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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.

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.

Weekend Picks 3/20–3/22

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

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.

Weekend Picks 3/6–3/8

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

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.

9 Day Sugar Cleanse

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

Rachel Kate Rocks Royal American on Loud Mouth Lookers Tour

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.

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.

Weekend Picks 1/16–1/18

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

Shem Creek Newcomer Tavern & Table Brings Global Influences

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

Weekend Picks 1/9–1/11

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

Weekend Picks 1/2–1/4

Grit-worthy events 1/2–1/4. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

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!

6 Questions with Hunter Park

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: Imaginal Cells Tour 2014 at the Music Farm

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.

Particle People Populate the Pour House

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

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