7 buzzworthy concerts coming to Charlotte in the next week | March 6-12
Sturgill Simpson
7:30 p.m. Friday. Spectrum Center, 333 E. Trade St. $50 and up.
The Grammy-winning country singer-songwriter is touring in support of his 2019 album “Sound & Fury” (also the title of a Netflix anime show written and produced by Simpson). The album was influenced by funk, hip-hop and bands like Black Sabbath and The Cars, creating a daring, psychedelic boogie-rock collection that Simpson insists is best heard in a live show performance. Opening is Tyler Childers, whose last two albums have been produced by Simpson. $1 for every ticket gets donated to the Special Forces Foundation.
Tyler Ramsey
7:30 p.m. Friday. The Evening Muse, 3227 N. Davidson St. $15-$20.
The former Band of Horses lead guitarist and current Asheville singer-songwriter recently released “For the Morning,” his first album since 2011’s spectacular “The Valley Wind.” Ramsey’s deliberate music — and especially his live performances — are exceptionally beautiful, inspired by the comforting serenity and the solitude of nature. “For the Morning” has garnered the meditative, affecting artist comparisons to Nick Drake, and The Evening Muse’s cozy listening room is one of the musician’s favorite venues to play in.
Marc Broussard
8 p.m. Saturday. McGlohon Theater, 345 N. College St. $25 and up.
The Louisiana singer-songwriter recently released the third album in his series of covers: “A Lullaby Collection SOS III,” a collection of his renditions of favorite, well-known lullabies that is geared toward younger listeners and coincides with Broussard’s debut as an author for the children’s book “I Love You for You.” Broussard’s soulful, buttery vocals elevate the iconic children’s songs with his signature heart, making the album and his live performances playfully enticing for his longtime adult fans as well.
Olivia O’Brien
7 p.m. Tuesday. Amos’ Southend, 1423 S. Tryon St. $20.
She was only 16 when she collaborated on rapper Gnash’s hit “i hate u, i love u”, which skyrocketed her to international recognition. Now 20, she’s released her debut album, two EPs, and a string of singles while collaborating with the likes of Seeb, G-Eazy, Jack & Jack, and Blackbear as she sets off on her headlining “It Was a Sad F***ing Tour” excursion. O’Brien’s music is classified as minimalist pop, or “trip pop,” and is grounded by confessional and honest lyrics. Hey Violet opens.
RC & The Gritz
7:30 p.m. Wednesday. The Evening Muse, 3227 N. Davidson St. $10.
The R&B, soul and hip-hop supergroup may be best-known as the inimitable Erykah Badu’s trusty touring band, but it’s stepping out on its own with an album release party for “Analog World.” Inspired by their roots, RC & The Gritz intuitively weave jazz, funk, and electronic influences into one cohesive, celebratory sound. They’ll get support from choreographed heavy-rock band Super City, which combines elements of new wave, stylized metal and guitar rock into one synchronized performance.
Jason Jet
7 p.m. Thursday. Middle C Jazz, 300 S. Brevard St. $24 and up.
The Icelandic producer — whose resume includes notable local acts like Rock Hill’s Leone and Charlotte’s Dexter Jordan and who has shared the stage with performers such as Anthony Hamilton, Dwele and 9th Wonder — gets his own night to shine. An incredible, natural performer with a penchant for crowd engagement, his solo work lives in the indie-soul realm, with his tenor vocals soaring over smooth, danceable, neo-soul rhythms.
Rapsody
8 p.m. Thursday. Amos’ Southend, 1423 S. Tryon St. $30.
The North Carolina native and striking emcee proudly brings her “A Black Woman Created This Tour” to Charlotte in support of her 2019 release “Eve,” which honors the impactful black women that have inspired her. Her strong messages of female empowerment set her apart in a historically male-dominated genre; Rapsody was the only female nominated in the 2018 Grammys’ Best Rap Album category, for “Laila’s Wisdom,” and was the only guest featured on Kendrick Lamar’s “To Pimp a Butterfly.”