AltWeeklies Wire
Arcadia's Latest Book Offers an Illustrated Look at the Start of the Civil Warnew
One of the more colorful and historically specific releases of their Images of America series, Arcadia Publishing's latest Charleston-based book The First Shot is an impressive, military-themed history lesson and collection of images.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
04-12-2011 |
Nonfiction
Randall Cox Plays Ringleader to a Curious Indie Rock Collaborationnew
After a lousy gig at the Village Tavern in February, local singer/songwriter Randall Cox realized that his indie-rock project the Green and Bold needed a quick kick.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
04-06-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Randall Cox, singer/songwriters
Sharon Jones Draws From the Best of Soulnew
No-nonsense vocalist and bandleader Sharon Jones comes across as sassy and cheerful. She sounds surprisingly energetic, considering how much time and effort she's put into promoting her latest studio album, I Learned the Hard Way.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
03-22-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
Scythian Gets Hot and Heavynew
With his raucous Celtic/world combo Scythian (pronounced "sith-ee-yin"), Alexander Ferdoryka embraces the musical detours and misadventures with joyful optimism.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
03-21-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Scythian
California Duo Middle Class Rut Acceleratesnew
With a configuration of merely a set of drums and an electric guitar and amp, it seems like the absence of bass guitar or some sort of low-end source would be detrimental to Middle Class Rut. Zack Lopez finds it liberating.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
03-03-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Middle Class Rut
311 Stay on Track and Keep It Freshnew
While the flash-in-the-pan acts who topped the charts during the heyday of the alt-rock era dissolved and disappeared after doing their respective things, others carried on and pushed into the 2000s. L.A.-based rock/reggae/hip-hop band 311 may be a prime example.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
02-24-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: 311
Galactic Enlists Two Coreysnew
New Orleans ensemble Galactic returns to the Music Farm this week with special guest Corey Glover (of Living Colour) and trombonist Corey Henry (of the New Orleans Rebirth Brass Band).
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
02-09-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
Jefferson Coker Celebrates Survival and Optimismnew
Local songwriter Jefferson Coker's Freedom isn't necessarily a concept album, but there are two themes running from song to song — a sense of patriotism and one of sturdy optimism by way of perseverance.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
02-08-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Jefferson Coker
The Ragbirds Work A Global Mix of Stylesnew
"We have a hard time describing what we do," says Erin Zindle of the Ragbirds. "Our little catch phrase is 'infectious global groove,' which gives you the idea but falls short of really defining the big picture."
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
01-03-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Ragbirds
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
Craft Brewers Spared in Four Loko Crackdownnew
The recent uproar over the dramatically intoxicating effects of Four Loko has created quite a scare in the world of craft brewing and specialty spirits.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
11-19-2010 |
Food+Drink
Greg Reece's Redneck Band is a Georgia Gemnew
Mild-mannered family man Greg Reece splits his time between family and work while regularly booking shows as alter-ego "Redneck Greece" and donning his customized sequined jacket, cowboy hat, and six-string.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
11-17-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Greg Reece, Redneck GReece Deluxe
Megan Jean and Byrne Klay Conjure Joyful Soundsnew
Eclectic duo Megan Jean and Byrne Klay moved to North Charleston on Election Day 2008. Driven by a determined desire to express themselves artistically, they focused their efforts on writing, performing, and recording.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
11-12-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Joal Rush Delivers His Waresnew
With his new solo album in hand, Charleston songsmith Joal Rush's original material offers more than some casual fans might expect.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
11-08-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Joal Rush
Wolf Parade: Barrage from Montrealnew
The Montreal-based Wolf Parade's new collection is a keyboard-driven blend of indie rock, weirdo pop, and art-punk, replete with more than a few dark, mysterious, and nervous moments.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
11-03-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Wolf Parade
