The Top Live Music Venues in The Grand Strand

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Paradise Resort is in the heart of the Grand Strand.  With the white sandy beach, comfortable accommodations and a plethora of amenities, you really wouldn't have to leave the property.

But, if you are looking to hear some great tunes as you relax, we put together a list for you:

The Bowery — A downtown Myrtle Beach icon, this oceanfront bar & restaurant is currently celebrating 75 years of bringing good times and great music to the Grand Strand. Known as the launching pad for legendary country band Alabama back in the early 1970s, The Bowery today keeps its country music tradition alive by hosting house band The Bounty Hunters six nights a week from March through October, with special guest bands playing on many Sunday nights. When hunger sets in, the kitchen can serve up an extensive menu of burgers, wings, appetizers and other bar food. To learn more, visit thebowery.com.

House of Blues — The premier venue for catching live music at North Myrtle Beach shopping/dining/entertainment complex Barefoot Landing, this Mississippi Delta juke-joint inspired music hall hosts a regular schedule of national touring acts. The spaces in the 59,000-square-foot venue set the mood with a unique collection of contemporary folk art on display, and when all that rocking gets you and your concert crew hungry, Southern staples such as Shrimp & Grits, Jambalaya and Baby Back Ribs can be found on the dining menu. The HoB’s summer 2018 concert lineup includes Biz Markie, Collective Soul, Yacht Rock Revue, Drive-By Truckers, Jimmy Eat World and more. Local acts are also regularly featured on the venue’s outdoor deck. For more info, visit houseofblues.com.

Bourbon Street Bar & Grille — Located next to Pine Lakes Country Club in Myrtle Beach, this North Kings Highway bar & grill/music venue is a top choice among local music lovers. Offering a smoke-free atmosphere and serving a menu of tacos, quesadillas, sandwiches and appetizers until late in the evening, Bourbon Street boasts a summer lineup including acts like The Travelin’ Kine, the Brad Long Band and Little Bird. To learn more, visit bourbonstreetmb.com.

The Boathouse — Home of “the Best Backyard in Town,” this bar & grill located on the Intracoastal Waterway just off Highway 501 in Myrtle Beach is known for its free Sunday Concert Series regularly featuring “up and coming” country artists from across the region and nation, as well as tribute bands, rock acts and more. The Boathouse also offers an extensive menu highlighted by burgers, sandwiches, seafood and surf & turf items. The venue’s summer lineup includes Abbey Road, Riley Green, Hudson Moore and Badfish — all appearing in late June alone. For more information, visit boathousemb.com.

Murrell's Inlet MarshWalk — Found on the southern end of the Grand Strand, the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk features a collection of bars and restaurants, all connected by a half-mile wooden boardwalk overlooking a scenic salt marsh. Favorite spots for catching some live tunes here include Dead Dog Saloon, Drunken Jack’s, Wahoo’s and Wicked Tuna’s Tuna Shak— but the list keeps on going from there. Explore all of the options available at marshwalk.com.