A few weeks ago I used this space to urge you to go forth and submit your nominations for the inaugural Upstate Music Awards. Once I had submitted mine, I could not wait to see who the actual nominees would be and on New Year’s Day I got my...
HORIZON RECORDS presents the 2019 Record Fair on SATURDAY, SEPT. 21st from 10am-4pm at The Sears Recreation Center at McPherson Park (100 E. Park Ave.) Over 40 tables of RECORDS, VINYL action and 45’s, CDs. 12″, memorabilia — HOLY COW it’s a music collector’s festival. From the bargain basement...
The Upstate does not have enough hip-hop and I do not know why that is. The Firmament does a good job of bringing in some 90’s nostalgia type acts, like Bone Thugs & Harmony and the Wu-Tang after party not too long ago but I am always looking for...
The live music calendar is brimming with national names this weekend on some of the Upstate’s biggest stages but, naturally, it is the show without any stage at all has me the most excited. Allow me to explain… Jason Isbell visits the Peace Center Saturday night which in and...
Spittoono is an annual, multi-day entertainment festival featuring live performances by the best of local music. Proceeds benefit charities and admission is always FREE. Outside beverages and personal coolers are not allowed. Pets must be well-behaved, kept on a leash and picked up after. All ages are welcome, however it is...
Albino Skunk Festival celebrates it’s 25th Anniversary this October 3-5th with a great lineup of live music. Early bird pricing runs through the summer, so take advantage of these great discounted prices and get your tickets now. Learn more at albinoskunk.com Get Complete Schedules, Artist Previews & More on...
In last week’s column I both celebrated and lamented the fact that there were four completely unique shows all happening on the same day. The quality of music was high but I generally lack the ability to be two places at once, much less four. Decisions had to be...
At Horizon Records, we love all folk music forms, traditional, Americian primitive, experimental, eclectic & improv-driven minimalist kind of stuff. Nathan Bowles is ALL of those, and we are most excited to present his trio here on July 20th at 3 p.m. Here’s some enlightening praise and description of...
When I was perusing the iOnGreenville Concert Calendar this week, I could not help but notice the abundance of concert series on the menu. Sure, there are great shows at venues specifically devoted to live music but, at the same time, there is also a wealth of opportunities at...
Each Friday, the City of Easley presents live music at the Old Market Square in downtown. The outdoor concert series will feature a different band each week. Bring your chair and enjoy the free concert. 2019 Music Schedule How to Get There