2nd Annual Drifter Fest: Bert Griggs Memorial Jam

Event Details

Presented by Drifter Merch and Ear for Music, 2nd Annual Drifter Fest: Bert Griggs Memorial Jam will be on Saturday, September 11th from 7-11pm. The first event to be held at the new Refinery Amphitheater in Downtown Charleston, Drifter Fest will feature live music from jam band Indecision with local favorite Junco Partner opening. A free pre-jam to kick off the weekend festivities will be on Friday, September 10th from 8-11pm at Home Team BBQ downtown with entertainment provided by Atlanta';s Last Waltz Ensemble.

A portion of proceeds will benefit Carolina Studios, which is Mark Bryan of Hootie and the Blowfish's non-profit that fosters creative, educational, and career-focused initiatives for students through music, technology and media arts. In partnership with local businesses, sponsors include Slane Irish Whiskey, Truly Hard Seltzer, Southern Flavor Magazine, MassMutual South Carolina, Rodgers Wranglers, Eskimo Advertising, and Carolina Audio Video. Providing a true festival experience, the event will have craft vendors such as Drifter Merch, Zinnialou Jewelry, Cotton Patch Hemp, SunHeist Eyewear GrillKilt and ICEMULE Coolers. Additionally, local favorites Callie's Biscuits and The Immortal Lobster food trucks will be on site.

While Friday night's music is free, Saturday's event will be ticketed with general admission available for $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the event. Tickets are available at City Paper Tickets.

For more information about the 2nd Annual Drifter Fest: Bert Griggs Memorial Jam, visit www.drifterfest.com.