Mantra

Mantra is a Charleston, South Carolina based indie rock band that was formed in the summer of 2019. 

Their sound is a blend of rock, folk, and pop elements. From songs like “Lost Your Home” to “Athleisure Fashionista” you can hear the band’s unique ability to blend inspiration from different genres within their music. Their debut album “Quarterlife”, recorded with Wolfgang Zimmerman (Susto, Brave Baby, Band of Horses) was released in September of 2024 and can be found on all streaming platforms.

The group is currently recording an album with their producer Corey Campbell (Susto, Babe Club), continuing to build their presence in the Charleston music scene and beyond. 

The Simplicity

The Simplicity may just be the best-kept secret in rock ‘n’ roll, but not for long. The Charleston, SC quartet—John Bias(guitar, vocals), Tommy Merritt (bass guitar), Drew Lewis (drums), and Connor Hollifield (guitar, vocals)—is ready to make their mark with a sound that fuses the rootsy grit of Americana, the attitude of punk, and the swagger of classic rock. If you haven’t heard of them yet, that’s about to change. With their debut album MONEY set for release on November 15th, 2024, The Simplicity is primed to explode onto the scene. 

The band’s influences read like a playlist of rock’s most iconic acts—Dylan, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Wilco, The White Stripes—but don’t mistake them for just another throwback. The Simplicity channels their heroes while creating something distinctly their own: a blend of tight riffs, infectious melodies, and a raw, unpolished energy that’s been missing in rock’s mainstream. Their 2022 EP DAHLIN’ was a statement of intent, a rough-and-tumble collection that introduced a band who refuses to be boxed in by genre lines. 

With MONEY, The Simplicity is ready to take their place among rock’s elite, capturing the defiance of punk and the soul of country, wrapped up in a blistering rock ‘n’ roll package. This is a band that doesn’t just play music—they embody it, living on the edge of chaos in the best possible way. If you’re looking for the next great rock act to lead the charge, The Simplicity is ready to take up the mantle. 

Mantra

w/ The Simplicity

Thursday, August 27, 2026
Charleston Pour House | Main Stage 
7:30pm Doors / 8:30pm Show

$12 Advance / $15 Day of Show

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*Show is 21+. No Exceptions!