# Scene SC > Discover South Carolina music ## Posts - [Show Review: This Machine is Me](https://scenesc.com/show-review-this-machine-is-me/): Last week This Machine is Me was joined by 1997 and National Product at New Brookland Tavern.  According to my expert calculations 90% percent of the crowd that was at the show was there to see TMIM.  I know what you are thinking.  Isn’t 1997 on Victory Records and don’t they average around 1,000 plays […] - [The Angry Whale](https://scenesc.com/the-angry-whale/): No Not The Angry Dolphin You Sicko! So I went out to grab some lunch today at Immaculate Consumption (go there) and two good things happened to me besides the food being awesome.  A) I got to talk to Austin Crane and B) I got to pick up the The Angry Whale.  Over the years […] - [unearth](https://scenesc.com/unearth/): We’re all ready for fall here at SceneSC.  Fall brings football, camping, turning leaves and relief from the sweltering South Carolina heat.  What better way to celebrate the new season than ‘a celebration of naturally inspired art‘ at Saluda Shoals Park.  We recommend a lot of great music on this site, but don’t forget about […] - [Alien Carnival CD Release Party](https://scenesc.com/alien-carnival-cd-release-party/): Art Bar Saturday September 20th Alien Carnival The Daylight Hours DNR The Friendly Confines Bentz Kirby and crew just finished up recording their 11 song debut project with his band Alien Carnival.  If you are familiar with Bentz and his projects most of the songs on the CD will be familiar. Bentz brought some of […] - [Where is the Next Big Music Scene?](https://scenesc.com/where-is-the-next-big-music-scene/): I often wonder where the next big music scene is going to be and tonight as I am surfing the web trying to find it I think I might have come onto something.  I think Paste Magazine is probably the best music magazine out there and while I was on their website I found Next […] - [Songs to Drive By](https://scenesc.com/songs-to-drive-by/): Looking for good music?  Check out some songs to drive by in this NPR summer series.  I consider Fall to be my driving season, so maybe I’ll start one of these and post some driving in the mountain songs. The Glen Hansard(Once, The Swell Season, The Frames) song in the Crushingly Sad Songs section is […] - [Heist and The Accomplice](https://scenesc.com/heist-and-the-accomplice/): Greg Slattery who writes for the City Paper did a good job writing this preview so I don’t feel like rehashing it.  Check it out. THE HEIST AND THE ACCOMPLICE | PRABIR AND THE SUBSTITUTES | HAMMER NO MORE FINGERS NEW BROOKLAND TAVERN | SEPT 13, 2008 The Heist and the Accomplice, Columbia’s own indie […] - [Gravityyyyyyyy Booooooootsssssss:The Working Title](https://scenesc.com/gravityyyyyyyy-booooooootsssssssthe-working-title/): Check out this video: mooooooonboots The Working Title are showing off their moon boots and a new song on their Myspace today.  They have been in the studio for a little while now and forgot about little ole’ us apparently.  All is forgiven if the rest of the songs are as good as the demo […] - [Show Review:All Get Out/Baumer/Marry A Thief](https://scenesc.com/show-reviewall-get-outbaumermarry-a-thief/): I had the unique oppurtunity this past weekend to see three great SC bands together.  All Get Out and Baumer are on a small Southern tour right now and Marry A Thief joined them in Charlotte and Greenville.  Scene SC was at the Charlotte and Greenville shows as you will be able to see from […] - [Mike Mewborne, Haley Shaw, Dylan Sneed and Reverie](https://scenesc.com/mike-mewborne-haley-shaw-dylan-sneed-and-reverie/): This is one show that I have had marked on my Calendar for a long time. I have been a long time fan of Mike Mewborne and every project he has ever been a part of. He is also one of the first musicians I met when I came to college 500 years ago. The […] - [Nick Bays Invites you to:Come on Feel The Illinoise!](https://scenesc.com/nick-bays-invites-you-tocome-on-feel-the-illinoise/): One of our favorite SC artists, Nick Bays of Friends and Romans, has added a new song to his Myspace along with some new tour dates. Included in those dates is an October 11th show at The Watershed. I only had time today to listen to “How Firm a Foundation” like 20 times today. Everyone […] - [Coming soon... plenty of updates](https://scenesc.com/coming-soon-plenty-of-updates/): Sorry for the lack of updates!  We’ve got several new posts and reviews, so be sure to check back real soon.  We’ve had quite a few shows to go to lately which has kept us busy.  Check out the live videos in the meantime for a little glimpse of some of the highlights from the […] - [The New Music Industry](https://scenesc.com/the-new-music-industry/): Kevin Oliver of the Free Times wrote on his blog about a week ago exactly what myself and others have been thinking about the music industry, and he said it really well. I’ve talked to several people that read my post from last week that I had up for only a couple of hours expressing […] - [Perry Farrell and Gavin DeGraw Coming to 5 Points](https://scenesc.com/perry-farrell-and-gavin-degraw-coming-to-5-points/): And It is Free. Get out your sidekicks and start messaging your friends because T-Mobile is hosting a block party in 5 Points at the corner of Harden and Gervais Street Sept. 19 featuring Perry Farrell and Gavin DeGraw. This is part of their “Hello Carolina’s” and blah blah blah who cares. The coolest part […] - [Who Is In?? Free Times Music Crawl](https://scenesc.com/who-is-in-free-times-music-crawl/): Earlier this week some bands found out that they were in the music crawl. Today some bands found out they were not. So who is in so far? As of right now here is who we know is playing on October 4th. Leslie The Reverie The Decade Sunshone Still Danielle Howle Only 20 more bands […] - [All Get Out to Tour in Support of Manchester Orchestra](https://scenesc.com/all-get-out-to-tour-in-support-of-manchester-orchestra/): Manchester Orchestra has confirmed an end of the year tour in support of an EP/DVD titled “Let My Pride Be What’s Left Behind” to be released on October 14.  Tour support includes Kevin Devine, Dead Confederate, and All Get Out.  All Get Out will also be releasing a self-titled EP on November 25 through Favorite […] - [UPDATE:Hey Kids Rock and Roll](https://scenesc.com/hey-kids-rock-and-roll/): I neglected to tell y’all that Transmission Fields is on the show at Tremont this Friday.  If you like Baumer, MAT and All Get Out you will love them too.  Listen to all of their songs on Myspace over and over before the show so you can show some love and sing along! Be sure […] - [See It Here First; Solid Country Gold](https://scenesc.com/see-it-here-first-solid-country-gold/): What started out as TV Web series has turned into a full length movie.  It was filmed in the upstate of SC, and in January and Febuary of this year I was behind the scenes doing some interviews and taking some pictures. So here is the first behind the scenes interview from Solid Country Gold. […] - [Albino Skunk Festival](https://scenesc.com/albino-skunk-festival/): I feel like this Festival is the best kept secret in South Carolina and in a way I want it to stay that way.  This year is the 14th Annual Albino Skunk Bluegrass Festival in Blue Ridge, SC. Albino Skunk Fest is known for debuting talented artists a couple of years before I catch on.  […] - [Congratulations to NBT and Pour House](https://scenesc.com/congratulations-to-nbt-and-pour-house/): I forgot to post this last week, but Congratulations to The Lyons brothers at New Brookland Tavern for 4 years as NBT owners. Free Times did a great article about them here. So many local bands owe their start to New Brookland Tavern and I don’t think they all fully appreciate the venue as much […] - [The Explorers Club Is "Stealing Second"](https://scenesc.com/the-explorers-club-is-stealing-second/): Stealing Second This is pretty random, but while I was out at the bar the other night my friend and a couple of girls were arguing about what second base is in the guy girl progression of a sexual relationship sort of way.  When they asked me what second base was I said “boobs.” My […] - [Sumter Skate Association Battle of The Bands](https://scenesc.com/sumter-skate-association-battle-of-the-bands/): I know bands are always looking for a way to make a quick buck and play in front of some fans that have never seen them before.  Well SC Bands, here is your opportunity. Saturday September 27th at Sumter Mall, SSA will be hosting their second battle of the bands this year.  Who won the […] - [Absolute Punk Lovin' on Some SC Bands Lately](https://scenesc.com/absolute-punk-lovin-on-some-sc-bands-lately/): The Valkyrie from Charleston and Sent By Ravens from uhhh… Jacksonville Florida according to Myspace are going out on tour together and are hitting up The Channel in Greenville tomorrow for what should be a great show.  I am linking you to the Sent By Ravens Purevolume account because on there they still have Florence, […] - [It's Labor Day Weekend](https://scenesc.com/its-labor-day-weekend/): Spirit of ’68 Music & Food Festival Art Bar: Sunday, Aug. 31 And that means I’ll be at Art Bar Sunday for the 40th anniversary of the Monterey Pop Festival.  We attended this last year and it was one of my favorite concerts of the year.  The best part about it is that I get […] - [Austin Crane at The Watershed Tonight](https://scenesc.com/austin-crane-at-the-watershed-tonight/): The Free Time’s Patrick Wall had a good write up about Austin Crane so I’ll post that for the preview of the show. Tomorrow we will have video and a write up for the show. Check it out. Austin Crane – I daresay Austin Crane is an undersung songwriting talent in this town; his record […] - [Thursday August 28th](https://scenesc.com/thursday-august-28th/): There won’t be any posts today. The Gamecocks are playing. Happy Birthday Murdock (the lone Scene SC worker other than me.) - [New Sequoyah Prep School on Myspace](https://scenesc.com/new-sequoyah-prep-school-on-myspace/): Go check out the new Sequoyah Prep School song on myspace.  These guys have come a long way since I saw them in Florence 4 years ago.  Their songs remind a lot of some of the music that was coming out of South Carolina in the 90’s.  A good thing. Sep 18 2008 10:30P Atlantis […] - [Wasted Wine](https://scenesc.com/wasted-wine/): Kim Reville wrote this article for the latest edition of The Columbia City Paper and did a really good job with it. Wasted Wine will be at Cafe Strudel on September 19th and at Coffee Underground in Greenville on September 5th so go check them out. Wasted Wine do things their own wayNestling in the […] - [Show Review: A Little R in R](https://scenesc.com/show-review-a-little-r-in-r/): Read in Response “Finish Strong” The Channel August 23, 2008 I had the oppurtunity to go check out Read in Response for the first time last Saturday night in Greenville at The Channel and was impressed with this band on multiple levels.  I’ve only heard good things about them from my friends at Clemson and […] - [Sad News From Greenville](https://scenesc.com/sad-news-from-greenville/): I hadn’t seen this until today, but Greenville Scene is closing. Over the last year they have had great interviews with everyone from veterans of the SC music scene such as Jay Clifford and Cravin Melon to the new guys such as Corey Crowder who is on Tooth and Nail and Joe Stillwell of Needtobreathe. […] - [Show Review:Marry a Thief and The Decade](https://scenesc.com/show-reviewmarry-a-thief-and-the-decade/): Marry a Thief opened up their performance Friday night at New Brookland Tavern performing “Honestly Bored” and “Every Little Star Remix”. Just Aaron and Erich on stage building up the crowd for the full band. These two songs do a great job of showing off Erich’s voice which I consider to be one of the […] - [New Videos](https://scenesc.com/new-videos/): Check out the new videos from Marry a Thief, The Decade, Read in Response, All Get Out and Cats and Cobras. All in the videos section of the website. Sorry about the video quality. They look really good until I compress them to put on Youtube. Tonight I’ll post reviews from Read in Response/Shallow Palace/Marry […] - [All Get Out in the Absolute 100](https://scenesc.com/all-get-out-in-the-absolute-100/): All Get Out wasn’t in the first 2 installments of this years Absolute 100 but they are sure enough in the third. Check it out. What is the Absolute 100? Here at AbsolutePunk.net, we like to start the waves and then float in them. This is why we are back with our second installment of […] - [American Gun Video](https://scenesc.com/american-gun-video/): Check out my new American Gun video. The sound quality is good in my opinion. I don’t feel right doing an entire show review because I only saw two songs. Todd your Pixies cover was awesome though. Check it out! - [Saturday Night: Guitar Show/Kill Anties (Greenville-Read in Response)](https://scenesc.com/saturday-night-guitar-showkill-anties-greenville-read-in-response/): When: Saturday Aug 23, 2008 at 8:00 PM Where: New Brookland Tavern 122 State St West Columbia, SC 29169 United States Description: Daniel Machado & Guitar Show with The Ghost of FDR, Jonathan Ammons & the Electric Ghost, Kill Anties The first five people to buy the new album at the show will only pay […] - [Marry A Thief ON AIR](https://scenesc.com/marry-a-thief-on-air/): Marry A Thief has a busy day of radio interviews. I like to think of it as preparation for when they’re famous and this is what they have to do everyday. Here is your schedule for Marry A Thief Day… 3:00 – tune into WUSC 90.5 5:00 – tune into WXRY 99.3 If you aren’t […] - [UPDATE:Chasing August Reunion](https://scenesc.com/chasing-august-reunion/): From Chasing August-It will happen. Just trying to get a date, and bands to play. Thinking of doing a real cheap show. Or even a benefit show for some organization in need. Looking at possibly early to mid october. Spread the word I don’t know anything yet except for the fact the show is listed […] - [Interview: Marry a Thief](https://scenesc.com/interview-marry-a-thief/): This Friday Marry a Thief, The Decade and Divided By Friday will be performing at New Brookland Tavern. This show is a fresh start to the new school year and hopefully a new crowd of fans. I had the opportunity this week to talk to Colin and Erich and ask them a couple of questions […] - [Ghosts of the Great Highway](https://scenesc.com/ghost-of-the-great-highway/): Go Listen to Ghosts of the Great Highway. They have two great songs up right now and they both deserve a listen from everyone I know. So if you like good music, you’ll like them. - [What are you doing Friday Night??](https://scenesc.com/what-are-you-doing-friday-night/): It seems since I have started the website there have been a couple of nights already where there are two artists playing the same night at different venues and we have to choose which show we want to go to. This Friday is no different. While we will be at New Brookland Friday to see […] - [Show Review:All Get Out/Friends and Romans/Becca Smith](https://scenesc.com/show-reviewall-get-outfriends-and-romansbecca-smith/): *The guys from All Get Out and Friends and Romans were awesome enough to Comment on the story so go check it out as they answered some of my questions.* This show was last Tuesday and it has taken me a long time to get around to writing this review, because I have been busy […] - [Show Review:Hello Tomorrow](https://scenesc.com/show-reviewhello-tomorrow/): Hello Tomorrow Performing Vertical Blinding at Richland County Library What is better than a Friday afternoon with free music and pizza? Well I can think of a couple of things, but not many. Hello tomorrow rocked out Richland County Public Library last Friday and didn’t hold anything back. This was the wrap up party for […] - [Check Out Columbia Citypapers Preview of Saturday Night](https://scenesc.com/check-out-columbia-citypapers-preview-of-saturday-night/): If you don’t know what Saturday night is look at the banner. Thanks to Greg Slattery and Michael Spawn for the write up. I am in Cats and Cobras and we very much appreciate it. I try not to write about my own band too much on my website so it is nice when other […] - [TGIF With Hello Tomorrow and Ridley](https://scenesc.com/tgif-with-hello-tomorrow-and-ridley/): Two separate shows. Hello Tomorrow is rocking out Richland County Public Library tomorrow night at 6:30. I’ll be the guy in the trench coat, with a mustache and a fedora with a video camera. I have a library fine from like 6 years ago and I really don’t want to pay it. In addition I […] - [Leslie to Rock 5 Points Pub](https://scenesc.com/leslie-to-rock-5-points-pub/): I’ll start out by telling you that I haven’t seen Leslie live before, but I have heard a lot of good things about them. Leslie is from Charleston and currently on tour with a band from Atlanta called StoneRider. According to their Myspace, StoneRider sounds like “The greatest rock band in the world.” I’m going […] - [Thank You](https://scenesc.com/thank-you/): Thank You to all of the guys and girls in All Get Out/Friends and Romans/Becca Smith/Dylan Gilbert. Y’all are awesome for helping support the website and all that we are doing. I’ve been working on the videos from last night all day today and hopefully they will be done soon. The process is going slower […] - [Tribute to the Past: Betty Sneetch](https://scenesc.com/tribute-to-the-past-betty-sneetch/): Guest Post: By Todd Mathis (American Gun) With American Guns re-release of their latest album “The Means and The Machine” in record stores August 19th and with a show at Art Bar this Saturday we decided it was a perfect time to reflect back on Todd Mathis’ and Kevin Kimbrell’s first band. Here it is […] - [Shallow Palace Back to School Show](https://scenesc.com/shallow-palace-back-to-school-show/): Shallow Palace Foxes That Fight The Drownout Groovestain Cats and Cobras Doors 7 $5 Buy Tix This Saturday there are an outstanding group of bands playing at Headliners. The show starts at 7 and features three bands from Columbia and 2 from Atlanta. Shallow Palace Foxes that Fight Cats and Cobras The two Atlanta bands […] - [Alien Carnival/The Dirty Lowdown/Cats and Cobras](https://scenesc.com/alien-carnivalthe-dirty-lowdowncats-and-cobras/): Come check everyone out this Wednesday night at 5 Points Pub. It only will cost you 3 bucks and there are all kinds of drink specials. 2 Dollar Liquor drinks 4 Dollar Sweet Tea Vodkas. Top off your humpday with a night of fun. Alien Carnival just got done laying down some tracks at The […] - [Marry a Thief](https://scenesc.com/marry-a-thief/): When Erich Skelton gets bored he decides to write a great song about it. Congratulations to those guys for having it posted on the front page of Absolutepunk.  I was a little taken aback when I clicked on my feed and saw it was the second post on the page.  I was going to post […] - [Horizon Records](https://scenesc.com/horizon-records/): So I was in Greenville this weekend and had some time to kill so I made my way over to Horizon Records. If you are from Greenville you are surely familiar with Horizon, but I’m not sure that people outside of Greenville are. Horizon Records is the best record store in the state. I say […] - [Scene SC to Start Sponsoring Shows](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-to-start-sponsoring-shows/): We have a lot of blossoming ideas here at Scene SC and sponsoring shows has always been one of them. We also are interested in eventually sponsoring a battle of the bands, putting together compilation CD’s and basically helping SC bands and artists any way that we can. So here is the deal. If you […] - [American Gun Now A Target](https://scenesc.com/american-gun-now-a-target/): Look what we found while we were browsing around looking for new trendy linens and some new Shaun White straight fit jeans.  OMG DON’T LOOK NOW The Means and The Machine has become part of the machine and is ready for pre-order now! So I guess that these two shows are kick off for the […] - [The Free Times Likes All Get Out](https://scenesc.com/the-free-times-likes-all-get-out/): Earlier this year they compared Manchester Orchestra to All Get Out. I’m pasting the interview after the jump. The article is good so read it. Oh yeah and my picture of them is cooler. Sorry if I’m not too enthused about the Free Times. They have had some choice words for me in the past. […] - [Tribute to The Past: Joe 747 (Emery Before Emery)](https://scenesc.com/tribute-to-the-past-joe-747-emery-before-emery/): So it is really hard to find out anything about Joe 747 searching the internet. All the wikipedias and websites that I could find that mentioned them basically say that the lead singer went on to form Emery. Well I have a different take on Joe 747 as I witnessed the progression of this band […] - [Courier at NBT Tomorrow Night](https://scenesc.com/courier-at-nbt-tomorrow-night/): 7pm Doors $10 Cover All Ages Rock / Indie / Pop Courier should get a lot of listens tomorrow night as they are supporting the AbsolutePunk bands of the future tour at New Brookland Tavern. They also need a bass player, so if you are interested go and see them tomorrow night and get in […] - [It's Band Night Boys (All Get Out/Erison/The Decade)](https://scenesc.com/its-band-night-boys-all-get-outerisonthe-decade/): I went to Scooters Lounge and all I got were these pictures, but atleast I didn’t get beaten up by 8 dudes. What better do I have to do on Thursday night than go to Scooters Lounge in Sumter? We searched the venue on Yahoo to get directions and see what the place is about […] - [Daylight Hours Interview](https://scenesc.com/daylight-hours-interview/): Check out this interview I stumbled upon while browsing the internet.  This website is really awesome and introduced me to some new bands that are really good.  Check out Sound as Langauge. - [Tribute to the Past: Love Apple](https://scenesc.com/tribute-to-the-past-love-apple/): Lets Bring Geek Rocktoberfest back to New Brookland Tavern Love Apple Winnie Cooper When I think back to what I was listening to in 2001/2002 I think of a couple of bands. I think Weezer, The Juliana Theory, Capital and Love Apple. Sure there were tons of other bands, but these are the ones that […] - [For the Songwriters Out There](https://scenesc.com/for-the-songwriters-out-there/): I found this article by Kurt Vonnegut while browsing the internet about writing with style. It really helped me and I thought it might be of some worth to the songwriters out there. I took the liberty to put in bold some of my favorite parts. 1. Find a subject you care about 2. Do […] - [Brett Treacy And We Sing](https://scenesc.com/brett-treacy-and-we-sing/): This is an older video of Brett but he talks a little bit about the music scene in SC and he is very accurate. And that is why we created this website. He predicted his future move to Charleston and his next stop is New York. I plan to do all I can do to […] - [Greenville Acoustic Music](https://scenesc.com/greenville-acoustic-music/): I grew up in Greenville and all of my family still lives there so I know a little bit about what is going on in the world of music there. The upstate seems to be doing better than it used to, but it still has a long way to go. Luckily The Channel is giving […] - [A Group of Great Singer/Songwriters at New Brookland Thursday](https://scenesc.com/a-group-of-great-singersongwriters-at-new-brookland-thursday/): (Click on the picture to link to the article in the City Paper, but don’t spend too much time clicking around they have done some unsavory stuff in the past) My cousin Bentz is always on the go playing around the midlands. This Thursday at New Brookland Tavern he will be playing along with the […] - [The Decade](https://scenesc.com/the-decade/): The Decade is in Augusta this Tuesday night so go check them out if you’re in the area. From my experience Augusta isn’t the easiest place to draw people. If you’re in Columbia go check them out at 5 Points Pub Thursday night with Stereo Skyline. - [Edwin McCain](https://scenesc.com/edwin-mccain/): Didn’t post in time for anyone to go to the show but here is the article from the Charleston City Paper. I don’t know how to do that trackback stuff that most blogs have. I’ll have to figure that out, but here is the article. Edwin McCain deserves credit. A decade after scoring a major […] - [Run Dan Run/Dylan Gilbert/Allison Weiss Show Review](https://scenesc.com/run-dan-rundylan-gilbertallison-weiss-show-review/): The above video is one of the tons of videos she has put on youtube. I am a huge Elliott Smith fan so I chose this one. If you enjoy it check out the other ones. Unfortunately I got to The Watershed 30 minutes late last Friday and missed Allison Weiss’s set, which I am […] - [Austin Crane/All Get Out Show Review](https://scenesc.com/austin-craneall-get-out-show-review/): So it has been a good while since I have seen Austin Crane live. Like months, not years or anything, but still way longer than I prefer. So what was really special about this show that you need to know…Well first off all that video below wasn’t from last Wednesday. Second of all Austin Crane […] - [Friends and Romans Live at the Watershed](https://scenesc.com/friends-and-romans-live-at-the-watershed/): Friends and Romans The Watershed CD Release Show “The Becoming” Friends and Romans The Watershed CD Release Show “Friend or Roman” Concert Review This is the first rock concert I have ever been to that I have been asked to sit down. I was quietly leaning on a support beam in the left front center […] - [Tour News (All Get Out, Baumer, Marry a Thief)](https://scenesc.com/breakingbig-tour-news-all-get-out-baumer-marry-a-thief/): Band members have informed us that tour dates are currently being booked featuring 3 of South Carolina’s finest, All Get Out, Baumer and Marry a Thief. This news come hot on the heels of Baumers latest tour being cancelled. This tour is also perfect timing for All Get Out to drum up some hype for […] - [Free Baumer Songs](https://scenesc.com/free-baumer-songs/): Go to absolutepunk and download four Baumer songs. The free EP includes two songs off of their latest release “Were It Not For You” and two B-Sides. I’m not sure how long the free download will be up so go get it now. - [Don't Sue Me Viacom (Stella By Starlight Live)](https://scenesc.com/dont-sue-me-viacom-stella-by-starlight-live/): Stella By Starlight “As Good As It Gets” Headliners 7/9/08 Here is a video from the Stella By Starlight show the other night at Headliners.  There is some yelling in the middle of it, because my friends are crazy. Oh yeah, and if y’all have been paying attention to the news lately Viacom is going […] - [Haley Shaw Record Update](https://scenesc.com/haley-shaw-record-update/): Haley Shaw “Dumb Luck” Free Show Tonight 8:00 PM Metto Coffee Shop on Coleman Blvd The word on the Myspace is that the new Haley Shaw record is being finished up and I honestly can’t wait to hear it. I ranked her last release “As if it were Twilight” in my top 10 favorites of […] - [Tigerbot Hesh](https://scenesc.com/tigerbot-hesh/): Tigerbot Hesh New Brookland Tavern “Static Fling” I’ve planned on doing a tribute to my favorite Columbia bands of the past, but I’m not ready to go that far yet. Here is a dusty gem that I found uploaded on my computer from I guess two years ago.  And since Baumer played last night and […] - [Cats and Cobras Live Video](https://scenesc.com/cats-and-cobras-live-video/): Here is a live video of Cats and Cobras song “Joey Boy” from their show at Headliners on 7-9-08.  The sound is kind of muffled, but the video quality is pretty decent. I have some more videos to post from recent shows, but they are all uploading. Cats and Cobras is a band from Columbia […] - [Courier is Out on Tour](https://scenesc.com/courier-is-out-on-tour/): Greenville July 10 The Channel With The Afterwhiles Columbia July 18 Headliners With City Sleeps If you’re in Greenville tomorrow night go and see Courier at The Channel while they are out on their summer tour. They are out roaming the East coast right now playing between Florida and Pennsylvania and from the looks of […] - [Friends and Romans CD Release (Free CD With Admission)](https://scenesc.com/friends-and-romans-will-give-you-free-stuff/): CD RELEASE, MIKE MEWBORNE, THE DIRT AND THE FLOOD July, 11 2008 at CD RELEASE! The Watershed Lexington, South Carolina Cost : $10-12 (Includes Free CD) This Friday come out to Lexington to support Friends and Romans as they release their new CD “The Becoming.” It is $10, but you get a free CD with […] - [Read the Previous Post and Support the Summer Tour, Good Citizens](https://scenesc.com/read-the-below-post-and-support-the-summer-tour-good-citizens/) - [Run Dan Run](https://scenesc.com/run-dan-run/): We’re Telling, We’ll See, We’re Listening, I listened and I believe and now I’m telling. The next thing you should do after reading this post is to somehow obtain (ITunes duhhhh) the Run Dan Run “Basic Mechanics” album and listen to it over and over. But just listening to the album doesn’t do it justice. […] - [Stella By Starlight and Their SC Ties](https://scenesc.com/stella-by-starlight-and-their-sc-ties/): Wednesday July 9th Headliners Doors 8 $5 I know you have a hard choice to make Wednesday night. There is a show down the street at New Brookland that I refuse to promote. No hard feelings of course. I am a huge fan of that band and also some of the other bands on that […] - [Marry a Thief and the Man Behind the Remix](https://scenesc.com/marry-a-thief-and-the-man-behind-the-remix/): July, 8 2008 New Brookland Tavern w/ The Gaslight Anthem Cost : $5/7 Unless you have been hiding under a rock you’ve noticed how fast Marry a Thief rushed onto the South Carolina music scene and made an immediate impact. This is what happens when artists as talented as these guys get together. If you […] - [Friends and Romans on WXRY](https://scenesc.com/friends-and-romans-on-wxry/): Check out Friends and Romans on 99.3 at 8 PM Sunday night. If you’re not in Columbia go to here to listen. They will surely be promoting their CD release show Friday July 11 at The Watershed in Lexington. We’ll have more about that show later in the week. It is a must attend. - [Sequoyah Prep School CD Release Show](https://scenesc.com/sequoyah-prep-school-cd-release-show/): Sunday July 6 New Brookland Tavern 7:30 $10 Cover All Ages Sequoyah Prep School has come a long way over the last couple of years and they are showing no signs of slowing up. When I saw them in Florence 2 years ago it sounded like college was going to get in the way of […] - [The Word on the Street](https://scenesc.com/the-word-on-the-street/): The word on the street is that I have been working on the site for a week now and here we are. I didn’t get to any music post today, because I was busy setting up the new hosting. Again the site is a baby right now. Just be patient with me and soon it […] - [TRADE PANDEMIC Art & Mic Show](https://scenesc.com/trade-pandemic-art-mic-show/): ART BAR SATURDAY JULY 5th $4 Gas prices are ridiculous so I know you’re not going out of town for the weekend of the 4th. If you’re smart you’ll come to the river and celebrate the nation’s birthday the same way our founding fathers would. Picture this, Ben Franklin laying out on a rock in […] - [Get Evolved](https://scenesc.com/get-evolved/): Evolved Athletic put Bigfoot on a shirt. Anything that involves Bigfoot is awesome. I know some of you are saying “Bigfoot isn’t cool, he isn’t even real.” Well think again my friend! The first Wiki website I came to about Sasquatch told me this. The liberal propaganda has determined this “big foot” a hoax, but […] - [Mel Washington, Hello Tomorrow, The Devil and The Lion](https://scenesc.com/mel-washington-hello-tomorrow-the-devil-and-the-lion/): The Watershed 6/28/2008 The first time I saw Hello Tomorrow was at New Brookland Tavern a couple of years ago on new music night and they played “You Gave Your Love to Me Sotfly” by Weezer. I was instantly a fan. They didn’t play it Saturday night at Watershed Books in Lexington, but they still […] - [Will's Top 10 Albums of 2008](https://scenesc.com/wills-top-10-albums-of-2008/): *My Top 10 Favorite Non-Local Albums of 2008* “Keep Your Eyes Ahead” – The Helio Sequence “Re- Arrange Us” – Mates of State Self Titled – Fleet Foxes “Hannah” – Age of Rockets “Oracular Spectacular” – MGMT “Med sud i eyrum vid spilum endalaust” – Sigur Ros “For Emma, Forever Ago” – Bon Iver “Attack […] - [Sarah's Favorites!](https://scenesc.com/sarahs-favorites/): Here are my top ten albums/eps/whathaveyou of 2008 in no particular order! The Working Title — Heart Annuals — Such Fun Manchester Orchestra — Let My Pride be What’s Left Behind Jacob Golden — Revenge Songs Marry a Thief — I’m Dying to Outlive You Death Cab for Cutie — Narrow Stairs Baumer — Were […] - [Banjo Legend Ralph Stanley at Bill's Pickin Parlor](https://scenesc.com/banjo-legend-ralph-stanley-at-bills-pickin-parlor/): Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mountain Boys WHEN: 2:30 p.m. Sunday WHERE: Bill’s Music Shop & Pickin’ Parlor, 710 Meeting St., West Columbia TICKETS: $20 advance, $25 at the door INFORMATION: (803) 796-6477 Don’t miss your chance to go see Bluegrass legend Ralph Stanley at Bill’s Pickin Parlor this Sunday.  If you multiplied Ralph Stanleys […] - [David's Top Ten10's](https://scenesc.com/davids-top-ten10s/): Top 10 Non Local Albums 10.Taylor Swift-Fearless (not even a guilty pleasure) 9.  MGMT-Oracular Spectacular 8. Emery-While Broken Hearts Prevail 7. Coldplay-Viva La Vida 6. Anberlin-New Surrender 5.Death Cab for Cutie-Narrow Stairs 4.Kings of Leon-Only By Night 3.Drive By Truckers-Brighter than Dark’s Creation 2.R.E.M.-Accelerate 1.Jack’s Mannequin-The Glass Passenger Top 10 Albums I need to Listen […] - [Scene SC Top 10 Albums of 2008](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-top-10-albums-of-2008/): Happy New Year! In December we let the fans pick their top 10 albums of the year. This Top 10 list is what we at Scene SC think are the overall best albums of the year. They aren’t in order of personal favorites, but they do lean towards the genres of music that Scene SC […] - [Meredith's Best of 2008](https://scenesc.com/merediths-best-of-2008/): Top Albums 10. Stepsonday – Little Light 9. Wild Sweet Orange – We Have Cause to Be Uneasy 8. Anberlin – New Surrender 7. Jenny Lewis – Acid Tongue 6. Matt Costa – Unfamiliar Faces 5. The New Frontiers – Mending 4. Death Cab for Cutie – Narrow Stairs 3. Jacks Mannequin – The Glass […] - [Bakari's Top of 2008](https://scenesc.com/bakaris-top-of-2008/): ALBUMS: Top 1o in no particular order The Roots – Rising Down N.E.R.D. – Seeing Sounds Panic at the Disco- Pretty. Odd. Of Montreal – Skeletal Lamping Mates of State – Re-Arrange Us The Hush Sound – Goodbye Blues Death Cab for Cutie – Narrow Stairs Ben Folds – Way to Normal Coldplay – Viva […] - [Scene SC Exclusive: Toro y Moi - Live at WUSC 90.5 EP](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-exclusive-toro-y-moi-live-at-wusc-905-ep/): Originally this was going to be up for download on Christmas Eve, but due to complications with track listing it is up on New Year’s Eve! So Happy New Year’s Eve everybody from Scene SC and Toro y Moi! This is the latest Scene SC Exclusive. It’s the live recording of Toro y Moi at […] - [Kill Anties Report From Studio](https://scenesc.com/kill-anties-report-from-studio/): Kill Anties from Scene SC on Vimeo. The Kill Anties report via their Myspace that their new EP titled “My Friends, The Great Pretenders” should be finished sometime in February.  They are finishing up guitar tracks now and hopefully will have a song up on their myspace sometime New Years Day. Go check them out […] - [New Forum/Message Board](https://scenesc.com/new-forummessage-board/): Michael Crawford said he wanted a message board so here it is.   Enjoy it.  Rant, Rave and start angry arguments like every message board turns into. p - [Free Times-Behind The Scenes ](https://scenesc.com/free-times-behind-the-scenes/): In the newest issue of the Free Times, Pat Wall highlights some of the people in the SC music scene that make it all happen.  I was lucky enough to be one of them.  Read my interview here and pick up a copy of the Free Times to read the rest of them.  Or visit […] - [Merry Christmas!](https://scenesc.com/merry-christmas/): Merry Christmas from all your friends here at SceneSC!  I’m sitting here watching David shred some Smashing Pumpkins on Guitar Hero (he’s on the easy level).  If you’re into good old gospel and bluegrass and are around Greenville today, you can come to our family reunion right off Stringer Road.  Bring your instrument. Dylan Gilbert […] - [A Glimpse At New Brookland Tavern, Dec. 26th](https://scenesc.com/nbtdec26th/): Friday night, New Brookland Tavern is having three very talented song writers play throughout the evening. The lineup, (if you haven’t seen the banner already) is as follows: – Cayla Fralick – Nick Bays – Cameron Gill The first two have consistently played solo act shows in and around the Columbia/Lexington area. Cayla is returning […] - [Scene SC Exclusive: The Artichokes Live Acoustic EP](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-exclusive-the-artichokes-liveacoustic-ep/): I had the Artichokes on WUSC 90.5 FM today with an interview and live acoustic performance. This was their first acoustic performance ever! We also recorded this event as a Scene SC Exclusive, so you can click below and download the full set. Live Acoustic at WUSC 90.5 FM Download! Tracklisting Interview/Acid Same Things Sweater […] - [Manchester/AGO/Kevin Devine review](https://scenesc.com/manchesteragokevin-devine-review/): On Sunday night, Manchester Orchestera, All Get Out, Kevin Devine and Dead Confederates played at Headliners in Columbia, SC. I had been looking forward to this show since Manchester Orchestra first posted it on their myspace. I made sure to tell people about this show every time I was on air at WUSC. I also […] - [O' Brother/The Devil and The Lion/I Married My High School Sweetheart](https://scenesc.com/o-brotherthe-devil-and-the-lioni-married-my-high-school-sweetheart/): In the last week we have already seen 3 bands on the Favorite Gentleman record label and now we have the opportunity to see even more as O’ Brother bring their ambient style of rock to The Watershed. On O’ Brother’s myspace you can hear a cover version of “Wasting All My Breath” by All […] - [Marry a Thief Jingle Ball Review](https://scenesc.com/marry-a-thief-jingle-ball-review/): (Photos Credit Sarah Kobos) Dear Headliners, Would you please start opening your doors more than 30 minutes before show time or figure out some way to get people in the doors faster so people don’t miss the bands they are there to see.  Just a suggestion in customer satisfaction. In regards to Marry a Thief’s […] - [Superficial Hootie News](https://scenesc.com/superficial-hootie-news/): I just couldn’t pass this one up. The State is reporting that Hootie and the Blowfish drummer Jim “Soni” Sonefield was married to Hootie guitarist Mark Bryan’s ex wife in a private ceremony on December 6th. This news comes after Hootie and the Blowfish lead singer Darius Rucker was quoted as saying “there are some […] - [Scene SC Fan Top Records of the Year](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-fan-top-records-of-the-year/): With over 2,000 votes cast the Fan Poll for Scene SC album of the year, the race was very tight. Four bands held the majority of the votes and were all within 3 percentage points of each other, so the last couple of days before the polls closed it was exciting to see who pulled […] - [The Reverie/The Stellas and The Private Life of David Reed](https://scenesc.com/the-reveriethe-stellas-and-the-private-life-of-david-reed/): Ever since music crawl I feel like The Reverie have been getting noticed more and more by the music scene in Columbia.  This Saturday night they take the stage with a fine band from the greater Charlotte area, The Stellas, and The Private Life of David Reed.  TPLoDR have been out there a good bit […] - [CD Review: The Artichokes - The Artichokes EP](https://scenesc.com/cd-review-the-artichokes-the-artichokes-ep/): The Artichokes – The Artichokes EP Genre: Indie-Pop w/ some synth RIYL: The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys Picks: Black and White, Somebody’s Hero, Sweater Weather This five track EP from the Artichokes will be in rotation at WUSC 90.5 FM in January. The Artichokes are making their mark in Columbia after building a pretty large following […] - [How About Pizza](https://scenesc.com/how-about-pizza/): What do you want to be?  What do you want to do with your life?  Do you want to be like this Vacuum?  You know, long, skinny, gray, constantly sucking dirty things?  Is that what you want? So I was watching this MTV show today where they were showing all of the cast members of […] - [New Album From Thief](https://scenesc.com/new-album-from-thief/): Thief has released their new album entitled “Volksgeist” and have a handful of shows around the state to support it.  I’ve been a big fan of the music they have had online for awhile now and am really looking forward to seeing these guys at one of the shows coming up.  I’ve always been a […] - [CD Review: Andy Lehman - Landline](https://scenesc.com/cd-review-andy-lehman-landline/): I’ve decided to start reviewing Local albums and posting the reviews here for ya’ll! Here’s my first: Andy Lehman – Landline Genre: Alternative RIYL: G-Vegas, Weezer Favorite Tracks: I Don’t Think of Love (The Way That I Used To), Time to Go, Stop, Winter, Ghost This album was released in 2007; however, I just got […] - [New Music From Haley Shaw](https://scenesc.com/new-music-from-haley-shaw/): A few months back we advised everyone to go to Haley Shaw’s show at New Brookland Tavern.  A few days after that show she moved to Nashville to pursue a career in music and that show at New Brookland turned out to be her last show in SC for a little while.  We also mentioned […] - [A Watershed Christmas](https://scenesc.com/a-watershed-christmas/): The only thing that could make this show any better would be to play the best movie ever “Dunston Checks In” in the background.  Of course I’m kidding.  Everyone knows that Home Alone is the best movie of all time and I plan on watching it Friday afternoon before I go to The Watershed so […] - [Sweet Vans EP Release](https://scenesc.com/sweet-vans-ep-release/): If you have ever heard the Scene SC.com theme song on Myspace you will notice that it was written by two hardcore suburban gangstas named Sweet Vans.  Sweet Vans burst onto the local music scene about a month ago with an EP already recorded named Pens, Bitch!.  They will be officially releasing this album this […] - [Show Preview: Grayson Venters](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-grayson-venters/): On December 5th at 7:30, Grayson Venters will be playing at The Watershed. You might know him as the frontman of local band, The Devil and the Lion, rather than a solo act. As I’m writing this I’m listening to his myspace. This isn’t the first time I’ve visited his page to hear his music, […] - [Christmas At Red Bank](https://scenesc.com/christmas-at-redbank/): Guest Preview by Todd Mathis (American Gun) Christmas, Christmas time is here.  Time for joy.  Time for cheer.  Time for a concert at the Red Bank United Methodist Church.  Isn’t that how the song goes?  Ok, maybe the Peanuts don’t sing it exactly like that, but they should.  On December 7th at 7pm, Christmas at […] - [Joan Osborne Covers Jump Little Children](https://scenesc.com/joan-osbourne-covers-jump-little-children/): I’m not lying.  Jay Clifford still plays “Cathedrals” live and it is beautiful every time.  I’m not as big of a fan of Joan Osborne’s version that I just downloaded on Paste Magazine’s New Music Sampler (there is no link to it online yet.)  Is there any word on whether or not Jay is playing […] - [What Can We Learn From Denton Texas?](https://scenesc.com/what-can-we-learn-from-denton-texas/): Denton is the county seat of Denton County, Texas in the United States. According to the 2000 census, the city’s population was 80,537, making it the eleventh largest city in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. The July 2007 United States Census Bureau estimate, however, gave Denton’s population as 115,506,[1] and named the city as the nation’s tenth […] - [Scene SC Exclusive ](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-exclusive/): Baumer’s Farewell Show Full Video   - [Fan Survey: Top SC Albums of 2008](https://scenesc.com/fan-survey-top-sc-albums-of-2008/): POLLS CLOSED RESULTS COMING SOON! - [Team Scene SC Adds One More](https://scenesc.com/team-scene-sc-adds-one-more/): Last week we added Bakari and Will to the Scene SC team. Today we officially add one more. I introduce to you Sarah Kobos. Sarah will be the official Scene SC photographer and will also help with everyday news, show previews and reviews. Each person we have added to the staff have different talents that […] - [Show Preview: Sunday, November 30 at NBT](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-sunday-november-30-at-nbt/): So, there will be a show at New Brookland Tavern on Sunday, November 30 featuring The Brisbones,  The Bourbon Brothers, The Ride, Thee MAD FROGS, and Living Rheum. Doors open at 6:30 and it shall be $5 over 21 and $7 for all youngsters. I’m going to give you a bit of a rundown of […] - [All Get Out EP Release and ABSOLUTExclusive](https://scenesc.com/all-get-out-ep-release-and-absolutexclusive/): Today is the day you’ve been waiting for!  All Get Out’s self titled EP is now available on iTunes and as a hard copy WHEN you make it out to one of their upcoming shows. Tracklist: 1. Coach Connor 2. Come My Way 3. Water and God 4. Like a Child 5. The E.C. 6. […] - [Harvest Hope Foodbank Fundraiser at Art Bar](https://scenesc.com/harvest-hope-foodbank-fundraiser-at-art-bar/): When: Saturday Nov 29, 2008 at 8:00 PM Where: The Art Bar 1211 Park St Columbia, South Carolina United States Come hear some good music for a good cause and celebrate South Carolina’s victory over Clempson with 9 Patrick Funk, Lisel Downey, Daniel Machado 10 Kenley Young, Stephanie Lawson, Rob Lindsey 11 Mary’s Little Sister […] - [Free Dr Pepper Day - Sunday, November 23](https://scenesc.com/free-dr-pepper-day-sunday-november-23/): EDIT: Free Dr. Pepper day has been extended until 6pm Monday, November 24!  Apparently many more people had the same problem as I did, trying all day yesterday and nothing ever happening.  I tried this morning and it worked and the coupon will be mailed to my house in the next 4-6 weeks.  I’ve never […] - [Acoustic Cafe: November 19](https://scenesc.com/acoustic-cafe-november-19/): Written By-Bakari Cayla Fralick-Just as Quietly from Scene SC on Vimeo. So. I went to USC’s Acoustic Cafe last night, and it was pretty fantastic. Everyone who played impressed me, I must say. Cayla Fralick Andy Lehman Cherry Case This Machine is Me. My wife Cayla Fralick was up first, and was spectacular. I’ve never […] - [New Scene SC Staff](https://scenesc.com/new-scene-sc-staff/): (Scene SC Staff Bakari and Will) We’ve got two new staff members at Scene SC.  Bakari Lebby and Will Flourance are joining the team.  Both Will and Bakari are active in the SC music scene by playing local bands on their WUSC radio show and by going to shows.  They were recently the MC’s at […] - [The Shed's Fight Back](https://scenesc.com/the-sheds-fight-back/): (Photo taken without permission from www.Free-Times.com and courtesy of P. Wall,  If I need to take it down let me know and I will happily replace it with this picture.) Sumter Street Storage is currentley appleaing the Richland County Fire Marshall ruling prohibiting band practice at Sumter Street Storage.  The results of the appeal will […] - [The Fire is Friday Night](https://scenesc.com/the-fire-is-friday-night/): If you can’t read the banner at the top of the page The Fire Tonight has their CD Release party this Friday night at New Brookland Tavern.  The guys have been practicing hard and have some special plans up their sleeves including a new and an old cover and a never before heard song.  What […] - [What the Scene SC Party Lacked](https://scenesc.com/what-the-scene-sc-party-lacked/): The Scene SC Kick Off Party was everything I hoped it would be, but after being at New Brookland last night I realized what we were missing.  That little extra push that would have helped us sell out the place.  We all learn from our mistakes, so let me list for you what we will […] - [New Brookland/Jam Room Acoustic Challenge](https://scenesc.com/new-brooklandjam-room-acoustic-challenge/): Congratulations to Brodie Porterfield for winning the Acoustic Challenge at New Brookland Tavern.  There were three Scene SC Endorsed artists playing and it is was really hard to decide who to vote for.  Stephanie Lawson, Hannah Miller and Brodie were all great as always, as well as the other artists that played. Brodie started off […] - [New Videos Up](https://scenesc.com/new-videos-up/): If you check the live videos tab there are new videos up.  Here are some of them. Marry a Thief-Obvious from Scene SC on Vimeo. Baumer-Don’t Panic from Scene SC on Vimeo. Kill Anties from Scene SC on Vimeo. The Decade-Backscratch Fever from Scene SC on Vimeo. Ghosts of the Great Highway-A Spell and A […] - [Mel Washington EP Preview](https://scenesc.com/mel-washington-ep-preview/): This Friday at The Watershed Mel Washington will be previewing his new “Friends EP” with special Guest and friend Cameron Gill. While All Get Out has been out on the road for months at a time from Florida to Texas, Mel Washington has written a handful of songs about many of his close friends, 3 […] - [The Fire Tonight on WXRY](https://scenesc.com/the-fire-tonight-on-wxry/): Listen to it. Also there are three worthwhile shows in Columbia Friday night. Mel Washington at The Watershed Jay Clifford at 5 Points Pub and of course The Fire Tonight Show. - [Scene SC is Here to Stay](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-is-here-to-stay/): When I started the website and started adding bands on Myspace and making connections to help everyone out, one of the points I always tried to make is that Scene SC is here to stay.  We aren’t going anywhere.  It always seems like someone will start up some online zine or radio thing and it […] - [Check Your Boy Out](https://scenesc.com/check-your-boy-out/): Daily Gamecock givin me some love.  Too bad I got trumped by an album that came out over a month ago, drag queens and a book that builds you up after you see all those beautiful people in magazines!  “Perfect hair perfect teeth, designed to hide what lies beneath.(Dave Bazan)”  Still very much appreciate everyone […] - [Bourbon Or Bust](https://scenesc.com/bourbon-or-bust/): Come check out some of Columbia’s finest southern Rock tonight at Headliners with Ed Lemon and the Get Rights, Lucas War Hero, The Bourbon Brothers and Harrison Ray’s Magic Ghost. The Bourbon Brothers had their guitarist fly in from NYC so it will be a special night for them.  If you like fun and bourbon […] - [Wolf Promo II](https://scenesc.com/wolf-promo-ii/):   We are so serious at Scene SC. - [Updated: Sumter Street Bands Look For a New Home](https://scenesc.com/sumter-street-bands-look-for-a-new-home/): In the Free Times today the reason behind the Fire Marshal shutting down the Sheds for practice was revealed as so “Basically, that’s a storage facility,” Spivey says. Any other use, she adds, is unallowed. “We would describe [the current situation] as … a storage-use occupancy. But they’re using it as … a multi-use, mixed-business […] - [Red Bank UMC Harvest Fest ](https://scenesc.com/red-bank-umc-harvest-fest/): Red Bank United Methodist Church will be hosting it’s annual harvest fest this Saturday November 15th with activities for everyone.  The day will start off early with the yard sale beginning at 7 AM and the music starting at 10 AM. This year Red Bank UMC is bringing in outside artists Hannah Miller, Brent McDonald […] - [Folk Music Hall of Fame to Charlotte?](https://scenesc.com/folk-music-hall-of-fame-to-charlotte/): Currently there is no Folk Music Hall of Fame, but the Irish couple behind the funding for it seem to think that the Queen City would be an ideal place to build. Charles McCutcheon told Creative Loafing that “In many respects there were a number of cities that we talked about, there was Boston, New Port […] - [Show Review: Baumer's Farewell](https://scenesc.com/show-review-baumers-farewell/): Sometimes in the past when I have done show reviews I will name people from other bands that showed up to support other bands. If I were to do that for the Baumer show the list would be way too long and I’m sure I would accidentally leave people out. It might be easier to […] - [Ghosts of the Great Highway](https://scenesc.com/ghosts-of-the-great-highway/): Ghosts of the Great Highway from Scene SC on Vimeo. With the Scene SC party coming up this Friday I am previewing a band a day until the day of the show.  Today I proudly introduce to you Ghosts of the Great Highway.  When we first heard of Ghosts of the Great Highway it took […] - [The Reverie on WXRY Tonight](https://scenesc.com/the-reverie-on-wxry-tonight/): Check out The Reverie on WXRY unsigned tonight at 8 P.M. and call in and request some of your favorite local/regional music. - [New Emery Album](https://scenesc.com/new-emery-album/): Here is a new interview with Greer native Toby Morrell about the new Emery album.  They are working on the site, but the under construction should be fixed soon. Toby, how are you doing today? I’m doing really well, hanging out on the bus with Halo. While Broken Hearts Prevail, your new ep, what can […] - [Update:Slowrunner Best of What's Next](https://scenesc.com/slowrunner-best-of-whats-next/): Free Live Digital Download bottom right sidebar. They are the Paste Digital VIP. Paste magazine, who I highly respect, has listed Slowrunner of Charleston as one of their 22 up-and-coming artists you ignore at your own peril.  Right now they are on a Paste Presents tour with William Fitzsimmons who you should also check out. […] - [This Week In Tunes](https://scenesc.com/this-week-in-tunes/): Monday 11/3 New Brookland Acoustic Competition  7pm  $3 Right Bank Rails at Cock & Bull Pub     7:30pm    Free Baumer at Music Farm (Charleston)    8pm   Free (21+) Becca Smith/ Dylan Gilbert/ Cherry Case/ Cayla Fralick/ Living Rheum  at Headliners  7pm  $7 Tuesday 11/4 Election Day Wednesday 11/5 David McMillin on Greene Street   5pm   Free […] - [David McMillin on Greene Street](https://scenesc.com/david-mcmillan-on-greene-street/): Wednesday Nov 5th Greene St. around Russell House 5 PM So according to my 2008 Wildlife Calendar two things happen this Wednesday November 5th.   One being that “Coastal Plain Deer Rut Peaks” and the other being that David McMillin is coming to play on Greene St. in front of Russell House.  Both of which you […] - [Thumpin, Squeezin, Smellin](https://scenesc.com/thumpin-squeezin-smellin/): I would be abandoning my roots were I not to point out the Cravin’ Melon tour dates coming up. Upcoming Shows ( view all ) Nov 7 2008 8:00P Tie Breakers Greenville, North Carolina Nov 8 2008 8:00P Five Points Pub Columbia, South Carolina Nov 28 2008 8:00P The Handlebar Greenville Dec 13 2008 8:00P […] - [Show Preview:Dylan Gilbert/Becca Smith/Cayla Fralick/Cherry Case/Living Rheum](https://scenesc.com/show-previewdylan-gilbertbecca-smithcayla-fralickcherry-caseliving-rheum/): Dylan Gilbert is one of the singer songwriters that I have adopted into our South Carolina family.  Coming straight out of the QC, Dylan has been active for a year or so in Columbia’s music scene frequenting The Watershed, New Brookland Tavern and Headliners.  Although he has put together a band in the last couple […] - [Listening Suggestion](https://scenesc.com/listening-suggestion/): For fans of Elliott Smith, Pedro The Lion, John Vanderslice, Sufjan Stevens, Etc. Andy Crissinger has been a long time influence on everything I have done musically over the last 10 years whether be journalistic or with my guitar.  Andy hasn’t released anything very recently, but the music that he has on Myspace and Purevolume […] - [Don't Think I Don't Think About It](https://scenesc.com/dont-think-i-dont-think-about-it/): Don’t think I wasn’t going to tell you that Home Town Hero Darius Rucker is going to be performing his hit country single on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno Tonight. - [Show Review:This Machine Is Me/Marry a Thief/Say Vandelay/Pharon Pitman](https://scenesc.com/show-reviewthis-machine-is-memarry-a-thiefsay-vandelaypharon-pitman/): In the last couple of months you have read reviews I have written about Marry a Thief and This Machine is Me so I decided to give someone else a shot at it.  I introduce to you Shelby Sachs.  Shelby writes for The Daily Gamecock and is involved in Carolina Productions along with other activities […] - [All Get Out Cheating?](https://scenesc.com/all-get-out-cheating/): Michael Livingston Cinematography Reel Early 2008 from Michael Livingston on Vimeo. What do you consider cheating?  For the longest time AGO had Waffle House as one of their main influences.  While I hesitate to say that our leaders of Southern Grunge are abandoning their WaHo roots, tonight they are having a one night stand with […] - [UPDATED:Dino-Mech Vs. American Idol Loser](https://scenesc.com/dino-mech-vs-american-idol-loser/): I would like to update this post with a video of “That Dude That Lost American Idol and has those bracelets that say Save a Drum, Bang a BeatBoxer.“  The real question is why was there anyone at this show when Marry a Thief/Ben Walker/Austin Crane were playing a free show in 5 Points?  If […] - [Turn On Your Radio!](https://scenesc.com/turn-on-your-radio/): This afternoon tune into 93.5 and 90.5 so you can hear both Marry A Thief and This Machine Is Me.  There will be interviews and acoustic performances. Listen to 90.5 at 4:00pm for Marry A Thief or 93.5 at 4:00pm for This Machine Is Me after which they will head over to 90.5 at 5:00pm […] - [The Devil and The Lion Hard at Work](https://scenesc.com/the-devil-and-the-lion-hard-at-work/): We haven’t heard a lot from The Devil and The Lion in the past couple of months, but I have a feeling that is about to change. An online store is in the works along with a self titled EP, both of which are having the finishing touches put on them. For now you can […] - [It is This Machine Is Me's Week](https://scenesc.com/it-is-this-machine-is-mes-week/): Congrats to those guys on winning the Acoustic Competition at USC last night.  It must be their week with their CD Release party coming up Friday, radio interviews on 93.5 and WUSC and now this. It was great getting to meet a handful of new people last night and make some new contacts.  If you […] - [Right Bank Rails Returns](https://scenesc.com/right-bank-rails-returns/): To Cock N Bull Monday November 3rd.  I’m sure Bentz will have some good advice on who everyone should vote for the following day. It is not the same as the Red Tub, but I’m very happy that Bentz has brought it back! Right Bank Rails is a forum for songwriters to perform their original […] - [Memories of the Fair...](https://scenesc.com/memories-of-the-fair/): I caught up with Brandon of Marry a Thief and Jeff of The Decade about some of their favorite moments from the State Fair.  I went on Friday night and saw a couple of local artists out in the rain enjoying the fair.  I bet you didn’t have any idea. Every year Carnies, unsafe rides […] - [Horizon Records Shopping Spree!](https://scenesc.com/horizon-records-shopping-spree/): Ramseur Records and Horizon Records have also teamed up to give away a $200 shopping spree @ Horizon to one lucky winner attending the Greenville show. Anyone with a ticket to the show will also receive a special discount on November 1st. For over thirty years Gene Berger has been at the helm of his […] - [I think This is Funny](https://scenesc.com/i-think-this-is-funny/) - [Acoustic Competition in Russell House](https://scenesc.com/acoustic-competition-in-russell-house/): 9:30-11:30PM Russell House Bookstore’s Starbucks So Carolina Productions is hosting an Acoustic Comepetition this Tuesday night at Starbucks in the Russell House and I have heard a lot of buzz about it.  I think I know what it is about and if everything works out that will make my day.  I haven’t worked on the […] - [This Machine Is Me on The Radio](https://scenesc.com/this-machine-is-me-on-the-radio/): In support of their EP Release Party this Friday at Headliners, TMIM is getting some radio play from 93.5 and 90.5. Wow, I didn’t know 93.5 knew that local music existed besides Crossfade… Anyways, call and request it! 93.5 has begun playing “Models & Bottles” on the radio every day in support of this show. […] - [Listen to WUSC](https://scenesc.com/listen-to-wusc/): College radio is really hit or miss and WUSC 90.5 is not really any different.  If you tune in at the wrong time you end up listening to some crazy experimental stuff that might make you immediately turn the channel.  So here is how you are going to get around that.  90.5 does play good […] - [Show Review: Nick Bays and Cayla Fralick](https://scenesc.com/show-review-nick-bays-and-cayla-fralick/): (Photo courtesy of Sarah Kobos) I previewed this show and told everyone that they needed to go and everything about this show exceeded my expectations. Cayla Fralick-First off I got there a little bit late, but was close to not being able to make it all (circumstances out of my control).  I arrived in time […] - [Happy Birthday!](https://scenesc.com/happy-birthday/): 25 years ago today I was born around 11 am in Greenville SC. For my present I will have 9 posts tomorrow.  Everything you have been wanting to know and videos you have been waiting to see about SC music here tomorrow starting at 9 AM. After the next two weeks I’ll be back to […] - [ARGHHHHH](https://scenesc.com/arghhhhh/): National Talk Like a Pirate Day has already passed, but Columbus Day is Monday and you know what that means…Pirate Fest at New Brookland Tavern is Saturrrrday! Starts at 4 and is loaded with good bands so go check them out. It is .75 cents per band if you are over 21 and 1 dollar […] - [What is the Next Move After a Break Up?](https://scenesc.com/what-is-the-next-move-after-a-break-up/): No I’m not going Dr. Phil on You As a fan it is really hard to see some of your favorite local bands hang it up.  I have the unique oppurtunity to write from both perspectives.  I have been in several bands that fell apart and while it did sometimes turn my life in different […] - [Show Preview:Nick Bays and Cayla Fralick](https://scenesc.com/show-previewnick-bays-and-cayla-fralick/): Saturday October 11 The Watershed Nick Bays Cayla Fralick Look what fall break has brought us. This Friday we get to see Nick Bays home from the North along with Cayla Fralick. I’ve had the show marked on my calendar for a good while not only because I am a fan of all of Nick […] - [Baumer Calls It Quits](https://scenesc.com/baumer-calls-it-quits/): Be sure to share your favorite Baumer stories on the wall here. Via their Myspace Friends, You’ve probably noticed the past few months have been tough for us with cancelled tours and other things completely out of our control. Its been hard, but it has given us time to reevaluate where we are and what […] - [Sooooo The Free Times...](https://scenesc.com/sooooo-the-free-times/): Put on the best music crawl I have ever been to.  The weather was perfect and I won’t lie, I was outside of Art Bar almost all night and didn’t make it to any of the other venues. I have seen almost all of the bands that I watched Saturday night before, but I did […] - [Free Times Music Crawl](https://scenesc.com/free-times-music-crawl/): It’s finally here!  This year’s Music Crawl will start at 7pm on Saturday and feature 30 of the best local, regional and national musicians.  Make your schedules so you get to see all your favorites!  We’ll see you at the Crawl!  Click on ‘Continue Reading’ to find out what Free Times has to say about […] - [Goodbye Tomorrow](https://scenesc.com/goodbye-tomorrow/): (Not a very clever title, sorry.)  We’re sad to report that Columbia band, Hello Tomorrow, has decided to part ways. Hello Tomorrow has gone its separate ways. We had good times played some fun shows and met a lot of cool people!!! Thank you to everyone who has been supportive of us over these past […] - [All Get Out got Derailed](https://scenesc.com/all-get-out-got-derailed/): Via their Blog post Hello everyone. Last night we were driving from Denton, TX to Slidell, LA and were rear-ended at about 3:30 AM. Our van has a few battle scars right now and our trailer ended up on its side, but fortunately none of us were harmed. The van is still drivable and our […] - [Josh Roberts Breaks it Down](https://scenesc.com/josh-roberts-breaks-it-down/): This Tuesday at the Nickolodeon Theatre Josh Roberts will be performing acoustic songs he has written over the years celebrating the release of his new EP.  From what I understand this event will be more of a storytellers setting, another side of Josh that we don’t always get to see as much.  I had the […] - [Columbia's Talent Buyers](https://scenesc.com/columbias-talent-buyers/): Written by Greg Slattery Chris McLane is Columbia born and bred. His mom got him guitar lessons when he was 12. He’s played in countless bands since he was 15. You may not know Chris McLane by name, but there is a good chance you’ve heard of his band Stretch Arm Strong. Now McLane works […] - [And the Winner isss....VEARA](https://scenesc.com/and-the-winner-isssveara/): Congratulations to Veara for winning the Sumter Skate Association Battle of the Bands. Yesterday Scene SC attended three different Venues and had the oppurtunity to see 11 different bands.  We have videos from seven different bands that we are working on uploading right now. This week we will also be introducing some new members of […] - [Lack of Posts Lately](https://scenesc.com/lack-of-post-lately/): Sorry for the lack of posts lately.  Work has been crazy and it will be like that for the next 4 weeks.  I’m lining up some guest posts right now to keep everything going a little bit, but I will be back full force in November.  My job gets crazy like this once every 2 […] - [Baumer Cancelled!!](https://scenesc.com/baumer-cancelled/): If you were planning on seeing Baumer tonight at 5 Points After 5 the show has been cancelled due to the high chance of rain tonight.  Sucks.  Not sure if they are resheduling it or what at this point. Hey guys… We just can’t catch a break. The Five Points after Five show that we’ve […] - [Night Life](https://scenesc.com/night-life/): The Night Life, it ain’t no good life But it’s my life Trying to get caught up.  Patience. - [Travis Barker and DJ AM Jet Crash](https://scenesc.com/travis-barker-and-dj-am-jet-crash/): I woke up this morning to the news that Travis Barker and DJ AM had been involved in a jet crash where 4 passengers were killed and the two survivors, Travis Barker and DJ AM, are in critical condition at the Augusta burn center.  The Jet was departing from the Columbia airport heading for Van […] - [New Marry a Thief EP Out Today](https://scenesc.com/new-marry-a-thief-ep-out-today/): Marry a Thief has released their “Techno Demos EP” dowloadable exclusively through Absolute Punk.  Baumer did a similar EP about a month ago featuring 4 songs.  If you haven’t gotten that yet you can go to their profile on AP.net and download it. The Marry a Thief “Techno Demo EP” as I like to call […] - [All Get Out Myspace Update](https://scenesc.com/all-get-out-myspace-update/): Owl Get Out has uploaded a couple of new rerecorded songs along with the new artwork for their album and some new pictures.  It’s pretty slick and exciting.  I have a lot to say about these guys soon.  I have been working on something special for them so we’ll see how that turns out.  Oh […] - [Bentz Kirby](https://scenesc.com/bentz-kirby/): Kevin Oliver did a great job on covering my cuz and writing about how much he does for the music scene.  Bentz is one of the main reasons I started this website and I really miss the Red Tub and really miss Right Bank Rails. Go read Kevins article and everyone go to Art Bar […] - [Updated:Awesome Line Up at Music Crawl](https://scenesc.com/awesome-line-up-at-music-crawl/): Here are the times and Venues Art Bar All Get Out (7-7:30 p.m.) The Rise of Science (7:30-8 p.m.) The Decade (8-8:30 p.m.) Cassangles (8:30-9 p.m.) Daniel Machado (9-9:30 p.m.) The Reverie (9:30-10 p.m.) Marry a Thief (10-10:45 p.m.) This Machine is Me (10:45-11:30 p.m.) Magnetic Flowers (11:30 p.m.-12:15 a.m.) Death Becomes Even the Maiden […] - [The Stellas CD Release](https://scenesc.com/the-stellas-cd-release/): The Stellas from Rock Hill SC, I mean Charlotte NC, are having their CD release party this Saturday at The Evening Muse.  They will follow that up with a show at The Money on the 25th with This Machine Is Me. This is The Stellas Debut album entitled “Cry Baby Cry” which was produced by […] - [Endorsed Bands - Summer Changes](https://scenesc.com/endorsed-bands-summer-changes/): As the summer comes around, I will be updating the Endorsed Bands list. If you would like to suggest a band that I just don’t know about shoot me an email at bakari@scenesc.com I’ll check it. Promise. Anyway, keep checking it. It’ll look fly. - [Show Us Your Twitties](https://scenesc.com/show-us-your-twitties/): When I ask people about Twitter they usually fall into two camps.  The first camp says “Gah Twitter is dumb” and then about two weeks later will join anyway.  The other camp talks about how cool it is and how it has made the world a better place.  Like most things, neither camp is really […] - [The Decade Promo Two](https://scenesc.com/the-decade-promo-two/): The Decade-Enough Already BROMO from Scene SC on Vimeo. Here is the second installment of The Decade’s promos for their new music.  The video features their new song “Enough Already” along with footage taken in the studio. - [The Working Title CD Release](https://scenesc.com/the-working-title-cd-release/): This Saturday at the Music Farm in Charleston The Working Title will be celebrating the digital release of their new album Bone Island.  They will have physical copies of the CD for sale, but Saturday will be your last chance to buy one before the CD is released nationally in July. Also playing are some […] - [New Promo Vid from The Decade](https://scenesc.com/new-promo-vid-from-the-decade/): The Decade-Scene SC Bromo #1 from Scene SC on Vimeo. The Decade just got done recording some new songs and already has one up on their Myspace.  Check out “Enough Already” along with new pictures and a new Myspace layout. Bromo #2 coming soon. - [Seven Questions with American Aquarium](https://scenesc.com/seven-questions-with-american-aquarium/): American Aquarium The Real Gypsy (Greenville, SC) May 8 New Brookland Tavern (Columbia, SC) May 12 So we’ve started a new series here at Scene SC called “Seven Questions with Scene SC.”  I think at some point we’ll get a cool logo with a fancy 7 and a question mark or something, but for now […] - [Rosewood Crawfish Festival](https://scenesc.com/rosewood-crawfish-festival/): The 4th annual Rosewood Crawfish Festival is going down this Saturday with one of Lousiana’s best Rock and Roll bands, Better Than Ezra, and 5,000 pounds of crawfish.  The festival kicks off at 11 A.M. and goes until 8 P.M. with music starting around noon. What to look out for: Second Stage 1:00 — 1:35 […] - [Free Music: The Restoration](https://scenesc.com/free-music-the-restoration/): The Restoration from Scene SC on Vimeo. The Restoration has their 3 song “Winter 2009 Sessions” EP up for a free download, so get it while it’s hot. We took the above video the other night so enjoy! - [Learn Math: xACUTEx](https://scenesc.com/learn-math-xacutex/): When the Mathcore drops, the bullshit stops.  Don’t be late for math class. Interview coming 5/3/09 - [MOTHER FOLKIN AWESOME FOLKCYCLE FEST](https://scenesc.com/mother-folkin-awesome-folkcycle-fest/): So, I’m hoping that title caught your attention. I’m also hoping this poster does the same thing Adrian Zongrone at WUSC 90.5 FM has put together a show to get all you folksters hot ‘n’ bothered. WUSC will be throwing a “Folkcycle Fest” featuring Diane Cluck, Seamonster, and SC’s very own Rev. Joe Roberts The […] - [Grayson Venters and 70 Percent](https://scenesc.com/grayson-venters-and-70-percent/): Grayson Venters-The Watershed from Scene SC on Vimeo. Grayson Venters is 70% done recording an EP and has 70% of a tour booked in late May with Mel Washington.  I haven’t had the chance to hear the album yet, but from what I have been told the new songs kick ass.  He also did a […] - [Ghost of FDR's swan song](https://scenesc.com/1869/): Playing in a band presents me the opportunity to hear more local and indie bands than I can even remember.  Most of them are good, some of them are really good, and some of them are absolutely horrible.  Ghost of FDR fits into none of these categories.  They are without a doubt one of the […] - [Indie Grits Is Over and The Winners Are](https://scenesc.com/indie-grits-is-over-and-the-winners-are/): 2009 Award Winners Posted: 11:21 AM Top Grit ($1,000) – Yard Work is Hard Work – Jodie Mack Big Grit ($500) – Solid Country Gold – Ronnie Gunter People’s Grit ($500) – Mississippi Queen – Paige Williams Short Grit ($500) – Space Ghost – Laurie Jo Reynolds Young Grit ($500) – Reverie – Paula Wood […] - [Ghosts of The Great Highway CD Release](https://scenesc.com/ghosts-of-the-great-highway-cd-release/): (Photo Courtesy of SKobos) Thursday, April 16, 2009 at 8:00pm Charles Edwards Apts. 814 Barnwell St. (House Show) Ghosts of the Great Highway/Steven Fiore/Mike Mewborne/Austin Crane It was only a couple of months ago when we discovered a relatively unknown talented artist and started to do what we could do to introduce him to the […] - [The Restoration kicks back (it's like 3 Ninjas but better)](https://scenesc.com/the-restoration-kicks-back-its-like-3-ninjas-but-better/): “Constance please don’t let my music die with me” – The Restoration As promised, here is part two of my interview with Daniel Machado about his new project The Restoration! Before getting into this great stuff though, just a word about the show. Come early because Liesl Downey is an amazing artist, The Fossil Record […] - [New Emery Webisodes](https://scenesc.com/new-emery-webisodes/): The Greer natives and Winthrop alums have a new album coming out June 2nd entitled “In Shallow Seas We Sail.”  In promotion for the album and their upcoming tours Toby has made these funny webisodes.  After their last album came out to mixed reviews, they have been pretty open about the criticism they received and […] - [Indie Grits Is Here!](https://scenesc.com/indie-grits-is-here/): Wednesday, April 15 PURCHASE AN INDIE GRITS FESTIVAL PASS Festival passes are $35 each and grant entry to all 13 Indie Grits programs. Program 1 – 6:00pm – Nickelodeon Theatre The Village (15 mins.) The Hills Have Thighs (82 mins.) Opening Night Reception – 7:30pm – Immaculate Consumption Schmooze with filmmakers and festivalgoers next door […] - [The Restoration, Daniel Machado's 19th Century acoustic rock lovechild](https://scenesc.com/the-restoration-daniel-machados-19th-century-acoustic-rock-lovechild/): By now you have probably heard about Daniel Machado’s new project “The Restoration.”  David threw a write up on the site a couple of weeks ago, and the band has performed two low-key shows. However, their show Friday at New Brookland Tavern is being billed as the “big debut” performance featuring a lengthy set and […] - [Free Music: Sweet Vans](https://scenesc.com/free-music-sweet-vans/): So, If you don’t already know, Sweet Vans released a free Remix EP today featuring remixes by Toro y Moi, and This Machine is Me on their myspace page at www.myspace.com/sweetvanssc. In unrelated news, www.srslyrecords.com is being developed as we speak. So go download the new Sweet Vans. Share it with your friends. Expect the […] - [Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday](https://scenesc.com/1803/): Stone cold rock n’ roll.  That’s what you’ll experience Tuesday at New Brookland Tavern.  Shallow Palace and Leslie are both great live bands, and it never hurts to see touring bands coming through.  I haven’t personally experience the Brisbones or the Predecessor, but Greg Slattery (of Shallow Palace) swears they are badass and I believe […] - [Reaction to the Free Times Cover: Cutting the Arts](https://scenesc.com/reaction-to-the-free-times-cover-cutting-the-arts/): So as I do every Wednesday I went to El Burrito after the lunch crowd hit to enjoy two chicken tacos and read the Free Times.  I don’t think I get nearly as many press releases as they do, so they do a really good job of covering a wider array of music and arts […] - [April Update From Hannah Miller](https://scenesc.com/april-update-from-hannah-miller/): If you were at the Right Bank Rails in February you would have found out that Hannah Miller was getting ready to record some new songs. In her April update today she let us know a little bit more about that. Hello my friends! April brings good things, namely, Azaleas, bright green leaves, lots of […] - [Thief is Done](https://scenesc.com/thief-is-done/): We put Thief in the top 10 local albums of last year and now they are no longer.  I’ll leave them on the banner at the top of the page for kicks I guess.  I’m not sure if they are even playing that show. Thief-Full Set New Brookland Tavern from Scene SC on Vimeo. - [New Video: Allison Weiss](https://scenesc.com/new-video-allison-weiss/): Here is the new official video for Allison Weiss’s song “Let Me Go.”  Allison gets kidnapped on the way to practice.  Does she make it out alive?  Watch the video to find out! Allison Weiss – “Let Me Go” official music video! from Allison Weiss on Vimeo. If any other bands are interested in making […] - [The Watershed:Dispelling the Rumors](https://scenesc.com/the-watersheddispelling-the-rumors/): This rumor hadn’t gotten to me yet, but for those of you that it did get to Randy wrote this note to settle your nerves.  The Watershed is my favorite venue to see music so I wish it all of the best.  They consistently have the best acts in town and I have discovered a […] - [Videos](https://scenesc.com/videos/): I have hours of videos that I haven’t uploaded to the web yet.  Are there any local bands that you want me to upload more videos of?  Are there any local bands that I haven’t video taped yet that you want me to? Get on it. - [New video from Marry A Thief!](https://scenesc.com/new-video-from-marry-a-thief/): Last time we heard from SceneSC.com favorite Marry A Thief they were featured on “Real World” and headed to New York.  What have the boys been up to lately?  Apparently putting together an amazing new music video for their now famous track Epileptic.  Check out the video here! - [New Music:Kill Anties](https://scenesc.com/new-musickill-anties/): Kill Anties-Full Set(Almost) from Scene SC on Vimeo. Can You Feel These Burns? Click the above link to check out a new song from the Kill Anties upcoming EP.  It sounds a lot different than their past material and their live show.  If you happen to listen to E for Explosion their music shares some […] - [New Music:The Restoration](https://scenesc.com/new-musicthe-restoration/): The Restoration have posted three new songs on their Myspace from their Winter recording sessions and I have had them in rotation all morning.  The Restoration is relatively new to the Columbia Music scene and I regret not getting to see them at St. Patrick’s Day.  The good news is they have a handful of […] - [Allison Weiss is Going to LA](https://scenesc.com/allison-weiss-is-going-to-la/): I know I should have saved this a couple of more days… Congratulations to Allison Weiss for winning the Southeastern Campus Music Fest.  Now she is headed to L.A. to kick more ass and take more names and show the west coast what she is all about.  Allison Weiss is pretty much an internet marketing […] - [Indie on the Move](https://scenesc.com/indie-on-the-move/): I needed a little time off for bad behavior so I haven’t been posting much this week.  Now that I have my brain reorganized I’m prepared to inform you on what is going on in the world of South Carolina music.  There really hasn’t been all that much going on, but April looks like it […] - [Hot Lava Monster - Live](https://scenesc.com/hot-lava-monster-live/): Let’s face it, most live albums suck. It’s an inescapable fact of life. Too often what you get are obviously overdubbed, “live” records that contain songs performed exactly like their studio counterparts. Who would want to pay 12 dollars to hear an inferior version of the same song? Not me. So when I heard that […] - [Free Music: The Artichokes EP Download](https://scenesc.com/free-music-the-artichokes-ep-download/): The Artichokes FREE EP DOWNLOAD - [SRSLY!? Records Kick Off Party](https://scenesc.com/srsly-records-kick-off-party/): 8pm Doors $3 Over 21 / $6 Under 21 All Ages Indie / Pop / Rock The feeling I will have in my stomach when Hello Tomorrow is setting up their equipment is the same feeling I have when I see a wrestler on the top rope.  It’s kinda like when I hear “Vertical Blinding”  […] - [St. Pats in 5 points!](https://scenesc.com/photosmanchester-orchestramarry-a-thief/): So, I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but I haven’t posted anything on here in a while.  I haven’t even written a bio yet! Other than taking pictures, I have been slacking. And speaking of pictures… St Pat’s in 5 points was Saturday, as you probably know. Weather or not you remember it is another […] - [Show Review: All Get Out](https://scenesc.com/show-review-all-get-out/): All Get Out-Lucky Bastard from Scene SC on Vimeo.  (Yes, we know “decides” is spelled wrong.) The folks over at Metromix Atlanta had a bunch of good things to say about All Get Out’s performance in Atlanta last week.  I had the opportunity to go to this show and meet some talented people involved in […] - [Allison Weiss Interview From NYC](https://scenesc.com/allison-weiss-interview-from-nyc/): When Allison Weiss goes to New York City she does interviews, makes new friends and plays sold out shows. Check out this interview that she did with PL Entertainment.  She is a roller coaster ride to follow on Twitter and Tumblr so check that out too. - [Updated: Reflecting on St. Pats Day in 5 Points](https://scenesc.com/reflecting-on-st-pats-day-in-5-points/): When I was mentioning people I saw, I forgot to mention one of my favorite local bands of all time. I saw George Cooper of the Geek Rock Gods Love Apple.  Also Check out Our Love Apple Tribute to the past HERE. (Photo Courtesy of Catherine Brown) I mozied on down to 5 Points about […] - [A look in at Treadmill Trackstar's new record!](https://scenesc.com/a-look-in-at-treadmill-trackstars-new-record/): As I reread what Treadmill Trackstar lead singer Angelo Gianni wrote to me about the sound of their new record, I realized that it was too good to leave anything out.  Either that or I just got in from New York and wanted to get this in before their set at St. Patrick’s Day Fountain […] - [Photographs:Anathallo/Ben Walker Radio/Samamidon](https://scenesc.com/1689/): Sarah Kobos Takes Pictures - [Indie Grits:I'm Gonna Be A Movie Star!](https://scenesc.com/indie-gritsim-gonna-be-a-movie-star/): Saturday 4:00 PM at the Nickelodeon Theatre Jon Stringer likes to do two things; four wheel drive and play country music with his band,Festus and the White Trash Band. When his career at the local textile mill comes to an abrupt and unexpected end, he decides to give music a shot. The band includes his […] - [Show Preview: Abigail the Wolf EP Release](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-abigail-the-wolf-ep-release/): Friday March 13th The Church of the Holy Comforter Sumter, SC 6 PM There is nothing I love more than going out to a show and seeing members of other bands there.  I do see a lot of band guys and gals out, but it would really be great to see some more.  When the […] - [Treadmill Trackstar hits the studio](https://scenesc.com/treadmill-trackstar-hits-the-studio/): “We’re making this record for ourselves and for all the cool people who have chipped in to make it happen.” -Angelo Gianni, Treadmill Trackstar You may have heard by now that Treadmill Trackstar is back together and recording an album. If you haven’t, well thank heavens I am here to tell you. If you are […] - [Hannah Miller Visits Right Bank Rails](https://scenesc.com/hannah-miller-visits-right-bank-rails/): Hosted By: Right Bank Rails When: Monday, March 02, 2009 Where: The Cock N Bull Pub 2910 Rosewood Dr. Columbia 29205 Hannah Miller-In So Deep from Scene SC on Vimeo. Since Bentz got Right Bank Rails going again I’ve urged everyone to go out on the first Monday of every month to hear some good […] - [Stolen Equipment:The Reverie](https://scenesc.com/stolen-equipmentthe-reverie/): The Reverie had some of their equipment stolen after their show at Art Bar last night. 1 Marshall Head 1 Mesa Triple Rectifier 2 Pedal Boards If you hear anything about this being for sale or in a pawn shop or being used as furniture contact The Reverie on Myspace or contact me. - [Singer/Songwriter Panel at SC Book Festival](https://scenesc.com/singersongwriter-panel-at-sc-book-festival/): This is so last minute, but if you’re looking for something to do at 2pm on a Sunday, head over to the SC Book Festival for the Music and Writing panel which includes some of SC’s finest… Cary Ann Hearst, Danielle Howle, Paul Allen, Tyler Mechem, and Bob Wislinski from 2:00-3:30pm.  It’ll be like a […] - [Chivalrous Love All Sunny-Side-Up: The Explorer's Club featured on Daytrotter](https://scenesc.com/chivalrous-love-all-sunny-side-up-the-explorers-club-featured-on-daytrotter/): The Explorer’s Club is the second band from SC to be featured on Daytrotter this month!  Go check out and download these new recordings of “Do You Love Me?” “Don’t Forget the Sun” “Honey I Don’t Know Why” and “If You Go.” - [Updated:Joaquin Phoenix](https://scenesc.com/joaquin-phoenix/): Count It? I really could care less. Lenny’s Bar 486 Decatur Street Atlanta, GA $5 Is bringing his rap show to Atlanta tonight.  Apparently this is a secret show and nobody listed it until today.  He sucks at rapping.  Like he is as bad as Billy Bob Thorton’s band.  Not as bad as Russell Crowe’s […] - [Devil + Lion = End](https://scenesc.com/devil-lion-end/): I’m sad. The Devil and The Lion-Made to Inspire from Scene SC on Vimeo. Taken from The Devil and the Lion’s Myspace… It is impossible to write a successful blog about a band breaking up. Now you know what this blog is about…. The main reason the devil and the lion has broken up is […] - [Angie Aparo in Greenville and Bluffton](https://scenesc.com/angie-aparo-in-greenville-and-bluffton/): Atlanta area singer/songwriter Angie Aparo has made a living off of country music. Is he country? Definitely not, but I guess when your song “Cry” becomes a huge hit when it is sung by Faith Hill you take what you can get. Despite his dealings with country artists Tim McGraw, Big & Rich, Diana Digarmo […] - [New Music:Versus The Robot](https://scenesc.com/new-musicversus-the-robot/): New Versus the Robot now on iTunes. Buy It. - [The Fire Tonight/David A./Twilight Armada](https://scenesc.com/the-fire-tonightdavid-atwilight-armada/): New Brookland Tavern 7PM $10 Advance / $12 Day Of Show All Ages Rock / Indie A couple of months ago Lovedrug mozied through town with a little band called Copeland for a sold out show at New Brookland.  So sold out that I saw a couple from Charlotte that had driven down to the […] - [Free Music: Dylan Gilbert](https://scenesc.com/free-music-dylan-gilbert/): Dylan Gilbert is offering a free, nine song download on his Web site that includes previously unreleased b-sides and rarities.  Although Gilbert is from Charlotte, NC, we have graciously adopted him into our SceneSC family because of his exuberant live performances and two fantastic full-length CD’s.  And Charlotte is right over the state line anyway… […] - [New Music: The Working Title](https://scenesc.com/new-music-the-working-title/): “Followed” -A Dramatic Film The video above features a new song off of The Working Title’s up coming album that is set to be called “Bone Island.”   The 13/14 track album is set for a April/May release. - [Run Dan Run Hit The Tracks](https://scenesc.com/run-dan-run-hit-the-tracks/): In promotion of their new Acoustic EP “27 Coming St.” Run Dan Run decided to tour in a little more eco-friendly way.  Next week the band will take off from Durham to New York via Public Transportation(Amtrak).  Ditching the traditional band-in-a-van approach will offer a totally different tour experience. Seriously, who wants to have manuever […] - [5 Points Battle Royale](https://scenesc.com/5-points-battle-royale/): This Machine Is Me/Deleveled/Black Bottom Biscuit/Mud Fish/The Reason You’re Listening/Shallow Palace These bands will duke it out on Santee Avenue at 5 p.m. March 13 to see which one of them will perform in the St. Patrick’s Day Festival.  The winner will play the Free Times/TWC stage at noon the following day. In related news […] - [Two SC Bands in SXSW](https://scenesc.com/two-sc-bands-in-sxsw/): All Get Out and Charlie Mcalister & The Dicks are on schedule to be the only two bands to represent South Carolina this year in the SXSW music festival.  Here is the complete line up for the five day festival.  Both artists call Charleston home. Radio Room Patio (508 E 6th St) (All Ages) Favorite […] - [Fresh Tunes From Abigail the Wolf](https://scenesc.com/fresh-tunes-from-abigail-the-wolf/): Click on the link above to listen to some fresh tunes from Abigail the Wolf.  Rumor is that recording is complete and that they will be previewing the EP “A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing” on their myspace for the next couple of weeks.  For now you with have to settle for 3/5 of it.  If […] - [Livalie calls it quits](https://scenesc.com/livalie-calls-it-quits/): Rock Hill, SC’s Livalie has been playing together since 2000, but they are set to play their final show this Saturday night.  The band achieved regional notariety through making solid rock jams and putting on passionate performances, including building a sizable fanbase in SceneSC’s home city of Columbia.  On a personal level, they are stand-up […] - [Dreamhost Sucks](https://scenesc.com/dreamhost-sucks/): I’m not sure how long we were down, but we are back up.  4 more months and my blood oath with the Devil Host is done.  In other news we got a new HD Camera and I’m not sure how good it is going to be yet.  Little dissapointed in it after one night of […] - [The Devil and The Lion/Kill Anties/Marry a Thief/Winston Audio](https://scenesc.com/the-devil-and-the-lionkill-antiesmarry-a-thiefwinston-audio/): New Brookland Tavern Marry a Thief Winston Audio The Devil and The Lion Kill Anties 7pm Doors $6 Over 21 / $8 Under 21 All Ages Rock / Indie / Pop   Booking shows is a tough business. When you get down to it, you are booking 4 bands and dealing with the schedules of […] - [At Ease With The Thrill Of The Chest Roar: All Get Out featured on Daytrotter](https://scenesc.com/at-ease-with-the-thrill-of-the-chest-roar-all-get-out-featured-on-daytrotter/): Maybe you’re like me and since you heard that All Get Out recorded a session at Daytrotter, you’ve been checking every day to see if it’s up yet.  If you don’t visit Daytrotter often or have never visited it, then prepare to spend a lot of time on this site.  Daytrotter has recorded hundreds of […] - [More Free Music!](https://scenesc.com/more-free-music/): If you have been to the Scene SC MySpace in the last couple of months you might have heard the song “Dancing in Fast Forward” by Coca.   Well now the entire EP is available for your download. You will also notice that the members of the band are not listed on the site and there […] - [WUSC 90.5 FM Dance Party/Show](https://scenesc.com/wusc-905-fm-dnace-partyshow/): On February 20, 2009 WUSC 90.5 FM will be throwing a Dance Party at New Brookland Tavern with a live performance by Toro y Moi and DJ sets by Kev Kev and John Anthony. Admission is $2.00 and the show is 18+. Show starts at 10pm. For additional information visit wusc.sc.edu - [Shuffle Magazine Loves You](https://scenesc.com/shuffle-magazine-loves-you/): Tis’ the season to show your love for someone and what better way to do that than VD… or Free Music!? So here is the deal.  Go to ShuffleZine and register your account if you haven’t already.  Once you are logged in you will see a DOWNLOADS section in the top menu.  Download and pass […] - [Tom Conlon at the Watershed](https://scenesc.com/tom-conlon-at-the-watershed/): In an effort to increase the number of posts and the sex appeal of Scene SC David has decided to let me, Stephen R., join the Scene SC staff. As such, this is probably my last chance to promote my band The Fire Tonight while maintaining an ethical journalistic standard. So, if you haven’t checked […] - [New Album From Winston Audio](https://scenesc.com/new-album-from-winston-audio/): Go buy Winston Audio’s new album “Red Rhythm” right now so you will know all of the songs when they play them for us this Sunday night.   This album comes highly endorsed by our friends in All Get Out  and can be purchased on Itunes, Napster, Amazon, their myspace and at the show Sunday. […] - [Snapshot Show Previews](https://scenesc.com/snapshot-show-previews/): Wednesday February 11th New Brookland Tavern Medicine Veteran/Becca Smith/Farewell Flight/Sleepy Eye Giant Only 4 months ago Medicine Veteran was playing New Brookland Tavern’s new music night with Sleepy Eye Giant.  Now they bring their show to headlining status bringing along a great band from Pennsylvania in Farewell Flight and one of our favorite up and […] - [Finlay Park Summer Concert Series](https://scenesc.com/finlay-park-summer-concert-series/): Columbia, S.C. — Now in its 19 th season, the 2009 Sizzlin’ Summer Concert Series held in Finlay Park in downtown Columbia is seeking bands for consideration. The concerts are held each Saturday from the middle of June until the middle of August from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. and are coordinated by the Columbia […] - [Ghosts of the Great Highway on WXRY Unsigned](https://scenesc.com/ghosts-of-the-great-highway-on-wxry-unsigned/): Be sure to tune in to WXRY tonight at 8pm to hear Ghosts of the Great Highway play several songs from their upcoming LP.  WXRY Unsigned features local music and live performances every Sunday night.  You can stream the show from WXRY’s site or if you’re in Columbia, you can listen on the radio on […] - [Updated St. Patrick's Day Full Line Up](https://scenesc.com/part-of-st-patricks-day-line-up-announced/): This is one of the best St Patrick’s day lineups they have had in a long time.  We are looking forward to Manchester Orchestra, Marry a Thief, We The Kings, Mute Math, The Heist and the Accomplice and Treadmill Trackstar and hopefully hearing some new great bands! The complete schedule including times and stages are […] - [Death Becomes Even The Maiden/...For Science!](https://scenesc.com/death-becomes-even-the-maidenfor-science/) - [Where Have You Been?](https://scenesc.com/where-have-you-been/): I know that we have been lacking lately on posts and show previews, cd reviews etc.  You have to understand that everyone that writes for Scene SC is either a full time student or has a full time job. Also, while it looks like we haven’t been doing that much, in the last two weeks […] - [Marry a Thief on The Real World](https://scenesc.com/marry-a-thief-on-the-real-world/): Big Congratulations to Marry a Thief!  MTV will be playing their song “Epileptic” off of their latest EP I am Dying to Outlive You in this week’s episode of The Real World. The song will be played midway through the episode when Chet interviews Pete Wentz.  That’s the bass player of Fall Out Boy that […] - [Free Download: Ashley Hopkins "Bellweather"](https://scenesc.com/free-download-ashley-hopkins-bellweather/): Photo by Emily Osborne Thanks to Hearts+Plugs we were introduced this weekend to the solo work of Ash Hopkins.  Ash plays with Run Dan Run and has also recorded artists such as Steven Fiore, Cabaret Kiki, Ward Williams of Jump, Little Children, Cary Ann Hearst, Run Dan Run as well as many others.  Hopkins first […] - [Show Preview: Bill Mallonnee](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-bill-mallonnee/): Friday, February 6, 2009 8:30pm – 10:30pm The Watershed 711 E. Main Street Suite S Lexington, SC “Being a son of the South, it’s hard not to be surrounded by the beauty of things fractured and incongruous…it’s the stuff of real songs” One of the goals of Scene SC is not only to introduce readers […] - [Monster Trucks and Music](https://scenesc.com/monster-trucks-and-music/): Friday and Saturday night these guys are coming to town. What else is happening Friday night? At The Watershed this Friday night The Dirt and The Flood officially release their new CD entitled  “The Garden” and I am telling you now that is one of the best CD’s that will come out of South Carolina […] - [Interview:Charlie Duncan](https://scenesc.com/interviewcharlie-duncan/): Here is an interview with Charlie Duncan courtesy of DJ Panda AKA Marcy Bozek (who needs to work more with Scene SC).  Charlie is playing tonight at New Brookland Tavern with Wasted Wine and Juicebox. Discover Simple, Private Sharing at Drop.io - [WUSC Charts for 1-27-09](https://scenesc.com/wusc-charts-for-1-27-09/): Charts 1-27-09 RADIO 200 CHARTS: 01 ANIMAL COLLECTIVE Merriweather Post Pavilion 02 ANDREW BIRD Noble Beast 03 TORO Y MOI My Touch 04 BRASS BED Midnight Matinee 05 RAINBOW ARABIA The Basta [EP] 06 JAGUAR LOVE Take Me To The Sea 07 MIRANDA LEE RICHARDS Light Of X 08 STARFUCKER Starfucker 09 JJ GREY AND […] - [Film City, South Carolina](https://scenesc.com/film-city-south-carolina/): My buddy O’Neal Compton wrote this editorial for The State and I thought I would share it here with you.  You can see from the video above he knows his way around the film industry and in the last couple of years he has been busting his ass to get more business in South Carolina. […] - [Toro y Moi 12"/Digital Download](https://scenesc.com/toro-y-moi-12digital-download/): Columbia artist Toro y Moi is releasing a new 12″ ep on Savant Guard out of Brooklyn, New York on March 2, 2009 NEW RELEASE TORO Y MOI “LEFT ALONE AT NIGHT” [SVG002] — OUT MARCH 2nd 2009 Brooklyn NY’s tiny heavyweight, The Savant Guard, follows their highly praised release of Pink Skull’s Drugs Will […] - [Duncan Sheik and his Rock Opera](https://scenesc.com/duncan-sheik-and-is-rock-opera/): Via NPR The music on Duncan Sheik’s new Whisper House forms the core of a new musical of the same name. Songs From ‘Whisper House’ ‘We’re Here To Tell You’ “You’ve Really Gone and Done It Now” CD: Whisper House Artist: Duncan Sheik Label: RCA Victor Released: 2009 Loading… All Things Considered, January 24, 2009 […] - [Photo:Austin Crane/Ghosts of the Great Highway](https://scenesc.com/austin-crane-at-nbt-pictures/) - [Album Review: Daniel Machado](https://scenesc.com/album-review-daniel-machado/): Guest Post By Stephen Russ (The Fire Tonight) “I’m terrified to find out who I am” These words are found in the title track of Daniel Machado’s self labeled “16 song rock opera” Themes In American Friction.  The lyric represents a huge selling point of this hour plus musical opus – the baring of the […] - [USC Acoustic Cafe, January 20th](https://scenesc.com/usc-acoustic-cafe-january-20th/): (Videos From Past Acoustic Cafes) Cayla Fralick-Just as Quietly from Scene SC on Vimeo. This Machine Is Me-Starbucks In Russell House from Scene SC on Vimeo. At the Russell House Starbucks 0n January 20th, I will be playing an extended set of music alongside of my fellow acoustic accomplice Ashton Green. I’m previewing acoustic versions […] - [Charlotte Is Movin On Up](https://scenesc.com/charlotte-is-movin-on-up/): Somehow I haven’t heard about the NC Music Factory until today. If you haven’t heard of it then you really need to check it out, because the plans for this are impressive to say the least. The North Carolina Music Factory will be a 35 acre campus in downtown Charlotte reminiscent of Beale Street in […] - [Congratulations to Say Vandelay](https://scenesc.com/congratulations-to-say-vandelay/): We have had the opportunity to cover Say Vandelay a couple of times now at a show in Sumter and at the CD release party for This Machine is Me and we are extremely happy to relay the news that they have signed to Masquerade Recordings and will be hitting the East Coast Indie Stage […] - [Cats and Cobras Show Review](https://scenesc.com/cats-and-cobras-show-review/): Splattered Inc is a new blog in town writing show reviews and helping out the Columbia music scene.  They just happened to have posted a show review of my band Cats and Cobras, so I’m sharing it with you here.  Thanks to the guys at Splattered Inc. and keep up the good work. Cats and […] - [Be Positive](https://scenesc.com/be-positive/): The Scene Is Dead? One of the contributors of AbsolutePunk wrote the blog in the above link about how the music scene is dead.  I want the readers of this website to know my personal opinion on this subject, so here was my reply. Maybe I have gotten too old and I am in denial […] - [Homemade Genius](https://scenesc.com/homemade-genius/): If you happen to be in Greenwood this Saturday be sure to go to The Arts Center at 120 Main Street for a concert/fundraiser for Homemade Genius. Homemade Genius is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to encourage the artistic skills and/or musical abilities of individuals, particularly those youth from disadvantaged backgrounds, so that they […] - [Some New Videos](https://scenesc.com/some-new-videos/): American Aquarium-Full Set from Scene SC on Vimeo. Sequoyah Prep School-Full Set from Scene SC on Vimeo. Ghosts of the Great Highway from Scene SC on Vimeo. The Devil and The Lion-Made to Inspire from Scene SC on Vimeo. - [Hannah Miller Fan Download](https://scenesc.com/hannah-miller-fan-download/): Here is the catch.  To hear the new Demo you have to go to her ReverbNation page and sign up for her mailing list and become a fan (which you should have already done).  Once you do that the song becomes available for streaming. - [WUSC 90.5 FM Dance Party](https://scenesc.com/wusc-905-fm-dance-party/): WUSC 90.5 FM is throwing a Dance Party this Friday, January 16 at New Brookland Tavern featuring DJs Kev Kev, Chris Wenner, and Adam and Jamie of C.O.R.P.S. It will be guaranteed spectacular. Doors open at 9:30 and show starts at 10 pm There is  2 buck cover and the party is 18+ So, show […] - [The Devil and The Lion Free EP Download](https://scenesc.com/the-devil-and-the-lion-free-ep-download/): Click the link above for a free download of the new EP from The Devil and The Lion.  If you don’t pay for the album go to their show Saturday night at Headliners. Headliners The Devil and The Lion w/ Sequoyah Prep School & After August & Becca Smith 700 Gervais St, Columbia, South Carolina […] - [If Anyone Uses Tumblr](https://scenesc.com/if-anyone-uses-tumblr/): I got a personal one today if anyone cares to have fun and follow or wants to be awesome and sign up too. MY TUMBLR IS SHAKIN HIPS AND BUSTIN LIPS - [St. Pats Battle of Bands](https://scenesc.com/1321/): ST. PAT’S BATTLE OF THE BANDS March 13, 2009 Pre-party with all your friends on Friday March 13th on Santee Avenue for the 2nd Annual St. Pat’s Battle of the Bands! Watch as 6 bands battle it out to perform on a stage at the 27th Annual St. Pat’s in Five Points festival the next […] - [American Gun/The Brisbones/Magnetic Flowers](https://scenesc.com/american-gunthe-brisbonesmagnetic-flowers/): Art Bar Saturday January 10th 4 Bucks and All Proceeds to go The American Cancer Society The Brisbones-Tennessee Breeze from Scene SC on Vimeo. If you like Ryan Adams then you will like the The Brisbones.  I mean, their music is in the same genre as his new stuff with The Cardinals, but that’s not […] - [South Carolina's Top Movie of 2009](https://scenesc.com/solid-country-gold-is-here/): SOLID COUNTRY GOLD Trailer Due to an large amount of spontaneous disappointments, a talented country music amateur decides to pursue a music career with a ragtag group of redneck friends and family. - [Hello Tomorrow?](https://scenesc.com/hello-tomorrow/): I’m jumping the gun in hopes of a comeback. - [Death Becomes Even The Maiden Download](https://scenesc.com/1294/): Shuffle Magazine out of Charlotte does a really good job covering bands throughout the Carolinas so check them out if you haven’t already.  They did a feature article on Death Becomes Even The Maiden a little while back and do a good job on keeping up with the band.  They posted this a little while […] - [Scene SC Endorsed Band: Marry a Thief](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-endorsed-band-marry-a-thief/): Endorsed Band: Marry a Thief. Genre: Alternative/Pop I don’t really know what not to say about Marry a Thief. Since I heard of them back in September 2008 I became extremely interested in hearing more and more material from them. My first Marry a Thief experience was downloading their Absolutepunk.net Exclusive EP on a whim, […] - [The Restoration heads into the studio!](https://scenesc.com/the-restoration-heads-into-the-studio/): Columbia vet Daniel Machado is no stranger to releasing new music.  Under his former guise “Guitar Show” Machado released nearly 5 albums worth of material, culminating with his own musical biography entitled Themes in American Friction.      SceneSC is excited to report that he is at it again!      However, this go around Machado is […] - [Hot Lava Monster takes California #2](https://scenesc.com/hot-lava-monster-takes-california-2/): Hot Lava Mike back with an update!  Also, check out constant updates from the band’s Twitter! Day 4 in Weed Today was the first day we met Sylvia. We’ve been rehearsing in the theater with different tempos and arrangements for the past three days. Sylvia came in, listened to the songs, and picked the ones […] - [Show Preview:The Brisbones and Calculator](https://scenesc.com/show-previewthe-brisbones-and-calculator/): This Saturday night at Art Bar The Brisbones, Calculator, Population Control, and Mercy Mercy Me will make the women scream and the men come to their knees and throw their hands in the air with every hot lick that Hoheyun lets loose on guitar. In the last year The Brisbones have transformed from a primarily […] - [Hot Lava Monster takes California #1](https://scenesc.com/hot-lava-monster-takes-california-1/): Hot Lava Monster is one of Columbia’s most recognizable bands.  These guys have been doing their own thing for years and thankfully their own thing includes great rock tracks.  Right now the boys are laying down those great rock tracks in California with Producer Sylvia Massey who has worked with such notables as Tool, System […] - [Dylan Sneed Makes South Carolina Home](https://scenesc.com/dylan-sneed-makes-south-carolina-home/): 8 PM Cafe Strudel West Columbia, SC The same day that The City Paper publishes an article gushing about Cafe Strudel, Dylan Sneed kicks off a string of Southeastern tour dates there at 8 PM. Dylan is a very talented singer songwriter that we were lucky to have snagged from Texas (even if he is […] - [David Bazan US Tour](https://scenesc.com/david-bazan-us-tour/): In support of his new album Curse Your Branches (8/25) David Bazan will ditch the house shows for a little while and take off on a US tour. Bazan is no stranger to Columbia although he isn’t stopping in on this tour.  He has come to New Brookland Tavern multiple times over the last 10 […] - [Get Your Obama Chia](https://scenesc.com/get-your-obama-chia/): In honor of our 44th Presidents 48th Birthday we present to you a “useful gift that everyone would love to have,” the Obama Chia! All you have to do is soak Obama’s bust in water, spread the seed on his head (see Bill Clinton) and watch it grow!  That Bill Clinton joke was in bad […] - [Sent By Ravens Sign to Tooth and Nail](https://scenesc.com/sent-by-ravens-sign-to-tooth-and-nail/): Tooth and Nail Records are no stranger to South Carolina artists with Emery and Corey Crowder on their roster (Stretch Armstrong was signed to partner label Solid State at one time too.) Monday they added one more with the addition of Columbia/Florence natives Sent By Ravens. Sent By Ravens now join the ranks of Anberlin, […] - [Solid Country Gold Rakes in at AOF Film Fest](https://scenesc.com/solid-country-gold-rakes-in-at-aof-film-fest/): Last week Solid Country Gold was nominated for five awards at AOF Film Festival in Pasadena, California and we learned Saturday that they took home the prize in three of those categories.  Solid Country Gold won Best Comedy, Best Supporting Actor-Matt Hagan and Best Feature Soundtrack. While I think it is really cool that Solid […] - [New Music From The Decade](https://scenesc.com/new-music-from-the-decade/): The Decade have finally uploaded three more songs from their upcoming EP on their Myspace.  Last month we did a little behind the scenes video of them in the recording studio.  Now you get to hear the finished product.  Hopefully you will get to hear it live soon too. - [Winston Audio in Performer Magazine](https://scenesc.com/winston-audio-in-performer-magazine/): Winston Audio from Atlanta, GA is the feature artist for the August edition of Performer Magazine. You can read the article online right here. Winston Audio will be doing an east coast tour with All Get Out starting August 14 in Greenville and hitting Columbia two days later.  Let’s help them start this tour off […] - [On The Road with The Rocketboys](https://scenesc.com/on-the-road-with-the-rocketboys-3/): I am sad to say this is our last “On The Road” with The Rocketboys. : (  I can’t wait until they come back to South Carolina so we can work with them again.  They are finishing up this tour tomorrow night in Austin. Our last entry comes from Mitch of The Rocketboys. After our […] - [The Brisbones Tumble](https://scenesc.com/the-brisbones-tumble/): The Brisbone’s have taken one step forward into the social evolution and started up a Tumblr so we can keep up with them.  Gone are the days where you have no idea what goes on in a bands life. Their tumblr has actually been around since March, but it is just now that we are […] - [Life On Repeat (Amen, The Animal) Sign to Equal Vision Records](https://scenesc.com/life-on-repeat-amen-the-animal-sign-to-equal-vision-records/): Equal Vision Records announced today that they have signed Life On Repeat.  You might remember Life on Repeat as Amen, The Animal, the band that played the Scene SC Kickoff Party last November.  Although the band is based out of Maryland, they have close ties to South Carolina through their singer, Patrick Purves, who is […] - [Get Up Kids Get Themselves Mixed Up with T Pain](https://scenesc.com/get-up-kids-get-themselves-mixed-up-with-t-pain/): About every music news site out there has been covering the story about The Get Up Kids apologizing for being an influence on the “neon” bands of today.  So I did a little research and none of the pop bands of today even list The Get Up Kids as an influence.  I looked at 10 […] - [Two New Weezer Songs are Horrible](https://scenesc.com/two-new-weezer-songs-are-horrible/): Weezer debuted two new songs at the Jisan Valley Rock Festival in South Korea last week.  The songs are titled “I’m Your Daddy” and “The Girl Got Hot.”  They are both terrible terrible songs.  Every time I think Weezer can’t write a worse song, they do. It has been all downhill since Matt Sharp left […] - [Welcome Freshmen, Local Music Style](https://scenesc.com/welcome-freshman-local-music-style/): Ahh freshman move-in day.  You arrive awkwardly with your parents to meet your undoubtedly odd roommate and move into a space smaller than you have ever been before.  After unpacking your parents want to take you to eat, but you are more concerned with getting them out so you can score some (illegally obtained) beer […] - [Monsters of Folk Snub the South](https://scenesc.com/monsters-of-folk-snub-the-south/): The Monsters of Folk have announced a 16 date Fall tour taking them all the way from Vancouver, B.C to the Netherlands, but skipping right over the Southern United States.  This tour will be in support of their new self titled album which is nearing its release. The folk super-group is made up of Bright […] - [The Winter Sounds Q&A](https://scenesc.com/the-winter-sounds-qa/): The best source for music news in the upstate since Greenville Scene vanished has been the the Metromix section of GreenvilleOnline.  This week they have a Q & A with Greenville native and the brain behind The Winter Sounds, Patrick Kennan.  Check out the interview here. - [Hannah Miller EP Release](https://scenesc.com/hannah-miller-ep-release/): Over the last year Hannah Miller has had a steady mix of shows featuring her playing solo, with her band The Misadventures and also with her husband James Miller accompanying her on mandolin and guitar. While her last album Into the Black was a full on production, her new EP “Somewhere In Between” is stripped […] - [New Music from Attalaya](https://scenesc.com/new-music-from-attalaya/): Young indie go-getters Attalaya have been hard at work in the studio with Taylor Bray recently and some of the fruits of their labor have surfaced.  In their new song “Epilogue”, the trio from Myrtle Beach have impressed us with their song arrangement.  “Epilogue” is less than 4 minutes in length, but feels like a […] - [Shallow Palace rocks the Elbow Room tonight](https://scenesc.com/shallow-palace-rocks-the-elbow-room-tonight/): Shallow Palace is getting ready to bring the rock to the Elbow Room tonight at 8 (only $3 to get in).  If you have seen them, you know they bring one intense rock show every night they play.  If you haven’t, then what are you waiting for?  This show is not the only thing the […] - [Behind the Scenes @ Avett Brothers Video Shoot](https://scenesc.com/behind-the-scenes-avett-brothers-video-shoot/): The Avett Brothers prepped for their current tour with some dates alongside Leslie and Slowrunner, by filming a video for their new single “I and Love and You” at the Neighborhood Theatre in the NoDa district of Charlotte.  Lucky for me and you, Creative Loafing was their to get some behind the scenes footage, shown […] - [On The Road with The Rocketboys Week 3](https://scenesc.com/on-the-road-with-the-rocketboys-week-3/): Week 3 of our summer tour has been an eventful one, to say the least. Probably what tops the list is that we received our final mastered album from the mastering house. Alan Douches at West West Side Music (Sufjan Stevens, Animal Collective, etc..) mastered the album, and we are SUPER pumped about it. It’s […] - [New Music: The Rocketboys](https://scenesc.com/new-music-the-rocketboys/): The Rocketboys have  posted a new song called “Like Ice In Water” on their Myspace.  Hopefully you had a chance to make it out to New Brookland Tavern last Wednesday to see our featured “On The Road” band.  If not, you missed a great performance and a sneak peek at several songs from their upcoming […] - [Weezer - The 8-bit Album](https://scenesc.com/weezer-the-8-bit-album/): In our first installment of From The Web FTW, we have Weezer-The 8-bit Album.  This album features 14 cover songs featuring an all-star line up of video game musicians. “Do you remember that dream you had, where the sound chips from the beloved games consoles of your youth all got together and formed a Weezer […] - [Eleni Mandell @ Hub-Bub](https://scenesc.com/eleni-mandell-hub-bub/): Hub-Bub is the heart of the arts in Spartanburg, SC.  They cater to the creative culture by hosting an innovative Artist-Residence program and over 100 nights of arts, culture and entertainment a year in their Showroom and Performance Hall.  This Thursday they will host Eleni Mandell all the way from Los Angeles, California. As Eleni […] - [Dylan Gilbert Takes a Trip to the Zoo](https://scenesc.com/dylan-gilbert/): Dylan Gilbert is making South Carolina a priority on his “Trip to the Zoo” summer tour 2009, hitting 5 SC cities along the way. He will be accompanied on these dates by some of SC’s finest, Sequoyah Prep School or their brainchild Justin Osbourne. He won’t make it to Columbia this time through, but have […] - [A Rebuilt Will Hoge at The Handlebar](https://scenesc.com/a-rebuilt-will-hoge-at-the-handlebar/): Last August on the verge of a headlining tour with The Everybodyfields, Will Hoge was involved in a motor scooter accident in Nashville, Tennessee that left him in critical condition. A year later he is back on tour and making his way through the South. - [Best New Blog on The Internet](https://scenesc.com/best-new-blog-on-the-internet/): CNN, FOX News, WISTV, CN2 pay attention,  I have found the cause of The Great Recession.  In 1988 the best thing to happen to the automotive industry since the Model T came on the market.  The Geo Tracker was a one of a kind classy ride, never before seen by human eyes.  Some thought it […] - [Tour Journal: This Machine Is Me](https://scenesc.com/tour-journal-this-machine-is-me/): Day 2 – Westgate Mall, Spartanburg, SC I’m beginning to feel like a shopaholic. In the past 3 days, we’ve been in 3 very different malls. While Rock Hill’s Mall seemed pretty slow for a Tuesday, Westgate Mall in Spartanburg proved pretty surprising for only being a Wednesday. When we’ve done Hot Topic events in […] - [Mini Interview with American Gun](https://scenesc.com/mini-interview-with-american-gun/): American Gun feels your pain.  Gas Prices are gradually rising, jobs are hard to come by, and the world is going to end in 2012, and you just found out your girlfriend of 3 years has been cheating on you for 2 of them with your Dad’s lawyer golf buddy…. the only cure for your […] - [On The Road with This Machine Is Me](https://scenesc.com/on-the-road-with-this-machine-is-me/): So here we are, and the first day is done. Our first destination of the tour was the The Galleria in Rock Hill, which is conveniently located right off of I-77, only about an hour or so from Columbia. Touring Hot Topic’s verses regular venues is a whole new concept to us, and because of […] - [On The Road with The Rocketboys](https://scenesc.com/on-the-road-with-the-rocketboys-2/): WEEK 2 This past week has been really great for The Rocketboys. We’ve gotten to play some great venues, meet some great people, and visit some great places (the 3 G’s). But before I tell you about any of it, I must tell you what may be the best story of them all. Let me […] - [Drop Food Not Bombs](https://scenesc.com/drop-food-not-bombs/): This Saturday July 18th, Art Bar will host a food drive to benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank and Food Not Bombs.  Admission will be either $3 to Food Not Bombs or 3 cans of food for Harvest Hope.  Do you know what a steal that is?  That is like two Green Beans to hear Hannah […] - [On The Road with All Get Out](https://scenesc.com/on-the-road-with-all-get-out-4/): WEEK 4 (Photo Courtesy of Creigh Lyndon) This week has been challenging for us. We’ve had broken amps, broken drum heads, and have had to repair our trailer twice.  Chicago, IL was our last show with our friends, Scouts.  We already miss them dearly.  1 guitar amp blew, and one pedal board crapped out.  The […] - [Celebrity Brawl at The House of Blues](https://scenesc.com/celebrity-brawl-at-the-house-of-blues/): According to Twitter, Collective Soul and Gavin DeGraw and band got into an epic throwdown at The House of Blues last night. Here is the account according to Gavin Degraw’s Twitter Me and my crew just got in a 20 man brawl with a group of juiced up assholes. I guess they think that just […] - [LFO Interview](https://scenesc.com/lfo/): I’m pretty sure that this is the last time we will ever write about LFO on this site, but below is the audio from their interview Friday on WUSC.  Marcy Bozek and Bakari Lebby had the opportunity to ask them about their name, the music business today compared to 10 years ago, their boy band […] - [Show Preview:Calculator, Dignan and Venice is Sinking](https://scenesc.com/show-previewcalculator-dignan-and-venice-is-sinking/): Sunday July 12 New Brookland Tavern All Ages Indie / Rock 7pm Doors $7 Cover Currently on tour for their new album “Cheaters and Thieves,” Dignan will headline New Brookland Tavern this Sunday night accompanied by Calculator and Venice is Sinking. The best way to describe this show would be ambient and dynamic.  