Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Awendaw Green sets up at the Hippodrome

Local musicians hit the theater stage

Posted by T. Ballard Lesemann on Tue, Feb 21, 2012 at 7:29 AM

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On the heels of the successful Mac’n at the ‘Drome benefit concert at the Hippodrome (360 Concord St.), the folks at Awendaw Green have organized another local showcase at the venue.

Co-presented by the Bridge at 105.5 and supported by GrowFood Carolina, the Sustainability Institute, the Coastal Conservation League, and Palmetto Distribution, the Awendaw Green at the Charleston Hippodrome show is set for 6:30 p.m. on Thurs. Feb. 23. Some of the core musicians from the Awendaw Green scene — including Danielle Howle, Bret Mosley, Carey Murdoc, and Caroline Pond — will assemble on the stage in the theater at 7:30 p.m. for an interactive songwriter-in-the-round show. An acoustic set from musically dexterous string/ukulele combo the V-Tones (with guest player Carolina Pond) will follow at 9 p.m.

Food will be provided by Home Team BBQ. Beer and wine will be available for purchase as well. Tickets are available for $10 and may be purchased online at charlestonhippodrome.com or at the box office on the day of the show. Visit awendawgreen.com for more.

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Friday, February 17, 2012

The Sparrow takes flight in Park Circle

A new bar and music venue opens on Montague Ave.

Posted by T. Ballard Lesemann on Fri, Feb 17, 2012 at 3:44 PM

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A new neighborhood and music venue is set to open next weekend in North Charleston’s Park Circle community. The Sparrow will open for business on Sat. Feb. 25 at 1078 E. Montague Ave. — the spot previously occupied by the Chart. Veteran bartenders Cami Kind and Parker Smith are the business partners behind the new venture. Both previously worked down the street at Madra Rua Irish Pub.

“Being musicians ourselves, Cami and I are looking to make it not only a place that people will want to see shows and hang out, but also a place where bands love to play,” says Smith. “I want them to roll in and be like, ‘Heck yeah, I want to play here all the time.’ We are even taking the piano out of my house and putting it on stage.” The Sparrow’s opening day showcase will include performances by local songwriters Joel Hamilton and Jordan Igoe, indie-rock trio HeyRocco, and Trenton, N.J.-based garage band the Cryptkeeper Five.

The bar plans to offer a strong selection of imports and craft beers, including local ales and lagers from Holy City Brewing. The food menu will include traditional bar fare, salads, soups, sandwiches, “white trash” nachos, “bomb-ass” wieners, and boiled peanuts. Charleston visual artist Doug Panzone is already working on large-scale murals on some of the venue’s walls. Visit facebook.com/thesparrowparkcircle for more info.

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Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Local acts go busking for Jack Daniel's Studio No. 7

The Royal Tinfoil and Megan Jean and the KFB hit the street

Posted by T. Ballard Lesemann on Wed, Feb 15, 2012 at 9:50 AM

 

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Two Charleston musical acts will go busking on downtown streets in the weeks leading up the Minus the Bear concert at the Music Farm on Thurs. Feb. 23. Presented Jack Daniel’s Studio No. 7, the concert and street shows are free. Members of City Paper's street team will be on hand with invitations to the Music Farm show at every busking stop. Fans can also register online at to get on the guest list for the show at the Farm at jdstudiono7.com.

Road warriors Megan Jean and the KFB, comprised of singer/guitarist Megan Jean and bassist/banjo player Byrne Klay, will hit the Lower King Street scene (south of Calhoun Street, near George Street) on Sat. Feb. 18 from 4-6 p.m. Bluesy/twangy local band The Royal Tinfoil — led by singer/guitarists Mackie Bowles and Lily Slay — will perform on the Avondale business strip in West Ashley (off of Savannah Hwy.) on Mon. Feb. 20 between starting around 4 p.m. and running until past happy hour. Additional performances are in the works.

Visit jdstudiono7.com and the Music+Clubs section at charlestoncitypaper.com for updates.

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Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Big Mick and the Curl make waves

New surf rock on the way

Posted by T. Ballard Lesemann on Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 10:17 AM

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When Chris McLernon’s not playing bass with local party-rock band Weird Science, the Charleston-based musician writes, arranges, and records songs and jingles for Two Heads Music, his L.A.-based company that provides original music and jingles for movies, TV shows, radio, and advertising. He also cranks the reverb dials on his amps with a surf-rock side project called Big Mick and the Curl, an instrumental band featuring McLernon on guitar and Marc Danzeisen on drums.

The duo is stoked about their 11-song debut album Not of This Surf, a Ventures-esque collection. Recorded at Sausage Factory Studios and Cowatujunga Studios in Burbank, Calif., it’s a gnarly, West Coast retro-twang set with enough tubular sound that might give those local beach bums Jason and the Juggernauts the shaka sign and a run for their coin. Visit chrismclernon.com and myspace/thecurlband.com for more.

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Monday, February 13, 2012

Jack Daniel's Studio No. 7 presents Minus the Bear

The Seattle rock band plays a private show at the Music Farm

Posted by T. Ballard Lesemann on Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 8:14 AM

 

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Seattle rock quintet Minus the Bear is set to headline a free show presented by Jack Daniel’s Studio No. 7 at the Music Farm on Thurs. Feb. 23. This series previously presented the Black Lips, Band of Horses, Drive-By Truckers, and Lucero at the venue.

 

Minus the Bear’s latest disc, Omni (Dangerbird), is filled with elements of funk, prog, and indie-pop. The band celebrated its 10th anniversary last fall, and they’re currently finishing tracks for a forthcoming studio album.

Fans can register online at to get on the guest list for the show at the Jack Daniel’s Studio No. 7 web site (jdstudiono7.com). Jack Daniel’s Studio No. 7 and the City Paper will present additional local busking performances leading up to the Music Farm show as well. Attendees to the club must be 21 or older (no purchase necessary).

Visit minusthebear.com and musicfarm.com for more.

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