Music in the Midlands: Gov’t Mule, The Carpenters, Jo Dee Messina
Gov’t Mule
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Gov’t Mule – the self-professed “rock torchbearer” band – is set to rock your face off with a performance that highlights the group’s versatility and epic, fearless live performances. Fronted by guitarist Warren Haynes, Gov’t Mule has showcased its virtuosity, intelligence and staying power over the course of 15 studio and live albums. The synergy among Haynes, drummer Matt Abts, keyboardist Danny Louis and bassist Jorgen Carlsson create the band’s sonic foundation.
8 p.m. Monday, April 18 at Music Farm Columbia, 1022 Senate St. $30 - $35. Doors open at 7 p.m. www.musicfarm.com
ALSO AROUND THE MIDLANDS
Close to You: Music of the Carpenters: Considered one of the best vocalists of all time, Karen Carpenter captured the attention of a generation with her unabashedly catchy pop music. Now singer Lisa Rock is bringing the music of The Carpenters back to the stage with spot-on renditions of Carpenters’ classics.
8 p.m. Thursday, April 14 at Newberry Opera House, 1201 McKibben St., Newberry. $26. (803) 276-6264, www.newberryoperahouse.com
King Hippo: Since 1999, King Hippo has delivered original music with a unique blend of rock ’n’ roll, jazz and funk, setting the group apart from other bands.
8 p.m. Friday, April 15 at Music Farm Columbia, 1022 Senate St. $10-$12. Ages 16 and older. www.musicfarm.com
The Armory: The rock band from Atlanta has been writing, playing and partying since 2009. With a mixture of radio rock, indie rock and hints of post-hardcore rock, the band is led by two vocalists, making for an energetic stage show and listening experience.
11 p.m. Friday, April 15 at Tin Roof, 1022 Senate St. (803) 771-1558, www.tinroofcolumbia.com
Roadkill Ghost Choir, Polyenso and FK MT: Roadkill Ghost Choir makes unsettling, powerful American rock; Polyenso blends particular flavor of indie-rock to include elements of hip-hop, neo-soul, and experimental electronics; and FK MT is Soda City’s own indie punk band.
8 p.m. Saturday, April 16 at New Brookland Tavern, 122 State St., West Columbia. $10. (803) 791-4413, www.newbrooklandtavern.com
Jo Dee Messina: Bursting out of the gate in 1996 with “Heads Carolina, Tails California,” Messina sizzled with 16 Top 40 country singles and 5 billion albums sold worldwide. Her latest album, “ME,” came about thanks to the most successful Kickstarter campaign to come out of Nashville – all driven by her fans.
8 p.m. Monday, April 18 at Newberry Opera House, 1201 McKibben St., Newberry. $45. (803) 276-6264, http://newberryoperahouse.com
This story was originally published April 13, 2016 at 12:22 PM with the headline "Music in the Midlands: Gov’t Mule, The Carpenters, Jo Dee Messina."