Halloween Jam with LETTUCE at Firefly Distillery
October 19, 2021
Funk ensemble, LETTUCE, is making a stop at Firefly Distillery on their Bring Back the Love tour this Halloween (Sunday, October 31). The GRAMMY® Award-nominated six-piece feeds the rich history…
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Freeway Music School celebrates 10-year anniversary
September 20, 2021
South Carolina’s fastest growing music school continues its commitment of delivering high-quality music lessons and giving back to the community Freeway Music —Columbia, South Carolina’s locally owned, premier music school…
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James Island band Gritty Flyright wins Sign United – event raises more than $65,000
May 19, 2021
With nearly 50 musicians vying for the grand prize, Sing United has just crowned a champion! James Island-based band Gritty Flyright took home the top prize in a spirited final…
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Trident United Way Sing United is finding musical talent and raising money for our community – top 32 starts now
April 15, 2021
Today, competition brackets are being released for top 32 contestants who entered Trident United Way’s virtual fundraising competition: Sing United. Nearly 50 artists took part in an initial “play in”…
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Live outdoor concerts return this spring with Safe Sounds at Firefly
February 14, 2021
Firefly Distillery, South Carolina’s oldest working distillery, announced the third installment of its social distanced concert series, Safe Sounds at Firefly powered by REV Federal Credit Union in partnership with…
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Arrested Development to headline free Famously Hot New Year virtual celebration
December 10, 2020
Arrested Development — the two-time Grammy-winning hip-hop and funk group — will perform a free virtual concert at Famously Hot New Year, South Carolina’s virtual party of the year, on…
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Famously Hot New Year goes virtual, benefits Harvest Hope
December 1, 2020
South Carolina’s largest New Year’s Eve celebration is going virtual for its 10th anniversary. Famously Hot New Year is bringing communities together from near and far for a free virtual…
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Latin Night comes to Firefly Distillery!
November 9, 2020
For the remaining 2020 Charleston Jazz Orchestra Season 12 performances, Charleston Jazz, REV Federal Credit Union and Firefly Distillery are excited to partner together to present the CJO LIVE AT…
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Charleston Jazz Orchestra Season 13 announced
October 27, 2020
Charleston Jazz announced Season 13 for the Charleston Jazz Orchestra (CJO). 2021 CJO Season 13 will feature a lineup of performances to include a musical timeline of the history of…
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Live Jazz + Firefly Cocktails + Lowcountry scenery
October 2, 2020
Limited number of tickets available for the CJO live performances at Firefly Distillery CHARLESTON, SC – For the remaining 2020 Charleston Jazz Orchestra Season 12 performances, Charleston Jazz, REV Federal…
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Charleston Jazz Orchestra Season 12 will continue with two performance options – Virtual Premiere + Live at Firefly
September 8, 2020Charleston Jazz will present the remaining performances of the Charleston Jazz Orchestra Season 12 as a Virtual Premiere and Live at Firefly. A limited number of tickets are available for…
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Charleston Jazz
September 8, 2020
Charleston Jazz is a non-profit organization whose mission is to grow a local and global community for jazz through performance, education and outreach while celebrating and preserving Charleston’s rich history…
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Charleston blended with Nashville equals Greed: an album about perseverance
June 25, 2020
Jesse Shafer’s summer release blends two great music cities with a focus on resilience It’s not unusual in Nashville, Tennessee for a child of 6 to begin creating music, as…
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South Carolina ETV to premiere documentary film exploring history of South Carolina National Guard
May 20, 2020
‘We Have a Story to Tell: 350 Years of the South Carolina National Guard’ premieres May 21 at 7 p.m., re-airs May 24 and 25 South Carolina ETV (SCETV) announced…
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Latin Grammy award winning jazz flautist Nestor Torres and master percussionist Gino Castillo will join the Charleston Jazz Orchestra for Latin Night – Mi Alma Latina
March 4, 2020
March 14, 2020 Back by popular demand and as proclaimed by Jelly Roll Morton’s maxim “You’ve got to have that Spanish tinge,” Latin Night returns to Season 12! Latin Grammy…
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Concert and Karaoke with the Stars: Days of Our Lives Fan Favorites Coming to Myrtle Beach Feb 22-23
January 17, 2020
Myrtle Beach has seen its share of celebrity sightings and concerts by some of the biggest names in the entertainment business. But how often do you get a chance to…
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EngenuitySC to conclude Competitiveness Week 2020 with a celebration of creative entrepreneur Mark Rapp
January 15, 2020EngenuitySC, the local nonprofit that works with area leaders to make the Columbia, S.C., region a standout choice for top talent and competitive companies, will close out its annual Competitiveness…
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Famously Hot New Year draws tens of thousands to “Push It” into 2020
