Gallery: The Rock*A*Teens Reemerge in Charleston
May 23rd, 2014 | by Ballard Lesemann
There’s nothing quite like a beer-soaked, high-volume, amusingly sloppy rock band reunion. Last weekend, I enjoyed hooking back up with […]
Browsing the "Royal American" Tag
Grace Joyner Develops a Formula for Dreamy Pop on ‘Young Fools’
May 14th, 2014 | by Ballard Lesemann
Embarking on her first solo project as a singer and composer, Grace Joyner (a.k.a. Amber Grace Joyner) wanted to go […]
SUSTO Explores the Personalized Pop Side of Country
May 12th, 2014 | by Ballard Lesemann
Fronting the luxuriously twangy group SUSTO, Charleston-based musician and bandleader Justin Osborne has figured out how to be a sincere […]
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, […]
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 […]
The Gory Truth Behind Octopus Jones’ Cool New Slab
January 30th, 2014 | by Ballard Lesemann
Raleigh, N.C.-based four-piece Octopus Jones is ready to get back to Charleston on celebration of their brand-new studio album Phantasmagoria […]
More Jangle-Pop Ahead for Atlanta Indie Band the Head
November 9th, 2013 | by Ballard Lesemann
For fans of old-school power-pop and jangle-rock, it’s always encouraging to see and hear a young group come along with […]
Elim Bolt’s Johnnie and Jess Get Dirty on ‘Dingy, Slimy, Scummy!’
November 5th, 2013 | by Ballard Lesemann
Elim Bolt’s Johnnie Matthews doesn’t mind taking a musical detour from time to time. The singer, guitarist, and songwriter displayed […]
Thieves Target Heyrocco’s Tour Van While in Chicago
October 10th, 2013 | by Ballard Lesemann
On October 4, Charleston-based rock trio Heyrocco were up in Chicago for a recording session at Audiotree and a Movers & […]
Julie Slonecki Tightens and Brightens Her Electrified Pop
September 4th, 2013 | by Ballard Lesemann
Charleston-based indie/pop songwriter Julie Slonecki has just wrapped up a productive summer, conducting several studio and songwriting projects in and […]
Party Animals: N.Y.’s Spirit Animal Swoops Into the Royal American
July 2nd, 2013 | by Ballard Lesemann
Unlike some of the modern-day, shoegazin’ hipster indie bands in their home borough, New York-based rock quartet Spirit Animal aren’t […]
Ticker: News Bits from Charleston’s Music Scene
June 20th, 2013 | by Ballard Lesemann
The Party at the Point’s Final Shows The Party at the Point concert series will wind down this weekend and […]
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Gigs of the Week
Jun1Sun1:00 pm Charleston Jazz Orchestra: “Jazz...Charleston Jazz Orchestra: “Jazz...Jun 1 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
The Jazz Artists of Charleston (JAC) presents the 7th annual JAC Jazz Series will be presented as part of Piccolo[...]7:30 pm Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn @ TD ArenaBéla Fleck and Abigail Washburn @ TD ArenaJun 1 @ 7:30 pm
World-class banjoist/composers Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn (a married couple) perform a duo show as part pf the Spoleto festival USA’s Music series.Jun2Mon4:00 pm Elise Testone and Guests @ The Pour HouseElise Testone and Guests @ The Pour HouseJun 2 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Local singer/songwriter Elise Testone and her band jam on originals and renditions.7:00 pm Frank Turner and the Sleeping So... @ Music FarmFrank Turner and the Sleeping So... @ Music FarmJun 2 @ 7:00 pm
U.K.-based folk/rock singer/songwriter Frank Turner and his band the Sleeping Souls headline behind a new collection titled Tape Deck Heart.7:00 pm The Artist Dealings Radio Perfor... @ Southern Bar and GrillThe Artist Dealings Radio Perfor... @ Southern Bar and GrillJun 2 @ 7:00 pm – Jun 2 @ 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)Jun 2 @ 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 KitchenJun 2 @ 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[...]Jun4Wed5:00 pm Håkon Kornstad @ Simons Center Recital HallHåkon Kornstad @ Simons Center Recital HallJun 4 @ 5:00 pm
