Spring is here, and so are concerts in full force. From touring artists to local favorites, we've got quite the April lineup for you.
Snag your tickets now, and thank me later.
Andrew Bird
WHAT: Ted Poor opens for Andrew Bird, the indie rock multi-instrumentalist who plays violin, guitar and glockenspiel, among his own flute-like whistling. The indie folk avid cyclist with a barn studio has released 16 studio albums.
WHEN: 8 p.m. April 1
WHERE: Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St.
PRICE: $40.50-$60.50
MORE INFO: charlestonmusichall.com/event/andrew-bird
The High Divers + Daddy's Beemer + Jenna Desmond
WHAT: This local lineup has got me excited. The High Divers, who lived in Charleston for a stint before moving up to North Carolina, will be back in town for what is sure to be a foot-stompin' and booty-shakin' rock 'n' roll show. If you haven't seen local indie rockers Daddy's Beemer or Babe Club's Jenna Desmond live yet, come early so as not to miss them.
WHEN: 9 p.m. April 8
WHERE: Charleston Pour House, 1977 Maybank Highway
PRICE: $15 advance, $20 day of show
MORE INFO: charlestonpourhouse.com/event/the-high-divers-2
Elton John performs “Bennie And The Jets” during his concert at Credit One Stadium on Sept. 13, 2022, on Daniel Island. Forte Jazz Lounge is hosting a night featuring hits by Elton John and Billy Joel. File/Gavin McIntyre/Staff
Rocket Piano Man
WHAT: This Elton John and Billy Joel tribute show is sure to be a hit-filled singalong.
WHEN: 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. April 8
WHERE: Forte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St.
PRICE: $30-$50
Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
WHAT: This country rock group starring the son of Willie Nelson will play at one of the Lowcountry's newest outdoor venues, The Refinery.
WHEN: 7 p.m. April 9
WHERE: The Refinery, 1640 Meeting Street Road
PRICE: $32.50 general admission, $50 VIP
MORE INFO: ticketweb.com/event/lukas-nelson-potr-the-refinery-tickets/12859505
The Lone Bellow
WHAT: Brooklyn indie folk band The Lone Bellow is playing at downtown's renovated old movie theater, The Riviera.
WHEN: 8 p.m. April 12
WHERE: The Riviera Theater, 227 King St.
PRICE: TBA
MORE INFO: therivierachs.com/shows/the-lone-bellow
Samia will perform at the Music Farm in April. Provided
Samia
WHAT: This indie pop artist from New York City, who specializes in sad songs and happens to be behind one of my most-played tunes "Big Wheel," will play along with opener Venus & The Flytraps.
WHEN: 8 p.m. April 13
WHERE: Music Farm, 32 Ann St.
PRICE: $20 advance, $25 day of show
MORE INFO: musicfarm.com/event/samia
An Evening with Ryan Monroe + Josh Roberts
WHAT: Band of Horses' Ryan Monroe and The Hinges' Josh Roberts have been playing together since "the early days," when they both played in Captain Easy. They're back as a duo for the first time in two decades.
WHEN: 9 p.m. April 13
WHERE: Charleston Pour House, 1977 Maybank Highway
PRICE: $20 advance, $25 day of show
MORE INFO: charlestonpourhouse.com/event/an-evening-w-ryan-monroe-band-of-horses-josh-roberts
The Wallflowers
WHAT: Bob Dylan's son Jakob leads this rock band founded in 1989 whose hit song "One Headlight" is featured on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 greatest pop songs of all time. "6th Avenue Heartache" and "The Dive Bar in My Heart" are among the band's other favorites.
WHEN: 8 p.m. April 17
WHERE: Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St.
PRICE: $45-$65
MORE INFO: charlestonmusichall.com/event/the-wallflowers
Shwayze is among bands playing the Charleston Pour House in April. Provided
Shwayze
WHAT: The rapper behind hit songs "Buzzin'" and "Corona and Lime" will perform, along with local hip-hop artist and Pour House show curator Slim S.O.U.L. and the NO.
WHEN: 10 p.m. April 19
WHERE: Charleston Pour House, 1977 Maybank Highway
PRICE: $18 advance, $22 day of show
MORE INFO: charlestonpourhouse.com/event/shwayze
420 Charleston
WHAT: Mix Master Mike of The Beastie Boys will perform for the High Holiday, along with local acts Sexbruise? and The Dubplates.
WHEN: 8 p.m. April 20
WHERE: Music Farm, 32 Ann St.
PRICE: $35 early bird, $42 general admission
MORE INFO: musicfarm.com/event/420-charleston
Local party rockers Uncle Mingo play this month at The Windjammer. File/Staff
Uncle Mingo
WHAT: One of the first stories I wrote for The Post and Courier was on Charleston-favorite band Uncle Mingo, a funk-punk quintet that's been rockin' together in the party-hearty attitude of The Red Hot Chili Peppers since 1989. If you haven't seen them, this is your chance, on the beachfront.
WHEN: 7 p.m. April 23
WHERE: The Windjammer, 1008 Ocean Blvd., Isle of Palms
PRICE: $20 advance, $25 day of show
MORE INFO: the-windjammer.com/event/uncle-mingo-on-the-nutrl-beach-stage
Motel Radio + Veja Du
WHAT: A New Orleans indie rock band teams up with an Charleston electronic project for this show at a low-key local brewery.
WHEN: 7 p.m. April 23
WHERE: Lo-Fi Brewing, 2038 Meeting Street Road
PRICE: $10 advance, $15 day of show
MORE INFO: eventbrite.com/o/lo-fi-brewing-14959647606#events
Ben Folds
WHAT: The multi-instrumentalist, perhaps best known for pop group Ben Folds Five, has collaborated with William Shatner, Regina Spektor and Weird Al Yankovic. He was a judge on "The Sing-Off" and is the first artistic advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center.
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. April 30
WHERE: Charleston Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St.
PRICE: $30+
MORE INFO: gaillardcenter.org/events/ben-folds-2023