January 2, 2020
Salt-N-Pepa headlined S.C.’s largest, free New Year’s Eve celebration Tens of thousands of locals and out-of-towners danced in the streets at Famously Hot New Year in downtown Columbia, S.C. on…
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Steeplechase secures presenting sponsor Baker Motor Company
October 31, 2019Race Day promises elevated social, music, fashion experiences Thousands of horse aficionados, spectators and local vendors will converge on The Plantation at Stono Ferry Racetrack on Sunday, November 17, 2019…
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Salt-N-Pepa to headline Famously Hot New Year in Columbia, S.C., on Dec. 31, 2019
October 1, 2019
Legendary hip-hop trailblazers to perform free concert at S.C.’s largest NYE party Salt-N-Pepa — the legendary hip-hop duo who paved the way for female artists — will perform a free…
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Jubilee: Festival of Black History and Culture in Columbia, Sat., Sept. 21
September 11, 2019
Multiple Grammy-nominated recording artist, Dwele, to headline free festival Join Historic Columbia at Jubilee: Festival of Black History & Culture from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21.…
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Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island hosting “Sandbar Saturday Nights” with live music & buffet
June 4, 2019
Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island is hosting “Sandbar Saturday Nights” at its Sandbar at Marker 72 beach bar on most Saturday evenings throughout the summer. Featuring a fun, relaxing, family-friendly…
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All-new Charleston variety show comes to the Charleston Music Hall for three shows in July
June 4, 2019
Longtime Charleston producers and entertainers Brad and Jennifer Moranz have gathered a talented cast of musicians, singers and dancers for an all-new show this summer. The Charleston Variety runs for…
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2019 Charleston Jazz Series at Piccolo Spoleto has been announced
April 29, 2019
Sponsored by Dockery’s MAY 27-28, 2019 | 7:30PM + 9:00PM | DOCKERY’S CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston Jazz will present four diverse jazz ensembles as part of Piccolo Spoleto Festival on…
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5th Annual Jazz Crawl for Charity brings ‘The Big Easy’s’ vibrant spirit to Charleston
March 25, 2019To Benefit Music Education and Cultural Preservation The vibrant cultures of two of Southeastern America’s most heritage-rich cities, New Orleans and Charleston, will collide for the 5th annual Jazz…
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Charleston Symphony announces 2019-2020 season
February 21, 2019The Charleston Symphony announced the launch of their 2019-2020 season, calling it “their most ambitious season of music yet.” The CSO’s 83rd season will celebrate the numerous contributions of our city’s own…
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Blue Macon
February 7, 2019
By Tom Poland On its way to a confluence with that Georgia river entire, the Altamaha, the Ocmulgee River flows through a place I’ve been to five times. The…
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Charleston Symphony announces rebrand ahead of this weekend’s season premiere
September 19, 2018
The Charleston Symphony, South Carolina’s largest performing arts organization, announced the launch of a rebrand that includes a new logo, visual identity, and website. The Symphony premiered the new branding…
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CJO saxophonist Robert Lewis named new Music Director of Charleston Jazz
August 6, 2018
Charleston Jazz announces that Charlton Singleton will be stepping down from his role as Music Director and Band Leader of the CJO to pursue his blossoming career as a performer…
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Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestra announces auditions for 2018-2019 season
April 11, 2018
The Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestra (CSYO), a division of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra, will be holding auditions for the 2018-2019 season on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Auditions will be held…
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CSO acquires Youth Symphony, announces search for Assistant Conductor
January 10, 2018
The Charleston Symphony Orchestra (CSO) has acquired the Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestra (CSYO), making the CSYO a division of the CSO’s core education programs. The CSO will immediately begin a search for…
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S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts & Humanities partners with KEMET Corporation on 2017 Share the Music Tour
September 25, 2017
Student musicians from the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities will be making a stop in Orangeburg on their 2017 Share the Music Tour, where they’ll perform…
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The Charleston Jazz Orchestra announces its SEASON 10 lineup of concerts
September 20, 2017The Charleston Jazz Orchestra (CJO) announces its SEASON 10 concerts beginning February 24, 2018. “We’re celebrating our 10 Year Anniversary with a stellar line-up of concerts that pay tribute to some of the…
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The Bend announces lineup for Marsh Jam, September 7
September 1, 2017The Bend, a 17-acre property on the banks of the Ashley River, announced the latest lineup for Marsh Jam, a waterfront performance series on Thursday, September 7 from 6:00 –…
