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Friday, May 17, 2019
Jazz on the Square featuring Earsight
May 17 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Daniel Morgan Square

Jazz on the Square is held on most Fridays in April and May. A different local/regional Jazz group performs each week. The Event is free and beverages are available for purchase. Jazz on the Square is presented by the City of Spartanburg and sponsored by Budweiser of Spartanburg.

Earsight is a high-energy, instrumental funk/jazz quartet based out of Upstate South Carolina (Greenville/Spartanburg). Combining funk, straight-ahead jazz, soul, gospel, and New Orleans flavor, Earsight produces intoxicating, danceable grooves with a progressive edge, reminiscent of bands like Soulive, Galactic, and Medeski, Martin and Wood. The music is tight yet exploratory with an emphasis on interaction and improvisation.
Earsight is Adam Knight (guitar), Tim Blackwell (drums), Will Sinclair (keyboards) and David Katilius (bass). The band members have been involved in various successful projects and have years of combined experience, playing with jazz greats such as Ellis Marsalis, Wycliff Gordan, Walter Blanding Jr. and Kenny Garret to name a few. With past projects they have had the opportunity to open for such influential and diverse artists as Maceo Parker, Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Wynton Marsalis, and Incubus.
Earsight’s self-titled debut CD, released in 2015, has received positive reviews and regional airplay. They are currently busy writing, recording, and performing at festivals and venues in the Southeast.

https://www.facebook.com/events/356106861902240/

Zumba Glow Party
May 17 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Thomas E. Hannah Family YMCA

Glow in the dark Zumba! Come shake your tail feather for a great cause! All proceeds go to the Livestrong at the YMCA cancer survivor program. Registration is now open!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2119851568131851/

Shakers Bar Inc
May 17 @ 5:31 pm – 8:31 pm
Shakers Bar Inc

WE JUST WANT TO SHOW OUR APPRECIATION TO EVERYONE!!!!! STOP BY THIS FRIDAY MAY 17 AND ENJOY FREE ENTRY & FREE FOOD. THE PARTY STARTS AT 9!!!!! WE HATED THE LAST PARTY HAD TO BE CANCELLED. WE RECEIVED ALOT OF LOVE AND PEOPLE EVEN STILL SHOWED UP AND PARTIED IN THE PARKING LOT. SO COME ON OUT AND ENJOY YOURSELVES ON US!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/454458971790057/

A Revolution in Christ
May 17 @ 6:00 pm – May 18 @ 10:00 pm
Barnet Park

God’s people coming together to take a stand

https://www.facebook.com/events/451171578953500/

Brandy Lindsey & The Punch (feat. Bill Noonan) w/David Smith & Charles…
May 17 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Fr8yard

ABOUT BRANDY LINDSEY & THE PUNCH

Jamison Smith, electric guitarist and backing vocalist, is no side man. A singer/songwriter/guitar player in his band Milgrim’s 27, he knows how to hold his own. Joining this group was a new role to play, and he took the challenge in stride. Additionally, as an active supporter of the original music scene, it is no surprise that he founded and has hosted Sunday Songwriter Night for seven years. In 2003, he was involved in a large music project that Eric and Brandy were also a part of. They didn’t know then, but it was the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

Eric “Teacher” Lindsey, bassist, is one of the most respected players Upstate, S.C. Never one to stick to the root, he avoids overplaying and seems to find all the magic notes. Another notch on his belt is being an original member of The Ragged Orchids, a band he proudly played with until family life crept into “the nightlife.”

Brandy Lindsey was not planning on becoming a musician until her then-friend/now-husband (Eric) approached her about singing in his band after hearing her sing oohs and ahs on a mic during a practice session. Without knowledge of singing or playing (much less songwriting), it soon became apparent that her calling was hiding in her all along. Who knew that rehearsal would lead to a life of music and motherhood?

