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Fusion 5 Makes Its Mark
Under the guidance of three talented engineers, up-and-coming Charleston recording studio Fusion 5 stands to become a major destination facility.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
11-22-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Keep That Funk
Charleston funk-rock band Uncle Mingo never really broke up, they just readjusted aand moved ahead at their own pace.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
11-22-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Sophisticated Groove
Young funk-rock/jazz guitarist Donald Jeffrey "DJ" Williams, leader of the technically-proficient DJ Williams Projekt, tours behind an electric and eclectic new album.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
11-22-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Blue Dogs Make an Elegant Return
Charleston roots-rock band The Blue Dogs mark an anniversary at the Dock Street Theatre -- ten years after recording their first live album.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
11-22-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tenement Halls Ring Out in the Spirit of the R*A*Ts
Atlanta-based songwriter Chris Lopez did his thing for nearly a decade with The Rock*A*Teens, but he hits new heights with Tenement Halls.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
11-22-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Milhouse Tells Tales
Charleston, S.C. band Milhouse formed with the idea of performing melodic, groove-laden tunes with a folky twist and dense vocal harmonies.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
11-22-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Animal Liberation Orchestra Jam With a Sophisticated Approach
ALO started out as a large-scale jazz-fusion ensemble with a full horn section, but they have pared down to a funk-based, songwriting quartet.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
11-22-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Super Furry Animals Have a Few Things to Say
Guitarist Bunf Bunford of Welsh band Super Furry Animals talks about their North American tour.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
11-22-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Steve Hit Mike Stick to Their Guns
The Charleston, S.C. rock band draw from traditional punk styles on a new EP recorded at Fusion 5 studio.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
11-22-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Inspiring Rock 'n' Roll Story of the Minutemen -- on Film
A full-length documentary film chronicles the history of guitarist Dennes Boon, bassist Mike Watt, and drummer George Hurley from their early days in the burgeoning punk scene to their reign as underground heroes.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
11-22-2005 |
Reviews
Graham Whorley's New Group Excels Beyond Expectations
The Charleston, S.C. guitarist works well with a new jam-oriented band -- Iridescent Sol.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
11-22-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Least Pretentious Pop Duo in the Carolinas
North Carolina pop-rock act The Rosebuds continue to rise through ranks at Merge Records with their latest album.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
11-22-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Dr. Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mountain Boys Press Ahead
Bluegrass/folk legend Dr. Ralph Stanley talks about his longtime group, The Clinch Mountain Boys, and their activities in 2005 and beyond.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
11-22-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
John Vanderslice Reaches Further Out
The California indie-pop songwriter discusses the making of his latest album, Pixel Revolt.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
11-22-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Zakk Wylde’s Black Label Society Means Business��
Guitar-slingin' hellraiser Zakk Wylde’s Black Label Society brings the trad-metal on their new album.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
10-13-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
