As Year Two of LLMF approaches, an optimist, a pessimist, a pragmatist and a realist sound off on a three-day bill that is headlined by Gwen Stefani, Weezer and Dave Matthews Band.

Lovin' Life Music Fest is hosting a Battle of the Bands that'll give nine local bands the chance to perform on the local stage during the three-day music festival May 2-4 in Uptown. What to expect: The competition will take place at three live music venues in Charlotte over the next few weeks,

The second annual Lovin’ Life Music Festival schedule was announced with more than 50 acts across three stages. To be held May 2-4, the festival will feature a mix of international and local acts with local artists having a designated LLMF Local Stage.

Lovin' Life Music Fest is now offering single-day and two-day tickets for its upcoming return to Uptown Charlotte.