This music venue used to be so closed up, it was hard to fit a good amount of people inside for a show, without them crowding up the floor level. But now they the place is completely wide open & so many more people can pack the place during events. I've seen a couple of bands here before & prefer the upper level that wraps around & overlooks the main floor area. There are bars & b-rooms on both levels so you won't have to climb up & down to visit either. The beer isn't overly expensive for a concert hall, but you can still expect to pay quite a bit after concert cover. Overall, Amos' doesn't grab the biggest headliners, but they do get a pretty good # of acts on stage. There really isn't a bad seat in the house, so you can get pretty up close to the band, so I'd recommend checking out their band listings, & it might surprise you. read more

I really like Amos'. I've seen a couple shows there, but my favorite was a free Flaming Lips show. It was sponsored by Camel (yeah, weird), so the place was transformed into a DisneyWorld for smokers -- free cigarettes and Camel schwag abound. Still, despite the thick, overwhelming cloud of smoke, Amos' was a cool venue for the show. I liked the option of having the balcony and the large main floor, and it seemed like there were at least two bars there, one on the side, one in the back. read more

Amos' Southend - The Flaming Lips perform at Amos' Southend in 2007 - Music Venues Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I had a great time at Amos Southend and will definitely go back! Great drinks and super friendly staff. read more

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I went to this bar to enjoy the Sweet Spot Valentine's Day event. Loved the show and glad they found a new venue for their Charlotte shows. The bar itself is a good size, there are two long bar areas, there is an upstairs portion along the perimeter for stage viewing, clean bathrooms, and security was visible without encroaching on the event activities. What I didn't like we're the bartenders along the back wall area (i.e., the bar to your right when you enter not directly in front of you). They need to do a better job of monitoring guests as they come up so they can accommodate people in some order. I was standing their for 15 minutes and moved to different bartenders in hopes someone would take my order instead of the person who walked up next to me. I can make my presence known and cut in but I wanted to enjoy the night and had hoped the bartenders would be more attentive to this. My friends had better luck at the other bar. And a smile on the bartenders faces wouldn't hurt. I still tipped but he missed out on more. read more

When did it become o.k. for a concert venue to charge $1 for tap water??? I had reviewed Amos' months ago and after my latest visit on May 11th have decided to post an update. I am pregnant so I cannot have much in the way of liquor and beer. I understand soft drinks and bottle water, but I was thirsty and knew that I would be there for a few hours so ordering iced water sounded like a good option in lieu of coke. When the bartender handed me my plastic cup of iced tap water and said "That will be a $1" I thought I had heard her incorrectly. No, I didn't. AND that will be the last concert I attend at Amos'. read more

Amos' is probably one of the top 3 local music venues in town (apart from commercial ones like Verizon Wireless or Ovens) and a result, they attract some surprisingly good acts. Along with Tremont, the Visulite, and the Evening Muse, is one of the places to find good local bands, with an emphasis on harder rock, cover bands, and techno DJ's. (Odd mix, I know) The place is pretty nifty, albeit hard to enjoy when it's really packed. The lack of seats makes long concerts rather uncomfortable. If you wanna mosh though, you can inch your to the stage with the other kiddies. The floor is flat and as a result, its hard to see the stage when there's a large crowd. Even so, they have plenty of pool tables in the balcony if the crowds get overwhelming. The staff are a jovial bunch and the Southend location is ideal for an evening of entertainment, food, and fun. Amos' is usually a good bet for fun, though I must be prepared to stand awhile and find the right spot between the moshers and the loitering masses uninterested in the band. Just be sure to arrive early so that you get a good parking space.... read more

Went to see the Cake show here this past Friday. It's been some time since I'd been to Amos'. I like the layout. All general admission. The staff was well organized. The line to get in was long but moved pretty quickly. The beer was cold and cheap ($3.25 for domestic). We watched the show from the upstairs balcony area which is like a large U shape which gives you a good view from all sides. The show itself was fantastic. Cake always puts on a good show! I like this place because it's not everyday you can see a big time band in a smaller venue. I'll be checking the Amos' calender for upcoming shows for sure!! read more

I travel a lot for shows, and Amos' is one of my least favorite venues out there. I've been five times in the last six years (what can I say? My favorite band keeps coming back to it, and so do I). I've stood everywhere in the building from dead center of the crowd, both sides of the balcony, and front row right against the barricade. Nowhere seems to offer a good view. The lighting is just bad, and the view from the balcony is obscured by huge speakers hanging from the ceiling on both sides. If you stand further back the view becomes unobstructed, but then it feels like you're a football field's length away from the stage. Having two staircases to the balcony and bathrooms upstairs and downstairs is convenient--I'll give them that, and ticket prices are slightly cheaper than shows on the same tour sold through Live Nation and Ticketmaster. I'd gladly pay another $6-10 if I could see and not be made fun of by rude staff members, though. read more

