Gullah Collective - Backwoods Experience

Thursday, September 4th 2025

Charleston Pour House

Main Stage

8pm doors /9pm show

$15 advance / $20 day of show

Gullah Collective is a musical project founded by CL Baxter, a drummer, percussionist, and producer, with a mission to preserve and promote the sounds of the Gullah Geechee culture. Drawing from the rich musical traditions of the Lowcountry, Gullah Collective blends jazz, roots, R&B, and gospel, all while honoring the deep historical connections to West African rhythms and storytelling that define the Gullah Geechee people.

CL Baxter envisioned the collective as a way to elevate the music and culture of the Gullah Geechee community, which has often remained underrepresented on the global stage. While sounds like New Orleans Brass Band music and the rhythms of Go-Go have become widely recognized, Baxter believes it is time for the world to experience the powerful and soulful sounds of the Lowcountry, a place where West African traditions have melded with African American cultural expressions for centuries.

Through their music, Gullah Collective celebrates the resilience, creativity, and rich heritage of the Gullah Geechee people. Their work serves as both a tribute to the past and a bold exploration of the future, blending the cultural rhythms of the Sea Islands with modern sounds to create a music that resonates with audiences worldwide.

* Show is 21+. Attendees under the age of 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Attendees under 21 will be subject to a $5 surcharge. The surcharge must be paid in cash at the door on the day of the event.

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