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Keller Williams, a multi-talented artist from Washington, D.C., played solo sets two nights in a row at the Pour House on Thursday and Friday of last week. I got to make it to Friday nigh,t and I wasn’t expecting to see one of the most interesting shows I’ve been to in a while.

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.

Saturday night at the Pour house was local award-winning band Sol Driven Train’s album release party, with opener BIG Something.

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.

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.

Grit-worthy Charleston events 3/6–3/8. 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 2/13–2/14. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

Been on a bit of a sugar bender? We feel you. Here's how to break the addiction cycle.

Accompanied by tour mate Matt Woods, Muscle Shoals's Red Mouth, and Charleston's She Returns From War, Rachel Kate wowed the packed house at Royal American last Friday.

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.

A refreshing, modern departure from the typical bar-and-grill fare at Shem Creek, Tavern & Table's menu features global flavors in Lowcountry staples

Grit-worthy events 1/9–1/11. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

Grit-worthy events 1/2–1/4. 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!

Musician Hunter Park of She Returns From War discusses the November 15 release party for the band's second EP at the Tin Roof

Papadosio is a band well worth a listen. They literally have music down to a science and know exactly how to push all your right buttons. Here's a recap from their tour stop here in Chucktown.

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