Run the Jewels: Killer Mike and El-P Collaborate
October 23rd, 2014 | by Kevin Young
In 1997, a friend and I sat in his garage/bedroom listening to Soundbombing, a compilation of rap artists featured on […]
Author Archives: Kevin Young
Growing Up on the Coz
November 23rd, 2013 | by Kevin Young
My first exposure to the genius of William H. Cosby was back in the late ’70s every Saturday morning. Sandwiched […]
Bassnectar: from the Pour House to the North Charleston Coliseum
October 22nd, 2013 | by Kevin Young
Around 2008, fresh out of a relationship and unsure of how to feel about my newly attained status as a […]
The Classixx Dance Groove Will Grow and Glow on You
October 14th, 2013 | by Kevin Young
Upon first listen to Los Angeles duo Classixx’s new album Hanging Gardens (released in May on the Innovative Leisure label), […]
Here, Listen to This: The Pink Collar Comedy Tour
May 28th, 2013 | by Kevin Young
Pollen is in the air and Spoletians are descending upon the Lowcountry to satisfy their art-ons. Among the numerous awesome […]
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Gigs of the Week
Nov4Tue8:30 pm Sturgill Simson w/ Cris Jacobs @ The Pour HouseSturgill Simson w/ Cris Jacobs @ The Pour HouseNov 4 @ 8:30 pm
Trad-country singer/guitarist Sturgill Simpson and his band headline behind their acclaimed new album Metamodern Sounds in Country Music. Jacobs (of[...]Nov8Sat6:30 pm John Prine w/ Jason Isbell @ North Charleston Performing Arts CenterJohn Prine w/ Jason Isbell @ North Charleston Performing Arts CenterNov 8 @ 6:30 pmVeteran folk/Americana singer/songwriter John Prine shares the stage with popular roots-rock/Americana songsmith Isbell.Nov14Fri8:00 pm ‘A Little Help From My Friends: ... @ The Windjammer‘A Little Help From My Friends: ... @ The WindjammerNov 14 @ 8:00 pm
A benefit concert supporting local guitarist/musician Dan Rainey (of Wrenwood). Featuring a “songwriter in-the-round” with Chris Wilcox, Shannon Vogt, and[...]Nov15Sat12:00 pm Rockabillaque: Rockabilly / Clas... @ Park CircleRockabillaque: Rockabilly / Clas... @ Park CircleNov 15 @ 12:00 pm – Nov 16 @ 2:00 am
The Barbeque Joint, Sailor Jerry, and Fisticuffs Mustache Wax present Rockabillaque, “a daytime outdoor block party rolling into nighttime venue[...] -
Upcoming Events
Nov2Sun8:00 pm Everette Bigbee’s Open Mic @ Art's Bar & GrillEverette Bigbee’s Open Mic @ Art's Bar & GrillNov 2 @ 8:00 pm – 11:30 pmVeteran Charleston singer/electric guitarist Bigbee (of rock band Stained Glass Wall) performs a solo set and welcomes guests for the[...]Nov3Mon6:00 pm Shrimp City Slim @ Med BistroShrimp City Slim @ Med BistroNov 3 @ 6:00 pm – Nov 3 @ 9:00 pmLocal singer/pianist Gary “Shrimp City Slim” Erwin performs the “Blue Monday” night.7:00 pm The Artist Dealings Radio Perfor... @ Southern Bar and GrillThe Artist Dealings Radio Perfor... @ Southern Bar and GrillNov 3 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
The Southern presents the weekly “Artist Dealings Radio Performers Showcase,” a weekly series of collaborative performances hosted by Charleston-based musician[...]8:00 pm “Holy City Confessionals” w/ Rya... @ Home Team BBQ (West Ashley)“Holy City Confessionals” w/ Rya... @ Home Team BBQ (West Ashley)Nov 3 @ 8:00 pm
Local singer/songwriters Ryan Bonner and Reid Stone host an “open mic songwriter series” in West Ashley on Monday evenings.8:00 pm Lily Slay @ Brick House KitchenLily Slay @ Brick House KitchenNov 3 @ 8:00 pm
