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

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.

The trick? Creating a picture of how you want to feel.

Been on a bit of a sugar bender? We feel you. Here's how to break the addiction cycle.

"Goliath was the best thing that ever happened to David." Carla Lynne Hall

At R. Kitchen, Chef Ross Webb makes a five-course tasting menu both affordable and entertaining.

You don't have to be able to do awe-inspiring yoga tricks to appreciate your strength, resolve, and general awesomeness every time you step on your mat. Here's a sweet little practice that anyone can do. Practice it to boost your spirits and remind yourself that you are perfect exactly as you are!

As their star continues to rise in the world of Americana music, local self-described "sloppy tonk" duo Shovels & Rope returned to their home base for a beautiful and rowdy show at the PAC.

Scott Carpenter, community manager of Yelp Charleston, explains how volunteering at Charleston Fashion Week gave him the tools necessary to land a new gig.

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

In episode three of Shepic Fail, Rob Concannon, president of the South Carolina Stingrays, tries to transform Shep Rose and Hunter Gardner from amateurs to athletes. Naturally, things end up royally puck-ed.

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!

Despite some rude and clueless audience members, Justin Townes Earle managed to charm the crowd at the Charleston Music Hall Sunday night.

Matisyahu is not the man you remember from a few years back. Check out how he's changed and how his music reflects his spiritual (and literal) journey.

Check out our recap of the Pour House performance by Particle, a new brand of jam band.

Shep Rose takes a look into what he believes is the demise of naturalism.

Why you should be at the Windjammer on Saturday.

Kickstart your Monday on a positive note with Charleston Grit's newest blogger, whole-health coach Katie Ashley.

Cosby Sweater, joined by Andy Farag of Umphrey's McGee, has got the funk. Touring with The Fritz, their mission is to make you dance, which is exactly what we did...check them out!