If you are getting into Charlotte around 6, you should not have any major problems. 77 North does tend to get really slammed leaving the city and heading north, but you shouldn't have to worry about that. As far as Ovens Auditorium, it is not located in the heart of the downtown area, but is only a few miles/minutes outside of there. If you need directions to the auditorium as well as any good spots to grab a beer/grub beforehand, hit me up. peaz!