
The Sound Check weekly virtual concert series continues this week with two great music acts; The West End String Band and Gritty Flyright.
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Thursday July 30th: West End String Band
West End String Band is an Americana/Folk/Bluegrass band formed in 2008. Charlie and Kathy McDaniel, along with Jim Rollins were founding members of the group which has grown in popularity throughout the years. Matt Purinton joined the band on mandolin around 2012, with Brian VanAntwerp rounding out the sound in late 2015 on fiddle.
In Sept of 2017, Jim Rollins was killed in a tragic automobile accident, which left the band heartbroken yet determined to continue to put out quality music with a little different vibe.

WESB plays locally as a 4 piece band, often bringing in Jared McEntire, to put in the bluegrass feel with his banjo. Charlie and Jared are cousins and have shared the stage in the Western North Carolina Band “Hickory Flat”.
West End String Band has released 3 CD’s, the latest, “All Night Long”, featuring the 5 piece sound and feel the band had grown into throughout the years. You can catch WESB at many area music venues throughout the region, as well as Greenville city festivals, corporate events, and select weddings throughout the year.
The band enjoys its new feel as a 4 piece band exploring and developing new arrangements and instrumentation. We hope everyone will stay tuned to WESB and come out to a show soon.
Learn more about the band at https://westendstringband.com/
Friday July 31st: Gritty Flyright
Gritty Flyright is a collection of talented musicians based in Charleston, South Carolina. Brought together by their love for music, David Kascak, Jamal Hall, and Wes Liston have successfully merged vocals, guitar, saxophone, percussion, and harmonica to reach across genres of Blues, Country, and Soul. Influenced by artists like Bill Withers, Otis Redding, and Graham Whorley, the group’s soulful approach and tasteful arrangements bring an authentic sound to their music.
The guys are currently in collaboration with several musicians performing solo, duo, trio, and full band shows across the Southeast.
Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/grittyflyright/
About the Sound Check Virtual Concert Series
Sound Check is a weekly virtual concert series on the Greenville Events Facebook Page that brings a taste of the music you love from Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive and Greenville Heritage Federal Credit Union Main Street Fridays to the comfort of your own home.
This Week’s Upstate Live Music Calendar
- Wednesday
02-24-2021
Chris Wayne at DRAY: Bar and Grill
5:30pm02-24-2021
Live Karaoke at Smileys
7:30pm02-24-2021
Zac Kellum at Sweet Sippin
7pm02-24-2021
Chris Wayne at DRAY: Bar and Grill
5:30pm02-24-2021
Karl Lauber at Reubens Food Sports Spirits
6:30pm02-24-2021
Tony Slaugher at Golden Grove Farm and Brew
8pm- Thursday
02-25-2021
Karaoke at Ollies Tavern
9pm02-25-2021
Open Mic at Moe Joe Coffee Clemson
7pm02-25-2021
Jason Davis at The Tasting Room
6pm02-25-2021
Jack Greer at Warehouse at Vaughns
6pm02-25-2021
Quasi Quasar at Smileys
7:30pm02-25-2021
Karaoke at Craft and Barrel
7pm02-25-2021
Grateful Dead Night at Pour Taproom: Greenville
8pm02-25-2021
Mark Humphries at DRAY: Bar and Grill
5:30pm02-25-2021
Live Jazz at Topsoil Kitchen and Market
6:30-8:30pm02-25-2021
Karl Lauber at Luna Rosa Mauldin
6:30pm02-25-2021
Chris Wayne at WineXpress
5pm- Friday
02-26-2021
Randomonium at The Radio Room
7pm02-26-2021
LC Branch at Wandering Bard Meadery
6pm02-26-2021
James Tucker at Quest Brewing Company
7pm02-26-2021
Soil at Wild Wings Anderson
7pm02-26-2021
Twisted Trail at Dugout Sports Lounge
6pm02-26-2021
Sera and Seth at Fireforge Crafted Beer
7pm02-26-2021
Drew Horton at Smileys
5pm02-26-2021
J-E-T at Smileys
7:30pm02-26-2021
Alyce Drive at Craft and Barrel
8pm02-26-2021
Steve Nadeau at DRAY: Bar and Grill
6:30pm02-26-2021
Barnyard Stompers at Gottrocks
8pm02-26-2021
Live Jazz at Topsoil Kitchen and Market
6:30-8:3002-26-2021
Karl Lauber at Pub Blue
6:30pm02-26-2021
Ricky Roles at Slice Of Brooklyn Pizza Cafe
6:30pm02-26-2021
Funcle at Tip It Back
7pm02-26-2021
Rob Seel at Eastside Bar and Grill
7pm02-26-2021
Mojo Katz at Hideout Bar
8pm02-26-2021
Lyn Avenue at Gather GVL
5:30pm- Saturday
02-27-2021
Charles Hedgepath at Pour Taproom: Greenville
8pm02-27-2021
Chris Wayne at Mountain Brook Vineyards
3-6pm02-27-2021
The Soulfeathers at Fireforge Crafted Beer
6:30pm02-27-2021
Maddie Starks at Smileys
5pm02-27-2021
Sterling Waite at Smileys
7:30pm02-27-2021
Widow Lake at Craft and Barrel
8pm02-27-2021
Mark Webb Jr at Appalachian Ale House
8pm02-27-2021
Marc Higgins at DRAY: Bar and Grill
6:30pm02-27-2021
Live DJ at Aloft Greenvlle
6-9pm02-27-2021
Chris Wayne at Mountain Brook Vineyards
3-6pm02-27-2021
Live Jazz at Topsoil Kitchen and Market
6:30-8:30pm02-27-2021
Neon Arcadia at Gottrocks
8pm02-27-2021
Karl Lauber at Hoppin GVL
7:30pm- Sunday
02-28-2021
Stop Light Observations at The Radio Room
8pm02-28-2021
Simple Syrup at Smileys
6pm02-28-2021
Twin Sons at Mountain Brook Vineyards
2-5pm02-28-2021
Live Jazz at Topsoil Kitchen and Market
6:30-8:30pm02-28-2021
Karl Lauber at Chicora Alley Fire House
12-3pm02-28-2021
The Away Team at Gather GVL
1:30pm- Monday
03-01-2021
Open Mic at Growler Haus Fountain Inn
7:30pm03-01-2021
Spencer Rush at DRAY: Bar and Grill
5:30pm03-01-2021
Open Mic at Carolina Bauernhaus Ales
6-9pm
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