From Switchfoot to Amy Grant, pop to punk, 13 must-see fall concerts in Columbia

Before you ever notice the change outside, the promise of cool comes to Columbia courtesy of the fall concert calendar. This upcoming season features veteran acts with catalogs stacked with hits and up-and-comers who already own seriously faithful followings.

Sept. 11: Kaitlin Butts at Rose Music Hall

One of the most consistent songwriters in modern country music, Butts treks to Columbia behind “Roadrunner,” an album where, as NPR notes, each cut corresponds to a different plot point in the classic musical “Oklahoma.” Ken Pomeroy shares the bill. Tickets are $20-$23. Visit https://rosemusichall.com/ for details.

From early hits like “Lazy Eye” through their latest release, 2022’s “Physical Thrills,” this Los Angeles band has made nearly 20 years’ worth of gauzy, atmospheric rock. Silversun Pickups’ songs surround the listener while reaching into the deeper places. Tickets are $35-$50.

Sept. 28: Badflower at The Blue Note

Los Angeles’ Badflower is steadily amassing one of the stronger singles catalogs in recent memory with rockers like “Ghost,” “Heroin,” “The Jester” and “30.” The band’s latest cut, “Detroit,” is a seamless blend of melody and disillusionment. Slothrust and Missio share the bill. Tickets are $35-$49.50.