![]() ![]() ![]() Regardless, their head-banging, high-flying brand of rock was well received. ![]() While the arena was nearing full capacity by the start of their set at 8:15 p.m., it was a tame outing for the group, who are more accustomed to packed rock clubs and mosh pits than massive arenas. Three times in a year may not be enough for fans of the dynamic hardcore group fronted by Brendan Yates, who have hit another level of success with their latest album, Glow On, released in 2021. Photo: Alex Cason / CLTureīaltimore punk rockers Turnstile performed for the third time in North Carolina in the last calendar year, having opened up for My Chemical Romance in Raleigh, and performing for their own headlining tour in Charlotte. Baltimore hardcore punk rockers Turnstile opening for Blink-182 in Charlotte. He finished his short set with a version of “die in california” from Machine Gun Kelly’s 2022 album, mainstream sellout. Although it was unclear what type of set to expect from the 19-year-old (he only has a rap song and a Misfits cover on his YouTube page), the young Barker showed promise and good stage presence with a high-energy four-piece rock band. Opening the show was Travis Barker’s son, Landon. ![]() Through all of Blink’s ups and downs, and the well-documented tension between DeLonge, Hoppus, and Barker (along with their collective side projects Angels & Airwaves, Box Car Racer, +44, and Simple Creatures), there’s no question this is the band that matters most. With the return of key band member Tom DeLonge, the stage was set for their long-awaited stop in Charlotte with the core group. Photo: Alex Cason / CLTureĪll of those nostalgic emotions were felt by the sold-out crowd in attendance at Spectrum Center on Friday night. Travis Barker and Mark Hoppus of Blink-182 performing in Charlotte on Friday night at Spectrum Center. Back when MTV still played music videos, bands like Blink-182 captured audiences with their simple but fetching lyrics and clever brand of California pop-punk. Much like the effect new wave music and ‘80s pop may have had on Generation X, pop-punk is what seems to connect most with suburban Millennials. There’s a sentimental quality to some concerts, especially music that may have encapsulated an era of innocence or adolescence. ![]()
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