In North Myrtle Beach, the charitable Hootie & The Blowfish Monday After the Masters , hosted by Hootie and the Blowfish, honors two great South Carolina traditions: golf and music. The annual COURTESY OF SPOLETO FESTIVAL, PHOTOGRAPHER LEIGH WEBBER choral, opera, bluegrass, blues, jazz and more are part of this remarkable expression of musical diversity presented against the magical backdrop of the Holy City. With acres of coastline, five stages and more than 30 musical acts, the Carolina Country Music Fest in Myrtle Beach is sweeping in scope. Introduced in 2015, this outdoor music festival celebrates the phenomenon that is country music for three high-energy days in June. The rousing beach party draws the crowds, with more than 35,000 revelers coming to Myrtle Beach in 2021 for a sold-out festival. It turned out to be the perfect cure for Rucker’s pandemic blues. “The crowd and the love and energy they were giving back and giving to each other was just beautiful,” said Rucker about retaking the festival stage. “I can see it in my head right now, and it was awesome to be doing it right here at home in South Carolina.” celebrity Pro-Am golf tournament happens on the Monday after the Masters Tournament— hence the nickname, MAM—and culminates with a festive concert headlined by Hootie and the Blowfish. An avid golfer, Rucker and the rest of the band really get behind this philanthropic effort, which has raised millions of dollars to support golf and educational programs for kids in South Carolina. Join in the fun April 2022. Charleston’s premiere arts festival, Spoleto Festival USA , unfurls a host of musical performances as part of its 17-day run each spring. This year will mark its 46th season, which will once again be brimming with world-class musical entertainment performed in churches, theaters and outdoor venues across the historic city. Symphonic, PHOTOS (from top): Spoleto Festival, Charleston; South Carolina Jazz Festival, Cheraw 8 COURTESY OF SOUTH CAROLINA JAZZ FEST
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