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Eight Reasons To See "The Transcendents" at Woolfe Street Playhouse

Derek Ahonen's new play, commissioned by The Village Repertory Company premiers at Woolfe Street Playhouse July 31, 2015.

Leaving a Legacy

"Bad Jews" is a comedy currently running at PURE Theatre on King Street. The story follows three cousins as they navigate the ways of family, religion, and love while trying to find out what's worth holding onto, and what gets left behind.

Kitchen Confidential: I Used to Cook

Mike Grabman tries one-handed cooking and works up an appetite in the process.

It’s the End of the World As We Know It: Dad Rock

At what point do you stop discovering new music?

Yes, They Played "Wagon Wheel"

Sure, local superstar Darius Rucker had a huge hit a couple years ago with "Wagon Wheel," but the band that cowrote that hit song with Bob Dylan played the PAC this past Tuesday night.

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.

I'll Sleep When I'm Dead: Life As a New Dad

The life of a new dad who works nights and may be experiencing Stockholm syndrome

Random Rab + saQi

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

H+P Redux Residency Week Four: SUSTO + Johnny Delaware

Country-rock artists Johnny Delaware and SUSTO played to a packed house this past Wednesday, marking the fourth show of the Redux Residency sponsored by Hearts & Plugs. These #acidboys are here to say that #WednesdayisthenewFriday.

H+P Redux Residency Week Three: Run Dan Run + Infinitikiss Album Release

Music veterans Run Dan Run and Infinitikiss played an April Fool's show at the Redux Contemporary Art Center, celebrating the official album release of Mr. Jenkins' "Greatest Hits." This show marks the third in the residency, which showcases local bands each Wednesday for period of five weeks straight. It's no joke that #WednesdayisthenewFriday.

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.

H+P Redux Residency Week Two: Elim Bolt + ET Anderson

Indie rockers Elim Bolt and ET Anderson headlined the sophomore show of the Hearts & Plugs Redux Residency, a five-show series showcasing 10 bands from the local music scene on Wednesdays. #WednesdayisthenewFriday

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.

Weekend Picks 3/20–3/22

Grit-worthy Charleston events 3/20–3/22. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

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.

Weekend Picks 3/6–3/8

Grit-worthy Charleston events 3/6–3/8. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

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.

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