Township Auditorium, Tin Roof host jam bands, crooner this Spring
John Corbett — March 8
Tin Roof, $10
Aidan is coming to Columbia with his acoustic guitar. And he’s wearing all denim. John Corbett — who played Carrie Bradshaw’s (Sarah Jessica Parker) furniture-carving boyfriend Aidan on “Sex and the City” — is also an Americana artist. It’s all kinds of ironic and I love it. Corbett has long juggled his on-screen roles and nightlife as a musician, still holding the latter somewhat out of the Hollywood light. The lovable Aidan, or perhaps the dream husband on “My Big Fat Greek Wedding,” released his latest album, “Leavin’ Nothin’ Behind,” Feb. 5 on Funbone Records, his own label. He will play Tin Roof (1022 Senate St.) Friday, March 8 at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $10 to $15. Buy tickets online at tinroofbars.com/home/columbia.
Widespread Panic — April 23 and April 24
Township Auditorium, $37 or $42
Athens, Ga.’s Southern rock jam band is heading straight to the heart of South Carolina. Widespread Panic, long-time staples in the Southern scene, are known for songs like 2008’s “Up All Night” and 1988’s “Porch Song.” With their 20-plus year track record, any time the boys get together for a string of shoes is a treat. The band is defined by its slew of acoustic albums, as well as a large sampling of live records, each preserving the same down-home, rock-infused sound. Widespread Panic is known for handpicking its live sets right before, and even during, each show. In the band’s documentary “The Earth Will Swallow You,” the whole process was outlined — the set is a town-by-town tailored list from every song it’s every played live. Widespread Panic will play two shows over two nights at Township in Columbia. For more ticket information, visit the box office at 1703 Taylor St. or call (803)576-2350.
Band of Horses — May 3
Township Auditorium, $30 or $35
The Charleston, S.C.-via-Seattle, Wash. Band of Horses is bringing flannel shirts and grizzly beards to the Township stage. Although the Band now has four full-length indie rock albums, each with a Southern edge, it rose to fame with number three, 2010’s “Infinite Arms,” which was nominated for a Grammy! “Compliments” was the group’s time-of-fame single, and its reach only grew with a mash-up of Cee Lo Green’s “Georgia” and Band’s “No One’s Gonna Love You.” Band of Horses’ latest album is “Mirage Rock,” released late September. Its two singles are “Knock Knock” and “Slow Cruel Hands of Time.” The guys will play Township May 3. Tickets are $35 for general admission, standing room and $30 for balconies. The box office will open Feb. 23 at 10 a.m. to purchase tickets.