Before you laugh Rhino Bucket is one of my favorite bands ever. During the sludge and grunge thingie in the early nineties they kept on and now put out some bone crunching rock and roll like we used to get in the eighties. Only problem they never leave LA. So chickie notices the are coming to Charlotte. Five stars for chickie. But on a Wed? So we get to Amos'. A litte dive near downtown Char with parking for twenty cars maybe. We get there and see Fire Fire who kicked our asses and 21st Century Goliath who replaced our asses with our asses. Two Charlotte bands. And we were sitting in the back at a table. Our ears were ringing after the two opening bands. HELL YEAH LOCAL CHARLOTTE. Then Rhino Bucket came on and we went up to the stage. Small crowd so we were right there. Rhino Bucket put our asses in our mini van and drove it around townl What a fu cking show. When they did Shes a Screamer my gf almost lost it. But this review is for Amos'. Great venue, two bars ; only one open that night. Guiness and Sierra were 4.25 each. Amos' has an upstairs for larger shows but this show was 200 at the most. And I dont know why. Rhino Bucket has some nice stuff. If you ebay or amazon their earlier stuff it gets into the hundreds. Had one Guiness and one Sierra and made it to work. Check out Rhino Bucket and FIRE FIRE. 21ST Century Goliat is a local Charlotte band that need attention. Great music. Check out all three.But chickie likes Rhino Bucket Shes a Screamer read more

I've been to many events and this place had the rudest staff. It really ruined my experience there. From the guy checking ID's at the front to the bartenders they were all very rude. The atmosphere of the place really influences my overall experience and the staff really bummed me out. I might try this place out again and give it one more shot. read more

I'm giving this place one stars because I had to. These miserable people kicked me out for telling a bartender she was horrible. I spent $60 on tickets for me and my girlfriend and no refund. Be sure if you decide to go to a Amos', to not voice your opinion to the staff for managers. You will be escorted out. read more

Another great spot to see a concert in Charlotte. A few times the acoustics have been overtly loud.

5 stars for a great dive music hall experience. The perfect venue to come relive a slice of the 90's last night. Badfish was amazing put on a great show performing sublimes 1996 album in its entirety! The venue is just big enough to have a couple hundred people in it and not be overwhelming. It's still easy to get drinks from one of the two bars downstairs or if you purchase a vip ticket you can enjoy an extra bar upstairs with a little more seating. The ticket prices are always reasonable and the drinks aren't super expensive either! There's plenty of parking along the street with maybe 1 or two parking lots. The staff is friendly and the bathrooms were well maintained. Great place to catch a last minute concert with friends. read more

Fun place to listen to some live music- whether it's an up and coming band or a has been and you're feeling nostalgic.

A bit grungy. A bit dirty. Noise was a tiny bit muddled. But man, what a great night. The energy in this place is always electric, whether you're there to see a rock band or an alt show, or of of the strange cover bands that always ends up coming here (Sister Hazel cover band? Really?) I love the fact that you can upstairs and watch shows from the balcony, away from the dangers of crowdsurfers or spilled drinks. I also LOVE that there are two bars, and one is in the back. What a smart idea. Get people away from the show who want to grab a drink, so it's not immediately spilled after you take it from the bartender's hands. I'm really sad that this venue is shutting down, Charlotte needs to do better at trying to maintain it's music venues. Between Double Door, Tremont, and here, I'm afraid of the places where smaller bands will go. Fillmore just doesn't have the capacity to hold everything... plus there are just some bands that go hand in hand with Amos' vibe. I'm sure I can speak for most of Charlotte when I say we already miss you. Thanks for the memories. read more

Place is a dump. Overcrowded. I don't think they had the airconditioning on at the sold out show I saw in April. One man had to drag his girlfriend out, she was that close to passing out. Drinks are expensive. A round for two people was $5 more expensive than the same drinks at the McGlohon in Uptown. The lot next door to the theater changed it's parking rate from $10 to $25 while I was standing there in line waiting for the theater to open. The whole place just reads like it ran by a bunch of greedy jerks who don't care about their patrons or their bands. read more

I've always enjoyed this venue, but last night changed that. I was having a casual conversation with a bouncer when someone behind me grabbed my ass. When I told him, he laughed and asked what I wanted him to do about it. read more

I'm going to miss this place when it's gone, but it seems like the staff has already checked out. The lady working the ticket entry line was a rude bitch. Security workers were snippy and abrupt. The sound was only adequate and the upstairs bar was closed. Not a good way to send this wonderful venue with years of history off...I'll miss you Amos, but I won't darken your doors again either. :/ read more

Amos' seems to be the only venue in town consistently booking quality artsits, so I would love to see this place have a complete make-over. It's '90's look is a turn-off and even though (i think) they improved the sound.. I'd rather go to The Fillmore. Dress casual, and don't try to use a fake i.d., kids! read more

Great music and a great concept. Very friendly staff! Can't say enough about it. Just lots of fun in a very diverse venue!

