#festival

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

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

Grit-worthy Charleston events 3/13–3/15. 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.

This year's 10th Annual Wine + Food Festival was a celebration of Charleston's rich culinary history, its international notoriety, and its progressive future. Saltwater Chef was there to get a finger on the pulse of the festivities.

Libraries: They're for more than just checking out the latest novel for your wine...er, book club. Over the years, libraries have become progressive hubs where individuals can come together to learn about everything from self-publishing to cutting-edge technology, and they often offer free educational workshops, events, and seminars to encourage public participation. Enter the DIY Fest.

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.

Dead 27s, one of my favorite local bands, prove that not only can they mesmerize onstage, but that they're also awesome dudes to talk to.

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

New Orleans, Louisiana funk and jam band Dumpstaphunk gave us not only a name to remember, but also a killer live experience at the Pour House last Saturday night.

Grit-worthy Charleston events 2/20–2/22. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

What are you to do when you're broke but you still want to eat good food? Try one of these 10 cheap eats.

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

A Creative Obituary for Zachary James Breitengross

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

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.)

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

Zack Mills watches local and regional comedians take off their clothes and proceeds to laugh—a lot.

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 1/9–1/11. Trust us, you'll have a blast.