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Stop everything you're doing. The new record shop off of King, RECORD STOP, is here!

Country music legend Dolly Parton brought her Pure & Simple Tour to the North Charleston Coliseum and proved why, even at 70, she's a force to be reckoned with.

Them Oh's Release Debut EP "18 to 21"

Charleston's indie rock scene just got a little younger.

Tales of An Uber Driver: Purple Rain

A man claiming to be The Purple One reincarnate steps into Lorena's Uber. Things got crazy.

The Pink Floyd Experience: THE Show For The Ultimate Pink Floyd Fan

Truth be told, I had my doubts about this band. It is no easy feat to take on the legendary lights, music, and theatrics of the band that made history with their intensely conceptual and psychedelic multimedia events. However, I was pleasantly surprised.

Dead 27s: Award-Winning Local Band Rocks Out the Charleston Pour House

Dead 27s, one of my favorite local bands, prove that not only can they mesmerize onstage, but that they're also awesome dudes to talk to.

Society 1858's Winter Party: Roll Up for the Mystery Tour

Not sure what to wear to the Gibbes Museum's annual winter party, where the theme this year is Magical Mystery Tour? Well, Cavortress can help!

An All Starr Evening With Ringo

Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band rocked the PAC Wednesday night, and Beatlemaniac Devin Grant was there with his son, a third-generation fan of the Fab Four.

May 16, 2014

A name is not just a name, it's an idea, and no matter how a band chooses its name, one important fact remains. The name doesn't make the band, the band makes the name. Tim Brennan gives us more.

How To Pick A Band Name

Most band names are stupid. Rolling Stone recently called "The Beatles" the worst name in rock. Dave Grohl called the "Foo Fighters" a stupid name. So, how do you make your band name less stupid?

In The Mix Series. Touring: The Tools Of The Trade

Mark Bryan of Hootie and the Blowfish, returns with some heavy hitting musical friends for a panel discussion on the challenges bands face as they set out on a tour.

Martin Sexton Brings Out My Inner Teenage Girl

They say to "write what you know" and when it comes to singer songwriter Martin Sexton, I'm well aware that I basically turn into a teenage girl at an NSYNC concert, and I love it.

The 2 Must-See Performances of the Season... Right Here

Why The Little Match Girl at the Rose Maree Myers Theater was this year's holiday ticket, with its wintry score by Laura Ball. Plus! video of the most rousing Nutcracker finale in history...

13 Albums You Should Own If You Don’t Already...

Those of us over 35 remember a time when you bought albums—period. Problem was, one or two songs rocked, the rest of it sucked. Here are 13 albums that are good start to finish

How to Be Great—Not Just Good

Watching A-Rod got me thinking: How does someone—be it a baseball player, a writer, or a band—go from the minors to the majors? Here are my 4 CRITERIA for being a great band (or artist, or employee..)

Bob Dylan Takes the Family Circle Stage

Recently, I learned that my father—the biggest Dylan fan I know—had never seen the singer live. That is, until I took him to Saturday night's show on DI. Here's a rundown of the show and set list

Schooled By Rock?

Though you sure can't learn the definition of ironic from Alanis Morissette, I discovered Saturday night that if you listen closely, the Charleston duo Shovels & Rope can teach you a thing or two...

Ooh! That's Our Jam!

Love songs aren't really my thing, but there is ONE—just one—that has melted my groovy heart since the day back in 1991 when it was sent to me on a "mix tape" in the Saudi Arabian desert

Blog of the Week: Tim's Role Model Roll Call

The Manti T'eo story is weird, and yet it's currently drowning in the murky waters of Lance's arrogant mea culpa. Tim reminded us that those "dangerous" musician types may not be so bad after all

Mamas, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be...

...a lot of things. The list of scandal makers in sports (and finance and Congress and so on) is growing. Sure, nobody's perfect, but I have to ask: Could rock and roll be the last noble profession?

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