10 Must-See Local Bands for Fans of Live Music in Myrtle Beach
For all the music lovers of live music in Myrtle Beach this season, we have got plenty of homegrown talent for you.
The Myrtle Beach music scene is full of talented musicians and though many people idenitfy our area with its Carolina beach music roots, there is much more to see than the traditional shag scene.
Country, rock and reggae, blues and alternative, or any kind of band you could think of, the Grand Strand has it. Even better than that, you get to see many of them all over the area playing at your favorite live music venues, or even on the beach!
Here’s our list of “must-see” local bands you should get to know while at the beach:
Brad Long
With a strong country presence and even stronger pipes this talented musician is best-known around town as part of The Carolina Opry cast, but also performs gigs solo and with his band with his sights set on becoming the next big country star headed to Nashville.
• See him live: Find him nightly at The Calvin Gilmore Theatre as part of The Carolina Opry show and performing regularly at Bourbon Street Bar in Myrtle Beach.
Bullfrog
Hailing from Myrtle Beach, this folk-rock band sings songs as if they were telling stories of their homeland while the sweet sound takes everyone there. Check these guys out and see the folky style of Bullfrog for yourself.
• See them live: Check them out all over town including dates at Plyler Park (under the Skywheel), Pawleys Island Tavern, Wahoo’s and many more places.
Julio and the Saltines
If classic rock, 90s pop or modern rock are your thing you’ll definitely want to make room in your schedule for this energetic cover band. Julio and the Saltines put on a fun show that will have everyone on their feet and aims to please. It’s like their website says Julio and The Saltines will do anything to entertain you…..ANYTHING.”
• See them live: Julio and the Saltines are perfect for office parties or wedding receptions, but for a free show you can check them out at Wahoo’s or Hard Rock Cafe.
Lee Travis and the Bounty Hunters
With a complete repertoire of country covers perfectly tuned for the Redneck Riviera,” Lee Travis and the Bounty Hunters have the gritty down south sound every country fan loves and plenty of musical chops and on-stage charisma to keep the crowd lively.
• Where to find them: As the house band for legendary honky-tonk bar The Bowery, you’ll find the Bounty Hunters performing six nights a week just steps from the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk.
Painted Man
So sweet, so smooth, and so entertaining, Painted Man’s funky sound and knack for playing a fun variety of tunes is truly one of a kind. This veteran Myrtle Beach band is one you absolutely should make a point to see when you’re in town.
• Where to find them: Painted Man performs regularly at bars around the Murrells Inlet area.
Paperwork
This hard-working group of friends from the Pawleys Island area has grown into one of the the best live bands in Myrtle Beach with a mix of new-age funk, classy vocals and a setlist full of favorites that will make you want to get up and groove the night away.
• Where to find them: You can find Paperwork performing live every Tuesday at Good Time Charley’s at Broadway at the Beach (weather permitting). They also play around town at spots such as Ocean Annie’s, Dead Dog Saloon, and the House of Blues.
Paul Grimshaw Band
Amazing classic rock renditions and a catalog of cover tunes that will outdo any jukebox make The Paul Grimshaw Band a ‘must see’ act anywhere on the Grand Strand.
• See them live: Catch the full band live at the House of Blues, Hangout, and Dead Dog Saloon.
Sawgrass
This homegrown string band plays hillbilly music” with a mix of Bluegrass and acoustic tunes that keep your night rolling and your feet a steppin’. These veteran Myrtle Beach musicians specialize in pickin’ and grinnin’ with vocal harmonies that are the stuff of dreams.
• See them live: Playing at south end hot spots like Pawleys Island Tavern and Dead Dog Saloon, Sawgrass always puts on an authentic one of a kind show.
The Doc Simons Band
The Doc Simons Band is full of Americana classic rock covers of the greats like Bob Dylan and The Band that everyone can jam out to.
• See them live: Find them regularly at the Pawleys Island Tavern as well as other south end spots like Wahoo’s and Hot Fish Club.
Tru Sol
Based in nearby Conway, S.C., Tru Sol is truly a band for all. For 20 years this veteran party band has been entertaining local crowds with a complete package of cover songs spanning the decades from high-energy Motown hits to the chart-topping pop hits of today.
• See them live: Tru Sol is one of the area’s most sought after bands for private events but also occasionally is booked at local festivals.
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