Here’s where to hear live music in the Midlands, starting Dec. 14
Janet Jackson
With numerous hits dating back to the 1980s such as “Rhythm Nation,” “What Have You Done for Me Lately,” and “All For You,” Janet Jackson is certainly a household name with an immense following. This highly anticipated tour has had several postponements, but the iconic pop star is delighting fans once again.
8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln St. www.coloniallifearena.com
Other concerts around town
Cold Coffee Fest: Local DIY music festival with 16 local and regional acts, including Dollar Signs (Charlotte), Small Talks (Myrtle Beach), Late Bloomer (Charlotte), Happy, and Nepotism, to name a few. The bands vary in genre, ranging from emo and electro-punk to math rock and rap rock. All proceeds benefit Unicef and The Trevor Project. Saturday, Dec. 16, at Wired Goat Vista, 709 Gervais St. $10. www.wiredgoat.cafe
Aurora’s Rockathon: This rockathon, subtitled “A Celebration of a Warrior Princess and Her Dad,” features local rock bands Pig Head Dog, Lowercase Gods, Bona Lisa, New York Disco Villains, and singer-songwriter Paisely Marie. Proceeds from a raffle will assist Aurora, a young girl fighting rhabdomyosarcoma (cancer in the muscles or connective tissue), and her dad. 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, at New Brookland Tavern, 122 State St., West Columbia. $6, over 21; $10, under. www.newbrooklandtavern.com
2 Slices: This Charleston-based electronic pop band is sure to make you want to bust a move. With Grace Joyner and Gold Light & Snakemusk. 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, at New Brookland Tavern, 122 State St., West Columbia. $6, over 21; $10, under. www.newbrooklandtavern.com
Bull Moose Party: Local blues rock band. With Soda City Riot, P---y Launcher, and Chunx. 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at Art Bar, 1211 Park St. $5. www.artbarsc.com
Taylor Boys’ X-Mas Extravaganza: A night of live music from several artists presented by Joe Taylor. All proceeds benefit Toby’s Place, a homeless shelter for women and children operated by Oliver Gospel Mission. 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at Music Farm, 1022 Senate St. $10. www.musicfarm.com
Harry and the Hootenannies: Local psychedelic folk band. With Iron Fist, River Baby Bathwater Revival & Friends, and Kelly McLachlan. 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at New Brookland Tavern, 122 State St., West Columbia. $6, over 21; $10, under. www.newbrooklandtavern.com
This story was originally published December 15, 2017 at 3:44 PM with the headline "Here’s where to hear live music in the Midlands, starting Dec. 14."