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In the '90s, no band in town brought the noise better than Childrens Choir. Metal enthusiasts: Catch a rare live show from them (an anyone's-welcome wedding after-party) tomorrow at the Chs Music Hall

You're going to want to keep an eye on this girl—meet Emma DeMuth, high school freshman who's adding "levitation photography" to a list of creative pursuits that's wise beyond her years

What happens when a small local band goes on tour? Does it guarantee fame? Break-ups? Bad tattoos? I sat down with 2 soon-to-be-touring groups at Blind Tiger to find out the plan... if there is one

Asheville-born Warren Haynes, with his highly underrated band Gov't Mule, played the PAC this week... Two days later? BB King. What the two legendary musicians have in common

What kinds of people did those bombers target? I'll tell you—because when I think about what happened this week, that's who I'm thinking of... They're a force, make no mistake

This one was unanimous... give Grit editors a hot topic and a well-communicated opinion on it, and we're in. Read on to hear more opinions and weigh in with what you think of this new release

Brad Paisley's new song, "Accidental Racist," has a lot of people talking. Is all the hype warranted? Is it even good music? Here's my take (and a peek at the lyrics)

The Royal Tinfoil gets weird in the recording studio in West Ashley as the band members work on their new album. Hint: having a liquor store next door is a PLUS....

Can emotional scars make awesome tunes? Do well-adjusted teens signal the end of quality rock? I may have a solution

Friday, local band Crowfield will play one last blowout at the Chas Music Hall. I sat down with frontman Tyler Mechem to talk about their breakup, the finale show, and what's next for the bandmates

If you missed the Shovels & Rope show last Saturday, this is your must-read review. Like us, you'll make sure you get tickets next time...

Style tips for aspiring musicians (from a guy with zero fashion sense): Don't go onstage looking like a roadie, what I think about bands in costume, is Charleston's "praire rock" look done? And more

The duo made a triumphant return to the Holy City Saturday with a sold-out show at the Charleston Music Hall. Didn't get a ticket? No worries! Actually... Yeeeaah, you really missed out. Recap HERE

Proving runners-up are often the real deal, Chas' own Idol alum Elise Testone rocked the Charleston Music Hall Valentine's night. Read on for a recap, plus when and where you can see her next

The musician from Fowler's Mustache who nearly lost his life last summer quietly took to the stage last night, covering Bob Dylan's "I Shall Be Released" and reminding us to embrace the little things

There was plenty of chatter over whether Tim was spot on in his assessment of Luke Cunningham's performance in particular...

When you perform at the Music Hall, make no mistake: it's SHOWTIME. How did the local acts do? Here's my take on performances by Luke Cunningham, Slow Runner, and the Explorer's Club

The Manti T'eo story is weird, and yet it's currently drowning in the murky waters of Lance's arrogant mea culpa. Tim reminded us that those "dangerous" musician types may not be so bad after all

...a lot of things. The list of scandal makers in sports (and finance and Congress and so on) is growing. Sure, nobody's perfect, but I have to ask: Could rock and roll be the last noble profession?

Hall & Oates proved it's still a solid entertainment duo decades after "Maneater," and outlaw country artist Eric Church rocked the Coliseum (amidst fans who couldn't quite hold their liquor...)