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STAC House Shows—The Barefoot Movement in Church

When's the last time you sipped a glass of wine, slipped off your shoes, and stomped your feet in a 300 year old church?

You Might as Well Dance

“You look ridiculous if you dance, you look ridiculous if you don’t dance, so you might as well dance.”

A Visit to Certified Angus Beef and a Recipe for Coulotte Steak

Certified Angus Beef provides top-notch steaks for home cooks

Meta Mag 2: Diversity

A deep delving into diversity

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.

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.

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.

The Times Are Always A-Changing

On a recent 11-hour trip to a gig in Cleveland, I thought back to all the changes that have happened since my first road trip.

Havana Nights in Charleston

Get a taste of Cuba without leaving the Lowcountry.

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.

Reflecting on Brewvival: A Joyful and Overwhelming Experience

Already in its sixth year, Brewvival has quickly evolved into one of the premier craft beer events in the Lowcountry, if not the entire state. Organized by COAST Brewing Co.'s David Merritt and Jaime Tenny and entrepreneurs Scott Shor and Rich Carley (of the Charleston Beer Exchange, Edmund's Oast), the event on Feb. 28 boasted nearly 200 beers from 50 microbreweries on this year's official beer list.

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.

Hot & Cool, Cool & Hot

The Inaugural Charleston International Jazz Festival rocked the weekend. A little vision, a lot of hard work, and a stellar line up paid off. (Plus, it never hurts to have Quentin's dreads and Charlton's suave gravitas in the mix.)

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.

How NOT to Write and Record a CD

This year my band released our fourth CD. We did it all wrong. Way wrong. So, for anyone who hasn't liked my review of their music, feel free to take shots at mine.

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!

Papadosio: Imaginal Cells Tour 2014 at the Music Farm

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.

Particle People Populate the Pour House

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

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