathhouse visit, allowing guests to move seamlessly from the treatment table to the sauna, cold plunge and lounge for a complete refresh.
Sauna House is located at 1500 W. Morehead St. On the web: saunahouse.com
SBA offers funds for diaster protection
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration is encouraging North Carolina disaster loan recipients to apply for additional funds to protect homes and businesses from future storms.
Borrowers have up to two years from their loan approval date to request up to 20% more than their verified physical damages for mitigation projects.
Eligible improvements include regrading for drainage, installing sump pumps or French drains and strengthening structures against high winds. Learn more about mitigation options at sba.gov/mitigation. Visit sba.gov/disaster to apply.
Avelo Airlines extends flight schedule CONCORD – Avelo Airlines has extended its Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA) flight schedule through spring 2026. The carrier serves eight nonstop destinations with one-way fares: Albany, Boston/Manchester, New Haven, New York/Long Island, Orlando/Lakeland, Rochester, San Juan and West Palm Beach. Reservations are available at AveloAir.com.
Charlotte Area Chamber events CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte
area include:
• Ardrey Kell High” Shubh Agarwal, Sofia Aguila Lopez, Shardul Arya, Ishanee Bhangay, Arya Dave, Cooper Duffy, Nethra Gopalakrishnan, Rohan Hansalia, Peter Karamanov, Jahnavi Kari, Varune Kulasingam, Aarnav Kumar, Nikhil Kumar, Avah Lin, Joseph Liu, Maryn Medina, Jonas PakLin, Sung Yeon Park, Krish Ramaraj, Sanat Rao, Lydia Shen, Ray Sun, Ray Tan, Sameeya Vasan, Lucas Yuan and Sophie Zhang.
• Ballantyne Ridge High: Saankhya Kotha.
• David W. Butler High: Bodhi Lam.
• Myers Park High: Everett Benchich, Elizabeth Hammers, Sienna Heinrich, Caroline Hood, Lillian Mangan, Charlotte Manning, Thomas Morrow, Lucas Nazemzadeh, Eve Norton, Alexa Reynolds, Eleanor Rust, Rachel Stitt, Elizabeth Watson and Cameron Williams.
• Providence High: Tokugen Drake, Nitya Garg, Lawrence He, Erika Holden, Chase Khanolkar, Brayden Magids, Hansini Narayanan, Matthew Perrone, Jackson Powell and Jason Yan.
New a cappella choir forming CHARLOTTE – A new a cappella choir has formed, specializing in 4-8 part harmonies of great choral composers of the late 19th through 21st centuries.
Voce Pura means “pure voice” and comes from a unique style of a cappella singing with minimum vibrato. The Voce Pura chorale will perform this music in the pure voice singing style found in many English and Eastern European a cappella choirs, but not often heard in the U.S.
“In the pure voice form of a cappella choral singing, vocal vibrato is minimized,” said John Holobinko, founder and artistic director. “The individual parts combine to form new complementary vocal overtones and undertones that incredibly enhance the overall sound of the
Area Chamber of Commerce hosts Connect After 5 and Coffee with the Chamber events.
• Members network during the Connect After 5 event from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 2 at Group Management Services Inc., 9335 Harris Corners Pkwy., Suite 125, Charlotte. Members get in free. Others pay $25. Register in advance.
• Members network during Coffee with the Chamber from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Oct. 7 at Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte Northlake, 7911 W. W.T. Harris Blvd., Charlotte. Register in advance.
Visit charlotteareachamber.com to learn more about the chamber and its events.
Matthews Area Chamber events
MATTHEWS – The Matthews Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a ribbon cutting, candidate forum and business luncheon.
• Members celebrate the 33rd anniversary at CottageCare of Charlotte with a ribbon cutting from 10 to 11 a.m. Sept. 29 at 2400 Crownpoint Executive Drive. The ribbon will be cut at 10:30 a.m. Register in advance.
• The chamber holds a 2025 Candidate Forum from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 7 at Christ Covenant Church, 800 Fullwood Lane, Matthews. Register in advance.
