Face it — not many artists stop in South Carolina when they’re on tour. But during the summer, everyone’s out on the road. Make the best of the season for outdoor shows and stiflingly crowded general admission venues by traveling the state for some live music.
Whether it’s the extremely lo-fi stylings of North Carolina-based singer-songwriter ensemble The Mountain Goats, bubbly upbeat 80s pop of Cyndi Lauper or gangsta rap-influenced music of Kendrick Lamar, head to the low country, Midlands and Upstate to see your favorite artist — or just appreciate that someone you’ve actually heard of is in South Carolina.
Columbia
The Mountain Goats
New Brookland Tavern, West Columbia, S.C.
Thursday, June 27
Justin Bieber
Colonial Life Arena, Columbia, S.C.
Monday, August 5
Charleston
The Lumineers
Family Circle Stadium, Charleston, S.C.
Friday, June 14
Cyndi Lauper
North Charleston Performing Arts Center, North Charleston, S.C.
Wednesday, July 3
Barenaked Ladies, Ben Folds Five and Guster
Family Circle Stadium, Charleston, S.C.
Saturday, July 27
Greenville
Kendrick Lamar
Charter Amphitheater at Heritage Park, Simpsonville, S.C.
Friday, June 21