Songsmith Rachel Kate Heads Back Home to Nashville
February 26th, 2014 | by Ballard Lesemann
After spending more than eight years as a resident of Charleston, Nashville-born singer/songwriter Rachel Kate (a.k.a. Rachel Kate Gillon) recently […]
Monthly Archives: February 2014
Hearts & Plugs Readies LPs by Grace Joyner and Gold Light
February 25th, 2014 | by Ballard Lesemann
Charleston-based indie label Hearts & Plugs has two new cool releases on the horizon — a six-song debut titled Young […]
Showcase #2: The Stand Up Comedy Series Continues
February 24th, 2014 | by Ballard Lesemann
Over the last year and a half, the Charleston Music Hall has established itself as one of the prime hot-spot […]
Review: Iron & Wine and the Secret Sisters Put Old-School Folk on Display
February 24th, 2014 | by Stratton Lawrence
Iron & Wine, the Secret Sisters Charleston Music Hall Feb. 23 It’s difficult not to feel like you’re the butt […]
Gallery: Brewvival Draws Big Beers and Happy Crowds
February 24th, 2014 | by Ballard Lesemann
Saturday’s sunny, spring-like weather complemented the warm, welcoming, tone of the fifth annual Charleston Brewvival beer festival in North Charleston […]
Review: Chatham County Line and Underhill Rose Bring High Harmony to the Hall
February 22nd, 2014 | by Stratton Lawrence
Chatham County Line w/ Underhill Rose Charleston Music Hall Feb. 21 “Are you comfortable out there?” asked Chatham County Line’s […]
Flatt City’s Harmony-Laden Bluegrass Will Raise Cheer at Brewvival 2014
February 18th, 2014 | by Ballard Lesemann
From the Carolinas to the Rocky Mountains and northern Appalachians, beer festivals and bluegrass music are a common partnership — a […]
Reviews: Elise Testone and Jordan Igoe’s Album Release Shows
February 18th, 2014 | by Jon Santiago
Elise Testone Charleston Music Hall Feb. 13 With enormous dreamcatchers floating above her and an enthusiastic crowd urging her on, […]
Follywood Productions Celebrates Five Years with a Pour House Bash
February 14th, 2014 | by Ballard Lesemann
Charleston’s Follywood Productions, a booking and event promotion agency headed by Ben Bounds, will host its fifth annual all-day Follywood […]
The Iconic Dave Mason Jams on ‘Traffic’ and More
February 13th, 2014 | by Ballard Lesemann
There’s nothing disagreeable about the mood and vibe of veteran singer/guitarist Dave Mason’s music these days. While it’s been years […]
Jordan Igoe Shares a Big Love Story on Superb Solo Debut
February 12th, 2014 | by Ballard Lesemann
Perhaps the most surprising thing about Charleston-based singer/songwriter Jordan Igoe’s new solo album How to Love is that it’s a […]
Charleston’s Elise Testone Blossoms on ‘In This Life’
February 11th, 2014 | by Ballard Lesemann
Elise Testone has a busy week ahead of her. The longtime Charleston singer/songwriter and bandleader has several days of dress […]
Review: Buddy and Jonny Defy Expectations at the PAC
February 10th, 2014 | by Jon Santiago
Buddy Guy, Jonny Lang North Charleston Performing Arts Center Feb. 7 Concertgoers were in for a double treat on Friday […]
Review: Singing along with Merle Haggard at the PAC
February 7th, 2014 | by Jon Santiago
Merle Haggard and the Strangers North Charleston Performing Arts Center Feb. 6 It turns out Merle Haggard is one of […]
The Whigs Concentrate on Contemporary Creativity
February 6th, 2014 | by Ballard Lesemann
Established in Athens, Georgia, and currently based in Nashville, pop-rock power trio the Whigs have been cranking out jangly, muscular, […]
Review: Uke Master, Compliant ‘Rocker’ Jake Shimabukuro
February 5th, 2014 | by Noodle McDoodle
Jake Shimabukuro Charleston Music Hall Feb. 4 Noodle McDoodle (a.k.a. Donald Whitley) of Charleston-based combo the V-Tones is a veteran […]
The Dumb Doctors Shout ‘n’ Rave on Debut EP ‘Acid Past’
February 5th, 2014 | by Ballard Lesemann
Charleston-based rock foursome Dumb Doctors started making noise last year when songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Scott Dence hunkered down for a few solo […]
Love Your Locals: Charleston Acts Cover Charleston Acts
February 4th, 2014 | by Ballard Lesemann
Lowcountry songwriter and bandleader Lindsay Holler (Matadero, Western Polaroids, Co.) has once again partnered with the Tin Roof in West […]
Review: Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell Conjure Up a Portable Opry
February 2nd, 2014 | by Jon Santiago
Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell North Charleston Performing Arts Center Jan. 31 Take a couple hard-working country music legends, add […]