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How to Get Into Shows for Freenew

As a veteran musician, promoter, and door man, Johnny Puke knows about the ins and outs of gigs.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
01-02-2012 |
Music
Not Wasted in Margaritavillenew

Key West eventually became synonymous with Jimmy Buffett's music and lyrical themes. "I think it's all about escapism," says Margaritaville veteran Chris Hambrook. "When Jimmy first wrote 'Margaritaville' it was about a state of mind, not a particular place."
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
04-13-2011 |
Music
Can a Machine Resonate?new

How I learned to stop worrying so much and (almost) resolve a beef with drum pads.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
12-30-2010 |
Music
Myrtle Beach's Rock 'n' Roll Theme Park Opensnew
The "sound check" preview of the Hard Rock Park last week impressed. The 140-acre park's handsome layout stretches around a central lake from the reggae-themed beach party area and the imposing Led Zeppelin: The Ride roller coaster, through the British Invasion, Born in the U.S.A., and Cool Country spots.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
05-14-2008 |
Music
April 19 is Record Store Daynew
It's a wide-reaching event during which hundreds of like-minded indie record shops across the U.S. "simultaneously link and act as one."
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
04-16-2008 |
Music
The Second Annual ChazzFest Reveals a Mighty Lineup
Jazz great Branford Marsalis and funk vets Kool & The Gang are among 16 acts in the second-annual ChazzFest.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
04-15-2007 |
Music
An Easy Glossary of Studio Terms, Dude
Learn studio-speak and hold your own with the music techies.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
11-22-2005 |
Music