Charleston Music

Charleston International Film Festival Gala

Sunday night filmmakers, screenwriters, and directors from all over the country gathered at the Charleston Music Hall to celebrate the winners of this year’s film festival. From the moment I walked in the door it was apparent that I was among a group of talented and intelligent artists.

Weekend Roundup November 6-8

We've got your Grit Picks—all the best events happening in Charleston this weekend, November 6-8

She Returns From War Pre-Album Release Show

Hunter Park of She Returns From War played a pre-album release show for her upcoming album, Oh What a Love, at The Rarebit. Park’s songs come from a deep place of emotion that of course feels personal, but like any great song, also universal.

Viva Italia at Vincent Chicco's

If you like Italian food, you'll love the menu at Vincent Chicco's. And probably you'll eat too much pasta, but you should probably still order dessert.

No I Don’t Have a Dance Studio

And I don’t really want one either

Electric Friends: King Dusko After-Party Unites Charleston's Emerging Creative Class

Saturday's after-party for the Brave Baby album release show was a celebration of progressive change in Charleston.

H+P Redux Residency Week Five: Grace Joyner + Hermit's Victory Album Release

Indie darling Grace Joyner and ethereal bedroom-pop artist Hermit's Victory closed out the Hearts & Plugs Redux Residency on April 15 as the final show of the five-part series. Although the residency has come to an end, the series has undeniably catapulted the Charleston music scene and has brought recognition to these 10 deserving artists. #WednesdayisthenewFriday

Acid Boys SUSTO Drop Live Album

SUSTO frontman Justin Osborne talks South by Southwest, the band's new lineup, and their upcoming live album.

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.

Weekend Picks 2/27–3/1

Grit-worthy Charleston events 2/27–3/1. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

Geek Girl Delivers

Ingrid Michaelson played an intimate show at the Charleston Music Hall with guest Greg Holden.

Weekend Picks 2/6–2/8

Grit-worthy Charleston events 2/6–2/8. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

Grab Your Tissues: Irish Songbird Glen Hansard Is Coming to Charleston

Irish-born musician Glen Hansard is expected to wow the crowd at the Charleston Music Hall.

Weekend Picks 1/30–2/1

Grit-worthy events 1/30–2/1. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

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.

Weekend Picks 1/23–1/25

Grit-worthy events 1/23–1/25. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

Shovels & Rope Move On Up to the PAC

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.

Bombadil Brings Their Brand of Folk-Pop Eclecticism to Charleston

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

Justin Townes Earle Charms the Charleston Music Hall

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

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