Daily Archives: September 10, 2013

Feature

Year One: Metronome Charleston Takes Baby Steps and Finds Its Stride (And There’s More to Come)

September 10th, 2013 | by Ballard Lesemann

Just year ago, Metronome Charleston was an embryonic formation of a free-floating music section — a wide-eyed, open-eared webzine infant with [&hellip

Interviews

Hartwell Littlejohn Reflects on the Former Chord & Pedal Scene

September 10th, 2013 | by Ballard Lesemann

Singer/songwriter Hartwell Littlejohn does his twangy rock ‘n’ pop thing in New York City these days, but his roots run [&hellip

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Gigs of the Week

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2:00 pm The Tarlatans @ Monster Music & Movies

The Tarlatans @ Monster Music & Movies
Sep 14 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Charleston/Clemson-based rock quartet the Tarlatans — singer/guitarist Ryan Williams, singer/guitarist Taylor McCleskey, bassist Eric Mixon, and drummer Blake Shorter — perform an in-store show in West [...]

5:00 pm Dirty Bourbon River Show, BYOG @ The Pour House

Dirty Bourbon River Show, BYOG @ The Pour House
Sep 14 @ 5:00 pm – Sep 15 @ 12:30 am

New Orleans quintet Dirty Bourbon River Band — Charlie Skinner, Noah Adams, Matt Thomas, Jimmy Williams, and Dane Schindler — bring an 8th Ward-style blend of [...]

7:00 pm Band Together for ALS @ Brick House Kitchen

Band Together for ALS @ Brick House Kitchen
Sep 14 @ 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm

A benefit show and festival “to fight ALS. (Lou Gehrig’s Disease).” With Graham Whorley, Mark Bryan, Graham Whorley, Ben Fagan an the Holy City Hooligans, [...]

7:00 pm Rachel Kate w/ Jordan Igoe, the Kernal @ Charleston Music Hall

Rachel Kate w/ Jordan Igoe, the … @ Charleston Music Hall
Sep 14 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Lowcountry songwriter Rachel Kate (Rachel Kate Gillon) celebrates the release of her new solo album Rachel Kate, With Love and Hate with a full backing band. Rachel Kate, [...]

9:00 pm Hell House Podcast LIVE! w/ Worship the Sky @ The Faculty Lounge

Hell House Podcast LIVE! w/ Wors… @ The Faculty Lounge
Sep 14 @ 9:00 pm – Sep 15 @ 12:30 am

Charleston DJ Worship The Sky (formerly known as Rocky Horror) explores a “darker, more atmospheric style of electronic music” these days. He’ll be hosting the Hell House [...]

9:30 pm Dem Taylor Boys @ Burns Alley

Dem Taylor Boys @ Burns Alley
Sep 14 @ 9:30 pm – Sep 15 @ 12:30 am

Acoustic duo comprised of singer/guitarists Dana Mitchell and Jason Cooper. Two sets of classic country, modern Americana, and classic rock, blues, and soul. With guest drummer [...]

9:30 pm The Piedmont Boys w/ Outshyne @ The Windjammer

The Piedmont Boys w/ Outshyne @ The Windjammer
Sep 14 @ 9:30 pm – Sep 15 @ 12:30 am

The Piedmont Boys are a five-piece group from Greenville recently released its third studio album All on Red, which blends outlaw-country and Americana-rock.

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7:00 pm Havana Nights w/ Gino Castillo Quartet @ Voodoo

Havana Nights w/ Gino Castillo Q… @ Voodoo
Sep 15 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Local percussionist Gino Castillo hosts the ‘Havana Nights’ Cuban jazz show with Trey Cooper on piano, William Moore on bass, and special guests. With Cuban dishes, [...]

7:30 pm Steely Dan @ North Charleston Performing Arts Center

Steely Dan @ North Charleston Performing Arts Center
Sep 15 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

Legendary rock/fusion/pop act Steely Dan’s North American tour heads to the PAC. Donald Fagen (keys, vocals), Walter Becker (guitar), and their crew are solid for [...]

8:00 pm T.R.O.M. (Tin Roof Open Mic) @ The Tin Roof

T.R.O.M. (Tin Roof Open Mic) @ The Tin Roof
Sep 15 @ 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm

A monthly showcase/open-mic of local stand-up comedy talent. Host Jason Groce welcomes established and up-and-coming comics (Vince Fabra will fill in in on July [...]

8:30 pm St. Paul and the Broken Bones @ The Pour House

St. Paul and the Broken Bones @ The Pour House
Sep 15 @ 8:30 pm – Sep 16 @ 11:45 pm

The Birmingham-based soul ensemble fronted by singer Paul Janeway headlines.

