Royal Teeth are a Natural Act
September 28th, 2012 | by Ballard Lesemann
The boisterous and gleeful music on Louisiana-based sextet Royal Teeth’s new mini-album Act Naturally is synth-driven, upbeat, and twisted. It […]
Monthly Archives: September 2012
More Colorful Rags: The Tarlatans (Sort of) Get Serious
September 28th, 2012 | by Jared Booth
When I first heard of the Tarlatans, I had an obvious question: what the hell is a tarlatan? The band […]
Stop Light Observations are Victorious
September 27th, 2012 | by Ballard Lesemann
The fourth annual Last Band Standing, a battle of the bands held at the Mt. Pleasant Wild Wing Café, concluded […]
Jack Burg Puts All Four Limbs And More Into Punks&Snakes
September 26th, 2012 | by Ballard Lesemann
Longtime Charleston musician Jack Burg feels comfortable in any setting as a drummer, whether it’s behind a full kit at […]
Charleston Sound’s ‘Sundown Sessions’ Series Kicks Off with Crowfield
September 25th, 2012 | by Ballard Lesemann
Mt. Pleasant-based recording studio Charleston Sound enjoyed a busy summer working with local bands and visiting artists, including Hootie and […]
The Corporate Juggernaut Tour Explores the New South
September 25th, 2012 | by Jessica Mickey
Let’s face it. Other than Atlanta and the occasional Chuckle Hut or Yuk Ranch of mid-sized towns off of I-95, […]
Mike Farris and Sadler Vaden Summon True Spirituality
September 24th, 2012 | by Jared Booth
Mike Farris w/ Sadler Vaden @ the Circular Congregational Church, Sept. 22 A few weeks ago, Awendaw Green’s Eddie White […]
Scenes from NAC Wins at Awendaw Green
September 24th, 2012 | by Ballard Lesemann
Hundreds of music fans, friends, family, and colleagues of local musician Nick Collins showed up at the big field at […]
Introducing Fish Taco Gets Epic
September 23rd, 2012 | by Jessica Mickey
Introducing Fish Taco is supposed to be on a Firefly vodka bus right now, touring the country with Rascal Flatts. […]
Folk-Pop Star Donovan Performs at Sound and Vision
September 22nd, 2012 | by Stefan Rogenmoser
“These seats are for people who are ‘reserved,’” Donovan Leitch said to me after his sound check as I sat […]
James Justin & Co. Breeze Through a Strong Set at the Pour House
September 21st, 2012 | by Jared Booth
James Justin & Co. @ the Pour House, Sept. 20 With constant three-part harmony, James Justin & Co. — guitarist […]
Etienne Charles Adds Calypso Flavor to the JAC’s Latin Night
September 20th, 2012 | by Ballard Lesemann
The musically dexterous Charleston Jazz Orchestra knows how to swing, groove, and experiment with classic Latin rhythms. The 20-piece ensemble […]
The Ben Folds Five Give Fans Music Lessons at the PAC
September 20th, 2012 | by Jason Cooper
Ben Folds Five North Charleston Performing Arts Center, Sept. 19 If the lead singer of the group you paid to […]
The Fairy God Muthas: The Self Interview
September 19th, 2012 | by Ballard Lesemann
The Fairy God Muthas Ask Each Other What’s Up Editor’s note: I play drums in a rock duo called the […]
Burke and Co. Aim for High Places
September 19th, 2012 | by Ballard Lesemann
James Justin Burke is in a mighty fine mood these days. His accelerating music career is revving up more than […]
Baxter’s Drummers Bang Bohemian Rhythms at Voodoo
September 19th, 2012 | by Ballard Lesemann
A bohemian crowd of jazz cats and music fans crowded the lounge room at the Voodoo Tiki Bar in West […]
The M-Tank Saga: Part Two
September 18th, 2012 | by Stefan Rogenmoser
Reunions cast doubts on the indefinite hiatus Local musician/photographer Stefan Rogenmoser is the keyboardist with Sans Jose (formerly known as […]
The Dos and Don’ts of Charleston Stand Up Competitions
September 18th, 2012 | by Jessica Mickey
The preliminary round for the Charleston Comedy Festival Stand Up Competition at Theatre 99 continues on Friday, Sept. 21 at […]
Awendaw Green Announces Lineup for NAC Wins
September 18th, 2012 | by Ballard Lesemann
Awendaw Green announced the full musical lineup for NAC Wins, an outdoor benefit concert scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 23 for […]
Scenes from the ‘TV Land Undercover Show’
September 17th, 2012 | by Ballard Lesemann
Charleston songwriter Lindsay Holler hosted the second TV Land Undercover Show of the year on Sept. 16 at the Tin […]
The M-Tank Saga: Part One
September 17th, 2012 | by Stefan Rogenmoser
M-Tank licks its wounds as the broken bones and hard knocks heal Musician/photographer Stefan Rogenmoser is the keyboardist with local […]
The Supersuckers Cranked Up and Rocked Out
September 14th, 2012 | by Ballard Lesemann
Wow. I think my eardrums are still recovering. The Supersuckers really cranked it at the Pour House last night (Sept. […]
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