Both Dignan […] - [On the Road with The Rocketboys](https://scenesc.com/on-the-road-with-the-rocketboys/): WEEK 1 “I just threw up ten times in a porta-potty.” I never would have guessed that I would actually have to say that sentence ever in my life. But just a few days ago I was saying it over and over again at Cornerstone Music Festival in Bushnell, IL. Other than throwing up in […] - [Who Will Be The Next Big Hootie?](https://scenesc.com/who-will-be-the-next-big-hootie/): Thursday night at 9 P.M. ETV will air an original documentary titled “The Next Big Hootie.” This is their newest installment in their Carolina Stories series highlighting the rich historical landscape which is South Carolina.  This documentary will focus on the rise of Hootie through the bars of 5 Points down the road that led […] - [You Know You are Cool When...](https://scenesc.com/you-know-you-are-cool-when/): You know you are cool when you have xACUTEx, Stonewall Stampede, Veara, Aviary Fire, Sludgebomb, The Day is Nathan’s, In Regret, Mainlined and Where it Ends playing at your 21st birthday party. I’m pretty sure I need to film this like an episode of Sweet 16 from MTV. Eric and Evan are spoiled control freaks […] - [LFO, only $100](https://scenesc.com/lfo-only-100/): LFO is coming to New Brookland Tavern this Friday.  This is about as strange as when Blake Lewis came to town, and we remember how that turned out.  In case you don’t have an amazing memory of one hit wonder bands of the 90’s, LFO produced the smash hit “Summer Girls” and… not much else.  […] - [The Winter Sounds go to Church](https://scenesc.com/the-winter-sounds-go-to-church/): If you have been reading SceneSC for awhile then you have probably realized that we sometimes forget that Athens, GA is not in South Carolina.  However, when good albums are coming out that need our love who really cares? Church of the Haunted South is the third release from Athens, GA/Chicago, IL Alt Rockers The […] - [Endorsed Bands](https://scenesc.com/endorsed-bands/): I finally decided how I’m going to do the Endorsed Bands page. About time, right? I know. Anyhow. I plan on incrementing a new Endorsed Band a week. And with each post a little bio and maybe a song or a link to a song or something. Anyhow, it’s going to be real. So. get […] - [On the Road with All Get Out](https://scenesc.com/on-the-road-with-all-get-out-3/): WEEK 3 – “It ain’t lobster and caviar every night, boys” (Photo Credit Creigh Lyndon) There is sometimes a misconception that we live the lives of badass rock stars on the road.  There is nothing farther from the truth. While we do get to play every night and see lots of different parts of the […] - [Evergreen Terrace Needs Your Help](https://scenesc.com/evergreen-terrace-needs-your-help/): Just a week before their world tour Evergreen Terrace drummer Kyle Mims was involved in a bicycle accident leaving him with a broken clavicle along with stitches and road burn all over his body.  As you can read in the note below the injuries are not life threatening, but without some help from friends and […] - [The New Hawtnez: Stonewall Stampede](https://scenesc.com/the-new-hottness-stonewall-stampede/): I pledge my soul to the South, to be a son of her glory, and never turn my back, on what she gave me, These colors don’t run, anywhere but our blood, Long live Dixie While Americans across this great land celebrated the 4th of July yesterday, some South Carolinian’s celebrated the 223rd anniversary of […] - [7 Questions with The Rocketboys](https://scenesc.com/7-questions-with-the-rocketboys/): The Rocketboys have just kicked off their summer tour in support of their upcoming full length “20,000 Ghosts.”  While The Rocketboys are from Austin, Texas and we are a South Carolina music website, we decided sometimes your duties expand to great bands deserving of promotion outside of our area. Plus, they are coming to New […] - [Dear Founding Fathers, Meet This Machine is Me](https://scenesc.com/dear-founding-fathers-meet-this-machine-is-me/): There is nothing more American than Synth Rock, Apple Pie and the melting pot which is Art Bar.  It is a little known fact that Blake Arambula loves apple pie.  He has even been known to slip a slice of cheese on top when no one is looking. Our founding fathers were all fans of […] - [The Best, Worst and Most Surprising of the Southeast](https://scenesc.com/the-best-worst-and-most-surprising-of-the-southeast/): For the past two weeks I have been out on the road with my band The Fire Tonight.  While we only had one SC date in the whole bunch, David and I agree that Southeastern coverage effects our lovely little music scene here.  So, without further delay I present “The Best, Worst and Most Surprising […] - [Happy Birthday to Scene SC](https://scenesc.com/happy-birthday-to-scene-sc/): Check out our first post ever a year ago! When I started this website a year ago, I don’t think I realistically expected it to be where it is today.  After running the website for a couple of months hits were staying steady between 25-50 a day and I was really trying to figure out […] - [The Avett Brothers-Free MP3 Download](https://scenesc.com/the-avett-brothers-free-mp3-download/): Cover Painting, Julianne in Vain, by Scott Avett. Oil On Canvas 2009 North Carolina’s favorite sons The Avett Brothers are offering a free download of their new single and title track to their new album “I and Love and You” at Spinner.com. The albums official release date isn’t until September 29th, but the band will […] - [A Look at The White Mule](https://scenesc.com/a-look-at-the-white-mule/): Photos Courtesy of SKobos Downtown Columbia took a big step forward Saturday night with the official addition of The White Mule.  Tucked underground across the street from the Columbia Museum of Art and beside the Free Times headquarters, The White Mule has an ambiance unlike any other venue in Columbia. The White Mule still has […] - [On the Road with All Get Out](https://scenesc.com/on-the-road-with-all-get-out-2/): WEEK 2 We are ending week number two.  And we’re all ready for a day off.  But, this tour has been incredibly rewarding.  We parted ways with O’Brother for two days as they went to be with our good friends, Dignan, in McAllen and San Antonio, TX for their album release. This past week we’ve […] - [The Dirt and The Flood Press Pause](https://scenesc.com/the-dirt-and-the-flood-press-pause/): After releasing one of the best albums to come out of South Carolina this year, The Dirt and The Flood are taking a break. They aren’t ready to call it a break up, but a pause to pursue other opportunities in life. This is still a big break in direction from their previous plans of […] - [The Fire Tonight and Their Wicked Game](https://scenesc.com/the-fire-tonight-and-their-wicked-game/): Summer Tour ’09: Wrightsville Beach Visit from The Fire Tonight on Vimeo. The Fire Tonight are currently playing the last 2 dates of their summer tour, but out on the road they found time to record us some hot, steamy, sexy videos.  For the week in racy news, this video fits right up there with […] - [Flagpole Aquarium Drunkard Interview](https://scenesc.com/flagpole-aquarium-drunkard-interview/): Continuing with the Athen’s theme of the day, I came across this interview with Aquarium Drunkard blogger Justin Gage this morning in Flagpole.  If you aren’t familiar with Aquarium Drunkard they are based out of Los Angeles and host a Sirius/XM radio show.  The blog tends to focus on southern bands and artist introducing them […] - [AthFest is Here](https://scenesc.com/athfest-is-here/): AthFest kicked off in Athens last night with the Flagpole Music Awards. The 3 day festival has become more comparable to SXSW every year with additions of stages sponsored by record labels, blogs such as the Aquarium Drunkard and promoters.  In addition to the 173 bands that are playing, this year’s Athfest will feature films, […] - [WHAT ARE YOU DOING?](https://scenesc.com/what-are-you-doing/): Your Free Times Music Crawl Applications are due in 26 hours! Apply now.  Come by The Copy Shop and I will help you with your press kit if you need it.  I really want you to apply to play.  Let’s make this the best one ever, so I can go and bask in the awesomeness […] - [Mark Sanford Mix-Tape 2.0](https://scenesc.com/mark-sanford-mixtape-2-0/): By now we have all heard about Mark Sanford’s exotic love affair in Argentina.  Our Appalachian mix-tape just doesn’t hold up anymore, so we have a new one for our hopeless romantic cheating Governor. Kicking off the Mix-tape The Oak Ridge Boys-Tryin to Love Two Women “One has got my money, the other has got […] - [Surprise House Show](https://scenesc.com/surprise-house-show/): Just as Steven Fiore supported Ghosts of the Great Highway on their CD release, Phil Windsor will supported Steven Fiore on his EP release this Friday. House shows across America are becoming more and more popular.  CDBaby’s DIY podcast dedicated an entire episode to it.  Dave Bazan has taken it to another level, selling out […] - [The Ultimate Sanford Mix-Tape](https://scenesc.com/the-ultimate-sanford-mixtape/): UPDATE Sanford was off traveling in Argentina, with a motorcycle and a diary. Just for the record we think this entire situation got blown way out of proportion. What it really did was give all of South Carolina’s politcal bloggers something to talk about…spew their crap about.  Before that they were making up stories about […] - [Breaking in the Elbow Room](https://scenesc.com/breaking-in-the-elbow-room/): Magnetic Flowers at NBT from pxsoul on Vimeo. I’ll tell ya where we’ll go. Someplace warm. A place where the beer flows like wine. And beautiful women instinctively flock like the salmon of Capistrano. I’m talkin’ bout a little place called…The Elbow Room. Enticed by good music and a $2 cover I made my first […] - [Show Preview:Aviary Fire EP Release](https://scenesc.com/show-previewaviary-fire-ep-release/): Aviary Fire will release their newest EP “The Ships Set Sail” this Wednesday night at New Brookland Tavern with support from Carry Your Own (Greenville, SC) and My Losing Season (Columbia, SC). Just weeks after being featured as one of SC’s up and coming young songwriters at Rhythm on the River, Charlie Jackson and his […] - [On The Road with All Get Out](https://scenesc.com/on-the-road-with-all-get-out/): The past few days of our lives have been reminders of how amazingly blessed we are as a group of people to do what we do. We’ve welcomed back Sean Pritchard as our tour manager. Great to have him back with us on the road. We’ve also been honored to have our buddy, Creigh, on […] - [New Series of Posts on Scene SC](https://scenesc.com/new-series-of-posts-on-scene-sc/): Starting today we are kicking off a new series of posts called “On The Road.”   The series will consist of pictures and tour journals of South Carolina bands that are out on tour living the dream.  Right now there are not many SC bands hitting the road, but hopefully in the future that number […] - [The Reinvention of Band of Horses](https://scenesc.com/the-reinvention-of-band-of-horses/): The past four years have been filled with change for the crew from the Carolinas.  In this article from the Charleston City Paper they discuss the adjustments that go along with lineup changes, their brushes with greatness, and their bright future. The guys in Band of Horses are currently spread out between Asheville, Columbia and […] - [Camping out at The Music Camp](https://scenesc.com/camping-out-at-the-music-camp/): The Music Camp music festival just north of Spartanburg will take their festival up another notch this year into a two day event with some of the best bands in North America.  Members of the Belleville Outfit (Austin, TX) hosted a much smaller version of this event for the past four summers, but this year […] - [Show Preview:The Brisbones/Alien Carnival/The Friendly Confines](https://scenesc.com/show-previewthe-brisbonesalien-carnivalthe-friendly-confines/): There are a handful of shows this Saturday, so whatever your musical taste Columbia has something offer.  Here is your demographic breakdown for Saturday night. Ages 14-20 will probably be at New Brookland Tavern for This Machine is Me, O’Verona and The Decade.  The family crowd will go to Finlay Park for some beach music […] - [The Bob Dylan Show in Simpsonville](https://scenesc.com/the-bob-dylan-show-in-simpsonville/): The Bob Dylan Show featuring fellow troubadours Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp will be in Simpsonville Wednesday July 29th.  This will mark only the second time in 30 years that these three will share the stage.  The concert which was originally scheduled to be in Sevierville, was moved to Heritage Park Amphitheater, the upstates newest […] - [Want Your Music on the Radio?](https://scenesc.com/want-your-music-on-the-radio/): You would think it would be common sense for local/regional bands to send their music in to every radio station that plays unsigned music, but it doesn’t seem to be.  All three Columbia rock radio stations play unsigned music every week and they all  have a problem with bands and artists sending in their new […] - [Angela Easterling in Oxford American](https://scenesc.com/angela-easterling-in-oxford-american/): In my high school years Oxford American “The Southern Magazine of Good Writing” was a staple in magazine racks of our house.  I was happy to see this morning that they included Angela Easterling in their Editor’s picks for Music.  Angela is a native of upstate South Carolina and had her CD Release Party for […] - [Allison Weiss @ Mellow Mushroom](https://scenesc.com/allison-weiss-mellow-mushroom/): Thursday, June 18th Mellow Mushroom Greenville, SC Just days after her return from the West Coast Allison Weiss will make the short drive to Greenville to perform at Mellow Mushroom.  If you have been following her journeys on Twitter she has covered every corner of the USA in the last month playing shows from Athens […] - [Show Preview:Twilight Armada/Junior Astronomers/Shallow Palace/Calculator](https://scenesc.com/show-previewtwilight-armadajunior-astronomersshallow-palacecalculator/): 8pm Doors $5 Over 21 / $8 Under 21 All Ages Indie / Rock / Post Punk Twilight Armada headline New Brookland Tavern this Friday night with a strong supporting cast that are all different enough to keep your attention, but to not too different where you have to walk down to House Coffee and […] - [Finlay Park Summer Concert Series](https://scenesc.com/finlay-park-summer-concert-series-2/): Saturday June 20th Marry a Thief Second Nature We wrote a post a month or so back about how bands should apply to play at this summer concert series. Since then we have gotten hundreds of Google Search Engine hits from people searching for the summer the line up. This Saturday June 20th will feature […] - [Scene SC on WXRY Tonight](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-on-wxry-tonight/): WXRY Unsigned 8-9 PM I am going on 99.3 WXRY Unsigned tonight from 8-9 to talk about Scene’s First Birthday Bash going down July 9th at New Brookland Tavern.  I really hope this goes better than my real first birthday where I am pretty sure I crapped my Huggies and cried in front of all […] - [The 5 After 5 Backup Plan](https://scenesc.com/the-5-after-5-backup-plan/): or lack thereof. The tricky part about having an outdoor festival is having to worry about the weather.  It is pretty much an event planner’s worst nightmare, because of the fact that is completely out of their control.  In recent years, The 5 Points Association hasn’t exactly had the best luck with weather. The  St. […] - [Summer of 2009](https://scenesc.com/summer-of-2009/): You know you are desperate when you title a post after a Bryan Adams song. There is some level of difficulty in writing a music blog in a college town during the summer.  While there are some good shows this weekend, many of them are very niche type shows.  For that reason, I encourage you […] - [MTVU Hearts Bakari Lebby](https://scenesc.com/mtvu-hearts-bakari-lebby/): Scene SC’s own Bakari Lebby was on the front page of MTVU today with his partner in crime Will Flourance. You know you are doing something right when there is a post about Butch Walker, Kanye West and then Bakari Lebby. MTVU’s Dean List Top 10 includes 10 videos from a different College student and […] - [This Machine Is the Hot Topic](https://scenesc.com/this-machine-is-the-hot-topic/): This Machine is Me has made it a habit to be one of the best promoting bands in Columbia.  In the last year they have been featured on Scene SC, in The Free Times, The State paper, The Daily Gamecock and Garnet and Black magazine.  They have been on WXRY a couple of times, WUSC […] - [Official Video from The Restoration](https://scenesc.com/official-video-from-the-restoration/): The Restoration – Drowning Mr. & Mrs. Palmer – Live Studio Performance from The Restoration on Vimeo. The Humdinger Video Release party for The Restoration might have been last week, but the video “Drowning Mr. and Mrs. Palmer” has made its online debut today. The Restoration perform “Drowning Mr. & Mrs. Palmer” live at Jam […] - [5 Points Finds a Home For Music](https://scenesc.com/5-points-finds-a-home-for-music/): Just last week everyone in Columbia  questioned whether or not The Elbow Room would have music.  One article reads they will have slim to none, while the next says there will eventually be some.  Well here it is a week later and The Elbow Room has some of Columbia’s best bands already booked and handfulls […] - [Show Preview: All Get Out/Gasoline Heart](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-all-get-outgasoline-heart/): This Friday night at the Oasis in Charleston, SC, All Get Out will be kicking off their never-ending tour with Scene SC’s favorite Americana rockers Gasoline Heart. After a two month break, All Get Out will be hitting the road again, kicking off their tour in their home town of Charleston.  This tour and future […] - [New Tent Revival Video](https://scenesc.com/new-tent-revival-video/): This video from Tent Revival has everything a good live rock video should have.  Fighting, cussing, smoking, the throwing of beer bottles, feedback, sweat, probably some blood somewhere, glowsticks and destroying instruments and the stage. The song is called “Lake of Fire” and is my second favorite Tent Revival song.  “Legs and Scars” is going […] - [Support The Watershed](https://scenesc.com/support-the-watershed/): It is no secret that The Watershed is one of my favorite venues in the Midlands.  Sometimes you just aren’t in the mood to go stand in a smokey barroom, put in your ear plugs and deal with the heat of no air conditioner.  The Watershed offers a completely different atmosphere that is better suited […] - [The Fire Tomorrow](https://scenesc.com/the-fire-tomorrow/): Tomorrow (Saturday if you are reading this today) The Fire Tonight is set to bring on the heat at Art Bar. At Their last couple of shows in Columbia they have taken a theme to the stage with them to jazz up their live show.  One show they all wore Scene SC shirts and the […] - [The Restoration to release new video!](https://scenesc.com/the-restoration-to-release-new-video/): The Restoration is throwing a special video release “humdinger” tomorrow night at Headliners!  Is “humdinger” a fancy 1800’s term?  Anyone? David helped film this, but he only went because he thought Daniel said “nude video.”  Crazy David. Press release: “The Restoration is throwing a video release humdinger at Headliners on Thursday, May 28, 2009 to […] - [Do the Free Times Music Crawl](https://scenesc.com/drink-dont-drive-do-the-free-times-music-crawl/): That was an awful country music pun and I am so sorry.  All you bands out there it is time to submit yourselves to the Free Time Music Crawl!!  It is taking place on September 12th and you have until June 26th to get your materials in. Entry Form Watermelon Crawl - [7 Q w/ Homemade Genius](https://scenesc.com/7-q-w-homemade-genius/): If you have anything to do with music in Greenwood, SC you probably know Ian and Sarah Morris.  In the last four years they have booked countless shows, organized the O.N.E. festival, created a music and production label and most importantly they provide music lessons, summer camps and workshops for the youth of Greenwood.  Their […] - [Memorial Day Weekend Show Previews](https://scenesc.com/memorial-day-weekend-show-previews/): I’m mostly going to link to my Columbia music friends in this post, because they did a great job of previewing the many shows that are happening this weekend. I picked a busy week in music not to have internet and to be really busy at work.  I would have liked to have written more […] - [FOOT and the Bayonets](https://scenesc.com/foot-and-the-bayonets/): Members of Band of Horses, King Hippo, Captain Easy and Josh Roberts himself are playing shows as FOOT.  Chances are, if you are a fan of one or many of those bands you are planning to be at The Pour House in Charleson on Friday, or Headliners on Saturday.  It is an easy sell and […] - [An Interview with Indie On The Move.com!](https://scenesc.com/an-interview-with-indie-on-the-movecom/): Before he developed crushes on any brunette that can sing, you may remember David posting something about Zelazowa and Indie on the Move.  If not, Zelazowa is a great band with a great name, and Indie on the Move is a website they started that provides a huge national database of venues for bands.  It […] - [New Video From Death Becomes Even The Maiden](https://scenesc.com/new-video-from-death-becomes-even-the-maiden/): Death Becomes Even The Maiden // Control from Northbound Design on Vimeo. - [New Music: Grayson Venters](https://scenesc.com/new-music-grayson-venters/): Grayson has uploaded three new tracks to MySpace from his upcoming Give Me Your Skin EP. Next week he is kicking off a short tour with Mel Washington in support of the EP.  The tour is hitting most of the major areas of the Carolina’s so go out to a show in your area. The […] - [Seven Questions with Malea Boss](https://scenesc.com/seven-questions-with-malea-boss/): Saturday May 16th Lexington One Performing Arts Center Admission $10  Doors6:15 All too often you see talented young artists that just don’t have the motivation to take their career and their talent to the next level.  We have all known that local act that we knew had the talent if they could just be heard […] - [Stream New Iron and Wine](https://scenesc.com/stream-new-iron-and-wine/): Sam Beam doesn’t have too much to do with South Carolina anymore, but you can stream his new album of B-Sides on the Iron and Wine myspace.  He only has 66,000 plays so far today, so he could really use your help. If I had Sam Beam’s phone number I would say let’s all call […] - [Band of Horses](https://scenesc.com/band-of-horses/): BAND OF HORSES in series: Pieces Of The People We Love from Dig For Fire on Vimeo. In this new video from Band of Horses, filmmaker Brantley Gutierrez follows the band out of Charleston, up the East Coast on their 2008 Winter Tour. Jun 16 2009 8:00P Orange Peel Asheville, North Carolina Jun 17 2009 […] - [Seven Questions with Tent Revival](https://scenesc.com/seven-on-the-scene-tent-revival/): If you happened to be in Charleston this weekend for the CD release show of The Working Title, you would have witnessed how tight the Charleston music scene runs together.  Not only did the bill feature three of Charleston’s best acts, but Joel Hamilton brought some great musicians together to build his band.  Saturday night […] - [All Get Out Does Daytrotter](https://scenesc.com/all-get-out-does-daytrotter/):   All Get Out makes their second Daytrotter appearance today with three previously unreleased songs.  This looks a lot more like Nathan than the last picture, although I’m still not sure his nose is to scale. All Get Out go into the studio in February to record a full length album that will feature at […] - [FTW FTW: Little Jersey Shore](https://scenesc.com/ftw-ftw-little-jersey-shore/): If you have seen or even heard about the MTV hit show Jersey Shore, you’ll enjoy this video. It is about time MTV hit on the Guido trend.  Seriously MTV the My New Haircut video came out two years ago.  I’ve been waiting for a show making fun of people from New Jersey all of […] - [Top SC Releases of 2009](https://scenesc.com/top-sc-releases-of-2009-2/): Top South Carolina Release of 2009 Hands down our favorite. Instead of the simple, often cliche-ridden songs about love and heartache that are standard fare of the twentysomething crowd, Crane tends towards weighty meditations on faith, doubt, God and being alive, with a myriad of Biblical references throughout. The complexity and seriousness of his subject […] - [The Real Scene SC Top 10 of The Decade](https://scenesc.com/the-real-scene-sc-top-10-of-the-decade/): I’m tired of people complaining about The Top 10 Albums of the Decade. So here it is. The best one ever published anywhere on the Interwebs. You should have gotten some celebs to write about their favorite albums. I know that Kurt Rambis, is a huge music buff, and he’d love to do one. Feel […] - [Marry a Thief Says Goodbye](https://scenesc.com/marry-a-thief-says-goodbye/): Farewell Show New Brookland Tavern January 22 Rare Exclusive Erich Skelton Demo for your listening pleasure: Nicoletta   Special Message from Marry a Thief: Hi, everyone.  From the beginning, our band has never been a way for us to play music on our own terms, writing what we want, releasing things whenever we want, and […] - [Sequoyah Prep School Get Acoustic](https://scenesc.com/sequoyah-prep-school-get-acoustic/): We were lucky to catch SPS get acoustic a few weeks back at a surprise show at The Watershed in Lexington and we finally got around to uploading the video from that night.  I believe the band had a show booked in Augusta, but due to some trouble they ended up playing acoustic in Lexington […] - [A Look Inside The Mill](https://scenesc.com/a-look-inside-the-mill/): All Photos by SKobos Sarah Kobos and I took a stroll through The Mill, the brand new practice facility in Irmo a couple of weeks ago, and we were nothing but impressed.  The practice rooms have the feel of a recording studio, each room pre-equipped with a PA system and each room sound proofed. As […] - [Scene SC Top 11 of The Decade](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-top-11-of-the-decade/): Here are our top 11 favorite albums of the last 10 years.  They differ from all of the other lists you’ve probably seen.  I guess we’re not as indie as they are. It was hard choosing which one of The Everybodyfields albums to go in the top ten.  On one hand my favorite song is […] - [One Thread Makes Their First Drop](https://scenesc.com/one-thread-makes-their-first-drop/): In 2009 Project Nicaragua teamed up with local bands and shows to help promote their products and raise awareness of their cause.  Last week they made their first food drop and it was hugely successful to say the least.  Project Nic is the first of many future projects from One Thread Outfitters, who plan to […] - [Seven Q's with Junior Astronomers](https://scenesc.com/seven-qs-with-junior-astronomers/):   I caught up with Terrence Richard, lead singer of Junior Astronomers to try and figure out why his band is so good live and about how he misses the panty raids that go on in Columbia while he is gone.  If you haven’t heard of them, Junior Astronomers are one of Charlotte’s finest bands.  […] - [In The Studio with Campbell](https://scenesc.com/in-the-studio-with-campbell/):   We have been following the ups and downs of Campbell since 2005.  Meredith (Scene SC brains)  first found them opening for Sherwood at Tremont Music Hall and fell in love with their live show.  We caught them a couple of times in Columbia at New Brookland Tavern and The Watershed and were nothing but […] - [All Get Out Hit the Studio](https://scenesc.com/all-get-out-hit-the-studio/): After taking a couple of weeks off after playing nearly 250 shows in 2009, All Get Out hit the studio last week to record demos in preparation of recording a full length in 2010.  The band put in 86 recording hours in 4 days. Today we started working on a few new songs in preparation […] - [David Bazan Announces Columbia Show](https://scenesc.com/david-bazan-announces-columbia-show/): Dave Bazan released new tour dates recently including a show at New Brookland Tavern on March 19th.  Bazan passed over Columbia, a usual tour stop, on his last run through the South. - [Album Review: American Gun-Devil Showed Me His Hand](https://scenesc.com/album-review-american-gun-devil-showed-me-his-hand/): By: Kyle Petersen American Gun — Devil Showed Me His Hand Review I owe American Gun quite a bit.  If it wasn’t for the group, I might not be writing about local music today.  As a young college student already fairly arrogant and smug in my musical tastes, I was skeptical to the idea that […] - [Album Review: Kenley Young-Standard Candle](https://scenesc.com/album-review-kenley-young-standard-candle/): By: Rob Lindsey Kenley Young — Standard Candle 4.5/5 Polish and precision are two words that don’t often come to mind when you listen to local releases. The rush of a new band to get a product on the street or maybe the constraints of cost are most often to blame. That’s not the situation […] - [Album Review: Devendra Banhart-What Will We Be](https://scenesc.com/album-review-devendra-banhart-what-will-we-be/): By Jared Buchholz Right before placing “What Will We Be” into the stereo of my car, I noticed the rather un detailed art surrounding the paperback case. It looked sort of dreamy eyed boyish at first, but upon a closer look it started to appear remotely along the lines of a malicious nature . I’m […] - [Show Review: Confederate Fagg](https://scenesc.com/show-review-confederate-fagg/): To say that Confederate Fagg rocked a packed house at New Brookland Tavern Saturday November 14th would be a bit of an understatement. To truly understand the level of rock-n-roll debauchery unleashed upon West Columbia that night, one need only have seen the piles upon piles of plush animal stuffing and pornography strewn about the […] - [Album Review: Austin Crane-Place at the Table](https://scenesc.com/album-review-austin-crane-place-at-the-table/): By Kyle Petersen Austin Crane is one of many acoustic guitar-toting singer/songwriters hanging around college campuses across America, but the music he makes is anything but ordinary.  Instead of the simple, often cliche-ridden songs about love and heartache that are standard fare of the twentysomething crowd, Crane tends towards weighty meditations on faith, doubt, God […] - [Bakari's Best of 2009](https://scenesc.com/bakaris-best-of-2009/): Here are what I believe are the best releases of the year. These are in no particular order Top 10 Releases of 2009 Say Anything — Say Anything Phoenix — Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix Passion Pit — Manners Manchester Orchestra — Mean Everything to Nothing Jay-Z — The Blueprint 3 fun. — Aim and Ignite The […] - [2009 The Year The Pony Died](https://scenesc.com/2009-the-year-the-pony-died/): What is the worst part about a ponytail????  It is attached to an ass. In 2009 we saw the ponytail era in Columbia come to a close.  Some of Columbia’s finest in the music scene chopped them off in order to get down to business in 2010. First off we have my cousin Bentz Kirby […] - [Bakari's Guilty Pleasures of 2009](https://scenesc.com/bakaris-guilty-pleasures-of-2009/): There’s two. And They are both Television Programs Glee and Gossip Girl I watch them both religiously. So what? - [Racheal's Guilty Pleasure of 2009](https://scenesc.com/racheals-guilty-pleasure-of-2009/): Dear Bakari, Ke$ha is so much harder than Uffie. Love, Racheal - [New Music From The Patient](https://scenesc.com/new-music-from-the-patient/): You might not have heard of The Patient yet, but Friends and Romans or Nick Bays might ring a bell.  We’ve been promoting their music here at Scene SC from day one because we know they have a lot of talent and stellar songs.  Two members have carried over from Friends and Romans, drummer Michael […] - [South Carolina Song of the Year](https://scenesc.com/south-carolina-song-of-the-year/): It is about that time to reflect back on 2009.  In doing so, in the next couple of days we are going to choose what we think are the best moments from South Carolina music. First off we have Song of the Year.  This was an easy choice for us and apparently for most of […] - [Band of Horses to Play Charleston Show](https://scenesc.com/band-of-horses-2/): Band of Horses will play December 28th at The Music Farm in Charleston two days prior to their two night run in Atlanta at the Tabernacle.  Charleston’s own Co. will open. @ The Music Farm , Monday December 28th, 2009. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Tickets for this show go on sale this Monday, December […] - [Album Review: Bob Dylan, Christmas in the Heart](https://scenesc.com/album-review-bob-dylan-christmas-in-the-heart/): Bob Dylan, Christmas in the Heart (Sony, 2009) By Logan K. Young While it’s probably a little too soon to bandy about the “d” word – “dementia,” that is – Bob Dylan’s bizarre behavior persists. Even a cursory look at the headlines will show that he’s been on quite the tear lately: leering at Victoria’s […] - [Treadmill Trackstar Belongs to Us](https://scenesc.com/treadmill-trackstar-belongs-to-us/): Treadmill Trackstar releases its comeback album I Belong to Me to the public today. To some that may not mean much, but for those of us who were paying attention to the Columbia music scene in the late-90’s it means a lot. - [Show Preview: Austin Crane/Public Radio/Nathan Hussey/The Heist and the Accomplice](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-austin-cranepublic-radionathan-husseythe-heist-and-the-accomplace/): The Heist And The Accomplice Austin Crane Public Radio Nathan Hussey (Of All Get Out) Acoustic / Indie / Rock 7:30pm Doors $7 Cover This is the show you’ve been waiting for all year.  A show with people and bands that are going places.  This is that show you go to on a local level […] - [Someone Can't Wait for Toro Y Moi](https://scenesc.com/someone-cant-wait-for-toro-y-moi/): Stereogum has included the new Toro Y Moi record Causers of This, due out February 23rd on Carpark Records, as one of their 25 most anticipated albums of 2010. TORO Y MOI – CAUSERS OF THIS FEBRUARY 23 (CARPARK) Toro Y Moi, aka multi-instrumental Columbia, South Carolina bedroom recordist Chaz Bundick, aka the bedroom psychedelicist […] - [Hello Hurricane and Welcome Back Switchfoot](https://scenesc.com/hello-hurricane-and-welcome-back-switchfoot/): Switchfoot returns to Asheville and Charlotte with a brand new album and DVD. - [Jay Farrar Chats with Metromix](https://scenesc.com/jay-farrar-chats-with-metromix/): (Click the picture above to read the interview) In an interview with Metromix Greenville, Jay Farrar of Son Volt talks about his new project with Ben Gibbard, the odds of an Uncle Tupelo reunion and his inspiration behind a couple of Son Volt songs.  Son Volt will be at The Handlebar in Greenville on November […] - [New Music Video From Magnetic Flowers](https://scenesc.com/new-music-video-from-magnetic-flowers/): Art Bar Saturday Nov 21 2009 3 Bucks Check out the new video from Magnetic Flowers for their song “Mouths Run Dry.”  This video was directed by Willie White and features the first track off their latest album What We Talk About When We Talk About What We Talk About.  Magnetic Flowers will be at […] - [Zach Galifia Galifia Galifiarealfunny](https://scenesc.com/zach-galifia-galifia-galifiarealfunny/): I haven’t done a From The Web For The Win in a while, but it’s a slow news day and this is beyond funny.  If you haven’t seen any of these before go back and watch the Natalie Portman one too.  It might be funnier than this one. - [CD Review: Toro Y Moi - My Touch](https://scenesc.com/cd-review-toro-y-moi-my-touch/): Toro y Moi – My Touch Genre: Electronic RIYL: Discovery by Daft Punk, Justice, Funk samples Picks: Lesson #223, Existance Music, Deep Routes, Effective Worthless, Take This Toro y Moi is the solo project of Chaz Bundick, lead singer of The Heist and the Accomplice. The first time I heard a few of the cuts […] - [Maladroit is Back](https://scenesc.com/maladroit-is-back/): (Photo Credit SKobos) “Ska Is Dead” IV Tour w/: Mustard Plug The Toasters Voodoo Glow Skulls Deal’s Gone Bad Maladroit New Brookland Tavern Ska / Punk / Reggae 6:30pm Doors $12 Advance / $15 Day Of Show To Purchase Tickets Click Here Local bands break up all the time with unfinished business.  It usually has […] - [The Fire Tonight Top 11 of the Decade](https://scenesc.com/the-fire-tonight-top-11-of-the-decade/): This list is one louder than the others, it also doesn’t represent the opinions of all members of The Fire Tonight.  However, it does represent that I clearly loved this past decade far more than David did.  He showed me his list and Darius Rucker’s solo album is the only thing on it. 11. Muse […] - [Show Preview: Marry a Thief EP Release](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-marry-a-thief-ep-release/): Expectations are high for Marry a Thief. After releasing arguably the best album of 2008, Erich Skelton and crew are back at it with their new EP “Reaction/Explosion.” And There are a couple of things that you should know about this album when you compare it to “I am Dying to Outlive.”  First off, this […] - [Ryan Adams and Avett Bros Take Over WUSC](https://scenesc.com/ryan-adams-and-avett-bros-take-over-wusc/): Dear WUSC, I know you need donations to keep up and running.  I need my money to keep up and running.  But if I were able to somehow scrounge up a couple of dollars, the best way to get those dollars from me would be to spin Ryan Adams for an hour and The Avett […] - [The Calculator Top 10 of the Decade](https://scenesc.com/the-calculator-top-10-of-the-decade/): Continuing our our top ten of the 2000’s of local band members, today we present the Top 10 of Tyler Morris of Calculator. If you dig his top 10 check out his band. They are one of the hottest new bands in South Carolina and haven’t even released the Classic Acid EP yet. That will […] - [Coolest Music Video Ever?](https://scenesc.com/coolest-music-video-ever/): Shake It Out (Music Video) Manchester Orchestra | MySpace Video “Shake It Out” is one of the best songs off the new Manchester Orchestra record, Mean Everything to Nothing, and it is finally getting the video it deserves.  You might remember that the band released an “artsy” video for each song on the album.  While […] - [Mark Mathis, The Secret of This Town](https://scenesc.com/mark-mathis-the-secret-of-this-town/): Click the picture above to download the new album from Mark Mathis Mark Mathis isn’t exactly a secret in this town.  His band, Public Radio, recently released an album on Deep Elm records called Sweetchild that is great.  I’ve had it in my car CD player for the last month or so since their bass […] - [New Music from Marry a Thief](https://scenesc.com/new-music-from-marry-a-thief/): With their EP Release party coming up on the 13th, Marry a Thief has released the first single Only from their new EP titled Reaction, Explosion.  The song can be heard now on The Sixty One and on their Myspace page. The new songs from Marry a Thief have more of a raw edge than […] - [The Dirty White Top 25 of The Decade](https://scenesc.com/the-dirty-white-top-25-of-the-decade/): For our first installment, and after reading probably our most accurate installment of the Top 25 albums of the decade, Josh McDowell of The Dirty White weighs in on his top albums.  With a new album and video in the works, we will be hearing a lot from the Florence natives in the coming months. […] - [A Tribute To Weezer Version 1.0](https://scenesc.com/a-tribute-to-weezer-version-1-0/): Rock / Indie 7:30pm Doors $7 Cover This Thurdsday night at New Brookland Tavern, Ben Walker Radio will take the stage as Only In Dreams, a tribute to the once great Weezer.  Ben Walker and company are no stranger to paying homage to Weezer in their sets, often covering parts of Surf Wax America.  This […] - [The Wall Street Journal Feels for "The Sheds"](https://scenesc.com/the-wall-street-journal-feels-for-the-sheds/): This is the best article about “The Sheds”  that I have read yet, and oddly enough it comes from The Wall Street Journal.  The article can be found here.  They portray Clif Judy exactly how I see him, and basically make him look like a sad old man. Mr. Judy says he can live with […] - [So Long Headliners](https://scenesc.com/so-long-headliners/): I can’t say we didn’t see it coming, but now Columbia is without a reputable mid-size venue.  The State is reporting that a new entertainment venture will open in the venue in the coming months.  Former Carolina Panthers running back and Spartanburg native Stephen Davis plans to develop the space.  Davis currently owns Tabu Nightlife. […] - [The Ultimate Guantanamo Playlist](https://scenesc.com/the-ultimate-guantanamo-playlist/): Our Mark Sanford Playlist was a hit, so we are back with the Gitmo Bay Playlist 09′.  If you haven’t heard what is going on, all these liberal hippy bands are pissed that their music is being blasted as torture.  They are throwing fits in DC trying to get the Government to tell them what […] - [Free Music:New Life On Repeat](https://scenesc.com/free-musicnew-life-on-repeat/): Pay what you want for the new 4 song EP “As I Grew” from Life on Repeat.  This is their first release under the Equal Vision record label that they were recently signed to.  They will be touring this December with Sent By Ravens (Florence, SC) who were also recently signed to Tooth and Nail.  […] - [Scene SC Endorsed Band: Austin Crane](https://scenesc.com/scenesc-endorsed-band-austin-crane/): Columbia, SC Genre: Folk/Indie http://www.myspace.com/austincrane SceneSC.com is proud to announce our third Endorsed Band, Austin Crane. Austin Crane is more than just Austin Crane. It is also Jimmy Gibson, Nathan Poole, and Caleb Weathersby. And they are fantastic. Austin Crane has all of the characteristics of a good band that will make you pay attention […] - [All The Missing Pieces Trailer](https://scenesc.com/all-the-missing-pieces-trailer/): All the Missing Pieces focuses on the story of Adam, a young man leaving home to start a new adventure. Adam recounts his life as a child, growing up without a grandfather and searching through his belongings with his best friend Megan as if it was some sort of treasure. Every time Adam would get […] - [R.E.M. Advance Screening at The Nick](https://scenesc.com/r-e-m-advance-screening-at-the-nick/): FRIDAY OCT 23rd at The Nickelodeon 10:30 PM SHARP R.E.M., Warner Bros. Records, and Cinema Purgatorio present “This Is Not A Theatrical Release,” limited sneak preview screenings of the upcoming R.E.M. un-concert documentary This Is Not A Show: Live at the Olympia in Dublin. The film will screen one night only in select towns across […] - [Top Ten Albums of the 2000's Preview](https://scenesc.com/top-ten-albums-of-the-2000s-preview/): So I am not ready to officially make this list yet, but while doing my research I realized how bad this decade sucks for music.  Well it didn’t really suck, but it was mired in mediocrity.  The bands that will make up my top 10 aren’t even in the same class or league as the […] - [Allison Weiss is Blowin Up Y'all](https://scenesc.com/allison-weiss-is-blowin-up-yall/): For a while there on Scene SC every other post was about Allison Weiss.  And why not dude?  She is awesome and we knew that she was about to hit it big and we were trying to do our little part and help her out.  We even got to go to Athens and see her […] - [Oh What's Up Chris Andrews](https://scenesc.com/oh-whats-up-chris-andrews/): Check out the new Karate Kid themed revenge video from Evergreen Terrace’s song “Sending Signals” off their latest release “Almost Home.”  This video is currently featured on AbsolutePunk.Net so go check it out there. My favorite part is where the kid is doing High Knees at dusk on the beach.  Oh yeah and the double […] - [New American Gun Out on ITunes](https://scenesc.com/new-american-gun-out-on-itunes/): The new American Gun CD isn’t officially being released until December 1st, but if you can’t wait to have it you can find it here on ITunes now. The Devil Showed Me His Hand is American Gun’s follow up to their 2008 release The Means and The Machine.  I’m one listen through and I’m thinking […] - [The Columbia Vitals](https://scenesc.com/the-columbia-vitals/): In the 11th installment of their weekly podcast, XXXX XXXXXX and guest Logan Young talk about upcoming shows, midgets and sex offenders.  And since I know everyone is wondering about how midget wrestling went at Savannah’s, Logan took one for the team and attended.  It sounded more like a fiesta than a midget wrestling match.  […] - [Scene SC Endorsed:Sequoyah Prep School @ The Handlebar](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-endorsedsequoyah-prep-school-the-handlebar/): (Photo Credit Clayton Bozard) The Handlebar $11 8:30 PM Greenville, SC Sequoyah Prep School featuring The Chase, Death On Two Wheels and The Four Kicks Genre:  Pop Swamp Rock Nothing makes us more proud than to see a South Carolina band out on the road busting their asses to get their music out there.  Since […] - [Free Download: O' Brother The Death of Day](https://scenesc.com/free-download-o-brother-the-death-of-day/): Sign up for O’ Brother’s mailing list and receive a free download of their new album “The Death of Day” and a previously unreleased song. They will be coming to The Watershed Nov 11th with The Working Title for a rare Wednesday night show.  O’Brother will be taking All Get Out’s place on the back […] - [Smiling Faces, Beautiful Places, Angry White Men](https://scenesc.com/smiling-faces-beautiful-places-angry-white-men/): The Restoration Studio Journals — Part 2 — By Daniel Machado With the Nashville rhythm sessions behind us, the second stage of production for The Restoration’s debut album began in early September 2009 on-location in Lexington, South Carolina. Head engineer Collin Derrick and producer Stephen Russ arrived on a Friday night to set up gear […] - [Lo-Fi Country Gothic: Charleston’s Shovels & Rope](https://scenesc.com/lo-fi-country-gothic-charlestons-shovels-rope/): By Kyle Petersen One of the most noted up-and-comers in South Carolina’s music scene over the past few years, singer/songwriter Cary Ann Hearst boasts one of the most powerful country/soul/punk voices you are ever likely to hear, with top-notch songwriting chops to boot. Her debut record Dust & Bones sounds like an alt. country classic […] - [Rocktober in Awendaw](https://scenesc.com/rocktober-in-awendaw/): Kicking off this Friday afternoon, Rocktoberfest at Awendaw Green will feature over 75 of South Carolina’s premier artist on three stages for four days straight.  Proceeds from the concert will be used to buy instruments for the Charleston Band Instrument Fund.  Four day passes are $40 dollars and one day will run about $15, but […] - [The Father, The Child and Alcohol](https://scenesc.com/the-father-the-child-and-alcohol/): Album Review David Bazan-Curse Your Branches 3.5/5 Having read a number of reviews of this album everyone seems to be focused on the “Christianity” aspect of this album.  That does after all seem to be his central theme here.  When talking about writing this album lyrically, Bazan said that he mainly writes the songs and […] - [Happy Two Year Anniversary to Music That Matters](https://scenesc.com/happy-two-year-anniversary-to-music-that-matters/): For the last two years Kevin Oliver has examined many aspects of music on his blog Music That Matters.  Music That Matters is full of previews of local bands, insights into the marketing side of the music industry and general music musings that didn’t make it into one of the many publications Kevin freelances for.  […] - [Show Preview: Andy Zipf](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-andy-zipf/): The Watershed Andy Zipf & Mel Washington 8:30PM $5 Who is Andy Zipf? Andy Zipf is a singer songwriter from the greater Washington D.C. area, although for the last couple of years the road has been his home.  He has been playing everywhere from coffee shops to venues and house shows winning over fans with […] - [Fall at Flat Rock](https://scenesc.com/fall-at-flat-rock/): The perfect way to celebrate the first weekend of fall would be a trip to the Flat Rock Music Festival to hear some great SC artists. Hannah Miller is participating in the Emerging Singer Songwriter competition from 10AM-12AM and will then play an in the round set later that night.  If we had anything to […] - [Show Preview: Matt Butcher at Greenville Presents](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-matt-butcher-at-greenville-presents/): Matt Butcher Performing at Greenville Presents Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 9:00pm $5 donation 2309 Old Buncombe Road Greenville, SC 29609 When it comes to alt country music I have always defined it in three ways in my head.  A) We have the North Carolina alt country defined by Whiskeytown.  B) We have the Georgia […] - [What We Will Be Talking About When We Talk About Columbia’s Music Scene](https://scenesc.com/what-we-will-be-talking-about-when-we-talk-about-columbias-music-scene/): By Kyle Petersen The Magnetic Flowers, who have to be near the top of nearly anyone’s list of best bands in Columbia, recently released their excellent second full-length, and in doing so raised the bar pretty damn high for the rest of this year’s releases. The band plays a kinetic brand of literate indie pop […] - [Aviary Fire Version 2.0](https://scenesc.com/aviary-fire-version-2-0/): After a couple of line up changes, Aviary Fire has settled in and has plans to make big waves with their new music. In their new song Where Ever We End Up Charlie Jackson and company hit on instant nostalgia in the most specific ways.  The song will hit close to home with youth in […] - [Out of a Nashville Recording Studio and Deep into the Heart of Local Racism](https://scenesc.com/the-restoration-studio-journals-part-1/): The Restoration Studio Journals — Part 1 — By Daniel Machado [For more information on the photograph above, click here] “The Lynching” is the song that will close The Restoration’s debut album and bring an end to my story of the Vale family. As a writer, it’s a song that has taken me on a […] - [Baumer and The Beautiful Life](https://scenesc.com/baumer-and-the-beautiful-life/): I can’t exactly say I’m excited about the season premiere of the new CW show The Beautiful Life, but if they are cool enough to play “Take What’s Mine” by Baumer in the commercial, the show has to be good.  In addition to that Ashton is the producer and Beauty and the Geek is top […] - [Free Music: The Same Heart Split EP](https://scenesc.com/free-music-the-same-heart-split-ep/): We have been making an effort to follow the music of Jason Sposa since his days in Love Apple.  In the past couple of months it has become a lot easier with the help of social networks Twitter and Bandcamp where you can listen to his last three records. Jason writes some of the most […] - [Don't Even Reply](https://scenesc.com/dont-even-reply/): This is the funniest website I have found in a long time.  Here are two samples from DontEvenReply.com that should make you laugh out loud. Basically this guy responds to ads on the internet with these crazy replies. I’ve read them all. It’s great stuff. Here are a couple of excerpts. This one is in […] - [Photo Blog:Ben Walker, Calculator, Kill Anties](https://scenesc.com/photo-blogben-walker-calculator-kill-anties/): Our friend David Walters took some great pictures recently of some of our favorite bands Kill Anties, Ben Walker and Calculator and he was kind enough to let us share them here with you. - [Fall Out is Back](https://scenesc.com/fall-out-is-back/): Fall Out is back and moving from Finlay Park to the back parking lot of Jillian’s in the Vista. This year Rock 93.5 does a good job of mixing in some local flavor with headliner Collective Soul.  Justin Smith and Folk Hop Band are no stranger to sharing the stage with big acts after having […] - [Treadmill Trackstar Acoustic at the White Mule](https://scenesc.com/treadmill-trackstar-acoustic-at-the-white-mule/): This Friday night Angelo and Heidi of Treamill Trackstar are appearing at the White Mule for a special acoustic set!  While the group has concentrated on playing rocking shows since reforming, this show is a bit of a throwback to acoustic performances that used to take place on the Rockafella’s deck.  The two will be […] - [Album Review:Hannah Miller-Somewhere in Between](https://scenesc.com/album-reviewhannah-miller-somewhere-in-between/): Review By Kyle Petersen September 9th 2009 Hannah Miller, one of Columbia’s many fine singer/songwriters, stands out from the pack for the singular power of her voice–a husky, sonorous instrument that has the ability to cast a spell over the listener, regardless of instrumental accompaniment, or lyrical content (think Cat Power). For evidence, just look […] - [The Radddcast is Back](https://scenesc.com/the-radddcast-is-back/): Brandon Wilks is back at it promoting local shows and music through his Podcast entitled Radddcast. I’ll try not to spoil the episode for you, but he names the Godfather of the Indie Community and he lets you know how to have your songs featured on radddcast.  3 D’s. BrandonKWilks@Gmail.com They like to curse now […] - [We are Broadcasting Live From The Trade Pandemic!](https://scenesc.com/we-are-broadcasting-live-from-the-trade-pandemic/): Free TV : Ustream. - [Srsly Records Showcase](https://scenesc.com/srsly-records-showcase/): 4:00 – Hipstermobile (myspace.com/rossswinson) 5:00 – Corporate Casual (myspace.com/corporatecasualsc) 6:00 – Fleurescence (myspace.com/justfleurescence) 7:00 – Cherry Case (myspace.com/cherrycase) 8:30 – Attalaya (myspace.com/attalaya) 9:30 – Hello Tomorrow (myspace.com/hellotomorrowband) 10:30 – The Artichokes (myspace.com/theartichokes) 11:30 – Sweet Vans (myspace.com/sweetvanssc) Srsly Records will have their first showcase this Saturday at The Elbow Room in 5 Points.  The show […] - [Doc Sommers Reunion Show](https://scenesc.com/doc-sommers-reunion-show/): David here.  Oh sorry guys, someone hacked into my scene sc account and wrote this story off of a Tweet!  Who would even report such a thing!  Gah some people… Anyways I want you to know that at Scene SC we report the facts and the fact of the matter is that we are taking […] - [2nd Annual Trade Pandemic at Art Bar](https://scenesc.com/2nd-annual-trade-pandemic-at-art-bar/): DJ Chad Abushanab 7:00-8:00 .leavelifealone. 8:15-8:45 Heart Machine 9:00-9:30 Dylan Lee 9:45-10:15 Calculator 10:30-11:00 Twilight Armada 11:15-11:45 Shallow Palace 12:00-1:00 Gldfngr 1:00-2:00 ARTISTS Heyward Sims – Artist The Confused Muse — Painting, Jelwery, Joanna Jackson-Live Painter Michael Karjewski & Justice -Live Painters Lacey Duke- MAC Make-up Artist All-In Entertainment — Booking & Promotions Bycle Co-Op […] - [New Videos](https://scenesc.com/new-videos-2/) - [Love Apple is Back?](https://scenesc.com/love-apple-is-back/): LOVE APPLE is in the process of recording a long, lost album of songs that never got recorded. For more information, please check back here or visit us at www.love-apple.com. The mystery begins and Scene SC will be there every step of the way. - [Show Preview: Cory Branan/The Honorary Title/Good Old War](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-cory-brananthe-honorary-titlegood-old-war/): The Honorary Title Good Old War Cory Branan Ned Durrett Acoustic / Indie / Rock 7:30 Doors $10 Advance / $12 Day Of Show To Purchase Tickets Click Here By Todd Mathis Cory Branan has slept at my house twice. Both times he left his cell phone. The second time I found it under the […] - [The Almost Come to Finlay Park](https://scenesc.com/the-almost-come-to-finlay-park/): 9/26/2009 8:00 PM Finlay Park The Almost, This Providence, Anarbor, & The Dares 930 Laurel St, Columbia, South Carolina 29201 Cost: N/A Other than the Summer Concert Series every Saturday, Finlay Park hasn’t been seeing the same concert action it has in the past 10 years.  Between 2003 and 2006 Jimmy Eat World, Rooney, Hoobastank, […] - [The Drownout at the Art Bar tonight!](https://scenesc.com/the-drownout-at-the-art-bar-tonight/): The Drownout is a name that you have probably seen on Columbia music calendars over the past few years.  While based out of Atlanta they have managed to build a solid second home in the city through their fun dance beats and electric stage show. Tonight they bring the energy to the Art Bar in […] - [R.E.M. to Release Live Album](https://scenesc.com/r-e-m-to-release-live-album/): Before R.E.M. released their last album Accelerate, they took a one week residency at Dublin, Ireland’s historic Olympia Theatre.  The new live CD will have 39 songs from these working rehearsals. In addition to the new songs that appear on Accelerate, R.E.M. reached back in their catalog and played 29 songs from their early IRS […] - [Show Preview:Damien Jurado](https://scenesc.com/show-previewdamiem-jurardo/): Damien Jurado at New Brookland Tavern August 25, 2009 mewithoutYou (Weis Family) Damien Jurado PSalters Josh Moore By Todd Mathis I stumbled across Damien Jurado on a mix CD a friend gave me a few years back.  I’m going to say it was 2003 because it was a mix of newer music and Jurado’s Where […] - [Parachute Musical and The Winter Sounds](https://scenesc.com/parachute-musical-and-the-winter-sounds/): Parachute Musical and The Winter Sounds are coming through South Carolina this weekend stopping into Greenville Friday night and Charleston Saturday night. The Winter Sounds play a high energy brand of melodic rock n roll that appeals more to the late teen and young adult than to the pre-teen music newb.  Their new Album Church […] - [Free Times Music Crawl Lineup](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-lineup/): Most of the bands that will be playing the Free Times Music Crawl were revealed in today’s issue of the Free Times. Just like last year, The Free Times has composed a solid line up of some of South Carolina’s best artists for showcase  in the Vista of Columbia.  I can look down this list […] - [Hot Lava Monster takes California #3](https://scenesc.com/hot-lava-monster-takes-california-3/): Hot Lava Mike checks in with an update on music and continued worry over Patrick’s mental state!  Also check out California videos on the band’s youtube! Day ? I finished principle guitar tracks in two days of recording. On the evening of the 2nd day, Sylvia came in, listened, and announced we’d be redoing everything […] - [This Machine Is Me Bids a Semi-Farewell](https://scenesc.com/this-machine-is-me-bids-a-semi-farewell/): Last night news broke that This Machine Is Me, one of Columbia’s hottest acts, will be performing its last show for awhile on August 20th.  Thankfully the group will continue to write and put out music in some form.  Here is the official word from the band’s blog: “I always knew a time like this […] - [New Video From Sent By Ravens](https://scenesc.com/new-video-from-sent-by-ravens/): Sent By Ravens have had the Teaser for their new video “Trailer vs. Tornado” up for awhile, but released the full version today.  Sent By Ravens recently inked a deal with Tooth and Nail out of Seattle, Washington. Their upcoming album was co produced by Matt Carter of Blue Ridge, SC.  Carter has also recorded […] - [New Music: Steven Fiore](https://scenesc.com/new-music-steven-fiore/): Steven Fiore has posted three new songs to his Myspace for your listening pleasure.  These songs are part of his recently released Country Music EP.  Fiore also has plans for a new full length album titled Etiquette, to be released September 27th in Charleston. Steven Fiore, one of South Carolina’s premiere songwriters, also has started […] - [7 Questions with Kyle Petersen](https://scenesc.com/7-questions-with-kyle-peterson/): The following is an interview with Kyle Petersen.  Kyle is the former music director at WUSC and and a current DJ that enjoys writing about music on his own blog, Dark Southern Hearts. Interviewed by Todd Mathis 1.  Who are you and what do you do? I’m a grad student at WUSC and have done […] - [Marry a Thief Acoustic EP](https://scenesc.com/marry-a-thief-acoustic-ep/): Marry a Thief knows how much everyone loves free stuff, so not only are they going to give you a free copy of their Acoustic EP when you show up to their show on August 21st at New Brookland Tavern, but they are giving you a chance to download their new song “The Lions” for […] - [Brooks & Done](https://scenesc.com/brooks-done/): After 20 years of solid country hits from Ronnie Dunn and Kix Brooks, the duo are “calling it a day.” In a message via their Web site they said to not believe whatever rumors you hear about their break up, it was just time that has gotten the best of them. Since 1990 Brooks and […] - [Two New Photography Websites](https://scenesc.com/two-new-photography-websites/): Two of Scene SC’s favorite South Carolina photographers have recently started new Web sites that are worthy of your attention. Both Graeme Fouste and David Childers have worked with some of SC’s best bands, from shooting their live shows to taking their promos. Graeme Fouste went online a couple of weeks ago and has since […] - [Show Review: Gallows Save Warped Tour](https://scenesc.com/show-review-gallows-save-warped-tour/): So I haven’t written about my Warped Tour 09′ experience yet because there really wasn’t that much good to say about it.  I almost feel like I did 10 years ago when there were only a couple of bands on Warped that I had any desire to see.  A more appropriate title of this post […] - [New Brand New Song](https://scenesc.com/new-brand-new-song/): Brand New have released the first single off their upcoming album “Daisy” on their Myspace today.  What do you think about “At the Bottom?” All of their albums so far have been dramatically different than the previous one, but I feel like this song would have fit in fine with the last album.  Maybe they […] - [Show Review: This Machine is Me](https://scenesc.com/show-review-this-machine-is-me/): Last week This Machine is Me was joined by 1997 and National Product at New Brookland Tavern.  According to my expert calculations 90% percent of the crowd that was at the show was there to see TMIM.  I know what you are thinking.  Isn’t 1997 on Victory Records and don’t they average around 1,000 plays […] - [The Angry Whale](https://scenesc.com/the-angry-whale/): No Not The Angry Dolphin You Sicko! So I went out to grab some lunch today at Immaculate Consumption (go there) and two good things happened to me besides the food being awesome.  A) I got to talk to Austin Crane and B) I got to pick up the The Angry Whale.  Over the years […] - [unearth](https://scenesc.com/unearth/): We’re all ready for fall here at SceneSC.  Fall brings football, camping, turning leaves and relief from the sweltering South Carolina heat.  What better way to celebrate the new season than ‘a celebration of naturally inspired art‘ at Saluda Shoals Park.  We recommend a lot of great music on this site, but don’t forget about […] - [Alien Carnival CD Release Party](https://scenesc.com/alien-carnival-cd-release-party/): Art Bar Saturday September 20th Alien Carnival The Daylight Hours DNR The Friendly Confines Bentz Kirby and crew just finished up recording their 11 song debut project with his band Alien Carnival.  If you are familiar with Bentz and his projects most of the songs on the CD will be familiar. Bentz brought some of […] - [Where is the Next Big Music Scene?](https://scenesc.com/where-is-the-next-big-music-scene/): I often wonder where the next big music scene is going to be and tonight as I am surfing the web trying to find it I think I might have come onto something.  I think Paste Magazine is probably the best music magazine out there and while I was on their website I found Next […] - [Songs to Drive By](https://scenesc.com/songs-to-drive-by/): Looking for good music?  Check out some songs to drive by in this NPR summer series.  I consider Fall to be my driving season, so maybe I’ll start one of these and post some driving in the mountain songs. The Glen Hansard(Once, The Swell Season, The Frames) song in the Crushingly Sad Songs section is […] - [Heist and The Accomplice](https://scenesc.com/heist-and-the-accomplice/): Greg Slattery who writes for the City Paper did a good job writing this preview so I don’t feel like rehashing it.  Check it out. THE HEIST AND THE ACCOMPLICE | PRABIR AND THE SUBSTITUTES | HAMMER NO MORE FINGERS NEW BROOKLAND TAVERN | SEPT 13, 2008 The Heist and the Accomplice, Columbia’s own indie […] - [Gravityyyyyyyy Booooooootsssssss:The Working Title](https://scenesc.com/gravityyyyyyyy-booooooootsssssssthe-working-title/): Check out this video: mooooooonboots The Working Title are showing off their moon boots and a new song on their Myspace today.  They have been in the studio for a little while now and forgot about little ole’ us apparently.  All is forgiven if the rest of the songs are as good as the demo […] - [Show Review:All Get Out/Baumer/Marry A Thief](https://scenesc.com/show-reviewall-get-outbaumermarry-a-thief/): I had the unique oppurtunity this past weekend to see three great SC bands together.  All Get Out and Baumer are on a small Southern tour right now and Marry A Thief joined them in Charlotte and Greenville.  Scene SC was at the Charlotte and Greenville shows as you will be able to see from […] - [Mike Mewborne, Haley Shaw, Dylan Sneed and Reverie](https://scenesc.com/mike-mewborne-haley-shaw-dylan-sneed-and-reverie/): This is one show that I have had marked on my Calendar for a long time. I have been a long time fan of Mike Mewborne and every project he has ever been a part of. He is also one of the first musicians I met when I came to college 500 years ago. The […] - [Nick Bays Invites you to:Come on Feel The Illinoise!](https://scenesc.com/nick-bays-invites-you-tocome-on-feel-the-illinoise/): One of our favorite SC artists, Nick Bays of Friends and Romans, has added a new song to his Myspace along with some new tour dates. Included in those dates is an October 11th show at The Watershed. I only had time today to listen to “How Firm a Foundation” like 20 times today. Everyone […] - [Coming soon... plenty of updates](https://scenesc.com/coming-soon-plenty-of-updates/): Sorry for the lack of updates!  We’ve got several new posts and reviews, so be sure to check back real soon.  We’ve had quite a few shows to go to lately which has kept us busy.  Check out the live videos in the meantime for a little glimpse of some of the highlights from the […] - [The New Music Industry](https://scenesc.com/the-new-music-industry/): Kevin Oliver of the Free Times wrote on his blog about a week ago exactly what myself and others have been thinking about the music industry, and he said it really well. I’ve talked to several people that read my post from last week that I had up for only a couple of hours expressing […] - [Perry Farrell and Gavin DeGraw Coming to 5 Points](https://scenesc.com/perry-farrell-and-gavin-degraw-coming-to-5-points/): And It is Free. Get out your sidekicks and start messaging your friends because T-Mobile is hosting a block party in 5 Points at the corner of Harden and Gervais Street Sept. 19 featuring Perry Farrell and Gavin DeGraw. This is part of their “Hello Carolina’s” and blah blah blah who cares. The coolest part […] - [Who Is In?? Free Times Music Crawl](https://scenesc.com/who-is-in-free-times-music-crawl/): Earlier this week some bands found out that they were in the music crawl. Today some bands found out they were not. So who is in so far? As of right now here is who we know is playing on October 4th. Leslie The Reverie The Decade Sunshone Still Danielle Howle Only 20 more bands […] - [All Get Out to Tour in Support of Manchester Orchestra](https://scenesc.com/all-get-out-to-tour-in-support-of-manchester-orchestra/): Manchester Orchestra has confirmed an end of the year tour in support of an EP/DVD titled “Let My Pride Be What’s Left Behind” to be released on October 14.  Tour support includes Kevin Devine, Dead Confederate, and All Get Out.  All Get Out will also be releasing a self-titled EP on November 25 through Favorite […] - [UPDATE:Hey Kids Rock and Roll](https://scenesc.com/hey-kids-rock-and-roll/): I neglected to tell y’all that Transmission Fields is on the show at Tremont this Friday.  If you like Baumer, MAT and All Get Out you will love them too.  Listen to all of their songs on Myspace over and over before the show so you can show some love and sing along! Be sure […] - [See It Here First; Solid Country Gold](https://scenesc.com/see-it-here-first-solid-country-gold/): What started out as TV Web series has turned into a full length movie.  It was filmed in the upstate of SC, and in January and Febuary of this year I was behind the scenes doing some interviews and taking some pictures. So here is the first behind the scenes interview from Solid Country Gold. […] - [Albino Skunk Festival](https://scenesc.com/albino-skunk-festival/): I feel like this Festival is the best kept secret in South Carolina and in a way I want it to stay that way.  This year is the 14th Annual Albino Skunk Bluegrass Festival in Blue Ridge, SC. Albino Skunk Fest is known for debuting talented artists a couple of years before I catch on.  […] - [Congratulations to NBT and Pour House](https://scenesc.com/congratulations-to-nbt-and-pour-house/): I forgot to post this last week, but Congratulations to The Lyons brothers at New Brookland Tavern for 4 years as NBT owners. Free Times did a great article about them here. So many local bands owe their start to New Brookland Tavern and I don’t think they all fully appreciate the venue as much […] - [The Explorers Club Is "Stealing Second"](https://scenesc.com/the-explorers-club-is-stealing-second/): Stealing Second This is pretty random, but while I was out at the bar the other night my friend and a couple of girls were arguing about what second base is in the guy girl progression of a sexual relationship sort of way.  When they asked me what second base was I said “boobs.” My […] - [Sumter Skate Association Battle of The Bands](https://scenesc.com/sumter-skate-association-battle-of-the-bands/): I know bands are always looking for a way to make a quick buck and play in front of some fans that have never seen them before.  Well SC Bands, here is your opportunity. Saturday September 27th at Sumter Mall, SSA will be hosting their second battle of the bands this year.  Who won the […] - [Absolute Punk Lovin' on Some SC Bands Lately](https://scenesc.com/absolute-punk-lovin-on-some-sc-bands-lately/): The Valkyrie from Charleston and Sent By Ravens from uhhh… Jacksonville Florida according to Myspace are going out on tour together and are hitting up The Channel in Greenville tomorrow for what should be a great show.  I am linking you to the Sent By Ravens Purevolume account because on there they still have Florence, […] - [It's Labor Day Weekend](https://scenesc.com/its-labor-day-weekend/): Spirit of ’68 Music & Food Festival Art Bar: Sunday, Aug. 31 And that means I’ll be at Art Bar Sunday for the 40th anniversary of the Monterey Pop Festival.  We attended this last year and it was one of my favorite concerts of the year.  The best part about it is that I get […] - [Austin Crane at The Watershed Tonight](https://scenesc.com/austin-crane-at-the-watershed-tonight/): The Free Time’s Patrick Wall had a good write up about Austin Crane so I’ll post that for the preview of the show. Tomorrow we will have video and a write up for the show. Check it out. Austin Crane – I daresay Austin Crane is an undersung songwriting talent in this town; his record […] - [Thursday August 28th](https://scenesc.com/thursday-august-28th/): There won’t be any posts today. The Gamecocks are playing. Happy Birthday Murdock (the lone Scene SC worker other than me.) - [New Sequoyah Prep School on Myspace](https://scenesc.com/new-sequoyah-prep-school-on-myspace/): Go check out the new Sequoyah Prep School song on myspace.  These guys have come a long way since I saw them in Florence 4 years ago.  Their songs remind a lot of some of the music that was coming out of South Carolina in the 90’s.  A good thing. Sep 18 2008 10:30P Atlantis […] - [Wasted Wine](https://scenesc.com/wasted-wine/): Kim Reville wrote this article for the latest edition of The Columbia City Paper and did a really good job with it. Wasted Wine will be at Cafe Strudel on September 19th and at Coffee Underground in Greenville on September 5th so go check them out. Wasted Wine do things their own wayNestling in the […] - [Show Review: A Little R in R](https://scenesc.com/show-review-a-little-r-in-r/): Read in Response “Finish Strong” The Channel August 23, 2008 I had the oppurtunity to go check out Read in Response for the first time last Saturday night in Greenville at The Channel and was impressed with this band on multiple levels.  I’ve only heard good things about them from my friends at Clemson and […] - [Sad News From Greenville](https://scenesc.com/sad-news-from-greenville/): I hadn’t seen this until today, but Greenville Scene is closing. Over the last year they have had great interviews with everyone from veterans of the SC music scene such as Jay Clifford and Cravin Melon to the new guys such as Corey Crowder who is on Tooth and Nail and Joe Stillwell of Needtobreathe. […] - [Show Review:Marry a Thief and The Decade](https://scenesc.com/show-reviewmarry-a-thief-and-the-decade/): Marry a Thief opened up their performance Friday night at New Brookland Tavern performing “Honestly Bored” and “Every Little Star Remix”. Just Aaron and Erich on stage building up the crowd for the full band. These two songs do a great job of showing off Erich’s voice which I consider to be one of the […] - [New Videos](https://scenesc.com/new-videos/): Check out the new videos from Marry a Thief, The Decade, Read in Response, All Get Out and Cats and Cobras. All in the videos section of the website. Sorry about the video quality. They look really good until I compress them to put on Youtube. Tonight I’ll post reviews from Read in Response/Shallow Palace/Marry […] - [All Get Out in the Absolute 100](https://scenesc.com/all-get-out-in-the-absolute-100/): All Get Out wasn’t in the first 2 installments of this years Absolute 100 but they are sure enough in the third. Check it out. What is the Absolute 100? Here at AbsolutePunk.net, we like to start the waves and then float in them. This is why we are back with our second installment of […] - [American Gun Video](https://scenesc.com/american-gun-video/): Check out my new American Gun video. The sound quality is good in my opinion. I don’t feel right doing an entire show review because I only saw two songs. Todd your Pixies cover was awesome though. Check it out! - [Saturday Night: Guitar Show/Kill Anties (Greenville-Read in Response)](https://scenesc.com/saturday-night-guitar-showkill-anties-greenville-read-in-response/): When: Saturday Aug 23, 2008 at 8:00 PM Where: New Brookland Tavern 122 State St West Columbia, SC 29169 United States Description: Daniel Machado & Guitar Show with The Ghost of FDR, Jonathan Ammons & the Electric Ghost, Kill Anties The first five people to buy the new album at the show will only pay […] - [Marry A Thief ON AIR](https://scenesc.com/marry-a-thief-on-air/): Marry A Thief has a busy day of radio interviews. I like to think of it as preparation for when they’re famous and this is what they have to do everyday. Here is your schedule for Marry A Thief Day… 3:00 – tune into WUSC 90.5 5:00 – tune into WXRY 99.3 If you aren’t […] - [UPDATE:Chasing August Reunion](https://scenesc.com/chasing-august-reunion/): From Chasing August-It will happen. Just trying to get a date, and bands to play. Thinking of doing a real cheap show. Or even a benefit show for some organization in need. Looking at possibly early to mid october. Spread the word I don’t know anything yet except for the fact the show is listed […] - [Interview: Marry a Thief](https://scenesc.com/interview-marry-a-thief/): This Friday Marry a Thief, The Decade and Divided By Friday will be performing at New Brookland Tavern. This show is a fresh start to the new school year and hopefully a new crowd of fans. I had the opportunity this week to talk to Colin and Erich and ask them a couple of questions […] - [Ghosts of the Great Highway](https://scenesc.com/ghost-of-the-great-highway/): Go Listen to Ghosts of the Great Highway. They have two great songs up right now and they both deserve a listen from everyone I know. So if you like good music, you’ll like them. - [What are you doing Friday Night??](https://scenesc.com/what-are-you-doing-friday-night/): It seems since I have started the website there have been a couple of nights already where there are two artists playing the same night at different venues and we have to choose which show we want to go to. This Friday is no different. While we will be at New Brookland Friday to see […] - [Show Review:All Get Out/Friends and Romans/Becca Smith](https://scenesc.com/show-reviewall-get-outfriends-and-romansbecca-smith/): *The guys from All Get Out and Friends and Romans were awesome enough to Comment on the story so go check it out as they answered some of my questions.* This show was last Tuesday and it has taken me a long time to get around to writing this review, because I have been busy […] - [Show Review:Hello Tomorrow](https://scenesc.com/show-reviewhello-tomorrow/): Hello Tomorrow Performing Vertical Blinding at Richland County Library What is better than a Friday afternoon with free music and pizza? Well I can think of a couple of things, but not many. Hello tomorrow rocked out Richland County Public Library last Friday and didn’t hold anything back. This was the wrap up party for […] - [Check Out Columbia Citypapers Preview of Saturday Night](https://scenesc.com/check-out-columbia-citypapers-preview-of-saturday-night/): If you don’t know what Saturday night is look at the banner. Thanks to Greg Slattery and Michael Spawn for the write up. I am in Cats and Cobras and we very much appreciate it. I try not to write about my own band too much on my website so it is nice when other […] - [TGIF With Hello Tomorrow and Ridley](https://scenesc.com/tgif-with-hello-tomorrow-and-ridley/): Two separate shows. Hello Tomorrow is rocking out Richland County Public Library tomorrow night at 6:30. I’ll be the guy in the trench coat, with a mustache and a fedora with a video camera. I have a library fine from like 6 years ago and I really don’t want to pay it. In addition I […] - [Leslie to Rock 5 Points Pub](https://scenesc.com/leslie-to-rock-5-points-pub/): I’ll start out by telling you that I haven’t seen Leslie live before, but I have heard a lot of good things about them. Leslie is from Charleston and currently on tour with a band from Atlanta called StoneRider. According to their Myspace, StoneRider sounds like “The greatest rock band in the world.” I’m going […] - [Thank You](https://scenesc.com/thank-you/): Thank You to all of the guys and girls in All Get Out/Friends and Romans/Becca Smith/Dylan Gilbert. Y’all are awesome for helping support the website and all that we are doing. I’ve been working on the videos from last night all day today and hopefully they will be done soon. The process is going slower […] - [Tribute to the Past: Betty Sneetch](https://scenesc.com/tribute-to-the-past-betty-sneetch/): Guest Post: By Todd Mathis (American Gun) With American Guns re-release of their latest album “The Means and The Machine” in record stores August 19th and with a show at Art Bar this Saturday we decided it was a perfect time to reflect back on Todd Mathis’ and Kevin Kimbrell’s first band. Here it is […] - [Shallow Palace Back to School Show](https://scenesc.com/shallow-palace-back-to-school-show/): Shallow Palace Foxes That Fight The Drownout Groovestain Cats and Cobras Doors 7 $5 Buy Tix This Saturday there are an outstanding group of bands playing at Headliners. The show starts at 7 and features three bands from Columbia and 2 from Atlanta. Shallow Palace Foxes that Fight Cats and Cobras The two Atlanta bands […] - [Alien Carnival/The Dirty Lowdown/Cats and Cobras](https://scenesc.com/alien-carnivalthe-dirty-lowdowncats-and-cobras/): Come check everyone out this Wednesday night at 5 Points Pub. It only will cost you 3 bucks and there are all kinds of drink specials. 2 Dollar Liquor drinks 4 Dollar Sweet Tea Vodkas. Top off your humpday with a night of fun. Alien Carnival just got done laying down some tracks at The […] - [Marry a Thief](https://scenesc.com/marry-a-thief/): When Erich Skelton gets bored he decides to write a great song about it. Congratulations to those guys for having it posted on the front page of Absolutepunk.  I was a little taken aback when I clicked on my feed and saw it was the second post on the page.  I was going to post […] - [Horizon Records](https://scenesc.com/horizon-records/): So I was in Greenville this weekend and had some time to kill so I made my way over to Horizon Records. If you are from Greenville you are surely familiar with Horizon, but I’m not sure that people outside of Greenville are. Horizon Records is the best record store in the state. I say […] - [Scene SC to Start Sponsoring Shows](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-to-start-sponsoring-shows/): We have a lot of blossoming ideas here at Scene SC and sponsoring shows has always been one of them. We also are interested in eventually sponsoring a battle of the bands, putting together compilation CD’s and basically helping SC bands and artists any way that we can. So here is the deal. If you […] - [American Gun Now A Target](https://scenesc.com/american-gun-now-a-target/): Look what we found while we were browsing around looking for new trendy linens and some new Shaun White straight fit jeans.  OMG DON’T LOOK NOW The Means and The Machine has become part of the machine and is ready for pre-order now! So I guess that these two shows are kick off for the […] - [The Free Times Likes All Get Out](https://scenesc.com/the-free-times-likes-all-get-out/): Earlier this year they compared Manchester Orchestra to All Get Out. I’m pasting the interview after the jump. The article is good so read it. Oh yeah and my picture of them is cooler. Sorry if I’m not too enthused about the Free Times. They have had some choice words for me in the past. […] - [Tribute to The Past: Joe 747 (Emery Before Emery)](https://scenesc.com/tribute-to-the-past-joe-747-emery-before-emery/): So it is really hard to find out anything about Joe 747 searching the internet. All the wikipedias and websites that I could find that mentioned them basically say that the lead singer went on to form Emery. Well I have a different take on Joe 747 as I witnessed the progression of this band […] - [Courier at NBT Tomorrow Night](https://scenesc.com/courier-at-nbt-tomorrow-night/): 7pm Doors $10 Cover All Ages Rock / Indie / Pop Courier should get a lot of listens tomorrow night as they are supporting the AbsolutePunk bands of the future tour at New Brookland Tavern. They also need a bass player, so if you are interested go and see them tomorrow night and get in […] - [It's Band Night Boys (All Get Out/Erison/The Decade)](https://scenesc.com/its-band-night-boys-all-get-outerisonthe-decade/): I went to Scooters Lounge and all I got were these pictures, but atleast I didn’t get beaten up by 8 dudes. What better do I have to do on Thursday night than go to Scooters Lounge in Sumter? We searched the venue on Yahoo to get directions and see what the place is about […] - [Daylight Hours Interview](https://scenesc.com/daylight-hours-interview/): Check out this interview I stumbled upon while browsing the internet.  This website is really awesome and introduced me to some new bands that are really good.  Check out Sound as Langauge. - [Tribute to the Past: Love Apple](https://scenesc.com/tribute-to-the-past-love-apple/): Lets Bring Geek Rocktoberfest back to New Brookland Tavern Love Apple Winnie Cooper When I think back to what I was listening to in 2001/2002 I think of a couple of bands. I think Weezer, The Juliana Theory, Capital and Love Apple. Sure there were tons of other bands, but these are the ones that […] - [For the Songwriters Out There](https://scenesc.com/for-the-songwriters-out-there/): I found this article by Kurt Vonnegut while browsing the internet about writing with style. It really helped me and I thought it might be of some worth to the songwriters out there. I took the liberty to put in bold some of my favorite parts. 1. Find a subject you care about 2. Do […] - [Brett Treacy And We Sing](https://scenesc.com/brett-treacy-and-we-sing/): This is an older video of Brett but he talks a little bit about the music scene in SC and he is very accurate. And that is why we created this website. He predicted his future move to Charleston and his next stop is New York. I plan to do all I can do to […] - [Greenville Acoustic Music](https://scenesc.com/greenville-acoustic-music/): I grew up in Greenville and all of my family still lives there so I know a little bit about what is going on in the world of music there. The upstate seems to be doing better than it used to, but it still has a long way to go. Luckily The Channel is giving […] - [A Group of Great Singer/Songwriters at New Brookland Thursday](https://scenesc.com/a-group-of-great-singersongwriters-at-new-brookland-thursday/): (Click on the picture to link to the article in the City Paper, but don’t spend too much time clicking around they have done some unsavory stuff in the past) My cousin Bentz is always on the go playing around the midlands. This Thursday at New Brookland Tavern he will be playing along with the […] - [The Decade](https://scenesc.com/the-decade/): The Decade is in Augusta this Tuesday night so go check them out if you’re in the area. From my experience Augusta isn’t the easiest place to draw people. If you’re in Columbia go check them out at 5 Points Pub Thursday night with Stereo Skyline. - [Edwin McCain](https://scenesc.com/edwin-mccain/): Didn’t post in time for anyone to go to the show but here is the article from the Charleston City Paper. I don’t know how to do that trackback stuff that most blogs have. I’ll have to figure that out, but here is the article. Edwin McCain deserves credit. A decade after scoring a major […] - [Run Dan Run/Dylan Gilbert/Allison Weiss Show Review](https://scenesc.com/run-dan-rundylan-gilbertallison-weiss-show-review/): The above video is one of the tons of videos she has put on youtube. I am a huge Elliott Smith fan so I chose this one. If you enjoy it check out the other ones. Unfortunately I got to The Watershed 30 minutes late last Friday and missed Allison Weiss’s set, which I am […] - [Austin Crane/All Get Out Show Review](https://scenesc.com/austin-craneall-get-out-show-review/): So it has been a good while since I have seen Austin Crane live. Like months, not years or anything, but still way longer than I prefer. So what was really special about this show that you need to know…Well first off all that video below wasn’t from last Wednesday. Second of all Austin Crane […] - [Friends and Romans Live at the Watershed](https://scenesc.com/friends-and-romans-live-at-the-watershed/): Friends and Romans The Watershed CD Release Show “The Becoming” Friends and Romans The Watershed CD Release Show “Friend or Roman” Concert Review This is the first rock concert I have ever been to that I have been asked to sit down. I was quietly leaning on a support beam in the left front center […] - [Tour News (All Get Out, Baumer, Marry a Thief)](https://scenesc.com/breakingbig-tour-news-all-get-out-baumer-marry-a-thief/): Band members have informed us that tour dates are currently being booked featuring 3 of South Carolina’s finest, All Get Out, Baumer and Marry a Thief. This news come hot on the heels of Baumers latest tour being cancelled. This tour is also perfect timing for All Get Out to drum up some hype for […] - [Free Baumer Songs](https://scenesc.com/free-baumer-songs/): Go to absolutepunk and download four Baumer songs. The free EP includes two songs off of their latest release “Were It Not For You” and two B-Sides. I’m not sure how long the free download will be up so go get it now. - [Don't Sue Me Viacom (Stella By Starlight Live)](https://scenesc.com/dont-sue-me-viacom-stella-by-starlight-live/): Stella By Starlight “As Good As It Gets” Headliners 7/9/08 Here is a video from the Stella By Starlight show the other night at Headliners.  There is some yelling in the middle of it, because my friends are crazy. Oh yeah, and if y’all have been paying attention to the news lately Viacom is going […] - [Haley Shaw Record Update](https://scenesc.com/haley-shaw-record-update/): Haley Shaw “Dumb Luck” Free Show Tonight 8:00 PM Metto Coffee Shop on Coleman Blvd The word on the Myspace is that the new Haley Shaw record is being finished up and I honestly can’t wait to hear it. I ranked her last release “As if it were Twilight” in my top 10 favorites of […] - [Tigerbot Hesh](https://scenesc.com/tigerbot-hesh/): Tigerbot Hesh New Brookland Tavern “Static Fling” I’ve planned on doing a tribute to my favorite Columbia bands of the past, but I’m not ready to go that far yet. Here is a dusty gem that I found uploaded on my computer from I guess two years ago.  And since Baumer played last night and […] - [Cats and Cobras Live Video](https://scenesc.com/cats-and-cobras-live-video/): Here is a live video of Cats and Cobras song “Joey Boy” from their show at Headliners on 7-9-08.  The sound is kind of muffled, but the video quality is pretty decent. I have some more videos to post from recent shows, but they are all uploading. Cats and Cobras is a band from Columbia […] - [Courier is Out on Tour](https://scenesc.com/courier-is-out-on-tour/): Greenville July 10 The Channel With The Afterwhiles Columbia July 18 Headliners With City Sleeps If you’re in Greenville tomorrow night go and see Courier at The Channel while they are out on their summer tour. They are out roaming the East coast right now playing between Florida and Pennsylvania and from the looks of […] - [Friends and Romans CD Release (Free CD With Admission)](https://scenesc.com/friends-and-romans-will-give-you-free-stuff/): CD RELEASE, MIKE MEWBORNE, THE DIRT AND THE FLOOD July, 11 2008 at CD RELEASE! The Watershed Lexington, South Carolina Cost : $10-12 (Includes Free CD) This Friday come out to Lexington to support Friends and Romans as they release their new CD “The Becoming.” It is $10, but you get a free CD with […] - [Read the Previous Post and Support the Summer Tour, Good Citizens](https://scenesc.com/read-the-below-post-and-support-the-summer-tour-good-citizens/) - [Run Dan Run](https://scenesc.com/run-dan-run/): We’re Telling, We’ll See, We’re Listening, I listened and I believe and now I’m telling. The next thing you should do after reading this post is to somehow obtain (ITunes duhhhh) the Run Dan Run “Basic Mechanics” album and listen to it over and over. But just listening to the album doesn’t do it justice. […] - [Stella By Starlight and Their SC Ties](https://scenesc.com/stella-by-starlight-and-their-sc-ties/): Wednesday July 9th Headliners Doors 8 $5 I know you have a hard choice to make Wednesday night. There is a show down the street at New Brookland that I refuse to promote. No hard feelings of course. I am a huge fan of that band and also some of the other bands on that […] - [Marry a Thief and the Man Behind the Remix](https://scenesc.com/marry-a-thief-and-the-man-behind-the-remix/): July, 8 2008 New Brookland Tavern w/ The Gaslight Anthem Cost : $5/7 Unless you have been hiding under a rock you’ve noticed how fast Marry a Thief rushed onto the South Carolina music scene and made an immediate impact. This is what happens when artists as talented as these guys get together. If you […] - [Friends and Romans on WXRY](https://scenesc.com/friends-and-romans-on-wxry/): Check out Friends and Romans on 99.3 at 8 PM Sunday night. If you’re not in Columbia go to here to listen. They will surely be promoting their CD release show Friday July 11 at The Watershed in Lexington. We’ll have more about that show later in the week. It is a must attend. - [Sequoyah Prep School CD Release Show](https://scenesc.com/sequoyah-prep-school-cd-release-show/): Sunday July 6 New Brookland Tavern 7:30 $10 Cover All Ages Sequoyah Prep School has come a long way over the last couple of years and they are showing no signs of slowing up. When I saw them in Florence 2 years ago it sounded like college was going to get in the way of […] - [The Word on the Street](https://scenesc.com/the-word-on-the-street/): The word on the street is that I have been working on the site for a week now and here we are. I didn’t get to any music post today, because I was busy setting up the new hosting. Again the site is a baby right now. Just be patient with me and soon it […] - [TRADE PANDEMIC Art & Mic Show](https://scenesc.com/trade-pandemic-art-mic-show/): ART BAR SATURDAY JULY 5th $4 Gas prices are ridiculous so I know you’re not going out of town for the weekend of the 4th. If you’re smart you’ll come to the river and celebrate the nation’s birthday the same way our founding fathers would. Picture this, Ben Franklin laying out on a rock in […] - [Get Evolved](https://scenesc.com/get-evolved/): Evolved Athletic put Bigfoot on a shirt. Anything that involves Bigfoot is awesome. I know some of you are saying “Bigfoot isn’t cool, he isn’t even real.” Well think again my friend! The first Wiki website I came to about Sasquatch told me this. The liberal propaganda has determined this “big foot” a hoax, but […] - [Mel Washington, Hello Tomorrow, The Devil and The Lion](https://scenesc.com/mel-washington-hello-tomorrow-the-devil-and-the-lion/): The Watershed 6/28/2008 The first time I saw Hello Tomorrow was at New Brookland Tavern a couple of years ago on new music night and they played “You Gave Your Love to Me Sotfly” by Weezer. I was instantly a fan. They didn’t play it Saturday night at Watershed Books in Lexington, but they still […] - [The Dead Weather: Sea of Cowards](https://scenesc.com/dead-weather-sea-of-cowards/): The Dead Weather: Sea of Cowards I’ve sat down to write this review at least half a dozen times over the past few weeks and found myself absolutely stymied as to how to express my feelings regarding Sea of Cowards, the second offering from Jack White’s (The White Stripes, The Raconteurs) latest project The Dead […] - [Acoustic Session with Steven Fiore](https://scenesc.com/acoustic-session-with-steven-fiore/): While Steven Fiore was in town with his band, Young Alumni we got him to play one of his new songs off of his upcoming album.  We’ll have live video from Young Alumni soon and also from The Patient. The new album will be a full length and is being recorded with Taylor Bray (Friends […] - [Acoustic Session-Nathan Hussey of All Get Out](https://scenesc.com/acoustic-session-nathan-hussey-of-all-get-out/):   We got Nathan Hussey of All Get Out in the bathroom after their show last night at New Brookland Tavern and had him play “Time and Place” which was previously recorded at Daytrotter. The bathroom was especially ripe last night and having about 10 people in there didn’t much help.  We only got kicked […] - [New Music from All Get Out](https://scenesc.com/new-music-from-all-get-out/): All Get Out has released two new songs on their myspace that will not appear on their new album. Their current tour with Ocean is Theory is rolling into Spartanburg tonight and Columbia tomorrow at New Brookland Tavern.  They will be playing a handful of songs from their new full length due out this fall  […] - [Stream the New Co. EP](https://scenesc.com/stream-the-new-co-ep/):   The new EP from Co. is available to stream in its’ entirety on their Myspace page. Just as they said in the interview with us a couple of months ago, Co. is right on time with their new EP and it is nothing less than stellar. The Company has shed their lofi sound for […] - [Liner Notes: My interview with The Shams’ Amy Rigby](https://scenesc.com/liner-notes-my-interview-with-the-shams-amy-rigby/): Note: This is a follow-up to my column from May 17th. Amy Rigby was kind enough to take time out of her American tour with Wreckless Eric to answer a few questions about her time with The Shams. You can check her out in Raleigh, NC at the Berkeley Café on June 10th and in […] - [Photos: Scene SC Showcase ](https://scenesc.com/photos-scene-sc-showcase/): Kathrine Brock is the newest addition to the Scene SC team, and while she doesn’t currently live in SC, she travels to more shows than anyone we know and is an incredible ambassador of Scene SC and our mission.  In addition to all that she takes some great live photos.  She’s already shot a handful […] - [Valley Maker CD Release Videos](https://scenesc.com/valley-maker-cd-release-videos/): (Photo by Skobos) Check these awesome videos taken by Sarah Kobos at the Valley Maker CD Release in Charleston. There were about 25 people crowded into a small room and a dozen or so more in the hallway. Perfect setting to hear a performance of these songs. We’ve also included a video from David and […] - [Coma Cinema/Venice is Sinking and Calculator @ Art Bar](https://scenesc.com/coma-cinemavenice-is-sinking-and-calculator-art-bar/): Saturday May 22, Art Bar Coma Cinema/Venice is Sinking/Calculator Coma Cinema-Tall Grass One of Columbia’s best kept secrets, Coma Cinema will join Calculator and Venice is Sinking this Saturday night at Art Bar.  Coma Cinema has a new album coming out June 1 titled Stoned Alone, but for now you can download their album from […] - [Valley Maker CD Release](https://scenesc.com/valley-maker-cd-release/): Friday May 21st Nickelodeon Theatre, Columbia, SC Sunday May 23rd 60 South Street, Charleston, SC $10 includes CD Valley Maker-First What is Valley Maker? Valley Maker is the newest project by Austin Crane.  For his Senior thesis at the University of South Carolina, Austin wrote an entire album off the biblical book of Genesis and […] - [Leave Everywhere, Don't Put a Label on Him](https://scenesc.com/leave-everywhere-dont-put-a-label-on-him/): Toro Y Moi-Leave Everywhere   I swear I’ve never seen any artist labeled as much as Toro Y Moi.  We’ve had fun with it too though calling him the prince of lappop or deskpop or whatever.  It’s fun and it’s silly, but it really doesn’t do what Chaz is doing justice. Sometimes I feel like […] - [Liner Notes: Thrift Store Angels: Discovering The Shams](https://scenesc.com/liner-notes-thrift-store-angels-discovering-the-shams/): The Shams-3 AM The Shams-Beauty Parlor Rag   “I consider the Shams to be the sexiest group in music today. The kind of sexiness you either want to marry or defile or emulate, depending on your personality type. They’re the perfect solution to all the confusion between Madonna and whore.” — Richard Hell (1992) I […] - [Death of Paris Studio Journal 2](https://scenesc.com/death-of-paris-studio-journal-2/): Hey again! We’ve been busy in the studio all this week, but we wanted to take a few minutes to let you know what’s been going on here at Killingsworth Recording Studios. We’ve been piecing together songs and trying to stay on schedule. Here’s what happened since we last posted: The next song we began […] - [Free Music: The Fire Tonight](https://scenesc.com/free-music-the-fire-tonight/): EP RELEASE June 3rd New Brookland Tavern with The Private Life of David Reed and Deleveled The Fire Tonight has released the first single “Sabotage Me” off their new EP for free download on Bandcamp.  With their EP Release only weeks away, The Fire Tonight is officially back from their break and ready to rock […] - [The New BIndian](https://scenesc.com/the-new-bindian/): Our sibling blog from Georgia got a total face-lift to their site today and joined Scene SC on the WordPress network. The new site is clean and super user friendly and easy to navigate.  I had a dream on what the new Blue Indian would look like, and I was a little off.  In my […] - [7Q's With Campbell the Band](https://scenesc.com/7qs-with-campbell-the-band/): After some time off, Campbell the Band is back on the grid, releasing a new EP at The Watershed on Friday, May 14th.  We’ll have a review of the EP up early next week! First of all, welcome back to the music scene. Where have you been? We disassembled for a while to go our […] - [Sam Quinn and the Intrinsic Sadness](https://scenesc.com/sam-quinn-and-the-intrinsic-sadness/): Sam Quinn from Ramseur Records on Vimeo. The new Sam Quinn album, The Fake That Sunk a Thousand Ships, came out yesterday on Ramsuer Records.  For fans of The Everybodyfields and Sam Quinn, this day has been a long time coming. If you like your music poppy and depressing like I do, you’ll love the […] - [The Restoration Album Release Videos](https://scenesc.com/the-restoration-album-release-videos/): Here are the first two videos for The Restoration’s CD release April 24th and the Trustus Theatre in Columbia.  The release was a huge success.  Within twenty minutes of the doors opening all of the seating was sold out and standing room only tickets were sold. We’ll be uploading more videos everyday as we have […] - [Scene SC Acoustic Session-Wylie](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-acoustic-session-wylie/): This was one of the most fun Acoustic Session’s we’ve filmed yet.  We didn’t have to worry about getting kicked out this time, because we tried to bring as many people as we could in the bathroom with us. This is their song “Vidalia” which you can also hear on their Myspace.  They have a […] - [A Look Inside Archer Avenue Studios](https://scenesc.com/a-look-inside-archer-avenue-studios/):   The guys at Let Them Eat Cake! productions filmed this look inside Archer Avenue Studios, giving people an inside perspective into the recording process. Archer Avenue Studios is one of Columbia’s top recording studios run by Kenny McWilliams (Baumer, Laura Story, Rejectioneers) and Eric McCoy (Madison Fair.)  They’ve recorded some of the best albums […] - [Death of Paris Studio Journal](https://scenesc.com/death-of-paris-studio-journal/): Death of Paris studio journal Hey everyone! We are in the studio at Killingsworth Recording Company in Los Angeles, CA where we are working with producer David Baker. We will be posting new episodes on Death of Paris TV (http://www.youtube.com/deathofparis) daily so that you can be a part of the studio experience as well. We […] - [Toro Y Moi-Summer Tours with Phoenix, Caribou and Washed Out](https://scenesc.com/toro-y-moi-to-hit-summer-tours-with-phoenix-caribou-and-washed-out/): (Photo By Pat Wright Photography) We tweeted last week when we heard that Toro Y Moi was finally playing a home town show at New Brookland Tavern in June with Caribou, because we are super excited about that show.  I think the entire town is excited.  Since Toro Y Moi started blowing up, he hasn’t […] - [Band of Horses-Making of Infinite Arms](https://scenesc.com/band-of-horses-making-of-infinite-arms/): Check out this video from Band of Horses showing the 2 year process of writing and recording of their new record Infinite Arms.  The release is only a couple of weeks away and it has been a long time coming for the band. Looks like they started off with 30 or so songs and narrowed […] - [Artisphere Kicks off Friday](https://scenesc.com/artisphere-kicks-off-friday/): Downtown Greenville May 7-9th Artisphere kicks off this weekend in downtown Greenville with Live music, visual arts exhibits and plenty of local food.  Artisphere has been going on since 2003 and focuses on showcasing and focusing on the arts, not only in Greenville, but throughout the upstate of South Carolina and North Carolina. Who to […] - [Hear the New Taking Back Sunday](https://scenesc.com/hear-the-new-taking-back-sunday/): In this new video from Taking Back Sunday you can hear some of their new material and it sounds like 2002 again.  Maybe John Nolan did mean a lot to the band… Sounds like they are going to play some tour dates before they hit the studio, so it’s only a matter of time before […] - [Friday Night Lights is Back](https://scenesc.com/4243/):   Season Premiere Friday May 7th, 8/7c With Lost nearing an end, I can’t wait to have Friday Night Lights back on TV and couldn’t be more excited about the Season 4 premiere Friday night.  FNL has never gotten the credit or ratings it deserves, but stays alive with a fairly hardcore following. That being […] - [Walking Downtown with Hannah Miller](https://scenesc.com/walking-downtown-with-hannah-miller/): At My Best – Hannah Miller from patrick coker on Vimeo.     I’m The Moon – Hannah Miller from patrick coker on Vimeo.     Poor Wayfaring Stranger – Hannah Miller from patrick coker on Vimeo. Patrick Coker filmed these three videos of Hannah Miller in downtown Columbia, with James Miller holding the mic […] - [Bryan Gibson Accompanies Chris Cornell at The Roxy](https://scenesc.com/bryan-gibson-accompanies-chris-cornell-at-the-roxy/): Photos by Laurieann Rosso Chris Cornell played a solo show at The Roxy in Los Angeles last night and was accompanied by SC musician Bryan Gibson (Tent Revival, I Nine, Encaustic). Cornell played set filled with rare songs, including songs from Soundgarden, Audioslave and covers from Bob Dylan, Tom Waits and The Beatles. Check out […] - [New Music: Young Alumni](https://scenesc.com/new-music-young-alumni/): If you are outside of the Charleston music scene, you might not have heard about Young Alumni yet.  If that’s the case, you’re about to introduced to some new good music. Young Alumni is the newest project from Steven Fiore.  The new full band project, had their EP release last Friday at The Pour House […] - [Free Music: Junior Astronomers](https://scenesc.com/free-music-junior-astronomers/): Junior Astronomers New Brookland Tavern Saturday May 8th Junior Astronomers are so kind that they are giving their new EP away for FREE on bandcamp.  So do yourself a favor and download it right now, learn the songs and come out this Saturday to New Brookland Tavern and scream the words along with Terrence.   - [Rock Hill Summer Concert Series](https://scenesc.com/rock-hill-summer-concert-series/): Rock Hill has set their summer concert series with one band a month and a price tag to go along with it. Kicking off the festival this Saturday May 1st is SC legend Edwin McCain.  He will be followed up in June by Sister Hazel, July with Cravin Melon and August with The Little River […] - [Scene SC Acoustic Session-Valley Maker/Austin Crane](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-acoustic-session-valley-makeraustin-crane/): Valley Maker-First This Scene SC acoustic session has already hit the social network sites, but I wanted to tell you a little bit about what you are listening to and Austin Crane’s new project, Valley Maker.  Valley Maker is a project by Austin Crane that was birthed out of his senior thesis on the narratives […] - [Scene SC Acoustic Session-Nick Bays of The Patient](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-acoustic-session-nick-bays-of-the-patient/): I thought filming the Junior Astronomers acoustic session was strange, but then we filmed one with Nick Bays post show at New Brookland and things couldn’t have gotten weirder. One girl decided she wanted to watch, then she decided she wanted to start peeing during the song, and then she didn’t have any toilet paper. […] - [This Weekend in Shows: Restoration and Rocketboys](https://scenesc.com/this-weekend-in-shows-restoration-and-rocketboys/): On Friday night alone the Scene SC team attended three shows.  We kicked off the night by seeing Bess Rogers and Lelia Broussard at The White Mule.  It was an early show and there were only about twenty people there, which was really disappointing because both of these artists are really good.  So stop complaining […] - [Rosewood Crawfish Festival Line Up](https://scenesc.com/rosewood-crawfish-festival-line-up/): The Rosewood Crawfish festival is letting the good times role again this year with another solid line up of bands.  Headlining this year will be American Pie era alt rockers Tonic along with Marcy Playground.  Remember “Sex and Candy?”  Well that entire album is good so check that out too. Joining the Marcy Playground and […] - [A Rocket To The Moon/Sing it Loud/Seq. Prep School/All Get Out](https://scenesc.com/a-rocket-to-the-moonsing-it-loudseq-prep-schoolall-get-out/): A Rocket to the Moon, Sing It Loud, Sequoyah Prep School & All Get Out  May 1st, 2010  Clemson Road Extension Center  Columbia, SC MAP TO VENUE By Kathrine Brock Nick Santino started putting together A Rocket to the Moon in Massachusetts back in 2006 as a solo experiment.  He eventually added a few band […] - [Exclusive Track:The Restoration Album Release](https://scenesc.com/exclusive-trackthe-restoration-album-release/): The Restoration Album Release at Trustus TheatreSaturday, April 23, 2010 | 7:00 doors PRESALE TICKETS The Restoration-The Owens We’ve been following The Restoration over the last couple of months through their recording process and this Friday we finally get to hear the fruit of their labor. The release will be held at The Trustus Theatre […] - [Sent By Ravens Debuts at iTunes #11](https://scenesc.com/sent-by-ravens-debuts-at-itunes-11/): “Columbia’s” own Sent By Raven’s released their debut album Our Graceful Words on Tooth and Nail Records yesterday, hitting #11 on the iTunes Rock chart. Sent By Raven’s will be having two CD release parties in the coming weeks, one in Hartsville and one in Columbia with Papa Roach. They have been receiving steady airplay […] - [7 Q's with Bess Rogers](https://scenesc.com/7-qs-with-bess-rogers/): The White Mule Friday April 23rd EARLY SHOW 5pm-8pm Bess Rogers-Bulldozer Bess Rogers will be at The White Mule in Columbia, Friday April 23 with Lelia Broussard.  Bess is returning to The White Mule after being there in March with Jenny Owen Youngs and Allison Weiss.  In addition to her solo touring, Bess also spends […] - [Horizon Records: Our Favorite Record Store in the State](https://scenesc.com/horizon-records-our-favorite-record-store-in-the-state/): We’ve been to a lot of record stores all around, but none have matched the experience we’ve had at Horizon Records.  Their selection of new and previously loved CDs and vinyl is great, maybe not the best, but their customer service is above and beyond. Here’s the story. The Stringers always make it a point […] - [Jay Clifford and Steven Fiore @ The White Mule](https://scenesc.com/jay-clifford-and-steven-fiore-the-white-mule/): The simple truth of the matter is that Jay Clifford and Steven Fiore are two of South Carolina’s best songwriters.  It is also true that Jay Clifford is an obvious influence on a lot of the local bands that we write about here on Scene SC.  It still beats me how Jump, Little Children didn’t […] - [803 Unite-Musician Meet and Greet](https://scenesc.com/803-unite-musician-meet-and-greet/): Are you in a local band that would like to reach out to more people in town and/or the world? Find out what works and doesn’t work for other bands in town. What clubs have they worked with, who records their music, manufactures their CDs, creates their artwork, prints their flyers and posters? How do […] - [Liner Notes: Go Go Dex Baby](https://scenesc.com/liner-notes-go-go-dex-baby/): Go Go Dex Baby Dex Romweber has pretty much seen it all. Since forming Flat Duo Jets in 1983, the rockabilly whirlwind has played on David Letterman, been touted alongside the likes of R.E.M. in the seminal music documentary, Athens,Georgia: Inside/Out, and received a late career boost from Jack White (White Stripes, The Dead Weather).  […] - [Brown Record Store Day @ 52.5](https://scenesc.com/brown-record-store-day-52-5/): Co. Joins Band of Horses on Brown Records I guess it’s only a formality at this point, but after playing several Midwest shows and SXSW with Band of Horses, Co. has joined them on Brown Records.  Brown Records is currently home to Band of Horses, and was started by BoH frontman Ben Bridwell. And while […] - [Vanilla Ice Rolls Into Florence](https://scenesc.com/vanilla-ice-rolls-into-florence/): 4/9/2010 8:00 PM Spin 2.0 Entertainment Complex Florence, South Carolina OK guys. Let’s get this straight.  Rob Van Winkle himself will be in Florence tomorrow night performing under the name that made him famous “Vanilla Ice.”  Second of all.  I’ve had to do way too much research already to even write about WHY IN THE […] - [Scene SC Acoustic Session](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-acoustic-session/): Filming this was way more of an adventure than the first one.  We were lucky to get Terrence and Philip of Junior Astronomers in the women’s bathroom for 5 minutes in the middle of the show.  While this was being filmed, their van got towed and we got kicked out by New Brookland Tavern staff […] - [Scene SC Acoustic Sessions](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-acoustic-sessions/): We’ve started doing Scene SC Acoustic sessions in the women’s bathroom at New Brookland Tavern.  Apparently girls don’t really like dudes playing acoustic in women’s bathroom, which I think is dumb, but whatever. We’ve got a couple filmed so far and will be having many more in the future. For the first one we got […] - [7 Q's with O'Brother](https://scenesc.com/7-qs-with-obrother/): (Photo Credit Creigh Lyndon) Thurday April 8th @ The Music Farm in Charleston Friday April 9th @ Jillians in Columbia On Tour with Manchester Orchestra and Biffy Clyro O\’Brother-Aurora O’Brother is currently on tour with Manchester Orchestra and Biffy Clyro and will be making their way into Charleston and Columbia this Thursday and Friday.  We […] - [New EP From Slow Runner](https://scenesc.com/new-ep-from-slowrunner/): Finally, we have new music from Slow Runner.  Today, March 30th, 2010, they released their new 3 song EP titled Ghost Rendition.  We’ve listened to it and give it 4 thumbs up.  Slow Runner version 4.0 sounds like post pubescent Justin Beiber if he were to hang out with Ben Gibbard for 10 years and […] - [Chaz Got Robbed](https://scenesc.com/chaz-got-robbed/): Columbia’s prince of LapPop, Toro Y Moi, got robbed last night on tour in New York City after his show at Brooklyn Bowl.  They stole his clothes, his laptop and his passport.  The causer of this is forcing him to cancel his next 4 shows (The Middle East in Cambridge, and Vermont and two shows […] - [Show Review: Japandroids](https://scenesc.com/show-review-japandroids-2/):   I went to Snug Harbor in Charlotte Saturday night with my buddies BK and Will to check out Japandroids on their tour through the south with A Sunny Day In Glasgow from Philadelphia. The show was sold out, but really not that crowded. Probably sold out by fire code standards, but who follows those? […] - [The Blue Indian Compilation Vol. I](https://scenesc.com/the-blue-indian-compilation-vol-i/): Our friends at The Blue Indian have made their first compilation available for free download, featuring songs from 21 independent artists.  The sampler expands out of the blogs Georgia roots and features some amazing artists based around the South. I’ve already listened through it once and downloaded it and there seriously isn’t a bad song […] - [Postcard Fiction EP Release](https://scenesc.com/postcard-fiction-ep-release/):   By Woody Jones Postcard Fiction : EP Release Show Preview, Saturday, March 27th, Art Bar in the Vista Local singer/songwriter Jeremy Sakovich will unleash his pop-infused hook-laden sensibilities on the Art Bar this Saturday to celebrate the release of his first EP, The Dreamers.  Playing under the name Postcard Fiction, and aptly backed by […] - [New Video From Mainline](https://scenesc.com/new-video-from-mainline/): Mainline – “Choke Chain” from Graeme Fouste on Vimeo.   Graeme Fouste left the Columbia music scene with one last present before he took off for New York City and that was this video from Mainline for their song “Choke Chain.”   This song will be the first song off their new cassette Born Dead. Photo […] - [7 Q's with The Fire Tonight](https://scenesc.com/7-qs-with-the-fire-tonight/): 7 Q’s with The Fire Tonight The Fire Tonight have been off the radar since July of last year, so we decided to catch up with them about where they have been.  They will be warming up the crowd Saturday March 27th at The Elbow Room for Treadmill Trackstar’s CD release party. 1) The Fire […] - [Greenville Kicks Off Downtown Alive Music Series](https://scenesc.com/greenville-kicks-off-downtown-alive-music-series/): Greenville kicked off their Downtown Alive music series last Thursday night with The Will, and will follow that up this week Jeff Markham and the Last Call from Asheville, NC. Downtown Alive is a weekly concert series that runs from March through August featuring a variety of acts and entertainment over the course of the […] - [Show Preview: Dave Bazan at New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-dave-bazan-at-new-brookland-tavern/): Friday March 19 New Brookland Tavern 9pm There hasn’t always been a lot of excitement around Dave Bazan’s shows at New Brookland Tavern.  At his first solo show at NBT, he came equipped with a battery-powered amp and only about 30 people in the crowd.   We’ll chalk that up to a transitional period before […] - [Album Review: Charlotte Gainsbourg-IRM](https://scenesc.com/album-review-charlotte-gainsbourg-irm/): By Jared Buchholz If there’s one thing for certain about I.R.M (M.R.I backwards. The album a concept based upon Charlotte Gainsbourg’s hospital visit two years ago for cerebral hemorrhaging), Beck produced it. From the lyrics, co-written, to at least an instrument per song, with his backup vocals all throughout, it‘s all Beck. And it sounds […] - [Free White Stripes Columbia Screening](https://scenesc.com/free-white-stripes-columbia-screening/): 10 PM New Brookland Tavern FREE Tuesday night at New Brookland Tavern we’re hosting a Free viewing and listening party for the new White Stripes CD/DVD Under Great White Northern Lights.  If that’s not enough reason for you to come, we’ve got all kinds of stuff to give away. We’ve got every White Stripes release […] - [Show Preview:The Carrier, Advent, Torch Runner, Blacklines, In Regret](https://scenesc.com/show-previewthe-carrier-advent-torch-runner-blacklines-in-regret/): THE CARRIER, ADVENT, Torch Runner, Blacklines, In Regret – Round Hill Community Club 2707 Two Notch Road, Lexington SC The Carrier is on their Spring Break 10` tour with Advent. This tour will be appearing Sunday, March 14th with locals Torch Runner, Blacklines, and In Regret. Torch Runner For fans of Cursed, Colony, and Just […] - [St Pat's Lineup- The Jake's/WXRY Local Stage](https://scenesc.com/st-pats-lineup-the-jakeswxry-local-stage/): Here is the line up and times to check out some good local acts at Jake’s tomorrow in 5 Points. WXRY/JAKE’S STAGE2010 St. Pat’s in 5 Points1:00 — 1:35 Brent Lundy1:40 — 2:20 Capital City Playboys2:30 — 3:10 Westbank3:25 — 4:05 New York Disco Villains4:15 — 4:45 Blastronaut5:00 — 6:00 Isabelle’s Gift6:15 — 7:00 Cherry […] - [New Video:Toro Y Moi-Talamak](https://scenesc.com/new-videotoro-y-moi-talamak/):   “Talamak” is the newest video from Toro Y Moi’s latest album Causers of This.  Chaz kicks off his tour with Ruby Suns Friday in California, before making his way back to the east coast later this month.  Tour dates below.   Mar 12 2010 8:00P Muddy Waters w/ THE RUBY SUNS Santa Barbara, California […] - [Show Preview-Calculator/The Restoration/All Get Out](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-calculatorthe-restorationall-get-out/): (Photo Credit: Brian Manley is awesome) Thursday night at New Brookland Tavern, we celebrate the release of our first Scene SC Sampler with our good friends and sampler mates All Get Out, The Restoration and Calculator.  We will also have special guests Weatherbox and Twilight Armada performing. At this point I hope you have learned […] - [Sam Quinn Sets Album Release Date](https://scenesc.com/sam-quinn-sets-album-release-date/): We’ve made it no secret that we have a band crush on The Everybodyfields.  And we’ve done our fair share of Jill Andrews solo project promotion, but now it’s Sam Quinn’s turn.  We caught Quinn at a sold out show at The Evening muse and meant to ask him who was living in his beard.  […] - [Jet: Australians Go Green for St. Pat's](https://scenesc.com/jet-aussies-go-green-for-st-pats/): It was only seven years ago when Australian rocker’s Jet burst onto the international music scene with their hit song “Are You Gonna Be My Girl” with a little help from an Apple commercial. Seven years and 4 million albums sold later, Jet is still on the world stage touring the States and performing at […] - [Battle for St Pat's](https://scenesc.com/battle-for-st-pats/):   Friday March 12, 2019– Santee Avenue – 5 Points –5:30 – 5:45 Patchwork Medic6:05 – 6:20 Mercy Mercy Me6:40 – 6:55 kemp ridley.7:15 – 7:30 Concrete Jumpsuit7:50 – 8:05 Zach Fowler & The Essentials8:25 – 8:40 Obraskai8:50‐ Judging9:35‐ Winner Announced There’s nothing we love more than seeing 6 local bands battle it out against […] - [Fuel The Scene](https://scenesc.com/fuel-the-scene/):   For the past three months at Scene SC we have been working hard behind the scenes on our new “Fuel The Scene” project.  