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Check Out These 5 Places In Charleston For A Fun Live Music Experience

If you’re a fan of live music, there are plenty of great places in Charleston for you to enjoy a show. I mean we’re home to Hootie & the Blowfish, so duh!

These are just a few of the best places in Charleston offering great live music, Charleston vibes, and sometimes (fingers crossed) free entry.

Charleston Pour House


Charleston Pour House offers one of the best live music experiences in Charleston. Their mission is to be the “regional epicenter for music lovers, artists, and other like-minded individuals”. They welcome local musicians and touring bands of all levels to their stages. On a nice day, you can catch a show on the back deck in the afternoons and early evenings. Don’t worry though, the music doesn’t stop when the sun goes down, it just moves inside.

Royal American


Located in the building that was once the local source for commercial ironwork, the Royal American welcomes music acts of all levels. They are home to some seriously delicious bar food (you have to try the beef jerky), cheap beer, and some of the best live music acts in town. Royal American is proudly a dive bar located on Morrison Drive on the outskirts of downtown Charleston.

Revelry Brewing


Named for the definition of Revelry – lively festivities, while enjoying beer – this venue is where you want to go if you want a large selection of local beer, an upstairs deck that screams Charleston, and some awesome live music. It’s truly a Charleston gem and definitely a local favorite.

Uptown Social


What happens when you combine a Brooklyn legend and a group of hospitality pioneers? Uptown Social. It’s one of the hottest bars in Charleston and with good reason. They have a total of four bars which means you can grab a drink without missing any of the show whether it’s downstairs, upstairs, or on the back deck. Helpful hint: GET THE PIZZA.

King Street Dispensary


One of the best bars on King Street, Dispensary offers nightly live music, killer specials, and a mouthwatering brunch on Sundays. There’s nowhere else you can enjoy $6 burgers and fries, $3 bourbon, and some of the best local music acts, but here. As soon as you order a drink the staff makes you feel like a friend and the atmosphere is one of the best in Charleston.

Grab your friends and head to one of these venues to catch some pretty amazing talented musicians.

 

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The Top 5 Places in Charleston To Get Your Dance On

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Sometimes you just get the urge to dance! Charleston is home to a great nightlife scene so you’re in luck if you want to shake it like a polaroid picture. Whether it’s retro swing dancing or grooving to a DJ, there’s somewhere for everyone. So next time you want to put on your dancing shoes, then make sure to check out the top five dance clubs in Charleston.

Mynt

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Mynt on Calhoun Street is a great go-to place for dancing and drinks. The bar makes their drinks strong and they have good DJs so the tunes will be just right for dancing. And if you’re out and about early during the week, there are great happy hour specials like $1 tacos and half off liquor.

Prohibition

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Prohibition has expertly made cocktails in a great atmosphere.  You might not think “dance club” when you think of this establishment, and in a way you’re right. It’s not flashing lights with a DJ dance club, but if you want to do some swing dancing or salsa, check their calendar for those special nights.

NV Dance Lounge

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This Charleston dance club is located on Market, above the Moon Pie shop. Regulars say bottle service is on point, the VIP area is top notch, and the DJs have great music going at all times. So if you’re in the mood to have some drinks and hit the floor, NV is definitely a good spot to hit up.

Faculty Lounge

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Ring the bell to enter Faculty Lounge on Huger and find a great place for dancing in Charleston. If you get there for the happy hour you’ll enjoy great drink specials. And if you’re hungry they have yummy snacks including ramen. But if you’re there for the dancing, you’re in luck, the dance floor gets wild and the music is loud.

Republic Garden & Lounge

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Republic not only has a DJ but on the outside patio area, you will often hear live music. Republic is open during the day for food and drinks but it really heats up at night. There is a nice mix of people in the crowd and the music will have you moving whether you’re inside or out.

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The Top Concerts Coming To Charleston This Fall

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There are few things more exhilarating than being at a concert listening to one of your favorite bands live and in person. Good thing a variety of musical performances and shows coming to Chucktown this fall. Below are some of the top selling concerts that will be taking over the city, so get your tickets before it’s too late!

 

Darius Rucker in Charleston

October 22 – 7:00 PM

Family Circle Stadium

 

Hall and Oates

Sep 30 – 7:30 PM

North Charleston Coliseum and PAC

 

Trevor Hall

Oct 5 – 7:00 PM

The Music Farm Charleston

 

Beats Antique

Sep 30 – 9:00 PM

The Music Farm Charleston

 

Rise Out of the Dark Tour with Mandis…

Oct 7 – 7:00 PM

North Charleston Coliseum and PAC

 

Thomas Rhett

Oct 5 – 7:30 PM

North Charleston Coliseum and PAC

 

Herbie Hancock

Oct 18 – 7:30 PM

Gaillard Auditorium

 

Brand New

Oct 25 – 7:30 PM

North Charleston Coliseum and PAC

 

TajMo: Taj Mahal & Keb Mo

Oct 1 – 7:30 PM

Gaillard Auditorium

 

Matisyahu & Common Kings

Oct 17 – 8:00 PM

The Music Farm Charleston

 

NEEDTOBREATHE

Nov 28 – 8:00 PM

The Charleston Music Hall

 

Third Eye Blind

Oct 21 – 7:30 PM

Family Circle Stadium

 

Bon Iver

Nov 12 – 7:30 PM

North Charleston Coliseum and PAC
Click here for more information on tickets for some of these concerts!

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How To: Labor Day Weekend In Charleston

Not sure what to do in Charleston for the Labor Day weekend? We are here to help!

While most locals and boat owners will be out on the water this Labor Day, there are some fun things to be doing around the city.  From music and art to restaurant specials and events, we’ve got you covered.

Music & Dance

  • Charleston Music Confab Panels Day 2 at Charleston Music Hall
  • Low Country Jazz Festival at North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center
  • Pour House celebrates their 15th Anniversary
  • Edisto Beach Music and Shag Festival at Bay Creek Park

Local Events

  • Adventurous Scavenger Hunt around Charleston. Sign up here.
  • Tipsy Tour with Deep Water Vineyard, Firefly Distillery, and Low Tide Brewing.
  • Cast Off Fishing Tournament on Mt Pleasant Pier and Folly Beach Pier
  • Boykin Bash at The Barrel on James Island
  • Freedom Reigns Festival to celebrate collective freedoms of the community

Weekend Art Exhibits

Outdoor Monday Happy Hours

  • $1 off draft beers and $5 off specialty cocktails along with little bites at Bay Street Biergarten from 4-7
  • Reds Ice House has all you can eat crab legs from 6-9pm $34.95
  • $4 drinks and dishes on Edmund’s Oast’s patio from 4:30-6:30
  • Park Café has a great happy hour with $2.75 well drinks, $3 Craft Beer, $5 wine from 4-6
  • Happy hour at Fuel Charleston consists of $3 wells, $2 half shots, $1.25 PBR, $1 off specialty drinks from 4-7

Cheers to your Charleston Labor Day weekend! Hang out in the sun as we wrap up another great summer. Enjoy the cold drinks, music, art, and other events. Most importantly.. HAVE fun & BE safe!