I don't want to sound like a whiney old fart but the lack of seating options is kind of a pain for folks like me - you kind of have to lure me out to go to a concert in the first place. The sweaty crowd, the drunken fools. the ringing ears... just doesn't appeal to me. The event I attended here was free AND supplied free beer, so you can imagine how packed and nutty it was. One of few places where I actually witnessed people splashing each other with beer... as though they were shooting squirt guns... guys, I know it was free but come on! A little appreciation, huh? Phew, got a little off topic. Anyway. Yeah, the place is fine for what it aims to be. Festival style concert spot, fairly well serviced bar. So why the two stars? Well I'll tell you. So, I found out about this free musical event (I did not yet know that there would be free beer) and thought okay, maybe there's a catch. So I called ahead and asked them if they had a drink order minimum, which is, in my experience, the common catch for night time shows that are otherwise free of charge. The guy seems a little confused by my question. "I don't understand your question", he says. I explain. "Well I know the show is free tonight but I've been to places where they require you to buy drinks--" I'm promptly cut off with a loud sigh. "In North Carolina?" "...no..." "Well ma'am that's illegal in North Carolina". I wish I could convey tone here, because a text reading makes the conversation sound fine, but he sounded rude and condescending when he explained this. He then went ahead and topped himself by saying "You *do* have a ticket for this event, right? Because you know, you need a ticket". You know the tone. "I'll let you off the hook for wasting my time with stupid questions because you don't know any better." That tone. I would have been fine with the "oh sweetie, how little you know" tone and downright pleased with the "I'm happy that I get to tell you something great about my hometown" tone. Because that is great news. No getting ripped off by drink minimums? Nice! If only the guy who'd told me didn't act like such a jerk when he did. read more

Amos' is just exactly as the two star suggests " Meh. " The Bartenders are fast, friendly and there is plenty of space. But I would MUCH rather head out to the Visualite. As someone else reviewed, I feel like Amos' invites a crowd of obnoxious humans who just come to drink and listen to anything playing. This is what it is.. but when you're a big fan of whomever is playing, its a huge distraction when you're trying to enjoy yourself read more

Came here to work a Jesco White show. The venue was great size with a crap ton of bars and a second level for better viewing. The staff was super helpful when we arrived for sound check and set up. Whatever we needed, they accommodated. Acoustics were good for such a big place. Convenient parking to the venue. We didn't venture out after the show to check the surrounding area, but appears to be in a popular night time spot. read more

**WARNING FOR WOMEN**I used enjoy going here until I was assaulted by two employees there. One never stated who he was or why he did what he did, he grabbed me by my neck and twisted my arm behind my back and said " you need to come with me" and he then had another employee grab my ankles and lifted my legs (hogtied) and carried me out throuh the back door. I was told I could not enter back in. No explanation at all. It was terrifying and what's worse management DID NOT not care. I was minding my own business talking to someone in between sets of bands. My bar tab was $9 (2 drinks) in 2 hours. I would have called the police and sued this place but I heard they were closing down. If they're going to employ people like this I will never return. I'm 5'1 and a very petite woman. The crowd was mostly 40 years old and up so very mellow. Bouncers who abuse their power by attacking and assaulting women with zero conversation should be fired on the spot. I'm not the only one this has happened to. read more

I have a wide taste in music, everything from opera to metal. So, when the 80's inspired Brit band "The Darkness" was in town, I had to "go see." Amos' is a very open venue. Acoustics aren't bad, but I use ear plugs at most concerts. The first level is devoid of extraneous fixtures, save a few bar stools. The upstairs has some tables and chairs, but its saving grace is a rail on which to lean. We aging heads bangers need a little propping up on a long night. I typically don't drink during concerts because my focus is on the sensory experience of the show. But, toward the end, I had a glass of white wine. Don't know what it was or how much it costed because my husband bought it for me. But no complaints. read more

Been here twice, each time for George Clinton. The shows were great. It is a standing room type place though there is essentially one row of seating in the balcony. Acoustics are adequate considering that most shows are loud ass rock shows anyway. I'm not a drinker but it looks like the bartenders were treating everybody pretty good. Staff is friendly enough and it is a good, loose environment for a rowdy crowd, much better than a corporately controlled place like the Fillmore where it sometimes feels like a police state. Parking is a bit of a question because there are a numbers nearby properties that threaten towing. All in all, if it is a show you want to see, it's a good place to go. read more

Nice smart layout. Staff friendly and The Arcs Concert was well organized at the door. Kept people moving. Cool Venue for a show.

