Music

Local music students join Dallas Brass March 25 at USC Aiken

By Staff Report · 18 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Local music students join Dallas Brass March 25 at USC Aiken

The Dallas Brass will be featured as part of the University of South Carolina Aiken’s Cultural Series on March 25.

Film shot in Thomson stars Bluegrass legend, written by Aiken native

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Film shot in Thomson stars Bluegrass legend, written by Aiken native

Dan Tyminski, the winner of 14 Grammy Awards and a four-time Male Vocalist of the Year honoree by the International Bluegrass Music Association, stars in a film written by Aiken native Justin Wheelon and shot in Thomson.

Augusta native lends vocals to Grammy-winning and Oscar-nominated recordings

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Augusta native lends vocals to Grammy-winning and Oscar-nominated recordings

Augusta native Jamal Moore has sung wit Beyonce on her rendition of “Jolene” on her Grammy Award-winning “Cowboy Carter” album, singing on the soundtrack of the film “Wicked” which has been nominated for an Academy Award.

Black history program features acclaimed musical artist and Augusta native

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Black history program features acclaimed musical artist and Augusta native

Music has opened countless doors around the world for Augusta native Damien Sneed.

Creative Impressions to perform Feb. 23

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Creative Impressions to perform Feb. 23

Creative Impressions will perform a free concert Sunday at the Augusta Museum of History.

‘Killer’ tribute highlights music of Queen

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on ‘Killer’ tribute highlights music of Queen

Killer Queen will be at the Bell Auditorium March 2.

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

By Staff Report · 02 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on YAMATO: The Drummers of Japan will perform in Aiken Feb. 11

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

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 · Comments Off on Fundraiser highlights music of Jewish singers and songwriters

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 · Comments Off on Aiken Symphony spotlights romance with Valentine’s concert

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 · Comments Off on Vinyl record fair planned for Jan. 18

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 · Comments Off on Jazz musicians improvise songs of pop/rock artists

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.