# Confluence - Charlotte is Creative > Source: https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/custom-email/33810/ > Updated: 2025-10-03T14:14:20+00:00 > Type: Email Newsletter Tim Miner, here, everyone. And, I want to say that … Everyone has their first love. Mine was The Connells. I should clarify — I’m talking about the first --- ## ![](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Untitled-design-40.png) **Tim Miner**, here, everyone. And, I want to say that … Everyone has their first love. Mine was [**The Connells**](https://open.spotify.com/artist/3zAhmxuw1F3HmulPuy1RAb). I should clarify — I’m talking about the first time you fall in love with the sound of a local band or musical artist. For me, it was the first time I heard The Connells play at a youth event at **Carowinds** in 1994. I was a junior in high school … and the song was [“Sal” from the *Fun & Games* album](https://open.spotify.com/track/1m72OqEe9B46Ufr8SvcVFY?si=2f00fd75f0e54cda). Up until that moment, I only knew music from the radio or a stack of 45s and 8-tracks I inherited. To me, music was created by mythical, larger-than-life magicians I had no hope of ever seeing in person. ## **A RESOUNDING AUTUMN NIGHT** But on that autumn night just over the border, I witnessed music played by honest-to-gosh human beings — folks who likely had to get up and go to work the next morning. I realized that people from Charlotte (and yes, I later learned they were from Raleigh … but they played here a lot) could create music that moved me just as much — and often more — than what was coming out of the radio. The Connells (and many others that followed, from **Jonny Quest**to **DJ Fanny Mae**, **Maggy Lowe, Oceanic**, **Co****smic Collective** and **Cyanca**) became the music of my youth (or perceived youth). And they’ve continued to be as I’ve … ahem … grown up. I learned to love local music. It’s one of the reasons I adore Charlotte as much as I do. It’s the soundtrack of my city. If you’ve never had a “first love” moment with live music, it’s time to change that. And next week is the perfect time to dive in. The reason? [**CONFLUENCE CAROLINAS**](https://confluencecarolinas.com/)**.** ![](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/1.png) *PHOTO CREDIT: Confluence Carolinas* ## **TWO DAYS OF LIVE, LOCAL MUSIC AT SIX VENUES** Now in its third year, Confluence Carolinas (Oct. 8-10) is exactly what the Charlotte music community needs. Organized by **Music Everywhere CLT**, it’s the “mullet” of events: - **Business by day**— a conference introducing local and regional talent to panels, advisors and experts who can help them navigate the business of music. Ya’ll know we love this at **Charlotte Is Creative**. - **Party by night** — a showcase of live performances across six venues. If you’re a performing creative or musician or a music industry professional, it’s not too late to [**get your ticket**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/confluence-the-carolinas-1-music-industry-conference-showcase-fest-tickets-1360889811059?aff=oddtdtcreator) and take part in the daily instruction and evening performances. ([Check the schedule here.](https://confluencecarolinas.com/conference/)) If you’re a live local music lover — or looking to fall in love with your new favorite artist — [**you can grab a live music pass for just $45**](https://confluencecarolinas.com/conference/). That gets you into 26 performances on Oct. 8 and 9 in six of Charlotte’s best music venues. Individual tickets are also available through each venue’s website and at the door. See the full performance roster below. **BONUS!**Oh! And, as *Biscuit* subscriber, use the code “CIC2025” for 15% off a $45 live music pass. This is an opportunity to see the incredible depth of talent here and to show these creatives you hear them, you see them … and that you’ll show up for them. They live to become part of the music of your life. Let them in. ![](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/3.png) *PHOTO CREDIT: Confluence Carolinas* ## **THE LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE** For links to the full schedule, venues and artist line-up, visit [confluencecarolinas.com/music](http://confluencecarolinas.com/music). **THURSDAY, OCT. 9** ### **The Evening Muse****3227 N. Davidson St. Charlotte, NC 28205** **PERFORMING:** - 7 p.m. – Misha Fair and The Smoke - 8 p.m. – Low Groves - 9 p.m. – Sluice ### **Neighborhood Theatre****511 E. 36th St. Charlotte, NC 28205** **PERFORMING:** - 7:30 p.m. – Blue Cactus - 8:30 p.m. – Skylar Gudasz - 10 p.m. – Ashes & Arrows ### **Bo’s On NoDa****3701 North Davidson St. Charlotte, NC 28205** **MO BETTA’ THURSDAYS FEATURING:** - Braxton Bateman - Harvey Cummings II - Blackhawk Quintet ## **FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10TH** ### **Petra’s****1919 Commonwealth Ave. Charlotte, NC 28205** **PERFORMING:** - 7 p.m. – Jackson Harden - 8 p.m. – Ali Forrest - 9:30 p.m. – Dr. Bacon - 10:20 p.m. – The Get Right Band ### **Snug Harbor****1228 Gordon St. Charlotte, NC 28205** **PERFORMING:** - 7:30 p.m. – Nia J - 8:20 p.m. – McKinney - 9:10 p.m. – SOPHIA - 10 p.m. – Oceanic - 11:10 p.m. – Easy Honey ### **Jack’s Live: Hip-Hop/R&B Showcase****1801 Commonwealth Ave. Charlotte, NC 28205** **PERFORMING:** - 8 p.m. DJ Von Dutch - 8:30 p.m. CVSH Da General - 8:55 p.m. Yvonne - 9:15 p.m. Princeton - 9:35 p.m. Jasmine Tiarra - 9:55 p.m. Tymain Robbins - 10:30 p.m. GAUXSTMAN - 11:15 p.m. praise. ## **SATURDAY, OCT. 11** ### **Confluence SongFest****Evening Muse** **This is a special event featuring**eight singer/songwriters from a variety of genres sharing original songs and stories in an intimate environment. 1pm-4pm - Nathan Davis - Deore - Kris Hitchcock - Edan Aldridge - Larissa Mia - Jen Ford - Bart Lattimore - Heidi Sidelinker ![](https://www.charlotteiscreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Untitled-design-8.jpg) ## **Standing with Lynsea on Her Road to Recovery** Our Charlotte Is Creative family is hurting this week. One of our Creative Entrepreneurs Initiative members and a vibrant member of Charlotte’s Music community, **Lynsea,** suffered a significant brain injury recently in a terrible car accident. Lynsea’s friend, **Kylee Brooks**, established a GoFundMe page to help with her medical bills and share updates on her recovery. Please consider making a donation or sharing the link:**[Lynsea’s Road to Recovery GoFundMe](https://www.gofundme.com/f/lynseas-road-to-recovery).** Kylee Brooks shares, Lynsea “has already made it through her first brain surgery and is doing well. She is currently in the ICU in Charlotte being cared for by a wonderful team including friends and colleagues. She is incredibly strong and is making progress each day.” It will be a long journey. But if you know Lynsea, you know she is a fighter. She has given so much to Charlotte’s creative community, and now it’s our turn to show up for her.