21 Savage performs during Lil Baby's Birthday Party, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2022, in Atlanta.
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The band Sweet Spine. From left to right, singer and guitarist Fox Haynes, manager Chidiebere Udogwu, bassist Evelyn Atkins and drummer Brannan Crook.
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Sierra Hull will perform at the Peace Center on June 26.
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Benjamin Simon
GREENVILLE— It's June and that means summer's starting.
Looking to miss the heat and stay inside? We've got indoor concerts, including a social media famous Greenville band returning home and a world-renowned mandolin player.
Looking to get outside? We've got plenty of outdoor concerts, including rapper 21 Savage and a chance to see a Grammy-nominated band for free.
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Sweet Spine
What:If you're on TikTok, you've maybe heard Sweet Spine. The rock band's song "Darkness" blew up on the social media app, earning over 3.4 million Spotify streams and 114,000 Instagram followers. Did you know that they're from Greenville? One of the hottest bands out of the Upstate returns home for an exclusive show at Velo Fellow, presented by Radio Room.
When:June 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Where:Velo Fellow,1 Augusta St. #126
How much:$10 in advance, $13 day of show
More info:radioroomgreenville.com
John Fogerty
What:The former founder and lead singer ofCreedence Clearwater Revival has evolved into one of Rolling Stone's greatest 100 songwriters and singers of all time, penning tracks such as "Proud Mary" and "The Old Man Down the River."
When:June 2 at 7 p.m.
Where:CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park, 861 SE Main St., Simpsonville
How much:$35+
More info:ticketmaster.com
Greenville Gay Men's Chorus
What:The Greenville Gay Men's Chorus starts Pride Month with two-night performances at the Greenville Theatre, featuring pop songs, a performance of the Latin text "Ubi Caritas" and professional dancers to complement the music.
When:June 4-5 at 7 p.m.
Where: Greenville Theatre,444 College St.
How much:$10-30
More info:tickets.chorusconnection.com
21 Savage
What:How excited are we for 21 Savage? A lot. OK, a little cheesy, but it's not everyday that you get a Grammy-winning rapper in the Greenville area. 21 Savage, who recently released his third studio album"American Dream," is best known for his album "I Am > I Was," featuring the hit song "A Lot."
When:June 5 at 7 p.m.
Where:CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park, 861 SE Main St., Simpsonville
How much:$79+
More info:ticketmaster.com
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Greenville Jazz Fest: Butcher Brown
What:Greenville's second annual Jazz Fest returns to downtown in June. This Richmond-based band melds jazz, rap, funk and R&B music into one, described as "a jazz festival mainstay that could tour with Tyler, the Creator as easily as Khruangbin."
When:June 7 at 8:30 p.m.
Where:Roots Stage at Main and Court Streets
How much:Free
More info:greenvillesc.gov
Greenville Jazz Fest: Preservation Hall Jazz Band
What: Named after a jazz venue in the French Quarter, this New Orleans jazz band staple has performed since 1961, entertaining crowds at Carnegie Hall, playing with superstars such as Stevie Wonder and earning a National Medal of Arts in 2006.
When:June 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Where:Reedy Stage at Main and River streets
How much:Free
More info:greenvillesc.gov
Forgefest
What: Fireforge Crafted Beer in downtown Greenville celebrates its sixth anniversary with a three-day music festival, featuring performances by nine artists throughout the weekend.
When: June 14-16
Where: Fireforge Crafted Beer,311 E. Washington St.
How much: TBD
More info: instagram.com
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Mourning Dove
What:Greenville-based folk duo Mourning Dove, featuring Lisa Stubbs and Niel Brooks, performs with Georgia artistsSpencer Thomas and Rose Hotel.
When: June 20 at 8 p.m.
Where: Swanson's Warehouse, 12 N. Irvine St.
How much: $10 in advance, $12 day of show
More info:swansonswarehouse.com
Sunny Sweeney
What: Sweeneyonce worked at a newspaper, but now she's a chart-topping artist. After releasing her debut album in 2007, she dropped "From a Table Away," which reached the Top 10 of country songs and was nominated for New Female Vocalist of the Year by the Academy of Country Music Awards in 2012.
When:June 22 at 8 p.m.
Where: Doc's Tavern,1178 Woodruff Road
How much: $25
More info:eventbrite.com
Sierra Hull
What:One of the world's greatest mandolin players comes to Greenville. The six-time mandolin player of the year broke out at 16 with her 2008 album, "Secrets." Since then, the singer-songwriter has been nominated for two Grammys, including best folk album for her record "Weighted Mind."
When:June 26 at 7:30 p.m.
Where:Peace Center, 300 S. Main St.
How much:$45
More info:peacecenter.org
Candlelight Concerts of Antonio Vivaldi'sFour Seasons
What:Imagine sitting in a dark theater where the only light comes from the yellow glow of hundreds of candles sitting on stage. That's what you'll see at the Candlelight Concerts, the worldwide live music series in more than 100 cities. It will arrive in Greenville in June, headlined by a local musician's performanceof composer Antonio Vivaldi's Four Seasons at the Westin Poinsett.
When:June 27 at 6:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m.
Where:The Westin Poinsett,120 S. Main St.
How much:$51
More info:feverup.com
Smash Mouth
What:Want to see a Grammy-nominated artist for free? Here's your chance. The popular rock group originally from San Jose, Calif., penned hit songs “Walkin’ on the Sun," “All Star” and the cover of The Monkees' "I'm a Believer" for the Shrek movie.They will headline Simpsonville'sannual Fourth of July festival, Simply Freedom Fest.
When:June 30 at 6 p.m.
Where:CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park, 861 SE Main St., Simpsonville
How much:Free
More info:facebook.com
Greenville News
Simpsonville lands Grammy-nominated band to headline free Fourth of July festival
- By Benjamin Simonbsimon@postandcourier.com
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