Live Music in Charleston, SC This Week
Every Monday, we gather up all the best live music and concerts in Charleston, SC for the coming week and list them here.
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- Monday, March 18th
- Tuesday, March 19th
- Wednesday, March 20th
- Thursday, March 21st
- Friday, March 22nd
- Saturday, March 23rd
- Sunday, March 24th
Monday, March 18th
Soul Mondays with GranDaddiCaddi at Charleston Pour House – Deck. Slim S.O.U.L. and Moonkat Daddi resume their Monday night experimental hip hop residency. 6pm, free entry.
Mash Music Mondays at Bar Mash. Every Monday night, Bar Mash hosts a rotating cast of some of Charleston’s most talented musicians. Generally led by saxophonist Mike Quinn (of Doom Flamingo) and friends, this is a low-key option for your live music fix on Monday evenings. 10pm, no cover.
The Soap Box at Chico Feo. Every Monday, Folly Beach hotspot Chico Feo hosts an open mic night from 6pm to 10pm, for music, poetry, or comedy. The best way to sign up is to DM @foxygs_soapbox on Instagram. Free entry.
Good Morning Valentine and Kevin Church at Tin Roof. Indie folk at Tin Roof in West Ashley. $10 cover, doors at 7:30pm.
Tuesday, March 19th
Krystal & The High Noons at The Commodore. Tuesday night at the East Side live music club. 9:30pm, cover at the door.
Droze and The Drift at Charleston Pour House – Deck. Local tropical rock group Droze and The Drift will play on the deck stage of the Pour House Tuesday night with The Ashley River Band. $5 cover, doors open at 4pm.
Surfer Girl at Charleston Pour House – Main. Indie-pop-meets-reggae act Surfer Girl will play on the main stage of the Pour House Tuesday night with support from Sitting on Stacy and Ryan Wright. 8pm doors. Tickets & more info.
Sunset Jamz at Mosquito Beach. Mosquito Beach Sunset Jamz, a recurring show organized by the Gullah Convention and Visitors Bureau, is back in action on Tuesday evenings. Each show will feature a diverse lineup of local talent. 5-9pm at 225 Mosquito Beach Road.
Wednesday, March 20th
The Reckoning at Charleston Pour House – Deck. Every Wednesday night, Charleston’s resident Grateful Dead cover band performs at the Charleston Pour House, also known as Dead on the Deck. Doors at 5pm, with music starting around 6:30pm. $5 cover.
Pacific Dub at Charleston Pour House – Main. Surf City-based reggae/rock group Pacific Dub will take the main stage of the Pour House on Wednesday evening with Dale and The ZDubs. 9pm doors. Tickets & more info.
Thomas Kenney Trio at Graft Wine Shop. Every Wednesday, guitarist Thomas Kenney of Doom Flamingo sets up shop at downtown’s Graft Wine Shop from 7 to 10pm, with a rotating cast of Charleston’s finest. No cover.
Mel Washington at Dispensary. Local country artist Mel Washington has a weekly residency at Dispensary on King Street in downtown Charleston. Music starts at 8pm, no cover.
One Mic Revolution at The Ritz Bar & Grill. Wednesday night brings the weekly One Mic Revolution showcase to The Ritz in North Charleston. Hosted by rap artist and manager Jeno Judges, the event features an open-mic style showcase of local independent talent, with a different theme each week. 9pm, free entry, specials at the bar.
The Living Daylights at The Commodore. Live jazz at the East Side music club. 9:30pm, cover at the door.
Majic Dust, Palomino Blond, Gods, and Newgrounds Death Rugby at Tin Roof. Rock n’ roll at the Tin Roof. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets & more info.
Thursday, March 21st
Colby T Helms and The Virginia Creepers at Charleston Pour House – Deck. Appalachian mountain bluegrass musician Colby T Helms will play on the deck stage of the Pour House Thursday night. 5pm doors. Tickets & more info.
Random Rab with Moldybrain at Charleston Pour House – Main. Colorado-based electronic artist Random Rab will join forces with Charleston’s own Moldybrain on the main stage of the Pour House Thursday. 8pm doors. Tickets & more info.
Gavin Hamilton & Friends at the Starlight Motor Inn. Every Thursday night, Gavin brings a rotating cast of musicians and a deep arsenal of covers including funk, soul, rock, and more. 7pm.
50 Shades of Rae at The Commodore. Live vocalist at The Commodore. 9pm, cover at the door.
Homemade Haircuts at Lofi Brewing. Hometown indie heroes Homemade Haircuts and 2 Slices will play at Lofi Brewing Thursday night with Athens-basded duo Lighthearted. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets & more info.
