Catch summertime shows at the Music Hall
American Jukebox 2 comes to the Charleston Music Hall July 8 and 9 for a performance of dozens of popular hits from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s. Seven diverse singers will bring to life a setlist featuring hits from the Eagles, Neil Diamond, Pat Benatar, Johnny Cash and Stevie Wonder. Show times are 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. July 8 and 3 p.m. July 9. Tickets are $42 and available at charlestonmusichall.com.
Indie-pop pianist and songwriter Andrew McMahon will grace the Charleston Music Hall stage at 8 p.m. July 17. He is known for fronting the alternative band Jack’s Mannequin that first formed in 2004 and the pop-punk outfit Something Corporate that formed in 1998. McMahon is celebrating the release of his new album Tilt At The Wind No More that he released under the moniker Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness.
Alternative country tunes land at Pour House
Iconic alt-country rockers Sun Volt make a tour stop at the Charleston Pour House on James Island at 9 p.m. July 13 to celebrate the band’s 28th anniversary. The audience will hear hits from Sun Volt’s debut album Trace and as well music from the group’s newest tribute album, Day of the Doug, which celebrates Grammy-winning musician Dough Sahm. Tickets start at $25 and available at charlestonpourhouse.com.
Enjoy reggae music in the park
The Reggae Nights Summer Concert Series returns to James Island County Park at 8 p.m. July 14, so grab the kids and head over for an evening of family-friendly tunes. The featured band is Mystic Vibrations, a lauded four-piece that tours all over the eastern seaboard. The band consists of drummer Dion “Caution” Samuel, bassist George “Raheem” Johnson, keyboardist/vocalist Marcus “Marky” Ruby and guitarist/vocalist Ric Williams.
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