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Nathan Calhoun Releases Debut Album on Folly Beach
By Jacob Flannick Echoing the lighthearted and spirited scene of Folly Beach, the ragtime sounds of local musician Nathan Calhoun have finally found their way into an album. As the energetic front man for Calhoun’s Calling, a cover act seamlessly rendering classic songs from the Foo Fighters to Jack Johnson, Nathan has embarked on... »
Once in a Lifetime With Kevin West: CD Release Party at the Pour House
By Heather Johnson Anyone who has been on Folly Beach for any extended amount of time is bound to have heard the musical stylings of Kevin West. A staple of the island’s live music line-up for close to 20 years now, West has played at nearly every venue that’s come and gone from Center... »
Green Grass and Blue Skies
Greensky Bluegrass Stops By the Pour House By Blake Bunch Music, more specifically American music, remains deeply rooted in tradition. However, many modern artists performing traditional music typically lean toward some form of improvisation. Bluegrass is one of the many early American music art forms that has been subdivided countless times since the Bill... »
Howard Dlugasch Finds a Home
By Vince Perna If you enjoy listening to live music on Folly, chances are you’ve run into Howard Dlugasch along the way. He strums, plays keys, bangs a drum, sings, and does most anything he needs to do to get his music out there. From fronting his band, Bringers of the Dawn, to playing... »
Mosley, Hudson make national tour stops on Folly
Folly Beach attracts interesting characters from all corners of the world: authors, actors, artists, musicians, poets, athletes, politicians, diplomats, vagabonds and everything in between. This month, two highly-regarded singer-songwriters will make their first trips to the island – Cary Hudson of Blue Mountain and Bret Mosley. “I played the Lowcountry for the first time... »
Dangermuffin’s Moonscapes – Representing Coffin Island
By Blake Bunch A palpable flow of positive energy surged through the lofts and rafters of the Music Farm on March 20 as our local boys, Dangermuffin, took to the stage following an opening set by James Justin and Company. “This is our town,” they proclaimed, and with nearly 600 drinkers, dancers, and a... »
Follywood Insider: Folly Beach has the Blues
By Ben Bounds Still reeling from the tragic and untimely death of Mississippi Delta bluesman Lil’ Dave Thompson on Valentine’s Day, and reflecting on the success of this year’s Lowcountry Blues Bash, it’s as good a time as any for us to turn the spotlight on the Folly Beach blues scene. As some of... »
“Southern Son, So Far”
By Blake Bunch Singer/Songwriter Justin Burke has manned numerous musical projects before, namely Jupiter’s Garden, as well as several Rock/Funk bands consisting of close friends, but his new album harkens back to an old sound. Familiar originals are given new life after years of performance refinement, and new tunes invite fans back to the... »
Follywood Productions launches into music scene
Charleston is a flourishing garden of music. The gardeners are, of course, the local musicians and their fruit is a vibrant and eclectic scene grounded with an intelligent fan base that’s way ahead of the curve. However, as the local culture has evolved and grown, those involved may find themselves lost. Musicians struggle to... »
The thrill of Elise Testone
By Vince Perna If you are at a music club and a stirringly passionate voice belting out jazz, soul, and rock strikes your ears, then you have found Elise Testone. I suggest you stay for a while. Elise delivers the goods with an amazingly soulful voice that cannot be learned; she was born with... »
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