Heavy Metal Show at the Purple Buffalo. Metal bands including Wiltwither, Encre Noire, and more. $10 advance, $15 at the door. Tickets and more info.
Sam Weber at Charleston Pour House. Portland, Oregon-based singer-songwriter Sam Weber will play at the Tin Roof Thursday night. Doors open at 8pm. Tickets & more info.
Friday, March 22nd
Margo Cilker at Charleston Pour House – Deck. Singer-songwriter Margo Cilker brings her folk-laden tunes to the deck of the Pour House Friday evening. 5pm doors. Tickets & more info.
Andy Falco and Travis Book at Charleston Pour House – Main. Andy Falco and Travis Book of The Infamous Stringdusters will play two sets of Jerry Garcia songs on the main stage of the Pour House Friday night. 8pm doors. Tickets & more info.
Tyrie at The Royal American. Hip hop artist Tyrie will take the stage at The Royal American on Friday night with fellow locals Secret Guest, Infinitefreefall, Kaizër and DJ SouthofPhrance.$10 cover, doors open at 9pm.
Elise Testone’s Psychedelic Soul Part at the Music Farm. Soul vocalist Elise Testone will put on a psychedelic tribute party paying homage to the music of Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Sly & the Family Stone and more on Friday night with a cast of talented musicians that includes Bob Lanzetti (Snarky Puppy), Lee Barbour (Gradual Lean), Stephen Washington (Travis Greene), JT Rollerson (Far East Movement), LaVonta Green (A$AP Rocky), and Nick Brewer. Doors open at 8pm. Tickets & more info.
KELLY at The Loutrel. Every Friday, local musician KELLY (solo artist and one half of the Mobros) plays at The Loutrel, a new boutique hotel on State Street. 5pm, free entry.
Art Party & Night Market at The Purple Buffalo. 8pm.
Dancetopia at the Purple Buffalo. Traveling EDM festival hits North Charleston. 8pm – 2am. Tickets & more info.
Funktastics ft. Partly Cloudy at The Commodore. Live funk and soul band on the East side. 9:30pm.
The Great Indoors at Tin Roof. North Carolina-based indie pop act The Great Indoors takes over the Tin Roof Friday night. $10 cover, doors at 7:30pm.
Flashmob at Frontier Lounge. Party band at Frontier Lounge. 10:30pm, no cover.
Saturday, March 23rd
Life of an Angell Benefit Concert at The Royal American. MiKE L!VE, Indi’Gxld, Slim S.O.U.L. and Moonkat Daddi will team up for the “Life of an Angell” benefit show at The Royal American Saturday night. $10 cover, doors open at 9pm.
Bearly Dead at Charleston Pour House – Deck. Bearly Dead, a “tribute to the music and spirit of the Grateful Dead,” will take over the deck stage of the Pour House Saturday with two sets of jams. $15 cover, 5pm doors.
Interstellar Echoes – A Tribute to Pink Floyd at Charleston Pour House – Main. Enjoy the classic otherworldly prog-rock tunes of Pink Floyd inside the Pour House Saturday night. 8pm doors. Tickets & more info.
Curses, Sink With Me, and Burn Absolute at the Purple Buffalo. Metal show. 8pm to 12am. $10 – tickets & more info.
Dysfunction at The Commodore. Funky jazz group at The Commodore. 9:30pm.
Sam Bush at The Refinery. Grammy-winning progressive bluegrass legend Sam Bush will play at The Refinery Saturday evening. 6pm doors. Tickets & more info.
Agencies, Powder Horns, and Tickle Switch at Tin Roof. Alt/hard rock at Tin Roof in West Ashley. $10 cover, doors open at 7:30pm.
Bennett Coleman at Frontier Lounge. Singer-songwriter at Frontier Lounge. 10:30pm, no cover.
Sunday, March 24th
Motown Throwdown at Charleston Pour House – Deck. Motown hits to accompany the weekly Sunday Brunch Farmers Market. Music starts at 1:30pm. $5 cover.
The Steel Wheels with Christina Vane Charleston Pour House – Deck. Indie folk group The Steel Wheels will close out the weekend at the Pour House with Nashville artist Christina Vane. $20 cover, 6:30pm doors.
Soulful Sounds Sundayz at The Ritz Bar & Grill. Extra Chill’s very own Thaddeus Adams hosts a weekly showcase at North Charleston’s The Ritz. Collaborations with local artists from all genres, curated by Indi’Gxld. 9pm
The Sunday Sessions at The Bounty Bar. Every Sunday night, The Bounty Bar on Folly Beach hosts a weekly locals jam led by The Campbell Brown Band. 9pm, no cover.
The Psychodelics at Palace Hotel was really dope. The outside stage was great.