Join the University of South Carolina Beaufort Center for the Arts for this exciting season opener on Thursday, October 4 at 7:30 p.m. Blending equal parts folk, soul and rock, platinum-selling singer/songwriter Edwin McCain will release a new studio album Thursday, August 30, titled “Mercy <a href="http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/222.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-7862" title="222" src="http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/222-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>Bound.” Since his 1993 debut, McCain has garnered the attention of millions with the top 10 smash “I’ll Be,” and the Diane Warren-penned top 40 hit “I Could Not Ask For More,” and as a tireless performer whose rapturous live performances regularly sell out. Limited backstage packages are available for $75 per person. Tickets are $35 for adults, $30 for students. Call 521-4145 to reserve your seats today or visit online at www.uscbcenterforthearts.com.