Music

Roundtable event will focus on the area’s music and nightlife scene

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Feb 2023 · Comments Off on Roundtable event will focus on the area’s music and nightlife scene

A roundtable set for Feb. 27 will focus on the area’s music and nightlife industry.

About Town With Francie – Dave Mercer 

By Francie Klopotic · 19 Feb 2023 · Comments Off on About Town With Francie – Dave Mercer 

Columnist Francie Klopotic highlights a recent night at the Evans’ Mellow Mushroom listening to the music of Dave “Muz” Mercer.

Musician’s journey started in punk and wound up in jazz

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 Feb 2023 · Comments Off on Musician’s journey started in punk and wound up in jazz

Good Shot Judy will be in concert Dec. 11 in Evans.

Black History Month events scheduled in Augusta area

By Staff Report · 14 Feb 2023 · Comments Off on Black History Month events scheduled in Augusta area

Here is a sampling of Black History Month programs in the area.

Ramblin’s Roads: Grammy Awards featured songwriters with local ties

By Don "Ramblin'" Rhodes · 07 Feb 2023 · Comments Off on Ramblin’s Roads: Grammy Awards featured songwriters with local ties

Columnist Don Rhodes highlights the local ties to the recent Grammy Awards.

Winter Nocturne returns to the University of South Carolina Aiken

By Staff Report · 07 Feb 2023 · Comments Off on Winter Nocturne returns to the University of South Carolina Aiken

The annual Winter Nocturne will be held Thursday at the University of South Carolina Aiken Etherredge Center.

Evans Opry heading to Hardin stage

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Feb 2023 · Comments Off on Evans Opry heading to Hardin stage

The Malpass Brothers and Teea Goans will give Grand Ole Opry vibes in Evans Feb. 3.

Teen’s debut song getting radio play

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 31 Jan 2023 · 1

Angela James’ debut song has already been played on multiple radio stations across the region.

Ramblin’s Roads: Tony Howard’s popular soul show moves to Columbia County

By Don "Ramblin'" Rhodes · 31 Jan 2023 · 2

Tony Howard’s Motown/Elvis Revue is headed for the Bell Auditorium after years at the Imperial Theatre.

‘Great music’ for ‘great causes.’ Upcoming concerts double as fundraisers

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 29 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on ‘Great music’ for ‘great causes.’ Upcoming concerts double as fundraisers

Three upcoming concerts will provide great music and raise money for area causes.

Ramblin’s Roads: Marty Stuart has been performing locally for almost half a century

By Don "Ramblin'" Rhodes · 26 Jan 2023 · 1

Columnist Don Rhodes has known musician Marty Stuart since the 1970s and shares some of his memories in this installment of Ramblin’s Roads.

Scenes from the Miracle Meeks Jamfest

By Staff Report · 20 Jan 2023 · 1

Several local bands came together for a night of music to celebrate John Meeks who was hospitalized at Christmas.

Concerts with a Cause celebrates its 20th anniversary with a bluegrass flair

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 Jan 2023 · 1

Monroe Crossing will be featured at St. John United Methodist Church Jan. 22.

Paine College choir director comes full circle

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 15 Jan 2023 · 3

Trey McLaughlin attended his first choir rehearsals at Paine College with his mom when he was only 6. Now, he’s the group’s director.