Together, with some shared influences and differing ones, what binds them sonically and personally is the way they approach music… “play to the song, and the rest will fall into place.” Luckily, they themselves have fallen into place as Brandy Lindsey and the Punch.

https://www.facebook.com/events/301905974087298/

CCMF 2019 Giveaway At The Station
May 17 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The Station Simpsonville

Friday May 17, 2019 The Station is having an awesome giveaway! From 6-7pm we are going to be giving away a pair of tickets for all four days of the 2019 Carolina Country Music Festival at Myrtle Beach. With every purchase of a Coors Light *bottle or draft* you will get a prize. The Coors Light reps will be walking around, giving away t-shirts, hats, koozies and more. There are 100+ prizes. One Lucky Coors Light drinker will win a pair of tickets to the Carolina Country Music Festival.
There will be free music and other great specials!

https://www.facebook.com/events/434839900406305/

Friday Night Scramble
May 17 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Lake Lure Golf Club

Friday Night Scramble open to all
40 maximum players
Call, text 828-699-3236 by noon that day to register- email too- lakeluregolf @aol.com
Check in by 5:45, tee off 6:00PM!

https://www.facebook.com/events/806646046389162/

Live Music with Rush Morgan
May 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Quest Brewing Company

Make plans to join us for a fun evening of music in our Tasting Room starting at 6 pm. Rush Morgan is an old soul at heart and a working man by trade. Getting his start in 2009 playing coffee shops in his hometown of Clemson, SC he’s graduated to being a national touring artist and a locally renowned talent. With the release of his EP “River Stone” in 2017 he’s begun to shake the roots of folk and soul. Morgan cut his teeth on the poetic lyricism of artists old and new such as Jackson Browne, Neil Young, and Mandolin Orange.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2439778902699362/

Live: The Downtown Band
May 17 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
RJ Rockers Brewery

Cool tunes and cold beer!

https://www.facebook.com/events/387577708508986/

Season 3 Reveal at Monthly Mingle
May 17 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Heirloom

Out + About Upstate is proud to announce special entertainment and an announcement by Proud Mary Theatre Company, South Carolina’s only Alternative theatre, as the troupe treats the Monthly Mingle social with musical selections and reveals the new plays in their exciting Season 3.
Reveal will start at 7 p.m.

https://www.facebook.com/events/287395628835280/

Whiskey Club
May 17 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Commerce Club

Come sample whiskey with your fellow Members!

Angels Envy

Makers Mark – 46

Buffalo Trace

Blantons

*SUBJECT TO CHANGE

$15++ for Members; $20++ for Guests.

https://www.facebook.com/events/385765365348070/

Going Gregg
May 17 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Indigo Hall (Downtown Spartanburg)

INVITED GUESTS.. Alex and Bryson humbly request your attendance to witness, and help celebrate this beautiful and fun union of two wonderful souls.

https://www.facebook.com/events/579507762554547/

Gospel Music Workshop
May 17 @ 6:30 pm – May 19 @ 6:30 pm
New Day Baptist Church

Facilitator: Rev. Kenneth Baker
May 17th 6:30PM
May 18th 10AM
May 19th Concert 4PM

https://www.facebook.com/events/2271387006461125/

Live Music: Gleewood Band
May 17 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Joe's Place Bookstore

A New Mexican husband/wife fronted Americana band, Gleewood grooves through blues, folk, and rock ‘n’ roll. Jhett and Callie Sioux’s lyrics lend a story to folk and roots music enthusiasts and bring an energy that swells into dynamic jams.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2517893034911074/

2 Yrs of Beer Dance Party!
May 17 @ 7:00 pm – May 18 @ 1:00 am
13 Stripes Brewery

We are all ecstatic to be Celebrating 2 years of Beer with YOU!

On Friday, May 17, we are hosting a very special dance party! We will be dancing the night away dressed up in leisure suites, dresses, and well anything that glows under blacklight at 7pm!

We will have a killer DJ in the Brewery blending tunes of all genres to keep everyone dancin’, all night long! There will be a “Glow Station” packed with everything you need, just in case you forgot to bring your own!

