Where to catch five bands for $15 in Columbia
Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band, Marcus King Band
Cut loose and get funky with Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band at this year’s Music Break.
In its fifth year, Music Break brings together musicians, young professionals and business representatives from across the Midlands to connect and promote local and regional talent. The event is hosted by Columbia Opportunity Resource and is open to the public. The Marcus King Band, Ropeswing Marathon, The Harsh Truth and Kelly Cheats will also perform. That’s five bands for $15. Talk about a deal.
Panels for musicians begin at 5:30 p.m. and concerts start at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23 at Music Farm Columbia, 1022 Senate St. $10 for students, military and COR members; $15 general public. www.musicfarm.com
OTHER MUSIC AROUND THE MIDLANDS
Rumours: The Fleetwood Mac tribute band returns to Columbia with a deep catalog of Mac hits and a collection of shawls that would make Stevie Nicks proud.
9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19 at Music Farm Columbia, 1022 Senate St. $5-$15. www.musicfarm.com
Copernicus: This acoustic bluegrass band will kick off the 23rd season of concerts at UU Coffeehouse. The show will be a fundraiser for the coffeehouse.
8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia, 2701 Heyward St. $15 in advance, $17 at the door. www.uucoffeehouse.org
Trent Harmon: The country singer and 2016 “American Idol” winner will perform.
7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23 at Tin Roof, 1022 Senate St. Free. www.tinroofcolumbia.com
Barnwell: Columbia indie rockers Barnwell will anchor an Infinite Room show at Tapp’s that includes psychedelic rock band Orange Doors, local guitar-rock outfit Daddy Lion, Good Grief and a poetry reading from Queen It Shall Be.
8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 at Tapp’s Arts Center, 1644 Main St. $6. www.tappsartscenter.com
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