Head out for a musical Halloween weekend

In the dark… who knows what lurks? Why ghosties, ghoulies, goblins, beasties, monsters, and more will be on the loose for Halloween weekend. If your musical mission is to seek out a supernatural soundtrack for your Halloween endeavors, may we offer a few suggestions?

Submitted for your approval, The Carolina Rhythm Band, live Friday at The Endzone in Rock Hill. Touting a great Halloween party plus predictions of mysterious guests, this Fort Mill-based band offers up classic rock, beach hits, blues, even Motown sounds to entice and delight. Together 10 years, their collective musical roots reach back into the deep dark past with a lineup that includes: David Giles, lead vocals; Donnie Plyler, lead guitar/background vocals; Steve (Hollywood) Busbin, bass guitar/vocals; Len Rogers, drums and Jennifer Tankersley, vocals.

Expect a treasure trove of Top 40 hits and classic oldies to keep things wild and wondrous. Add extra excitement by dressing as your favorite creature or creation for the cool costume contest when The Carolina Rhythm Band celebrates Halloween eve Friday with frightful finality at – where else but The Endzone, 2354 Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill. For more details, call 324-8300 or get more on the music at carolinarhythmband.com.

Venture out further to encounter the intoxicating antics of The Rockaholics live Friday for the Halloween Bash at Casual Water in Tega Cay. An annual affair, find possibilities aplenty for a delightful fright night filled with hip activities.

The Rockaholics are an area favorite who will undertake a musical resurrection sharing their “diverse range of classic rock.” Don’t be shocked when a few original songs undoubtedly sneak into the night’s festivities.

The invite is calling out, “It’s time to put on your alter ego and join us if you dare, for,” what is promised to be “a good ol’ Halloween Scare” via The Rockaholics Friday for the Halloween Bash at Casual Water, 15083 Molokai Drive in Tega Cay. Get scoop on the show by calling 548-3500, then investigate the music at rockaholics.net.

Shift into Halloween high gear with Outlaw Crow live Saturday for a full-on haunted throw-down at the Sylvia Theater in York.

Outlaw Crow unleashes high octane rock and “two-fisted, foot-stomping” thrills with bravado. Launched in 2014 and based in Charlotte, the band is relatively new to the area scene.

Outlaw Crow features Dangerous Dan Viands, drums/percussion/vocals; Bob Zilla, bass guitar/vocals; Howlin’ Johnny A., lead vocals/harmonica; and Dirty Wolfe, guitars. They will spotlight their debut recording titled “Let My People Crow.” This Halloween gathering will also includes a costume contest and door prizes.

Scare up some desperado rock dynamics on the run from Outlaw Crow,Saturday along with guest opener Four Stories High at The Sylvia Theater, 27 North Congress Street in York. Call 684-5590 for show info. Go to outlawcrow.com for more on the music.

Elsewhere

Friday: Chubby Knuckles at Luke’s Sports Bar and Grill, Rock Hill; Well-Known Strangers Acoustic Show at The Handlebar, Catawba; Carolina Smoke at Empie Pizza II- Newport, Rock Hill; The Lakeside Boys at Empire Pizza III, Fort Mill.

Saturday: The Oneppo Brothers Band for the Halloween Party and Costume Contest at The Sandbar, Rock Hill; Whisky Prophets at the Halloween Bash and Costume Contest with Party Bus Ride at Luke’s Sports Bar & Grill, Rock Hill; Halloween Costume and Dance Contest for Kids at American Legion, South Cherry Road, Rock Hill; Boo Ha Ha Dance Party and Trick or Treating with vendors, more now located at Fountain Park, Rock Hill;Halloween Party at The Handlebar, Catawba.

This story was originally published October 29, 2015 at 4:00 PM with the headline "Head out for a musical Halloween weekend."