music

Hearts & Plugs Releases Summer Essentials, Anticipates Summer Shindig

Hearts & Plugs Summer Shindig promises smooth grooves for the masses.

The Lonely Island is back, this time in theaters.

Day of Unity planned for Sunday, June 12th

Join the community in a celebration of unity Sunday following the Riverdog's baseball game. A community concert and live art demonstration is planned for A Day of Unity to benefit the International African American Museum.

Lake Street Dive talks Side Pony and their upcoming show at the Music Farm

Lake Street Dive exploded into the public eye in 2012 with a cover of Michael Jackson’s “I Want You Back.” The YouTube video shows off lead singer Rachel Price’s powerhouse vocals and put the band’s fun-loving vibe on full display; it went viral immediately and now boasts over three million views. Since then, they’ve released two full length albums—Bad Self Portraits and this year’s Side Pony—and they have established themselves as a perennial force in the music world. Recently Charleston Grit had the pleasure of chatting with Lake Street Dive guitarist Mike “McDuck” Olson about their latest album, their upcoming show at the Music Farm June 8th, and Hometeam BBQ—naturally.

Parker Millsap Wants To Almost-Rock You At Biscuits & Jam

Parker Millsap is sure to make some new fans when he plays the Southern Living Biscuits & Jam Outdoor Concert this Saturday, June 8, at Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park.

The Victor Social Club brings Cuba to Charleston

The American-Cuban relationship is beginning to heat up for the first time in half a century, as a result everyone is abuzz with the prospect of Cuban cigars and rum soaked Cuban vacations. But – you may have to put those Cuban dreams on hold – if you read the fine print, it could take years until full trade is established between the estranged nations and you still need special permits for travel. There is good news though, the fine folks over at The Victor Social Club have the scratch for your Cuban itch.

Grace Joyner Offers No Apologies With Maybe Sometimes—In C

If this is any indication of Joyner’s future direction, then Charleston music fans will be fortunate onlookers.

5 of Music's Biggest Fashion Statements

Music and fashion go hand in hand. From Elvis and the Rat Pack to Madonna and Gaga music is chockfull of artists doing their best to define trends and make their own signature fashions. Here are five of music’s most legendary fashion statements.

Cinco de Mayo Round Up

Everyone’s favorite excuse to drink margaritas and eat guacamole is finally here! We’ve got the scoop on where to go this May 5th.

Widespread Panic's Slow Kiss Goodbye

As Widespread Panic prepares to wind down it's touring schedule, the band paid another visit to the Lowcountry Friday night.

Southern Ground Music & Food Festival Recap

Here's my play-by-play to the wild weekend that is the Southern Ground Music Festival.

He Likes the Warm Feeling but He’s Tired of all the Dehydration

As part of the Lowcountry Local’s “Eat Local Challenge” I am drinking my way through Charleston’s local inebriating options.

Locals Love It

Get a true local's weekend recap from Whitney Currin — The Farmers Market Opening and Celadon's first weekly Sunday Flea Market!

Gear Up for DIG South 2016

DIG South returns to Charleston this year for a three-day celebration of tech entrepreneurs and creatives.

Weekend Hit List: April 8-10

Your go-to guide for all things Charleston this weekend, April 8-10

Southern Ground Music & Food Festival Preview

The Zac Brown Band brings their homegrown music festival back for its fifth year in a new springtime slot.

Slow Runner Brings New Monsters Out To Play Today

Slow Runner Brings New Monsters Out To Play Today An Interview with Michael Flynn

Savannah Stopover Festival 2016

The Savannah Stopover festival, a three-day music fest held over multiple venues in historic downtown Savannah, was a blast—and not only because of that infamous open-container law.

Dance, Act, Laugh | Fuse Festival

A 3-day celebration of dance, theater, and comedy, Fuse Festival opens in Charleston this week with an array of classes and performances.

LISTen : 9 Little-Known Bands from the 90s

No Ace of Base’s or Nirvana’s here, but rather a select tandem of artists you may not have heard in the wake of the musical bounty that was the 1990’s.

music

PHOTOS