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Blakeney’s Summer Concert Series offers free concerts on Fridays and Saturdays through August, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., off Ardrey Kell and Rea Road, at Village Green in Blakeney. There are a couple other holiday events as well in the mix. These free family-friendly concerts will be at the Fountain between Brixx and Encore. Here’s a list of the upcoming shows, through the end of June.



Blakeney’s Summer Concert Series offers free concerts on Fridays and Saturdays through August, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., off Ardrey Kell and Rea Road, at Village Green in Blakeney. There are a couple other holiday events as well in the mix. These free family-friendly concerts will be at the Fountain between Brixx and Encore. Here’s a list of the upcoming shows, through the end of June.

Line-Up!
6/29: The Parks Brothers
7/6: Lipstick on a Pig
7/13: Early Ray
7/20: Poundcake
7/27: Matt Tucker
8/3: Uphonik
8/10: The Parks Brothers
8/17: Swingin’ Richards
8/24: Early Ray
8/31: Decarlo

Blakeney’s Summer Concert Series offers free concerts on Fridays and Saturdays through August, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., off Ardrey Kell and Rea Road, at Village Green in Blakeney. There are a couple other holiday events as well in the mix. These free family-friendly concerts will be at the Fountain between Brixx and Encore. Here’s a list of the upcoming shows, through the end of June.

Line Up:
6/30: Matt Tucker
7/7: Early Ray
7/14: Coconut Groove Band
7/21: Uphonik
7/28: Revelwood Mission
8/4: Poundcake
8/11: Lipstick on a Pig
8/18: Early Ray
8/25: Kids in America
9/1: Coconut Groove Band

The Shana Blake Band is an innovative new take on the old soul cover band. The ensemble hails from Charlotte, North Carolina and features singer/songwriter Shana Blake (The Near Misses, Wavy Space, Tesser), veteran guitarist Keith Shamel (Virgo Musik, Daily Soul), bassist Dave Eatman (Bellyful, Automatic Chi) and drummer/percussionist Scott Newell (Vonce, Justice League). The expressive vocals and rich textures of the instrumentation fuse coherently to create a sound that’s as smooth as honey, with a hint of R&B, funk, reggae, southern rock, gospel, country, jazz and the blues. The repertoire covers the gamut from emotionally-charged ballads to energetic, danceable grooves. The song choices are anything but ordinary and, along with the original compositions, appeal to a broad spectrum of listeners. An evening with Shana Blake & Pivotal Soul is like a breath of fresh air. Funky fresh air.

Line-Up!
6/29: The Parks Brothers
7/6: Lipstick on a Pig
7/13: Early Ray
7/20: Poundcake
7/27: Matt Tucker
8/3: Uphonik
8/10: The Parks Brothers
8/17: Swingin’ Richards
8/24: Early Ray
8/31: Decarlo

Lisa began singing and songwriting at a very young age. By age 10, she had 3 albums handwritten in journals. She started performing at community outreaches through music, drama, and dance, then branched out to open mics and solo gigs. “I’ve been in love with music for as long as I can remember. I tried out different career paths, but the only thing that felt right for me was music. Music is a powerful thing. It allows you to get things off your chest while connecting with others on a very deep level.”
Lisa’s influences include Amy Winehouse, Florence and the Machine, Foster the People, Lights, Ed Sheran, Above and Beyond, Odesza, and Coldplay. In October 2016, she released her first solo EP the Stars Align – now available on itunes and spotify. She has done several electronic dance music collaborations with DJ’s all over the world. The songs have more than 300,000 hits on youtube.
The alternative pop/rock band – Lisa De Novo Band – is made up of singer-songwriter Lisa De Novo, lead guitarist Zach Willard, bass player Michael Lanigan, and drummer Mitch Moore. “We’ve officially been a band since April 2017 after I asked the guys to join me at Shakedown Festival. We could tell after the first time we jammed together, that we instantly clicked. The guys heard my songs and added their own unique twists to them! My jaw dropped and I knew we had to make an album.”
The Big Bang marks Lisa De Novo’s first full-length studio album. “Recording was a very difficult process. There were so many setbacks like losing my voice from late night gigs and early morning studio sessions as well as struggling to make time to write and practice.” Lisa worked hard to complete the album with a packed schedule, working more than 60 hours a week. In order to fund the album, she taught music at two different preschools, worked a studio job, hosted open mic nights, played shows, and led worship at her church—with little or no time off. Despite the personal sacrifices and recording challenges, Lisa embraces the art form of the recording process at its core. “Guitar takes were the hardest because there are so many ways to strum a G chord! The harmonies were the most fun because I was able to experiment with new vocal sounds and sing notes I never knew I could sing.’
The Big Bang Album is a unique blend of pop, soul, and alternative rock. Combining Mitch’s metal drum background, Michael’s funk bass techniques, Zach’s progressive rock guitar style, with Lisa’s sweet yet soulful voice, the album evokes a truly organic sound. The album includes 7 full band songs, including “Not Giving Up,” “Cigarette Love Song,” and the crowd favorite “Monkey See, Monkey Do.” There are also 3 acoustic songs that feature different instruments giving the album an exciting dynamic vibe.
Please join them for the Big Bang CD release show on 5/5/18!
*A portion of the proceeds will go to Girls Rock Charlotte – a nonprofit organization that amplifies the confidence of ALL girls and women through the power of music.
Lisa De Novo debuts first full length album The Big Bang on 5-5-18 at the Visulite Theater! Click here for tickets

