Sound Advice: Charleston

Sound Advice: Live Music in Charleston This Weekend (Oct 16-18)This weekend, the rooftops belong to the DJs, the bands have plenty of familiar songs, and the outdoor sets stretch from Johns Island to Isle of Palms. If dinner is the plan, High Cotton and Halls Nexton have live music on the calendar too. Here are four ways to let the music decide where you go.DJs on the RooftopHouse, afrohouse, and familiar favorites above street level. Ritual and Uptown offer five rooftop sets worth making plans around, with distinctly different directions behind the decks.Friday

AYETEA at Ritual Rooftop, 6:00 PM
House, afrohouse, and techno on Ritual's rooftop for an electronic start to Friday.

Dj Boogi at Uptown Social Rooftop, 7:00 PM
Top 40, house, and hip-hop give this rooftop set a familiar-song pull.

Saturday

whöever at Ritual Rooftop, 5:00 PM
House and EDM meet hip-hop and open-format selections before Saturday gets late.

Simon Castro at Uptown Social Rooftop, 7:00 PM
An open-format set built around Top 40 and dance music.

Sunday

Hi Ed at Uptown Social Rooftop, 7:00 PM
House, EDM, remixes, and mashups for anyone keeping Sunday evening open.

Bands to Sing Along ToPick a band that leaves room for the songs you already know. This weekend's choices run from pop-punk and '90s covers to classic rock, funk, and Top 40.Friday

Cooper River Band at The Dinghy, 7:00 PM
A full band moves between classic rock, country, R&B, and hip-hop on The Dinghy's covered back deck.

The Regulars at Share House, 10:30 PM
Pop-punk roots, '90s material, and a broad cover repertoire make this the late Friday pick.

Saturday

Five Door Sedan at Share House, 4:00 PM
Alternative rock and covers with room for funk, blues, and reggae in the mix.

Uncle Gary's Band: Live at Commonhouse at Commonhouse Aleworks, 6:00 PM
Modern favorites and older classics, with a repertoire reaching into grunge, country, and bluegrass.

Sunday

FlashMob at Share House, 4:30 PM
A full-band Top 40 cover set spanning pop, rock, and multiple decades.

Take the Music OutsideMake the deck or outdoor set part of the plan. There's rock and soul on Johns Island, a duo in North Charleston, and afternoon music on The Dinghy's covered back deck.Friday

Edgewood Heavy at The Tattooed Moose, Johns Island, 8:00 PM
A full-band blend of rock and soul on the outdoor main stage.

Saturday

Fowl Play at The Dinghy, 3:00 PM
A trio bringing rock, country, and blues to the covered back deck on Isle of Palms.

John PIcard at The Tattooed Moose, North Charleston, 3:00 PM
An afternoon duo performance outdoors at the North Charleston location.

JUST GROOVE at The Tattooed Moose, Johns Island, 3:00 PM
A duo moving between rock covers, hip-hop, R&B, and funk on the outdoor main stage.

Sunday

Phillip Chastain at The Dinghy, 3:00 PM
Solo rock, Americana, and folk on the covered back deck.

Justin Hodge at The Tattooed Moose, Johns Island, 3:00 PM
A solo performer combining guitar, vocals, and percussion with familiar songs from the '60s onward.

Dinner With a Live SoundtrackGive the music a say in the dinner plans. High Cotton and Halls Nexton offer a choice between jazz and soul, a variety trio, and a Sunday solo acoustic set. Both venues pair live music with dining.Friday

Soul Fish at High Cotton Charleston Restaurant, 7:00 PM
Soul Fish performs as a trio for this booking, drawing on an extensive variety repertoire.

Nexton Jazz Quartet at Halls Chophouse Nexton (Summerville), 7:00 PM
Jazz with funk, soul, and R&B in the mix for a Summerville evening.

Saturday

Sam Stacie at High Cotton Charleston Restaurant, 7:00 PM
A full-band performance connecting rock and pop with blues, soul, and jazz.

Nexton Jazz Quartet at Halls Chophouse Nexton (Summerville), 7:00 PM
A second chance to choose the quartet's jazz, funk, and soul blend if Saturday suits the plans better.

Sunday

Ayers Acoustic at High Cotton Charleston Restaurant, 6:00 PM
Solo acoustic guitar with a repertoire reaching from Fleetwood Mac and Radiohead to Chris Stapleton.

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