Monday, April 27, 2009

Cinco de Mayo/Uno de Mayo concert

Posted by T. Ballard Lesemann on Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 9:22 AM

The Charleston Cinco de Mayo Festival — set to actually take place on Fri. May 1 (that’s Uno de Mayo, si?) at the Charleston Visitor Center Bus Shed (375 Meeting St.) — features a pretty hot lineup of live entertainment this year. 52d1/1240849483-cincoposter.jpg

A 15-piece salsa group from Durham, N.C, called Orquesta GarDel (founded by David Garcia, a professor at UNC Chapel Hill) brings their “hurricane-force salsa” to the main stage. Local turntablist DJ Luigi (of Latin Groove) share the co-headlining bill with Mass.-based reggeton duo Taton y Tremendo, visiting in support of their new single “Ya No Se Puede.”

Additional entertainment includes a “Dancing with the Local Stars” segment with Ayoka Lucas, DJ Natty Heavy, and local news ladies Tracey Amick and Tara Lynn.

The Charleston Cinco de Mayo Festival was founded in 2006 with the goal to celebrate Mexican heritage and culture and encourage togetherness on the week of May 5. “The event provides an opportunity for Charleston residents to experience Hispanic food, dance, and music,” says the organizers.

The event takes place from 7-11 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 with a college student ID, and free for kids 12 and under. Food and drinks will be available for sale.

Topics: Visiting Acts, Family & Kids, Concerts, DJs, Festivals

Saturday, April 18, 2009

Back Yard Bash at Mellow Mushroom (Mt. P)

Posted by T. Ballard Lesemann on Sat, Apr 18, 2009 at 9:17 AM

The Mellow Mushroom in Mt. Pleasant (3110 Hwy. 17 N., 843-881-4PIE) can’t wait to properly celebrate its grand opening with a big band party. The cool new pizza place hosts a big, all-day, family-friendly Back Yard Bash on Sat. May 2 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. with live rock music from local and visiting acts.

For the kids, they’ll have monster slides, a jump castle, basketball games, face-painting, and balloon makers. f290/1240003254-mellowmushroom.dummy_320x240.gif

“We have two great bars out here — one inside and one new one outside — and we’re starting to feature live music each week,” says owner Walt Harrus. “I would like to do this bash every year.”

A portion of the proceeds benefits the Mikel Foundation, a public charity organization founded in 1997 for the purpose of helping children and families of children with genetic disorders.

The Budweiser Beer Truck will be on hand as well as a few José Cuervo and Jeremiah Weed “shot girls.”

On the main outdoor stage, the music starts at 12:30 p.m. The band roster includes the Larry David Project (featuring Larry Strickland and Dave Dunning), Matt Jordan (of TrickKnee) with special guests, and Americana act The Nashville Songwriters Tour — a band of seasoned session musicians from Music City: Sabrina Murdaugh, James Casto, Joe West, and JP Williams.

Topics: Local Bands, Family & Kids, Festivals
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