
Guster deftly mingles punchlines that will make you cry and the sort of heartache that will cause a laugh, literary lyrics and pop-culture preoccupations - all set to a dynamic, harmony-soaked union of folk and rock. One of the most complete bands of the past 30 years, the Boston-forged act is the ultimate example of a college outfit that grew into its potential. Listen before you go: Last year's "From 2 to 3" shows that the band has "found their winning formula and perfected it," ClashMusic's Neive McCarthy wrote. Babe Corner shares the bill tickets are $25-$28. Guitar licks lope and loop back on each other, adorning the band's inherent momentum - sometimes propulsive in a forward sense, sometimes pogo-stick perfect - and framing dreamy, sad-eyed melodies just right for a midsummer night's show. This Canadian outfit has dubbed its own music "chewed bubblegum pop," and there's something about knowing yourself. Listen before you go: 2021's "Cosmic Country and Western Songs" offers a great sense of what Donato is up to. Donato's riffing will dazzle, while his band spins a calming groove like a spider's web together they form a sound that is both reminiscent of the '70s and somehow timeless. The Nashville native joins crackerjack guitar playing and a lyric tenor to create country music that veers into the soulful and psychedelic corners of the honky-tonk. Listen before you go: "Forysthia" really is a star-studded gem that still shows off its main character. Caudle's songs carry an inherent dynamic energy, drawing in listeners and collaborators alike. Last year's "Forsythia" features contributions from the likes of Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush and Carlene Carter while 2020's "Better Hurry Up" folded in members of The Jayhawks, Wilco, The Civil Wars and Willie Nelson's band.


Here are five of the most exciting on the calendar so far: June 16: Caleb CaudleĬaudle, a North Carolina singer-songwriter with an Everyman voice that's more resonant than most men, attracts serious talent. There will be a number of solid shows at the green space this summer. Why not set all that sky-gazing and firefly-watching to live music?Ī part of Rose Music Hall, Rose Park is one of the most consistent places to catch live music outside in the center of Columbia. Summer is about soaking up every last drop of sun, then remaining outdoors through the early watches of the night to enjoy dusk's relative cool.
