Music

YAMATO: The Drummers of Japan will perform in Aiken Feb. 11

By Staff Report · 02 Feb 2025 · 0

YAMATO: The Drummers of Japan will bring its Hito no Chikara – The Power of Human
Strength show to Aiken at 7 pm. Feb. 11 as part of the University of South Carolina Aiken’s 2024/2025 cultural series.

Evans Opry will feature Tony Jackson and Terri Gibbs on Feb. 7

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Jan 2025 · 0

The Evans Opry returns for its third year at the Hardin Auditorium on Feb. 7.

Fundraiser highlights music of Jewish singers and songwriters

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 Jan 2025 · 0

Russell Joel Brown’s “Over the Rainbow” is a fundraiser for the Augusta Jewish Museum.

Aiken Symphony spotlights romance with Valentine’s concert

By Staff Report · 23 Jan 2025 · 0

Celebrate Valentine’s Day two days in a row with Aiken Symphony’s “Romance at the Symphony” concert Feb. 15.

Vinyl record fair planned for Jan. 18

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 Jan 2025 · 0

The Augusta Record Fair will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Westobou Gallery.

Jazz musicians improvise songs of pop/rock artists

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 Jan 2025 · 0

The Joshua Espinoza Trio will perform at Tuesday’s Music Live on Jan. 21.

Aiken Symphony conductor receives Order of the Palmetto Award

By Staff Report · 23 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Aiken Symphony conductor receives Order of the Palmetto Award

Scott Weiss, music director and conductor for the Aiken Symphony, recently received the 2024 Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian award.

Creative Impressions to bring holiday sounds Dec. 21 with 2024 ‘Behold the Star’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on Creative Impressions to bring holiday sounds Dec. 21 with 2024 ‘Behold the Star’

Behold the Star 2024 is set for Dec. 21.

Saxophone player provides impromptu concert during flight delay

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 Dec 2024 · 1

Wayne Hoey never leaves home without his saxophone, and it was a good thing to have with him on Saturday.

‘Annie’ heart-warming show at Christmas

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Dec 2024 · Comments Off on ‘Annie’ heart-warming show at Christmas

The Augusta Players will present “Annie” Dec. 13-15.

Friendsgiving pairs Southern rock with a good cause

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Friendsgiving pairs Southern rock with a good cause

Ryan Abel and Friends, Derrick Dove and the Peacekeepers and Swamp Music – A Tribute to Skynyrd will take the Miller Theater stage on Nov. 27.

Fab Four brings Beatles music to the stage on Nov. 23

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 15 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Fab Four brings Beatles music to the stage on Nov. 23

The Fab Four -The Ultimate Tribute returns to the Columbia County Performing Arts Center on Nov. 23 with a new show called “USA Meets The Beatles.”

Kansas brings 50th anniversary tour to Columbia County Nov 15

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Kansas brings 50th anniversary tour to Columbia County Nov 15

Ronnie Platt, Kansas’s front man, reflects on the band’s music.

Augusta Symphony presents ‘Sounds of the Sky’ and mariachi melodies in upcoming events

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 31 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta Symphony presents ‘Sounds of the Sky’ and mariachi melodies in upcoming events

Two Augusta Symphony events will be held during the next week.