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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.

Summer Is Music Festival Season. Are You Ready?

Read on for 20+ excuses to relax, escape from the norm, and travel this summer to see where countless artists of all genres are popping up all over the country.

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.

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.

Zoso Was So-So

From the huge hair to the skinny bellbottoms, Saturday night at the Music Farm was a lot of fun, but part of me would have rather been at home saving money and listening to a real Zeppelin record.

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.

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.

Dead 27s: Award-Winning Local Band Rocks Out the Charleston Pour House

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.

Dumpstaphunk: A Taste of New Orleans Just in Time for Mardi Gras

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.

Weekend Picks 2/13–2/14

Grit-worthy Charleston events 2/13–2/14. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

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.

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!

Particle People Populate the Pour House

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

Artists To Look Out For: Cosby Sweater + The Fritz

Cosby Sweater, joined by Andy Farag of Umphrey's McGee, has got the funk. Touring with The Fritz, their mission is to make you dance, which is exactly what we did...check them out!

Pretty Lights Music Label Explodes in Charleston

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.

8th Annual First Flush Preview

Don't find yourself in a jam, and miss all the bands at this summer's first big music festival on the lovely grounds of the Charleston Tea Plantation. Here is a set by set list of who's playing.

2 Trumpets, No Shoes, Lots of Beards...

Favorite live music venue: The Pour House. Least favorite thing at Pour House: Hawaiian shirt guy petting dog with his bare feet. I'll tell you about him, Encino Man, and The Dirty Dozen Brass Band

Steely Dan Live: Take Two

After a disappointing first experience seeing Steely Dan in 90s, I headed to the North Charleston Coliseum this past Sunday for another try. Here's my review of the show—set list and photos included

They're Rockin' the Casbah (And Then Some...)

Chris Oplinger of local Clash tribute band Sandinistas! breaks down the new box set release by the legendary punk band—plus! When to catch the next Clash tribute show at Art's Bar & Grill...

Eat To The Beat

This weekend's Southern Ground Music and Food Festival promises tasty fare and even tastier music. Here's a rundown of what to expect from the show's stacked lineup

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