CHARLOTTE — The Amp Ballantyne’s 2026 spring concert season kicked off with ‘The Spring Mix’ on April 11.
The outdoor concert brought a blend of funk, jazz and rock musicians together for a lively performance.
Minneapolis-based guitarist Cory Wong headlined the event. Snarky Puppy, Victor Wooten & The Wooten Brothers, Sam Fribush Organ Trio and Cosmic Collective were also featured.
2026 concert season kicks off with 'The Spring Mix' at The Amp Ballantyne Cory Wong headlines the Spring Mix concert at The Amp Ballantyne in Charlotte, NC on April 11, 2026. Photo by Richard Thigpen. (Richard Thigpen)
2026 concert season kicks off with 'The Spring Mix' at The Amp Ballantyne Sam Fribush Organ Trio performs as part of the Spring Mix concert at The Amp Ballantyne in Charlotte, NC on April 11, 2026. Photo by Richard Thigpen. (Richard Thigpen)
2026 concert season kicks off with 'The Spring Mix' at The Amp Ballantyne Cory Wong headlines the Spring Mix concert at The Amp Ballantyne in Charlotte, NC on April 11, 2026. Photo by Richard Thigpen. (Richard Thigpen)
2026 concert season kicks off with 'The Spring Mix' at The Amp Ballantyne Snarky Puppy performs as part of the Spring Mix concert at The Amp Ballantyne in Charlotte, NC on April 11, 2026. Photo by Richard Thigpen. (Richard Thigpen)
2026 concert season kicks off with 'The Spring Mix' at The Amp Ballantyne Cory Wong headlines the Spring Mix concert at The Amp Ballantyne in Charlotte, NC on April 11, 2026. Photo by Richard Thigpen. (Richard Thigpen)
2026 concert season kicks off with 'The Spring Mix' at The Amp Ballantyne Snarky Puppy performs as part of the Spring Mix concert at The Amp Ballantyne in Charlotte, NC on April 11, 2026. Photo by Richard Thigpen. (Richard Thigpen)
2026 concert season kicks off with 'The Spring Mix' at The Amp Ballantyne Cory Wong headlines the Spring Mix concert at The Amp Ballantyne in Charlotte, NC on April 11, 2026. Photo by Richard Thigpen. (Richard Thigpen)
2026 concert season kicks off with 'The Spring Mix' at The Amp Ballantyne Cory Wong headlines the Spring Mix concert at The Amp Ballantyne in Charlotte, NC on April 11, 2026. Photo by Richard Thigpen. (Richard Thigpen)
2026 concert season kicks off with 'The Spring Mix' at The Amp Ballantyne Cory Wong headlines the Spring Mix concert at The Amp Ballantyne in Charlotte, NC on April 11, 2026. Photo by Richard Thigpen. (Richard Thigpen)
2026 concert season kicks off with 'The Spring Mix' at The Amp Ballantyne Snarky Puppy performs as part of the Spring Mix concert at The Amp Ballantyne in Charlotte, NC on April 11, 2026. Photo by Richard Thigpen. (Richard Thigpen)
2026 concert season kicks off with 'The Spring Mix' at The Amp Ballantyne Cory Wong headlines the Spring Mix concert at The Amp Ballantyne in Charlotte, NC on April 11, 2026. Photo by Richard Thigpen. (Richard Thigpen)
2026 concert season kicks off with 'The Spring Mix' at The Amp Ballantyne Cory Wong headlines the Spring Mix concert at The Amp Ballantyne in Charlotte, NC on April 11, 2026. Photo by Richard Thigpen. (Richard Thigpen)
2026 concert season kicks off with 'The Spring Mix' at The Amp Ballantyne Sam Fribush Organ Trio performs as part of the Spring Mix concert at The Amp Ballantyne in Charlotte, NC on April 11, 2026. Photo by Richard Thigpen. (Richard Thigpen)
2026 concert season kicks off with 'The Spring Mix' at The Amp Ballantyne Snarky Puppy performs as part of the Spring Mix concert at The Amp Ballantyne in Charlotte, NC on April 11, 2026. Photo by Richard Thigpen. (Richard Thigpen)
2026 concert season kicks off with 'The Spring Mix' at The Amp Ballantyne Victor Wooten & the Wooten Brothers perform as part of the Spring Mix concert at The Amp Ballantyne in Charlotte, NC on April 11, 2026. Photo by Richard Thigpen. (Richard Thigpen)
2026 concert season kicks off with 'The Spring Mix' at The Amp Ballantyne Victor Wooten & the Wooten Brothers perform as part of the Spring Mix concert at The Amp Ballantyne in Charlotte, NC on April 11, 2026. Photo by Richard Thigpen. (Richard Thigpen)
2026 concert season kicks off with 'The Spring Mix' at The Amp Ballantyne Cory Wong headlines the Spring Mix concert at The Amp Ballantyne in Charlotte, NC on April 11, 2026. Photo by Richard Thigpen. (Richard Thigpen)
2026 concert season kicks off with 'The Spring Mix' at The Amp Ballantyne Cory Wong headlines the Spring Mix concert at The Amp Ballantyne in Charlotte, NC on April 11, 2026. Photo by Richard Thigpen. (Richard Thigpen)