• Police Chief James Avens Jr. speaks at the next Business Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 8 at Christ Covenant Church, 800 Fullwood Lane, Matthews. Members pay $20 in advance. Others pay $25. Register in advance.
Visit matthewschamber.org to learn more about the chamber and its events.
Mint Hill Chamber events
MINT HILL – The Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce hosts a Business After Hours and Coffee Connections.
• Members network during Coffee Connections with election candidates from 8 to 9 a.m. Oct. 3 at the chamber office, Mint Hill Chamber, 7900 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill. Register in advance.
• Members mingle during a Business After Hours from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at Sunflower Club at
choir and the musical experience for the audience. I'm excited to lead this new choral venture."
The chorale will perform two to four concerts per year at venues around the Charlotte area.
On the web: vocepura.org
Moore seeks to close Charlotte-area radar gap
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Science, Space, and Technology Committee passed provisions Sept. 10 of Congressman Tim Moore’s Radar Gap Elimination Act as part of H.R. 5089, the Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025.
“As we saw during Hurricane Helene, quick access to accurate weather data can save lives,” Moore said. “My radar gap legislation ensures communities like Charlotte finally get the coverage and resources they deserve. I’m grateful to Chairman Brian Babin and former Chairman Frank Lucas for prioritizing this issue and including it in the Weather Act Reauthorization. I look forward to supporting this bill as it heads to the full House for a vote.”
The act, introduced by Moore earlier this year, directs the National Weather Service to replace aging NEXRAD radar infrastructure and prioritize the deployment of Phased Array Radar in locations that are more than 75 miles from existing radar coverage. These upgrades will allow meteorologists to detect severe weather closer to the ground.
Beverly Woods, Idlewild are inclusive schools
MORRISVILLE – Three schools in Mecklenburg County earned national recognition for providing inclusive sports and activities for students with and without disabilities for 2024-25, according to Special Olympics North Carolina.
Beverly Woods Elementary, Francis Bradley Middle and Idlewild Elementary will each be presented a banner to hang in their school for achieving this honor. Special Olympics Unified
Kairos, 1101 Running Brook Road, Midland. Register in advance. Visit minthillchamberofcommerce.com to learn more about the chamber and its events.
Pineville NC Chamber events
PINEVILLE – The Pineville NC Chamber of Commerce hosts a golf tournament.
• The community tees off during the South Charlotte/Pineville NC Chamber of Commerce's annual golf tournament from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 2 at Carolina Lakes Golf Club, 23012 Kingfisher Drive, Indian Land. Register in advance to play. Visit pinevillencchamber.com to learn more about the chamber and its events.
Union County Chamber events
MONROE – The Union County Chamber of Commerce hosts a grand opening.
• Members celebrate the grand opening of Outlaw Acres from 4 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at 4601 Griffith Road, Monroe. Register in advance. Visit unioncountycoc.com to learn more about the chamber and its events.
Quick Hit
• Assisted Living Locators, Bankers Life and Casualty Insurance Company, GTM Construction and Ricardo’s Painting and Construction recently joined the Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce.
• Andrew Pickering, of Aprio LLP, talked to business students at Butler High School as part of the Matthews Area Chamber of Commerce’s Ignite Your Tomorrow program.
• JINYA Ramen Bar and QCP have collaborated on a new fall dish, Ciao Ramen. The Italian-inspired bowl is layered with rich tomato-basil broth, thick noodles, pork chashu and parmesan.
• AT&T’s Small Business Contest is accepting nominations through Sept. 30 at att.com/shesconnected. The nomination includes a statement of 250 words or less about what makes the company a vital part of the community.
• Sam’s Club has formed a partnership with Spot Pet Insurance that can provide discounts on unexpected vet bills and pet medications.
Champion Schools bring together students with and without intellectual disabilities to create accepting school environments. Nearly 600 schools are participating in this programming in North Carolina.
Schools receive banners for meeting 10 standards of excellence in the areas of inclusion, advocacy and respect.