Experimental Norwegian saxophonist/vocalist Håkon Kornstad will kick off a three-night stint at the Simons Center on June 4.8:00 pm Lucinda Williams @ TD ArenaLucinda Williams @ TD ArenaJun 4 @ 8:00 pm
Americana singer/songwriter Lucinda Williams — Louisiana native and three-time Grammy Award-winner — and her band will headline the TD Arena[...]Jun5Thu5:00 pm Håkon Kornstad @ Simons Center Recital HallHåkon Kornstad @ Simons Center Recital HallJun 5 @ 5:00 pmExperimental Norwegian saxophonist/vocalist Håkon Kornstad will kick off a three-night stint at the Simons Center on June 4. -
Upcoming Events
Jun1Sun1:00 pm Charleston Jazz Orchestra: “Jazz...Charleston Jazz Orchestra: “Jazz...Jun 1 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pmThe Jazz Artists of Charleston (JAC) presents the 7th annual JAC Jazz Series will be presented as part of Piccolo[...]6:00 pm Dale Baker & Ronnie Johnson @ Buddy Roe'sDale Baker & Ronnie Johnson @ Buddy Roe'sJun 1 @ 6:00 pm – Jun 1 @ 9:30 pmSinger/guitarists. Classic country, soul, R&B. rck, and more.7:00 pm Havana Nights w/ Gino Castillo Q... @ VoodooHavana Nights w/ Gino Castillo Q... @ VoodooJun 1 @ 7:00 pm – Jun 1 @ 10:00 pm
Local percussionist Gino Castillo hosts the ‘Havana Nights’ Cuban jazz show with Trey Cooper on piano, William Moore on bass, and[...]7:30 pm Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn @ TD ArenaBéla Fleck and Abigail Washburn @ TD ArenaJun 1 @ 7:30 pmWorld-class banjoist/composers Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn (a married couple) perform a duo show as part pf the Spoleto festival USA’s Music series.9:00 pm Everette Bigbee @ Art's Bar & GrillEverette Bigbee @ Art's Bar & GrillJun 1 @ 9:00 pm – 12:00 amLocal singer/guitarist (of rock band Stained Glass Wall).Jun2Mon4:00 pm Elise Testone and Guests @ The Pour HouseElise Testone and Guests @ The Pour HouseJun 2 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pmLocal singer/songwriter Elise Testone and her band jam on originals and renditions.7:00 pm Frank Turner and the Sleeping So... @ Music FarmFrank Turner and the Sleeping So... @ Music FarmJun 2 @ 7:00 pmU.K.-based folk/rock singer/songwriter Frank Turner and his band the Sleeping Souls headline behind a new collection titled Tape Deck Heart.7:00 pm Shrimp City Slim @ Med BistroShrimp City Slim @ Med BistroJun 2 @ 7:00 pm – Jun 2 @ 10:00 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 GrillJun 2 @ 7:00 pm – Jun 2 @ 10:30 pmThe 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)Jun 2 @ 8:00 pmLocal 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 KitchenJun 2 @ 8:00 pmThe Charleston-based singer/songwriter (of the Royal Tinfoil) presents “an evening of drunken ditties, love songs, and tasteless humor” every Monday[...]9:00 pm Everette Bigbee’s Open Mic @ Art's Bar & GrillEverette Bigbee’s Open Mic @ Art's Bar & GrillJun 2 @ 9:00 pm – 12:30 amVeteran Charleston singer/electric guitarist Bigbee (of rock band Stained Glass Wall) performs a solo set and welcomes guests for the[...]9:30 pm Plow Ground @ The Drop InPlow Ground @ The Drop InJun 2 @ 9:30 pm – 12:30 amThe local blues/soul/rock combo jams on Folly Beach. Guitarist Jesse Prichard, drummer Jim Donnelly, vocalist Amanda Ansel, and companyJun3Tue6:30 pm Reckoning Duo @ Juanita Greenberg's (Mt. P)Reckoning Duo @ Juanita Greenberg's (Mt. P)Jun 3 @ 6:30 pm – Jun 3 @ 9:30 pmAcoustic Gratefeull Dead faves.9:00 pm Matt Jordan Duo @ Trayce's TooMatt Jordan Duo @ Trayce's TooJun 3 @ 9:00 pm – 11:45 pmLocal singer/guitarist (of TrickKnee) and guest.9:00 pm Open Mic Comedy Night @ Joe PastaOpen Mic Comedy Night @ Joe PastaJun 3 @ 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[...]9:30 pm Chris Boone @ Blind TigerChris Boone @ Blind TigerJun 3 @ 9:30 pm – 12:30 amCharleston-based pop/rock songwriter. Pop, rock, Americana (originals and covers).Jun4Wed5:00 pm Håkon Kornstad @ Simons Center Recital HallHåkon Kornstad @ Simons Center Recital HallJun 4 @ 5:00 pmExperimental Norwegian saxophonist/vocalist Håkon Kornstad will kick off a three-night stint at the Simons Center on June 4.6:00 pm Hank Futch & Friends @ Southern Bar and GrillHank Futch & Friends @ Southern Bar and GrillJun 4 @ 6:00 pm – Jun 4 @ 9:30 pm
