The Jon Stickley Trio will perform on Friday, Dec. 27 at The Firmament, 5 Market Point Drive, Greenville. Hailing from Asheville, N.C., the group has amassed a national following for its genre-defying instrumental mix that blends everything from bluegrass and jazz to progressive rock and metal. Also on the bill is The Matt Fassas Trip. Showtime is 8 p.m. with doors opening at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20. For more information, call 864-616-5101 or visit www.firmamentgvl.com.
Beitthemeans will return to Ground Zero, 3052 Howard St., Spartanburg on Friday Dec. 27. The Alabama-based band has toured all over the country, mesmerizing audiences with a blistering, southern-fueled brand of hard rock that also incorporates elements of blues and psychedelic rock. Also on the bill are Neverfall and Black Market Currency. Showtime is 9 p.m. with doors opening at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10. For more information, call 864-948-1661 or visit www.facebook.com/GroundZeroSC.
TPP Events will present a benefit concert featuring an eclectic mix of local artists on Saturday, Dec. 28 at Zen, 924 S. Main St., Greenville. Billed as “The Holiday Hangover,” the show will include performances by Darby Wilcox, Vilai Harrington, Mourning Dove, The Parlor Pinks, Shyland Flowers and Jackson Wine of Apricot Blush. Hypnocat will close out the night with a DJ set, and, best of all, proceeds will go to The Homeless Period Project. Suggested donation is $10, and feminine products will also be accepted for distribution to women in need. For more information, call 864-235-5770 or click here.
The Queers will take the stage at The Radio Room, 110 Poinsett Highway, Greenville on Saturday, Dec. 28. With a history dating back to the 1980s, the group has achieved iconic status in punk rock circles, continuing to crank out catchy, fun-filled music inspired by The Ramones and early ’60s rock ‘n’ roll. Also on the bill are Switchblade Villain, The Hanging Judge and Chunx. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. with doors opening at 7 p.m. Tickets are $13 in advance or $17 day of show. For more information, call 864-609-4441 or visit www.radioroomgreenville.com.
The Mill Billy 3 will perform on Saturday, Dec. 28 at Shady’s Food & Spirits, 719 N. Duncan Bypass, Union. The roots-oriented trio, composed of area musicians Freddie Vanderford, Brandon Turner and Matthew Knights, will bring along an impressive lineup of special guests, including Fayssoux McLean, David Ezell, Tommy Lawson, Wes Wyatt and Erv Robinson, for what’s being billed as an “After Christmas Party.” Showtime is 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 864-429-4688 or click here.