Myrtle Beach Shapes American Music History Through Venues, Legacy

Myrtle Beach has played a significant role in American music history, evolving from a beach music hub to a vibrant scene featuring local talent and national acts. Historic venues like the Hot Fish Club, founded in the late 1700s, continue to celebrate coastal music traditions with live performances of beach music, reggae, and funk. Charlie’s Place, a pioneering African American nightclub from the 1930s to 1960s, hosted legendary artists such as Dizzy Gillespie and Billie Holiday and now serves as a museum honoring its cultural impact. Another iconic site, The Bowery, has been a popular music venue since 1944, attracting music lovers with local bands and a festive atmosphere. In other music news, the Beach Buoys will perform at the Athens Theatre in DeLand this June, celebrating the timeless surf sound of the Beach Boys and the cultural impact of their music on American youth and summer culture. Meanwhile, the Palisades community rallies to support the recovery of Amazing Music, a beloved local music store lost in a fire, through a benefit concert featuring local bands and family activities.