Review: Girl Power on a Saturday Afternoon
May 2nd, 2013 | by Jessica Mickey
Rhythm is My Business: Performances by Local Female Musicians Charleston County Public Library, April 27 On Sat. April 27, the […]
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Review: A Visit With the Legendary King Himself, B.B. King
April 25th, 2013 | by Jared Booth
B.B. King, Elise Testone Band North Charleston Performing Arts Center, April 23 It was delightful to see the legendary B.B. […]
Gov’t Mule Plays a Never-Ending Medley of Covers and Originals
April 23rd, 2013 | by Jared Booth
Gov’t Mule North Charleston Performing Arts Center, April 21 After four days of nonstop performances at Wanee Music Festival in […]
The Versatile They Might Be Giants Deliver at the Music Farm
April 16th, 2013 | by Jessica Mickey
They Might be Giants Music Farm, April 11 When it comes to my generation’s bands, They Might Be Giants is […]
Review: Tedeschi Trucks Band at the Savannah Music Festival
April 6th, 2013 | by Stratton Lawrence
Tedeschi Trucks Band Savannah Music Festival, Johnny Mercer Theater April 4 UPTIGHT Life has been wearing on me lately. Long […]
Half Way Down Climbs To the Top of 98 Rock’s ‘Locals on the Roof’
April 2nd, 2013 | by Ballard Lesemann
It took five loud weeks for local radio station 98 Rock and West Ashley music venue the Tin Roof to […]
Review: Crowfield Delivers a Spirited Farewell Show at the Hall
March 16th, 2013 | by Stratton Lawrence
Crowfield Charleston Music Hall, March 15 Was it solely coincidence that on the day of Crowfield’s final performance, the Performing […]
Review: Sol Driven Train Delivers a Family Affair at the Music Hall
February 23rd, 2013 | by Stratton Lawrence
Sol Driven Train Charleston Music Hall, Feb. 22 It felt like a family affair at the Charleston Music Hall on […]
Elise Testone and Co. Accelerated at the Music Hall
February 15th, 2013 | by Ballard Lesemann
With a strong sense of love and appreciation, vocalist Elise Testone led her 12-piece ensemble through two elaborately arranged sets […]
Review: Tango Troupe Brings Buenos Aires to the Holy City
February 13th, 2013 | by Jon Santiago
Argentinian Tango Troupe Charleston Music Hall, Feb. 8 Golden-era tango music and dance took the stage at the Charleston Music […]
Review: Antagonizers ATL and the Harlem Downtrodders Punk Out
February 9th, 2013 | by Prisha Verrier
The Harlem Downtrotters, Antagonizers ATL The Mill, Feb. 7 Bondage pants, platform Vans, and a swath of Manic Panic came […]
Review: Pierce Edens and the Dirty Work Beat Back the Rain
February 8th, 2013 | by Jon Santiago
Pierce Edens and the Dirty Work The Royal American, Feb. 7 Gritty, soulful, and flat-out fun, Pierce Edens and the […]
Right on Track: Holy City Pop Proves the Music Hall is Back
February 6th, 2013 | by Jon Santiago
The Charleston Music Hall brought home the trifecta on Saturday night, Feb. 2, with the Holy City Pop Show it’s […]
Review: Jeff Mangum Pleased Hardcore Neutral Milk Hotel Fans
January 31st, 2013 | by Ballard Lesemann
Jeff Mangum, Tall Firs Charleston Music Hall Jan. 29 It’s been nearly 15 years Athens, Ga.-based band Neutral Milk Hotel […]
X-Rated Rock ‘n’ Roll Storytime with Legs and Gillian
January 31st, 2013 | by Stefan Rogenmoser
At the Tin Roof on Monday evening (Jan. 28), author and music journalist Legs McNeil said that at every reading, […]
The Charleston Jazz Orchestra Catches the ‘Trane
January 28th, 2013 | by Ballard Lesemann and Jon Santiago
Over the years, the three dozen musicians in the Charleston Jazz Orchestra’s rotation have developed a strong sound and great […]
We Are the World: The Local Tribute Turns Into a Wild Bash
January 21st, 2013 | by Stefan Rogenmoser
The costumes were outrageous. The characters came to life and shined as big as the stars to whom they paid […]
CD Reviews: New Releases from Julie Slonecki and Steel Petals
January 9th, 2013 | by Jessica Mickey and Ballard Lesemann
Julie Slonecki Truth/Ideals (independent) It could be argued that Charleston-based songwriter Julie Slonecki’s latest album, Truth/Ideals, is more thematically cohesive […]
Swingin’ with Crimmins, Bombadil, and Megan Jean
December 11th, 2012 | by Ballard Lesemann
Blair Crimmins and the Hookers, Bombadil, Megan Jean and the KFB The Pour House, Dec. 9 We had a ton […]
Keb’ Mo’ Got ’em Dancing in the Aisles at the Music Hall
December 10th, 2012 | by Jon Santiago
Keb’ Mo’ Charleston Music Hall, Dec. 7 It’s been a while since blues man (and recent White House guest) Keb’ Mo’ […]
Slow Runner and Rachel Kate Give Fans a Double Treat
December 5th, 2012 | by Jon Santiago
Slow Runner w/ Rachel Kate Circular Congregational Church, Dec. 1 It was a good night to be in church. With […]
Dead 27’s and Elise Testone Pay Tribute to the Music of Hendrix
November 28th, 2012 | by Jared Booth
The Dead 27s and Elise Testone The Pour House, Nov. 27 (first set) After only a few songs at their […]