The shirts, sampler, stickers, practically everything we’re doing is part of a grand idea where we give back to the music scene and somehow make it better. So as we release […] - [St. Patricks Day Line Up](https://scenesc.com/st-patricks-day-line-up-announced/): 19 Bands, Four Stages, All for $15 or $11 advanced purchase – less than the cost of admission at most live music venues with only one act performing. Get your advanced tickets now! Bud Light | Rock 93.5 Stage 12:10 1:10 2:20 3:30 4:45 Shallow Palace Deepfield Villanova Saosin Jet Direct Auto | Free Times […] - [Show Preview-Former Thieves/Into It. Over It/Dire Wolf](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-former-thievesinto-it-over-itdire-wolf/): On March 6th the House of Hardcore brings Former Thieves with Into It. Over It. and Dire Wolf. Dire Wolf is a hardcore band from Michigan.  They sound a little like Converge, but more so like Integrity.  They have that heavy doom sound with faster parts intertwined.  They are coming off the release of their […] - [Band of Horses Bring SC Bands Along](https://scenesc.com/band-of-horses-bring-sc-bands-along/): (Photo Courtesy of Kathrine Brock) Everyone out there is announcing that Band of Horses is releasing their highly anticipated third album Infinite Arms May 18th and that’s great news and all.  I’ve been looking forward to it for a long time.  But the cool thing about the new album is the tour that goes along […] - [Show Review: Bess Rogers/Jenny Owen Youngs/Emily Lynch](https://scenesc.com/show-review-bess-rogersjenny-owen-youngs-and-emily-lynch/):   Dear Diary, last night was OSM.  There were more girls than guys at the show.  “So this is what a room full of girls looks like,” is what I was thinking the entire time.  What heaven might look like all of the time.  Then Jenny Owen Youngs started talking about Ke$ha and I realized […] - [All Get Out in the Studio](https://scenesc.com/all-get-out-in-the-studio/):     By: Chelsea Jones I don’t care.  I miss Nathan. - [Sweet Vans Says Goodbye to Time](https://scenesc.com/sweet-vans-says-goodbye-to-time/): April 2nd New Brookland Tavern with Magnetic Flowers and Junior Astronomers Sweet Vans-Swagga on Lock Today is the day that Sweet Vans will put on their sunglasses and not take them off for a month, avoiding sunlight and the concept of time for the next 30 days.  They will take down their clocks, put duct […] - [7 Q's with Wylie](https://scenesc.com/7-qs-with-wylie/):   Interviewed By: David Stringer and Ashleigh Lancaster We caught up with Wylie and talked about Lake Wylie, the word wylie and their desire to take over the South Carolina music scene by kicking Sequoyah Prep School and All Get Out off the “island.” Wylie’s song “Revival” will be featured on the upcoming Scene SC […] - [Project 20TEN is Here](https://scenesc.com/project-20ten-is-here/): No one has waited for this moment more than me.  The 20TEN team has been working hard since November 2009 to put together several ideas that will help grow the South Carolina music scene.  This grand idea will ultimately give back to touring national touring bands and help pay for bands from our state to […] - [The Restoration Release Free Album Sampler](https://scenesc.com/the-restoration-release-free-album-sampler/): The highly anticipated album Constance from The Restoration doesn’t come out until April 23rd, but you can download a 3 song sampler from that album right now at their bandcamp site. The new album was co-produced by Scene SC’s own Stephen Russ and we couldn’t be more excited to hear the full album.  We are […] - [7 Q's with CherryCase](https://scenesc.com/7-qs-with-cherry-case/): Friday Feb 26 The Watershed CherryCase Steven Fiore Jonathan Wyndham CherryCase-Breathe This Friday at The Watershed in Lexington, CherryCase will release their new EP with support from one of South Carolina’s premier songwriters, Steven Fiore.  We caught up with CherryCase front-man, Jake Etheridge, and asked him about his ties to Srsly? Records, the new EP […] - [Dylan Sneed is Halfway to Texodus](https://scenesc.com/dylan-sneed-is-halfway-to-texodus/): When Dylan Sneed came to South Carolina for the first time on his Texodus tour to Hartsville we were there.  Not only was the Scene SC team there, but I was drunk.  I got drunk enough to chat Dylan’s ear off for 30 minutes.  I was drunk enough to buy every CD Dylan had for […] - [Show Preview: Songwriters in the Round](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-songwriters-in-the-round/): (Photo Credit David Stringer) By Kyle Petersen On Friday, February 12th at The White Mule  a special singer/songwriter in the round performance will feature 4 absolutely amazing alt. country(-ish) singer/songwriters that call South Carolina home. Organized by Todd Mathis of American Gun, the show will also feature Charleston’s Mac Leaphart as well as Columbia’s Zach […] - [Album Review: Mac Leaphart- Line, Rope, Etc.](https://scenesc.com/album-review-mac-leaphart-line-rope-etc/): By Kyle Petersen Mac Leaphart’s solo record, Line. Rope. Etc., is a songwriting tour-de-force, with tunes that draw from the best of the country-folk tradition (think Kristofferson, John Prine, Gram Parsons), and a few times allows himself to slip into the comfortable sweet spot between Southern rock n’ roll and pure honky-tonk bliss.  As a […] - [American Gun Heart Break Valentines](https://scenesc.com/american-gun-heart-break-valentines/): Your favorite song about evolution and religion Monkey Lovin 02 Monkey Lovin’ If there is one thing you can count on every year, it is A) American Gun will be playing a show at Art Bar on Valentines day and 2) Todd Mathis and Kevin Kimbrell will be hammered at that show.  Some say they […] - [Someone Has a Crush on Toro ](https://scenesc.com/someone-has-a-crush-on-toro/):   Since 1999 Nylon magazine out of New York City has been at the edge of fashion and pop culture.  Now they have their eye on a nice southern boy named Chaz.  Check out the video above where they reveal their most recent band crush.  Happy Valentines Weeks!   - [The Brisbones Take a Break](https://scenesc.com/the-brisbones-take-a-break/): The Brisbones are reporting via their Facebook page they are going on hiatus.   First off, thanks to everyone who understands and supports what we’re trying to do. It was a hectic year for us as well we are sure it was for most everyone else. After several trials, we’ve grown to a point of […] - [Hannah Miller's Music on NBC Show Mercy](https://scenesc.com/hannah-miller/):   Hannah Miller’s song “Keep it Simple” was featured on the NBC drama “Mercy” last night as it played through the closing scene as you can see and hear in the video above. Hannah Miller has been no stranger to television lately, recently performing on the Jack and Kimberly show out of Greenville.  If you […] - [Getting to Know The Company](https://scenesc.com/getting-to-know-the-company/):   Interview By David Stringer and Madison Miller Charleston based rock band Co. have been on the rise lately with a show in December opening for Band of Horses in Charleston and more recently announcing midwest tour dates with Band of Horses.  We caught up with frontman Brian Hannon about their influences, how they got […] - [Catching Up with J Mayer](https://scenesc.com/catching-up-with-j-mayer/): We caught up with Jon Mayer this afternoon and asked him some of his favorite things about Columbia so far.   1) How do you like Columbia? I love Columbia; the great weather, the University athletics, and the southern hosptality truely make this city a great place to visit. 2) What is your favorite Columbia bar? Well […] - [7 Questions with Toro y Moi](https://scenesc.com/7-questions-with-toro-y-moi/): Chaz Bundick – Toro y Moi   Columbia Native, Chaz Bundick, has been tearing up webpages with Toro y Moi’s new album “Causers of This”. He’s got Pitchfork, Stereogum, gorillavsbear, and many other blogs obsessed.  Scene SC sat down with him to discuss his sudden surge in success, and his new touring lifestyle. So, talk […] - [Captured on Film: Marry a Thief and Cayla Fralick](https://scenesc.com/captured-on-film-marry-a-thief-and-cayla-fralick/): [flashgallery] These are some great live pictures taken by Catherine Brown at the Marry a Thief farewell show.  Over the years Catherine did an amazing job documenting Marry a Thief.  Check out her pictures here. - [Episode 26 Columbia Vitals](https://scenesc.com/episode-26-columbia-vitals/): Columbia Vitals Episode 26 Check out the new Columbia Vitals.  It’s a little late this week, but still some good stuff to listen to. - [Captured on Film: The Enemy Lovers and Calculator](https://scenesc.com/captured-on-film-the-enemy-lovers-and-calculator/): [flashgallery] Thanks to David Childers for these awesome live pictures of The Enemy Lovers and Calculator.  Go check out his site and work! - [The Restoration: The Making of Constance](https://scenesc.com/the-restoration-the-making-of-constance/):   The Restoration has started posting behind the scene videos from the recording process of their highly anticipated debut album Constance.  In this video singer/songwriter/historian Daniel Machado retraces the steps of his ancestors and travels to Savannah to record “Thy Sword, Thy Shield” off of their new historic concept album. We’ve been lucky enough to […] - [Show Preview: Chris Knight](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-chris-knight/):   Chris Knight at the White Mule Sunday January 24th   By Todd Mathis I stumbled across Chris Knight’s debut album in 1998 while browsing the new releases at Manifest ages ago.  That’s how I used to find out about new music.  Well, that and listening to Uncle Gram, DJing at WUSC, reading MOJO and […] - [Show Preview: Calculator & Kill Anties](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-calculator-kill-anties-2/): New Brookland Tavern Sunday January, 23 with Winston Audio and Enemy Lovers Scene SC Exclusive New Calculator Demo-Natureholic Calculator-Natureholic Version 2.1 Here it is folks. The youth of the South Carolina indie rock music scene. Two bands budding with talent that both average under 22 years old at New Brookland Tavern this Sunday night. Rising […] - [This is How Scene SC Rolls (Allegedly)](https://scenesc.com/this-is-how-scene-sc-rolls-allegedly/): (Taylor Swift trying to get a story written about her) We continue to get a kick out of people saying that our founding editor David Stringer is paid by bands and venues to write stories about them, and the countless rumors that he sleeps with band leaders in the SC music scene. To this date […] - [Columbia Vitals Episode 25](https://scenesc.com/columbia-vitals-episode-25/):   Columbia Vitals Episode 25 -Jan 30th Cellar on Greene Wine Tasting -Thursday Rock The Vote at New Brookland Tavern for Drinking in the Morning -Friday Marry a Thief farewell show at New Brookland Tavern. -Calculator Sunday night at New Brookland Tavern. -Nickelodeon Antichrist - [New Live Videos from Honorary Title and Nathan Hussey](https://scenesc.com/new-live-videos-from-honorary-title-and-nathan-hussey/): I’ve had this live video of The Honorary Title in hiding for awhile and I’m finally getting around to uploading them. Expect a lot of cool new live videos soon.     Here are two new videos from All Get Out/Nathan Hussey. In November he tested out some new potential All Get Out songs acoustic. - [New Video From The Dirty White](https://scenesc.com/new-video-from-the-dirty-white/): The Dirty White – Mighty Prehistoric Music Video from 627 Productions on Vimeo.   Here is the brand new video for their song “Mighty Prehistoric” off their new album Vs. Evil Circles.  The video was directed by Wes Gilliam for 627 Productions. The Dirty White have their hometown CD Release show February 5th at The […] - [New Video From Toro Y Moi](https://scenesc.com/new-toro-y-moi-video/): Toro Y Moi-Blessa Check out the new video from Toro Y Moi for the first single “Blessa.”  You’ll notice a lot of Columbia folks in the dreamy video. Causers of This, the new album from Toro Y Moi, comes out February 2nd on Carpark Records and the tour kicks off on the 11th.  See the […] - [In Honor of MLK Jr. Day](https://scenesc.com/in-honor-of-mlk-day/): Let us turn our thoughts today To martin luther king And recognize that there are ties between us All men and women Living on the earth Ties of hope and love Sister and brotherhood That we are bound together In our desire to see the world become A place in which our children Can grow […] - [7 Questions with Parachute Musical](https://scenesc.com/7-questions-with-parachute-musical/): Sequoyah Prep SchoolParachute MusicalThe Stray Hounds New Brookland Tavern Saturday, January 23 Acoustic / Rock / Pop 7pm Doors $10 Advance / $12 Day Of Show Parachute Musical-No Comfort 1) Tell us a little bit about your sound and how Parachute Musical came to be. – Rockin’ roll man!!! We had some trials and tribulations… […] - [Will's Top 10 Albums of 2008](https://scenesc.com/wills-top-10-albums-of-2008/): *My Top 10 Favorite Non-Local Albums of 2008* “Keep Your Eyes Ahead” – The Helio Sequence “Re- Arrange Us” – Mates of State Self Titled – Fleet Foxes “Hannah” – Age of Rockets “Oracular Spectacular” – MGMT “Med sud i eyrum vid spilum endalaust” – Sigur Ros “For Emma, Forever Ago” – Bon Iver “Attack […] - [Sarah's Favorites!](https://scenesc.com/sarahs-favorites/): Here are my top ten albums/eps/whathaveyou of 2008 in no particular order! The Working Title — Heart Annuals — Such Fun Manchester Orchestra — Let My Pride be What’s Left Behind Jacob Golden — Revenge Songs Marry a Thief — I’m Dying to Outlive You Death Cab for Cutie — Narrow Stairs Baumer — Were […] - [Banjo Legend Ralph Stanley at Bill's Pickin Parlor](https://scenesc.com/banjo-legend-ralph-stanley-at-bills-pickin-parlor/): Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mountain Boys WHEN: 2:30 p.m. Sunday WHERE: Bill’s Music Shop & Pickin’ Parlor, 710 Meeting St., West Columbia TICKETS: $20 advance, $25 at the door INFORMATION: (803) 796-6477 Don’t miss your chance to go see Bluegrass legend Ralph Stanley at Bill’s Pickin Parlor this Sunday.  If you multiplied Ralph Stanleys […] - [David's Top Ten10's](https://scenesc.com/davids-top-ten10s/): Top 10 Non Local Albums 10.Taylor Swift-Fearless (not even a guilty pleasure) 9.  MGMT-Oracular Spectacular 8. Emery-While Broken Hearts Prevail 7. Coldplay-Viva La Vida 6. Anberlin-New Surrender 5.Death Cab for Cutie-Narrow Stairs 4.Kings of Leon-Only By Night 3.Drive By Truckers-Brighter than Dark’s Creation 2.R.E.M.-Accelerate 1.Jack’s Mannequin-The Glass Passenger Top 10 Albums I need to Listen […] - [Scene SC Top 10 Albums of 2008](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-top-10-albums-of-2008/): Happy New Year! In December we let the fans pick their top 10 albums of the year. This Top 10 list is what we at Scene SC think are the overall best albums of the year. They aren’t in order of personal favorites, but they do lean towards the genres of music that Scene SC […] - [Meredith's Best of 2008](https://scenesc.com/merediths-best-of-2008/): Top Albums 10. Stepsonday – Little Light 9. Wild Sweet Orange – We Have Cause to Be Uneasy 8. Anberlin – New Surrender 7. Jenny Lewis – Acid Tongue 6. Matt Costa – Unfamiliar Faces 5. The New Frontiers – Mending 4. Death Cab for Cutie – Narrow Stairs 3. Jacks Mannequin – The Glass […] - [Bakari's Top of 2008](https://scenesc.com/bakaris-top-of-2008/): ALBUMS: Top 1o in no particular order The Roots – Rising Down N.E.R.D. – Seeing Sounds Panic at the Disco- Pretty. Odd. Of Montreal – Skeletal Lamping Mates of State – Re-Arrange Us The Hush Sound – Goodbye Blues Death Cab for Cutie – Narrow Stairs Ben Folds – Way to Normal Coldplay – Viva […] - [Scene SC Exclusive: Toro y Moi - Live at WUSC 90.5 EP](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-exclusive-toro-y-moi-live-at-wusc-905-ep/): Originally this was going to be up for download on Christmas Eve, but due to complications with track listing it is up on New Year’s Eve! So Happy New Year’s Eve everybody from Scene SC and Toro y Moi! This is the latest Scene SC Exclusive. It’s the live recording of Toro y Moi at […] - [Kill Anties Report From Studio](https://scenesc.com/kill-anties-report-from-studio/): Kill Anties from Scene SC on Vimeo. The Kill Anties report via their Myspace that their new EP titled “My Friends, The Great Pretenders” should be finished sometime in February.  They are finishing up guitar tracks now and hopefully will have a song up on their myspace sometime New Years Day. Go check them out […] - [New Forum/Message Board](https://scenesc.com/new-forummessage-board/): Michael Crawford said he wanted a message board so here it is.   Enjoy it.  Rant, Rave and start angry arguments like every message board turns into. p - [Free Times-Behind The Scenes ](https://scenesc.com/free-times-behind-the-scenes/): In the newest issue of the Free Times, Pat Wall highlights some of the people in the SC music scene that make it all happen.  I was lucky enough to be one of them.  Read my interview here and pick up a copy of the Free Times to read the rest of them.  Or visit […] - [Merry Christmas!](https://scenesc.com/merry-christmas/): Merry Christmas from all your friends here at SceneSC!  I’m sitting here watching David shred some Smashing Pumpkins on Guitar Hero (he’s on the easy level).  If you’re into good old gospel and bluegrass and are around Greenville today, you can come to our family reunion right off Stringer Road.  Bring your instrument. Dylan Gilbert […] - [A Glimpse At New Brookland Tavern, Dec. 26th](https://scenesc.com/nbtdec26th/): Friday night, New Brookland Tavern is having three very talented song writers play throughout the evening. The lineup, (if you haven’t seen the banner already) is as follows: – Cayla Fralick – Nick Bays – Cameron Gill The first two have consistently played solo act shows in and around the Columbia/Lexington area. Cayla is returning […] - [Scene SC Exclusive: The Artichokes Live Acoustic EP](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-exclusive-the-artichokes-liveacoustic-ep/): I had the Artichokes on WUSC 90.5 FM today with an interview and live acoustic performance. This was their first acoustic performance ever! We also recorded this event as a Scene SC Exclusive, so you can click below and download the full set. Live Acoustic at WUSC 90.5 FM Download! Tracklisting Interview/Acid Same Things Sweater […] - [Manchester/AGO/Kevin Devine review](https://scenesc.com/manchesteragokevin-devine-review/): On Sunday night, Manchester Orchestera, All Get Out, Kevin Devine and Dead Confederates played at Headliners in Columbia, SC. I had been looking forward to this show since Manchester Orchestra first posted it on their myspace. I made sure to tell people about this show every time I was on air at WUSC. I also […] - [O' Brother/The Devil and The Lion/I Married My High School Sweetheart](https://scenesc.com/o-brotherthe-devil-and-the-lioni-married-my-high-school-sweetheart/): In the last week we have already seen 3 bands on the Favorite Gentleman record label and now we have the opportunity to see even more as O’ Brother bring their ambient style of rock to The Watershed. On O’ Brother’s myspace you can hear a cover version of “Wasting All My Breath” by All […] - [Marry a Thief Jingle Ball Review](https://scenesc.com/marry-a-thief-jingle-ball-review/): (Photos Credit Sarah Kobos) Dear Headliners, Would you please start opening your doors more than 30 minutes before show time or figure out some way to get people in the doors faster so people don’t miss the bands they are there to see.  Just a suggestion in customer satisfaction. In regards to Marry a Thief’s […] - [Superficial Hootie News](https://scenesc.com/superficial-hootie-news/): I just couldn’t pass this one up. The State is reporting that Hootie and the Blowfish drummer Jim “Soni” Sonefield was married to Hootie guitarist Mark Bryan’s ex wife in a private ceremony on December 6th. This news comes after Hootie and the Blowfish lead singer Darius Rucker was quoted as saying “there are some […] - [Scene SC Fan Top Records of the Year](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-fan-top-records-of-the-year/): With over 2,000 votes cast the Fan Poll for Scene SC album of the year, the race was very tight. Four bands held the majority of the votes and were all within 3 percentage points of each other, so the last couple of days before the polls closed it was exciting to see who pulled […] - [The Reverie/The Stellas and The Private Life of David Reed](https://scenesc.com/the-reveriethe-stellas-and-the-private-life-of-david-reed/): Ever since music crawl I feel like The Reverie have been getting noticed more and more by the music scene in Columbia.  This Saturday night they take the stage with a fine band from the greater Charlotte area, The Stellas, and The Private Life of David Reed.  TPLoDR have been out there a good bit […] - [CD Review: The Artichokes - The Artichokes EP](https://scenesc.com/cd-review-the-artichokes-the-artichokes-ep/): The Artichokes – The Artichokes EP Genre: Indie-Pop w/ some synth RIYL: The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys Picks: Black and White, Somebody’s Hero, Sweater Weather This five track EP from the Artichokes will be in rotation at WUSC 90.5 FM in January. The Artichokes are making their mark in Columbia after building a pretty large following […] - [How About Pizza](https://scenesc.com/how-about-pizza/): What do you want to be?  What do you want to do with your life?  Do you want to be like this Vacuum?  You know, long, skinny, gray, constantly sucking dirty things?  Is that what you want? So I was watching this MTV show today where they were showing all of the cast members of […] - [New Album From Thief](https://scenesc.com/new-album-from-thief/): Thief has released their new album entitled “Volksgeist” and have a handful of shows around the state to support it.  I’ve been a big fan of the music they have had online for awhile now and am really looking forward to seeing these guys at one of the shows coming up.  I’ve always been a […] - [CD Review: Andy Lehman - Landline](https://scenesc.com/cd-review-andy-lehman-landline/): I’ve decided to start reviewing Local albums and posting the reviews here for ya’ll! Here’s my first: Andy Lehman – Landline Genre: Alternative RIYL: G-Vegas, Weezer Favorite Tracks: I Don’t Think of Love (The Way That I Used To), Time to Go, Stop, Winter, Ghost This album was released in 2007; however, I just got […] - [New Music From Haley Shaw](https://scenesc.com/new-music-from-haley-shaw/): A few months back we advised everyone to go to Haley Shaw’s show at New Brookland Tavern.  A few days after that show she moved to Nashville to pursue a career in music and that show at New Brookland turned out to be her last show in SC for a little while.  We also mentioned […] - [A Watershed Christmas](https://scenesc.com/a-watershed-christmas/): The only thing that could make this show any better would be to play the best movie ever “Dunston Checks In” in the background.  Of course I’m kidding.  Everyone knows that Home Alone is the best movie of all time and I plan on watching it Friday afternoon before I go to The Watershed so […] - [Sweet Vans EP Release](https://scenesc.com/sweet-vans-ep-release/): If you have ever heard the Scene SC.com theme song on Myspace you will notice that it was written by two hardcore suburban gangstas named Sweet Vans.  Sweet Vans burst onto the local music scene about a month ago with an EP already recorded named Pens, Bitch!.  They will be officially releasing this album this […] - [Show Preview: Grayson Venters](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-grayson-venters/): On December 5th at 7:30, Grayson Venters will be playing at The Watershed. You might know him as the frontman of local band, The Devil and the Lion, rather than a solo act. As I’m writing this I’m listening to his myspace. This isn’t the first time I’ve visited his page to hear his music, […] - [Christmas At Red Bank](https://scenesc.com/christmas-at-redbank/): Guest Preview by Todd Mathis (American Gun) Christmas, Christmas time is here.  Time for joy.  Time for cheer.  Time for a concert at the Red Bank United Methodist Church.  Isn’t that how the song goes?  Ok, maybe the Peanuts don’t sing it exactly like that, but they should.  On December 7th at 7pm, Christmas at […] - [Joan Osborne Covers Jump Little Children](https://scenesc.com/joan-osbourne-covers-jump-little-children/): I’m not lying.  Jay Clifford still plays “Cathedrals” live and it is beautiful every time.  I’m not as big of a fan of Joan Osborne’s version that I just downloaded on Paste Magazine’s New Music Sampler (there is no link to it online yet.)  Is there any word on whether or not Jay is playing […] - [What Can We Learn From Denton Texas?](https://scenesc.com/what-can-we-learn-from-denton-texas/): Denton is the county seat of Denton County, Texas in the United States. According to the 2000 census, the city’s population was 80,537, making it the eleventh largest city in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. The July 2007 United States Census Bureau estimate, however, gave Denton’s population as 115,506,[1] and named the city as the nation’s tenth […] - [Scene SC Exclusive ](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-exclusive/): Baumer’s Farewell Show Full Video   - [Fan Survey: Top SC Albums of 2008](https://scenesc.com/fan-survey-top-sc-albums-of-2008/): POLLS CLOSED RESULTS COMING SOON! - [Team Scene SC Adds One More](https://scenesc.com/team-scene-sc-adds-one-more/): Last week we added Bakari and Will to the Scene SC team. Today we officially add one more. I introduce to you Sarah Kobos. Sarah will be the official Scene SC photographer and will also help with everyday news, show previews and reviews. Each person we have added to the staff have different talents that […] - [Show Preview: Sunday, November 30 at NBT](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-sunday-november-30-at-nbt/): So, there will be a show at New Brookland Tavern on Sunday, November 30 featuring The Brisbones,  The Bourbon Brothers, The Ride, Thee MAD FROGS, and Living Rheum. Doors open at 6:30 and it shall be $5 over 21 and $7 for all youngsters. I’m going to give you a bit of a rundown of […] - [All Get Out EP Release and ABSOLUTExclusive](https://scenesc.com/all-get-out-ep-release-and-absolutexclusive/): Today is the day you’ve been waiting for!  All Get Out’s self titled EP is now available on iTunes and as a hard copy WHEN you make it out to one of their upcoming shows. Tracklist: 1. Coach Connor 2. Come My Way 3. Water and God 4. Like a Child 5. The E.C. 6. […] - [Harvest Hope Foodbank Fundraiser at Art Bar](https://scenesc.com/harvest-hope-foodbank-fundraiser-at-art-bar/): When: Saturday Nov 29, 2008 at 8:00 PM Where: The Art Bar 1211 Park St Columbia, South Carolina United States Come hear some good music for a good cause and celebrate South Carolina’s victory over Clempson with 9 Patrick Funk, Lisel Downey, Daniel Machado 10 Kenley Young, Stephanie Lawson, Rob Lindsey 11 Mary’s Little Sister […] - [Free Dr Pepper Day - Sunday, November 23](https://scenesc.com/free-dr-pepper-day-sunday-november-23/): EDIT: Free Dr. Pepper day has been extended until 6pm Monday, November 24!  Apparently many more people had the same problem as I did, trying all day yesterday and nothing ever happening.  I tried this morning and it worked and the coupon will be mailed to my house in the next 4-6 weeks.  I’ve never […] - [Acoustic Cafe: November 19](https://scenesc.com/acoustic-cafe-november-19/): Written By-Bakari Cayla Fralick-Just as Quietly from Scene SC on Vimeo. So. I went to USC’s Acoustic Cafe last night, and it was pretty fantastic. Everyone who played impressed me, I must say. Cayla Fralick Andy Lehman Cherry Case This Machine is Me. My wife Cayla Fralick was up first, and was spectacular. I’ve never […] - [New Scene SC Staff](https://scenesc.com/new-scene-sc-staff/): (Scene SC Staff Bakari and Will) We’ve got two new staff members at Scene SC.  Bakari Lebby and Will Flourance are joining the team.  Both Will and Bakari are active in the SC music scene by playing local bands on their WUSC radio show and by going to shows.  They were recently the MC’s at […] - [The Shed's Fight Back](https://scenesc.com/the-sheds-fight-back/): (Photo taken without permission from www.Free-Times.com and courtesy of P. Wall,  If I need to take it down let me know and I will happily replace it with this picture.) Sumter Street Storage is currentley appleaing the Richland County Fire Marshall ruling prohibiting band practice at Sumter Street Storage.  The results of the appeal will […] - [The Fire is Friday Night](https://scenesc.com/the-fire-is-friday-night/): If you can’t read the banner at the top of the page The Fire Tonight has their CD Release party this Friday night at New Brookland Tavern.  The guys have been practicing hard and have some special plans up their sleeves including a new and an old cover and a never before heard song.  What […] - [What the Scene SC Party Lacked](https://scenesc.com/what-the-scene-sc-party-lacked/): The Scene SC Kick Off Party was everything I hoped it would be, but after being at New Brookland last night I realized what we were missing.  That little extra push that would have helped us sell out the place.  We all learn from our mistakes, so let me list for you what we will […] - [New Brookland/Jam Room Acoustic Challenge](https://scenesc.com/new-brooklandjam-room-acoustic-challenge/): Congratulations to Brodie Porterfield for winning the Acoustic Challenge at New Brookland Tavern.  There were three Scene SC Endorsed artists playing and it is was really hard to decide who to vote for.  Stephanie Lawson, Hannah Miller and Brodie were all great as always, as well as the other artists that played. Brodie started off […] - [New Videos Up](https://scenesc.com/new-videos-up/): If you check the live videos tab there are new videos up.  Here are some of them. Marry a Thief-Obvious from Scene SC on Vimeo. Baumer-Don’t Panic from Scene SC on Vimeo. Kill Anties from Scene SC on Vimeo. The Decade-Backscratch Fever from Scene SC on Vimeo. Ghosts of the Great Highway-A Spell and A […] - [Mel Washington EP Preview](https://scenesc.com/mel-washington-ep-preview/): This Friday at The Watershed Mel Washington will be previewing his new “Friends EP” with special Guest and friend Cameron Gill. While All Get Out has been out on the road for months at a time from Florida to Texas, Mel Washington has written a handful of songs about many of his close friends, 3 […] - [The Fire Tonight on WXRY](https://scenesc.com/the-fire-tonight-on-wxry/): Listen to it. Also there are three worthwhile shows in Columbia Friday night. Mel Washington at The Watershed Jay Clifford at 5 Points Pub and of course The Fire Tonight Show. - [Scene SC is Here to Stay](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-is-here-to-stay/): When I started the website and started adding bands on Myspace and making connections to help everyone out, one of the points I always tried to make is that Scene SC is here to stay.  We aren’t going anywhere.  It always seems like someone will start up some online zine or radio thing and it […] - [Check Your Boy Out](https://scenesc.com/check-your-boy-out/): Daily Gamecock givin me some love.  Too bad I got trumped by an album that came out over a month ago, drag queens and a book that builds you up after you see all those beautiful people in magazines!  “Perfect hair perfect teeth, designed to hide what lies beneath.(Dave Bazan)”  Still very much appreciate everyone […] - [Bourbon Or Bust](https://scenesc.com/bourbon-or-bust/): Come check out some of Columbia’s finest southern Rock tonight at Headliners with Ed Lemon and the Get Rights, Lucas War Hero, The Bourbon Brothers and Harrison Ray’s Magic Ghost. The Bourbon Brothers had their guitarist fly in from NYC so it will be a special night for them.  If you like fun and bourbon […] - [Wolf Promo II](https://scenesc.com/wolf-promo-ii/):   We are so serious at Scene SC. - [Updated: Sumter Street Bands Look For a New Home](https://scenesc.com/sumter-street-bands-look-for-a-new-home/): In the Free Times today the reason behind the Fire Marshal shutting down the Sheds for practice was revealed as so “Basically, that’s a storage facility,” Spivey says. Any other use, she adds, is unallowed. “We would describe [the current situation] as … a storage-use occupancy. But they’re using it as … a multi-use, mixed-business […] - [Red Bank UMC Harvest Fest ](https://scenesc.com/red-bank-umc-harvest-fest/): Red Bank United Methodist Church will be hosting it’s annual harvest fest this Saturday November 15th with activities for everyone.  The day will start off early with the yard sale beginning at 7 AM and the music starting at 10 AM. This year Red Bank UMC is bringing in outside artists Hannah Miller, Brent McDonald […] - [Folk Music Hall of Fame to Charlotte?](https://scenesc.com/folk-music-hall-of-fame-to-charlotte/): Currently there is no Folk Music Hall of Fame, but the Irish couple behind the funding for it seem to think that the Queen City would be an ideal place to build. Charles McCutcheon told Creative Loafing that “In many respects there were a number of cities that we talked about, there was Boston, New Port […] - [Show Review: Baumer's Farewell](https://scenesc.com/show-review-baumers-farewell/): Sometimes in the past when I have done show reviews I will name people from other bands that showed up to support other bands. If I were to do that for the Baumer show the list would be way too long and I’m sure I would accidentally leave people out. It might be easier to […] - [Ghosts of the Great Highway](https://scenesc.com/ghosts-of-the-great-highway/): Ghosts of the Great Highway from Scene SC on Vimeo. With the Scene SC party coming up this Friday I am previewing a band a day until the day of the show.  Today I proudly introduce to you Ghosts of the Great Highway.  When we first heard of Ghosts of the Great Highway it took […] - [The Reverie on WXRY Tonight](https://scenesc.com/the-reverie-on-wxry-tonight/): Check out The Reverie on WXRY unsigned tonight at 8 P.M. and call in and request some of your favorite local/regional music. - [New Emery Album](https://scenesc.com/new-emery-album/): Here is a new interview with Greer native Toby Morrell about the new Emery album.  They are working on the site, but the under construction should be fixed soon. Toby, how are you doing today? I’m doing really well, hanging out on the bus with Halo. While Broken Hearts Prevail, your new ep, what can […] - [Update:Slowrunner Best of What's Next](https://scenesc.com/slowrunner-best-of-whats-next/): Free Live Digital Download bottom right sidebar. They are the Paste Digital VIP. Paste magazine, who I highly respect, has listed Slowrunner of Charleston as one of their 22 up-and-coming artists you ignore at your own peril.  Right now they are on a Paste Presents tour with William Fitzsimmons who you should also check out. […] - [This Week In Tunes](https://scenesc.com/this-week-in-tunes/): Monday 11/3 New Brookland Acoustic Competition  7pm  $3 Right Bank Rails at Cock & Bull Pub     7:30pm    Free Baumer at Music Farm (Charleston)    8pm   Free (21+) Becca Smith/ Dylan Gilbert/ Cherry Case/ Cayla Fralick/ Living Rheum  at Headliners  7pm  $7 Tuesday 11/4 Election Day Wednesday 11/5 David McMillin on Greene Street   5pm   Free […] - [David McMillin on Greene Street](https://scenesc.com/david-mcmillan-on-greene-street/): Wednesday Nov 5th Greene St. around Russell House 5 PM So according to my 2008 Wildlife Calendar two things happen this Wednesday November 5th.   One being that “Coastal Plain Deer Rut Peaks” and the other being that David McMillin is coming to play on Greene St. in front of Russell House.  Both of which you […] - [Thumpin, Squeezin, Smellin](https://scenesc.com/thumpin-squeezin-smellin/): I would be abandoning my roots were I not to point out the Cravin’ Melon tour dates coming up. Upcoming Shows ( view all ) Nov 7 2008 8:00P Tie Breakers Greenville, North Carolina Nov 8 2008 8:00P Five Points Pub Columbia, South Carolina Nov 28 2008 8:00P The Handlebar Greenville Dec 13 2008 8:00P […] - [Show Preview:Dylan Gilbert/Becca Smith/Cayla Fralick/Cherry Case/Living Rheum](https://scenesc.com/show-previewdylan-gilbertbecca-smithcayla-fralickcherry-caseliving-rheum/): Dylan Gilbert is one of the singer songwriters that I have adopted into our South Carolina family.  Coming straight out of the QC, Dylan has been active for a year or so in Columbia’s music scene frequenting The Watershed, New Brookland Tavern and Headliners.  Although he has put together a band in the last couple […] - [Listening Suggestion](https://scenesc.com/listening-suggestion/): For fans of Elliott Smith, Pedro The Lion, John Vanderslice, Sufjan Stevens, Etc. Andy Crissinger has been a long time influence on everything I have done musically over the last 10 years whether be journalistic or with my guitar.  Andy hasn’t released anything very recently, but the music that he has on Myspace and Purevolume […] - [Don't Think I Don't Think About It](https://scenesc.com/dont-think-i-dont-think-about-it/): Don’t think I wasn’t going to tell you that Home Town Hero Darius Rucker is going to be performing his hit country single on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno Tonight. - [Show Review:This Machine Is Me/Marry a Thief/Say Vandelay/Pharon Pitman](https://scenesc.com/show-reviewthis-machine-is-memarry-a-thiefsay-vandelaypharon-pitman/): In the last couple of months you have read reviews I have written about Marry a Thief and This Machine is Me so I decided to give someone else a shot at it.  I introduce to you Shelby Sachs.  Shelby writes for The Daily Gamecock and is involved in Carolina Productions along with other activities […] - [All Get Out Cheating?](https://scenesc.com/all-get-out-cheating/): Michael Livingston Cinematography Reel Early 2008 from Michael Livingston on Vimeo. What do you consider cheating?  For the longest time AGO had Waffle House as one of their main influences.  While I hesitate to say that our leaders of Southern Grunge are abandoning their WaHo roots, tonight they are having a one night stand with […] - [UPDATED:Dino-Mech Vs. American Idol Loser](https://scenesc.com/dino-mech-vs-american-idol-loser/): I would like to update this post with a video of “That Dude That Lost American Idol and has those bracelets that say Save a Drum, Bang a BeatBoxer.“  The real question is why was there anyone at this show when Marry a Thief/Ben Walker/Austin Crane were playing a free show in 5 Points?  If […] - [Turn On Your Radio!](https://scenesc.com/turn-on-your-radio/): This afternoon tune into 93.5 and 90.5 so you can hear both Marry A Thief and This Machine Is Me.  There will be interviews and acoustic performances. Listen to 90.5 at 4:00pm for Marry A Thief or 93.5 at 4:00pm for This Machine Is Me after which they will head over to 90.5 at 5:00pm […] - [The Devil and The Lion Hard at Work](https://scenesc.com/the-devil-and-the-lion-hard-at-work/): We haven’t heard a lot from The Devil and The Lion in the past couple of months, but I have a feeling that is about to change. An online store is in the works along with a self titled EP, both of which are having the finishing touches put on them. For now you can […] - [It is This Machine Is Me's Week](https://scenesc.com/it-is-this-machine-is-mes-week/): Congrats to those guys on winning the Acoustic Competition at USC last night.  It must be their week with their CD Release party coming up Friday, radio interviews on 93.5 and WUSC and now this. It was great getting to meet a handful of new people last night and make some new contacts.  If you […] - [Right Bank Rails Returns](https://scenesc.com/right-bank-rails-returns/): To Cock N Bull Monday November 3rd.  I’m sure Bentz will have some good advice on who everyone should vote for the following day. It is not the same as the Red Tub, but I’m very happy that Bentz has brought it back! Right Bank Rails is a forum for songwriters to perform their original […] - [Memories of the Fair...](https://scenesc.com/memories-of-the-fair/): I caught up with Brandon of Marry a Thief and Jeff of The Decade about some of their favorite moments from the State Fair.  I went on Friday night and saw a couple of local artists out in the rain enjoying the fair.  I bet you didn’t have any idea. Every year Carnies, unsafe rides […] - [Horizon Records Shopping Spree!](https://scenesc.com/horizon-records-shopping-spree/): Ramseur Records and Horizon Records have also teamed up to give away a $200 shopping spree @ Horizon to one lucky winner attending the Greenville show. Anyone with a ticket to the show will also receive a special discount on November 1st. For over thirty years Gene Berger has been at the helm of his […] - [I think This is Funny](https://scenesc.com/i-think-this-is-funny/) - [Acoustic Competition in Russell House](https://scenesc.com/acoustic-competition-in-russell-house/): 9:30-11:30PM Russell House Bookstore’s Starbucks So Carolina Productions is hosting an Acoustic Comepetition this Tuesday night at Starbucks in the Russell House and I have heard a lot of buzz about it.  I think I know what it is about and if everything works out that will make my day.  I haven’t worked on the […] - [This Machine Is Me on The Radio](https://scenesc.com/this-machine-is-me-on-the-radio/): In support of their EP Release Party this Friday at Headliners, TMIM is getting some radio play from 93.5 and 90.5. Wow, I didn’t know 93.5 knew that local music existed besides Crossfade… Anyways, call and request it! 93.5 has begun playing “Models & Bottles” on the radio every day in support of this show. […] - [Listen to WUSC](https://scenesc.com/listen-to-wusc/): College radio is really hit or miss and WUSC 90.5 is not really any different.  If you tune in at the wrong time you end up listening to some crazy experimental stuff that might make you immediately turn the channel.  So here is how you are going to get around that.  90.5 does play good […] - [Show Review: Nick Bays and Cayla Fralick](https://scenesc.com/show-review-nick-bays-and-cayla-fralick/): (Photo courtesy of Sarah Kobos) I previewed this show and told everyone that they needed to go and everything about this show exceeded my expectations. Cayla Fralick-First off I got there a little bit late, but was close to not being able to make it all (circumstances out of my control).  I arrived in time […] - [Happy Birthday!](https://scenesc.com/happy-birthday/): 25 years ago today I was born around 11 am in Greenville SC. For my present I will have 9 posts tomorrow.  Everything you have been wanting to know and videos you have been waiting to see about SC music here tomorrow starting at 9 AM. After the next two weeks I’ll be back to […] - [ARGHHHHH](https://scenesc.com/arghhhhh/): National Talk Like a Pirate Day has already passed, but Columbus Day is Monday and you know what that means…Pirate Fest at New Brookland Tavern is Saturrrrday! Starts at 4 and is loaded with good bands so go check them out. It is .75 cents per band if you are over 21 and 1 dollar […] - [What is the Next Move After a Break Up?](https://scenesc.com/what-is-the-next-move-after-a-break-up/): No I’m not going Dr. Phil on You As a fan it is really hard to see some of your favorite local bands hang it up.  I have the unique oppurtunity to write from both perspectives.  I have been in several bands that fell apart and while it did sometimes turn my life in different […] - [Show Preview:Nick Bays and Cayla Fralick](https://scenesc.com/show-previewnick-bays-and-cayla-fralick/): Saturday October 11 The Watershed Nick Bays Cayla Fralick Look what fall break has brought us. This Friday we get to see Nick Bays home from the North along with Cayla Fralick. I’ve had the show marked on my calendar for a good while not only because I am a fan of all of Nick […] - [Baumer Calls It Quits](https://scenesc.com/baumer-calls-it-quits/): Be sure to share your favorite Baumer stories on the wall here. Via their Myspace Friends, You’ve probably noticed the past few months have been tough for us with cancelled tours and other things completely out of our control. Its been hard, but it has given us time to reevaluate where we are and what […] - [Sooooo The Free Times...](https://scenesc.com/sooooo-the-free-times/): Put on the best music crawl I have ever been to.  The weather was perfect and I won’t lie, I was outside of Art Bar almost all night and didn’t make it to any of the other venues. I have seen almost all of the bands that I watched Saturday night before, but I did […] - [Free Times Music Crawl](https://scenesc.com/free-times-music-crawl/): It’s finally here!  This year’s Music Crawl will start at 7pm on Saturday and feature 30 of the best local, regional and national musicians.  Make your schedules so you get to see all your favorites!  We’ll see you at the Crawl!  Click on ‘Continue Reading’ to find out what Free Times has to say about […] - [Goodbye Tomorrow](https://scenesc.com/goodbye-tomorrow/): (Not a very clever title, sorry.)  We’re sad to report that Columbia band, Hello Tomorrow, has decided to part ways. Hello Tomorrow has gone its separate ways. We had good times played some fun shows and met a lot of cool people!!! Thank you to everyone who has been supportive of us over these past […] - [All Get Out got Derailed](https://scenesc.com/all-get-out-got-derailed/): Via their Blog post Hello everyone. Last night we were driving from Denton, TX to Slidell, LA and were rear-ended at about 3:30 AM. Our van has a few battle scars right now and our trailer ended up on its side, but fortunately none of us were harmed. The van is still drivable and our […] - [Josh Roberts Breaks it Down](https://scenesc.com/josh-roberts-breaks-it-down/): This Tuesday at the Nickolodeon Theatre Josh Roberts will be performing acoustic songs he has written over the years celebrating the release of his new EP.  From what I understand this event will be more of a storytellers setting, another side of Josh that we don’t always get to see as much.  I had the […] - [Columbia's Talent Buyers](https://scenesc.com/columbias-talent-buyers/): Written by Greg Slattery Chris McLane is Columbia born and bred. His mom got him guitar lessons when he was 12. He’s played in countless bands since he was 15. You may not know Chris McLane by name, but there is a good chance you’ve heard of his band Stretch Arm Strong. Now McLane works […] - [And the Winner isss....VEARA](https://scenesc.com/and-the-winner-isssveara/): Congratulations to Veara for winning the Sumter Skate Association Battle of the Bands. Yesterday Scene SC attended three different Venues and had the oppurtunity to see 11 different bands.  We have videos from seven different bands that we are working on uploading right now. This week we will also be introducing some new members of […] - [Lack of Posts Lately](https://scenesc.com/lack-of-post-lately/): Sorry for the lack of posts lately.  Work has been crazy and it will be like that for the next 4 weeks.  I’m lining up some guest posts right now to keep everything going a little bit, but I will be back full force in November.  My job gets crazy like this once every 2 […] - [Baumer Cancelled!!](https://scenesc.com/baumer-cancelled/): If you were planning on seeing Baumer tonight at 5 Points After 5 the show has been cancelled due to the high chance of rain tonight.  Sucks.  Not sure if they are resheduling it or what at this point. Hey guys… We just can’t catch a break. The Five Points after Five show that we’ve […] - [Night Life](https://scenesc.com/night-life/): The Night Life, it ain’t no good life But it’s my life Trying to get caught up.  Patience. - [Travis Barker and DJ AM Jet Crash](https://scenesc.com/travis-barker-and-dj-am-jet-crash/): I woke up this morning to the news that Travis Barker and DJ AM had been involved in a jet crash where 4 passengers were killed and the two survivors, Travis Barker and DJ AM, are in critical condition at the Augusta burn center.  The Jet was departing from the Columbia airport heading for Van […] - [New Marry a Thief EP Out Today](https://scenesc.com/new-marry-a-thief-ep-out-today/): Marry a Thief has released their “Techno Demos EP” dowloadable exclusively through Absolute Punk.  Baumer did a similar EP about a month ago featuring 4 songs.  If you haven’t gotten that yet you can go to their profile on AP.net and download it. The Marry a Thief “Techno Demo EP” as I like to call […] - [All Get Out Myspace Update](https://scenesc.com/all-get-out-myspace-update/): Owl Get Out has uploaded a couple of new rerecorded songs along with the new artwork for their album and some new pictures.  It’s pretty slick and exciting.  I have a lot to say about these guys soon.  I have been working on something special for them so we’ll see how that turns out.  Oh […] - [Bentz Kirby](https://scenesc.com/bentz-kirby/): Kevin Oliver did a great job on covering my cuz and writing about how much he does for the music scene.  Bentz is one of the main reasons I started this website and I really miss the Red Tub and really miss Right Bank Rails. Go read Kevins article and everyone go to Art Bar […] - [Updated:Awesome Line Up at Music Crawl](https://scenesc.com/awesome-line-up-at-music-crawl/): Here are the times and Venues Art Bar All Get Out (7-7:30 p.m.) The Rise of Science (7:30-8 p.m.) The Decade (8-8:30 p.m.) Cassangles (8:30-9 p.m.) Daniel Machado (9-9:30 p.m.) The Reverie (9:30-10 p.m.) Marry a Thief (10-10:45 p.m.) This Machine is Me (10:45-11:30 p.m.) Magnetic Flowers (11:30 p.m.-12:15 a.m.) Death Becomes Even the Maiden […] - [The Stellas CD Release](https://scenesc.com/the-stellas-cd-release/): The Stellas from Rock Hill SC, I mean Charlotte NC, are having their CD release party this Saturday at The Evening Muse.  They will follow that up with a show at The Money on the 25th with This Machine Is Me. This is The Stellas Debut album entitled “Cry Baby Cry” which was produced by […] - [Sweet Vans: Welcome to the Crawl](https://scenesc.com/sweet-vans-welcome-to-the-crawl/): “You might be wondering why we are rapping/talking over the inception soundtrack right now, it’s because we are about to fuck you in the mind y’allll.” You heard what he said in the intro, you aren’t going to want to miss this.  Welcome to the crawl, the Ruckus is upon us like 2012. HYPE - [Stream New Sequoyah Prep School](https://scenesc.com/stream-new-sequoyah-prep-school/): The Music Farm Friday September 24th Seq. Prep School Kingslyn Steven Fiore Sequoyah Prep School will be headlining The Music Farm in Charleston this Friday night with opening acts Kingslyn and Steven Fiore.  These same three bands will be reunited once again Saturday October 9th for a free show in downtown Greenville that will also […] - [Free Times Music Crawl Lineup](https://scenesc.com/free-times-music-crawl-lineup/): [poll id=”4″] Welcome to the crawl y’all. This years stacked lineup features 35 bands on 6 stages in 6 hours.  And you are going to want to get there early, because there aren’t any holes in this lineup, although Sweet Vans might literally blow up the outside Art Bar stage at 7 o’clock. Are there […] - [El Burrito Turns 10 with Venice is Sinking](https://scenesc.com/el-burrito-turns-10-with-venice-is-sinking/): El Burrito Facebook Page Facebook Event Page This Friday night our favorite local burrito joint, El Burrito, will be turning 10 years old and celebrating in style. The party begins at 7:30 and promises prizes in addition to some great bands.  You might even get a free beer. El Burrito is truly where food and […] - [Scene SC Live Session: Dignan-Whistler](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-live-session-dignan-whistler/): Our acoustic sessions with bands have led us from bathrooms, to street benches and to the back of vans.  Now we have ventured into the wild to film Dignan acoustic in the woods. “Whistler” is one of my personal favorite songs off of their latest album Cheaters and Thieves, and is performed here unplugged. Thanks […] - [Stream the New Emily McCollum](https://scenesc.com/stream-the-new-emily-mccollum/): Emily McCollum-Leaving is a Lie One of SC’s up and coming artist, Emily McCollum, started recording an EP with Kenny McWilliams at Archer Avenue Studio recently and has made her first song “Leaving is a Lie” available for streaming on Scene SC and her Myspace. Her new song has a pop feel and a slight […] - [Shooting at The Money in Rock Hill](https://scenesc.com/shooting-at-the-money-in-rock-hill/): One man was killed and two injured in a shooting outside of The Money in Rock Hill, SC last night in an attempted robbery of the band Parmalee. The Charlotte Observer is reporting that two armed men forced entry into the bands RV after the show. When a band member drew a weapon and demanded […] - [The Restoration: A Heavy Ring in the Hills](https://scenesc.com/the-restoration-a-heavy-ring-in-the-hills/): I really wished we had filmed this acoustic session with my drinking buddy Daniel Machado of The Restoration, but we don’t vacation in the mountains together yet. They did a wonderful job with this soundwise and editing wise and it makes me want to do more outdoor acoustic settings. We’ll have to do something really […] - [Music Video: DayClean "Morning Comes"](https://scenesc.com/music-video-dayclean-morning-comes/): DayClean – “Morning Comes” Music Video from Whispering Statues on Vimeo. Here is the first video from DayClean’s new self titled album for their song “Morning Comes.” Our Next Big Thing contest featured a lot of talented bands, and one with an undeniably unique and great sound was DayClean. They will be playing this years […] - [Letter From a Concerned Follower Volume I](https://scenesc.com/letter-from-a-concerned-follower-volume-i/): So I decided to start a new series of posts here on Scene SC called, Letter From a Concerned Follower.  Everyone can email us at Music@SceneSC.com and let us have it.  Tell us who we don’t cover enough, what you think we suck at and give us your opinion. Scene SC, I am a local […] - [On the Road with Dylan Gilbert Part I](https://scenesc.com/on-the-road-with-dylan-gilbert-part-i/): Dylan Gilbert & The Over Easy Breakfast Machine 2010 Summer Tour Diary – Part 1 Hello, my name is Dylan Gilbert. I’ve been playing as a solo artist since late 2005 when I was 18 years old.  At 22 I put together a band (The Over Easy Breakfast Machine) for my 2010 summer tour to […] - [7 Q's with Dance Commander](https://scenesc.com/7-qs-with-dance-commander/): Dance Commander-Dance Floor Dance Commander is co-headlining our Next Big Thing Show this Saturday night!  Come check them out and see why the fans voted them #1. 1) Describe your music for those who aren’t familiar. Our music has pop and rock roots. The sound is fun and energetic like our live shows. We combine […] - [Next Big Thing Show This Saturday Night](https://scenesc.com/next-big-thing-show-this-saturday-night/): Scene SC Presents: Dance Commander Polar War A Brighter Life Pan Forces Of A Street Paul Brazell $5 Over 21 / $7 Under 21 Indie / Rock To celebrate the end of our first Next Big Thing contest we’ll be bringing some of the bands together for a show this Saturday night including our winners […] - [Mel Washington Releases "Alive" Single](https://scenesc.com/mel-washington-releases-alive-single/): All Get Out’s Mel Washington has released two new singles this week, “Sleep” and “Alive.” Both are available now through melwashington.bandcamp.com. He’s written a few words about this release: I made a commitment to myself, friends, and fans that I wanted to release as much material as I possibly could this year. It was not […] - [Videos and Pictures from Homemade Genius Festival](https://scenesc.com/videos-and-pictures-from-homemade-genius-festival/): [cincopa 10756469] Meredith and I went to the Homade Genius festival this weekend and had a ton of fun hanging out with friends and meeting new people.  I went on Friday night and got to check out Dignan, Dylan Gilbert, Campbell, Farewell Flight and a handful of other bands. We filmed these two acoustic sessions […] - [Death on Two Wheels Loves You](https://scenesc.com/death-on-two-wheels-loves-you/): Death on Two Wheels is heading out on tour with O’Brother starting September 23rd and they are giving you the opportunity to get in the show for free. And since the Columbia date at New Brookland Tavern is pretty much the best show on that tour, you’re going to want to move fast to get […] - [Toro Y Moi Does Daytrotter](https://scenesc.com/toro-y-moi-does-daytrotter/): Click Here to Download the Daytrotter Session Can you play your chillwave acoustic?  Leave out the computer programs and prove that there is a song behind it all that you didn’t steal from a 70’s pop song? Chaz can and that’s why he’s going to outlast the fad.  Good music is good music, it doesn’t […] - [Wylie is Having the Best Week Ever](https://scenesc.com/wylie-is-having-the-best-week-ever/): Captains Log Star Date The 13th of September 2010, 10:44 PM This time tomorrow Wylie will be rocking the panties off of 19 year old girls at Bey’s in 5 Points for the Scene SC/Breakedge Tuesday night concert series that has brought new levels of partying and drunkeness to the live music scene in Columbia.  […] - [Free Download: Kingslyn EP Release](https://scenesc.com/free-download-kingslyn-ep-release/): New Brookland Tavern Friday September 17 Kingslyn Cherry Case The Lillies and Sparrows [download id=”1″] (Right Click Save Link As) Facebook Event Kingslyn will be releasing their new EP Drunken Country Curse this Friday at New Brookland Tavern.  In celebration of this event we have the title track of the album for free download. Along […] - [Polar War is the Next Big Thing](https://scenesc.com/polar-war-is-the-next-big-thing/): Polar War-Stonewall Congratulations to Polar War for winning our Next Big Thing competition. After the fan vote was in, we had Scene SC staff and independent music critics from around the state rank the top 5 bands.  What we ended up with was a tie between Wylie and Polar War.  Both bands agreed to a […] - [New Music Video from Hannah Miller](https://scenesc.com/new-music-video-from-hannah-miller/): Way About Ya – Hannah Miller from Jive Turkey Pro on Vimeo. The new video from Hannah Miller for her song “Way About Ya” was filmed only weeks ago at her EP release/roller skating listening party in West Columbia. Fans came dressed in 1920-1950 era vintage clothing to roller skate and be part of the […] - [Ben's Vinyl Jams #7: 1000 Hurts](https://scenesc.com/bens-vinyl-jams-7-1000-hurts/): For this edition of vinyl jams, I’m featuring my first LP. I feel like it’s unfair for a segment focused on the analog to start anywhere other than with analog purist Steve Albini when it comes the LP format, so here’s one of Albini’s finest works. Prayer To God Shellac – 1000 Hurts (2000) In […] - [Allison Weiss Fingers Crossed Video](https://scenesc.com/allison-weiss-fingers-crossed-video/): Check out the new video from Allison Weiss for her song “Fingers Crossed.” The video was shot in the heat of summer in Florida and directed by Sarah Wilson Thacker. Check out the tour dates below for shows near South Carolina including Charlotte, Atlanta and Asheville.  Bess Rogers and Lelia Broussard are both amazing and […] - [Dignan Interview: 'There's No 75-Year Plan'](https://scenesc.com/dignan-interview/): Dignan-Two Steps SceneSC recently got the chance to interview Devin from Dignan about the band. He told us a little about the band’s past, present, and future, which is looking very bright for the band. Dignan’s current tour is going to be pretty kind to SC, and they’re treating us to four shows this month: […] - [Submit Your Video to Local Night at the Nick](https://scenesc.com/submit-your-video-to-local-night-at-the-nick/): There has been no shortage of local music videos and documentaries lately and here is a chance to show them off in front of an audience. We’ve had a lot of local bands release music videos and documentaries lately so this will be a good chance to see them all together and maybe  have some […] - [Toro Spring Tour Doc](https://scenesc.com/toro-spring-tour-doc/): TORO Y MOI SPRING TOUR 2010 (part 1 of 5) from Jordan Bee on Vimeo. TORO Y MOI SPRING TOUR 2010 (part 2 of 5) from Jordan Bee on Vimeo. Jordan of Fork and Spoon Records joined Toro Y Moi on their Spring tour this year and filmed this documentary that will be aired in […] - [Mark Your Calendars! - September](https://scenesc.com/mark-your-calendars-september/): There are a number of great shows coming up all across the state this month, and we here at SceneSC wanted to highlight some of them for you so you could go ahead and put these in the request book at work. We want to see you there. Sept. 6 The Mongoloids – The Legion, […] - [Sept 10: Lauris Vidal, Andy Shauf at House Of Softcore](https://scenesc.com/sept-10-lauris-vidal-andy-shauf-at-house-of-softcore/): So we’ve got some more great shows coming up at the House Of Softcore, and next up are two of P Is For Panda Records‘ best: Lauris Vidal and Andy Shauf on Sept. 10. These are two singer-songwriters of the highest caliber. I was lucky enough to get to host Andy Shauf earlier this year […] - [Ben's Vinyl Jams #6: B-Sides](https://scenesc.com/bens-vinyl-jams-6/): For this edition of vinyl jams, I’m flipping it over to the B-Side. Here are two of my favorite releases that have especially great B-Sides: First, I’ve got Matt Pond PA’s Starting 7″. This is the first release in a series of EPs put out as accompaniment to the 2009 full-length The Dark Leaves. Matt […] - [7 Q's with Miles Apart](https://scenesc.com/7-qs-with-miles-apart/): Profoundly%20Sick.mp3 1) Describe your music for those who aren’t familiar. We play a mix of “Melodic” Hardcore and somewhat modern “Screamo”. I use both terms loosely because we’re never really quite sure what genre to put ourselves in. We kind of like it that way though, keeps people guessing. (We hope) 2) Who are some […] - [Gamecock Football Preview Week 1: Southern Miss](https://scenesc.com/gamecock-football-week-1-southern-miss/): The one thing I care about more than anything else is Gamecock Football, so I’ll be making a weekly analysis and prediction for every game.  I’ve missed 3 games since 2002, all for good reasons, so I’m pretty much an expert.  I’ll also be predicting the Clemson score. Run Down Southern Mississippi just had a […] - [Show Announcement: Corpus Christi, A Hero A Fake](https://scenesc.com/show-announcement-corpus-christi-a-hero-a-fake/): Tuesday, August 31, 2010 New Brookland Tavern 6:30pm Doors Corpus Christi A Hero A Fake We Sail At Dawn Vindictive Soverign Kids In Masses $8 Cover Hardcore / Progressive / Metal - [Q & A with Lemuria](https://scenesc.com/q-a-with-lemuria/): Lemuria Saturday August 28th New Brookland Tavern with New Found Glory and The Wonder Years Lemuria-Dog It wasn’t long ago that we saw Lemuria in a packed out record store in Charlotte and now you are signed to Bridge 9 and on tour with New Found Glory. You’ve been around for a long time with […] - [New Video:Calculator-Romantic Organs](https://scenesc.com/new-videocalculator-romantic-organs/): Check out the new video for Calculator’s new single “Romantic Organs.” Romantic Organs is easily one of Calculator’s best songs and shows the growth of the band over the last year.  Their newest EP En Shape is available for free download on Bandcamp. I was expecting a little more skin in this video, but hey, […] - [Ben's Vinyl Jams #5: 52.5 Records](https://scenesc.com/bens-vinyl-jams-5/): Welcome back to another vinyl edition of Summer Jams. Today’s Jams are two awesome 7″ singles I picked up at 52.5 Records in Charleston this morning. As we mention on the site before, they’re closing their doors on Nov. 1, so make sure you take some time out to stop by before it’s too late […] - [Hannah Miller Skates to the Moon](https://scenesc.com/hannah-miller-skates-to-the-moon/): (Photo Clayton Bozard) Hannah Miller EP Release Party Three Fountains Roller Skating Rink August 26, 2010, 7:30pm 2724 Emanuel Church Rd, West Columbia, SC Hannah Miller-All My Love Laid back and happy might be the best way to describe Hannah Miller’s new EP “Journey to the Moon.”  And in a fitting fashion for the EP, […] - [New Videos from the House of Softcore](https://scenesc.com/new-videos-from-the-house-of-softcore/): Here are a couple of new videos from the House of Softcore.  One day I might get super indie and put a vignette on them and people will think I’m artsy.  Until then, I’ll just be a normal dude trying to take some quality videos. I’ll have more videos on the way soon.  If you […] - [7 Q's with Polar War](https://scenesc.com/7-qs-with-polar-war/): 1)       Describe your music for those who aren’t familiar. I would say our music is a pretty good mix of straight forward rock, with a few lighter melodic songs and some other really heavy ones thrown in. 2)      Who are some of your biggest musical influences? Brand New, Manchester Orchestra, Maylene, Colour Revolt, Edison Glass […] - [New Video:Toro Y Moi-Low Shoulder](https://scenesc.com/new-videotoro-y-moi-low-shoulder/): The new video for Toro Y Moi’s latest single “Low Shoulder” takes Chaz’s bedroom pop sounds into the dreams, or nightmares of a girl. For the video to Toro Y Moi’s latest single “Low Shoulder” the directors Elisha Smith-Leverock and Chris Murdoch have drawn inspiration from everything over pulp magazines and Cinderella to sploshing and […] - [7 Q's with Tyler Boone](https://scenesc.com/7-qs-with-tyler-boone/): Don\’t Forget My Name1)       Describe your music for those who aren’t familiar. My music is really a marriage of both pop music and blues. My music has a lot of emphasis on the guitar and being a blues guitar player, it’s a must to keep the guitar first, before anything else. 2)      Who are some of your biggest musical […] - [Bakari's Summer Jams #8](https://scenesc.com/bakaris-summer-jams-8/): Polite Dance Song – The Bird and the Bee Polite Dance Song – The Bird and the Bee I’m already falling out of my summer jam mood and into some fall james, but I guess summer’s only got a couple more weeks. This song is a more transitional summer to fall jam. So check it […] - [Scene SC Showcase-Octopus Jones, Kingslyn, Junior Astronomers, Commerce](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-showcase-featuring-octopus-jones-kingslyn-junior-astronomers-commerce/): (Poster design by Brandon Autry) Sunday August 29th New Brookland Tavern Featuring Octopus Jones Kingslyn Junior Astronomers Commerce Attend on Facebook Here we are again getting some of our favorite bands together for another Scene SC Showcase.  Our back to school special features a couple of bands making their Columbia debut and two other bands […] - [Ben's Vinyl Jams #4: No Pussy Blues](https://scenesc.com/bens-vinyl-jams-4/): Here’s another vinyl edition of summer jams for your listening pleasure. This week, it’s all about rejection. Songs about the big, fat NO and the feeling of a trapdoor opening up beneath your feet. Now, normally I’d have two releases to feature for my jams, but in the last week, there’s literally only been one […] - [Homemade Genius Festival](https://scenesc.com/homemade-genius-festival/): BUY TICKETS Homemade Genius and the town of Ninety Six will be hosting their first Music, Art and Film festival September 10, 11 and 12th in historic downtown Ninety Six, South Carolina. This years festival will feature 60 bands on 4 stages featuring all genres.  The grassroots festival is designed to feature independent arts, crafts, […] - [Getting to Know Archer vs. Gunman](https://scenesc.com/getting-to-know-archer-vs-gunman/): Archer vs. Gunman-Kassi 1) Describe your music for those who aren’t familiar. Our songs and sets are really stream lined. There are no ballads or dirges, no four minute guitar solos, and no filler. Just bare boned Americana and Punk tinged Rock and Roll. 2) Who are some of your biggest musical influences? Big Star, […] - [Erich Skelton is Kingslyn](https://scenesc.com/erich-skelton-is-kingslyn/): When one band breaks up a new one will form. That is almost always the case, and if you thought that Erich Skelton wouldn’t soon have another project after Marry a Thief you were wrong. Skelton has always surrounded himself with some of Columbia’s best musicians and Kingslyn follows suit.  The new band features, Philip […] - [7 Q's with Paul Brazell](https://scenesc.com/get-to-know-paul-brazell/): Over the last couple of years Paul Brazell has been active in the Columbia music scene playing full band shows, solo shows and shows with his former band, Answer me This.  Still young, Brazell is working hard to make a name for himself in Columbia and throughout the Southeast. Check him out in the Next […] - [Dylan Sneed's Texodus](https://scenesc.com/stream-dylan-sneeds-texodus/): Two years ago Dylan Sneed toured to Hartsville, SC from his home in Texas with all of his belongings and when he arrived in South Carolina, he stayed.  His latest album is fittingly called Texodus and you can buy it here and stream it here. Earlier this year Sneed raised over $8,000 to record this […] - [Charleston's 52.5 Records Closing Its Doors](https://scenesc.com/charlestons-52-5-records-closing-its-doors/): We all know the music industry is changing, and that records labels, record stores, and musicians big and small all across the country are having to close their doors and hang up their guitars due to the drastic downturn in physical music sales in this digital era, but it never quite hits home until you […] - [Bakari's Summer Jams #7](https://scenesc.com/bakaris-summer-jams-7/): Dawn of the Dead – Does It Offend You, Yeah? Dawn of the Dead – Does It Offend You, Yeah? I am late. I just discovered this song about three months ago. It came out in 2008. To make up for that ignorance, I had known of the band in 2008, but I knew of […] - [Hillary's Hot Summer Jams](https://scenesc.com/hillarys-hot-summer-jams/): By: Hillary Lancaster The Rocket Summer- I need a Break, but I\’d Rather Have a Breakthrough Bryce Avary of the Rocket Summer is my Taylor Hanson. Girls, you know that’s a big deal– Which is why, of course, Bryce’s most recent release ‘Of Men and Angels’ is in heavy rotation this summer. Coming from a […] - [Free Times Best of Columbia: We Got Runner Up](https://scenesc.com/free-times-best-of-columbia-we-got-runner-up/): If you check the latest issue of the Free Times then you’ll see that we won Runner Up for Best Local Music and Entertainment website.  If you think I am bitter about this, I am.  But let me tell you why. I’m fine with getting runner up and really I’m fine with Free Times winning.  […] - [Ben's Vinyl Jams #3: Influences](https://scenesc.com/bens-vinyl-jams-3/): Back again for another vinyl edition of SceneSC’s summer jams. This edition is all about influences: your bands’ favorite bands. These two artists have been major forces behind the evolution of their respective genres and their music is just as relevant as it was the day these records were released, if not more so. So, […] - [Mercy Mercy Me Get's Dirty with a 7 Inch](https://scenesc.com/mercy-mercy-me-gets-dirty-with-a-7-inch/): Mercy Mercy Me-Cayce Blues After playing their dirty brew soaked rock in the dives of Columbia and Charleston for the last year, Mercy Mercy Me has released their first 7 inch single, Another Place, Another Time, on Fork and Spoon Records. The two song single captures their live sound in a ballsy lofi way that […] - [House of Softcore:Death of Paris, David Reed, Marshall Brown](https://scenesc.com/house-of-softcoredeath-of-paris-david-reed-marshall-brown/): Facebook Event 8 PM $5 House of Softcore (806 Florence Street, Columbia, SC 29201) Every house show we’ve had at The House of Softcore so far has been amazing and somehow topped the last, so we are super excited to have Death of Paris, David Reed and Marshall Brown this Thursday night. Death of Paris […] - [Xbreakedge and scene sc tuesdaysX](https://scenesc.com/xbreakedge-and-scene-sc-tuesdaysx/): Starting this Tuesday night at Bey’s, Scene SC will be sponsoring Breakedge Tuesdays, where we get wild, we get crazy, we cut the sleeves off our shirts, drive our F 150’s around 5 points and raise total hell with 1 dollar liquor drinks, 6 dollar pitchers, 4 dollar Jager bombs and 3 dollar PBR tall […] - [Racheal's Summer Jams #1](https://scenesc.com/racheals-summer-jams-1/): [audio:https://www.scenesc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/01-Malletoba-Spank.mp3|titles=Malletoba Spank – Duke Ellington]Malletoba Spank – Duke Ellington Over the past year, my interest in jazz music has grown into a long lasting relationship. In the past few weeks however, Duke Ellington has been the musician I have spent the majority of my time getting familiar with. He is very upbeat, yet laid back, […] - [The Dirt and The Flood Farewell Show](https://scenesc.com/the-dirt-and-the-flood-say-goodbye/):  This is Luke Standing Small the dirt and the flood When: Saturday, August 07, 2010 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM EDT Where: The Channel 221 N Main St Greenville SC 29601 The Dirt and The Flood are playing what may be their last show tomorrow in Greenville at The Channel.  TDATF will be joined […] - [Bakari's Summer Jams #6](https://scenesc.com/bakaris-summer-jams-6/): Adventure – Be Your Own Pet Adventure – Be Your Own Pet I miss Be Your Own Pet. But I still love Jemina Pearl. I almost forgot about this song until I had to write a paper for class. I wrote about Adventure, and immediately remembered why I loved it. It’s hard to jam to […] - [House of Softcore Welcomes-Steven Fiore, Haley Shaw and Mike Mewborne](https://scenesc.com/house-of-softcore-welcomes-steven-fiore-haley-shaw-and-mike-mewborne/): House of Softcore (Link for Directions) 8 PM 5 Dollar Donation We welcome to the House of Softcore, more formally known as the Scene SC house, Steven Fiore, Haley Shaw and Mike Mewborne, Friday August 6th at 8 PM Eastern time. The night will be enchanted and will kick off with music starting at 8:45 […] - [Ben's Vinyl Jams #2: Songwriters](https://scenesc.com/bens-vinyl-jams-2/): So I’m back for my second edition of Summer Jams to let you know what’s been in heavy rotation for me. This edition is all about two of my favorite songwriters, Tim Kasher and Chris Staples. Lovers Need Lawyers Recently, Saddle Creek Records just announced that Tim Kasher of Cursive and The Good Life fame […] - [Fall For Greenville Line Up Announced and Is Amazing](https://scenesc.com/fall-for-greenville-line-up-announced-and-is-amazing/): We were really proud and honored to get to help with the Fall for Greenville line up this year and we think we helped put together one of the best line up’s in a long time. It is a really great event, that is not only free, but last 3 days in beautiful downtown Greenville […] - [Ben Walker Goes to Camp, Pitches a Tent](https://scenesc.com/ben-walker-goes-to-camp/): DOWNLOAD THE BEN WALKER SAMPLER Ben Walker has released a sort of sampler on BandCamp, with three songs including two Ben Walker Radio songs and a Rejectioneers song. In our upcoming interview with Walker he said that releasing these songs was  “way past due” and that “these songs should have been in the hands of […] - [Bakari's Summer Jams #5](https://scenesc.com/bakaris-summer-jams-5/): It’s Friday. Get Drunk. And Summer Jam. Free Music this week. “Let Me Dope You” by Childish Gambino Let Me Dope You – Childish Gambino Let Me Dope You – Childish Gambino Alright, this week is basically songs that make Will and I flip out in my car while we’re driving around. Or I’m driving […] - [Shuffle's Columbia Scene Report](https://scenesc.com/shuffles-columbia-scene-report/): If you haven’t picked up the new Shuffle Magazine around town yet, you are yet to find that this issue is filled with South Carolina music.  Of course it is, Shuffle covers the Carolina’s, but being based in North Carolina they naturally lean that way.  We know how that is.  Plus they have a lot […] - [David's Summer Jamz Volume III](https://scenesc.com/davids-summer-jamz-volume-iii/): Mae-Summertime What better summer jam than a song called Summertime?  This is more of a night time summer road trip song.  This is the song that introduced me to Mae after seeing the video on MTV at 2 AM 5 or 6 years ago.  That’s right MTV actually showed a video. Gaslight Anthem-American Slang I’ve […] - [Bathroom Session with The Summer Set](https://scenesc.com/bathroom-session-with-the-summer-set/): The Summer Set is a pop rock group from Scottsdale, Arizona. Brian Dales (vocals), brothers Stephen (bass) and John Gomez (guitar,piano, BGV), Jess Bowen (drums) and Josh Montgomery (guitar) make up this relatively young, yet successful band. They self-released their first EP “Love the Love You Have” before signing to the Militia Group and releasing […] - [Ben's Vinyl Jams #1: Record Store Day](https://scenesc.com/bens-vinyl-jams-1/): So for this edition of Summer Jams, I thought I’d let you know what’s been in heavy rotation on my turntable, so here are a pair of limited vinyl releases from my collection that I’ve been enjoying and I think you will too. Now, when I think about limited releases, I think about Record Store […] - [Rocketboys Split Death on Two Wheels](https://scenesc.com/rocketboys-split-death-on-two-wheels/): I’m not sure you can find two more polar opposite voices to do a split EP, but in promotion of their upcoming tour, The Rocketboys and Death on Two Wheels have covered some of each others songs and released them at Paste Magazine.  Both bands completely owned it. Death on Two Wheels and The Rocketboys […] - [Free Music:Haley Shaw-Another Man's Gospel Songs](https://scenesc.com/free-musichaley-shaw-another-mans-gospel-songs/): We’ve been waiting for new music from Haley Shaw for quite some time now and that day has finally come.  Ms. Shaw has released a new two song demo on NoiseTrade titled Another Man’s Gospel Songs. Since moving from Charleston to Nashville we haven’t been hearing as much from her, but now we have these […] - [Bakari's Summer Jams #4](https://scenesc.com/bakaris-summer-jams-4/): Month 1 of Summer Jams is almost over. Still jamming? Here we go. “Change” by The Young Veins Change – The Young Veins Change – The Young Veins Damn. The Young Veins. Earlier in this series I posted about former labelmates of Ryan Ross and Jon Walker, Greta Salpeter (Gold Motel/ The Hush Sound). This […] - [Show Preview: Remembering Never, July 25 at The Legion](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-remembering-never-july-25-at-the-legion-2/): Remembering Never – Sunday, July 25 at The Legion. For better or worse, South Carolina’s hardcore music scene isn’t what it used to be a handful of years ago. Many of the kids you used to see at shows all over SC have moved onto other things, and are generally disinterested in getting into new […] - [The Bourbon Brothers Have a Loaded Gun](https://scenesc.com/the-bourbon-brothers-have-a-loaded-gun/): Download the new Loaded Gun EP from The Bourbon Brothers The Bourbon Brothers-Morning Sun The Bourbon Brothers-Loaded Gun There are a lot of South Carolina bands that just kind of drop off the radar and no one ever really knows where they go.  The Bourbon Brothers might be one of those bands for you.  They […] - [First HoSc Show Review](https://scenesc.com/first-hosc-show-review/): So the first show at Scene SC’s House of Softcore went off without a hitch, and all in attendance had a great time (especially Ben Walker) and saw an amazing show. In fact, it was such a good experience that I feel it’s a foregone conclusion that House of Softcore is going to be your […] - [D Strings Summer Jamz Volume II](https://scenesc.com/d-strings-summer-jamz-volume-ii/): Yo, I heard you liked Summer Jamz so we put some jamz in your summer so you can jam all summer. Alia Shawkat-S.O.G. Burning in Hell I’ve never been the biggest Steel Train fan, but I’m totally loving their new album.  It’s got a lot of feeling and is upbeat and nostalgic, with some perfect […] - [Bakari's Summer Jams #3](https://scenesc.com/bakaris-summer-jams-3/): First Up, “Losing a Whole Year” by Third Eye Blind Losing a Whole Year – Third Eye Blind Losing a Whole Year – Third Eye Blind Yes. I know this song is old. Yes. I know Third Eye Blind has released a recent record. Non-Dairy Creamer was cute and all, but Losing a Whole Year […] - [The Avett Bros are Coming to the Fair](https://scenesc.com/the-avett-bros-are-coming-to-the-fair/): BUY TICKETS HERE The Avett Brothers are finally coming back to Columbia to play at the State Fair and hopefully this time it won’t get rained out. The last time they were here at the St. Pat’s festival thunderstorms canceled their set. The Avett Bros. will be joining a stacked lineup including home town hero […] - [Free Download: Calculator Gets En Shape](https://scenesc.com/free-download-calculator-gets-en-shape/): Calculator-Romantic Organs Calculator-Romantic Organs Download Calculators third EP, En Shape, free from bandcamp. This 4 song EP is their third EP in the last year.  En Shape is the first installment of a set of 3 EP’s that will be released over the course of the next year leading up to their first LP. The […] - [R.E.M. Wrap Recording of New Album](https://scenesc.com/r-e-m-wrap-recording-of-new-album/): On the 25th Anniversary of one R.E.M.’s most haunting albums Fables of the Reconstruction, the band has announced that the recording process of their new album is complete. The new album was recorded at Hansa Studios in Berlin, Germany with Jacknife Lee.  The album, which has yet to be titled, is set to be mixed […] - [New Brookland Tavern Battle of the Bands](https://scenesc.com/new-brookland-tavern-battle-of-the-bands/): NBT’s Battle of the Bands will take place over several weeks and be divided into four rounds: Round 1: Will consist of 8 shows with 5 bands each night for a total of 40 bands participating. To make sure the bands participating in the Battle of the Bands are serious we will be asking each […] - [First House Show at the HoS](https://scenesc.com/first-show-at-the-hos/): Thursday July 15th $5 7 PM House of Softcore/Scene SC House Click for Address/Location Ben Walker (of Rejectioneers) Nathan Hussey (of All Get Out) Jeremy Davis (of Elonzo) This Thursday night we will be hosting our first house show at the “Scene SC House” or as most people know it the “House of Softcore.” Since […] - [Scene SC's Next Big Thing](https://scenesc.com/scene-scs-next-big-thing/): IMPORTANT DATES July 15- August 1: Submission Period August 2: Announcement of the Top 20 August 2- August 23: Voting Round August 23: Announcement of Top 5 September 1: Announcement of Winner Remember that time LeBron James was in high school and everyone was like, this guy is the next big thing?  Remember that time […] - [Listen to the Death of Paris](https://scenesc.com/listen-to-the-death-of-paris/): Death of Paris East or West Death of Paris-East or West Death of Paris-We’ll Stop When We’re Dead Death of Paris-We\’ll Stop When We\’re Dead We’ve followed Death of Paris through their recording journey here on Scene SC and Saturday night you’ll be able to hear the fruit of their labor. Death of Paris will […] - [Bakari's Summer Jams #2](https://scenesc.com/bakaris-summer-jams-2/): Another week, another Jam. Or two. First up “Kids” by Sleigh Bells Kids – Sleigh Bells Kids – Sleigh Bells When I first heard Sleigh Bells back in December, my mind was blown. The demo of this song, “Beach Girls”, didn’t really impress me as much as “Infinity Guitars”, or “Crown on the Ground”, but […] - [Vote A Brighter Life](https://scenesc.com/vote-a-brighter-life/): Columbia’s newest Pop Punk band A Brighter Life has been working hard over the last couple of weeks to get voted onto the Warped Tour date in Charlotte. You can help them out by going here and listening to their songs and voting for them. And if you are still into that thing, you can […] - [David's Summer Jams #1](https://scenesc.com/davids-summer-jams-1/): The Black Keys-Next Girl I was planning on just letting Bakari do the Scene SC Summer Jam’s series, but I decided to get in on it myself. Honestly, this new Black Keys album doesn’t sound like anything I would ever like, but for some reason I love it.  It grooves with heartache every song only […] - [Goodbye 60 South](https://scenesc.com/goodbye-60-south/): Ben Kerley has been putting on great house shows at his house at 60 South St. in Charleston and we’re sad to hear that it is coming to an end. We’ve been able to make it to a couple of the shows, including Austin Crane’s Valley Maker CD release with Steven Fiore and to see […] - [Attention Bands!](https://scenesc.com/attention-bands/): Dear Bands and Band leaders and managers and booking agents etc, We at Scene SC are helping book a handful of festivals and events coming up this fall.  We are trying to put together a contact list of bands so we can get in touch with y’all about playing these festivals and shows.  It would […] - [Acoustic Session: Death on Two Wheels](https://scenesc.com/acoustic-session-death-on-two-wheels/): Death on Two Wheels jumped on a metal show a couple of weeks ago at New Brookland Tavern, so we had them over to the house for some beer pong and sing alongs later that night.  At about 3 in the morning we all decided to go in the basement and film an acoustic session. […] - [Veara's B Side Life](https://scenesc.com/vearas-b-side-life/): Check out the new video for Veara’s “My B Side Life”. With their first video while on Epitaph Records, Veara gives the world a taste of where they are from and it is as sweet as a Georgia Peach.  The video is full of fireworks, their hardcore fans and references to getting out of their […] - [Acoustic Session: Kevin Devine-Mesa, AZ](https://scenesc.com/acoustic-session-kevin-devine-mesa-arizona/): I was very fortunate to drive to Charleston this week and see Thrice and Kevin Devine live at the Music Farm, and even more fortunate to get to film an acoustic session with Kevin Devine. For this session we moved out of the bathroom and into the streets of Charleston.  You’ll notice a bus or […] - [Bakari's Summer Jams #1](https://scenesc.com/bakaris-summer-jams-1/): From now until September, I will be posting one song that I consider a Summer Jam a week. This week’s Summer Jam is “Make Me Stay” by Gold Motel Make Me Stay – Gold Motel Make Me Stay – Gold Motel Gold Motel is the brainchild of The Hush Sound’s Greta Salpeter. Their first full-length, […] - [We're Two Years Old!](https://scenesc.com/were-two-years-old/): Two years ago today we started SceneSC.com.  Two years and one day ago we had the idea to start Scene SC. If you want to start something, do it and stick to it and go all out.  Like, you know when you go in the ball pit at Cheezy Charlie’s and you sink all the […] - [Stream the New Dylan Gilbert](https://scenesc.com/stream-the-new-dylan-gilbert/): Dylan Gilbert’s new album “Pangaea” came out on Tuesday June 29th and is now available for streaming on AOL’s Spinner.com. We’ve been spinning the new album for a couple of weeks now and absolutely are in love with it.  From the first song “I Know I Love Her” through the last notes that unravel and […] - [Show Preview: The Restoration/Elonzo](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-the-restorationelonzo/): Friday July 2nd The White Mule There has been a serious lack of bands in Columbia lately that actually bring people to shows and work hard on their promotion.  Thank God for bands like The Restoration who are still consistently booking shows around town and doing the promotion that is needed to get people there. […] - [Show Preview: Kevin Devine/Thrice](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-kevin-devinethrice/): Thrice Kevin Devine and his Goddamn Band Bad Veins The Dig The Music Farm-Charleston, SC The Scene SC team is making it’s way to Charleston tomorrow night for a much anticipated show to see Thrice and Kevin Devine and his Goddamn Band. We’ve been huge fans of Kevin Devine for a couple of years now […] - [Scene SC Acoustic Session: O'Brother](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-acoustic-session-obrother/): Here is our newest acoustic session with O’Brother playing their song “Division of Man.”  We were lucky enough to get in the women’s bathroom for this one, because it is obviously much nicer and smells slightly better than the mens. - [Band of Horses Rock New York's Grand Central Terminal](https://scenesc.com/band-of-horses-rocks-new-yorks-grand-central-terminal/): I still haven’t fallen in love with the new Band of Horses songs, but I try a little bit everyday.  I’m not sure how you blow up all over the world with arguably your worst album, but the marketing behind them lately has been phenomenal.  They’ve been everywhere doing everything and are a complete product […] - [Essential Listening: Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun](https://scenesc.com/essential-listening-by-matt-smith/): By Matt Smith “Bones” by Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun This band out of Atlanta leaves quite the impression. Their live act is spectacularly grungy, plenty dance-infused, and features as many guitar pedal / mixing board acrobatics as Radiohead and U2. If you ever get the chance (they play regionally all the time, making […] - [Valley Maker CD Release Photos](https://scenesc.com/valley-maker-cd-release-photos/): [cincopa 10643205] I’ve been so swamped lately that I never got a chance to post these photos from Pat Wright Photography from the Valley Maker CD Release show at the Nickelodeon. Patrick is honestly one of the best photographers around and has done some really great work with local artists such as Toro Y Moi, […] - [Endorsed Bands - Summer Changes](https://scenesc.com/endorsed-bands-summer-changes/): As the summer comes around, I will be updating the Endorsed Bands list. If you would like to suggest a band that I just don’t know about shoot me an email at bakari@scenesc.com I’ll check it. Promise. Anyway, keep checking it. It’ll look fly. - [Show Us Your Twitties](https://scenesc.com/show-us-your-twitties/): When I ask people about Twitter they usually fall into two camps.  The first camp says “Gah Twitter is dumb” and then about two weeks later will join anyway.  The other camp talks about how cool it is and how it has made the world a better place.  Like most things, neither camp is really […] - [The Decade Promo Two](https://scenesc.com/the-decade-promo-two/): The Decade-Enough Already BROMO from Scene SC on Vimeo. Here is the second installment of The Decade’s promos for their new music.  The video features their new song “Enough Already” along with footage taken in the studio. - [The Working Title CD Release](https://scenesc.com/the-working-title-cd-release/): This Saturday at the Music Farm in Charleston The Working Title will be celebrating the digital release of their new album Bone Island.  They will have physical copies of the CD for sale, but Saturday will be your last chance to buy one before the CD is released nationally in July. Also playing are some […] - [New Promo Vid from The Decade](https://scenesc.com/new-promo-vid-from-the-decade/): The Decade-Scene SC Bromo #1 from Scene SC on Vimeo. The Decade just got done recording some new songs and already has one up on their Myspace.  Check out “Enough Already” along with new pictures and a new Myspace layout. Bromo #2 coming soon. - [Seven Questions with American Aquarium](https://scenesc.com/seven-questions-with-american-aquarium/): American Aquarium The Real Gypsy (Greenville, SC) May 8 New Brookland Tavern (Columbia, SC) May 12 So we’ve started a new series here at Scene SC called “Seven Questions with Scene SC.”  I think at some point we’ll get a cool logo with a fancy 7 and a question mark or something, but for now […] - [Rosewood Crawfish Festival](https://scenesc.com/rosewood-crawfish-festival/): The 4th annual Rosewood Crawfish Festival is going down this Saturday with one of Lousiana’s best Rock and Roll bands, Better Than Ezra, and 5,000 pounds of crawfish.  The festival kicks off at 11 A.M. and goes until 8 P.M. with music starting around noon. What to look out for: Second Stage 1:00 — 1:35 […] - [Free Music: The Restoration](https://scenesc.com/free-music-the-restoration/): The Restoration from Scene SC on Vimeo. The Restoration has their 3 song “Winter 2009 Sessions” EP up for a free download, so get it while it’s hot. We took the above video the other night so enjoy! - [Learn Math: xACUTEx](https://scenesc.com/learn-math-xacutex/): When the Mathcore drops, the bullshit stops.  Don’t be late for math class. Interview coming 5/3/09 - [MOTHER FOLKIN AWESOME FOLKCYCLE FEST](https://scenesc.com/mother-folkin-awesome-folkcycle-fest/): So, I’m hoping that title caught your attention. I’m also hoping this poster does the same thing Adrian Zongrone at WUSC 90.5 FM has put together a show to get all you folksters hot ‘n’ bothered. WUSC will be throwing a “Folkcycle Fest” featuring Diane Cluck, Seamonster, and SC’s very own Rev. Joe Roberts The […] - [Grayson Venters and 70 Percent](https://scenesc.com/grayson-venters-and-70-percent/): Grayson Venters-The Watershed from Scene SC on Vimeo. Grayson Venters is 70% done recording an EP and has 70% of a tour booked in late May with Mel Washington.  I haven’t had the chance to hear the album yet, but from what I have been told the new songs kick ass.  He also did a […] - [Ghost of FDR's swan song](https://scenesc.com/1869/): Playing in a band presents me the opportunity to hear more local and indie bands than I can even remember.  Most of them are good, some of them are really good, and some of them are absolutely horrible.  Ghost of FDR fits into none of these categories.  They are without a doubt one of the […] - [Indie Grits Is Over and The Winners Are](https://scenesc.com/indie-grits-is-over-and-the-winners-are/): 2009 Award Winners Posted: 11:21 AM Top Grit ($1,000) – Yard Work is Hard Work – Jodie Mack Big Grit ($500) – Solid Country Gold – Ronnie Gunter People’s Grit ($500) – Mississippi Queen – Paige Williams Short Grit ($500) – Space Ghost – Laurie Jo Reynolds Young Grit ($500) – Reverie – Paula Wood […] - [Ghosts of The Great Highway CD Release](https://scenesc.com/ghosts-of-the-great-highway-cd-release/): (Photo Courtesy of SKobos) Thursday, April 16, 2009 at 8:00pm Charles Edwards Apts. 814 Barnwell St. (House Show) Ghosts of the Great Highway/Steven Fiore/Mike Mewborne/Austin Crane It was only a couple of months ago when we discovered a relatively unknown talented artist and started to do what we could do to introduce him to the […] - [The Restoration kicks back (it's like 3 Ninjas but better)](https://scenesc.com/the-restoration-kicks-back-its-like-3-ninjas-but-better/): “Constance please don’t let my music die with me” – The Restoration As promised, here is part two of my interview with Daniel Machado about his new project The Restoration! Before getting into this great stuff though, just a word about the show. Come early because Liesl Downey is an amazing artist, The Fossil Record […] - [New Emery Webisodes](https://scenesc.com/new-emery-webisodes/): The Greer natives and Winthrop alums have a new album coming out June 2nd entitled “In Shallow Seas We Sail.”  In promotion for the album and their upcoming tours Toby has made these funny webisodes.  After their last album came out to mixed reviews, they have been pretty open about the criticism they received and […] - [Indie Grits Is Here!](https://scenesc.com/indie-grits-is-here/): Wednesday, April 15 PURCHASE AN INDIE GRITS FESTIVAL PASS Festival passes are $35 each and grant entry to all 13 Indie Grits programs. Program 1 – 6:00pm – Nickelodeon Theatre The Village (15 mins.) The Hills Have Thighs (82 mins.) Opening Night Reception – 7:30pm – Immaculate Consumption Schmooze with filmmakers and festivalgoers next door […] - [The Restoration, Daniel Machado's 19th Century acoustic rock lovechild](https://scenesc.com/the-restoration-daniel-machados-19th-century-acoustic-rock-lovechild/): By now you have probably heard about Daniel Machado’s new project “The Restoration.”  David threw a write up on the site a couple of weeks ago, and the band has performed two low-key shows. However, their show Friday at New Brookland Tavern is being billed as the “big debut” performance featuring a lengthy set and […] - [Free Music: Sweet Vans](https://scenesc.com/free-music-sweet-vans/): So, If you don’t already know, Sweet Vans released a free Remix EP today featuring remixes by Toro y Moi, and This Machine is Me on their myspace page at www.myspace.com/sweetvanssc. In unrelated news, www.srslyrecords.com is being developed as we speak. So go download the new Sweet Vans. Share it with your friends. Expect the […] - [Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday](https://scenesc.com/1803/): Stone cold rock n’ roll.  That’s what you’ll experience Tuesday at New Brookland Tavern.  Shallow Palace and Leslie are both great live bands, and it never hurts to see touring bands coming through.  I haven’t personally experience the Brisbones or the Predecessor, but Greg Slattery (of Shallow Palace) swears they are badass and I believe […] - [Reaction to the Free Times Cover: Cutting the Arts](https://scenesc.com/reaction-to-the-free-times-cover-cutting-the-arts/): So as I do every Wednesday I went to El Burrito after the lunch crowd hit to enjoy two chicken tacos and read the Free Times.  I don’t think I get nearly as many press releases as they do, so they do a really good job of covering a wider array of music and arts […] - [April Update From Hannah Miller](https://scenesc.com/april-update-from-hannah-miller/): If you were at the Right Bank Rails in February you would have found out that Hannah Miller was getting ready to record some new songs. In her April update today she let us know a little bit more about that. Hello my friends! April brings good things, namely, Azaleas, bright green leaves, lots of […] - [Thief is Done](https://scenesc.com/thief-is-done/): We put Thief in the top 10 local albums of last year and now they are no longer.  I’ll leave them on the banner at the top of the page for kicks I guess.  I’m not sure if they are even playing that show. Thief-Full Set New Brookland Tavern from Scene SC on Vimeo. - [New Video: Allison Weiss](https://scenesc.com/new-video-allison-weiss/): Here is the new official video for Allison Weiss’s song “Let Me Go.”  Allison gets kidnapped on the way to practice.  Does she make it out alive?  Watch the video to find out! Allison Weiss – “Let Me Go” official music video! from Allison Weiss on Vimeo. If any other bands are interested in making […] - [The Watershed:Dispelling the Rumors](https://scenesc.com/the-watersheddispelling-the-rumors/): This rumor hadn’t gotten to me yet, but for those of you that it did get to Randy wrote this note to settle your nerves.  The Watershed is my favorite venue to see music so I wish it all of the best.  They consistently have the best acts in town and I have discovered a […] - [Videos](https://scenesc.com/videos/): I have hours of videos that I haven’t uploaded to the web yet.  Are there any local bands that you want me to upload more videos of?  Are there any local bands that I haven’t video taped yet that you want me to? Get on it. - [New video from Marry A Thief!](https://scenesc.com/new-video-from-marry-a-thief/): Last time we heard from SceneSC.com favorite Marry A Thief they were featured on “Real World” and headed to New York.  What have the boys been up to lately?  Apparently putting together an amazing new music video for their now famous track Epileptic.  Check out the video here! - [New Music:Kill Anties](https://scenesc.com/new-musickill-anties/): Kill Anties-Full Set(Almost) from Scene SC on Vimeo. Can You Feel These Burns? Click the above link to check out a new song from the Kill Anties upcoming EP.  It sounds a lot different than their past material and their live show.  If you happen to listen to E for Explosion their music shares some […] - [New Music:The Restoration](https://scenesc.com/new-musicthe-restoration/): The Restoration have posted three new songs on their Myspace from their Winter recording sessions and I have had them in rotation all morning.  The Restoration is relatively new to the Columbia Music scene and I regret not getting to see them at St. Patrick’s Day.  The good news is they have a handful of […] - [Allison Weiss is Going to LA](https://scenesc.com/allison-weiss-is-going-to-la/): I know I should have saved this a couple of more days… Congratulations to Allison Weiss for winning the Southeastern Campus Music Fest.  Now she is headed to L.A. to kick more ass and take more names and show the west coast what she is all about.  Allison Weiss is pretty much an internet marketing […] - [Indie on the Move](https://scenesc.com/indie-on-the-move/): I needed a little time off for bad behavior so I haven’t been posting much this week.  Now that I have my brain reorganized I’m prepared to inform you on what is going on in the world of South Carolina music.  There really hasn’t been all that much going on, but April looks like it […] - [Hot Lava Monster - Live](https://scenesc.com/hot-lava-monster-live/): Let’s face it, most live albums suck. It’s an inescapable fact of life. Too often what you get are obviously overdubbed, “live” records that contain songs performed exactly like their studio counterparts. Who would want to pay 12 dollars to hear an inferior version of the same song? Not me. So when I heard that […] - [Free Music: The Artichokes EP Download](https://scenesc.com/free-music-the-artichokes-ep-download/): The Artichokes FREE EP DOWNLOAD - [SRSLY!? Records Kick Off Party](https://scenesc.com/srsly-records-kick-off-party/): 8pm Doors $3 Over 21 / $6 Under 21 All Ages Indie / Pop / Rock The feeling I will have in my stomach when Hello Tomorrow is setting up their equipment is the same feeling I have when I see a wrestler on the top rope.  It’s kinda like when I hear “Vertical Blinding”  […] - [St. Pats in 5 points!](https://scenesc.com/photosmanchester-orchestramarry-a-thief/): So, I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but I haven’t posted anything on here in a while.  I haven’t even written a bio yet! Other than taking pictures, I have been slacking. And speaking of pictures… St Pat’s in 5 points was Saturday, as you probably know. Weather or not you remember it is another […] - [Show Review: All Get Out](https://scenesc.com/show-review-all-get-out/): All Get Out-Lucky Bastard from Scene SC on Vimeo.  (Yes, we know “decides” is spelled wrong.) The folks over at Metromix Atlanta had a bunch of good things to say about All Get Out’s performance in Atlanta last week.  I had the opportunity to go to this show and meet some talented people involved in […] - [Allison Weiss Interview From NYC](https://scenesc.com/allison-weiss-interview-from-nyc/): When Allison Weiss goes to New York City she does interviews, makes new friends and plays sold out shows. Check out this interview that she did with PL Entertainment.  She is a roller coaster ride to follow on Twitter and Tumblr so check that out too. - [Updated: Reflecting on St. Pats Day in 5 Points](https://scenesc.com/reflecting-on-st-pats-day-in-5-points/): When I was mentioning people I saw, I forgot to mention one of my favorite local bands of all time. I saw George Cooper of the Geek Rock Gods Love Apple.  Also Check out Our Love Apple Tribute to the past HERE. (Photo Courtesy of Catherine Brown) I mozied on down to 5 Points about […] - [A look in at Treadmill Trackstar's new record!](https://scenesc.com/a-look-in-at-treadmill-trackstars-new-record/): As I reread what Treadmill Trackstar lead singer Angelo Gianni wrote to me about the sound of their new record, I realized that it was too good to leave anything out.  Either that or I just got in from New York and wanted to get this in before their set at St. Patrick’s Day Fountain […] - [Photographs:Anathallo/Ben Walker Radio/Samamidon](https://scenesc.com/1689/): Sarah Kobos Takes Pictures - [Indie Grits:I'm Gonna Be A Movie Star!](https://scenesc.com/indie-gritsim-gonna-be-a-movie-star/): Saturday 4:00 PM at the Nickelodeon Theatre Jon Stringer likes to do two things; four wheel drive and play country music with his band,Festus and the White Trash Band. When his career at the local textile mill comes to an abrupt and unexpected end, he decides to give music a shot. The band includes his […] - [Show Preview: Abigail the Wolf EP Release](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-abigail-the-wolf-ep-release/): Friday March 13th The Church of the Holy Comforter Sumter, SC 6 PM There is nothing I love more than going out to a show and seeing members of other bands there.  I do see a lot of band guys and gals out, but it would really be great to see some more.  When the […] - [Treadmill Trackstar hits the studio](https://scenesc.com/treadmill-trackstar-hits-the-studio/): “We’re making this record for ourselves and for all the cool people who have chipped in to make it happen.” -Angelo Gianni, Treadmill Trackstar You may have heard by now that Treadmill Trackstar is back together and recording an album. If you haven’t, well thank heavens I am here to tell you. If you are […] - [Hannah Miller Visits Right Bank Rails](https://scenesc.com/hannah-miller-visits-right-bank-rails/): Hosted By: Right Bank Rails When: Monday, March 02, 2009 Where: The Cock N Bull Pub 2910 Rosewood Dr. Columbia 29205 Hannah Miller-In So Deep from Scene SC on Vimeo. Since Bentz got Right Bank Rails going again I’ve urged everyone to go out on the first Monday of every month to hear some good […] - [Stolen Equipment:The Reverie](https://scenesc.com/stolen-equipmentthe-reverie/): The Reverie had some of their equipment stolen after their show at Art Bar last night. 1 Marshall Head 1 Mesa Triple Rectifier 2 Pedal Boards If you hear anything about this being for sale or in a pawn shop or being used as furniture contact The Reverie on Myspace or contact me. - [Singer/Songwriter Panel at SC Book Festival](https://scenesc.com/singersongwriter-panel-at-sc-book-festival/): This is so last minute, but if you’re looking for something to do at 2pm on a Sunday, head over to the SC Book Festival for the Music and Writing panel which includes some of SC’s finest… Cary Ann Hearst, Danielle Howle, Paul Allen, Tyler Mechem, and Bob Wislinski from 2:00-3:30pm.  It’ll be like a […] - [Chivalrous Love All Sunny-Side-Up: The Explorer's Club featured on Daytrotter](https://scenesc.com/chivalrous-love-all-sunny-side-up-the-explorers-club-featured-on-daytrotter/): The Explorer’s Club is the second band from SC to be featured on Daytrotter this month!  Go check out and download these new recordings of “Do You Love Me?” “Don’t Forget the Sun” “Honey I Don’t Know Why” and “If You Go.” - [Updated:Joaquin Phoenix](https://scenesc.com/joaquin-phoenix/): Count It? I really could care less. Lenny’s Bar 486 Decatur Street Atlanta, GA $5 Is bringing his rap show to Atlanta tonight.  Apparently this is a secret show and nobody listed it until today.  He sucks at rapping.  Like he is as bad as Billy Bob Thorton’s band.  Not as bad as Russell Crowe’s […] - [Devil + Lion = End](https://scenesc.com/devil-lion-end/): I’m sad. The Devil and The Lion-Made to Inspire from Scene SC on Vimeo. Taken from The Devil and the Lion’s Myspace… It is impossible to write a successful blog about a band breaking up. Now you know what this blog is about…. The main reason the devil and the lion has broken up is […] - [Angie Aparo in Greenville and Bluffton](https://scenesc.com/angie-aparo-in-greenville-and-bluffton/): Atlanta area singer/songwriter Angie Aparo has made a living off of country music. Is he country? Definitely not, but I guess when your song “Cry” becomes a huge hit when it is sung by Faith Hill you take what you can get. Despite his dealings with country artists Tim McGraw, Big & Rich, Diana Digarmo […] - [New Music:Versus The Robot](https://scenesc.com/new-musicversus-the-robot/): New Versus the Robot now on iTunes. Buy It. - [The Fire Tonight/David A./Twilight Armada](https://scenesc.com/the-fire-tonightdavid-atwilight-armada/): New Brookland Tavern 7PM $10 Advance / $12 Day Of Show All Ages Rock / Indie A couple of months ago Lovedrug mozied through town with a little band called Copeland for a sold out show at New Brookland.  So sold out that I saw a couple from Charlotte that had driven down to the […] - [Free Music: Dylan Gilbert](https://scenesc.com/free-music-dylan-gilbert/): Dylan Gilbert is offering a free, nine song download on his Web site that includes previously unreleased b-sides and rarities.  Although Gilbert is from Charlotte, NC, we have graciously adopted him into our SceneSC family because of his exuberant live performances and two fantastic full-length CD’s.  And Charlotte is right over the state line anyway… […] - [New Music: The Working Title](https://scenesc.com/new-music-the-working-title/): “Followed” -A Dramatic Film The video above features a new song off of The Working Title’s up coming album that is set to be called “Bone Island.”   The 13/14 track album is set for a April/May release. - [Run Dan Run Hit The Tracks](https://scenesc.com/run-dan-run-hit-the-tracks/): In promotion of their new Acoustic EP “27 Coming St.” Run Dan Run decided to tour in a little more eco-friendly way.  Next week the band will take off from Durham to New York via Public Transportation(Amtrak).  Ditching the traditional band-in-a-van approach will offer a totally different tour experience. Seriously, who wants to have manuever […] - [5 Points Battle Royale](https://scenesc.com/5-points-battle-royale/): This Machine Is Me/Deleveled/Black Bottom Biscuit/Mud Fish/The Reason You’re Listening/Shallow Palace These bands will duke it out on Santee Avenue at 5 p.m. March 13 to see which one of them will perform in the St. Patrick’s Day Festival.  The winner will play the Free Times/TWC stage at noon the following day. In related news […] - [Two SC Bands in SXSW](https://scenesc.com/two-sc-bands-in-sxsw/): All Get Out and Charlie Mcalister & The Dicks are on schedule to be the only two bands to represent South Carolina this year in the SXSW music festival.  Here is the complete line up for the five day festival.  Both artists call Charleston home. Radio Room Patio (508 E 6th St) (All Ages) Favorite […] - [Fresh Tunes From Abigail the Wolf](https://scenesc.com/fresh-tunes-from-abigail-the-wolf/): Click on the link above to listen to some fresh tunes from Abigail the Wolf.  Rumor is that recording is complete and that they will be previewing the EP “A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing” on their myspace for the next couple of weeks.  For now you with have to settle for 3/5 of it.  If […] - [Livalie calls it quits](https://scenesc.com/livalie-calls-it-quits/): Rock Hill, SC’s Livalie has been playing together since 2000, but they are set to play their final show this Saturday night.  The band achieved regional notariety through making solid rock jams and putting on passionate performances, including building a sizable fanbase in SceneSC’s home city of Columbia.  On a personal level, they are stand-up […] - [Dreamhost Sucks](https://scenesc.com/dreamhost-sucks/): I’m not sure how long we were down, but we are back up.  4 more months and my blood oath with the Devil Host is done.  In other news we got a new HD Camera and I’m not sure how good it is going to be yet.  Little dissapointed in it after one night of […] - [The Devil and The Lion/Kill Anties/Marry a Thief/Winston Audio](https://scenesc.com/the-devil-and-the-lionkill-antiesmarry-a-thiefwinston-audio/): New Brookland Tavern Marry a Thief Winston Audio The Devil and The Lion Kill Anties 7pm Doors $6 Over 21 / $8 Under 21 All Ages Rock / Indie / Pop   Booking shows is a tough business. When you get down to it, you are booking 4 bands and dealing with the schedules of […] - [At Ease With The Thrill Of The Chest Roar: All Get Out featured on Daytrotter](https://scenesc.com/at-ease-with-the-thrill-of-the-chest-roar-all-get-out-featured-on-daytrotter/): Maybe you’re like me and since you heard that All Get Out recorded a session at Daytrotter, you’ve been checking every day to see if it’s up yet.  If you don’t visit Daytrotter often or have never visited it, then prepare to spend a lot of time on this site.  Daytrotter has recorded hundreds of […] - [More Free Music!](https://scenesc.com/more-free-music/): If you have been to the Scene SC MySpace in the last couple of months you might have heard the song “Dancing in Fast Forward” by Coca.   Well now the entire EP is available for your download. You will also notice that the members of the band are not listed on the site and there […] - [WUSC 90.5 FM Dance Party/Show](https://scenesc.com/wusc-905-fm-dnace-partyshow/): On February 20, 2009 WUSC 90.5 FM will be throwing a Dance Party at New Brookland Tavern with a live performance by Toro y Moi and DJ sets by Kev Kev and John Anthony. Admission is $2.00 and the show is 18+. Show starts at 10pm. For additional information visit wusc.sc.edu - [Shuffle Magazine Loves You](https://scenesc.com/shuffle-magazine-loves-you/): Tis’ the season to show your love for someone and what better way to do that than VD… or Free Music!? So here is the deal.  Go to ShuffleZine and register your account if you haven’t already.  Once you are logged in you will see a DOWNLOADS section in the top menu.  Download and pass […] - [Tom Conlon at the Watershed](https://scenesc.com/tom-conlon-at-the-watershed/): In an effort to increase the number of posts and the sex appeal of Scene SC David has decided to let me, Stephen R., join the Scene SC staff. As such, this is probably my last chance to promote my band The Fire Tonight while maintaining an ethical journalistic standard. So, if you haven’t checked […] - [New Album From Winston Audio](https://scenesc.com/new-album-from-winston-audio/): Go buy Winston Audio’s new album “Red Rhythm” right now so you will know all of the songs when they play them for us this Sunday night.   This album comes highly endorsed by our friends in All Get Out  and can be purchased on Itunes, Napster, Amazon, their myspace and at the show Sunday. […] - [Snapshot Show Previews](https://scenesc.com/snapshot-show-previews/): Wednesday February 11th New Brookland Tavern Medicine Veteran/Becca Smith/Farewell Flight/Sleepy Eye Giant Only 4 months ago Medicine Veteran was playing New Brookland Tavern’s new music night with Sleepy Eye Giant.  Now they bring their show to headlining status bringing along a great band from Pennsylvania in Farewell Flight and one of our favorite up and […] - [Finlay Park Summer Concert Series](https://scenesc.com/finlay-park-summer-concert-series/): Columbia, S.C. — Now in its 19 th season, the 2009 Sizzlin’ Summer Concert Series held in Finlay Park in downtown Columbia is seeking bands for consideration. The concerts are held each Saturday from the middle of June until the middle of August from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. and are coordinated by the Columbia […] - [Ghosts of the Great Highway on WXRY Unsigned](https://scenesc.com/ghosts-of-the-great-highway-on-wxry-unsigned/): Be sure to tune in to WXRY tonight at 8pm to hear Ghosts of the Great Highway play several songs from their upcoming LP.  WXRY Unsigned features local music and live performances every Sunday night.  You can stream the show from WXRY’s site or if you’re in Columbia, you can listen on the radio on […] - [Updated St. Patrick's Day Full Line Up](https://scenesc.com/part-of-st-patricks-day-line-up-announced/): This is one of the best St Patrick’s day lineups they have had in a long time.  We are looking forward to Manchester Orchestra, Marry a Thief, We The Kings, Mute Math, The Heist and the Accomplice and Treadmill Trackstar and hopefully hearing some new great bands! The complete schedule including times and stages are […] - [Death Becomes Even The Maiden/...For Science!](https://scenesc.com/death-becomes-even-the-maidenfor-science/) - [Where Have You Been?](https://scenesc.com/where-have-you-been/): I know that we have been lacking lately on posts and show previews, cd reviews etc.  You have to understand that everyone that writes for Scene SC is either a full time student or has a full time job. Also, while it looks like we haven’t been doing that much, in the last two weeks […] - [Marry a Thief on The Real World](https://scenesc.com/marry-a-thief-on-the-real-world/): Big Congratulations to Marry a Thief!  MTV will be playing their song “Epileptic” off of their latest EP I am Dying to Outlive You in this week’s episode of The Real World. The song will be played midway through the episode when Chet interviews Pete Wentz.  That’s the bass player of Fall Out Boy that […] - [Free Download: Ashley Hopkins "Bellweather"](https://scenesc.com/free-download-ashley-hopkins-bellweather/): Photo by Emily Osborne Thanks to Hearts+Plugs we were introduced this weekend to the solo work of Ash Hopkins.  Ash plays with Run Dan Run and has also recorded artists such as Steven Fiore, Cabaret Kiki, Ward Williams of Jump, Little Children, Cary Ann Hearst, Run Dan Run as well as many others.  Hopkins first […] - [Show Preview: Bill Mallonnee](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-bill-mallonnee/): Friday, February 6, 2009 8:30pm – 10:30pm The Watershed 711 E. Main Street Suite S Lexington, SC “Being a son of the South, it’s hard not to be surrounded by the beauty of things fractured and incongruous…it’s the stuff of real songs” One of the goals of Scene SC is not only to introduce readers […] - [Monster Trucks and Music](https://scenesc.com/monster-trucks-and-music/): Friday and Saturday night these guys are coming to town. What else is happening Friday night? At The Watershed this Friday night The Dirt and The Flood officially release their new CD entitled  “The Garden” and I am telling you now that is one of the best CD’s that will come out of South Carolina […] - [Interview:Charlie Duncan](https://scenesc.com/interviewcharlie-duncan/): Here is an interview with Charlie Duncan courtesy of DJ Panda AKA Marcy Bozek (who needs to work more with Scene SC).  Charlie is playing tonight at New Brookland Tavern with Wasted Wine and Juicebox. Discover Simple, Private Sharing at Drop.io - [WUSC Charts for 1-27-09](https://scenesc.com/wusc-charts-for-1-27-09/): Charts 1-27-09 RADIO 200 CHARTS: 01 ANIMAL COLLECTIVE Merriweather Post Pavilion 02 ANDREW BIRD Noble Beast 03 TORO Y MOI My Touch 04 BRASS BED Midnight Matinee 05 RAINBOW ARABIA The Basta [EP] 06 JAGUAR LOVE Take Me To The Sea 07 MIRANDA LEE RICHARDS Light Of X 08 STARFUCKER Starfucker 09 JJ GREY AND […] - [Film City, South Carolina](https://scenesc.com/film-city-south-carolina/): My buddy O’Neal Compton wrote this editorial for The State and I thought I would share it here with you.  You can see from the video above he knows his way around the film industry and in the last couple of years he has been busting his ass to get more business in South Carolina. […] - [Toro y Moi 12"/Digital Download](https://scenesc.com/toro-y-moi-12digital-download/): Columbia artist Toro y Moi is releasing a new 12″ ep on Savant Guard out of Brooklyn, New York on March 2, 2009 NEW RELEASE TORO Y MOI “LEFT ALONE AT NIGHT” [SVG002] — OUT MARCH 2nd 2009 Brooklyn NY’s tiny heavyweight, The Savant Guard, follows their highly praised release of Pink Skull’s Drugs Will […] - [Duncan Sheik and his Rock Opera](https://scenesc.com/duncan-sheik-and-is-rock-opera/): Via NPR The music on Duncan Sheik’s new Whisper House forms the core of a new musical of the same name. Songs From ‘Whisper House’ ‘We’re Here To Tell You’ “You’ve Really Gone and Done It Now” CD: Whisper House Artist: Duncan Sheik Label: RCA Victor Released: 2009 Loading… All Things Considered, January 24, 2009 […] - [Photo:Austin Crane/Ghosts of the Great Highway](https://scenesc.com/austin-crane-at-nbt-pictures/) - [Album Review: Daniel Machado](https://scenesc.com/album-review-daniel-machado/): Guest Post By Stephen Russ (The Fire Tonight) “I’m terrified to find out who I am” These words are found in the title track of Daniel Machado’s self labeled “16 song rock opera” Themes In American Friction.  