A Sold-Out Night with The Wldlfe and Knox at the Underground in Charlotte, North Carolina

KNOX

Knox brought his “Going, Going, Gone” tour to Charlotte, North Carolina with a sold-out show at the Underground. The tour, announced alongside the release of his lead single “Pick Your Poison” from his debut album Going, Going, Gone, marks a major milestone in Knox’s rising career, his biggest tour yet, and his Charlotte stop proved just how far he has come.

THE WLDLFE

Before Knox took the stage, The Wldlfe kicked things off with a set that immediately drew the crowd in. While sometimes openers have to win over a room, The Wldlfe did not need to, because the audience was already singing along. Their set, filled with tracks like “Wreck My Life,” “Make Me Cry,” and “What If You Change?” kept the crowd energized and set the tone for what was to come.

When Knox took the stage, the energy in the room was electric. He opened with the title track of his new album, “Going, Going, Gone.” Even though the album only came out a few weeks ago, the fans already knew the lyrics by heart. He kept the crowd on their toes, mashing up his song “Dumpster Fire” with the well known song “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” by Shaboozey, a reference that everyone was surprised by.

Between songs, Knox took time to connect with the crowd, sharing stories behind the songs, and cracking jokes. At one point, he said he felt like a stand-up comedian, keeping the room entertained as he tuned his guitar. His easygoing stage presence and humor made the show feel even more personal.

One of the most memorable parts of the night came when Knox switched to an acoustic setup for a few songs. He played his song “Voicemail” and the fans were singing the words right back to him. Several times, he let the crowd finish the lyrics on their own and it sounded beautiful.

As the set began to wind down, Knox told the crowd he didn’t want the night to end. With only a few dates left on this tour, he wanted to make the most of every minute. He decided to make a few special setlist changes to make the show “last longer.”

He closed out the set with his fan-favorite song “Not The 1975.” He explained how the song was inspired by a friend who once told him, “I like your confidence, but you’re not the 1975.” This could have been taken as an insult, but he turned it into a tongue-in-cheek, high energy anthem.

Overall, the Charlotte show proved why Knox is gaining so much traction. The set was energetic and entertaining, with fans singing along to all of the songs- even the newest ones. As soon as he left the stage, the crowd was chanting for an encore, not ready for the night to end.

Coverage by Drayton Peterson // Instagram: @draytonsphotos

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