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Sold Out: Dispatch with Maggie Rose at the Windjammer (Photos + Review)
Published: July 26, 2024

Maggie Rose joins Dispatch at The Windjammer, 7/21/24. Photo by Steve Aycock ( @steveaycockphoto).

This past weekend brought a trio of sold out shows to the Windjammer, including the cherry on top, which Extra Chill attended, Dispatch with Maggie Rose on Sunday, July 21st. The longtime independent band has paved their own way over the years and have maintained a dedicated core following that led to a packed crowd on the beach Sunday evening.

Maggie Rose truly shined as the supporting act, even collaborating with Dispatch on two separate covers during the set, “Don’t Let Me Down” by the Beatles and “Crazy Train” by Ozzy Osbourne. She is currently touring in support of her latest album, No One Gets Out Alive (2024), which her opening set contained many selections from, including the latest single, “Fake Flowers,” which I think is excellent.

Maggie Rose – “Fake Flowers” Music Video (2024)

I wasn’t familiar with Maggie’s music before the show, and she was good enough to make me want to hit the merch table after the set. With an impressive, soulful voice that is full and deep, and a strong band with improvisational rock & funk chops, I was dialed in for the whole set. Also, the roadie who sold me a koozie was wearing a Grateful Dead hat — checks out — and I was glad to see it.

The beachfront stage filled up throughout Maggie’s set, and I know I wasn’t the only one giving my first big “hell yeah!” to Maggie Rose that night. By the time she finished, the beachfront venue was filled with people, and soon, Dispatch took the stage.

Dispatch

After kicking off with “Windylike,” Chadwick took a moment to talk about how they went surfing on the beach that afternoon with a friend and his family, and the friend asked them to play “Passerby,” so they did. They rolled on through a few more songs off their 2017 record America, Location 17, including “Curse + Crush” and fan-favorite “Only the Wild Ones.”

During this time, I noticed that Maggie Rose had made her way side-stage and was waiting in the wings. They called her out near the end of “Out Loud” for a fantastic rendition of the Beatles’ “Don’t Let Me Down.”

A little later, the classic song “Bang Bang” featured a medley into the Grateful Dead’s “Friend of the Devil” and back into “Bang Bang.” Then they played the deep cut, “Beto,” before their biggest hit, and the one that even people who aren’t Dispatch fans know, “The General.” This song is nostalgic for me personally, as I remember listening to it at sailing camp growing up.

During the show I kept thinking how The Windjammer is such an ideal venue for a Dispatch concert, and the band did mention that they would be back. Their sound remains very organic after all these years, and it lends itself really well to the environment on Isle of Palms. Chadwick plays his cigar box guitar (and many others), while Brad jumps between guitar, drums, and more.

Maggie Rose returned again for a cover of Ozzy Osbourne’s “Crazy Train,” a fun song to close out the main event. I loved seeing the collaboration with Maggie, they are giving her a spotlight in front of their fan base, which Maggie’s music also appeals to.

Dispatch returned for a three song encore including “Letter to Lady J,” “Bound By Love,” and another fan and personal favorite, “Open Up.”

Overall this was a very good show and I’m glad to have attended. Steve Aycock was there with his camera, and you can enjoy a photo gallery from the night below.

Dispatch with Maggie Rose at the Windjammer – 7/21/24 (Photos)

All photos by Steve Aycock ( @steveaycockphoto).

Maggie Rose at the Windjammer – 7/21/24 – (Photos)

All photos by Steve Aycock ( @steveaycockphoto).