The lyric represents a huge selling point of this hour plus musical opus – the baring of the […] - [USC Acoustic Cafe, January 20th](https://scenesc.com/usc-acoustic-cafe-january-20th/): (Videos From Past Acoustic Cafes) Cayla Fralick-Just as Quietly from Scene SC on Vimeo. This Machine Is Me-Starbucks In Russell House from Scene SC on Vimeo. At the Russell House Starbucks 0n January 20th, I will be playing an extended set of music alongside of my fellow acoustic accomplice Ashton Green. I’m previewing acoustic versions […] - [Charlotte Is Movin On Up](https://scenesc.com/charlotte-is-movin-on-up/): Somehow I haven’t heard about the NC Music Factory until today. If you haven’t heard of it then you really need to check it out, because the plans for this are impressive to say the least. The North Carolina Music Factory will be a 35 acre campus in downtown Charlotte reminiscent of Beale Street in […] - [Congratulations to Say Vandelay](https://scenesc.com/congratulations-to-say-vandelay/): We have had the opportunity to cover Say Vandelay a couple of times now at a show in Sumter and at the CD release party for This Machine is Me and we are extremely happy to relay the news that they have signed to Masquerade Recordings and will be hitting the East Coast Indie Stage […] - [Cats and Cobras Show Review](https://scenesc.com/cats-and-cobras-show-review/): Splattered Inc is a new blog in town writing show reviews and helping out the Columbia music scene.  They just happened to have posted a show review of my band Cats and Cobras, so I’m sharing it with you here.  Thanks to the guys at Splattered Inc. and keep up the good work. Cats and […] - [Be Positive](https://scenesc.com/be-positive/): The Scene Is Dead? One of the contributors of AbsolutePunk wrote the blog in the above link about how the music scene is dead.  I want the readers of this website to know my personal opinion on this subject, so here was my reply. Maybe I have gotten too old and I am in denial […] - [Homemade Genius](https://scenesc.com/homemade-genius/): If you happen to be in Greenwood this Saturday be sure to go to The Arts Center at 120 Main Street for a concert/fundraiser for Homemade Genius. Homemade Genius is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to encourage the artistic skills and/or musical abilities of individuals, particularly those youth from disadvantaged backgrounds, so that they […] - [Some New Videos](https://scenesc.com/some-new-videos/): American Aquarium-Full Set from Scene SC on Vimeo. Sequoyah Prep School-Full Set from Scene SC on Vimeo. Ghosts of the Great Highway from Scene SC on Vimeo. The Devil and The Lion-Made to Inspire from Scene SC on Vimeo. - [Hannah Miller Fan Download](https://scenesc.com/hannah-miller-fan-download/): Here is the catch.  To hear the new Demo you have to go to her ReverbNation page and sign up for her mailing list and become a fan (which you should have already done).  Once you do that the song becomes available for streaming. - [WUSC 90.5 FM Dance Party](https://scenesc.com/wusc-905-fm-dance-party/): WUSC 90.5 FM is throwing a Dance Party this Friday, January 16 at New Brookland Tavern featuring DJs Kev Kev, Chris Wenner, and Adam and Jamie of C.O.R.P.S. It will be guaranteed spectacular. Doors open at 9:30 and show starts at 10 pm There is  2 buck cover and the party is 18+ So, show […] - [The Devil and The Lion Free EP Download](https://scenesc.com/the-devil-and-the-lion-free-ep-download/): Click the link above for a free download of the new EP from The Devil and The Lion.  If you don’t pay for the album go to their show Saturday night at Headliners. Headliners The Devil and The Lion w/ Sequoyah Prep School & After August & Becca Smith 700 Gervais St, Columbia, South Carolina […] - [If Anyone Uses Tumblr](https://scenesc.com/if-anyone-uses-tumblr/): I got a personal one today if anyone cares to have fun and follow or wants to be awesome and sign up too. MY TUMBLR IS SHAKIN HIPS AND BUSTIN LIPS - [St. Pats Battle of Bands](https://scenesc.com/1321/): ST. PAT’S BATTLE OF THE BANDS March 13, 2009 Pre-party with all your friends on Friday March 13th on Santee Avenue for the 2nd Annual St. Pat’s Battle of the Bands! Watch as 6 bands battle it out to perform on a stage at the 27th Annual St. Pat’s in Five Points festival the next […] - [American Gun/The Brisbones/Magnetic Flowers](https://scenesc.com/american-gunthe-brisbonesmagnetic-flowers/): Art Bar Saturday January 10th 4 Bucks and All Proceeds to go The American Cancer Society The Brisbones-Tennessee Breeze from Scene SC on Vimeo. If you like Ryan Adams then you will like the The Brisbones.  I mean, their music is in the same genre as his new stuff with The Cardinals, but that’s not […] - [South Carolina's Top Movie of 2009](https://scenesc.com/solid-country-gold-is-here/): SOLID COUNTRY GOLD Trailer Due to an large amount of spontaneous disappointments, a talented country music amateur decides to pursue a music career with a ragtag group of redneck friends and family. - [Hello Tomorrow?](https://scenesc.com/hello-tomorrow/): I’m jumping the gun in hopes of a comeback. - [Death Becomes Even The Maiden Download](https://scenesc.com/1294/): Shuffle Magazine out of Charlotte does a really good job covering bands throughout the Carolinas so check them out if you haven’t already.  They did a feature article on Death Becomes Even The Maiden a little while back and do a good job on keeping up with the band.  They posted this a little while […] - [New Video: Emily Hearn "Rooftop" Featuring Bill Murray](https://scenesc.com/new-video-emily-hearn-rooftop-featuring-bill-murray/): Emily Hearn has quickly become one of our favorite regional artists.  She’s from Georgia and currently attends UGA, but she has plenty of South Carolina connections. The video above was shot in Charleston and features Charleston’s most famous local celebrity Bill Murray.  Hearn is also managed by Mark Bryan of Hootie and the Blowfish fame. […] - [Kitten Interview: "As Long As That's Not The Only Thing They're Talking About"](https://scenesc.com/kitten-interview/): This week, SceneSC got the chance to interview Chloe Chaidez of LA’s Kitten. They released their first EP, Sunday School, last fall and are currently out on their first tour supporting Young The Giant on their way to SXSW. Lucky for us, Kitten will be taking a break from supporting Young and bring their brand […] - [Shovels and Rope Announce Tour,Do Daytrotter](https://scenesc.com/shovels-and-rope-announce-tour-do-daytrotter/): Daytrotter Download I’m not sure any duo is better suited for a Daytrotter performance than Shovels and Rope, the project of Charleston’s Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst. We saw them at The House in 5 Points Saturday night and they have a stripped down live performance that would be just as common on someones […] - [Toro Y Moi March 4 Release Party](https://scenesc.com/toro-y-moi-march-4-release-party/): Toro Y Moi is having a record release party March 4th 2011 for their new album Underneath the Pine.  That album comes out next Tuesday, February 22nd. According to the poster, that party starts at 11 PM. The poster is located at Hunter Gatherer, so does that mean the release party is at Hunter Gatherer? […] - [2011 St Patrick's Day Lineup](https://scenesc.com/2011-st-patricks-day-lineup/): March 19th 2011 Bud Light | Rock 93.5 Stage 12:10 p.m. 1:10 p.m. 2:20 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 4:45 p.m. OBRASKAI Sent By Ravens Villanova Rehab The Dirty Heads Miller Lite Stage 12:00 p.m. 12:40 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 2:20 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Battles of the Bands Winner Moving Mercury Carbon Leaf John Wesley Satterfield […] - [Show Preview: Jill Andrews at The White Mule](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-jill-andrews-at-the-white-mule/): Jill Andrews with Emily Lynch doors at 6, show at 8 $10 in advance, $12 day of show A lot has happened for Jill Andrews over the last year.  In January of 2010 she was playing her first shows as a solo artist with her new band including a show at The Watershed in Lexington.  […] - [Liner Notes:Battlin’ On: An Appreciation of Charlie Louvin 1927-2011](https://scenesc.com/liner-notesbattlin%e2%80%99-on-an-appreciation-of-charlie-louvin-1927-2011/): Liner Notes: Battlin’ On: An Appreciation of Charlie Louvin 1927-2011 I have been struggling over the past several weeks to find words to heap upon the legacy of country music pioneer, Charlie Louvin, after his recent passing at 83.  At a certain point, the music alone should speak for itself.  Regardless, I will attempt to […] - [Scene SC Retro Samplers:The Year 2000](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-retro-samplersthe-year-2000/): Last year The Free Times did a great article putting together some of the best local songs of the last 30 years.  That article was a huge hit, and I was thinking this weekend that Scene SC might be able to take that idea one step farther. I was driving to Greenville Sunday and I […] - [Free VD Download:Sweet Van's Meryl Streep Single](https://scenesc.com/free-vd-downloadsweet-vans-meryl-streep-single/): Sweet Vans-Meryl Streep Sweet Vans-The Women\’s Quad [download id=”9″ format=”1″] Sweet Vans is back with a brand new single titled “Meryl Streep” and a new EP that will be exclusive to cassette tape and the internet. Sweet Van’s will be playing a late Valentines Day show t0morrow at Bey’s with post punk heartbreaker’s The Dirty […] - [New Music: Madison Lucas-The Bedroom EP](https://scenesc.com/new-music-madison-lucas-the-bedroom-ep/): Listen to the first song off of Madison Lucas’ The Bedroom EP. The song is titled “Just Be Cool” and wasn’t exactly recorded in her bedroom.  The EP which will come out soon was recorded and produced by Kenny McWilliams at Archer Avenue Studios in Columbia. When we first listened to the EP we instantly […] - [Album Review: Iron & Wine- Kiss Each Other Clean](https://scenesc.com/album-review-iron-wine-kiss-each-other-clean/): If you happen to pick up Sam Beam, South Carolina’s golden bearded child’s new album expecting something to listen to as your cry yourself to sleep in a state of self pity, you are going to be disappointed. Beam switched his style up slightly in his 2007 release, The Shepard’s Dog, with the addition of […] - [Winter Jams #6](https://scenesc.com/winter-jams-6/): For my winter jams this week I chose to post the song I wrote about in the Free Times this week for the Love Stinks issue.  I included the short essay I wrote to accompany it. Second song is a Gillian Welch cover by The New Frontiers. Jill Andrews-Worth Keeping David Stringer Jill Andrews, “Worth […] - [Scene SC Podcast #2](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-podcast-2/): Scene SC Podcast #2 [download id=”6″] Scene SC Podcast #2 was a blast.  It features special guest Marshall Brown who played a couple of songs for us acoustic style and chatted with us about everything BUT music. Show outline -Toro Y Moi Urban Outfitters -Valentines Day Weekend Show Previews -Company-Put on a Show -Columbia Museum […] - [Valentines Weekend Show Previews](https://scenesc.com/valentines-weekend-show-previews/): There are three good shows to go to Saturday night, you can’t go wrong attending any of them. AMERICAN AQUARIUM /CARY ANN HEARST/ ADAM GLOVER doors at 8, show at 9. tickets are $8 in advance, $10 day of show The most interesting well rounded of those shows will be at The House in Five […] - [Toro Y Moi Urbain Découverte Exclusif](https://scenesc.com/toro-y-moi-urbain-decouverte-exclusif/): Toro Y Moi – “New Beat” (Official Video) from Urban Outfitters on Vimeo. Interview/Stream @ Urban Outfitters The most naturally stylish chill waver Chaz Bundick has teamed up with the hip clothing giant Urban Outfitters to stream his new album a week early and back his new video “New Beat.” Underneath the Pine, the new […] - [Winter Jams #5](https://scenesc.com/winter-jams-5/): Jessica Lea Mayfield-Kiss Me Again I heard Jessica Lea Mayfield a while back on my Pandora Everybodyfields station and it was this song and I loved it.  I tried to remember her name and the name of the song, but it ended up slipping my mind and I never went and checked out more of […] - [Slow Runner Announce New Album, Tour With William Fitzsimmons](https://scenesc.com/slow-runner-announce-new-album-tour-with-william-fitzsimmons/): Just a couple of weeks ago I wrote a show preview for Slow Runner, thinking that it might be one of the last that I write about them.  On Tuesday night I was enjoying a slice of za at Mellow Mushroom and I was overloaded with the information that Slow Runner was playing a show […] - [Scene SC Podcast #1](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-podcast-1/): Scene SC Podcast #1 [download id=”5″] (Download Link, Right Click Save As) Bakari and I did our first Scene SC podcast on Monday night, taking questions from twitter and facebook and talking about everything from upcoming shows to random movie facts.  We talked a lot…about everything. We played songs from the following bands Wylie-Magic and […] - [Free Download:2011 Scene SC Sampler](https://scenesc.com/free-download2011-scene-sc-sampler/): Facebook Event Scene SC Sampler Download It’s February 1st, 2011 and that means that we are officially releasing the Scene SC Sampler today! 16 great South Carolina artists at your fingertips, including  8 songs that are currently exclusive to the sampler. We couldn’t be more excited about this years sampler and it’s only going to […] - [Wylie Looks Back at 2010](https://scenesc.com/wylie-looks-back-at-2010/): Saturday Feb 5th New Brookland Tavern WYLIE Josh Roberts and the Hinges, Sequoyah, Elonzo Check out Wylie’s look back at 2010 and all of the things they accomplished as a band. We’re expecting big things from them in the next couple of years including 2 full lengths, a world tour with Coldplay and a late […] - [Sequoyah is in Love with Change, Announces Spring Tour](https://scenesc.com/sequoyah-is-in-love-with-change-announces-spring-tour/): Sequoyah (formerly Sequoyah Prep School) has got a whole lot to talk about these days.  After spending a couple of years hitting the road hard, they’ve taken a little break and have finished up recording their new album. New name, new album called Spells coming out March 1st, 27 show dates including 3 days at […] - [The Gas Party with David Reed/Alien Carnival/Pinna](https://scenesc.com/the-gas-party-with-david-reedalien-carnivalpinna/): When David Reed invited me to his “Gas Party” two thoughts crossed my mind.  The first was, I’m not sure if I should be huffing gasoline around my cousin Bentz and the second thing I wondered is if this “Gas Party” was sponsored by Taco Bell. Either way, gas is way too expensive to be […] - [New Toro Y Moi "Still Sound" Video](https://scenesc.com/new-toro-y-moi-still-sound-video/): Check out the new video from Toro Y Moi with a home town feel and familiar faces. This video reminds me of an episode of The Wonder Years.  It’s like, I know it looks like the 60/70’s, but I know they are just tricking me because Cameron Gardner isn’t 50 years old. We love this […] - [Wylie Loves Mountains](https://scenesc.com/wylie-loves-mountains/): Facebook Event For advance tickets: Eye Level Art $12 at the door Tomorrow night Wylie will be playing a show with Dewi Sant and Older Brother to end mountain top removal. Mountaintop removal mining is a process where coal companies blow the tops off mountains and dump them into nearby valleys burying streams, as a […] - [7 Qs with Frontier Ruckus](https://scenesc.com/7-qs-with-frontier-ruckus/): Frontier Ruckus will be playing tomorrow night in Charleston at Pour House (1977 Maybank Hwy) with Cary Ann Hearst. We had a chance to catch up with them and talk about their current tour, their albums, and what’s next for Frontier Ruckus. 1) Describe your music for those who aren’t familiar. Musically, the main elements are: […] - [Album Review: Wanda Jackson-The Party Ain't Over](https://scenesc.com/album-review-wanda-jackson-the-party-aint-over/): Party with the Queen Jack White strikes again. Coming off another busy year touring and recording with his Southern gothic blues outfit, The Dead Weather, the prolific rock n roller sets his sights on resurrecting the “Queen of Rockabilly,” Wanda Jackson. At 73, “Queen of Rockabilly,” Wanda Jackson still retains the smoldering fire that characterized […] - [Color Columbia However You'd Like](https://scenesc.com/color-columbia-however-youd-like/): Buy The Cool Columbia Coloring Book HERE Girl Woodie has done it again.  We miss her bass skills around town, but we were super excited to see her Cool Columbia Coloring and Activity Book. This is not only a great idea, but it is wonderfully and creatively done. Do you even remember how much fun […] - [Winter Jamz Week #4](https://scenesc.com/winter-jamz-week-4/): According to clinical studies, last week was the most depressing of the year.  It’s cold as all get out and you’ve hit that low after the holiday season.  Don’t give yourself hell and make it worse by listening to William Fitzsimmons.  It’s going to be alright!  Spring is right around the corner and you’ll be […] - [Show Preview:Sequoyah/The Restoration/Thief](https://scenesc.com/show-previewsequoyahthe-restorationthief/): (Old Photo without current band members by Clayton Bozard) Facebook Event Sequoyah The Restoration Thief Caleb Caudle & The Bayonets Price: $10 Over / $13 Under Thief-Said and Done Thief-I Was Afraid While Sequoyah Prep School and The Restoration are two of our favorite South Carolina bands, this Friday night the Scene SC family won’t […] - [Free Download: Iron and Wine-Tree By The River](https://scenesc.com/free-download-iron-and-wine-tree-by-the-river/): Iron and Wine-Tree By The River Download Tree By The River is the first single released off the upcoming Iron and Wine album Kiss Each Other Clean set to come out later this month. It’s not exactly what you would expect from Sam Beam compared to earlier Iron and Wine releases.  The song has a […] - [Interview: Colour Revolt iChats with Scene SC](https://scenesc.com/interview-colour-revolt-ichats-with-scene-sc/): Our good friend Ben Walker chatted with Colour Revolt frontman Jesse Coppenbarger about the bands history,their history with South Carolina and many other things. At the end of the interview, Jesse plays a song acoustic. The full interview last 36 minutes and covers tons of info about the band and their recording process. We’ll have […] - [A Brighter Life EP Release](https://scenesc.com/a-brighter-life-ep-release/): A Brighter Life Facebook Event Six years ago pop punk bands were a dime a dozen across cities in America.  Warped tour was doing well with a mix of pop punk and emo and everyone seemed happy.  In Columbia today, all of those bands have to band together because there aren’t many of them left.  […] - [Calculator, Ladycop and Octopus Jones at The House](https://scenesc.com/calculator-ladycop-and-octopus-jones-at-the-house/): Photo by Jonathan Sharpe Saturday- January 15 21 and over $5 Under 21 $8 Show starts at 8 Facebook Event Calculator, who will grace the Scene SC Sampler for a second time in 2011, will be joined by Brooklyn’s Ladycop and Myrtle Beach’s Octopus Jones this Saturday at The House 5 Points. If you haven’t […] - [New Junior Astronomers Live Video](https://scenesc.com/new-junior-astronomers-live-video/): Junior Astronomers will be here next week with Colour Revolt and Valley Maker, but if you miss these guys as much as we do and can’t wait until the 20th, check out their new live video. - [The Dirty White and Coma Cinema at Bey's](https://scenesc.com/the-dirty-white-and-coma-cinema-at-beys/): 18+ $5 21+ Free Show starts at 10:00pm Coma Cinema The Dirty White Facebook Event Pitchfork doesn’t really like anyone.  They are too cool to like anyone.  They even make cool people take shots at them.  Dave Bazan wrote a song about them, Of Montreal cried like a little baby about a bad album review.  […] - [College Rock 101: The Gamecocks Top 10](https://scenesc.com/college-rock-101-the-gamecocks-top-10/): The Daily Gamecock ranked the top 10 best local bands of 2010 including some of our favorite Columbia bands. Top 10’s tend to be controversial and this one started to get a little bit heated in the comments.  I had several people point me to the article yesterday. Who is your favorite local band? Are […] - [Racheal's Winter Jamz #3](https://scenesc.com/racheals-winter-jamz-3/): [audio:https://www.scenesc.com/Audio/racheal’s%20jamzzzzzzz%20biotch/black_sabbath_03_the_wizard.mp3|titles=The Wizard – Black Sabbath]The Wizard by Black Sabbath Lately I’ve been wanting to listen to nothing but Black Sabbath. I think I’m wearing down the grooves in my old LP’s pretty quickly. This song has been stuck in my head for a few days now and I thought I should at least share it […] - [Album Review: Cake-Showroom of Compassion](https://scenesc.com/album-review-cake-showroom-of-compassion/): It’s been seven years since Cake released a new album, but from the opening track on Showroom of Compassion they show that they still have what it takes to make a statement. The new album, recorded on 100% solar power, opens with their signature low end guitars, half sung lyrics and keyboard tones.  While their […] - [Co. EP Release at Monster Music and Movies](https://scenesc.com/co-ep-release-at-monster-music-and-movies/): Monster Music and Movies Saturday, January 8th 3 PM Facebook Event Co. is releasing their new EP tomorrow at Monster Music and Movies in Charleston and will be playing some of the songs off their album. We ranked Co.’s new self titled release the number 2 EP of 2010 since the physical copies have been […] - [Top 10 EP's of 2010](https://scenesc.com/top-10-eps-of-2010/): 2010 gave us just as many quality EP’s as it did full length albums. So here are our top 10 EP’s of 2010. Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent are a musical juggernaut constantly playing shows, recording solo albums, playing in their band Shovels and Rope and collaborating with some of the finest musicians around. […] - [Ashleigh's Top Acoustic Sessions of 20TEN](https://scenesc.com/ashleighs-top-acoustic-sessions-of-20ten/): 20TEN brought one of the best aspects of Scene SC, the acoustic session. The New Brookland Tavern ladies room found itself home to some of the South’s best musicians. Here are the top 3. 1. Wylie- Vidalia Wylie packed the bathroom, used the stall as a drum and had everyone in the room dancing (and […] - [Free Download: New Tyler Boone Single](https://scenesc.com/free-download-new-tyler-boone-single/): Over the past couple of months Tyler Boone has been recording his new album with producer MJ Fick.  The record is set for release early this year, but he has made the first single from the EP available for free download. Musicians on the new record include the multi talented Haley Dreis, who contributes violon, […] - [Meredith’s Top Albums of TwentyTen](https://scenesc.com/merediths-top-albums-of-twentyten/): 1 The Head and the Heart – The Head and the Heart “We can start moving forward.” The Head and the Heart has nowhere to go but forward since the release of their debut album this year. It is full of gorgeous harmonies, heartfelt lyrics, and unpredictable, yet seamless song structures. 2011 holds for them […] - [Racheal's Winter Jamz #2](https://scenesc.com/racheals-winter-jamz-2/): I have zero will to write tonight since I’ve had a sort of long evening, so I apologize for lack of explanation for my song choices. I still hope you enjoy these songs, as well as the bands, and explore further into them. Good night! [audio:https://www.scenesc.com/Audio/racheal’s%20jamzzzzzzz%20biotch/10%20Abandon%20Love.mp3|titles=Abandon Love – Drakkar Sauna] Abandon Love by Drakkar Sauna […] - [New Release from The Lovely Few](https://scenesc.com/new-release-from-the-lovely-few/): Mike Mewborne released his new album on Bandcamp on December 21, and on iTunes January 1. The Limited Abilities of Man has been a long time in the works and has been much anticipated by fans of Mewborne’s music.  This album was well worth the wait, as it is masterfully crafted and touches on so […] - [Free Download: Mel & Hunter-Moses of the South](https://scenesc.com/free-download-mel-hunter-moses-of-the-south/): [download id=”4″](Right Click,Save Link As) Colour Revolts’ “Moses of the South” is the second installment in a series of duets Mel Washington (All Get Out) is recording and releasing with The Lion in Winter front man Hunter Duncan. In their first installment the duo released “Spiders” by Lovedrug.  That download is still available here. The […] - [South Carolina Song of the Year](https://scenesc.com/south-carolina-song-of-the-year-2/): Charleston musicians love writing our favorite song of the year.  Last years song of the year was written by Owen Beverly and his band Tent Revival.  This years comes from Cary Ann Hearst. iTunes Cary Ann Hearst-Hells Bells Cary Ann Hearst is full of power and grit and Hell’s Bells is an in your face […] - [Scene SC Top 10 Albums of 2010](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-top-10-albums-of-2010/): We are separating our top 10 albums list into two categories this year, EP’s and full lengths. There were simply too many releases to try and combine them and compare them and rank them fairly. We’ve gone through about 15 different versions of this top 10 list, scratching through and re-ranking them. We’re happy with […] - [Racheal's Winter Jamz #1](https://scenesc.com/racheals-winter-jamz-1/): [audio:https://www.scenesc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/06-I-Want-this-Cyclops.mp3|titles=I Want this Cyclops by Destroyer] I Want this Cyclops – Destroyer Destroyer is, by far, my favorite band. I listen to them all year long, but find myself drawn more to them during winter than any other season. Dan Bejar has a voice that draws away the cold weather blues. His verbosity, along with […] - [All Get Out and Junior Astronomers @ Bey's](https://scenesc.com/all-get-out-and-junior-astronomers-beys/): Facebook Event In December of last year we had the new All Get Out album as one of the albums we were looking most forward to.  We’re still waiting on the 3-year-old band’s first full-length, but we shouldn’t have to wait much longer.  Looks like the new album will be coming out in the first […] - [Death of Paris Hits the Road](https://scenesc.com/death-of-paris-hits-the-road/): Death of Paris will be kicking off 2011 by hitting the road on a 3 week tour taking them across the Southeast. In 2010 we saw Death of Paris rise from the ashes of This Machine is Me and turn into the unique project that they are today.  While the bands album focuses on an […] - [The Shuffle Top 25](https://scenesc.com/the-shuffle-top-25/): I was honored to contribute my top 25 albums from the Carolina’s this year to Shuffle Magazine.  And while most of my albums didn’t make it, a couple of my top 10’s did.  We’ll be posting our Scene SC top 10 albums and our top 10 EP’s of 2010 tomorrow. Shuffle Magazine is based out […] - [Bakari's Top 10 of 2010](https://scenesc.com/bakaris-top-10-of-2010/): These are my favorite releases of the year. Don’t like it? Tough. Comment or something. 10. Uffie – Sex Dreams and Denim Jeans I had been highly anticipating this new Uffie record, and when it came out I realized that I didn’t care that she wrote some of the songs when she was eighteen. It […] - [Listen to the new Toro Y Moi](https://scenesc.com/listen-to-the-new-toro-y-moi/): Toro Y Moi-Still Sound Preparing for the upcoming release of his new album Underneath the Pine on February 22nd, Toro Y Moi has released a song off that album to the interwebs. Moving away from samples, the new song is still as chill as anything before, but moves with a smoother groove.  And yes it […] - [These Are a Few of My Favorite Things](https://scenesc.com/these-are-a-few-of-my-favorite-things/): What:  My Favorite Things, a Christmas Music Show Location:  The Nickelodeon Theatre, 937 Main St 29201 Date:  Thursday, Dec 16th, 2010 Time:  8:30PM Tickets:  $10 available at www.nickelodeon.org or at the box office Who:  Daniel Machado (The Restoration), DayClean, Fayth Hope, Miss Kelley Mclachlan and Her Post-Timey String Band Facebook Event RSVP My Favorite Things […] - [End of the Year List, What's Your Favorite?](https://scenesc.com/end-of-the-year-list-whats-your-favorite/): Hey guys, we need your help compiling our end of the year list.  Leave some comments with your favorite local releases of the year.  We have a healthy list right now, but we want to be sure and not leave anything off. If you could, leave the name of the artist and album and maybe […] - [Stream The Watershed Christmas Show!](https://scenesc.com/stream-the-watershed-christmas-show/): We’re streaming live from 8-11!  Check it out. - [A Watershed Christmas](https://scenesc.com/a-watershed-christmas-2/): The Watershed Saturday, December 11 Doors at 7:00 $5 Donation / Kids for free Come out tomorrow night to celebrate a Watershed Christmas with some of your favorite local singer songwriters and indie rock artists. This years line up includes a lot of familiar faces from the last two years of Christmas performances and some […] - [House of Softcore: Gasoline Heart, Todd Mathis (American Gun), Day Clean](https://scenesc.com/house-of-softcore-gasoline-heart-american-gun-dayclean/): House of Softcore Tuesday December 7th 6:30 PM Free Dinner! $5 Donation (All Money Goes to Musicians) Tomorrow night at the House of Softcore we have three great acts including local favorites American Gun and DayClean and Louis DeFabrizio of Gasoline Heart on his Man Without a Band tour. Louis DeFabrizio recently hit the road […] - [Bonnie "Prince" Billy and The Cairo Gang at The White Mule](https://scenesc.com/bonnie-prince-billy-and-the-cairo-gang-at-the-white-mule/): The White Mule Thursday, December 2, 2010 BONNIE PRINCE BILLY and THE CAIRO GANG Ticket $15 Advance and $18 Day of Show Doors 7pm You can’t exactly put a label on Will Oldham.  Hell, he can hardly label himself.  Over the last 20 years he has played under multiple staged monikers including Bonnie Prince Billy, […] - [Scene SC Presents The Internet](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-presents-the-internet/): Friday December 3rd New Brookland Tavern with Valley Maker, Calculator, The Restoration and American Gun Facebook Invite DOWNLOAD THE INTERNET We are no good at keeping secrets. When we were putting together this show we wanted it to be a blow out line up.  Too many good bands, even bands that weren’t together anymore.  What […] - [Christmas is Still Christmas (Whether It's Snowing or Not)](https://scenesc.com/christmas-is-still-christmas-whether-its-snowing-or-not/): The fine folks at Rose and Arrow Records in Myrtle Beach celebrate their first release just in time for the holiday season.  The freshman release features 12 artists from around South Carolina including Scene SC favorites American Gun, The Restoration, Magnetic Flowers, Attalaya, The Fire Tonight and Steven Fiore.  I’m sure that we’ll find some […] - [Scene SC Presents Valley Maker](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-presents-valley-maker/): $10 Valley Maker (Austin Crane) The Internet American Gun The Restoration Calculator DOORS 6:30 Pre Show Cook Out with Bands FACEBOOK EVENT INVITE Valley Maker will be 1/10th of our 2011 compilation that will be presented on vinyl.  While the release date of the record won’t be until early February, we are celebrating with half […] - [Toro Y Moi Announces Sophomore Release](https://scenesc.com/toro-y-moi-announces-sophomore-release/): Toro Y Moi (Chaz Bundick) has officially announced his sophomore follow up to 2010’s Causers of This.  Underneath the Pine, will hit the streets February 22, almost exactly a year after his debut release. The new album, which will come out on Carpark Records, will feature more live instrumentation, setting itself apart from the electronic […] - [The Private Life of David Reed @ Break Edge](https://scenesc.com/the-private-life-of-david-reed-break-edge/): Tuesday November 23, we celebrate our first Thanksgiving. Break Edge, Give Thanks with The Private Life of David Reed and The Lion in Winter. The Private Life of David Reed just released their new CD on iTunes last week and has been no stranger to stirring the press all around the world. Former Kill Anties […] - [New Music:Marshall Brown-New Moons](https://scenesc.com/new-musicmarshall-brown-new-moons/): Just two years ago Marshall Brown and his band, The Reverie, were playing to a packed house at the Art Bar for Free Times Music Crawl.  Since then his band has broken up and Brown drifted out of the music scene and into a world of recording and focusing on his own music.  Two years […] - [The Weekend of the House Show](https://scenesc.com/the-weekend-of-the-house-show/): Friday House of Softcore Austin Crane/Valley Maker Amy Godwin Rejectioneers Saturday Alien Carnival House Dylan Sneed Hannah Miller HouseofSoftcore@SceneSC.com for Friday Reservations Bocelts@yahoo.com for Saturday Reservations House show’s in this town run in the family tree.  Friday night at my house (House of Softcore) will feature Ben Walker, Amy Godwin and Austin Crane playing music […] - [American Gun Needs a Kickstart](https://scenesc.com/american-gun-needs-a-kickstart/): Our friends in American Gun started a Kickstarter a couple of weeks back to get the final push to print and master their new album that will come out on Jangly Records early next year.  Within only a couple of days they were well on their way to their goal. The cool part about Kickstarter […] - [Free Music: The Fluorescents "Ex Libris"](https://scenesc.com/free-music-the-flourescents-ex-libris/): The Fluorescents Sing Sing 76 Break Edge @ Bey’s Tuesday Nov 16 FREE What do you get when you mix half of Sweet Vans, half of Hello Tomorrow and add Keaten North on guitar?  The answer is The Fluorescents who will be playing at Bey’s tonight (Tuesday Nov. 16) for our weekly free music Break […] - [Video Exclusive:The Dirty White-Dabney Coleman Pt. V](https://scenesc.com/video-exclusivethe-dirty-white-dabney-coleman-pt-v/): Get the Flash Player to see this video. Scene SC and The Dirty White are happy to present to you the new video for their song Dabney Coleman Pt. V off their latest release Vs. Evil Circles. The video was shot in downtown Greenville earlier this year by 627 Productions and is directed by Wes […] - [Get to Know: Sing Sing 76](https://scenesc.com/get-to-know-sing-sing-76/): Scene SC/Breakedge @ Bey’s Tuesday November 16th Free Sing Sing 76 The Flourescents Sing Sing 76-Saint of Saints Sing Sing 76-Faster Faster 1) Describe your music for those who aren’t familiar. We play a blend of indie pop/rock that is primarily melody and lyrically driven. 2) Who are some of your biggest musical influences? Influences […] - [Photos:Harvard and Junior Astronomers @ Break Edge](https://scenesc.com/photos-harvard-and-junior-astronomers-break-edge/): [cincopa A8HAWVqxTtcy] Last Tuesday night was one of the best Break Edge events of the season featuring two bands from Charlotte, Harvard and Junior Astronomers. We had our first encore, our first crowd surfing and our most active crowd last night. All of the photos above are taken by Paul Skelton.  Since meeting Paul a […] - [Video: Kemp Ridley "The Escape Artist"](https://scenesc.com/video-kemp-ridley-the-escape-artist/): “The Escape Artist” by Kemp Ridley from Joshua Rainwater on Vimeo. This city is loaded with young local talent and here is a perfect example of that.  We’ve been covering the music of Cayla Fralick since she started at USC and we’ve been following the work of Josh Rainwater for about the same length of […] - [The Private Life of David Reed CD Release This Friday](https://scenesc.com/david-reed-cd-release-this-friday/): The Private Life Of David Reed (CD Release Show) Fallen Kings Kenley Young and the Open Fires Postcard Fiction After Show Party w/ Deft Key $5 Over 21 / $7 Under 21 Rock / Indie / Alternative BUY IT ON iTUNES TODAY There has been much hype surrounding the release of David Reed’s new album […] - [War Songs from an American Gun](https://scenesc.com/war-songs-from-an-american-gun/): Todd Mathis-Lock and Load Todd Mathis-The Other Nine Buy It On iTunes In 2003 during the “2nd” Iraq war lead singer of American Gun Todd Mathis wrote a song called “The Other Nine.”   The song focused on a news story he had seen about a local guy that had been killed in a helicopter […] - [The Dogwood Tribe Acoustic](https://scenesc.com/the-dogwood-tribe-acoustic/): The Dogwood Tribe is the side project of Sequoyah Prep School bass specialist Johnnie Matthews, featuring his friends, including members of Sequoyah and Wylie. After touring around the country playing over 200 dates and being on the road with his band all of last year, Matthews had the chance to write some songs that he […] - [Slow Runner and Wylie at The Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/slow-runner-and-wylie-at-the-music-farm/): The Explorers Club Slowrunner Wylie Doors 8 $8 ADV $8 DOS Buy Tix Slow Runner doesn’t play enough and this will probably be the last time that they play songs live for awhile.  How does this make us feel?  It pisses us off.  We love good music and Slow Runner has forever been one of […] - [BREAK EDGE: November 9 - Junior Astronomers / Harvard](https://scenesc.com/break-edge-november-9-junior-astronomers-harvard/): November 9 – Junior Astronomers / Harvard Two of our best friends and favorite bands from Charlotte will be playing on Tuesday at BREAK EDGE. Both of these bands will be sure to induce intense heights of intoxication and elation. Fresh and invigorating in the most blistering way, Charlotte’s Junior Astronomers take the fuzzed-out pop-rock […] - [Kopecky Family Band Interview: "Seven People Bring Different Emotions, as Well as Ideas"](https://scenesc.com/kopecky-family-band-disaster-interview/): Kopecky Family Band may be based out of Nashville, TN but they have some South Carolinian roots.  The family is made up of 7 members who all bring a unique talent to the band. In what will surely go down as one of the classiest interviews SceneSC has ever done, I met up with the […] - [Album Review: Death of Paris](https://scenesc.com/album-review-death-of-paris/): Buy it on Itunes In May we followed Death of Paris through studio journals and updates as they entered Killingsworth Studio in LA to record their first full length album with highly esteemed producer David Baker.  In October they released the self-titled debut. Outstanding Tracks-East or West, Choke, We’ll Sleep When We’re Dead, Rome is […] - [Justin Osborne, Nathan Hussey, Brightford and River City Extension](https://scenesc.com/show-previewjustin-osborne-nathan-hussey-brightford-and-river-city-extension/): Justin Osborne of Sequoyah River City Extension Nathan Hussey of All Get Out Brightford $7 Advance / $10 Day Of Show Folk / Indie / Acoustic Rock Sequoyah Prep School frontman Justin Osborne will headline a solid lineup Wednesday night at New Brookland Tavern, that includes All Get Out frontman, Nathan Hussey along with Brightford […] - [Sam Quinn at The White Mule](https://scenesc.com/sam-quinn-at-the-white-mule/): The White Mule Wednesday, November 3, 2010 Sam Quinn (the everybodyfields) w/ The Farewell Drifters & Apache Relay doors at 6, show at 8 $10 in advance, $12 day of show. Only a couple of weeks ago we had a small part in bringing Sam Quinn to Greenville to play the Fall for Greenville festival.  […] - [Art Bar Has Lost Our Business](https://scenesc.com/art-bar-has-lost-our-business/): The Dirty White recently published the above picture of an email they received from Art Bar on their twitter account. We found the email in poor taste and decided to post the original email from The Dirty White and the reply here on Scene SC. This is the email that started it. From The Dirty […] - [Free Download: Mel Washington and Hunter Duncan-Spiders](https://scenesc.com/free-download-mel-washington-and-hunter-duncan-spiders/): [download id=”3″] (Right Click,Save Link As) Mel and Hunter-Spiders Mel Washington of All Get Out and Hunter Duncan of Kill Anties and The Lion Winter have joined together to record a cover of “Spiders” by the band Lovedrug. This is the first in a series of duets that Mel and Hunter will be doing for […] - [Blast From The Past:Grayson Venters](https://scenesc.com/blast-from-the-pastgrayson-venters/): Grayson Venters-The Watershed from Scene SC on Vimeo. We started covering Grayson Venter’s solo project and his band The Devil and the Lion early on in the history of Scene SC and if you’ve followed the blog for awhile you might have noticed that he sort of disappeared.  Well these days he is playing in […] - [Steven Fiore/Nathan Reich/Andy Zipf/Brian McSweeney at House of Softcore](https://scenesc.com/steven-fiorenathan-reichandy-zipfbrian-mcsweeney-at-house-of-softcore/): Nov. 4th Steven Fiore, Nathan Reich, Andy Zipf, Brian McSweeney $5 House of Softcore 806 Florence Street, Columbia, SC 29201 Steven Fiore and Andy Zipf will be coming back to the Scene SC House of Softcore this Thursday night along with their friends Nathan Reich and Brian McSweeney. Nathan Reich and Steven Fiore, also known […] - [Cary Ann Hearst Acoustic Videos](https://scenesc.com/cary-ann-hearst-acoustic-videos/): Cary Ann Hearst & Michael Trent – The Thread from The Moving Picture Boys on Vimeo. Cary Ann Hearst & Michael Trent – Dreaming My Dreams With You from The Moving Picture Boys on Vimeo. Here are two new videos from Cary Ann Hearst.  I actually tracked this video down through a post over at […] - [Listen to The Internet](https://scenesc.com/listen-to-the-internet/): The Internet-Hate Me New Brookland Tavern December 3rd Scene SC 2011 Vinyl Pre-Release Show Featuring Calculator The Restoration American Gun The Internet Valley Maker (Austin Crane Full Band) - [Tour Journal: Dylan Gilbert Part II](https://scenesc.com/tour-journal-dylan-gilbert-part-ii/): Dylan Gilbert @ New Brookland Tavern Thursday, October 21 Dylan Gilbert & The Over Easy Breakfast Machine 2010 Summer Tour Diary – Part 2 Day 6 – July 12th – DAY OFF in Virginia Beach After a party with our friends in Virginia Beach we awoke to a house full of people, but Dirty Carl […] - [Gasoline Heart Acoustic Videos (HoS December 6th)](https://scenesc.com/gasoline-heart-acoustic-videos-hos-december-6th/): Just to warm you up for his house show December 6th, here are some awesome videos of Louis DeFabrizio (Gasoline Heart) filmed by Ecce Video. They really did a good job of capturing Louis’ personality and the videos sound great. Also, check out Ecce, tons of great videos and a great all around site. - [Andy Zipf Releases "Reach Is Wide," Playing House Of Softcore Nov. 4](https://scenesc.com/andy-zipf-releases-reach-is-wide/): P Is For Panda’s Andy Zipf released his new single, “Reach Is Wide” from his forthcoming album on September 28th, just a day after putting on a great show at the House of Softcore with Ben Walker and Ghosts Of The Great Highway. The single is a great track and Zipf is really at the […] - [Ted Leo Interview: “‘Retirement’ Was Not A Word That I Ever Used”](https://scenesc.com/ted-leo-interview/): SceneSC got the chance to interview Ted Leo back in August. We got a chance to talk about his new video for Bottled In Cork, which had just been released that week, and what the future holds for Ted Leo and the Pharmacists. Ted Leo & Rx will be playing at The Handlebar in Greenville […] - [Photos:Pan, Death on Two Wheels, O'Brother and All Get Out](https://scenesc.com/photospan-death-on-two-wheels-obrother-and-all-get-out/): [cincopa A4DAESKx3aCL] One of the best parts about the Homemade Genius festival this year was the opportunity to meet some really great people.  One of those was photographer Paul Skelton.  We’ve shown some of his photos on here in the past, and these pictures from this show at New Brookland all turned out really great.  […] - [Music Crawl Video](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-video/): Check out this awesome video recapping the music crawl, created by Coal Powered Filmworks. I saw them walking around all night with the nice camera, but somehow managed to never actually make it onto video.  And I was even in a band featured on the video!  Although, I didn’t make it on film, all of […] - [Packaway Handle @ El Burrito](https://scenesc.com/packaway-handle-el-burrito/): FREE El Burrito 7:30 El Burrito will be celebrating the last Bluegrass night of the season this Thursday night with Athen’s best bluegrass band, Packaway Handle. For the last 8 years Athen’s main zine, Flagpole, has voted Packaway Handle the towns best Bluegrass/Folk/Americana band.  They still use the “gather around the mic” and will have […] - [Hannah Miller and Dylan Sneed at The White Mule](https://scenesc.com/hannah-miller-and-dylan-sneed-at-the-white-mule/): Doors 9 PM Tickets $6 Advance $8 Doors Two of Scene SC’s favorite artists are playing this Friday at The White Mule.  Both Dylan Sneed and Hannah Miller have recently released new CD’s and both of them will be in our top 10 of the year. This will be Hannah Miller’s first Columbia show since […] - [Death on Two Wheels Acoustic Session](https://scenesc.com/death-on-two-wheels-acoustic-session/): Death on Two Wheels made their way back to Columbia in September with O’Brother, All Get Out and we got the chance to film an acoustic session with front man Trae Vedder. We filmed one in our basement with the full band not too long ago, but we decided to film a legit one in […] - [Free Music:TPL of David Reed New Single](https://scenesc.com/free-musictpl-of-david-reed-new-single/): Click here to stream and download the new single “November” from David Reeds upcoming album, out November 9th on Chamberlain Records. The new single is much more aggressive and in your face than his previously released material.  The opening guitar parts give you a nice kick in the teeth, before settling down into a verse […] - [American Bang at The Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/american-bang-at-the-music-farm/): American Bang make their way to the Music Farm, this Saturday Ocotober 9th, with The Gracious Few. American Bang are currently out on tour in support of their new self titled album that is being described as memorable and melodic.  Just like their name describes, they have a big, loud, Southern sexy sound that you’ll […] - [Show Preview:Emily McCollum, Kemp Ridley, Paul Brazell, Ned Durett](https://scenesc.com/show-previewemily-mccollum-kemp-ridley-paul-brazell-ned-durett/): Looking for the next generation of Columbia’s singer/songwriters?  If you are at New Brookland Tavern on Friday night you’ll be on the right path.  Average age of the performers is only 19 and they all have an EP under their belt. Emily McCollum is headlining and releasing her fist EP titled Stranger which was recently […] - [Scene SC Endorsed Band: Marry a Thief](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-endorsed-band-marry-a-thief/): Endorsed Band: Marry a Thief. Genre: Alternative/Pop I don’t really know what not to say about Marry a Thief. Since I heard of them back in September 2008 I became extremely interested in hearing more and more material from them. My first Marry a Thief experience was downloading their Absolutepunk.net Exclusive EP on a whim, […] - [The Restoration heads into the studio!](https://scenesc.com/the-restoration-heads-into-the-studio/): Columbia vet Daniel Machado is no stranger to releasing new music.  Under his former guise “Guitar Show” Machado released nearly 5 albums worth of material, culminating with his own musical biography entitled Themes in American Friction.      SceneSC is excited to report that he is at it again!      However, this go around Machado is […] - [Hot Lava Monster takes California #2](https://scenesc.com/hot-lava-monster-takes-california-2/): Hot Lava Mike back with an update!  Also, check out constant updates from the band’s Twitter! Day 4 in Weed Today was the first day we met Sylvia. We’ve been rehearsing in the theater with different tempos and arrangements for the past three days. Sylvia came in, listened to the songs, and picked the ones […] - [Show Preview:The Brisbones and Calculator](https://scenesc.com/show-previewthe-brisbones-and-calculator/): This Saturday night at Art Bar The Brisbones, Calculator, Population Control, and Mercy Mercy Me will make the women scream and the men come to their knees and throw their hands in the air with every hot lick that Hoheyun lets loose on guitar. In the last year The Brisbones have transformed from a primarily […] - [Hot Lava Monster takes California #1](https://scenesc.com/hot-lava-monster-takes-california-1/): Hot Lava Monster is one of Columbia’s most recognizable bands.  These guys have been doing their own thing for years and thankfully their own thing includes great rock tracks.  Right now the boys are laying down those great rock tracks in California with Producer Sylvia Massey who has worked with such notables as Tool, System […] - [Dylan Sneed Makes South Carolina Home](https://scenesc.com/dylan-sneed-makes-south-carolina-home/): 8 PM Cafe Strudel West Columbia, SC The same day that The City Paper publishes an article gushing about Cafe Strudel, Dylan Sneed kicks off a string of Southeastern tour dates there at 8 PM. Dylan is a very talented singer songwriter that we were lucky to have snagged from Texas (even if he is […] - [David Bazan US Tour](https://scenesc.com/david-bazan-us-tour/): In support of his new album Curse Your Branches (8/25) David Bazan will ditch the house shows for a little while and take off on a US tour. Bazan is no stranger to Columbia although he isn’t stopping in on this tour.  He has come to New Brookland Tavern multiple times over the last 10 […] - [Get Your Obama Chia](https://scenesc.com/get-your-obama-chia/): In honor of our 44th Presidents 48th Birthday we present to you a “useful gift that everyone would love to have,” the Obama Chia! All you have to do is soak Obama’s bust in water, spread the seed on his head (see Bill Clinton) and watch it grow!  That Bill Clinton joke was in bad […] - [Sent By Ravens Sign to Tooth and Nail](https://scenesc.com/sent-by-ravens-sign-to-tooth-and-nail/): Tooth and Nail Records are no stranger to South Carolina artists with Emery and Corey Crowder on their roster (Stretch Armstrong was signed to partner label Solid State at one time too.) Monday they added one more with the addition of Columbia/Florence natives Sent By Ravens. Sent By Ravens now join the ranks of Anberlin, […] - [Solid Country Gold Rakes in at AOF Film Fest](https://scenesc.com/solid-country-gold-rakes-in-at-aof-film-fest/): Last week Solid Country Gold was nominated for five awards at AOF Film Festival in Pasadena, California and we learned Saturday that they took home the prize in three of those categories.  Solid Country Gold won Best Comedy, Best Supporting Actor-Matt Hagan and Best Feature Soundtrack. While I think it is really cool that Solid […] - [New Music From The Decade](https://scenesc.com/new-music-from-the-decade/): The Decade have finally uploaded three more songs from their upcoming EP on their Myspace.  Last month we did a little behind the scenes video of them in the recording studio.  Now you get to hear the finished product.  Hopefully you will get to hear it live soon too. - [Winston Audio in Performer Magazine](https://scenesc.com/winston-audio-in-performer-magazine/): Winston Audio from Atlanta, GA is the feature artist for the August edition of Performer Magazine. You can read the article online right here. Winston Audio will be doing an east coast tour with All Get Out starting August 14 in Greenville and hitting Columbia two days later.  Let’s help them start this tour off […] - [On The Road with The Rocketboys](https://scenesc.com/on-the-road-with-the-rocketboys-3/): I am sad to say this is our last “On The Road” with The Rocketboys. : (  I can’t wait until they come back to South Carolina so we can work with them again.  They are finishing up this tour tomorrow night in Austin. Our last entry comes from Mitch of The Rocketboys. After our […] - [The Brisbones Tumble](https://scenesc.com/the-brisbones-tumble/): The Brisbone’s have taken one step forward into the social evolution and started up a Tumblr so we can keep up with them.  Gone are the days where you have no idea what goes on in a bands life. Their tumblr has actually been around since March, but it is just now that we are […] - [Life On Repeat (Amen, The Animal) Sign to Equal Vision Records](https://scenesc.com/life-on-repeat-amen-the-animal-sign-to-equal-vision-records/): Equal Vision Records announced today that they have signed Life On Repeat.  You might remember Life on Repeat as Amen, The Animal, the band that played the Scene SC Kickoff Party last November.  Although the band is based out of Maryland, they have close ties to South Carolina through their singer, Patrick Purves, who is […] - [Get Up Kids Get Themselves Mixed Up with T Pain](https://scenesc.com/get-up-kids-get-themselves-mixed-up-with-t-pain/): About every music news site out there has been covering the story about The Get Up Kids apologizing for being an influence on the “neon” bands of today.  So I did a little research and none of the pop bands of today even list The Get Up Kids as an influence.  I looked at 10 […] - [Two New Weezer Songs are Horrible](https://scenesc.com/two-new-weezer-songs-are-horrible/): Weezer debuted two new songs at the Jisan Valley Rock Festival in South Korea last week.  The songs are titled “I’m Your Daddy” and “The Girl Got Hot.”  They are both terrible terrible songs.  Every time I think Weezer can’t write a worse song, they do. It has been all downhill since Matt Sharp left […] - [Welcome Freshmen, Local Music Style](https://scenesc.com/welcome-freshman-local-music-style/): Ahh freshman move-in day.  You arrive awkwardly with your parents to meet your undoubtedly odd roommate and move into a space smaller than you have ever been before.  After unpacking your parents want to take you to eat, but you are more concerned with getting them out so you can score some (illegally obtained) beer […] - [Monsters of Folk Snub the South](https://scenesc.com/monsters-of-folk-snub-the-south/): The Monsters of Folk have announced a 16 date Fall tour taking them all the way from Vancouver, B.C to the Netherlands, but skipping right over the Southern United States.  This tour will be in support of their new self titled album which is nearing its release. The folk super-group is made up of Bright […] - [The Winter Sounds Q&A](https://scenesc.com/the-winter-sounds-qa/): The best source for music news in the upstate since Greenville Scene vanished has been the the Metromix section of GreenvilleOnline.  This week they have a Q & A with Greenville native and the brain behind The Winter Sounds, Patrick Kennan.  Check out the interview here. - [Hannah Miller EP Release](https://scenesc.com/hannah-miller-ep-release/): Over the last year Hannah Miller has had a steady mix of shows featuring her playing solo, with her band The Misadventures and also with her husband James Miller accompanying her on mandolin and guitar. While her last album Into the Black was a full on production, her new EP “Somewhere In Between” is stripped […] - [New Music from Attalaya](https://scenesc.com/new-music-from-attalaya/): Young indie go-getters Attalaya have been hard at work in the studio with Taylor Bray recently and some of the fruits of their labor have surfaced.  In their new song “Epilogue”, the trio from Myrtle Beach have impressed us with their song arrangement.  “Epilogue” is less than 4 minutes in length, but feels like a […] - [Shallow Palace rocks the Elbow Room tonight](https://scenesc.com/shallow-palace-rocks-the-elbow-room-tonight/): Shallow Palace is getting ready to bring the rock to the Elbow Room tonight at 8 (only $3 to get in).  If you have seen them, you know they bring one intense rock show every night they play.  If you haven’t, then what are you waiting for?  This show is not the only thing the […] - [Behind the Scenes @ Avett Brothers Video Shoot](https://scenesc.com/behind-the-scenes-avett-brothers-video-shoot/): The Avett Brothers prepped for their current tour with some dates alongside Leslie and Slowrunner, by filming a video for their new single “I and Love and You” at the Neighborhood Theatre in the NoDa district of Charlotte.  Lucky for me and you, Creative Loafing was their to get some behind the scenes footage, shown […] - [On The Road with The Rocketboys Week 3](https://scenesc.com/on-the-road-with-the-rocketboys-week-3/): Week 3 of our summer tour has been an eventful one, to say the least. Probably what tops the list is that we received our final mastered album from the mastering house. Alan Douches at West West Side Music (Sufjan Stevens, Animal Collective, etc..) mastered the album, and we are SUPER pumped about it. It’s […] - [New Music: The Rocketboys](https://scenesc.com/new-music-the-rocketboys/): The Rocketboys have  posted a new song called “Like Ice In Water” on their Myspace.  Hopefully you had a chance to make it out to New Brookland Tavern last Wednesday to see our featured “On The Road” band.  If not, you missed a great performance and a sneak peek at several songs from their upcoming […] - [Weezer - The 8-bit Album](https://scenesc.com/weezer-the-8-bit-album/): In our first installment of From The Web FTW, we have Weezer-The 8-bit Album.  This album features 14 cover songs featuring an all-star line up of video game musicians. “Do you remember that dream you had, where the sound chips from the beloved games consoles of your youth all got together and formed a Weezer […] - [Eleni Mandell @ Hub-Bub](https://scenesc.com/eleni-mandell-hub-bub/): Hub-Bub is the heart of the arts in Spartanburg, SC.  They cater to the creative culture by hosting an innovative Artist-Residence program and over 100 nights of arts, culture and entertainment a year in their Showroom and Performance Hall.  This Thursday they will host Eleni Mandell all the way from Los Angeles, California. As Eleni […] - [Dylan Gilbert Takes a Trip to the Zoo](https://scenesc.com/dylan-gilbert/): Dylan Gilbert is making South Carolina a priority on his “Trip to the Zoo” summer tour 2009, hitting 5 SC cities along the way. He will be accompanied on these dates by some of SC’s finest, Sequoyah Prep School or their brainchild Justin Osbourne. He won’t make it to Columbia this time through, but have […] - [A Rebuilt Will Hoge at The Handlebar](https://scenesc.com/a-rebuilt-will-hoge-at-the-handlebar/): Last August on the verge of a headlining tour with The Everybodyfields, Will Hoge was involved in a motor scooter accident in Nashville, Tennessee that left him in critical condition. A year later he is back on tour and making his way through the South. - [Best New Blog on The Internet](https://scenesc.com/best-new-blog-on-the-internet/): CNN, FOX News, WISTV, CN2 pay attention,  I have found the cause of The Great Recession.  In 1988 the best thing to happen to the automotive industry since the Model T came on the market.  The Geo Tracker was a one of a kind classy ride, never before seen by human eyes.  Some thought it […] - [Tour Journal: This Machine Is Me](https://scenesc.com/tour-journal-this-machine-is-me/): Day 2 – Westgate Mall, Spartanburg, SC I’m beginning to feel like a shopaholic. In the past 3 days, we’ve been in 3 very different malls. While Rock Hill’s Mall seemed pretty slow for a Tuesday, Westgate Mall in Spartanburg proved pretty surprising for only being a Wednesday. When we’ve done Hot Topic events in […] - [Mini Interview with American Gun](https://scenesc.com/mini-interview-with-american-gun/): American Gun feels your pain.  Gas Prices are gradually rising, jobs are hard to come by, and the world is going to end in 2012, and you just found out your girlfriend of 3 years has been cheating on you for 2 of them with your Dad’s lawyer golf buddy…. the only cure for your […] - [On The Road with This Machine Is Me](https://scenesc.com/on-the-road-with-this-machine-is-me/): So here we are, and the first day is done. Our first destination of the tour was the The Galleria in Rock Hill, which is conveniently located right off of I-77, only about an hour or so from Columbia. Touring Hot Topic’s verses regular venues is a whole new concept to us, and because of […] - [On The Road with The Rocketboys](https://scenesc.com/on-the-road-with-the-rocketboys-2/): WEEK 2 This past week has been really great for The Rocketboys. We’ve gotten to play some great venues, meet some great people, and visit some great places (the 3 G’s). But before I tell you about any of it, I must tell you what may be the best story of them all. Let me […] - [Drop Food Not Bombs](https://scenesc.com/drop-food-not-bombs/): This Saturday July 18th, Art Bar will host a food drive to benefit Harvest Hope Food Bank and Food Not Bombs.  Admission will be either $3 to Food Not Bombs or 3 cans of food for Harvest Hope.  Do you know what a steal that is?  That is like two Green Beans to hear Hannah […] - [On The Road with All Get Out](https://scenesc.com/on-the-road-with-all-get-out-4/): WEEK 4 (Photo Courtesy of Creigh Lyndon) This week has been challenging for us. We’ve had broken amps, broken drum heads, and have had to repair our trailer twice.  Chicago, IL was our last show with our friends, Scouts.  We already miss them dearly.  1 guitar amp blew, and one pedal board crapped out.  The […] - [Celebrity Brawl at The House of Blues](https://scenesc.com/celebrity-brawl-at-the-house-of-blues/): According to Twitter, Collective Soul and Gavin DeGraw and band got into an epic throwdown at The House of Blues last night. Here is the account according to Gavin Degraw’s Twitter Me and my crew just got in a 20 man brawl with a group of juiced up assholes. I guess they think that just […] - [LFO Interview](https://scenesc.com/lfo/): I’m pretty sure that this is the last time we will ever write about LFO on this site, but below is the audio from their interview Friday on WUSC.  Marcy Bozek and Bakari Lebby had the opportunity to ask them about their name, the music business today compared to 10 years ago, their boy band […] - [Show Preview:Calculator, Dignan and Venice is Sinking](https://scenesc.com/show-previewcalculator-dignan-and-venice-is-sinking/): Sunday July 12 New Brookland Tavern All Ages Indie / Rock 7pm Doors $7 Cover Currently on tour for their new album “Cheaters and Thieves,” Dignan will headline New Brookland Tavern this Sunday night accompanied by Calculator and Venice is Sinking. The best way to describe this show would be ambient and dynamic.  Both Dignan […] - [On the Road with The Rocketboys](https://scenesc.com/on-the-road-with-the-rocketboys/): WEEK 1 “I just threw up ten times in a porta-potty.” I never would have guessed that I would actually have to say that sentence ever in my life. But just a few days ago I was saying it over and over again at Cornerstone Music Festival in Bushnell, IL. Other than throwing up in […] - [Who Will Be The Next Big Hootie?](https://scenesc.com/who-will-be-the-next-big-hootie/): Thursday night at 9 P.M. ETV will air an original documentary titled “The Next Big Hootie.” This is their newest installment in their Carolina Stories series highlighting the rich historical landscape which is South Carolina.  This documentary will focus on the rise of Hootie through the bars of 5 Points down the road that led […] - [You Know You are Cool When...](https://scenesc.com/you-know-you-are-cool-when/): You know you are cool when you have xACUTEx, Stonewall Stampede, Veara, Aviary Fire, Sludgebomb, The Day is Nathan’s, In Regret, Mainlined and Where it Ends playing at your 21st birthday party. I’m pretty sure I need to film this like an episode of Sweet 16 from MTV. Eric and Evan are spoiled control freaks […] - [LFO, only $100](https://scenesc.com/lfo-only-100/): LFO is coming to New Brookland Tavern this Friday.  This is about as strange as when Blake Lewis came to town, and we remember how that turned out.  In case you don’t have an amazing memory of one hit wonder bands of the 90’s, LFO produced the smash hit “Summer Girls” and… not much else.  […] - [The Winter Sounds go to Church](https://scenesc.com/the-winter-sounds-go-to-church/): If you have been reading SceneSC for awhile then you have probably realized that we sometimes forget that Athens, GA is not in South Carolina.  However, when good albums are coming out that need our love who really cares? Church of the Haunted South is the third release from Athens, GA/Chicago, IL Alt Rockers The […] - [Endorsed Bands](https://scenesc.com/endorsed-bands/): I finally decided how I’m going to do the Endorsed Bands page. About time, right? I know. Anyhow. I plan on incrementing a new Endorsed Band a week. And with each post a little bio and maybe a song or a link to a song or something. Anyhow, it’s going to be real. So. get […] - [On the Road with All Get Out](https://scenesc.com/on-the-road-with-all-get-out-3/): WEEK 3 – “It ain’t lobster and caviar every night, boys” (Photo Credit Creigh Lyndon) There is sometimes a misconception that we live the lives of badass rock stars on the road.  There is nothing farther from the truth. While we do get to play every night and see lots of different parts of the […] - [Evergreen Terrace Needs Your Help](https://scenesc.com/evergreen-terrace-needs-your-help/): Just a week before their world tour Evergreen Terrace drummer Kyle Mims was involved in a bicycle accident leaving him with a broken clavicle along with stitches and road burn all over his body.  As you can read in the note below the injuries are not life threatening, but without some help from friends and […] - [The New Hawtnez: Stonewall Stampede](https://scenesc.com/the-new-hottness-stonewall-stampede/): I pledge my soul to the South, to be a son of her glory, and never turn my back, on what she gave me, These colors don’t run, anywhere but our blood, Long live Dixie While Americans across this great land celebrated the 4th of July yesterday, some South Carolinian’s celebrated the 223rd anniversary of […] - [7 Questions with The Rocketboys](https://scenesc.com/7-questions-with-the-rocketboys/): The Rocketboys have just kicked off their summer tour in support of their upcoming full length “20,000 Ghosts.”  While The Rocketboys are from Austin, Texas and we are a South Carolina music website, we decided sometimes your duties expand to great bands deserving of promotion outside of our area. Plus, they are coming to New […] - [Dear Founding Fathers, Meet This Machine is Me](https://scenesc.com/dear-founding-fathers-meet-this-machine-is-me/): There is nothing more American than Synth Rock, Apple Pie and the melting pot which is Art Bar.  It is a little known fact that Blake Arambula loves apple pie.  He has even been known to slip a slice of cheese on top when no one is looking. Our founding fathers were all fans of […] - [The Best, Worst and Most Surprising of the Southeast](https://scenesc.com/the-best-worst-and-most-surprising-of-the-southeast/): For the past two weeks I have been out on the road with my band The Fire Tonight.  While we only had one SC date in the whole bunch, David and I agree that Southeastern coverage effects our lovely little music scene here.  So, without further delay I present “The Best, Worst and Most Surprising […] - [Happy Birthday to Scene SC](https://scenesc.com/happy-birthday-to-scene-sc/): Check out our first post ever a year ago! When I started this website a year ago, I don’t think I realistically expected it to be where it is today.  After running the website for a couple of months hits were staying steady between 25-50 a day and I was really trying to figure out […] - [The Avett Brothers-Free MP3 Download](https://scenesc.com/the-avett-brothers-free-mp3-download/): Cover Painting, Julianne in Vain, by Scott Avett. Oil On Canvas 2009 North Carolina’s favorite sons The Avett Brothers are offering a free download of their new single and title track to their new album “I and Love and You” at Spinner.com. The albums official release date isn’t until September 29th, but the band will […] - [A Look at The White Mule](https://scenesc.com/a-look-at-the-white-mule/): Photos Courtesy of SKobos Downtown Columbia took a big step forward Saturday night with the official addition of The White Mule.  Tucked underground across the street from the Columbia Museum of Art and beside the Free Times headquarters, The White Mule has an ambiance unlike any other venue in Columbia. The White Mule still has […] - [On the Road with All Get Out](https://scenesc.com/on-the-road-with-all-get-out-2/): WEEK 2 We are ending week number two.  And we’re all ready for a day off.  But, this tour has been incredibly rewarding.  We parted ways with O’Brother for two days as they went to be with our good friends, Dignan, in McAllen and San Antonio, TX for their album release. This past week we’ve […] - [The Dirt and The Flood Press Pause](https://scenesc.com/the-dirt-and-the-flood-press-pause/): After releasing one of the best albums to come out of South Carolina this year, The Dirt and The Flood are taking a break. They aren’t ready to call it a break up, but a pause to pursue other opportunities in life. This is still a big break in direction from their previous plans of […] - [The Fire Tonight and Their Wicked Game](https://scenesc.com/the-fire-tonight-and-their-wicked-game/): Summer Tour ’09: Wrightsville Beach Visit from The Fire Tonight on Vimeo. The Fire Tonight are currently playing the last 2 dates of their summer tour, but out on the road they found time to record us some hot, steamy, sexy videos.  For the week in racy news, this video fits right up there with […] - [Flagpole Aquarium Drunkard Interview](https://scenesc.com/flagpole-aquarium-drunkard-interview/): Continuing with the Athen’s theme of the day, I came across this interview with Aquarium Drunkard blogger Justin Gage this morning in Flagpole.  If you aren’t familiar with Aquarium Drunkard they are based out of Los Angeles and host a Sirius/XM radio show.  The blog tends to focus on southern bands and artist introducing them […] - [AthFest is Here](https://scenesc.com/athfest-is-here/): AthFest kicked off in Athens last night with the Flagpole Music Awards. The 3 day festival has become more comparable to SXSW every year with additions of stages sponsored by record labels, blogs such as the Aquarium Drunkard and promoters.  In addition to the 173 bands that are playing, this year’s Athfest will feature films, […] - [WHAT ARE YOU DOING?](https://scenesc.com/what-are-you-doing/): Your Free Times Music Crawl Applications are due in 26 hours! Apply now.  Come by The Copy Shop and I will help you with your press kit if you need it.  I really want you to apply to play.  Let’s make this the best one ever, so I can go and bask in the awesomeness […] - [Mark Sanford Mix-Tape 2.0](https://scenesc.com/mark-sanford-mixtape-2-0/): By now we have all heard about Mark Sanford’s exotic love affair in Argentina.  Our Appalachian mix-tape just doesn’t hold up anymore, so we have a new one for our hopeless romantic cheating Governor. Kicking off the Mix-tape The Oak Ridge Boys-Tryin to Love Two Women “One has got my money, the other has got […] - [Surprise House Show](https://scenesc.com/surprise-house-show/): Just as Steven Fiore supported Ghosts of the Great Highway on their CD release, Phil Windsor will supported Steven Fiore on his EP release this Friday. House shows across America are becoming more and more popular.  CDBaby’s DIY podcast dedicated an entire episode to it.  Dave Bazan has taken it to another level, selling out […] - [The Ultimate Sanford Mix-Tape](https://scenesc.com/the-ultimate-sanford-mixtape/): UPDATE Sanford was off traveling in Argentina, with a motorcycle and a diary. Just for the record we think this entire situation got blown way out of proportion. What it really did was give all of South Carolina’s politcal bloggers something to talk about…spew their crap about.  Before that they were making up stories about […] - [Breaking in the Elbow Room](https://scenesc.com/breaking-in-the-elbow-room/): Magnetic Flowers at NBT from pxsoul on Vimeo. I’ll tell ya where we’ll go. Someplace warm. A place where the beer flows like wine. And beautiful women instinctively flock like the salmon of Capistrano. I’m talkin’ bout a little place called…The Elbow Room. Enticed by good music and a $2 cover I made my first […] - [Show Preview:Aviary Fire EP Release](https://scenesc.com/show-previewaviary-fire-ep-release/): Aviary Fire will release their newest EP “The Ships Set Sail” this Wednesday night at New Brookland Tavern with support from Carry Your Own (Greenville, SC) and My Losing Season (Columbia, SC). Just weeks after being featured as one of SC’s up and coming young songwriters at Rhythm on the River, Charlie Jackson and his […] - [On The Road with All Get Out](https://scenesc.com/on-the-road-with-all-get-out/): The past few days of our lives have been reminders of how amazingly blessed we are as a group of people to do what we do. We’ve welcomed back Sean Pritchard as our tour manager. Great to have him back with us on the road. We’ve also been honored to have our buddy, Creigh, on […] - [New Series of Posts on Scene SC](https://scenesc.com/new-series-of-posts-on-scene-sc/): Starting today we are kicking off a new series of posts called “On The Road.”   The series will consist of pictures and tour journals of South Carolina bands that are out on tour living the dream.  Right now there are not many SC bands hitting the road, but hopefully in the future that number […] - [The Reinvention of Band of Horses](https://scenesc.com/the-reinvention-of-band-of-horses/): The past four years have been filled with change for the crew from the Carolinas.  In this article from the Charleston City Paper they discuss the adjustments that go along with lineup changes, their brushes with greatness, and their bright future. The guys in Band of Horses are currently spread out between Asheville, Columbia and […] - [Camping out at The Music Camp](https://scenesc.com/camping-out-at-the-music-camp/): The Music Camp music festival just north of Spartanburg will take their festival up another notch this year into a two day event with some of the best bands in North America.  Members of the Belleville Outfit (Austin, TX) hosted a much smaller version of this event for the past four summers, but this year […] - [Show Preview:The Brisbones/Alien Carnival/The Friendly Confines](https://scenesc.com/show-previewthe-brisbonesalien-carnivalthe-friendly-confines/): There are a handful of shows this Saturday, so whatever your musical taste Columbia has something offer.  Here is your demographic breakdown for Saturday night. Ages 14-20 will probably be at New Brookland Tavern for This Machine is Me, O’Verona and The Decade.  The family crowd will go to Finlay Park for some beach music […] - [The Bob Dylan Show in Simpsonville](https://scenesc.com/the-bob-dylan-show-in-simpsonville/): The Bob Dylan Show featuring fellow troubadours Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp will be in Simpsonville Wednesday July 29th.  This will mark only the second time in 30 years that these three will share the stage.  The concert which was originally scheduled to be in Sevierville, was moved to Heritage Park Amphitheater, the upstates newest […] - [Want Your Music on the Radio?](https://scenesc.com/want-your-music-on-the-radio/): You would think it would be common sense for local/regional bands to send their music in to every radio station that plays unsigned music, but it doesn’t seem to be.  All three Columbia rock radio stations play unsigned music every week and they all  have a problem with bands and artists sending in their new […] - [Angela Easterling in Oxford American](https://scenesc.com/angela-easterling-in-oxford-american/): In my high school years Oxford American “The Southern Magazine of Good Writing” was a staple in magazine racks of our house.  I was happy to see this morning that they included Angela Easterling in their Editor’s picks for Music.  Angela is a native of upstate South Carolina and had her CD Release Party for […] - [Allison Weiss @ Mellow Mushroom](https://scenesc.com/allison-weiss-mellow-mushroom/): Thursday, June 18th Mellow Mushroom Greenville, SC Just days after her return from the West Coast Allison Weiss will make the short drive to Greenville to perform at Mellow Mushroom.  If you have been following her journeys on Twitter she has covered every corner of the USA in the last month playing shows from Athens […] - [Show Preview:Twilight Armada/Junior Astronomers/Shallow Palace/Calculator](https://scenesc.com/show-previewtwilight-armadajunior-astronomersshallow-palacecalculator/): 8pm Doors $5 Over 21 / $8 Under 21 All Ages Indie / Rock / Post Punk Twilight Armada headline New Brookland Tavern this Friday night with a strong supporting cast that are all different enough to keep your attention, but to not too different where you have to walk down to House Coffee and […] - [Finlay Park Summer Concert Series](https://scenesc.com/finlay-park-summer-concert-series-2/): Saturday June 20th Marry a Thief Second Nature We wrote a post a month or so back about how bands should apply to play at this summer concert series. Since then we have gotten hundreds of Google Search Engine hits from people searching for the summer the line up. This Saturday June 20th will feature […] - [Scene SC on WXRY Tonight](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-on-wxry-tonight/): WXRY Unsigned 8-9 PM I am going on 99.3 WXRY Unsigned tonight from 8-9 to talk about Scene’s First Birthday Bash going down July 9th at New Brookland Tavern.  I really hope this goes better than my real first birthday where I am pretty sure I crapped my Huggies and cried in front of all […] - [The 5 After 5 Backup Plan](https://scenesc.com/the-5-after-5-backup-plan/): or lack thereof. The tricky part about having an outdoor festival is having to worry about the weather.  It is pretty much an event planner’s worst nightmare, because of the fact that is completely out of their control.  In recent years, The 5 Points Association hasn’t exactly had the best luck with weather. The  St. […] - [Summer of 2009](https://scenesc.com/summer-of-2009/): You know you are desperate when you title a post after a Bryan Adams song. There is some level of difficulty in writing a music blog in a college town during the summer.  While there are some good shows this weekend, many of them are very niche type shows.  For that reason, I encourage you […] - [MTVU Hearts Bakari Lebby](https://scenesc.com/mtvu-hearts-bakari-lebby/): Scene SC’s own Bakari Lebby was on the front page of MTVU today with his partner in crime Will Flourance. You know you are doing something right when there is a post about Butch Walker, Kanye West and then Bakari Lebby. MTVU’s Dean List Top 10 includes 10 videos from a different College student and […] - [This Machine Is the Hot Topic](https://scenesc.com/this-machine-is-the-hot-topic/): This Machine is Me has made it a habit to be one of the best promoting bands in Columbia.  In the last year they have been featured on Scene SC, in The Free Times, The State paper, The Daily Gamecock and Garnet and Black magazine.  They have been on WXRY a couple of times, WUSC […] - [Official Video from The Restoration](https://scenesc.com/official-video-from-the-restoration/): The Restoration – Drowning Mr. & Mrs. Palmer – Live Studio Performance from The Restoration on Vimeo. The Humdinger Video Release party for The Restoration might have been last week, but the video “Drowning Mr. and Mrs. Palmer” has made its online debut today. The Restoration perform “Drowning Mr. & Mrs. Palmer” live at Jam […] - [5 Points Finds a Home For Music](https://scenesc.com/5-points-finds-a-home-for-music/): Just last week everyone in Columbia  questioned whether or not The Elbow Room would have music.  One article reads they will have slim to none, while the next says there will eventually be some.  Well here it is a week later and The Elbow Room has some of Columbia’s best bands already booked and handfulls […] - [Show Preview: All Get Out/Gasoline Heart](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-all-get-outgasoline-heart/): This Friday night at the Oasis in Charleston, SC, All Get Out will be kicking off their never-ending tour with Scene SC’s favorite Americana rockers Gasoline Heart. After a two month break, All Get Out will be hitting the road again, kicking off their tour in their home town of Charleston.  This tour and future […] - [New Tent Revival Video](https://scenesc.com/new-tent-revival-video/): This video from Tent Revival has everything a good live rock video should have.  Fighting, cussing, smoking, the throwing of beer bottles, feedback, sweat, probably some blood somewhere, glowsticks and destroying instruments and the stage. The song is called “Lake of Fire” and is my second favorite Tent Revival song.  “Legs and Scars” is going […] - [Support The Watershed](https://scenesc.com/support-the-watershed/): It is no secret that The Watershed is one of my favorite venues in the Midlands.  Sometimes you just aren’t in the mood to go stand in a smokey barroom, put in your ear plugs and deal with the heat of no air conditioner.  The Watershed offers a completely different atmosphere that is better suited […] - [The Fire Tomorrow](https://scenesc.com/the-fire-tomorrow/): Tomorrow (Saturday if you are reading this today) The Fire Tonight is set to bring on the heat at Art Bar. At Their last couple of shows in Columbia they have taken a theme to the stage with them to jazz up their live show.  One show they all wore Scene SC shirts and the […] - [The Restoration to release new video!](https://scenesc.com/the-restoration-to-release-new-video/): The Restoration is throwing a special video release “humdinger” tomorrow night at Headliners!  Is “humdinger” a fancy 1800’s term?  Anyone? David helped film this, but he only went because he thought Daniel said “nude video.”  Crazy David. Press release: “The Restoration is throwing a video release humdinger at Headliners on Thursday, May 28, 2009 to […] - [Do the Free Times Music Crawl](https://scenesc.com/drink-dont-drive-do-the-free-times-music-crawl/): That was an awful country music pun and I am so sorry.  All you bands out there it is time to submit yourselves to the Free Time Music Crawl!!  It is taking place on September 12th and you have until June 26th to get your materials in. Entry Form Watermelon Crawl - [7 Q w/ Homemade Genius](https://scenesc.com/7-q-w-homemade-genius/): If you have anything to do with music in Greenwood, SC you probably know Ian and Sarah Morris.  In the last four years they have booked countless shows, organized the O.N.E. festival, created a music and production label and most importantly they provide music lessons, summer camps and workshops for the youth of Greenwood.  Their […] - [Memorial Day Weekend Show Previews](https://scenesc.com/memorial-day-weekend-show-previews/): I’m mostly going to link to my Columbia music friends in this post, because they did a great job of previewing the many shows that are happening this weekend. I picked a busy week in music not to have internet and to be really busy at work.  I would have liked to have written more […] - [FOOT and the Bayonets](https://scenesc.com/foot-and-the-bayonets/): Members of Band of Horses, King Hippo, Captain Easy and Josh Roberts himself are playing shows as FOOT.  Chances are, if you are a fan of one or many of those bands you are planning to be at The Pour House in Charleson on Friday, or Headliners on Saturday.  It is an easy sell and […] - [An Interview with Indie On The Move.com!](https://scenesc.com/an-interview-with-indie-on-the-movecom/): Before he developed crushes on any brunette that can sing, you may remember David posting something about Zelazowa and Indie on the Move.  If not, Zelazowa is a great band with a great name, and Indie on the Move is a website they started that provides a huge national database of venues for bands.  It […] - [New Video From Death Becomes Even The Maiden](https://scenesc.com/new-video-from-death-becomes-even-the-maiden/): Death Becomes Even The Maiden // Control from Northbound Design on Vimeo. - [New Music: Grayson Venters](https://scenesc.com/new-music-grayson-venters/): Grayson has uploaded three new tracks to MySpace from his upcoming Give Me Your Skin EP. Next week he is kicking off a short tour with Mel Washington in support of the EP.  The tour is hitting most of the major areas of the Carolina’s so go out to a show in your area. The […] - [Seven Questions with Malea Boss](https://scenesc.com/seven-questions-with-malea-boss/): Saturday May 16th Lexington One Performing Arts Center Admission $10  Doors6:15 All too often you see talented young artists that just don’t have the motivation to take their career and their talent to the next level.  We have all known that local act that we knew had the talent if they could just be heard […] - [Stream New Iron and Wine](https://scenesc.com/stream-new-iron-and-wine/): Sam Beam doesn’t have too much to do with South Carolina anymore, but you can stream his new album of B-Sides on the Iron and Wine myspace.  He only has 66,000 plays so far today, so he could really use your help. If I had Sam Beam’s phone number I would say let’s all call […] - [Band of Horses](https://scenesc.com/band-of-horses/): BAND OF HORSES in series: Pieces Of The People We Love from Dig For Fire on Vimeo. In this new video from Band of Horses, filmmaker Brantley Gutierrez follows the band out of Charleston, up the East Coast on their 2008 Winter Tour. Jun 16 2009 8:00P Orange Peel Asheville, North Carolina Jun 17 2009 […] - [Seven Questions with Tent Revival](https://scenesc.com/seven-on-the-scene-tent-revival/): If you happened to be in Charleston this weekend for the CD release show of The Working Title, you would have witnessed how tight the Charleston music scene runs together.  Not only did the bill feature three of Charleston’s best acts, but Joel Hamilton brought some great musicians together to build his band.  Saturday night […] - [Free Download: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.](https://scenesc.com/free-download-dale-earnhardt-jr-jr/): Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.-Morning Thought [download id=”14″ format=”1″] (Right Click, Save Link As) Back in the oh so great year of 2004 KFC put out one of the greatest commercials ever seen on television.  In that commercial Dale Jr. was riding around the racetrack eating some fried chicken, because he was on the Dale Jr. […] - [Show Journal - Here We Go Magic in Chapel Hill, NC](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-here-we-go-magic-in-chapel-hill-nc/): So there is a place between North and South Carolina (it’s literally between both, I have no idea what state it is) where there are a bunch of shut down casinos. It’s probably one of the weirdest places I have ever been to. Pedro’s GPS took us on some random route up to Chapel Hill […] - [Show Preview: Matt & Kim at Cat's Cradle](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-matt-kim-at-cats-cradle/): Matt & Kim w/ The Hood Internet – Cat’s Cradle, Carrboro, NC Thursday, June 2    $25    All Ages Doors: 8pm    Show: 9pm   First off, if you have not listened to their music, go do that before reading this. Here’s a link to their awesome video for Cameras, so check that out. […] - [New O'Brother Video, at Jillian's Friday](https://scenesc.com/new-obrother-video-at-jillians-friday/): O’Brother will be in town this Friday at Jillian’s supporting Manchester Orchestra and Cage the Elephant. The song in the video, tentatively titled “Machines Part 1” will be on their upcoming record Garden Window. O’Brother has quickly been on the rise nationwide touring with bands such as Thrice, Circa Survive and now Cage the Elephant […] - [Show Preview: The Love Language at Art Bar](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-the-love-language-at-art-bar/):   The Love Language at Art Bar – Saturday, May 21 1211 Park Street, Columbia, SC 21+ only   $6    8pm This band is so awesome and I wish I could go to this show. Seriously, if you are not doing anything on Saturday night, hell, even if you are doing something, ditch that […] - [Daniel Machado Films Marshall Brown and his Friends](https://scenesc.com/daniel-machado-films-marshall-brown-and-his-friends/): Marshall Brown with Shallow Palace, Sleepy Eye Giant, Ryan Shefflield Wednesday May 18 New Brookland Tavern Facebook Event Daniel Machado stopped by the last practice of Marshall Brown’s new band to film this promo for Brown’s upcoming show Wednesday night at New Brookland Tavern. Brown has been on the singer songwriter circuit since reemerging onto […] - [Show Preview: Here We Go Magic in Carrboro](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-here-we-go-magic-in-carrboro/): Here We Go Magic at Local 506 Carrboro, NC 9:30pm $10 What more do I have to say? These guys are amazing. Read my review of their latest EP. Like I said in there, Thom Yorke said they were the best performers at Glastonbury Festival and A LOT of bands were there. They have toured […] - [Late Introduction: Meet Cameron](https://scenesc.com/late-introduction-meet-cameron/): Before you start saying to yourself, “Hasn’t this guy been posting for at least three weeks now? And we’re just now getting an introduction?”, know this – just about everything I do is late timing-wise. Not something that I’m proud of, but it’s the way things go and I’m trying to work on it. Consider […] - [Western Vinyl Showcase](https://scenesc.com/western-vinyl-showcase/): Dear internet, I hope that you’re not getting sick of my posts yet because they’re going to keep on coming and they’re going to keep on getting better. Today, I have some music to tell you guys about. There is a lovely record label called Western Vinyl who have some really awesome artists to share […] - [Show Journal: Donald Glover/Childish Gambino - Atlanta, GA](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-donald-gloverchildish-gambino-atlanta-ga/): I’m going to warn you right now. This is probably going to be a long one. On Friday, May 5th, three of my closest friends and I started the long drive to Atlanta. We were completely unaware of the insanity that was going to transpire that night. We just thought, “oh we’re gonna go wait […] - [Twitter Question of the Week: Postmodern Dokken](https://scenesc.com/twitter-question-of-the-week-postmodern-dokken/): I’m sitting here outside of Starbucks where I do a lot of my writing and I’m completely stumped.  I have a long list of stuff to write about, but I can’t bring myself to write about any of it.  I’ll save all of that for another day. So, I decided to ask Twitter.  Twitter, what […] - [Summer Cuts: Ben Gibbard and Madi Diaz](https://scenesc.com/summer-cuts-ben-gibbard-and-madi-diaz/): Ben Gibbard-Carolina I’m ready for my summer music selections.  I’ve been listening to a lot of great new music lately.  Most of it has been featured on the website by myself, Cameron or Rupert.  The other day I plugged in my old hard drive and came across “Carolina” by Ben Gibbard and fell back in […] - [Interview: Brooke Fraser plays Charleston](https://scenesc.com/interview-brooke-fraser-plays-charleston/): Hailing from the island nation of New Zealand, Brooke Fraser is a singer-songwriter unlike any other – from her accent, to her pleasantly dry sense of humor (much like her Kiwi compatriots Flight of the Concords), to the fact that she’s almost as tall as I am. At age 27, she’s already had a prolific […] - [American Gun CD Release and New Video](https://scenesc.com/american-gun-cd-release-and-new-video/): American Gun The House in 5 Points CD Release May 7, 2011 Buy the Album today American Gun is releasing their new album Therapy tomorrow at The House in 5 Points. Last time I was with Todd at The House we were stuffing beer bottles into a button up shirt that we tied into a […] - [New Music Video: Black Leaf by The Cave Singers](https://scenesc.com/new-music-video-black-leaf-by-the-cave-singers/): So I personally never really watch music videos much anymore. I feel like a lot of them are just churned out for the purpose of making a video, but this one surprised me with its awesomeness. It’s about three kids who go on an adventure into a forest and fight a monster. You interested yet? […] - [Scene SC Acoustic Night Every Monday](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-acoustic-night-every-monday/): Starting May 16 we’ll be hosting Acoustic Night every Monday at New Brookland Tavern.  Sure there are a lot of acoustic nights around town, and some of them are really great, but we want to set ours apart from the rest. So here is our plan. Every Monday we’ll have about 5 people signed up […] - [Album Review: The Submarines-Love Notes/Letter Bombs](https://scenesc.com/album-review-the-submarines-love-notesletter-bombs/): The Submarines: Music for a Sunny Day. Love Notes/Letter Bombs, the third full-length album from indie pop duo John Dragonetti and Blake Hazard, known collectively as The Submarines, is not usually my cup of tea. It’s bright and sunny with infectious hooks and sing-along choruses.  I usually prefer my music a little on the darker […] - [Giveaway: Fleet Foxes Prize Pack](https://scenesc.com/giveaway-fleet-foxes-prize-pack/): So, I was like 10 minutes late on this and someone already found the fox hidden in a post on the front page! Well, that was only half of the contest. Here is the kicker. You have to do two things to win this contest. 1) Find the fox, send in a screen shot or […] - [Show Journal: Sleigh Bells - Asheville, NC](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-sleigh-bells-asheville-nc/): Right off the bat, I know that you have three questions for me. 1) Was the show an explosion of amazement? 2) Were there a lot of drunk moms at the show? 3) Did you find out Sleigh Bells‘ spirit animals? The answer to all three of these question is a big HELL YES.   […] - [Album Review: Fleet Foxes-Helplessness Blues](https://scenesc.com/album-review-fleet-foxes-helplessness-blues/): By: Kurt Rambis Not too many years ago, a show pulled into the New Brookland Tavern to little fanfare. I think that All Good Citizens had more promotion whenever they played. Headlining the bill was moderately buzzing Blitzen Trapper who had just signed to Sub Pop. Opening up for them was a young band that […] - [Kickstart Hannah Miller](https://scenesc.com/kickstart-hannah-miller/): Hannah Miller Kickstarter With two days to go in her Kickstarter campaign Hannah Miller needs our help.  She’s getting close to her $10,000 goal, but needs that last little boost to get her over the top. Where does the money from this Kickstarter go?  Well, it goes towards recording two more EP’s to complete the […] - [Show Preview: Sleigh Bells in Asheville, NC](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-sleigh-bells-in-asheville-nc/): Sleigh Bells are playing Wednesday, May 4th At The Orange Peel in Asheville, NC These guys are going to be huge. Well, actually, they’re already getting there. Sleigh Bells are a dancey noise-pop duo from Brooklyn, NY and they are hitting the big time. Their debut album Treats has already sold 500,000 copies worldwide and […] - [Banjos, BBQ and The Ruckus](https://scenesc.com/banjos-bbq-and-the-ruckus/): Tickets Official Website The three things we love most at Scene SC are BBQ, banjos and Waffle House. Everyone says we don’t cover any music that doesn’t have either an acoustic guitar, a banjo or a female vocalist. We are just that uptight. So naturally BanjoBQue is one of our favorite festivals with some of […] - [Show Journal: Manchester Orchestra at Erskine College](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-manchester-orchestra-at-erskine-college/): Before I begin this I’m going to let you know that I did not ask Andy Hull what his spirit animal is at this show. If you don’t want to keep reading, I don’t blame you, because I told the internet that I would find out every band’s spirit animal, and I failed you. BUT, […] - [New Music From Daniel Gleason](https://scenesc.com/new-music-from-daniel-gleason/):   Time by The Great Lakes Collective. In addition to playing with keys Death on Two Wheels and formerly guitar with Winston Audio, Daniel Gleason finds time to record some music himself. He has released his new song “Time”, which will be part of his solo album released by The Great Lakes Collective. “Time” starts […] - [Fleet Foxes Prize Pack and Video](https://scenesc.com/fleet-foxes-prize-pack-and-video/):   Fleet Foxes new album Helplessness Blues comes out tomorrow and in support of the album we’ll be giving away 18 limited edition posters seen in the picture above, along with one prize pack that includes a 12 inch vinyl, the new CD, poster and two tickets to the sold out Atlanta show. Check back […] - [Show Journal: Rosewood Crawfish Festival and The Restoration at NBT](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-rosewood-crawfish-festival-and-the-restoration-at-nbt/): Last week David assigned me preview articles for both the Rosewood Crawfish Festival and The Restoration’s show at New Brookland Tavern on Saturday, though he told me I didn’t have to cover either event if I didn’t want to. After my trip to Atlanta for the weekend fell through and left me with a complete […] - [Concert Preview: The Restoration at New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/concert-preview-the-restoration-at-new-brookland-tavern/): Tonight’s show at the New Brookland tavern featuring The Restoration, The Lovely Few, and Efren may as well be a miniature niche-folk festival. You might find yourself wondering, “what the hell is niche-folk?” Technically, it’s nothing – it’s just a term I coined to describe the lineup. It would probably be defined like this: niche-folk […] - [Album Review: Here We Go Magic - The January EP](https://scenesc.com/album-review-here-we-go-magic-the-january-ep/): Last year, Thom Yorke named Here We Go Magic his favorite act at Glastonbury Festival (for those who don’t know, Glastonbury Festival is probably the biggest music festival in the world, taking place in Pilton, England). I happened to be at this festival and randomly stumbled upon the Park Stage, a wonderful stage in a […] - [Preview: Rosewood Crawfish Festival](https://scenesc.com/preview-rosewood-crawfish-festival/): Saturday’s Rosewood Crawfish Festival aims to bring families and friends together using one of the most tried and true social gathering formulas in the book – have an event sponsored 5k run, book some local and national bands, and serve up over 7,000 pounds of Cajun crawfish. So typical, right? (Wrong. Internet sarcasm disclaimer.) Though […] - [Free Download: The Belle Brigade-Sweet Louise](https://scenesc.com/free-download-the-belle-brigade-sweet-louise/): Sweet Louise is the first release from The Belle Brigade’s self titled debut album. The Los Angeles sibling duo have recorded an album that is sure to have a song or two on your summer playlist. The Gruska’s music flows from the same vein as Fleetwood Mac and more recently Jenny Lewis, but with a […] - [Free Download: Haley Shaw and Steven Fiore Mixtape](https://scenesc.com/free-download-haley-shaw-and-steven-fiore-mixtape/): Haley Shaw and Steven Fiore Eye Level Art Charleston, SC 4/28/2011   Mixtape by Steven Fiore Haley Shaw is making her way down out of the Appalachian mountains this week to play a show in her old town of Charleston, with her old pal Steven Fiore. Shaw is out playing shows in support of her […] - [Keegan DeWitt Acoustic at SXSW](https://scenesc.com/keegan-dewitt-acoustic-at-sxsw/): We caught up with Nashville’s Keegan DeWitt at SXSW this year and he played us a couple of songs on his acoustic guitar.  Well, he’s not specifically Nashville, but you know how musicians are these days. He’s about to head out on the Daytrotter Barnstormer IV Tour with Sondre Lerche at the end of this […] - [Olympia Fest 2k11 Gets Indy](https://scenesc.com/olympia-fest-2k11-gets-indy/): The Crawfish festival is one of our favorite outdoor concert festivals in Columbia every year.  They always tug on my teenage heart strings with bands like Better Than Ezra, Cowboy Mouth and Tonic.  This year they are doing the same by bringing in Eve 6, although I don’t love their hits the same as those […] - [Meet Rupert: Super Serious Business](https://scenesc.com/super-serious-business/): First things first, I don’t give a fuck about anything. Okay, well, that’s not true, but I really wanted that to be the start of my first ever blog/post/vlog/whatever this is for SceneSC. I do care about things, but only if they involve cats. Anyways, HELLO. My name is Rupert Hudson and I am a […] - [SceneSC Upstate Version 2.0](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-upstate-version-2-0/): Our former staff at SceneSC Upstate have decided to leave the site and start their own.  Just wanted to let everyone know that SceneSCUpstate.com won’t skip a beat and will always be around for bands and music fans everywhere to find the best music and news of what’s going on in the Dark Corner of […] - [Interview: Abandon Kansas Loves You](https://scenesc.com/interview-abandon-kansas-loves-you/):  Abandon Kansas Website Abandon Kansas is a band that can best be defined by their tireless work ethic. They’ve averaged well over 200 live shows per year over the last two years, but you couldn’t tell that from talking to them. Instead of being the road hardened, standoffish, workingman’s rock group that one would […] - [Junior Astronomers and Sing Sing 76 at Bey's](https://scenesc.com/junior-astronomers-and-sing-sing-76-at-beys/): Saturday April 23 Junior Astronomers The Lion in Winter Sing Sing 76 Facebook Event I know it’s been a while since we’ve written about a show at Bey’s.  The hipster trench has come a long way since we parted ways in late 2010. The good news is that Bakari and Alejandro have led it down […] - [Amos Lee and The Watson Twins in Charleston](https://scenesc.com/amos-lee-and-the-watson-twins-in-charleston/): Amos Lee ThursdayApril 28th North Charleston Performing Arts Center with The Watson Twins Amos Lee is currently on tour supporting his new album Mission Bell and will be making his way to Charleston with The Watson Twins next Thursday, April 28th.  If you’re one of those people that doesn’t know Amos Lee, you are probably […] - [Octopus Jones Treat Yourself Release](https://scenesc.com/octopus-jones-treat-yourself-release/): Friday April 22 New Brookland Tavern Octopus Jones, Wylie, The Sea Wolf Mutiny, Dead Canaries Facebook Event Octopus Jones Octopus Jones will be releasing their new album Treat Yourself this Thursday at New Brookland Tavern with a fine cast of supporting bands.  Treat Yourself are the first recordings from Octopus Jones that do their live […] - [Sub Pop Goes Greene, Signs Washed Out](https://scenesc.com/sub-pop-goes-greene-signs-washed-out/): Gamecock alum and electro dream pop darling Ernest Greene, also known as Washed Out, will be releasing his first full length album Within and Without July 12 on Sub Pop Records. Within and Without was produced by Ben Allen, who also co-produced a handful of well respected  albums such as Animal Collective’s Merriweather Post Pavillion, […] - [Back to Bluegrass, Return of the Banjo](https://scenesc.com/back-to-bluegrass-return-of-the-banjo/): 7PM -10PM Free Modelo Especial – $3.50 Tecate – $3.50 A Japanican (Tecate and a shot of cold sake!) – $5.00 Big Cup of Homemade Sangria – $4.00 Bucket of Schaefer – 6/$7.50 Tallboy of PBR – $2.50 El Burrito is back with their Thursday night backyard bluegrass summer concert series this week featuring Randy […] - [Monster Music Record Store Day](https://scenesc.com/monster-music-record-store-day/): Monster Music is located at 946 Orleans Rd, Charleston SC 29407. Record Store Day is Saturday April 16th.  10:00 am until 1000 pm. The event is free and open to the public, and everyone is encouraged to attend. It is unfortunate that the development of CD’s and computers didn’t coincide better because it left this […] - [New Death on Two Wheels Video](https://scenesc.com/new-death-on-two-wheels-video/): Death on Two Wheels is playing 5 Points after 5 tonight with Leslie.  They’re both great bands and Leslie just had their new album come out Tuesday after a much anticipated wait.  Death on Two Wheels will be back in SC in a couple of weeks with Manchester Orchestra at Erskine College. Check out their […] - [Ye Mighty Indie Grits Kick Off](https://scenesc.com/ye-mighty-indie-grits-kick-off/): Facebook Event Ye Mighty! is kicking off this years Indie Grit’s festival by playing their first show ever tonight at Hunter Gatherer.  You might be wondering why we’re writing about a band before they have even played a show, but just look at the picture above.  Recognize any of those folks?  Yep, those are some […] - [Manchester Orchestra Premieres "Simple Math" Video](https://scenesc.com/manchester-orchestra-premieres-simple-math-video/): Manchester Orchestra debuted the video for “Simple Math”, the title track off their new record, yesterday at IFC.com.  In typical Manchester Orchestra fashion, the video is “over the top” and masterfully crafted just like the single itself. Included in the debut of the video is an interview with Man O front man Andy Hull where […] - [Lord, Have Mercy: Charleston Rockers Leslie's New Release](https://scenesc.com/lord-have-mercy-charleston-rockers-leslies-new-release/): Growing up in Charleston, I feel like Leslie is a band that’s always been around. I’ve seen them countless times all over South Carolina (and now Tennessee). Their live show is packed with way more energy than you would expect from just a three-piece band. After loads of touring, most recently with acts including The […] - [Free Download: Forces of a Street](https://scenesc.com/free-download-forces-of-a-street/): Forces of a Street- Wait and See EP Free Download In addition to the free EP offered above, Forces of a Street currently have a contest going on called the “Before You Protest” contest.  FoaS have a new project coming out later this year and are looking for original artwork in the style of Canyon […] - [Road to the Roo: Octopus Jones and Shallow Palace](https://scenesc.com/road-to-the-roo-octopus-jones-and-shallow-palace/): Octopus Jones Shallow Palace Bonnaroo has created a contest where you both get free music and can help some of your favorite bands have the oppurtunity to perform at this years Bonnaroo. There are several hundred bands in the contest and right now there are two South Carolina  bands in the top 100, Octopus Jones […] - [Album Review:The Kills-Blood Pressures](https://scenesc.com/album-reviewthe-kills-blood-pressures/): Alison Mosshart is better known these days as the man-eating sidekick to Jack White in The Dead Weather than her band The Kills.  On Blood Pressures she has the same swagger that she carried on Sea of Cowards and proves that she doesn’t need Jack White by her side to make an intensely modern blues […] - [Show Journal: Destroyer in Asheville](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-destroyer-in-asheville/): Destroyer in Asheville was a night of firsts.  It was the first time that I’ve been to The Grey Eagle, it was the first time I ate at Jack of the Wood and encountered the “Green Man”, I got to meet a lot of cool new people and it was the first time I’d hung […] - [Show Review:Explosions in the Sky](https://scenesc.com/show-reviewexplosions-in-the-sky/): By Kurt Rambis: Charlotte, North Carolina is known for a lot of things. In the business world it is known for its big banks. In the entertainment world it is known as being the setting for the hit television series “My Brother and Me”. Most importantly it is known for people who have called it […] - [Urban Tour 2K11](https://scenesc.com/urban-tour-2k11/): Downtown Columbia will come to life this Thursday night with music, food, drinks, fun and photography. The 2011 Urban Tour will feature music from some of SceneSC’s favorite bands including The Unawares, Say Brother, Day Clean and the The Dubber. The most exciting part of the night might be at Free Times headquarters where local […] - [Acoustic Session: The Rocketboys @ SXSW](https://scenesc.com/acoustic-session-the-rocketboys-sxsw/): What would a trip to Austin have been without seeing our favorite Texas band The Rocketboys. We’ve followed them a lot over the years hosting their tour journals and vinyl giveaways. The Rocketboy’s are releasing their second full length later this year and played a mix of new and old songs for us in the […] - [O'Brother Acoustic @ SXSW](https://scenesc.com/obrother-acoustic-sxsw/): It’s acoustic session week at SceneSC. This week we’ll be posting the acoustic videos that we filmed while we (Kathrine and Haley) were at SXSW. Our first video comes from our good friends in O’Brother. They have a new album coming out this summer and have some big tours planned for later this year including […] - [Show Journal: An Emo Trip to Charlotte](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-an-emo-trip-to-charlotte/): Show reviews usually bore me so while we were driving back from Charlotte last night I decided to start a series of posts simply titled “Show Journal.”  Seems easy enough, some of the best ideas are.  And the truth is that going to so many shows is why Scene SC has less posts than other […] - [Hannah Miller's Free Journey to the Moon](https://scenesc.com/hannah-millers-free-journey-to-the-moon/): Free Download Hannah Miller is offering her newest EP up for free download if you trade her some of your information.  But hey, you can tip if you want to. All you have to do is provide your email address and zipcode and you’ll get a free download of the album at Nosietrade. - [Album Review: William Fitzsimmons-Gold in the Shadow](https://scenesc.com/album-review-william-fitzsimmons-gold-in-the-shadow/): April 12 The Evening Muse Charlotte, NC with Slow Runner William Fitzsimmons is known for writing completely honest and fragile songs that are often some of the most depressing things you’ve ever heard.  At times he might sing words that you want to relate to, but you don’t feel like you can because it wouldn’t […] - [SceneSC Acoustic Session:Kitten](https://scenesc.com/scenesc-acoustic-sessionkitten/): On Monday night Kitten took the soft out of the House of Softcore and rocked out our living room full band. Everyone was waiting on a knock on the door from the Columbia PD, but we somehow got away with that and a crowd of people. Playing a house was a little bit out of […] - [Interview:Emily Hearn-The White Mule April 1](https://scenesc.com/interviewemily-hearn-the-white-mule-april-1/): 6pm Doors. 8pm Show. Regular cover: $5 adv/$8 at door Student cover: $3 adv/$5 at door Facebook Event Never underestimate the power of the internet–especially when you combine a talented singer/songwriter and an A-List celebrity. With over 20,000 hits in roughly a month, “Rooftop,” starring Bill Murray, has helped propel 20 year old Emily Hearn […] - [New Haley Shaw EP-Magnolia](https://scenesc.com/new-haley-shaw-ep-magnolia/): Magnolia by Haley Shaw Haley Shaw has released her new Nashville inspired EP Magnolia available now on Bandcamp. I know it’s hard to believe, but this is her first album release since her 2006 release As if it Were Twilight. Her new EP was recorded and produced by Taylor Bray who is a South Carolina […] - [SceneSC Acoustic Session:Marshall Brown](https://scenesc.com/scenesc-acoustic-sessionmarshall-brown/): After laying low in the music scene the last couple of years Marshall Brown has made his way back into the music scene playing every venue in town except Bey’s. He opened the show at the House of Softcore Monday night, setting the stage for Kitten and The Restoration. “A Waltz (Down Memory Lane)” is […] - [Tonight: Kitten, The Restoration, Marshall Brown At House Of Softcore](https://scenesc.com/tonight-kitten-the-restoration-marshall-brown-at-house-of-softcore/): Tonight, LA’s Kitten and Columbia’s The Restoration and Marshall Brown will be playing SceneSC’s House Of Softcore. All of these bands have put out some great material in the last year and you’re sure to have a great time. The Restoration Kitten Marshall Brown House of Softcore 806 Florence St Columbia, SC 29201 - [Show Preview: Young The Giant in MB and Charlotte](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-young-the-giant-in-mb-and-charlotte/): March 27th @ House of Blues in North Myrtle Beach March 29th @ The Visualite in Charlotte It is a small world.  On Monday March 28, we’ll be hosting Kitten at the Scene SC house.  They are currently out on tour with Young The Giant who are swinging through our fine state on the dates […] - [Ghosts of the Great Highway Album Release](https://scenesc.com/ghosts-of-the-great-highway-album-release/): (Photo by SKOBOS) Facebook Event Ghosts of the Great Highway will be having their album release show this Saturday, March 26 at New Brookland Tavern with support from The Lovey Few and Austin Crane. SceneSC has had a long running relationship with all three of these artists and how we first found out about Ghosts […] - [Treat Yourself to the New Octopus Jones](https://scenesc.com/treat-yourself-to-the-new-octopus-jones/): Octopus Jones-Johnny Carson Octopus Jones will be releasing their new EP Treat Yourself April 22 at New Brookland Tavern. “Johnny Carson” is the third song on the new 8 song EP recorded with Kenny McWilliams at Archer Avenue Studios. April 22 New Brookland Tavern Octopus Jones Wylie - [How to Promote as a Local Band](https://scenesc.com/how-to-promote-as-a-local-band/): Having played in a local bands for almost 10 years now I’ve learned the best ways to promote through trial and error and from watching experienced bands do it.  I’ve told some bands that sometimes you don’t really learn how to do it until it’s too late and your band is ready to break up.  […] - [Sounds of Spring Volume One](https://scenesc.com/sounds-of-spring-volume-one/): Dawes-My Girl To Me Dawes has always been on my radar, but I didn’t give them a proper chance until recently.  They’ll be in Asheville May 15, and I have all intentions of going.  “My Girl to Me” is my favorite song on the North Hills album. Completely confident and so true in a lot […] - [SXSW Day 4 Recap](https://scenesc.com/sxsw-day-4-recap/): we made it! with a gnarly wristband tan to boot. we started our day early with lots of press, free brazilian meat and shiner bock. after i finished giving geography lessons to a few bands (south carolina is near west virgina …right?) we took over a fancy dining room and filmed a few acoustic sessions […] - [SXSW Day 3 Recap](https://scenesc.com/sxsw-day-3-recap/): my feet still hurt. started the day off filming a few songs with keegan dewitt keegan and jeremy were great and we ventured out on the landing to record two songs for your ears and eyes caught a few bands at the ATL yeah! showcase, including death on two wheels they might be one of […] - [Indie Grits Festival Passes On Sale](https://scenesc.com/indie-grits-festival-passes-on-sale/): Indie Grits Festival passes and film passes for Indie Grits are now available through the Nickelodeon website. The passes are well worth the cost if you plan on being involved with the festival.  It’s hard to beat the Fork and Spoon showcase, Valley Maker, Mermaids and the man the myth the legend Toro Y Moi.  […] - [SXSW Day 2 Recap](https://scenesc.com/sxsw-day-2-recap/): My feet are blistered so yours don’t have to be. We did a lot of press yesterday and then holed up at the favorite gentlemen showcase for the rest of the night. Here are a few pretty pictures for your eyeballs. neon hitch @ the pure volume house family of the year @ the CNN […] - [Album Review: Dropkick Murphys — Going Out in Style](https://scenesc.com/album-review-dropkick-murphys-%e2%80%93-going-out-in-style/): Always In Style There is a familiar expression, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” The Dropkick Murphys very much adhere to this old adage on their seventh studio album, Going Out In Style, a follow-up to 2007’s The Meanest of Times.  The Massachusetts septet delivers their usual brand of raucous celtic-fried rock n roll […] - [SXSW Recap Day 1](https://scenesc.com/sxsw-recap-day-1/): We hit the ground running. Literally. I ran off the plane. Landed on Wednesday in Austin at 12.30 and we were downtown at a show by 2. We saw 10+ bands in 10 hours, and here’s a quick visual representation of some of them. We’re out today gathering acoustic sessions and interviews. Come say hey […] - [Show Preview: Larkin Poe](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-larkin-poe/): Larkin Poe A Fragile Tomorrow Jade Blocker Price: $10 Advance / $12 Day Of Show Genre: Folk / Folk Rock / Acoustic Listen to Larkin Poe Larkin Poe will be playing at New Brookland Tavern this Friday March 18, two days before Spring is officially here.  Why does this mean anything?  In 2010 the Lovell […] - [A Conversation with John Mark McMillan](https://scenesc.com/a-conversation-with-john-mark-mcmillan/): Charlotte native John Mark McMillan is heading off on his first legitimate headlining tour this Spring accompanied by friends and band mates All The Bright Lights. We caught up and talked to him about balancing family and touring, his latest release The Medicine and what he would like to change about the music industry. DS: […] - [Album Review: Lykke Li - Wounded Rhymes](https://scenesc.com/album-review-lykke-li-wounded-rhymes/): Lykke Li-Get Some Oh, Lykke Li. Let me list the reasons I love you. You’re pretty. Your last record was a jam. Multiple dope remixes were released from those tracks. You appeared on N.A.S.A.’s record, The Spirit of Apollo, and killed it. Tyler, the Creator did a sick remix of “I Follow Rivers”. You asked […] - [It's Still Winter? Jams](https://scenesc.com/its-still-winter-jams/): I know it has seemed like Spring for about a month now, but it won’t be here until March 20 so we have to sulk in the last week or so of Winter. Rocky Votolato-What Waited For Me Rocky Votolato will bring his rainy day Northwestern folk to New Brookland Tavern this Friday March 11 […] - [Monster Charleston Record Expo](https://scenesc.com/monster-charleston-record-expo/): On Saturday March 26th Monter Music and Movies in Charleston will be hosting the first record convention to be held in Charleston in many years.  Vendors from all over the Southeast will be setting up tables selling everything from vinyl to music memorabilia to comic books.  Prices will range from the inexpensive dollar records to […] - [Free Download:Harps-Trouble Is a Friend](https://scenesc.com/free-downloadharps-trouble-is-a-friend/): Photo by Pat Wright Photograph [download id=”12″ format=”1″] (Right Click, Save Link As) Harps-Trouble is a Friend (Lenka Cover) Harps is the new solo/collaboration project from former Marry a Thief drummer Colin Brown featuring former Marry a Thief keyboardist and remix master Aaron Robertson. Brown has been playing drums mostly as a “hired gun” lately […] - [Free Download: Emily Lynch-Amy's Song](https://scenesc.com/free-download-emily-lynch-amys-song/): [download id=”13″ format=”1″] (Right Click, Save Link As) Emily Lynch-Amy’s Song A couple of weeks ago we were lucky to catch Emily Lynch’s set opening for Jill Andrews at The White Mule.  The next night we made it up to the show in Charlotte while she was playing to a sold out crowd.  We didn’t […] - [Kopecky Family Videos](https://scenesc.com/kopecky-family-videos/): Kopecky Family Band Team Stringer was at The Channel in Greenville Friday night to check out The Kopecky Family Band on their Neato Burrito Qdoba tour.  Lucky for us Ghosts of the Great Highway was added to the show late.  Unlucky for us, there is no Qdoba in Greenville, so we didn’t get any free […] - [Album Review: Sequoyah-Spells](https://scenesc.com/album-review-sequoyah-spells/): Download Today Sequoyah-Do What I Do It seems as if Sequoyah has finally come into their own as a band. Spells is the album that they have been waiting to make for the better part of the last decade. After all the hype and the touring from the “make or break” album which was Ghost […] - [Show Preview: Kopecky Family Band/Dylan Gilbert/Ghosts of the Great Highway](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-kopecky-family-banddylan-gilbertghosts-of-the-great-highway/): Last year we caught up with The Kopecky Family band out of Nashville and chatted them up about their new record and their favorite things about South Carolina.  Saturday the 7 member band will be at New Brookland Tavern with Dylan Gilbert and Ghosts of the Great Highway (Phil Windsor). Check out our interview with […] - [Greenville's Downtown Alive Line-Up](https://scenesc.com/greenvilles-downtown-alive-line-up/): Greenville’s Downtown Alive event starts up this month on Thursday, March 17th and continues every Thursday through August. It’s a free event and includes a variety of music to please everybody. The city of Greenville has always done a great job at bringing in bands from around the state and across the Southeast through their […] - [The Dirty White Announce Dismemberment #StayInFlorence](https://scenesc.com/scenesc-upstate-exclusive-the-dirty-white-announce-dismemberment/): H/T Scene SC Upstate Author: Myles There’s an old cliché people tend to spit out along the lines of “music changed my life” or the hyperbolic “(insert band name here) changed my life!” as a declaration of a particular artist’s importance. With that said, I can say without any doubt or hesitation: The Dirty White […] - [Littlest Sounds Compilation](https://scenesc.com/littlest-sounds-sampler/): FREE DOWNLOAD Littlest Sounds have released their first compilation featuring 31 bands, including four from South Carolina. This release will be part of a monthly compilation series spreading good music to fans everywhere. Check it out, find new music, get in touch with the bands, buy their albums, go see them live.  