AltWeeklies Wire
The Next Alison Krauss?new
Shannon Whitworth may have a harder time shaking that moniker off than "formerly of the Biscuit Burners." But the Brevard, N.C.,-based songwriter and banjo player's music is as strong in her newly blossomed solo career as ever.
Charleston City Paper |
Stratton Lawrence |
09-27-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: No Expectations, Shannon Whitworth
Sugarland Launches CMT's Change for Change Tournew
The Georgia-based country/pop band is touring to raise money for Shalom Foundation, which helps fund school houses and infrastructure development in rural Guatemala.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
09-27-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Sugarland
Music Farm of S.C. Gets New Ownersnew
The rumor floating around town that the famous, and at times, infamous, downtown venue has been sold is true. John Ellison and Marshall Lowe plan to overhaul the site physically and continue with bands there as soon as possible.
Charleston City Paper |
Julie Hallman |
09-27-2007 |
Music
The Moaners: Not Your Typical Chick Duonew
Too garage-rocky and quirky to qualify as genuine blues, and too driven by wild slide guitar work to tag as typical indie-rock, the Chapel Hill duo is into something different.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
09-12-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Blackwig Yalobusha, The Moaners
Lamb of God: Extreme Ambassadorsnew
As one of the first of the current wave of extreme metal/hardcore bands to land a major label record deal, the band helped push the underground scene to the brink of mainstream acceptance.
Charleston City Paper |
Alan Scully |
08-31-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Lamb of God, Sacrament
The Dynamites Pass the Road Testnew
Common funk and soul roots help the two-year-old band sound like old vets.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
08-31-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Elise Sings Outnew
Big soul from a young voice.
Charleston City Paper |
Stratton Lawrence |
07-03-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Jeff Norwood Puts a Spin on Delta Bluesnew
The singer/guitarist puts a Carolina spin on traditional blues styles.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
07-03-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
In The Jukebox: Charleston's Graham Whorleynew
A review of Charleston, S.C. singer/guitarist Graham Whorley's layest studio effort.
Charleston City Paper |
Stratton Lawrence |
07-03-2007 |
Reviews
Journeyman Tinsley Ellis Has a 'Moment of Truth'new
The veteran Georgia blues-rock man returns with a new, self-produced, guitar-driven collection.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
07-03-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Truth About The Book of Liesnew
The Charleston power-pop trio establishes itself as a sturdy, edgy, melodic band.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
07-03-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
New Ride for an Old Sagenew
The original psychedelic cowboys gallop back into town.
Charleston City Paper |
Stratton Lawrence |
07-03-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Fountains of Wayne Get Serious About Their 'Rock'new
The band may be best known among recent fans for the radio hit "Stacy's Mom," but the arranging and lyrical talents of the songwriting duo of Schlesinger and Collingwood are for real.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
07-03-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Ahmad Jamal Pursues a Dream Every Daynew
Piano master's latest LP demonstrates a wonderful optimism and talent.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
05-30-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Saluzzi and Lechner Draw from Argentinean Traditions in a Modern Settingnew
Cellist Anja Lechner and her musical partner Dino Saluzzi celebrated the release of a debut album titled Ojos Negros with concerts in Argentina and North America this spring.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
05-30-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