Very nice since they redid the inside, good sound, good lighting, good acts come through here often!

My home away from home. I first attended a concert at Amos' back in early 2009 and have been coming back at least once a year. They always book some of the best bands. The employees were also really friendly each time I have been, especially the bouncers. Its spacious and has a lot of history. I really hope this place never closes. Oh but if its your first time attending a show here, the whole parking situation might be confusing for you. read more

No rock club really wants to be knows as "Family Friendly". First, the venue is amazing. Best place to see your favorite band. Most of all I can't thank the folks @Amos' enough (especially Shawn and the others who work stage operations) for making Frank Turner an experience my 14 Y.O. and 16 Y.O will ever forget. We were lucky enough to be right up to the front of the stage. All were very kind to all of us, very happy to see parents be with their teenagers and VERY helpful to ensure a couple overly...enthusiastic folks didn't ruin everyone's GREAT night. Thanks guys. You were great. read more

Amos' Southend - 3 second encounter that they'll never forget - Music Venues Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I go to a LOT of concerts from Philly to Mexico and points in between in venues both smaller and on stadium/arena scale, so I can be frank with the good and bad of this venue. The GOOD: free parking across the street and on the street, easy location to get to, fairly safe at night, late night diner a few blocks away for after show snacks, huge variety of acts and events, large bars with decent drink prices, spacious floor with a U-shaped balcony. Most times that I have been there, it's been very calm and the crowd is managed well. The BAD: the sound system needs updated - everything is muffled and distorted. It's also hit or miss on MAJOR attitude problems with the staff, which other Yelpers have also indicated. Most times, staff is great and they keep the place running smoothly and safely, but other times...well, lets just say some need to take a class on people skills. I've been spoken to rather rudely by both men and women working there on a few occasions over the years. It really ruins your experience. It's left a bad taste in my mouth, so I only go there these days when they have someone that I REALLY want to see badly enough to take a chance that I might regret. I save the more casual concert experiences to other venues around town like the Fillmore, where I was recently FLOORED by the gracious kindness shown toward me by THEIR staff. read more

The music was great! But the service was bad the bartender was really rude! We asked if they had a water fountain and she told us we could drink from the bathroom sink... read more

I would not go to this place. I went a concert here and obviously they are strict. I had cleavage to begin with but nothing out of the ordinary compared to those around me, and it wasn't an issue entering the building. The venue was very crowded and someone ended up pulling my shirt down by mistake and I ended up getting thrown out for "flashing". They were not easy bouncers to talk to and had no sympathy for my sexual exploitation. I found it very unprofessional, because I felt very violated and I was the one being thrown out. Being a professional business they should of heard my story, but instead basically shoved me out the door forcing me outside without my ride all alone in the streets of Charlotte. After multiple attempts I was able to get my ride, who was eventually forced to leave from trying to explain my story. The entire situation could have been handled completely differently. But, from tonight on I will never set foot in Amos Southend again. read more

I stumbled upon Amos' a few years ago and have seen countless shows since then. It is better than ever now that it is smoke-free!! Don't worry smokers, you can smoke outside the venue. Another great thing is that tickets are always affordable. They are no outrageous surcharges like Live Nation and Ticketmaster have, and the parking is free. I did have a friend park in the Jillian's lot one time, and he had to pay almost $20!!! The bar staff is always on their toes, and everyone there is helpful. read more

This place is pretty awesome. I have been here more than a few times. They have great musicians and artists that rolls by every once in awhile and it is very affordable. This is definitely a place to keep in mind if you are looking for an event to look forward. Check out the website and it has a list of bands or artists coming into town that season or month. You can purchase your tickets online making it a whole lot more convenient for you and others. read more

Not sure why everyone is fussing on here. For such a small venue, it's really spacious and so easy to get a drink. Saw Badfish last night and had a great time and they sounded great. read more

I saw Panic! At The Disco headline the Honda Civic Tour here in 2008. While they put on a great show as well as The Hush Sound, Motion City Soundtrack and Phantom Planet - I didn't really care for the venue. It had a strange smell and that was off-putting. I give it a 3 out of 5. read more

Good venue but the people that work here clearly hate their jobs. I've been here at least 6 different times and every one of those times the staff have been outrageously rude. A good idea would be to get people to work here that are fit to work in a bar or tell the staff now that they need to get an attitude check and stop being rude to customers. No one will keep coming back to your venue if the staff are rude and unapproachable. I probably will not be coming back here any time in the near future or any time ever for that case. I've thought it could just be a few of the staff personnel that are rude but the more I come here the more I notice it's ALL the staff. And don't even get me started about them not opening doors on time or switching around the play times so that you miss your band. Done with this venue. If I could've I would've rated it 0 stars. read more