R&B, rock, reggae and rap are on tap for upcoming shows in the region

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The Carolina Country Music Festival has announced Tim McGraw and Keith Urban as next year’s headliners. More acts will be announced in the days leading up to the event. The three-day festival is set for June 10-12, and early bird passes are on sale now, ranging from $139 to $999. For tickets and updates, check out www.carolinacountrymusicfest.com.

A genre-bending, all-star lineup kicks the doors off Rockin’ Hard Saloon when Shinobi Ninja, Driven Astray, DJ QP with DECM and Kristoff join forces on Nov. 7. Check out their Facebook page for more info and updates.

“Knock Knock,” who’s there? R&B singer Monica, that’s who, and she’ll be at HOB on Nov. 25. Tickets are on sale now for $33.50 and are available at www.livenation.com, by calling 800-745-3000 or at the box office.

Charleston

Singer/songwriter Lera Lynn pours some dark Americana over the Pour House on Dec. 11. Tickets are $15 and are available online at www.charlestonpourhouse.com or at the box office.

Drivin’ N’ Cryin’ is coming “Around the Bend Again” to rock the Pour House on Dec. 12. Tickets are $17 and are available online at www.charlestonpourhouse.com or at the box office.

Sludge metal act High on Fire burn up the Music Farm on Dec. 13. Crowbar and Hooded Eagle are also on the bill. Tickets are on sale now for $17 at the box office or online at www.musicfarm.com.

Rising Appalachia, a revolution of world/folk instrumentalism, comes down to the Pour House on Dec. 16. Arouna Diarra is also on the bill. Tickets are $15 and are available online at www.charlestonpourhouse.com or at the box office.

New Orleans’ brass ensemble The Soul Rebels mix up jazz, funk, soul and hip hop for the Pour House on Dec. 19. Tickets are $12 and are available online at www.charlestonpourhouse.com or at the box office.

Reggae act Soja marches into The Charleston Music Hall on Dec. 30. Collie Buddz is also on the bill. Tickets are on sale now, ranging from $29.75 to $35, and available at the box office, by phone at 800-514-3849 or online at www.charlestonmusichall.com.

Funk band Lettuce toss the jams at the Music Farm on Jan. 12. Tickets go on sale Nov. 6 at 10 a.m. Prices range from $20 to $23 and are available at the box office or online at www.musicfarm.com.

Energetic folksters Shovels & Rope come home for a two-night stand at The Charleston Music Hall on Jan. 15 and 16. Tickets are on sale now, ranging from $29.50 to $35 per night or $50 for a two-night package, and are available at the box office, by phone at 800-514-3849 or online at www.charlestonmusichall.com.

Canadian rockers Marianas Trench drop into deep emo on the Music Farm on Jan. 26. Tickets are on sale now, ranging from $17 to $125 for VIP packages, and are available at the box office or online at www.musicfarm.com.

Reggae act The Expendables will show the Music Farm that there’s nothing disposable about them on Feb. 4. Tickets are on sale now for $12 at the box office or online at www.musicfarm.com.

Adventurous guitarist and singer Anders Osborne swings by the Pour House on Feb. 14. Amy Helm and the Handsome Strangers are also on the bill. Tickets are $20 and available online at www.charlestonpourhouse.com or at the box office.

Columbia

Vince Gill will take care of you at the Township Auditorium on Jan. 15. Jenny Gill and Patrick Davis are also on the bill. Tickets are on sale now, ranging from $45 to $75, and are available at the box office, via www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000.

The Legends of Southern Hip Hop light up the capital at the Township Auditorium on Mar. 12. The lineup features Juvenile, Scarface, 8 Ball & MJG, Trick Daddy, and Pastor Troy. Tickets are on sale now, ranging from $35 to $75, and are available at the box office, via www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000.

Florence

Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard has rescheduled their show at the Florence Civic Center for May 19. All tickets will be honored for the new date. Tickets are still available, ranging from $30 to $55, and are available at the box office, online at www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800-745-3000.

N. Charleston

“Who is Jill Scott?” She’s a singer, songwriter and actress. Where is Jill Scott? She will be at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center on Dec. 8. Tickets are on sale now, ranging from $66 to $126, and are available at www.ticketmaster.com, by calling 800-745-3000 or at the box office.

Comedian and actor Eddie Izzard brings his standup Tour to the North Charleston Performing Arts Center on Dec. 18. Tickets are on sale now, ranging from $47.50 to $68.50, and are available at www.ticketmaster.com, by calling 800-745-3000 or at the box office.

Wilmington

Rockers Shinedown shine on an acoustic set at Ziggy’s by the Sea on Dec. 6. Tickets are on sale now, ranging from $28.50 to $32.50, and are available online at www.ziggysbythesea.com or at the door.

