Review and Interview: We Heard the Pixies Roar at the PAC
May 18th, 2015 | by Ballard Lesemann
The Pixies, John Grant North Charleston Performing Arts Center May 11 It’s been a full week since Boston-born alt-rock veterans […]
About Ballard Lesemann
Ballard Lesemann is a musician and writer. Born and raised in Charleston, S.C., he spent years playing in bands and working for Flagpole Magazine in the bustling music town of Athens, Ga. He returned to his hometown and served more than seven years as the Charleston City Paper's music editor. He's better at drumming than he is at playing guitar.
Author Archives: Ballard Lesemann
Comedian Emily Heller’s Stand-Up Tour Aims for Theatre 99
May 6th, 2015 | by Ballard Lesemann
Comedian, writer, podcaster, and actor Emily Heller will be heading to the Lowcountry this Saturday for a headlining show at […]
The Punch List with the Space Fags’ Johnny Puke
April 25th, 2015 | by Ballard Lesemann
Metronome Charleston‘s weekly Punch List puts local musicians on the spot with a questionnaire that touches on music, venues, gear, […]
The Punch List with the Bushels’ Singer/Guitarist Jim Algar
April 14th, 2015 | by Ballard Lesemann
Metronome Charleston‘s Punch List series puts local musicians on the spot with a questionnaire that touches on music, venues, gear, […]
Gallery: John Mellencamp and Carlene Carter at the PAC
April 1st, 2015 | by Ballard Lesemann
Veteran Americana singer/songwriter and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Mellencamp and his ensemble shit the North Charleston Performing […]
Gallery: The March Edition of T.R.O.M. Comedy at the Tin Roof
March 28th, 2015 | by Ballard Lesemann
For years, West Ashley venue the Tin Roof has been well known for offering live music from a wild variety […]
Review & Interview: Atlas Road Crew’s ‘Halfway to Hopkins’
March 19th, 2015 | by Ballard Lesemann
Columbia-born, Charleston-based rock band Atlas Road Crew has a sturdy, glossy, mostly bluesy new studio album in hand, and they’ll […]
Johnny Irion and Sarah Lee Guthrie Mesmerize Theatre 99
March 19th, 2015 | by Ballard Lesemann
Massachusetts-based singer/songwriters Johnny Irion and Sarah Lee Guthrie — a husband-and-wife duo with a talent for blending harmony-laden folk music with […]
The Punch List with Josh Roberts
January 29th, 2015 | by Ballard Lesemann
Metronome Charleston‘s recurring “Punch List” series puts local musicians on the spot with a questionnaire that touches on music, venues, […]
Review: Shovels and Rope Dazzle the Hometown Crowd
January 18th, 2015 | by Ballard Lesemann
Shovels and Rope w/ Caroline Rose North Charleston Performing Arts Center Jan. 17 Over the last 10 years (since I […]
Gallery: Pics from the Tin Roof’s Big Xmas Gigs
December 24th, 2014 | by Ballard Lesemann
Merry Christmas and all that jive! Here’s a big gallery of snapshots and action pics from our favorite holiday-themed shows […]
The Silver Bells Compile Their Finest Christmas Rockers
December 10th, 2014 | by Ballard Lesemann
Going on 10 years, the hooky, melodic, cleverly crafted pop/rock of Charleston-based band Silver Bells has played a major part […]
The All-Day Rockabillaque Festival Returns to Park Circle
November 12th, 2014 | by Ballard Lesemann
After making a splash in the North Charleston neighborhood of Park Circle last fall with a full day and night […]
The Punch List with Singer/Guitarist Rob Kampert of the Frizz
November 10th, 2014 | by Ballard Lesemann
Metronome Charleston‘s Punch List series puts local musicians on the spot with a questionnaire that touches on music, venues, gear, […]
Review: Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band at the PAC
October 17th, 2014 | by Ballard Lesemann
Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band North Charleston Performing Arts Center Oct. 15 Ringo Starr’s a cheerful chap and a […]
The Weeks Kick Off Revival’s ‘Redux Fall Music Series’
October 16th, 2014 | by Ballard Lesemann
The newly established Revival Entertainment Co. will kick off off its inaugural season this week with a cool concert at […]
The Punch List with Bo Farish
October 8th, 2014 | by Ballard Lesemann
Metronome Charleston‘s “Punch List” series puts local musicians on the spot with a questionnaire that touches on music, venues, gear, […]
North Charleston Marks the Return of Widespread Panic
October 1st, 2014 | by Ballard Lesemann
Georgia-based rock band Widespread Panic — lead singer/guitarist John “JB” Bell, drummer Todd Nance, bassist Dave Schools, keyboardist John “JoJo” Hermann, […]
Gallery: Moosetoberfest 2014
September 30th, 2014 | by Ballard Lesemann
Booked, organized, and hosted by local musician Joel Hamilton (of Mechanical River), the Tattooed Moose’s annual Oktoberfest-themed bash featured a […]
Gallery: Woggles and Company Rocked the Royal American
September 30th, 2014 | by Ballard Lesemann
Georgia-based soul-rock quartet the Woggles delivered a mighty high-energy performance at the Royal American on Sept. 26. It was the […]
The Punch List with Fiasco’s Thomas Concannon
September 25th, 2014 | by Ballard Lesemann
Metronome Charleston‘s Punch List series puts local musicians on the spot with a questionnaire that touches on music, venues, gear, […]
The Tattooed Moose’s ‘Moosetoberfest’ Boasts Seven Indie Acts
September 24th, 2014 | by Ballard Lesemann
Downtown venue the Tattooed Moose (1137 Morrison Dr.) is ready to present its annual, all-evening fall rock festival on Sat. […]