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What to know about Spartanburg music icons, The Marshall Tucker Band
Marshall Tucker Band is celebrating 50 years on the music scene this year. Here's a quick rundown of the southern rockers hit-making career. → Read More
Michael Buffalo Smith, Paul T. Riddle promoting new book on the Allman Brothers Band
As a ninth-grader at Byrnes High School in 1972, Spartanburg resident Michael Buffalo Smith received his introduction to the Allman Brothers Band.A fellow → Read More
Spartanburg Little Theatre brings the life of Hank Williams to the stage
On New Year's Day 1953, the life of one of the most important figures in country music history came to a tragic end.The legendary Hank Williams died in → Read More
Singer Marvin Evatt celebrates his home state, Clemson football with ‘Something in Those Hills’
Watch the lyric video for a new single by Greenville-based singer-songwriter Marvin Evatt, and it’s abundantly clear where his interest will be Monday night."Something in Those Hills," which Evatt recently recorded at Sit-N-Spin Studios with a star-studded lineup of Upstate musicians, is a bit of a love letter to the Palmetto State, and its accompanying video is loaded with imagery that… → Read More
Howard Childress of Sparkletones fame dies
Howard Childress was only 14 years old when he and three other teenagers from Spartanburg County made their network television debut on "The Nat King Cole Show" in 1957.After Cole introduced The Sparkletones, a camera cut immediately to a close-up shot of Childress, whose boyish face was the first impression that most of America got of the early rock ‘n’ roll group best remembered for its smash… → Read More
Alabama brings milestone tour to Greenville
In 1969, Randy Owen and his cousins Jeff Cook and Teddy Gentry left their native Fort Payne, Alabama, and spent the summer playing music at The Bowery in → Read More
Sound Observations: Spring Fling to provide big stage for Spartanburg's own Justin McCorkle
As I perused the music lineup for this year’s Spring Fling, which is being held this weekend in downtown Spartanburg, one of the first things I → Read More
5 things to know about this weekend's Spring Fling
It’s time once again for Spring Fling. The popular outdoor street festival, which has been an Upstate institution since 1978, will be held Friday → Read More
Spartanburg Soaring! International Kite Festival to be held Saturday
Barnet Park in downtown Spartanburg will be buzzing with activity this weekend, highlighted by kites of all different shapes, sizes and colors being flown. → Read More
Stars from Taylor Swift to Tyler Perry have played the auditorium
Just after bringing his “Madea’s Farewell” tour to the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium in February, the show’s creator and main star Tyler Perry took to the official @Madea Twitter account and wrote, “Thanks! Spartanburg, 25 years ago 300 people were in the audience and 25 years later two sold-out nights. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!” A few days later, the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium… → Read More
Hog Mafia wins grand champion prize at Hub City Hog Fest
Donald Fowler had just finished off a pulled pork sandwich Saturday afternoon in downtown Spartanburg when he had already begun to make plans for more → Read More
Hub City Hog Fest to be held this weekend in downtown Spartanburg
Downtown Spartanburg will once again be transformed into a virtual hog heaven this weekend. The Hub City Hog Fest, an annual barbecue festival now in its → Read More
Music on Main and Jazz on the Square return to downtown Spartanburg
Now that the calendar has flipped over to April, it feels as if spring is officially in full swing. And what better way to celebrate the season than by → Read More
Local musicians talk legacy of The Temptations, The Four Tops
Legendary acts perform Friday at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium → Read More
Musicians mourn Mac Arnold, Reba drummer Scotty Hawkins
Friday night started just like almost any other for Scotty Hawkins. A highly-skilled drummer and professional musician for decades, Hawkins was on stage at a nightclub in his native Greer, performing with Mac Arnold and Plate Full O’ Blues. Everything was going according to plan when, suddenly, the beat stopped. Hawkins collapsed behind his drum kit and, shortly thereafter, was pronounced dead.… → Read More
'Daily Show' host Trevor Noah brings his 'Loud and Clear' tour to Greenville
In 2014, Trevor Noah joined Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” as a recurring contributor and, shortly thereafter, succeeded Jon Stewart → Read More
Area St. Patrick's Day celebrations include Shenanigans on the Square and more
Looking for a family-friendly way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this weekend? Shenanigans on the Square is back for a second consecutive year, → Read More
Hit musical 'The Book of Mormon' returns to the Peace Center
Corey Jones wasn’t in the touring cast for “The Book of Mormon” when the Tony Award-winning musical came through the Upstate in 2017, but he’s certainly no newcomer to the show. Jones, who will appear onstage when “The Book of Mormon” returns to the Peace Center for the Performing Arts in Greenville for eight performances Tuesday through March 10, has spent the past year playing The General, a… → Read More
5 things to know about Mike Epps, who performs Friday in Greenville
Mike Epps has a reputation as one of the funniest comic actors in the entertainment industry. He’s appeared in numerous motion pictures, which has bolstered his name recognition, but his greatest asset might still be his ability to induce laughter from the stage as a stand-up comedian. Epps will do the latter when he brings his Funny as Ish Comedy Tour to the Upstate. He will perform Friday at… → Read More
New Groove Artisan Brewery in Boiling Springs has become a popular spot for live music
Driving along Highway 9 in Boiling Springs, one could easily pass New Groove Artisan Brewery without seeing it. “I missed it the first time I came here,” Spartanburg-based singer-songwriter Janeen Scott said with a smile prior to a music performance she gave there recently. The brewery, located at 4078 Highway 9, sits a bit off the road and its parking area is actually accessed by driving… → Read More