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Good morning, music fans!

We've got an exciting mix of news from Charlotte and the music world today!

• 🎸 A touching tribute is coming to BBC as they prepare to air Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home, documenting the Prince of Darkness's final years
• 🎵 Music fans will want to catch the Charlotte Bootlegger Country & Americana Festival this weekend at Heist Brewery
• 🍽️ Changes in Charlotte's dining scene as Essex Bar & Bistro announces its closure at the Trade and Tryon corner
• 🎤 Take a fascinating look at music legends whose fame grew after their passing, from Otis Redding to Kurt Cobain

Stay tuned for more great stories throughout the day!

Food News

New Barbecue Joint Sip & Cinder Coming to Waxhaw This October

A fresh twist on smoke and spirits arrives in Waxhaw as Chef Jon Fortes brings his newest creation to life. Picture this: slow-smoked cuts paired with craft cocktails in a 3,700-square-foot space where skilled bartenders put on a show. The menu promises Carolina-caught seafood alongside premium meats, plus weekend brunch options that'll make your mouth water. Want to know what makes this spot different from other barbecue places in the area?

Music News

Def Leppard Frontman Takes Late-Night Stab at Piano After 46 Years

At 12:26 a.m., Joe Elliott found himself drawn to a hotel room piano. The Def Leppard singer spent hours trying his hand at the keys, marking his first piano encounter in nearly half a century of touring. What started as casual curiosity turned into a late-night musical adventure, complete with missed notes and whispered frustrations. Find out what inspired this unexpected musical moment and what Elliott dubbed himself in his social media post...

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What's Happening in Charlotte?

• Pre Game Blitz: Join us for the Pre Game Blitz before every Carolina home game this season on the corner of Morehead and Cedar at Teranga City from 5p-7p with FREE admission. Stop by get some food and drinks and win some prizes before the game!!!
• Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts - Love Earth Tour 2025: Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts are coming to PNC Music Pavilion Charlotte on Friday, 8/8, for the Love Earth Tour! Tickets are on sale now.
• Sunset Dinner in the Sunflowers: Experience a magical evening at Cabarrus Station Road in Midland on Saturday, August 9 from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Treat yourself to a gourmet dinner surrounded by beautiful sunflowers as the sun sets. Book early - limited seating available!

Stone Temple Pilots Set to Rock Raiders Game with Nine-Minute Medley

At Allegiant Stadium on December 7, Stone Temple Pilots (STP) will blast through a nine-minute halftime set when the Las Vegas Raiders battle the Denver Broncos. "The rest of the year is just weekends — fly out and do these one-offs at different festivals and stuff like that," said guitarist Dean DeLeo on Dean Delray's Let There Be Talk podcast. "We're gonna do a little halftime event at the Raiders game. It won't be televised, but we'll go live out to whoever's attending."

That's a wrap for today's news!

What a packed day of news! From Chef Jon Fortes bringing smoky BBQ magic to Waxhaw with Sip & Cinder, to Joe Elliott's midnight piano adventure, and Stone Temple Pilots gearing up for their Raiders game performance. Don't miss the Charlotte Bootlegger Country & Americana Festival at Heist Brewery this weekend, and catch the stunning sunset dinner in Midland's sunflower fields. Plus, there's still time to enter our Gadget Grab Giveaway for a chance at a $200 Amazon gift card!

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