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The Charleston Music Hall this month presents a collaboration with Village Repertory Co. called Ladies of the Canyon, featuring the music of Janis Joplin, Joan Baez, Carole King, Joni Mitchell and more. Provided

Can you believe we're already looking ahead to the second month in 2023? It feels like the year has only just begun. 

But alas, it's time to scope for February concerts that deserve snagging tickets for in advance or putting on the schedule. 

Here are 14 shows to love in Charleston this upcoming month. 

Maxwell's Silver Jammer

WHAT: This late-night jam tribute to The Beatles sounds like a show I want to be at, and if you haven't checked out Lo-Fi Brewing yet, it's time. It might seem like a misplaced chain-link fence upon parking lot entry, but once inside, sip a Mexican lager and enjoy the stage in the center of the tap room. The very local lineup for the rest of the month is worth checking out, as well, from Persona La Ave to Bad Signals. 

WHEN: 10 p.m. Feb. 2

WHERE: Lo-Fi Brewing, 2038 Meeting Street Road 

PRICE: $15 advance, $20 day of show

MORE INFO: eventbrite.com/e/bob-weir-afterparty-maxwells-silver-jammer-jam-tribute-to-the-beatles-tickets-488908968887?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

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Neil Francis will play at the Pour House in February. Pooneh Ghana/Provided

Neil Francis

WHAT: Charleston funk band The Psycodelics will open for Chicago artist Neil Francis, whose latest albums "Sentimental Garbage" and "Changes" encapsulate a retro pop sensation. 

WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Feb. 4

WHERE: Charleston Pour House, 1977 Maybank Highway

PRICE: $20 advance, $25 day of show

MORE INFO: charlestonpourhouse.com/event/neal-francis-2

North By North

WHAT: Local acts Argot and Maya Gold will open for Chicago rock 'n' rollers North By North. This White Stripes setup of a duo knows how to play. 

WHEN: 9 p.m. Feb. 4

WHERE: The Royal American, 970 Morrison Drive 

PRICE: $10 cash at the door

MORE INFO: theroyalamerican.com/schedule

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She Returns From War will open for Jaime Wyatt at the Pour House this month. Magdalena Wosinska/Provided

Jaime Wyatt

WHAT: Local Americana songstress She Returns From War will open for outlaw country singer-songwriter Jaime Wyatt. 

WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Feb. 5

WHERE: Charleston Pour House, 1977 Maybank Highway

PRICE: $15

MORE INFO: charlestonpourhouse.com/event/jaime-wyatt

Keb Mo

Keb' Mo' will be performing at the Charleston Music Hall in February. Provided

Keb' Mo'

WHAT: Anthony D'Amato will open for five-time Grammy Award-winning blues musician Keb' Mo', who is 71 years old and still touring. 

WHEN: 8 p.m. Feb. 8

WHERE: Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St. 

PRICE: $49.50-$75

MORE INFO: charlestonmusichall.com/event/keb-mo

Big Something

WHAT: High-energy performers Big Something will play three nights in a row at the Pour House, featuring different openers each night. Abby Bryant & The Echoes will lead off on Night 1, followed by Josh Phillips on Night 2 and Wright Avenue on Night 3. 

WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Feb. 9, 10, 11 

WHERE: Charleston Pour House, 1977 Maybank Highway

PRICE: $20 advance, $25 day of show each night; $50 three-night pass

MORE INFO: charlestonpourhouse.com/event/big-something-2

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The Simplicity's "Dahlin'" topped the list for The Post and Courier and Free Times' Best of South Carolina Music 2022. They're playing at the Music Farm this month. File/Kate Fischer/Provided

1770 Records Showcase

WHAT: College of Charleston's record label is showcasing local bands at its Throwback Dance Hall event featuring The Post and Courier and Free Times' Best of South Carolina Music 2022 winners The Simplicity, along with Hotel Hugo, Homemade Haircuts and Tree Limbs. 

WHEN: 8 p.m. Feb. 10

WHERE: Music Farm, 32 Ann St. 

PRICE: $15 advance, $17 day of show

MORE INFO: musicfarm.com/event/throwback-dance-hall

Fo Daniels 

WHAT: This rock 'n' roll singer-songwriter based in Charleston will deliver authentically rugged songs on the beach, or, well, inside on stage by the beach. 

WHEN: 9 p.m. Feb. 11

WHERE: The Windjammer, 1008 Ocean Blvd., Isle of Palms

PRICE: $10 

MORE INFO: the-windjammer.com/event/fo-daniels-6

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The Steep Canyon Rangers will play at the Gaillard Center in partnership with SEWE. Provided

Steep Canyon Rangers

WHAT: In partnership with the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, the Steep Canyon Rangers are coming to town. The Grammy-winning bluegrass group that often plays with Steve Martin will take the stage this month. 

WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16

WHERE: Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St.

PRICE: $39+

MORE INFO: gaillardcenter.org/events/steep-canyon-rangers

Ladies of the Canyon

WHAT: Speaking of canyons, the Music Hall is putting on a Ladies of the Canyon show in collaboration with Village Repertory Co. It's an ode to the female folk-rock singers who congregated in Laurel Canyon in the late 1960s and early 1970s, such as Cass Elliot, Janis Joplin, Linda Ronstadt, Joan Baez, Judy Collins, Carole King and Joni Mitchell. 

WHEN: 8 p.m. Feb. 17

WHERE: Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St. 

PRICE: $20-$25

MORE INFO: charlestonmusichall.com/event/ladies-of-the-canyon

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FatRat Da Czar will perform a hip-hop show at the Music Farm. Provided

FatRat Da Czar

WHAT: Columbia hip-hop legend FatRat Da Czar will perform with special guests DJ Kingpin POV, MIDIMarc, Langston Hughes III and Tyrie. 

WHEN: 9 p.m. Feb. 18

WHERE: Music Farm, 32 Ann St. 

PRICE: $15 advance, $17 day of show

MORE INFO: musicfarm.com/event/fatrat-da-czar

Raspberry Pie

WHAT: Described as "funky music for nerdy people," Raspberry Pie will play a set after local fresh take on classic rock Lexi Noise and local jazzy pop-rock outfit Mantra. 

WHEN: 8 p.m. Feb. 24

WHERE: Tin Roof, 1117 Magnolia Road

PRICE: TBA, but it's cash at the door

MORE INFO: charlestontinroof.com/#schedule

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Gregory Porter will perform at the Charleston Music Hall this month. Provided

Gregory Porter

WHAT: This flat cap-wearing musician has won two Grammy Awards for best jazz vocal album. He's done justice to Nat King Cole with a tribute album and writes original music, as well, such as hits "Liquid Spirit" and "Hey Laura." 

WHEN: 8 p.m. Feb. 26

WHERE: Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St. 

PRICE: $59.50-$79.50

MORE INFO: charlestonmusichall.com/event/gregory-porter

Toto

WHAT: Toto's "Dogz of Oz" tour is coming to town. The "Africa" hitmakers have been blessing the rains since 1977. 

WHEN: 8 p.m. Feb. 27

WHERE: Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St. 

PRICE: $59.50-$125

MORE INFO: charlestonmusichall.com/event/toto-dogz-of-oz-tour

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Reach Kalyn Oyer at 843-371-4469. Follow her on Twitter @sound_wavves.

Kalyn Oyer is a Charleston native and the features editor for The Post and Courier. She's a music festival and concert photographer and avid showgoer who used to write about music for the Charleston City Paper as well as national publications.

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