Music Farm (music venue)

Music Farm is a music venue in Charleston, South Carolina located off of East Bay Street. It has been open since April 1991.

History

The "original" Music Farm opened in April, 1991 on East Bay Street. From his experience as a musician and as a member of a band that had toured the Southeast, Kevin Wadley wanted a venue that focused on music, not just another nightclub. Wadley originated the name and concept for Music Farm. He asked Carter McMillan to partner in the business, whose background in radio and promotion enabled them to create a dynamic nightspot which quickly became known throughout the Southeast as "the place" to hear good music.

In the summer of 1998, the Music Farm was sold to Craig Comer, Rydich Lynch and Yates Dew.

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• Music Farm

The "original" Music Farm opened in April, 1991, on East Bay Street. From his experience as a musician and as a member of a band that had toured the Southeast, Kevin Wadley wanted a venue that focused on music, not just another nightclub. Wadley originated the name and concept for Music Farm. He asked Carter McMillan to partner in the business, whose background in radio and promotion enabled them to create a dynamic nightspot which quickly became known throughout the Southeast as "the place" to hear good music.

• The Music Farm marks 15 years at the center of Charleston's Music Scene
• Concert promoters hope to grow success at renovated Music Farm

In late September 2007 the Music Farm was purchased by John Ellison of Charlotte, NC and Marshall Lowe of Charleston, SC. Ellison, who also owns Amos' Southend in Charlotte and Lowe, one-third of the promotional company All In Entertainment, have made several renovations to the club including the addition of a new sound and lighting system, an expansion the balcony, and a complete remodeling of the bathrooms. The club underwent a month of renovation and reopened on Oct 28th with The Avett Brothers.

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