Music

Michael Kaeshammer performs outside the genre box

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Mar 2026 · 0

Michael Kaeshammer will be at the Jabez S. Hardin Auditorium on March 28 at 7:30 p.m.

New Augusta Music and Songwriter Festival scheduled for May 15-16

By Staff Report · 12 Mar 2026 · 0

The Augusta Music and Songwriter Festival brings the heart, soul, and sound of authentic music to downtown Augusta for two unforgettable days of creativity, connection and culture May 15-16 at the Downtown Depot Lot, next to the Fifth Street Bridge by the Savannah River.

Augusta Choral Society to perform Diamond Jubilee concert March 14

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 Mar 2026 · 0

R. Nathaniel Dett’s masterwork “The Chariot Jubilee” will be featured as part of the Augusta Choral Society’s Diamond Jubilee concert Saturday.

Danú brings Irish music on St. Patrick’s Day to the Etherredge Center

By Staff Report · 11 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on Danú brings Irish music on St. Patrick’s Day to the Etherredge Center

Danú, the internationally acclaimed, award-winning band, hailing from County Waterford, has been thrilling audiences around the world for more than two decades, and will take the stage as part of the Cultural Series at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at the University of South Carolina Aiken Etherredge Center.

Singers will bring unique styles to Soul Bar March 10

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on Singers will bring unique styles to Soul Bar March 10

Faith Kelly and Caswyn Moon will play the Soul Bar March 10.

Column: Connecting with the music and memories of Amy Grant

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on Column: Connecting with the music and memories of Amy Grant

Publisher Charmain Z. Brackett shares highlights from Amy Grant’s March 1 concert.

A night of ‘soulful fun and vintage glamour’ comes to Augusta March 4

By Staff Report · 25 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on A night of ‘soulful fun and vintage glamour’ comes to Augusta March 4

New York City-based Jazzy R&B duo Elasea Douglas and Sadiki Pierre, also known as Acute Inflections, will bring a night of music and comedy to Augusta March 4.

Melodies & Masterpieces on Feb. 28 raises money for North Augusta Forward

By Staff Report · 25 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on Melodies & Masterpieces on Feb. 28 raises money for North Augusta Forward

Food, music and art are part of Saturday’s Melodies & Masterpieces

Singer embarks on new direction with Feb. 28 concert

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on Singer embarks on new direction with Feb. 28 concert

On Feb. 28, Jamal Moore will be back home to celebrate new beginnings as he performs his first solo concert in the Augusta area in eight years. “Full Circle: A Homecoming Celebration” will be at 7:30 p.m. at the Hardin Auditorium.

Chesnutt to bring fan favorites to Miller Feb. 13

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on Chesnutt to bring fan favorites to Miller Feb. 13

The Mark Chesnutt concert has been cancelled due to unforeseen vocal issues, according to an email from the Miller Theater. All tickets will be refunded.

Celebrate a century of Puccini’s ‘Turandot’ at the Miller Feb. 7

By Staff Report · 05 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on Celebrate a century of Puccini’s ‘Turandot’ at the Miller Feb. 7

Celebrate the centennial of the first performance of Puccini’s opera “Turandot” as a rendition with an international flair comes to the Miller Theater Feb. 7.

38 Special continues to rock into the night after 50 years

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on 38 Special continues to rock into the night after 50 years

38 Special will be at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center Feb. 12.

Vinyl Record Fair goes on without a scratch

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 24 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on Vinyl Record Fair goes on without a scratch

Despite the impending arrival of Winter Storm Fern and the dipping temperatures, a Jan. 24 event at the Westobou Gallery on 1129 Broad St. had record numbers.

Vinyl is the star at record fair on Jan. 24

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Jan 2026 · Comments Off on Vinyl is the star at record fair on Jan. 24

The second annual Augusta Vinyl Record Fair is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 24, at Westobou Gallery.