Blakeney’s Summer Concert Series offers free concerts on Fridays and Saturdays through August, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., off Ardrey Kell and Rea Road, at Village Green in Blakeney. There are a couple other holiday events as well in the mix. These free family-friendly concerts will be at the Fountain between Brixx and Encore. Here’s a list of the upcoming shows, through the end of June.

Line Up:
6/30: Matt Tucker
7/7: Early Ray
7/14: Coconut Groove Band
7/21: Uphonik
7/28: Revelwood Mission
8/4: Poundcake
8/11: Lipstick on a Pig
8/18: Early Ray
8/25: Kids in America
9/1: Coconut Groove Band

Line-Up!
6/29: The Parks Brothers
7/6: Lipstick on a Pig
7/13: Early Ray
7/20: Poundcake
7/27: Matt Tucker
8/3: Uphonik
8/10: The Parks Brothers
8/17: Swingin’ Richards
8/24: Early Ray
8/31: Decarlo

Originally from Montreal, Canada, U-Phonik relocated to Charlotte, NC in 2001. Playing a mix of alternative rock covers and originals, U-Phonik has established itself as one of the regions best acts. U-Phonik’s original music has been featured in movies and television shows as well as received regular air play on various radio stations in the US and Canada. They have consistently been chosen for regional compilation CDs. The band has performed at some of the areas top festivals as well as performing on the “Rock Boat” and at Austin TX’s South by Southwest festival. U-Phonik currently performs more than 100 shows a year in the Southeast.

Line Up:
6/30: Matt Tucker
7/7: Early Ray
7/14: Coconut Groove Band
7/21: Uphonik
7/28: Revelwood Mission
8/4: Poundcake
8/11: Lipstick on a Pig
8/18: Early Ray
8/25: Kids in America
9/1: Coconut Groove Band

Blakeney’s Summer Concert Series offers free concerts on Fridays and Saturdays through August, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., off Ardrey Kell and Rea Road, at Village Green in Blakeney. There are a couple other holiday events as well in the mix. These free family-friendly concerts will be at the Fountain between Brixx and Encore. Here’s a list of the upcoming shows, through the end of June.

Line-Up!
6/29: The Parks Brothers
7/6: Lipstick on a Pig
7/13: Early Ray
7/20: Poundcake
7/27: Matt Tucker
8/3: Uphonik
8/10: The Parks Brothers
8/17: Swingin’ Richards
8/24: Early Ray
8/31: Decarlo

Line Up:
6/30: Matt Tucker
7/7: Early Ray
7/14: Coconut Groove Band
7/21: Uphonik
7/28: Revelwood Mission
8/4: Poundcake
8/11: Lipstick on a Pig
8/18: Early Ray
8/25: Kids in America
9/1: Coconut Groove Band

Line-Up!
6/29: The Parks Brothers
7/6: Lipstick on a Pig
7/13: Early Ray
7/20: Poundcake
7/27: Matt Tucker
8/3: Uphonik
8/10: The Parks Brothers
8/17: Swingin’ Richards
8/24: Early Ray
8/31: Decarlo

Blakeney’s Summer Concert Series offers free concerts on Fridays and Saturdays through August, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., off Ardrey Kell and Rea Road, at Village Green in Blakeney. There are a couple other holiday events as well in the mix. These free family-friendly concerts will be at the Fountain between Brixx and Encore. Here’s a list of the upcoming shows, through the end of June.