Ghost tours explore Charlotte spots
CHARLOTTE – Rydables Ghost Tours bring history and hauntings to life with whimsical animal-shaped scooters.
Guests explore Charlotte’s most haunted spots, including Settlers Cemetery, Dunhill Hotel, Spirit Square and the city’s historic wards, while hearing eerie stories tied to each landmark. Tours run daily and cost $79 per ride ($39 for ages 11 and under). Book at charlottenctours.com or call 704-962-4548.
NJCAA focused on building legacies
CHARLOTTE – The NJCAA will host the ninth annual NJCAA Day on Oct. 16.
This year's theme, E mpower the Future: Building Legacies, will center around encouraging others to consider the two-year route through acknowledging legacies built by former and current NJCAA student-athletes as well as the future goals of the association and its members for years to come.
“NJCAA Day is an opportunity to shed a light on the many lives impacted by the association and highlight the amazing legacies of current and former NJCAA student-athletes," said Christopher J. Parker, NJCAA president & CEO.
"With this year's theme, we look forward to celebrating all who built their legacies after having chosen the junior college route and look forward to sharing our game plan for continuing to build legacies for generations to come."
Scarecrows are supposed to scare people away, but the burger-themed creation from The Hill enticed people to come inside. CMG file photo
issues, alluding to the fatal stabbing on the LYNX Blue Line and mentioning a bus driver that got shot.
Kerry Lamson, a former planning board member who served on the Matthews Silver Line Task Force, had no issues with what others said about the tax.
“Matthews got excluded out of the current plans for the Silver Line,” Lamson said. “Not that we haven't been waiting 30 some years to have a chance at it, but it's a $5 billion project. It's not likely coming anytime soon, but if you don't want to spend a dollar a day of your
money from the government and there’s nothing beneficial going to the residents.”
Jasmine Snyder asked commissioners if they had completed a full cost-benefit analysis of anticipated infrastructure burdens versus the proposed economic benefits. Hearing a no, Snyder suggested the board vote against the data center project considering the lack of adequate information.
Commissioner Leon Threatt assured residents that the board is still doing its homework on the proposal.
“We are still examining the pros and cons,” Threatt said. “They are still presenting information. We’re still asking for clarification. We’re still asking for information from Duke (Energy) – asking for information to present to this board before we make a decision.”
He reiterated the public comments help the board make an informed decision.
Sharon Campbell, a retired audiologist, had several
income to help some other cities, then you should vote against this plan.”
Commissioner Gina Hoover, who is serving her second term on the board, does not support the onecent sales tax. She said citizens are already funding a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools bond, a stormwater fee increase in town, a county tax increase and the costs associated with the town’s parks and recreation bonds. Hoover went further to say that does not want the LYNX Silver Line project. “I don’t want to destroy the character of this town,” she said.
Susan Chambers, a Realtor running for commissioner,
questions about the project, such as how the applicant is measuring and mitigating expected noise output. She also questioned if Charlotte Water can handle the amount of water needed to run the data center.
Others expressed skepticism if Duke Energy would handle the power consumption without eventually raising rates.
Jessica Borushok, a psychologist, said residents in other areas with data centers often talk about anxiety and mental distress of hearing a low humming noise all the time. She said some people can experience that noise physically in their chest.
Brent Metcalfe brought up the issue of air pollution in the event the data center used backup generators. He worries about his 2-yearold daughter. She uses an aspirator.
Metcalfe also said there is an opportunity cost related to that large swath of land.
“I think there is a lot more that could be done with that property than simply putting a data center there that is just
said “absolutely not” when it comes to the one-cent sales tax.
“As several people have said, Matthews is really getting the short end of the stick when it comes to that,” Chambers said. “I think it's not in the best interest of the people. Who wants to pay more tax on everything that they buy?”
Commissioner Mark Tofano, who is seeking his second term, said he has been lobbying transit leaders about a transportation corridor in the middle of U.S. 74 from Charlotte to Union County.
