Thursday, February 9, 2012

Jon's Mixed Drinks opens in Village Tavern space

Ten Toes Up and members of the Blue Dogs perform opening weekend

Posted by T. Ballard Lesemann on Thu, Feb 9, 2012 at 9:46 AM

Bobby Houck and Hank Futch (of the Blue Dogs)
There’s a new club opening for business this week in the Crickentree Village in Mt. Pleasant at 1055 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Jon’s Mixed Drinks is set to open on Fri. Feb. 10 at 5 p.m. in the space previously occupied by the Village Tavern, which closed down on Jan. 21 after a tough year-and-a-half run.

Entrepreneur Jon Turecki bought the club last month and booked a few local acts to play the opening weekend. Murrell’s Inlet-based groove-rock band Ten Toes Up is set to perform on the main stage at 10 p.m. on Friday night.

On Sat. Feb. 11, Bobby & Hank & Friends — featuring singer/guitarists Bobby Houck and Hank Futch of the Blue Dogs — perform an some acoustic and full-band sets starting around 8 p.m. Guests include drummer Scotty Price, guitarist Kevin Wadley, and a few surprises as well. “Jon loves music, and he will certainly bring music in there,” Houck says. "He says his focus is to be a great neighborhood bar.”

Turecki previously managed a Denver venue called Don’s Club Tavern. Stay tuned for more info on the bar menu, specialty drinks, and music schedule.

Topics: Bars + Clubs

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Jay Clifford to perform Valentine's Day concert

Lovely stuff at the Circular Congregational Church

Posted by T. Ballard Lesemann on Thu, Feb 9, 2012 at 8:06 AM

Jay Clifford
  • Jay Clifford
Acclaimed Charleston songwriter Jay Clifford (formerly of Jump, Little Children) — a veteran of the local scene with a romantic streak — will celebrate the release of a new, fan-funded solo album titled Silver Tomb for the Kingfisher with a concert at the Circular Congregational Church (150 Meeting St.) on Tues. Feb. 14. The show will feature a roster of guest musicians as well.

Clifford recorded it at his downtown recording studio Hello Telescope with assistance from co-owner and musical cohort Josh Kaler (Slow Runner). Show time is 8 p.m. Tickets are available for $15 in advance and $17.50 at the door. Visit jayclifford.com for more.

Topics: Local Musicians

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Medeski, Martin, and Wood meet, greet, and teach at Tivoli

A pre-show masterclass for fans

Posted by T. Ballard Lesemann on Thu, Feb 9, 2012 at 7:57 AM

Medeski, Martin, and Wood discuss music, technique, and more
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  • Medeski, Martin, and Wood discuss music, technique, and more
Instrumental trio Medeski, Martin, and Wood will host a pre-show masterclass and meet-and-greet this evening (Feb. 9) at Tivoli Studios (656 King St.) before heading to the Pour House for their big show tonight.

Drummer Billy Martin, keyboardist John Medeski, and bassist Chris Wood haven’t performed in Charleston since 2006. Their latest album, MSMW Live: In Case the World Changes its Mind (Indirecto), is a double live collection featuring guest guitarist John Scofield.

The masterclass at Tivoli is scheduled for 5:30-7:30 p.m. Admission is $20 (or $15 with the purchase of a ticket to the Pour House show). It's an all-ages event.

“In this unique experience, Medeski, Martin, and Wood will explore how they create music, provide insight into their 20 year long career,” says the band’s publicist. “The audience will have the opportunity to ask questions. Following the masterclass we can all nibble and nosh on Butcher & Bee and Roti Rolls, mingle, and drink craft beer and wine.”

Visit mmw.net and showclix.com/event/medeskimartinwoodmasterclass for more

Topics: Visiting Acts

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Saturday, February 4, 2012

Trace Adkins shares songs and stories

Tickets are on sale for Adkins' concert at the PAC

Posted by T. Ballard Lesemann on Sat, Feb 4, 2012 at 9:58 AM

Trace Adkins

Contemporary country artist Trace Adkins recently announced his Songs & Stories Tour, a spring road trip across the U.S. that swings through the Lowcountry on Thurs. May 3 at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center.

The tall, baritone-voiced Adkins has earned 30 charted singles over the last 20 years. A member of the Grand Ole Opry, Adkins grew up in north Louisiana playing gospel and rock ’n’ roll before relocating to Nashville in the early 1990s.

In 2007, he wrote an autobiography entitled A Personal Stand: Observations and Opinions from a Free-Thinking Roughneck. This year’s Songs & Stories Tour supports Adkins’ new studio album Proud to Be Here (his 10th). The collection features the current radio singles “Just Fishin’” and “Million Dollar View.”

Tickets for reserved seats are on sale for $75, $59.50, and $45 at the box office, Ticketmaster outlets (including select Publix stores), by phone at (800) 745-3000, and online at northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com. Visit traceadkins.com for more.

Topics: Visiting Acts

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Road Trip: The B-52's anniversary concert

It all began 35 Valentine's Days ago in Athens, Ga.

Posted by Lacey Young on Sat, Feb 4, 2012 at 9:45 AM

The B-52s
Veteran pop-rock group the B-52’s are set to play their 35th anniversary gig in the same town where it all began: Athens, Georgia. On Thurs. Feb. 9, the party band will celebrate its long career with an out-of-bounds dance party at the Classic Center in downtown Athens.

On Valentine’s Day, 1977, drummer Keith Strickland, guitarist Ricky Wilson, and vocalists/multi-instrimentalists Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson, and Cindy Wilson performed for the first time at a friend’s house in Athens. Their career sky-rocketed from there and they were soon signing record deals and touring the East Coast.

After more than three decades and 20 million albums sold, the B-52’s have still got it. Hits like “Rock Lobster,” “Love Shack,” “Roam,” and “Channel Z” continue to grace the airwaves today. The 35th anniversary celebration this February promises to be a show worthy of a road trip.

Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $40 to $60 (plus applicable fees). Gold and Platinum VIP packages are available. For more info, visit theb52s.com and classiccenter.com. —Lacey Young

Topics: Road Shows

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