Line Up:
6/30: Matt Tucker
7/7: Early Ray
7/14: Coconut Groove Band
7/21: Uphonik
7/28: Revelwood Mission
8/4: Poundcake
8/11: Lipstick on a Pig
8/18: Early Ray
8/25: Kids in America
9/1: Coconut Groove Band

Line-Up!
6/29: The Parks Brothers
7/6: Lipstick on a Pig
7/13: Early Ray
7/20: Poundcake
7/27: Matt Tucker
8/3: Uphonik
8/10: The Parks Brothers
8/17: Swingin’ Richards
8/24: Early Ray
8/31: Decarlo

Line Up:
6/30: Matt Tucker
7/7: Early Ray
7/14: Coconut Groove Band
7/21: Uphonik
7/28: Revelwood Mission
8/4: Poundcake
8/11: Lipstick on a Pig
8/18: Early Ray
8/25: Kids in America
9/1: Coconut Groove Band

Line-Up!
6/29: The Parks Brothers
7/6: Lipstick on a Pig
7/13: Early Ray
7/20: Poundcake
7/27: Matt Tucker
8/3: Uphonik
8/10: The Parks Brothers
8/17: Swingin’ Richards
8/24: Early Ray
8/31: Decarlo

Line Up:
6/30: Matt Tucker
7/7: Early Ray
7/14: Coconut Groove Band
7/21: Uphonik
7/28: Revelwood Mission
8/4: Poundcake
8/11: Lipstick on a Pig
8/18: Early Ray
8/25: Kids in America
9/1: Coconut Groove Band

Line-Up!
6/29: The Parks Brothers
7/6: Lipstick on a Pig
7/13: Early Ray
7/20: Poundcake
7/27: Matt Tucker
8/3: Uphonik
8/10: The Parks Brothers
8/17: Swingin’ Richards
8/24: Early Ray
8/31: Decarlo

For 24 hours only, beginning at 12PM on Friday, June 8th, tickets will be released at a discounted price for the R&B ONLY tour in Charlotte, NC!
You can only get this discounted price by entering your phone number at the link below:
https://go.colorsworldwide.com/24hrcharlotte

Line Up:
6/30: Matt Tucker
7/7: Early Ray
7/14: Coconut Groove Band
7/21: Uphonik
7/28: Revelwood Mission
8/4: Poundcake
8/11: Lipstick on a Pig
8/18: Early Ray
8/25: Kids in America
9/1: Coconut Groove Band

Line-Up!
6/29: The Parks Brothers
7/6: Lipstick on a Pig
7/13: Early Ray
7/20: Poundcake
7/27: Matt Tucker
8/3: Uphonik
8/10: The Parks Brothers
8/17: Swingin’ Richards
8/24: Early Ray
8/31: Decarlo

Line Up:
6/30: Matt Tucker
7/7: Early Ray
7/14: Coconut Groove Band
7/21: Uphonik
7/28: Revelwood Mission
8/4: Poundcake
8/11: Lipstick on a Pig
8/18: Early Ray
8/25: Kids in America
9/1: Coconut Groove Band

Line-Up!
6/29: The Parks Brothers
7/6: Lipstick on a Pig
7/13: Early Ray
7/20: Poundcake
7/27: Matt Tucker
8/3: Uphonik
8/10: The Parks Brothers
8/17: Swingin’ Richards
8/24: Early Ray
8/31: Decarlo

Line Up:
6/30: Matt Tucker
7/7: Early Ray
7/14: Coconut Groove Band
7/21: Uphonik
7/28: Revelwood Mission
8/4: Poundcake
8/11: Lipstick on a Pig
8/18: Early Ray
8/25: Kids in America
9/1: Coconut Groove Band

Join us in Ballantyne for the first installment of our traveling CSO On the Go series.
Christopher James Lees, conductor
CROWE Mill Village – A Piedmont Rhapsody
COLERIDGE-TAYLOR 4 Novelletten (mov. 1. Allegro moderato)
BARBER Adagio for Strings
MONTGOMERY Starburst
General admission tickets are $15 and are available online, or at the door beginning at 6:30 p.m. on the night of the performance.

