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Charleston Crime Blotter: 'I'm Allowed to Yell at People' and Other Slurred 'speak'new
Disorderly Comment O' The Week: "I'm allowed to yell at people. There is nothing wrong with that."
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
04-07-2011 |
Crime & Justice
The Story of a Boy and His Infatuation with the Rebel Flagnew
You can revoke my liberal credentials if you like, but the truth of the matter is this: I am a Rebel.
Charleston City Paper |
Chris Haire |
04-07-2011 |
History
Roddy Walston Bangs the Twangnew
Growing up in southeastern Tennessee, singer/keys man J. Roddy Walston was always surrounded by pianos. The experience helped shape his approach to mixing rock 'n' roll with related styles of Southern music.
Charleston City Paper |
Jared Booth |
04-07-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: J. Roddy Walston, Roddy Walston
Fitz and the Tantrums Dig the Retro Vibenew
Michael Fitzpatrick is wowed by his indie rock 'n' soul band's whirlwind ascent from DIY upstarts in 2009 to SXSW's reigning fairy-tale royalty in 2011. If you haven't heard of L.A.'s Fitz and the Tantrums yet, you will. Judging by the retro-soul band's trajectory, mainstream success could be days away.
Charleston City Paper |
Andrea Warner |
04-07-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
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
Charleston Galleries Commemorate the Civil War Sesquicentennialnew
In commemoration of the Civil War Sesquicentennial, two of Charleston's most renowned art houses, the City Gallery at Waterfront Park and the Gibbes Museum of Art, are gearing up to host exhibitions that explore differing aspects of the war, from the battles themselves to slavery to the civil rights movement that emerged years later.
Charleston City Paper |
Lisa Ryan |
04-06-2011 |
Art
If You Think Kicks to the Crotch Are Funny, 'Your Highness' is For Younew
There is no point to this unforgivable excuse for a comedy, except, obviously, for Danny McBride to make his buddies (director Green, co-star James Franco) chortle over pot jokes and at least pretend to get himself laid.
Charleston City Paper |
MaryAnn Johanson |
04-06-2011 |
Reviews
The Infamous Stringdusters Begin to Break Out of Genre Prisonnew
Musicians and bands frequently spend their early years imitating their primary influences. It's why third albums are often watershed moments. Full of assurance from prior studio efforts and years on the road, record number three is when a band or artist emerges into their own -- from Born to Run to London Calling to OK Computer.
Charleston City Paper |
Chris Parker |
04-06-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
Let's Stop Arguing About the Civil Warnew
Instead of rehashing our disagreements about how the Civil War started, we should ask if there are lessons that can be learned from the conflict that are still applicable today. Although the specific issues may have changed, several others are still relevant.
Charleston City Paper |
Dwayne Green |
04-06-2011 |
Commentary
Republicans Have More Job Security Than Any Unionnew
The cynicism with which white people go to the polls and vote Republican in this state is matched only by the cynicism with which those elected Republicans betray the voters who put them in office.
Charleston City Paper |
Will Moredock |
03-30-2011 |
Commentary
Selling Good Grape to the Wine-Drinking Youth of Americanew
If you've ever stood glassy-eyed in the wine aisle, rendered immobile by too many options, your luck is about to change.
Charleston City Paper |
Signe Pike |
03-30-2011 |
Food+Drink
I Saw the Devil Adds a Layer Beneath the Bloodnew
In the first minute of the film, the audience is thrust headfirst into a snowy landscape as a discomforting stranger offers a stranded motorist a ride.
Charleston City Paper |
Kevin Young |
03-30-2011 |
Reviews
Tags: I Saw the Devil, Akmareul Boattda
GOP Should Stop Picking "Winners," Pick Rand Paulnew
Better the ideologue you agree with than the one who is "more electable."
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
03-29-2011 |
Elections
Peter King's Ignorancenew
Washington refuses to look at why American Muslims become radicalized.
Charleston City Paper |
Jack Hunter |
03-25-2011 |
Commentary
Tags: Islam, Peter King
Another Year is Kind to Couples But Not to Singlesnew
Another Year offers a study of middle-aged couples and singles.
Charleston City Paper |
Felicia Feaster |
03-25-2011 |
Reviews
Tags: Another Year