2026 concert season kicks off with 'The Spring Mix' at The Amp Ballantyne Snarky Puppy performs as part of the Spring Mix concert at The Amp Ballantyne in Charlotte, NC on April 11, 2026. Photo by Richard Thigpen. (Richard Thigpen)
2026 concert season kicks off with 'The Spring Mix' at The Amp Ballantyne Cosmic Collective performs as part of the Spring Mix concert at The Amp Ballantyne in Charlotte, NC on April 11, 2026. Photo by Richard Thigpen. (Richard Thigpen)
2026 concert season kicks off with 'The Spring Mix' at The Amp Ballantyne Victor Wooten & the Wooten Brothers perform as part of the Spring Mix concert at The Amp Ballantyne in Charlotte, NC on April 11, 2026. Photo by Richard Thigpen. (Richard Thigpen)
2026 concert season kicks off with 'The Spring Mix' at The Amp Ballantyne Cory Wong headlines the Spring Mix concert at The Amp Ballantyne in Charlotte, NC on April 11, 2026. Photo by Richard Thigpen. (Richard Thigpen)
2026 concert season kicks off with 'The Spring Mix' at The Amp Ballantyne Snarky Puppy performs as part of the Spring Mix concert at The Amp Ballantyne in Charlotte, NC on April 11, 2026. Photo by Richard Thigpen. (Richard Thigpen)
2026 concert season kicks off with 'The Spring Mix' at The Amp Ballantyne Victor Wooten & the Wooten Brothers perform as part of the Spring Mix concert at The Amp Ballantyne in Charlotte, NC on April 11, 2026. Photo by Richard Thigpen. (Richard Thigpen)
2026 concert season kicks off with 'The Spring Mix' at The Amp Ballantyne Victor Wooten & the Wooten Brothers perform as part of the Spring Mix concert at The Amp Ballantyne in Charlotte, NC on April 11, 2026. Photo by Richard Thigpen. (Richard Thigpen)
2026 concert season kicks off with 'The Spring Mix' at The Amp Ballantyne Victor Wooten & the Wooten Brothers perform as part of the Spring Mix concert at The Amp Ballantyne in Charlotte, NC on April 11, 2026. Photo by Richard Thigpen. (Richard Thigpen)
2026 concert season kicks off with 'The Spring Mix' at The Amp Ballantyne Victor Wooten & the Wooten Brothers perform as part of the Spring Mix concert at The Amp Ballantyne in Charlotte, NC on April 11, 2026. Photo by Richard Thigpen. (Richard Thigpen)
2026 concert season kicks off with 'The Spring Mix' at The Amp Ballantyne Snarky Puppy performs as part of the Spring Mix concert at The Amp Ballantyne in Charlotte, NC on April 11, 2026. Photo by Richard Thigpen. (Richard Thigpen)
2026 concert season kicks off with 'The Spring Mix' at The Amp Ballantyne Sam Fribush Organ Trio performs as part of the Spring Mix concert at The Amp Ballantyne in Charlotte, NC on April 11, 2026. Photo by Richard Thigpen. (Richard Thigpen)
2026 concert season kicks off with 'The Spring Mix' at The Amp Ballantyne Snarky Puppy performs as part of the Spring Mix concert at The Amp Ballantyne in Charlotte, NC on April 11, 2026. Photo by Richard Thigpen. (Richard Thigpen)
2026 concert season kicks off with 'The Spring Mix' at The Amp Ballantyne Victor Wooten & the Wooten Brothers perform as part of the Spring Mix concert at The Amp Ballantyne in Charlotte, NC on April 11, 2026. Photo by Richard Thigpen. (Richard Thigpen)
2026 concert season kicks off with 'The Spring Mix' at The Amp Ballantyne Victor Wooten & the Wooten Brothers perform as part of the Spring Mix concert at The Amp Ballantyne in Charlotte, NC on April 11, 2026. Photo by Richard Thigpen. (Richard Thigpen)
2026 concert season kicks off with 'The Spring Mix' at The Amp Ballantyne Victor Wooten & the Wooten Brothers perform as part of the Spring Mix concert at The Amp Ballantyne in Charlotte, NC on April 11, 2026. Photo by Richard Thigpen. (Richard Thigpen)
2026 concert season kicks off with 'The Spring Mix' at The Amp Ballantyne Victor Wooten & the Wooten Brothers perform as part of the Spring Mix concert at The Amp Ballantyne in Charlotte, NC on April 11, 2026. Photo by Richard Thigpen. (Richard Thigpen)
2026 concert season kicks off with 'The Spring Mix' at The Amp Ballantyne Snarky Puppy performs as part of the Spring Mix concert at The Amp Ballantyne in Charlotte, NC on April 11, 2026. Photo by Richard Thigpen. (Richard Thigpen)
2026 concert season kicks off with 'The Spring Mix' at The Amp Ballantyne Victor Wooten & the Wooten Brothers perform as part of the Spring Mix concert at The Amp Ballantyne in Charlotte, NC on April 11, 2026. Photo by Richard Thigpen. (Richard Thigpen)
2026 concert season kicks off with 'The Spring Mix' at The Amp Ballantyne Victor Wooten & the Wooten Brothers perform as part of the Spring Mix concert at The Amp Ballantyne in Charlotte, NC on April 11, 2026. Photo by Richard Thigpen. (Richard Thigpen)