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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.

Accompanied by tour mate Matt Woods, Muscle Shoals's Red Mouth, and Charleston's She Returns From War, Rachel Kate wowed the packed house at Royal American last Friday.

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.

Grit-worthy events 1/16–1/18. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

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

Grit-worthy events 12/19–12/21. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

James Taylor turned in a near perfect performance Friday night at the North Charleston Coliseum that found the artist getting up close and personal with many of his fans.

Johnny Delaware and Stefanie Santana open for Bombadil this Thursday at the Music Hall.

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

Musician Hunter Park of She Returns From War discusses the November 15 release party for the band's second EP at the Tin Roof

Grit-worthy events for 11/14–11/16

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.

Papadosio is a band well worth a listen. They literally have music down to a science and know exactly how to push all your right buttons. Here's a recap from their tour stop here in Chucktown.

Why you should be at the Windjammer on Saturday.

Pretty Lights Music Label has some of the top names in electronic music under its umbrella. Check out our recap of their performance at the Music Farm last week.

After jumping ship and playing Daniel Island last year, Widespread Panic makes a triumphant return to the North Charleston Coliseum.

Kat Robichaud performed among the glitz and glamour of Hollywood as a top ten finalist on NBC's The Voice, but her August 31 performance at DELUGE promises to be a wet and wild bash more her style.

The Robert Cray Band teamed up with John Hiatt and The Combo for a night of great American music at the PAC

After a decade as one half of the Charleston electronic-rock band Slow Runner, Michael Flynn sets out on his own with a solo offering.

Spoleto ended last night with a bang heard clear across the Lowcountry as Shovels and Rope, and an amazing fireworks show capped off Charleston's biggest festival.