NC Music Factory

This is specifically about Fountain plaza.  I have attended Fri Night Live events here several times. It is such a great place for such events. The stage on the back of Butter is perfect for a concert. It's large and high enough up that they don't need security in front to it.

There is enough space to fit a large crowd, numerous beer and other drink vendors, plus radio stations, Mini displays and other vendors.

Wet Willies and The Saloon's patios are great places to be able to sit and watch the music.

Parking is free and there is always plenty of space even with other events going on. Overall the Fri Night Live series is one of the best summer events in Charlotte.

I wish NoVa had a venue like this! There was a $10 cover to see Fuel, but was well worth it! We enjoyed sitting on the patio of the saloon and watching them play! Awesome place!

The Fillmore is a great music venue. Arrived right at 8 for an 8:00 show. Intro band on at 8:40 and the main act by 9:30. I was afraid we'd be too late for a good view, but we stood right at the barricade on the bar side of the stage. Awesome view and didn't even have to wait forever to get it.

The chandeliers are beautiful and make for an interesting venue. Note that (for us at least) it was standing room only. The drinks were ridiculously small for a large price ($9 I think for a 3" tall cup) but that is to be expected at a concert. Parking was no problem and right across the street from the Fillmore.