Red Hot Chili Peppers // Raleigh, Charlotte and Greensboro // April 4, 6 and 9
The Red Hot Chili Peppers will be in North Carolina early this April, as their tour swings through Raleigh, Charlotte and Greensboro. They will be performing at the RBC Center in Raleigh on April 4, Time Warner Cable Area in Charlotte on April 6 and the Greensboro Coliseum on April 9. This band is widely known for putting on great live shows with a lot of energy and soul present in their music. Shows for this tour are quickly being sold out, so get tickets as soon as possible if you are interested in going. The Red Hot Chili Peppers have been around for a while, going strong since its formation in 1983. They have released 10 studio albums throughout their career so far — their latest being “I’m With You.” A significant milestone in the band’s career is coming up soon as they are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this April. To hear about the latest happenings in the Red Hot Chili Peppers universe, check out their website and follow them on Twitter.
Mac Miller and The White Panda // Alumni Gym // March 30
Mac Miller and The White Panda are coming to Elon University for this year’s Spring Show. Miller, a hip-hop artist reigning from Pittsburgh, released his successful debut album, “Blue Slide Park,” and rose to the No. 1 spot during its first week. The White Panda is a mashup duo consisting of Procrast and DJ Griffi. They have released music as a duo since 2009, putting out three albums — the latest being the March 2011 album, “Pandamonium.” The White Panda releases music frequently on its website, thewhitepanda.com, and has a download center where you can easily find songs. Keep track of the latest going on with The White Panda and Mac Miller on Twitter, @thewhitepanda and @macmiller. The Spring Show will be at 7 p.m. on March 30 in Alumni Gym. Advanced admission is $20 for students and $25 for the public.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band “Wrecking Ball Tour” // Greensboro Coliseum // March 19
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are coming to the Greensboro Coliseum March 19. This is going to be Springsteen’s only stop in the Carolinas and Virginia during his “Wrecking Ball Tour.” The tour gets its name from his seventeenth studio album out March 6: “Wrecking Ball.” Springsteen and the E Street Band have frequently been called one of the greatest live bands ever for their long concerts and passion they put into the music, making this a great concert to see. Price of tickets range from $35 to $98. For all the latest on Springsteen, check out his website, brucespringsteen.net, and find him on Twitter, @Springsteen.