Truckfighters will make a stop at The Radio Room, 110 Poinsett Highway, Greenville on Wednesday, Feb. 26. The Swedish trio, which has been on the scene for nearly two decades, has built a solid international following with a fuzz-driven stoner rock sound that’s similar in spirit to such bands as Fu Manchu and Kyuss. Also on the bill are Valley of the Sun, Silver Tongue Devils and Barren Planet. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. with doors opening at 7 p.m. Tickets are $18 in advance or $23 day of show. For more information, call 864-609-4441 or visit www.radioroomgreenville.com.
WSSL 100’s “Future Stars & Guitars” will be presented on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg. A part of the venue’s Second Stage at SMA series, the concert will feature up-and-coming contemporary country music artists Lindsay Ell, Matt Stell, Travis Denning and Noah Schnacky. Showtime is 8 p.m. with doors opening at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance or $20 day of show, and a portion of proceeds will benefit St. Jude Research Hospital. For more information, call 864-562-8107 or visit www.crowdpleaser.com.
The Otanana Trio will return to Ground Zero, 3058 Howard St., Spartanburg on Thursday, Feb. 27. Hailing from Japan, the group has been dazzling audiences worldwide throughout the past decade with its highly infectious brand of American-style funk and rock ‘n’ roll. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the bill also includes the Wes, Bob and Bill Show. For more information, call 864-948-1661 or visit www.facebook.com/GroundZeroSC.
Excons will perform on Saturday, Feb. 29 at Quest Brewing Co., 55 Airview Dr., Greenville. Led by Upstate music veteran John Byce, who previously played with acclaimed Chicago-based indie rock outfit Fruit Bats, the four-piece band released its mesmerizing and trippy sophomore album, “Sea Shanties,” early last year. Showtime is 7 p.m. For more information, call 864-272-6232 or visit www.facebook.com/events/169371764487566.
Scotty McCreery will perform on Saturday, Feb. 29 at the Blind Horse Saloon, 1035 Lowndes Hill Rd., Greenville. The winner of the 10th season of “American Idol” in 2011, the North Carolina native has since established a solid career in country music with such platinum-selling hits as “Five More Minutes” and “This is It.” Also on the bill is Adam Doleac. Doors open at 7 p.m. with house band One Eyed Jack taking the stage at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance or $23 day of show. For more information, call 864-233-1381 or visit www.blind-horse.com.