Marc Higgins and the Chainsaw Bears will perform on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at The Peddler, 149 W. Main St., Spartanburg. Led by the stellar songwriting of its namesake, the Hub City-based outfit cranks out an infectious mix of jangle pop and Americana in the spirit of such renowned bands as Soul Asylum and The Jayhawks. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 864-583-5874 or visit www.facebook.com/ThePeddlerSpartanburg.
Having recently released a new EP, “Sandhill Shaman,” Vilai Harrington and the Hamptones will return to The Radio Room, 110 Poinsett Hwy., Greenville for a hometown show on Thursday, Jan. 30. The band has solidified its standing on the Upstate music circuit with an impressive brand of soulful indie folk that draws from influences ranging from Iron & Wine to John Prine. Showtime is 8 p.m. with doors opening at 7 p.m., and the bill also includes Gold Rose and James Tucker. Tickets are $7. For more information, call 864-609-4441 or visit www.radioroomgreenville.com.
Led by former CKY frontman Deron Miller, 96 Bitter Beings will bring its North American tour to Ground Zero, 3052 Howard St., Spartanburg on Friday, Jan. 31. The group’s debut album, 1998’s “Camp Pain,” is a solid mix of riff-driven hard rock and melodic pop that even includes a spirited cover of Michael Jackson’s “Beat It.” Doors open at 6 p.m., and the bill also features The Native Howl, Locust Grove and Witchpit. Tickets are $15. For more information, call 864-948-1661 or visit www.facebook.com/GroundZeroSC.
Aunt Vicki will take the stage at Yee-Haw Brewing Company, 307 E. McBee St., Greenville on Thursday, Jan. 30. Composed of singer-songwriters Erin Campbell and Lee Dyer, the duo offers a mesmerizing original sound that draws from a variety of vintage and modern psychedelic and indie folk influences. Presented by TPP Events, the show starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 864-605-7770 or visit www.facebook.com/TPPEventsUS.
The Bellamy Brothers will bring their distinctive brand of pop-tinged country to the Walhalla Performing Arts Center, 101 E. North Broad St., Walhalla on Saturday, Feb. 1. The Grammy-nominated duo burst onto the scene in the 1970s with the chart-topping pop hit “Let Your Love Flow” before garnering even greater success in country circles with such classic singles as “Old Hippie,” which Rolling Stone magazine included on its list of the 100 Greatest Country Songs of All Time. Showtime is 7:30 p.m., and only a limited amount of tickets, priced at $35, remain. For more information, call 864-638-5277 or visit www.walhallapac.com.