Around the Bend Returns for Spring 2021 Season

After the success of last fall’s “Around the Bend” concert series, the Charleston Music Hall and The Bend today announced the event will return this spring for another round of shows. The multi-week concert lineup kicks–off April 10th with Robert Earl Keen, and will continue into the summer with performances by Blackberry Smoke, Ranky Tanky, The Steeldrivers, Old Crow Medicine Show, and more. Tickets go on sale to the public this Friday, March 5th at 10 am on Ticketmaster.com. 

The series, produced by the Charleston Music Hall, features unique socially distanced seating by providing sectioned–off squares and limiting each square to a maximum of 4 people from the same party. Masks are required if patrons leave their square to visit the facilities. 

“We were overwhelmed by the outpouring of support and excitement for ‘Around the Bend’ from the community this past fall,” said Charles Carmody, Venue Director of the Charleston Music Hall. “We are excited to return with a stellar line up in April.”

New to the spring series, patrons can pre-order beer, wine, and water to have a fully stocked cooler waiting for them upon arrival. No outside alcoholic beverages will be permitted. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring their own food, non-alcoholic beverages, blankets, tables, and chairs. Coolers will be checked after parking to ensure outside alcohol is not being brought to the squares.

The Bend, located at 3775 Azalea Dr. in North Charleston, features 20 acres of beautiful green space on the Ashley River. For all events, gates open at 6 pm and shows start at 7:30 pm. Concertgoers sharing a square are required to arrive together. Patrons are encouraged to arrive early to create an easier and safer ingress and seating. 

Here’s a look at the schedule:

• Saturday, April 10th Robert Earl Keen
• Sunday, April 11th Ranky Tanky
• Saturday, April 17th Reggae Night at the Bend: A Special Tribute to Toots & The Maytals
• Friday, May 7th Charlton Singleton and Friends present: The Sizzling 70s
• Thursday, May 13th Blackberry Smoke
• Friday, May 14th Yacht Rock Revue
• Saturday, May 22nd Old Crow Medicine Show
• Saturday, June 5th The Steeldrivers

All events are rain or shine. For more information, visit www.charlestonmusichall.com.