Surprise, hard-rockers Pop Evil jumps up at Ziggy’s by the Sea on Dec. 12. Red Sun Rising is also on the bill. Tickets are on sale now, ranging from $20 to $25, and are available online at www.ziggysbythesea.com or at the door.

Chatham County Line paves the stage with bluegrass at Ziggy’s by the Sea on Dec. 17. Tickets are on sale now, ranging from $17 to $25, and are available online at www.ziggysbythesea.com or at the door.

Previously Announced

The Boathouse has sailed out a whole new schedule of free shows. Dale and the Zdubs give a taste of Maryland reggae on Nov. 5. “America's Got Talent” standout, Benton Blount, shows his talent on Nov. 6. Reggae-rockers Spiritual Rez raise spirits on Nov. 12. Things get bright when Outshyne lights it up on Nov. 13. Let the reggae-rock stain you when Resinated plays Nov. 19. Pass the Toys for Tots up to Treehouse! on Nov. 25. Alt-rockers Big Something give you a little something, something on Nov. 27. Check out www.boathousemb.com for more details.

A night of metalcore bashes into HOB on Nov. 6 with co-headliners – Motionless In White and The Devil Wears Prada. The Word Alive, Upon a Burning Body and The Color Morale are also on the bill. Tickets are on sale now for $22.50 and are available at www.livenation.com, by calling 800-745-3000 or at the box office.

“America’s Got Talent” sensation Benton Blount lights up The Boathouse on Nov. 6. It’s a free show. Check out www.boathousemb.com for more details.

Migos, you go, we all should go to see this rap act at HOB on Nov. 13. Tickets are on sale now, ranging from $31 to $62.50, and are available at www.livenation.com, by calling 800-745-3000 or at the box office.

Sublime with Rome are burning up some rocking reggae at HOB on Nov. 20. Tickets are on sale now for $32.50 and are available at www.livenation.com, by calling 800-745-3000 or at the box office.

Jon Pardi teams up with the Brothers Osborne at HOB on Nov. 21. Tickets are on sale now for $22.50 and are available at www.livenation.com, by calling 800-745-3000 or at the box office.

The South Carolina State Bluegrass Festival picks and grins at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center on Nov. 26, 27 and 28. Tickets are on sale now, ranging from $40 for a single day to $90 for a 3-day pass, and are available at the box office or online at www.adamsbluegrass.com.

Kip Moore wants to see the “Wild Ones” at HOB on Nov. 27. Michael Ray and Joey Hyde are also on the bill. Tickets are on sale now for $35 and available at www.livenation.com, by calling 800-745-3000 or at the box office.

Collective Soul lets it “Shine” at HOB on Nov. 28. Tickets are on sale now, ranging from $29.50 to $55.50, and are available at www.livenation.com, by calling 800-745-3000 or at the box office.

It’s been a “Long Time Coming,” but Jonny Lang is back at HOB on Dec. 5. Tickets are on sale now, ranging from $23 to $43.50, and are available at www.livenation.com, by calling 800-745-3000 or at the box office.

Let country-rocker Corey Smith get you “In the Mood” at HOB on New Year’s Eve. Tickets are on sale for $22 and are available at www.livenation.com, by calling 800-745-3000 or at the box office.

Chippendales are going to “Break The Rules” and hopefully nothing else when they drop it on HOB on Jan. 29. Tickets are on sale now, ranging from $27.50 to $47.50, and are available at www.livenation.com, by calling 800-745-3000 or at the box office.

Get down with Disturbed at HOB on Mar. 29. Tickets are on sale now, ranging from $39.50 to $69.50, and are available at www.livenation.com, by calling 800-745-3000 or at the box office.

Due to last weekend’s weather, The California Roots Festival: The Carolina Sessions was moved to April 2016. Date is TBA. Promoters anticipate the same lineup – 311, Soja, Steel Pulse, Stick Figure, The Movement, Passafire, New Kingston, Leilani Wolfgramm, Dustin Thomas and TreeHouse! For more info, check out www.californiarootscarolina.com.

Charleston

What’s up? Folk sibling phenomena The Oh Hellos are at the Pour House on Nov. 5, that’s what. Tickets are $15 and are available online at www.charlestonpourhouse.com or at the box office.

The Chris Robinson Brotherhood brings the family to the Music Farm on Nov. 6. Tickets are on sale now for $20 at the box office or online at www.musicfarm.com.

Ben Folds and Y Music are “Still Fighting It” and he’ll show The Charleston Music Hall how hard on Nov. 9. Dotan are also on the bill. Tickets are on sale now, ranging from $39.50 to $150.50, and available at the box office, by phone at 800-514-3849 or online at www.charlestonmusichall.com.

