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In the second chapter of our story, the sound of Charlie’s Place takes center stage.
The music played here wasn’t background noise; it was rebellion in rhythm. Black musicians brought their magic to Carver Street, and the irresistible pull of a danceable backbeat began to erode the barriers that stood outside the club’s walls.
White youth crossed the tracks for a taste of it. The local Black community rallied around it.
And Myrtle Beach, once tightly controlled by the codes of segregation, started to vibrate with something new and dangerous: integration through joy. But every step forward invited a backlash.
Follow the rise, fall, and legacy of a nightclub that dared to integrate music, culture, and community—against all odds. All Charlie's Place episodes now live. Click below or listen on your favorite audio platform:
Charlie's Place is a podcast series co-produced by Atlas Obscura and Rococo Punch in partnership with Pushkin Industries and Visit Myrtle Beach. Hosted by filmmaker Rhym Guissé, the show uncovers the hidden history of a legendary Black nightclub in Jim Crow-era South Carolina—and the people who made it a symbol of culture, resistance, and community. Starting July 21st, binge the entire season early and ad-free by subscribing to Pushkin+. Sign up on the Charlie's Place show page on Apple Podcasts or at pushkin.fm/plus.
