ThePianoGuys will play the Peace Center on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. Each ticket also includes a digital download of the group’s upcoming album
June 4, 2018
What do you get when you mix up a marketing genius who does video, a studio engineer who writes music, a pianist who had a successful solo career and a…
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Celtic Woman returns to the Peace Center on Friday, March 15, 2019, at 8 p.m.
June 4, 2018
Grammy® nominated global sensation Celtic Woman’s concerts capture the hearts of audiences around the globe. Both an accomplished recording ensemble and a world-class performing collective, Celtic Woman celebrates Ireland’s rich musical and cultural…
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Georgia businessman releases song honoring veterans
May 24, 2018What started as a trip to the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial last fall, has turned into a song about honoring our nation’s heroes and patriotic legacy for a long-time…
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Atlantic Starr, The Dazz Band, Confunkshun & more to perform at City’s Summer Concert Series
May 21, 2018
National recording artists Atlantic Starr, The Dazz Band and Confunkshun are set to heat up the Finlay Park stage at the City of Columbia’s live outdoor concert series, the Columbia…
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Jazz@701 – May 8
May 7, 2018
Enjoy some of the finest jazz musicians in the Southeast! Mark Sterbank Quintet with Mark Sterbank, tenor saxophone, Charlton Singleton, trumpet, Richard White, piano, Kevin Hamilton, bass, and Quentin Baxter,…
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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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The Queen’s Six at the Newberry Opera House – April 10
March 29, 2018
Direct from England, comes Queen Elizabeth’s own personal six-part male voice acapella group to the Newberry Opera House stage. Don’t miss their only stop in South Carolina! The Newberry Opera…
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Southern Exposure New Music Series presents Yarn/Wire: Re/Actions – March 23
March 12, 2018
The last Southern Exposure concert of the season is March 23 A force in the contemporary classical music scene since their founding in 2005, Yarn/Wire, a quartet of two percussionists…
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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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The Fountain Inn Symphony Orchestra introduces new website
December 13, 2017
The Fountain Inn Symphony Orchestra (FISO) recently launched its new website: fountaininnsymphony.org. The updated website is reconstructed with a completely new design, aligned with an elevated brand image, including a…
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Jason Mraz comes to the Peace Center March 10
December 6, 2017Multiple Grammy® Award winner Jason Mraz has announced plans for a 17-city live tour. The dates – dubbed An Evening With Jason Mraz, Solo Acoustic – begin Thursday, March 8, in Raleigh, N.C. and…
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USC Symphony Orchestra presents “Famous Last Words” – December 4
November 20, 2017
Both Béla Bartók and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky may very well have saved their very best music compositions for last. Completed in their final days, the two works on the USC…
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if ART Concert Series Presents Sarah Louise – November 30
November 20, 2017
Columbia’s if ART Gallery presents on Thursday, November 30 at 8:00 p.m., a solo concert by North Carolina American Primitive guitarist and singer-songwriter Sarah Louise. Admission is $10; concert; doors…
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SC Philharmonic keeps classics alive
November 1, 2017Community engagement and educational programs help the SC Philharmonic keep classical music alive, fun and relevant in the Midlands, according to music director Morihiko Nakahara, Capital Rotary’s guest speaker for…
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Allen University announces a new Marching Band Director
November 1, 2017
Allen University unveiled another vital element in the institution’s steady resurgence. A show-stopping marching band directed by an eminent band master is the latest initiative. The Allen “Band of Gold”…
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SC Philharmonic keeps classics alive
November 1, 2017
Community engagement and educational programs help the SC Philharmonic keep classical music alive, fun and relevant in the Midlands, according to music director Morihiko Nakahara, Capital Rotary’s guest speaker for…
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The S.C. Philharmonic Performs British Invasion at HT@MTC – October 22
October 9, 2017
Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College (HT@MTC) will gather the community for an afternoon of friends, family, and music on Sunday, October 22, 2017, at 3:30 PM, when the South Carolina Philharmonic…
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Southern Exposure New Music Series presents Invoke, a bowed and fretted string quartet – October 13
September 25, 2017
Invoke, a dynamic young string quartet based in Austin, Texas, integrates singing, poetry and folk instruments – the banjo and mandolin – into their performances. They perform on the Southern…
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S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts & Humanities partners with KEMET Corporation on 2017 Share the Music Tour – October 17
September 25, 2017Student 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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S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts & Humanities partners with KEMET Corporation on 2017 Share the Music Tour – October 17
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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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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Entrepreneur Minute – Chaye Alexander, Chayz Lounge
July 31, 2017
The MidlandsBiz Entrepreneur Minute is a quick, one minute interview in support of entrepreneurship. We would like to thank our sponsors of this video series – Wells Fargo and Bauknight, Pietras and Stormer. …
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Greenville-based country band claims coveted slot at Tumbleweed Music Festival
July 24, 2017Greenville-based, independent country band, Greg Payne and The Piedmont Boys hits the road next week to play Tumbleweed Music Festival, in Kansas City, Missouri, the biggest outlaw country music…
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A Step Up Jazz Band at Chayz – July 22
July 19, 2017
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE WITH A STEP UP JAZZ BAND 8:00pm – 10:00pm July 22, 2017 Chayz Lounge At Nonnah’s 923 Gervais Street Columbia, SC 29201 Come enjoy live music by…
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Jazz After 5 with Dwayne Johnson – July 21
July 19, 2017
Enjoy an evening of live jazz with saxophonist Dwayne Johnson. It happens July 21st at Chayz Lounge inside Nonnah’s Bistro. While you’re there, enjoy a light meal, delicious desserts and…
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Joy and motion with words and music – July 30
July 13, 2017Choral music lovers have a rare opportunity to hear Homing, J.A.C. Redford’s newest oratorio. Under the direction of Dr. Larry Wyatt, Colla Voce, a community chamber choir of professional musicians, presents…
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Ocean Breeze to Perform at Columbia’s Free Summer Concert Series – July 15
July 10, 2017The City of Columbia’s live outdoor concert series continues Saturday, July 15 at Finlay Park with a performance from Ocean Breeze, the Columbia Parks & Recreation Department announced. The free…
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Chris Young joins 2017 S.C. State Fair musical lineup – October 16
June 26, 2017
Country singer Chris Young will entertain visitors at the 2017 South Carolina State Fair Oct. 16. The Grammy nominated artist is among six musical acts slated to perform in the…
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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 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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Reggaetronic Music Festival Returns to Lake Murray – July 15
June 13, 2017
The 5th edition of the Reggaetronic Music Festival, presented by Tidewater Boats and Marine 360, showcases national, regional and homegrown artists in a 100% floating setup. We seek to celebrate…
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Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College welcomes diverse acts in sixth season
May 26, 2017
Stage, screen, circus performers, and blues legends – audiences can see it all with the package and pass options available now The Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College (HT@MTC) sixth…
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Easton Corbin to headline free concert in Columbia – August 13
May 24, 2017
Country music superstar Easton Corbin will perform a free concert on the weigh-in stage at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia on Sunday, August 13, beginning at 4 p.m. before the world’s…
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Bel Canto Singers Bahamas, Spring Tour Concert set for June 3 in Irmo
May 19, 2017
The Bel Canto Singers are once again delighted to present “Music for All Times,” a concert to be June 3 at 6:30pm at St. Simon St. Jude Episcopal Church on…
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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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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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Remembering Citadel grad and country music leader Tandy Rice
August 4, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Tandy Rice, ’61, a respected Nashville country music executive, who launched the careers of Porter Wagoner, Dolly Parton and Jim Ed Brown, passed away Monday at the…
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