Circle of music […] - [Winter Feels Like Spring Jams](https://scenesc.com/winter-feels-like-spring-jams/): Middle Brother-Blue Eyes Middle Brother-Blue Eyes So we got the best shot from the super hip indie buzz folksters Monsters of Folk, now we have a new folk super group on our hands in Middle Brother.  Middle Brother is made up of the frontmen of Deer Tick, Dawes and Delta Spirit.  Their new album spanks […] - [Download New Treadmill Trackstar](https://scenesc.com/download-new-treadmill-trackstar-today/): Download the album TODAY The new Treadmill Trackstar album is out and available to download everywhere today. After spending 10 years on hiatus, Treadmill Trackstar merged back into the music scene with their 2010 album I Belong to Me.  Just a year later they are reelasing their new album Leaving Ohio.  Along with the release […] - [Frontier Ruckus Does Daytrotter](https://scenesc.com/frontier-ruckus-does-daytrotter/): Daytrotter Download Check out our favorite fellows from Michigan, Frontier Ruckus on Daytrotter today.  This is their second Daytrotter session, with their first coming out a year ago. Recorded Songs: 1. Epiphanies and Revelations 2. Ontario 3. Pontiac, the Nightbrink 4. The Upper Room Frontier Ruckus recently did an interview with Scene SC and came […] - [New Video: Haley Dreis Teams Up with Pets Inc.](https://scenesc.com/new-video-haley-dreis-teams-up-with-pets-inc/): When you watch the new video from Haley Dreis you’ll notice a Pet’s Inc. theme throughout. This is for a good reason. Once the video hits 10,000 views, Haley will donate $1,000 to Pets Inc. The video was filmed as part of her USC Honors College senior thesis. Haley Dreis’ new EP is titled Taking […] - [Indie Grits Gets Best Indy Bands](https://scenesc.com/indie-grits-gets-best-indy-bands/): Indie Grits Film Festival Scene SC has a huge crush on the Indie Grits festival. We can’t hide it. We glow with affection every time we talk about it. Just two years ago I had a small role in my cousins movie called Solid Country Gold, which ended up winning the peoples choice for Best […] - [Kathrine's "Almost Spring" Jamz](https://scenesc.com/kathrines-almost-spring-jamz/): Is it baseball season yet? I’m done with winter! I’m holding out hope that we’re going to see Spring sooner rather than later, so here are my “Almost Spring” jamz. Barton Hollow -The Civil Wars The Civil Wars’ new album ‘Barton Hollow’ was on my most anticipated of ’11 list that somehow never got posted. […] - [Scene SC Podcast Week 3](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-podcast-week-3/): Scene SC Podcast Week 3 [download id=”10″ format=”1″] Scene SC Podcast week 3 features Daniel Machado playing acoustic and giving tips that will enhance your life. We played songs from Sing Sing 76 The Restoration Junior Astronomers Love Apple Emily McCollum - [Scene SC Acoustic Session-Sequoyah-Hands in the Dirt](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-acoustic-session-sequoyah-hands-in-the-dirt/): Sequoyah’s new album Spells drops next Tuesday, with tour kicking off March 4 in Yankee territory. That tour will make its way back home March 10 and 11 for a hometown show at The Music Farm in Charleston and a show in Greenville at The Channel. “Hands in the Dirt” is the second track off […] - [Scene SC Upstate Showcase](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-upstate-showcase/): If you haven’t heard we’ve extended the Scene SC network to the upstate to help cover more of the music going on in that neck of the woods.  This Friday and Saturday they are doing a two day showcase at Fatso’s Bar off Lauren’s Road in Greenville. Scene SC Upstate launched on January 1 of […] - [R.E.M. Collapse Into Now Sampler](https://scenesc.com/r-e-m-collapse-into-now-sampler/): Release March 8th On R.E.M.’s last album Accelerate, released nearly three years ago, they blazed through 11 songs, some of those barely breaking two minutes. Accelerate showed that even at their age they could still rock with the best of them. On their new album, Collapse Into Now, they’ve found a way to pull all […] - [Album Review: Jessica Lea Mayfield-Tell Me](https://scenesc.com/album-review-jessica-lea-mayfield-tell-me/): If you’ve been to our website or follow us on social networks you’ve probably seen the name Jessica Lea Mayfield.  She’s quickly become one of our favorite artists.  When I received her new album in the mail, I put it in and instantly knew I was going to to like her.  I ended up downloading […] - [Winter Jams, Spring is Just Around the Corner](https://scenesc.com/winter-jams-spring-is-just-around-the-corner/): Joni Mitchell-A Case of You Joni Mitchell-A Case of You I’ve never been the biggest Joni Mitchell fan, but Meredith bought this record on vinyl at Horizon Records because we’ve been a huge fan of this song for about five years now.  It’s one those songs that is heartbreakingly good and one that everyone should […] - [Archer Avenue Unite](https://scenesc.com/archer-avenue-unite/): Charming Hala Octopus Jones The Sea Wolf Mutiny Emily McCollum Price: $5 Over 21 / $8 Under 21 Genre: Alternative / Indie / Rock Archer Avenue Studio Kenny McWilliams and Eric McCoy have been pushing out some solid material for the past couple of years from their Columbia recording studio.  The list of artists that […] - [All Get Out Does Daytrotter](https://scenesc.com/all-get-out-does-daytrotter/):   All Get Out makes their second Daytrotter appearance today with three previously unreleased songs.  This looks a lot more like Nathan than the last picture, although I’m still not sure his nose is to scale. All Get Out go into the studio in February to record a full length album that will feature at […] - [FTW FTW: Little Jersey Shore](https://scenesc.com/ftw-ftw-little-jersey-shore/): If you have seen or even heard about the MTV hit show Jersey Shore, you’ll enjoy this video. It is about time MTV hit on the Guido trend.  Seriously MTV the My New Haircut video came out two years ago.  I’ve been waiting for a show making fun of people from New Jersey all of […] - [Top SC Releases of 2009](https://scenesc.com/top-sc-releases-of-2009-2/): Top South Carolina Release of 2009 Hands down our favorite. Instead of the simple, often cliche-ridden songs about love and heartache that are standard fare of the twentysomething crowd, Crane tends towards weighty meditations on faith, doubt, God and being alive, with a myriad of Biblical references throughout. The complexity and seriousness of his subject […] - [The Real Scene SC Top 10 of The Decade](https://scenesc.com/the-real-scene-sc-top-10-of-the-decade/): I’m tired of people complaining about The Top 10 Albums of the Decade. So here it is. The best one ever published anywhere on the Interwebs. You should have gotten some celebs to write about their favorite albums. I know that Kurt Rambis, is a huge music buff, and he’d love to do one. Feel […] - [Marry a Thief Says Goodbye](https://scenesc.com/marry-a-thief-says-goodbye/): Farewell Show New Brookland Tavern January 22 Rare Exclusive Erich Skelton Demo for your listening pleasure: Nicoletta   Special Message from Marry a Thief: Hi, everyone.  From the beginning, our band has never been a way for us to play music on our own terms, writing what we want, releasing things whenever we want, and […] - [Sequoyah Prep School Get Acoustic](https://scenesc.com/sequoyah-prep-school-get-acoustic/): We were lucky to catch SPS get acoustic a few weeks back at a surprise show at The Watershed in Lexington and we finally got around to uploading the video from that night.  I believe the band had a show booked in Augusta, but due to some trouble they ended up playing acoustic in Lexington […] - [A Look Inside The Mill](https://scenesc.com/a-look-inside-the-mill/): All Photos by SKobos Sarah Kobos and I took a stroll through The Mill, the brand new practice facility in Irmo a couple of weeks ago, and we were nothing but impressed.  The practice rooms have the feel of a recording studio, each room pre-equipped with a PA system and each room sound proofed. As […] - [Scene SC Top 11 of The Decade](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-top-11-of-the-decade/): Here are our top 11 favorite albums of the last 10 years.  They differ from all of the other lists you’ve probably seen.  I guess we’re not as indie as they are. It was hard choosing which one of The Everybodyfields albums to go in the top ten.  On one hand my favorite song is […] - [One Thread Makes Their First Drop](https://scenesc.com/one-thread-makes-their-first-drop/): In 2009 Project Nicaragua teamed up with local bands and shows to help promote their products and raise awareness of their cause.  Last week they made their first food drop and it was hugely successful to say the least.  Project Nic is the first of many future projects from One Thread Outfitters, who plan to […] - [Seven Q's with Junior Astronomers](https://scenesc.com/seven-qs-with-junior-astronomers/):   I caught up with Terrence Richard, lead singer of Junior Astronomers to try and figure out why his band is so good live and about how he misses the panty raids that go on in Columbia while he is gone.  If you haven’t heard of them, Junior Astronomers are one of Charlotte’s finest bands.  […] - [In The Studio with Campbell](https://scenesc.com/in-the-studio-with-campbell/):   We have been following the ups and downs of Campbell since 2005.  Meredith (Scene SC brains)  first found them opening for Sherwood at Tremont Music Hall and fell in love with their live show.  We caught them a couple of times in Columbia at New Brookland Tavern and The Watershed and were nothing but […] - [All Get Out Hit the Studio](https://scenesc.com/all-get-out-hit-the-studio/): After taking a couple of weeks off after playing nearly 250 shows in 2009, All Get Out hit the studio last week to record demos in preparation of recording a full length in 2010.  The band put in 86 recording hours in 4 days. Today we started working on a few new songs in preparation […] - [David Bazan Announces Columbia Show](https://scenesc.com/david-bazan-announces-columbia-show/): Dave Bazan released new tour dates recently including a show at New Brookland Tavern on March 19th.  Bazan passed over Columbia, a usual tour stop, on his last run through the South. - [Album Review: American Gun-Devil Showed Me His Hand](https://scenesc.com/album-review-american-gun-devil-showed-me-his-hand/): By: Kyle Petersen American Gun — Devil Showed Me His Hand Review I owe American Gun quite a bit.  If it wasn’t for the group, I might not be writing about local music today.  As a young college student already fairly arrogant and smug in my musical tastes, I was skeptical to the idea that […] - [Album Review: Kenley Young-Standard Candle](https://scenesc.com/album-review-kenley-young-standard-candle/): By: Rob Lindsey Kenley Young — Standard Candle 4.5/5 Polish and precision are two words that don’t often come to mind when you listen to local releases. The rush of a new band to get a product on the street or maybe the constraints of cost are most often to blame. That’s not the situation […] - [Album Review: Devendra Banhart-What Will We Be](https://scenesc.com/album-review-devendra-banhart-what-will-we-be/): By Jared Buchholz Right before placing “What Will We Be” into the stereo of my car, I noticed the rather un detailed art surrounding the paperback case. It looked sort of dreamy eyed boyish at first, but upon a closer look it started to appear remotely along the lines of a malicious nature . I’m […] - [Show Review: Confederate Fagg](https://scenesc.com/show-review-confederate-fagg/): To say that Confederate Fagg rocked a packed house at New Brookland Tavern Saturday November 14th would be a bit of an understatement. To truly understand the level of rock-n-roll debauchery unleashed upon West Columbia that night, one need only have seen the piles upon piles of plush animal stuffing and pornography strewn about the […] - [Album Review: Austin Crane-Place at the Table](https://scenesc.com/album-review-austin-crane-place-at-the-table/): By Kyle Petersen Austin Crane is one of many acoustic guitar-toting singer/songwriters hanging around college campuses across America, but the music he makes is anything but ordinary.  Instead of the simple, often cliche-ridden songs about love and heartache that are standard fare of the twentysomething crowd, Crane tends towards weighty meditations on faith, doubt, God […] - [Bakari's Best of 2009](https://scenesc.com/bakaris-best-of-2009/): Here are what I believe are the best releases of the year. These are in no particular order Top 10 Releases of 2009 Say Anything — Say Anything Phoenix — Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix Passion Pit — Manners Manchester Orchestra — Mean Everything to Nothing Jay-Z — The Blueprint 3 fun. — Aim and Ignite The […] - [2009 The Year The Pony Died](https://scenesc.com/2009-the-year-the-pony-died/): What is the worst part about a ponytail????  It is attached to an ass. In 2009 we saw the ponytail era in Columbia come to a close.  Some of Columbia’s finest in the music scene chopped them off in order to get down to business in 2010. First off we have my cousin Bentz Kirby […] - [Bakari's Guilty Pleasures of 2009](https://scenesc.com/bakaris-guilty-pleasures-of-2009/): There’s two. And They are both Television Programs Glee and Gossip Girl I watch them both religiously. So what? - [Racheal's Guilty Pleasure of 2009](https://scenesc.com/racheals-guilty-pleasure-of-2009/): Dear Bakari, Ke$ha is so much harder than Uffie. Love, Racheal - [New Music From The Patient](https://scenesc.com/new-music-from-the-patient/): You might not have heard of The Patient yet, but Friends and Romans or Nick Bays might ring a bell.  We’ve been promoting their music here at Scene SC from day one because we know they have a lot of talent and stellar songs.  Two members have carried over from Friends and Romans, drummer Michael […] - [South Carolina Song of the Year](https://scenesc.com/south-carolina-song-of-the-year/): It is about that time to reflect back on 2009.  In doing so, in the next couple of days we are going to choose what we think are the best moments from South Carolina music. First off we have Song of the Year.  This was an easy choice for us and apparently for most of […] - [Band of Horses to Play Charleston Show](https://scenesc.com/band-of-horses-2/): Band of Horses will play December 28th at The Music Farm in Charleston two days prior to their two night run in Atlanta at the Tabernacle.  Charleston’s own Co. will open. @ The Music Farm , Monday December 28th, 2009. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Tickets for this show go on sale this Monday, December […] - [Album Review: Bob Dylan, Christmas in the Heart](https://scenesc.com/album-review-bob-dylan-christmas-in-the-heart/): Bob Dylan, Christmas in the Heart (Sony, 2009) By Logan K. Young While it’s probably a little too soon to bandy about the “d” word – “dementia,” that is – Bob Dylan’s bizarre behavior persists. Even a cursory look at the headlines will show that he’s been on quite the tear lately: leering at Victoria’s […] - [Treadmill Trackstar Belongs to Us](https://scenesc.com/treadmill-trackstar-belongs-to-us/): Treadmill Trackstar releases its comeback album I Belong to Me to the public today. To some that may not mean much, but for those of us who were paying attention to the Columbia music scene in the late-90’s it means a lot. - [Show Preview: Austin Crane/Public Radio/Nathan Hussey/The Heist and the Accomplice](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-austin-cranepublic-radionathan-husseythe-heist-and-the-accomplace/): The Heist And The Accomplice Austin Crane Public Radio Nathan Hussey (Of All Get Out) Acoustic / Indie / Rock 7:30pm Doors $7 Cover This is the show you’ve been waiting for all year.  A show with people and bands that are going places.  This is that show you go to on a local level […] - [Someone Can't Wait for Toro Y Moi](https://scenesc.com/someone-cant-wait-for-toro-y-moi/): Stereogum has included the new Toro Y Moi record Causers of This, due out February 23rd on Carpark Records, as one of their 25 most anticipated albums of 2010. TORO Y MOI – CAUSERS OF THIS FEBRUARY 23 (CARPARK) Toro Y Moi, aka multi-instrumental Columbia, South Carolina bedroom recordist Chaz Bundick, aka the bedroom psychedelicist […] - [Hello Hurricane and Welcome Back Switchfoot](https://scenesc.com/hello-hurricane-and-welcome-back-switchfoot/): Switchfoot returns to Asheville and Charlotte with a brand new album and DVD. - [Jay Farrar Chats with Metromix](https://scenesc.com/jay-farrar-chats-with-metromix/): (Click the picture above to read the interview) In an interview with Metromix Greenville, Jay Farrar of Son Volt talks about his new project with Ben Gibbard, the odds of an Uncle Tupelo reunion and his inspiration behind a couple of Son Volt songs.  Son Volt will be at The Handlebar in Greenville on November […] - [New Music Video From Magnetic Flowers](https://scenesc.com/new-music-video-from-magnetic-flowers/): Art Bar Saturday Nov 21 2009 3 Bucks Check out the new video from Magnetic Flowers for their song “Mouths Run Dry.”  This video was directed by Willie White and features the first track off their latest album What We Talk About When We Talk About What We Talk About.  Magnetic Flowers will be at […] - [Zach Galifia Galifia Galifiarealfunny](https://scenesc.com/zach-galifia-galifia-galifiarealfunny/): I haven’t done a From The Web For The Win in a while, but it’s a slow news day and this is beyond funny.  If you haven’t seen any of these before go back and watch the Natalie Portman one too.  It might be funnier than this one. - [CD Review: Toro Y Moi - My Touch](https://scenesc.com/cd-review-toro-y-moi-my-touch/): Toro y Moi – My Touch Genre: Electronic RIYL: Discovery by Daft Punk, Justice, Funk samples Picks: Lesson #223, Existance Music, Deep Routes, Effective Worthless, Take This Toro y Moi is the solo project of Chaz Bundick, lead singer of The Heist and the Accomplice. The first time I heard a few of the cuts […] - [Maladroit is Back](https://scenesc.com/maladroit-is-back/): (Photo Credit SKobos) “Ska Is Dead” IV Tour w/: Mustard Plug The Toasters Voodoo Glow Skulls Deal’s Gone Bad Maladroit New Brookland Tavern Ska / Punk / Reggae 6:30pm Doors $12 Advance / $15 Day Of Show To Purchase Tickets Click Here Local bands break up all the time with unfinished business.  It usually has […] - [The Fire Tonight Top 11 of the Decade](https://scenesc.com/the-fire-tonight-top-11-of-the-decade/): This list is one louder than the others, it also doesn’t represent the opinions of all members of The Fire Tonight.  However, it does represent that I clearly loved this past decade far more than David did.  He showed me his list and Darius Rucker’s solo album is the only thing on it. 11. Muse […] - [Show Preview: Marry a Thief EP Release](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-marry-a-thief-ep-release/): Expectations are high for Marry a Thief. After releasing arguably the best album of 2008, Erich Skelton and crew are back at it with their new EP “Reaction/Explosion.” And There are a couple of things that you should know about this album when you compare it to “I am Dying to Outlive.”  First off, this […] - [Ryan Adams and Avett Bros Take Over WUSC](https://scenesc.com/ryan-adams-and-avett-bros-take-over-wusc/): Dear WUSC, I know you need donations to keep up and running.  I need my money to keep up and running.  But if I were able to somehow scrounge up a couple of dollars, the best way to get those dollars from me would be to spin Ryan Adams for an hour and The Avett […] - [The Calculator Top 10 of the Decade](https://scenesc.com/the-calculator-top-10-of-the-decade/): Continuing our our top ten of the 2000’s of local band members, today we present the Top 10 of Tyler Morris of Calculator. If you dig his top 10 check out his band. They are one of the hottest new bands in South Carolina and haven’t even released the Classic Acid EP yet. That will […] - [Coolest Music Video Ever?](https://scenesc.com/coolest-music-video-ever/): Shake It Out (Music Video) Manchester Orchestra | MySpace Video “Shake It Out” is one of the best songs off the new Manchester Orchestra record, Mean Everything to Nothing, and it is finally getting the video it deserves.  You might remember that the band released an “artsy” video for each song on the album.  While […] - [Mark Mathis, The Secret of This Town](https://scenesc.com/mark-mathis-the-secret-of-this-town/): Click the picture above to download the new album from Mark Mathis Mark Mathis isn’t exactly a secret in this town.  His band, Public Radio, recently released an album on Deep Elm records called Sweetchild that is great.  I’ve had it in my car CD player for the last month or so since their bass […] - [New Music from Marry a Thief](https://scenesc.com/new-music-from-marry-a-thief/): With their EP Release party coming up on the 13th, Marry a Thief has released the first single Only from their new EP titled Reaction, Explosion.  The song can be heard now on The Sixty One and on their Myspace page. The new songs from Marry a Thief have more of a raw edge than […] - [The Dirty White Top 25 of The Decade](https://scenesc.com/the-dirty-white-top-25-of-the-decade/): For our first installment, and after reading probably our most accurate installment of the Top 25 albums of the decade, Josh McDowell of The Dirty White weighs in on his top albums.  With a new album and video in the works, we will be hearing a lot from the Florence natives in the coming months. […] - [A Tribute To Weezer Version 1.0](https://scenesc.com/a-tribute-to-weezer-version-1-0/): Rock / Indie 7:30pm Doors $7 Cover This Thurdsday night at New Brookland Tavern, Ben Walker Radio will take the stage as Only In Dreams, a tribute to the once great Weezer.  Ben Walker and company are no stranger to paying homage to Weezer in their sets, often covering parts of Surf Wax America.  This […] - [The Wall Street Journal Feels for "The Sheds"](https://scenesc.com/the-wall-street-journal-feels-for-the-sheds/): This is the best article about “The Sheds”  that I have read yet, and oddly enough it comes from The Wall Street Journal.  The article can be found here.  They portray Clif Judy exactly how I see him, and basically make him look like a sad old man. Mr. Judy says he can live with […] - [So Long Headliners](https://scenesc.com/so-long-headliners/): I can’t say we didn’t see it coming, but now Columbia is without a reputable mid-size venue.  The State is reporting that a new entertainment venture will open in the venue in the coming months.  Former Carolina Panthers running back and Spartanburg native Stephen Davis plans to develop the space.  Davis currently owns Tabu Nightlife. […] - [The Ultimate Guantanamo Playlist](https://scenesc.com/the-ultimate-guantanamo-playlist/): Our Mark Sanford Playlist was a hit, so we are back with the Gitmo Bay Playlist 09′.  If you haven’t heard what is going on, all these liberal hippy bands are pissed that their music is being blasted as torture.  They are throwing fits in DC trying to get the Government to tell them what […] - [Free Music:New Life On Repeat](https://scenesc.com/free-musicnew-life-on-repeat/): Pay what you want for the new 4 song EP “As I Grew” from Life on Repeat.  This is their first release under the Equal Vision record label that they were recently signed to.  They will be touring this December with Sent By Ravens (Florence, SC) who were also recently signed to Tooth and Nail.  […] - [Scene SC Endorsed Band: Austin Crane](https://scenesc.com/scenesc-endorsed-band-austin-crane/): Columbia, SC Genre: Folk/Indie http://www.myspace.com/austincrane SceneSC.com is proud to announce our third Endorsed Band, Austin Crane. Austin Crane is more than just Austin Crane. It is also Jimmy Gibson, Nathan Poole, and Caleb Weathersby. And they are fantastic. Austin Crane has all of the characteristics of a good band that will make you pay attention […] - [All The Missing Pieces Trailer](https://scenesc.com/all-the-missing-pieces-trailer/): All the Missing Pieces focuses on the story of Adam, a young man leaving home to start a new adventure. Adam recounts his life as a child, growing up without a grandfather and searching through his belongings with his best friend Megan as if it was some sort of treasure. Every time Adam would get […] - [R.E.M. Advance Screening at The Nick](https://scenesc.com/r-e-m-advance-screening-at-the-nick/): FRIDAY OCT 23rd at The Nickelodeon 10:30 PM SHARP R.E.M., Warner Bros. Records, and Cinema Purgatorio present “This Is Not A Theatrical Release,” limited sneak preview screenings of the upcoming R.E.M. un-concert documentary This Is Not A Show: Live at the Olympia in Dublin. The film will screen one night only in select towns across […] - [Top Ten Albums of the 2000's Preview](https://scenesc.com/top-ten-albums-of-the-2000s-preview/): So I am not ready to officially make this list yet, but while doing my research I realized how bad this decade sucks for music.  Well it didn’t really suck, but it was mired in mediocrity.  The bands that will make up my top 10 aren’t even in the same class or league as the […] - [Allison Weiss is Blowin Up Y'all](https://scenesc.com/allison-weiss-is-blowin-up-yall/): For a while there on Scene SC every other post was about Allison Weiss.  And why not dude?  She is awesome and we knew that she was about to hit it big and we were trying to do our little part and help her out.  We even got to go to Athens and see her […] - [Oh What's Up Chris Andrews](https://scenesc.com/oh-whats-up-chris-andrews/): Check out the new Karate Kid themed revenge video from Evergreen Terrace’s song “Sending Signals” off their latest release “Almost Home.”  This video is currently featured on AbsolutePunk.Net so go check it out there. My favorite part is where the kid is doing High Knees at dusk on the beach.  Oh yeah and the double […] - [New American Gun Out on ITunes](https://scenesc.com/new-american-gun-out-on-itunes/): The new American Gun CD isn’t officially being released until December 1st, but if you can’t wait to have it you can find it here on ITunes now. The Devil Showed Me His Hand is American Gun’s follow up to their 2008 release The Means and The Machine.  I’m one listen through and I’m thinking […] - [The Columbia Vitals](https://scenesc.com/the-columbia-vitals/): In the 11th installment of their weekly podcast, XXXX XXXXXX and guest Logan Young talk about upcoming shows, midgets and sex offenders.  And since I know everyone is wondering about how midget wrestling went at Savannah’s, Logan took one for the team and attended.  It sounded more like a fiesta than a midget wrestling match.  […] - [Scene SC Endorsed:Sequoyah Prep School @ The Handlebar](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-endorsedsequoyah-prep-school-the-handlebar/): (Photo Credit Clayton Bozard) The Handlebar $11 8:30 PM Greenville, SC Sequoyah Prep School featuring The Chase, Death On Two Wheels and The Four Kicks Genre:  Pop Swamp Rock Nothing makes us more proud than to see a South Carolina band out on the road busting their asses to get their music out there.  Since […] - [Free Download: O' Brother The Death of Day](https://scenesc.com/free-download-o-brother-the-death-of-day/): Sign up for O’ Brother’s mailing list and receive a free download of their new album “The Death of Day” and a previously unreleased song. They will be coming to The Watershed Nov 11th with The Working Title for a rare Wednesday night show.  O’Brother will be taking All Get Out’s place on the back […] - [Smiling Faces, Beautiful Places, Angry White Men](https://scenesc.com/smiling-faces-beautiful-places-angry-white-men/): The Restoration Studio Journals — Part 2 — By Daniel Machado With the Nashville rhythm sessions behind us, the second stage of production for The Restoration’s debut album began in early September 2009 on-location in Lexington, South Carolina. Head engineer Collin Derrick and producer Stephen Russ arrived on a Friday night to set up gear […] - [Lo-Fi Country Gothic: Charleston’s Shovels & Rope](https://scenesc.com/lo-fi-country-gothic-charlestons-shovels-rope/): By Kyle Petersen One of the most noted up-and-comers in South Carolina’s music scene over the past few years, singer/songwriter Cary Ann Hearst boasts one of the most powerful country/soul/punk voices you are ever likely to hear, with top-notch songwriting chops to boot. Her debut record Dust & Bones sounds like an alt. country classic […] - [Rocktober in Awendaw](https://scenesc.com/rocktober-in-awendaw/): Kicking off this Friday afternoon, Rocktoberfest at Awendaw Green will feature over 75 of South Carolina’s premier artist on three stages for four days straight.  Proceeds from the concert will be used to buy instruments for the Charleston Band Instrument Fund.  Four day passes are $40 dollars and one day will run about $15, but […] - [The Father, The Child and Alcohol](https://scenesc.com/the-father-the-child-and-alcohol/): Album Review David Bazan-Curse Your Branches 3.5/5 Having read a number of reviews of this album everyone seems to be focused on the “Christianity” aspect of this album.  That does after all seem to be his central theme here.  When talking about writing this album lyrically, Bazan said that he mainly writes the songs and […] - [Happy Two Year Anniversary to Music That Matters](https://scenesc.com/happy-two-year-anniversary-to-music-that-matters/): For the last two years Kevin Oliver has examined many aspects of music on his blog Music That Matters.  Music That Matters is full of previews of local bands, insights into the marketing side of the music industry and general music musings that didn’t make it into one of the many publications Kevin freelances for.  […] - [Show Preview: Andy Zipf](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-andy-zipf/): The Watershed Andy Zipf & Mel Washington 8:30PM $5 Who is Andy Zipf? Andy Zipf is a singer songwriter from the greater Washington D.C. area, although for the last couple of years the road has been his home.  He has been playing everywhere from coffee shops to venues and house shows winning over fans with […] - [Fall at Flat Rock](https://scenesc.com/fall-at-flat-rock/): The perfect way to celebrate the first weekend of fall would be a trip to the Flat Rock Music Festival to hear some great SC artists. Hannah Miller is participating in the Emerging Singer Songwriter competition from 10AM-12AM and will then play an in the round set later that night.  If we had anything to […] - [Show Preview: Matt Butcher at Greenville Presents](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-matt-butcher-at-greenville-presents/): Matt Butcher Performing at Greenville Presents Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 9:00pm $5 donation 2309 Old Buncombe Road Greenville, SC 29609 When it comes to alt country music I have always defined it in three ways in my head.  A) We have the North Carolina alt country defined by Whiskeytown.  B) We have the Georgia […] - [What We Will Be Talking About When We Talk About Columbia’s Music Scene](https://scenesc.com/what-we-will-be-talking-about-when-we-talk-about-columbias-music-scene/): By Kyle Petersen The Magnetic Flowers, who have to be near the top of nearly anyone’s list of best bands in Columbia, recently released their excellent second full-length, and in doing so raised the bar pretty damn high for the rest of this year’s releases. The band plays a kinetic brand of literate indie pop […] - [Aviary Fire Version 2.0](https://scenesc.com/aviary-fire-version-2-0/): After a couple of line up changes, Aviary Fire has settled in and has plans to make big waves with their new music. In their new song Where Ever We End Up Charlie Jackson and company hit on instant nostalgia in the most specific ways.  The song will hit close to home with youth in […] - [Out of a Nashville Recording Studio and Deep into the Heart of Local Racism](https://scenesc.com/the-restoration-studio-journals-part-1/): The Restoration Studio Journals — Part 1 — By Daniel Machado [For more information on the photograph above, click here] “The Lynching” is the song that will close The Restoration’s debut album and bring an end to my story of the Vale family. As a writer, it’s a song that has taken me on a […] - [Baumer and The Beautiful Life](https://scenesc.com/baumer-and-the-beautiful-life/): I can’t exactly say I’m excited about the season premiere of the new CW show The Beautiful Life, but if they are cool enough to play “Take What’s Mine” by Baumer in the commercial, the show has to be good.  In addition to that Ashton is the producer and Beauty and the Geek is top […] - [Free Music: The Same Heart Split EP](https://scenesc.com/free-music-the-same-heart-split-ep/): We have been making an effort to follow the music of Jason Sposa since his days in Love Apple.  In the past couple of months it has become a lot easier with the help of social networks Twitter and Bandcamp where you can listen to his last three records. Jason writes some of the most […] - [Don't Even Reply](https://scenesc.com/dont-even-reply/): This is the funniest website I have found in a long time.  Here are two samples from DontEvenReply.com that should make you laugh out loud. Basically this guy responds to ads on the internet with these crazy replies. I’ve read them all. It’s great stuff. Here are a couple of excerpts. This one is in […] - [Photo Blog:Ben Walker, Calculator, Kill Anties](https://scenesc.com/photo-blogben-walker-calculator-kill-anties/): Our friend David Walters took some great pictures recently of some of our favorite bands Kill Anties, Ben Walker and Calculator and he was kind enough to let us share them here with you. - [Fall Out is Back](https://scenesc.com/fall-out-is-back/): Fall Out is back and moving from Finlay Park to the back parking lot of Jillian’s in the Vista. This year Rock 93.5 does a good job of mixing in some local flavor with headliner Collective Soul.  Justin Smith and Folk Hop Band are no stranger to sharing the stage with big acts after having […] - [Treadmill Trackstar Acoustic at the White Mule](https://scenesc.com/treadmill-trackstar-acoustic-at-the-white-mule/): This Friday night Angelo and Heidi of Treamill Trackstar are appearing at the White Mule for a special acoustic set!  While the group has concentrated on playing rocking shows since reforming, this show is a bit of a throwback to acoustic performances that used to take place on the Rockafella’s deck.  The two will be […] - [Album Review:Hannah Miller-Somewhere in Between](https://scenesc.com/album-reviewhannah-miller-somewhere-in-between/): Review By Kyle Petersen September 9th 2009 Hannah Miller, one of Columbia’s many fine singer/songwriters, stands out from the pack for the singular power of her voice–a husky, sonorous instrument that has the ability to cast a spell over the listener, regardless of instrumental accompaniment, or lyrical content (think Cat Power). For evidence, just look […] - [The Radddcast is Back](https://scenesc.com/the-radddcast-is-back/): Brandon Wilks is back at it promoting local shows and music through his Podcast entitled Radddcast. I’ll try not to spoil the episode for you, but he names the Godfather of the Indie Community and he lets you know how to have your songs featured on radddcast.  3 D’s. BrandonKWilks@Gmail.com They like to curse now […] - [We are Broadcasting Live From The Trade Pandemic!](https://scenesc.com/we-are-broadcasting-live-from-the-trade-pandemic/): Free TV : Ustream. - [Srsly Records Showcase](https://scenesc.com/srsly-records-showcase/): 4:00 – Hipstermobile (myspace.com/rossswinson) 5:00 – Corporate Casual (myspace.com/corporatecasualsc) 6:00 – Fleurescence (myspace.com/justfleurescence) 7:00 – Cherry Case (myspace.com/cherrycase) 8:30 – Attalaya (myspace.com/attalaya) 9:30 – Hello Tomorrow (myspace.com/hellotomorrowband) 10:30 – The Artichokes (myspace.com/theartichokes) 11:30 – Sweet Vans (myspace.com/sweetvanssc) Srsly Records will have their first showcase this Saturday at The Elbow Room in 5 Points.  The show […] - [Doc Sommers Reunion Show](https://scenesc.com/doc-sommers-reunion-show/): David here.  Oh sorry guys, someone hacked into my scene sc account and wrote this story off of a Tweet!  Who would even report such a thing!  Gah some people… Anyways I want you to know that at Scene SC we report the facts and the fact of the matter is that we are taking […] - [2nd Annual Trade Pandemic at Art Bar](https://scenesc.com/2nd-annual-trade-pandemic-at-art-bar/): DJ Chad Abushanab 7:00-8:00 .leavelifealone. 8:15-8:45 Heart Machine 9:00-9:30 Dylan Lee 9:45-10:15 Calculator 10:30-11:00 Twilight Armada 11:15-11:45 Shallow Palace 12:00-1:00 Gldfngr 1:00-2:00 ARTISTS Heyward Sims – Artist The Confused Muse — Painting, Jelwery, Joanna Jackson-Live Painter Michael Karjewski & Justice -Live Painters Lacey Duke- MAC Make-up Artist All-In Entertainment — Booking & Promotions Bycle Co-Op […] - [New Videos](https://scenesc.com/new-videos-2/) - [Love Apple is Back?](https://scenesc.com/love-apple-is-back/): LOVE APPLE is in the process of recording a long, lost album of songs that never got recorded. For more information, please check back here or visit us at www.love-apple.com. The mystery begins and Scene SC will be there every step of the way. - [Show Preview: Cory Branan/The Honorary Title/Good Old War](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-cory-brananthe-honorary-titlegood-old-war/): The Honorary Title Good Old War Cory Branan Ned Durrett Acoustic / Indie / Rock 7:30 Doors $10 Advance / $12 Day Of Show To Purchase Tickets Click Here By Todd Mathis Cory Branan has slept at my house twice. Both times he left his cell phone. The second time I found it under the […] - [The Almost Come to Finlay Park](https://scenesc.com/the-almost-come-to-finlay-park/): 9/26/2009 8:00 PM Finlay Park The Almost, This Providence, Anarbor, & The Dares 930 Laurel St, Columbia, South Carolina 29201 Cost: N/A Other than the Summer Concert Series every Saturday, Finlay Park hasn’t been seeing the same concert action it has in the past 10 years.  Between 2003 and 2006 Jimmy Eat World, Rooney, Hoobastank, […] - [The Drownout at the Art Bar tonight!](https://scenesc.com/the-drownout-at-the-art-bar-tonight/): The Drownout is a name that you have probably seen on Columbia music calendars over the past few years.  While based out of Atlanta they have managed to build a solid second home in the city through their fun dance beats and electric stage show. Tonight they bring the energy to the Art Bar in […] - [R.E.M. to Release Live Album](https://scenesc.com/r-e-m-to-release-live-album/): Before R.E.M. released their last album Accelerate, they took a one week residency at Dublin, Ireland’s historic Olympia Theatre.  The new live CD will have 39 songs from these working rehearsals. In addition to the new songs that appear on Accelerate, R.E.M. reached back in their catalog and played 29 songs from their early IRS […] - [Show Preview:Damien Jurado](https://scenesc.com/show-previewdamiem-jurardo/): Damien Jurado at New Brookland Tavern August 25, 2009 mewithoutYou (Weis Family) Damien Jurado PSalters Josh Moore By Todd Mathis I stumbled across Damien Jurado on a mix CD a friend gave me a few years back.  I’m going to say it was 2003 because it was a mix of newer music and Jurado’s Where […] - [Parachute Musical and The Winter Sounds](https://scenesc.com/parachute-musical-and-the-winter-sounds/): Parachute Musical and The Winter Sounds are coming through South Carolina this weekend stopping into Greenville Friday night and Charleston Saturday night. The Winter Sounds play a high energy brand of melodic rock n roll that appeals more to the late teen and young adult than to the pre-teen music newb.  Their new Album Church […] - [Free Times Music Crawl Lineup](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-lineup/): Most of the bands that will be playing the Free Times Music Crawl were revealed in today’s issue of the Free Times. Just like last year, The Free Times has composed a solid line up of some of South Carolina’s best artists for showcase  in the Vista of Columbia.  I can look down this list […] - [Hot Lava Monster takes California #3](https://scenesc.com/hot-lava-monster-takes-california-3/): Hot Lava Mike checks in with an update on music and continued worry over Patrick’s mental state!  Also check out California videos on the band’s youtube! Day ? I finished principle guitar tracks in two days of recording. On the evening of the 2nd day, Sylvia came in, listened, and announced we’d be redoing everything […] - [This Machine Is Me Bids a Semi-Farewell](https://scenesc.com/this-machine-is-me-bids-a-semi-farewell/): Last night news broke that This Machine Is Me, one of Columbia’s hottest acts, will be performing its last show for awhile on August 20th.  Thankfully the group will continue to write and put out music in some form.  Here is the official word from the band’s blog: “I always knew a time like this […] - [New Video From Sent By Ravens](https://scenesc.com/new-video-from-sent-by-ravens/): Sent By Ravens have had the Teaser for their new video “Trailer vs. Tornado” up for awhile, but released the full version today.  Sent By Ravens recently inked a deal with Tooth and Nail out of Seattle, Washington. Their upcoming album was co produced by Matt Carter of Blue Ridge, SC.  Carter has also recorded […] - [New Music: Steven Fiore](https://scenesc.com/new-music-steven-fiore/): Steven Fiore has posted three new songs to his Myspace for your listening pleasure.  These songs are part of his recently released Country Music EP.  Fiore also has plans for a new full length album titled Etiquette, to be released September 27th in Charleston. Steven Fiore, one of South Carolina’s premiere songwriters, also has started […] - [7 Questions with Kyle Petersen](https://scenesc.com/7-questions-with-kyle-peterson/): The following is an interview with Kyle Petersen.  Kyle is the former music director at WUSC and and a current DJ that enjoys writing about music on his own blog, Dark Southern Hearts. Interviewed by Todd Mathis 1.  Who are you and what do you do? I’m a grad student at WUSC and have done […] - [Marry a Thief Acoustic EP](https://scenesc.com/marry-a-thief-acoustic-ep/): Marry a Thief knows how much everyone loves free stuff, so not only are they going to give you a free copy of their Acoustic EP when you show up to their show on August 21st at New Brookland Tavern, but they are giving you a chance to download their new song “The Lions” for […] - [Brooks & Done](https://scenesc.com/brooks-done/): After 20 years of solid country hits from Ronnie Dunn and Kix Brooks, the duo are “calling it a day.” In a message via their Web site they said to not believe whatever rumors you hear about their break up, it was just time that has gotten the best of them. Since 1990 Brooks and […] - [Two New Photography Websites](https://scenesc.com/two-new-photography-websites/): Two of Scene SC’s favorite South Carolina photographers have recently started new Web sites that are worthy of your attention. Both Graeme Fouste and David Childers have worked with some of SC’s best bands, from shooting their live shows to taking their promos. Graeme Fouste went online a couple of weeks ago and has since […] - [Show Review: Gallows Save Warped Tour](https://scenesc.com/show-review-gallows-save-warped-tour/): So I haven’t written about my Warped Tour 09′ experience yet because there really wasn’t that much good to say about it.  I almost feel like I did 10 years ago when there were only a couple of bands on Warped that I had any desire to see.  A more appropriate title of this post […] - [New Brand New Song](https://scenesc.com/new-brand-new-song/): Brand New have released the first single off their upcoming album “Daisy” on their Myspace today.  What do you think about “At the Bottom?” All of their albums so far have been dramatically different than the previous one, but I feel like this song would have fit in fine with the last album.  Maybe they […] - [Show Preview: Mates of State](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-mates-of-state/): Mates of State w/ Other Lives     Visulite Theatre, Charlotte, NC Wednesday, Oct. 5    7:30pm     $15 Mates of State have been around since 1997. If they haven’t honed their live skills by now, they never will. A band who have been going this long HAVE TO be great live. They’ve toured […] - [Videos from Hopscotch](https://scenesc.com/videos-from-hopscotch/): After my day 1 recap, my Hopscotch experience turned into a blur of day parties and fuzz bands.  There is no way you’re going to see every band you want to see, so you really have to pick and choose and just enjoy where you are. Of Spin’s top 8 performances at Hopscotch and we […] - [Show Preview: Peter Wolf Crier](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-peter-wolf-crier/): Peter Wolf Crier w/ Milagres, Dylan Dickerson, and Young Mumbles Sunday, Oct. 2nd   El Burrito, 5 Points, Columbia, SC   6pm   All Ages   $5 If you miss this one, you really don’t know what’s going on. This is definitely the best show to hit Columbia this fall, maybe even this year. All […] - [Show Preview: Gardens & Villa](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-gardens-villa/): Black Hills by Gardens & Villa Gardens & Villa w/ Youth Lagoon        Wednesday, September 27     9pm Snug Harbor, Charlotte, NC     $8    TICKETS  This is one of those shows that you will hear about in the future, when Gardens & Villa are getting big and a couple of […] - [Album Review: All Get Out-The Season](https://scenesc.com/album-review-all-get-out-the-season/): All Get Out’s debut full length The Season has been years in the making.  To fans, it has been a myth, a rumor and something that has been much anticipated.  The band went from playing hundreds of shows in 2008, 2009, and 2010 to regional one off dates for much of 2011.  They had started […] - [Free Download-Nick Bays-Keep The Ghost Awake](https://scenesc.com/free-download-nick-bays-keep-the-ghost-awake/): While Nick Bays was in town this summer he played as many shows as he could before he headed back North to school.  This Patriarchs EP had been recorded since early summer, but it’s not until now that we are hearing the fruits of that labor. “Keep The Ghost Awake” is the first single off […] - [Wilco-The Whole Love Listening Party](https://scenesc.com/wilco-the-whole-love-listening-party/): Monday September 26 New Brookland Tavern 8 PM FREE Facebook Event The night before Wilco’s much anticipated album The Whole Love hits the streets we’ll be hosting a listening party at New Brookland Tavern with drink specials and giveaways. Wilco’s Yankee Hotel Foxtrot is a landmark album on the music timeline for an entire generation […] - [The Best Things About Hopscotch Festival 2011](https://scenesc.com/the-best-things-about-hopscotch-festival-2011/): Marie Antoinette once said “I have seen all, I have heard all, I have forgotten all.” I’m pretty sure she said that after attending Raleigh’s Hopscotch Festival. I feel like I saw so much and did so much that I can’t remember any of it, does that make sense? I decided to try to remember […] - [Red Hot Chili Peppers Prize Pack](https://scenesc.com/red-hot-chili-peppers-prize-pack/): Above is a picture of the actual poster you are entering to win.  Not only are you entering to win this rare autographed poster, but you will also receive their entire music catalog. What’s the catch?  There is no catch.  You’re hearing “The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie” on the radio all the time and […] - [Preview: Music Midtown 2011](https://scenesc.com/preview-music-midtown-2011/): Music Midtown 2011 Piedmont Park – Atlanta, GA Saturday, Sept. 24         $55 So I am pretty sure that the organizer of this Atlanta festival was like “Hey, how about we pick all the best LIVE bands in the world and put them in one festival?” which is why I am so […] - [Charleston Record Expo Line Up Announced](https://scenesc.com/charleston-record-expo-line-up-announced/): Earlier this year Monster Music hosted the first record convention in Charleston in the last 15 years.  That turned out to be such a hit that they’ve decided to do it again. Next Saturday, September 24 vendors from all over the East Coast will be bringing their vinyl and other memorabilia to Monster Music for […] - [Shallow Palace to Release New Record and Tour](https://scenesc.com/shallow-palace-to-release-new-record-and-tour/): Shallow Palace had a succesful Kickstarter campaign earlier this year to raise money for the recording of their new album.  Now the fruits of their labor about to be relieved to the world as their new album is currently being pressed on vinyl and will be supported by an East Coast tour starting in October. […] - [Enter To Win: Horrible Crows Lithograph](https://scenesc.com/enter-to-win-horrible-crows-lithograph/): It was a hot hot hot summer July day nearly three years ago when we went to New Brookland Tavern to see Gaslight Anthem.  What we heard was sweaty working class punk that stopped into Columbia on an off date from Warped Tour.  The Gaslight Anthem was on Warped Tour 08′?? Yeah, Warped Tour has […] - [Listen to Late Nights ](https://scenesc.com/listen-to-late-nights/): This song. This band. That’s all. Thursday September 22 The Elbow Room  5 POINTS PUB $5 - [The Explorers Club Announce Sophomore Release](https://scenesc.com/the-explorers-club-announce-sophomore-release/): Charleston retro rock outfit The Explorers Club will be releasing the follow up to their 2008 harmony fueled album Freedom Wind in early 2012.  The upcoming LP will be titled Grand Hotel and is also heavily influenced by the music of the 1960’s like their previous release. With so many bands out there these days […] - [Album Review: Hotel Lights-Girl Graffiti](https://scenesc.com/album-review-hotel-lights-girl-graffiti/): Girl Graffiti by Hotel Lights is a darn fine record. I’m just going to get that out of the way right off the bat because it needs to be said without any pretense or bullshit. That is in fact what makes it such a great record. It doesn’t try to be anything except what it is, […] - [Frontier Sons and The Lion in Winter Tour](https://scenesc.com/frontier-sons-and-the-lion-in-winter-tour/): Facebook Event Frontier Sons and The Lion in Winter are taking off on an East Coast tour today, playing their first show in Rock Hill, SC at The Money with Polar War. While The Lion in Winter has had a handful of single online releases, Frontier Sons will celebrate the release of their new album […] - [Welcome to Hopscotch: Day 1 Overview](https://scenesc.com/welcome-to-hopscotch-day-1-overview/): So I just got settled in at Hopscotch.  I’m sitting in front of Port City Java on the corner of Fayetville and Martin and things have already gotten interesting.  Check in was a breeze.  Walked up, gave my name got my pass and walked out.  Then I figured out that there is absolutely nothing going […] - [Rejectioneers/Lauris Vidal/Matt Butcher/Future Wives at Conundrum](https://scenesc.com/rejectioneerslauris-vidalmatt-butcherfuture-wives-at-conundrum/): Facebook Event First off I have yet to write on this website about how much I love Conundrum Music Hall, Columbia’s newest music venue.  I talked about it a little bit last week on The Weekly Monitor, but this place is really great.  Great sound system, great atmosphere and good people running the place.  I […] - [Introducing: Typhoon](https://scenesc.com/introducing-typhoon/): Beautiful would be the top word to describe this band. But talented would be a close second. Typhoon are a band from Portland, Oregon with a band ranging from 13-21 members, depending on where they play. When I saw them at Lollapalooza they had 13 members, including 2 drummers, trumpeters, and two violinists. It seems […] - [Album Review: The Front Bottoms](https://scenesc.com/album-review-the-front-bottoms/): The Front Bottoms new self titled album dropped today and is streaming in full over at AOL Spinner as part of their online listening party series. We’ve been huge fans of the album for a couple of weeks now and are excited to be bringing them to Columbia October 29 for a Halloween show at […] - [Introducing: Chrome Sparks](https://scenesc.com/introducing-chrome-sparks/): Now this is the music that you want to be listening to. Show You My Way by chrome sparks Jeremy Malvin (a.k.a. the coolest guy ever) is way too talented for his own good. He has been playing music for a long time and is studying percussion at University of Michigan while also creating a […] - [Elonzo/Sea Wolf Mutiny/Magnetic Flowers at Art Bar](https://scenesc.com/elonzosea-wolf-mutinymagnetic-flowers-at-art-bar/): The Magnetic Flowers, The Sea Wolf Mutiny and Elonzo @ Art Bar Saturday Sept 3 $5 Facebook Event The Magnetic Flowers are still a band?? I thought they were on hiatus? One day they’re taking a break, the next they are playing a show. And thank goodness they are still playing shows because they are […] - [David Bazan Ticket Giveaway/Simpsonville Sept. 21](https://scenesc.com/david-bazan-ticket-giveawaysimpsonville-sept-21/): David Bazan | Living Room Show – Simpsonville, SC – September 21 Purchase Tickets (11 Remaining) David Bazan-Wolves at the Door For David Bazan fans a living room concert is the ultimate experience.  He makes all of his live shows personal with fan questions and interaction, but to be in the comfort of someones living […] - [Josh Roberts and the Hinges at 5 Points Pub](https://scenesc.com/josh-roberts-and-the-hinges-at-5-points-pub/): It seems like just yesterday that Josh Roberts and the Hinges were headlining the SceneSC Sampler release.  That was February and a lot has happened since then.  Bandmates got married, shows across the Southeast, a line up adjustment and some new songs in the works. The truth is when we heard “As Steady As We […] - [We are Augustines: Blue Collar Rock](https://scenesc.com/we-are-augustines-blue-collar-rock/): There seems to be a new sound trending that isn’t exactly a new sound.  The disciples of Springsteen, Dylan and Petty are finding their way back into the mainstream.  Gaslight Anthem has been carrying the flag, The War on Drugs is chilling in Philadelphia’s back seat and now We are Augustines is making their statement […] - [Junior Astronomers/TtMTtS/Octopus Jones @ New Brookland](https://scenesc.com/junior-astronomersttmttsoctopus-jones-new-brookland/): Thursday, August 25, 2011 – 8:00pm Octopus Jones Today The Moon, Tomorrow The Sun Junior Astronomers Sugar Glyder Price: $7 Cover Genre: Rock / Indie / Pop Thursday night New Brookland Tavern Columbia will be invaded by 4 bands, none of which claim Columbia as their home town.  While technically that might be true, Columbia […] - [Andy Zipf Acoustic Sessions](https://scenesc.com/andy-zipf-acoustic-sessions/): It was a dark mild late summer night when we took Andy Zipf back into our shed to film some acoustic songs.  He played two songs for us, one sitting on the John Deere and one standing beside the push mower. This is our first actual acoustic session with Zipf, but over the years we’ve […] - [Show Review:Guster and Jacks Mannequin](https://scenesc.com/show-reviewguster-and-jacks-mannequin/): If you ever have a chance to see a show at Patriot’s Point in Charleston it’s a good idea to attend.  Having the chance to see a show on the harbor overlooking downtown Charleston is really an all around great experience.  You can bring your dog, put your beach chair in the sand beside the […] - [Red Hot Chili Peppers LIVE: I'm With You in Theaters](https://scenesc.com/red-hot-chili-peppers-live-im-with-you-in-theaters/): If you’ve been listening to the radio lately you’ve most likely heard the new Red Hot Chili Peppers single “The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie.”  In the 90’s Red Hot Chili Peppers changed from not only a band with a high energy live performance to a band that churned out radio hit singles. To coincide […] - [Album Review:Hot Lava Monster-The Weed Sessions](https://scenesc.com/album-reviewhot-lava-monster-the-weed-sessions/): Hot Lava Monster-Some Call It Hell Hot Lava Monster is back, and they brought their huge… erm, guitars, with them. That’s right, it’s the first loud and in your face release from Columbia’s classic rock gurus since their Live record, and man is it good.  The 4 song EP is the long awaited release of […] - [Summer Showcase:Steven Fiore/Haley Shaw/Emily McCollum](https://scenesc.com/summer-showcasesteven-fiorehaley-shawemily-mccollum/): Facebook Event Scene SC will be hosting our third showcase of the summer tonight at 5 Points Pub featuring Steven Fiore, Haley Shaw and Emily McCollum. In the video above you can see Haley and Steven performing together at the SceneSC House of Softcore.  Both Shaw and Fiore are currently located in Charleston, but over […] - [Album Review:Keb Mo-True Reflection](https://scenesc.com/album-reviewkeb-mo-true-reflection/): Keb’ Mo’ – True Reflection I slid my new Keb’ Mo’ cd into my laptop and I-Tunes automatically categorized it in the “blues” genre. This certainly isn’t the computer program’s fault. Keb’ Mo’ first made a name for himself as a blues musician, playing a wicked slide guitar. While that may be where he came […] - [New Erich Skelton Recordings](https://scenesc.com/7902/): I think there should be a small movement to get Erich Skelton back to playing some live shows and releasing some new music. Until then, you can check out these songs he recorded with Taylor Bray in Nashville.  Both have been released before, but were re-recorded for a mock label pitch.  They turned out great […] - [Farewell Flight and Andy Zipf at New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/farewell-flight-and-andy-zipf-at-new-brookland-tavern/): Farewell Flight Andy Zipf Frontier Sons Dear Kavalier Price: $5 Over 21 / $8 Under 21 New Brookland Tavern Farewell Flight and Andy Zipf have a couple of things in common.  First off, it wasn’t planned that these bands played together.  That just happened by chance.  See, both Andy Zipf and Farewell Flight had played […] - [Free Download: Rejectioneers-25](https://scenesc.com/free-download-rejectioneers-25/): Free Download We reviewed the new Rejectioneers 25 EP last week and since then they have released it for free download.  I know a lot of you have a couple of these songs already downloaded from the 2010 or 2011 sampler, but now you can finish the collection. - [Get On This - Shad](https://scenesc.com/get-on-this-shad/): Hey there fellow beautiful people. I decided I’m gonna post articles every so often featuring a band/artist who I feel like should get more recognition. You may have heard these bands before, but if not, then it’ll be a good way to hear about some new music or whatevs. The first artist I wanted to […] - [Young the Giant: Tour with Incubus and VMA Performance](https://scenesc.com/young-the-giant-tour-with-incubus-and-vma-performance/): Earlier this year we told you to watch out for Young the Giant and previewed their show in Myrtle Beach. We even gave away an autographed album and some shirts. In addition to that we brought the supporting band from that tour Kitten to our house to play. These days everyone knows who Young the […] - [Album Review-The Sea Wolf Mutiny-The Last Season](https://scenesc.com/album-review-the-sea-wolf-mutiny-the-last-season/): By Gavin Brown: Solid. It’s the only word that comes to mind when I try to describe The Sea Wolf Mutiny’s First EP, The Last Season. It’s funny, the definition of “solid” is a near perfect description of the band’s eight song EP: “not hollow or containing gaps” and “strongly built or made of strong […] - [Guster on Tour with Jack's Mannequin](https://scenesc.com/guster-on-tour-with-jacks-mannequin/): Guster is currently out on tour with Jack’s Mannequin including shows in Charlotte, Myrtle Beach and Charleston included. Over the years Guster has always laid a little bit low in the music scene while maintaining a solid grass roots following.  By laid low, I mean toured with the likes of Rogue Wave, John Mayer, Ben […] - [Madi Diaz "Let's Go" Video](https://scenesc.com/madi-diaz-lets-go-video/): Columbia, SC is a hot bed of Madi Diaz fans.  Turn on the college radio station and you’ll hear Madi Diaz, walk into bars in 5 Points and they’re playing Madi Diaz over the system, walk into venues and people are covering Madi Diaz songs.  Diaz has never even played a show here that I’m […] - [Lollapalooza Jr. Jr.](https://scenesc.com/lollapalooza-jr-jr/): Okay. Hi. I have been so slacking lately and haven’t posted anything all summer, primarily because I was too busy watching Breaking Bad and Game of Thrones to even go near my keyboard. I’ve also been doing other stuff I guess. I saw a fantastic Bon Iver show in Raleigh, opened for Stepdad, and went […] - [City Paper Presents YALLapalooza](https://scenesc.com/city-paper-presents-yallapalooza/): Facebook Event This Friday night at 5 Points Pub the Columbia City Paper Presents YALLapalooza including the Free Times readers favorite band The Dirty Lowdown.  A couple of weeks back we wrote about the Future Yall compilation that includes forward thinking artists from around our great state. The first 100 people through the door will […] - [Interview: Kenny McWilliams - Archer Avenue Studio](https://scenesc.com/interview-kenny-mcwilliams-archer-avenue-studio/):   When analyzing someone’s presence and credibility in a local music scene, people tend to look for what that someone has given to the scene during his or her time. By that theory, Kenny McWilliams’ time playing in the wildly popular group Baumer makes him one of the Columbia music scene’s favorite sons. Add to […] - [Joel Hamilton and Marshall Brown at The White Mule](https://scenesc.com/joel-hamilton-and-marshall-brown-at-the-white-mule/): Thursday August 11 The White Mule No artists scream Charleston, SC more than Shrimp Records artists and Joel T. Hamilton is in that bunch.  The former front man of The Working Title, Hamilton is truly a multi-instrumentalist that refuses to be pinned down to any genre.  What you are guaranteed is a creative songwriter with […] - [Acoustic Night Themes for September/October](https://scenesc.com/acoustic-night-themes-for-septemberoctober/): We’ve set the themes for our acoustic nights for September and October, so sign up today if you want to play one of the nights before we run out of space.  When you sign up I’ll put your name under the night you’re signed up for. This will be a treat for music fans to […] - [Album Review: Rejectioneers-25](https://scenesc.com/album-review-rejectioneers-25/): Rejectioneers-Murderers For more than half a decade the 25 EP has been in the works. It’s the first official Rejectioneers release after years of playing live in Columbia.  For Ben Walker, this is the first time the recording quality has matched the quality of the songs. The reason Ben Walker has always had such a […] - [Album Review: Sarah Hunter-It Will Happen To You](https://scenesc.com/album-review-sarah-hunter-it-will-happen-to-you/): Sarah Hunter-Rush, Rush Sarah Hunter-Love to the Rescue Buy it on iTunes Sarah Hunter kind of came out of nowhere.  From the late night singer songwriter circuit where so many great musicians vanish into and you barely ever hear anything about them, other than being impressed as you sit at Delaney’s having your third pint. […] - [Free Download: Littlest Sounds August Edition](https://scenesc.com/free-download-littlest-sounds-august-edition/): (Click to download) The August edition of the Littlest Sounds sampler includes a host of South Carolina artists and is also full of greats bands you might have heard of, or could be a future fan of.  SC is represented by Bakari Lebby, Paul Brazell and Pan.  Other notable artists include The War on Drugs, […] - [Free Download: Versus the Robot-Sink or Swim](https://scenesc.com/free-download-versus-the-robot-sink-or-swim/): Versus the Robot has released their new 6 song EP for free download on their Bandcamp account. Charlie Jackson and crew have been known around Columbia for years for writing super catchy songs, in the pop punk vein. VTR started out as Jackon’s solo project before he scratched his bands and focused all of his […] - [Tapp’s Arts Center Hosts Say Brother and More](https://scenesc.com/tapp%e2%80%99s-arts-center-hosts-say-brother-and-more/): Say Brother Capital City Playboys/Reid Stevens Tapp’s Arts Center Saturday August 6 9 PM $3 Over $5 Under The Tapp’s Arts Center continues it’s heavy downtown presence in the arts community by hosting Say Brother, Capital City Playboy’s and Reid Stevens this Saturday night. This event is in addition to the first Thursday at Tapp’s […] - [Weaving the Fate and Casual Kings @ Township Auditorium](https://scenesc.com/weaving-the-fate-and-casual-kings-township-auditorium/): August 20, 2011 – Doors: 6:00pm Show: 7:00pm Ticket Info: All tickets are $12.50 Orchestra (General Admission NO SEATS) First & Second Balconies & Gallery – Reserved Seating On Saturday August 20 The Township Auditorium will be hosting a back to school show featuring three Columbia bands including Weaving the Fate (fka Villanova), Casual Kings […] - [5 Points Pub is Back](https://scenesc.com/5-points-pub-is-back/): Facebook Oh 5 Points Pub, it’s like you never really left us.  The venue currently known as The House in 5 Points, formerly known as Sudworks, formerly known as The Elbow Room, will once again be 5 Points Pub. In celebration of the new name, 5 Points Pub is having a blowout week featuring shows […] - [The Mill Closes Its Doors](https://scenesc.com/the-mill-closes-its-doors/): After two years operating as Columbia’s top rehearsal facility The Mill will be closing it’s doors on August 24, 2011. The Mill opened up right after the Sumter Street sheds were shut down to bands and bands were left looking for a place to practice.  We did a little feature and inside tour of The […] - [Free Download-Matrimony-Obey Your Guns](https://scenesc.com/free-download-matrimony-obey-your-guns/): Obey Your Guns (FREE New Single!) by Matrimony Matrimony is offering their new single “Obey Your Guns” up as a free download on Bandcamp and has also debuted a video for the song to go along with the release. Matrimony is from just up the road in Charlotte and has a grassroots sound stemming from […] - [Album Debut-Toucans "Black"](https://scenesc.com/album-debut-toucans-black/): photo credit – Caitlin Bradley – http://www.ckbimages.com/   Will  Flourance has put on many hats in his day, including playing guitar fronting retro rock band The Fluorescents, to being one half of comedy rap duo Sweet Vans, the man can do it all. With Toucans, Flourance shows his musical side through his computer.  Self labeled […] - [Parachute Musical at New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/parachute-musical-at-new-brookland-tavern/):   Parachute Musical will be making their way back to New Brookland Tavern Thursday night with Ocean is Theory, Wylie and The Lion in Winter. Parachute Musical is gearing up to release their new album Kill It Cut It Down and will be playing songs from the upcoming album. They’ve offered up two of the […] - [Cameron Comes Alive: Peter Frampton in Myrtle Beach - 7/19](https://scenesc.com/cameron-comes-alive-peter-frampton-in-myrtle-beach-719/): As David mentioned in his recent entry, the site took the last week off from posting (which I totally knew about and wasn’t just procrastinating writing this show journal because I’m lazy…). Now begins the process of synthesizing everything that has gone down in the last week. For me, the past week’s events were highlighted […] - [Week Off, Back to Business](https://scenesc.com/week-off-back-to-business/): I took last week off from posting because all this music stuff was burning me out. Plus, Hipster Runoff was taking a two week break so I thought I’d go with them and give the internet a rest. So now we’re back to shake up the internet. So much stuff happened during the last couple […] - [CherryCase Farewell Columbia Show](https://scenesc.com/cherrycase-farewell-columbia-show/): Saturday July 16 New Brookland Tavern There has been sort of a mass exodus from Columbia to Nashville in recent years and the trend continues with CherryCase and Frontier Sons who will be playing together this Saturday as a farewell to Columbia of sorts. CherryCase has been a Columbia staple for as long as Scene […] - [Show Journal: Stepdad at New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-stepdad-at-new-brookland-tavern/): I literally have no idea how to start this. This was one of the craziest, most awesome nights of my life and I will try to explain it in the best way possible. This is a show that me and my band One Two Skidoo had been looking forward to since back in March when […] - [Show Preview: Angela Easterling in Spartanburg 7/16](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-angela-easterling-in-spartanburg-716/): Since I joined the Scene SC team in early May, David has slotted me as his go to writer for female singer/songwriters, a job that I won’t complain about one bit. Having covered a good deal of said artists and having played in a band with one for two years (Columbia’s Cayla Fralick), I possess […] - [Free Download-Toro Y Moi (NBT Thursday Night)](https://scenesc.com/free-download-toro-y-moi-nbt-thursday-night/): Toro Y Moi New Brookland Tavern Thursday July 14 With the recent heatwave in Columbia, it now makes perfect sense why Ernest Greene and Chaz Bundick started playing “chillwave” here.  If the air conditioner can’t cool you off, then maybe the music can.  And you’ll need some of that “chillwave” Thursday night at New Brookland […] - [Washed Out Interview](https://scenesc.com/washed-out-interview/): We interviewed Ernest Greene of Washed Out after their show in Columbia July 1 outside of New Brookland Tavern. Don’t forget that the new Washed Out album comes out today and to celebrate we’ll be giving away 30 autographed posters along with vinyl, stickers, shirts and more at Bey’s tonight at the Washed Out listening […] - [Free Music: Littlest Sounds July Download](https://scenesc.com/free-music-littlest-sounds-july-download/): Click to download Our friends at Littlest Sounds have released their July edition of the Littlest Sounds Compilation.  Many South Carolina bands have been featured on this download in the past and this months features our own Coma Cinema. We had Matt Little and his band Commerce in town a couple of weeks ago and […] - [All Get Out Blue Indian Acoustic Alley](https://scenesc.com/all-get-out-blue-indian-acoustic-alley/): If Blogs had best friends ours would be The Blue Indian.  We’re excited to say that SceneSC and The Blue Indian are finally teaming up for some shows featuring two bands from SC and two bands from Georgia this October.  We’re still nailing down the dates, but it looks like it will be a Friday/Saturday […] - [Taking Back Sunday/Colour Revolt/Thursday in Charlotte](https://scenesc.com/taking-back-sundaycolour-revoltthursday-in-charlotte/):   Thursday July 14 Charlotte NC The Fillmore Ladies and gentlemen of Charlotte, watch your faces.  Two of music’s most prolific microphone acrobats are coming to town next week, and I have personally seen both knock out teeth and bloody faces with their antics.  That’s right, a dream I gave up for dead ten-years ago […] - [Washed Out Listening Party July 12](https://scenesc.com/washed-out-listening-party-july-12/): Tuesday July 12 Bey’s in 5 Points 10 PM FREE Facebook Event If you missed the Washed Out show last week, you not only missed an amazing show, but also one of the hottest dance parties in Columbia.  I know some people didn’t get in because it sold out, but don’t fret, the listening party […] - [David's Summer Cuts Volume 2](https://scenesc.com/davids-summer-cuts-volume-2/): It’s been a while since I’ve updated everyone on what I’ve been listening to this summer.  It’s mostly been Bon Iver, Washed Out, Manchester Orchestra, Dawes and Madi Diaz.  I’ve been wearing all of that out and I still find time to cram in everything else. I’m going on opposite ends of the spectrum for […] - [First Thursday Arts at Tapp's](https://scenesc.com/first-thursday-arts-at-tapps/): Facebook Event Main Street is coming to life more and more every day with new businesses and by supporting the arts.  It’s only a matter of time before the Nickelodeon opens downtown and the arts community will have everything it needs.  Movies at the Nick, Art at the Columbia Museum of Art and music at […] - [Free Music-Andy Zipf-Jealous Hands](https://scenesc.com/free-music-andy-zipf-jealous-hands/): Andy Zipf released his new record Jealous Hands for free July 5 which you can download in the link above. “Reach is Wide” is featured on the new album and can be seen in the video above being performed at his last show at the Scene SC House of Softcore. Andy will be back in […] - [Show Preview: Stepdad at New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-stepdad-at-new-brookland-tavern/): Stepdad w/ One Two Skidoo, Nathan K, and Toucans Thursday, July 7  $5 over/$8 under New Brookland Tavern   Doors at 8pm This is the one show coming to Columbia that in a few months, you’re going to regret not going to. Stepdad come from Grand Rapids, Michigan where they have been making a huge […] - [Happy Birthday To Us. The Big 3](https://scenesc.com/happy-birthday-to-us-the-big-3/): Last year I got all sappy with my birthday post, but this year I don’t think I have it in me. First off I want to thank my cousin Bentz Kirby for inspiring us to start this blog.  It really wouldn’t have happened if it wasn’t for him saying that everyone needed to do their […] - [Say Hello to the Future Y'all](https://scenesc.com/say-hello-to-the-future-yall/): Download Website Future: YALL by Future: YALL I had a chat with someone yesterday talking about the SC music scene and how it is unique.  I said we have a ton of really creative, innovative and talented people here, and it seems like sometimes they are noticed more nationally before they really catch on locally.  […] - [Don't Cry Cuz You Ain't Fly](https://scenesc.com/dont-cry-cuz-you-aint-fly/): ALRIGHT, it’s my birthday. So that means I can do whatever I want. That also means I can write whatever I want, amirite? So I’m definitely going to advertise the most important thing in the entire world first off. NEXT WEEK, my band One Two Skidoo are opening for one of the most amazing bands […] - [Kathrine's Summer Jamz](https://scenesc.com/kathrines-summer-jamz/): Oh sweet summertime. Music festivals and late nights. Rupert went to Bonnaroo, I worked CMA Fest. We cover ALL the bases here at SceneSC, and that’s pretty much the theme of my summer jamz post this week. Hell on Heels -Pistol Annies As you may know, Miranda Lambert is my spirit animal. I love everything […] - [Bon Iver Live Cover](https://scenesc.com/bon-iver-live-cover/): I wasn’t sold on Bon Iver until I saw this video.  I always understood that he was good, but I didn’t understand why people thought he was great.  I had listened through his new release Bon Iver, Bon Iver several times and at times it just felt like a cheap 80’s soft rock album.  After […] - [Ryan Adams London Setlist](https://scenesc.com/ryan-adams-london-setlist/): My friend Kevin is currently working in London and had the chance to see Ryan Adams perform at The Barbican Centre on June 20, 2011.  The setlist was so impressive that I had to post it.  It’s pretty much a dream set for any Ryan Adams fan. June 20, 2011 Set 1) Oh My Sweet […] - [Interview: Foley (The House June 30)](https://scenesc.com/interview-foley-the-house-june-30/): Scene SC Summer Showcase The House in 5 Points Thursday June 30 8 PM with Nick Bays (Full Band) and Kemp Ridley Facebook Event Foley will be playing at The House in 5 Points this Thursday as part of the Scene SC Summer Showcase series.  Their new album is set to come out in August […] - [Dylan Gilbert Free Download and Tour](https://scenesc.com/dylan-gilbert-download-and-tour/): Free Download I Was Young by Dylan Gilbert   Dylan Gilbert and The Over Easy Breakfast Machine are going to be laying it down on the East Coast this summer and will be coming through Columbia on July 15. If you remember, Dylan kept his tour journal with us last time and his tour was […] - [Nic Cage Dies From Parachute Accident: Bonnaroo Part 2](https://scenesc.com/nic-cage-dies-from-parachute-accident-bonnaroo-part-2/): SATURDAY Saturday was a beast of a day. There is an air-conditioned barn in Centeroo where people go to relax and we found out that there was going to be a secret 40-people only Theophilus London show so we lined up two hours in advance. Sitting out in the heat for two hours was intense […] - [Stream Washed Out-Amor Fati](https://scenesc.com/stream-washed-out-amor-fati/): July 1 New Brookland Tavern Washed Out-Amor Fati -Amor Fati reminds me of Australia, 1987, cars and summer. We’ve got Washed Out coming to town next Friday, July 1, just ten days before the new album Within and Without comes out nationwide. Amor Fati is the third song released off the new album, which will […] - [Show Journal: Phish in Charlotte, N.C. 6/17](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-phish-in-charlotte-n-c-617/): *WARNING*: The show that this journal pertains to included the following elements that may be strange and disturbing to some readers: Grown men playing guitar while bouncing on trampolines Noodle dancing Me shouting “SLAPPA DAT BASS MON” at least five times A drummer, wearing a dress, playing a solo on a vacuum cleaner $13 amphitheater […] - [Fanny Packs + Waterslides: Bonnaroo Part 1](https://scenesc.com/fanny-packs-waterslides-bonnaroo-part-1/): Alright, so apologies for the length of time between the actual festival and this article but it took me quite a while to gather my thoughts (and I was too lazy to put it up). SO MUCH HAPPENED AT BONNAROO, that I had to put it into two parts. One of them up today, the […] - [Album Review:The Joy Formidable-The Big Roar](https://scenesc.com/album-reviewthe-joy-formidable-the-big-roar/):   Anthematic British Rock with huge choruses, led by female vocals. The Big Roar could be one of the most aptly named albums ever. The Big Roar is the first full length album from British band The Joy Formidable.  The band has been releasing music since 2008 and in 2009 played a couple of sold […] - [Littlest Sounds Tour at One Unit ](https://scenesc.com/littlest-sounds-tour-at-one-unit/): One Unit (Right Behind Zesto’s in West Columbia, Look for the Ice Cream Cone) 1217 C Avenue, West Columbia, SC 29169 7:30 PM  $5 Amory Sivertson Big White Clouds Commerce Ghosts of the Kodiak Every once and a while you connect with someone in a music community that you know has the best of intentions.  […] - [7 Q's with Ghosts of the Kodiak](https://scenesc.com/7-qs-with-ghosts-of-the-kodiak/): Littlest Sounds Tour Ghosts of the Kodiak Commerce, Big White Clouds, Amory Siverston Thursday June 9, 2011 One Unit Art Space 1139 B Avenue West Columbia, SC Facebook Event Ghosts of the Kodiak-Honesty 1) Describe your music for those who aren’t familiar. Our music would probably fall under indie rock, with a strong post-rock influence. […] - [Show Journal: Tanlines, Banjos and BBQ](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-tanlines-banjos-and-bbq/): Have you ever seen a little pig jump into a swimming pool after an oreo?  Well I have, and I think the piglet’s name was Snooki. The second annual Papa Joe’s Banjo-B-Que was a blast.  All last week we had intentions of camping, but those intentions were squashed by the rain and the fact that […] - [Arthur Alligood Highway Robbery Tour](https://scenesc.com/arthur-alligood-highway-robbery-tour/): Monday, June 6th New Brookland Tavern FREE   I Have Not Seen the Wind by Arthur Alligood Facebook Event Arthur Alligood is currently out on his Highway Robbery Tour toughing out the gas prices and will be rolling through Columbia tonight headlining our weekly Acoustic Showcase series. Alligood is a songwriter out of Nashville that […] - [Show Journal: Matt & Kim in Carrboro, NC](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-matt-kim-in-carrboro-nc/): After a hefty meal at Carrburritos, a quaint Mexican restaurant up here, we were not feeling too up for a show full of dancing But once we got in Cat’s Cradle and mashup artists The Hood Internet took the stage, things definitely changed. I feel that Girl Talk is so popular just because he was […] - [Peter Murphy Poster and Album Giveaway](https://scenesc.com/peter-murphy-poster-and-album-giveaway/): Peter Murphy’s new record Ninth comes out next Tuesday and we’re lucky enough to have some free stuff to give away in support of it. Peter Murphy is the former vocalist of the band Bauhaus and has since released a number of solo albums.  The English rocker is best known for being the “Godfather of […] - [Show Journal: Okkervil River in Carrboro, NC](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-okkervil-river-in-carrboro-nc/): Once, there were two boys, Rupert and Pedro, who set off on a grand adventure from Columbia, SC to Carrboro, NC to witness a live event unlike any other: Okkervil River. To accompany them on their ride, they brought a plethora of snacks and they quickly found out that they only had two packs of […] - [Caroline Guitar Company Awarded in Guitar World](https://scenesc.com/caroline-guitar-company-featured-in-guitar-world/): Purchase Carolina Guitar Company Facebook Website Caroline Guitar Company’s Wave Cannon distortion pedal has been on a steady rise since making it’s public debut last year and is quickly making it’s presence known as an industry leading distortion pedal. This week Guitar World magazine gave the Wave Cannon their Platinum Award for Excellence. Guitar World […] - [Show Preview: Nathan Hussey, Sleepy Vikings at One Unit Art Space](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-nathan-hussey-sleepy-vikings-at-one-unit-art-space/): The six sleazy Tampanians (a real word according to UrbanDictionary.com) of Sleepy Vikings have braved an infernal Florida sun to write the weird songs about stalkers, dead kings, summer, presidents and teenage loitering that make up the debut album, ‘They Will Find You Here’ out May 10th on the New Granada record label. They’re hitting […] - [Moogfest 2011 Initial Lineup - Asheville, NC](https://scenesc.com/moogfest-2011-initial-lineup-asheville-nc/): When Dr. Robert Moog (pronounced “mogue”) began developing the Moog synthesizers in the early 1960s, there’s absolutely no way he could have known the impact the synth would have on the development of modern music. That being said, he probably didn’t think he’d have a three-day music festival named after him either. Moogfest takes place […] - [Show Preview: Okkervil River](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-okkervil-river/): This band is absolutely amazing. Go and see them, you will experience no disappointment. If you haven’t heard of Okkervil River you are a very unfortunate being. They have 6 albums, the most recent I Am Very Far came out a few weeks ago and hit #32 on the Billboard, which is their highest charting […] - [Interview: Manchester Orchestra and Their Tie to Columbia](https://scenesc.com/interview-manchester-orchestra-and-fg-community/): Columbia, SC has watched the rise of Manchester Orchestra first hand over the last seven years. As they rolled into town to play Jillian’s Friday May 20th, they were less than a mile away from three of the venues that they grew out of. Playing for over 2,500 people in the Jillian’s parking lot, they […] - [Free Giveaway: Arctic Monkey's Prize Pack](https://scenesc.com/free-giveaway-arctic-monkeys-prize-pack/):   Arctic Monkeys will release their fourth album, entitled ‘Suck It and See’ on Tuesday June 7th, and in celebration we’ll be giving away an awesome Arctic Monkey’s prize pack. What’s included in the prize pack you might ask?  Well that is -Full Length vinyl LP -Iron On Patch -UK Record Store Day 7″ single […] - [Show Preview: Valley Maker at Immaculate Consumption](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-valley-maker-at-immaculate-consumption/): Coffee houses tend to get a bad rap when it comes to music. They’re stereotyped as playing host to open-mic nights where droves of terrible to mediocre singer/songwriters showcase their average-ness to the general dismay of anyone who came into the shop looking for a quiet and peaceful coffee drinking experience. If you identify yourself […] - [The Weekend in Review: Manchester and The Love Language](https://scenesc.com/the-weekend-in-review-manchester-and-the-love-language/): We had quite an adventurous weekend music wise with All Get Out, Manchester Orchestra, O’Brother and The Love Language in town. 3 times I was mistaken for Andy Hull. One free drink. 1 time we were kicked out of the green room. (Whoops) 1st time I’ve been back to Art Bar since that whole Art […] - [The Dead Weather: Sea of Cowards](https://scenesc.com/dead-weather-sea-of-cowards/): The Dead Weather: Sea of Cowards I’ve sat down to write this review at least half a dozen times over the past few weeks and found myself absolutely stymied as to how to express my feelings regarding Sea of Cowards, the second offering from Jack White’s (The White Stripes, The Raconteurs) latest project The Dead […] - [Acoustic Session with Steven Fiore](https://scenesc.com/acoustic-session-with-steven-fiore/): While Steven Fiore was in town with his band, Young Alumni we got him to play one of his new songs off of his upcoming album.  We’ll have live video from Young Alumni soon and also from The Patient. The new album will be a full length and is being recorded with Taylor Bray (Friends […] - [Acoustic Session-Nathan Hussey of All Get Out](https://scenesc.com/acoustic-session-nathan-hussey-of-all-get-out/):   We got Nathan Hussey of All Get Out in the bathroom after their show last night at New Brookland Tavern and had him play “Time and Place” which was previously recorded at Daytrotter. The bathroom was especially ripe last night and having about 10 people in there didn’t much help.  We only got kicked […] - [New Music from All Get Out](https://scenesc.com/new-music-from-all-get-out/): All Get Out has released two new songs on their myspace that will not appear on their new album. Their current tour with Ocean is Theory is rolling into Spartanburg tonight and Columbia tomorrow at New Brookland Tavern.  They will be playing a handful of songs from their new full length due out this fall  […] - [Stream the New Co. EP](https://scenesc.com/stream-the-new-co-ep/):   The new EP from Co. is available to stream in its’ entirety on their Myspace page. Just as they said in the interview with us a couple of months ago, Co. is right on time with their new EP and it is nothing less than stellar. The Company has shed their lofi sound for […] - [Liner Notes: My interview with The Shams’ Amy Rigby](https://scenesc.com/liner-notes-my-interview-with-the-shams-amy-rigby/): Note: This is a follow-up to my column from May 17th. Amy Rigby was kind enough to take time out of her American tour with Wreckless Eric to answer a few questions about her time with The Shams. You can check her out in Raleigh, NC at the Berkeley Café on June 10th and in […] - [Photos: Scene SC Showcase ](https://scenesc.com/photos-scene-sc-showcase/): Kathrine Brock is the newest addition to the Scene SC team, and while she doesn’t currently live in SC, she travels to more shows than anyone we know and is an incredible ambassador of Scene SC and our mission.  In addition to all that she takes some great live photos.  She’s already shot a handful […] - [Valley Maker CD Release Videos](https://scenesc.com/valley-maker-cd-release-videos/): (Photo by Skobos) Check these awesome videos taken by Sarah Kobos at the Valley Maker CD Release in Charleston. There were about 25 people crowded into a small room and a dozen or so more in the hallway. Perfect setting to hear a performance of these songs. We’ve also included a video from David and […] - [Coma Cinema/Venice is Sinking and Calculator @ Art Bar](https://scenesc.com/coma-cinemavenice-is-sinking-and-calculator-art-bar/): Saturday May 22, Art Bar Coma Cinema/Venice is Sinking/Calculator Coma Cinema-Tall Grass One of Columbia’s best kept secrets, Coma Cinema will join Calculator and Venice is Sinking this Saturday night at Art Bar.  Coma Cinema has a new album coming out June 1 titled Stoned Alone, but for now you can download their album from […] - [Valley Maker CD Release](https://scenesc.com/valley-maker-cd-release/): Friday May 21st Nickelodeon Theatre, Columbia, SC Sunday May 23rd 60 South Street, Charleston, SC $10 includes CD Valley Maker-First What is Valley Maker? Valley Maker is the newest project by Austin Crane.  For his Senior thesis at the University of South Carolina, Austin wrote an entire album off the biblical book of Genesis and […] - [Leave Everywhere, Don't Put a Label on Him](https://scenesc.com/leave-everywhere-dont-put-a-label-on-him/): Toro Y Moi-Leave Everywhere   I swear I’ve never seen any artist labeled as much as Toro Y Moi.  We’ve had fun with it too though calling him the prince of lappop or deskpop or whatever.  It’s fun and it’s silly, but it really doesn’t do what Chaz is doing justice. Sometimes I feel like […] - [Liner Notes: Thrift Store Angels: Discovering The Shams](https://scenesc.com/liner-notes-thrift-store-angels-discovering-the-shams/): The Shams-3 AM The Shams-Beauty Parlor Rag   “I consider the Shams to be the sexiest group in music today. The kind of sexiness you either want to marry or defile or emulate, depending on your personality type. They’re the perfect solution to all the confusion between Madonna and whore.” — Richard Hell (1992) I […] - [Death of Paris Studio Journal 2](https://scenesc.com/death-of-paris-studio-journal-2/): Hey again! We’ve been busy in the studio all this week, but we wanted to take a few minutes to let you know what’s been going on here at Killingsworth Recording Studios. We’ve been piecing together songs and trying to stay on schedule. Here’s what happened since we last posted: The next song we began […] - [Free Music: The Fire Tonight](https://scenesc.com/free-music-the-fire-tonight/): EP RELEASE June 3rd New Brookland Tavern with The Private Life of David Reed and Deleveled The Fire Tonight has released the first single “Sabotage Me” off their new EP for free download on Bandcamp.  With their EP Release only weeks away, The Fire Tonight is officially back from their break and ready to rock […] - [The New BIndian](https://scenesc.com/the-new-bindian/): Our sibling blog from Georgia got a total face-lift to their site today and joined Scene SC on the WordPress network. The new site is clean and super user friendly and easy to navigate.  I had a dream on what the new Blue Indian would look like, and I was a little off.  In my […] - [7Q's With Campbell the Band](https://scenesc.com/7qs-with-campbell-the-band/): After some time off, Campbell the Band is back on the grid, releasing a new EP at The Watershed on Friday, May 14th.  We’ll have a review of the EP up early next week! First of all, welcome back to the music scene. Where have you been? We disassembled for a while to go our […] - [Sam Quinn and the Intrinsic Sadness](https://scenesc.com/sam-quinn-and-the-intrinsic-sadness/): Sam Quinn from Ramseur Records on Vimeo. The new Sam Quinn album, The Fake That Sunk a Thousand Ships, came out yesterday on Ramsuer Records.  For fans of The Everybodyfields and Sam Quinn, this day has been a long time coming. If you like your music poppy and depressing like I do, you’ll love the […] - [The Restoration Album Release Videos](https://scenesc.com/the-restoration-album-release-videos/): Here are the first two videos for The Restoration’s CD release April 24th and the Trustus Theatre in Columbia.  The release was a huge success.  Within twenty minutes of the doors opening all of the seating was sold out and standing room only tickets were sold. We’ll be uploading more videos everyday as we have […] - [Scene SC Acoustic Session-Wylie](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-acoustic-session-wylie/): This was one of the most fun Acoustic Session’s we’ve filmed yet.  We didn’t have to worry about getting kicked out this time, because we tried to bring as many people as we could in the bathroom with us. This is their song “Vidalia” which you can also hear on their Myspace.  They have a […] - [A Look Inside Archer Avenue Studios](https://scenesc.com/a-look-inside-archer-avenue-studios/):   The guys at Let Them Eat Cake! productions filmed this look inside Archer Avenue Studios, giving people an inside perspective into the recording process. Archer Avenue Studios is one of Columbia’s top recording studios run by Kenny McWilliams (Baumer, Laura Story, Rejectioneers) and Eric McCoy (Madison Fair.)  They’ve recorded some of the best albums […] - [Death of Paris Studio Journal](https://scenesc.com/death-of-paris-studio-journal/): Death of Paris studio journal Hey everyone! We are in the studio at Killingsworth Recording Company in Los Angeles, CA where we are working with producer David Baker. We will be posting new episodes on Death of Paris TV (http://www.youtube.com/deathofparis) daily so that you can be a part of the studio experience as well. We […] - [Toro Y Moi-Summer Tours with Phoenix, Caribou and Washed Out](https://scenesc.com/toro-y-moi-to-hit-summer-tours-with-phoenix-caribou-and-washed-out/): (Photo By Pat Wright Photography) We tweeted last week when we heard that Toro Y Moi was finally playing a home town show at New Brookland Tavern in June with Caribou, because we are super excited about that show.  I think the entire town is excited.  Since Toro Y Moi started blowing up, he hasn’t […] - [Band of Horses-Making of Infinite Arms](https://scenesc.com/band-of-horses-making-of-infinite-arms/): Check out this video from Band of Horses showing the 2 year process of writing and recording of their new record Infinite Arms.  The release is only a couple of weeks away and it has been a long time coming for the band. Looks like they started off with 30 or so songs and narrowed […] - [Artisphere Kicks off Friday](https://scenesc.com/artisphere-kicks-off-friday/): Downtown Greenville May 7-9th Artisphere kicks off this weekend in downtown Greenville with Live music, visual arts exhibits and plenty of local food.  Artisphere has been going on since 2003 and focuses on showcasing and focusing on the arts, not only in Greenville, but throughout the upstate of South Carolina and North Carolina. Who to […] - [Hear the New Taking Back Sunday](https://scenesc.com/hear-the-new-taking-back-sunday/): In this new video from Taking Back Sunday you can hear some of their new material and it sounds like 2002 again.  Maybe John Nolan did mean a lot to the band… Sounds like they are going to play some tour dates before they hit the studio, so it’s only a matter of time before […] - [Friday Night Lights is Back](https://scenesc.com/4243/):   Season Premiere Friday May 7th, 8/7c With Lost nearing an end, I can’t wait to have Friday Night Lights back on TV and couldn’t be more excited about the Season 4 premiere Friday night.  FNL has never gotten the credit or ratings it deserves, but stays alive with a fairly hardcore following. That being […] - [Walking Downtown with Hannah Miller](https://scenesc.com/walking-downtown-with-hannah-miller/): At My Best – Hannah Miller from patrick coker on Vimeo.     I’m The Moon – Hannah Miller from patrick coker on Vimeo.     Poor Wayfaring Stranger – Hannah Miller from patrick coker on Vimeo. Patrick Coker filmed these three videos of Hannah Miller in downtown Columbia, with James Miller holding the mic […] - [Bryan Gibson Accompanies Chris Cornell at The Roxy](https://scenesc.com/bryan-gibson-accompanies-chris-cornell-at-the-roxy/): Photos by Laurieann Rosso Chris Cornell played a solo show at The Roxy in Los Angeles last night and was accompanied by SC musician Bryan Gibson (Tent Revival, I Nine, Encaustic). Cornell played set filled with rare songs, including songs from Soundgarden, Audioslave and covers from Bob Dylan, Tom Waits and The Beatles. Check out […] - [New Music: Young Alumni](https://scenesc.com/new-music-young-alumni/): If you are outside of the Charleston music scene, you might not have heard about Young Alumni yet.  If that’s the case, you’re about to introduced to some new good music. Young Alumni is the newest project from Steven Fiore.  The new full band project, had their EP release last Friday at The Pour House […] - [Free Music: Junior Astronomers](https://scenesc.com/free-music-junior-astronomers/): Junior Astronomers New Brookland Tavern Saturday May 8th Junior Astronomers are so kind that they are giving their new EP away for FREE on bandcamp.  So do yourself a favor and download it right now, learn the songs and come out this Saturday to New Brookland Tavern and scream the words along with Terrence.   - [Rock Hill Summer Concert Series](https://scenesc.com/rock-hill-summer-concert-series/): Rock Hill has set their summer concert series with one band a month and a price tag to go along with it. Kicking off the festival this Saturday May 1st is SC legend Edwin McCain.  He will be followed up in June by Sister Hazel, July with Cravin Melon and August with The Little River […] - [Scene SC Acoustic Session-Valley Maker/Austin Crane](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-acoustic-session-valley-makeraustin-crane/): Valley Maker-First This Scene SC acoustic session has already hit the social network sites, but I wanted to tell you a little bit about what you are listening to and Austin Crane’s new project, Valley Maker.  Valley Maker is a project by Austin Crane that was birthed out of his senior thesis on the narratives […] - [Scene SC Acoustic Session-Nick Bays of The Patient](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-acoustic-session-nick-bays-of-the-patient/): I thought filming the Junior Astronomers acoustic session was strange, but then we filmed one with Nick Bays post show at New Brookland and things couldn’t have gotten weirder. One girl decided she wanted to watch, then she decided she wanted to start peeing during the song, and then she didn’t have any toilet paper. […] - [This Weekend in Shows: Restoration and Rocketboys](https://scenesc.com/this-weekend-in-shows-restoration-and-rocketboys/): On Friday night alone the Scene SC team attended three shows.  We kicked off the night by seeing Bess Rogers and Lelia Broussard at The White Mule.  It was an early show and there were only about twenty people there, which was really disappointing because both of these artists are really good.  So stop complaining […] - [Rosewood Crawfish Festival Line Up](https://scenesc.com/rosewood-crawfish-festival-line-up/): The Rosewood Crawfish festival is letting the good times role again this year with another solid line up of bands.  Headlining this year will be American Pie era alt rockers Tonic along with Marcy Playground.  Remember “Sex and Candy?”  Well that entire album is good so check that out too. Joining the Marcy Playground and […] - [A Rocket To The Moon/Sing it Loud/Seq. Prep School/All Get Out](https://scenesc.com/a-rocket-to-the-moonsing-it-loudseq-prep-schoolall-get-out/): A Rocket to the Moon, Sing It Loud, Sequoyah Prep School & All Get Out  May 1st, 2010  Clemson Road Extension Center  Columbia, SC MAP TO VENUE By Kathrine Brock Nick Santino started putting together A Rocket to the Moon in Massachusetts back in 2006 as a solo experiment.  He eventually added a few band […] - [Exclusive Track:The Restoration Album Release](https://scenesc.com/exclusive-trackthe-restoration-album-release/): The Restoration Album Release at Trustus TheatreSaturday, April 23, 2010 | 7:00 doors PRESALE TICKETS The Restoration-The Owens We’ve been following The Restoration over the last couple of months through their recording process and this Friday we finally get to hear the fruit of their labor. The release will be held at The Trustus Theatre […] - [Sent By Ravens Debuts at iTunes #11](https://scenesc.com/sent-by-ravens-debuts-at-itunes-11/): “Columbia’s” own Sent By Raven’s released their debut album Our Graceful Words on Tooth and Nail Records yesterday, hitting #11 on the iTunes Rock chart. Sent By Raven’s will be having two CD release parties in the coming weeks, one in Hartsville and one in Columbia with Papa Roach. They have been receiving steady airplay […] - [7 Q's with Bess Rogers](https://scenesc.com/7-qs-with-bess-rogers/): The White Mule Friday April 23rd EARLY SHOW 5pm-8pm Bess Rogers-Bulldozer Bess Rogers will be at The White Mule in Columbia, Friday April 23 with Lelia Broussard.  Bess is returning to The White Mule after being there in March with Jenny Owen Youngs and Allison Weiss.  In addition to her solo touring, Bess also spends […] - [Horizon Records: Our Favorite Record Store in the State](https://scenesc.com/horizon-records-our-favorite-record-store-in-the-state/): We’ve been to a lot of record stores all around, but none have matched the experience we’ve had at Horizon Records.  Their selection of new and previously loved CDs and vinyl is great, maybe not the best, but their customer service is above and beyond. Here’s the story. The Stringers always make it a point […] - [Jay Clifford and Steven Fiore @ The White Mule](https://scenesc.com/jay-clifford-and-steven-fiore-the-white-mule/): The simple truth of the matter is that Jay Clifford and Steven Fiore are two of South Carolina’s best songwriters.  It is also true that Jay Clifford is an obvious influence on a lot of the local bands that we write about here on Scene SC.  It still beats me how Jump, Little Children didn’t […] - [803 Unite-Musician Meet and Greet](https://scenesc.com/803-unite-musician-meet-and-greet/): Are you in a local band that would like to reach out to more people in town and/or the world? Find out what works and doesn’t work for other bands in town. What clubs have they worked with, who records their music, manufactures their CDs, creates their artwork, prints their flyers and posters? How do […] - [Liner Notes: Go Go Dex Baby](https://scenesc.com/liner-notes-go-go-dex-baby/): Go Go Dex Baby Dex Romweber has pretty much seen it all. Since forming Flat Duo Jets in 1983, the rockabilly whirlwind has played on David Letterman, been touted alongside the likes of R.E.M. in the seminal music documentary, Athens,Georgia: Inside/Out, and received a late career boost from Jack White (White Stripes, The Dead Weather).  […] - [Brown Record Store Day @ 52.5](https://scenesc.com/brown-record-store-day-52-5/): Co. Joins Band of Horses on Brown Records I guess it’s only a formality at this point, but after playing several Midwest shows and SXSW with Band of Horses, Co. has joined them on Brown Records.  Brown Records is currently home to Band of Horses, and was started by BoH frontman Ben Bridwell. And while […] - [Vanilla Ice Rolls Into Florence](https://scenesc.com/vanilla-ice-rolls-into-florence/): 4/9/2010 8:00 PM Spin 2.0 Entertainment Complex Florence, South Carolina OK guys. Let’s get this straight.  Rob Van Winkle himself will be in Florence tomorrow night performing under the name that made him famous “Vanilla Ice.”  Second of all.  I’ve had to do way too much research already to even write about WHY IN THE […] - [Scene SC Acoustic Session](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-acoustic-session/): Filming this was way more of an adventure than the first one.  We were lucky to get Terrence and Philip of Junior Astronomers in the women’s bathroom for 5 minutes in the middle of the show.  While this was being filmed, their van got towed and we got kicked out by New Brookland Tavern staff […] - [Scene SC Acoustic Sessions](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-acoustic-sessions/): We’ve started doing Scene SC Acoustic sessions in the women’s bathroom at New Brookland Tavern.  Apparently girls don’t really like dudes playing acoustic in women’s bathroom, which I think is dumb, but whatever. We’ve got a couple filmed so far and will be having many more in the future. For the first one we got […] - [7 Q's with O'Brother](https://scenesc.com/7-qs-with-obrother/): (Photo Credit Creigh Lyndon) Thurday April 8th @ The Music Farm in Charleston Friday April 9th @ Jillians in Columbia On Tour with Manchester Orchestra and Biffy Clyro O\’Brother-Aurora O’Brother is currently on tour with Manchester Orchestra and Biffy Clyro and will be making their way into Charleston and Columbia this Thursday and Friday.  We […] - [New EP From Slow Runner](https://scenesc.com/new-ep-from-slowrunner/): Finally, we have new music from Slow Runner.  Today, March 30th, 2010, they released their new 3 song EP titled Ghost Rendition.  We’ve listened to it and give it 4 thumbs up.  Slow Runner version 4.0 sounds like post pubescent Justin Beiber if he were to hang out with Ben Gibbard for 10 years and […] - [Chaz Got Robbed](https://scenesc.com/chaz-got-robbed/): Columbia’s prince of LapPop, Toro Y Moi, got robbed last night on tour in New York City after his show at Brooklyn Bowl.  They stole his clothes, his laptop and his passport.  The causer of this is forcing him to cancel his next 4 shows (The Middle East in Cambridge, and Vermont and two shows […] - [Show Review: Japandroids](https://scenesc.com/show-review-japandroids-2/):   I went to Snug Harbor in Charlotte Saturday night with my buddies BK and Will to check out Japandroids on their tour through the south with A Sunny Day In Glasgow from Philadelphia. The show was sold out, but really not that crowded. Probably sold out by fire code standards, but who follows those? […] - [The Blue Indian Compilation Vol. I](https://scenesc.com/the-blue-indian-compilation-vol-i/): Our friends at The Blue Indian have made their first compilation available for free download, featuring songs from 21 independent artists.  The sampler expands out of the blogs Georgia roots and features some amazing artists based around the South. I’ve already listened through it once and downloaded it and there seriously isn’t a bad song […] - [Postcard Fiction EP Release](https://scenesc.com/postcard-fiction-ep-release/):   By Woody Jones Postcard Fiction : EP Release Show Preview, Saturday, March 27th, Art Bar in the Vista Local singer/songwriter Jeremy Sakovich will unleash his pop-infused hook-laden sensibilities on the Art Bar this Saturday to celebrate the release of his first EP, The Dreamers.  Playing under the name Postcard Fiction, and aptly backed by […] - [New Video From Mainline](https://scenesc.com/new-video-from-mainline/): Mainline – “Choke Chain” from Graeme Fouste on Vimeo.   Graeme Fouste left the Columbia music scene with one last present before he took off for New York City and that was this video from Mainline for their song “Choke Chain.”   This song will be the first song off their new cassette Born Dead. Photo […] - [7 Q's with The Fire Tonight](https://scenesc.com/7-qs-with-the-fire-tonight/): 7 Q’s with The Fire Tonight The Fire Tonight have been off the radar since July of last year, so we decided to catch up with them about where they have been.  They will be warming up the crowd Saturday March 27th at The Elbow Room for Treadmill Trackstar’s CD release party. 1) The Fire […] - [Greenville Kicks Off Downtown Alive Music Series](https://scenesc.com/greenville-kicks-off-downtown-alive-music-series/): Greenville kicked off their Downtown Alive music series last Thursday night with The Will, and will follow that up this week Jeff Markham and the Last Call from Asheville, NC. Downtown Alive is a weekly concert series that runs from March through August featuring a variety of acts and entertainment over the course of the […] - [Show Preview: Dave Bazan at New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-dave-bazan-at-new-brookland-tavern/): Friday March 19 New Brookland Tavern 9pm There hasn’t always been a lot of excitement around Dave Bazan’s shows at New Brookland Tavern.  At his first solo show at NBT, he came equipped with a battery-powered amp and only about 30 people in the crowd.   We’ll chalk that up to a transitional period before […] - [Album Review: Charlotte Gainsbourg-IRM](https://scenesc.com/album-review-charlotte-gainsbourg-irm/): By Jared Buchholz If there’s one thing for certain about I.R.M (M.R.I backwards. The album a concept based upon Charlotte Gainsbourg’s hospital visit two years ago for cerebral hemorrhaging), Beck produced it. From the lyrics, co-written, to at least an instrument per song, with his backup vocals all throughout, it‘s all Beck. And it sounds […] - [Free White Stripes Columbia Screening](https://scenesc.com/free-white-stripes-columbia-screening/): 10 PM New Brookland Tavern FREE Tuesday night at New Brookland Tavern we’re hosting a Free viewing and listening party for the new White Stripes CD/DVD Under Great White Northern Lights.  If that’s not enough reason for you to come, we’ve got all kinds of stuff to give away. We’ve got every White Stripes release […] - [Show Preview:The Carrier, Advent, Torch Runner, Blacklines, In Regret](https://scenesc.com/show-previewthe-carrier-advent-torch-runner-blacklines-in-regret/): THE CARRIER, ADVENT, Torch Runner, Blacklines, In Regret – Round Hill Community Club 2707 Two Notch Road, Lexington SC The Carrier is on their Spring Break 10` tour with Advent. This tour will be appearing Sunday, March 14th with locals Torch Runner, Blacklines, and In Regret. Torch Runner For fans of Cursed, Colony, and Just […] - [St Pat's Lineup- The Jake's/WXRY Local Stage](https://scenesc.com/st-pats-lineup-the-jakeswxry-local-stage/): Here is the line up and times to check out some good local acts at Jake’s tomorrow in 5 Points. WXRY/JAKE’S STAGE2010 St. Pat’s in 5 Points1:00 — 1:35 Brent Lundy1:40 — 2:20 Capital City Playboys2:30 — 3:10 Westbank3:25 — 4:05 New York Disco Villains4:15 — 4:45 Blastronaut5:00 — 6:00 Isabelle’s Gift6:15 — 7:00 Cherry […] - [New Video:Toro Y Moi-Talamak](https://scenesc.com/new-videotoro-y-moi-talamak/):   “Talamak” is the newest video from Toro Y Moi’s latest album Causers of This.  Chaz kicks off his tour with Ruby Suns Friday in California, before making his way back to the east coast later this month.  Tour dates below.   Mar 12 2010 8:00P Muddy Waters w/ THE RUBY SUNS Santa Barbara, California […] - [Show Preview-Calculator/The Restoration/All Get Out](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-calculatorthe-restorationall-get-out/): (Photo Credit: Brian Manley is awesome) Thursday night at New Brookland Tavern, we celebrate the release of our first Scene SC Sampler with our good friends and sampler mates All Get Out, The Restoration and Calculator.  We will also have special guests Weatherbox and Twilight Armada performing. At this point I hope you have learned […] - [Sam Quinn Sets Album Release Date](https://scenesc.com/sam-quinn-sets-album-release-date/): We’ve made it no secret that we have a band crush on The Everybodyfields.  And we’ve done our fair share of Jill Andrews solo project promotion, but now it’s Sam Quinn’s turn.  We caught Quinn at a sold out show at The Evening muse and meant to ask him who was living in his beard.  […] - [Jet: Australians Go Green for St. Pat's](https://scenesc.com/jet-aussies-go-green-for-st-pats/): It was only seven years ago when Australian rocker’s Jet burst onto the international music scene with their hit song “Are You Gonna Be My Girl” with a little help from an Apple commercial. Seven years and 4 million albums sold later, Jet is still on the world stage touring the States and performing at […] - [Battle for St Pat's](https://scenesc.com/battle-for-st-pats/):   Friday March 12, 2019– Santee Avenue – 5 Points –5:30 – 5:45 Patchwork Medic6:05 – 6:20 Mercy Mercy Me6:40 – 6:55 kemp ridley.7:15 – 7:30 Concrete Jumpsuit7:50 – 8:05 Zach Fowler & The Essentials8:25 – 8:40 Obraskai8:50‐ Judging9:35‐ Winner Announced There’s nothing we love more than seeing 6 local bands battle it out against […] - [Fuel The Scene](https://scenesc.com/fuel-the-scene/):   For the past three months at Scene SC we have been working hard behind the scenes on our new “Fuel The Scene” project.  The shirts, sampler, stickers, practically everything we’re doing is part of a grand idea where we give back to the music scene and somehow make it better. So as we release […] - [St. Patricks Day Line Up](https://scenesc.com/st-patricks-day-line-up-announced/): 19 Bands, Four Stages, All for $15 or $11 advanced purchase – less than the cost of admission at most live music venues with only one act performing. Get your advanced tickets now! Bud Light | Rock 93.5 Stage 12:10 1:10 2:20 3:30 4:45 Shallow Palace Deepfield Villanova Saosin Jet Direct Auto | Free Times […] - [Show Preview-Former Thieves/Into It. Over It/Dire Wolf](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-former-thievesinto-it-over-itdire-wolf/): On March 6th the House of Hardcore brings Former Thieves with Into It. Over It. and Dire Wolf. Dire Wolf is a hardcore band from Michigan.  They sound a little like Converge, but more so like Integrity.  They have that heavy doom sound with faster parts intertwined.  They are coming off the release of their […] - [Band of Horses Bring SC Bands Along](https://scenesc.com/band-of-horses-bring-sc-bands-along/): (Photo Courtesy of Kathrine Brock) Everyone out there is announcing that Band of Horses is releasing their highly anticipated third album Infinite Arms May 18th and that’s great news and all.  I’ve been looking forward to it for a long time.  But the cool thing about the new album is the tour that goes along […] - [Show Review: Bess Rogers/Jenny Owen Youngs/Emily Lynch](https://scenesc.com/show-review-bess-rogersjenny-owen-youngs-and-emily-lynch/):   Dear Diary, last night was OSM.  There were more girls than guys at the show.  “So this is what a room full of girls looks like,” is what I was thinking the entire time.  What heaven might look like all of the time.  Then Jenny Owen Youngs started talking about Ke$ha and I realized […] - [All Get Out in the Studio](https://scenesc.com/all-get-out-in-the-studio/):     By: Chelsea Jones I don’t care.  I miss Nathan. - [Sweet Vans Says Goodbye to Time](https://scenesc.com/sweet-vans-says-goodbye-to-time/): April 2nd New Brookland Tavern with Magnetic Flowers and Junior Astronomers Sweet Vans-Swagga on Lock Today is the day that Sweet Vans will put on their sunglasses and not take them off for a month, avoiding sunlight and the concept of time for the next 30 days.  They will take down their clocks, put duct […] - [7 Q's with Wylie](https://scenesc.com/7-qs-with-wylie/):   Interviewed By: David Stringer and Ashleigh Lancaster We caught up with Wylie and talked about Lake Wylie, the word wylie and their desire to take over the South Carolina music scene by kicking Sequoyah Prep School and All Get Out off the “island.” Wylie’s song “Revival” will be featured on the upcoming Scene SC […] - [Project 20TEN is Here](https://scenesc.com/project-20ten-is-here/): No one has waited for this moment more than me.  The 20TEN team has been working hard since November 2009 to put together several ideas that will help grow the South Carolina music scene.  This grand idea will ultimately give back to touring national touring bands and help pay for bands from our state to […] - [The Restoration Release Free Album Sampler](https://scenesc.com/the-restoration-release-free-album-sampler/): The highly anticipated album Constance from The Restoration doesn’t come out until April 23rd, but you can download a 3 song sampler from that album right now at their bandcamp site. The new album was co-produced by Scene SC’s own Stephen Russ and we couldn’t be more excited to hear the full album.  We are […] - [7 Q's with CherryCase](https://scenesc.com/7-qs-with-cherry-case/): Friday Feb 26 The Watershed CherryCase Steven Fiore Jonathan Wyndham CherryCase-Breathe This Friday at The Watershed in Lexington, CherryCase will release their new EP with support from one of South Carolina’s premier songwriters, Steven Fiore.  We caught up with CherryCase front-man, Jake Etheridge, and asked him about his ties to Srsly? Records, the new EP […] - [Dylan Sneed is Halfway to Texodus](https://scenesc.com/dylan-sneed-is-halfway-to-texodus/): When Dylan Sneed came to South Carolina for the first time on his Texodus tour to Hartsville we were there.  Not only was the Scene SC team there, but I was drunk.  I got drunk enough to chat Dylan’s ear off for 30 minutes.  I was drunk enough to buy every CD Dylan had for […] - [Show Preview: Songwriters in the Round](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-songwriters-in-the-round/): (Photo Credit David Stringer) By Kyle Petersen On Friday, February 12th at The White Mule  a special singer/songwriter in the round performance will feature 4 absolutely amazing alt. country(-ish) singer/songwriters that call South Carolina home. Organized by Todd Mathis of American Gun, the show will also feature Charleston’s Mac Leaphart as well as Columbia’s Zach […] - [Album Review: Mac Leaphart- Line, Rope, Etc.](https://scenesc.com/album-review-mac-leaphart-line-rope-etc/): By Kyle Petersen Mac Leaphart’s solo record, Line. Rope. Etc., is a songwriting tour-de-force, with tunes that draw from the best of the country-folk tradition (think Kristofferson, John Prine, Gram Parsons), and a few times allows himself to slip into the comfortable sweet spot between Southern rock n’ roll and pure honky-tonk bliss.  As a […] - [American Gun Heart Break Valentines](https://scenesc.com/american-gun-heart-break-valentines/): Your favorite song about evolution and religion Monkey Lovin 02 Monkey Lovin’ If there is one thing you can count on every year, it is A) American Gun will be playing a show at Art Bar on Valentines day and 2) Todd Mathis and Kevin Kimbrell will be hammered at that show.  Some say they […] - [Someone Has a Crush on Toro ](https://scenesc.com/someone-has-a-crush-on-toro/):   Since 1999 Nylon magazine out of New York City has been at the edge of fashion and pop culture.  Now they have their eye on a nice southern boy named Chaz.  Check out the video above where they reveal their most recent band crush.  Happy Valentines Weeks!   - [The Brisbones Take a Break](https://scenesc.com/the-brisbones-take-a-break/): The Brisbones are reporting via their Facebook page they are going on hiatus.   First off, thanks to everyone who understands and supports what we’re trying to do. It was a hectic year for us as well we are sure it was for most everyone else. After several trials, we’ve grown to a point of […] - [Hannah Miller's Music on NBC Show Mercy](https://scenesc.com/hannah-miller/):   Hannah Miller’s song “Keep it Simple” was featured on the NBC drama “Mercy” last night as it played through the closing scene as you can see and hear in the video above. Hannah Miller has been no stranger to television lately, recently performing on the Jack and Kimberly show out of Greenville.  If you […] - [Getting to Know The Company](https://scenesc.com/getting-to-know-the-company/):   Interview By David Stringer and Madison Miller Charleston based rock band Co. have been on the rise lately with a show in December opening for Band of Horses in Charleston and more recently announcing midwest tour dates with Band of Horses.  We caught up with frontman Brian Hannon about their influences, how they got […] - [Catching Up with J Mayer](https://scenesc.com/catching-up-with-j-mayer/): We caught up with Jon Mayer this afternoon and asked him some of his favorite things about Columbia so far.   1) How do you like Columbia? I love Columbia; the great weather, the University athletics, and the southern hosptality truely make this city a great place to visit. 2) What is your favorite Columbia bar? Well […] - [7 Questions with Toro y Moi](https://scenesc.com/7-questions-with-toro-y-moi/): Chaz Bundick – Toro y Moi   Columbia Native, Chaz Bundick, has been tearing up webpages with Toro y Moi’s new album “Causers of This”. He’s got Pitchfork, Stereogum, gorillavsbear, and many other blogs obsessed.  Scene SC sat down with him to discuss his sudden surge in success, and his new touring lifestyle. So, talk […] - [Captured on Film: Marry a Thief and Cayla Fralick](https://scenesc.com/captured-on-film-marry-a-thief-and-cayla-fralick/): [flashgallery] These are some great live pictures taken by Catherine Brown at the Marry a Thief farewell show.  Over the years Catherine did an amazing job documenting Marry a Thief.  Check out her pictures here. - [Episode 26 Columbia Vitals](https://scenesc.com/episode-26-columbia-vitals/): Columbia Vitals Episode 26 Check out the new Columbia Vitals.  It’s a little late this week, but still some good stuff to listen to. - [Captured on Film: The Enemy Lovers and Calculator](https://scenesc.com/captured-on-film-the-enemy-lovers-and-calculator/): [flashgallery] Thanks to David Childers for these awesome live pictures of The Enemy Lovers and Calculator.  