Ticker: News Bits from Charleston’s Music Scene
July 3rd, 2013 | by Ballard Lesemann
Local 616 Opens on Upper Meeting Congrats to veteran Charleston bartender Dwayne Mitchell (of Upper Deck Tavern fame). He and […]
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Charleston Sound’s ‘Sundown Sessions’ Series Kicks Off with Crowfield
September 25th, 2012 | by Ballard Lesemann
Mt. Pleasant-based recording studio Charleston Sound enjoyed a busy summer working with local bands and visiting artists, including Hootie and […]
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Gigs of the Week
Jul2Wed4:00 pm Local 616 One-Year Anniversary P... @ Local 616Local 616 One-Year Anniversary P... @ Local 616Jul 2 @ 4:00 pm – Jul 3 @ 2:00 am
The tavern and music venue on upper Meeting Street celebrates it’s first borthday with an all-day bash. Beer and sangria[...]5:30 pm Barn Jam @ Awendaw GreenBarn Jam @ Awendaw GreenJul 2 @ 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm
The weekly jam at the Barn Stage behind the Sewee Outpost. Featuring Layla Southern, Tim Easton, David Dondero, Chelsea Summers, Dee[...]9:00 pm Edwin McCain Band @ The WindjammerEdwin McCain Band @ The WindjammerJul 2 @ 9:00 pm
Greenville-based songwriter Edwin McCain returns to the IOP for a two-nighter. He and his group — lead guitarist Larry Chaney,[...]9:30 pm Andrew Scotchie and the River Ra... @ The Tin RoofAndrew Scotchie and the River Ra... @ The Tin RoofJul 2 @ 9:30 pm
Asheville-based blues-rock band Andrew Scotchie and the River Rats share the stage with local songwriter Danielle Howle.9:30 pm Wing Dam w/ People Person, Ned B... @ The Royal AmericanWing Dam w/ People Person, Ned B... @ The Royal AmericanJul 2 @ 9:30 pm
Indie rock. Baltimore pop/rock band Wing Dam shars the stage with locals People Person, Ned Brash, and Fiasco.Jul3Thu4:00 pm Gaslight Feat w/ Weigh Station, ... @ The Pour HouseGaslight Feat w/ Weigh Station, ... @ The Pour HouseJul 3 @ 4:00 pm
Local band Gaslight Street presents a Little Feat tribute set.10:00 pm Josh Roberts and the Hinges @ Home Team BBQ (SI)Josh Roberts and the Hinges @ Home Team BBQ (SI)Jul 3 @ 10:00 pm
Columbia-based singer/guitarist Josh Roberts and his band are a skillful funk/rock/roots powerhouse. On Sullivan’s.Jul4Fri3:00 pm Burning Bright, Budweiser Bikini... @ The WindjammerBurning Bright, Budweiser Bikini... @ The WindjammerJul 4 @ 3:00 pm
The club hosts a special Bikini Bash event eary in the afternoon on the deck. After the Fourth of July[...]4:00 pm Mike Quinn & Superfunk, BYOG @ The Pour HouseMike Quinn & Superfunk, BYOG @ The Pour HouseJul 4 @ 4:00 pm
Local sax man Mike Quinn and company celebrate the country’s independence “with a super-funky guest-filled local throwdown.” Funk, soul, pop faves, deep[...]6:00 pm Fourth of July Firework Blast w/... @ Patriots Point Naval and Maritime MuseumFourth of July Firework Blast w/... @ Patriots Point Naval and Maritime MuseumJul 4 @ 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Live music and more on the flight deck of the USS Yorktown at Patriots Point. Vintage pop-rock ensemble the Explorers Club[...]7:00 pm Uncle Sam Jam! w/ Permanent Vaca... @ Mt. Pleasant Memorial Waterfront ParkUncle Sam Jam! w/ Permanent Vaca... @ Mt. Pleasant Memorial Waterfront ParkJul 4 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
A Fourth of July party on the Cooper River with love soul, pop, beach, and rock from local sextet Permanent[...]9:00 pm Andrew Scotchie and the River Rats @ Tattooed MooseAndrew Scotchie and the River Rats @ Tattooed MooseJul 4 @ 9:00 pmSinger/guitarist Andrew Scotchie and his Asheville, N.C.-based blues-rock trio the River Rats hadline the Moose’s Fourth of July party. Jello Shots, drink[...]Jul5Sat4:00 pm Tyler Ross & Wallace Mullinax, H... @ The Pour HouseTyler Ross & Wallace Mullinax, H... @ The Pour HouseJul 5 @ 4:00 pm
Local guitarists Tyler Ross and Wallace Mullinax present an “Allman Brothers Band Tribute” on the main stage. Local troupe Hungry[...]Jul6Sun7:00 pm Davis Coen @ Home Team BBQ (SI)Davis Coen @ Home Team BBQ (SI)Jul 6 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Davis Coen has been rendering a variety of traditional blues for years, from deep country blues and Delta standards to[...]8:00 pm Lily Slay @ Brick House KitchenLily Slay @ Brick House KitchenJul 6 @ 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[...] -
Upcoming Events
