Charleston County Parks’ live music series on the Mount Pleasant Pier, Dancing on the Cooper, is back on select Friday evenings starting this month. The season’s first Dancing on the Cooper will be March 21, featuring The Cooper River Band performing a variety of dance hits from the ‘70s through today.
Dancing on the Cooper opens at 7 p.m. and live music will play until 10 p.m. Featuring live music from a different local band each month, coupled with stunning views of Charleston, Dancing on the Cooper is a great way to kick off the weekend on select Fridays this spring and summer. Guests will enjoy dancing to a variety of live musical genres throughout the season, including beach/shag, funk/soul, rock, country, Motown, ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s and today’s greatest hits.
This year’s musical lineup is:
- March 21 - Cooper River Band - a variety dance band playing the hits from the ‘70s through today
- April 25 – Mason Dixon Band - plays classic country and southern rock music
- May 16 – Tommy & The Chucktown Players - plays an eclectic fusion of soul, rock, and funk. Covering songs that go as far back as the Motown movement of the ‘60s, the classic rock era of the ‘80s, and today’s greatest hits.
- June 13 – Vinyl Daze - plays classic oldies, beach music, and a variety of rock 'n roll hits
- July 18 – Shem Creek Boogie Band - plays classic oldies and beach music
- Sept. 12 – Island Party Band - plays the greatest hits from the ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s to get the crowd dancing
Tickets to Dancing on the Cooper are $10 per person in advance and can be purchased by visiting CharlestonCountyParks.com. Events are expected to sell out, so advance purchase is recommended. If not sold out, tickets can be purchased on site at the event for $15 per person (credit card purchase only).
Beverages will be available for purchase on site at the event. Food and snacks will be available for purchase at the River Watch Café and Gift Shop, which is located at the entrance to the pier. View the café menu here. Outside food, alcohol and coolers will not be allowed. Pets are not allowed on the pier.
Seating is limited, so guests are encouraged to bring chairs. Chairs are not permitted within the dance area.
The Mount Pleasant Pier is located at 71 Harry M. Hallman Jr Blvd. Due to a current construction project on the final expansion of Memorial Waterfront Park under the Ravenel Bridge, parking is limited at the Mount Pleasant Pier. Carpooling or ridesharing is recommended. Free first-come, first-served parking is available at the Mount Pleasant Pier. There is a private parking garage available in nearby Ferry Wharf for an additional fee.
