Your guide to Music in the Woods in Greenville, SC

Break out your picnic baskets. The perfect day in Paris Mountain State Park now ends with Music in the Woods. Friends of Paris Mountain’s solar-powered concert series is back, with free local music. 🪕

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Paris Mountain State Park is located at 2401 State Park Rd. | Photo via @pmspmusic

When and where
From September through October, concerts will be held every Saturday from 2-4 p.m in the park’s amphitheater. Park in the main parking lot, head towards the Park Center building, and follow signs to the amphitheater.

Tickets
Regular park admission fees get you a free ticket to enjoy the live music. Expect to pay $6 for adults and $3.50 for children ages 6-15.

Donations are welcomed, but not required.

What to bring (and what not to bring)
Pack a picnic and bring your cooler. If your pup is coming too, be sure they’re on a leash. Leave the smoking + alcohol at home.

Morning News Music is back for more in 2022. | Photos via @pmspmusic

Who you’ll see

  • The Foreign Landers | Sat., Sept. 3 | Join this duo for bluegrass + traditional folk music.
  • Nikki Talley | Sat., Sept. 10 | Get ready to rock out to a mountain clawhammer banjo.
  • Vilai Harrington | Sat., Sept. 17 | Hear soulful Americana with a country twang.
  • Dave Desmelik | Sat., Sept. 24 | Come listen to this singer and songwriter based in North Carolina.
  • The Rough & Tumble | Sat., Oct. 1 | Hear dumpsterfolk Americana from this duo.
  • The Well Drinkers | Sat., Oct. 8 | Enjoy bluegrass from a band based in Western North Carolina.
  • G’ville Symphony Ensemble | Sat., Oct. 15 | A small ensemble from the GSO makes their Music in the Woods debut.
  • Morning News Music | Sat., Oct. 22 | This surf rock band offers cutting edge reporting and groundbreaking recordings.
  • Darby Wilcox | Sat., Oct. 29 | Join this singer and songwriter for acoustic tunes.

Follow Music in the Woods’ Facebook page for event updates and information.

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