Amos’ Southend has been a huge part in loads of local bands’ success. Not just hosting some nationwide acts, Amos’ was home to the local metal scene. Countless shows were hosted to showcase the talent of the Carolinas. But the norm for Charlotte has been the departure of venues. Sadly this is the case for Amos’, but we don’t want to stay in the negative. Let’s remember Amos’ for the awesome venue that it was.
My first ever show was at Amos’, I remember like it was yesterday. I saw Yellowcard and it was a packed house. A few years later and I have been to Amos’ countless more times. Seen some more nationwide acts but mostly seen some of the brothers and sisters of the local scene. Brothers and sisters, that’s the feeling you had at Amos’, even if you weren’t in a band the staff made you always feel welcome. With one of the most prospering music scenes in the country it is truly a hard hit to see a venue go. With the almost demise of The Milestone, the importance of Charlotte venues was made clear; maybe even beforehand taken for granted. With just a few shows left at Amos’ the reality sets in deeper and deeper. The idea that a place that was seen as a safe haven just no longer being there is kinda crazy. But with all negative comes good. The music scene will become stronger from this and bands will well band together and find new venues to play at and branch out and make new friends. So we give a sad goodbye to Amos’ but more than that we thank them. Every single staff member, bartender, security guard, literally EVERYONE. We thank them for giving us a venue to call home at one point. Somewhere to feel welcome even if we came alone. A place to see our favorite bands and even find new favorite bands. Thank you Amos’ you rock and you will always be known as the place that gave all us music fans and bands a second home.
Photo credit: Paul Jones Photography
