Texas Hippie Coalition, touring in support of its new album, “High in the Saddle,” will perform Thursday, Nov. 7 at Ground Zero, 3052 Howard St., Spartanburg. Having originated in the Lone Star State in 2004, the band offers a hard-hitting sound that it refers to as “Red Dirt Metal.” Basically, it’s a raucous blend of outlaw country, Southern-fried classic rock and blues-tinged power grooves. Also on the bill are Deepfall, Very Alora and Black River Rebels. Doors open at 6 p.m. and tickets are $18 in advance or $20 day of show. For more information, call 864-948-1661 or visit www.facebook.com/GroundZeroSC.
More than 20 musicians who were involved with “There Goes the Neighborhood,” the 2-CD compilation featuring songs composed by Spartanburg-based singer-songwriter Randy Foster, will join Foster on Saturday, Nov. 9 at RJ Rockers Brewing Co., 226-A West Main St., Spartanburg, to re-create some of the magic from the major concert event held earlier this year at the Chapman Cultural Center. Also appearing on stage will be Angela Easterling & the Beguilers and The Secret Band, and the show kicks off at 6 p.m.. A suggested donation of at least $5 is encouraged, and proceeds will benefit the Spartanburg Humane Society. For more information, call 864-804-8047 or visit www.facebook.com/events/435053740451374/.
Singer-songwriter Jon McLaughlin will perform on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at The Radio Room, 110 Poinsett Hwy., Greenville. The Indiana native burst onto the scene with his 2008 hit, “Beating My Heart,” and continues to draw rave reviews for his soulfrul brand of piano-driven pop-rock. The bill also includes opening act Sawyer. Showtime is 8 p.m. with doors opening at 7 p.m., and tickets are $17 in advance or $20 day of show. For more information, call 864-609-4441 or visit www.radioroomgreenville.com.
The popular Sunday Songwriters series that was held for more than a decade at Brickhouse Pizzeria and Grill in Spartanburg has been on hiatus since the venue closed last month. In the meantime, however, it’s continuing in another format with a series of monthly “In the Round” performances at Delaney’s Irish Pub, 117 W. Main St., Spartanburg. On Sunday, Nov. 10, Upstate singer-songwriter Kathy Hall, Marc Higgins and Drew Spencer will be featured, along with an open mic hosted by Jamison Smith. Showtime is 7 p.m. with the featured artists taking the stage at around 8:30. For more information, call 864-583-3100 or visit www.facebook.com/events/2487788118163825/.
Highly-acclaimed singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Randall Bramblett will perform Friday, Nov. 8 at the Walhalla Performing Arts Center, 101 E. North Broad St., Walhalla. Revered as Southern rock royalty, Bramblett has worked with such legendary figures as Bonnie Raitt, the Allman Brothers Band, Steve Winwood and Widespread Panic over the course of his multi-decade career. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $22-$26. For more information, call 864-638-5277 or visit www.walhallapac.com.