The Radio Room

"Upstate natives Geoff Cannada and David Raghib started Radio Room nearly five years ago with the idea of creating an intimate dive bar setting for local and regional bands to play in a judgement free, relaxed environment. Their mission is edifying the local music scene in Greenville on a micro level. When Radio Room started, the goal was combining great customer service with an atmosphere where local bands and music fans could see other like-minded regional bands they might not otherwise encounter in Greenville. The idea was that they would perhaps grow with one another, creating networking opportunities and a support system. This model has worked, and the idea has grown with the addition of Wes Gilliam as the primary talent buyer over 4 years ago.

Radio Room slowly built from “a hidden gem” to being dubbed “Greenville's favorite rock'n'roll dive bar!” It’s the kind of place where people come as they are. You don’t get a weird look if you go in a polo shirt and sandals, any more than if you came in sporting a trench coat and Mohawk. Radio Room is not for everyone; but it has found a small and effective niche. The bar is always in the market for new regulars, who love music and dive bars; those people who don’t always find what they want downtown or in the suburbs.

Radio Room is a private bar that opens at 8pm daily and stays open late to cater to service industry folks. There are about 15-20 shows a month ranging from punk rock to comedy, from hardcore to folk. Even when there isn’t a show, the all-request Metal Monday, happy hour and service industry specials as well a pretty busy pool table will keep you entertained."

"If you're looking for a place to hear ear-blistering, in your face alternative music, then this is your joint." - TOWN magazine

"eschewing the usual cover bands in favor of young, under-the-radar talent. " - The Greenville Journal