Music in the Midlands: Eric Paslay, Chris Lane, guitar and piano festivals

Eric Paslay, Chris Lane

Up-and-coming country star Chris Lane is opening for Rascal Flatts’ tour this summer, and luckily, he’s stopping at Music Farm Columbia first. The Party at the Farm concert also includes the red-bearded “Friday Night” country singer Eric Paslay.

7 p.m. Wednesday, June 15 at Music Farm Columbia, 1022 Senate St. Free. www.musicfarm.com

OTHER MUSIC EVENTS AROUND THE MIDLANDS

Loading Dock Live returns to The Township for its spring/summer series. The party in The Township back lot is all about good music and chill vibes. The first show is Terence Young & Finesse with special guests The Mobros.

5:30-8 p.m. Thursday, June 9 behind The Township, 1703 Taylor St. Free. Take a cooler and a lawn chair. www.thetownship.org

Rhythm on the River: Here’s your last chance to catch a Rhythm on the River for the spring season. The Mustache Brothers will headline with a lively acoustic set filled with bluegrass, classic country and rock ’n’ roll. Indie folk group The Prairie Willows will open.

6-9 p.m. Saturday, June 11 at the Riverwalk Amphitheater, Three Rivers Greenway, West Columbia. Free. rhythmontheriversc.com/lineup.php

Guitar and piano festivals: The Southeastern Piano Festival is Sunday, June 12 through Sunday, June 19 and includes nightly concerts by a rich lineup of world-class pianists. The Southern Guitar Festival is Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 12 and includes a concert by internationally-recognized Duo Amaral.

Ticket prices vary. sepf.music.sc.edu and southernguitarfest.com

Cory Branan: Nashville, Tennessee-based singer-songwriter Cory Branan is country with a little punk thrown in.

7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 12 at New Brookland Tavern, 122 State St., West Columbia. $10. www.newbrooklandtavern.com