Live Music in Myrtle Beach
Vacations aren't just about Myrtle golf in Myrtle Beach. Music concerts in Myrtle Beach figure largely in an enjoyable vacation. Myrtle Beach is one of the best locations in the South for music concerts, with acts ranging from country and western to rock and blues and everywhere in between. A Myrtle Beach newspaper said in an article printed in 2009 that "it sometimes seems you can't throw a stone in Myrtle Beach without hitting a local eatery or watering hole playing live music."
Legends in Concert is a popular venue for celebrity tribute acts. Each evening features a variety of your favorite stage performers, performing hits from artists such as Elvis, Alan Jackson, Cher, and the Blues Brothers. Located in the popular family area of Myrtle Beach, Legends offers show and accommodations packages with both the Myrtle Beach Resort and the Springmaid Beach Resort. Legends is also home to the popular Ultimate Elvis Tribute Contest. With a full orchestra and band backing them up, these acts thrill guests night after night.
The House of Blues Myrtle Beach, located at the White Point Swash, frequently features large-scale artists and a Gospel Brunch every Sunday with the best and brightest in gospel music, performing live. The House of Blues in Myrtle Beach features a wide variety of acts, from Bonnie Raitt to Megadeath. Blues is a constant theme, of course, with frequent "Blues-a-Palooza" concerts featuring the best and brightest in the world of American Blues.
The Alabama Theater's "One: The Show" is a huge family favorite, mixing country, bluegrass, gospel and Broadway. The show blends comedy and dancing with a unique mix of music that will have everyone in the family clapping their hands.
The Carolina Opry Theater features a no-miss concert revue no matter what the time of the year is. Gilmore Entertainment presents Good Vibrations, the best of the 60's, 70's and 80's live. The Beach Boys, KISS, Tina Turner and Cyndi Lauper all make an appearance in this stunning show. They also present a Christmas special and other shows year-round.
Festivals are another popular source of music concerts in Myrtle Beach. November brings the South Carolina Bluegrass Festival at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, which features a wide variety of Bluegrass concerts. Mardi Gras in Myrtle Beach in February brings out the music for Fat Tuesday. The Endless Summer Festival rocks the Grand Strand in October, and the Rivertown Jazz Festival brings smooth sounds to Myrtle Beach every April. No matter when you are planning your vacation, there is bound to be a festival of some sort featuring music concerts in Myrtle Beach.
The Freestyle Music Park is a theme park in the heart of Myrtle Beach built around music. You'll get the chance to hear numerous live acts on admission to the park, with special events happening all the time in the Park that give rise to excellent concerts. Southern Rock, country, and bluegrass are the soundtrack to your day out at the rides and cruising the fair.
The Hard Rock Cafe occasionally features live concerts and charity musical events to aid the community. The venue is interesting, the only one of its kind in the world built in the shape of a pyramid. The Palace Theater is another popular venue; they've hosted acts such as Aretha Franklin, Kenny Rogers and Lord of the Dance. The Alabama Theater attracts country music's most spectacular stars. Loretta Lynn, George Jones and others of the same calibre are always on tap at this popular venue.
If you like the nightlife, the 2001 Nightclub features a live music room in addition to the other dance spaces that your one-size-fits-all admission covers. Crocodile Rocks Dueling Pianos rocks the house down at Broadway at the Beach. If you're looking for something a little more mellow and Celtic in nature, Pat & Mike's Irish Pub and restaurant frequently features Irish folk music acts that you can enjoy while brooding over a pint of Guinness, or something stronger.
If country is your poison, head on down to the Beach Wagon, where live country music acts from up-and-coming bands have been gracing the stage since the 1970's. The Beaver Bar features a biker-friendly atmosphere with live music every Friday and Saturday. The Bowery, former home to the house band Alabama, is a staple of the Myrtle Beach music scene and is still a big draw for tourists. The Dead Dog Saloon features a diverse combination of acts nightly, not just on the weekends. The Wild Wing Cafe features both live music and completely awesome chicken wings in over thirty flavors. Scottie's Beach Bar features laid-back, beach bum acts that will be right up your alley after a hard day at the beach.
Myrtle Beach offers a huge variety of acts and you can generally book entertainment packages with any one of the Myrtle Beach resorts either directly or through your travel agent. Whether you are into rock and roll, country, bluegrass, metal or gospel, Myrtle Beach has something that will go down well with your personalized vacation.