Go check out his site and work! - [The Restoration: The Making of Constance](https://scenesc.com/the-restoration-the-making-of-constance/):   The Restoration has started posting behind the scene videos from the recording process of their highly anticipated debut album Constance.  In this video singer/songwriter/historian Daniel Machado retraces the steps of his ancestors and travels to Savannah to record “Thy Sword, Thy Shield” off of their new historic concept album. We’ve been lucky enough to […] - [Show Preview: Chris Knight](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-chris-knight/):   Chris Knight at the White Mule Sunday January 24th   By Todd Mathis I stumbled across Chris Knight’s debut album in 1998 while browsing the new releases at Manifest ages ago.  That’s how I used to find out about new music.  Well, that and listening to Uncle Gram, DJing at WUSC, reading MOJO and […] - [Show Preview: Calculator & Kill Anties](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-calculator-kill-anties-2/): New Brookland Tavern Sunday January, 23 with Winston Audio and Enemy Lovers Scene SC Exclusive New Calculator Demo-Natureholic Calculator-Natureholic Version 2.1 Here it is folks. The youth of the South Carolina indie rock music scene. Two bands budding with talent that both average under 22 years old at New Brookland Tavern this Sunday night. Rising […] - [This is How Scene SC Rolls (Allegedly)](https://scenesc.com/this-is-how-scene-sc-rolls-allegedly/): (Taylor Swift trying to get a story written about her) We continue to get a kick out of people saying that our founding editor David Stringer is paid by bands and venues to write stories about them, and the countless rumors that he sleeps with band leaders in the SC music scene. To this date […] - [Columbia Vitals Episode 25](https://scenesc.com/columbia-vitals-episode-25/):   Columbia Vitals Episode 25 -Jan 30th Cellar on Greene Wine Tasting -Thursday Rock The Vote at New Brookland Tavern for Drinking in the Morning -Friday Marry a Thief farewell show at New Brookland Tavern. -Calculator Sunday night at New Brookland Tavern. -Nickelodeon Antichrist - [New Live Videos from Honorary Title and Nathan Hussey](https://scenesc.com/new-live-videos-from-honorary-title-and-nathan-hussey/): I’ve had this live video of The Honorary Title in hiding for awhile and I’m finally getting around to uploading them. Expect a lot of cool new live videos soon.     Here are two new videos from All Get Out/Nathan Hussey. In November he tested out some new potential All Get Out songs acoustic. - [New Video From The Dirty White](https://scenesc.com/new-video-from-the-dirty-white/): The Dirty White – Mighty Prehistoric Music Video from 627 Productions on Vimeo.   Here is the brand new video for their song “Mighty Prehistoric” off their new album Vs. Evil Circles.  The video was directed by Wes Gilliam for 627 Productions. The Dirty White have their hometown CD Release show February 5th at The […] - [New Video From Toro Y Moi](https://scenesc.com/new-toro-y-moi-video/): Toro Y Moi-Blessa Check out the new video from Toro Y Moi for the first single “Blessa.”  You’ll notice a lot of Columbia folks in the dreamy video. Causers of This, the new album from Toro Y Moi, comes out February 2nd on Carpark Records and the tour kicks off on the 11th.  See the […] - [In Honor of MLK Jr. Day](https://scenesc.com/in-honor-of-mlk-day/): Let us turn our thoughts today To martin luther king And recognize that there are ties between us All men and women Living on the earth Ties of hope and love Sister and brotherhood That we are bound together In our desire to see the world become A place in which our children Can grow […] - [7 Questions with Parachute Musical](https://scenesc.com/7-questions-with-parachute-musical/): Sequoyah Prep SchoolParachute MusicalThe Stray Hounds New Brookland Tavern Saturday, January 23 Acoustic / Rock / Pop 7pm Doors $10 Advance / $12 Day Of Show Parachute Musical-No Comfort 1) Tell us a little bit about your sound and how Parachute Musical came to be. – Rockin’ roll man!!! We had some trials and tribulations… […] - [The Death of Sons Club](https://scenesc.com/the-death-of-sons-club/): At SceneSC there is nothing we love more than other local music blogs. If we are lucky enough to find one out there it is pretty much a guarantee that everyone on our staff pays regular attention to it. I can’t remember when it was that I can across Sons Club. It was probably sometime […] - [William F. Gibbs - Mexican Home (John Prine Cover)](https://scenesc.com/william-f-gibbs-mexican-home-john-prine-cover/): I came across these porch videos and live videos from Greenville photographer/videographer Daniel McCord a little later than I would have liked. When I saw he posted a new acoustic video featuring Will Gibbs playing a John Prine song I was excited, but when I started watching all of McCord’s other videos on his Vimeo […] - [The Lonely Robot Podcast](https://scenesc.com/the-lonely-robot-podcast-3/): The Lonely Robot Podcast 010112 by thelonelyrobot Our good friend 011 who covered Moogfest for us has now started his own podcast. The first episode of The Lonely Robot podcast features 6 great bands from around the globe. [download id=”15″]     - [Chatham County Line at The Handlebar](https://scenesc.com/chatham-county-line-at-the-handlebar/): The Handlebar, Greenville, SC CHATHAM COUNTY LINE with special guests Seven Handle Circus Saturday, January 07, 2012, 8:30pm It was the first hot day of spring when Chatham County Line gathered around their signature one mic stand and got the sweating BBQ filled crowd in Augusta out of their lawn chairs. As the sweat poured […] - [Run Dan Run - "Recording Normal; The Mantras That Made It Happen"](https://scenesc.com/run-dan-run-recording-normal-the-mantras-that-made-it-happen/): This is Dan McCurry of the Charleston-based indie rock band Run Dan Run. I’d like to take a moment to share some DIY recording wisdom & mantras that I’ve acquired over the past 5-6 years with Run Dan Run. RDR has been DIY from the get-go and much of what we have learned has been […] - [Video:Those Lavender Whales - Growth in Question](https://scenesc.com/videothose-lavender-whales-growth-in-question/): Those Lavender Whales teamed up with Lunch and Recess to record a video for the song “Growth in Question” from their upcoming album Tomahawk of Praise. “Growth in Question” is the second song released off their new album set to release digitally and on vinyl January 17 on Fork and Spoon records. The green bearded […] - [Death on Two Wheels: Top 5's & Looking Back](https://scenesc.com/death-on-two-wheels-top-5s-looking-back/): Trae Vedder – Vocals, Guitar Looking Back… We’ve had a trying year that’s had its fair share of ups and downs; we’ve lost, we’ve gained, we’ve taken some punches, but we’ve gotten back up again, and we’re going to keep on doing so. Ultimately, it’s been an incredible year as we started our new album. […] - [Frontier Sons Acoustic Session](https://scenesc.com/frontier-sons-acoustic-session/): Frontier Sons play a breed of anthematic rock n roll found on radio stations across America. And just as bands with an assortment of high flying rock songs do, Frontier Sons have balanced it out with the song featured here. “Sleep Well” is a heartfelt song reflecting on love lost and coming of age. - [kemp ridley 2011: Year two](https://scenesc.com/kemp-ridley-2011-year-two/): Hello all, Cam Powell here, bass player for kemp ridley (and Scene SC intern/writer/booking contact/I don’t know what my title is anymore). 2011 was our second full year of existence, and a monumental one at that. Over the course of the past 12 months, we’ve laid a foundation for what we hope will be continued […] - [Run Dan Run - "Recording Normal; The Gear That Made It Happen"](https://scenesc.com/run-dan-run-recording-normal-the-gear-that-made-it-happen/): This is Dan McCurry of the Charleston-based indie rock band Run Dan Run. You probably haven’t heard of us. That’s okay, we get that a lot actually. If you hadn’t heard, well, we recently put the finishing touches on our sophomore release Normal (out nationally on 1.10.12 on Hearts & Plugs), which we recorded entirely […] - [WSBF Live Studio Sessions](https://scenesc.com/wsbf-live-studio-sessions/): Clemson’s radio station WSBF is truly the life force behind original music in the Clemson area and they do a good job not only on air, but by putting on shows and with their live studio broadcasts. WSBF being a good college radio station isn’t anything new. It has been for years now. And over […] - [Free Download:Heyrocco-The American Tourist](https://scenesc.com/free-downloadheyrocco-the-american-tourist/): Heyrocco by HEYROCCO Heyrocco has a couple of new songs out and dates across the Carolina’s and Georgia on the horizon. Go see them in a town near you. Heyrocco is based out of Charleston, SC and is currently in the process of writing and recording their first record. Dec 30 Snug Harbor Charlotte, NC […] - [Bakari's Top 10 of 2011](https://scenesc.com/bakaris-top-10-of-2011/): You know how it goes. Here we go again.   10. Justice – Audio, Video, Disco Justice is back. Finally. And they’re a lot funkier. Newlands is my favorite on this one.   9. Lykke Li – Wounded Rhymes I am in love with Lykke Li. She croons all over the place on this record, […] - [Merry Christmas From The Explorers Club](https://scenesc.com/merry-christmas-from-the-explorers-clumb/): While The Explorers Club was in town a few weeks back we had them record a Christmas Song for us. Here they are performing “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home).” On Tuesday The Explorers Club will be releasing their final EP suite before the new album “Grand Hotel” comes out. This one is titled “The New […] - [A Death on Two Wheels Christmas](https://scenesc.com/a-death-on-two-wheels-christmas/): For the last couple of months Death on Two Wheels has been working on their full length album set to come out in 2012 on Favorite Gentlemen. In the past they’ve had time to go in the studio and record a little Christmas EP, but this year since they were recording decided to do something […] - [The Rambis Slam Dunks of 2011](https://scenesc.com/the-rambis-slam-dunks-of-2011/): There’s lots I didn’t listen to this year I would have liked or meant to hear because let’s face it, as you get older you don’t have time or patience unless your name is David and as a young boy you wanted to go by Russ.  Here are 12 records I liked a lot. I’m […] - [The Sea Wolf Mutiny Release The Apple Tree](https://scenesc.com/the-sea-wolf-mutiny-release-the-apple-tree/): The Apple Tree has been floating around the minds of The Sea Wolf Mutiny for a long time now. They released “The Last Season” in August and had some extra songs lying around that just needed a little more work and didn’t exactly fit on that record. After their CD release for The Last Season […] - [Video: Matrimony-Last Love](https://scenesc.com/video-matrimony-last-love/): Over the last couple of months I’ve realized that becoming famous and getting a buzz in the music world is all a big game. PR companies run the blog world and when they feed it to the 3,000+ music blogs out there, they dish it out. In turn it has made the blog/music journalism world […] - [The Lion In Winter Acoustic Session](https://scenesc.com/the-lion-in-winter-acoustic-session/): The Lion in Winter For over three years now we’ve been covering the music projects of Hunter Duncan. From Kill Anties to American Religion and now with The Lion In Winter, Duncan has consistently shown that he is a talented young songwriter. “Valley” has become the feature song of The Lion in Winter and performed […] - [Top 20 of 2011 (National)](https://scenesc.com/top-20-of-2011-national/): I think I listened to more new music in 2011 than I ever have before in my life. On a local level, I literally try and listen to every release at least one time. That’s not really possible on a larger scale, but I did listen to a ton of new music this year. Here […] - [Foley's Year in Review](https://scenesc.com/foleys-year-in-review/): Thoughts on 2011:  We already posted some of our thoughts on 2011 here: But here are some memories we have as a band over the past year:  All Get Out – The Season: we were blown away by the badassness of this album. Always cool to see local bands get even wider exposure and put out such […] - [Shallow Palace Highlights of 2011](https://scenesc.com/shallow-palace-highlights-of-2011/): Hello Readers, I am Brett J Kent, the bass player from local (to South Carolina) band Shallow Palace. SceneSC was kind enough to let us submit a guest post to their website. As big supporters of SceneSC and of the local music scene, we were pleased to be considered for this task. As with everything, […] - [Slow Runner Highlights of 2011](https://scenesc.com/slow-runner-highlights-of-2011/): Photos by Laura Means MEF Highlights of 2011, My Year of Unholy Triumph 1. Ate spaghetti one table away from Elbow‘s drummer in the backstage cafeteria of a festival in Germany. 2. Played 100+ shows across 41 states and 17 countries. Fuckin-a right. 3. Ate poutin in Quebec, fish and chips in London, bratwurst in […] - [The Lovely Few Interview](https://scenesc.com/the-lovely-few-interview/): Prior to their album release show last week, we chatted with Mike Mewborne of The Lovely Few about the new album and his relationship with the music scene here in Columbia. Interview and video by Blake Garris. - [Rupert's Year End Scruple](https://scenesc.com/ruperts-year-end-scruple/): Hi there. I would like to take this page to talk about this year. Not only in music, but in everything. I could easily say that this year was probably the best year of my life. I guess I’m only like 12, so I haven’t had that many years yet but this one was definitely […] - [A Very Z and M Christmas](https://scenesc.com/a-very-z-and-m-christmas/): Just like  A Christmas Story, Bing Crosy and David Bowie, and Home Alone, Zooey Deschanel has become synonymous with Christmas. It only took one scene in Elf for her to do that, but this year she took it one step farther by making an instant classic Christmas album with her band She and Him. A […] - [Milton Hall + Numb World](https://scenesc.com/milton-hall-numb-world/): Milton Hall Website Milton Hall’s newest release Numb World is 15 tracks mixing lofi pop gems with short stark instrumental bits to bridge the album together. As is the beauty of home recording, Hall has the ability to do whatever he wants. Whether it be having the sparse 3 minutes of “Seeing The Real You” […] - [The Lovely Few Album Release](https://scenesc.com/the-lovely-few-album-release/): Description SHOW: December 8 2011, Thursday, New Brookland Tavern $5/$8 Who: The Lovely Few, with Dylan Dickerson, Ben Walker (Rejectioneers), Those Lavender Whales Facebook Event Just one year ago The Lovley Few were releasing their first full length album “The Limited Abilities of Man.” While that album was in the works for a couple of […] - [Shuffle Magazine'sTop 25 of the Carolinas](https://scenesc.com/shuffle-magazinestop-25-of-the-carolinas/): Shuffle Magazine Top 25 (Full List with blurbs) Lament – Mount Moriah by EmergencyBroadcastSongs Y’all know there is absolutely no way I agree with this Top 25, but what I do agree with is that there are a lot of great albums on the list. There are also a couple of albums I haven’t heard […] - [Artistic Mashup at Art Bar](https://scenesc.com/artistic-mashup-at-art-bar/): Saturday night at Art Bar the Post-Echo crew will be putting on a show unlike any recent shows in Columbia. While there will be 4 bands performing there will also be 4 visual artists along with several video projections by visual artist Jason Stroud. - [Show Preview: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-macklemore-ryan-lewis/): Macklemore & Ryan Lewis    Sunday, December 4th    9pm Local 506, Chapel Hill, NC  If you like hip-hop music, there’s no way you will not like this. The duo of Macklemore, the rapper, and Ryan Lewis, the producer, is a spectacular combination and I cannot wait to see what they bring to the stage. […] - [Free Download: Those Lavender Whales-Exist](https://scenesc.com/free-download-those-lavender-whales-exist/): “Exist” is the first single off Those Lavender Whales upcoming album Tomahawk of Praise that will be released January 17, 2012. The album will be released on both CD and LP and is available for preorder now at the Fork and Spoon website. I haven’t been able to stop listening to this song since I […] - [The Next Big Thing is Right Here](https://scenesc.com/the-next-big-thing-is-right-here/): It’s the end of the year and everyone is cuddled up by their fireplace and reminiscing on the top albums of 2011. I’ve browsed a couple of top 50 lists so far and they are pretty good. The state of music in general is really good these days even though you hear people bitch about […] - [O'Brother at New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/obrother-at-new-brookland-tavern/): Tuesday, November 29, 2011 – 8:00pm O’Brother Mel Washington (of All Get Out) The Lion In Winter Click Here To Purchase Tickets Price: $8 Advance / $10 Day Of Show Genre: Indie / Pop / Rock O’Brother – Machines Part I by obrother I feel like we should roll out the red carpet for O’Brother […] - [Album Review: Grouplove-Never Trust A Happy Song](https://scenesc.com/album-review-grouplove-never-trust-a-happy-song/): You know your band has made it these days when you have a song on an Apple commercial. You could say they are pretty good at picking songs that will be stuck in your head for days, so it only seems fitting that their latest iPad commercial features a Grouplove song. Grouplove have been on […] - [Moogfest Final Installment](https://scenesc.com/moogfest-final-installment/): The Antlers After jumping around in the freezing cold it was nice to relax in the warm and ethereal sound The Antlers had to offer. Peter Silberman’s angelic falsetto cautiously lures you closer until you find yourself immersed in the swell of amorphous, yet complimentary sounds radiating from the stage. You get the feeling that […] - [Harrison Hudson with Sequoyah at The Channel](https://scenesc.com/harrison-hudson-with-sequoyah-at-the-channel/): Harrison Hudson – Every Girl by favoritegentlemen Saturday night Harrison Hudson will be making his way through Greenville on tour for his latest release American Thunder. On American Thunder Harrison Hudson rambles around the 60’s with his rebel ways, black jeans, white tee, and singing about every girl that’s crossed his path. While sticking to […] - [Dylan Sneed Shows His Guns](https://scenesc.com/dylan-sneed-shows-his-guns/): Facebook Invite Garden and Gun has impeccable taste for all things good and Southern so it makes perfect sense that they paired Dylan Sneed’s song “No Worse for the Wear” with one of their videos. Lucky for us Sneed will be playing his first show back in Columbia since returning from his tour of the […] - [Moogfest Installment 2](https://scenesc.com/moogfest-installment-2/): Battles I LOVE Battles. It doesn’t hurt that John Stanier (formerly of Helmet) is one of my favorite rock drummers. The experimental rock (dare I say) Supergroup need a drummer of his caliber to keep up with the spastic loops and samples being thrown into the mix. Stand up, walk around, dance, run circles around […] - [Album Review: Owen-Ghost Town](https://scenesc.com/album-review-owen-ghost-town/): Relax, kick back your feet and listen to Owen.  Look out a window. Maybe snow is falling outside and you are being kept warm. You’re relaxed, carefree and have no where to be.  These are some of the feelings you might feel while listening to Ghost Town, the latest record from Mike Kensella’s solo project […] - [Interview: We Roll Like Madmen-Bey's Nov 19](https://scenesc.com/interview-we-roll-like-madmen-beys-nov-19/): Freelance Whales – Hannah (We Roll Like Madmen remix) by We Roll Like Madmen Saturday November 19 Bey’s 9 PM Describe your music for those who aren’t familiar. We Roll Like Madmen is a vocal-centric, cross-genre electronic dance project. We perform original material as well as remixes, combining both live band and DJ techniques. In […] - [Moogfest 2011 Installment 1](https://scenesc.com/moogfest-2011-installment-1/): Tobacco Although the festival ran Friday through Sunday, Tobacco played a pre-show Thursday night at the Asheville Music Hall. The elusive three-piece cranked out an underwater electro-hop drum assault for a capacity crowd. Listeners familiar with Tom Fec and Black Moth Super Rainbow will notice similarities from the Vocoded vocals to the malleable synths, but […] - [Video: Slow Runner- Strange Days](https://scenesc.com/video-slow-runner-strange-days/): Slow Runner’s new video explores puppets, stop motion and has Frankenstein overtones. Guess where Slow Runner is today?  They have a show in Leeds, England with William Fitzsimmons.  Their tour will take them all over Europe until their last show overseas on December 20.  But before they flew off they left us with this gem […] - [New All Get Out Daytrotter](https://scenesc.com/new-all-get-out-daytrotter/): All Get Out Daytrotter For the longest time Daytrotter seemed like a dream. Thousands of songs to download, beautiful stripped down raw versions from our favorite bands, and somehow they were all free.  Recently Daytrotter was straightforward with their fans and changed over to a pay model.  What was the rate going to be? Would […] - [Falling For A Square-The Perfect Team](https://scenesc.com/falling-for-a-square-the-perfect-team/): There is a lot of electronic music coming out these days, but not much has an emotional human touch like Jason Sposa’s Falling For A Square has to offer.  He’s released a lot of music this year, but The Perfect Team has more to offer as far as lyrics, guitar and drums go. Even comparing […] - [Music Crawl Photo's and Video](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-photos-and-video/): Sweet Vans @ Moda Lounge Photo by Alexis Schwallier Just as advertised the Free Times Music Crawl was full of bold flavors. Quote of the weekend came from Patrick Wall, music editor of the Free Times “if you don’t love #COLUMBIYEAH!, you’re doing it wrong.” It’s true. From The Lumineers, who are on tour from […] - [Album Review: Jacks Mannequin-People and Things](https://scenesc.com/album-review-jacks-mannequin-peopleandthings/): People and Things is the first Jacks Mannequin’s that has had the opportunity to break free from constraints and be itself. Everything in Transit stepped out of the shadow of Something Corporate, carrying with it most of the Something Corporate fan base.  While on tour to drum up support for Everything In Transit, Andrew McMahon […] - [Music Crawl Preview: Marshall Brown](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-preview-marshall-brown/): 01 LOVE&WAR_Fool’s Gold 1 Saturday November 5 When:8:40-9:10 Where:Tin Roof How would you describe your sound to someone that has never heard your band? I would just say, “Hey, throw some headphones and listen to my new track, “Love&War/Fool’s Gold.” You might feel as if you’ve fallen into a Nyquil dream by the end of […] - [Music Crawl Preview: Coma Cinema](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-preview-coma-cinema/): Saturday November 5 When: 8:30-9:00 Where: Art Bar How would you describe your sound to someone that has never heard your band? Satanic praise and worship music. Who are some of your biggest musical influences? Heroin, Codeine, Meth, Grass, Industrial strength glue, Snuff Porn, SceneSC.com What other bands are you excited about seeing at Music […] - [Music Crawl Preview: The Sea Wolf Mutiny](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-preview-the-sea-wolf-mutiny/): Saturday November 5 When:9:40-10:10 Where:Tin Roof 07%20The%20Last%20Season.mp3 How would you describe your sound to someone that has never heard your band? Ecstatic indie cinematic post folk? Our music is loud, sometimes dramatic; filled with quiet bits and often incorporating exaggerated movements and gesticulations. Clapping may occur. Folk melodies rise over driving keys and guitar lines. […] - [Music Crawl Preview: The Get Wets](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-preview-the-get-wets/): Saturday November 5 When:8-8:30 Where: Art Bar “Beat Beat” by the Get Wets How would you describe your sound to someone that has never heard your band? rhythm’n’booze party music…thee most tropical fun with yer clothes on Who are some of your biggest musical influences? the Fleshtones, les Sexareenos, the Rivingtons, Sam the Sham & […] - [Music Crawl Preview: Sweet Vans](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-preview-sweet-vans/):   Saturday November 5 When:8:20-8:50 Where: Monda Lounge 01 Put That On Du Cr3w How would you describe your sound to someone that has never heard your band? We are really really goddamn loud. And aggressive. And hateful. And vulgar. And BOLD. Who are some of your biggest musical influences? kanye west. nathan and the […] - [Music Crawl Preview: Junior Astronomers](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-preview-junior-astronomers/): Saturday November 5 When: 12:10-12:40 Where: Kelly’s How would you describe your sound to someone that has never heard your band? I’d describe by saying fun and loud. Who are some of your biggest musical influences? I’d say Prince, Brian Wilson, and The Strokes. What other bands are you excited about seeing at Music Crawl? […] - [Show Preview: Mister Heavenly - Charleston, SC](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-mister-heavenly-charleston-sc/): Mister Heavenly w/ Mr. Dream    The Tin Roof, Charleston, SC Monday, November 7th This band have a whole lot of good going for them, and they haven’t even started their first headlining tour. They have opened for Passion Pit (having Michael Cera join them on bass), released a brilliant album on Sub Pop Records, […] - [Music Crawl Preview: Death of Paris](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-preview-death-of-paris/): Saturday November 5 When:9-9:30 Where: Art Bar 01%20East%20or%20West.mp3 How would you describe your sound to someone that has never heard your band? Raw, emotionally charged pop/rock/electro.  It’s very high energy and comes from an honest place. Who are some of your biggest musical influences? From Metric, Garbage,and No Doubt to Bauhaus, Bloc Party, Two Door […] - [Music Crawl Preview: Frontier Sons](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-preview-frontier-sons/): 02 Last Call (Mastered by Jimmy Westerlund) Saturday November 5 When: 10:40-11:10 Where: Tin Roof How would you describe your sound to someone that has never heard your band? Frontier Sons blends aspects of Indie/Alternative rock that pulls you in from the very start with a modern twist on just straight forward rock n’ roll. […] - [Music Crawl Preview: Kemp Ridley](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-preview-kemp-ridley/): Saturday November 5 When: 10:00-10:30 Where: Art Bar How would you describe your sound to someone that has never heard your band? A lot of people have been describing us as “dreamy indie-pop” lately, probably because of the extensive vocal/guitar harmonies we’ve included in our most recent songs. We agree with that, but would say […] - [Music Crawl Preview: Those Lavender Whales](https://scenesc.com/8568/): Saturday November 5 When:7:30-8:00 Where: Art Bar How would you describe your sound to someone that has never heard your band? We tend to stick around the word “pop.” if that needs to be expanded upon, folk-pop? indie-pop? indie-folk-pop? Whimsical is a word that has been thrown around, and we don’t run from that. Who […] - [Music Crawl Preview: FatRat Da Czar](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-preview-fatrat-da-czar/): FatRat Da Czar-The Invitation Saturday November 5 When: 12:20-12:50 Where: Wet Willies How would you describe your sound to someone that has never heard your band? Hardcore original blue-collar hip hop that embodies the soul of the struggle Who are some of your biggest musical influences? Range of influences from The Temptations to 2pac What […] - [Music Crawl Preview: Death Becomes Even The Maiden](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-preview-death-becomes-even-the-maiden/): Saturday November 5 When:9:30-10:00 Where: Art Bar How would you describe your sound to someone that has never heard your band? Tug Eats Everything once said we sound like Joy Divsion doing Nirvana covers in Free Times. That was accurate at the time. The newer stuff has a few more disco balls in it. Who […] - [Show Preview: The Wilderness of Manitoba](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-the-wilderness-of-manitoba/): The Wilderness of Manitoba w/ Rasputina   The Grey Eagle, Asheville, NC Friday, November 4   9pm   $12  Tickets  So The Wilderness of Manitoba are not actually headlining this show, Rasputina are, but I would say that The Wilderness of Manitoba are what this show is all about. They’re a 5-piece band hailing from Toronto, […] - [Music Crawl Preview: The Restoration](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-preview-the-restoration/): Saturday November 5 When: 1:00-1:45 Where: Art Bar (Indoors) How would you describe your sound to someone that has never heard your band? Southern Gothic concept music with bluegrass instruments and a drum set. Who are some of your biggest musical influences? Blind Willy McTell, Johnny Mercer, Jump Little Children, Tim Eriksen, Leonard Bernstein, Weezer, […] - [Music Crawl Preview: Pinna](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-preview-pinna/): Saturday November 5. When: 7:10-7:40 Where: Kelly’s Pinna-Cigarette How would you describe your sound to someone that has never heard your band? Pinna is a groove-based rock band that plays a multitude of styles and relies on directional, informed improvisation to create a unique, of-the-moment musical experience. or Pinna doesn’t jam so much as it […] - [Music Crawl Preview: Lundy and the Lucky 13](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-preview-lundy-and-the-lucky-13/): Saturday November 5 Where: Tin Roof When: 7:40-8:10 How would you describe your sound to someone that has never heard your band? I’ve been touting The Lucky 13 as “an acoustic anti-band,” ..it seems where ever I go, live sound in clubs is so bombastic that I can never hear what the singer has to […] - [Music Crawl Preview: John Wesley Satterfield](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-preview-john-wesley-satterfield/): John Wesley Satterfield-Despite The Feeling Saturday November 5 When: 1:10-Until Where: Kelly’s How would you describe your sound to someone that has never heard your band? Rock’n’Roll with a country twang Who are some of your biggest musical influences? Bob Dylan, Harry Chapin, The Beatles, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash What other bands are you excited […] - [Music Crawl Preview: Black Iron Gathering](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-preview-black-iron-gathering/): The Black Iron Gathering performing ‘It Aint Me Babe’ by Bob Dylan by The Black Iron Gathering Saturday November 5 When: 7:50-8:20 Where: Flying Saucer How would you describe your sound to someone that has never heard your band? Very high energy, very singable….the songs are contagious as they have been described by new listeners. […] - [Music Crawl Preview: Black Bottom Biscuits](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-preview-black-bottom-biscuits/): Saturday November 5 Where: Flying Saucer When: 8:50-9:20 How would you describe your sound to someone that has never heard your band? Short answer: “Buck Owens meets Buddy Holly and Keith Richards” Long answer: When we started this band in 2001, we were an acoustic group that drew from country, folk, and bluegrass influences and […] - [The Front Bottoms Acoustic Session](https://scenesc.com/the-front-bottoms-acoustic-session/): It hasn’t been easy to describe The Front Bottoms to people.  Over the last month or so I’ve been telling people to come out and see them, handing out copies of their new album to people that might tell their friends how great they are.  See, when I got their album in the mail I […] - [Music Crawl Preview: Elonzo](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-preview-elonzo/): November 5th When:10:10-10:40 Where: Kelly’s Elonzo-Salt in the Wound How would you describe your sound to someone that has never heard your band? Pretty much the definition of Rock and Roll. A mixture of country, rhythm and blues. Who are some of your biggest musical influences? This is gonna sound weird, but I think I […] - [Music Crawl Preview: Magnetic Flowers](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-preview-magnetic-flowers/): Saturday November 5 When:11:00-12:00 Where: Art Bar (Outdoors) HWKT How would you describe your sound to someone that has never heard your band? Umm…I like to think we’re a big goddamn loud rock band. I’ve been asked this question for probably 6 years now and haven’t once felt very comfortable answering it. But, since you’re […] - [Moogfest 2011 - Saturday](https://scenesc.com/moogfest-2011-saturday/): This Saturday, I drove up to Asheville, NC to check out the 2nd day of this year’s Moogfest and as expected, it was fantastic. Unfortunately I could only go on the Saturday since I went to see Jay-Z & Kanye West on Sunday (which was also amazing). I arrived there a little late and missed The […] - [Music Crawl Preview: Whiskey Tango Review](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-preview-whiskey-tango-review/): Saturday November 5 When: 11:50-12:20 Where: Flying Saucer Whiskey Tango Review-Trouble How would you describe your sound to someone that has never heard your band?   Mix of old school outlaw country, rock, whiskey, and fresh sawdust. Who are some of your biggest musical influences?   Johnny Cash, Rolling Stones, Motown, Hank, and Andrew Lloyd […] - [Music Crawl Preview: All New Badges](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-preview-all-new-badges/): Saturday November 5 Where: Tin Roof When: 11:40-12:10 All New Badges-Sunday Buzz How would you describe your sound to someone that has never heard your band? A spiral of Rock, Pop, and Punk that focuses on great melodies to carry the choruses and dynamics to make a song. Who are some of your biggest musical […] - [Music Crawl Preview: The Mobros](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-preview-the-mobros/): Saturday November 5 Where: Kelly’s When: 11:10-11:40 The Mobros-My Baby Walked Out How would you describe your sound to someone that has never heard your band? Motown Soul Who are some of your biggest musical influences? Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, and Wilson Pickett What other bands are you excited about seeing at Music Crawl? Marshall […] - [Tapp's Grand Opening](https://scenesc.com/tapps-grand-opening/): Starting Wednesday, the Tapp’s Arts Center in downtown Columbia will host a series of Grand Opening events after a year of construction.  Wednesday’s event will start at 12:30 p.m. and will feature a ribbon cutting by Mayor Steve Benjamin and other City Council Members.  Thursday, Tapp’s will continue their first Thursdays on Main series featuring […] - [Show Preview:The Front Bottoms/Those Lavender Whales/Marshall Brown](https://scenesc.com/show-previewthe-front-bottomsthose-lavender-whalesmarshall-brown/): El Burrito 4:30 PM WUSC’s Zombie Walk will start at Russell House at 4:00 PM and make it’s way down Green Street to El Burrito where they will greeted by the music of Those Lavender Whales, The Front Bottoms and Marshall Brown. The Front Bottoms based out of New Jersey are out supporting their debut […] - [What Is Your Favorite SC Album of the Year?](https://scenesc.com/what-is-your-favorite-sc-album-of-the-year/): [poll id=”5″]   Feel free to add suggestions in the comments and we’ll get them added to this list. If you are going to suggest an album, make sure it was released in 2011 and by a South Carolina based artist.  These are also full length albums, not EP’s. This is not a contest. This […] - [Show Journal: CMJ 2011](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-cmj-2011/): All the pictures in this article were taken by Joshua Rainwater. (http://thatrainwater.com) CMJ 2011 was a 5-day festival held in New York City from Oct 18-22 and featured over 1000 bands. Most of these bands are ones that are “buzzing” at the moment and looking to break into the popularity zone. It also featured bigger bands […] - [Free Download: The Explorer's Club California Suite](https://scenesc.com/free-download-the-explorers-club-california-suite/): The Explorers Club – Weight of the World (under construction mix) by ObscureSound Building up to their release of their new full length Grand Hotel next year, The Explorers Club have released their first “suite” EP, “The California Suite” for free on Amazon. The California Suite features the Burt Bacharach standard “Walk on By,” along […] - [Interview: Bass Drum of Death-NBT 10/15/11](https://scenesc.com/interview-bass-drum-of-death-nbt-101511/): Band: Bass Drum of Death Hometown: Oxford, Mississippi RIYL: Black Lips, Blood Circus, Mudhoney, Nirvana, Hole On October 15, 2011 Bass Drum of Death brought their bonged out Southern Grunge to New Brookland Tavern opening for Toro Y Moi. Like Toro Y Moi, Bass Drum of Death started as a bedroom project, is from a […] - [Free Times Music Crawl Releases Monster 2011 Line Up](https://scenesc.com/free-times-music-crawl-releases-monster-2011-line-up/): Friday November 4/Saturday November 5 $8 Free Times Music Crawl is the highlight of the year when it comes to local and regional music and this year looks to be the biggest and best line up yet. Saturday, November 5th the Music Crawl will take over the Vista featuring 35 acts over 6 stages, rocking […] - [Interview: Parachute Musical at NBT - 10/13](https://scenesc.com/interview-parachute-musical-at-nbt-1013/): Perusing the Web Thursday, I found myself scrolling through the concert calendar on newbrooklandtavern.com. It had been a while since I’d gone to a local show and I knew I had a scheduling conflict for Toro Y Moi Saturday night and couldn’t find a ride/companion for Trey Anastasio in Charlotte Friday night; I was fiending […] - [R.E.M. - Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage Trailer ](https://scenesc.com/r-e-m-part-lies-part-heart-part-truth-part-garbage-trailer/): We were heartbroken when R.E.M. announced their break up after 31 years together mainly because we wanted one more tour from them.  While their albums have been falling off ever so slightly since New Adventures in Hi Fi (some would argue Up), their live performances never faltered.  That’s also not to say that there weren’t […] - [Stream Richard Buckner's Tapp's Show](https://scenesc.com/stream-richard-buckners-tapps-show/): Richard Buckner w/ Jeff Kazer LIVE Columbia, SC 10/6/11 by richbucklivecolasc Over the last couple of years Richard Buckner’s Columbia performances have moved from The Whig, to the Columbia Museum of Art and most recently to the Tapp’s Art Center.  Each and every time the Merge Records artist has made his way to Columbia The […] - [Listen to The Weekly Monitor](https://scenesc.com/listen-to-the-weekly-monitor/): Facebook The Weekly Monitor is a music podcast orchestrated by Woody Jones and Jack Beasley covering the local music scene and regular happenings in Columbia. Woody and Jack do a great job covering weekly shows and featuring relevant artists and are a must listen if you are trying to keep up with what’s going on […] - [New Music: Run Dan Run-Normal](https://scenesc.com/new-music-run-dan-run-normal/): Run Dan Run are releasing their new album Normal today after taking some time off after their last release.  Truth is, this is their best record to date and is a must download for you.  Normal follows in the footsteps of their previous release Basic Mechanics with darker more intricate melodies and instrumentation.  Taking over […] - [How The Other Half Gives Tour](https://scenesc.com/how-the-other-half-gives-tour/): How The Other Half Gives Next week four Carolina songwriters will take off in one van on a unique tour that finds them giving back to the community in each city they play.  The 13 city tour will feature Tyler Mechem (Crowfield), Emily Lynch, Ryan Bonner and Luke Cunningham. Donating the proceeds from the show […] - [CMJ 2011 Preview: Casiokids](https://scenesc.com/cmj-2011-preview-casiokids/): So if you’re coming to CMJ with the thought “I want to see some fun Norwegian synthpop” look no further. These guys are here for you. Casiokids have been described as “the best thing to come out of Norway since black metal” and supposedly they have an incredible live show. I’ve heard that their shows […] - [CMJ 2011 Preview: Art Vs. Science](https://scenesc.com/cmj-2011-preview-art-vs-science/): These guys are a three-piece dance band from Sydney, Australia. If you aren’t already convinced, I don’t know what else I can do to convince you. Oh wait, they have a song called Magic Fountain (the video above) and I highly recommend that you watch it. There is an old man with a boombox vest […] - [Video: CherryCase- If You Go ](https://scenesc.com/video-cherrycase-if-you-go/):     Download CherryCase have released a video for their new song “If You Go” featuring Charlie Jackson of Versus the Robot. This song follows in the footsteps of past CherryCase songs with its’ acoustic roots and undeniably catchy chorus.  Jake Etheridge is known for teaming up with other local musicians and does it again […] - [CMJ 2011 Preview: Filligar](https://scenesc.com/cmj-2011-preview-filligar/): 01-Knock-Yourself-Out.mp3 I hadn’t even heard of these guys until yesterday when they emailed me but they are very very good. Filligar are a band from Chicago consisting of 3 brothers and a lifelong friend who began playing in their early teens. Their lead vocalist and guitarist Johnny Mathias just graduated from college so they’ll be […] - [Video: Hannah Miller "Oh Black River"](https://scenesc.com/video-hannah-miller-oh-black-river/): O Black River by Hannah Miller In support of her new EP, Hannah Miller has released a beautiful video of the title track of the album Oh Black River. The title track “Oh Black River” is as smooth flowing as any song that Miller has ever recorded.  The video is equally as visually pleasing, simply […] - [Show Journal: Mates of State](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-mates-of-state/): Oh my goodness, what a show. Mates of State played with Other Lives and Yawn at the Visulite Theatre in Charlotte, NC and it was just unreal. We arrived halfway through Yawn’s set and sat down on the little balcony they had. Now this venue was just incredible. The stage was not gigantic but they […] - [CMJ 2011 Preview: Chrome Sparks](https://scenesc.com/cmj-2011-preview-chrome-sparks/): All There Is (ft. Steffaloo) by Chrome Sparks I wrote an article about Chrome Sparks a few weeks ago which you should read (HERE) and now I’m going to write another one. That’s how damn good this guy is. I don’t even know what else to say as I covered most bases in the last […] - [Fall For Greenville's Must See Acts](https://scenesc.com/scenesc-fall-for-greenville-schedule/): Other than the music scene, Greenville is a pretty sweet town.  Lot’s of middle aged couples with 2 young kids, a handful of bible belt Christians, great restaurants, beautiful scenery, way too many Clemson fans and Fall For Greenville, one of the best festivals SC has to offer.  Move over Cooter Fest and Come See […] - [Show Journal: Bonnie Prince Billy ](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-bonnie-prince-billy/): After going to over 300 shows over the last couple of years going to shows in town at the regular venues has moved beyond boring and more towards unbearable.  To spark the flame of enjoying shows again I traveled into the mountains of North Carolina Wednesday night for some new scenery and some new faces. […] - [CMJ 2011 Preview: Caged Animals](https://scenesc.com/cmj-2011-preview-caged-animals/): So I am off to New York next week to cover CMJ, one of the biggest festivals I’ve ever heard of, and this week I’m going to preview some artists who I’m going to be seeing there. There are 1000+ artists playing so I’m literally not even going to scrape the surface but whatever. 03 […] - [Show Journal: Peter Wolf Crier](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-peter-wolf-crier/): This show was definitely in the top 3 shows that I have been to in Columbia and I hope that we can get more shows like this. Every single band were absolutely solid and perfect for this type of show and venue. This show took place at El Burrito on the most beautiful of Sunday […] - [Show Preview: Gem Club](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-gem-club/): Gem Club w/ Holy Spirits and Top Girls    Friday, Oct 7 Conundrum Music Hall   Doors 8pm   $5 for 21+/$7 for under I can’t believe this band is coming here. I just recently reviewed their album for WUSC and it’s literally phenomenal. Some of the most beautiful music I have ever heard. I […] - [Show Journal: Music Midtown](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-music-midtown-2/): I’ve been trying to write a review of this Atlanta festival for a week and a half now and it’s been very difficult. Not because it wasn’t good or anything, in fact it was amazing, but I’m having troubles. I think it is because I don’t want to write a “regular” review of the show, […] - [Sweet Vans: Welcome to the Crawl](https://scenesc.com/sweet-vans-welcome-to-the-crawl/): “You might be wondering why we are rapping/talking over the inception soundtrack right now, it’s because we are about to fuck you in the mind y’allll.” You heard what he said in the intro, you aren’t going to want to miss this.  Welcome to the crawl, the Ruckus is upon us like 2012. HYPE - [Stream New Sequoyah Prep School](https://scenesc.com/stream-new-sequoyah-prep-school/): The Music Farm Friday September 24th Seq. Prep School Kingslyn Steven Fiore Sequoyah Prep School will be headlining The Music Farm in Charleston this Friday night with opening acts Kingslyn and Steven Fiore.  These same three bands will be reunited once again Saturday October 9th for a free show in downtown Greenville that will also […] - [Free Times Music Crawl Lineup](https://scenesc.com/free-times-music-crawl-lineup/): [poll id=”4″] Welcome to the crawl y’all. This years stacked lineup features 35 bands on 6 stages in 6 hours.  And you are going to want to get there early, because there aren’t any holes in this lineup, although Sweet Vans might literally blow up the outside Art Bar stage at 7 o’clock. Are there […] - [El Burrito Turns 10 with Venice is Sinking](https://scenesc.com/el-burrito-turns-10-with-venice-is-sinking/): El Burrito Facebook Page Facebook Event Page This Friday night our favorite local burrito joint, El Burrito, will be turning 10 years old and celebrating in style. The party begins at 7:30 and promises prizes in addition to some great bands.  You might even get a free beer. El Burrito is truly where food and […] - [Scene SC Live Session: Dignan-Whistler](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-live-session-dignan-whistler/): Our acoustic sessions with bands have led us from bathrooms, to street benches and to the back of vans.  Now we have ventured into the wild to film Dignan acoustic in the woods. “Whistler” is one of my personal favorite songs off of their latest album Cheaters and Thieves, and is performed here unplugged. Thanks […] - [Stream the New Emily McCollum](https://scenesc.com/stream-the-new-emily-mccollum/): Emily McCollum-Leaving is a Lie One of SC’s up and coming artist, Emily McCollum, started recording an EP with Kenny McWilliams at Archer Avenue Studio recently and has made her first song “Leaving is a Lie” available for streaming on Scene SC and her Myspace. Her new song has a pop feel and a slight […] - [Shooting at The Money in Rock Hill](https://scenesc.com/shooting-at-the-money-in-rock-hill/): One man was killed and two injured in a shooting outside of The Money in Rock Hill, SC last night in an attempted robbery of the band Parmalee. The Charlotte Observer is reporting that two armed men forced entry into the bands RV after the show. When a band member drew a weapon and demanded […] - [The Restoration: A Heavy Ring in the Hills](https://scenesc.com/the-restoration-a-heavy-ring-in-the-hills/): I really wished we had filmed this acoustic session with my drinking buddy Daniel Machado of The Restoration, but we don’t vacation in the mountains together yet. They did a wonderful job with this soundwise and editing wise and it makes me want to do more outdoor acoustic settings. We’ll have to do something really […] - [Music Video: DayClean "Morning Comes"](https://scenesc.com/music-video-dayclean-morning-comes/): DayClean – “Morning Comes” Music Video from Whispering Statues on Vimeo. Here is the first video from DayClean’s new self titled album for their song “Morning Comes.” Our Next Big Thing contest featured a lot of talented bands, and one with an undeniably unique and great sound was DayClean. They will be playing this years […] - [Letter From a Concerned Follower Volume I](https://scenesc.com/letter-from-a-concerned-follower-volume-i/): So I decided to start a new series of posts here on Scene SC called, Letter From a Concerned Follower.  Everyone can email us at Music@SceneSC.com and let us have it.  Tell us who we don’t cover enough, what you think we suck at and give us your opinion. Scene SC, I am a local […] - [On the Road with Dylan Gilbert Part I](https://scenesc.com/on-the-road-with-dylan-gilbert-part-i/): Dylan Gilbert & The Over Easy Breakfast Machine 2010 Summer Tour Diary – Part 1 Hello, my name is Dylan Gilbert. I’ve been playing as a solo artist since late 2005 when I was 18 years old.  At 22 I put together a band (The Over Easy Breakfast Machine) for my 2010 summer tour to […] - [7 Q's with Dance Commander](https://scenesc.com/7-qs-with-dance-commander/): Dance Commander-Dance Floor Dance Commander is co-headlining our Next Big Thing Show this Saturday night!  Come check them out and see why the fans voted them #1. 1) Describe your music for those who aren’t familiar. Our music has pop and rock roots. The sound is fun and energetic like our live shows. We combine […] - [Next Big Thing Show This Saturday Night](https://scenesc.com/next-big-thing-show-this-saturday-night/): Scene SC Presents: Dance Commander Polar War A Brighter Life Pan Forces Of A Street Paul Brazell $5 Over 21 / $7 Under 21 Indie / Rock To celebrate the end of our first Next Big Thing contest we’ll be bringing some of the bands together for a show this Saturday night including our winners […] - [Mel Washington Releases "Alive" Single](https://scenesc.com/mel-washington-releases-alive-single/): All Get Out’s Mel Washington has released two new singles this week, “Sleep” and “Alive.” Both are available now through melwashington.bandcamp.com. He’s written a few words about this release: I made a commitment to myself, friends, and fans that I wanted to release as much material as I possibly could this year. It was not […] - [Videos and Pictures from Homemade Genius Festival](https://scenesc.com/videos-and-pictures-from-homemade-genius-festival/): [cincopa 10756469] Meredith and I went to the Homade Genius festival this weekend and had a ton of fun hanging out with friends and meeting new people.  I went on Friday night and got to check out Dignan, Dylan Gilbert, Campbell, Farewell Flight and a handful of other bands. We filmed these two acoustic sessions […] - [Death on Two Wheels Loves You](https://scenesc.com/death-on-two-wheels-loves-you/): Death on Two Wheels is heading out on tour with O’Brother starting September 23rd and they are giving you the opportunity to get in the show for free. And since the Columbia date at New Brookland Tavern is pretty much the best show on that tour, you’re going to want to move fast to get […] - [Toro Y Moi Does Daytrotter](https://scenesc.com/toro-y-moi-does-daytrotter/): Click Here to Download the Daytrotter Session Can you play your chillwave acoustic?  Leave out the computer programs and prove that there is a song behind it all that you didn’t steal from a 70’s pop song? Chaz can and that’s why he’s going to outlast the fad.  Good music is good music, it doesn’t […] - [Wylie is Having the Best Week Ever](https://scenesc.com/wylie-is-having-the-best-week-ever/): Captains Log Star Date The 13th of September 2010, 10:44 PM This time tomorrow Wylie will be rocking the panties off of 19 year old girls at Bey’s in 5 Points for the Scene SC/Breakedge Tuesday night concert series that has brought new levels of partying and drunkeness to the live music scene in Columbia.  […] - [Free Download: Kingslyn EP Release](https://scenesc.com/free-download-kingslyn-ep-release/): New Brookland Tavern Friday September 17 Kingslyn Cherry Case The Lillies and Sparrows [download id=”1″] (Right Click Save Link As) Facebook Event Kingslyn will be releasing their new EP Drunken Country Curse this Friday at New Brookland Tavern.  In celebration of this event we have the title track of the album for free download. Along […] - [Polar War is the Next Big Thing](https://scenesc.com/polar-war-is-the-next-big-thing/): Polar War-Stonewall Congratulations to Polar War for winning our Next Big Thing competition. After the fan vote was in, we had Scene SC staff and independent music critics from around the state rank the top 5 bands.  What we ended up with was a tie between Wylie and Polar War.  Both bands agreed to a […] - [New Music Video from Hannah Miller](https://scenesc.com/new-music-video-from-hannah-miller/): Way About Ya – Hannah Miller from Jive Turkey Pro on Vimeo. The new video from Hannah Miller for her song “Way About Ya” was filmed only weeks ago at her EP release/roller skating listening party in West Columbia. Fans came dressed in 1920-1950 era vintage clothing to roller skate and be part of the […] - [Ben's Vinyl Jams #7: 1000 Hurts](https://scenesc.com/bens-vinyl-jams-7-1000-hurts/): For this edition of vinyl jams, I’m featuring my first LP. I feel like it’s unfair for a segment focused on the analog to start anywhere other than with analog purist Steve Albini when it comes the LP format, so here’s one of Albini’s finest works. Prayer To God Shellac – 1000 Hurts (2000) In […] - [Allison Weiss Fingers Crossed Video](https://scenesc.com/allison-weiss-fingers-crossed-video/): Check out the new video from Allison Weiss for her song “Fingers Crossed.” The video was shot in the heat of summer in Florida and directed by Sarah Wilson Thacker. Check out the tour dates below for shows near South Carolina including Charlotte, Atlanta and Asheville.  Bess Rogers and Lelia Broussard are both amazing and […] - [Dignan Interview: 'There's No 75-Year Plan'](https://scenesc.com/dignan-interview/): Dignan-Two Steps SceneSC recently got the chance to interview Devin from Dignan about the band. He told us a little about the band’s past, present, and future, which is looking very bright for the band. Dignan’s current tour is going to be pretty kind to SC, and they’re treating us to four shows this month: […] - [Submit Your Video to Local Night at the Nick](https://scenesc.com/submit-your-video-to-local-night-at-the-nick/): There has been no shortage of local music videos and documentaries lately and here is a chance to show them off in front of an audience. We’ve had a lot of local bands release music videos and documentaries lately so this will be a good chance to see them all together and maybe  have some […] - [Toro Spring Tour Doc](https://scenesc.com/toro-spring-tour-doc/): TORO Y MOI SPRING TOUR 2010 (part 1 of 5) from Jordan Bee on Vimeo. TORO Y MOI SPRING TOUR 2010 (part 2 of 5) from Jordan Bee on Vimeo. Jordan of Fork and Spoon Records joined Toro Y Moi on their Spring tour this year and filmed this documentary that will be aired in […] - [Mark Your Calendars! - September](https://scenesc.com/mark-your-calendars-september/): There are a number of great shows coming up all across the state this month, and we here at SceneSC wanted to highlight some of them for you so you could go ahead and put these in the request book at work. We want to see you there. Sept. 6 The Mongoloids – The Legion, […] - [Sept 10: Lauris Vidal, Andy Shauf at House Of Softcore](https://scenesc.com/sept-10-lauris-vidal-andy-shauf-at-house-of-softcore/): So we’ve got some more great shows coming up at the House Of Softcore, and next up are two of P Is For Panda Records‘ best: Lauris Vidal and Andy Shauf on Sept. 10. These are two singer-songwriters of the highest caliber. I was lucky enough to get to host Andy Shauf earlier this year […] - [Ben's Vinyl Jams #6: B-Sides](https://scenesc.com/bens-vinyl-jams-6/): For this edition of vinyl jams, I’m flipping it over to the B-Side. Here are two of my favorite releases that have especially great B-Sides: First, I’ve got Matt Pond PA’s Starting 7″. This is the first release in a series of EPs put out as accompaniment to the 2009 full-length The Dark Leaves. Matt […] - [7 Q's with Miles Apart](https://scenesc.com/7-qs-with-miles-apart/): Profoundly%20Sick.mp3 1) Describe your music for those who aren’t familiar. We play a mix of “Melodic” Hardcore and somewhat modern “Screamo”. I use both terms loosely because we’re never really quite sure what genre to put ourselves in. We kind of like it that way though, keeps people guessing. (We hope) 2) Who are some […] - [Gamecock Football Preview Week 1: Southern Miss](https://scenesc.com/gamecock-football-week-1-southern-miss/): The one thing I care about more than anything else is Gamecock Football, so I’ll be making a weekly analysis and prediction for every game.  I’ve missed 3 games since 2002, all for good reasons, so I’m pretty much an expert.  I’ll also be predicting the Clemson score. Run Down Southern Mississippi just had a […] - [Show Announcement: Corpus Christi, A Hero A Fake](https://scenesc.com/show-announcement-corpus-christi-a-hero-a-fake/): Tuesday, August 31, 2010 New Brookland Tavern 6:30pm Doors Corpus Christi A Hero A Fake We Sail At Dawn Vindictive Soverign Kids In Masses $8 Cover Hardcore / Progressive / Metal - [Q & A with Lemuria](https://scenesc.com/q-a-with-lemuria/): Lemuria Saturday August 28th New Brookland Tavern with New Found Glory and The Wonder Years Lemuria-Dog It wasn’t long ago that we saw Lemuria in a packed out record store in Charlotte and now you are signed to Bridge 9 and on tour with New Found Glory. You’ve been around for a long time with […] - [New Video:Calculator-Romantic Organs](https://scenesc.com/new-videocalculator-romantic-organs/): Check out the new video for Calculator’s new single “Romantic Organs.” Romantic Organs is easily one of Calculator’s best songs and shows the growth of the band over the last year.  Their newest EP En Shape is available for free download on Bandcamp. I was expecting a little more skin in this video, but hey, […] - [Ben's Vinyl Jams #5: 52.5 Records](https://scenesc.com/bens-vinyl-jams-5/): Welcome back to another vinyl edition of Summer Jams. Today’s Jams are two awesome 7″ singles I picked up at 52.5 Records in Charleston this morning. As we mention on the site before, they’re closing their doors on Nov. 1, so make sure you take some time out to stop by before it’s too late […] - [Hannah Miller Skates to the Moon](https://scenesc.com/hannah-miller-skates-to-the-moon/): (Photo Clayton Bozard) Hannah Miller EP Release Party Three Fountains Roller Skating Rink August 26, 2010, 7:30pm 2724 Emanuel Church Rd, West Columbia, SC Hannah Miller-All My Love Laid back and happy might be the best way to describe Hannah Miller’s new EP “Journey to the Moon.”  And in a fitting fashion for the EP, […] - [New Videos from the House of Softcore](https://scenesc.com/new-videos-from-the-house-of-softcore/): Here are a couple of new videos from the House of Softcore.  One day I might get super indie and put a vignette on them and people will think I’m artsy.  Until then, I’ll just be a normal dude trying to take some quality videos. I’ll have more videos on the way soon.  If you […] - [7 Q's with Polar War](https://scenesc.com/7-qs-with-polar-war/): 1)       Describe your music for those who aren’t familiar. I would say our music is a pretty good mix of straight forward rock, with a few lighter melodic songs and some other really heavy ones thrown in. 2)      Who are some of your biggest musical influences? Brand New, Manchester Orchestra, Maylene, Colour Revolt, Edison Glass […] - [New Video:Toro Y Moi-Low Shoulder](https://scenesc.com/new-videotoro-y-moi-low-shoulder/): The new video for Toro Y Moi’s latest single “Low Shoulder” takes Chaz’s bedroom pop sounds into the dreams, or nightmares of a girl. For the video to Toro Y Moi’s latest single “Low Shoulder” the directors Elisha Smith-Leverock and Chris Murdoch have drawn inspiration from everything over pulp magazines and Cinderella to sploshing and […] - [7 Q's with Tyler Boone](https://scenesc.com/7-qs-with-tyler-boone/): Don\’t Forget My Name1)       Describe your music for those who aren’t familiar. My music is really a marriage of both pop music and blues. My music has a lot of emphasis on the guitar and being a blues guitar player, it’s a must to keep the guitar first, before anything else. 2)      Who are some of your biggest musical […] - [Bakari's Summer Jams #8](https://scenesc.com/bakaris-summer-jams-8/): Polite Dance Song – The Bird and the Bee Polite Dance Song – The Bird and the Bee I’m already falling out of my summer jam mood and into some fall james, but I guess summer’s only got a couple more weeks. This song is a more transitional summer to fall jam. So check it […] - [Scene SC Showcase-Octopus Jones, Kingslyn, Junior Astronomers, Commerce](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-showcase-featuring-octopus-jones-kingslyn-junior-astronomers-commerce/): (Poster design by Brandon Autry) Sunday August 29th New Brookland Tavern Featuring Octopus Jones Kingslyn Junior Astronomers Commerce Attend on Facebook Here we are again getting some of our favorite bands together for another Scene SC Showcase.  Our back to school special features a couple of bands making their Columbia debut and two other bands […] - [Ben's Vinyl Jams #4: No Pussy Blues](https://scenesc.com/bens-vinyl-jams-4/): Here’s another vinyl edition of summer jams for your listening pleasure. This week, it’s all about rejection. Songs about the big, fat NO and the feeling of a trapdoor opening up beneath your feet. Now, normally I’d have two releases to feature for my jams, but in the last week, there’s literally only been one […] - [Homemade Genius Festival](https://scenesc.com/homemade-genius-festival/): BUY TICKETS Homemade Genius and the town of Ninety Six will be hosting their first Music, Art and Film festival September 10, 11 and 12th in historic downtown Ninety Six, South Carolina. This years festival will feature 60 bands on 4 stages featuring all genres.  The grassroots festival is designed to feature independent arts, crafts, […] - [Getting to Know Archer vs. Gunman](https://scenesc.com/getting-to-know-archer-vs-gunman/): Archer vs. Gunman-Kassi 1) Describe your music for those who aren’t familiar. Our songs and sets are really stream lined. There are no ballads or dirges, no four minute guitar solos, and no filler. Just bare boned Americana and Punk tinged Rock and Roll. 2) Who are some of your biggest musical influences? Big Star, […] - [Erich Skelton is Kingslyn](https://scenesc.com/erich-skelton-is-kingslyn/): When one band breaks up a new one will form. That is almost always the case, and if you thought that Erich Skelton wouldn’t soon have another project after Marry a Thief you were wrong. Skelton has always surrounded himself with some of Columbia’s best musicians and Kingslyn follows suit.  The new band features, Philip […] - [7 Q's with Paul Brazell](https://scenesc.com/get-to-know-paul-brazell/): Over the last couple of years Paul Brazell has been active in the Columbia music scene playing full band shows, solo shows and shows with his former band, Answer me This.  Still young, Brazell is working hard to make a name for himself in Columbia and throughout the Southeast. Check him out in the Next […] - [Dylan Sneed's Texodus](https://scenesc.com/stream-dylan-sneeds-texodus/): Two years ago Dylan Sneed toured to Hartsville, SC from his home in Texas with all of his belongings and when he arrived in South Carolina, he stayed.  His latest album is fittingly called Texodus and you can buy it here and stream it here. Earlier this year Sneed raised over $8,000 to record this […] - [Charleston's 52.5 Records Closing Its Doors](https://scenesc.com/charlestons-52-5-records-closing-its-doors/): We all know the music industry is changing, and that records labels, record stores, and musicians big and small all across the country are having to close their doors and hang up their guitars due to the drastic downturn in physical music sales in this digital era, but it never quite hits home until you […] - [Bakari's Summer Jams #7](https://scenesc.com/bakaris-summer-jams-7/): Dawn of the Dead – Does It Offend You, Yeah? Dawn of the Dead – Does It Offend You, Yeah? I am late. I just discovered this song about three months ago. It came out in 2008. To make up for that ignorance, I had known of the band in 2008, but I knew of […] - [Hillary's Hot Summer Jams](https://scenesc.com/hillarys-hot-summer-jams/): By: Hillary Lancaster The Rocket Summer- I need a Break, but I\’d Rather Have a Breakthrough Bryce Avary of the Rocket Summer is my Taylor Hanson. Girls, you know that’s a big deal– Which is why, of course, Bryce’s most recent release ‘Of Men and Angels’ is in heavy rotation this summer. Coming from a […] - [Free Times Best of Columbia: We Got Runner Up](https://scenesc.com/free-times-best-of-columbia-we-got-runner-up/): If you check the latest issue of the Free Times then you’ll see that we won Runner Up for Best Local Music and Entertainment website.  If you think I am bitter about this, I am.  But let me tell you why. I’m fine with getting runner up and really I’m fine with Free Times winning.  […] - [Ben's Vinyl Jams #3: Influences](https://scenesc.com/bens-vinyl-jams-3/): Back again for another vinyl edition of SceneSC’s summer jams. This edition is all about influences: your bands’ favorite bands. These two artists have been major forces behind the evolution of their respective genres and their music is just as relevant as it was the day these records were released, if not more so. So, […] - [Mercy Mercy Me Get's Dirty with a 7 Inch](https://scenesc.com/mercy-mercy-me-gets-dirty-with-a-7-inch/): Mercy Mercy Me-Cayce Blues After playing their dirty brew soaked rock in the dives of Columbia and Charleston for the last year, Mercy Mercy Me has released their first 7 inch single, Another Place, Another Time, on Fork and Spoon Records. The two song single captures their live sound in a ballsy lofi way that […] - [House of Softcore:Death of Paris, David Reed, Marshall Brown](https://scenesc.com/house-of-softcoredeath-of-paris-david-reed-marshall-brown/): Facebook Event 8 PM $5 House of Softcore (806 Florence Street, Columbia, SC 29201) Every house show we’ve had at The House of Softcore so far has been amazing and somehow topped the last, so we are super excited to have Death of Paris, David Reed and Marshall Brown this Thursday night. Death of Paris […] - [Xbreakedge and scene sc tuesdaysX](https://scenesc.com/xbreakedge-and-scene-sc-tuesdaysx/): Starting this Tuesday night at Bey’s, Scene SC will be sponsoring Breakedge Tuesdays, where we get wild, we get crazy, we cut the sleeves off our shirts, drive our F 150’s around 5 points and raise total hell with 1 dollar liquor drinks, 6 dollar pitchers, 4 dollar Jager bombs and 3 dollar PBR tall […] - [Racheal's Summer Jams #1](https://scenesc.com/racheals-summer-jams-1/): [audio:https://www.scenesc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/01-Malletoba-Spank.mp3|titles=Malletoba Spank – Duke Ellington]Malletoba Spank – Duke Ellington Over the past year, my interest in jazz music has grown into a long lasting relationship. In the past few weeks however, Duke Ellington has been the musician I have spent the majority of my time getting familiar with. He is very upbeat, yet laid back, […] - [The Dirt and The Flood Farewell Show](https://scenesc.com/the-dirt-and-the-flood-say-goodbye/):  This is Luke Standing Small the dirt and the flood When: Saturday, August 07, 2010 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM EDT Where: The Channel 221 N Main St Greenville SC 29601 The Dirt and The Flood are playing what may be their last show tomorrow in Greenville at The Channel.  TDATF will be joined […] - [Bakari's Summer Jams #6](https://scenesc.com/bakaris-summer-jams-6/): Adventure – Be Your Own Pet Adventure – Be Your Own Pet I miss Be Your Own Pet. But I still love Jemina Pearl. I almost forgot about this song until I had to write a paper for class. I wrote about Adventure, and immediately remembered why I loved it. It’s hard to jam to […] - [House of Softcore Welcomes-Steven Fiore, Haley Shaw and Mike Mewborne](https://scenesc.com/house-of-softcore-welcomes-steven-fiore-haley-shaw-and-mike-mewborne/): House of Softcore (Link for Directions) 8 PM 5 Dollar Donation We welcome to the House of Softcore, more formally known as the Scene SC house, Steven Fiore, Haley Shaw and Mike Mewborne, Friday August 6th at 8 PM Eastern time. The night will be enchanted and will kick off with music starting at 8:45 […] - [Ben's Vinyl Jams #2: Songwriters](https://scenesc.com/bens-vinyl-jams-2/): So I’m back for my second edition of Summer Jams to let you know what’s been in heavy rotation for me. This edition is all about two of my favorite songwriters, Tim Kasher and Chris Staples. Lovers Need Lawyers Recently, Saddle Creek Records just announced that Tim Kasher of Cursive and The Good Life fame […] - [Fall For Greenville Line Up Announced and Is Amazing](https://scenesc.com/fall-for-greenville-line-up-announced-and-is-amazing/): We were really proud and honored to get to help with the Fall for Greenville line up this year and we think we helped put together one of the best line up’s in a long time. It is a really great event, that is not only free, but last 3 days in beautiful downtown Greenville […] - [Ben Walker Goes to Camp, Pitches a Tent](https://scenesc.com/ben-walker-goes-to-camp/): DOWNLOAD THE BEN WALKER SAMPLER Ben Walker has released a sort of sampler on BandCamp, with three songs including two Ben Walker Radio songs and a Rejectioneers song. In our upcoming interview with Walker he said that releasing these songs was  “way past due” and that “these songs should have been in the hands of […] - [Bakari's Summer Jams #5](https://scenesc.com/bakaris-summer-jams-5/): It’s Friday. Get Drunk. And Summer Jam. Free Music this week. “Let Me Dope You” by Childish Gambino Let Me Dope You – Childish Gambino Let Me Dope You – Childish Gambino Alright, this week is basically songs that make Will and I flip out in my car while we’re driving around. Or I’m driving […] - [Shuffle's Columbia Scene Report](https://scenesc.com/shuffles-columbia-scene-report/): If you haven’t picked up the new Shuffle Magazine around town yet, you are yet to find that this issue is filled with South Carolina music.  Of course it is, Shuffle covers the Carolina’s, but being based in North Carolina they naturally lean that way.  We know how that is.  Plus they have a lot […] - [David's Summer Jamz Volume III](https://scenesc.com/davids-summer-jamz-volume-iii/): Mae-Summertime What better summer jam than a song called Summertime?  This is more of a night time summer road trip song.  This is the song that introduced me to Mae after seeing the video on MTV at 2 AM 5 or 6 years ago.  That’s right MTV actually showed a video. Gaslight Anthem-American Slang I’ve […] - [Bathroom Session with The Summer Set](https://scenesc.com/bathroom-session-with-the-summer-set/): The Summer Set is a pop rock group from Scottsdale, Arizona. Brian Dales (vocals), brothers Stephen (bass) and John Gomez (guitar,piano, BGV), Jess Bowen (drums) and Josh Montgomery (guitar) make up this relatively young, yet successful band. They self-released their first EP “Love the Love You Have” before signing to the Militia Group and releasing […] - [Ben's Vinyl Jams #1: Record Store Day](https://scenesc.com/bens-vinyl-jams-1/): So for this edition of Summer Jams, I thought I’d let you know what’s been in heavy rotation on my turntable, so here are a pair of limited vinyl releases from my collection that I’ve been enjoying and I think you will too. Now, when I think about limited releases, I think about Record Store […] - [Rocketboys Split Death on Two Wheels](https://scenesc.com/rocketboys-split-death-on-two-wheels/): I’m not sure you can find two more polar opposite voices to do a split EP, but in promotion of their upcoming tour, The Rocketboys and Death on Two Wheels have covered some of each others songs and released them at Paste Magazine.  Both bands completely owned it. Death on Two Wheels and The Rocketboys […] - [Free Music:Haley Shaw-Another Man's Gospel Songs](https://scenesc.com/free-musichaley-shaw-another-mans-gospel-songs/): We’ve been waiting for new music from Haley Shaw for quite some time now and that day has finally come.  Ms. Shaw has released a new two song demo on NoiseTrade titled Another Man’s Gospel Songs. Since moving from Charleston to Nashville we haven’t been hearing as much from her, but now we have these […] - [Bakari's Summer Jams #4](https://scenesc.com/bakaris-summer-jams-4/): Month 1 of Summer Jams is almost over. Still jamming? Here we go. “Change” by The Young Veins Change – The Young Veins Change – The Young Veins Damn. The Young Veins. Earlier in this series I posted about former labelmates of Ryan Ross and Jon Walker, Greta Salpeter (Gold Motel/ The Hush Sound). This […] - [Show Preview: Remembering Never, July 25 at The Legion](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-remembering-never-july-25-at-the-legion-2/): Remembering Never – Sunday, July 25 at The Legion. For better or worse, South Carolina’s hardcore music scene isn’t what it used to be a handful of years ago. Many of the kids you used to see at shows all over SC have moved onto other things, and are generally disinterested in getting into new […] - [The Bourbon Brothers Have a Loaded Gun](https://scenesc.com/the-bourbon-brothers-have-a-loaded-gun/): Download the new Loaded Gun EP from The Bourbon Brothers The Bourbon Brothers-Morning Sun The Bourbon Brothers-Loaded Gun There are a lot of South Carolina bands that just kind of drop off the radar and no one ever really knows where they go.  The Bourbon Brothers might be one of those bands for you.  They […] - [First HoSc Show Review](https://scenesc.com/first-hosc-show-review/): So the first show at Scene SC’s House of Softcore went off without a hitch, and all in attendance had a great time (especially Ben Walker) and saw an amazing show. In fact, it was such a good experience that I feel it’s a foregone conclusion that House of Softcore is going to be your […] - [D Strings Summer Jamz Volume II](https://scenesc.com/d-strings-summer-jamz-volume-ii/): Yo, I heard you liked Summer Jamz so we put some jamz in your summer so you can jam all summer. Alia Shawkat-S.O.G. Burning in Hell I’ve never been the biggest Steel Train fan, but I’m totally loving their new album.  It’s got a lot of feeling and is upbeat and nostalgic, with some perfect […] - [Bakari's Summer Jams #3](https://scenesc.com/bakaris-summer-jams-3/): First Up, “Losing a Whole Year” by Third Eye Blind Losing a Whole Year – Third Eye Blind Losing a Whole Year – Third Eye Blind Yes. I know this song is old. Yes. I know Third Eye Blind has released a recent record. Non-Dairy Creamer was cute and all, but Losing a Whole Year […] - [The Avett Bros are Coming to the Fair](https://scenesc.com/the-avett-bros-are-coming-to-the-fair/): BUY TICKETS HERE The Avett Brothers are finally coming back to Columbia to play at the State Fair and hopefully this time it won’t get rained out. The last time they were here at the St. Pat’s festival thunderstorms canceled their set. The Avett Bros. will be joining a stacked lineup including home town hero […] - [Free Download: Calculator Gets En Shape](https://scenesc.com/free-download-calculator-gets-en-shape/): Calculator-Romantic Organs Calculator-Romantic Organs Download Calculators third EP, En Shape, free from bandcamp. This 4 song EP is their third EP in the last year.  En Shape is the first installment of a set of 3 EP’s that will be released over the course of the next year leading up to their first LP. The […] - [R.E.M. Wrap Recording of New Album](https://scenesc.com/r-e-m-wrap-recording-of-new-album/): On the 25th Anniversary of one R.E.M.’s most haunting albums Fables of the Reconstruction, the band has announced that the recording process of their new album is complete. The new album was recorded at Hansa Studios in Berlin, Germany with Jacknife Lee.  The album, which has yet to be titled, is set to be mixed […] - [New Brookland Tavern Battle of the Bands](https://scenesc.com/new-brookland-tavern-battle-of-the-bands/): NBT’s Battle of the Bands will take place over several weeks and be divided into four rounds: Round 1: Will consist of 8 shows with 5 bands each night for a total of 40 bands participating. To make sure the bands participating in the Battle of the Bands are serious we will be asking each […] - [First House Show at the HoS](https://scenesc.com/first-show-at-the-hos/): Thursday July 15th $5 7 PM House of Softcore/Scene SC House Click for Address/Location Ben Walker (of Rejectioneers) Nathan Hussey (of All Get Out) Jeremy Davis (of Elonzo) This Thursday night we will be hosting our first house show at the “Scene SC House” or as most people know it the “House of Softcore.” Since […] - [Scene SC's Next Big Thing](https://scenesc.com/scene-scs-next-big-thing/): IMPORTANT DATES July 15- August 1: Submission Period August 2: Announcement of the Top 20 August 2- August 23: Voting Round August 23: Announcement of Top 5 September 1: Announcement of Winner Remember that time LeBron James was in high school and everyone was like, this guy is the next big thing?  Remember that time […] - [Listen to the Death of Paris](https://scenesc.com/listen-to-the-death-of-paris/): Death of Paris East or West Death of Paris-East or West Death of Paris-We’ll Stop When We’re Dead Death of Paris-We\’ll Stop When We\’re Dead We’ve followed Death of Paris through their recording journey here on Scene SC and Saturday night you’ll be able to hear the fruit of their labor. Death of Paris will […] - [Bakari's Summer Jams #2](https://scenesc.com/bakaris-summer-jams-2/): Another week, another Jam. Or two. First up “Kids” by Sleigh Bells Kids – Sleigh Bells Kids – Sleigh Bells When I first heard Sleigh Bells back in December, my mind was blown. The demo of this song, “Beach Girls”, didn’t really impress me as much as “Infinity Guitars”, or “Crown on the Ground”, but […] - [Vote A Brighter Life](https://scenesc.com/vote-a-brighter-life/): Columbia’s newest Pop Punk band A Brighter Life has been working hard over the last couple of weeks to get voted onto the Warped Tour date in Charlotte. You can help them out by going here and listening to their songs and voting for them. And if you are still into that thing, you can […] - [David's Summer Jams #1](https://scenesc.com/davids-summer-jams-1/): The Black Keys-Next Girl I was planning on just letting Bakari do the Scene SC Summer Jam’s series, but I decided to get in on it myself. Honestly, this new Black Keys album doesn’t sound like anything I would ever like, but for some reason I love it.  It grooves with heartache every song only […] - [Goodbye 60 South](https://scenesc.com/goodbye-60-south/): Ben Kerley has been putting on great house shows at his house at 60 South St. in Charleston and we’re sad to hear that it is coming to an end. We’ve been able to make it to a couple of the shows, including Austin Crane’s Valley Maker CD release with Steven Fiore and to see […] - [Attention Bands!](https://scenesc.com/attention-bands/): Dear Bands and Band leaders and managers and booking agents etc, We at Scene SC are helping book a handful of festivals and events coming up this fall.  We are trying to put together a contact list of bands so we can get in touch with y’all about playing these festivals and shows.  It would […] - [Acoustic Session: Death on Two Wheels](https://scenesc.com/acoustic-session-death-on-two-wheels/): Death on Two Wheels jumped on a metal show a couple of weeks ago at New Brookland Tavern, so we had them over to the house for some beer pong and sing alongs later that night.  At about 3 in the morning we all decided to go in the basement and film an acoustic session. […] - [Veara's B Side Life](https://scenesc.com/vearas-b-side-life/): Check out the new video for Veara’s “My B Side Life”. With their first video while on Epitaph Records, Veara gives the world a taste of where they are from and it is as sweet as a Georgia Peach.  The video is full of fireworks, their hardcore fans and references to getting out of their […] - [Acoustic Session: Kevin Devine-Mesa, AZ](https://scenesc.com/acoustic-session-kevin-devine-mesa-arizona/): I was very fortunate to drive to Charleston this week and see Thrice and Kevin Devine live at the Music Farm, and even more fortunate to get to film an acoustic session with Kevin Devine. For this session we moved out of the bathroom and into the streets of Charleston.  You’ll notice a bus or […] - [Bakari's Summer Jams #1](https://scenesc.com/bakaris-summer-jams-1/): From now until September, I will be posting one song that I consider a Summer Jam a week. This week’s Summer Jam is “Make Me Stay” by Gold Motel Make Me Stay – Gold Motel Make Me Stay – Gold Motel Gold Motel is the brainchild of The Hush Sound’s Greta Salpeter. Their first full-length, […] - [We're Two Years Old!](https://scenesc.com/were-two-years-old/): Two years ago today we started SceneSC.com.  Two years and one day ago we had the idea to start Scene SC. If you want to start something, do it and stick to it and go all out.  Like, you know when you go in the ball pit at Cheezy Charlie’s and you sink all the […] - [Stream the New Dylan Gilbert](https://scenesc.com/stream-the-new-dylan-gilbert/): Dylan Gilbert’s new album “Pangaea” came out on Tuesday June 29th and is now available for streaming on AOL’s Spinner.com. We’ve been spinning the new album for a couple of weeks now and absolutely are in love with it.  From the first song “I Know I Love Her” through the last notes that unravel and […] - [Show Preview: The Restoration/Elonzo](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-the-restorationelonzo/): Friday July 2nd The White Mule There has been a serious lack of bands in Columbia lately that actually bring people to shows and work hard on their promotion.  Thank God for bands like The Restoration who are still consistently booking shows around town and doing the promotion that is needed to get people there. […] - [Show Preview: Kevin Devine/Thrice](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-kevin-devinethrice/): Thrice Kevin Devine and his Goddamn Band Bad Veins The Dig The Music Farm-Charleston, SC The Scene SC team is making it’s way to Charleston tomorrow night for a much anticipated show to see Thrice and Kevin Devine and his Goddamn Band. We’ve been huge fans of Kevin Devine for a couple of years now […] - [Scene SC Acoustic Session: O'Brother](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-acoustic-session-obrother/): Here is our newest acoustic session with O’Brother playing their song “Division of Man.”  We were lucky enough to get in the women’s bathroom for this one, because it is obviously much nicer and smells slightly better than the mens. - [Band of Horses Rock New York's Grand Central Terminal](https://scenesc.com/band-of-horses-rocks-new-yorks-grand-central-terminal/): I still haven’t fallen in love with the new Band of Horses songs, but I try a little bit everyday.  I’m not sure how you blow up all over the world with arguably your worst album, but the marketing behind them lately has been phenomenal.  They’ve been everywhere doing everything and are a complete product […] - [Essential Listening: Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun](https://scenesc.com/essential-listening-by-matt-smith/): By Matt Smith “Bones” by Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun This band out of Atlanta leaves quite the impression. Their live act is spectacularly grungy, plenty dance-infused, and features as many guitar pedal / mixing board acrobatics as Radiohead and U2. If you ever get the chance (they play regionally all the time, making […] - [Valley Maker CD Release Photos](https://scenesc.com/valley-maker-cd-release-photos/): [cincopa 10643205] I’ve been so swamped lately that I never got a chance to post these photos from Pat Wright Photography from the Valley Maker CD Release show at the Nickelodeon. Patrick is honestly one of the best photographers around and has done some really great work with local artists such as Toro Y Moi, […] - [[Photos] Madi Diaz at SXSW](https://scenesc.com/photos-madi-diaz-at-sxsw/): One of our must see acts at SXSW this year was Madi Diaz. And even though she played five times, catching one of her shows still proved to be a challenge. Finally, on Friday afternoon we had our chance to see her play, and right after one of our other favorites, Good Old War. It […] - [[Music Video] Dear Blanca-No Protector](https://scenesc.com/music-video-dear-blanca-no-protector/): Dear Blanca It’s funny how the local music scene works. You can go years without hearing from someone and then one day their name pops up everywhere. It could be called The Baader Meinhof Phenomenon, but in this case I think Dylan Dickerson was his own reason for the coincidence. After playing in the much […] - [Show Review: The Head and the Heart](https://scenesc.com/show-review-the-head-and-the-heart/): On March 23, 2012 The Head and the Heart played at the 40 Watt Club in Athens, GA with Drew Grow & The Pastor’s Wives and Black Girls When I went to see The Head and the Heart last Friday I thought I knew what to expect after seeing them at Bonnaroo. I knew that […] - [SXSW Photos-Fun/Kevin Devine/The Alabama Shakes/Lucero](https://scenesc.com/sxsw-photos-funkevin-devinethe-alabama-shakeslucero/): Fun Kevin Devine and tGDB Jonny Corndawg The Alabama Shakes Lucero - [Interview/Show Review - Young The Giant](https://scenesc.com/interviewshow-review-young-the-giant/): Last Wednesday (March 14) Young The Giant played a show at the University of South Carolina.  I was very lucky to both attend this show and interview guitarist Jacob Tilley. He was an extremely nice guy and I’ll post his interview below this short show review. I was fortunate enough to catch Young The Giant […] - [Megafaun to Perform at WSBF Clemson Spring Fest](https://scenesc.com/megafaun-to-perform-at-wsbf-clemson-spring-fest/): WSBF FM Clemson Fourth Annual Spring Music and Arts Festival Friday, April 13th at Tiger Park in Clemson, South Carolina 1 pm. Tiger Park is located on 157 Old Greenville Highway For a group of guys that grew up in Wisconsin, Clemson’s WSBF Spring Fest will be a welcome atmosphere in April. Of course, the […] - [Interview - Nathan K.](https://scenesc.com/interview-nathan-k/): A long time ago, at a SceneSC house show, my first band played our first show with a man named Nathan John Klages. Little did I know that meeting this brilliant musician would lead to an ultimate friendship and also opening for one of our favorite bands, Stepdad, a few months later. All I knew […] - [Marshall Brown New Music Debut- "This World" (Single)](https://scenesc.com/marshall-brown-new-music-debut-this-world-single/): Album Release Show Saturday March 24th New Brookland Tavern 8 PM “This World” is the first single from Marshall Brown’s upcoming album High Noons that will come out Thursday March 22, 2012. High Noons is the follow-up to Brown’s last full length album, New Moons. “This World” is the perfect example of Brown’s clever lyrics […] - [Show Preview: John Mark McMillan & Jude Moses](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-john-mark-mcmillan-jude-moses/): John Mark McMillan, Jude Moses & royson Friday. March 23 New Brookland Tavern. West Cola, SC Doors @ 8:00pm          $12 advance/ $14 day of show This Friday, March 23rd, New Brookland Tavern will play host to John Mark McMillan & Jude Moses, two up-and-coming names in the alternative-folk world. Starting off the night […] - [Mandolin Orange and The Restoration at Moe Joe Coffee, Clemson](https://scenesc.com/mandolin-orange-and-the-restoration-at-moe-joe-coffee-clemson/): This Wednesday, March 14, Moe Joe Coffee in Clemson will play host to two Carolina bands, Mandolin Orange and The Restoration, that play music reaped from the region’s rich musical soil. Mandolin Orange, an americana/folk duo from Chapel Hill, recently released a double LP titled Haste Make / Hard Hearted Stranger, whose deep lyrical cuts […] - [Show Preview: WUSC Presents... Elvis Depressedly, Paleface, & More](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-wusc-presents-elvis-depressedly-paleface-more/): WUSC Presents… Elvis Depressedly, Cameron Gardener Trio, Dear Blanca, Paleface, and Dylan & Dayne.  Conundrum Music Hall, Columbia, SC   Friday, March 16   8pm   $5 for 21+/$7 for under WUSC has put together another great show featuring some amazing artists. It’s definitely something worth seeing this Friday night. Below is some information about […] - [Show Preview: Dr. Dog](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-dr-dog/): Dr. Dog w/ Givers    The Orange Peel, Asheville, NC Thursday, March 15   9pm   $18   TICKETS I’m sure you’ve heard this band at some point in your music listening careers. They have been going hard since 1999 and they proved that they’re still going with their February release of Be The Void. […] - [Day 1: On The Road to SXSW](https://scenesc.com/day-1-on-the-road-to-sxsw/): We decided to take the Southern route to Texas. This is the first big road trip for Meredith and me and first major music festival, so our excitement and nervousness has been through the roof. Planning has been overwhelming for the last couple of weeks. It’s one thing if you’re just planning for SXSW. It’s […] - [Cusses/Ye Mighty!/Octopus Jones/Death of Paris @ Art Bar](https://scenesc.com/cussesye-mightyoctopus-jonesdeath-of-paris-art-bar/): The show at the Art Bar this weekend will be an anniversary of sorts for Ye Mighty! and Cusses, as the date of the show brings about two milestones. Ye Mighty! have now been together a year since forming in February, 2011 and Cusses will have two months under their belt on the new release […] - [Show Preview: Junior Astronomers at Conundrum Music Hall - March 8](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-junior-astronomers-at-conundrum-music-hall-march-8/): Junior Astronomers with Sea Wolf Mutiny/Brick and Mortar Conundrum Music Hall – West Columbia, S.C. – Thursday, March 8 Doors 8 p.m. – Show 9 p.m. – Cover $5 By Mandy McCaslan Considering the fact that I have so few stickers on my laptop, you could say that a spot on it could be considered […] - [Show Preview: Fanfarlo - Carrboro, NC](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-fanfarlo-carrboro-nc/): Fanfarlo w/ Young Man    Cat’s Cradle, Carrboro, NC    Friday, March 9 Doors – 8pm   $15   Tickets Alright South Carolina, it’s spring break and I know you want to have a good time. If you’re not off drowning your stress in snake juice on Daytona Beach or flipping cats with the monks […] - [Show Review: WSBF presents Swank Sinatra, Los Meesfits and Filth Fuxers](https://scenesc.com/show-review-wsbf-presents-swank-sinatra-los-meesfits-and-filth-fuxers/): If you’ve ever been to Clemson, you know that every respectable institution in town pays homage in some way to the sacred hue which is Orange. The men’s room at TD’s is no exception. It was in this not so edgy establishment (the bar, not the bathroom) that Swank Sinatra, Los Meesfits, and Filth Fuxers […] - [Show Review: The Explorers Club](https://scenesc.com/show-review-the-explorers-club/): The Explorers Club played with Gringo Starr and SUNBEARS! at The Pour House in Charleston on Friday, March 2 Good music that comes from the South is always a great thing. Since moving here, I’ve started to respect the South’s music scene a whole lot more than I used to. We’ve got some really good […] - [Pan Release First Single from Upcoming Album](https://scenesc.com/pan-release-first-single-from-upcoming-album/): What type of music does your band play? Post-rock? What does that even mean? Placing genres on music can be a dangerous game. And in the ever changing music landscape we live in, it’s something that doesn’t stay consistent. Pan’s music stays consistent, but to go around telling people you’re post-rock doesn’t mean that much, […] - [Album Review: Ben Kweller-Go Fly a Kite](https://scenesc.com/album-review-ben-kweller-go-fly-a-kite/): Over the years, Ben Kweller has been all over the place musically but it always made sense. His first band, Radish, was gloriously full of fuzz, power chords and everything great that was the fall out of Nirvana. This leaked over into Kweller’s first solo EP in songs like “Harriet’s Got a Song.” Kweller was […] - [Video: The Lovely Few- Cassiopeia](https://scenesc.com/video-the-lovely-few-cassiopeia/): Towards the end of “Cassiopeia” Mike Mewborne declares “I don’t want to feel the darkness of space.” But in the video for the first single off The Lovely Few’s latest album The Perseids, that’s exactly what you will feel. Shot in a pitch black room with red, blue and natural yellow spotlights weighted on the […] - [Show Journal: Flogging Molly at The Fillmore Charlotte](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-flogging-molly-at-the-fillmore-charlotte/): By Heather Fowler:   The Luck of the Irish came early this year with the 8th Annual Green 17 Tour presented by Sailor Jerry’s. Flogging Molly, Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears, and The Devil Makes Three rocked The Fillmore in Charlotte, NC [2.26.2012] only 1 night after rocking Myrtle Beach, SC. Along with free […] - [The Lonely Robot Episode 9](https://scenesc.com/the-lonely-robot-episode-9/): The Lonely Robot Podcast Week 9 [download id=”38″] The Morning After Girls — Run for Our Lives 2006 Melbourne psychedelic The Red Sun Band — Devil’s song 2004 Sydney indie rock The Radio Dept. – Heaven’s On Fire 2010 Sweden dream pop The Orange Lights — Life is Still Beautiful (Alan Braxe Remix) 2007 Newcastle […] - [Hearts + Plugs Release Free Music Sampler](https://scenesc.com/hearts-plugs-release-free-music-sampler/): There is a problem with the music industry today, and it’s not a lack of good music, but actually an extreme overload of palatable tunes. Dig hard enough through the internet and you’ll find great music hidden everywhere, and every week more new material comes out. We live in an amazing day and age of […] - [Show Preview: WSBF presents Swank Sinatra, Los Meesfits, and Filth Fuxers](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-wsbf-presents-swank-sinatra-los-meesfits-and-filth-fuxers/): This Saturday, March 3, WSBF will bring punk rock back to Pickens County with Swank Sinatra, Los Meesfits, and Filth Fuxers taking the stage at TD’s of Clemson. Open to members of the public ages 18 & up, this will be a free show with no cover charge. Flagpole Magazine of Athens, GA, calls Atlanta […] - [Show Preview: The Explorers Club - Album Release Show](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-the-explorers-club-album-release-show/): The Explorer’s Club w/ SUNBEARS! and Gringo Star    The Pour House, Charleston, SC Friday, March 2    Doors 9pm    $6 cover After releasing an album on Dead Oceans, hearing some of their songs being on The O.C. and How I Met Your Mother, and touring all over the US, The Explorers Club have […] - [Introducing The Makeshift](https://scenesc.com/introducing-the-makeshift/): Today I want to write about a wonderful band called The Makeshift from Charleston, SC. They formed the band three years ago on Valentine’s Day which spurred some motivation for releasing a new EP on Valentine’s Day this year. The EP is called Say You Don’t Love Me and can be found on their bandcamp as […] - [Today The Moon, Tomorrow The Sun at DanManor](https://scenesc.com/today-the-moon-tomorrow-the-sun-at-danmanor/): Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun is known across the Southeast for their high energy electro rock. Their songs are dressed to the 9’s, ready to go out for the night, but what do they look like in the morning? Daniel McCord filmed them playing “Oh Black Gold” acoustic at Rotary Park in Greenville for […] - [Show Review: Blind Pilot](https://scenesc.com/show-review-blind-pilot/): Blind Pilot played with Cotton Jones at The Pour House in Charleston, SC last Thursday, Feb. 23. Before I start with my review of the show, I must mention a gripe I had with The Pour House. Luckily, the nice people of In Music We Trust pr gave me a pass to the show, but […] - [Album Review: fun. - Some Nights](https://scenesc.com/album-review-fun-some-nights/): Some Nights, the new album from Fun, shows how unimportant album reviews and blogs can be. A handful of tastemakers panned Some Nights, yet every Fun show on tour is selling out. The album is #1 on iTunes, and even as I ejected this CD from my car, Fun happened to be playing on the […] - [Greenville Downtown Alive 2012 Schedule](https://scenesc.com/greenville-downtown-alive-2012-schedule/): The City of Greenville released their schedule last week for the 2012 Downtown Alive series which includes a handful of familiar faces and a new crop of talent. As a whole this line up has a little bit of everything ranging from jam bands like Four 14 to indie rock like Heyrocco. The eclectic line […] - [Twitter Thursday with Kopecky Family Band and Tay Tay Swift](https://scenesc.com/twitter-thursday-with-kopecky-family-band-and-tay-tay-swift/): It’s that time again! It’s time for Twitter Thursday! I am sorry I missed out last week, I am beyond terrible. I had to help take my youth group to the mountains to go skiing. I have included a picture. I have also included a picture of me as a game show host for kicks […] - [The Lonely Robot Week 8](https://scenesc.com/the-lonely-robot-week-8/): The Lonely Robot Podcast Week 8 [download id=”37″]   Chairlift — I Belong in Your Arms 2012 Brooklyn synthpop Gotye — Somebody That I Used to Know (feat. Kimbra) 2011 Belgium experimental Phantogram — When I’m Small 2009 New York synthpop Ladytron — Burning Up 2008 Liverpool electronic Yppah — Never Mess with Sunday 2010 […] - [The Explorers Club Coming to Monster Music](https://scenesc.com/the-explorers-club-coming-to-monster-music/): The last couple of weeks have been surreal for The Explorers Club. They’ve toured up and down the East coast in support of their new album “Grand Hotel” and seen that album shoot to #27 on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart after one week of sales. All of the rewards are finally paying off after what […] - [Singer/Songwriter Night at Conundrum Music Hall](https://scenesc.com/singersongwriter-night-at-conundrum-music-hall/): Singer/Songwriter Night Saturday Feb. 25 Conundrum Music Hall. West Columbia, SC Doors @ 7pm          $5 over/$8 under Conundrum Music Hall has a good weekend of music planned for Columbia. Following the Haley Dreis/Emily Hearn show on Friday, Conundrum has an awesome singer/songwriter night on Saturday. There are some great artists, eleven […] - [Show Review: Emily Hearn at Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/show-review-emily-hearn-at-music-farm/): Last Thursday night Music Farm of downtown Charleston played host to Emily Hearn with M.T.’s Saltwater Sound and Tyler Boone as the opening acts. The show started with M.T. Bourque of M.T.’s Saltwater Sound, a seventeen-year-old musician from Charleston. She played very well, covering songs like The Beatles’ “Come Together” and John Mayer’s “Waiting on […] - [Show Review:Today The Moon, Tomorrow The Sun/Octopus Jones/Moonlight Bride at The Radio Room](https://scenesc.com/show-reviewtodaythemoontomorrowthesunoctopus-jonesmoonlight-bride-at-the-radio-room/): Last Thursday night, I had the good fortune of finding myself at The Radio Room in Greenville. I say good fortune because, for a $3 cover, I saw a show featuring three great bands: Moonlight Bride; Octopus Jones; and Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun. You’d have a hard time finding a better lineup for […] - [Show Preview: Blind Pilot](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-blind-pilot/): Blind Pilot w/ Cotton Jones   The Pour House, Charleston, SC    Thurs, Feb 22 $11 advance/$13 day of   9pm      If you watch this video and aren’t any bit interested in seeing these guys live, then you are not really a human being. Watching this video got me so excited to see […] - [Show Review: Steven Fiore at the PURE Theatre](https://scenesc.com/show-review-steven-fiore-at-the-pure-theatre/): Last Wednesday night Steven Fiore, local musician and published songwriter, hosted his “Valentine’s Day Hangover,” at the PURE Theatre, a very intimate black box theater in downtown Charleston. Before the show began Steven talked with us in the lobby, thanking us for coming and making small talk before the doors to the theater opened and […] - [Show Preview: WUSC presents Drip Acoustic Night](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-wusc-presents-drip-acoustic-night/): WUSC Presents: Drip Acoustic Night     Wednesday, Feb 22   Drip Coffee, Five Points, Columbia, SC Featuring Jade Blocker, Phil Windsor, and Kelly Morris    7-9pm   FREE This Wednesday begins the first of a series of acoustic nights that USC’s radio station WUSC is putting on. There will be one every month and […] - [New Music From Collaborative Group Gremlins](https://scenesc.com/new-music-from-collaborative-group-gremlins/): Last week Portals Music debuted a new track from Gremlins, and deemed the synth hook in “Maim My Bitch” as “one of the most catchy synth hooks ever.”  The project, which is based out of Columbia, SC, is made up of Mat Cothran (Coma Cinema/Elvis Depressedly), Patrick Jeffords (Toro y Moi/Kid Trails), Sam Ray (Ricky […] - [Show Review: Shovels & Rope](https://scenesc.com/show-review-shovels-rope/): If you are from South Carolina and have no idea who Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst are, slap yourself in the face so hard. I have an excuse because I am not from the south, but these two artists are Charleston natives and they are probably the most talented South Carolina band I’ve ever […] - [New Music From Elim Bolt](https://scenesc.com/new-music-from-elim-bolt/): Towards the end of his days with Sequoyah Prep School Johnnie Matthews opened up a couple of shows playing solo. He also penned the final track on Sequoyah’s last album Spells. That song was called “Suits” and it was resolute. The subject matter talked of the end, and looking at the album and career of […] - [The Lonely Robot Podcast Week 7](https://scenesc.com/the-lonely-robot-podcast-week-7/):   The Lonely Robot Week 7 [download id=”36″] Mercy Arms — Half Right 2007 Sydney indie rock Cymbals Eat Guitars — Keep Me Waiting 2011 New York indie rock Warpaint — Elephants 2010 Los Angeles psychedelic Air France — June Evenings 2008 Sweden electronic Active Child — Hanging On 2011 Los Angeles shoegaze Butterfly Explosion […] - [Moonlight Bride/The Winter Sounds/TtMTtS/Octopus Jones @ Stool Pigeons](https://scenesc.com/moonlight-bridethe-winter-soundsttmttsoctopus-jones-stool-pigeons/): Friday, February 17th, 2012 Stool Pigeons, Myrtle Beach 21+  $5.00 Cover 9:00 p.m. The talented Street Beat Psych Pop Band from Atlanta, Today The Moon, Tomorrow The Sun return to Myrtle Beach after four months with an amazing plethora of bands Friday February 17. The line up includes Chattanooga’s Shoegaze band, Moonlight Bride whom are releasing […] - [St. Patrick's Day Line Up 2012](https://scenesc.com/st-patricks-day-line-up-2012/): A few weeks ago we posted the line up for this years St. Patrick’s day festival on our Facebook and Twitter and it was the wrong line up. Pollstar is usually reliable, but they had last years line up posted as this years. The funny thing is that a lot of the artists are the […] - [Savannah Stopover: Oberhofer](https://scenesc.com/savannah-stopover-oberhofer/): Wow, okay, this band Oberhofer are so awesome. I’m literally gonna copy paste their bio from their Facebook page, because it’s brilliant: When your songs are too big to be contained: form a band. Maybe call it after your family name because you like the way it sounds (shit, if it worked for Bon Jovi […] - [Versus the Robot! and I Anthem at New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/versus-the-robot-and-i-anthem-at-new-brookland-tavern/): Versus the Robot!, I Anthem, Kings Last Shot, City Alive Tuesday. Feb 21 New Brookland Tavern. West Columbia, SC Doors @ 7:30     $5 over/$8 under Coming at you on February 21 is another good mid-week show at New Brookland Tavern, as a couple of great pop-punk/rock bands get together. I Anthem will be joining Versus […] - [Show Preview: Shovels & Rope](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-shovels-rope/): Shovels & Rope w/ John Wesley Satterfield, Post-Timey String Band, Elizabeth Warwick, Paul Brazel New Brookland Tavern, West Columbia, SC    Thurs, Feb 16    7pm    $7 Brilliant Americana duo Shovels & Rope, featuring Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst are coming to New Brookland on Thursday. It is definitely going to be a […] - [All Get Out with The Winter Sounds at The Radio Room](https://scenesc.com/all-get-out-with-the-winter-sounds-at-the-radio-room/): All Get Out/The Winter Sounds/Fever Parade The Radio Room, Greenville, SC Saturday, February 18th, 9:00pm All Get Out is a South Carolina band that I am rooting for.  Having seen them just a couple of months ago, I can attest to the fact that their live show is amazing.  The crowd at The Loft in […] - [Show Review: Third Eye Blind at Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/show-review-third-eye-blind-at-music-farm/): Last Wednesday night, Music Farm of Charleston played host to Third Eye Blind and special guest, US Royalty. At 9PM, the DC-based indie rock group US Royalty promptly strutted on stage, looking confident and raring to go. Upon seeing the bright white skinny jeans and classy bolo tie lead singer John Thornley had on much […] - [Bonnaroo Announces Lineup](https://scenesc.com/bonnaroo-announces-lineup-through-spotify/): Just a little while ago, in a fantastic marketing move, Bonnaroo announced their 2012 lineup. By creating a playlist on Spotify, festival fans were able to see and listen to all the artists that are playing at this year’s festival. This is something that I have not ever seen before, and it’s pretty impressive in […] - [Marshall Brown's Love and War EP](https://scenesc.com/marshall-browns-love-and-war-ep/): Happy Valentine’s Day you guys! Today is all about Love…and War. So here is your treat. A new EP from Marshall Brown. In June of last year Marshall Brown released The Blue Shades EP in which he announced his next full length album would be called High Noons and would be yellow. It looks like […] - [The Blue Dogs and Crowfield at The Handlebar](https://scenesc.com/the-blue-dogs-and-crowfield-at-the-handlebar/): Show Preview: The Blue Dogs The Handlebar, Greenville, SC Friday, February 17th, 9:00pm  $15 with guests Crowfield Lots of times these previews give you the skinny on new bands coming up in the SC Scene.  Well, the Blue Dogs are a little different in that these guys have been around for almost 25 years.  I […] - [WUSC Gets a Facelift](https://scenesc.com/wusc-gets-a-facelift/): We’re very fond of WUSC and the solid staff they have over there, but little parts of the radio station have been a little bit dated. We at SceneSC always look forward to the weekly charts and sometimes they go weeks without posting them. Not just for me, but bands LOVE to see their name […] - [Twitter Thursday Featuring @JRAstronomers and @50Cent](https://scenesc.com/twitter-thursday-featuring-jrastronomers-and-50cent/): Sorry about missing out last week. I was knee deep in sadness and could not bring myself to write something great for you guys. No worries (Hankuna Matta) I am back and ready to bring YOU my picks for who you should follow on twitter this week. First up is a group of guys from […] - [Savannah Stopover Preview: Cheyenne Marie Mize](https://scenesc.com/savannah-stopover-preview-cheyenne-marie-mize/): I posted about this festival based in Savannah a few weeks ago (here’s that article) and I’m going to start posting articles focused on specific bands playing at this year’s festival. There are over 70 bands that are playing so I’m definitely not even going to get close to covering all the great bands. But […] - [The Lonely Robot Podcast Week 6](https://scenesc.com/the-lonely-robot-podcast-week-6/): The Lonely Robot Podcast Week 6 [download id=”34″] 1. Darker My Love — Two Ways Out 2010 Los Angeles psychedelic 2. Chapel Club — Surfacing 2011 London indie rock 3. Metric — Satellite Mind 2009 Toronto indie rock 4. Soundpool — I’m So Tired 2010 New York shoegaze 5. Shy Child — The Volume 2007 […] - [Music Video: Run Dan Run-Lovesick Animal](https://scenesc.com/music-video-run-dan-run-lovesick-animal/): Charleston’s premiere boutique record label Hearts and Plugs recently debuted the video for Run Dan Run’s first single “Lovesick Animal.” The video was filmed and edited in Charleston by Hunter Boone, and directed by Dan McCurry of Run Dan Run. The video also has a couple of special guest appearances, including Emily Haney, our wonderful […] - [Show Preview: Glowfest South Carolina](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-glowfest-south-carolina/): Glowfest South Carolina featuring Big Gigantic, 3LAU, The Dean’s List and others Township Auditorium, Columbia, SC   8pm   $30 This event is something that strays pretty far from the music that we usually cover on this website but it is something that is happening in the music scene so why not cover it, right? […] - [Win Free Tickets and a Signed Poster From Kopecky Family Band](https://scenesc.com/win-free-tickets-and-a-signed-poster-from-kopecky-family-band/):  SceneSC Special Price Presale Tickets We’re absolutely excited to have Kopecky Family Band coming to town tomorrow night and we want as many people as possible to come out and see them. We’re doing half off presale tickets, half off tickets with your USC Student ID and even giving tickets away here along with a […] - [Third Eye Blind at Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/third-eye-blind-at-music-farm/): Next week, Music Farm of downtown Charleston will play host to Third Eye Blind, one of the greatest alternative bands of the late ’90s. The band is passing through town on Wednesday, February 8th. Doors open at 8 PM and tickets for the show are selling at $25 for advanced purchase or $30 at the […] - [SceneSC Podcast Week 5](https://scenesc.com/scenesc-podcast-week-5/): SceneSC Podcast 2-2-12 [download id=”35″] Cracked Rear View Everest Cale Show Previews Harvard Show Previews Octopus Jones Part Where I lie about Creative Loafing Atlanta. They actually hate Nickelback as much as us! Kemp Ridley All Get Out Rejectioneers     - [Show Review: The Mountain Goats](https://scenesc.com/show-review-the-mountain-goats/): On Tuesday night at the Visulite Theatre in Charlotte a large crowd of people were eagerly awaiting a band who are known all over the world. Surprisingly, the crowd consisted of a large number of alternative middle-aged couples. A group that I do not usually see at the concerts I go to. It makes sense […] - [David Ramirez and Dylan Sneed at New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/david-ramirez-and-dylan-sneed-at-new-brookland-tavern/): David Ramirez,Dylan Sneed, Chuck Mims Tuesday. Feb 7 New Brookland Tavern. West Columbia. SC 7:30 pm $5 On Feburary 7th, one of the best up and coming singer-songwriters makes a stop in Columbia. David Ramirez will join Dylan Sneed and Chuck Mims to put on a show of true Americana music. After struggling to make […] - [The Lonely Robot Podcast Week 5](https://scenesc.com/the-lonely-robot-podcast-week-5/): The Lonely Robot Podcast Week 5 [download id=”32″]   1. Trans Am — Positive People 2. Sad Day for Puppets — Mother’s Tears 3. Pinback — AFK 4. Austra — Lose It 5. Vinyl Williams — Freshly Picked Diamond 6. Young Galaxy — Golden Coin   - [First Listen: The Tarlatans-Carolina](https://scenesc.com/first-listen-the-tarlatans-carolina/): The Tarlatans-Carolina We’ve been excited about introducing SceneSC readers to The Tarlatans for a little while now. We saw one of their videos online and shortly after donated to their Kickstarter to help fund their new album. After hearing their song “Carolina” I knew that it had to be on the 2012 SceneSC Sampler and […] - [Ben Kweller Album Teaser](https://scenesc.com/ben-kweller-album-teaser/): It’s an E. That is the chord formation shown on the cover of Ben Kweller’s new album Go Fly a Kite, due out February 7th.  For the first time Ben Kweller is doing it all his way. That means more than just in the recording sense. Go Fly a Kite will be coming out on […] - [Show Preview: The Mountain Goats](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-the-mountain-goats/): The Mountain Goats w/ Nurses   Tuesday, Jan 31 Visulite Theatre, Charlotte, NC   8pm   $20 The Mountain Goats are a band who have been around for a whole number of years, playing shows all over the world and at a whole number of festivals. They’ve released so many albums on so many record […] - [First Thursday at Tapp's, From Here to Mississippi](https://scenesc.com/first-thursday-at-tapps-from-here-to-mississippi/): WHEN: Thursday, February 2, from 5 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Tapp’s Arts Center, 1644 Main Street   First Thursday at Tapp’s this week will show From Here to Mississippi, a photography exhibition featuring University of South Carolina photography professors Kathleen Robbins and Eliot Dudik. The exhibiting artists also include recent graduates and current student members […] - [National Tour Featuring All Get Out, La Dispute,Balance & Composure, Sainthood Reps](https://scenesc.com/national-tour-featuring-all-get-out-la-disputebalance-composure-sainthood-reps/): New Brookland Tavern Sunday, April 22 All Get Out will be going on a nationwide tour in late March with La Dispute, Sainthood Reps, and Balance & Composure. This tour will be coming through South Carolina Sunday, April 22 at New Brookland Tavern. Both All Get Out and La Dispute will be touring in support […] - [SceneSC Podcast Week 4](https://scenesc.com/scenesc-podcast-week-4/): SceneSC Podcast 1-27-2012 [download id=”22″] This one is all about Charleston. All music from Charleston bands, with previews for shows around the state.                 - [#TwitterThursday- @ExpClub @BigBoi](https://scenesc.com/twitterthursday-expclub-bigboi/): We here at Scene SC are avid Twitter junkies. We enjoy coming up with clever, funny, scary, and downright awful things to say on twitter just to get a response from our followers. Yes I do this and yes I want to have some sort of conversation with you. Through the power of Social Media […] - [Kickstart Crowfield](https://scenesc.com/kickstart-crowfield/): I think everyone is rooting for Crowfield. The past couple of years have been a roller coaster ride for them with highs and lows. After being signed and dropped by a major label, they are rebounding in a big way and that all hinges on the success of this Kickstarter campaign. They have over 30 […] - [Show Review: Concrete Animals/Museum Moth/Young Mumbles/Octopus Jones](https://scenesc.com/show-review-concrete-animalsmuseum-mothyoung-mumblesoctopus-jones/): Cool Daddy’s Myrtle Beach January 20th 2012 This was an interesting review for me to do mainly because I booked the show and it took place in my home town. But also, because I changed my mind at the last minute to review this show instead of one that took place at Snug Harbor in […] - [7 Q's with Southwood](https://scenesc.com/7-qs-with-southwood/): 01 Nashville Hailing from Charleston, South Carolina, Southwood is a band of many talented hats. Their music is modern, but also undeniably classic and timeless, bringing to mind Hootie and the Blowfish, Sister Hazel, even Johnny Cash at times. Their sound contains the best of these artists but rather than that making them seem like […] - [The Lovely Few Join Hearts & Plugs, Show in Hartsville](https://scenesc.com/the-lovely-few-join-hearts-plugs-show-in-hartsville/): Hearts and Plug Facebook The Lovely Few’s new album The Perseids had the attention of Hearts & Plugs from the get go. The Hearts & Plugs family is tight knit, and you’ll notice members of each band contributing to each others projects. Dan McCurry of Run Dan Run offered noise samples to The Perseids, while […] - [The Lonely Robot Podcast Week 4](https://scenesc.com/lonely-robot-week-4/): The Lonely Robot Podcast Week 4 [download id=”21″] 1. Jonsi — Animal Arithmetic 2. Zigmat — Fire 3. The Jezabels — Endless Summer 4. Joy Zipper — Out of the Sun 5. Minipop — Fingerprints 6. Mew — Repeater Beater - [Kopecky Family Band Surges into 2012](https://scenesc.com/kopecky-family-band-surges-into-2012/): This time last year, nothing felt out of the ordinary for frontman/guitarist Gabe Simon and the rest of the Nashville based Kopecky Family Band. They had released a spectacular tandem of EPs to end 2010, The Disaster and Of Epic Proportions, and were ready to take their act on the road in a big way. […] - [Show Preview: Where's The Band? Tour](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-wheres-the-band-tour/): Where’s The Band Tour featuring Chris Conley (Saves The Day), Anthony Raneri (Bayside), Matt Pryor (The Get Up Kids), Ace Enders (The Early November), and Evan Weiss (Into It. Over It) New Brookland Tavern, West Columbia, SC    Wednesday, Jan 25 6:30pm   $13 What a good idea for a tour. Take a bunch of […] - [Show Preview: Netherfriends w/ Dead Surf and Cassangles](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-netherfriends-w-dead-surf-and-cassangles/): Conundrum Music Hall, Columbia, SC    Thursday, Jan 26 Doors 7pm  Show 8pm    $6 Netherfriends was a touring machine back in 2011 and it doesn’t look like he’s going to stop. He actually played at Conundrum last year to a very satisfied crowd before heading to New York for CMJ and then a full […] - [Song Premiere: Wylie-Foxes and Dogs ](https://scenesc.com/song-premiere-wylie-foxes-and-dogs/): 1 foxes and dogs We’re now in week three of premiering songs for the band Wylie, loosely based out of Charleston, SC. This weeks song is called “Foxes and Dogs” and can be streamed above. Week 1 Week 2 Via singer/guitarist/Songwriter Keon Masters “Foxes and Dogs“ Came to be after my girlfriend and I had […] - [SceneSC Podcast Week 3](https://scenesc.com/scenesc-podcast-week-3/): SceneSC Podcast 1-19-2012 [download id=”20″]   Heyrocco-Rave Monks Cracked Rear View Hectorina-Lost Weekend Waltz Show Previews Nick Bays-Keep the Ghost Awake Dream or Rumor Brandon Kean-On and On   - [Interview: The Fire Tonight Come Home](https://scenesc.com/interview-the-fire-tonight-come-home/): The Fire Tonight’s show in Anderson, SC Saturday brings them back to their roots in a lot of ways. None of the current members live in the same town anymore so the live performance aspect of being in a band for them has become few and far between. But after line up changes, a full […] - [The Lonely Robot Podcast Week 3](https://scenesc.com/the-lonely-robot-podcast-week-3/): The Lonely Robot Podcast Week 3 [download id=”19″] 1. The Joy Formidable – Cradle 2. Engineers – In Praise of More 3. Asobi Seksu – New Years 4. NIVA – Ghost in My Head 5. Royksopp – Royksopp Forever 6. The Temper Trap – Science of Fear - [Savannah Stopover Festival - First Lineup Announcement](https://scenesc.com/savannah-stopover-festival-1st-lineup-announcement/): Savannah Stopover Festival     Savannah, GA     March 7-10 So I know that there are a lot of us out there who live in the South and have taken a peek at the SXSW lineup and been brought to tears over it. The fact that the famous festival is so close to us, […] - [Show Preview: Annuals w/ Lonnie Walker and Hectorina](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-annuals-w-lonnie-walker-and-hectorina/): Annuals w/ Lonnie Walker and Hectorina Fri, Jan 20        10pm       $8 Snug Harbor, Charlotte, NC    18+ I saw Annuals last year at Hopscotch Festival and they were a solid live band. Very enjoyable and a band that I would definitely see again. Especially for the cheap price of […] - [Octopus Jones, Museum Mouth, Young Mumbles, Concrete Animals at Cool Daddy's](https://scenesc.com/octopus-jones-museum-mouth-young-mumbles-concrete-animals-at-cool-daddys/): Friday January 20th Octopus Jones with Museum Mouth/Concrete Animals/Young Mumbles 21+, $5 Show Starts @ 9:00 p.m Cool Daddy’s Bar and Grill 300 9th Ave. N, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 Facebook Event Octopus Jones-Johnny Carson Over the last year Octopus Jones has made a name for themself in every city in South Carolina for being […] - [Those Lavender Whales at The Radio Room](https://scenesc.com/those-lavender-whales-at-the-radio-room/): Those Lavender Whales, Saturday, January 21 10 pm Radio Room 2845 N. Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville, SC Experiencing a flood, getting married, having a baby and moving would be enough stress to send any normal person to the far reaches of the bar to drown their sorrows.  That is, unless, you’re the band Those Lavender Whales, […] - [A/V-Tigers Jaw and Balance & Composure at New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/av-tigers-jaw-and-balance-composure-at-new-brookland-tavern/): Balance and Composure Live by SceneSC Tigers Jaw Live at New Brookland Tavern by SceneSC Captain, Were Sinking by SceneSC         These will move from Soundcloud to a downloadable database in two weeks. - [New Music: Wylie-"Days of Our Youth"](https://scenesc.com/new-music-wylie-days-of-our-youth/): Days of Our Youth Wylie are currently in the process of releasing one new song a week from their new album. Last week they released a song called “Brave Baby” and this week they’ve released “Days of Our Youth” which has a different more nostalgic feel. This week we got Keon Masters from Wylie to […] - [2012 Indie Grits Schedule and Music](https://scenesc.com/2012-indie-grits-schedule-and-music/): While I was reading through all of the events for this years Indie Grits Festival I had a major breakthrough and it’s something that I just realized.  This will hopefully, probably, pretty much definitely, be the last Indie Grits at their current location behind the state house on Main Street. By this time next year […] - [Podcast: Sound Off with SceneSC 1-12-2k12](https://scenesc.com/podcast-sound-off-with-scenesc-1-12-2k12/): SceneSC Podcast-1-12-12   [download id=”18″] Those Lavender Whales-Exist Cracked Rear View Wylie-Brave Baby Show Previews Kopecky Family Band-Embraces Dream or Rumor Austin Crane-You Were Not Awake     - [The Lonely Robot Podcast Week 2](https://scenesc.com/the-lonely-robot-podcast-week-2/): The Lonely Robot podcast week two featuring School of Seven Bells - Half Asleep,The Naked and Famous - Young Blood, Class Actress - Keep You, Marble Sounds - Good Occasions, Twin Sister - Lady Daydream, Neon Indian - Polish Girl - [Free Download: Nada Surf-"Waiting for Something"](https://scenesc.com/free-download-nada-surf-waiting-for-something/): After hearing “When I Was Young” off Nada Surf’s new album The Stars Are Indifferent To Astronomy coming out January 24, it quickly became my most anticipated album of 2012. Stars will be Nada Surf’s seventh studio album and first album of new material released in four years. The new album is focused on capturing […] - [Stereofly Get's Caught in South Carolina's Media Web](https://scenesc.com/stereofly-gets-caught-in-south-carolinas-media-web/): SceneSC and Stereofly will never get along. We can’t. While their mission is so similar to ours, there will always be one thing that holds us back from being friends in the web world. We love the fact that more websites are popping up to cover local music across the Southeast. Since we became a […] - [New Music From Wylie](https://scenesc.com/new-music-from-wylie/): Facebook Event Finally! At least once a week someone asks me what’s going on with Wylie? I always tell them the truth. They pretty much took a year off to focus on recording and writing their first full length album and to focus on who they want to be as a band. That always always […] - [The Weekly Monitor Showcase](https://scenesc.com/the-weekly-monitor-showcase/): Facebook Event The Weekly Monitor Podcast Hey! Hey! Forever Hey! Hey! Forever Its like i’ve waited my whole life for This one night it’s gon’ be me you and The dance floor cause We’ve only got one night Double your pleasure Double your fun and dance Forever (ever, ever) Forever (ever, ever) Forever (ever, ever) […] - [Free Download: LATENIGHTS Self Titled Record](https://scenesc.com/free-download-latenights-self-titled-record/): Four years ago there was a group of musically talented friends that loved old Weezer and Pavement. These guys were the heart of Hello Tomorrow and while they made their mark by writing a handful of really good songs, they fell apart after high school. Now rising from those ashes come Latenights. The new self […] - [SceneSC Podcast Week 1](https://scenesc.com/scenesc-podcast-week-1/): SceneSC Podcast-1-5-12 [download id=”16″] Featuring The Weekly Monitor Podcast Show 1-10-2012 Conundrum Music Hall Late Nights-New Brookland Tavern 1-12-2012 Cracked Rear View The Lion In Winter-Feb CD Release Show Previews O’Brother-CD Release Tonight Dream or Rumor Slowrunner We had to record this one with one mic because we were locked out of the room with […] - [New Video: Emily Hearn "Rooftop" Featuring Bill Murray](https://scenesc.com/new-video-emily-hearn-rooftop-featuring-bill-murray/): Emily Hearn has quickly become one of our favorite regional artists.  She’s from Georgia and currently attends UGA, but she has plenty of South Carolina connections. The video above was shot in Charleston and features Charleston’s most famous local celebrity Bill Murray.  Hearn is also managed by Mark Bryan of Hootie and the Blowfish fame. […] - [Kitten Interview: "As Long As That's Not The Only Thing They're Talking About"](https://scenesc.com/kitten-interview/): This week, SceneSC got the chance to interview Chloe Chaidez of LA’s Kitten. They released their first EP, Sunday School, last fall and are currently out on their first tour supporting Young The Giant on their way to SXSW. Lucky for us, Kitten will be taking a break from supporting Young and bring their brand […] - [Shovels and Rope Announce Tour,Do Daytrotter](https://scenesc.com/shovels-and-rope-announce-tour-do-daytrotter/): Daytrotter Download I’m not sure any duo is better suited for a Daytrotter performance than Shovels and Rope, the project of Charleston’s Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst. We saw them at The House in 5 Points Saturday night and they have a stripped down live performance that would be just as common on someones […] - [Toro Y Moi March 4 Release Party](https://scenesc.com/toro-y-moi-march-4-release-party/): Toro Y Moi is having a record release party March 4th 2011 for their new album Underneath the Pine.  That album comes out next Tuesday, February 22nd. According to the poster, that party starts at 11 PM. The poster is located at Hunter Gatherer, so does that mean the release party is at Hunter Gatherer? […] - [2011 St Patrick's Day Lineup](https://scenesc.com/2011-st-patricks-day-lineup/): March 19th 2011 Bud Light | Rock 93.5 Stage 12:10 p.m. 1:10 p.m. 2:20 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 4:45 p.m. OBRASKAI Sent By Ravens Villanova Rehab The Dirty Heads Miller Lite Stage 12:00 p.m. 12:40 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 2:20 p.m. 4:45 p.m. Battles of the Bands Winner Moving Mercury Carbon Leaf John Wesley Satterfield […] - [Show Preview: Jill Andrews at The White Mule](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-jill-andrews-at-the-white-mule/): Jill Andrews with Emily Lynch doors at 6, show at 8 $10 in advance, $12 day of show A lot has happened for Jill Andrews over the last year.  In January of 2010 she was playing her first shows as a solo artist with her new band including a show at The Watershed in Lexington.  […] - [Liner Notes:Battlin’ On: An Appreciation of Charlie Louvin 1927-2011](https://scenesc.com/liner-notesbattlin%e2%80%99-on-an-appreciation-of-charlie-louvin-1927-2011/): Liner Notes: Battlin’ On: An Appreciation of Charlie Louvin 1927-2011 I have been struggling over the past several weeks to find words to heap upon the legacy of country music pioneer, Charlie Louvin, after his recent passing at 83.  At a certain point, the music alone should speak for itself.  Regardless, I will attempt to […] - [Scene SC Retro Samplers:The Year 2000](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-retro-samplersthe-year-2000/): Last year The Free Times did a great article putting together some of the best local songs of the last 30 years.  That article was a huge hit, and I was thinking this weekend that Scene SC might be able to take that idea one step farther. I was driving to Greenville Sunday and I […] - [Free VD Download:Sweet Van's Meryl Streep Single](https://scenesc.com/free-vd-downloadsweet-vans-meryl-streep-single/): Sweet Vans-Meryl Streep Sweet Vans-The Women\’s Quad [download id=”9″ format=”1″] Sweet Vans is back with a brand new single titled “Meryl Streep” and a new EP that will be exclusive to cassette tape and the internet. Sweet Van’s will be playing a late Valentines Day show t0morrow at Bey’s with post punk heartbreaker’s The Dirty […] - [New Music: Madison Lucas-The Bedroom EP](https://scenesc.com/new-music-madison-lucas-the-bedroom-ep/): Listen to the first song off of Madison Lucas’ The Bedroom EP. The song is titled “Just Be Cool” and wasn’t exactly recorded in her bedroom.  The EP which will come out soon was recorded and produced by Kenny McWilliams at Archer Avenue Studios in Columbia. When we first listened to the EP we instantly […] - [Album Review: Iron & Wine- Kiss Each Other Clean](https://scenesc.com/album-review-iron-wine-kiss-each-other-clean/): If you happen to pick up Sam Beam, South Carolina’s golden bearded child’s new album expecting something to listen to as your cry yourself to sleep in a state of self pity, you are going to be disappointed. Beam switched his style up slightly in his 2007 release, The Shepard’s Dog, with the addition of […] - [Winter Jams #6](https://scenesc.com/winter-jams-6/): For my winter jams this week I chose to post the song I wrote about in the Free Times this week for the Love Stinks issue.  I included the short essay I wrote to accompany it. Second song is a Gillian Welch cover by The New Frontiers. Jill Andrews-Worth Keeping David Stringer Jill Andrews, “Worth […] - [Scene SC Podcast #2](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-podcast-2/): Scene SC Podcast #2 [download id=”6″] Scene SC Podcast #2 was a blast.  It features special guest Marshall Brown who played a couple of songs for us acoustic style and chatted with us about everything BUT music. Show outline -Toro Y Moi Urban Outfitters -Valentines Day Weekend Show Previews -Company-Put on a Show -Columbia Museum […] - [Valentines Weekend Show Previews](https://scenesc.com/valentines-weekend-show-previews/): There are three good shows to go to Saturday night, you can’t go wrong attending any of them. AMERICAN AQUARIUM /CARY ANN HEARST/ ADAM GLOVER doors at 8, show at 9. tickets are $8 in advance, $10 day of show The most interesting well rounded of those shows will be at The House in Five […] - [Toro Y Moi Urbain Découverte Exclusif](https://scenesc.com/toro-y-moi-urbain-decouverte-exclusif/): Toro Y Moi – “New Beat” (Official Video) from Urban Outfitters on Vimeo. Interview/Stream @ Urban Outfitters The most naturally stylish chill waver Chaz Bundick has teamed up with the hip clothing giant Urban Outfitters to stream his new album a week early and back his new video “New Beat.” Underneath the Pine, the new […] - [Winter Jams #5](https://scenesc.com/winter-jams-5/): Jessica Lea Mayfield-Kiss Me Again I heard Jessica Lea Mayfield a while back on my Pandora Everybodyfields station and it was this song and I loved it.  I tried to remember her name and the name of the song, but it ended up slipping my mind and I never went and checked out more of […] - [Slow Runner Announce New Album, Tour With William Fitzsimmons](https://scenesc.com/slow-runner-announce-new-album-tour-with-william-fitzsimmons/): Just a couple of weeks ago I wrote a show preview for Slow Runner, thinking that it might be one of the last that I write about them.  On Tuesday night I was enjoying a slice of za at Mellow Mushroom and I was overloaded with the information that Slow Runner was playing a show […] - [Scene SC Podcast #1](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-podcast-1/): Scene SC Podcast #1 [download id=”5″] (Download Link, Right Click Save As) Bakari and I did our first Scene SC podcast on Monday night, taking questions from twitter and facebook and talking about everything from upcoming shows to random movie facts.  We talked a lot…about everything. We played songs from the following bands Wylie-Magic and […] - [Free Download:2011 Scene SC Sampler](https://scenesc.com/free-download2011-scene-sc-sampler/): Facebook Event Scene SC Sampler Download It’s February 1st, 2011 and that means that we are officially releasing the Scene SC Sampler today! 16 great South Carolina artists at your fingertips, including  8 songs that are currently exclusive to the sampler. We couldn’t be more excited about this years sampler and it’s only going to […] - [Wylie Looks Back at 2010](https://scenesc.com/wylie-looks-back-at-2010/): Saturday Feb 5th New Brookland Tavern WYLIE Josh Roberts and the Hinges, Sequoyah, Elonzo Check out Wylie’s look back at 2010 and all of the things they accomplished as a band. We’re expecting big things from them in the next couple of years including 2 full lengths, a world tour with Coldplay and a late […] - [Sequoyah is in Love with Change, Announces Spring Tour](https://scenesc.com/sequoyah-is-in-love-with-change-announces-spring-tour/): Sequoyah (formerly Sequoyah Prep School) has got a whole lot to talk about these days.  After spending a couple of years hitting the road hard, they’ve taken a little break and have finished up recording their new album. New name, new album called Spells coming out March 1st, 27 show dates including 3 days at […] - [The Gas Party with David Reed/Alien Carnival/Pinna](https://scenesc.com/the-gas-party-with-david-reedalien-carnivalpinna/): When David Reed invited me to his “Gas Party” two thoughts crossed my mind.  The first was, I’m not sure if I should be huffing gasoline around my cousin Bentz and the second thing I wondered is if this “Gas Party” was sponsored by Taco Bell. Either way, gas is way too expensive to be […] - [New Toro Y Moi "Still Sound" Video](https://scenesc.com/new-toro-y-moi-still-sound-video/): Check out the new video from Toro Y Moi with a home town feel and familiar faces. This video reminds me of an episode of The Wonder Years.  It’s like, I know it looks like the 60/70’s, but I know they are just tricking me because Cameron Gardner isn’t 50 years old. We love this […] - [Wylie Loves Mountains](https://scenesc.com/wylie-loves-mountains/): Facebook Event For advance tickets: Eye Level Art $12 at the door Tomorrow night Wylie will be playing a show with Dewi Sant and Older Brother to end mountain top removal. Mountaintop removal mining is a process where coal companies blow the tops off mountains and dump them into nearby valleys burying streams, as a […] - [7 Qs with Frontier Ruckus](https://scenesc.com/7-qs-with-frontier-ruckus/): Frontier Ruckus will be playing tomorrow night in Charleston at Pour House (1977 Maybank Hwy) with Cary Ann Hearst. We had a chance to catch up with them and talk about their current tour, their albums, and what’s next for Frontier Ruckus. 1) Describe your music for those who aren’t familiar. Musically, the main elements are: […] - [Album Review: Wanda Jackson-The Party Ain't Over](https://scenesc.com/album-review-wanda-jackson-the-party-aint-over/): Party with the Queen Jack White strikes again. Coming off another busy year touring and recording with his Southern gothic blues outfit, The Dead Weather, the prolific rock n roller sets his sights on resurrecting the “Queen of Rockabilly,” Wanda Jackson. At 73, “Queen of Rockabilly,” Wanda Jackson still retains the smoldering fire that characterized […] - [Color Columbia However You'd Like](https://scenesc.com/color-columbia-however-youd-like/): Buy The Cool Columbia Coloring Book HERE Girl Woodie has done it again.  We miss her bass skills around town, but we were super excited to see her Cool Columbia Coloring and Activity Book. This is not only a great idea, but it is wonderfully and creatively done. Do you even remember how much fun […] - [Winter Jamz Week #4](https://scenesc.com/winter-jamz-week-4/): According to clinical studies, last week was the most depressing of the year.  It’s cold as all get out and you’ve hit that low after the holiday season.  Don’t give yourself hell and make it worse by listening to William Fitzsimmons.  It’s going to be alright!  Spring is right around the corner and you’ll be […] - [Show Preview:Sequoyah/The Restoration/Thief](https://scenesc.com/show-previewsequoyahthe-restorationthief/): (Old Photo without current band members by Clayton Bozard) Facebook Event Sequoyah The Restoration Thief Caleb Caudle & The Bayonets Price: $10 Over / $13 Under Thief-Said and Done Thief-I Was Afraid While Sequoyah Prep School and The Restoration are two of our favorite South Carolina bands, this Friday night the Scene SC family won’t […] - [Free Download: Iron and Wine-Tree By The River](https://scenesc.com/free-download-iron-and-wine-tree-by-the-river/): Iron and Wine-Tree By The River Download Tree By The River is the first single released off the upcoming Iron and Wine album Kiss Each Other Clean set to come out later this month. It’s not exactly what you would expect from Sam Beam compared to earlier Iron and Wine releases.  The song has a […] - [Interview: Colour Revolt iChats with Scene SC](https://scenesc.com/interview-colour-revolt-ichats-with-scene-sc/): Our good friend Ben Walker chatted with Colour Revolt frontman Jesse Coppenbarger about the bands history,their history with South Carolina and many other things. At the end of the interview, Jesse plays a song acoustic. The full interview last 36 minutes and covers tons of info about the band and their recording process. We’ll have […] - [A Brighter Life EP Release](https://scenesc.com/a-brighter-life-ep-release/): A Brighter Life Facebook Event Six years ago pop punk bands were a dime a dozen across cities in America.  Warped tour was doing well with a mix of pop punk and emo and everyone seemed happy.  In Columbia today, all of those bands have to band together because there aren’t many of them left.  […] - [Calculator, Ladycop and Octopus Jones at The House](https://scenesc.com/calculator-ladycop-and-octopus-jones-at-the-house/): Photo by Jonathan Sharpe Saturday- January 15 21 and over $5 Under 21 $8 Show starts at 8 Facebook Event Calculator, who will grace the Scene SC Sampler for a second time in 2011, will be joined by Brooklyn’s Ladycop and Myrtle Beach’s Octopus Jones this Saturday at The House 5 Points. If you haven’t […] - [New Junior Astronomers Live Video](https://scenesc.com/new-junior-astronomers-live-video/): Junior Astronomers will be here next week with Colour Revolt and Valley Maker, but if you miss these guys as much as we do and can’t wait until the 20th, check out their new live video. - [The Dirty White and Coma Cinema at Bey's](https://scenesc.com/the-dirty-white-and-coma-cinema-at-beys/): 18+ $5 21+ Free Show starts at 10:00pm Coma Cinema The Dirty White Facebook Event Pitchfork doesn’t really like anyone.  They are too cool to like anyone.  They even make cool people take shots at them.  Dave Bazan wrote a song about them, Of Montreal cried like a little baby about a bad album review.  […] - [College Rock 101: The Gamecocks Top 10](https://scenesc.com/college-rock-101-the-gamecocks-top-10/): The Daily Gamecock ranked the top 10 best local bands of 2010 including some of our favorite Columbia bands. Top 10’s tend to be controversial and this one started to get a little bit heated in the comments.  I had several people point me to the article yesterday. Who is your favorite local band? Are […] - [Racheal's Winter Jamz #3](https://scenesc.com/racheals-winter-jamz-3/): [audio:https://www.scenesc.com/Audio/racheal’s%20jamzzzzzzz%20biotch/black_sabbath_03_the_wizard.mp3|titles=The Wizard – Black Sabbath]The Wizard by Black Sabbath Lately I’ve been wanting to listen to nothing but Black Sabbath. I think I’m wearing down the grooves in my old LP’s pretty quickly. This song has been stuck in my head for a few days now and I thought I should at least share it […] - [Album Review: Cake-Showroom of Compassion](https://scenesc.com/album-review-cake-showroom-of-compassion/): It’s been seven years since Cake released a new album, but from the opening track on Showroom of Compassion they show that they still have what it takes to make a statement. The new album, recorded on 100% solar power, opens with their signature low end guitars, half sung lyrics and keyboard tones.  While their […] - [Co. EP Release at Monster Music and Movies](https://scenesc.com/co-ep-release-at-monster-music-and-movies/): Monster Music and Movies Saturday, January 8th 3 PM Facebook Event Co. is releasing their new EP tomorrow at Monster Music and Movies in Charleston and will be playing some of the songs off their album. We ranked Co.’s new self titled release the number 2 EP of 2010 since the physical copies have been […] - [Top 10 EP's of 2010](https://scenesc.com/top-10-eps-of-2010/): 2010 gave us just as many quality EP’s as it did full length albums. So here are our top 10 EP’s of 2010. Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent are a musical juggernaut constantly playing shows, recording solo albums, playing in their band Shovels and Rope and collaborating with some of the finest musicians around. […] - [Ashleigh's Top Acoustic Sessions of 20TEN](https://scenesc.com/ashleighs-top-acoustic-sessions-of-20ten/): 20TEN brought one of the best aspects of Scene SC, the acoustic session. The New Brookland Tavern ladies room found itself home to some of the South’s best musicians. Here are the top 3. 1. Wylie- Vidalia Wylie packed the bathroom, used the stall as a drum and had everyone in the room dancing (and […] - [Free Download: New Tyler Boone Single](https://scenesc.com/free-download-new-tyler-boone-single/): Over the past couple of months Tyler Boone has been recording his new album with producer MJ Fick.  The record is set for release early this year, but he has made the first single from the EP available for free download. Musicians on the new record include the multi talented Haley Dreis, who contributes violon, […] - [Meredith’s Top Albums of TwentyTen](https://scenesc.com/merediths-top-albums-of-twentyten/): 1 The Head and the Heart – The Head and the Heart “We can start moving forward.” The Head and the Heart has nowhere to go but forward since the release of their debut album this year. It is full of gorgeous harmonies, heartfelt lyrics, and unpredictable, yet seamless song structures. 2011 holds for them […] - [Racheal's Winter Jamz #2](https://scenesc.com/racheals-winter-jamz-2/): I have zero will to write tonight since I’ve had a sort of long evening, so I apologize for lack of explanation for my song choices. I still hope you enjoy these songs, as well as the bands, and explore further into them. Good night! [audio:https://www.scenesc.com/Audio/racheal’s%20jamzzzzzzz%20biotch/10%20Abandon%20Love.mp3|titles=Abandon Love – Drakkar Sauna] Abandon Love by Drakkar Sauna […] - [New Release from The Lovely Few](https://scenesc.com/new-release-from-the-lovely-few/): Mike Mewborne released his new album on Bandcamp on December 21, and on iTunes January 1. The Limited Abilities of Man has been a long time in the works and has been much anticipated by fans of Mewborne’s music.  This album was well worth the wait, as it is masterfully crafted and touches on so […] - [Free Download: Mel & Hunter-Moses of the South](https://scenesc.com/free-download-mel-hunter-moses-of-the-south/): [download id=”4″](Right Click,Save Link As) Colour Revolts’ “Moses of the South” is the second installment in a series of duets Mel Washington (All Get Out) is recording and releasing with The Lion in Winter front man Hunter Duncan. In their first installment the duo released “Spiders” by Lovedrug.  That download is still available here. The […] - [South Carolina Song of the Year](https://scenesc.com/south-carolina-song-of-the-year-2/): Charleston musicians love writing our favorite song of the year.  Last years song of the year was written by Owen Beverly and his band Tent Revival.  This years comes from Cary Ann Hearst. iTunes Cary Ann Hearst-Hells Bells Cary Ann Hearst is full of power and grit and Hell’s Bells is an in your face […] - [Scene SC Top 10 Albums of 2010](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-top-10-albums-of-2010/): We are separating our top 10 albums list into two categories this year, EP’s and full lengths. There were simply too many releases to try and combine them and compare them and rank them fairly. We’ve gone through about 15 different versions of this top 10 list, scratching through and re-ranking them. We’re happy with […] - [Racheal's Winter Jamz #1](https://scenesc.com/racheals-winter-jamz-1/): [audio:https://www.scenesc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/06-I-Want-this-Cyclops.mp3|titles=I Want this Cyclops by Destroyer] I Want this Cyclops – Destroyer Destroyer is, by far, my favorite band. I listen to them all year long, but find myself drawn more to them during winter than any other season. Dan Bejar has a voice that draws away the cold weather blues. His verbosity, along with […] - [All Get Out and Junior Astronomers @ Bey's](https://scenesc.com/all-get-out-and-junior-astronomers-beys/): Facebook Event In December of last year we had the new All Get Out album as one of the albums we were looking most forward to.  We’re still waiting on the 3-year-old band’s first full-length, but we shouldn’t have to wait much longer.  Looks like the new album will be coming out in the first […] - [Death of Paris Hits the Road](https://scenesc.com/death-of-paris-hits-the-road/): Death of Paris will be kicking off 2011 by hitting the road on a 3 week tour taking them across the Southeast. In 2010 we saw Death of Paris rise from the ashes of This Machine is Me and turn into the unique project that they are today.  While the bands album focuses on an […] - [The Shuffle Top 25](https://scenesc.com/the-shuffle-top-25/): I was honored to contribute my top 25 albums from the Carolina’s this year to Shuffle Magazine.  And while most of my albums didn’t make it, a couple of my top 10’s did.  We’ll be posting our Scene SC top 10 albums and our top 10 EP’s of 2010 tomorrow. Shuffle Magazine is based out […] - [Bakari's Top 10 of 2010](https://scenesc.com/bakaris-top-10-of-2010/): These are my favorite releases of the year. Don’t like it? Tough. Comment or something. 10. Uffie – Sex Dreams and Denim Jeans I had been highly anticipating this new Uffie record, and when it came out I realized that I didn’t care that she wrote some of the songs when she was eighteen. It […] - [Listen to the new Toro Y Moi](https://scenesc.com/listen-to-the-new-toro-y-moi/): Toro Y Moi-Still Sound Preparing for the upcoming release of his new album Underneath the Pine on February 22nd, Toro Y Moi has released a song off that album to the interwebs. Moving away from samples, the new song is still as chill as anything before, but moves with a smoother groove.  And yes it […] - [These Are a Few of My Favorite Things](https://scenesc.com/these-are-a-few-of-my-favorite-things/): What:  My Favorite Things, a Christmas Music Show Location:  The Nickelodeon Theatre, 937 Main St 29201 Date:  Thursday, Dec 16th, 2010 Time:  8:30PM Tickets:  $10 available at www.nickelodeon.org or at the box office Who:  Daniel Machado (The Restoration), DayClean, Fayth Hope, Miss Kelley Mclachlan and Her Post-Timey String Band Facebook Event RSVP My Favorite Things […] - [End of the Year List, What's Your Favorite?](https://scenesc.com/end-of-the-year-list-whats-your-favorite/): Hey guys, we need your help compiling our end of the year list.  Leave some comments with your favorite local releases of the year.  We have a healthy list right now, but we want to be sure and not leave anything off. If you could, leave the name of the artist and album and maybe […] - [Stream The Watershed Christmas Show!](https://scenesc.com/stream-the-watershed-christmas-show/): We’re streaming live from 8-11!  Check it out. - [A Watershed Christmas](https://scenesc.com/a-watershed-christmas-2/): The Watershed Saturday, December 11 Doors at 7:00 $5 Donation / Kids for free Come out tomorrow night to celebrate a Watershed Christmas with some of your favorite local singer songwriters and indie rock artists. This years line up includes a lot of familiar faces from the last two years of Christmas performances and some […] - [House of Softcore: Gasoline Heart, Todd Mathis (American Gun), Day Clean](https://scenesc.com/house-of-softcore-gasoline-heart-american-gun-dayclean/): House of Softcore Tuesday December 7th 6:30 PM Free Dinner! $5 Donation (All Money Goes to Musicians) Tomorrow night at the House of Softcore we have three great acts including local favorites American Gun and DayClean and Louis DeFabrizio of Gasoline Heart on his Man Without a Band tour. Louis DeFabrizio recently hit the road […] - [Bonnie "Prince" Billy and The Cairo Gang at The White Mule](https://scenesc.com/bonnie-prince-billy-and-the-cairo-gang-at-the-white-mule/): The White Mule Thursday, December 2, 2010 BONNIE PRINCE BILLY and THE CAIRO GANG Ticket $15 Advance and $18 Day of Show Doors 7pm You can’t exactly put a label on Will Oldham.  Hell, he can hardly label himself.  Over the last 20 years he has played under multiple staged monikers including Bonnie Prince Billy, […] - [Scene SC Presents The Internet](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-presents-the-internet/): Friday December 3rd New Brookland Tavern with Valley Maker, Calculator, The Restoration and American Gun Facebook Invite DOWNLOAD THE INTERNET We are no good at keeping secrets. When we were putting together this show we wanted it to be a blow out line up.  Too many good bands, even bands that weren’t together anymore.  What […] - [Christmas is Still Christmas (Whether It's Snowing or Not)](https://scenesc.com/christmas-is-still-christmas-whether-its-snowing-or-not/): The fine folks at Rose and Arrow Records in Myrtle Beach celebrate their first release just in time for the holiday season.  The freshman release features 12 artists from around South Carolina including Scene SC favorites American Gun, The Restoration, Magnetic Flowers, Attalaya, The Fire Tonight and Steven Fiore.  I’m sure that we’ll find some […] - [Scene SC Presents Valley Maker](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-presents-valley-maker/): $10 Valley Maker (Austin Crane) The Internet American Gun The Restoration Calculator DOORS 6:30 Pre Show Cook Out with Bands FACEBOOK EVENT INVITE Valley Maker will be 1/10th of our 2011 compilation that will be presented on vinyl.  While the release date of the record won’t be until early February, we are celebrating with half […] - [Toro Y Moi Announces Sophomore Release](https://scenesc.com/toro-y-moi-announces-sophomore-release/): Toro Y Moi (Chaz Bundick) has officially announced his sophomore follow up to 2010’s Causers of This.  Underneath the Pine, will hit the streets February 22, almost exactly a year after his debut release. The new album, which will come out on Carpark Records, will feature more live instrumentation, setting itself apart from the electronic […] - [The Private Life of David Reed @ Break Edge](https://scenesc.com/the-private-life-of-david-reed-break-edge/): Tuesday November 23, we celebrate our first Thanksgiving. Break Edge, Give Thanks with The Private Life of David Reed and The Lion in Winter. The Private Life of David Reed just released their new CD on iTunes last week and has been no stranger to stirring the press all around the world. Former Kill Anties […] - [New Music:Marshall Brown-New Moons](https://scenesc.com/new-musicmarshall-brown-new-moons/): Just two years ago Marshall Brown and his band, The Reverie, were playing to a packed house at the Art Bar for Free Times Music Crawl.  Since then his band has broken up and Brown drifted out of the music scene and into a world of recording and focusing on his own music.  Two years […] - [The Weekend of the House Show](https://scenesc.com/the-weekend-of-the-house-show/): Friday House of Softcore Austin Crane/Valley Maker Amy Godwin Rejectioneers Saturday Alien Carnival House Dylan Sneed Hannah Miller HouseofSoftcore@SceneSC.com for Friday Reservations Bocelts@yahoo.com for Saturday Reservations House show’s in this town run in the family tree.  Friday night at my house (House of Softcore) will feature Ben Walker, Amy Godwin and Austin Crane playing music […] - [American Gun Needs a Kickstart](https://scenesc.com/american-gun-needs-a-kickstart/): Our friends in American Gun started a Kickstarter a couple of weeks back to get the final push to print and master their new album that will come out on Jangly Records early next year.  Within only a couple of days they were well on their way to their goal. The cool part about Kickstarter […] - [Free Music: The Fluorescents "Ex Libris"](https://scenesc.com/free-music-the-flourescents-ex-libris/): The Fluorescents Sing Sing 76 Break Edge @ Bey’s Tuesday Nov 16 FREE What do you get when you mix half of Sweet Vans, half of Hello Tomorrow and add Keaten North on guitar?  The answer is The Fluorescents who will be playing at Bey’s tonight (Tuesday Nov. 16) for our weekly free music Break […] - [Video Exclusive:The Dirty White-Dabney Coleman Pt. V](https://scenesc.com/video-exclusivethe-dirty-white-dabney-coleman-pt-v/): Get the Flash Player to see this video. Scene SC and The Dirty White are happy to present to you the new video for their song Dabney Coleman Pt. V off their latest release Vs. Evil Circles. The video was shot in downtown Greenville earlier this year by 627 Productions and is directed by Wes […] - [Get to Know: Sing Sing 76](https://scenesc.com/get-to-know-sing-sing-76/): Scene SC/Breakedge @ Bey’s Tuesday November 16th Free Sing Sing 76 The Flourescents Sing Sing 76-Saint of Saints Sing Sing 76-Faster Faster 1) Describe your music for those who aren’t familiar. We play a blend of indie pop/rock that is primarily melody and lyrically driven. 2) Who are some of your biggest musical influences? Influences […] - [Photos:Harvard and Junior Astronomers @ Break Edge](https://scenesc.com/photos-harvard-and-junior-astronomers-break-edge/): [cincopa A8HAWVqxTtcy] Last Tuesday night was one of the best Break Edge events of the season featuring two bands from Charlotte, Harvard and Junior Astronomers. We had our first encore, our first crowd surfing and our most active crowd last night. All of the photos above are taken by Paul Skelton.  Since meeting Paul a […] - [Video: Kemp Ridley "The Escape Artist"](https://scenesc.com/video-kemp-ridley-the-escape-artist/): “The Escape Artist” by Kemp Ridley from Joshua Rainwater on Vimeo. This city is loaded with young local talent and here is a perfect example of that.  We’ve been covering the music of Cayla Fralick since she started at USC and we’ve been following the work of Josh Rainwater for about the same length of […] - [The Private Life of David Reed CD Release This Friday](https://scenesc.com/david-reed-cd-release-this-friday/): The Private Life Of David Reed (CD Release Show) Fallen Kings Kenley Young and the Open Fires Postcard Fiction After Show Party w/ Deft Key $5 Over 21 / $7 Under 21 Rock / Indie / Alternative BUY IT ON iTUNES TODAY There has been much hype surrounding the release of David Reed’s new album […] - [War Songs from an American Gun](https://scenesc.com/war-songs-from-an-american-gun/): Todd Mathis-Lock and Load Todd Mathis-The Other Nine Buy It On iTunes In 2003 during the “2nd” Iraq war lead singer of American Gun Todd Mathis wrote a song called “The Other Nine.”   The song focused on a news story he had seen about a local guy that had been killed in a helicopter […] - [The Dogwood Tribe Acoustic](https://scenesc.com/the-dogwood-tribe-acoustic/): The Dogwood Tribe is the side project of Sequoyah Prep School bass specialist Johnnie Matthews, featuring his friends, including members of Sequoyah and Wylie. After touring around the country playing over 200 dates and being on the road with his band all of last year, Matthews had the chance to write some songs that he […] - [Slow Runner and Wylie at The Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/slow-runner-and-wylie-at-the-music-farm/): The Explorers Club Slowrunner Wylie Doors 8 $8 ADV $8 DOS Buy Tix Slow Runner doesn’t play enough and this will probably be the last time that they play songs live for awhile.  How does this make us feel?  It pisses us off.  We love good music and Slow Runner has forever been one of […] - [BREAK EDGE: November 9 - Junior Astronomers / Harvard](https://scenesc.com/break-edge-november-9-junior-astronomers-harvard/): November 9 – Junior Astronomers / Harvard Two of our best friends and favorite bands from Charlotte will be playing on Tuesday at BREAK EDGE. Both of these bands will be sure to induce intense heights of intoxication and elation. Fresh and invigorating in the most blistering way, Charlotte’s Junior Astronomers take the fuzzed-out pop-rock […] - [Kopecky Family Band Interview: "Seven People Bring Different Emotions, as Well as Ideas"](https://scenesc.com/kopecky-family-band-disaster-interview/): Kopecky Family Band may be based out of Nashville, TN but they have some South Carolinian roots.  The family is made up of 7 members who all bring a unique talent to the band. In what will surely go down as one of the classiest interviews SceneSC has ever done, I met up with the […] - [Album Review: Death of Paris](https://scenesc.com/album-review-death-of-paris/): Buy it on Itunes In May we followed Death of Paris through studio journals and updates as they entered Killingsworth Studio in LA to record their first full length album with highly esteemed producer David Baker.  In October they released the self-titled debut. Outstanding Tracks-East or West, Choke, We’ll Sleep When We’re Dead, Rome is […] - [Justin Osborne, Nathan Hussey, Brightford and River City Extension](https://scenesc.com/show-previewjustin-osborne-nathan-hussey-brightford-and-river-city-extension/): Justin Osborne of Sequoyah River City Extension Nathan Hussey of All Get Out Brightford $7 Advance / $10 Day Of Show Folk / Indie / Acoustic Rock Sequoyah Prep School frontman Justin Osborne will headline a solid lineup Wednesday night at New Brookland Tavern, that includes All Get Out frontman, Nathan Hussey along with Brightford […] - [Sam Quinn at The White Mule](https://scenesc.com/sam-quinn-at-the-white-mule/): The White Mule Wednesday, November 3, 2010 Sam Quinn (the everybodyfields) w/ The Farewell Drifters & Apache Relay doors at 6, show at 8 $10 in advance, $12 day of show. Only a couple of weeks ago we had a small part in bringing Sam Quinn to Greenville to play the Fall for Greenville festival.  […] - [Art Bar Has Lost Our Business](https://scenesc.com/art-bar-has-lost-our-business/): The Dirty White recently published the above picture of an email they received from Art Bar on their twitter account. We found the email in poor taste and decided to post the original email from The Dirty White and the reply here on Scene SC. This is the email that started it. From The Dirty […] - [Free Download: Mel Washington and Hunter Duncan-Spiders](https://scenesc.com/free-download-mel-washington-and-hunter-duncan-spiders/): [download id=”3″] (Right Click,Save Link As) Mel and Hunter-Spiders Mel Washington of All Get Out and Hunter Duncan of Kill Anties and The Lion Winter have joined together to record a cover of “Spiders” by the band Lovedrug. This is the first in a series of duets that Mel and Hunter will be doing for […] - [Blast From The Past:Grayson Venters](https://scenesc.com/blast-from-the-pastgrayson-venters/): Grayson Venters-The Watershed from Scene SC on Vimeo. We started covering Grayson Venter’s solo project and his band The Devil and the Lion early on in the history of Scene SC and if you’ve followed the blog for awhile you might have noticed that he sort of disappeared.  Well these days he is playing in […] - [Steven Fiore/Nathan Reich/Andy Zipf/Brian McSweeney at House of Softcore](https://scenesc.com/steven-fiorenathan-reichandy-zipfbrian-mcsweeney-at-house-of-softcore/): Nov. 4th Steven Fiore, Nathan Reich, Andy Zipf, Brian McSweeney $5 House of Softcore 806 Florence Street, Columbia, SC 29201 Steven Fiore and Andy Zipf will be coming back to the Scene SC House of Softcore this Thursday night along with their friends Nathan Reich and Brian McSweeney. Nathan Reich and Steven Fiore, also known […] - [Cary Ann Hearst Acoustic Videos](https://scenesc.com/cary-ann-hearst-acoustic-videos/): Cary Ann Hearst & Michael Trent – The Thread from The Moving Picture Boys on Vimeo. Cary Ann Hearst & Michael Trent – Dreaming My Dreams With You from The Moving Picture Boys on Vimeo. Here are two new videos from Cary Ann Hearst.  I actually tracked this video down through a post over at […] - [Listen to The Internet](https://scenesc.com/listen-to-the-internet/): The Internet-Hate Me New Brookland Tavern December 3rd Scene SC 2011 Vinyl Pre-Release Show Featuring Calculator The Restoration American Gun The Internet Valley Maker (Austin Crane Full Band) - [Tour Journal: Dylan Gilbert Part II](https://scenesc.com/tour-journal-dylan-gilbert-part-ii/): Dylan Gilbert @ New Brookland Tavern Thursday, October 21 Dylan Gilbert & The Over Easy Breakfast Machine 2010 Summer Tour Diary – Part 2 Day 6 – July 12th – DAY OFF in Virginia Beach After a party with our friends in Virginia Beach we awoke to a house full of people, but Dirty Carl […] - [Gasoline Heart Acoustic Videos (HoS December 6th)](https://scenesc.com/gasoline-heart-acoustic-videos-hos-december-6th/): Just to warm you up for his house show December 6th, here are some awesome videos of Louis DeFabrizio (Gasoline Heart) filmed by Ecce Video. They really did a good job of capturing Louis’ personality and the videos sound great. Also, check out Ecce, tons of great videos and a great all around site. - [Andy Zipf Releases "Reach Is Wide," Playing House Of Softcore Nov. 4](https://scenesc.com/andy-zipf-releases-reach-is-wide/): P Is For Panda’s Andy Zipf released his new single, “Reach Is Wide” from his forthcoming album on September 28th, just a day after putting on a great show at the House of Softcore with Ben Walker and Ghosts Of The Great Highway. The single is a great track and Zipf is really at the […] - [Ted Leo Interview: “‘Retirement’ Was Not A Word That I Ever Used”](https://scenesc.com/ted-leo-interview/): SceneSC got the chance to interview Ted Leo back in August. We got a chance to talk about his new video for Bottled In Cork, which had just been released that week, and what the future holds for Ted Leo and the Pharmacists. Ted Leo & Rx will be playing at The Handlebar in Greenville […] - [Photos:Pan, Death on Two Wheels, O'Brother and All Get Out](https://scenesc.com/photospan-death-on-two-wheels-obrother-and-all-get-out/): [cincopa A4DAESKx3aCL] One of the best parts about the Homemade Genius festival this year was the opportunity to meet some really great people.  One of those was photographer Paul Skelton.  We’ve shown some of his photos on here in the past, and these pictures from this show at New Brookland all turned out really great.  […] - [Music Crawl Video](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-video/): Check out this awesome video recapping the music crawl, created by Coal Powered Filmworks. I saw them walking around all night with the nice camera, but somehow managed to never actually make it onto video.  And I was even in a band featured on the video!  Although, I didn’t make it on film, all of […] - [Packaway Handle @ El Burrito](https://scenesc.com/packaway-handle-el-burrito/): FREE El Burrito 7:30 El Burrito will be celebrating the last Bluegrass night of the season this Thursday night with Athen’s best bluegrass band, Packaway Handle. For the last 8 years Athen’s main zine, Flagpole, has voted Packaway Handle the towns best Bluegrass/Folk/Americana band.  They still use the “gather around the mic” and will have […] - [Hannah Miller and Dylan Sneed at The White Mule](https://scenesc.com/hannah-miller-and-dylan-sneed-at-the-white-mule/): Doors 9 PM Tickets $6 Advance $8 Doors Two of Scene SC’s favorite artists are playing this Friday at The White Mule.  Both Dylan Sneed and Hannah Miller have recently released new CD’s and both of them will be in our top 10 of the year. This will be Hannah Miller’s first Columbia show since […] - [Death on Two Wheels Acoustic Session](https://scenesc.com/death-on-two-wheels-acoustic-session/): Death on Two Wheels made their way back to Columbia in September with O’Brother, All Get Out and we got the chance to film an acoustic session with front man Trae Vedder. We filmed one in our basement with the full band not too long ago, but we decided to film a legit one in […] - [Free Music:TPL of David Reed New Single](https://scenesc.com/free-musictpl-of-david-reed-new-single/): Click here to stream and download the new single “November” from David Reeds upcoming album, out November 9th on Chamberlain Records. The new single is much more aggressive and in your face than his previously released material.  The opening guitar parts give you a nice kick in the teeth, before settling down into a verse […] - [American Bang at The Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/american-bang-at-the-music-farm/): American Bang make their way to the Music Farm, this Saturday Ocotober 9th, with The Gracious Few. American Bang are currently out on tour in support of their new self titled album that is being described as memorable and melodic.  Just like their name describes, they have a big, loud, Southern sexy sound that you’ll […] - [Show Preview:Emily McCollum, Kemp Ridley, Paul Brazell, Ned Durett](https://scenesc.com/show-previewemily-mccollum-kemp-ridley-paul-brazell-ned-durett/): Looking for the next generation of Columbia’s singer/songwriters?  If you are at New Brookland Tavern on Friday night you’ll be on the right path.  Average age of the performers is only 19 and they all have an EP under their belt. Emily McCollum is headlining and releasing her fist EP titled Stranger which was recently […] - [The Fall of the Festival](https://scenesc.com/the-fall-of-the-festival/): Over the last 10 years Columbia, SC has seen some great festivals vanish, left only with the memories of seeing both modern and legendary musical acts in the parks and on the streets of our hometown. Gone is Three Rivers Musical festival featuring some of our finest local bands opening for acts like Aretha Franklin […] - [The Grey Haven Project Benefit Show](https://scenesc.com/the-grey-haven-project-benefit-show/): 5 Points Pub Sunday July 1 $5/$7 Doors 7:00 7:30 – 8:00 Stagbriar 8:15 – 8:45 Ned Durrett and the Kindly Gents 9:00 – 9:30 Pan 9:45 – 10:15 royson 10:30 – 11:00 The Lion in Winter 11:15 – 11:45 Frontier Sons 12:00 – 12:45 Versus The Robot 1:00 – 2:00 Nzologic (DJ) Recently Joshua […] - [Hannah Miller Doubters and Dreamers Release Show](https://scenesc.com/hannah-miller-doubters-and-dreamers-release-show/):  Hannah Miller Daniel Machado Stacy Lantz Price: $6 Advance / $8 Day Of Show In August, 2010 Hannah Miller kicked off a huge project that included a trilogy of EP’s and an eventual pressing of vinyl featuring select songs from each release. Saturday at New Brookland Tavern, Miller will release the third EP in the […] - [[Show Review] TV Girl w/ We Roll Like Madmen at The Radio Room](https://scenesc.com/tv-girl-show-review/): When LA’s TV Girl crossed into South Carolina on Wednesday afternoon, it was like they had found the promised land of freely available pyrotechnics and reasonably priced petroleum products. Fireworks or not, TV Girl and We Roll Like Madmen put on quite a show last Wednesday at The Radio Room. As Clemson-based EDM act We […] - [Festival Preview: AthFest 2012](https://scenesc.com/festival-preview-athfest-2012/): When you first visit Athens, GA, you’ll notice kitschy statues of bulldogs and storefronts black and white and red all over. There’s no question that, as in every upstanding college town across the South, football is king. But in addition to what goes on between the hedges, Athens has a ridiculously good music scene. Like […] - [Eastbound Art Show on the Grand Strand](https://scenesc.com/eastbound-art-show-on-the-grand-strand/): In the last season of the popular HBO series Eastbound and Down, the once great flamethrower Kenny Powers makes a stop in Myrtle Beach to hone his skills in the minor leagues with his eyes set on the bigs. With no way to recreate the sights and sounds of the Grand Strand in a Hollywood […] - [TV Girl in Greenville Tomorrow w/ We Roll Like Madmen](https://scenesc.com/tv-girl-in-greenville-tomorrow/): If you don’t already know David, you’ll have a chance to meet him at The Radio Room tomorrow night, where he’ll be celebrating his birthday with TV Girl. The indie-pop outfit from San Diego is set to visit Greenville between stops in Athens, GA, and Atlanta in support of their recent mixtape release with Greedhead […] - [[Free Download] Latenights Release Summer Single](https://scenesc.com/free-download-latenights-release-summer-single/):   One dimensional bands are so boring. One trend I’ve noticed in local albums is that most of them use the same instruments on every song and they’re almost all the same style. They think it makes their albums cohesive when it really just makes their albums boring. Latenights did a decent job of switching […] - [Brave Baby and Heyrocco Run The Carolinas](https://scenesc.com/brave-baby-and-heyrocco-run-the-carolinas/):   06/21/12 Charlotte, NC The Visulite Theatre United States 06/22/12 Durham, NC The Garage at MOTORCO United States 06/23/12 Wilmington, NC The Soapbox United States 06/24/12 Columbia, SC Five Points Pub United States Two of Charleston’s up and coming bands that don’t feature a male and a female, and an acoustic guitar and a harmonica […] - [Festival Review: Bonnaroo 2012](https://scenesc.com/festival-review-bonnaroo-2012/): I would like to thank Big Hassle Media for their hospitality. They were great to work with and I hope that we can continue this relationship forever and always. Also, thanks to Lillian Cai and Alex Chura for taking the pictures that are in this article. I tried to write this article on my way […] - [Dear America,...We're Not Ko Anymore](https://scenesc.com/dear-america-were-not-ko-anymore/): Company w/ Filmstrip, Elim Bolt @ The Tin Roof Sat., June 16 For nearly five years now local music enthusiast have watched Brian Hannon and his band Co. on a musical journey. A journey that has taken their cosmic American music from the Florence Civic Center opening for Sequoyah Prep School, to a string of […] - [Dont Sweat It Fest at The Courtroom](https://scenesc.com/dont-sweat-it-fest-at-the-courtroom/): Don’t Sweat It Fest! June 17th all day The Courtroom Rock Hill, SC Starting with 3:00-5:00…….Scavenger Hunt 3:00-7:00…….Art Booth 3:00-7:00…….Facepaint 3:00-7:00…….Dunking Booth Day Schedule 5:00-5:20…….Beards N’ Bones 5:30-5:50…….The Soap 6:00-6:20…….Swearin’ 6:30-6:50…….Waxahatachee 7:00-7:30…….Hot Monarchy INTERMISSION 7:45-8:30…….Critical Mass Mystery Tour Night Schedule 9:00-9:20………Motel Glory 9:30-9:50………Late Bloomer 10:00-10:10…..The Many Furs 10:10-10:40…..Dirty Fist! 10:50-11:10…..Bo White 11:20-until…….Chemical Peel Tis’ the […] - [Junior Astronomers: Dead Sessions Vol. 1](https://scenesc.com/junior-astronomers-dead-sessions-vol-1/): Dead Sessions is a series of videos, photos, and merch that follow Junior Astronomers through the journey of recording their first full length album titled Dead Nostalgia. Video by Garrett Herzfeld Legitimate Business – Greensboro, NC June 2012 - [Festival Preview: Counterpoint Music Festival](https://scenesc.com/festival-preview-counterpoint-music-festival/): Counterpoint Music Festival     Atlanta, GA    September 27-29    TICKETS Counterpoint is pretty different from most of the festivals that I have posted about and also a little bit closer to home. It takes place just outside of Atlanta, GA and in its first year as a festival, it boasts some of the […] - [Lost in The Trees at Charleston Pour House](https://scenesc.com/lost-in-the-trees-at-charleston-pour-house/): Wednesday, June 13, 2012 LOST IN THE TREES W/ DAYTONA Doors: 8:30 pm Cover:$8adv – $10 dos Visit Their Website buy tickets With their new album A Church That Fits Our Needs, Chapel Hill based band Lost in The Trees have taken on some heavy subject matter. Front-man Ari Picker wrote a thematic and emotional […] - [Summer Festival Preview: Governors Ball Music Festival](https://scenesc.com/summer-festival-preview-governors-ball-music-festival/): Governors Ball Music Festival     Randall’s Island, New York City, NY    June 21+22   TICKETS That lineup announcement video is what’s up. It came out a while ago but I think it deserves a post because it is just so good. As I write my review of Bonnaroo’s insanity I am preparing for […] - [Archer vs. Gunman News and Acoustic Session](https://scenesc.com/archer-vs-gunman-news-and-acoustic-session/): Archer vs. Gunman has been quiet for close to a year now. A broken leg, changing members, and a band on the rise called Mountain Homes have a lot to do with that. But from the silence comes a new video from the Dan Manor acoustic series from Archer vs. Gunman front-man Shaun Williams. The […] - [Fork and Spoon's Summer of Free Love](https://scenesc.com/fork-and-spoons-summer-of-free-love/): Beloved local record label Fork and Spoon have released a summer sampler displaying the essence of the community based label. While technically only five of the 17 songs on the sampler are by bands on the label, the sampler stretches out to include side projects and music from members of the Fork and Spoon family. […] - [Junior Astronomers Unveil Dead Sessions](https://scenesc.com/junior-astronomers-unveil-dead-sessions/): Headed to Greensboro, NC to start recording our first full length. This has been a long time coming. We’re been working on hardest on making the best songs we could to demonstrate where we’re at musically. We’ve got a lot of work to do still but I believe in the long run it’ll be a […] - [Show Review: Fitz and The Tantrums at The Handlebar](https://scenesc.com/show-review-fitz-and-the-tantrums-at-the-handlebar/): Fitz and the Tantrums–Greenville, SC “Is it a Wednesday night? Well this is the place to be, because this is where the dance party will begin,” declared Michael Fitzpatrick of Fitz and the Tantrums at their Handlebar show last night in Greenville. He was right, if you were anywhere else; you missed out on one […] - [[Show Review] Austin Crane at Immaculate Consumption](https://scenesc.com/show-review-austin-crane-at-immaculate-consumption/): Austin Crane-The Mission (Live) Monday morning I got a call from Austin Crane and I ignored it.  I was in the shower, and as I peaked around the shower curtain to see who it was, I was happily surprised. Austin calling me was almost tempting enough to risk my iPhone getting wet, and answering his […] - [Fitz and The Tantrums Come to Greenville and Charleston](https://scenesc.com/fitz-and-the-tantrums-come-to-greenville-and-charleston/): The Handlebar/Greenville, SC/Wednesday June 6   Tickets The Music Farm/Charleston, SC/Saturday, June 9  Tickets There has been a resurgence of soul in popular music lately. Like a needle in an IV, America is becoming wide-eyed for such bands as Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings, The Alabama Shakes, and even indie folksters like Justin Townes […] - [Show Review: Heyrocco and Civil Twilight Charm 5 Points Pub](https://scenesc.com/show-review-heyrocco-and-civil-twilight-charm-5-points-pub/): If you weren’t at 5 Points Pub last Wednesday to see Heyrocco and Civil Twilight put on a show, then I feel very sorry for you. Both bands came to play (literally) and both bands won the crowd over. Heyrocco started off their set with “The American Tourist” and then went on with “Whales,” from […] - [Sasquatchin' 2012](https://scenesc.com/sasquatchin-2012/): We got the lovely Adrienne Wilson to write our Sasquatch Festival show review this year and she did a fantastic job.  Thanks Adrienne!           Memorial Day weekend marked the beginning of yet another Sasquatch musical adventure.  Anticipation seemed to stream through the lines of cars as they began to line up […] - [[Exclusive] Junior Astronomers to Record Debut Album "Dead Nostalgia"](https://scenesc.com/exclusive-junior-astronomers-to-record-debut-album-dead-nostalgia/): Junior Astronomers Dead Nostalgia. Junior Astronomers have titled their début full length album and will be recording it at Legitimate Business Recording Studio in Greensboro, NC June 11. Junior Astronomers won’t be recording your typical début record. With two EP’s under their belt and thousands of miles on the road in the last two years, […] - [Kemp Ridley Album Release Show ](https://scenesc.com/kemp-ridley-album-release-show/): Kemp Ridley (CD Release Show) The Tarlatans Emily McCollum Price: $5 Over 21 / $8 Under 21 Genre: Rock / Pop   04 Small and Quiet The new album from Kemp Ridley is aptly titled Learn Again. It is an album that took a long time to make, and an album that saw changes in […] - [Free Mix from Toro Y Moi](https://scenesc.com/free-mix-from-toro-y-moi/): Chaz threw together a few tracks (including a new Toro Y Moi tune, “Hood Dreams”, and a new Les Sins track, “Fetch”) for an episode of electronic tastemaker Andrew Meza’s BTS Radio podcast. Hit up the comments with your thoughts on the mix and/or Toro and/or Chaz and/or why you [should/shouldn’t] listen to curated playlists. TUNEAGE: Bullion – Family Mo […] - [Show Preview: Civil Twilight with Heyrocco at 5 Points Pub](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-civil-twilight-with-heyrocco-at-5-points-pub/): 5 Points Pub of Columbia will play host to two three-piece tour-de-forces tomorrow night. Civil Twilight is making a stop in the capitol with special guest, South Carolina’s own Heyrocco. Rock 93.5 Presents Civil Twilight w/ Heyrocco at 5 Points Pub. Doors at 8 PM Tickets $9.35 Limited student tickets available for $5 Heyrocco is […] - [Summer Festival Preview: Bonnaroo](https://scenesc.com/festival-preview-bonnaroo/): Check out the festival’s schedule right here About a week ago, the Manchester, TN-based festival announced its schedule for the crazy weekend about to happen. Until I looked at the schedule I did not realize how many good bands are playing at Bonnaroo this year, but man, there are a lot. There are also a […] - [Show Review: William Beckett and Cara Salimando 'Walk the Talk' at 5 Points Pub](https://scenesc.com/show-review-william-beckett-and-cara-salimando-at-5-points-pub/): It was a glorious Wednesday night at 5 Points Pub. Cara Salimando started the evening out with a quiet bang with her performance. Her set was simple, and that’s exactly the way it should have been. Her voice is airy and beautiful; all it needs is a piano or a ukulele to back it up […] - [Inaugural Craft Bar Happy Weekend Featuring Midtown Dickens](https://scenesc.com/inaugural-craft-bar-happy-weekend-featuring-midtown-dickens/): Win Free Tickets While the event Saturday is free, the kickoff Friday night featuring Midtown Dickens is a special ticketed event. Tickets are available at their website. We will also be giving 5 tickets away. All you have to do is share the event on Facebook and tag the SceneSC Facebook page. We’ll keep track […] - [Modern Man Kicks Off South Carolina Mini-Tour](https://scenesc.com/modern-man-kicks-off-south-carolina-mini-tour/): Last night, Greenville shoegaze(y) act Modern Man kicked off a mini-tour across the Palmetto State at the Radio Room. This weekend they’ll be playing in Columbia, Myrtle Beach, and Charleston. Dates & details are posted below. The band self-released its second LP, Eyes No, earlier this year. It’s available in various disc formats at shows (along […] - [Show Review: Washed Out in Charleston, 5/17](https://scenesc.com/journa-washed-out-charleston-517/): I don’t have a list of my top five favorite bands with South Carolina connections. If I did, though, Washed Out would probably be one of them. It blows me away how much notoriety Ernest Greene’s bedroom recording project has garnered him in the last three years or so. “He’s so hot! I love him!” my friend Remy told […] - [Show Preview: The Sea Wolf Mutiny/Today The Moon/Octopus Jones/Forest Tourist](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-the-sea-wolf-mutinytoday-the-moonoctopus-jonesforest-tourist/): The Sea Wolf Mutiny Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun Octopus Jones Forest Tourist Price: $5 Over 21 / $8 Under 21 Genre: Indie / Rock / Alternative Coming up on the one year anniversary of the release of their first album The Last Season, The Sea Wolf Mutiny are still tweaking their live set […] - [Show Review: David Ramirez and Matthew Mayfield](https://scenesc.com/show-review-david-ramirez-and-matthew-mayfield/): Wednesday, May 16th, Matthew Mayfield and David Ramirez rolled into Nashville for a night of intimate music. For the second straight night I found myself at 12th and Porter, where the two singer/songwriters played a day after Gregory Alan Isakov. Playing first out of the two was Matthew Mayfield. Originally, I found both of these artists through their serialbox sessions. Mayfield, from […] - [MewithoutYou, Imaginary Cities, and Buried Beds at the Music Farm 5/20/12](https://scenesc.com/mewithoutyou-imaginary-cities-and-buried-beds-at-the-music-farm-52012/): *This is my first show review so please be patient with me as I hone my reporting* “I don’t think I have ever gone to a concert where people became so emotional over a band’s music”- Jai Jones My friend Jai had the pleasure of attending the show with me at The Music Farm. Jai […] - [Flagship Release Blackbush EP](https://scenesc.com/flagship-release-blackbush-ep/): For years Charlotte based band Campbell was on again off again, constantly modifying their sound and increasing the complexity of their live show. Now, Campbell is gone and Flagship has filled their void. Created from the ashes of Campbell, members merged with Charlotte solo artist Drake Margolnick to form Flagship. Their first release titled Blackbush-EP […] - [William Beckett is Coming to Five Points](https://scenesc.com/william-beckett-is-coming-to-five-points/): Wednesday, May 23rd 5 Points Pub Doors at 7PM, Show at 8PM $8 Advanced ticketing Door price: $10 for 21+, $12 for under 21 When I tell people over the age of twenty or twenty-one that I’m a fan of The Academy Is… I typically get a judgmental stare and a confused frown. This is […] - [Top Bands to See at Treasure Fest](https://scenesc.com/top-bands-to-see-at-treasure-fest/): Treasure Fest II Charlotte, NC May 18/19 Treasure Fest is coming to the Plaza Midwood neighborhood of Charlotte this weekend featuring more than 60 bands spread out over 8 venues and two days. The festival hosts a wide array of genres outside of the mainstream, with most of the bands coming from across the Southeast […] - [Show Review: Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros](https://scenesc.com/show-review-edward-sharpe-the-magnetic-zeros/): Wow, what a show. Before the show, a man in the crowd said to me “you’re going to feel things you’ve never felt in your life”, referring to the show I was about to watch. While I am not sure that I felt new emotions, I did have a brilliant time at the show. When […] - [Show Review: Gregory Alan Isakov @ 12 & Porter [Nashville]](https://scenesc.com/show-review-gregory-alan-isakov-12-porter-nashville/): I have the opportunity to spend my summer in Nashville doing internships at some music venues. While I’m here, I’m going to tak the opportunity to review some of the awesome talent and shows I get to see: On Tuesday, May 15, I had the opportunity to see one of my favorite artists live in […] - [Show Preview: Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-edward-sharpe-the-magnetic-zeros/): Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros w/ Fool’s Gold   The Fillmore, Charlotte, NC Wednesday, May 16   Doors 7pm   Tickets  Two years after the release of their debut album Up From Below, this eclectic group of musicians are coming back with their new album Here. They have played a huge number of shows […] - [New Music From Forest Tourist-Winnebago Dreams](https://scenesc.com/new-music-from-forest-tourist-winnebago-dreams/): May 24 New Brookland Tavern (Columbia, SC) with The Sea Wolf Mutiny/Today The Moon/Octopus Jones May 25 Tin Roof (Charleston, SC) “Winnebago Dreams” is the first single off Forest Tourist’s upcoming EP Pop Reject set to drop in June. The new EP will be accompanied by a Southeastern tour with Atlanta band Today The Moon, […] - [Enter To Win Washed Out Tickets at The Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/enter-to-win-washed-out-tickets-at-the-music-farm/):   Thursday May 17 The Music Farm Charleston, SC Washed Out Airbird Doors 8 $14 ADV $16 DOS Buy Tix Around this time last year we were working hard bringing Washed Out to Columbia for one of their first shows playing full band and being on a national level. That show was hot, steamy, wonderful, […] - [Imaginary Cities Come to New Brookland Tavern (Enter To Win Free Tickets)](https://scenesc.com/imaginary-cities-come-to-new-brookland-tavern-enter-to-win-free-tickets/): Imaginary Cities at New Brookland Tavern Saturday May 19 with Mewithoutyou and Buried Beds $15 Advance Sunday 5/20/2012 at The Music Farm Charleston, SC Western Canada’s Imaginary Cities are going to be a long way from home when they roll into New Brookland Tavern this Saturday, May 19 with Mewithoutyou. Luckily for them, Mewithoutyou has […] - [[Show Review] Trampled By Turtles Take on NC](https://scenesc.com/show-review-trampled-by-turtles-take-on-nc/): Trampled By Turtles first show in Charlotte, NC was to a packed house at Neighborhood Theatre. It’s hard to believe it was their first time in the Queen City considering how much the Duluth, Minnesota band has frequented the region. It was just 86 miles up the road at Merlefest where they kicked their foot […] - [New (Acoustic) Stonewall Stampede](https://scenesc.com/new-acoustic-stonewall-stampede/): Stonewall Stampede has released the first “of many” acoustic tracks today on National Confederate Day. In case you didn’t know it’s National Confederate Day in South Carolina and the anniversary of the death Thomas ‘Stonewall’ Jackson. In honor of this day we have released the first of many acoustic songs, the first can be found […] - [Show Review: Reptar - Athens, GA](https://scenesc.com/show-review-reptar-athens-ga/): “That show made me feel like I was having the best seizure of my life” – Pedro Lopezdevictoria regarding last Friday’s Reptar show in Athens, GA. I would have to wholeheartedly agree with that statement and also add that after the show, I was covered in half of Athens’ sweat. The stench is probably never […] - [Show Review: Beach House - Charleston, SC](https://scenesc.com/show-review-beach-house-charleston-sc/): Coming into this show I was a little skeptical of how Beach House’s sound was going to pan out in a live setting. Their albums are the type of music that I study to or put on when I just want some quiet music playing in the background. It can always be dangerous for bands […] - [Jill Andrews, Matrimony, and Shovels and Rope Headline Artisphere](https://scenesc.com/jill-andrews-matrimony-and-shovels-and-rope-headline-artisphere/): Full Artisphere Schedule ARTISPHERE is an annual signature event for Greenville, SC, showcasing the arts, reflecting the area’s international flair, and maximizing existing arts programs by providing a diverse menu of experiences that center around the arts visual and performing and Greenville’s multi-cultural offerings to appeal to visitors from throughout the world, as well as […] - [Show Review: Coheed and Cambria Absolutely Crush Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/show-review-coheed-and-cambria-absolutely-crush-music-farm/): “Man your own jack hammer!” the crowd screamed in time with Claudio Sanchez as Coheed and Cambria tore up Music Farm’s stage in Charleston last Monday with Pianos Become the Teeth and Moving Mountains. Charleston served as the second stop in their first tour since drummer Chris Pennie and original bassist of the group Mic […] - [Show Review: The Lovely Few and Steven Fiore Rock The Hippodrome](https://scenesc.com/show-review-the-lovely-few-and-steven-fiore-rock-the-hippodrome/): The Hippodrome’s stage was graced with the talent of two amazing South Carolinian acts this past Saturday. The Lovely Few of Columbia opened up for Charleston’s own Steven Fiore, providing two different yet equally enjoyable music and performance styles. After enjoying some introductions and chit-chat in the lobby of The Hippodrome, we found our seats […] - [Show Preview: Reptar Album Release Show](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-reptar-album-release-show/): Reptar w/ Grape Soda and Grass Giraffes 40 Watt Club, Athens, GA   Friday, May 4 9pm Doors   $10 advance/$15 with album   Tickets I saw Athens band Reptar at Lollapalooza last year without having much previous knowledge of their music and they absolutely blew me away. They had an energy unmatched by most […] - [Show Preview: Beach House in Charleston, SC](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-beach-house-in-charleston-sc/): Beach House    The Music Farm, Charleston, SC    Sunday, May 6 Doors at 8pm   $18 ADV/$20 DAY OF    Tickets This Sunday, Beach House will be bringing their ethereal, dreamy music to South Carolina. ‘Powerful’, ‘gorgeous’, and ‘unforgettable’ are words that I have read to describe Beach House’s live show so I’m sure […] - [[Photos] SXSW Rhett Miller/Delta Spirit/Of Monsters and Men](https://scenesc.com/photos-sxsw-rhett-millerdelta-spiritof-monsters-and-men/): Delta Spirit played 16 shows total at SXSW in 2012, these photos coming from their last one at Stubb’s BBQ. The full lineup for this showcase was fun., Delta Spirit, Of Monsters and Men, Milo Greene, and some British guy that gave me a headache and jibjabbed and looped his guitar for 45 minutes. The […] - [Mechanical River at The Columbia Museum of Art](https://scenesc.com/mechanical-river-at-the-columbia-museum-of-art/): Sitting outside of Art Bar this weekend I got to talking to Brian Hannon of Co. about Charleston musicians and their flirtation with major labels and fame. With Charleston musicians it seems very common and maybe could be contributed to a little Holy City Curse. I don’t really believe in the curse part, but after […] - [[On The Road] The Tarlatans-Two Men Down Tour ](https://scenesc.com/on-the-road-the-tarlatans-two-men-down-tour/): The hardest part about this tour was leaving Eric and Blake behind. It had been a long time since Ryan and I [Taylor] had played a show unplugged and on our own. My biggest fear was that our lively, full band performance would be nothing more than a snooze fest for the bar crowds as […] - [[Video] Megan Jean and The KFB-These Bones](https://scenesc.com/video-megan-jean-and-the-kfb-these-bones/): Charleston’s Megan Jean and The KFB have released a new video for their song “These Bones” in support of their upcoming album The Devil Herself due out late summer. The video features a live street performance captured by PBS’ Music Voyager and edited by Bristol, TN Pix & PR. You might have heard about Music […] - [Show Preview: Coheed & Cambria at Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-coheed-cambria-at-music-farm/): Monday, April 30th Music Farm–32 Ann Street, Charleston Doors at 7 $21 Advance Purchase $23  at the Door Next Monday, Coheed and Cambria will be shredding on Music Farm’s stage. The newly restructured group is going on a southeastern tour with supporting bands Moving Mountains and Pianos Become the Teeth. The two openers represent polar […] - [The Vespers at TW Boone's](https://scenesc.com/the-vespers-at-tw-boones/): The Vespers Thursday, April 26 TW Boone’s, Greenwood, SC $5 Cover, Show begins 8:30pm What do you get when you combine a pair of sisters and a set of brothers?  According to The Vespers, that equals infectious folk-pop with amazing harmonies.  The quartet tours all across the East and South with their home base being in […] - [Tonight: Shovels & Rope at the Radio Room w/ Jonny Corndawg and Mountain Homes](https://scenesc.com/tonight-shovels-rope-at-the-radio-room-w-jonny-corndawg-and-mountain-homes/): Tonight at the Radio Room, Lowcountry duo Shovels & Rope bring their vintage southern sound to the Upstate. Both Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent have put out solo albums, but have been touring as Shovels & Rope since 2010. What started as a bill-paying kind of gig in Charleston has developed into a unique […] - [Debut Upstairs Acoustic Session with All Get Out](https://scenesc.com/debut-upstairs-acoustic-session-with-all-get-out/): [download id=”40″] Four years ago All Get Out started their rise onto the Southeast music scene with a hearty touring schedule and a fresh Spitting EP. They caught our eye before SceneSC.com was ever a thought, and are a large part of why we created our website in the summer of 2008. Over the years […] - [Summer Festival Preview: Latitude Festival](https://scenesc.com/summer-festival-preview-latitude-festival/): So a couple weeks ago I posted an article about Lollapalooza announcing their lineup and some readers got angry because it was not relevant to South Carolina. Well, here’s something even further away than Chicago. It’s in England. Haters come hate. I am going to England this summer to do some research and I will […] - [T0W3RS Release New Tracks](https://scenesc.com/t0w3rs-release-new-tracks/):           Raleigh, NC-based band T0W3RS who we loved so much at Hopscotch last year (you can see the review here) have released two new tracks onto their bandcamp site. They played one of their very first shows at The Hive at Hopscotch last year and they will be performing at the […] - [CherryCase Returns to Columbia](https://scenesc.com/cherrycasecola/): This Saturday, CherryCase returns home for a set of shows you won’t want to miss. Since moving to Nashville in July, frontman, Jake Etheridge, and drummer, Taylor Desseyn, have been busy. After a successful kickstarter campaign, CherryCase was able to shoot a music video for one of their new singles, “War Song”. With the help […] - [Our Western Sky with The Seawolf Mutiny, Netherfriends and Small Houses at The Radio Room, Friday, 4/20](https://scenesc.com/our-western-sky-at-the-radio-room-friday/): Friday, April 20 Our Western Sky with The Sea Wolf Mutiny, Netherfriends and Small Houses WPBR Radio Room, 10:00 pm If there is any possible way for you to attend this show, I highly recommend it. If there’s not, find one. Our Western Sky, The Sea Wolf Mutiny, and Netherfriends have played in Clemson before, […] - [This Week in Columbia, SC](https://scenesc.com/this-week-in-columbia-sc/): Starting today things are getting a little crazy in Columbia. The biggest thing is obviously Indie Grits. It’s going to be a massive festival full of film, food, and music. There are a huge number of events as part of this festival but I’m going to focus on the concerts, as they’re looking to be […] - [SC Record Store Day Roundup](https://scenesc.com/sc-record-store-day-roundup/): Check out Shuffle Magazine’s list of relevant local releases. Monster Music (Charleston, SC) Live Music Lineup Noon — V-Tones 1:00 — Brave Baby 1:45 Heyrocco 2:30 Tyler Mechem of Crowfield and Luke Cunningham 3:15 Passafire 4:00 Company 5:00 Elim Bolt 6:00 Matt MacKelcan Roughly 300 limited, collectible new releases, available only at independent record stores […] - [2012 Banjo-B-Que Lineup](https://scenesc.com/2012-banjo-b-que-line-up/): Banjo-B-Que Website It seems like a lot of music festivals these days take themselves way too seriously. They seem to be uptight, arrogant, and hard to deal with. Banjo-B-Que couldn’t be farther from those festivals. What is Banjo-B-Que about? It’s about having a good time. It’s about eating the best BBQ from all over the […] - [Hopscotch Festival Announces Lineup](https://scenesc.com/hopscotch-festival-announces-lineup/): September 6-8 Downtown Raleigh, NC The Raleigh, NC based Hopscotch Festival has just announced a pretty fantastic looking lineup. SceneSC were there last year, and let me tell you, it was something else. You can check out my article about last year’s right here. When 2011’s lineup got announced I probably knew about 5% of […] - [[Review] Today The Moon, Tomorrow The Sun at WSBF Spring Fest](https://scenesc.com/review-today-the-moon-tomorrow-the-sun-at-wsbf-spring-fest/): Clemson’s WSBF Spring Fest seemed to be under control Friday afternoon before Today The Moon, Tomorrow The Sun hit the stage. Frisbees were flying around, everyone was lounging in the grass enjoying the weather, until about half way through their set something sparked and the crowd moved closer to the stage and started dancing. It’s […] - [Enter To Win - Record Store Day - Smugglers Way Flexine](https://scenesc.com/enter-to-win-record-store-day-smugglers-way-flexine/): With Record Store Day coming up Saturday April 21, there are tons of new and exciting exclusives coming to your local indie record dealer. One of those new and exciting things is the Smugglers Way Flexzine designed specifically for Record Store Day 2012. You can check it out in the video, honestly it took me […] - [[Photos] Mountain Homes at WSBF Spring Fest](https://scenesc.com/photos-mountain-homes-at-wsbf-spring-fest/): Mountain Homes Facebook Past SceneSC Coverage Mountain Homes are an indie/folk band based out of Greenville, SC featuring a tasteful mix of acoustic guitars, cello, and trumpet, providing a base for retrospective folk tunes.   - [EP Review: Jude Moses](https://scenesc.com/ep-review-jude-moses/): Stephen and Andrew Williams are southern boys. Born and raised in Vidalia, Georgia, the brothers haven’t lived outside the south, except for a five-month stint by Stephen in northern Ireland. The stint was all he needed, along with the help of Andrew, to turn their musical backgrounds into a unique sound they have coined Jude Moses. […] - [5th Annual Chords for Kids Benefit](https://scenesc.com/5th-annual-chords-for-kids-benefit/): Purchase Tickets The Nurturing Center is hosting their 5th Annual Chords for Kids Benefit Friday, April 13 at 5 Points Pub with some good bands and a handful of great door prizes. The Nurturing Center is a Non-profit Organization and Treatment Center for child abuse and neglect. The bands include SceneSC favorites and 2012 Sampler […] - [Mastodon Ticket Giveaway-May 11 House of Blues](https://scenesc.com/mastodon-ticket-giveaway-may-11-house-of-blues/): Enter To Win tickets to see Mastodon May 11 at The House of Blues in Myrtle Beach Atlanta-based metal band Mastodon are currently on tour supporting their new album The Hunter, and will be coming through House of Blues in Myrtle Beach May 11. Entering to win is easy. All you have to do is […] - [Elizabeth Arynn Comes to Greenwood](https://scenesc.com/elizabeth-arynn-comes-to-greenwood/): Elizabeth Arynn with Campbell DeSousa Howards on Main, Greenwood, SC Show starts at 8, $2 Cover Columbia Native, Elizabeth Arynn may have chased her dreams to the great midwest, but she makes it back often enough to show off her sweet and unique vocal stylings. This talented artist can play a myriad of instruments all […] - [Summer Festival Preview - Lollapalooza Announces Lineup](https://scenesc.com/summer-festival-preview-lollapalooza-announces-lineup/): I don’t even understand this lineup. It’s absolutely incredible. Topping the bill are Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Black Keys, Black Sabbath, and Jack White. Personally I am just excited to see Jack White as I tried extremely hard to get tickets for his show at The Orange Peel but it sold out in seconds. […] - [Nathan K. Mostly Midwest Session](https://scenesc.com/nathan-k-mostly-midwest-session/): Oh my god this is beautiful. Here’s the deal: Mostly Midwest – a music website similar to SceneSC but based (mostly) in the midwest – records sessions with artists sometimes. They recently recorded a session with one of my favorite people in the world, Nathan K. Nathan is no stranger to SceneSC. He’s played shows […] - [[Album Review] Modern Man-Eyes No](https://scenesc.com/album-review-modern-man-eyes-no/): For weeks I’ve tried to wrap my head around Eyes No, the new EP from Modern Man. Listening to this album is a lot like being lost in a house of hallways with a blind fold on. The consistency of sound becomes unnerving the deeper you get into your listen. Distant voices, building, screaming, eventually […] - [Show Preview: Singer/Songwriter Night in Benefit of The Lowcountry Food Bank at the Charleston Hippodrome](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-singersongwriter-night-in-benefit-of-the-lowcountry-food-bank-at-the-charleston-hippodrome/): Awendaw Green Presents: Singer/Songwriter Night–The Hippodrome–A Benefit for the Lowcountry Food Bank April 13th Doors at 7 PM, Show at 8 PM $10 General Admission $7 with student ID This is also a food drive, so be sure to bring canned goods to donate! Facebook Event This Friday, the Hippodrome of downtown Charleston in partnership […] - [WUSC Presents Folkcycle Fest Part 2](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-wuscs-folkcycle-fest-part-2/): WUSC Presents Folkcycle Fest Part 2: Burrito Boogaloo  Saturday April 14 1-10pm  El Burrito, Columbia, SC  $5 +21/ $7 under featuring Junior Astronomers, The Get Wets, Sea Wolf Mutiny, and so many others. Alright guys. It’s almost summer, and like I said in my article about Beale St Music Festival last week, the summer music […] - [[4-9 DJOJ] Mer de Blanc/Mount Moriah](https://scenesc.com/4-9-djoj-mer-de-blancmount-moriah/): Mer de Blanc’s music on Bandcamp is tagged with American Football, 90’s, and Explosions in the Sky. When it comes to melodic guitar lines they seem to channel the same melodic guitar harmonies found in Owen’s music, with less focus on vocals, much like late 90’s indie rock did. Younger generations may look upon these […] - [[4-6 DJOJ] The Pink Couch Sessions](https://scenesc.com/4-6-djoj-the-pink-couch-sessions/): For a music website to be doing acoustic sessions might seem like a really common sense thing. When we started SceneSC in 2008 we knew were going to have plenty of live video and pictures. Even then we were thinking ahead and wanted a way for people down the road to be able to look […] - [Indie Grits 2012 Promo From The Dust of The Ground](https://scenesc.com/indie-grits-2012-promo-from-the-dust-of-the-ground/): Indie Grits Festival runs from April 19-29 Dust of the Ground has become synonymous with beautifully shot, creative videos. Their promo for this year’s Indie Grits Festival captures the heart of the festival. Opening with a brave soul getting a tattoo of the festivals logo, the short video captures everything this festival is about. Growing […] - [[4-5 DJOJ] The Makeshift/The Rocketboys](https://scenesc.com/4-5-djoj-the-makeshiftthe-rocketboys/): With the NCAA tournament just finishing up and March Madness coming to a close this week with Kentucky being crowned the national champion, let us think back to 2010. Duke was making a run at the title, while at the same time Butler wore Cinderella’s magical dancing shoe straight through the sweet 16, into the […] - [[New Music] French Camp](https://scenesc.com/new-music-french-camp/):   Before moving to New York, Owen Beverly was seemingly at the peak of his songwriting career with his band Tent Revival. A band made up of members that had all flirted with major record labels at some time in their life. Tent Revival had an attitude behind them that didn’t seem to care what […] - [[4-4 DJOJ] People Person/Jonny Corndawg](https://scenesc.com/4-4-djoj-people-personjonny-corndawg/): I don’t know if Jessica Oliver is a people person. She’s always been nice to me though, so I guess she could be. These DJOJ’s aren’t about new music, just what I’m listening to. I actually found People Person looking for Hauswerk because I saw them at a house show and loved it. All I […] - [Laura Stevenson and The Cans to Appear in The Courtroom](https://scenesc.com/laura-stevenson-and-the-cans-to-appear-in-the-courtroom/): The Courtroom at Getty’s Laura Stevenson & the Cans (Brooklyn, NY) Indie/Folk/Dreamy The Sea Wolf Mutiny (Columbia, SC) Indie/Classical/Rock/Ethereal Messenger enRoute (Local) Harmonic/Indie/Folk Cover $5 Start time 8 pm Facebook Event Spending my high school years in Rock Hill, SC and playing in a band, a decent venue was hard to come by. The Money […] - [Atlanta Band The Head Play The Radio Room](https://scenesc.com/atlanta-band-the-head-play-the-radio-room/): The Head with Shallow Palace Radio Room, Greenville, SC Saturday April 7th   10pm   Even though I am very dedicated to the South Carolina Scene, I have a soft spot for Atlanta bands.  I don’t know what it is, but those Georgia boys do something that draws me in.  The band The Head seems […] - [[4-3 DJOJ] Mountain Homes/Shannon Vogt](https://scenesc.com/4-3-djoj-mountain-homesshannon-vogt/): When it comes to listening to music I don’t differentiate between whether a band is from the northwest corner of Washington state or whether they are from Greenville, SC. Good music made in Chapel Hill or Athens sounds the same as good music made in Charleston or Florence. For some reason people are fixated on […] - [Bad Veins Come Back to South Carolina](https://scenesc.com/bad-veins-come-back-to-south-carolina/): New Brookland Tavern Thursday, April 5, 2012 – 8:00pm We Were Promised Jetpacks Bad Veins New Cassettes It was a hot summers day, June 2010 the last time I saw Bad Veins live. Going into that show two years ago I hadn’t heard of them and didn’t expect much from the indie rock duo. They […] - [Birdy Covers Ground](https://scenesc.com/birdy-covers-ground/): Just like The Biebs, Jasmine Van den Bogaerde’s became a YouTube sensation at a young age. Her cover of Bon Iver’s “Skinny Love” took off to a cool 7 million views, boosting her young career and putting her on the UK pop charts at just 13 years old. When it comes to her first eponymous […] - [[4-2 DJOJ] Can't Kids/Kelli Schaefer](https://scenesc.com/4-2-djoj-cant-kidskelli-schaefer/): Early on I loved Dawn Shredder for being clever and charming. Then they grew up. Added a bass player and a cellist and became witty and charismatic. Those are pretty much the same thing, but where Can’t Kids really surprised me was by going into a studio to record their first full length. Everything prior […] - [[SXSW] The Alabama Shakes-An Unexpected Kick In The Soul](https://scenesc.com/sxsw-the-alabama-shakes-an-unexpected-kick-in-the-soul/): One of the more awkward moments of the Thursday day-show at Stubb’s BBQ came before The Alabama Shakes hit the stage. More than any band in town, all the buzz surrounded The Shakes. People were piling in as The Punch Brothers took the stage. As the local radio host introduced progressive bluegrass veterans Chris Thile […] - [Show Review: Sequoyah Prep School with Southwood and Brave Baby at Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/show-review-sequoyah-prep-school-with-southwood-and-brave-baby-at-music-farm/): Last Friday night Music Farm of downtown Charleston was bursting at the seams with incredible music and good vibes as Sequoyah Prep School took to the stage with openers Southwood and Brave Baby. Southwood started the evening out with a bang, playing songs off of their debut EP along with a few others. While listening […] - [Summer Festival Preview: Beale St. Music Festival](https://scenesc.com/summer-festival-preview-beale-st-music-festival/): Beale St. Music Festival   Memphis, TN   May 4-6  $75   TICKETS Somehow it is April already, and I guess that means summer is coming soon. This means that the summer music festivals have almost all released their massive lineups (with the exception of Lollapalooza’s April 11 announcement). Some would say that the official […] - [Last Minute Show Preview: Folk Singer/Songwriter Derik Hultquist at The Midnight Rooster, Hartsville](https://scenesc.com/last-minute-show-preview-folk-singersongwriter-derik-hultquist-at-the-midnight-rooster-hartsville/): Earlier today, Nashville singer/songwriter Derik Hultquist dropped by the WSBF FM Clemson studio for an afternoon Live Session. His voice was soft and subtle, barely drifting through my car speakers. I was so impressed that I drove straight to the station (of which I’m a staff member) and bought a copy of his album, anthologies, on […] - [[Music Video] The Mobros-Mississippi Woman](https://scenesc.com/music-video-the-mobros-mississippi-woman/): In South Carolina you have to earn your stripes in the music scene. Either that or you’re exceptionally talented and everyone wants a piece of you. The Morris brothers seem to have risen to the top a bit faster than other bands. I’m not implying that they haven’t earned their stripes, just that their stripes […] - [[Quickshot] A Brighter Life Move On and Move Up](https://scenesc.com/quickshot-a-brighter-life-move-on-and-move-up/): Friday, March 30 with Veara/Versus The Robot/Brigades/Sightline Doors 7pm $7 Cover New Brookland Tavern Columbia, SC A Brighter Life will be releasing their new EP. This pop-punk band will hopefully pack the house at this hometown show. Be sure to visit abrighterlife.bandcamp.com to download Move on & Move Up. The live show is very energetic […] - [Free Download: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.](https://scenesc.com/free-download-dale-earnhardt-jr-jr/): Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.-Morning Thought [download id=”14″ format=”1″] (Right Click, Save Link As) Back in the oh so great year of 2004 KFC put out one of the greatest commercials ever seen on television.  In that commercial Dale Jr. was riding around the racetrack eating some fried chicken, because he was on the Dale Jr. […] - [Show Journal - Here We Go Magic in Chapel Hill, NC](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-here-we-go-magic-in-chapel-hill-nc/): So there is a place between North and South Carolina (it’s literally between both, I have no idea what state it is) where there are a bunch of shut down casinos. It’s probably one of the weirdest places I have ever been to. Pedro’s GPS took us on some random route up to Chapel Hill […] - [Show Preview: Matt & Kim at Cat's Cradle](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-matt-kim-at-cats-cradle/): Matt & Kim w/ The Hood Internet – Cat’s Cradle, Carrboro, NC Thursday, June 2    $25    All Ages Doors: 8pm    Show: 9pm   First off, if you have not listened to their music, go do that before reading this. Here’s a link to their awesome video for Cameras, so check that out. […] - [New O'Brother Video, at Jillian's Friday](https://scenesc.com/new-obrother-video-at-jillians-friday/): O’Brother will be in town this Friday at Jillian’s supporting Manchester Orchestra and Cage the Elephant. The song in the video, tentatively titled “Machines Part 1” will be on their upcoming record Garden Window. O’Brother has quickly been on the rise nationwide touring with bands such as Thrice, Circa Survive and now Cage the Elephant […] - [Show Preview: The Love Language at Art Bar](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-the-love-language-at-art-bar/):   The Love Language at Art Bar – Saturday, May 21 1211 Park Street, Columbia, SC 21+ only   $6    8pm This band is so awesome and I wish I could go to this show. Seriously, if you are not doing anything on Saturday night, hell, even if you are doing something, ditch that […] - [Daniel Machado Films Marshall Brown and his Friends](https://scenesc.com/daniel-machado-films-marshall-brown-and-his-friends/): Marshall Brown with Shallow Palace, Sleepy Eye Giant, Ryan Shefflield Wednesday May 18 New Brookland Tavern Facebook Event Daniel Machado stopped by the last practice of Marshall Brown’s new band to film this promo for Brown’s upcoming show Wednesday night at New Brookland Tavern. Brown has been on the singer songwriter circuit since reemerging onto […] - [Show Preview: Here We Go Magic in Carrboro](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-here-we-go-magic-in-carrboro/): Here We Go Magic at Local 506 Carrboro, NC 9:30pm $10 What more do I have to say? These guys are amazing. Read my review of their latest EP. Like I said in there, Thom Yorke said they were the best performers at Glastonbury Festival and A LOT of bands were there. They have toured […] - [Late Introduction: Meet Cameron](https://scenesc.com/late-introduction-meet-cameron/): Before you start saying to yourself, “Hasn’t this guy been posting for at least three weeks now? And we’re just now getting an introduction?”, know this – just about everything I do is late timing-wise. Not something that I’m proud of, but it’s the way things go and I’m trying to work on it. Consider […] - [Western Vinyl Showcase](https://scenesc.com/western-vinyl-showcase/): Dear internet, I hope that you’re not getting sick of my posts yet because they’re going to keep on coming and they’re going to keep on getting better. Today, I have some music to tell you guys about. There is a lovely record label called Western Vinyl who have some really awesome artists to share […] - [Show Journal: Donald Glover/Childish Gambino - Atlanta, GA](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-donald-gloverchildish-gambino-atlanta-ga/): I’m going to warn you right now. This is probably going to be a long one. On Friday, May 5th, three of my closest friends and I started the long drive to Atlanta. We were completely unaware of the insanity that was going to transpire that night. We just thought, “oh we’re gonna go wait […] - [Twitter Question of the Week: Postmodern Dokken](https://scenesc.com/twitter-question-of-the-week-postmodern-dokken/): I’m sitting here outside of Starbucks where I do a lot of my writing and I’m completely stumped.  I have a long list of stuff to write about, but I can’t bring myself to write about any of it.  I’ll save all of that for another day. So, I decided to ask Twitter.  Twitter, what […] - [Summer Cuts: Ben Gibbard and Madi Diaz](https://scenesc.com/summer-cuts-ben-gibbard-and-madi-diaz/): Ben Gibbard-Carolina I’m ready for my summer music selections.  I’ve been listening to a lot of great new music lately.  Most of it has been featured on the website by myself, Cameron or Rupert.  The other day I plugged in my old hard drive and came across “Carolina” by Ben Gibbard and fell back in […] - [Interview: Brooke Fraser plays Charleston](https://scenesc.com/interview-brooke-fraser-plays-charleston/): Hailing from the island nation of New Zealand, Brooke Fraser is a singer-songwriter unlike any other – from her accent, to her pleasantly dry sense of humor (much like her Kiwi compatriots Flight of the Concords), to the fact that she’s almost as tall as I am. At age 27, she’s already had a prolific […] - [American Gun CD Release and New Video](https://scenesc.com/american-gun-cd-release-and-new-video/): American Gun The House in 5 Points CD Release May 7, 2011 Buy the Album today American Gun is releasing their new album Therapy tomorrow at The House in 5 Points. Last time I was with Todd at The House we were stuffing beer bottles into a button up shirt that we tied into a […] - [New Music Video: Black Leaf by The Cave Singers](https://scenesc.com/new-music-video-black-leaf-by-the-cave-singers/): So I personally never really watch music videos much anymore. I feel like a lot of them are just churned out for the purpose of making a video, but this one surprised me with its awesomeness. It’s about three kids who go on an adventure into a forest and fight a monster. You interested yet? […] - [Scene SC Acoustic Night Every Monday](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-acoustic-night-every-monday/): Starting May 16 we’ll be hosting Acoustic Night every Monday at New Brookland Tavern.  Sure there are a lot of acoustic nights around town, and some of them are really great, but we want to set ours apart from the rest. So here is our plan. Every Monday we’ll have about 5 people signed up […] - [Album Review: The Submarines-Love Notes/Letter Bombs](https://scenesc.com/album-review-the-submarines-love-notesletter-bombs/): The Submarines: Music for a Sunny Day. Love Notes/Letter Bombs, the third full-length album from indie pop duo John Dragonetti and Blake Hazard, known collectively as The Submarines, is not usually my cup of tea. It’s bright and sunny with infectious hooks and sing-along choruses.  I usually prefer my music a little on the darker […] - [Giveaway: Fleet Foxes Prize Pack](https://scenesc.com/giveaway-fleet-foxes-prize-pack/): So, I was like 10 minutes late on this and someone already found the fox hidden in a post on the front page! Well, that was only half of the contest. Here is the kicker. You have to do two things to win this contest. 1) Find the fox, send in a screen shot or […] - [Show Journal: Sleigh Bells - Asheville, NC](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-sleigh-bells-asheville-nc/): Right off the bat, I know that you have three questions for me. 1) Was the show an explosion of amazement? 2) Were there a lot of drunk moms at the show? 3) Did you find out Sleigh Bells‘ spirit animals? The answer to all three of these question is a big HELL YES.   […] - [Album Review: Fleet Foxes-Helplessness Blues](https://scenesc.com/album-review-fleet-foxes-helplessness-blues/): By: Kurt Rambis Not too many years ago, a show pulled into the New Brookland Tavern to little fanfare. I think that All Good Citizens had more promotion whenever they played. Headlining the bill was moderately buzzing Blitzen Trapper who had just signed to Sub Pop. Opening up for them was a young band that […] - [Kickstart Hannah Miller](https://scenesc.com/kickstart-hannah-miller/): Hannah Miller Kickstarter With two days to go in her Kickstarter campaign Hannah Miller needs our help.  She’s getting close to her $10,000 goal, but needs that last little boost to get her over the top. Where does the money from this Kickstarter go?  Well, it goes towards recording two more EP’s to complete the […] - [Show Preview: Sleigh Bells in Asheville, NC](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-sleigh-bells-in-asheville-nc/): Sleigh Bells are playing Wednesday, May 4th At The Orange Peel in Asheville, NC These guys are going to be huge. Well, actually, they’re already getting there. Sleigh Bells are a dancey noise-pop duo from Brooklyn, NY and they are hitting the big time. Their debut album Treats has already sold 500,000 copies worldwide and […] - [Banjos, BBQ and The Ruckus](https://scenesc.com/banjos-bbq-and-the-ruckus/): Tickets Official Website The three things we love most at Scene SC are BBQ, banjos and Waffle House. Everyone says we don’t cover any music that doesn’t have either an acoustic guitar, a banjo or a female vocalist. We are just that uptight. So naturally BanjoBQue is one of our favorite festivals with some of […] - [Show Journal: Manchester Orchestra at Erskine College](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-manchester-orchestra-at-erskine-college/): Before I begin this I’m going to let you know that I did not ask Andy Hull what his spirit animal is at this show. If you don’t want to keep reading, I don’t blame you, because I told the internet that I would find out every band’s spirit animal, and I failed you. BUT, […] - [New Music From Daniel Gleason](https://scenesc.com/new-music-from-daniel-gleason/):   Time by The Great Lakes Collective. In addition to playing with keys Death on Two Wheels and formerly guitar with Winston Audio, Daniel Gleason finds time to record some music himself. He has released his new song “Time”, which will be part of his solo album released by The Great Lakes Collective. “Time” starts […] - [Fleet Foxes Prize Pack and Video](https://scenesc.com/fleet-foxes-prize-pack-and-video/):   Fleet Foxes new album Helplessness Blues comes out tomorrow and in support of the album we’ll be giving away 18 limited edition posters seen in the picture above, along with one prize pack that includes a 12 inch vinyl, the new CD, poster and two tickets to the sold out Atlanta show. Check back […] - [Show Journal: Rosewood Crawfish Festival and The Restoration at NBT](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-rosewood-crawfish-festival-and-the-restoration-at-nbt/): Last week David assigned me preview articles for both the Rosewood Crawfish Festival and The Restoration’s show at New Brookland Tavern on Saturday, though he told me I didn’t have to cover either event if I didn’t want to. After my trip to Atlanta for the weekend fell through and left me with a complete […] - [Concert Preview: The Restoration at New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/concert-preview-the-restoration-at-new-brookland-tavern/): Tonight’s show at the New Brookland tavern featuring The Restoration, The Lovely Few, and Efren may as well be a miniature niche-folk festival. You might find yourself wondering, “what the hell is niche-folk?” Technically, it’s nothing – it’s just a term I coined to describe the lineup. It would probably be defined like this: niche-folk […] - [Album Review: Here We Go Magic - The January EP](https://scenesc.com/album-review-here-we-go-magic-the-january-ep/): Last year, Thom Yorke named Here We Go Magic his favorite act at Glastonbury Festival (for those who don’t know, Glastonbury Festival is probably the biggest music festival in the world, taking place in Pilton, England). I happened to be at this festival and randomly stumbled upon the Park Stage, a wonderful stage in a […] - [Preview: Rosewood Crawfish Festival](https://scenesc.com/preview-rosewood-crawfish-festival/): Saturday’s Rosewood Crawfish Festival aims to bring families and friends together using one of the most tried and true social gathering formulas in the book – have an event sponsored 5k run, book some local and national bands, and serve up over 7,000 pounds of Cajun crawfish. So typical, right? (Wrong. Internet sarcasm disclaimer.) Though […] - [Free Download: The Belle Brigade-Sweet Louise](https://scenesc.com/free-download-the-belle-brigade-sweet-louise/): Sweet Louise is the first release from The Belle Brigade’s self titled debut album. The Los Angeles sibling duo have recorded an album that is sure to have a song or two on your summer playlist. The Gruska’s music flows from the same vein as Fleetwood Mac and more recently Jenny Lewis, but with a […] - [Free Download: Haley Shaw and Steven Fiore Mixtape](https://scenesc.com/free-download-haley-shaw-and-steven-fiore-mixtape/): Haley Shaw and Steven Fiore Eye Level Art Charleston, SC 4/28/2011   Mixtape by Steven Fiore Haley Shaw is making her way down out of the Appalachian mountains this week to play a show in her old town of Charleston, with her old pal Steven Fiore. Shaw is out playing shows in support of her […] - [Keegan DeWitt Acoustic at SXSW](https://scenesc.com/keegan-dewitt-acoustic-at-sxsw/): We caught up with Nashville’s Keegan DeWitt at SXSW this year and he played us a couple of songs on his acoustic guitar.  Well, he’s not specifically Nashville, but you know how musicians are these days. He’s about to head out on the Daytrotter Barnstormer IV Tour with Sondre Lerche at the end of this […] - [Olympia Fest 2k11 Gets Indy](https://scenesc.com/olympia-fest-2k11-gets-indy/): The Crawfish festival is one of our favorite outdoor concert festivals in Columbia every year.  They always tug on my teenage heart strings with bands like Better Than Ezra, Cowboy Mouth and Tonic.  This year they are doing the same by bringing in Eve 6, although I don’t love their hits the same as those […] - [Meet Rupert: Super Serious Business](https://scenesc.com/super-serious-business/): First things first, I don’t give a fuck about anything. Okay, well, that’s not true, but I really wanted that to be the start of my first ever blog/post/vlog/whatever this is for SceneSC. I do care about things, but only if they involve cats. Anyways, HELLO. My name is Rupert Hudson and I am a […] - [SceneSC Upstate Version 2.0](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-upstate-version-2-0/): Our former staff at SceneSC Upstate have decided to leave the site and start their own.  Just wanted to let everyone know that SceneSCUpstate.com won’t skip a beat and will always be around for bands and music fans everywhere to find the best music and news of what’s going on in the Dark Corner of […] - [Interview: Abandon Kansas Loves You](https://scenesc.com/interview-abandon-kansas-loves-you/):  Abandon Kansas Website Abandon Kansas is a band that can best be defined by their tireless work ethic. They’ve averaged well over 200 live shows per year over the last two years, but you couldn’t tell that from talking to them. Instead of being the road hardened, standoffish, workingman’s rock group that one would […] - [Junior Astronomers and Sing Sing 76 at Bey's](https://scenesc.com/junior-astronomers-and-sing-sing-76-at-beys/): Saturday April 23 Junior Astronomers The Lion in Winter Sing Sing 76 Facebook Event I know it’s been a while since we’ve written about a show at Bey’s.  The hipster trench has come a long way since we parted ways in late 2010. The good news is that Bakari and Alejandro have led it down […] - [Amos Lee and The Watson Twins in Charleston](https://scenesc.com/amos-lee-and-the-watson-twins-in-charleston/): Amos Lee ThursdayApril 28th North Charleston Performing Arts Center with The Watson Twins Amos Lee is currently on tour supporting his new album Mission Bell and will be making his way to Charleston with The Watson Twins next Thursday, April 28th.  If you’re one of those people that doesn’t know Amos Lee, you are probably […] - [Octopus Jones Treat Yourself Release](https://scenesc.com/octopus-jones-treat-yourself-release/): Friday April 22 New Brookland Tavern Octopus Jones, Wylie, The Sea Wolf Mutiny, Dead Canaries Facebook Event Octopus Jones Octopus Jones will be releasing their new album Treat Yourself this Thursday at New Brookland Tavern with a fine cast of supporting bands.  Treat Yourself are the first recordings from Octopus Jones that do their live […] - [Sub Pop Goes Greene, Signs Washed Out](https://scenesc.com/sub-pop-goes-greene-signs-washed-out/): Gamecock alum and electro dream pop darling Ernest Greene, also known as Washed Out, will be releasing his first full length album Within and Without July 12 on Sub Pop Records. Within and Without was produced by Ben Allen, who also co-produced a handful of well respected  albums such as Animal Collective’s Merriweather Post Pavillion, […] - [Back to Bluegrass, Return of the Banjo](https://scenesc.com/back-to-bluegrass-return-of-the-banjo/): 7PM -10PM Free Modelo Especial – $3.50 Tecate – $3.50 A Japanican (Tecate and a shot of cold sake!) – $5.00 Big Cup of Homemade Sangria – $4.00 Bucket of Schaefer – 6/$7.50 Tallboy of PBR – $2.50 El Burrito is back with their Thursday night backyard bluegrass summer concert series this week featuring Randy […] - [Monster Music Record Store Day](https://scenesc.com/monster-music-record-store-day/): Monster Music is located at 946 Orleans Rd, Charleston SC 29407. Record Store Day is Saturday April 16th.  10:00 am until 1000 pm. The event is free and open to the public, and everyone is encouraged to attend. It is unfortunate that the development of CD’s and computers didn’t coincide better because it left this […] - [New Death on Two Wheels Video](https://scenesc.com/new-death-on-two-wheels-video/): Death on Two Wheels is playing 5 Points after 5 tonight with Leslie.  They’re both great bands and Leslie just had their new album come out Tuesday after a much anticipated wait.  Death on Two Wheels will be back in SC in a couple of weeks with Manchester Orchestra at Erskine College. Check out their […] - [Ye Mighty Indie Grits Kick Off](https://scenesc.com/ye-mighty-indie-grits-kick-off/): Facebook Event Ye Mighty! is kicking off this years Indie Grit’s festival by playing their first show ever tonight at Hunter Gatherer.  You might be wondering why we’re writing about a band before they have even played a show, but just look at the picture above.  Recognize any of those folks?  Yep, those are some […] - [Manchester Orchestra Premieres "Simple Math" Video](https://scenesc.com/manchester-orchestra-premieres-simple-math-video/): Manchester Orchestra debuted the video for “Simple Math”, the title track off their new record, yesterday at IFC.com.  In typical Manchester Orchestra fashion, the video is “over the top” and masterfully crafted just like the single itself. Included in the debut of the video is an interview with Man O front man Andy Hull where […] - [Lord, Have Mercy: Charleston Rockers Leslie's New Release](https://scenesc.com/lord-have-mercy-charleston-rockers-leslies-new-release/): Growing up in Charleston, I feel like Leslie is a band that’s always been around. I’ve seen them countless times all over South Carolina (and now Tennessee). Their live show is packed with way more energy than you would expect from just a three-piece band. After loads of touring, most recently with acts including The […] - [Free Download: Forces of a Street](https://scenesc.com/free-download-forces-of-a-street/): Forces of a Street- Wait and See EP Free Download In addition to the free EP offered above, Forces of a Street currently have a contest going on called the “Before You Protest” contest.  FoaS have a new project coming out later this year and are looking for original artwork in the style of Canyon […] - [Road to the Roo: Octopus Jones and Shallow Palace](https://scenesc.com/road-to-the-roo-octopus-jones-and-shallow-palace/): Octopus Jones Shallow Palace Bonnaroo has created a contest where you both get free music and can help some of your favorite bands have the oppurtunity to perform at this years Bonnaroo. There are several hundred bands in the contest and right now there are two South Carolina  bands in the top 100, Octopus Jones […] - [Album Review:The Kills-Blood Pressures](https://scenesc.com/album-reviewthe-kills-blood-pressures/): Alison Mosshart is better known these days as the man-eating sidekick to Jack White in The Dead Weather than her band The Kills.  On Blood Pressures she has the same swagger that she carried on Sea of Cowards and proves that she doesn’t need Jack White by her side to make an intensely modern blues […] - [Show Journal: Destroyer in Asheville](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-destroyer-in-asheville/): Destroyer in Asheville was a night of firsts.  It was the first time that I’ve been to The Grey Eagle, it was the first time I ate at Jack of the Wood and encountered the “Green Man”, I got to meet a lot of cool new people and it was the first time I’d hung […] - [Show Review:Explosions in the Sky](https://scenesc.com/show-reviewexplosions-in-the-sky/): By Kurt Rambis: Charlotte, North Carolina is known for a lot of things. In the business world it is known for its big banks. In the entertainment world it is known as being the setting for the hit television series “My Brother and Me”. Most importantly it is known for people who have called it […] - [Urban Tour 2K11](https://scenesc.com/urban-tour-2k11/): Downtown Columbia will come to life this Thursday night with music, food, drinks, fun and photography. The 2011 Urban Tour will feature music from some of SceneSC’s favorite bands including The Unawares, Say Brother, Day Clean and the The Dubber. The most exciting part of the night might be at Free Times headquarters where local […] - [Acoustic Session: The Rocketboys @ SXSW](https://scenesc.com/acoustic-session-the-rocketboys-sxsw/): What would a trip to Austin have been without seeing our favorite Texas band The Rocketboys. We’ve followed them a lot over the years hosting their tour journals and vinyl giveaways. The Rocketboy’s are releasing their second full length later this year and played a mix of new and old songs for us in the […] - [O'Brother Acoustic @ SXSW](https://scenesc.com/obrother-acoustic-sxsw/): It’s acoustic session week at SceneSC. This week we’ll be posting the acoustic videos that we filmed while we (Kathrine and Haley) were at SXSW. Our first video comes from our good friends in O’Brother. They have a new album coming out this summer and have some big tours planned for later this year including […] - [Show Journal: An Emo Trip to Charlotte](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-an-emo-trip-to-charlotte/): Show reviews usually bore me so while we were driving back from Charlotte last night I decided to start a series of posts simply titled “Show Journal.”  Seems easy enough, some of the best ideas are.  And the truth is that going to so many shows is why Scene SC has less posts than other […] - [Hannah Miller's Free Journey to the Moon](https://scenesc.com/hannah-millers-free-journey-to-the-moon/): Free Download Hannah Miller is offering her newest EP up for free download if you trade her some of your information.  But hey, you can tip if you want to. All you have to do is provide your email address and zipcode and you’ll get a free download of the album at Nosietrade. - [Album Review: William Fitzsimmons-Gold in the Shadow](https://scenesc.com/album-review-william-fitzsimmons-gold-in-the-shadow/): April 12 The Evening Muse Charlotte, NC with Slow Runner William Fitzsimmons is known for writing completely honest and fragile songs that are often some of the most depressing things you’ve ever heard.  At times he might sing words that you want to relate to, but you don’t feel like you can because it wouldn’t […] - [SceneSC Acoustic Session:Kitten](https://scenesc.com/scenesc-acoustic-sessionkitten/): On Monday night Kitten took the soft out of the House of Softcore and rocked out our living room full band. Everyone was waiting on a knock on the door from the Columbia PD, but we somehow got away with that and a crowd of people. Playing a house was a little bit out of […] - [Interview:Emily Hearn-The White Mule April 1](https://scenesc.com/interviewemily-hearn-the-white-mule-april-1/): 6pm Doors. 8pm Show. Regular cover: $5 adv/$8 at door Student cover: $3 adv/$5 at door Facebook Event Never underestimate the power of the internet–especially when you combine a talented singer/songwriter and an A-List celebrity. With over 20,000 hits in roughly a month, “Rooftop,” starring Bill Murray, has helped propel 20 year old Emily Hearn […] - [New Haley Shaw EP-Magnolia](https://scenesc.com/new-haley-shaw-ep-magnolia/): Magnolia by Haley Shaw Haley Shaw has released her new Nashville inspired EP Magnolia available now on Bandcamp. I know it’s hard to believe, but this is her first album release since her 2006 release As if it Were Twilight. Her new EP was recorded and produced by Taylor Bray who is a South Carolina […] - [SceneSC Acoustic Session:Marshall Brown](https://scenesc.com/scenesc-acoustic-sessionmarshall-brown/): After laying low in the music scene the last couple of years Marshall Brown has made his way back into the music scene playing every venue in town except Bey’s. He opened the show at the House of Softcore Monday night, setting the stage for Kitten and The Restoration. “A Waltz (Down Memory Lane)” is […] - [Tonight: Kitten, The Restoration, Marshall Brown At House Of Softcore](https://scenesc.com/tonight-kitten-the-restoration-marshall-brown-at-house-of-softcore/): Tonight, LA’s Kitten and Columbia’s The Restoration and Marshall Brown will be playing SceneSC’s House Of Softcore. All of these bands have put out some great material in the last year and you’re sure to have a great time. The Restoration Kitten Marshall Brown House of Softcore 806 Florence St Columbia, SC 29201 - [Show Preview: Young The Giant in MB and Charlotte](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-young-the-giant-in-mb-and-charlotte/): March 27th @ House of Blues in North Myrtle Beach March 29th @ The Visualite in Charlotte It is a small world.  On Monday March 28, we’ll be hosting Kitten at the Scene SC house.  They are currently out on tour with Young The Giant who are swinging through our fine state on the dates […] - [Ghosts of the Great Highway Album Release](https://scenesc.com/ghosts-of-the-great-highway-album-release/): (Photo by SKOBOS) Facebook Event Ghosts of the Great Highway will be having their album release show this Saturday, March 26 at New Brookland Tavern with support from The Lovey Few and Austin Crane. SceneSC has had a long running relationship with all three of these artists and how we first found out about Ghosts […] - [Treat Yourself to the New Octopus Jones](https://scenesc.com/treat-yourself-to-the-new-octopus-jones/): Octopus Jones-Johnny Carson Octopus Jones will be releasing their new EP Treat Yourself April 22 at New Brookland Tavern. “Johnny Carson” is the third song on the new 8 song EP recorded with Kenny McWilliams at Archer Avenue Studios. April 22 New Brookland Tavern Octopus Jones Wylie - [How to Promote as a Local Band](https://scenesc.com/how-to-promote-as-a-local-band/): Having played in a local bands for almost 10 years now I’ve learned the best ways to promote through trial and error and from watching experienced bands do it.  I’ve told some bands that sometimes you don’t really learn how to do it until it’s too late and your band is ready to break up.  […] - [Sounds of Spring Volume One](https://scenesc.com/sounds-of-spring-volume-one/): Dawes-My Girl To Me Dawes has always been on my radar, but I didn’t give them a proper chance until recently.  They’ll be in Asheville May 15, and I have all intentions of going.  “My Girl to Me” is my favorite song on the North Hills album. Completely confident and so true in a lot […] - [SXSW Day 4 Recap](https://scenesc.com/sxsw-day-4-recap/): we made it! with a gnarly wristband tan to boot. we started our day early with lots of press, free brazilian meat and shiner bock. after i finished giving geography lessons to a few bands (south carolina is near west virgina …right?) we took over a fancy dining room and filmed a few acoustic sessions […] - [SXSW Day 3 Recap](https://scenesc.com/sxsw-day-3-recap/): my feet still hurt. started the day off filming a few songs with keegan dewitt keegan and jeremy were great and we ventured out on the landing to record two songs for your ears and eyes caught a few bands at the ATL yeah! showcase, including death on two wheels they might be one of […] - [Indie Grits Festival Passes On Sale](https://scenesc.com/indie-grits-festival-passes-on-sale/): Indie Grits Festival passes and film passes for Indie Grits are now available through the Nickelodeon website. The passes are well worth the cost if you plan on being involved with the festival.  It’s hard to beat the Fork and Spoon showcase, Valley Maker, Mermaids and the man the myth the legend Toro Y Moi.  […] - [SXSW Day 2 Recap](https://scenesc.com/sxsw-day-2-recap/): My feet are blistered so yours don’t have to be. We did a lot of press yesterday and then holed up at the favorite gentlemen showcase for the rest of the night. Here are a few pretty pictures for your eyeballs. neon hitch @ the pure volume house family of the year @ the CNN […] - [Album Review: Dropkick Murphys — Going Out in Style](https://scenesc.com/album-review-dropkick-murphys-%e2%80%93-going-out-in-style/): Always In Style There is a familiar expression, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” The Dropkick Murphys very much adhere to this old adage on their seventh studio album, Going Out In Style, a follow-up to 2007’s The Meanest of Times.  The Massachusetts septet delivers their usual brand of raucous celtic-fried rock n roll […] - [SXSW Recap Day 1](https://scenesc.com/sxsw-recap-day-1/): We hit the ground running. Literally. I ran off the plane. Landed on Wednesday in Austin at 12.30 and we were downtown at a show by 2. We saw 10+ bands in 10 hours, and here’s a quick visual representation of some of them. We’re out today gathering acoustic sessions and interviews. Come say hey […] - [Show Preview: Larkin Poe](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-larkin-poe/): Larkin Poe A Fragile Tomorrow Jade Blocker Price: $10 Advance / $12 Day Of Show Genre: Folk / Folk Rock / Acoustic Listen to Larkin Poe Larkin Poe will be playing at New Brookland Tavern this Friday March 18, two days before Spring is officially here.  Why does this mean anything?  