SPARTANBURG — The annual Music on Main series returns in April with concerts scheduled every Thursday night at Morgan Square in downtown Spartanburg through July.
It's not the only live music scheduled next month with Brothers Osborne performing at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium on April 4. Local artists will also be performing at The Fretwell including the Chris Gladson Band and The FR8yard will feature open mic night with singer-songwriters Janeen Scott and Ashton Young.
Here's a look at what Spartanburg has to offer.
Janeen Scott and Ashton Young
What: Open Mic Night will feature artists Janeen Scott and Ashton Young, with Marc Higgins as host. The singer-songwriters are based in the Upstate. Their influences include folk, blues, and indie.Â
When: Tuesday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: FR8yard, 125 E. Main St., Spartanburg
Price: Free
More info: fr8yard.com
Brothers Osborne
What: John and TJ Osborne, who are from Deale, Maryland, won their first Grammy in 2002, winning Best Country Duo/Group Performance for their song, "Younger Me." Their fourth studio album, "Brothers Osborne," was released Sept. 15. They will perform in Spartanburg as part of their Might As Well Be Us Tour. The band has been nominated for 10 Grammys.
When: Thursday, April 4 at 7 p.m.
Where: Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg
Price: Starting at $42
More info: crowdpleaser.com
Music on Main: Beth Inabinett & For The FunK Of It
What:Â This South Carolina-based band serves funky, smooth, jazzy and soulful grooves that set the mood and make you move. Their vast repertoire includes jazz, rhythm and blues, pop, funk, go-go, classic rock and reggae.
When: Thursday, April 4 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.Â
Where: Morgan Square, West Main Street, downtown Spartanburg
Price: Free
More info: cityofspartanburg.org/323/Music-on-Main
Chris Gladson Band
What: Chris Gladson is a pop singer-songwriter based in Spartanburg. He plays acoustic guitar. The Fretwell's outdoor music venue is just off the Mary Black Foundation Rail Trail.
When: Friday, April 5, 6-9 p.m.
Where: The Fretwell, 101 Fretwell St., Spartanburg
Price: Free
More info: fretwellspartanburg.com
Marc Higgins and the Chainsaw Bears
What: The Spartanburg-based band features singer Marc Higgins. They have played live shows throughout Spartanburg for more than 10 years. The band returns to a local stage in early April.
When: Saturday, April 6, 6:30-9 p.m.
Where: Rockers Brewing Co., 226-A W. Main St., Spartanburg
Price: Free
More info: rjrockers.com
Music on Main:Â The High Tides
What: The High Tides, fronted by Jordan Lawson, have a playlist of popular rock tunes. The band has been a featured guest at the FR8yard in downtown Spartanburg.
When: Thursday, April 11 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.Â
Where: Morgan Square, West Main Street, downtown Spartanburg
Price: Free
More info: cityofspartanburg.org/323/Music-on-Main
Dustin Lynch
What: Country music star Dustin Lynch has achieved eight No. 1 hits on the Billboard charts and released six albums including his latest "Killed The Cowboy." He's toured with Florida Georgia Line, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan and Florida Georgia Line. Lynch, a Tennessee native, is also a Grand Ole Opry member.
When: Thursday, April 18 at 8 p.m.
Where: Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg
Price: Starting at $32
More info: crowdpleaser.com
Music on Main:Â Mac Arnold & Plate Full O' Blues
What: The band includes Austin Brashier on guitar and vocals, Max Hightower on harmonica, Rick Latham on drums, Mark Bumgarner on bass and Mac Arnold on vocals and guitar. The band was inducted into the 2023 South Carolina Entertainment and Music Hall of Fame and the Alabama Blues Hall of Fame in 2017.
When: Thursday, April 18 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Music on Main at Morgan Square in downtown Spartanburg
Price: Free
More info: cityofspartanburg.org/323/Music-on-Main
Shostakovich no. 5
What: Spartanburg Philharmonic's season finale performance features Dmitri Shostakovich's "Symphony No. 5." The concert will open with "An Act of Resistance" by Joel Thomson, followed by "Three Black Kings" by Duke Ellington.
When: Saturday, April 20 from 7-9 p.m.
Where: Twichell Auditorium, 600 E. Main St., Spartanburg
Price: $25 to $45
More info: chapmanculturalcenter.org/spartanburg-philharmonic-shostakovich-no-5/&DateOfEvent=04/20/2024
Rain: A Tribute To the Beatles
What:Â Featuring such classics as "I Want To Hold Your Hand," "Let It Be" and "Hey Jude," Tribute to the Beatles is a live, multi-media spectacular that takes attendees on a musical journey through the life and times of the iconic British band.
When:Â Wednesday, April 24, 7:30 p.m.
Where:Â Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg
Price: $53.55 to $124
More info: ticketmaster.com/rain:-a-tribute-to-the-beatles-(touring)-tickets/artist/1919062
Spartanburg Philharmonic Youth Orchestra’s Spring Concert
What: Celebrate the culmination of this year’s progress at the season finale of the Spartanburg Philharmonic Youth Orchestra’s fifth season.
When:Â Sunday, April 21, 3-5 p.m.
Where: Twichell Auditorium, 580 E. Main St., Spartanburg
Price:Â $5 to $10
More info: spartanburgphilharmonic.org/events/spring-concert
Music on Main:Â M.A.D. Music
What:Â M.A.D. Music, founded by Michael A. Davidson, will offer a variety of music at Morgan Square.
When: Thursday, April 25 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Music on Main at Morgan Square in downtown Spartanburg
Price: Free
More info: cityofspartanburg.org/323/Music-on-Main
