2nd Annual Shakedown Jam: A Park Circle Block Party

Shakedown Jam is back for its 2nd Annual Park Circle Block Party on Saturday, November 14th from 12-5pm.

FREE LIVE MUSIC:
-THE RECKONING bringing the Grateful Dead tunes to the courtyard stage from 1-4pm
-Robert Corbett’s JUST GROOVE playing funky jams from 12-1 and 4-5pm

SHAKEDOWN STREET VENDORS:
We’re closing the street in front of Commonhouse Aleworks and along the alley to feature these vendors:
Drifter Merch, Grateful Fred, Rock 'n Roll Wall Wood, Dockside Engraving, Shambles Boutique, The Paint Pixie, Grateful Seams, Bulls Bay Saltworks, Arnie’s Tie Dyes, Homey's Head Vibes, Bright Star Designs, Cannon Street Apothecary, Brass Earth, Reba's Dancing Dyes, The Stono Soul, Kind Creations Supply Co., Lizard Glass Design, Solutions, Zosh Gift Shop, and Herban Tapestry.

NON-PROFIT:
Rock 'n Roll Rescue, a Lowcountry nonprofit that is dedicated to providing children access to music education by supplying instruments and resources that foster creativity.

Grab your friends, bring the kids, come hungry and thirsty, shop the scene, dance to the music, support a local nonprofit, and enjoy the good vibes in Park Circle.

5th Annual Drifter Fest

The 5th Annual Drifter Fest: Bert Griggs Memorial Jam returns to Charleston on September 5th–7th with a dynamic lineup of live music, celebrating the life and legacy of the late Drifter Merch founder Bert Griggs.

The main event takes place on Saturday at the Refinery Amphitheater with a lineup that includes progressive improvisational rock/jam band Big Something headlining along with soulful powerhouse Kanika Moore & The Brown Eyed Bois plus Just Groove. Doors open at 5 p.m. with music starting at 6 p.m.

Tickets are on sale at DrifterFest.com/tickets. General Admission is $30 in advance, $40 on the day of show. With limited availability, $60 VIP tickets are 21 and older only and include GA access, second-level rooftop viewing area overlooking the event with private VIP bar, inside bathrooms, seating, VIP parking, and commemorative laminate.

The festival kicks off on Friday with a free pre-jam event featuring Machine Funk “A Tribute to Widespread Panic” at Home Team BBQ downtown starting at 6 p.m. After-parties will follow on Friday and Saturday at The Commodore from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. Then on Sunday, the weekend wraps up with a free show featuring Junco Partner at Vickery’s on Shem Creek from 4-7 p.m.

Drifter Fest is an annual event in Charleston, SC that celebrates the life of the late Bert Griggs, co-founder of Drifter Merch. It has grown into a must-attend community celebration of live music, art, local eats, and specialty drinks. This year, a portion of proceeds will benefit Rock ‘n Roll Rescue, a non profit that allows children access to instruments and music education programs. Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses and organizations interested in supporting Drifter Fest and its mission.

For more information, tickets, sponsorship and other FAQ, go to www.drifterfest.com