The Black Food Truck Festival’s Battle of the Bands Concert returns to Charleston on January 18 at Music Farm, launching MLK Weekend with high-energy performances from Lowcountry talent.​
Event Details
Doors open at 7 p.m., with the show starting at 8 p.m., celebrating soul, grit, and diverse music genres. Tickets cost $50 through January 5, rising afterward. Founder Marcus Hammond describes it as capturing Charleston’s cultural pulse through music and community.​
Performers
- The Renaissance Orchestra fuses classical with hip hop, R&B, country, and pop.
- Starr Queen delivers commanding stage presence as Charleston’s royalty.
- Tommy Brown brings powerhouse soul vocals from the Lowcountry.
- The Vibe Curators feature La’Faye with DJ Kub for electric transitions.​
This kickoff aligns with the festival’s main April 24-26, 2026, events at Exchange Park Fairgrounds in Ladson, emphasizing Black-owned businesses and culture.
