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Jeff Daniels Has a Backpocket Full of Songsnew
Who knew the blond guy from Dumb & Dumber was actually a raspy-voiced singer/songwriter with decent chops?
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
10-26-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Jeff Daniels
George Duke's Musical Gumbonew
The Grammy Award-winning keyboardist and composer is a giant in the world of contemporary jazz and fusion, but his technique, style, and spirit cover more musical ground than most jazz cats.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
10-12-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: George Duke
Archiving Anarchy in the U.K.new
Between 1988 and 1990, Jon Savage spoke extensively to the Sex Pistols, the late Malcolm McLaren, the late Joe Strummer, Chrissie Hynde, Siouxsie Sioux, and many others in the British punk scene. The England's Dreaming Tapes features full interviews with those who were there.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
10-07-2010 |
Nonfiction
The Hold Steady Goes Beyond the 'Matsnew
The extra-strength aesthetic of Heaven is Whenever suits the hearty themes of Craig Finn's latest songs.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
09-22-2010 |
Reviews
Tags: The Hold Steady
Public Enemy's Work Stands Upnew
As Public Enemy's main voice, Chuck D's message had bite and wit. He spoke up for the unrepresented, and he slammed the hypocritical and the corrupted. His deep-toned vocal delivery was almost as radical as the words themselves.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
09-13-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Public Enemy, Public Enem
Deftones bounce back from tragedynew
Fresh off of a month-long European tour, Deftones head to the Music Farm this week in support of their most recent album, Diamond Eyes . They're sportin' a new bassist and an optimistic attitude.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
09-02-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
'Hey, Soul Sister' propels Train to the topnew
There's something dainty and delicate about California band Train's style. With a tight rhythm section behind Pat Monahan's high-tones, however, they sound like well-seasoned cats with warm chops and a firm handle on songcraft. Check the latest, Save Me, San Francisco, for comfirmation.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
08-23-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Wedding Present's Bizarro resurfacesnew
With an odd but potent lyrical mix of love, angst, lust, and jealousy (plus loads of nervous musical energy), The Wedding Present established itself in the early '90s as one of the U.K.'s top standouts. These days, their vibrant guitar-pop style sounds as fresh and excitable as ever.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
08-17-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Wedding Present, Bizarro
Interpol's Sam Fogarino sees a bright futurenew
With a new lineup in place, Interpol hit the road last month to showcase the new material on a forthcoming album — a self-titled studio collection due on Sept. 7 on Matador Records.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
08-16-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
George Porter Jr. and the Runnin' Pardners Lock in the Funknew
New Orleans bassist and vocalist George Porter, Jr. has conducted a brilliant musical career over the last four decades.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
08-16-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Fly Them to the Moon: Dangermuffin is Focused, Romantic, and Eagernew
Dangermuffin has battled through triumph, disaster, and lineup changes since their inception in 2005. Far from being an average bar band, the proficient Charleston trio recently tightened up on their expressive songwriting and recorded a new set of material.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
03-17-2010 |
Concerts
Tags: Dangermuffin, Charleston
Singer/Guitarist Eric Lindell Makes Space for Soulnew
Gulf Coast Highway finds Lindell reaching new musical ground. As passionate as ever, he sounds as strong on the mic and through the guitar amp as he did on previous albums. But there's a fine layer and extra polish on this new batch.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
09-23-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Eric Lindell, Gulf Coast Highway
Groundation Jams on More Than Just Reggaenew
For over 10 years, frontman Harrison Stafford has led his spiritualized reggae ensemble from their earliest days in the northern California scene through a world-wide musical journey that continues to aim far.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
09-09-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
O.A.R. Tries to Keep Things Interestingnew
Well before landing a major record label deal, the band aimed for major commercial success, worked hard on the road and on the web, and eventually earned it.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
08-19-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Doug Walters' Solo Debut Digs Deepnew
Unexpectedly polished and carefully produced, Doug Walters' ambitious new solo album Into the Light reveals a different side of his usual rock 'n' roll spirit.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
05-27-2009 |
Reviews
