2026-2027 Popular Music Concert Calendar
Tickets
FREE for students
$10 General Public
$5 USC Upstate Faculty/Staff
Online reservation encouraged for ALL
Location
USC Upstate Humanities & Performing Arts Center (Main Stage Theatre)
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Jazz Combo: From Bebop to Block Party: The Hip-Hop Evolution
Step into the intersection of past and present as the Jazz Ensemble explores the connections between acoustic jazz and the rhythmic pulse of hip-hop. Featuring fresh interpretations of jazz classics and groove-driven selections, this concert traces the musical lineage from bebop improvisation to boom-bap and contemporary hip-hop.
Seating for this performance is general admission.
Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Commercial Music Combo: The 90s: A Journey Back to the Last CDs
Join us as the Commercial Music Combo takes a trip to the era of CD binders and mixtapes. Featuring grunge, country, and R&B favorites of the decade, this concert celebrates the diverse musical landscape that shaped millennial tastes.
Seating for this performance is general admission.
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