Founded by the late Herbert Riley, a community organizer and musician who spearheaded the preservation of Charlie’s Place, the Myrtle Beach Jazz Festival celebrates the city’s deep musical roots with a weekend of live performances in the historic Carver Street area—once home to Charlie’s Place.
Held every October, the festival showcases local, regional, and national talent, transforming the neighborhood into a vibrant stage for jazz, soul, and rhythm & blues.
It’s more than just a concert series—it’s a community celebration and a living tribute to the music and legacy that once filled the streets of Myrtle Beach.
Riley’s vision lives on through this festival, which continues to foster pride and unity through music, just as Charlie’s Place once did.
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.
