The Pour House - Town Mountain w/ The Blue Stone Ramblers, Reid Stone. Robert Greer is the new Big Daddy. Not that the Acoustic Syndicate singer needs any replacing, but in the realm of powerful, high mountain cawin’, there’s room for more than one crooner in the nest. Joined by Jesse Langlais on banjo, Barrett Smith on upright bass, and Phil Barker on mandolin — all fine singers themselves — Greer and Town Mountain cook one heck of a bluegrass boil. They’ve played Charleston a handful of times, toured from Montana to Maine, and won a few prestigious contests, including Colorado’s RockyGrass. With the release of new studio album Heroes and Heretics this fall, they’re ready to step it up a notch. The hyper-energetic quartet is almost always joined by one of many fiddler friends, and although they’re certainly a hoe-down dance party, they keep it steeped in Monroe-like tradition as well. It’s a full package bluegrass experience. Shout out for their cover of Springsteen’s “I’m on Fire.” —Stratton Lawrence. Thu., Nov. 20. $7, www.townmountain.net.
1977 Maybank Hwy., (James Island), (843) 571-4343, http://www.charlestonpourhouse.com.

Alluette's Café - Calvin Taylor. local singer/guitarist; soul, rock, and R&B, 7 p.m. Thursdays.
80 Reid St., Charleston (Downtown), (843) 577-6926.

Art's Bar & Grill - James & The Giant. singer guitarist Tyler Mechem and pianist Joe Giant (both of local rock/pop band Crowfield) deliver smooth-groovin' blue-eyed soul and rock grooves, 10 p.m. Thu., Nov. 20.
413 Coleman Blvd., Mt Pleasant (Mt. Pleasant), (843) 849-3040.

The Black Cart - Forth N Back. "Charleston’s new live hip hop band" handling jazzy hip hop grooves, 10 p.m. Thu., Nov. 20.
54 John St., Charleston (Downtown), 843-965-5254, http://www.myspace.com/theblackcart.

The Break Room - The Larry David Project. singer/guitarist Dave Dunning (of The Diesel Brothers) and singer/percussionist Larry Strickland (of Spunjwurthi) play sets of classic rock faves and obscure tracks, 7 p.m. Thursdays.
2700 N. Hwy. 17, Mt Pleasant (Mt. Pleasant), (843) 388-2061.

Brenda's - Mike Thompson. the singer/guitarist (of Sin County) returns from Nashville for a quick visit. Thu., Nov. 20.
225 Red Bank Rd., (Goose Creek), 843-553-7474.

The Brick - G. Malin Wagnon. acoustic rock/pop variety, 10 p.m. Thu., Nov. 20.
213-B E. Bay St., Charleston (Downtown), (843) 720-7788, http://www.charlestonbars.com/brick.

Chai's Lounge & Tapas - DJ Kurfu & Friends. spinning a variety, 11 p.m. Thursdays.
462 King St., Charleston (Downtown), (843) 722-7313, http://www.basilthairestaurant.com.

Charleston Crab House - Graham Whorley. solo singer/guitarist (downtown), 10 p.m. Thu., Nov. 20.
41 S. Market St., (Downtown), (843) 853-2900.

Charleston Grill - Quentin Baxter & Friends. acoustic jazz combo (led by drummer Quentin Baxter), 8 p.m.-midnight. Thursdays.
224 King St., Charleston (Downtown), (843) 577-4522, http://www.charlestongrill.com.

Circular Congregational Church - "New Music New Charleston". the New Music Collective presents the annual chamber concert, featuring new works by Sam Sfirri, Mustafa Waker, Nathan Koci, and Ron Wiltrout, 8 p.m. Thu., Nov. 20.
150 Meeting St., (Downtown), (843) 577-6400, http://www.circularchurch.org.

Cisco's Cafe - Common Ground. local bluegrass ensemble, 7 p.m. Thursdays.
1114 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Charleston (West Ashley), (843) 571-6441, http://www.ciscoscafe.com.

Club H20 - Rowdy & DJ Mike Mendoza. country music dance night, 9 p.m. Thursdays.
8484 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, (843) 767-1426.

Conch - "Open Stage" w/ Folly Beach Bluegrass Society. acoustic "open forum" session, 7-10 p.m. Thursdays.
11 Center St., Folly Beach, (843) 633-0100.

Crave Kitchen & Cocktails - Rene Russell & Gary Hewitt. acoustic tunes in the wine bar from 6-9 p.m. Thursdays.
1968 Riviera Drive, (Mt. Pleasant), (843) 884-1177, http://www.cravemtp.com.

Daily Dose - Jeff Caldwell. acoustic rock tunes and funky rhythms from 6-9 p.m. Thursdays.
1622 Highland Ave., Charleston (James Island), (843) 225-3367.

EVO Pizzeria - The Pulse Trio. jazz/progressive trio featuring bassist Ben Wells, guitarist Dave Linaburg, and drummer Stuart White, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays.
1075 E. Montague Ave., North Charleston, (843) 225-1796, http://www.evopizza.com.

Famous Joe's Bar & Grill - DJ Spike. spinning '80s dance music. Thursdays.
1662 Savannah Hwy., Charleston (West Ashley), (843) 852-9378.

Fiery Ron's Home Team BBQ - "Bluegrass Thursdays" w/ Southern Flavor. Southern folk and bluegrass. Thu., Nov. 20.
1205 Ashley River Road, Charleston (West Ashley), (843) 225-7427, http://www.hometeambbq.com.

Fish - Elise Testone & Gerald Gregory. vocalist Elise Testone and pianist Gerald Gregory handle jazz/soul/funk standards and faves, 6-9 p.m. Thursdays.
442 King St., (Downtown), (843) 722-FISH, http://www.fishrestaurant.net.

Gennaro's Italian Restaurant - Ray Michaels Band. swing/jazz standards. Tuesdays, Thursdays.
8500 Dorchester Road, (North Charleston), (843) 760-9875.

The Griffon - Hugh Price. acoustic jamgrass/rock/Americana. Thu., Nov. 20.
18 Vendue Range, Charleston (Downtown), (843) 723-1700.

The Harbor Grille - "Temptation Thursdays". with DJ Tantrum, presented by Young Veterans Ent. Thursdays.
360 Concord St., (Downtown), (843) 853-5752, http://www.theharborgrille.com.

Hibernian Hall - "Mad in Italy" w/ DJ Duwayne Motley. a fashion show with music from the local DJ (see City Pick on p. 27), 7:30 p.m. Thu., Nov. 20.
105 Meeting Street, Charleston (Downtown).

Island Grill & Bar - Karaoke w/ Stupid Mike. rambunctious karaoke on Folly Road, 9 p.m. Thursdays.
815 Folly Road, Charleston (James Island), (843) 200-9213.

Jack's Place - Karaoke with Jack. 8 p.m. Thursdays, Saturdays.
1815 Old Trolley Road, Summerville, (843) 821-8030, http://www.jacksplaceonline.com.