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Live Music Venues
Who doesn’t like a good concert? Lucky for everyone who does, there are a wide variety of places to go to catch a some live music in Myrtle Beach. We have everything from the 2,000-seat venues that bring in some of the biggest names in music and entertainment to the smaller local hangouts where you can experience the real Myrtle Beach music scene and catch lots of great up-and-coming bands who are still earning their stripes. And when summer rolls around, the area’s musical offerings really come alive with plenty of free summert concert series, giving families and friends a chance to enjoy some entertainment while keeping the budget intact.
Carolina Opry Theater
When not showing one of their variety shows, Carolina Opry Theater often hosts celebrity guests such as live bands including The Gaither Vocal Band, America, Kansas, and many more!
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Alabama Theatre
Alabama Theatre is known for their famous variety show, ONE: The Show, but did you know they also host concerts? From famous musical acts to tributes to your favorite artists, Alabama Theatre makes sure to include live music on their schedule each season.
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House of Blues
The list of stars who have played at this Barefoot Landing venue includes such big names as 311, Snoop Dogg, Willie Nelson and Eminem. The patchwork warehouse structure has a definite Southern, bluesy vibe, with folk art on the walls and pretty much everywhere else you look. The space is big enough for a good-sized crowd, but small enough that there really aren’t any bad places to watch the show from – unless you get stuck behind a much taller person.
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Boathouse Waterway Bar & Grill
This Intracoastal Waterway bar and grill has become a summertime hotspot for national and regional bands, with boats pulling up out back to watch the show, and locals and tourists filling the building and back patio. But the fun isn’t just limited to the hot months — their NashVegas Nights series brings in live acts every Friday night year-round.
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Murrells Inlet MarshWalk
Aside from being one of the area’s tastiest dining destinations, Murrells Inlet has long been a popular place for the party crowd. With live music blasting from most of the bars on the weekends (and many weeknights, as well), the MarshWalk is a convenient area to catch several bands in one night, perfect for self-guided pub crawls through boisterous bars and restaurants.
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Pirate's Cove Lounge
There are two stages at this North Myrtle Beach concert venue, and since local and regional bands typically share the bill, live music-lovers can catch several acts in one night. Shows are booked every night of the week during the summer, and the off-season is also full of great rock, indie, punk, and alternative bands.
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Plyler Park
This open space right in the heart of Ocean Boulevard is a fun and unique place to catch a show during the park’s Hot Summer Nights series in the summer, which typically features bands at least three nights a week. In addition to the individual shows, Plyler Park is also home to various festivals throughout the year.
Ocean Annie's
A favorite among repeat visitors, Sands Ocean Club’s wooden patio bar gives beachgoers a chance to live it up just a stone’s throw from the waves. With a full schedule of live bands each summer, Ocean Annie’s is also a great place to catch some local music while enjoying the rays and beverage of choice.
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Hot Fish Club
Located in the oldest existing restaurant building on the Grand Strand, Hot Fish has a rich history that dates back to the 18th Century. The Hot and Hot Fish Club originally formed on a nearby island as a social club for members who were dedicated to gourmet food, stiff drinks, and jovial times among friends.
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Tin Roof
Tin Roof is about giving musicians a place to play and and a place to hang when they aren’t onstage. The tasty food, fun, eclectic environment, community of Regulars, and friendly Crew have established the Roof as the place to be for musicians and non-musicans alike.
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