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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
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
Lethal Attractionnew
Growing up in Overland Park, Kan., Mac Lethal never lived the thug life -- but that doesn't mean he can't spit slugs.
The Pitch |
Jason Harper |
11-22-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
New Day Risingnew

Indie-rocker, acoustic guitarist and electronic deejay Bob Mould encapsulates his wide-ranging writing career with his tour for "Body of Song."
Columbus Alive |
Stephen Slaybaugh |
11-17-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews