Mount Pleasant Magazine Sept-Oct 2018

33 www.VoteBestOfMP.com | www.MountPleasantMagazine.com | www.ClemsonCarolinaTickets.com feature E nd of summer got you down? Don’t fret! There are many performers making their way to the Lowcountry in the coming months who are sure to act as a natural mood elevator. Here are a few standouts that should definitely be on your radar. VOLVO CAR STADIUM 9/16 Portugal. The Man They’ve played the likes of Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza and now will bring their falsetto-forward jams to Daniel Island. 2018 proved to be a big year for the Portlandians, who had success with the Grammy-award- winning single “Feel it Still.” Despite dipping into the mainstream, this group still stays true to the quirkiness and artistry that has been their foundation for over a decade. 9/27 Chris Young 10/7 NeedtoBreathe and Johnnyswim THE ROYAL AMERICAN 10/27 Shovels & Rope This beloved local husband-and-wife duo brought us High Water Fest – an annual April event at Riverfront Park which showcased Lowcountry cuisine and hot musical acts including Band of Horses, Shakey Graves and Valerie June. Now this talented twosome plans to play a gig in the lot at one of their hometown’s most intimate venues. Bask in the red lights at The Royal American, where chandeliers swing and dressed-up dive bar greatness reigns supreme. With only 1,500 tickets up for grabs for the Halloween-weekend show, you’ll want to get your hands on some sooner than later. CHARLESTON MUSIC FARM 9/21 Trampled by Turtles These bluegrass greats deliver high-energy shows time and again. If the fiddle and the mandolin speak to your soul, you should consider purchasing a ticket. 10/7 Lettuce If you’re looking for the high-energy of Parliament Funkadelic with a brass section that just won’t quit, here’s your chance to catch these masters of improv in action. Selling out shows across the country, this stellar group of musicians has shared the stage with powerhouse Chaka Khan. 10/8 Milky Chance 10/26 Trevor Hall 10/27 The Oh Hellos CHARLESTON MUSIC HALL 9/19 Taj Mahal Trio 10/4 The Black Jacket Symphony 10/6 Jump Little Children 10/17 Blues Traveler Since the release of their ’90s album “Four,” these Jersey boys have steadily gained a loyal following with their harmonica-driven tunes and bluesy bravado. 10/21 Chris Robinson Brotherhood 10/26 Town Mountain 11/1 Toto NORTH CHARLESTON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 9/14 Alan Jackson 9/23 David Byrne As frontman of the Talking Heads, a group crafting a genre all their own with funk, polyrhythmic world beats and just the right amount of oddness, this pioneer remains committed to delivering a visceral night of captivating tunes. Get ready to get weird. 9/24 Sarah McLachlan This songstress brought us Lilith Fair, and, while some of you may only associate her with those heart-wrenching ASPCA commercials, she has set the bar high for females in BY KALENE MCCORT Fall into the Groove AutumnDelivers a Crisp Concert Lineup going out