“We'll never get the rail,” Tofano said. “Anybody that thinks we're going to get the rail is delusionary. It's not
going to cause issues for a lot of the constituents here,” Metcalfe said.
Jim Dedmon, who is running for commissioner, mentioned how a previous proposal for the site was a high density residential project. He suggested meeting citizens in the middle by offering a neiighborhood.
Commissioner John Urban said the property has been owned by the same family since the 1870s and they have been looking at how to develop this property. He suggested neighbors let the development team know what types of uses they would prefer there. Urban said they’ve tried to develop a neighborhood center there, with a mix of housing and nearby shops, but that has been met with opposition.
“What happens is the owner of that property says what can I pivot to and it (becomes a) ‘careful what you wish for’ type of thing,” Urban said. “So I think if they can hear from you that there are other opportunities, I think they could relook at that.”
ever going to happen and it's something that we shouldn't even be thinking about. But how do we relieve the traffic that's coming in from Union County? This transportation corridor up the middle of 74 would be the solution to that.”
Commissioner candidate Jim Dedmon wasn’t able to attend the forum. The Matthews Woman’s Club Service League read a statement from Dedmon explaining that he had orthopedic surgery that day as well as where he stands on some issues. Candidates were also asked individual questions written by women’s club members and the audience. The Matthews Woman's Club Service
League posted a link to the forum on its Facebook page (@matthewswomansclubservice).
Upcoming election forums in MatthewsMint Hill
• TRANSIT TAX: Mecklenburg Commissioner Susan Rodriguez-McDowell hosts community meeting on the transit tax from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Oct. 9 at Matthews Town Hall, 232 Matthews Station St., Matthews.
• MATTHEWS: The Matthews Area Chamber of Commerce will hold the Matthews Area Chamber 2025 Candidates Forum from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 7 at Christ Covenant Church Community Life Center,
800 Fullwood Lane, Matthews. Register for the free event in advance at matthewschamber.org.
• MINT HILL: The Mint Hill Women’s Club will hold a Candidate Forum at 7 p.m. Oct. 23 at Mint Hill Town Hall, 4430 Mint Hill Village Lane, Mint Hill. The event will be livestreamed on YouTube.
• MINT HILL: The Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce hosts Coffee with the Candidates events from 8 to 9 a.m. Oct. 3 and 9:30 to 11 a.m. Oct. 25 at its office (Building 2, Suite B), 7900 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill.
CHARLOTTE KIDS FEST OFFERS ENTERTAINMENT OPTIONS
CHARLOTTE –University City Partners announced the return of its annual Charlotte Kids Fest, an event tailored to expand entertainment options for children and families across Charlotte.
Attendees can expect a day filled with live performances, hands-on activities and interactive experiences.
The free event will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Shoppes at University Place. Parking can be found at the JW Clay light rail station, 9325 JW Clay Blvd. Visit charlottekidsfest.org for details.
The festival will feature several zones, each made to engage, inspire and entertain young audiences:
• The Create Zone will spark imagination, with hands-on crafts and interactive workshops.
• The Discover Zone will feature live performances.
• The Play Zone will be filled with outdoor games, sports and friendly competitions.
• The Go Zone will allow kids to get up close to big construction and emergency vehicles.
Guests will also have the opportunity to support local businesses, with food trucks on-site from popular University City favorites and unique shopping experiences from Charlotte-based vendors.
KidsStreet Urgent Care is this year’s title sponsor. Other partners include Parks Chevrolet Charlotte and Walmart.
LIVE MUSIC
Cardi B, mgk to perform in Charlotte in 2026
CHARLOTTE – Cardi B and mgk both announced largescale tours in 2026 with stops in Charlotte.
Cardi B’s Little Miss Drama Tour will visit Lenovo Center in Raleigh on April 11 and Spectrum Center in Charlotte on April 12. It marks her first tour in six years. It will follow the release of her second album “Am I the Drama”
Mgk will bring his The Lost Americana Tour to PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte on May 31 and Coastal Credit Union Music Park in Raleigh on June 2. Wiz Khalifa and DE’WAYNE are booked to support mgk on these dates. The tour will promote his seventh studio album “Lost Americana.”
