Manifest (@ManifestCLT) is Charlotte’s largest record store, and undoubtedly one of the largest in the United States. Although it is owned by Transworld Entertainment, the parent company of FYE stores, it is large and has a more indie feel than the average FYE store. Prices are reasonable, and browsing through the extensive vinyl collection would take the better part of a day. Manifest is not to be missed on a trip to Charlotte.
The Black Republic is a new hip-hop shop in West Charlotte on West Boulevard just east of Remount Road. Besides an impressive selection of hip-hop clothing from Fly Society, Playwear, 10 Deep, Crooks and Castles and more, Black Republic also sells mixtapes by local DJ’s including Carolina legend DJ Chuck T. It’s kind of off the beaten path, but worth a detour.
Toast Cafe (@toastofdilworth) in Charlotte’s Dilworth neighborhood is a great place to start the day with breakfast. Lots of people have figured that out, however, so expect to wait for a table, particularly on weekends.
Amelie’s Bakery Cafe (@AmeliesBakery) is a 24-hour coffee bar and dessert cafe in Charlotte’s fashionable NoDa district. Although on some nights the line can be out the door, the desserts and coffee are consistently good and worth waiting for.
The NoDa Music Festival, Charlotte, 10/05/12
#098 Jaze Uries Drum Solo (by John Shaw)
Drummer Jaze Uries of the Kelly Jo Connect wows the NoDa Music Festival audience with a funky drum solo, 10/05/12
#090 Kelly Jo Connect (by John Shaw)
Greenville, South Carolina soul-rockers the Kelly Jo Connect perform at the NoDa Music Festival in Charlotte, 10/05/12
#088 Curtis Baker & Jaze Uries Drum & Bass Warm Up Part 2 (by John Shaw)
Bassist Curtis Baker and drummer Jaze Uries of the Kelly Jo Connect warm up before the band’s performance at the NoDa Music Festival in Charlotte during the Midatlantaic Music Conference, 10/05/12
#087 Curtis Baker & Jaze Uries Drum & Bass warm Up Part 1 (by John Shaw)
Bassist Curtis Baker and drummer Jaze Uries of the Kelly Jo Connect warm up before the band’s performance at the NoDa Music Festival in Charlotte during the Midatlantaic Music Conference, 10/05/12
Greenville, South Carolina soul-rockers the Kelly Jo Connect (@KellyJoConnect) take over the outdoor stage at the Chop Shop during the NoDa Music Festival and Midatlantic Music Conference (@MidatlMusic) in Charlotte, 10/05/12
