Live Music This Weekend

Find the best music here for the weekend of September 5

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Jimmy Farrell
September 05, 2025

Friday, September 5

Wayward Sailor I 6 PM | Sunset Cay Marina | Wayward Sailor’s roots run deep, from cutting their teeth on Clemson University’s downtown scene as two founders of alt-rock quartet Swift Robinson, some ten years ago.

Sufferin' Moses I 6 PM | Henry's On The Market | Sufferin' Moses SOLO @ Henry's Ansonborough Lounge.

5th Annual Drifter Fest: Bert Griggs Memorial Jam I 6 PM | The 5th Annual Drifter Fest: Bert Griggs Memorial Jam takes place on September 5th–7th with a dynamic lineup of live music, celebrating the life and legacy of Bert Griggs.

Drifter Fest Pre-Jam with Machine Funk | 6 - 10 PM | Home Team BBQ - Downtown | The 5th Annual Drifter Fest: Bert Griggs Memorial Jam returns to Charleston on September 5th-7th with a dynamic lineup of live music, celebrating the life and legacy of the late Drifter Merch founder Bert Griggs.

Dan and the Donuts | 7 - 10 PM | The Rickhouse at Cannon Distillery | Dan and the Donuts I Dan and the Donuts are one of Charleston's freshest and most talked-about bands!

Big Band Saturday Night: The Boy's Night Out | 7 - 9 PM | Forte Jazz Lounge | A celebration of tunes sung by the likes of Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Tony Bennett, and more!

Joe Taylor & Jeff Franzel I 7 PM | Fox Music House Inc. | An evening with acclaimed guitarist, composer, and producer Joe Taylor on Friday, Sept. 5th at the Fox Stage, performing music from his new album Last Boat Home.

George Thorogood & The Destroyers - The Baddest Show On Earth I 8 PM | Charleston Music Hall | Doors at 7:00 pm | Show at 8:00 pm ACCESSIBILITY - Accessible seating is available online through Ticketmaster by filtering on the ADA Icon and selecting Accessible Seats or in person or over the phone via The Charleston Music Hall box office during business hours.

The Ordinary Boys I 8 PM | Music Farm | Doors at 7:30 pm | Show at 8:00 pm AGE POLICY: Minors 17 & under are required to be accompanied by an adult, age 18 or older. The venue is not responsible for minors on the premises. Parents and/or guardians are responsible for minor children when on the venue premises.

Saturday, September 6

Southbound 17 I 2 PM | Firefly Distillery | Southbound 17 is made up of Lowcountry natives Jack Austen & Katie Bailey. The harmony driven duo has been voted Best Up & Coming Band by Charleston City Paper and was recently named Charleston's Choice Best Band of 2023.

Sufferin' Moses I 3 PM | Tattooed Moose | Sufferin' Moses TRIO (feat. Corey Stephens and Sean Harshaw) @ Tattooed Moose Johns Island 3-6pm

Concert in the Park Rescheduled Date | 5 - 9 PM | Smythe Park | Annual Concert in the Park – This event was originally scheduled for May 10, 2025, but was postponed due to weather.

5th Annual Drifter Fest I 6 PM | The Refinery | DRIFTER FEST IS AN ANNUAL EVENT IN CHARLESTON, SC THAT CELEBRATES THE LIFE OF THE LATE BERT GRIGGS. WE HOPE YOU CAN JOIN US FOR A WEEKEND OF EVENTS COMPLETE WITH GREAT COMPANY, STORIES, LIVE MUSIC & FUN VENDORS.

INDIE NIGHT PRESENTS: Channel Bluff, Five Door Sedan, Rohna Dog Named Squid I 7 PM | LO-Fi Brewing | INDIE NIGHT PRESENTS: Channel Bluff, Five Door Sedan, Rohna, & Dog Named Squid. The traveling "Indie Night" series returns to Charleston with a stacked bill of local independent talent.

The Black Jacket Symphony Presents The Era of Yacht Rock I 7:30 PM | Charleston Music Hall | Doors at 6:30 pm | Show at 7:30 pm. The Charleston Music Hall does NOT have an elevator. Please take that into consideration when buying balcony tickets (Sections F, G, H, I & J).

The Wilson Springs Hotel & Illiterate Light I 8 PM | Pour House | Illiterate Light thrives on subverting expectations. The Virginia duo makes surprisingly pummeling and thoughtful alternative rock.

Louie D. Experience I 9 PM | Planet Follywood | Singer/Saxophonist, Charleston City Paper-nominated Best Male Vocalist and Best Musician, Louis Dixson (Louie D.) performing live on his Alto, Soprano and Tenor saxophones. A performance you won't want to miss!

Full Moon. Full Send. Pinky's Is About to Pop Off | Pinky's on the Beach | We're harvesting good vibes and moonlit mischief Saturday, September 6, at our Full Moon Party under the Corn Moon-and baby, she's glowing. Come catch a buzz while the tides rise and the beats drop.

Afro-Caribbean Vibes! | Playground Lounge CHS 890 Bacons Bridge Road | We're bringing the eclectic sounds of Afrobeats, Amapiano, Reggae, Soca & Dancehall to Playground Lounge! Food, Drinks, Hookah & Good Vibes!

Sunday, September 7

Motown Throwdown | 1:30 - 5 PM | Pour House |  Motown Throwdown I Deck Stage, Entry is $5 cash at the door + cover charge will start at 1pm. Patrons of the farmers market will have access to the deck bar and deck restrooms throughout the market.

Drifter Fest Post Jam with Junco Partner | 4 - 7 PM | Vickery's Restaurant | The 5th Annual Drifter Fest: Bert Griggs Memorial Jam returns to Charleston on September 5th-7th with a dynamic lineup of live music, celebrating the life and legacy of the late Drifter Merch founder Bert Griggs.

Howard Jones with special guest Haircut 100 featuring Richard Blade I 7 PM | Charleston Music Hall | Doors at 6:00 pm | Show at 7:00 pm ACCESSIBILITY - Accessible seating is available online through Ticketmaster by filtering on the ADA Icon and selecting Accessible Seats or in person or over the phone via The Charleston Music Hall box office during business hours.

One Night of Queen Performed by Gary Mullen & The Works I 7:30 PM | Gaillard Center | Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Queen’s ‘The Works Tour’. For over 20 years Gary Mullen and The Works have been performing their world-renowned One Night of Queen live concert.

Limbo at The Refinery Presents: Jesse Roper I 7:30 PM | The Refinery | Limbo.

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