COLUMBIA — Let me set the scene for you; a crowded room, shoulder to shoulder, bodies moving, and voices lifted. Homemade Haircuts have been sweeping the state (and conquering others) for the last five years.
Ever since, the Homies have made a name for themselves. This year alone they have played 36 shows across South Carolina; playing in an empty swimming pool, their first gig at The Senate, a special show at Indah Coffee, headlining NoMa Warehouse’s SolFest RollFest.
These cats are hungry and wanting to play. They've been on the road venturing to New York City, Tennessee, Virginia, Kentucky and the southeast states.
Homemade Haircuts is a homegrown Columbia band that's been touring regionally for the past year. They played a raucous, feet-stomping show at New Brookland Tavern on Oct. 5, 2023. (Photos by Alyssa Thorn/Special to the Post & Courier)
As a fan since their first performance, it is truly wonderful to experience their lust and passion for the music. They interact with the crowd in a way that I haven’t seen many in their peer group do, and invite and invoke movement at each show.
This was a special show, and their last time playing at the original New Brookland Tavern in West Columbia. Their next gigs in Columbia include the Jam Room Fest on Main Street on Nov. 4 and Art Bar on Dec. 1.
Until then, enjoy a night with Homemade Haircuts:
Homemade Haircuts frontman Bob McGee plays the guitar during the band's New Brookland Tavern show on Oct. 5, 2023. (Photos by Alyssa Thorn/Special to the Post & Courier)
Bassist Paisley Marie plays with Homemade Haircuts at New Brookland Tavern on Oct. 5, 2023. (Photos by Alyssa Thorn/Special to the Post & Courier)
Homemade Haircuts guitarist Trey Martin plays New Brookland Tavern on Oct. 5, 2023. (Photos by Alyssa Thorn/Special to the Post & Courier)
Homemade Haircuts drummer Blake Hunter plays New Brookland Tavern on Oct. 5, 2023. (Photos by Alyssa Thorn/Special to the Post & Courier)
Homemade Haircuts played their final show at New Brookland Tavern on Oct. 5, 2023. It was a bittersweet night for them to play what will be their last show at the original music venue in West Columbia before it moves at year's end. (Photos by Alyssa Thorn/Special to the Post & Courier)
Homemade Haircuts drummer Blake Hunter plays New Brookland Tavern on Oct. 5, 2023. Hunter has been with the band since 2021. (Photos by Alyssa Thorn/Special to the Post & Courier)
Homemade Haircuts bassist Paisley Marie plays New Brookland Tavern on Oct. 5, 2023. Marie joined the band in 2021. (Photos by Alyssa Thorn/Special to the Post & Courier)
Guitarist Trey Martin plays with band Homemade Haircuts at New Brookland Tavern on Oct. 5, 2023. Martin joined the band as a official member in 2022. (Photos by Alyssa Thorn/Special to the Post & Courier)
Homemade Haircuts frontman Bob McGee plays the tambourine during the band's New Brookland Tavern show on Oct. 5, 2023. (Photos by Alyssa Thorn/Special to the Post & Courier)
Homemade Haircuts bassist Paisley Marie plays New Brookland Tavern on Oct. 5, 2023. She also sings backup vocals and has done quite a few covers while on tour, a standout being “Archie, Marry Me” by Alvvays. (Photos by Alyssa Thorn/Special to the Post & Courier)
A member of Homemade Haircuts curates the band's setlist ahead of their show at New Brookland Tavern. (Photos by Alyssa Thorn/Special to the Post and Courier)
Homemade Haircuts frontman Bob McGee plays during the band's New Brookland Tavern show on Oct. 5, 2023. McGee and the band have released two singles this year. (Photos by Alyssa Thorn/Special to the Post & Courier)
Homemade Haircuts plays New Brookland Tavern on Oct. 5, 2023. The band's magnetic energy pulls the crowd in, making it near-impossible not to dance. (Photos by Alyssa Thorn/Special to the Post & Courier)
Homemade Haircuts performs on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023 at New Brookland Tavern. The local band will play next at Jam Room Music Festival on Nov. 4, 2023. (Photos by Alyssa Thorn/Special to the Post & Courier)