Lisa began singing and songwriting at a very young age. By age 10, she had 3 albums handwritten in journals. She started performing at community outreaches through music, drama, and dance, then branched out to open mics and solo gigs. “I’ve been in love with music for as long as I can remember. I tried out different career paths, but the only thing that felt right for me was music. Music is a powerful thing. It allows you to get things off your chest while connecting with others on a very deep level.”
Lisa’s influences include Amy Winehouse, Florence and the Machine, Foster the People, Lights, Ed Sheran, Above and Beyond, Odesza, and Coldplay. In October 2016, she released her first solo EP the Stars Align – now available on itunes and spotify. She has done several electronic dance music collaborations with DJ’s all over the world. The songs have more than 300,000 hits on youtube.
The alternative pop/rock band – Lisa De Novo Band – is made up of singer-songwriter Lisa De Novo, lead guitarist Zach Willard, bass player Michael Lanigan, and drummer Mitch Moore. “We’ve officially been a band since April 2017 after I asked the guys to join me at Shakedown Festival. We could tell after the first time we jammed together, that we instantly clicked. The guys heard my songs and added their own unique twists to them! My jaw dropped and I knew we had to make an album.”
The Big Bang marks Lisa De Novo’s first full-length studio album. “Recording was a very difficult process. There were so many setbacks like losing my voice from late night gigs and early morning studio sessions as well as struggling to make time to write and practice.” Lisa worked hard to complete the album with a packed schedule, working more than 60 hours a week. In order to fund the album, she taught music at two different preschools, worked a studio job, hosted open mic nights, played shows, and led worship at her church—with little or no time off. Despite the personal sacrifices and recording challenges, Lisa embraces the art form of the recording process at its core. “Guitar takes were the hardest because there are so many ways to strum a G chord! The harmonies were the most fun because I was able to experiment with new vocal sounds and sing notes I never knew I could sing.’
The Big Bang Album is a unique blend of pop, soul, and alternative rock. Combining Mitch’s metal drum background, Michael’s funk bass techniques, Zach’s progressive rock guitar style, with Lisa’s sweet yet soulful voice, the album evokes a truly organic sound. The album includes 7 full band songs, including “Not Giving Up,” “Cigarette Love Song,” and the crowd favorite “Monkey See, Monkey Do.” There are also 3 acoustic songs that feature different instruments giving the album an exciting dynamic vibe.
Please join them for the Big Bang CD release show on 5/5/18!
*A portion of the proceeds will go to Girls Rock Charlotte – a nonprofit organization that amplifies the confidence of ALL girls and women through the power of music.
Lisa De Novo debuts first full length album The Big Bang on 5-5-18 at the Visulite Theater! Click here for tickets

Lisa began singing and songwriting at a very young age. By age 10, she had 3 albums handwritten in journals. She started performing at community outreaches through music, drama, and dance, then branched out to open mics and solo gigs. “I’ve been in love with music for as long as I can remember. I tried out different career paths, but the only thing that felt right for me was music. Music is a powerful thing. It allows you to get things off your chest while connecting with others on a very deep level.”
Lisa’s influences include Amy Winehouse, Florence and the Machine, Foster the People, Lights, Ed Sheran, Above and Beyond, Odesza, and Coldplay. In October 2016, she released her first solo EP the Stars Align – now available on itunes and spotify. She has done several electronic dance music collaborations with DJ’s all over the world. The songs have more than 300,000 hits on youtube.
The alternative pop/rock band – Lisa De Novo Band – is made up of singer-songwriter Lisa De Novo, lead guitarist Zach Willard, bass player Michael Lanigan, and drummer Mitch Moore. “We’ve officially been a band since April 2017 after I asked the guys to join me at Shakedown Festival. We could tell after the first time we jammed together, that we instantly clicked. The guys heard my songs and added their own unique twists to them! My jaw dropped and I knew we had to make an album.”
The Big Bang marks Lisa De Novo’s first full-length studio album. “Recording was a very difficult process. There were so many setbacks like losing my voice from late night gigs and early morning studio sessions as well as struggling to make time to write and practice.” Lisa worked hard to complete the album with a packed schedule, working more than 60 hours a week. In order to fund the album, she taught music at two different preschools, worked a studio job, hosted open mic nights, played shows, and led worship at her church—with little or no time off. Despite the personal sacrifices and recording challenges, Lisa embraces the art form of the recording process at its core. “Guitar takes were the hardest because there are so many ways to strum a G chord! The harmonies were the most fun because I was able to experiment with new vocal sounds and sing notes I never knew I could sing.’
The Big Bang Album is a unique blend of pop, soul, and alternative rock. Combining Mitch’s metal drum background, Michael’s funk bass techniques, Zach’s progressive rock guitar style, with Lisa’s sweet yet soulful voice, the album evokes a truly organic sound. The album includes 7 full band songs, including “Not Giving Up,” “Cigarette Love Song,” and the crowd favorite “Monkey See, Monkey Do.” There are also 3 acoustic songs that feature different instruments giving the album an exciting dynamic vibe.
Please join them for the Big Bang CD release show on 5/5/18!
*A portion of the proceeds will go to Girls Rock Charlotte – a nonprofit organization that amplifies the confidence of ALL girls and women through the power of music.
Lisa De Novo debuts first full length album The Big Bang on 5-5-18 at the Visulite Theater! Click here for tickets