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Monday, October 31, 2011
Jimmy Buffet concert tickets go on sale
A bit of Key West at the Coliseum
Posted by T. Ballard Lesemann on Mon, Oct 31, 2011 at 6:00 AM
The Mississippi-born Buffett moved to Key West in the 1970s, where he created his beach-bum persona and blended bits of country/western, rock, and reggae. By the late ’70s, he’d become bona fide pop star. Key West became synonymous with Buffett’s music and themes — from his early hits “Why Don’t We Get Drunk,” “Come Monday,” and “Margaritaville” and others.
His home state certainly appreciates him. Earlier this year, the Florida House of Representatives passed a resolution recognizing April 16 as “Jimmy Buffett Day” in appreciation of Buffett’s “charitable efforts, support of the environment, and positive economic impact in the state.”
Buffett’s 2011 Welcome to Fin Land Tour kicked off in April in Tampa. His latest releases include a 10-song digital release titled Volcano: Live and a 22-song acoustic double-album titled Encores.
Tickets go on sale for the concert at 10 a.m. on Sat. Nov. 5 at the coliseum box office, online at ticketmaster.com, and by phone at 800-745-3000. For more info, visit margaritaville.com and northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Support for the Frits family
Local bands come together for Art's Bar's Kent Frits
Posted by T. Ballard Lesemann on Sun, Oct 30, 2011 at 10:21 AM
- T. Ballard Lesemann
- Art's Bar & Grill in Mt. Pleasant
Singer/guitarist Joel Timmons (of Sol Driven Train, Hit or Miss) and Melissa Carr (of charitable group Helping the Underprivileged Grow) organized the event to assist Frits and his family with some massive medical bills.
In 2009, Frits’ wife Lisha began a tough battle with heart disease. Over the last two years, she suffered seizures, a major stroke, and two heart attacks,. She has almost completed the screening process for a heart transplant, but remains in serious condition. The family’s hospital bills currently total well over $500,000.
As many Charleston-based musicians know, Frits has been very supportive of local bands over the years. Art’s regularly features live local rock, blues, and party music six nights a week with no cover charge.
The lineup for You’ve Got a Friend includes Cherry Bomb, Bateman’s Stud Farm, Stained Glass Wall, Baby Fat, and Sol Driven Train — all of whom play at Art’s on a regular basis. The music starts and 2 p.m. and the party runs until 8 p.m.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Lowcountry Blues Challenge heads into the finals
Four local bands to compete
Posted by Duffy Lewis on Sat, Oct 29, 2011 at 10:14 AM
- Duffy Lewis
- The J. Edwards Band at Home Team BBQ
This year, several local bands competed in rounds on Oct. 9 and Oct. 23 at the venue. Each band was allowed to play a 25-minute set and scored in five categories: blues content, vocal performance, instrumental performance, originality, and stage presence.
On Sun. Nov. 6, four finalists — Momma and the Redemption Band, Nate Mills and the Blue Plate Specials, the J. Edwards Band, and the Highway 17 Blues Band — perform in front of a panel of judges, starting around 3:30 p.m. A donation of $5 at the door is appreciated. The top scorer will travel to the Challenge, held from Jan. 31 through Feb. 4.
Visit hometeambbq.com and lowcountrybluesclub.blogspot.com for more. —Duffy Lewis
Friday, October 28, 2011
Roots Music and Oysters on the IOP
Morgan Creek Grill hosts a dockside oyster roast series
Posted by T. Ballard Lesemann on Fri, Oct 28, 2011 at 9:30 AM
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- Danille Howle
Morgan Creek Grill, a restaurant and music venue on the Intracoastal Waterway on the Isle of Palms, recently announced its annual oyster roast concerts. They've been hosting a variety local roots/Americana/blues bands on their new Dockside Stage in the side yard in October, and the gigs will continue every Saturday in November from 4-8 p.m.
Next month's series kicks off on Sat. Nov. 5 with sets from folk/country combo Bob Sachs and the Maniacs, featuring mandolinist/fiddler Sachs, fiddler/vocalist Roger Bellow, upright bass player Gary Hewitt, and guests. Upcoming shows feature singer/guitarist Justin Mackie, pop-folk group the Corinne Gooden Band (from Hendersonville, N.C.), and local songwriter Danielle Howle and her New Band.
The $15 admission includes all the oysters you can eat. Visit morgancreekgrill.com for more.
Graham Whorley issues new tunes
The thinking man's music
Posted by T. Ballard Lesemann on Fri, Oct 28, 2011 at 9:15 AM
Whorley has also offered a free download of the song "Time" on his website, grahamwhorley.com. You can also download the song to your iPhone or Android with new mobile apps on the site. Whorley recorded the new 14-song album of originals in Lynchburg, Va., with longtime friend Roger Reynolds at the mixing board.
The album hits stores this month. Stay tunes for more info on recordings and gigs.
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