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Joe DeRosa - Born in Philadelphia, Joe DeRosa is a stand-up comedian, musician, actor, writer, and podcaster among many other things. He has been featured on shows like Just For Laughs, Last Call with Carson Daly, The Pete Holmes Show, and Better Call Saul.

Feb 10, 8pm - Feb 11, 12am

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Sara Evans - Sara Lynn Evans is an American country music singer and songwriter. Evans has many studio albums to her credit, including, "Three Chords and the Truth," "No Place That Far," Born to Fly," "Restless," "Real Fine Place," "Stronger," "Slow Me Down," "Words," and "Copy That."

Dec 3, 7:30pm - Dec 4, 12am

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Watchhouse (formerly Mandolin Orange) - Watchhouse is a Chapel Hill, North Carolina-based Americana/folk duet. The band was founded in 2009 by Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz, a married couple. Marlin's original works of American roots music have been released on six Watchhouse CDs.

Nov 30, 8pm - Dec 1, 12am

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Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue - Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue is a band led by the musician, producer, and actor Troy Andrews. Along with touring across Australia, Europe, Brazil, Japan, and North America, the band also performed on TV shows like Conan, Late Show with David Letterman and Jimmy Kimmel Live!.

Oct 31, 8pm - Nov 1, 12am

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Gratitude Revealed" Screening at The Riviera Theater Gather in gratitude for a special screening from acclaimed filmmaker, Louie Schwartzberg. DEEPEN YOUR CONNECTION WITH GRATITUDE Come and be part of the celebration of World Gratitude Day at The Riviera Theater. Enjoy a free screening of "Gratitude Revealed" with us. Seating follows a first-come, first-served basis, and admission tickets are on the house. An epic journey forty years in the making, "Gratitude Revealed" from acclaimed filmmaker, Louie Schwartzberg, the director of Fantastic Fungi, takes us on a transformational, cinematic experience of how to live a more meaningful life full of gratitude through his intimate conversations with everyday people, thought leaders, and personalities revealing gratitude is a proven pathway back from the disconnection we feel in our lives; disconnection from ourselves, our planet, and each other. 

Sep 21, 6pm - 7pm

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Donna The Buffalo - The Riviera offers a unique experience in a revitalized, historic, Art Deco theater in the heart of downtown Charleston. The intimate venue provides a lively but relaxed setting and a personal performance experience. 

Sep 8, 8pm - 11pm

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KT Tunstall | Tuesday, September 5th at 8 pm This Grammy-nominated Scottish musician burst onto the music scene with her 2004 multi-platinum debut, Eye to the Telescope, which spawned the global hits “Black Horse  and the Cherry Tree” and “Suddenly I See.” These songs, paired with her pioneering looping skills, established Tunstall as a captivating and dynamic performer, as well as a  songwriter with a knack for balancing introspective folk and propulsive rock. Doors open at 7 pm and the show starts at 8 pm.

Sep 5, 7pm - 10pm

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The Riviera today announced its mid-summer show lineup. The historic theater will welcome acclaimed acts spanning all genres, from local folk favorites like Shovels & Rope to rock legends like Grand Funk Railroad. Upcoming shows at The Riviera include: The Ivy | Tuesday, August 29th at 7:30 pm This indie-synth pop duo from Oklahoma exemplifies a pure, nostalgic sound by delivering electrifying, retro-style grooves. The acclaimed pair came together in  Oklahoma’s music scene, having first met at music production school. The band has since been touring and honing their live shows, performing alongside acts such as LANY and The Band Camino. KT Tunstall | Tuesday, September 5th at 8 pm This Grammy-nominated Scottish musician burst onto the music scene with her 2004 multi-platinum debut, Eye to the Telescope, which spawned the global hits “Black Horse  and the Cherry Tree” and “Suddenly I See.” These songs, paired with her pioneering looping skills, established Tunstall as a captivating and dynamic performer, as well as a  songwriter with a knack for balancing introspective folk and propulsive rock. Doors open at 7 pm and the show starts at 8 pm. Donna the Buffalo | Friday, September 8th at 8 pm Originally from the Finger Lakes town of Trumansburg, New York, Donna the Buffalo’s music spans country, rock ‘n’ roll, bluegrass, Cajun, and Zydeco. First established in  1989, the band has played countless festivals, including Austin City Limits, Bonnaroo, and Philadelphia Folk Festival. A legend in the industry, Donna the Buffalo has opened  for The Dead, played backup for The Avett Brothers and Zac Brown, and toured with Rusted Root and Railroad Earth, to name a few. Doors open at 7 pm and the show starts at 8 pm. Heartless Bastards | Sunday, September 17th at 8 pm Anchored by the powerful vocals and incisive songwriting of Erika Wennerstrom, the Heartless Bastards are a roots rock band whose tough, emotionally resonant music  incorporates elements of blues, hard rock, garage punk, and country as filtered through tales of a hardscrabble life lived in the American Midwest. While Wennerstrom — the  group’s sole constant member — would later move the band to Texas, their sensibility stayed much the same, though her music would become more eclectic and ambitious and the lyrics more philosophical. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 pm. Grand Funk Railroad | Saturday, September 23rd at 8 pm Originating from Flint, Michigan in 1969, this legendary American rock group is renowned for its soulful vocals, muscular instrumentation, and iconic  melodies. Throughout their 50+ year career, Grand Funk has accumulated 13 gold and 10 platinum records with record sales exceeding 25 million copies sold worldwide. This  show at The Riviera is a part of the band’s “2023 The American band Tour,” which celebrates its 54-year legacy as one of the premier rock ‘n’ roll groups in history. Doors open at 7 pm and the show starts at 8 pm Shovels & Rope | Friday, September 29th and Saturday, September 30th at 8 pm Playing back-to-back nights at The Riviera, this American folk duo from Charleston is  composed of husband-and-wife team Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst. Their  signature sound combines folk, indie rock, bluegrass, and blues with classic Americana. Combining threads from their individual solo careers, Shovels & Rope formed in 2008  and has released nine acclaimed albums, many of which climbed the Billboard charts. In 2017, Shovels & Rope founded the High Water Music Festival, an annual event in Charleston that draws thousands to the Lowcountry. On both nights of their show at The Riv, doors open at 7 pm and the show starts at 8 pm. To buy tickets or to learn more about The Riviera and its upcoming events, visit www.therivierachs.com or The Riviera’s Facebook and Instagram pages.

