Mac Arnold and Plate Full O’ Blues will present a post-Christmas concert on Thursday, Dec. 26 at The Spinning Jenny, 107 Cannon St., Greer. The Upstate’s premier blues disciple, Arnold got his start playing in a band that included James Brown on piano and later became a member of the Muddy Waters Band and recorded albums with such iconic figures as Otis Spann and John Lee Hooker. Showtime is 8 p.m. with doors opening at 7 p.m., and Jaguar 4 will open. Tickets are $15. For more information, call 864-469-6416 or visit www.thespinningjennygreer.com.
SUSTO will give a solo performance at The Radio Room, 110 Poinsett Highway, Greenville on Friday, Dec. 20. The musical project of Charleston-based singer-songwriter Justin Osborne, SUSTO recently released its newest album, “Ever Since I Lost My Mind,” which cements its reputation for delivering powerful indie rock that’s peppered with elements of electronic and Americana styles. Showtime is 8:30 p.m. with doors opening at 8 p.m., and the bill also includes Admiral Radio and Ravenel. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 day of show. For more information, call 864-609-4441 or visit www.radioroomgreenville.com.
Singer-songwriters Janeen Scott, Tim Bethea and Sydney McMath will perform “in the round” on Sunday, Dec. 22 at Delaney’s Irish Pub, 117 W. Main St., Spartanburg. The performance is a special installment of the popular Sunday Songwriters series that had been held for more than 12 years at Brickhouse Pizzeria until its recent closing. Scott, Bethea and McMath will take the stage from 8:30 to 10 p.m. with an open mic hosted by event organizer Jamison Smith taking place before and after. Signup is at 7 p.m. For more information, call 864-583-3100 or visit www.facebook.com/hubcitydelaneys.
Soleil Rizing will share a bill with Julia Ruby and James Heaton on Saturday, Dec. 21 at The Eighth State Brewing Company, 400 Augusta St., Greenville. The former is the stage name of Asheville, N.C.-based singer-songwriter Soleil LeBlanc, a 2018 Brown Bag songwriting competition winner who offers a solid mix of contemporary indie folk and old-school soul, while the latter is a Greenville-based duo with a bluesy feel. Showtime is 8 p.m. For more information, call 864-609-4590 or visit www.facebook.com/eighthstatebrewing.
The Coconut Groove Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec.21 at The Peddler, 149 W. Main St., Spartanburg. The veteran group has routinely packed both The Peddler’s old and new location for years, captivating audiences with a impressive brand of classic rock that’s played by highly-skilled instrumentalists. For more information, call 864-583-5874 or visit www.facebook.com/ThePeddlerSpartanburg.