Grammy-nominated Americana act, The Milk Carton Kids, show nothing is missing from their harmonies at The Charleston Music Hall on Nov. 10. Tickets are on sale now for $35, and are available online at www.charlestonmusichall.com, by phone at 800-514-3849 or at the box office.

Punk-pop outfit The Story So Far wants to keep the tale going at the Music Farm on Nov. 12. Tickets are on sale now, ranging from $20 to $25, and are available at the box office or online at www.musicfarm.com.

Blues legend Robert Cray lights up The Charleston Music Hall on Nov. 13. Tickets are on sale now, ranging from $39.50 to $49.50, and are available online at www.charlestonmusichall.com, at the box office or by phone at 800-514-3849.

The Revivalists rage and rock your soul at the Music Farm on Nov. 13. Tickets are on sale now for $15 at the box office or online at www.musicfarm.com.

Country sweetheart Kelsea Ballerini puts her roots into Music Farm on Nov. 14. Tickets are on sale now for $17 at the box office or online at www.musicfarm.com.

On Nov. 15, Australian guitarist Tommy Emmanuel displays his legendary finger-picking. Tickets range from $29.50 to 39.50, and are available at the box office, by phone at 800-514-3849 or online at www.charlestonmusichall.com.

David Wax Museum shows the Pour House they’re anything but stiff when they spread their blend of Mexo-Americana on Nov. 17. Anthony D’Amato is also on the bill. Tickets are $10 and are available online at www.charlestonpourhouse.com or at the box office.

See his “Human Touch,” when Rick Springfield strips down at The Charleston Music Hall on Nov. 18. Tickets are on sale now, ranging from $49.50 to $99.50, and are available at the box office, by phone at 800-514-3849 or online at www.charlestonmusichall.com.

Two heavy hitters in the Americana scene – Will Hoge and Sundy Best – plow through the Music Farm on Nov. 18. Tickets are on sale now, ranging from $20 to $25, and are available at the box office or online at www.musicfarm.com.

Chris Thile brings his magic mandolin to The Charleston Music Hall on Nov. 19. Tickets are on sale now, ranging from $39.50 to $43.50, and are available at the box office, by phone at 800-514-3849 or online at www.charlestonmusichall.com.

You’ll see there’s nothing stiff about the lonesome Americana of The Wood Brothers when they stop by The Charleston Music Hall on Nov. 20. Tickets are on sale now for $25 and are available at the box office, by phone at 800-514-3849 or online at www.charlestonmusichall.com.

Col. Bruce Hampton & The Madrid Express marches into the Pour House on Nov. 21. Tickets are $10 and are available online at www.charlestonpourhouse.com or at the box office.

Futurebirds plan on dropping some dirty southern rock on the Music Farm on Nov. 21. Tickets are on sale now for $10 and are available at the box office or online at www.musicfarm.com.

The ZZ Top’s frontman brings his new Afro-Cuban influenced band, Billy Gibbons and the BFG’S, to The Charleston Music Hall on Nov. 24. Tickets are on sale now, ranging from $55 to $75, and are available at the box office, by phone at 800-514-3849 or online at www.charlestonmusichall.com.

Widespread Panic’s drummer puts together an all-star jam at the Pour House when Todd Nance and Friends give it all on Nov. 27. Tickets range from $15 to $50 and are available online at www.charlestonpourhouse.com or at the box office.

Jazz journeyman John Scofield and New Orleans’ master of funk, Jon Cleary, come together to mix it up at the Pour House on Dec. 1. Tickets are on sale now for $25 and are available online at www.charlestonpourhouse.com or at the box office.

Country-punk act Lucero talk “Women & Work” at the Music Farm on Dec. 8. Tickets range from $20 to $22 and are available at the box office or online at www.musicfarm.com.

You can find out if rapper Big K.R.I.T. gives Music Farm two thumbs up, or if he’s well received on Dec. 10. Tickets range from $22 to $100 and are available at the box office or online at www.musicfarm.com.

One-man-band Zach Deputy jumps aboard the Sol Driven Train at the Pour House on Dec. 30. Then on New Year’s Eve, Sol Driven Train runs head-on into duo Sally and George. Tickets are $20 per show or $36 for both nights and are available at the box office or online at www.charlestonpourhouse.com.

Edwin McCain wants to “Walk with You” on New Year’s Eve at The Charleston Music Hall. Tickets are on sale now, ranging from $29.50 to $75, and are available at the box office, by phone at 800-514-3849 or online at www.charlestonmusichall.com.

Praise be! Reverend Horton Heat shares some parables of rock and roll at the Pour House on Jan. 23. Unknown Hinson, Nashville Pussy and Igor and the Red Elvises are also on the bill. Tickets are $20 and are available online at www.charlestonpourhouse.com or at the box office.

