Live Music in Myrtle Beach
Most people who visit Myrtle Beach come to have a great time doing beach activities like surfing, sunbathing, and swimming. With all the restaurants, bars, and resorts along the 60-mile stretch of beach, there’s plenty of things to do when the sun is up. But when night time comes, music venues come alive. Bars and clubs turn up the volume and set the stage for live entertainment. From honky-tonks to pier bars to oceanfront stage to full-on musical theater, here are the 10 best live music venues in Myrtle Beach.
The Bowery
The Bowery’s claim to fame is being the birthplace of Alabama, the legendary American country-rock band. But even before the founding members of the band were born, The Bowery had already been setting the stage for local bands and providing entertainment since 1944. It’s not only an iconic live music venue, but it’s also a Myrtle Beach institution.
Located it the heart of Downtown Myrtle Beach, The Bowery hosts some of the most exciting live entertainment acts seven days a week. This is where many local and traveling bands had their start, but it was Alabama that secured The Bowery’s place in music history.
Aside from electrifying performances from numerous musical acts, there’s entertainment on the side, with waiters carrying many mugs without a tray or performing some tricks, like sword-swallowing. It’s total entertainment all night long.
House of Blues
People come to the House of Blues for the food, but they stay for the live music. It would be hard to leave when the music starts playing. Since opening its doors in 1997, the House of Blues has been entertaining crowds both in the concert hall and the outdoor stage called The Deck.
Local, regional, and national musical acts have been gracing the venue with their talented presence. Their musical prowess is showcased every night and they know how to bring the house down with their repertoire of Southern country, blues, folk, and rock songs. With top-notch talents serving up amazing performances, the House of Blues cemented itself as a popular live entertainment venue where music-loving folks can hang out and have some fun.
Ocean Annie’s
Ocean Annie’s is more than just a beach bar, it’s a Myrtle Beach tradition and we agree wholeheartedly. Locals and vacationers have been coming back to Ocean Annie’s for more than 35 years simply because it has everything you’ll ever need to enjoy your vacation—swimming pools, overflowing drinks, delicious food, easy access to the beach, stunning views, and live entertainment.
Ocean Annie’s oceanfront bar at the Sands Ocean Club Resort is where the live music happens everyday. Bands and musical acts perform at the pool deck where everyone can watch and listen, whether they are at the poolside or at the beach. You can dance to your heart’s content because the music doesn’t stop until very late at night. Drinks are well-stocked and beer is overflowing.
The Landing at the Boathouse
The Landing at the Boathouse has a triple threat up its sleeves—delicious food, live music, and in-house craft beer. The place is packed every night with locals and visitors, enjoying the free live music headlined by some of the best bands and musical acts in the country. It doesn’t matter what music genre you’re into because there’s a diverse repertoire of songs that will appeal to your musical tastes and inclinations.
What’s special about the Boathouse is that it encapsulates the Myrtle Beach state of mind (and spirit) in one exciting place. The casual atmosphere, the electrifying music, and the fun crowd will leave an indelible impression. What’s more, all these can be enjoyed over a pint of ice-cold homebrew while looking at the stunning view of the Intracoastal Waterway.
Legends in Concert
You don’t have to go to Las Vegas to watch Legends in Concert live tribute shows. Myrtle Beach is one of several locations around the world that hosts these magnificent shows. With elaborate theatrical sets, flashy costumes, and stunning special effects, Legends in Concert in Myrtle Beach is truly a spectacle.
The performances are impeccable. It’s almost as if you’re watching the real legends in the flesh. If you weren’t able to go to an Elvis Presley or Michael Jackson concert, you can go to the next best thing and watch tribute artists pay homage to the king of rock and roll and the king of pop.
The outstanding cast is comprised of tribute artists, singers, and dancers who truly excel in their craft and give excellent performance every single time. They are accompanied by a live orchestra comprised of world-class musicians. With production this good, it would be a mistake to miss a show.
If you want a live show with high production value and astonishing and dazzling performance, Legends in Concert Myrtle Beach is the place to go. Get your tickets now because they sell out fast.
The Pier At Garden City (Garden City Pier)
There’s a lot going on at The Pier At Garden City. You can go fishing, stroll down the pier, play arcade games, sing karaoke, or drink at the bar. But what draws the crowd at night is the live music happening on two popular stages.
There are nightly performances at the End of the Pier Bar as well as the Café Deck, headlined by local bands and musical acts that are really worth listening to. Enjoy the music while eating some of the best beach food in Myrtle Beach and watching the gorgeous views of the beach.
The bands are so good that they make several appearances every month. What’s great is that the band line-up and schedule are announced in advance so you can come on the day your favorite band is performing.
Tin Roof
Tin Roof is relatively new in Myrtle Beach, but it’s certainly not new to the live music scene. No matter which Tin Roof location you visit, you’ll sense right away that bands and musicians feel at home whether they are on stage or off stage.
A casual and laidback bar located at North Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, the Tin Roof gives local and touring bands a stage to perform and a place to interact with their audience. Music-loving folks who enjoy rock and roll, punk, heavy metal, blues, or country music become regulars the moment they experience the awesome performances of different bands. With bands so good, you could be watching legends in the making. Some of them now play at sellout crowds in bigger venues around the country.
Tin Roof also has a DJ spinning dance tunes in the Green Room. So, if you want a change of sound and mood, you can go to the rooftop and dance the night away with the latest electronic dance music.
Crocodile Rocks Dueling Pianos
A duelling piano show at Myrtle Beach? Count us in! A group of ivory ticklers entertain and interact with the audience by playing covers of hit songs in their own unique way. Two piano virtuosos come face to face on stage, ready to duke it out musically, with audience participation as a key part of the show.
This New Orleans tradition finds its way to Myrtle Beach, much to the delight of the music-loving locals. With the piano as the weapon of choice, each piano player performs old and new songs to serenade the audience. They inject a healthy dose of humor and a whole lot of fun. They take requests and play them in the most entertaining way possible. Oftentimes, someone from the audience is called up to the stage to dance or sing. At Crocodile Rocks Dueling Pianos, you come for the music, but stay for the memorable interaction.
Bourbon Street
Don’t be fooled by the relatively smaller venue of Bourbon Street because it’s really big on live music. This is not your typical bar and grill; it’s a place where the locals hang out to listen to country, rock, and alternative bands.
The crowd is treated to a repertoire of hits from different music genres. With a more intimate setting, there’s more engagement and interaction, which makes for an unforgettable music experience.
The Carolina Opry
Calvin Gilmore’s vision is straightforward: to create first-rate entertainment that will not only survive but thrive on the Grand Stand. The vision became a reality with The Carolina Opry. Since it opened in 1986, the Carolina Opry has been presenting awesome shows headlined by some of the biggest names in the music and entertainment industry.
It may have country music beginnings, but the shows quickly encompassed all music genres as years rolled by and more visitors came to watch the spectacular shows. The Carolina Opry Theater in Myrtle Beach has become the premier venue for live entertainment. Audiences are treated to pulse-pounding concerts, dance performances, tribute shows, musicals, and variety shows, making The Carolina Opry a main attraction in Myrtle Beach.