Acoustic folk, country, and bluegrass (featuring Hank Futch of the Blue Dogs).7:00 pm Duda Lucena Quartet @ Charleston GrillDuda Lucena Quartet @ Charleston GrillJun 4 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 amBrazilian 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'sCarroll Brown @ Tommy Condon'sJun 4 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pmLocal singer/guitarist playing folk, country, and Celtic styles.8:00 pm Lucinda Williams @ TD ArenaLucinda Williams @ TD ArenaJun 4 @ 8:00 pmAmericana singer/songwriter Lucinda Williams — Louisiana native and three-time Grammy Award-winner — and her band will headline the TD Arena[...]9:00 pm Jamin Powell Duo @ Wild Wing (N. Charleston)Jamin Powell Duo @ Wild Wing (N. Charleston)Jun 4 @ 9:00 pm – 11:45 pmAcoustic rock, classic and modern.9:30 pm PlaneJane @ J. Paul'z (JI)PlaneJane @ J. Paul'z (JI)Jun 4 @ 9:30 pm – 11:30 pmFunky pop classics, R&B, rock, and party tunes.10:00 pm Kevin Church @ Wet Willie'sKevin Church @ Wet Willie'sJun 4 @ 10:00 pm – 12:30 amLocal singer/songwriter. Rock, pop, Americana.Jun5Thu5:00 pm Håkon Kornstad @ Simons Center Recital HallHåkon Kornstad @ Simons Center Recital HallJun 5 @ 5:00 pmExperimental Norwegian saxophonist/vocalist Håkon Kornstad will kick off a three-night stint at the Simons Center on June 4.6:30 pm Graham Whorley @ Juanita Greenberg's (Mt. P)Graham Whorley @ Juanita Greenberg's (Mt. P)Jun 5 @ 6:30 pm – Jun 5 @ 9:30 pmLocal singer/guitarist; soul, rock, blues, and more.8:00 pm Derek Cribb @ FinzDerek Cribb @ FinzJun 5 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pmLocal singer/guitarist handling groovy rock, classics, and reggae.8:00 pm Folly Beach Bluegrass Society @ Crab Shack (Folly)Folly Beach Bluegrass Society @ Crab Shack (Folly)Jun 5 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pmLocal bluegrass/folk music jam session.8:00 pm Steve Carroll and the Bograts @ Tommy Condon'sSteve Carroll and the Bograts @ Tommy Condon'sJun 5 @ 8:00 pm – 11:45 pmIrish songs and tavern traditionals.8:30 pm The Ronnie Johnson Band @ Buddy Roe'sThe Ronnie Johnson Band @ Buddy Roe'sJun 5 @ 8:30 pm – 11:45 pmSinger/guitarist Ronnie Johnson and co. play a mix of classic country, soul, rock, and beach.9:00 pm Shit Pistol @ Southern Bar and GrillShit Pistol @ Southern Bar and GrillJun 5 @ 9:00 pm – 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.[...]9:00 pm Soul Fish Duo @ Wild Wing (N. Charleston)Soul Fish Duo @ Wild Wing (N. Charleston)Jun 5 @ 9:00 pm – 12:30 amClassic rock, pop, alternative.Jun6Fri5:00 pm Håkon Kornstad @ Simons Center Recital HallHåkon Kornstad @ Simons Center Recital HallJun 6 @ 5:00 pmExperimental Norwegian saxophonist/vocalist Håkon Kornstad will kick off a three-night stint at the Simons Center on June 4.6:00 pm Jesse Prichard @ The Grill on the EdgeJesse Prichard @ The Grill on the EdgeJun 6 @ 6:00 pm – Jun 6 @ 9:00 pmLocal singer/guitarist (of the Hawkes).6:00 pm The Larry David Project @ Daniel Island GrillThe Larry David Project @ Daniel Island GrillJun 6 @ 6:00 pm – Jun 6 @ 9:00 pmLocal musicians Dave Dunning and Larry Strickland handle rock, ’70s pop, and country.8:00 pm Steve Carroll and the Bograts @ Tommy Condon'sSteve Carroll and the Bograts @ Tommy Condon'sJun 6 @ 8:00 pm – 11:45 pmIrish songs and tavern traditionals.