Monday, May 21, 2012

It's Bikini Bash time at the Windjammer

Local band Brent Pace for Mayor performs the opening event

Posted by T. Ballard Lesemann on Mon, May 21, 2012 at 8:16 AM

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The Windjammer on the Isle of Palms kicks off their annual Bud Light Lime Bikini Bash series with an opening round on the spacious beachfront deck on Sun. May 27 at 5 p.m. with local bar band Brent Pace for Mayor, live DJs, some of “Charleston’s finest bikini-clad ladies,” and radio personalities from co-sponsor 98 Rock.

Contestants must be at least 18 years of age, and no nudity is allowed. The winner of each round gets a $500 cash prize and a chance to go to the finals in August. Charlotte-based party-rock band Blue Monday performs at the club at 10 p.m. after the first round winds down.

Upcoming Bikini Bash entertainment includes performances by the Average Savage, the Corbitt Brothers, and Tropix International Sounds. Check out the-windjammer.com for more.

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The JAC Jazz Series changes venue

Bands will perform up King Street at Father Figaro Hall

Posted by T. Ballard Lesemann on Mon, May 21, 2012 at 7:43 AM

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The Jazz Artists of Charleston announced a change in venue for their fifth annual JAC Jazz Series, which starts on May 23 and runs through June 8. Originally booked at newly renovated venue the Mezz (276 King St., above Sermet’s), they’ve moved the series up the street to Father Figaro Hall (493 King St., between Radcliffe and Morris streets).

A statement from the JAC stated, “Due to unforeseen construction delays, the Mezz will unfortunately not be available for the JAC Jazz Series. Since receiving this news, we have secured an alternate venue that will accommodate the same production, needs, and quality of programming.”

The JAC Jazz Series’ opening-night program, “Four Hands Full of Keys,” features pianists Tommy Gill and Gerald Gregory in two performances (7 p.m. and 10 p.m.). The JAC Jazz Series also includes two special events. Local sax player and arranger Mark Sterbank’s group will present their popular Hymns and Spirituals program at the Circular Congregationalist Church at 8 p.m. on Mon. May 28. The Fifth Annual Holy City Homecomin’ featuring Fred Wesley (of James Brown fame) and the New JBs will hit the Charleston Music Hall stage at 8 p.m. on Tues. May 29.

The JAC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting the local jazz scene. Visit jazzartistsofcharleston.org and check the listings at the Music+Clubs section at charlestoncitypaper.com for more.

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Friday, May 18, 2012

Crowfield honors Johnny Diamond with new album

The band celebrates with two CD release shows at the Windjammer

Posted by T. Ballard Lesemann on Fri, May 18, 2012 at 7:15 AM

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Charleston pop-rock quintet Crowfield has a new studio album in hand titled The Diamond Sessions. It follows a self-produced, self-titled studio album released last summer. The band named the new album in honor of late promoter/manager Johnny Diamond.

“The titled is for someone who was very dear to us and instrumental in our music and careers,” says lead singer/guitarist Tyler Mechem. “He was the first person to take a chance on us five years ago. He was a great champion of our music every day after that.” In 2010, Crowfield signed with Universal Records and the William Morris Endeavor Agency, but the record deal was short-lived. “When we got dropped by Universal last year, Johnny was there, making sure it didn’t break up the band or dampen our spirits,” Mechem says.”

Through a recent Kickstarter.com campaign, the band raised nearly $20,000 to finance The Diamond Sessions. Mechem and his bandmates already have a busy touring schedule in the summer and fall. Mechem, guitarist Micah Nichols, bassist Ethan Ricks, keyboardist Whitt Algar, and drummer Parker Gins recorded the album over the winter and spring at Black Dog Studios in Atlanta with acclaimed engineer Rick Beato.

The band will celebrate the release of the 12-song collection with a two-night stint at the Windjammer on June 22-23 with support from N.C. band American Aquarium and other guests. Visit crowfieldmusic.com for more.

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Thursday, May 17, 2012

Local bands play the First Flush Festival

The sixth annual fest features the Blue Dogs, Gaslight Street, and Long Miles

Posted by T. Ballard Lesemann on Thu, May 17, 2012 at 8:30 AM

Campbell Brown and Gaslight Street at the First Flush Festival, 2011
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  • Campbell Brown and Gaslight Street at the First Flush Festival, 2011

Thanks to singer/guitarist Campbell Brown of local band Gaslight Street for the heads-up on this weekend’s First Flush Festival on Wadmalaw Island. The City Paper was wondering who might be on the roster for this year’s outdoor music ’n’ tea festival.

On Sun. May 20, the Charleston Tea Plantation and Clear Channel Communications will present the sixth annual First Flush at the plantation’s lush grounds (6617 Maybank Hwy.). It’s an annual celebration of the first tea harvest of the season. The sponsors have nicknamed it the “FesTEAval.”

Musical acts (in order of appearance) include singer/songwriter Annalise Morelli, roots-pop singer/guitarist Matt MacKelcan, melodic rock combo the Tyler Boone Band, soul/blues-tinged rock band Gaslight Street, veteran rock/Americana group the Blue Dogs, and collegiate funk/reggae-rock band Long Miles. The live music runs from 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Advance tickets are available for $15 at etix.com and the Charleston Tea Plantation (call 843-559-0383, ext. 206). Admission is $20 at the gate. Kids 10 and under get in for free (there’s a free kids area with waterslide as well). No coolers are allowed. Leashed dogs are welcome. Visit charlestonteaplantation.com for more.

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Friday, May 11, 2012

Band of Horses record new album

A summer tour with My Morning Jacket is on the way, too

Posted by T. Ballard Lesemann on Fri, May 11, 2012 at 9:16 AM

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Indie act Band of Horses — a collective of Carolinians led by main songwriter and /guitarist vocalist Ben Bridwell — have been working on their fourth album in a studio with acclaimed producer Glyn Johns. A veteran British studio wiz, Johns was recently inducted into the Rock ’n’ Roll Hall of Fame in recognition of his work with the Beatles, the Who, Led Zeppelin, the Kinks, the Clash, and many others.

Band of Horses issued Infinite Arms, in 2010 and earned rave reviews and acclaim. Bridwell and the band head down to two major music festivals in Brazil this month before gearing up for a massive North American summer tour with My Morning Jacket. The trip begins in Colorado on Aug. 8 at the Red Rocks Amphitheater with support from Trombone Shorty.

The closest the MMJ/Horses tour will get to Charleston will be on Fri. Aug. 24 at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Atlanta, Ga.; on Sat. Aug. 25 at the Time Warner Amphitheater in Charlotte, N.C.; and on Sun. Aug. 26 at the Raleigh Amphitheater in Raleigh, N.C.

Visit bandofhorses.com and mymorningjacket.com for more.

Listen to "Wonderful (The Way I Feel)" with MMJ featuring Ben Bridwell.

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