The Charleston-based singer/songwriter (of the Royal Tinfoil) presents “an evening of drunken ditties, love songs, and tasteless humor” every Monday[...]8:00 pm Matt Jordan Duo @ Trayce's TooMatt Jordan Duo @ Trayce's TooNov 3 @ 8:00 pm – 10:45 pmLocal singer/guitarist (of TrickKnee) and guest.8:30 pm Chris Boone @ Blind TigerChris Boone @ Blind TigerNov 3 @ 8:30 pm – 11:30 pmCharleston-based pop/rock songwriter. Pop, rock, Americana (originals and covers).10:00 pm Metal Monday Karaoke! @ The Tin RoofMetal Monday Karaoke! @ The Tin RoofNov 3 @ 10:00 pm
The live-band “Metal Monday” returns to West Ashley. Designed as a hard-rock karaoke, the house band will feature drummer Shawn[...]Nov4Tue5:30 pm Reckoning Duo @ Juanita Greenberg's (Mt. P)Reckoning Duo @ Juanita Greenberg's (Mt. P)Nov 4 @ 5:30 pm – Nov 4 @ 8:30 pmAcoustic Gratefeull Dead faves.7:00 pm Carroll Brown @ Tommy Condon'sCarroll Brown @ Tommy Condon'sNov 4 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pmLocal singer/guitarist playing folk, country, and Celtic styles.8:00 pm Jamin Powell Duo @ Wild Wing (N. Charleston)Jamin Powell Duo @ Wild Wing (N. Charleston)Nov 4 @ 8:00 pm – 10:45 pmAcoustic rock, classic and modern.8:00 pm Open Mic Comedy Night @ Joe PastaOpen Mic Comedy Night @ Joe PastaNov 4 @ 8:00 pm – 10:45 pm
Charleston comic Stan Shelby hosts a weekly comedy open mic for amateurs and professionals looking to tryout new material upstairs[...]8:30 pm PlaneJane @ J. Paul'z (JI)PlaneJane @ J. Paul'z (JI)Nov 4 @ 8:30 pm – 10:30 pmFunky pop classics, R&B, rock, and party tunes.8:30 pm Sturgill Simson w/ Cris Jacobs @ The Pour HouseSturgill Simson w/ Cris Jacobs @ The Pour HouseNov 4 @ 8:30 pmTrad-country singer/guitarist Sturgill Simpson and his band headline behind their acclaimed new album Metamodern Sounds in Country Music. Jacobs (of[...]9:00 pm Kevin Church @ Wet Willie'sKevin Church @ Wet Willie'sNov 4 @ 9:00 pm – 11:30 pmLocal singer/songwriter. Rock, pop, Americana.9:00 pm Larry David Project @ The WindjammerLarry David Project @ The WindjammerNov 4 @ 9:00 pm
Local musicians Dave Dunning and Larry Strickland handle rock, ’70s pop, and country on the IOP.Nov5Wed5:00 pm Hank Futch & Friends @ Southern Bar and GrillHank Futch & Friends @ Southern Bar and GrillNov 5 @ 5:00 pm – Nov 5 @ 8:30 pm
Acoustic folk, country, and bluegrass (featuring Hank Futch of the Blue Dogs).6:00 pm Duda Lucena Quartet @ Charleston GrillDuda Lucena Quartet @ Charleston GrillNov 5 @ 6:00 pm – Nov 6 @ 2:30 amBrazilian guitarist and vocalist Duda Lucena and his band play a mix of bossa nova, baiao, maracatu, samba, and blues.7:00 pm Derek Cribb @ FinzDerek Cribb @ FinzNov 5 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pmLocal singer/guitarist handling groovy rock, classics, and reggae.7:00 pm Folly Beach Bluegrass Society @ Crab Shack (Folly)Folly Beach Bluegrass Society @ Crab Shack (Folly)Nov 5 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pmLocal bluegrass/folk music jam session.7:00 pm Steve Carroll and the Bograts @ Tommy Condon'sSteve Carroll and the Bograts @ Tommy Condon'sNov 5 @ 7:00 pm – 10:45 pmIrish songs and tavern traditionals.7:30 pm The Ronnie Johnson Band @ Buddy Roe'sThe Ronnie Johnson Band @ Buddy Roe'sNov 5 @ 7:30 pm – 10:45 pmSinger/guitarist Ronnie Johnson and co. play a mix of classic country, soul, rock, and beach.8:00 pm Shit Pistol @ Southern Bar and GrillShit Pistol @ Southern Bar and GrillNov 5 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Singer/guitarist Reid Stone (of Guilt Ridden Troubadour) with Ryan Bonner, Whitt Algar, Jack Friel, Jeff Davis, and special guests in Mt.[...]8:00 pm Soul Fish Duo @ Wild Wing (N. Charleston)Soul Fish Duo @ Wild Wing (N. Charleston)Nov 5 @ 8:00 pm – 11:30 pmClassic rock, pop, alternative.Nov6Thu5:30 pm Graham Whorley @ Juanita Greenberg's (Mt. P)Graham Whorley @ Juanita Greenberg's (Mt. P)Nov 6 @ 5:30 pm – Nov 6 @ 8:30 pmLocal singer/guitarist; soul, rock, blues, and more.