When the Old Crow Medicine Show played at Spoleto Festival USA last May, band leader Ketch Secor didn’t take advantage of Husk, 82 Queen, or any other restaurant near his Queen Street hotel. Instead, he noshed on free hors d’oeuvres in the hotel club and stuffed his pockets with crackers when he headed to the gig, where he scored a tub of pimento cheese for a late-night snack.
Read MoreThe life of a vegan touring musician can be unglamorous. Even at Dangermuffin’s level, drawing hundreds of fans to top clubs around the Southeast, the provided dinner at a venue is often of the burger-andfries variety.
Read MoreIn Shelby Means’ childhood home, weekends were for bluegrass. The best pickers in Laramie, Wyoming, gathered at her house, where she anchored jam sessions on the upright bass while her father and brother played guitar and mandolin. Another constant? Chocolate Bundt cake in the oven and a pot of chili on the stove.
Read MoreSam Holt first saw Widespread Panic perform in 1989 at a tiny bar in Oxford, Mississippi. Already a Grateful Dead fan, Holt’s affinity for a lingering guitar lead aligned with this scruffy band that allowed him a vantage he couldn’t get at the Dead’s stadium-sized shows.
Read MoreIf you ask Carley Kleban to play Wagon Wheel, we’re sure that she’ll oblige. And we’re also sure you’re going to have a good time listening. This upbeat singer-songwriter has been playing live gigs since she was 13 years old, and she knows how to entertain a crowd.
Read MorePaul Quattlebaum loves both of his jobs: playing jazz guitar and growing rice. And when he’s immersed in one, he often finds himself daydreaming about the other. This past summer, Quattlebaum was more focused on the rice – a local varietal known as Charleston Gold – thanks to a broken wrist that kept him from playing his weekly gigs at the Commodore in downtown Charleston.
Read MoreOwned by Kudzu Kings guitarist and songwriter Tate Moore, this tiny pizza joint keeps the ordering process simple—which is imperative for managing rowdy weekend crowds in The Square, the historic and cultural heart of the city.
Read MoreDespite what seems to be a growing trend, not everyone seeks the fast-paced hustle and bustle of life. In fact, some are on a purposeful mission to slow down time, savor passing moments, and rediscover their roots.
Read MoreDon’t ask Madison Ruckel to name the most popular item on the menu at Mama Jean’s Barbecue and Soulful Sides, his acclaimed food truck in Roanoke, Virginia. “The Reuben is probably our most popular. The Cuban sandwiches are our second most popular.
Read MoreThe event calendar for the Charleston Pour House is eclectic. There’s a Sunday Brunch Farmers Market. A weekly yoga class. A monthly drum circle for kids. And every year the Pour House hosts a mural-painting competition that transforms the building’s exterior into a Technicolor wonderland. And we haven’t even mentioned the bands.
Read MoreHank Futch has a lot going on. The co-founder of the beloved South Carolina country-rock band the Blue Dogs, Futch is gearing up for the release of the band’s first full album in 15 years. Called Big Dreamers, the album puts a fresh spin on their classic rock sound.
Read MoreTaylor Hicks may not live in Charleston, but the Season 5 American Idol winner has had a longtime fondness for the Holy City. He enjoyed family trips here as a kid, and today he returns regularly to kick back with local friends and explore the ever-expanding culinary scene.
Read MoreTo witness pure enthusiasm, ask musician Matthew Mayes about marsh hens. Or hunting, marinating, and grilling marsh hens if you want to be precise about it.
Read MoreCharleston musician Jessica Daisi Igoe had one goal after learning she had celiac disease: recreating her favorite family recipes using gluten-free ingredients.
Read MoreFor Bobby Hogg, his love for music began when he received a run of the mill department store guitar for Christmas at ten years old. From there, his musical talents evolved in college, when he attended the College of Charleston in the early 2000’s.
Read MoreAnyone who is at all tuned in to the Charles- ton music scene knows that Danielle Howle is a local staple. What you may not realize is that she is also a huge catalyst for cultivating musical talent in other artists of all experience levels.
Read MoreIt’s the dream of so many aspiring singers; standing on a stage in front of thousands, microphone in hand, heart pumping, lungs filling to capacity as they let their craft and passion take over for all the world to see.
Read MoreAre you up for hearing a little bit of music with your dinner this evening—something that pairs well with both the recipe and atmosphere? Then you’ll definitely be interested in learning more about Betsy Franck Hughes and her upcoming House Concert Series, hosted by her company, BFranck Productions.
Read MoreSongwriter Wyatt Durrette has always been passionate about two things — food and music. Growing up in Richmond, Virginia as one of eight children, his mom made it a point to ensure family meals were a priority. This simple joy would continue to be a staple in Durrette’s adult life.
Read MoreYou know how sometimes when you see someone, you can just tell that person is full of joy? Many years ago, when I first saw Edie Jackson on stage at a Widespread Panic show, I got that feeling about her. Turns out, years later our paths would cross—and I was correct. After one short phone conversation, Edie invited me and “anyone I wanted to bring” into her home for a dinner party and even welcomed me to stay the night since I had a little bit of a drive.
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