Sep

16

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4:30 pm Big John Belly w/ Fuller Condon @ The Pour House

Big John Belly w/ Fuller Condon @ The Pour House
Sep 16 @ 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Acoustic blues, country, and Americana from Dallas Baker’s Big John Belly and Fuller Condon (of the Two Man Gentleman Band) with friends on the deck. [...]

Sep

17

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5:00 pm Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Plow Ground @ The Pour House

Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Plow Ground @ The Pour House
Sep 17 @ 5:00 pm – 8:45 pm

The legendary New Orleans brass/funk band retruns to the Pour House for two groovy sets. Their latest collection is called Twenty Dozen. Local roots/soul/blues [...]

9:00 pm Elim Bolt @ The Tattooed Moose

Elim Bolt @ The Tattooed Moose
Sep 17 @ 9:00 pm – Sep 17 @ 12:00 am

Charleston indie-rock quintet Elim Bolt recently released a seven-song debut titled Nude South (Hearts & Plugs). Songwriter Johnnie Matthews and his bandmates play two sets.

Sep

18

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6:00 pm Barn Jam @ Awendaw Green

Barn Jam @ Awendaw Green
Sep 18 @ 6:00 pm – 11:30 pm

The Barn Stage in Awendaw (behind the Sewee Outpost) welcomes lan Barrington, Matthew James, the Fustics, Tokyo Rosenthal, and Alex Culbreth and the Dead Country Stars. [...]

8:30 pm Guilt Ridden Troubadour @ Home Team BBQ (SI)

Guilt Ridden Troubadour @ Home Team BBQ (SI)
Sep 18 @ 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm

Singer/guitarist Reid Stone, bassist Wilson Pippin, and guests on Sullivan’s. Country, rock, blues, and more.

Sep

19

Thu

5:00 pm James McMurtry w/ Jonny Burke, Folly Beach Reggae All-Stars @ The Pour House

James McMurtry w/ Jonny Burke, F… @ The Pour House
Sep 19 @ 5:00 pm – Sep 20 @ 1:00 am

Texas songsmith James McMurtry and his band return. Two of McMurtry’s most popular albums, Childish Things and Live in Aught-Three, were recently reissued by Lightning Rod Records. Local [...]

7:00 pm Hotel Carolina Showcase @ The Windjammer

Hotel Carolina Showcase @ The Windjammer
Sep 19 @ 7:00 pm – Sep 21 @ 1:45 am

The annual songwriter showcase features a variety of styles and acts, On Thursday it’s Russell Howard, Charlie Oxford, JD Eicher, Seth Glier, Erick Baker, and Sam Grow Band. Friday’s lineup includes Charlie [...]

8:00 pm Alabama Shakes w/ the Dexateens, Majestico @ North Charleston Performing Arts Center

Alabama Shakes w/ the Dexateens,… @ North Charleston Performing Arts Center
Sep 19 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Athens, Alabama-based quartet Alabama Shakes headline with support from Tuscaloosa, Alabama-based quintet the the Dexateens and Nashville-based band Majestico. Formed in 2009, Alabama Shakes features singer/guitarist [...]

9:00 pm Shit Pistol @ Southern Bar and Grill

Shit Pistol @ Southern Bar and Grill
Sep 19 @ 9:00 pm – Sep 19 @ 12:00 am

Singer/guitarist Reid Stone (of Guilt Ridden troubadour) with Ryan Bonner, Whitt Algar, Jack Friel, Jeff Davis, and special guests in Mt. Pleasant. Rock, country, blues, and [...]
Upcoming Shows

Sep

14

Sat

2:00 pm The Tarlatans @ Monster Music & Movies

The Tarlatans @ Monster Music & Movies
Sep 14 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Charleston/Clemson-based rock quartet the Tarlatans — singer/guitarist Ryan Williams, singer/guitarist Taylor McCleskey, bassist Eric Mixon, and drummer Blake Shorter — perform an in-store show in West [...]

5:00 pm Dirty Bourbon River Show, BYOG @ The Pour House

Dirty Bourbon River Show, BYOG @ The Pour House
Sep 14 @ 5:00 pm – Sep 15 @ 12:30 am

New Orleans quintet Dirty Bourbon River Band — Charlie Skinner, Noah Adams, Matt Thomas, Jimmy Williams, and Dane Schindler — bring an 8th Ward-style blend of [...]

7:00 pm Band Together for ALS @ Brick House Kitchen

Band Together for ALS @ Brick House Kitchen
Sep 14 @ 7:00 pm – 11:30 pm

A benefit show and festival “to fight ALS. (Lou Gehrig’s Disease).” With Graham Whorley, Mark Bryan, Graham Whorley, Ben Fagan an the Holy City Hooligans, [...]

