Earlier this summer, we had dinner at the Hot Fish Club in Murrells Inlet. It was my first time at the iconic spot that’s been around since 1792. Over the centuries, the bar and restaurant has survived countless hurricanes and welcomed waves of tourists who flock to the local bars and restaurants along the marsh walk. The Hot Fish Club is one of many spots along the Carolina coast where out-of-towners go to enjoy their vacation and let loose a little bit, especially with the help of some live music.
When I caught up with Jared Petteys ahead of the release of his band’s new single “Just Go Baby,” we chatted about the Murrells Inlet bars where they’ve performed and a few other spots in SC where live music thrives into the night.
In the news
- After months of delays, Greenville’s popular indie music venue, Radio Room, has reopened at a new location on Liberty Drive with a capacity of 539, more than double its previous size. The upgraded venue, co-owned by Geoff Cannada, David Raghib, and Wes Gilliam, debuted on July 30 with a performance by The New Pornographers. Up next, Sarah Shook & the Disarmers with James Tucker on Thursday, August 8. Take a tour here.
- Carlin Thompson, who started working at New Brookland Tavern in 2017 running sound and booking shows, recently purchased the venue from the previous owner Mike Lyons. Located in Five Points, Thompson plans to open a venue in the neighboring space and expand the venue’s kitchen offerings to host percent nights for local artists.
- Wesley Heaton, friend of the site and founding member of Daddy’s Beemer, shared a collection of bootleg local concerts recorded over the last few years at The Royal American in Charleston.
- Chris Brinson, a master luthier from Landrum, is crafting electric guitars from the old stage wood of New Brookland Tavern. Brinson plans to raffle one at the new NBT location.
- NewSong Music is accepting entries for its 23rd annual Performance and Songwriting Competition, presented by Citizen Vinyl. Submit by September 8, 2024. Eight finalists will perform in Asheville, with the winner receiving a fully funded EP, 300 vinyl records, and a paid performance in NYC. Link in bio.
New Music
- Local punk rock supergroup MIDS released their new EP “Mission Accomplished” last week. The albums artwork is a play on this George W. Bush photo.
- William Fitzsimmons release three new songs, two of which were cowritten with Slow Runner frontman Michael Flynn.
- Homemade Haircuts released their new song “Great Lakes.” The full EP “Homemade Haircuts Goes Swimming” is out August 23. Release shows in Columbia (8/23) and Charleston (8/25).
- Longshot Odds new track called “6 String Weapon” is out now. Originally written in the early 00s in South Florida, it never got beyond a Tascam 4-track demo until now and the upcoming album.
Upcoming Shows
- Sarah Shook & the Disarmers with James Tucker | Thursday, August 8 | Radio Room
- MASTER SPLNTA w/ H3RO, MIDIMarcum, PATx featuring Co-Fi | Thursday, August 8 | New Brookland Tavern
- Easy Honey W/ Brave Baby | Saturday, August 10 | The Windjammer
- The Simplicity w/ Colors In Corduroy + Hollifield | Sat, Aug 10, 2024 | The Royal American
- Adeem the Artist with She Returns From War | Thursday, August 15 | Radio Room
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