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

Just when you thought it was safe to get in the water

An astounding finish on a stand-up paddle board for Charleston surfer Justin Schaay at this year's Dusi Canoe Marathon in South Africa.

Another week of surf to keep Folly surfers in the water.

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

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.

You could call this a Valentine, but it's March now. This is about the time I've spent working for 34 West Theater Company. They are very good friends of mine and have taken me on wonderful adventures, so I decided to write them a love letter.

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.

A stellar run of cold surf for late February continues during the first week of March.

With everyone eagerly anticipating warmer spring surf, early March might just deliver.

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

Check out this secret North Carolina mountain getaway before it is discovered. I'm letting the cat out of the bag.

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.

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

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

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!

Be thankful! Some big sloppy wind swell should fill in Sunday, fading just before Thanksgiving.

Surf fever takes over the Brick House Party Plantation October 16–18 at the Carolina Surf Film Festival

Local fly fisherman Doug Roland realizes there's always more tricks to learn and bigger fish to catch.

With this addition to King Street's already busy shopping district, everyone will have yet another opportunity to get that signature "southern" look of khakis and pastels with the little whales.