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The Bend announces lineup for Marsh Jam, September 7
September 1, 2017
The Bend, a 17-acre property on the banks of the Ashley River, announced the latest lineup for Marsh Jam, a waterfront performance series on Thursday, September 7 from 6:00 –…
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Charleston Symphony Orchestra elects Robert Siedell as President of its Board of Directors
August 22, 2017CHARLESTON, SC – At its August meeting the Charleston Symphony Orchestra (CSO) Board of Directors thanked outgoing President, Cynthia Hartley, for her four and a half years of service and…
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Charleston Symphony Orchestra elects Robert Siedell as President of its Board of Directors
August 22, 2017
CHARLESTON, SC – At its August meeting the Charleston Symphony Orchestra (CSO) Board of Directors thanked outgoing President, Cynthia Hartley, for her four and a half years of service and…
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Jazz at The Gibbes featuring Lewis/Gregory/Wiltrout – August 16
July 27, 2017
Lewis/Gregory/Wiltrout Robert Lewis – Saxophone Gerald Gregory – Piano Ron Wiltrout – Drums Through many years of performing together and a shared love of creative exploration, Lewis/Gregory/Wiltrout has developed an…
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Charleston Symphony Orchestra welcomes Jeff Irwin as Finance Director
June 21, 2017The CSO announced Jeff Irwin as the organization’s new Finance Director. Irwin will provide leadership of CSO’s finance and accounting operations and help optimize CSO’s financial performance and strategic position.…
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Charleston Symphony Orchestra welcomes Jeff Irwin as Finance Director
June 21, 2017
The CSO announced Jeff Irwin as the organization’s new Finance Director. Irwin will provide leadership of CSO’s finance and accounting operations and help optimize CSO’s financial performance and strategic position.…
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Charleston Symphony Orchestra renews Ken Lam as Music Director
June 13, 2017The Board of Directors of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra (CSO) announced the extension of Music Director Ken Lam’s contract for five years. Cynthia Hartley, President of the Board, says, “We…
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Charleston Symphony Orchestra renews Ken Lam as Music Director
June 13, 2017
The Board of Directors of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra (CSO) announced the extension of Music Director Ken Lam’s contract for five years. Cynthia Hartley, President of the Board, says, “We…
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Charleston Symphony Orchestra economic impact exceeds $6.6 Million
November 3, 2016
As the Charleston Symphony Orchestra celebrates its 80th Anniversary season, the organization’s longstanding contribution to the Charleston community has not gone unnoticed. The Citadel School of Business Administration recently produced…
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1970’s icon Barry Williams to perform Bojangles’ Southern 500 national anthem
August 1, 2016
Williams’ performance, teamed with KANSAS concert, make Darlington Raceway’s pre-race ceremonies a true throwback celebration of the 1975-84 time period Barry Williams, the 1970’s television star who most famously played Greg…
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Versprille named quarterfinalist for 2016 GRAMMY Music Educator Award
May 15, 2016
MONCKS CORNER, SC – Linda Versprille, Director of Orchestras at Cane Bay High School and the Panjamdrum Steel Band, is now a quarterfinalist for the 2017 GRAMMY Music Educator of…
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Spoleto Festival USA announces full roster of bands for the Wells Fargo Festival Finale at Middleton Place on Sunday, June 12
May 11, 2016
Headliners Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats perform at 8:30pm CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston area acts The High Divers, Jordon Igoe, and SUSTO will perform on the main stage at…
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Irish Music Supergroup, ‘Cherish the Ladies,’ Makes Only S.C. Stop on U.S. Tour on March 10 at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College
March 3, 2016All-female ensemble hosts special guests including former lead dancer for ‘Riverdance’ For fans of traditional Irish music, it is big news that Cherish the Ladies, the all-female Celtic music supergroup,…
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Irish Music Supergroup, ‘Cherish the Ladies,’ Makes Only S.C. Stop on U.S. Tour on March 10 at Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College
March 3, 2016
All-female ensemble hosts special guests including former lead dancer for ‘Riverdance’ For fans of traditional Irish music, it is big news that Cherish the Ladies, the all-female Celtic music supergroup,…
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Wando Marching Band wins 5A State Championship
November 11, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The Wando Marching Band came home victorious after traveling to Columbia, S.C. on Saturday, November 7, 2015, to compete in the 5A State Marching Band Competition. In…
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Wando Marching Band wins 5A State Championship
November 11, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Wando Marching Band came home victorious after traveling to Columbia, S.C. on Saturday, November 7, 2015, to compete in the 5A State Marching Band Competition. In…
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