If you love live music, there's no time like the present when it comes to getting out and about in Charlotte. From EDM DJs to a jazz and soul vocalist, here are the local shows worth checking out this weekend.
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Rhonda Thomas
New York City native jazz and soul vocalist Rhonda Thomas was a featured soloist and background vocalist for Isaac Hayes for 11 years, and has performed with Luther Vandross and Roberta Flack, among others. Her latest album, "Vinyl Daze," reached #11 on the Billboard Jazz Music chart.
When: Friday, October 19, 9-11:30 p.m.
Where: Red Diamond Event Center, 11021 Downs Road., #A.
Admission: $15 (General Admission Ticket); $18 (Reserved Seat and Table - Regular). More ticket options available.
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Brytiago Primera vez en Charlotte
Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Brytiago is best known for the 2018 single "Bipolar," (with Puerto Rican artists Ozuna and Chris Jeday), which reached No. 17 on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart. On Friday, he will perform in Charlotte for the first time ever.
When: Friday, October 19, 10 p.m.- Saturday, October 20, 2 a.m.
Where: La Revolucion, 900 N. Carolina Music Factory Blvd., #1.
Admission: $25 (Regular Admission); $45 (VIP)
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Queen City Trance V: The V is for Vinyl
EDM club Serj is hosting an evening of DJs playing vinyl tracks both inside and outside the venue. Featured DJs at the 21 and over event will include Ryan Michael, Unity Atlanta, Esthesium, DjCkole, Stricken, George Mack & Spectre, and Soundvice and Mike Snyder.
When: Saturday, October 20, 9 p.m.- Sunday, October 21, 2 a.m.
Where: Serj, 2906 Central Ave.
Admission: Free
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All Hallows' Twirl 2018: “Scarier Things”
Flight beer garden and music hall is hosting a Halloween party and costume contest with dancing and a live performance by San Diego-based DJ Tristan Jaxx.
Costumes are recommended, but not required, and the contest winner — as decided by votes on Instagram — will receive a $500 cash prize.
When: Saturday, October 20, 10:30 p.m.- Sunday, October 21 2:15 a.m.
Where: Flight Beer Garden & Music Hall, 314 N. College St.
Admission: $20 (Advance); $25 (Door)
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