Sunday, November 30, 2008

AbundaTrade.com's Holiday Plan

Posted by T. Ballard Lesemann on Sun, Nov 30, 2008 at 12:13 PM

In recent months, the Millennium Music folks successfully transformed their web-centric FeedYourPlayer.com project under a new name and mission into AbundaTrade.com, which allows users to trade in their old CDs and DVDs for a variety electronic devices. Facing the holiday season, they’re getting even more creative as they offer a “Holiday Stimulus Plan” in which customers can trade in discs for cash or credit.

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“Most of us are richer than we realize,” says managing partner Kent Wagner, “and taking advantage of this unique resource will make your customers more comfortable buying their holiday gifts from you.”

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Sunday, November 23, 2008

Chord/Cord and Pedal Xmas in the works at Music Farm

Posted by T. Ballard Lesemann on Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 2:32 PM

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While they might have lost their web domain “Chordandpedal.com” over the last year (thanks to some web assholes), the local musical collective Chord & Pedal remains alive and full of kick.

Just listed this week on the club’s web site, the Music Farm announced that the Cord & Pedal’s 6th Annual Christmas Ball is set for Sat. Dec. 20. Yep, that’s “Cord” for sure.

“The new spelling is correct,” says organizer Kevin Hanley. “I plan on getting a web page back up to promote the show and some forthcoming albums, but some internet snakes grabbed my old domain name and won’t sell it back to me. I figured I’d ‘drop the h.’”

So far, the lineup includes members of local band The Films, Cary Ann Hearst, Harrison Ray, The Specs, and Lindsay Holler. There’s more to come as this event takes shape. Who else is playing on stage? Who’s dressing up as Santa? Will anyone show up in a 1970s polyester necktie? Stay tuned…

Topics: Local Bands

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Maurice Williams too ill to perform

Posted by T. Ballard Lesemann on Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 2:23 PM

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The Charlotte-based doo-wop/R&B/shag music legend Maurice Williams and his band The Zodiacs — best known for such hits as “Stay” and “Little Darling” — were to perform the “50th Golden Anniversary for Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs” event at the Charleston Music Hall last night (Sat. Nov. 22) at 8 p.m. It was to be presented by the Beach Music & Shag Preservation Society of South Carolina. Unfortunately, early in the afternoon, word came in from Harriet at J.B. Pivots that the headliner had cancelled.

“Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but Maurice Williams is ill and we have cancelled the 50th Golden Anniversary show for tonight at the Charleston Music Hall,” she wrote. “Please pray for his healing."

No word on either of William’s main web sites as to what happened or his current condition.

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Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Local X bash at Halligan's, 11/22

Posted by T. Ballard Lesemann on Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 7:17 PM

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Radio station 98X’s popular weekly local rock show Local X hosts a free, “belated” birthday showcase at Halligan’s Restaurant & Bar (3025 Ashley Town Center, 843-225-4347) this Saturday, Nov. 22. They’re calling it

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The Local X Crew Early-Belated Birthday Show-Palooza Bash Extravaganza Extraodinaire. “Come celebrate Amy Hutto’s and Toker’s birthdays!” say the crew (the hosts are pictured here).

Loud and riffy music shall be provided by from local rock bands Number One Contender, Blindsyght, Torture Town, and DJ D-Rock. The event is coponsored by Gnar Car. Showtime is 9 p.m

(photo by T. Ballard Lesemann)

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Momma’s Blues on James Island, 11/21

Posted by T. Ballard Lesemann on Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 7:04 PM

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The Oasis Bar & Grill (788 Folly Road, 843-225-2522) switches gears this Fri. (Nov. 21) from the usual underground metal/punk fare to something more rootsy when they host a local blues showcase. The club welcomes the folks behind the much-missed Momma’s Blues Palace venue, which closed in 2004. Singer/bassist Jojo Wall and his current band The Voodoo Junkies — featuring guitarist Jimmy “Poppa Dupree” Wall (formerly the Easy Street Blues Band), guitarist Curtis Vanoy, and drummer Butch Gallier — are set to co-headline with vocalist Rhonda “Momma” Wall (under the band name Momma & The Family) and blues-rock combo Tommy Thunderfoot & The Accelerators (with guitarist Stone Cold Sarah Cole).

“I am proud to announce that Mama will make a triumphant comeback at the Oasis,” says Jojo. “During that time [at the Blues Palace], Momma gained a devoted following and the Charleston music scene was alive and vibrant. Our next gig is Jan. 24 at Home Team BBQ. I hope to get a lot more through Momma’s Blues Revival and the attention it will generate.”

“The joint was jumpin’ every weekend and lots of people got their education in the blues in that room,” says Thunderfoot of the old venue. “You never knew who would show up to jam there — Juke Joint Johnny, Smoky Weiner, Keith Namm, Pony Tail John — and those were just the local legends … Momma and Dupree have entered into a semi-retired mode, waiting for their chance to pounce on the scene and breathe new life into a once thriving, art-loving city. I’m gonna go out on a limb and call this Momma Fest.”

Music on Friday starts at 9 p.m. Cover is five bucks.

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