Marcus King w/ Penelope Road at the Fox Theatre
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CRITIC'S PICK:
Sat. May 16
Marcus King Band, Penelope Road, Fox Theatre - It wasn't that long ago that South Carolina's Marcus King got a standing ovation as opening act at this venue on a three-band bill headlined by the Tedeschi Trucks ensemble. He returns, rather triumphantly, as the top billed performer at the same place, only a handful of years, a GRAMMY® nomination and hundreds of shows later. It helps to ride in on a hit album; Darling Blue (2025) captures King's southern rock, blues, soul and country influences in songs you hear once and can sing along with. He's a world-class guitar slinger, sporting a raspy voice that makes anything he sings reverberate with honesty and authenticity. And he's still just tapping into his talents which are sure to grow. Catch him now. - Hal Horowitz
From the venue:
with Special Guest Penelope Road
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Following a successful run of critically acclaimed albums with the Marcus King Band, Greenville, South Carolina native Marcus King made his solo debut with the GRAMMYr-nominated El Dorado in 2020, followed by Young Blood (2022) and Mood Swings (2024). King is now reuniting with his longtime live band for the first time since 2018's Carolina Confessions on Darling Blue, recorded at the iconic Capricorn Studios alongside GRAMMYr-winning producer and engineer Eddie Spear. The album features Noah Cyrus, Billy Strings, Kaitlin Butts, and more, with co-writes from Midland and Lainey Wilson among other notable names.
Many of the songs across the album pay homage to King's South Carolina roots and deep appreciation for his home state. Darling Blue, released on September 26 via American Records/Republic Records, marks a full-circle moment in King's career.
Marcus King w/ Penelope Road at the Fox Theat... | 05/16/2026 7:30 PM