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Two Decades of Folly Jams: Graham Whorley has Permission to Think
By Vince Perna Graham Whorley loves Folly Beach. He’s a pioneer and a trailblazer of the music scene here on the island. When they write the book about music on Folly, there will be a whole chapter on him — talking to him is an education on where we are and why we are here. The... »
Landing on the Edge: Eric Penrod traveled the country before finding his home
By Vince Perna Classically trained, and having toured all over the country, Eric Penrod has successfully built up a steady following here on Folly Beach. He heads the Eric Penrod Trio, a funk/jazz fusion band which includes Jake Holwegner on bass and alternates between Quentin Ravenel and Stratton Moore on drums. Penrod writes all the music... »
Finding Refuge in Music: Calhoun Rebounds From Cancer With Debut Album
By Jacob Flannick Beneath the hopeful and soothing sounds of local songwriter Nathan Calhoun’s music lies an ardent pursuit forged by adversity. Diagnosed three times with melanoma between 2008 to 2011, Nathan’s recurring bouts with cancer ushered in a solo musical career and, on the heels of an unexpected recovery, this month the devout musician released... »
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 Street. Since... »
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 in... »
Meet James Justin Burke
By Vince Perna Meet James Justin Burke, a local Folly Beach musician and songwriter. I sat down recently for an interview with this burgeoning star and found that, while he appears to be a confident young man sure of his craft, deep down the kid inside him remains giddy with excitement and anticipation. It is... »
“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 Folk/Blues... »
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 it. This... »