7:00 pm Ed ‘Porkchop’ Meyer @ Seanacahai

Ed ‘Porkchop’ Meyer @ Seanacahai
Sep 14 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Blues/soul pianist singer on Johns Island.

7:00 pm Rachel Kate w/ Jordan Igoe, the Kernal @ Charleston Music Hall

Rachel Kate w/ Jordan Igoe, the … @ Charleston Music Hall
Sep 14 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Lowcountry songwriter Rachel Kate (Rachel Kate Gillon) celebrates the release of her new solo album Rachel Kate, With Love and Hate with a full backing band. Rachel Kate, [...]

8:00 pm Steve Carroll and the Bograts @ Tommy Condon's

Steve Carroll and the Bograts @ Tommy Condon's
Sep 14 @ 8:00 pm – 11:45 pm

Irish songs and tavern traditionals.

8:30 pm The Ronnie Johnson Band @ Buddy Roe's

The Ronnie Johnson Band @ Buddy Roe's
Sep 14 @ 8:30 pm – 11:45 pm

Singer/guitarist Ronnie Johnson and co. play a mix of classic country, soul, rock, and beach.

9:00 pm Hell House Podcast LIVE! w/ Worship the Sky @ The Faculty Lounge

Hell House Podcast LIVE! w/ Wors… @ The Faculty Lounge
Sep 14 @ 9:00 pm – Sep 15 @ 12:30 am

Charleston DJ Worship The Sky (formerly known as Rocky Horror) explores a “darker, more atmospheric style of electronic music” these days. He’ll be hosting the Hell House [...]

9:00 pm Sara Smile @ Crab Shack (Folly)

Sara Smile @ Crab Shack (Folly)
Sep 14 @ 9:00 pm – 11:45 pm

Acoustic duo: rock, pop, and jams.

9:30 pm Dem Taylor Boys @ Burns Alley

Dem Taylor Boys @ Burns Alley
Sep 14 @ 9:30 pm – Sep 15 @ 12:30 am

Acoustic duo comprised of singer/guitarists Dana Mitchell and Jason Cooper. Two sets of classic country, modern Americana, and classic rock, blues, and soul. With guest drummer [...]

9:30 pm Tape Waves w/ the Mary Chasers @ The Tin Roof

Tape Waves w/ the Mary Chasers @ The Tin Roof
Sep 14 @ 9:30 pm – Sep 15 @ 12:30 am

9:30 pm The Piedmont Boys w/ Outshyne @ The Windjammer

The Piedmont Boys w/ Outshyne @ The Windjammer
Sep 14 @ 9:30 pm – Sep 15 @ 12:30 am

The Piedmont Boys are a five-piece group from Greenville recently released its third studio album All on Red, which blends outlaw-country and Americana-rock.

10:00 pm PlaneJane @ Wild Wing (N. Charleston)

PlaneJane @ Wild Wing (N. Charleston)
Sep 14 @ 10:00 pm – Sep 15 @ 12:30 am

Party-rock and funk.

Sep

15

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6:00 pm Dale Baker & Ronnie Johnson @ Buddy Roe's

Dale Baker & Ronnie Johnson @ Buddy Roe's
Sep 15 @ 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Singer/guitarists. Classic country, soul, R&B. rck, and more.

7:00 pm Havana Nights w/ Gino Castillo Quartet @ Voodoo

Havana Nights w/ Gino Castillo Q… @ Voodoo
Sep 15 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Local percussionist Gino Castillo hosts the ‘Havana Nights’ Cuban jazz show with Trey Cooper on piano, William Moore on bass, and special guests. With Cuban dishes, [...]

7:30 pm Steely Dan @ North Charleston Performing Arts Center

Steely Dan @ North Charleston Performing Arts Center
Sep 15 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

Legendary rock/fusion/pop act Steely Dan’s North American tour heads to the PAC. Donald Fagen (keys, vocals), Walter Becker (guitar), and their crew are solid for [...]

8:00 pm T.R.O.M. (Tin Roof Open Mic) @ The Tin Roof

T.R.O.M. (Tin Roof Open Mic) @ The Tin Roof
Sep 15 @ 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm

A monthly showcase/open-mic of local stand-up comedy talent. Host Jason Groce welcomes established and up-and-coming comics (Vince Fabra will fill in in on July [...]

8:30 pm St. Paul and the Broken Bones @ The Pour House

St. Paul and the Broken Bones @ The Pour House
Sep 15 @ 8:30 pm – Sep 16 @ 11:45 pm

The Birmingham-based soul ensemble fronted by singer Paul Janeway headlines.

