East Cooper Music Scene
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Ever since the beginning of 2010, I have been plagued with this nagging feeling that I've been forgetting something. I'm sure most people can relate to that gnawing doubt feeling when you say to yourself, 'there is something I'm forgetting.' Almost t ...
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Giving the gift of music is as easy as it sounds. On one hand, it's always good to give a gift that you would like to receive yourself. But on the other hand, musical tastes vary from person to person and generation to generation. I remember as a tee ...
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Well, rare indeed is it that I get a weekend night off from mixing sound or playing, but Saturday, Dec. 12 was one of those rare nights. So the lovely Deb (my girlfriend) and I decided to have a date night. After dropping in on a party at my music pa ...
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Affordable studio time is always a good thing for the young, independent artists who are looking to get their music out to the public. Oh sure, you can do it yourself with a myriad of software and interfaces to your home computer, but there is no sub ...
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
It’s been a couple of weeks since you’ve seen my column. It’s not that I didn’t write it. I would attribute the problem to a caveman trying to operate modern technology. Maybe I should try sending it in by inscribing it upon my cave wall. Some ...
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
What a weekend! Friday night found me at Iacafano’s Italian Deli. We just wandered in for dinner and wound up catching some great music from Jason from Category 6 and Jenna Wylie along with Rik Cribb and Johnny Cocktails. I understand that they ...
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
This week’s column is coming to you from upstairs at the Seewee Outpost.The nice folks here provided the space for Roctoberfest. Family owned and run it is truly an outpost of convenience in this rural part of Charleston County.The ...
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
The big news this week is it is Roctoberfest. This is the second year of this music festival and this year it’s four days starting Friday and going strong until Monday. Brought to you by Dr. Eddie White and the rest of the crew at Awendaw Green ...
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Before I could get to working on the column this week, I came down with the worst cold you could imagine. I spent the week in bed for the most part. When I did have to go out, I felt like I was underwater the whole time until I could return to my bed ...
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
A Dough Re Mi Pizzeria offers great pizza, pasta, salads and more. The raised corner stage in the bar has bands playing most Friday and Saturday nights. This Friday night, Greenville, S.C. native Taylor Moore will play a solo show. Rock and blu ...
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Singer/songwriter Todd Snider returns to the Windjammer on the Isle of Palms on Thursday and Friday. Snider is a vociferous musician whose fans know him to be quite the workhorse. His acclaimed 2006 release, The Devil You Know found the barefoot trou ...
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
On Thursday, Aug. 27, Buddy Roe’s Shrimp Shack will have Captain Wafer & the Oysters featuring guitarist Chris Clifton. Compared to Stevie Ray Vaughn and Eric Clapton, Clifton is a bona-fide, smokin’ hot, blues /classic rock, guitar slinger. Now ...
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Five Lowcountry bands are jamming to further cancer awareness during a music-filled evening Friday, Aug. 21 at The Windjammer on Isle of Palms. Proceeds from the event will go to Roper St. Francis Cancer Center and Dragon Boat Charleston. Hosting the ...
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
One of the coolest things about writing this column is I get to share the cool things I come across as I aimlessly stagger through life. I’ve told you about great sandwiches, cool bands, and innovative people who make things happen. Well here is anot ...
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
The English language is filled with words that have more than one meaning. Take the word committed. It could mean something different depending on the context in which it is used. Here’s an example: the judge said “Mr Johnson, as your actions pose a ...
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
With the busy schedule that I keep, it’s sometimes hard to find time to grab a bite to eat. Last week, I was so busy that I was afraid I was going to pass myself running in or out of the house to get ready for the next job. Cooking a meal at the hous ...
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
I’ve spent the last week reflecting on music and the impact it has had in my lifetime. Of course, while I was pondering this, Michael Jackson died. I’ve talked to a lot of people about what they think and I got a wide variety of opinions. One guy rai ...
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
My visit to Buddy Roe’s Shrimp Shack last Thursday was a lot of fun. My girl Deb and I ran into a good deal of our friends as well as met some new ones. Instead of chicken wings, they serve shrimp in a variety of flavors. Deb had the ranch and I had ...
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Last week, I made a big deal about the Barn Jam out at Awendaw Green. I was excited about the talent packed line up. I actually got off the sofa and went to the show. I can say without any doubt that it was time well spent.I had my lovely girlfriend ...
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Mellow Mushroom has opened up in Mount Pleasant at 3110 Hwy 17 North. To celebrate, owner Walt Harris is throwing The Grand Opening Backyard Bash. Saturday, May 2nd from 11am to 10pm. Live music, great pizza, fun for the kids and adults alike. Check ...
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Well, you can’t keep a good man down. Just when I finally organized my thoughts about the closing of Budiroes, I see that Ronnie Johnson has already re-surfaced in the former Island Club House location. Now that’s exciting news for many reasons. That ...
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Bodies Full of Magic haven’t been around long. They first played under that name back in February at A Dough Re Mi. Singer/songwriter Corey Webb founded the band (originally The Corey Webb Band) in order to perform his songs but soon realized that a ...
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
When the Riverdogs announced they were holding auditions for people to sing the national anthem, I mentioned to my girlfriend that I would like to give it a try. Sing the national anthem at a professional sports event, I imagine that a lot of people ...
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Gospel music is music that is written to express either personal or a communal belief regarding Christian life, as well as (in terms of the varying music styles) to give a Christian alternative to mainstream secular music. Like other forms of Christi ...
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
My name is The Great and Powerful Oz but you can call me Ozzie. My pet human (Stu Johnson) is busy this week with the March Madness Battle of the Bands so he asked me to write his column for him. I am a 13-year-old black and tan, standard smooth Dasc ...
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