Music in the Midlands, Sept. 4-5
UU Coffeehouse Series: John Emil
Singer-songwriter John Emil will be the latest to play in the UU Coffeehouse Series, now in its 22nd season.
The Coffeehouse is sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia. The church brings in nationally and internationally touring musicians that range from acoustic to folk to bluegrass.
Emil is an accomplished slide guitar player who integrates country blues, folk and bluegrass sounds into his performances.
8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5 in the social hall of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Columbia, 2701 Heyward St. Tickets are $15 in advance, $17 at the door (with reservations) and $3 for students. To purchase tickets or make a reservation, visit www.uucoffeehouse.org or call (803) 200-2824.
OTHERS AROUND THE MIDLANDS
Axis, Of Feather and Bone, WVRM, No and Raingod: A night of hardcore music awaits. Out-of-towners Axis and Of Feather and Bone bring extreme metal from Florida and Colorado, while Greenville heavy hitters WVRM shred with intensity.
No and Raingod are local punk/metallic hardcore outfits.
8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, New Brookland Tavern, 122 State St., West Columbia. $7 over 21, $10 under 21; www.newbrooklandtavern.com.
Zoso – The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience is the next best thing to the real deal. Let the Led out. 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, Music Farm Columbia, 1022 Senate St. $15; www.musicfarm.com
Kris Hitchcock, is a country rocker and a Tin Roof staple. Catch him there this week. 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, Tin Roof, 1022 Senate St. www.tinroofcolumbia.com.
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This story was originally published August 31, 2015 at 8:00 PM with the headline "Music in the Midlands, Sept. 4-5."