9:00 pm Everette Bigbee @ Art's Bar & Grill

Everette Bigbee @ Art's Bar & Grill
Sep 15 @ 9:00 pm – Sep 15 @ 12:00 am

Local singer/guitarist (of rock band Stained Glass Wall).

9:30 pm Heyrocco w/ Junior Astronomers @ The Tin Roof

Heyrocco w/ Junior Astronomers @ The Tin Roof
Sep 15 @ 9:30 pm – Sep 16 @ 12:30 am

9:30 pm PlaneJane @ Wild Wing (Downtown)

PlaneJane @ Wild Wing (Downtown)
Sep 15 @ 9:30 pm – Sep 16 @ 12:30 am

Party-rock and funky favorites.

Sep

16

Mon

4:30 pm Big John Belly w/ Fuller Condon @ The Pour House

Big John Belly w/ Fuller Condon @ The Pour House
Sep 16 @ 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Acoustic blues, country, and Americana from Dallas Baker’s Big John Belly and Fuller Condon (of the Two Man Gentleman Band) with friends on the deck. [...]

6:00 pm Blake & Willie @ Loggerhead's

Blake & Willie @ Loggerhead's
Sep 16 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Acoustic rock.

6:00 pm Dan Clamp @ Loggerhead's

Dan Clamp @ Loggerhead's
Sep 16 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Acoustic singer/guitarist on the Folly.

7:00 pm Shrimp City Slim @ Med Bistro

Shrimp City Slim @ Med Bistro
Sep 16 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Local singer/pianist Gary “Shrimp City Slim” Erwin performs the “Blue Monday” night.

8:00 pm John Stockdale @ Montreux

John Stockdale @ Montreux
Sep 16 @ 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm

Acoustic singer/guitarist.

8:30 pm Giantess @ The Tin Roof

Giantess @ The Tin Roof
Sep 16 @ 8:30 pm – 12:30 am

9:00 pm Everette Bigbee’s Open Mic @ Art's Bar & Grill

Everette Bigbee’s Open Mic @ Art's Bar & Grill
Sep 16 @ 9:00 pm – Sep 17 @ 12:30 am

Veteran Charleston singer/electric guitarist Bigbee (of rock band Stained Glass Wall) performs a solo set and welcomes guests for the weekly “open mic” night.

9:30 pm Plow Ground @ The Drop In

Plow Ground @ The Drop In
Sep 16 @ 9:30 pm – Sep 17 @ 12:30 am

The local blues/soul/rock combo jams on Folly Beach. Guitarist Jesse Prichard, drummer Jim Donnelly, vocalist Amanda Ansel, and company

Sep

17

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4:30 pm Plow Ground @ The Pour House

Plow Ground @ The Pour House
Sep 17 @ 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Blues, rock, soul, and more (formerly the Hawkes).

5:00 pm Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Plow Ground @ The Pour House

Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Plow Ground @ The Pour House
Sep 17 @ 5:00 pm – 8:45 pm

The legendary New Orleans brass/funk band retruns to the Pour House for two groovy sets. Their latest collection is called Twenty Dozen. Local roots/soul/blues [...]

6:30 pm Reckoning Duo @ Juanita Greenberg's (Mt. P)

Reckoning Duo @ Juanita Greenberg's (Mt. P)
Sep 17 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Acoustic Gratefeull Dead faves.

7:00 pm Charlton Singleton Trio @ Charleston Grill

Charlton Singleton Trio @ Charleston Grill
Sep 17 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Jazz and standards.

9:00 pm Elim Bolt @ The Tattooed Moose

Elim Bolt @ The Tattooed Moose
Sep 17 @ 9:00 pm – Sep 17 @ 12:00 am

Charleston indie-rock quintet Elim Bolt recently released a seven-song debut titled Nude South (Hearts & Plugs). Songwriter Johnnie Matthews and his bandmates play two sets.

9:00 pm Matt Jordan Duo @ Trayce's Too

Matt Jordan Duo @ Trayce's Too
Sep 17 @ 9:00 pm – 11:45 pm

Local singer/guitarist (of TrickKnee) and guest.

9:00 pm Open Mic Comedy Night @ Joe Pasta

Open Mic Comedy Night @ Joe Pasta
Sep 17 @ 9:00 pm – 11:45 pm

Charleston comic Stan Shelby hosts a weekly comedy open mic for amateurs and professionals looking to tryout new material upstairs at Joe Pasta on King Street.

