Musical Artists Announced for the 5th Annual Drifter Fest: Bert Griggs Memorial Jam

May 8, 2025 | Leave a Comment

The 5th Annual Drifter Fest: Bert Griggs Memorial Jam returns to Charleston on September 5th–7th with a dynamic lineup of live music, celebrating the life and legacy of the late Drifter Merch founder Bert Griggs. The festival kicks off on Friday with a free pre-jam event featuring Machine Funk “A Tribute to Widespread Panic” at Home Team BBQ downtown starting at 6 p.m. The main event takes place on Saturday at the Refinery Amphitheater with a lineup that includes progressive improvisational rock/jam band Big Something headlining along with local favorites Kanika Moore & The Brown Eyed Bois, and Just Groove. Doors open at 5 p.m., with music from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. After-parties will follow each night at The Commodore from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. Then on Sunday, the festive weekend wraps up with a free show featuring Junco Partner at Vickery’s on Shem Creek from 4-7 p.m.

Tickets go on sale on Friday, May 9th at DrifterFest.com/tickets. General Admission is $30 in advance, $40 on the day of show. With limited availability, $60 VIP tickets are 21 and older only and include GA access, second-level rooftop viewing area overlooking the event with private VIP bar, inside bathrooms, seating, VIP parking, and commemorative laminate. 

Drifter Fest is an annual event in Charleston, SC that celebrates the life of the late Bert Griggs. It has grown into a must-attend celebration of music, art, local eats, and specialty drinks. This year, a portion of proceeds will benefit Rock ‘n Roll Rescue, a non profit that allows children access to instruments and music education programs. Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses and organizations interested in supporting Drifter Fest and its mission. 

“Bert had a unique ability to make everyone feel special,” said Lorrie Dixson Griggs, festival founder and Bert’s widow. “Drifter Fest is our way of honoring his memory and the joy he brought to so many through music and community.”​

For more information, tickets, sponsorship and other inquiries, go to www.drifterfest.com. For media passes and interviews, please contact lorrie@eskimoadvertising.com.​

 

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4th Annual Drifter Fest Lineup Announced in Charleston

July 10, 2024 | Leave a Comment

Held in downtown Charleston, the 4th Annual Drifter Fest: Bert Griggs Memorial Jam will be on Saturday, September 14th at the Refinery Amphitheater featuring the Rolling Stones’ saxophonist Karl Denson and his band Tiny Universe along with The Reckoning, Junco Partner, and Just Groove. General admission tickets are $25 ADV, $35 DOS with VIP at $60 and are on sale now at drifterfest.com/tickets. A free pre-jam will take place on Friday, September 13th at Home Team BBQ with 54 Bicycles. There will also be after parties each night at The Commodore as well as Friday at the Palace Hotel. A portion of proceeds will benefit Carolina Studios, a non-profit organization that fosters creative, educational & career-focused initiatives for students through music, technology & media arts.

Sponsors include Jack Daniel’s Black Label, Clambank Construction, Mass Mutual SC/Hudnall Financial Group, Southern Flavor Magazine, Rodgers Wranglers, The Camden Agency, Lauren Courcoux/Carolina One Real Estate, Cotton Patch Hemp Co., Kickin’ Chicken, Garrett Rust, Realtor of Distinction, Corcoran HM Properties, The Corte Foundation, The Cason Group, Carolina Audio Video, Closet Factory, MarkaBull and Multihull Co. The fest will include a varied group of vendors featuring Drifter Merch, HoneyCreek Pottery, Reba’s Dancing Dyes, Bright Star Designs Jewelry, Katie Lindler, LIFE IN LYRICS, Candlebis Candles, Grateful Seams, Shamelessly Alive, and hi Seltzer.

Bert Griggs

Drifter Fest celebrates the life of the late Bert Griggs. A huge fan of live music, he turned his passion into a well-received apparel and accessories company, Drifter Merch, that was inspired by his favorite bands. Additionally, Bert was an amazing father, husband, son, brother, and friend. He had an innate ability to make everyone he met feel like they were the most important person in the room. Bert never met a stranger. In fact, he was everyone’s best friend. He had the sweetest soul and a tender heart that loved hard and deeply. Bert had a unique sense of humor with an infectious laugh and smile that could light up the darkest room.

For additional information, interviews, photos or complimentary media passes, please contact Lorrie Griggs of Eskimo Advertising at lorrie@eskimoadvertising.com.  For more information about the 4th Annual Drifter Fest: Bert Griggs Memorial Jam, visit www.drifterfest.com. 

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3rd Annual Drifter Fest Announced in Charleston

January 26, 2023 | Leave a Comment

The 3rd Annual Drifter Fest: Bert Griggs Memorial Jam will be held on Friday, March 31st from 6pm-11pm and Saturday, April 1st from 7pm-11pm at the Refinery Amphitheater in Downtown Charleston. Headliners for the live music event will be legendary bassist George Porter and his band the Runnin’ Pardners along with Southern rock band Tishamingo reuniting for a special performance. Supporting acts include Gavin Hamilton and Friends featuring Wallace Mullinax, Broken Speakers and Just Groove.

A portion of proceeds will benefit Carolina Studios and OHM Radio. Led by Hootie & the Blowfish’s Mark Bryan, the non-profit organization fosters creative, educational & career-focused initiatives for students through music, technology & media arts. 96.3 FM Ohm Radio provides non-commercial, locally-produced programming, dedicated to serving Charleston with a wide range of community perspectives and really good music. 

Presented by Drifter Merch, Ear for Music and The Refinery in partnership with local businesses, sponsors include Jack and Coke Ready-to-Drink Cocktail, Lunar Light Botanicals, Southern Flavor Magazine, Attorney Joe Good, Rodgers Wranglers, Eskimo Advertising, Carolina Audio Video, Closet Factory, Trial Attorneys Clawson Fargnoli & Utsey and MarkaBull. Providing a true festival experience, the event will have craft vendors such as Drifter Merch, Zinnialou Jewelry, GrillKilt, SunHeist Eyewear, Honey Creek Pottery and Sophie Kate Candles. Additionally, local favorite Home Team BBQ, the new Cleats restaurant and King of Pops will be on site.

One day general admission tickets are available for $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the event. Weekend passes for GA are $35 ADV, $40 DOS. VIP is sold out. Tickets are on sale now at drifterfest.com.

Drifter Fest celebrates the life of the late Bert Griggs. A huge fan of live music, he turned his passion into a well received apparel and accessories company, Drifter Merch, that was inspired by his favorite bands. Additionally, Bert was an amazing father, husband, son, brother, and friend. He had an innate ability to make everyone he met feel like they were the most important person in the room. Bert never met a stranger. In fact, he was everyone’s best friend. He had the sweetest soul and a tender heart that loved hard and deeply. Bert had a unique sense of humor with an infectious laugh and smile that could light up the darkest room. 

For interviews, photos, media passes, sponsorship or additional information, please contact Lorrie Dixson Griggs of Eskimo Advertising at lorrie@eskimoadvertising.com. For more information about the 3rd Annual Drifter Fest: Bert Griggs Memorial Jam, visit www.drifterfest.com. 

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