Warm up your winter with these hot acts coming to Charlotte – A quick roundup of some of the best shows to grab tickets to during this chilly season

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KONGOS. Photo courtesy of Epic Records.

A nice wintry mix of mainstream musical acts will be hitting Charlotte venues this season. From the Fillmore to TWC Arena and from Hozier to Chris Brown, anyone and everyone should cozy up with a nice warm concert ticket. (Okay, I mean, buy a coat too.)

Here’s a list of shows you should make sure to nab a ticket for before it’s too late.

KONGOS – Feb. 7 – The Fillmore

“Come With Me Now,” to see KONGOS, that is. The South African rock band will play that breakout hit from last year and some other gems off of their “Lunatic” album. “The Lunatic” tour features up-and-comers Colony House and Sir Sly, bands with legitimate potential to have one of their singles break through in the mainstream this year. Sir Sly specifically, has a similar sound to bands like The Neighborhood. So watch out for their track “Gold” by Sir Sly to get an inevitable top 40 remix by the end of the summer.

Chris Brown – Feb. 9 – Time Warner Cable Arena

The typically controversial performer still knows how to make good music. Touring in support of his latest album, “X,” Brown looks to dazzle his audience with large scale performance at the area’s biggest venue, with rappers Trey Songs and Tyga.

Sydney of Echosmith. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros Records.

Sydney of Echosmith. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros Records

Echosmith – Feb. 25 – The Visulite Theatre

The “Cool Kids” crew is coming the Visulite stage to prove why they’re the popular ones now. Tickets are still available and relatively cheap, so there’s not much of an excuse not to see Sydney Sierota and her brothers rock out in such an intimate venue. Their debut album, “Talking Dreams,” is a sparkling treat in itself.

K. Michelle – Feb. 26 – The Fillmore

K. Michelle’s latest album, “Anyone Wanna Buy a Heart?,” was released to critical acclaim early last month because, yet again, the fearless R&B artist puts all her emotions and opinions out on the table in 12 powerful tracks. She hits the Fillmore next month.

Hozier – March 12 – The Fillmore

Undoubtedly the breakout songwriter from last year, Hozier is making a somewhat subtle stop to Charlotte. The Fillmore gig, announced and sold out well before “Take Me To Church” flooded the airwaves, might be a hard one to get tickets for. But anyone who has listened to the rest of his self-titled album knows that the opportunity to groove out to “Jackie and Wilson” live is an opportunity that should not be missed.

Lights – March 20 – The Fillmore

The lights will be flashing, and Lights will be shining just as bright at the Fillmore this March. Just listen to the elated beats and vocals from songs like “Up We Go,” or the mystifying and surrounding tone of a song like “Portal.” Lights will make this show a fun experience not soon forgotten.

Guster – April 20 – The Fillmore

Still going strong, Guster is kicking off their 2015 with a bang. Their new album, “Evermotion,” just released today, and the band is touring across the country in support of it. The band, known for songs like “Satellite” and “One Man Wrecking Machine,” looks to continue their Weezer-like reign over the rock scene and over your heart.

 

For a full list of more acts coming to the Charlotte area, or even for a personalized list of artists for you, check out the Bandsintown and Live Nation mobile apps.

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