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H+P Redux Residency Week Four: SUSTO + Johnny Delaware

Country-rock artists Johnny Delaware and SUSTO played to a packed house this past Wednesday, marking the fourth show of the Redux Residency sponsored by Hearts & Plugs. These #acidboys are here to say that #WednesdayisthenewFriday.

Pointa.TV Encourages Skate Culture in Charleston

Inspired by the independent film community, streaming service Pointa.TV brings skate videos to shops, restaurants, and bars around the Southeast.

Confessions of an Uber Driver

Need cash? Own a car? Consider driving for Uber. But not before reading this interview for the inside scoop on what it's like to partner with the service in Charleston.

Don't Let the Door Hit You Where the Good Lord Split You

Oh no she didn't! After an Atlanta blog editor took Charleston to task for defending the city's honor, Devin Grant wrote a few words in reply.

Following the Music to French-American Eclecticism

Music always takes me to the most magical places. This time, it brought me to a quaint Parisian-influenced boutique on North Market Street.

Weekend Picks 3/13–3/15

Grit-worthy Charleston events 3/13–3/15. 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.

Reflecting on Brewvival: A Joyful and Overwhelming Experience

Already in its sixth year, Brewvival has quickly evolved into one of the premier craft beer events in the Lowcountry, if not the entire state. Organized by COAST Brewing Co.'s David Merritt and Jaime Tenny and entrepreneurs Scott Shor and Rich Carley (of the Charleston Beer Exchange, Edmund's Oast), the event on Feb. 28 boasted nearly 200 beers from 50 microbreweries on this year's official beer list.

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.

Restaurant Review: Prohibition (Zero out of 5 stars)

One would hope that a restaurant called "Prohibition" would be free of the alcoholic temptations and bedevilment that runs rampant in our city, but not even it is safe from the pervasive influence of the liquor traffickers.

Weekend Picks 2/27–3/1

Grit-worthy Charleston events 2/27–3/1. 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.

Get Your Head up in the Clouds at Singletree Gun & Plough Inn

Check out this secret North Carolina mountain getaway before it is discovered. I'm letting the cat out of the bag.

Weekend Picks 1/23–1/25

Grit-worthy events 1/23–1/25. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

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.

We Are Family

Melissa Moore, executive director of We Are Family, opens up about coming out, empowering Charleston's LBGTQ youth, and fighting the good fight.

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.

Weekend Picks 12/12–12/14

Grit-worthy events 12/12–12/14. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

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