Jul2Wed4:00 pm Local 616 One-Year Anniversary P... @ Local 616Local 616 One-Year Anniversary P... @ Local 616Jul 2 @ 4:00 pm – Jul 3 @ 2:00 amThe tavern and music venue on upper Meeting Street celebrates it’s first borthday with an all-day bash. Beer and sangria[...]5:30 pm Barn Jam @ Awendaw GreenBarn Jam @ Awendaw GreenJul 2 @ 5:30 pm – 10:30 pmThe weekly jam at the Barn Stage behind the Sewee Outpost. Featuring Layla Southern, Tim Easton, David Dondero, Chelsea Summers, Dee[...]6:00 pm Hank Futch & Friends @ Southern Bar and GrillHank Futch & Friends @ Southern Bar and GrillJul 2 @ 6:00 pm – Jul 2 @ 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 GrillJul 2 @ 7:00 pm – Jul 3 @ 3:30 amBrazilian guitarist and vocalist Duda Lucena and his band play a mix of bossa nova, baiao, maracatu, samba, and blues.8:00 pm Derek Cribb @ FinzDerek Cribb @ FinzJul 2 @ 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)Jul 2 @ 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'sJul 2 @ 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'sJul 2 @ 8:30 pm – 11:45 pmSinger/guitarist Ronnie Johnson and co. play a mix of classic country, soul, rock, and beach.9:00 pm Edwin McCain Band @ The WindjammerEdwin McCain Band @ The WindjammerJul 2 @ 9:00 pmGreenville-based songwriter Edwin McCain returns to the IOP for a two-nighter. He and his group — lead guitarist Larry Chaney,[...]9:00 pm Shit Pistol @ Southern Bar and GrillShit Pistol @ Southern Bar and GrillJul 2 @ 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)Jul 2 @ 9:00 pm – 12:30 amClassic rock, pop, alternative.9:30 pm Andrew Scotchie and the River Ra... @ The Tin RoofAndrew Scotchie and the River Ra... @ The Tin RoofJul 2 @ 9:30 pmAsheville-based blues-rock band Andrew Scotchie and the River Rats share the stage with local songwriter Danielle Howle.9:30 pm Wing Dam w/ People Person, Ned B... @ The Royal AmericanWing Dam w/ People Person, Ned B... @ The Royal AmericanJul 2 @ 9:30 pmIndie rock. Baltimore pop/rock band Wing Dam shars the stage with locals People Person, Ned Brash, and Fiasco.Jul3Thu4:00 pm Gaslight Feat w/ Weigh Station, ... @ The Pour HouseGaslight Feat w/ Weigh Station, ... @ The Pour HouseJul 3 @ 4:00 pmLocal band Gaslight Street presents a Little Feat tribute set.6:30 pm Graham Whorley @ Juanita Greenberg's (Mt. P)Graham Whorley @ Juanita Greenberg's (Mt. P)Jul 3 @ 6:30 pm – Jul 3 @ 9:30 pmLocal singer/guitarist; soul, rock, blues, and more.8:00 pm Steve Carroll and the Bograts @ Tommy Condon'sSteve Carroll and the Bograts @ Tommy Condon'sJul 3 @ 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'sJul 3 @ 8:30 pm – 11:45 pmSinger/guitarist Ronnie Johnson and co. play a mix of classic country, soul, rock, and beach.10:00 pm Josh Roberts and the Hinges @ Home Team BBQ (SI)Josh Roberts and the Hinges @ Home Team BBQ (SI)Jul 3 @ 10:00 pmColumbia-based singer/guitarist Josh Roberts and his band are a skillful funk/rock/roots powerhouse. On Sullivan’s.Jul4Fri3:00 pm Burning Bright, Budweiser Bikini... @ The WindjammerBurning Bright, Budweiser Bikini... @ The WindjammerJul 4 @ 3:00 pmThe club hosts a special Bikini Bash event eary in the afternoon on the deck. After the Fourth of July[...]4:00 pm Mike Quinn & Superfunk, BYOG @ The Pour HouseMike Quinn & Superfunk, BYOG @ The Pour HouseJul 4 @ 4:00 pmLocal sax man Mike Quinn and company celebrate the country’s independence “with a super-funky guest-filled local throwdown.” Funk, soul, pop faves, deep[...]6:00 pm Fourth of July Firework Blast w/... @ Patriots Point Naval and Maritime MuseumFourth of July Firework Blast w/... @ Patriots Point Naval and Maritime MuseumJul 4 @ 6:00 pm – 10:30 pmLive music and more on the flight deck of the USS Yorktown at Patriots Point. Vintage pop-rock ensemble the Explorers Club[...]6:00 pm Jesse Prichard @ The Grill on the EdgeJesse Prichard @ The Grill on the EdgeJul 4 @ 6:00 pm – Jul 4 @ 9:00 pmLocal singer/guitarist (of the Hawkes).6:00 pm The Larry David Project @ Daniel Island GrillThe Larry David Project @ Daniel Island GrillJul 4 @ 6:00 pm – Jul 4 @ 9:00 pmLocal musicians Dave Dunning and Larry Strickland handle rock, ’70s pop, and country.7:00 pm Uncle Sam Jam! w/ Permanent Vaca... @ Mt. Pleasant Memorial Waterfront ParkUncle Sam Jam! w/ Permanent Vaca... @ Mt. Pleasant Memorial Waterfront ParkJul 4 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pmA Fourth of July party on the Cooper River with love soul, pop, beach, and rock from local sextet Permanent[...]8:00 pm Steve Carroll and the Bograts @ Tommy Condon'sSteve Carroll and the Bograts @ Tommy Condon'sJul 4 @ 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'sJul 4 @ 8:30 pm – 11:45 pmSinger/guitarist Ronnie Johnson and co. play a mix of classic country, soul, rock, and beach.9:00 pm Andrew Scotchie and the River Rats @ Tattooed MooseAndrew Scotchie and the River Rats @ Tattooed MooseJul 4 @ 9:00 pmSinger/guitarist Andrew Scotchie and his Asheville, N.C.-based blues-rock trio the River Rats hadline the Moose’s Fourth of July party. Jello Shots, drink[...]
