Music in the Midlands: Legends of Southern Hip Hop, Drivin’ ’N Cryin’

Legends of Southern Hip Hop

Hip-hop fans soon will get a chance to see a slew of rap talent perform at The Township.

The Legends of Southern Hip-Hop concert features rappers Juvenile, Bun B, Trick Daddy and Pastor Troy, as well as the hip-hop duo 8 Ball & MJG. (Note: The venue says the lineup is subject to change.) The show recently sold out Atlanta’s Fox Theatre and subsequently added another show.

8 p.m. Saturday, March 12 at The Township, 1703 Taylor St. $35-$75. www.thetownship.org

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OTHERS AROUND THE MIDLANDS

Drivin’ N’ Cryin’: The Southern rock band from Atlanta deftly mixes rock with twang. Bonus: Hootie & the Blowfish alum Mark Bryan will be sitting in for the performance.

9 p.m. Friday, March 11 at Music Farm Columbia, 1022 Senate St. $12-$15. www.musicfarm.com

Capital City Blues Fest: Blues guitarist Theodis Ealey performs with Sir Charles Jones, Nelson Curry & The Klass Band, Calvin Richardson, Pokey Bear and Big Robb.

6 p.m. Sunday, March 13 at The Township, 1703 Taylor St. $43-$53. www.thetownship.org

Futurebirds: Think dreamy, country-infused tunes fit for a music festival. With Charleston indie folk group She Returns from War and Charlotte alt. country band Amigo.

7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 15 at New Brookland Tavern, 122 State St., West Columbia. $10. www.newbrooklandtavern.com

The Moody Blues: Since the ’60s, The Moody Blues have pumped out hits like “Nights In White Satin,” “Tuesday Afternoon,” “Ride My See Saw,” “The Story In Your Eyes,” “Isn’t Life Strange,” and “I’m Just A Singer (in a Rock and Roll Band).” Catch them in this stop on their Fly Me High tour.

7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 16 at The Township, 1703 Taylor St. $39-$89. www.thetownship.org