Murrells Inlet MarshWalk and Veteran’s Pier.
The Grand Strand flaunts an impressive concentration of live music for its size. Whether it’s solo performers or six and seven-piece bands (some featuring brass sections), the diversity spans every genre imaginable, from beach music and trop rock, to rock ‘n’ roll, reggae, R&B, country, yacht rock, bluegrass, jazz, and even a burgeoning alt-indie scene. Local music thrives as troubadours, cover bands, and tribute bands deliver popular hits and original compositions at tiki bars, restaurants, and large dedicated music venues across the region.
The unofficial home of live music along the Grand Strand might arguably be the Murrells Inlet Marsh Walk, where nearly all of the eight restaurants host live music, some nightly, such as The Dead Dog Saloon, which rarely misses a day year-round. All the Marsh Walk venues are located along a picturesque creekside boardwalk.
La Belle Amie Vineyard in North Myrtle Beach hosts multi-band outdoor live music festivals year-round, most Saturdays (weather permitting), along with occasional live daytime music from solo artists on Wednesdays. An admission fee is required, and online ticketing is suggested and available at a discounted price. Also in North Myrtle Beach, the Music on Main Concert Series takes place every Thursday night from June through October, with special concert nights at area parks in the area. The stage is located on the waterfront at the end of Main St.
The North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex Amphitheater hosts a summer concert series each year June – September featuring the biggest names in local and regional entertainment.
Since its inception in 2015, the Carolina Country Music Festival has become the largest annual music festival of the region, drawing an estimated 35,000 guests. Located in downtown Myrtle Beach, at the site of the former Myrtle Beach Pavilion Amusement Park, this year’s festival is June 6–9, and packed with the biggest names in country music, faturing Morgan Wallen, Carrie Underwood and many other A-listers of country music.
