AltWeeklies Wire
The Drams: The Best of Bestnew
Denton, Texas-based songwriter Brent Best leads The Drams with the band's newly-released debut, Jubilee Drive.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
05-09-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
A New Era for The Clientele?new
The ever-evolving UK pop band The Clientele tour behind their soon-to-be-released studio album, God Save The Clientele.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
05-09-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Guitar Shorty: Hot Bluesnew
After nearly 50 years in the blues business, Guitar Shorty -- a.k.a. David Kearney -- is still going strong.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
05-09-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Stephen Stills: Still With Itnew
Stephen Stills' greatest talents come out as solo composer, multi-instrumentalist, and arranger.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
05-09-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Rhino, Stephen Stills
One World, One Lovenew
Australia-raised singer-songwriter John Butler and his colleagues have stayed extremely busy this year, touring the U.S., the U.K., and Europe in support of their new album Grand National.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
05-09-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Grand National, John Butler Trio
Jello Biafra Spouts Off and Stirs Up Troublenew
Jello Biafra has raised hell since the Carter years -- his recently-released spoken word album, In the Grip of Official Treason, takes a swipe at the Bush crowd, the Iraq war, and the shaky state of affairs in Washington and on TV news.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
05-09-2007 |
Politics
Band of Horses Is On an Endless Adventurenew
Sub Pop recording artists Band of Horses are on a big roll, not just from Seattle to the Carolinas, but from comfy garage-status to serious international acclaim.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
05-09-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Overstood Release a Debut
Tinged with modern funk, classic reggae, and alt-rock stylings, Charleston-based quartet Overstood release a self-produced debut album.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
04-25-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Georgia-based Jammers Perpetual Groove
Athens, Ga.'s Perpetual Groove step ahead with a new album and tight sound.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
04-25-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tick Tock Records Releases a Two-band Disc Featuring Genrevoltanew
Charleston post-punk trio Genrevolta land on a "split disc" release from their hometown's newest record label, Tick Tock.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
04-25-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
San-Fran Songsmith John Vanderslice
John Vanderslice and St. Vincent share the stage.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
04-25-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Legendary J.C.'s Deliver a Hot Double-live Collectionnew
Versatile Florida rock/funk ensemble The Legendary J.C.'s release a new album and press ahead with tight, groove-heavy sound.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
04-25-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Nashville Pussy Keep it Good 'n' Dirtynew
Atlanta rock quartet Nashville Pussy tour (loudly).
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
04-25-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Easing Her Way Toward Wider Recognition
Charleston-based songwriter Natasha Rorrer is becoming an established local talent.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
04-15-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Broken Wide Open, Natasha Rorrer
The Dirty Kids are Alright
Lindsay Holler's unusual ensemble blooms.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
04-15-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