Aug 29, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

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The Revivalists is a rock band from Louisiana formed in 2007. Consisting of eight members, the band has released multiple charting singles including the 2016 Platinum song "Wish I Knew You" which topped two Billboard charts and the 2018 number one song "All My Friends."

Nov 2, 8pm - 11pm

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The true crime and paranormal podcast And That’s Why We Drink is hosted by Em Schulz and Christine Shiefer. With more than eighty million lifetime downloads and being often enlisted in the Top 20 comedy podcast charts, it won the Best Comedy Podcast award at People's Voice in 2019.

Oct 29, 7:30pm - 10pm

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Amos Lee is a singer-songwriter from Philadelphia who blends different genres like rock, soul, and folk. An English graduate from the University of South Carolina, he has opened for legends like Bob Dylan and Adele. His 2011 album, Mission Bell, entered the Billboard 200 at number one.

Oct 17, 8pm - 11pm

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Em Schulz and Christine Schiefer are taking their hit podcast, “And That’s Why We Drink,” back on the road, stopping at The Riviera Theater in Charleston on October 29th, 2022.

Oct 29

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The Riviera announced an upcoming show with Joe Pera on Sunday, November 20th. As a comedian, writer, and filmmaker, he is best known as the creator and star of Adult Swim’s television series "Joe Pera Talks with You."

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MASTERWORKS I: COLOUR OF MUSIC FESTIVAL VIRTUOSI - An Ode to Le Chevalier de Saint Georges - The Elder Mozart

Feb 3

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David Nail Announces “Fall Story To Tell Tour” Featuring Tyler Braden will Stop at The Riviera

Oct 8, 8pm - 8pm

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The Riviera Announces Upcoming Shows with The Revivalists and Paris Jackson

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COLBIE CAILLAT: The Riviera, Charleston’s 1930s Art Deco theater, announced an upcoming concert with Colbie Caillat on Friday, June 17th. The multi-platinum, two-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter is bringing her “Coco Live” 15th Anniversary tour to Charleston.

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The Riviera, Charleston’s 1930s Art Deco theater, today announced The Wallflowers will perform at the venue on Friday, April 15th

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The Riviera, Charleston’s 1930s Art Deco theater, announced an upcoming concert with Father John Misty on Monday, September 19th. English singer Suki Waterhouse will open the show.

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The Riviera, downtown Charleston’s 1930s Art Deco theater, announced Collective Soul and Switchfoot will bring their co-headlining tour to the venue on Friday, September 9th. Early access tickets are now on sale.

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The Lone Bellow of Brooklyn is a musical group that works with genres like Americana, indie folk and alt-country. Some of their notable albums include the charting self-titled debut album which was ranked among the Top 10 Albums of 2013 by People magazine.

Apr 12

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Tennessee-born, South Carolina-raised, and Nashville-based, Patrick Davis has made a name for himself as a prolific and versatile songwriter for more than a decade, sought after by artists ranging from Guy Clark and Robert Randolph to Jimmy Buffett and Imelda May. As front man of Patrick Davis & His Midnight Choir, Davis has discovered his own personally authentic sound. VIP tickets include a pre-show meet and greet with appetizers, drinks, a limited-edition poster, and special seating for the show. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 pm.

Mar 24

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Singer/songwriter Marc Broussard - His style is best described as "Bayou Soul", a mix of funk, blues, R&B, rock and pop, matched with distinct Southern roots. He has released eight studio albums, one live album, three EPs, and has charted twice on Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks.

Mar 15, 8pm - 10:30pm

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Marc Broussard is a singer and songwriter from Louisiana who is known for his Bayou soul style that combines funk, blues, rock, pop, and R&B. With singles like “Love And Happiness,” “Cry to Me,” and “Home,” he charted twice on the Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks.

Mar 15 - Mar 16

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The Riviera Announces Three New Concerts – David Cook, David Nail, and Amos Lee

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The Riviera announced its latest upcoming concert will feature Ann Wilson on Friday, June 10th. As one of the premier hard rock vocalists, Wilson smashed boundaries with her band Heart, the 8-times platinum, 35 million-plus selling Rock and Roll Hall of Fame trailblazers who formed in 1973. Doors will open at 7 pm, and the show will begin at 8 pm. Tickets will be available for purchase on Friday, April 22nd at 10 am on Ticketmaster.

Jun 10, 7pm - 10pm