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Eliot Lipp and Flamingosis: Chs Pour House

Eliot Lipp, a Brooklyn-based electronic music artist, came to the Charleston Pour House after ten years of global touring with opener Flamingosis to put on a memorable show for an energetic audience.

Collective Disparity: Music That Heals

Jared Aaronson, a student at College of Charleston, is creating a sound all his own as a local DJ/producer under the name Collective Disparity—and redefining what it means to have a full plate on his hands.

Zach Deputy: Beyond Genres

Zach Deputy's genre-defying set Saturday at The Charleston Pour House was a journey through the realm of musical possibility.

Get Yo’ Sass On With Orgone

Always getting the crowd sweaty and loose, these L.A. natives have created a sassy sound that’s a blend of deep soul, rare funk, and afro-disco with a raw rock-star edge.

Dig South: The Southeast’s Interactive Festival

From April 28 to May 2, our hustlin’ and bustlin’ city was home to Dig South 2015, hosted by Cinebarre.

Two Nights of Keller Williams

Keller Williams, a multi-talented artist from Washington, D.C., played solo sets two nights in a row at the Pour House on Thursday and Friday of last week. I got to make it to Friday nigh,t and I wasn’t expecting to see one of the most interesting shows I’ve been to in a while.

Random Rab + saQi

Random Rab and saQi played Wednesday night at the Charleston Pour House as a stop on their North American Tour 2015.

Summer Is Music Festival Season. Are You Ready?

Read on for 20+ excuses to relax, escape from the norm, and travel this summer to see where countless artists of all genres are popping up all over the country.

All Aboard the Sol Driven Train!

Saturday night at the Pour house was local award-winning band Sol Driven Train’s album release party, with opener BIG Something.

Bells and Robes (Interview), DYNOHUNTER, and Archnemesis

Friday night at the Charleston Pour House kicked off a weekend chock-full of great music. I got to meet the opening duo, Dean Spaniol and Luke Sipka, better known as Bells and Robes, and chatted with them briefly about their roots and musical pursuits.

Zoso Was So-So

From the huge hair to the skinny bellbottoms, Saturday night at the Music Farm was a lot of fun, but part of me would have rather been at home saving money and listening to a real Zeppelin record.

Suwannee Music Park: A Home Away From Home

I speak for many when I say that the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida, is a home away from home. This time, I got to return to the epic Aura Arts and Music Festival.

The Pink Floyd Experience: THE Show For The Ultimate Pink Floyd Fan

Truth be told, I had my doubts about this band. It is no easy feat to take on the legendary lights, music, and theatrics of the band that made history with their intensely conceptual and psychedelic multimedia events. However, I was pleasantly surprised.

Dead 27s: Award-Winning Local Band Rocks Out the Charleston Pour House

Dead 27s, one of my favorite local bands, prove that not only can they mesmerize onstage, but that they're also awesome dudes to talk to.

Dumpstaphunk: A Taste of New Orleans Just in Time for Mardi Gras

New Orleans, Louisiana funk and jam band Dumpstaphunk gave us not only a name to remember, but also a killer live experience at the Pour House last Saturday night.

Cops Can't Stop BoomBox

After an unfortunate end to their show in Columbia, SC last Tuesday, BoomBox was clearly eager to come play in Charleston and let off some steam.

Put Paper Diamond on Your Party Playlist

Alexander Botwin (sometimes known as Alex B, but best known as beat master Paper Diamond) has taken the electronic music scene by storm in just a few short years. Since signing with the popular Pretty Lights Music Label in 2010, Paper Diamond has traveled a long way.

Are You Getting Enough Lettuce?

Lettuce, the self-proclaimed “modern day rulers of old school funk,” and Break Science wowed the sold-out crowd at the Music Farm this past weekend.

Cosmic Charlie Jams Out at the Charleston Pour House

Recreating the Grateful Dead experience, these guys hit all the right notes.

Bear Creek Music Festival? Funk Yes!

Bear Creek Fest, which took place at the gorgeous Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, was four days of idyllic camping and amazing music at a crazy cool venue. Check out my recap!

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