AltWeeklies Wire
No Fun
Had Wilco not gotten "important," A.M. would be one of those fantastic, overlooked 90s rock albums you could buy used for next to nothing -- and maybe it would be more fun if it were.
Charleston City Paper |
Emerson Dameron |
03-08-2006 |
Music
Togetherness (Well-Produced)
Brooklyn indie trio Rainer Maria embrace a big "rock" sound on Catastrophe Keeps Us Together.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
03-08-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
A Generous Offering
Athens, Ga. quartet The Modern Skirts get it right on Catalogue of Generous Men.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
03-08-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Did You Know?
Here's a quick list of facts and notes on alt-country songwriter Bobby Bare Jr.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
03-08-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
A Rock Staple
Big Black Building has diligently pushed ahead with its own no-nonsense style and manner.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
03-08-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Waving the Flag High
The modern country singer Pat Green pushes forward.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
03-08-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Life Experiences
Kevin West’s autobiographical collection My Life & Times mixes rock, funk and hip-hop.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
03-08-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Going Further
Joel Timmons of Sol Driven Train explains what's up.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
03-08-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
New-New Wave Anthems
Led by guitarist Derek Dietzen, The Bullets specialize in big guitar noise, post-punk sounds, and the darker side of Charleston, S.C.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
03-08-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
He's a 'Believer'
Bassist Oteil Burbridge and his band The Peacemakers get funky and spiritual on their newly-released album.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
03-08-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Jay Farrar Brings the Troops
Jay Farrar, longtime ringleader of veteran St. Louis rock band Son Volt, presses ahead with a new lineup and album.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
03-08-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Further Explorations
Banjo innovator Bela Fleck -- an eight-time Grammy winner and 21-time nominee in many different categories -- is still crankin' out tunes.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
03-08-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
At the Controls
Singer and guitarist Alan Yates reveals the story behind his new album.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
03-08-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Packing a Soulful Punch
This garage-rock quartet plays its rockin' rave-ups and pop ditties with an energetic, free-wheeling style.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
03-08-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
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