9:30 pm Chris Boone @ Blind Tiger

Chris Boone @ Blind Tiger
Sep 17 @ 9:30 pm – Sep 18 @ 12:30 am

Charleston-based pop/rock songwriter. Pop, rock, Americana (originals and covers).

9:30 pm DJ Moo Moo @ Art's Bar & Grill

DJ Moo Moo @ Art's Bar & Grill
Sep 17 @ 9:30 pm – Sep 18 @ 12:30 am

The award-winning DJ, spinning dance music and jams on Coleman Blvd.

Sep

18

Wed

6:00 pm Barn Jam @ Awendaw Green

Barn Jam @ Awendaw Green
Sep 18 @ 6:00 pm – 11:30 pm

The Barn Stage in Awendaw (behind the Sewee Outpost) welcomes lan Barrington, Matthew James, the Fustics, Tokyo Rosenthal, and Alex Culbreth and the Dead Country Stars. [...]

6:00 pm Chris Tidestrom @ Coconut Joe's

Chris Tidestrom @ Coconut Joe's
Sep 18 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Acoustic singer/songwriter.

6:00 pm Hank Futch & Friends @ Southern Bar and Grill

Hank Futch & Friends @ Southern Bar and Grill
Sep 18 @ 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Acoustic folk, country, and bluegrass (featuring Hank Futch of the Blue Dogs).

6:00 pm The Larry David Project @ Brickyard Food & Spirits

The Larry David Project @ Brickyard Food & Spirits
Sep 18 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Local duo — singer/percussionist Larry Srtrickland and singer/guitarist David Dunning — handling oldies, classic rock, country, and more.

7:00 pm “Craft Bazaar” @ The Tin Roof
“Craft Bazaar” @ The Tin Roof
Sep 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

7:00 pm Duda Lucena Quartet @ Charleston Grill

Duda Lucena Quartet @ Charleston Grill
Sep 18 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 am

Brazilian guitarist and vocalist Duda Lucena and his band play a mix of bossa nova, baiao, maracatu, samba, and blues.

8:00 pm Carroll Brown @ Tommy Condon's

Carroll Brown @ Tommy Condon's
Sep 18 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Local singer/guitarist playing folk, country, and Celtic styles.

8:00 pm Henri Gates @ Trayce's Too

Henri Gates @ Trayce's Too
Sep 18 @ 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm

Acoustic singer/guitarist.

8:30 pm Guilt Ridden Troubadour @ Home Team BBQ (SI)

Guilt Ridden Troubadour @ Home Team BBQ (SI)
Sep 18 @ 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm

Singer/guitarist Reid Stone, bassist Wilson Pippin, and guests on Sullivan’s. Country, rock, blues, and more.

8:30 pm Shamus O-Butcher @ Mac's Place

Shamus O-Butcher @ Mac's Place
Sep 18 @ 8:30 pm – 11:45 pm

Acoustic tavern tunes.

9:00 pm Jamin Powell Duo @ Wild Wing (N. Charleston)

Jamin Powell Duo @ Wild Wing (N. Charleston)
Sep 18 @ 9:00 pm – 11:45 pm

Acoustic rock, classic and modern.

9:30 pm PlaneJane @ J. Paul'z (JI)

PlaneJane @ J. Paul'z (JI)
Sep 18 @ 9:30 pm – 11:30 pm

Funky pop classics, R&B, rock, and party tunes.

10:00 pm Kevin Church @ Wet Willie's

Kevin Church @ Wet Willie's
Sep 18 @ 10:00 pm – Sep 19 @ 12:30 am

Local singer/songwriter. Rock, pop, Americana.

10:30 pm Open Mic Comedy @ Big Gun Burger Shop

Open Mic Comedy @ Big Gun Burger Shop
Sep 18 @ 10:30 pm – Sep 18 @ 12:00 am

Weekly open mic stand-up event hosted by Dusty Slay.

Sep

19

Thu

5:00 pm James McMurtry w/ Jonny Burke, Folly Beach Reggae All-Stars @ The Pour House

James McMurtry w/ Jonny Burke, F… @ The Pour House
Sep 19 @ 5:00 pm – Sep 20 @ 1:00 am

Texas songsmith James McMurtry and his band return. Two of McMurtry’s most popular albums, Childish Things and Live in Aught-Three, were recently reissued by Lightning Rod Records. Local [...]

6:00 pm Dan Clamp @ The Grill on the Edge

Dan Clamp @ The Grill on the Edge
Sep 19 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Local singer/guitarist.
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Daily Archives: September 10, 2013

Feature

Year One: Metronome Charleston Takes Baby Steps and Finds Its Stride (And There’s More to Come)

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Hartwell Littlejohn Reflects on the Former Chord & Pedal Scene

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