District Live’s upcoming concerts include the following performances:
Turkuaz:
Wednesday, October 20 at 8 p.m. – $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Brooklyn-based funk band Turkuaz will bring an explosion of energy to the stage punctuated by deft musicality and show-stopping singalongs.
White Reaper:
Thursday, October 21 at 8 p.m. – $25 in advance; $30 at the door. White Reaper, a garage punk band that has performed at SXSW and on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, is best known for their chart-topping single “Might Be Right” and for their edgy, alternative sound.
Funk You:
Friday, October 22 at 8 p.m. – $20 in advance; $20 at the door. This nine-piece musical juggernaut from Augusta, Georgia is motivated by a love of live performance and armed with a captivating sonic presence, delivering a healthy helping of soul atop a funky backbeat that continues to evolve after a decade on the road.
AYRON JONES:
Saturday, October 23 – 8 p.m., $15 in advance | $20 day of show
Ayron Jones seamlessly combines elements of hip-hop, grunge and soul into a guitar-driven sound that’s uniquely his. Jones describes his music as “if Michael Jackson played guitar like Jim Hendrix in Kurt Cobain’s band.”
NEAL FRANCIS:
Tuesday, October 26 – 8 p.m. $12 in advance | $15 day of show. Rooted in funk, soul and R&B, Chicago master musician Neal Francis has performed at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and has shared the stage with Steel Pulse, The Meters, Dumpstaphunk and other top artists over the years.
Marc Broussard:
Wednesday, October 27 at 8 p.m. – $27 in advance; $30 at the door
Louisiana singer-songwriter Marc Broussard will bring his acclaimed “Bayou Soul” style and rich voice to Savannah for one amazing performance.
LITTLE BIRD:
Friday, October 29 – 8 p.m., $12 in advance | $15 day of show
Charleston indie psychedelic favorite Little Bird is touring behind the recently released debut album, Proxima. This five-piece’s sound is a heady mix of ambient soul, R&B and trippy jazz.
Liz Cooper & The Stampede:
Saturday, October 30 at 8 p.m. – $15 in advance; $18 at the door. Nashville, Tenn.-based rock band Liz Cooper & The Stampede will perform what NPR calls “a seamless balance of muted rhythmic sounds and propulsive drive that feels so good.”
Drake White:
Thursday, November 4 at 8 p.m. – $25 in advance; $30 at the door. Drake White and his band The Big Fire will delight audiences with their Southern sound, which has its roots in Drake’s childhood in the Appalachian foothills of Northeastern Alabama.
READ SOUTHALL BAND:
Saturday, November 6 – 8 p.m. , $12 in advance | $15 day of show
The rough-and-ready, guitar-driven sounds of Reed Southall Band, an Oklahoma City-based ensemble, blend grunge and Southern rock with outlaw country sensibilities and songwriting. The six members of this fan-favorite band have been influenced by musicians ranging from Hank Williams to Johnny Paycheck.
JOYOUS WOLF:
Wednesday, November 10 – 7 p.m., $10 in advance | $15 day of show
Joyous Wolf kicks off a national tour after several blistering gigs at recent festivals. Part of the growing “rock revival,” the band’s members work together to create some of the most exciting, promising and unwieldy back-to-basics rock to come out of Southern California in recent years.
DOPAPOD:
Thursday, November 11 – 8 p.m. $18 in advance | $20 day of show. Boston’s Dopapod combines heavy rock, funk, jazz, bluegrass and electronica with complex improvisational compositions that have electrified audiences at Bonnaroo and beyond.
Tyler Rich:
Friday, November 12 at 8 p.m. – $22 in advance; $25 at the door. An up-and-coming country star who has already opened for Dustin Lynch and Jon Pardi, Tyler Rich is a 2018 CMT Listen Up artist with a diverse set list that includes sing-along anthems, love songs and a country-blues rendition of Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean.”
LILITH CZAR:
Sunday, November 28 – 8 p.m., $13 in advance | $15 day of show
Lilith Czar’s voice is the sound of supernatural determination, summoned with a confessional vulnerability and unapologetic authenticity. Her debut album, Created From Filth and Dust, channels the fierce combativeness of Fiona Apple and the seductive witchery of Stevie Nicks.
Michigan Rattlers:
Wednesday, December 8 at 8 p.m. – $15 in advance; $17 at the door. Michigan Rattlers, a musical group named to Rolling Stone’s 2016 list of the “Ten New Country Artists You Need To Know,” will play original songs inspired by bands as diverse as AC/DC and Bob Seger.
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe:
Friday, December 31 at 9 p.m. – $50 in advance; $55 at the door. Led by singer and The Rolling Stones’ touring saxophonist Karl Denson, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe is an acclaimed seven-piece band that will bring the party for a special New Year’s Eve show that will blend rock, funk, blues, soul and gospel sounds.
JAMESTOWN REVIVAL:
Sunday, March 6 – 8 p.m., $22 in advance | $24 day of show
Texas folk duo Jamestown Revival features the rich harmonies and Western-inspired sound of Zach Chance and Jonathan Clay, who have earned acclaim for performances at SXSW, Coachella and Bonnaroo.
MOTHER’S FINEST:
Thursday, March 24 – 8:30 p.m., $35 in advance | $40 day of show
With anthemic hits like “Baby Love” and “Piece of the Rock,” these Atlanta legends always bring the party, as well as their pioneering blend of funk, rock and soulful vocals. One of the most energetic and charismatic groups to cut a swath through the music industry, Mother’s Finest defies boundaries and creates its own genre.
BEATLES vs. STONES:
Thursday, March 31 – 8 p.m., $32 in advance | $35 day of show
Two of the greatest bands of all time face off in a high-energy, adrenaline-pumping musical showdown. The Fab Four, represented by tribute band Abbey Road, will engage in a barrage of hits against premier Rolling Stones tribute band Satisfaction. It’s a face-off you won’t want to miss!
General admission tickets available at ticketmaster.com. For more information about Plant Riverside, go here.