Music

Artist hopes people fold requests into paper airplanes

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 May 2024 · Comments Off on Artist hopes people fold requests into paper airplanes

Ben Folds bring his Paper Airplane Request Tour to the Bell Auditorium May 31.

Augusta Symphony season finale May 11 features U.S. premiere

By Staff Report · 09 May 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta Symphony season finale May 11 features U.S. premiere

The Augusta Symphony’s season finale is May 11 at the Miller Theater.

Wynton Marsalis to headline 30th Blind Willie McTell Festival Sept. 7

By Staff Report · 09 May 2024 · Comments Off on Wynton Marsalis to headline 30th Blind Willie McTell Festival Sept. 7

Wynton Marsalis and his septet will headline the 30th anniversary of the Blind Willie McTell Festival on Sept. 7.

In pictures: Arts at the Plaza April 27

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Arts at the Plaza April 27

Scenes from Saturday’s Arts at the Plaza April 27.

Arts at the Plaza highlights Columbia County student artists and performers

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Arts at the Plaza highlights Columbia County student artists and performers

More than 2,000 elementary through high school students will participate in the inaugural Columbia County Arts at the Plaza April 27.

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Summerville Porchfest opens neighborhood up to afternoon of live music

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Apr 2024 · 1

Porches will be filled with music in the Summerville neighborhood Sunday for the inaugural Summerville Porchfest.

Outdoor concerts abound in area beginning April 15

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Outdoor concerts abound in area beginning April 15

Outdoor concerts are a mainstay of the late spring and early summer with series in Augusta,, North Augusta and Aiken.

Laurel Canyon favorites benefit the Junior League on April 27

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Laurel Canyon favorites benefit the Junior League on April 27

Songs from the catalogs of artists such as Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, Carole King and Joni Mitchell are part of a night to benefit the Junior League of Augusta.

In pictures: Aiken Art Walk

By Mike Adams · 09 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Aiken Art Walk

Scenes from the April 9 Downtown Aiken Art Walk.

Appling guitarist joining Jeff and Sheri Easter’s band

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Appling guitarist joining Jeff and Sheri Easter’s band

Tanner Duckworth hits the road with Jeff and Sheri Easter on Saturday in Sylacauga, Alabama.

Review: Get ‘On Your Feet!’ to see Gloria Estefan musical

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Mar 2024 · 1

“On Your Feet!” is a high-energy musical highlighting the careers of Gloria and Emilio Estefan.

Gogh play the newest painted piano

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Mar 2024 · Comments Off on Gogh play the newest painted piano

Painted pianos allow people to interact with public art.

Air Force band to present free Augusta concert March 25

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 20 Mar 2024 · Comments Off on Air Force band to present free Augusta concert March 25

Two members of the U.S. Air Force Band of the West have ties to the Augusta area.

forceghost to release new album March 1

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Feb 2024 · Comments Off on forceghost to release new album March 1

Eric Kinlaw and Marcus Barfield, also known as forceghost, have a new album called “unknowing the known.” They will perform March 1 at Grantski Records.