Country artist known for brazen songwriting to play in Columbia
Luke Combs
This country artist is known for his grit and brazen songwriting. His debut album, “This One’s for You” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart, and his hit “Hurricane” is well-known among country fans. With special guests Josh Phillips and Faren Rachel. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, at Township Auditorium, 1703 Taylor St. $20-$25. www.thetownship.org
Other concerts around town
Release the Dog (farewell show): This local indie rock outfit is calling it quits, having been a band for the last four years. They have several releases under their belt, including a full-length, “More Excuses,” released last year. With Dempsey and Dead Swells. 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, at New Brookland Tavern, 122 State St., West Columbia. $6, over 21; $10, under. www.newbrooklandtavern.com
Barishi: Gritty progressive metal, both heavy and expansive. With Lord Almighty and locals Axattack, and Ort. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, at New Brookland Tavern, 122 State St., West Columbia. $6, over 21; $10, under 21. www.newbrooklandtavern.com
LaLisa: A release party for the local hip-hop artist’s new album “Goddess Flow.” With H3RO, The Force, and Emperor Timeline. 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, at New Brookland Tavern, 122 State St., West Columbia. $7. www.newbrooklandtavern.com
Wage War: Metalcore band with new album, “Deadweight,” out on Fearless Records. On tour with Oceans Ate Alaska, Gideon, Loathe, and Varials. 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, at New Brookland Tavern, 122 State St., West Columbia. $16 in advance; $18, day of. www.newbrooklandtavern.com
First Thursday Afterparty: After enjoying the sights and sounds of Main Street’s First Thursday event, check out some performances by local artists 6ixx (rapper/filmmaker), Glowing Screens (retro-futurist electro pop), and Impossible Machines (lo-fi indie rock). 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, at Tapp’s Arts Center, 1644 Main St. $7. www.tappsartscenter.com
Ruba Say and the Cosmic Rays: Local rock ’n’ roll band with a touch of ’70s glam, psych, and anthemic nature. With Bona Lisa, Hindenburg, and lowercase gods. 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at Art Bar, 1211 Park St. $5. www.artbarsc.com
Ony Ratsimbaharison, Special to GoColumbia
This story was originally published December 6, 2017 at 5:29 PM with the headline "Country artist known for brazen songwriting to play in Columbia."