Andrew Scotchie & the River Rats to rock Downtown Alive on July 11
The band is visiting the Upstate at an interesting time in its history.
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Greenville composer creates sci-fi symphony for youth orchestras: Upstate Beat
The piece is inspired by science fiction, specifically Arthur C. Clarke’s novel “2001: A Space Odyssey.”
Upstate band’s record-breaking documentary to debut on Apple TV, Amazon Prime
The documentary debuts on Apple TV and Amazon Prime on June 25.
Mandolin master Sierra Hull brings acoustic heat to Gunter Theater: Upstate Beat
Sometimes, musicians on tour have no idea where they’re headed next. Not Sierra Hull.
Easley’s Ticko releases dark, seductive, surprising new album: Upstate Beat
The five-song release is dark as midnight, with grimy guitars and deliberately paced rhythms that are laced with foreboding.
Concert series brings intimate, acoustic shows to Wandering Bard Meadery: Upstate Beat
“Other Folk is meant to platform the remarkable group of niche, fringe musicians and other performing artists that Greenville tends to overlook.” Ash Lennox
Acoustic daredevils Trampled By Turtles hit the Peace Center: Upstate Beat
The Duluth, Minnesota, sextet known as Trampled By Turtles, which plays at the Peace Center in Greenville May 29, is a bluegrass band.
The Single File — Three new singles by Upstate artists: Upstate Beat
Here’s a roundup of three new singles by local artists that caught our ears.
Rising country star Carly Pearce joins Tim McGraw in Greenville: Upstate Beat
By the time 2023 rolled around, Carly Pearce had scored three No. 1 hits on the Billboard country charts.
Grand Funk Railroad continues Upstate’s classic rock binge: Upstate Beat
The Upstate’s 2024 concert schedule so far has been a classic rock fan’s dream.
Keith Sweat brings slow-jam supremacy to the Peace Center: Upstate Beat
Keith Sweat knows why fans will line up at the Peace Center in Greenville on May 5 to see him perform live.
Upstate Live Music Meetup brings community together for a jam: Upstate Beat
Organizers hope their event will help the Upstate's music ecosystem thrive.
Local rockers Cash Machine release live album recorded at Fall For Greenville: Upstate Beat
Cash Machine, a local progressive funk-rock sextet, scored a prime spot at last year’s Fall for Greenville festival.
Heart, Cheap Trick bring classic rock to Bon Secours Wellness Arena: Upstate Beat
Both groups shot to fame in the late 1970s.
Folk-rockers Dawes dig deep for Peace Pavilion show: Upstate Beat
Los Angeles band Dawes is what’s called “off-cycle” in the music business.