Led by primary songwriter Kevin Barnes, of Montreal will make a stop on Friday, Nov. 1 at The Spinning Jenny, 107 Cannon St., Greer. The Athens, Ga.-based outfit, which has been a force on the indie rock circuit for more than two decades, wows audiences with a spellbinding sound that’s wildly experimental but ultra catchy and often tinged with a psychedelic pop vibe. Also on the bill are Locate S,1 and Brother Oliver. Showtime is 8 p.m. with doors opening at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 day of show. For more information, call 864-469-6416 or visit www.thespinningjennygreer.com.
Thursday, Oct. 31 is Halloween, so it wouldn’t be a big surprise if the Avett Brothers appear in costume for their concert at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville. The band has been known to dress for the occasion in past years, but, even if it doesn’t for this gig, fans can expect a night of quality folk-fueled rock ‘n’ roll. Hailing from Concord, N.C., the Avett Brothers are a Grammy-nominated ensemble that blends everything from bluegrass and country to punk and pop into their music. Showtime is 8 p.m. with doors opening at 7 p.m. Tickets are $61-$82. For more information, call 864-241-3800 or visit www.bonsecoursarena.com.
The FR8yard, 125 E. Main St., Spartanburg will be turned into the “FrightYard” for a special Halloween throwdown being held Thursday, Oct. 31. The concert event will feature two area bands, each covering a classic album: My Girl My Whiskey & Me, tackling Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon,” and Hot Yoga & Friends, doing their take of the Talking Heads’ “Stop Making Sense.” Classic horror movies plus a full-length screening of Michael Jackson’s “Thrilled” will be screened on the venue’s 20-foot Jumbotron, and there will be all sorts of family friendly entertainment from a costume and pumpkin carving contests to trick-or-treating for kids and dogs. “Fright Yard” runs from 4 to 11 p.m. with live music starting at 8 p.m. Admission is $5 with children 12 and under admitted free. For more information, visit www.fr8yard.com.
Rhonda Vincent and the Rage will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1 at the Walhalla Performing Arts Center, 101 E. North Broad St., Walhalla. A Grammy Award winner who is widely heralded in the bluegrass community, Vincent not only has the voice of an angel but is also a top-notch mandolin player. The band’s music is rooted in bluegrass but also features elements of classic country, and Vincent has worked with everyone from Dolly Parton and Gene Watson to the late Daryle Singletary. Tickets are $33-$38. A pre-show dinner with Vincent, beginning at 5:30 p.m., is also available for an additional $22. For more information, call 864-638-5277 or visit www.walhallapac.com.
Powerman 5000 will bring its Days of Disorder Tour to The Firmament, 5 Market Point Drive, Greenville, on Tuesday, Nov. 5. The group, which is fronted by Rob Zombie’s younger brother, Spider One, has been churning out hard-hitting industrial metal for more than two decades. The powerhouse lineup for the show also includes (hed) PE and Adema, along with Blacklist Regulars. Showtime is 6:30 p.m. with doors opening at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25-$35. For more information, visit www.firmamentgvl.com.