BEER?
We have 4 Special Beers releasing at 7pm on tap and in 16oz cans to-go!
⭐️Gin BA Olde Soul Imperial Stout
⭐️Future World NE IPA Batch #8
⭐️Brandy BA Southern Saint Belgian Tripel
⭐️Not Yet Begun To Fight Bourbon BA Imperial Brown Ale

We will have special food in the brewery all night, thanks to Tacos and Mas being in the kitchen!

D’s Nuts Donuts will be out with special Donuts that just might glow under our blacklights!

This event is Free and there is fun to be had by everyone 21 and older.

https://www.facebook.com/events/381564522402076/

An Evening With Gail Johnson: “Stagecoach Routes in Early SC”
May 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Simpsonville Museum of Revolutionary War History

Gail Johnson will talk about stagecoach routes in early South Carolina.

Refreshments provided and the museum is open before and after.

https://www.facebook.com/events/230383761173891/

Combination Swing and Blues Dance
May 17 @ 7:00 pm – May 18 @ 2:00 am
Gottaswing Charlotte

Gottaswing Charlotte is proud to partner with a new dance organization in town, Charlotte Traditional Blues, a group focused on teaching historical idiom-based blues dancing. Not familiar with blues dancing? In short, it is a family of dances done to blues music in the early- and mid- 20th century. You can think of it as an analogy – blues dancing is to blues music what swing dancing is to swing music. Here’s how the night will go:

7:00 pm Doors Open
7:30 pm Introduction to Swing Dancing Lesson begins
8:30 pm Social swing dancing with Gottaswing Charlotte DJs
11:00 pm Introduction to Blues Dancing Lesson begins
11:30~ pm Social Blues Dancing begins with Charlotte Traditional Blues DJs

More great news: The entire evening is still just $5. No dedicated dance partner or any dance experience required for either of the lessons that evening. We look forward to dancing with you!

https://www.facebook.com/events/817847555239826/

Firebox Johnson live at Stomping Grounds
May 17 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Stomping Grounds Coffee House and Wine Bar

Live acoustic music on the beautiful baritone ukulele at the best coffeehouse in the upstate

https://www.facebook.com/events/2293508204254223/

Ground Zero Comedy
May 17 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Ground Zero Live Music Venue

The Multiple Personalities Tour
“3 NYC with No Filters”

BUY TICKETS ONLINE before it’s too late! Doors open at 7 show starts at 8-9:30pm 21 and up have id

Gary Garcia (left)

With his signature raspy voice and take no prisoners comedy stylings, Gary Garcia, a modern renaissance man, always hits the ground running, leaving everyone in his path in stitches! This hilarious guy brings to the stage his electric, unflinchingly funny take on how he survives in unpredictable world, as a dad, musician, restaurateur, clothing designer and hustler at the game of life. Garcia has mad a mark for himself in stand-up since starting out in New York City doing small bits anywhere he could to becoming a fixture at some of towns most popular venues including the Grisly Pear Comedy Club, Dangerfields, Broadway Comedy Club and others. He has since expanded his repertoire and is now a resident comedian at Bally’s, Tropicana and Caesars in Atlantic City, NJ.

Mike Merk (middle)

Mike Merk was born and raised in Queens, New York and has been writing and performing comedy since he was 16 years old. He has performed in clubs all over New York City and is currently a regular at Caesars, Tropicana and Ballys Hotels in Atlantic City. His constant battle with addiction has influenced a real, raw and honest point of view which shines through in his act. Mike’s credits include Sirius XM Radio, TMZ, MTV and his couch in queens where he watches a lot of Netflix.

Terry McNeely (right)Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: Terry McNeely Comedian

Long Island born and raised, Terry McNeely could easily earn the title of “Crass Critic to the Suburban World.”
Seen on The Daily Show
The Anthony Cumia Show & CBS Blue Blood

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https://www.facebook.com/events/458540328049127/

Live Music: Twin Sons Acoustic Duo
May 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Commerce Club

Join us in our Beattie Bar + Lounge for live music featuring Twin Sons Acoustic Duo!

https://www.facebook.com/events/306895126865932/