Artist Type: Music

Mo Betta SHOUT! – Saturday, April 4 – 3 pm, Main Stage, First Ward Park Born and raised in Charlotte, Alanah LeNay is a pianist,composer/arranger and producer who blends her favorite aspects of Black artistic expression, to develop her personal voice in music. Alanah LeNay’s musical career was established in the church, where her artistic…

Mo Betta SHOUT! – Saturday, April 4 – 2 pm, Main Stage, First Ward Park From “The Boondocks” to President Obama and Oprah, to touring with TLC, to writing for the Charlotte Symphony to even Michael Jordan himself, Charlotte-based musician, composer, and Vibe Curator Harvey Cummings II remains one of the country’s most sought after…

Soul Junction – Friday, April 3 – 9 pm, Main Stage, First Ward Park Rudy Currence is a Grammy and Dove Award–winning singer, songwriter, and producer from Rock Hill, South Carolina, and a graduate of Furman University. Known for his powerful voice and uplifting message, Rudy has written and produced music for artists including Quincy Jones, Mýa, and David Banner,…

Soul Junction – Friday, April 3 – 8 pm, Main Stage, First Ward Park Born and raised in the small town of Great Falls, SC, growing up Curt did not experience the diversity of musical culture. During college, his artistry grew as he ventured past producing into songwriting and performing. Curt says “Music means everything…

Soul Junction – Friday, April 3 – 7 pm, Main Stage, First Ward Park Born and raised in Columbia South Carolina to a musical family, Nero connected to music early in life. Starting as the drummer in his father’s quartet gospel group. It was his Army enlistment that shifted his connection from drums to the…

Soul Junction – Friday, April 3 – 6 pm, Main Stage, First Ward Park Quentin Talley & The Soul Providers fuse powerful spoken word with a rich, live musical backdrop that blends jazz, funk, and soul into a seamless sonic experience. Fronted by Quentin “Q” Talley, the group is recognized for its dynamic performances where…

The Mike Strauss Band brings a rich blend of blues, folk, and classic American roots music shaped by years of collaboration and lived experience. Led by Charlotte singer-songwriter Mike Strauss, the group’s sound is grounded in heartfelt storytelling, gruff, expressive vocals, and musicianship honed through more than a decade of performing together. Their album Escalating…

falllift is an indie-folk songwriting duo from Charlotte, North Carolina, formed in 2021 by singer-songwriters Micah Cottingham and William Steven Hall. Blending folk, emo, and indie rock influences, the pair creates music defined by playful melodies, atmospheric arrangements, and deeply heartfelt lyrics. Their sound balances dual vocal perspectives, bringing warmth, authenticity, and emotional honesty to…

Across more than a thirty-year career rooted in Charlotte, NC, Doubting Thomas has built a reputation as a dynamic group of storytellers, poets, and musicians who thrive on connecting with audiences of any size. Now in their third year performing at the Charlotte SHOUT Festival, they’re honored and excited to be invited back once again.…