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The state of live music in Greenville can be summed up in one word: Sizzling.
Gone are the days of rolling up the sidewalks long before midnight. This town is breaking, popping, locking and move-bustin' until the wee hours as local and national acts take to its many stages.
If it's got a beat, you'll find it in Greenville. Here are some of the top hot spots for live music:
WXYZ Bar at Aloft
5 North Laurens Street
(864) 297-6100
Located inside the boutique-style Aloft Hotel, the WXYZ Bar brings in acoustic entertainment by some of the area's best emerging artists, from indie rock to DJ nights. Called Live @ Aloft, these performances appeal to the hip music lover. Of course, that means YOU.
Seratonic Venue & Lounge
355 S Main Street
(864) 720-2950
Seratonin + Tonic = Seratonic Venue & Lounge - a place where soothing vibes and smooth sounds create an intimate listening experience. Stylish and sophisticated, this Camperdown Plaza addition will appeal to people who want to immerse themselves in a relaxed, upscale live music environment. Inspired cocktails and luxe small bites add to the elevated feeling.
Bon Secours Wellness Arena
650 North Academy Street
(864) 241-3800
A 14,000-seat arena, Bon Secours sees lots of action when it hosts Greenville Swamp Rabbits ice hockey games. But the live music crowd is an equally mighty force. The concert lineup is always a people-pleaser with entertainment from the likes of Luke Bryant, Keith Urban, The Lumineers, Chris Stapleton and others. It's also home to the Greenville Blues Festival - a not-to-be-missed event.
Blues Boulevard Jazz
300 River Street
(864) 242-2583
A Spartanburg favorite, Blues Boulevard Jazz added a second location and took up new digs in Greenville across from the Peace Center. Groove to national and regional live jazz performances in an upscale atmosphere. Reserve a spot for live music Wednesday through Saturday from 6 p.m. to midnight and the first Tuesday of each month. Then, settle in for some blues and jazz, good food and drinks.
Chicora Alley
608-B South Main Street
(864) 232-4100
It's no wonder Greenville regularly heads to the Alley - Chicora Alley, that is. Rock, funk, indie, Greenville Jazz, open mic and even Big Band make this one of the most comprehensive and varied live music options in town. A full food menu and two full-service bars aim to please. (Same goes for their locale in nearby Travelers Rest.)
The Peace Center
300 South Main Street
(864) 467-3000
A multifaceted venue, the Peace Center presents Broadway shows and performances by national rtists like Willie Nelson & Family, Jason Mraz and Daughtry in its concert hall. The Greenville Symphony often performs in the smaller Gunter Theatre, while the Greenville County Youth Orchestras and Greenville Chorale also call the venue home. An outdoor concert series covers music genres from pop to rock to blues to country to southern rock - in other words, something for all y'all.
Smileys on the Roxx
734 South Main Street, Greenville
(864) 351-0541
Head to Smileys on the Roxx in the historic West End District for stellar live local music seven days a week. With an eye (and ear!) for great sound and lighting, the owner has built a solid reputation for delivering an experience that meets high standards for fans and bands alike. There's a full bar with local beers and cocktails and a menu of pub grub to keep the party vibe pumping.
Radio Room Greenville
28 Liberty Lane, Greenville
(864) 768-3568
Founded by Upstate natives Geoff Cannada and David Raghib around 2010, Radio Room began as an "intimate dive bar." Two moves later, this lively, edgy concert hub finally settled on Liberty Lane and now has a 500-person capacity. They know how to fill the room, too, with a come-as-you-are attitude for fans of punk, hard rock, new wave, indie and everything in-between. Dance parties, trivia and rousing karaoke nights are part of the fun. There's a kitchen, too, to fuel all that kinetic energy.
Sharkey's Pub
112 North Main Street, Greenville
(864) 241-7988
While Sharkey's Pub largely draws a college and sports fan crowd, it's also a magnet for Greenvillians who just love a local live music experience. If you want to hang with the locals, come on out and take a listen.
Wild Wing Cafe - Magnolia Park
1025 Woodruff Road, Greenville
(864) 234-5202
Chicken wings and rock-n-roll - it's a match made in entertainment heaven. Like all locations of Wild Wing Cafe, the Greenville venue and restaurant do both just right. Settle in for some tasty eats and sonic bliss with live local music every Friday.
