Music in the Midlands: The Acacia Strain, Danielle Howle Band

The Acacia Strain

It’s going to get loud in New Brookland Tavern when popular metal band The Acacia Strain brings its hardcore metal music to town. Since forming in 2001, the band has gone through several lineup changes, leaving vocalist Vincent Bennett as the only original member.

But don’t fear (or do), there’s still plenty of dark, rumbling lyrics and focused hostility to go around. They will perform with metal bands Oceano, Knocked Loose, Culture Killer and To The Wind.

6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7 at New Brookland Tavern, 122 State St. West Columbia. $18 advance; $20 day of show. www.newbrooklandtavern.com

OTHER MUSIC AROUND THE MIDLANDS

Dean Cook: The singer-songwriter will perform at Mast General Store during First Thursday on Main. Up the street, Emily Wells and Beer & Hymns will perform at Michael’s Cafe & Catering. Also enjoy an after party at Tapp’s Arts Center featuring Amigo, King Vulture and Morgan and the Pines.

Thursday, Aug. 4 at the 1600 block of Main Street. After party is $6 and starts at 8:30 p.m. www.firstthursdayonmain.com

Danielle Howle Band: Americana singer Danielle Howle and her band will anchor a charity concert called the Harmony of Giving Tour. She’ll perform with One Time Band, The Mustache Brothers, Mark Rapp Quintet, Christ Compton & Ron Rollins. Proceeds from the event will go to United Way. Organizers intend to hold the event annually.

5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 at Music Farm Columbia, 1022 Senate St. $18; $50 VIP. www.musicfarm.com

Prettier Than Matt: Americana/pop rock duo Jessica Skinner and Jeff Pitts are back in Columbia after a tour and performing locally again.

7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10 at Foxfield Bar and Grille. Free. www.facebook.com/foxfieldbar