Folk legend Arlo Guthrie serves up “Alice's Restaurant 50th Anniversary Tour” to The Charleston Music Hall on Jan. 26. Tickets are on sale now, ranging from $39.50 to $59.50, and are available online at the box office, online at www.charlestonmusichall.com or by phone at 800-514-3849.

Colin Hay comes from a land down under. The former Men at Work vocalist will plunder The Charleston Music Hall on Feb. 2. Tickets range from $29.50 to $35, and are available now at the box office, online at www.charlestonmusichall.com or by phone at 800-514-3849.

Let’s hope George Thorogood & The Destroyers are b-b-b-b-bad in a good way when they make an appearance at The Charleston Music Hall on Mar. 14. Tickets are on sale now, ranging from $49.50 to $75, and are available at the box office, by phone at 800-514-3849 or online at www.charlestonmusichall.com.

Columbia

Maybe Willie Nelson will be feeling better and on the road again for his Nov. 20 show at the Township Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now, ranging from $45.50 to $85.50, and are available at the box office, via www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000.

All these years and Jackson Browne still isn’t “Running on Empty.” He’s running into the Township Auditorium on Jan. 11. Tickets are on sale now, ranging from $50.50 to $100, and are available at the box office, via www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000.

If you’re nasty, then Miss Janet Jackson is bringing her Unbreakable World Tour to the Colonial Life Arena on Mar. 6. Tickets are on sale now, ranging from $29 to $125, and are available online at www.coloniallifearena.com, by phone at 803-576-9200 or at the box office.

Florence

The South Carolina Pecan Festival is an all-day affair with eight stages set up downtown Florence on Nov. 7, dedicated to all sorts of music. Three Dog Night headlines the festivities. The show is open to the public. For more info, check out www.florencedowntown.com.

R&B superstar Mary J Blige brings the drama to the Florence Civic Center on Nov. 10. Tickets are on sale now, ranging from $45 to $125, and are available at the box office, online at www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800-745-3000.

N. Charleston

Blues rocker Grace Potter takes the “Low Road” to the North Charleston Performing Arts Center on Nov. 8. Tickets are on sale now, ranging from $29.50 to $45, and are available at www.ticketmaster.com, by calling 800-745-3000 or at the box office.

Eccentric singer/songwriter Sufjan Stevens delights all the people of the North Charleston Performing Arts Center on Nov. 9. Tickets are on sale now for $39 at www.ticketmaster.com, by calling 800-745-3000 or at the box office.

Standup comedian Gabriel Iglesias fluffs up the North Charleston Performing Arts Center on Nov. 14. Tickets are on sale now, ranging from $41 to $119, and are available at www.ticketmaster.com, by calling 800-745-3000 or at the box office.

Observation comic Brian Regan brings his clean comedy routine to the North Charleston Performing Arts Center on Nov. 19. Tickets are on sale now for $39.50 and are available at www.ticketmaster.com, by calling 800-745-3000 or at the box office.

Fall Out Boy ride their “Irresistible” pop rock to the North Charleston Performing Arts Center on Mar. 1. AWOLNATION and PVRIS are also on the bill. Tickets are on sale now, ranging from $39.50 to $69.50, and are available at the box office, via www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000.

Wilmington

Ziggy’s by the Sea brings in some national acts. Soul Asylum takes a “Runaway Train” to Ziggy’s by the Sea on Nov. 6. Meat Puppets are also on the bill. Tickets range from $25 to $30. Folk-punk act Andrew Jackson Jihad march into Ziggys by the Sea on Nov. 15. Jeffrey Lewis and Rozwell Kid are also on the bill. Tickets are $15. Go to hell in a hand-basket with Southern Culture on the Skids on Nov. 21. Tickets range from $10 to $15. Kansas metal band Seasons After usher in a season of thanks at Ziggy’s by the Sea on Nov. 27. Tickets range from $10 to $15.

Metal bands Northlane and Volumes co-headline on Dec. 5. Tickets range from $18 to $30. Reverend Horton Heat will make you say, “Amen,” (ironically) at Ziggy’s by the Sea on Jan. 24. Unknown Hinson, Nashville Pussy, and Igor and the Red Elvises are also on the bill. Tickets range from $20 to $40.

All tickets for Ziggy’s by the Sea shows are available now and can be purchased at the door or online at www.ziggysbythesea.com.

Ben Folds brings Y Music to rock the suburbs and everyone else at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater on Nov. 7. Tickets are on sale now, ranging from $35 to $40, and are available online at www.ticketfly.com or at the box office.

This story was originally published November 5, 2015 at 9:11 AM with the headline "R&B, rock, reggae and rap are on tap for upcoming shows in the region."