South Carolina
Country, Bluegrass, and Jazz
Jazz flourishes in the cities like Charleston, while bluegrass echoes through proud communities and festivals statewide. Country music reflects our Southern heritage, and all of it brings us together through the sharing of rhythms and stories.

CITIES / REGIONS
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Places to go

Charleston
If it feels like every other building in Charleston has its own rhythm, that’s because so many do – more than 300 live-music venues, from churches to bars and even a Music Farm where you might get close-up with some very big names.

Myrtle Beach
It’s not just sea salt in the air of this coastal city but a multitude of beats too from a thriving live music scene that snakes through beachfront bars to intimate lounges – the perfect soundtrack for the millions of tourists who for good reason visit each year.

Greenville
Take in a rocking show at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena, singalong to a Broadway musical at the Peace Center or lose yourself in the intimate bluegrass gatherings at Table Rock State Park, and it’s all in a day’s music in Greenville’s vibrant scene.

Columbia
From pint-sized bars to upscale entertainment venues, Columbia has your musical tastes covered – but make sure you check out the jazz scene in particular and its ability to segue from old-school to new-wave as you walk the streets.

EVENTS & FESTIVALS
- Myrtle Beach

Carolina Country Music Fest
Take 40 or more of country music’s hottest artists, add some summer vibes and a stroll along the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk and you have the recipe that makes the Carolina Country Music Fest such an annual success.
- Charleston

Riverfront Revival
Almost 40 years after he co-founded Hootie and the Blow Fish, Darius Rucker knows what good music is – and also remembers where he’s from too, staging this two-day festival in his home town every year.
- Greenville

Euphoria
For fours days each September Greenville becomes a festival of the senses – co-founded by South Carolina-born singer-songwriter, Edwin McCain, euphoria brings you food tastings, cooking demos, live music, renowned chefs, sommeliers and fabulous dinners.
- Charleston

Spoleto
For 17 days and nights each spring, Spoleto Festival USA fills Charleston’s historic theaters, churches, and outdoor spaces with performances by renowned artists and emerging performers in opera, theater; dance, jazz and more.
- Columbia

Main Street JAZZ Fest
Winner of the Best of Free Times’ Best Music Event, ColaJazz Main Street Jazz Fest celebrates local and national jazz musicians with multiple stages and kickass performances – plus food trucks and artistic vendors. Hot tip – BYO foldable chair.

Food & Drink
- Charleston

Halls Chophouse
Every Sunday from 10am to 2pm, while enjoying classic Southern brunch dishes, Halls Chophouse in Charleston showcases a small, local Gospel choir that belts out soulful sounds and sings classic Southern hymns.
- Murrells Inlet

Dead Dog Saloon
Just 20 minutes south of Myrtle Beach on the tidal marshes and creeks, this waterfront restaurant delivers seafood and live entertainment in equal measure with live performances every day.
- Columbia

Tin Roof Columbia
Visit Tin Roof to find something between a music venue and a community – an eclectic, creative space where musicians perform but also hang to enjoy the atmosphere, fried-chicken menu and the company of regulars and visitors alike.
- Myrtle Beach

The Bowery
With live music every night and a site just 50 yards from The Atlantic Ocean, The Bowery launched country supergroup Alabama to fame in the 1970s – just one of 80 years of rich musical history and Southern hospitality.
- Greenville

Gather GVL
Gather isn’t just a name but a call to arms – pull up a chair in this bustling food court in Greenville and enjoy international outlets, hearty fare and bars, plus regular live music.

Things to Do
- Myrtle Beach

The Carolina Opry Theater
Steeped in history and home to a long-running, star-studded variety show, The Carolina Opry Theater in Myrtle Beach is a magnet for tribute bands and concerts by a variety of original country, soul and rock acts.
- Greenville

The Peace Center
On the banks of the Reedy River, in Greenville’s thriving downtown, the city’s premier concert hall has just about the broadest range of attractions – from symphonies to reggae, Broadway to rock.
- Columbia

The Joint at 1710 Main
The tagline of “Jazz and Tapas” tells you everything you need to know about The Joint at 1710 – homage to the city’s traditional Jazz Halls from the 1940s, but serving top-drawer food to match the quality of the live jazz.
- Myrtle Beach

Legends in Concert
Elvis is in the building – Elvis, Michael Jackson and Taylor Swift, or at least some fine tribute acts delivering cutely named “musical memories” through the music of some of the world’s most recognisable stars.
- Charleston

Charleston Music Hall
A venue that in part dates back 170 years has seen so much history, and is now home to acts including ballet, comedy, tribute bands – hosting national touring artists and local performers alike, as well as the Charleston Jazz House.