Both concerts are produced by Live Nation.
Sept. 26
• Amos’ Southend: Tanner Ushrey
• Char Bar No. 7 (Mint Hill): Nate Dowdy
• Grapes Bistro and Wine Bar: Carrie Ann
• Mary O’Neill’s Irish Pub: Analog Crash
• Middle James Brewing (Waxhaw): Matthew Ablan
• PNC Music Pavilion: Conan Gray
• Shep’s Bar & Grill: Jam Central
• Southern Range Brewing: Beth Gatlin
• Stooges Pub & Grub: Foo 4 You
• The Amp Ballantyne: Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers w/ Charlotte Symphony Orchestra
• The Fillmore: Marc Rebillet
• The Trail House: Smokin’ Gunn
• The Underground: Jeremy Zucker
Sept. 27
• Amos’ Southend: The Rush Experience
• Evening Muse: Paris Monster and Boris and the Joy; Thesaurus Rex
• Great Wagon Road Distilling: Chris Suter
• Local Logic: Adam Daniels
• Moochies Tavern: Johnny Dinosaur
• Neighborhood Theatre: Madison Ryann Ward
• Ovens Auditorium: Luis Angel & Luis Antonio
• Stooges Pub & Grub: Stratosphere
• The Fillmore: Maddox Batson
• The Trail House: Gin N’ Sonic
• The Underground: Waylon Wyatt
• Two Buck Saloon: Darrell Evans
Sept. 28
• Evening Muse: The Runarounds
• Neighborhood Theatre: Tinsley Ellis
• The Underground: Bunnab
Sept. 29
• Evening Muse: Open Mic
Sept. 30
• Neighborhood Theatre: Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory
• Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre: Alex Warren
• The Bowl at Ballantyne: Josh Kanera
Oct. 1
• Evening Muse: Bo Staloch
• Mac’s Speed Shop: Nowcat
• Peddlers Paradise Bartique: Open Mic
• PNC Music Pavilion: Falling in Reverse
• The Underground: Che
Oct. 2
• Amos’ Southend: Whitey Morgan
• Evening Muse: Trash Panda w/ The Ocho
• Pineville Tavern: Open Mic
• The Fillmore: Lil Tecca
• The Underground: Destin Conrad
Live Music Venues
Charlotte
• Amos’ Southend: 1423 S. Tryon St.
• Char Bar No. 7: 4130 Carmel Road
• Evening Muse: 3227 N. Davidson St.
• Neighborhood Theatre: 511 E. 36th St.
• Ovens Auditorium: 2900 E. Independence Blvd.
• PNC Music Pavilion: 707 Pavilion Blvd.
• Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre: 1000 NC Music Factory Blvd.
• The Amp Ballantyne: 11115 Upper Ave.
• The Bowl at Ballantyne: 15119
Bowl St.
• The Fillmore: 820 Hamilton St.
• The Underground: 820 Hamilton St.
Indian Trail
• Grapes Bistro and Wine Bar: 6461 Old Monroe Road
• The Trail House: 6751 Old Monroe Road
Matthews
• Mac’s Speed Shop: 142 E. John St.
Mint Hill
• Char Bar No. 7: 7312 Town View Drive
• Shep’s Bar & Grill: 8111 Fairview Road
• Stooges Pub & Grub: 13230 Albemarle Road
Monroe
• Local Logic: 130 S. Main St.
• Peddlers Paradise Bartique: 105 W. Franklin St.
• Southern Range Brewing: 151 S. Stewart St.
Pineville
• Mary O’Neill’s Irish Pub: 116 W. North Main St.
• Middle James Brewing: 115 E.
North Main St.
• Pineville Tavern: 312 N. Polk St.
• Two Buck Saloon: 329 Main St.
Stallings
• Moochies Tavern: 15054 Idlewild Road
Waxhaw
• Great Wagon Road
122 W. North Main St.
Distilling:
