Legendary bluegrass outfit The Seldom Scene heads an impressive lineup for the Ho Ho Holy Smoke BBQ & Bluegrass Festival being held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Union County Fairgrounds, 120 Kirby St., Union. The Grammy-nominated group, which formed in 1971 and is noted for its stellar musicianship and spellbinding vocal harmony, will be joined by fellow Grammy nominees The Grascals, which includes Union native Kristin Scott Benson on banjo, as well as regional favorites Backline and Split Rail. Tickets are only $5 and each band will perform two separate sets. For more information, call 864-426-1347 or click here.
Antiseen, the self-proclaimed “badwill ambassadors,” will bring its raucous brand of no-frills rock ‘n’ roll to Ground Zero, 3052 Howard St., Spartanburg, for a performance on Friday, Dec. 6. Hailing from Charlotte, N.C., the group has been touring the world since the mid-1980s, delivering a powerful original sound that draws from a wide array of punk and metal influences and is often tinged with elements such roots genres as classic country and blues. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the bill also includes The Independents and Hembree & the Satan Sisters. Tickets are $10. For more information, call 864-948-1661 or visit www.facebook.com/GroundZeroSC.
A Spartanburg native who has lived in Nashville for more than a decade, Brian Ashley Jones will return to the Upstate for a performance on Friday, Dec. 6 at Fireforge Crafted Beer, 311 E. Washington St., Greenville. Jones burst onto the scene with his dazzling skills as a guitarist but has since developed into an equally impressive singer-songwriter whose soulful voice is perfectly suited for his distinctive brand of blues-flavored country music. Showtime is 7 p.m. For more information, call 864-735-0885 or visit www.fireforge.beer.
Seven Year Witch will celebrate its second anniversary under its current name when it performs on Dec. 7 at Club 134, 134 N. Main St., Anderson. Previously known as Doc Holiday, the band churns out a thunderous sound that’s rooted in 1970s-style garage rock and blues-tinged punk and is sure to appeal to fans of everything from Black Sabbath to Soundgarden. Showtime is 9 p.m., and the bill also includes King Ransome. For more information, call 864-965-9644 or visit www.facebook.com/Club134Anderson.
Renowned a cappella group Home Free will bring its “Dive Bar Christmas” tour to the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg on Saturday, Dec. 7. The group, which features vocalists Tim Foust, Rob Lundquist, Austin Brown and Adam Chance along with beatboxer Adam Rupp, is noted for its incredible harmony and quick witted humor. Expect material from the group’s latest album, “Dive Bar Saints,” along with a mix of fan favorites and holiday standards. Showtime is 8 p.m. and tickets are $19.50-$49.50. For more information, call 864-582-8107 or visit www.crowdpleaser.com.