In a downtown coffee shop recently, I happened on a group of Hipsters (I know, I couldn't believe it either). My study of Asher, Harmony, Blaze, their footwear, and, well... plenty more
Those of us over 35 remember a time when you bought albums—period. Problem was, one or two songs rocked, the rest of it sucked. Here are 13 albums that are good start to finish
Watching A-Rod got me thinking: How does someone—be it a baseball player, a writer, or a band—go from the minors to the majors? Here are my 4 CRITERIA for being a great band (or artist, or employee..)
What do the bands named above, Spoleto, the Appalachian Trail, psychoactive homemade liquor, and Sanford have in common? This blog post. Read on, friends. Read on
The retro rock singer and his band played the first of two scheduled Spoleto shows Friday evening... and it wasn't long before folks were dancing in the aisles
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
The summer 2013 music scene is STOCKED with must-see shows (The Lumineers, Fun., The Killers, etc.). Find these—plus best-bet venues, the Grit team's summer playlist picks, and a badass boombox—here!
I didn't do it to burn calories, reduce my carbon footprint, or save a few bucks on gas. So why DID I join the other Charleston Movers and bike commuters this morning? I'll tell you why...
Big deal or not? I sat down with founder Stan Gray—something of a creative rabble-rouser himself—to sort out why (and IF) we should care about the latest on Charleston's looong roster of "it" events
National blog sites are abuzz with theories on what's behind the DHS's giant purchase order of ammunition, even as we face massive budget cuts. Senators, can you sort fact from fiction?
Sleep is becoming more elusive by the day... A Cynthia Rowley soiree with Fern Mallis, modeling scouts, and loving Afriyie Poku's standing O. Plus Loren's Macintosh/Cocktail Club after-party wrap-up
"Mommy Wars," "Having it All," the trendy new definition of a "Real" Woman... Here's a list of ridiculous things about parenting and well, LIVING, that ought to be chucked from everyday discourse
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
Love songs aren't really my thing, but there is ONE—just one—that has melted my groovy heart since the day back in 1991 when it was sent to me on a "mix tape" in the Saudi Arabian desert
The guy who clicks LIKE when your husband leaves you, the unabashed narcissists, the Toddlers & Tiaras parents... Here it is, the TOP 5 things nobody wants to see on Facebook, but already has...
Hiding from conflict at work, home, or anywhere isn't the answer, nor is expecting perpetual peace. Believe it or not, you can be good at dealing with the difficult. Here's five tips
