Live music: 9 Charlotte concerts in April, including Tyga and Tuck Fest
Charlotte live music fans, here's a quick list of the nine biggest concerts coming to the city in April.
Editor's note: This is not a comprehensive list of all concerts coming here this month.
For shows that are sold out, you can check to see if there are resale tickets available.
April 2: Anberlin
This alt-rock band is bringing its 20th-anniversary tour to Charlotte. Headliner Copeland will perform their album "In Motion" in its entirety.
Location: Neighborhood Theatre
Time: 7pm
Tickets: $42+
April 9: Awolnation
Best known for their hit song "Sail," Awolnation combines electronic elements with rock.
April 10: Trey Songz, Omarion and Bow Wow
Get ready to jam to some throwbacks. The Millennium Tour brings together some of the biggest names in R&B and hip-hop from the early 2000s, including headliners Trey Songz, Omarion and Bow Wow, plus the Ying Yang Twins, Plies, Boosie, Ray J, Sammi, Bobby V, Pleasure P, Nivea and special guest Rock Ross.
Location: Spectrum Center
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $138+
April 12: Disturbed
This renowned heavy metal band is bringing its 25th anniversary tour to Charlotte.
April 13: Carin León
Carin León is a Mexican singer-songwriter who made debut appearances at Coachella and Stagecoach last year. Now, he's bringing his "Boca Chueca Tour" to Charlotte.
Location: Spectrum Center
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $70
Apr. 14: Tyga
Charlotte, or "Rack City"? Tyga's coming to the Fillmore.
Location: The Fillmore
Time: 9pm
Tickets: $36+
Apr. 16: Tyler Childers
Acclaimed country and folk singer-songwriter Tyler Childers is known for his storytelling. He'll be joined by special guest Deer Tick during his Charlotte stop.
Location: PNC Music Pavilion
Time: 7pm
Tickets: $73+
April 22: Amos Lee
Amos Lee's music blends folk, rock, and soul.
Location: Ovens Auditorium
Time: 7:3pm
Tickets: $43+
April 25-27: Tuck Fest
Tuck Fest is a three-day festival celebrating outdoor lifestyle, sports and adventure at the Whitewater Center.
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