In 2010 the Lovell […] - [A Conversation with John Mark McMillan](https://scenesc.com/a-conversation-with-john-mark-mcmillan/): Charlotte native John Mark McMillan is heading off on his first legitimate headlining tour this Spring accompanied by friends and band mates All The Bright Lights. We caught up and talked to him about balancing family and touring, his latest release The Medicine and what he would like to change about the music industry. DS: […] - [Album Review: Lykke Li - Wounded Rhymes](https://scenesc.com/album-review-lykke-li-wounded-rhymes/): Lykke Li-Get Some Oh, Lykke Li. Let me list the reasons I love you. You’re pretty. Your last record was a jam. Multiple dope remixes were released from those tracks. You appeared on N.A.S.A.’s record, The Spirit of Apollo, and killed it. Tyler, the Creator did a sick remix of “I Follow Rivers”. You asked […] - [It's Still Winter? Jams](https://scenesc.com/its-still-winter-jams/): I know it has seemed like Spring for about a month now, but it won’t be here until March 20 so we have to sulk in the last week or so of Winter. Rocky Votolato-What Waited For Me Rocky Votolato will bring his rainy day Northwestern folk to New Brookland Tavern this Friday March 11 […] - [Monster Charleston Record Expo](https://scenesc.com/monster-charleston-record-expo/): On Saturday March 26th Monter Music and Movies in Charleston will be hosting the first record convention to be held in Charleston in many years.  Vendors from all over the Southeast will be setting up tables selling everything from vinyl to music memorabilia to comic books.  Prices will range from the inexpensive dollar records to […] - [Free Download:Harps-Trouble Is a Friend](https://scenesc.com/free-downloadharps-trouble-is-a-friend/): Photo by Pat Wright Photograph [download id=”12″ format=”1″] (Right Click, Save Link As) Harps-Trouble is a Friend (Lenka Cover) Harps is the new solo/collaboration project from former Marry a Thief drummer Colin Brown featuring former Marry a Thief keyboardist and remix master Aaron Robertson. Brown has been playing drums mostly as a “hired gun” lately […] - [Free Download: Emily Lynch-Amy's Song](https://scenesc.com/free-download-emily-lynch-amys-song/): [download id=”13″ format=”1″] (Right Click, Save Link As) Emily Lynch-Amy’s Song A couple of weeks ago we were lucky to catch Emily Lynch’s set opening for Jill Andrews at The White Mule.  The next night we made it up to the show in Charlotte while she was playing to a sold out crowd.  We didn’t […] - [Kopecky Family Videos](https://scenesc.com/kopecky-family-videos/): Kopecky Family Band Team Stringer was at The Channel in Greenville Friday night to check out The Kopecky Family Band on their Neato Burrito Qdoba tour.  Lucky for us Ghosts of the Great Highway was added to the show late.  Unlucky for us, there is no Qdoba in Greenville, so we didn’t get any free […] - [Album Review: Sequoyah-Spells](https://scenesc.com/album-review-sequoyah-spells/): Download Today Sequoyah-Do What I Do It seems as if Sequoyah has finally come into their own as a band. Spells is the album that they have been waiting to make for the better part of the last decade. After all the hype and the touring from the “make or break” album which was Ghost […] - [Show Preview: Kopecky Family Band/Dylan Gilbert/Ghosts of the Great Highway](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-kopecky-family-banddylan-gilbertghosts-of-the-great-highway/): Last year we caught up with The Kopecky Family band out of Nashville and chatted them up about their new record and their favorite things about South Carolina.  Saturday the 7 member band will be at New Brookland Tavern with Dylan Gilbert and Ghosts of the Great Highway (Phil Windsor). Check out our interview with […] - [Greenville's Downtown Alive Line-Up](https://scenesc.com/greenvilles-downtown-alive-line-up/): Greenville’s Downtown Alive event starts up this month on Thursday, March 17th and continues every Thursday through August. It’s a free event and includes a variety of music to please everybody. The city of Greenville has always done a great job at bringing in bands from around the state and across the Southeast through their […] - [The Dirty White Announce Dismemberment #StayInFlorence](https://scenesc.com/scenesc-upstate-exclusive-the-dirty-white-announce-dismemberment/): H/T Scene SC Upstate Author: Myles There’s an old cliché people tend to spit out along the lines of “music changed my life” or the hyperbolic “(insert band name here) changed my life!” as a declaration of a particular artist’s importance. With that said, I can say without any doubt or hesitation: The Dirty White […] - [Littlest Sounds Compilation](https://scenesc.com/littlest-sounds-sampler/): FREE DOWNLOAD Littlest Sounds have released their first compilation featuring 31 bands, including four from South Carolina. This release will be part of a monthly compilation series spreading good music to fans everywhere. Check it out, find new music, get in touch with the bands, buy their albums, go see them live.  Circle of music […] - [Winter Feels Like Spring Jams](https://scenesc.com/winter-feels-like-spring-jams/): Middle Brother-Blue Eyes Middle Brother-Blue Eyes So we got the best shot from the super hip indie buzz folksters Monsters of Folk, now we have a new folk super group on our hands in Middle Brother.  Middle Brother is made up of the frontmen of Deer Tick, Dawes and Delta Spirit.  Their new album spanks […] - [Download New Treadmill Trackstar](https://scenesc.com/download-new-treadmill-trackstar-today/): Download the album TODAY The new Treadmill Trackstar album is out and available to download everywhere today. After spending 10 years on hiatus, Treadmill Trackstar merged back into the music scene with their 2010 album I Belong to Me.  Just a year later they are reelasing their new album Leaving Ohio.  Along with the release […] - [Frontier Ruckus Does Daytrotter](https://scenesc.com/frontier-ruckus-does-daytrotter/): Daytrotter Download Check out our favorite fellows from Michigan, Frontier Ruckus on Daytrotter today.  This is their second Daytrotter session, with their first coming out a year ago. Recorded Songs: 1. Epiphanies and Revelations 2. Ontario 3. Pontiac, the Nightbrink 4. The Upper Room Frontier Ruckus recently did an interview with Scene SC and came […] - [New Video: Haley Dreis Teams Up with Pets Inc.](https://scenesc.com/new-video-haley-dreis-teams-up-with-pets-inc/): When you watch the new video from Haley Dreis you’ll notice a Pet’s Inc. theme throughout. This is for a good reason. Once the video hits 10,000 views, Haley will donate $1,000 to Pets Inc. The video was filmed as part of her USC Honors College senior thesis. Haley Dreis’ new EP is titled Taking […] - [Indie Grits Gets Best Indy Bands](https://scenesc.com/indie-grits-gets-best-indy-bands/): Indie Grits Film Festival Scene SC has a huge crush on the Indie Grits festival. We can’t hide it. We glow with affection every time we talk about it. Just two years ago I had a small role in my cousins movie called Solid Country Gold, which ended up winning the peoples choice for Best […] - [Kathrine's "Almost Spring" Jamz](https://scenesc.com/kathrines-almost-spring-jamz/): Is it baseball season yet? I’m done with winter! I’m holding out hope that we’re going to see Spring sooner rather than later, so here are my “Almost Spring” jamz. Barton Hollow -The Civil Wars The Civil Wars’ new album ‘Barton Hollow’ was on my most anticipated of ’11 list that somehow never got posted. […] - [Scene SC Podcast Week 3](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-podcast-week-3/): Scene SC Podcast Week 3 [download id=”10″ format=”1″] Scene SC Podcast week 3 features Daniel Machado playing acoustic and giving tips that will enhance your life. We played songs from Sing Sing 76 The Restoration Junior Astronomers Love Apple Emily McCollum - [Scene SC Acoustic Session-Sequoyah-Hands in the Dirt](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-acoustic-session-sequoyah-hands-in-the-dirt/): Sequoyah’s new album Spells drops next Tuesday, with tour kicking off March 4 in Yankee territory. That tour will make its way back home March 10 and 11 for a hometown show at The Music Farm in Charleston and a show in Greenville at The Channel. “Hands in the Dirt” is the second track off […] - [Scene SC Upstate Showcase](https://scenesc.com/scene-sc-upstate-showcase/): If you haven’t heard we’ve extended the Scene SC network to the upstate to help cover more of the music going on in that neck of the woods.  This Friday and Saturday they are doing a two day showcase at Fatso’s Bar off Lauren’s Road in Greenville. Scene SC Upstate launched on January 1 of […] - [R.E.M. Collapse Into Now Sampler](https://scenesc.com/r-e-m-collapse-into-now-sampler/): Release March 8th On R.E.M.’s last album Accelerate, released nearly three years ago, they blazed through 11 songs, some of those barely breaking two minutes. Accelerate showed that even at their age they could still rock with the best of them. On their new album, Collapse Into Now, they’ve found a way to pull all […] - [Album Review: Jessica Lea Mayfield-Tell Me](https://scenesc.com/album-review-jessica-lea-mayfield-tell-me/): If you’ve been to our website or follow us on social networks you’ve probably seen the name Jessica Lea Mayfield.  She’s quickly become one of our favorite artists.  When I received her new album in the mail, I put it in and instantly knew I was going to to like her.  I ended up downloading […] - [Winter Jams, Spring is Just Around the Corner](https://scenesc.com/winter-jams-spring-is-just-around-the-corner/): Joni Mitchell-A Case of You Joni Mitchell-A Case of You I’ve never been the biggest Joni Mitchell fan, but Meredith bought this record on vinyl at Horizon Records because we’ve been a huge fan of this song for about five years now.  It’s one those songs that is heartbreakingly good and one that everyone should […] - [Archer Avenue Unite](https://scenesc.com/archer-avenue-unite/): Charming Hala Octopus Jones The Sea Wolf Mutiny Emily McCollum Price: $5 Over 21 / $8 Under 21 Genre: Alternative / Indie / Rock Archer Avenue Studio Kenny McWilliams and Eric McCoy have been pushing out some solid material for the past couple of years from their Columbia recording studio.  The list of artists that […] - [A Look Back at Moogfest 2012](https://scenesc.com/a-look-back-at-moogfest-2012/): As always, this year’s Moogfest brought many highly anticipated artists. There are not many things better than a Moog-centric electronic music festival held Halloween weekend in a city filled with such cool people. There were some late additions and late cancellations and the festival was shortened to two days, which was a somewhat bittersweet change. […] - [SceneSC's Band of the Month [November] :: The Restoration](https://scenesc.com/scenescs-band-of-the-month-november-the-restoration/):   BAND OF THE MONTH SERIES:  JULY - CHERRYCASE AUGUST - RIVER CITY EXTENSION SEPTEMBER - GRAYSON VENTERS  OCTOBER – PAPER ROUTE   South Carolina is home to some of America’s greatest historic stories. Every city has a story, from Charleston to Greenville, and even Lexington. It’s something we as South Carolinians tend to pride ourselves on. The Restoration, […] - [#TwitterThursday with @TheWinterSounds and @freshcupcakes](https://scenesc.com/twitterthursday-with-thewintersounds-and-freshcupcakes/): Hola!  It’s Twitter Thursday and also my birthday eve.  One of these things is more important than the other, but I will let you decide.  I don’t like forcing my values on others. Except when it comes to selling people on hotdogs.  I will argue to the death about the deliciousness of hotdogs.  And cupcakes. […] - [Happy Halloween From Those Lavender Whales](https://scenesc.com/happy-halloween-from-those-lavender-whales/): It comes to no surprise that Those Lavender Whales favorite holiday is Halloween. Each and every show the band dons an evergreen beard. You might not even recognize them without. With the same whimsical point of view that Aaron Graves and crew write every song from, comes “Happy Halloween”. A song that captures the childlike […] - [Titus Andronicus and Ceremony Buzz Into One Unit](https://scenesc.com/titus-andronicus-and-ceremony-buzz-into-one-unit/): Facebook Event Columbia is no stranger to hot, buzz bands coming through. From bands like Rilo Kiley, The Unicorns, Fleet Foxes and Brand New in the early part of the 2000’s to Toro Y Moi, Futurebirds, and Washed Out more recently, with a healthy dose of Dance Commander in between, the buzziest of bands may […] - [6 Tips For Navigating Moogfest](https://scenesc.com/6-tips-for-navigating-moogfest-2/): The organizers of Moogfest go out of their way to make sure patrons will have good time. But having attended every year, we’ve come up with a list of pro tips to help make the experience even more enjoyable.   1. Dress in Layers – It might be warm when you get there but it […] - [#TwitterThursday on Friday with @MiloGreene and @KongScreenPrint](https://scenesc.com/twitterthursday-on-friday-with-milogreene-and-kongscreenprint/): So, this Twitter Thursday is arriving on Friday.  Why?  Well because I fell in true love this week, folks.  I fell in love with the city of Austin, TX.  When I came home I was in a state of depression that lasted over 24 full hours and completely missed the entire day that was Thursday.  […] - [Win a Family of the Year Prize Pack](https://scenesc.com/win-a-family-of-the-year-prize-pack/): Family of the Year If you’ve had your ears open around the Columbia airwaves (92.1 The Palm) lately you might have heard Family of the Year’s new single “Hero”. They’re a band that is steadily on the rise, flowing on the back of male/female folky pop bandwagon that The Head and The Heart broke through […] - [2012 Free Times Music Crawl Lineup #MusicCrawl12](https://scenesc.com/2012-free-times-music-crawl-lineup-musiccrawl12/): It’s about two weeks until Music Crawl 2012 and not one band on the lineup has released a theme song for it. Of course I’m disappointed, but I have not lost my faith in humanity. Just like in 2011, Music Crawl will get kicked off on Friday night at the Columbia Museum of Art bringing […] - [Slow Runner October Single-XXX](https://scenesc.com/slow-runner-october-single-xxx/): Slow Runner-XXX Purchase-itunes amazon google “XXX” is the second single released by Slow Runner in a series of monthly singles that never found a home on an album. Originally recorded years ago, on a rainy Sunday morning at what is now Hello Telescope studio, “XXX” features the sultry vocals of Cary Ann Hearst and the […] - [[Show Preview] Passion Pit at Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-passion-pit-at-music-farm/): WHEN: Friday, October 19th. Doors at 8 PM. WHERE: Music Farm 32 Ann St. Charleston, SC HOW MUCH: $28 ADV, $30 DOORS (SOLD OUT) Batten down the hatches, folks. Passion Pit is coming to the southeast! Fresh off of their visit to the Saturday Night Live stage, the alt/electropop quintet will be making a stop […] - [Part II: Moogfest Must See Acts](https://scenesc.com/part-ii-moogfest-must-see-acts/): Must See Acts Part I The chill of fall in the air kindles the anticipation of Moogfest 2012. This year’s lineup comprises a cosmic array of artists that only Moogfest could put together. Here’s a quick rundown of some artists you definitely should not miss! GZA presents Liquid Swords – Liquid Swords needs no introduction […] - [4 Must-See Shows in 4 Days @ New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/4-must-see-shows-in-4-days-new-brookland-tavern/): Since September, Columbia has been a hotspot for great shows. NEEDTOBREATHE, Darius Rucker, Switchfoot, Hundredth, and many other names have all played shows in the past few weeks. We’ve seen One Unit Art Space host the Southeast Hardcore Fest, and the Jam Room celebrate their 10th Anniversary with the Jam Room Music Festival. Greenville also […] - [Southern Ground Music and Food Festival Oct 20-21 in Charleston](https://scenesc.com/southern-ground-music-and-food-festival-oct-20-21-in-charleston/): Southern Ground Music Festival October 20/21-Tickets Charleston, SC/Blackbaud Stadium Few country music singers have done as much with their fame as Zac Brown has over the years. Around the Southern Ground theme, he’s launched a record label, opened a 500 acre music camp in Fayetville, Georgia, opened a restaurant, written a cookbook, and launched Southern […] - [#TwitterThursday #FFGVL](https://scenesc.com/twitterthursday-ffgvl/): This edition of #TwitterThursday comes to you on the eve of the Upstate’s answer to Lollapalooza, Fall for Greenville. You can follow this event on Twitter with the hashtag #FFGVL or just get your lazy bones outside and see it for yourself. I’ll be there. We can take twitpics. If you’re going–like all the cool […] - [Fall For Greenville Must See Acts, Tennessee Invades The Upstate](https://scenesc.com/fall-for-greenville-must-see-acts-tennessee-invades-the-upstate/): In hindsight the last couple of Fall for Greenville music lineups have been even better than we realized at the time. We’ve featured seven bands here today that you don’t want to miss. *We’ll do a Top 5 #FFGVL Local Bands tomorrow.* This year’s festival focuses on some of the Southeast’s finest acts, featuring both […] - [Toro Y Moi Announces New Album, "Anything In Return"](https://scenesc.com/toro-y-moi-announces-new-album-anything-in-return/): The press release starts off in the worst way. Referring to the new album titled “Anything in Return” due out January 22, “The product of a move from South Carolina to Berkeley, CA…” I guess it’s what you do when you get a whiff of fame, but there are no better ambassadors for our unique […] - [Elim Bolt Announce New Album, Release Single "Farm Kid"](https://scenesc.com/elim-bolt-announce-new-album-release-single-farm-kid/): Growing up in the country outside of Florence, SC never really leaves you, even though as a teen you look for every way to leave it. That youth will always be full of memories and nostalgia. First loves, first drugs, farms, country roads, and playing in a band as a teenager that the locals adore. […] - [[Jam Sessions] Brandon Kean and Joshua Michael Robinson](https://scenesc.com/jam-sessions-brandon-kean-and-joshua-michael-robinson/): It’s finally fall, or at least the past two days have felt that way. I’m always more inspired during the fall for some reason; everything pumpkin tastes better, and new music always sounds so much more appealing. This week, most of my listens are going to two artists: Brandon Kean and Joshua Michael Robinson. Brandon […] - [Show Review: The Ready Set, All-American Rejects, and Boys Like Girls](https://scenesc.com/show-review-the-ready-set-all-american-rejects-and-boys-like-girls/): By Heather Fowler: 9.28.12 at Amos’ Southend Just stepping outside it has become obvious that summer is coming to a close. But if you were at Amos Southend on Tuesday night then would never would have guessed. The show started with a punch with The Ready Set. A fun, energetic band was was perfect for […] - [New Music: Parlour Tricks-"Radio Out"](https://scenesc.com/new-music-parlour-tricks-radio-out/): In an interview a year ago Death Becomes Even the Maiden told us they were most excited about their new album. They said “The new record. It’s shaping up like Brancusi.” Today DBETM is officially no more, but fear not. They’ve just changed their name to Parlour Tricks. “Radio Out” is the first single from […] - [#TwitterThursday with @WheresWolfMusic and a Host of G-Cock Lovers](https://scenesc.com/twitterthursday-with-whereswolfmusic/): This week’s #TwitterThursday has several elements that could get me in trouble. I’m going to be referencing a rival, a music genre I do not care for and a band that includes a female musician. Please bear with me as I try to be on my best behavior. As resident firestarter, I am going to […] - [Devereaux "NYXT" Music Video](https://scenesc.com/devereaux-nyxt-music-video/):             With the national re-release of the Devereaux EP Cacti Pace on Post Echo, the band and label have released a video for the first single off the record “NYXT”. There’s something about the video that makes you smile when you might should be shocked. A slight grin from a […] - [Steven Fiore Gets Collaborative with Entropy Ensemble October 13](https://scenesc.com/steven-fiore-gets-collaborative-with-entropy-ensemble-october-13/): Facebook Event In promotion of their upcoming show together, Steven Fiore and Entropy Ensemble have released two videos, both featuring original songs by Fiore. The video here, features Haley Shaw’s voice melting into Fiore’s, something we’ve seen many times before, with Andrew Walker of Entropy Ensemble on Piano. Entropy Ensemble is based around the piano […] - [Stagbriar-The Holt Sessions Episode 2 and 3](https://scenesc.com/stagbriar-the-holt-sessions-episode-2-and-3/):             After we posted the first Holt Session featuring a Pete Yorn cover we got a retweet from Mr. Yorn himself out to his 1.3 million followers. I didn’t really expect that to happen, and neither did the McCollum’s, but it was a moment of excitement for both of us. […] - [Albino Skunk Fest in the Dark Corner](https://scenesc.com/albino-skunk-fest-in-the-dark-corner/): For people that aren’t familiar with The Albino Skunk Festival, or the Dark Corner of South Carolina that title might jump out at you as a bit odd. What’s an Albino Skunk anyway? And where is this Dark Corner? What started as some friends getting together with a couple of guitars and banjos 18 years […] - [Moogfest Must See Acts Volume 1](https://scenesc.com/moogfest-must-see-acts-volume-1/): The chill of fall in the air kindles the anticipation of Moogfest 2012. This year’s lineup comprises a cosmic array of artists that only Moogfest could put together. Here’s a quick rundown of some artists you definitely should not miss! Squarepusher – Tom Jenkinson, aka Squarepusher, has been cranking out innovative drum and bass material […] - [Album Review: Flying Lotus-Until The Quiet Comes](https://scenesc.com/album-review-flying-lotus-until-the-quiet-comes/): By David Ballou Steve Ellison, aka Flying Lotus, has been crafting electronic dreamscapes and beats for over a decade now. His music has a certain cinematic quality, and you may find yourself whisked away in a swirl of clicks and cymbals. If his previous album, Cosmogramma, took you to an alien world far in the […] - [SceneSC's Band of the Month [October] :: Paper Route](https://scenesc.com/scenescs-band-of-the-month-october-paper-route/):   BAND OF THE MONTH SERIES:  JULY – CHERRYCASE AUGUST – RIVER CITY EXTENSION SEPTEMBER – GRAYSON VENTERS  When you think of Nashville, TN, whats the first thing that comes to mind? For most, there are two answers: country music or Jack White. Throughout the years, Nashville has become the country music capital of the […] - [Twitter Thursday: @neuesouthern and @eimusic](https://scenesc.com/twitter-thursday-neuesouthern-and-eimusic/): It’s Thursday, do you know where your Twitter is?  Hopefully it’s in as good of place as mine.  I went on an unfollow spree to get rid of what was clogging up my timeline this week.  Hopefully, if you follow me, you won’t consider me as a timeline clogger-upper, but most likely you do. I […] - [Show Preview: The Weeks at Horizon Records 9/27 4:30pm](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-the-weeks-at-horizon-records-927-430pm/): September 25 The Weeks released their new album Gutter Guant Gangster and they continue to bring us that oh-so-gritty and fun sludge pop sound. This Thursday you can see them in Greenville, SC at a Horizon Records in-store performance. Horizon says, “Expect a large time and an uncontrollable urge to get up and wiggle.” This […] - [[Twitter Thursday] @UnfoRETTAble @ShovelsandRope](https://scenesc.com/twitter-thursday-unforettable-shovelsandrope/): Thursday is generally one of my favorite days of the week. It’s first and foremost what I like to call the “prekend” aka “pre-weekend” and secondly it’s my trivia night. More than those two sad, lonely things, I get to bring you this spectacular look at what’s entertaining on twitter. This week, we’re looking at […] - [Slow Runner Release New Single, Announce Album Rerelease](https://scenesc.com/slow-runner-release-new-single-announce-album-rerelease/): Slow Runner- I Always Thought Purchase Via Amazon After touring all over the world with William Fitzsimmons last year with their latest album Damage Points in tow, Slow Runner dropped off the map. They poked their head out once in Spring for a show, but it was night time and no shadow was apparent so […] - [Crowfield Adapts to Change (5 Points Pub 9/22)](https://scenesc.com/crowfield-adapts-to-change-5-points-pub-922/): 5 Points Pub presents  Crowfield Doors @ 9pm Show @ 10:30pm $5 What started out as a duo featuring Tyler Mechem and Joe Giant seven years ago has seen the highs of a major label, overcome disappointment, changing of members, and the loss of a close friend.  Through it all Crowfield has stayed strong and […] - [Stagbriar Release The Holt Session Episode 1](https://scenesc.com/stagbriar-release-the-holt-session-episode-1/): With a show coming up this Saturday night at 5 Points Pub with Charleston’s  Crowfield, Stagbriar have released their first video from a series called The Holt Sessions. The first video features a cover of Pete Yorn’s song “Life on a Chain.” While episode 1 is pretty straight forward with the brother sister duo playing […] - [Show Preview : Java Jam 2012](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-java-jam-2012/): Moe Joe’s Java Jam 2012 September 21st / 22nd FREE  On September 21st and 22nd, Moe Joe’s in Clemson, SC, will host their 2nd annual Java Jam. Java Jam is a two-day free music festival, that starts on Friday at 6:00pm and continues Saturday at 4:15. With the creation of the Java Jam, Moe Joe’s […] - [[Jam Sessions] Andy Shauf and T0W3RS](https://scenesc.com/jam-sessions-andy-shauf-and-t0w3rs/): Andy Shauf What I’ve been missing most lately is the House of Softcore house shows. A year has washed away the bad memories of cleaning, hosting, struggling to pay touring artists, dealing with people trying to flip guests cars, late work nights, people not showing up for amazing acts, rearranging furniture, pissed off neighbors, and […] - [Touche Amore and Balance and Composure at One Unit 9/20](https://scenesc.com/touche-amore-and-balance-and-composure-at-one-unit-920/): Touche Amore/Balance and Composure/Apart/I am Carpenter Thursday Sept 20 $10 One Unit Art Space 810 S. Edisto Avenue Columbia, SC 29205 Two names synonymous with the modern wave of post hardcore bands are Touche Amore and more recently Balance and Composure. These bands, along with others, have always found a second home in Columbia, SC. […] - [Upstairs Acoustic with Where's Wolf](https://scenesc.com/upstairs-acoustic-with-wheres-wolf/): Where’s Wolf-The Lion’s Den [download id=”44″] (Right Click Save As) A couple of weeks back before their show at New Brookland Tavern we did a pretty basic get to know you interview with Where’s Wolf. We talked about their musical past and them growing into a full band. Even after the interview and knowing  these […] - [New Music From The Welcome Wheel](https://scenesc.com/new-music-from-the-welcome-wheel/): Back in the early days of SceneSC our favorite upstate band was Read in Response. Not only did they break up, but all of the venues we saw them at are now gone too. RIP old Channel and Headliners. I just poured out my cold coffee from this morning for you. The Welcome Wheel is […] - [[Show Journal] Ben Rector at Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-ben-rector-at-music-farm-2/): Last Thursday, the amazing Ben Rector graced Music Farm’s stage with special guest Marc Scibilia. Marc Scibilia, like Rector, is a Nashville-based singer/songwriter. His set wasn’t extravagant in the least, but it was hard to look away from him just jamming on stage with his red Gibson and crooning into his vintage microphone. He played […] - [Alchemy in Melody Raises Money To Fight Cancer Through Musical Diversity](https://scenesc.com/alchemy-in-melody-raises-money-to-fight-cancer-through-musical-diversity/): Cancer is the one sickness that everyone can relate to, and one that has caused pain in the lives of people of all ages. In this case Alchemy In Melody founder Wes Cooper drew much of his inspiration from Thomas Wilson who fought and prevailed a childhood battle with Stage III Lymphatic Cancer. Alchemy in Melody […] - [Show Preview: Amon Tobin at Clemson 9/19](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-amon-tobin-at-clemson-919/): By Jordan Young Facebook Event On September 19th, something colossal is touching down in South Carolina. World renowned musical pioneer Amon Tobin will be showcasing his brand new audiovisual masterpiece ISAM Live 2.0 at the Brooks Center for the Performing Arts at Clemson University. This is one of the few Southeastern stops on his North […] - [Show Preview: Ben Rector at Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-ben-rector-at-music-farm/): Ben Rector WHEN: Sept. 6th, 2012 9PM WHERE: Music Farm 32 Ann Street Charleston, SC 29403 HOW MUCH: $12 Tulsa-bred, Nashville-based artist Ben Rector will be taking Music Farm’s stage during the Charleston stop on his mini-fall tour. Fresh off of a nice blazing of the trails with NEEDTOBREATHE earlier in the year, he’s taking […] - [Enter To Win Needtobreathe Tickets](https://scenesc.com/enter-to-win-needtobreathe-tickets/): Since early 2012 Needtobreathe has toured coast to coast and across the sea supporting their newest album The Reckoning. The first time through they hit Charleston, Clemson, and Charlotte. And in an effort to leave no market unturned they’ll be playing The Township Auditorium in Columbia, SC September 26. Keeping their South Carolina ties close, […] - [SceneSC's Band of the Month [September] : Grayson Venters](https://scenesc.com/scenescs-band-of-the-month-september-grayson-venters/): We’ve hit September, the month best known for the beginning of college football. This past Thursday, USC started out their season with a big W, and our friends from the upstate, Clemson, prepare for their first game tonight. Along with the start of football season, September also brings cooler weather, the start of school, and an evident […] - [Show Preview: Mel Washington @ NBT (9/9)](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-mel-washington-nbt-99/): Sunday, September 9 / New Brookland Tavern Mel Washington Ocean Is Theory The Lion In Winter royson $5 over / $8 under / Doors @ 7:30 As the summer was beginning, an era in local music was coming to an end. On May 31, All Get Out announced that two of it’s members, Mike Rogers […] - [Greenville Beer Bible](https://scenesc.com/greenville-beer-bible/): I’ve been drinking beer in Greenville since, well, let’s just say my undergrad years at Clemson. I don’t really want to think about how long it’s been right now… That being said, I’ve witnessed incredible growth in the local beer scene in the last decade. After 2007’s Pop the Cap raised the legal alcohol limit, […] - [Favorite Gentlemen Tour Saturday at New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/favorite-gentlemen-tour-saturday-at-new-brookland-tavern/): Being a fan of a record label or a collective is nothing new. Just looking at the last 12 years, finding one band tended to lead to gold mines of bands you’d be sure to like. Drive Thru, Tooth and Nail, Fueled By Ramen, Victory, Jade Tree, Barsuk, Militia Group, Vagrant, Sub Pop, Deep Elm, […] - [Charleston Record Expo Saturday at Monster Music](https://scenesc.com/charleston-record-expo-saturday-at-monster-music/): Again, the event: FREE. Parking: free and plentiful When: Saturday August 25th, 10 am — 5 pm Where: West Ashley Shoppes, across from Target / Citadel Mall   Monster Music and Movies will be hosting their biannual Charleston Record Expo, Saturday August 25 from 10 am -5 PM offering thousands of LP’s, 45’s, and music […] - [#TwitterThursday @BackstreetsPub and @AustinLanders](https://scenesc.com/twitter-thursday-backstreetspub-and-austinlanders/): It’s #TwitterThursday y’all and we’ve got a lineup today with a couple of my personal upstate favorites. First up is Clemson’s own @BackstreetsPub.  Backstreets is such a fun and welcoming place, and if you’ve never experienced it–you need to.  Just take a look at their menu tweets: Pimento Cheeseburgers might be one of my most […] - [[Album Review] Normal by Run Dan Run](https://scenesc.com/album-review-normal/): Charleston-based Indie rock trio Run Dan Run pulled off what would make or break most bands: they recorded a full length record with each other from three completely different states. If the sound of the record is anything to go by, this test of the band’s dedication and cohesiveness was a very successful one. I, […] - [I am Carpenter, a Band That Won't Quit](https://scenesc.com/i-am-carpenter-a-band-that-wont-quit/): Friday August 24, New Brookland Tavern I Am Carpenter (CD Release) Ghost Of The Kodiak Where’s Wolf Price: $5 Over 21 / $8 Under 21 I am Carpenters début full length album “My God, Clara” has been a long time in the works. While they recorded the album from August 2011-May 2012, Cathcart has been […] - [Moogfest 2012 Lineup Celebrates Visionary Music](https://scenesc.com/moogfest/): For bands touring through Asheville, NC the Moog Music Factory is a must stop attraction while in town. The photos from the factory include bands like Lucero, The Tallest Man on Earth, Dirty Projectors, and Yeasayer checking out the soundlab. Along with the new music factory has come a festival, now in its third year, […] - [Beer Review: Coast's Event Horizon Cascadian Dark Ale](https://scenesc.com/beer-review-coasts-event-horizon-cascadian-dark-ale/):     Science has always been a challenge to me.  Especially the ideas surrounding black holes, spacetime, general relativity, gravity fields, quantum mechanics, (at this point I’m just throwing out words I’ve heard while flipping quickly past the Discovery channel), etc.  To be honest, general biology is challenging enough– just figuring out how to keep […] - [[Interview] Where's Wolf Grows Into Their Sound](https://scenesc.com/interview-wheres-wolf-grows-into-their-sound/): Facebook Event New Brookland Tavern Friday August 24 I Am Carpenter(CD Release) Ghost Of The Kodiak Where’s Wolf Frontier Sons Price: $5 Over 21 / $8 Under 21   Where’s Wolf’s info on Facebook reads “We’re just getting started.” What started out as the acoustic folk duo of then freshman Josh Sorrells and Lucy Nordlinger […] - [[Jam Session] All Get Out and The Dunder Chiefs](https://scenesc.com/jam-session-all-get-out-and-the-dunder-chiefs/): This is my first jam session. Couldn’t have picked two better artists to be my first. A new era has begun for All Get Out. This is the first release since guitarist Mel Washington, and bassist Mike Rogers left the band. Nathan Hussey picks up where he left off with another great song reminiscent of […] - [[Weekend Preview] Shovels and Rope and Stereofly Showcases](https://scenesc.com/weekend-preview-shovels-and-rope-and-stereofly-showcases/): Shovels and Rope CD Release Saturday August 18 The Charleston Pour House Doors: 8:30 pm Cover: $12 adv/$15 dos W/ The Winter Sounds/Magic Mike Billboard Albums Year Album Chart Peak 2012 O’ Be Joyful The Billboard 200 123 2012 O’ Be Joyful Top Heatseekers 1 2012 O’ Be Joyful Top Independent Albums 22 2012 O’ […] - [[Twitter Thursday] @Brewery85 @TheWeeks](https://scenesc.com/twitter-thursday-brewery85-theweeks/): #TwitterThursday is back again to help you feel like you’re connected to all the things the kids are doing.  This week we have a combo that can never go wrong: a band and some brews.  Let’s get to it. The local guys over at Brewery 85 have done something that’s genius.   They have their twitter […] - [Lucero and Justin Townes Earle Headline Fall For Greenville](https://scenesc.com/lucero-and-justin-townes-earle-headline-fall-for-greenville/): Downtown Greenville, SC Friday, October 12 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm Saturday, October 13 11:00 am – 9:00 pm Sunday, October 14 Noon – 7:00 pm The music aspect of Fall For Greenville may never outshine the culinary, but this years lineup will serve as a perfect side dish. Headlining the main stages this year […] - [New Death on Two Wheels - Hey Amariah mp3](https://scenesc.com/new-death-on-two-wheels-hey-amariah-mp3/): Guys, damn. So Death on Two Wheels has released a new track on the Favorite Gentleman sampler. Well, not so much a new track, but a new recording for us. “Hey Amariah” has been heard live before, as well as in a studio session on Youtube last summer, but now it is captured in digital […] - [Festival Preview: Music Midtown](https://scenesc.com/festival-preview-music-midtown/): Music Midtown    Piedmont Park, Atlanta, GA    September 21+22 After parading across the country to see music festivals this summer, there is finally a fest that is close to home. It’s not as massive as Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza but last year’s Music Midtown in Atlanta, GA had an atmosphere that could match all of […] - [[Festival Journal] Lollapalooza,The Indie Music Launch Pad](https://scenesc.com/festival-journal-lollapaloozathe-indie-music-launch-pad/): By Berkley Aiken It’s been a week since Lolla… Lollapalooza: defined as a person or thing that is particularly impressive or attractive. Lollapalooza Festival in Grant Park (Chicago, IL) is just that–particularly impressive and attractive. Not only does “Lolla” engulf over 115 acres of downtown Chicago every year for an entire weekend at the beginning […] - [Jam Room Music Festival Rocks Downtown](https://scenesc.com/jam-room-music-festival-rocks-downtown/): Saturday October 13, 2012 Free Admission Main St. Columbia, SC A little less talk and a lot more action is what Main Street in Columbia needs, and it’s finally getting it. This time the Jam Room is trying their hand at an outdoor festival on Main Street with free admission and a couple of high-profile […] - [[Jam Session] Bobby McFerrin and Ramphastos](https://scenesc.com/jam-session-bobby-mcferrin-and-ramphastos/): “Thinkin’ About Your Body” — Bobby McFerrin Everybody knows Bobby McFerrin as the “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” guy. I’d like to see Big Mouth Billy Bass try this one. What a lot of people don’t know is that McFerrin is basically a bonafide musical genius. Although Peter Frampton introduced the sound of a talk box, […] - [[Twitter Thursday] @_Constellations and @HolyCityBrewing](https://scenesc.com/twitter-thursday-_constellations-and-holycitybrewing/): Hi friends, it’s your favorite day of the week: #TwitterThursday! First up we have the Atlanta genre-bending band, The Constellations.  I’ve always wanted to be in the popular Clap Squad that travels with the Constellations, but they never have invited me.  Fingers crossed that it will happen this year! @_constellations have recently been playing dates […] - [Archer vs. Gunman Get Back in Stride](https://scenesc.com/archer-vs-gunman-get-back-in-stride/): Facebook Event Archer vs. Gunman with Our Western Sky Saturday August 11 8:30 PM at The Handlebar Fall of 2011 was a tough time for Archer vs. Gunman. The band that had been an anchor of the Upstate music community for so long was starting to come apart. Front-man Shaun Williams was in a wheel […] - [Beer Buzz - Alewerks Brewing Co. Lands in Columbia](https://scenesc.com/beer-buzz-alewerks-brewing-co-lands-in-columbia/): Williamsburg, Va. is a place I hold near and dear to my heart. I grew up 30 minutes from the birthplace of America and have dined on many an overpriced Busch Gardens pizza within its city limits. So naturally, I’m a staunch supporter of Billysburg’s offering to the world of craft beer – the Alewerks […] - [[Top5] (Tall)Boys of Summer](https://scenesc.com/top5-tallboys-of-summer/): Well, almost. Summertime is (and has been) here. Hiking, biking, baseball and beer all come to mind. And what better way to enjoy a crispy cold one in the summer than from a can! As the craft beer scene grows, more and more breweries are canning their beers. When you want to get your drink on […] - [What is Dead Nostalgia?](https://scenesc.com/what-is-dead-nostalgia/): Have you ever had that moment where you wonder what you’re doing with your life? It could be when you wake up and it dawns on you that you’re going into the same job you’ve been going to for five years straight. It could be when you’ve had one too many drinks and you’re sitting […] - [Charleston's Beer Bible Part I](https://scenesc.com/charlestons-beer-bible-part-i/): Although I am currently a resident of the city that is so endearingly titled “Famously Hot,” I recently transplanted from Charleston.  After finishing undergraduate there, I even stuck it out through graduate school hoping that would validate my decision to stay in Neverland another few years.  All that to say, I learned in school a […] - [[ETW Giveaway] My Morning Jacket and Band of Horses Tickets](https://scenesc.com/etw-giveaway-my-morning-jacket-and-band-of-horses-tickets/): Enter To Win Tickets [contact-form-7 id=”11827″ title=”Band of Horses”] My Morning Jacket With Band of Horses Saturday August 25 Time Warner Cable Uptown Amphitheatre On Sale Now At Livenation.com! Winner will be emailed August 20th at noon. Band of Horses has a big Fall ahead of them. A new album called Mirage Rock coming out […] - [Valise/Author @ The Radio Room/The Sparrow](https://scenesc.com/valiseauthor-the-radio-roomthe-sparrow/): Its been a while since I’ve written a show preview/review. I’ve had the opportunity to see a ton of amazing artists while in Nashville. Most impressive by far was the talent of undiscovered musicians. It seems every single week I’m seeing someone that has the potential to make a career out of music. A perfect […] - [[Jam Session] Stagbriar and Versus The Robot](https://scenesc.com/jam-session-stagbriar-and-versus-the-robot/): We haven’t been able to keep with Summer Jams, Winter Jams, or anything ever. It seems pretty simple, but for some reason no one can keep them up consistently. Well we’re giving it one last go with “Jam Sessions” every Friday. This weeks features two very different SC artists.   Emily McCollum’s name is no […] - [[Preview] Arts & Draughts at the Columbia Museum of Art](https://scenesc.com/preview-arts-draughts-at-the-columbia-museum-of-art/): Not often is a museum the place to be on a Friday night, but this week is a notable exception as the popular Arts & Draughts series returns to the Columbia Museum of Art, from 7 p.m. to midnight. Shannon Burke, the museum’s Public Programs Coordinator, started the event as an effort to highlight a […] - [[Show Journal] Warped Tour 2012](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-warped-tour-2012/): Photos by Alexis Shwallier Warped Tour 2012 hit Charlotte’s Verizon Wireless Amphitheater on Monday, July 30th. There were ups and downs throughout the day, including being tricked into watching a graphic four-minute-long video on inhumane practices in the meat industry but getting paid for it, my friend losing her phone in the middle of the […] - [[Twitter Thursday] Featuring @therealjuicyj and @ThePiedmontBoys](https://scenesc.com/twitter-thursday-featuring-therealjuicyj-and-thepiedmontboys/): Twitter Thursday Featuring @therealjuicyj and @ThePiedmontBoys   Twitter can be used for many things, but being entertained is probably top on my list of uses of the Twitter.  So for this edition of #twitterthursday I bring you two tweet-ers who make me laugh. First up, we have @therealjuicyj, which is none other than Juicy J […] - [[Top 5] Hottest Shows at New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/top-5-hottest-shows-at-new-brookland-tavern/): 1) Colour Revolt/Manchester Orchestra/Eric Skelton/All Get Out Friday, August 10-2007 Temp inside-126 Temp outside-107.1 °F People passing out-Yes Stopped Show because of heat-Yes Musicians Leaving the stage from exhaustion-Yes According to the National Climatic Data Center August 2007 was one of the worst heat waves to roll through the Southeast since 1895. Temperatures were highest […] - [[Show Journal] Bele Chere Music and Arts Festival](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-bele-chere-music-and-arts-festival/): I may have been in the wrong Carolina this weekend, but it sure was the right time to be in the wrong place. My friend and I drove to Asheville for Bele Chere, the largest free festival in the Southeast. (That’s right, I said free.) Rightly named, Bele Chere showed us some “beautiful living” in […] - [SceneSC's Band of the Month [August] :: River City Extension](https://scenesc.com/scenescs-band-of-the-month-august-river-city-extension/): [download id=”41″] (Right Click, Save Link As) River City Extension-If You Need Me Back in Brooklyn This is the second installment of the new monthly series, Band of the Month, from SceneSC. For the month of August, we have selected River City Extension. River City Extension has a brand new album out entitled, Don’t Let the Sun Go Down […] - [Columbia's Beer Bible](https://scenesc.com/columbias-beer-bible/): I knew this day would come. Music and beer are intertwined in a harmony so perfect, it rivals some of history’s greatest pairs: Turner and Hooch, Thelma and Louise, Tom and Jerry – even Chan and Tucker. It makes perfect sense for Scene SC to finally get in on the beer writing game and I’m honored […] - [Let's Make Some Noise for the Nick](https://scenesc.com/lets-make-some-noise-for-the-nick/): Facebook Invite For three years now The Nickelodeon Theatre has thought of every which way to keep us excited about their move down Main Street. All the while directly across the street thousands of dollars a day are being flushed down every toilet in the Statehouse. It’s been painful to watch. Other cities would have […] - [[Photos] Surfer Blood/Heyrocco/Co. at The Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/photos-surfer-bloodheyroccoco-at-the-music-farm/): Photos by Alexis Shwallier Co./Heyrocco For purely mental health related reasons Surfer Blood needed this show at The Music Farm in Charleston. Their previous dates were opening for Death Cab for Cutie, who if listened to night after night isn’t safe, and has deepened the sadness of many a heartbroken young man. Instead of sharing […] - [[Album Review] JEFF The Brotherhood-Hypnotic Nights](https://scenesc.com/album-review-jeff-the-brotherhood-hypnotic-nights/): Jeff the Brotherhood, where Skynyrd meets Ozma. If you’re just now becoming a fan of JEFF the Brotherhood you carry a scarlet letter marking how uncool you are. After 6 albums the Nashville band is just now finding national awareness on the heels of their latest Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys) produced album Hypnotic Nights. […] - [Latenights Acoustic Session](https://scenesc.com/latenights-acoustic-session/): Latenights have managed to fly under the radar for 4 years now. Well, before they were Latenights, they were Hello Tomorrow who also flew below noticeably under media coverage. The changing of the name marked a significant change in the band. They changed from an awesome high school band full of potential to an outstanding […] - [[Show Review] A Silent Age and I am Carpenter at One Unit](https://scenesc.com/show-review-a-silent-age-and-i-am-carpenter-at-one-unit/): The question I was asked most at One Unit last night was “What are you doing here?”. I’m not exactly a staple at hardcore shows, and for the last two months I haven’t been attending that many shows at all. Being away, I realize that it’s not the live music that I miss the most. […] - [Viva La Vista, Viva La Música](https://scenesc.com/viva-la-vista-viva-la-musica/): WHEN: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, September 29 WHERE: The Congaree Vista, in and around the Gervais Street corridor at Lincoln Street. TOKENS: Admission to Viva La Vista is free, but $1 tokens are used to purchase food and beverages. Fall in Columbia, South Carolina is something to be celebrated. The summers in our Famously Hot city […] - [[New Music] Western Romantic-Photograph](https://scenesc.com/new-music-western-romantic-photograph/):   Being in a band spread between three states isn’t easy, especially when you just had a new album come out and are trying to promote it. Dan McCurry and his longtime project Run Dan Run understands this frustration. And while other Run Dan Run members have their own side projects, McCurry has kept most […] - [Dear Blanca Has Brain Power](https://scenesc.com/dear-blanca-has-brain-power/): When it comes to music Dylan Dickerson doesn’t slow down. He’s drumming with Pan, playing with AIR, and recording with his project Dear Blanca at the same time. “Musclehead” is the first song off Dear Blanca’s upcoming album titled Talker. Dickerson’s voice quivers with grit on the new track and is offset by a female […] - [EP Review: Chemical Peel - Bad Cream](https://scenesc.com/ep-review-chemical-peel-bad-cream/): Chemical Peel – Bad Cream So, I have a well professed love for loud-ass music, frontwomen, and Fork and Spoon records. When these three things come together, you get Bad Cream. I headed to bandcamp to listen to the tracks, and give a little commentary on what I heard. First of all, click the image or […] - [Preview "Breaks" from We Roll Like Madmen's New Album](https://scenesc.com/preview-new-album-wrlm/): Check out “Breaks,” the first track from We Roll Like Madmen’s new CD release, Who is Heady Crystals?. The eight-song album is set to be available later today as a disc and/or download through Nophi Recordings. “Breaks” features Chris Tollack’s subtle yet heady club beats (for best results, turn up the bass) interlaced with the […] - [New Music from Ye Mighty](https://scenesc.com/new-music-from-ye-mighty/): Facebook Invite With a show coming up Saturday July, 21 at Art Bar, Ye Mighty have released two new tracks recorded at Archer Avenue Studios. On both tracks Beth Dickerson shows off the true power of her vocals and sounds the best she’s ever sounded. Dickerson, who played primarily under the Brightford moniker for years, […] - [[New Music][Oh Ginger]](https://scenesc.com/new-musicoh-ginger/): Charleston/New York City folk duo Lindsey Holler and Michael Hanf have released the second of three EP’s centered around intricate vibraphone, guitar, and harmonies. The newest EP features rolling bright vibraphone against a bed of guitars both strummed and picked from song to song. The contrast featured in the album is what makes it stand […] - [[Video] I Am Carpenter "Bones" ](https://scenesc.com/video-i-am-carpenter-bones/): Tuesday, July 31st, 2012 New Brookland Tavern I Am Carpenter / Oddczar / Old Flings – 7:30 I am Carpenter’s info on their Facebook page reads more like a musician graveyard than a band roster, and I don’t think it’s been updated in a little while. Like an orb at the center of a rotating […] - [SceneSC Brings Elonzo and Brave Baby to Arts and Draughts](https://scenesc.com/scenesc-brings-elonzo-and-brave-baby-to-arts-and-draughts/): The Columbia Museum of Art Friday August 3 The Whiskey Gentry/Brave Baby/Elonzo 7 PM $8 Public $5 Members  FACEBOOK EVENT (We’ll be picking 20 winners) We couldn’t be more proud and excited to be working with The Columbia Museum of Art and the Arts and Draughts event sponsoring a stage and bringing in a couple […] - [Junior Astronomers Dead Sessions #3](https://scenesc.com/junior-astronomers-dead-sessions-3/): Facebook Invite The last thing I did before I took a week off for vacation was sit down with Terrence of Junior Astronomers and talk about the new record titled Dead Nostalgia. It’s close to complete, with only a few vocal parts left to record. The release date hasn’t been set yet, but they already […] - [All Get Out Change and Grow](https://scenesc.com/all-get-out-change-and-grow/): July 7th-The Sparrow (Charleston, SC)  July 14th-The Radio Room (Greenville, SC) There have been a lot of questions surrounding All Get Out since their return from the successful nationwide tour with La Dispute, Balance and Composure, and Sainthood Reps. Long time AGO members Mel Washington and Mike Rogers left the band to pursue other opportunities […] - [[ETW] Warped Tour Ticket Giveaway](https://scenesc.com/etw-warped-tour-ticket-giveaway/):   Monday, July 30 Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Tickets On Sale Now at Livenation.com! 2009 Warped Tour Review Over the past 10 years Van’s Warped Tour has become one of the première and consistent Summer festivals when it comes to showcasing some of the best bands in the alt rock music industry. This year is no […] - [SceneSC's Band of the Month [July] :: CherryCase](https://scenesc.com/scenescs-band-of-the-month-july-cherrycase/): In an attempt to further recognize the achievements and ability of bands from the southeast, SceneSC will be starting a new monthly series called SceneSC’s Band of the Month. When David and I started talking about the idea and decided that July would be the first month, we couldn’t think of a more deserving band than CherryCase. […] - [[Music Video] Luke Cunningham-For The Best](https://scenesc.com/music-video-luke-cunningham-for-the-best/): Luke Cunningham’s latest album Heart Pressure has been a long time in the making. After years grinding it out with his former band Part Time Heroes, Cunningham is now on his own with a couple of his best friends by his side and is writing some of his finest material to date. That includes the […] - [Show Preview: Mates of State](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-mates-of-state/): Mates of State w/ Other Lives     Visulite Theatre, Charlotte, NC Wednesday, Oct. 5    7:30pm     $15 Mates of State have been around since 1997. If they haven’t honed their live skills by now, they never will. A band who have been going this long HAVE TO be great live. They’ve toured […] - [Videos from Hopscotch](https://scenesc.com/videos-from-hopscotch/): After my day 1 recap, my Hopscotch experience turned into a blur of day parties and fuzz bands.  There is no way you’re going to see every band you want to see, so you really have to pick and choose and just enjoy where you are. Of Spin’s top 8 performances at Hopscotch and we […] - [Show Preview: Peter Wolf Crier](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-peter-wolf-crier/): Peter Wolf Crier w/ Milagres, Dylan Dickerson, and Young Mumbles Sunday, Oct. 2nd   El Burrito, 5 Points, Columbia, SC   6pm   All Ages   $5 If you miss this one, you really don’t know what’s going on. This is definitely the best show to hit Columbia this fall, maybe even this year. All […] - [Show Preview: Gardens & Villa](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-gardens-villa/): Black Hills by Gardens & Villa Gardens & Villa w/ Youth Lagoon        Wednesday, September 27     9pm Snug Harbor, Charlotte, NC     $8    TICKETS  This is one of those shows that you will hear about in the future, when Gardens & Villa are getting big and a couple of […] - [Album Review: All Get Out-The Season](https://scenesc.com/album-review-all-get-out-the-season/): All Get Out’s debut full length The Season has been years in the making.  To fans, it has been a myth, a rumor and something that has been much anticipated.  The band went from playing hundreds of shows in 2008, 2009, and 2010 to regional one off dates for much of 2011.  They had started […] - [Free Download-Nick Bays-Keep The Ghost Awake](https://scenesc.com/free-download-nick-bays-keep-the-ghost-awake/): While Nick Bays was in town this summer he played as many shows as he could before he headed back North to school.  This Patriarchs EP had been recorded since early summer, but it’s not until now that we are hearing the fruits of that labor. “Keep The Ghost Awake” is the first single off […] - [Wilco-The Whole Love Listening Party](https://scenesc.com/wilco-the-whole-love-listening-party/): Monday September 26 New Brookland Tavern 8 PM FREE Facebook Event The night before Wilco’s much anticipated album The Whole Love hits the streets we’ll be hosting a listening party at New Brookland Tavern with drink specials and giveaways. Wilco’s Yankee Hotel Foxtrot is a landmark album on the music timeline for an entire generation […] - [The Best Things About Hopscotch Festival 2011](https://scenesc.com/the-best-things-about-hopscotch-festival-2011/): Marie Antoinette once said “I have seen all, I have heard all, I have forgotten all.” I’m pretty sure she said that after attending Raleigh’s Hopscotch Festival. I feel like I saw so much and did so much that I can’t remember any of it, does that make sense? I decided to try to remember […] - [Red Hot Chili Peppers Prize Pack](https://scenesc.com/red-hot-chili-peppers-prize-pack/): Above is a picture of the actual poster you are entering to win.  Not only are you entering to win this rare autographed poster, but you will also receive their entire music catalog. What’s the catch?  There is no catch.  You’re hearing “The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie” on the radio all the time and […] - [Preview: Music Midtown 2011](https://scenesc.com/preview-music-midtown-2011/): Music Midtown 2011 Piedmont Park – Atlanta, GA Saturday, Sept. 24         $55 So I am pretty sure that the organizer of this Atlanta festival was like “Hey, how about we pick all the best LIVE bands in the world and put them in one festival?” which is why I am so […] - [Charleston Record Expo Line Up Announced](https://scenesc.com/charleston-record-expo-line-up-announced/): Earlier this year Monster Music hosted the first record convention in Charleston in the last 15 years.  That turned out to be such a hit that they’ve decided to do it again. Next Saturday, September 24 vendors from all over the East Coast will be bringing their vinyl and other memorabilia to Monster Music for […] - [Shallow Palace to Release New Record and Tour](https://scenesc.com/shallow-palace-to-release-new-record-and-tour/): Shallow Palace had a succesful Kickstarter campaign earlier this year to raise money for the recording of their new album.  Now the fruits of their labor about to be relieved to the world as their new album is currently being pressed on vinyl and will be supported by an East Coast tour starting in October. […] - [Enter To Win: Horrible Crows Lithograph](https://scenesc.com/enter-to-win-horrible-crows-lithograph/): It was a hot hot hot summer July day nearly three years ago when we went to New Brookland Tavern to see Gaslight Anthem.  What we heard was sweaty working class punk that stopped into Columbia on an off date from Warped Tour.  The Gaslight Anthem was on Warped Tour 08′?? Yeah, Warped Tour has […] - [Listen to Late Nights ](https://scenesc.com/listen-to-late-nights/): This song. This band. That’s all. Thursday September 22 The Elbow Room  5 POINTS PUB $5 - [The Explorers Club Announce Sophomore Release](https://scenesc.com/the-explorers-club-announce-sophomore-release/): Charleston retro rock outfit The Explorers Club will be releasing the follow up to their 2008 harmony fueled album Freedom Wind in early 2012.  The upcoming LP will be titled Grand Hotel and is also heavily influenced by the music of the 1960’s like their previous release. With so many bands out there these days […] - [Album Review: Hotel Lights-Girl Graffiti](https://scenesc.com/album-review-hotel-lights-girl-graffiti/): Girl Graffiti by Hotel Lights is a darn fine record. I’m just going to get that out of the way right off the bat because it needs to be said without any pretense or bullshit. That is in fact what makes it such a great record. It doesn’t try to be anything except what it is, […] - [Frontier Sons and The Lion in Winter Tour](https://scenesc.com/frontier-sons-and-the-lion-in-winter-tour/): Facebook Event Frontier Sons and The Lion in Winter are taking off on an East Coast tour today, playing their first show in Rock Hill, SC at The Money with Polar War. While The Lion in Winter has had a handful of single online releases, Frontier Sons will celebrate the release of their new album […] - [Welcome to Hopscotch: Day 1 Overview](https://scenesc.com/welcome-to-hopscotch-day-1-overview/): So I just got settled in at Hopscotch.  I’m sitting in front of Port City Java on the corner of Fayetville and Martin and things have already gotten interesting.  Check in was a breeze.  Walked up, gave my name got my pass and walked out.  Then I figured out that there is absolutely nothing going […] - [Rejectioneers/Lauris Vidal/Matt Butcher/Future Wives at Conundrum](https://scenesc.com/rejectioneerslauris-vidalmatt-butcherfuture-wives-at-conundrum/): Facebook Event First off I have yet to write on this website about how much I love Conundrum Music Hall, Columbia’s newest music venue.  I talked about it a little bit last week on The Weekly Monitor, but this place is really great.  Great sound system, great atmosphere and good people running the place.  I […] - [Introducing: Typhoon](https://scenesc.com/introducing-typhoon/): Beautiful would be the top word to describe this band. But talented would be a close second. Typhoon are a band from Portland, Oregon with a band ranging from 13-21 members, depending on where they play. When I saw them at Lollapalooza they had 13 members, including 2 drummers, trumpeters, and two violinists. It seems […] - [Album Review: The Front Bottoms](https://scenesc.com/album-review-the-front-bottoms/): The Front Bottoms new self titled album dropped today and is streaming in full over at AOL Spinner as part of their online listening party series. We’ve been huge fans of the album for a couple of weeks now and are excited to be bringing them to Columbia October 29 for a Halloween show at […] - [Introducing: Chrome Sparks](https://scenesc.com/introducing-chrome-sparks/): Now this is the music that you want to be listening to. Show You My Way by chrome sparks Jeremy Malvin (a.k.a. the coolest guy ever) is way too talented for his own good. He has been playing music for a long time and is studying percussion at University of Michigan while also creating a […] - [Elonzo/Sea Wolf Mutiny/Magnetic Flowers at Art Bar](https://scenesc.com/elonzosea-wolf-mutinymagnetic-flowers-at-art-bar/): The Magnetic Flowers, The Sea Wolf Mutiny and Elonzo @ Art Bar Saturday Sept 3 $5 Facebook Event The Magnetic Flowers are still a band?? I thought they were on hiatus? One day they’re taking a break, the next they are playing a show. And thank goodness they are still playing shows because they are […] - [David Bazan Ticket Giveaway/Simpsonville Sept. 21](https://scenesc.com/david-bazan-ticket-giveawaysimpsonville-sept-21/): David Bazan | Living Room Show – Simpsonville, SC – September 21 Purchase Tickets (11 Remaining) David Bazan-Wolves at the Door For David Bazan fans a living room concert is the ultimate experience.  He makes all of his live shows personal with fan questions and interaction, but to be in the comfort of someones living […] - [Josh Roberts and the Hinges at 5 Points Pub](https://scenesc.com/josh-roberts-and-the-hinges-at-5-points-pub/): It seems like just yesterday that Josh Roberts and the Hinges were headlining the SceneSC Sampler release.  That was February and a lot has happened since then.  Bandmates got married, shows across the Southeast, a line up adjustment and some new songs in the works. The truth is when we heard “As Steady As We […] - [We are Augustines: Blue Collar Rock](https://scenesc.com/we-are-augustines-blue-collar-rock/): There seems to be a new sound trending that isn’t exactly a new sound.  The disciples of Springsteen, Dylan and Petty are finding their way back into the mainstream.  Gaslight Anthem has been carrying the flag, The War on Drugs is chilling in Philadelphia’s back seat and now We are Augustines is making their statement […] - [Junior Astronomers/TtMTtS/Octopus Jones @ New Brookland](https://scenesc.com/junior-astronomersttmttsoctopus-jones-new-brookland/): Thursday, August 25, 2011 – 8:00pm Octopus Jones Today The Moon, Tomorrow The Sun Junior Astronomers Sugar Glyder Price: $7 Cover Genre: Rock / Indie / Pop Thursday night New Brookland Tavern Columbia will be invaded by 4 bands, none of which claim Columbia as their home town.  While technically that might be true, Columbia […] - [Andy Zipf Acoustic Sessions](https://scenesc.com/andy-zipf-acoustic-sessions/): It was a dark mild late summer night when we took Andy Zipf back into our shed to film some acoustic songs.  He played two songs for us, one sitting on the John Deere and one standing beside the push mower. This is our first actual acoustic session with Zipf, but over the years we’ve […] - [Show Review:Guster and Jacks Mannequin](https://scenesc.com/show-reviewguster-and-jacks-mannequin/): If you ever have a chance to see a show at Patriot’s Point in Charleston it’s a good idea to attend.  Having the chance to see a show on the harbor overlooking downtown Charleston is really an all around great experience.  You can bring your dog, put your beach chair in the sand beside the […] - [Red Hot Chili Peppers LIVE: I'm With You in Theaters](https://scenesc.com/red-hot-chili-peppers-live-im-with-you-in-theaters/): If you’ve been listening to the radio lately you’ve most likely heard the new Red Hot Chili Peppers single “The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie.”  In the 90’s Red Hot Chili Peppers changed from not only a band with a high energy live performance to a band that churned out radio hit singles. To coincide […] - [Album Review:Hot Lava Monster-The Weed Sessions](https://scenesc.com/album-reviewhot-lava-monster-the-weed-sessions/): Hot Lava Monster-Some Call It Hell Hot Lava Monster is back, and they brought their huge… erm, guitars, with them. That’s right, it’s the first loud and in your face release from Columbia’s classic rock gurus since their Live record, and man is it good.  The 4 song EP is the long awaited release of […] - [Summer Showcase:Steven Fiore/Haley Shaw/Emily McCollum](https://scenesc.com/summer-showcasesteven-fiorehaley-shawemily-mccollum/): Facebook Event Scene SC will be hosting our third showcase of the summer tonight at 5 Points Pub featuring Steven Fiore, Haley Shaw and Emily McCollum. In the video above you can see Haley and Steven performing together at the SceneSC House of Softcore.  Both Shaw and Fiore are currently located in Charleston, but over […] - [Album Review:Keb Mo-True Reflection](https://scenesc.com/album-reviewkeb-mo-true-reflection/): Keb’ Mo’ – True Reflection I slid my new Keb’ Mo’ cd into my laptop and I-Tunes automatically categorized it in the “blues” genre. This certainly isn’t the computer program’s fault. Keb’ Mo’ first made a name for himself as a blues musician, playing a wicked slide guitar. While that may be where he came […] - [New Erich Skelton Recordings](https://scenesc.com/7902/): I think there should be a small movement to get Erich Skelton back to playing some live shows and releasing some new music. Until then, you can check out these songs he recorded with Taylor Bray in Nashville.  Both have been released before, but were re-recorded for a mock label pitch.  They turned out great […] - [Farewell Flight and Andy Zipf at New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/farewell-flight-and-andy-zipf-at-new-brookland-tavern/): Farewell Flight Andy Zipf Frontier Sons Dear Kavalier Price: $5 Over 21 / $8 Under 21 New Brookland Tavern Farewell Flight and Andy Zipf have a couple of things in common.  First off, it wasn’t planned that these bands played together.  That just happened by chance.  See, both Andy Zipf and Farewell Flight had played […] - [Free Download: Rejectioneers-25](https://scenesc.com/free-download-rejectioneers-25/): Free Download We reviewed the new Rejectioneers 25 EP last week and since then they have released it for free download.  I know a lot of you have a couple of these songs already downloaded from the 2010 or 2011 sampler, but now you can finish the collection. - [Get On This - Shad](https://scenesc.com/get-on-this-shad/): Hey there fellow beautiful people. I decided I’m gonna post articles every so often featuring a band/artist who I feel like should get more recognition. You may have heard these bands before, but if not, then it’ll be a good way to hear about some new music or whatevs. The first artist I wanted to […] - [Young the Giant: Tour with Incubus and VMA Performance](https://scenesc.com/young-the-giant-tour-with-incubus-and-vma-performance/): Earlier this year we told you to watch out for Young the Giant and previewed their show in Myrtle Beach. We even gave away an autographed album and some shirts. In addition to that we brought the supporting band from that tour Kitten to our house to play. These days everyone knows who Young the […] - [Album Review-The Sea Wolf Mutiny-The Last Season](https://scenesc.com/album-review-the-sea-wolf-mutiny-the-last-season/): By Gavin Brown: Solid. It’s the only word that comes to mind when I try to describe The Sea Wolf Mutiny’s First EP, The Last Season. It’s funny, the definition of “solid” is a near perfect description of the band’s eight song EP: “not hollow or containing gaps” and “strongly built or made of strong […] - [Guster on Tour with Jack's Mannequin](https://scenesc.com/guster-on-tour-with-jacks-mannequin/): Guster is currently out on tour with Jack’s Mannequin including shows in Charlotte, Myrtle Beach and Charleston included. Over the years Guster has always laid a little bit low in the music scene while maintaining a solid grass roots following.  By laid low, I mean toured with the likes of Rogue Wave, John Mayer, Ben […] - [Madi Diaz "Let's Go" Video](https://scenesc.com/madi-diaz-lets-go-video/): Columbia, SC is a hot bed of Madi Diaz fans.  Turn on the college radio station and you’ll hear Madi Diaz, walk into bars in 5 Points and they’re playing Madi Diaz over the system, walk into venues and people are covering Madi Diaz songs.  Diaz has never even played a show here that I’m […] - [Lollapalooza Jr. Jr.](https://scenesc.com/lollapalooza-jr-jr/): Okay. Hi. I have been so slacking lately and haven’t posted anything all summer, primarily because I was too busy watching Breaking Bad and Game of Thrones to even go near my keyboard. I’ve also been doing other stuff I guess. I saw a fantastic Bon Iver show in Raleigh, opened for Stepdad, and went […] - [City Paper Presents YALLapalooza](https://scenesc.com/city-paper-presents-yallapalooza/): Facebook Event This Friday night at 5 Points Pub the Columbia City Paper Presents YALLapalooza including the Free Times readers favorite band The Dirty Lowdown.  A couple of weeks back we wrote about the Future Yall compilation that includes forward thinking artists from around our great state. The first 100 people through the door will […] - [Interview: Kenny McWilliams - Archer Avenue Studio](https://scenesc.com/interview-kenny-mcwilliams-archer-avenue-studio/):   When analyzing someone’s presence and credibility in a local music scene, people tend to look for what that someone has given to the scene during his or her time. By that theory, Kenny McWilliams’ time playing in the wildly popular group Baumer makes him one of the Columbia music scene’s favorite sons. Add to […] - [Joel Hamilton and Marshall Brown at The White Mule](https://scenesc.com/joel-hamilton-and-marshall-brown-at-the-white-mule/): Thursday August 11 The White Mule No artists scream Charleston, SC more than Shrimp Records artists and Joel T. Hamilton is in that bunch.  The former front man of The Working Title, Hamilton is truly a multi-instrumentalist that refuses to be pinned down to any genre.  What you are guaranteed is a creative songwriter with […] - [Acoustic Night Themes for September/October](https://scenesc.com/acoustic-night-themes-for-septemberoctober/): We’ve set the themes for our acoustic nights for September and October, so sign up today if you want to play one of the nights before we run out of space.  When you sign up I’ll put your name under the night you’re signed up for. This will be a treat for music fans to […] - [Album Review: Rejectioneers-25](https://scenesc.com/album-review-rejectioneers-25/): Rejectioneers-Murderers For more than half a decade the 25 EP has been in the works. It’s the first official Rejectioneers release after years of playing live in Columbia.  For Ben Walker, this is the first time the recording quality has matched the quality of the songs. The reason Ben Walker has always had such a […] - [Album Review: Sarah Hunter-It Will Happen To You](https://scenesc.com/album-review-sarah-hunter-it-will-happen-to-you/): Sarah Hunter-Rush, Rush Sarah Hunter-Love to the Rescue Buy it on iTunes Sarah Hunter kind of came out of nowhere.  From the late night singer songwriter circuit where so many great musicians vanish into and you barely ever hear anything about them, other than being impressed as you sit at Delaney’s having your third pint. […] - [Free Download: Littlest Sounds August Edition](https://scenesc.com/free-download-littlest-sounds-august-edition/): (Click to download) The August edition of the Littlest Sounds sampler includes a host of South Carolina artists and is also full of greats bands you might have heard of, or could be a future fan of.  SC is represented by Bakari Lebby, Paul Brazell and Pan.  Other notable artists include The War on Drugs, […] - [Free Download: Versus the Robot-Sink or Swim](https://scenesc.com/free-download-versus-the-robot-sink-or-swim/): Versus the Robot has released their new 6 song EP for free download on their Bandcamp account. Charlie Jackson and crew have been known around Columbia for years for writing super catchy songs, in the pop punk vein. VTR started out as Jackon’s solo project before he scratched his bands and focused all of his […] - [Tapp’s Arts Center Hosts Say Brother and More](https://scenesc.com/tapp%e2%80%99s-arts-center-hosts-say-brother-and-more/): Say Brother Capital City Playboys/Reid Stevens Tapp’s Arts Center Saturday August 6 9 PM $3 Over $5 Under The Tapp’s Arts Center continues it’s heavy downtown presence in the arts community by hosting Say Brother, Capital City Playboy’s and Reid Stevens this Saturday night. This event is in addition to the first Thursday at Tapp’s […] - [Weaving the Fate and Casual Kings @ Township Auditorium](https://scenesc.com/weaving-the-fate-and-casual-kings-township-auditorium/): August 20, 2011 – Doors: 6:00pm Show: 7:00pm Ticket Info: All tickets are $12.50 Orchestra (General Admission NO SEATS) First & Second Balconies & Gallery – Reserved Seating On Saturday August 20 The Township Auditorium will be hosting a back to school show featuring three Columbia bands including Weaving the Fate (fka Villanova), Casual Kings […] - [5 Points Pub is Back](https://scenesc.com/5-points-pub-is-back/): Facebook Oh 5 Points Pub, it’s like you never really left us.  The venue currently known as The House in 5 Points, formerly known as Sudworks, formerly known as The Elbow Room, will once again be 5 Points Pub. In celebration of the new name, 5 Points Pub is having a blowout week featuring shows […] - [The Mill Closes Its Doors](https://scenesc.com/the-mill-closes-its-doors/): After two years operating as Columbia’s top rehearsal facility The Mill will be closing it’s doors on August 24, 2011. The Mill opened up right after the Sumter Street sheds were shut down to bands and bands were left looking for a place to practice.  We did a little feature and inside tour of The […] - [Free Download-Matrimony-Obey Your Guns](https://scenesc.com/free-download-matrimony-obey-your-guns/): Obey Your Guns (FREE New Single!) by Matrimony Matrimony is offering their new single “Obey Your Guns” up as a free download on Bandcamp and has also debuted a video for the song to go along with the release. Matrimony is from just up the road in Charlotte and has a grassroots sound stemming from […] - [Album Debut-Toucans "Black"](https://scenesc.com/album-debut-toucans-black/): photo credit – Caitlin Bradley – http://www.ckbimages.com/   Will  Flourance has put on many hats in his day, including playing guitar fronting retro rock band The Fluorescents, to being one half of comedy rap duo Sweet Vans, the man can do it all. With Toucans, Flourance shows his musical side through his computer.  Self labeled […] - [Parachute Musical at New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/parachute-musical-at-new-brookland-tavern/):   Parachute Musical will be making their way back to New Brookland Tavern Thursday night with Ocean is Theory, Wylie and The Lion in Winter. Parachute Musical is gearing up to release their new album Kill It Cut It Down and will be playing songs from the upcoming album. They’ve offered up two of the […] - [Cameron Comes Alive: Peter Frampton in Myrtle Beach - 7/19](https://scenesc.com/cameron-comes-alive-peter-frampton-in-myrtle-beach-719/): As David mentioned in his recent entry, the site took the last week off from posting (which I totally knew about and wasn’t just procrastinating writing this show journal because I’m lazy…). Now begins the process of synthesizing everything that has gone down in the last week. For me, the past week’s events were highlighted […] - [Week Off, Back to Business](https://scenesc.com/week-off-back-to-business/): I took last week off from posting because all this music stuff was burning me out. Plus, Hipster Runoff was taking a two week break so I thought I’d go with them and give the internet a rest. So now we’re back to shake up the internet. So much stuff happened during the last couple […] - [CherryCase Farewell Columbia Show](https://scenesc.com/cherrycase-farewell-columbia-show/): Saturday July 16 New Brookland Tavern There has been sort of a mass exodus from Columbia to Nashville in recent years and the trend continues with CherryCase and Frontier Sons who will be playing together this Saturday as a farewell to Columbia of sorts. CherryCase has been a Columbia staple for as long as Scene […] - [Show Journal: Stepdad at New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-stepdad-at-new-brookland-tavern/): I literally have no idea how to start this. This was one of the craziest, most awesome nights of my life and I will try to explain it in the best way possible. This is a show that me and my band One Two Skidoo had been looking forward to since back in March when […] - [Show Preview: Angela Easterling in Spartanburg 7/16](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-angela-easterling-in-spartanburg-716/): Since I joined the Scene SC team in early May, David has slotted me as his go to writer for female singer/songwriters, a job that I won’t complain about one bit. Having covered a good deal of said artists and having played in a band with one for two years (Columbia’s Cayla Fralick), I possess […] - [Free Download-Toro Y Moi (NBT Thursday Night)](https://scenesc.com/free-download-toro-y-moi-nbt-thursday-night/): Toro Y Moi New Brookland Tavern Thursday July 14 With the recent heatwave in Columbia, it now makes perfect sense why Ernest Greene and Chaz Bundick started playing “chillwave” here.  If the air conditioner can’t cool you off, then maybe the music can.  And you’ll need some of that “chillwave” Thursday night at New Brookland […] - [Washed Out Interview](https://scenesc.com/washed-out-interview/): We interviewed Ernest Greene of Washed Out after their show in Columbia July 1 outside of New Brookland Tavern. Don’t forget that the new Washed Out album comes out today and to celebrate we’ll be giving away 30 autographed posters along with vinyl, stickers, shirts and more at Bey’s tonight at the Washed Out listening […] - [Free Music: Littlest Sounds July Download](https://scenesc.com/free-music-littlest-sounds-july-download/): Click to download Our friends at Littlest Sounds have released their July edition of the Littlest Sounds Compilation.  Many South Carolina bands have been featured on this download in the past and this months features our own Coma Cinema. We had Matt Little and his band Commerce in town a couple of weeks ago and […] - [All Get Out Blue Indian Acoustic Alley](https://scenesc.com/all-get-out-blue-indian-acoustic-alley/): If Blogs had best friends ours would be The Blue Indian.  We’re excited to say that SceneSC and The Blue Indian are finally teaming up for some shows featuring two bands from SC and two bands from Georgia this October.  We’re still nailing down the dates, but it looks like it will be a Friday/Saturday […] - [Taking Back Sunday/Colour Revolt/Thursday in Charlotte](https://scenesc.com/taking-back-sundaycolour-revoltthursday-in-charlotte/):   Thursday July 14 Charlotte NC The Fillmore Ladies and gentlemen of Charlotte, watch your faces.  Two of music’s most prolific microphone acrobats are coming to town next week, and I have personally seen both knock out teeth and bloody faces with their antics.  That’s right, a dream I gave up for dead ten-years ago […] - [Washed Out Listening Party July 12](https://scenesc.com/washed-out-listening-party-july-12/): Tuesday July 12 Bey’s in 5 Points 10 PM FREE Facebook Event If you missed the Washed Out show last week, you not only missed an amazing show, but also one of the hottest dance parties in Columbia.  I know some people didn’t get in because it sold out, but don’t fret, the listening party […] - [David's Summer Cuts Volume 2](https://scenesc.com/davids-summer-cuts-volume-2/): It’s been a while since I’ve updated everyone on what I’ve been listening to this summer.  It’s mostly been Bon Iver, Washed Out, Manchester Orchestra, Dawes and Madi Diaz.  I’ve been wearing all of that out and I still find time to cram in everything else. I’m going on opposite ends of the spectrum for […] - [First Thursday Arts at Tapp's](https://scenesc.com/first-thursday-arts-at-tapps/): Facebook Event Main Street is coming to life more and more every day with new businesses and by supporting the arts.  It’s only a matter of time before the Nickelodeon opens downtown and the arts community will have everything it needs.  Movies at the Nick, Art at the Columbia Museum of Art and music at […] - [Free Music-Andy Zipf-Jealous Hands](https://scenesc.com/free-music-andy-zipf-jealous-hands/): Andy Zipf released his new record Jealous Hands for free July 5 which you can download in the link above. “Reach is Wide” is featured on the new album and can be seen in the video above being performed at his last show at the Scene SC House of Softcore. Andy will be back in […] - [Show Preview: Stepdad at New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-stepdad-at-new-brookland-tavern/): Stepdad w/ One Two Skidoo, Nathan K, and Toucans Thursday, July 7  $5 over/$8 under New Brookland Tavern   Doors at 8pm This is the one show coming to Columbia that in a few months, you’re going to regret not going to. Stepdad come from Grand Rapids, Michigan where they have been making a huge […] - [Happy Birthday To Us. The Big 3](https://scenesc.com/happy-birthday-to-us-the-big-3/): Last year I got all sappy with my birthday post, but this year I don’t think I have it in me. First off I want to thank my cousin Bentz Kirby for inspiring us to start this blog.  It really wouldn’t have happened if it wasn’t for him saying that everyone needed to do their […] - [Say Hello to the Future Y'all](https://scenesc.com/say-hello-to-the-future-yall/): Download Website Future: YALL by Future: YALL I had a chat with someone yesterday talking about the SC music scene and how it is unique.  I said we have a ton of really creative, innovative and talented people here, and it seems like sometimes they are noticed more nationally before they really catch on locally.  […] - [Don't Cry Cuz You Ain't Fly](https://scenesc.com/dont-cry-cuz-you-aint-fly/): ALRIGHT, it’s my birthday. So that means I can do whatever I want. That also means I can write whatever I want, amirite? So I’m definitely going to advertise the most important thing in the entire world first off. NEXT WEEK, my band One Two Skidoo are opening for one of the most amazing bands […] - [Kathrine's Summer Jamz](https://scenesc.com/kathrines-summer-jamz/): Oh sweet summertime. Music festivals and late nights. Rupert went to Bonnaroo, I worked CMA Fest. We cover ALL the bases here at SceneSC, and that’s pretty much the theme of my summer jamz post this week. Hell on Heels -Pistol Annies As you may know, Miranda Lambert is my spirit animal. I love everything […] - [Bon Iver Live Cover](https://scenesc.com/bon-iver-live-cover/): I wasn’t sold on Bon Iver until I saw this video.  I always understood that he was good, but I didn’t understand why people thought he was great.  I had listened through his new release Bon Iver, Bon Iver several times and at times it just felt like a cheap 80’s soft rock album.  After […] - [Ryan Adams London Setlist](https://scenesc.com/ryan-adams-london-setlist/): My friend Kevin is currently working in London and had the chance to see Ryan Adams perform at The Barbican Centre on June 20, 2011.  The setlist was so impressive that I had to post it.  It’s pretty much a dream set for any Ryan Adams fan. June 20, 2011 Set 1) Oh My Sweet […] - [Interview: Foley (The House June 30)](https://scenesc.com/interview-foley-the-house-june-30/): Scene SC Summer Showcase The House in 5 Points Thursday June 30 8 PM with Nick Bays (Full Band) and Kemp Ridley Facebook Event Foley will be playing at The House in 5 Points this Thursday as part of the Scene SC Summer Showcase series.  Their new album is set to come out in August […] - [Dylan Gilbert Free Download and Tour](https://scenesc.com/dylan-gilbert-download-and-tour/): Free Download I Was Young by Dylan Gilbert   Dylan Gilbert and The Over Easy Breakfast Machine are going to be laying it down on the East Coast this summer and will be coming through Columbia on July 15. If you remember, Dylan kept his tour journal with us last time and his tour was […] - [Nic Cage Dies From Parachute Accident: Bonnaroo Part 2](https://scenesc.com/nic-cage-dies-from-parachute-accident-bonnaroo-part-2/): SATURDAY Saturday was a beast of a day. There is an air-conditioned barn in Centeroo where people go to relax and we found out that there was going to be a secret 40-people only Theophilus London show so we lined up two hours in advance. Sitting out in the heat for two hours was intense […] - [Stream Washed Out-Amor Fati](https://scenesc.com/stream-washed-out-amor-fati/): July 1 New Brookland Tavern Washed Out-Amor Fati -Amor Fati reminds me of Australia, 1987, cars and summer. We’ve got Washed Out coming to town next Friday, July 1, just ten days before the new album Within and Without comes out nationwide. Amor Fati is the third song released off the new album, which will […] - [Show Journal: Phish in Charlotte, N.C. 6/17](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-phish-in-charlotte-n-c-617/): *WARNING*: The show that this journal pertains to included the following elements that may be strange and disturbing to some readers: Grown men playing guitar while bouncing on trampolines Noodle dancing Me shouting “SLAPPA DAT BASS MON” at least five times A drummer, wearing a dress, playing a solo on a vacuum cleaner $13 amphitheater […] - [Fanny Packs + Waterslides: Bonnaroo Part 1](https://scenesc.com/fanny-packs-waterslides-bonnaroo-part-1/): Alright, so apologies for the length of time between the actual festival and this article but it took me quite a while to gather my thoughts (and I was too lazy to put it up). SO MUCH HAPPENED AT BONNAROO, that I had to put it into two parts. One of them up today, the […] - [Album Review:The Joy Formidable-The Big Roar](https://scenesc.com/album-reviewthe-joy-formidable-the-big-roar/):   Anthematic British Rock with huge choruses, led by female vocals. The Big Roar could be one of the most aptly named albums ever. The Big Roar is the first full length album from British band The Joy Formidable.  The band has been releasing music since 2008 and in 2009 played a couple of sold […] - [Littlest Sounds Tour at One Unit ](https://scenesc.com/littlest-sounds-tour-at-one-unit/): One Unit (Right Behind Zesto’s in West Columbia, Look for the Ice Cream Cone) 1217 C Avenue, West Columbia, SC 29169 7:30 PM  $5 Amory Sivertson Big White Clouds Commerce Ghosts of the Kodiak Every once and a while you connect with someone in a music community that you know has the best of intentions.  […] - [7 Q's with Ghosts of the Kodiak](https://scenesc.com/7-qs-with-ghosts-of-the-kodiak/): Littlest Sounds Tour Ghosts of the Kodiak Commerce, Big White Clouds, Amory Siverston Thursday June 9, 2011 One Unit Art Space 1139 B Avenue West Columbia, SC Facebook Event Ghosts of the Kodiak-Honesty 1) Describe your music for those who aren’t familiar. Our music would probably fall under indie rock, with a strong post-rock influence. […] - [Show Journal: Tanlines, Banjos and BBQ](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-tanlines-banjos-and-bbq/): Have you ever seen a little pig jump into a swimming pool after an oreo?  Well I have, and I think the piglet’s name was Snooki. The second annual Papa Joe’s Banjo-B-Que was a blast.  All last week we had intentions of camping, but those intentions were squashed by the rain and the fact that […] - [Arthur Alligood Highway Robbery Tour](https://scenesc.com/arthur-alligood-highway-robbery-tour/): Monday, June 6th New Brookland Tavern FREE   I Have Not Seen the Wind by Arthur Alligood Facebook Event Arthur Alligood is currently out on his Highway Robbery Tour toughing out the gas prices and will be rolling through Columbia tonight headlining our weekly Acoustic Showcase series. Alligood is a songwriter out of Nashville that […] - [Show Journal: Matt & Kim in Carrboro, NC](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-matt-kim-in-carrboro-nc/): After a hefty meal at Carrburritos, a quaint Mexican restaurant up here, we were not feeling too up for a show full of dancing But once we got in Cat’s Cradle and mashup artists The Hood Internet took the stage, things definitely changed. I feel that Girl Talk is so popular just because he was […] - [Peter Murphy Poster and Album Giveaway](https://scenesc.com/peter-murphy-poster-and-album-giveaway/): Peter Murphy’s new record Ninth comes out next Tuesday and we’re lucky enough to have some free stuff to give away in support of it. Peter Murphy is the former vocalist of the band Bauhaus and has since released a number of solo albums.  The English rocker is best known for being the “Godfather of […] - [Show Journal: Okkervil River in Carrboro, NC](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-okkervil-river-in-carrboro-nc/): Once, there were two boys, Rupert and Pedro, who set off on a grand adventure from Columbia, SC to Carrboro, NC to witness a live event unlike any other: Okkervil River. To accompany them on their ride, they brought a plethora of snacks and they quickly found out that they only had two packs of […] - [Caroline Guitar Company Awarded in Guitar World](https://scenesc.com/caroline-guitar-company-featured-in-guitar-world/): Purchase Carolina Guitar Company Facebook Website Caroline Guitar Company’s Wave Cannon distortion pedal has been on a steady rise since making it’s public debut last year and is quickly making it’s presence known as an industry leading distortion pedal. This week Guitar World magazine gave the Wave Cannon their Platinum Award for Excellence. Guitar World […] - [Show Preview: Nathan Hussey, Sleepy Vikings at One Unit Art Space](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-nathan-hussey-sleepy-vikings-at-one-unit-art-space/): The six sleazy Tampanians (a real word according to UrbanDictionary.com) of Sleepy Vikings have braved an infernal Florida sun to write the weird songs about stalkers, dead kings, summer, presidents and teenage loitering that make up the debut album, ‘They Will Find You Here’ out May 10th on the New Granada record label. They’re hitting […] - [Moogfest 2011 Initial Lineup - Asheville, NC](https://scenesc.com/moogfest-2011-initial-lineup-asheville-nc/): When Dr. Robert Moog (pronounced “mogue”) began developing the Moog synthesizers in the early 1960s, there’s absolutely no way he could have known the impact the synth would have on the development of modern music. That being said, he probably didn’t think he’d have a three-day music festival named after him either. Moogfest takes place […] - [Show Preview: Okkervil River](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-okkervil-river/): This band is absolutely amazing. Go and see them, you will experience no disappointment. If you haven’t heard of Okkervil River you are a very unfortunate being. They have 6 albums, the most recent I Am Very Far came out a few weeks ago and hit #32 on the Billboard, which is their highest charting […] - [Interview: Manchester Orchestra and Their Tie to Columbia](https://scenesc.com/interview-manchester-orchestra-and-fg-community/): Columbia, SC has watched the rise of Manchester Orchestra first hand over the last seven years. As they rolled into town to play Jillian’s Friday May 20th, they were less than a mile away from three of the venues that they grew out of. Playing for over 2,500 people in the Jillian’s parking lot, they […] - [Free Giveaway: Arctic Monkey's Prize Pack](https://scenesc.com/free-giveaway-arctic-monkeys-prize-pack/):   Arctic Monkeys will release their fourth album, entitled ‘Suck It and See’ on Tuesday June 7th, and in celebration we’ll be giving away an awesome Arctic Monkey’s prize pack. What’s included in the prize pack you might ask?  Well that is -Full Length vinyl LP -Iron On Patch -UK Record Store Day 7″ single […] - [Show Preview: Valley Maker at Immaculate Consumption](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-valley-maker-at-immaculate-consumption/): Coffee houses tend to get a bad rap when it comes to music. They’re stereotyped as playing host to open-mic nights where droves of terrible to mediocre singer/songwriters showcase their average-ness to the general dismay of anyone who came into the shop looking for a quiet and peaceful coffee drinking experience. If you identify yourself […] - [The Weekend in Review: Manchester and The Love Language](https://scenesc.com/the-weekend-in-review-manchester-and-the-love-language/): We had quite an adventurous weekend music wise with All Get Out, Manchester Orchestra, O’Brother and The Love Language in town. 3 times I was mistaken for Andy Hull. One free drink. 1 time we were kicked out of the green room. (Whoops) 1st time I’ve been back to Art Bar since that whole Art […] - [Album Review: Tegan and Sara 'Heartthrob'](https://scenesc.com/album-review-tegan-and-sara-heartthrob/):   05 Drove Me Wild There seems to be a misconception out there among musicians and critics alike that making a pop album is taking the easy way out, therein lessening the quality of the music. This is simply untrue. With their new album Heartthrob Tegan and Sara shed their music industry pigeonhole of being […] - [The Hermit Kings break in to South Carolina](https://scenesc.com/the-hermit-kings-break-in-to-south-carolina/):   The Hermit Kings are riding a wave of good luck. After shifting gears from being a six piece to being a three piece, the band has found good luck around every corner of their transition. From front man Zaq Suarez’s pub encounter that lead to a well-received show at  The Grey Eagle, to spending […] - [Valley Maker Acoustic Session](https://scenesc.com/valley-maker-acoustic-session/): Before the sold out Valley Maker at Conundrum Music Hall in West Columbia, SC last Saturday we had the opportunity to shoot this acoustic session with Valley Maker performing their new song tentatively titled “Only Friend.” Thanks to Samantha and Josh for shooting this. They did a beautiful job. Full Show Stream and Download Courtesy […] - [2013 SceneSC Sampler Out Today](https://scenesc.com/2013-scenesc-sampler-out-today/): As a child I was great at making mix tapes. Sitting in front of the radio with my fingers on the play and record button, waiting for a good song to come on the radio. Maybe it was “Wonderwall” or “Buddy Holly” by Weezer, but I was always ready to get it. The way I […] - [Valley Maker @ Conundrum (2.23.13)](https://scenesc.com/valley-maker-conundrum-2-23-13/): Saturday. February 23. 8 pm. Conundrum Music Hall. $8. VALLEY MAKER Amy Godwin Bombadil The prodigal son returns home. This Saturday, Columbia’s beloved songwriter Austin Crane returns to South Carolina, to play a show at Conundrum with support from Amy Godwin and Bombadil. Released in May 2010, Valley Maker was Austin Crane’s 3rd full length release and […] - [[Show Journal] Grace Potter and the Nocturnals at Music Farm, aka the Best Valentine's Day Ever](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-grace-potter-and-the-nocturnals-at-music-farm-aka-the-best-valentines-day-ever/): What did you do on Valentine’s Day? Go out to a nice dinner? See a movie with a hot date? Or did you just sit in front of your television with a few bottles of wine and the cast of Parks and Rec to keep you company? While all of these scenarios sound fantastic, I’m […] - [Now accepting Reservations at the Last Resort](https://scenesc.com/now-accepting-reservations-at-the-last-resort/): It’s got to be hard being an indie, mostly local musician–you’re pounding the pavement hanging posters for a show at a club you had to pay to play in, you can’t get SceneSC to review your bedroom recorded synth-pop EP and even your parents won’t donate to your kickstarter.  Well friends, the last resort is […] - [#TwitterThursday with @COASTbrewing and @BadBooksMusic](https://scenesc.com/twitterthursday-with-coastbrewing-and-badbooksmusic/): It’s Twitter Thursday, y’all!  I know you probably wonder from week to week if I will be here if I am dead.  Not dead, I promise.  I’ve just been busier than a one legged man in an ass kicking contest.  Regardless, I am here now to deliver you tweets fresh from the interwebs.  First up, […] - [Here Come The Madmen](https://scenesc.com/here-come-the-madmen/): Eschewing the norm has been part of We Roll Like Madmen’s creative spirit since their inception in 2011. In that spirit, they thought it would be interesting to interview me ahead of their show at New Brookland Tavern this Thursday, Feb. 21st. What followed were questions about “The Trap”, Diplo and Skrillex’s respective twerking abilities […] - [[2013 Sampler Preview] Stagbriar-Tom](https://scenesc.com/2013-sampler-preview-stagbriar-tom/): Stagbriar with Lauris Vidal and Kemp Ridley  Feb 20, 2013 SceneSC Underground Acoustic Series at Immaculate Consumption 8 Pm $5 Donation Stagbriar Facebook “Tom” is a talking blues murder ballad. It’s a song type pulled from another time, dusted off and recreated by the brother sister duo of Alex and Emily McCollum that make up […] - [Bonnaroo 2013 Announces Lineup](https://scenesc.com/bonnaroo-2013-announces-lineup/): Bonnaroo Music Festival 2013    June 13-16, 2013    Manchester, TN I’m sorry to the other music festivals, but I must say that Bonnaroo is my absolute favorite U.S. festival. The atmosphere of Bonnaroo is something that just cannot be found at any other festival that I have been to in the United States. I […] - ['Houses' Tests Washington's Faith](https://scenesc.com/houses-tests-washingtons-faith/): Life is very unpredictable. Mel Washington can attest to this, and the ups and downs that led to the writing, recording, and release of his first true full length album Houses. When Washington started writing Houses with close friend and music confidant Chris Perot, they weren’t sure exactly what they were going for, but they […] - [SceneSC Underground Acoustic Music Series](https://scenesc.com/scenesc-underground-acoustic-music-series/): Stagbriar Lauris Vidal/Kemp Ridley 2/20/13 — Immaculate Consumption — $5 donation — 8 PM There’s something magical about basement shows at Immaculate Consumption. Nighttime in the back shadow of the SC State House, the smell of fresh coffee beans, the creaky floors above, and a relaxed community atmosphere. It’s why we’re excited to start a […] - [Bad Books with The Front Bottoms and Weatherbox](https://scenesc.com/bad-books-with-the-front-bottoms-and-weatherbox/): The air was so hot the paint was peeling off the walls the day I went to see Kevin Devine in Charleston in the summer of 2010. We had an acoustic session set up, outside, and it was sticky to say the least. When Devine asked us what song he should play, I said play […] - [Knocturnal Mardi Gras: Bounce, Beads & Booty](https://scenesc.com/knocturnal-mardi-gras-bounce-beads-booty/): Knocturnal has developed a reputation for being the place for local MC’s to strut their stuff.  On Mardi Gras Eve, I made my way to Charlotte, NC in search of some of the southeast’s finest hip hop and Trap music, and I was not disappointed.  The evening began, as every Knocturnal event does, with an […] - [[Photos] Seq Prep School Says Goodbye](https://scenesc.com/photos-seq-prep-school-says-goodbye/): I went up to New Brookland Tavern the day after the Sequoyah Prep School farewell show, and they only found one bra in the pit after people cleared out. It was pink, and is now hanging in the back of the club. There was a lot of singing, it was hot, a couple of people […] - [[Show Preview] Dear Blanca Album Release at Conundrum ](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-dear-blanca-album-release-at-conundrum/): $5 entry- First 25 People Get  a Free CD with Admission Dear Blanca Bo White Happiness Bomb and The Howling Man Facebook Event Dylan Dickerson’s head must be the size of the Gaffney Peachoid today, after the Free Time’s called his new album Talker “the first truly great Columbia record of 2013.”  Tom Law at […] - [What to Expect From the Third Annual Black Hearts Ball in Clemson](https://scenesc.com/what-to-expect-from-the-third-annual-black-hearts-ball-in-clemson/): Facebook Event Valentine’s Day can be a slightly depressing holiday if you don’t have a sweetheart to call your own. That doesn’t have to be the case if you’re hanging out in the Upstate this year. Taking place at Friar’s Tavern in Clemson, the Black Hearts Ball is a post-apocalyptic shindig where the unattached have […] - [[Show Preview] Joyce Manor at The Oasis](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-joyce-manor-at-the-oasis/): Facebook Event Over the last couple of years Joyce Manor has created a buzz for themselves with a traditional punk show energy that has fans bouncing off the walls. When it comes down to it, their music, which rides the border of indie rock and punk, shows the influences of bands like Weezer and Guided […] - [[Show Preview] Grace Potter and The Nocturnals at Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-grace-potter-and-the-nocturnals-at-music-farm/): WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013 Doors at 8 WHERE: Music Farm 32 Ann Street Charleston, SC 29403 SOLD OUT (but don’t give up hope) Grace Potter and The Nocturnals are coming to the Holy City! This rock’n’roll five piece is stopping at the Music Farm on their Roar Tour with support from Futurebirds. The band […] - [[Show Journal] Citizen Cope at the Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-citizen-cope-at-the-music-farm/): Clarence Greenwood, more commonly known by his stage name Citizen Cope, played to a sold out audience at the Music Farm this past Saturday. His enthusiastic and energized band perfectly balanced out his calm, cool, and collected demeanor, making for a great night of reggae-alt-soul-pop tunes. Having heard mixed reviews of his live show, I […] - [Tour Journal: Brave Baby Visits Daytrotter](https://scenesc.com/tour-journal-brave-baby-visits-daytrotter/): Brave Baby-Forty Bells Download Brave Baby’s Daytrotter Session Our Day at Daytrotter By Keon Masters: We woke up in Chicago around six am. Rock Island is a solid three-hour drive west and we had to be at Daytrotter by noon. Keep in mind, rounding up six adult males in their twenties at any time before […] - [ETW: Foals New Album 'Holy Fire' and Journal ](https://scenesc.com/etw-foals-new-album-holy-fire-and-journal/): Oxford, England rockers Foals are set to hit the road in support of their new album Holy Fire due out Tuesday, Feb 11. The tour travels through Europe and North America, before finding it’s way to the Southeast US in April/May/June. They’ll be joined on most dates by Surfer Blood. Listen to the latest single […] - [Vyie Bring New EP 'Nightingale' to NBT](https://scenesc.com/vyie-bring-new-ep-nightingale-to-nbt/): Sunday Feb, 10 New Brookland Tavern The Lovely Few VYIE People Person Price: $5 Over 21 / $8 Under 21 Facebook Event This Sunday Atlanta’s hazy electronic outfit Vyie rolls into New Brookland Tavern in West Columbia in the midst of a 18 date tour that leads up to the release of their new album […] - [We Said Goodbye...](https://scenesc.com/we-said-goodbye/): Friday, February 8, 2013 – 7:30pm Sequoyah (Farewell Show) Brave Baby Nathan Hussey (of All Get Out) Johnny Delaware (of Desert King) Price: $15 Advance *SOLD OUT* Where do I begin? Before SceneSC was ever a passing thought in my mind, and I thought I was going to be a rock star, my band (All […] - [Mardi Gras: Columbi-Ya-Ya Style](https://scenesc.com/mardi-gras-columbi-ya-ya-style/): Like most of its citizens, most of the United State’s favorite holiday traditions immigrated here long ago. The Germans brought us the Christmas tree, the Gaelic tradition of Samhain morphed into Haloween and the French that colonized Louisiana gave us Mardi Gras. Saturday, Krewe de Columbia-Ya-Ya, Columbia’s first Mardi Gras krewe, brings their favorite beaded […] - [Enter To Win: Toro y Moi 'Anything in Return' Vinyl/Keychain/Stickers](https://scenesc.com/enter-to-win-toro-y-moi-anything-in-return-vinylkeychainstickers/):   2/8/13 — Toro Y Moi – Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle I think everyone in SC was pretty bummed out when Toro Y Moi released his 2013 tour dates. I mean, as fans we’ve done our jobs right? Can you remember a South Carolina Toro show in recent history that hasn’t sold out? So […] - [[Show Preview] Citizen Cope at Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-citizen-cope-at-music-farm/): WHEN: 8 PM Saturday, February 9, 2013 WHERE: Music Farm 32 Ann St. Charleston, SC 29403 HOW MUCH: $25 advanced and at the door Southern born and bred singer-songwriter Clarence Greenwood, more commonly known by his stage moniker Citizen Cope, is stopping in the Holy City on his current winter tour. Greenwood’s eclectic blues/pop/folk sound […] - [Sasquatch Festival Promises Another Brilliant Lineup](https://scenesc.com/sasquatch-festival-promises-another-brilliant-lineup/): Sasquatch Festival   The Gorge, Quincy, WA  May 24-27, 2013 This summer’s festival circuit is already looking to be one of the best in recent years. Already announced we’ve got festivals such as Governors Ball and Shaky Knees boasting lineups featuring artists new and old destined to put on an incredible live show. But then Sasquatch Festival […] - [Ticket Giveaway: Flogging Molly at House of Blues Myrtle Beach](https://scenesc.com/ticket-giveaway-flogging-molly-at-house-of-blues-myrtle-beach/): Flogging Molly   2/8/13 Myrtle Beach, SC  House Of Blues Flogging Molly Charlotte Show Review and Photos It wasn’t long ago that we had the pleasure of shooting and reviewing Flogging Molly’s excellent live show in Charlotte, NC.  Their live show bursts with Irish energy, blasting through their Irish Folk Punk as the crowd turns […] - [Elim Bolt Does Daytrotter](https://scenesc.com/elim-bolt-does-daytrotter/): Elim Bolt Daytrotter Session Elim Bolt-Drugzzz On their recent tour with Brave Baby, Elim Bolt stopped into the Rock Island, Illinois Daytrotter location to record a couple of tunes. Included in the four they laid down are 2 new ones, that they’ve been playing live. “Drugzzz” has a huge sing along chorus that’s been catching […] - [Governors Ball Music Festival announces breathtaking lineup](https://scenesc.com/governors-ball-music-festival-announces-breathtaking-lineup/): Governors Ball Music Festival 2013   Randall’s Island, New York City   June 7-9, 2013 Hello SceneSC readers. I have not written here in a rather long time, but there was some big news that I thought was worth me writing about! Although it’s not in the South, this music festival is on the east […] - [This Week's New Music: Elonzo // 10th Letter // Antiquarian](https://scenesc.com/this-weeks-new-music-elonzo-10th-letter-antiquarian/): Scrolling through my facebook feed on Tuesday, it felt more like December 25th than January 29th. Three notable SC releases came out earlier this week, including the 3rd full-length from Americana darlings Elonzo, Salt in the Wound. Flesh on the Bone. Also released on Tuesday were albums from two of the Upstate’s best electronic musicians, […] - [#TwitterThursday with @ELIMBOLT and @Owl_Restaurant](https://scenesc.com/twitterthursday-with-elimbolt-and-owl_restaurant/): This week I joined the modern world and purchased an iPhone.  Since then, I have become a member of Instagram and was able to post a picture of an IROC-Z that was painted up like the Red Power Ranger.  I feel that I have reached the pinnacle of my life now.  There’s no way I’ll […] - [Show Preview: Andy Lehman at The Channel 2/1/13](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-andy-lehman-at-the-channel-2113/):   Andy Lehman February 1st, 2013 The Channel 221 N. Main St., Greenville, SC 29601 Set time: 8:00PM-11:00PM Support: The Tarlatans Tickets: $10 Free Download of Badlands Today’s music market is very unique to say the least. As everyone is trying to figure out how to navigate the ever-changing market, Andy Lehman is taking the […] - [New Music: Dear Blanca-Havana Tonight](https://scenesc.com/new-music-dear-blanca-havana-tonight/): Dear Blanca/Post Echo Leading up to the release of Talker February 12, Dear Blanca has released “Havana Tonight”, the first single from the bands debut album. “Havana Tonight” captures the Dear Blanca sound while showing Bo White’s (Yardwork, Black Congo NC) subtle touches on the recording of the album. With White’s expansive 2012 album Same […] - [[Show Preview] Matt Pond and Co. at Tin Roof](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-matt-pond-and-co-at-tin-roof/): WHEN: Friday, February 1st 2013 @ 8 PM WHERE: Tin Roof West Ashley 1117 Magnolia Rd Charleston, SC 29407 HOW MUCH: $10 adv/$13 doors *This show is 21+ Singer-songwriter Matt Pond of the band Matt Pond PA is preparing to tour in support of his upcoming album The Lives Inside The Lines Of Your Hand, […] - [[Album Review] Dixiana by Southwood](https://scenesc.com/album-review-dixiana-by-southwood/): 01 Hit It   Dixiana, the follow up to Southwood’s first self-titled EP,holds the essence of modern southern rock while maintaining undertones of blues and folk. They dig even deeper into their roots, past, and hope for the future to produce meaningful lyrics over captivating instrumentals. Their soul comes across even more clearly in the new […] - [Show Journal: Hot Water Music, La Dispute, The Menzingers 1.20.2013](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-hot-water-music-la-dispute-the-menzingers/): Review by Jessie Langs Photos by Heather Fowler   We go to a lot of concerts.  They’re something I enjoy a ton, so I usually go every time a band I like swings through the South.  By this point in time, I’ve seen most of the bands that I’ve loved for a long time.  The […] - [Show Preview: Dog Bite // Joie // Dear Sleeper](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-dog-bite-joie-dear-sleeper/): The first show of WSBF’s free Spring Concert Series features up-and-coming band Dog Bite along with two of the Upstate’s freshest acts, Joie and Dear Sleeper. Dog Bite will be visiting Clemson before setting out with Toro y Moi on a cross country tour from January 30-March 3. The Atlanta-based garage-pop band also has an […] - [Show Preview: A Fragile Tomorrow/Don Dixon/Hannah Thomas](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-a-fragile-tomorrowdon-dixonhannah-thomas/): A Fragile Tomorrow Don Dixon Hannah Thomas Price: $6 Cover Doors 7:30 Charleston, SC has quite the music scene these days, and one of the bands out front carrying the flag is A Fragile Tomorrow. The band, which released their fourth studio album January 8th via Piewillie Records, make their way to Columbia Wednesday January […] - [New Music: Heyrocco-Elsewhere](https://scenesc.com/new-music-heyrocco-elsewhere/): Heyrocco Facebook   In October of 2011 we received our first email from Heyrocco. A simple, polite email that closed with the following lines. “…So we just wanted to drop a line and let you know that we are a very serious group of children that want to make beautiful music and we completely support […] - [New Music: Frontier Sons-Then and Now](https://scenesc.com/new-music-frontier-sons-then-and-now/): For a while Frontier Sons seemed geared up to be one of the next big bands from the Columbia, SC music scene. They had a new album in the works, set to release in the first quarter of 2012, but that album never came out. The band seemed to be off to a quick start […] - [Show Preview: Kris Allen at Music Farm, 1/19/2013](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-kris-allen-at-music-farm-1192013/):   WHEN: Saturday, January 19th 2013 Doors: 8 PM WHERE: The Music Farm 32 Ann Street, Downtown Charleston HOW MUCH: $10 Adv, $15 Door Kris Allen is stopping in Charleston for a night, playing the Music Farm with Matt MacKelcan. Who can forget the eighth season of American Idol, the battle of genres and style […] - [Show Preview:Jphono1/People Person/Let's Go, Coyote!](https://scenesc.com/show-previewjphono1people-personlets-go-coyote/): Conundrum Music Hall  Columbia SC on Jan 17th with Let’s Go, Coyote!/People Person It wasn’t long ago that I had the pleasant surprise of walking into a North Elementary set at The Courtroom in Rock Hill, SC. North Elementary falls somewhere along the lines of 90’s indie pop bands like Pavement and Superchunk, but their […] - [Music Video: Everest Cale-Beast](https://scenesc.com/music-video-everest-cale-beast/): Everest Cale’s journey has been an interesting one. From 2002-2008 you would see these guys around Columbia, SC. Maybe at Village Idiot, maybe at New Brookland Tavern, maybe at The Precinct before it was Bey’s.  Front-man Brett Treacy played solo shows frequently around town, while guitarist Jeremy Kolmin and Aaron Nystrup could be found playing […] - [New Music Video: Foley-More](https://scenesc.com/new-music-video-foley-more/): Following up the 2011 Betrayer EP, Foley is starting off 2013 with a bang. The Years Ago EP opens with “Brush”, a song featuring front-man Jay Hendrick’s and his guitar in a confessional. The Years Ago EP builds slowly. Through “Brush” and into “More”, the video, filmed by Dust of the Ground, captures the climax […] - [Fork and Spoon Casual Friday Featuring Kid Trails](https://scenesc.com/fork-and-spoon-casual-friday-featuring-kid-trails/): Columbia’s Fork and Spoon Records started off 2013 with a new project where they post a casually recorded song accompanied with a casual drawing by Jordan Blackmon. This weeks casual song comes via Patrick Jeffords (Toro y Moi) and his project Kid Trails. Jeffords recorded the song in the Fork and Spoon living room. The […] - [Arts and Draughts Is Back February 1](https://scenesc.com/arts-and-draughts-is-back-february-1/): Facebook Event Tickets Arts and Draughts, an event that combines all of our favorite things (good music, good food, good beer, good people, The Columbia Museum of Art, Scavenger Hunts), is back February 1 with Asthmatic Kitty Recording Artist Helado Negro to headline. The quarterly party at the Columbia Museum of Art is fueled this […] - [Albino Skunk Spring Festival Lineup ](https://scenesc.com/albino-skunk-spring-festival-lineup/): 2013 Spring Skunk Fest April 12-13 Spring Skunk Music Fest is back in 2013. Moving to the second weekend April, with a handful of fine local and regional acts already booked, the Upstate’s unique music extravaganza on the Skunk Farm has become a must attend festival for music enthusiasts. Held in the foothills of the […] - [#TwitterThursday with @JusNice and @HornyMusburger](https://scenesc.com/twitterthursday-with-jusnice-and-hornymusburger/): Yeah, yeah I’ve been gone a while.  Look it’s not my fault.  Well, I mean surely it is, but I have excuses to list, so here: 1. I was on a 3 week vacation AND 2. My internet at home is so slow that I can’t upload photos.  I also can’t stream videos online, so […] - [Show Preview: Gringo Star/Say Brother/Junior Astronomers/Dear Blanca at New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-gringo-starsay-brotherjunior-astronomersdear-blanca-at-new-brookland-tavern/): This Saturday brings Atlanta-based Gringo Star to Columbia for a jam-packed show at New Brookland Tavern. In addition, the show features three exceptional Carolina acts: Say Brother, Junior Astronomers and Dear Blanca. Although they’ve got a pun for a name, Gringo Star is serious about playing unadulterated rock-n-roll. Way back in 2011, the group received […] - [New Music: Mel Washington-Whiskey Bent](https://scenesc.com/new-music-mel-washington-whiskey-bent/): The second single from Mel Washington’s upcoming album Houses is cut from a different cloth than any of his previous material. While both “Come Back” and the new single “Whiskey Bent” were co-written by Chris Perot, Perot’s influence is more pronounced in the second single. With a sound more reminiscent of Delta Rae and The […] - [Show Preview: Mechanical River/Coma Cinema/Joie at The Radio Room](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-mechanical-rivercoma-cinemajoie-at-the-radio-room/): Coma Cinema/Mechanical River/Joie   The Radio Room   Greenville, SC 9 PM In 2012 Mat Cothran (Coma Cinema) released two albums under his psuedo-ego Elvis Depressedly, which has become his primary outlet for releasing music. Both Mickey’s Dead and Hotter Sadness received warm welcomes into the world. In fact, they’ve stayed among the most popular […] - [Brave Baby Release New Single, Look Back at 2012](https://scenesc.com/brave-baby-release-new-single-look-back-at-2012/): “Magic and Fire” is the second single from Brave Baby’s debut album, Forty Bells, available January 15, 2013 on Hearts and Plugs. By Keon Masters: Brave Baby 2012 January — Name change. Sucked ass. Happy now. February — New bass player, miss the old one, love the new one. Did a run with Holy Ghost […] - [Top 25 Albums of 2012](https://scenesc.com/top-25-albums-of-2012/): I really hated ranking these albums. Last year with our Top 20 we didn’t even put a number beside them, but this year I decided to suck it up and do it. I know we’re all tired of lists, but what we shouldn’t be tired of is discovering great new music. And that’s why we’re […] - [Kickstart Caroline Guitar Company, The Sound of SC](https://scenesc.com/kickstart-caroline-guitar-company-the-sound-of-sc/): I was chatting with Philippe Herndon, the man behind Caroline Guitar Company, at a show recently when I told him that his pedals have created a “sound” for South Carolina musicians and bands. He might know it, but he wouldn’t admit it. Local musicians love Caroline guitar pedals, not only because they are made here […] - [New Music From Elonzo and Tour Dates](https://scenesc.com/new-music-from-elonzo-and-tour-dates/):   Before beginning their month-long residency at Snug Harbor last night, Elonzo released the first single off their upcoming album Salt in the Wound, Flesh on the Bone. “Canon Fire Desire” builds slowly, opening with drums that become of the backbone of the song, before soaring into a chorus of piano, bass, and guitar leads […] - [Music Video: Toro y Moi-Say That](https://scenesc.com/music-video-toro-y-moi-say-that/): With their new album due out January 22, on Carpark Records, Toro y Moi released “Say That”, the second single from Anything in Return today, along with a video for the song. The video for the first single “So Many Details” was released only three weeks ago and already has over 250,000 views on Youtube. […] - [2012 In Review: Jordan Blackmon (Pussy Wizard/Toro y Moi/Fork and Spoon)](https://scenesc.com/2012-in-review-jordan-blackmon-pussy-wizardtoro-y-moifork-and-spoon/): Jordan Blackmon: 1. I got to travel to a dozen or so countries with four of my best friends and play music and meet lots and lots of rad people… and at only a quarter of the workload of last year. 2. I moved to Los Angeles and as a result have been able to […] - [SceneSC Joins South Sounds Review](https://scenesc.com/scenesc-joins-south-sounds-review/): Over the last couple of years we’ve considered expanding, but we’ve never figured out the right way without spreading ourselves too thin. We tried to expand to the upstate with SceneSCUpstate, but that was mostly a failure. We flirted with the idea of starting a network of “Scene” websites, like SceneNC for North Carolina, but […] - [The Lovely Few Look Back at 2012](https://scenesc.com/the-lovely-few-look-back-at-2012/):   2012 in Review By Mike Mewborne: 2012 saw the dawn of a new age.  I am not sure whether that applies to the whole world, or cosmos, or not, but it certainly applies to The Lovely Few.  This year saw a great deal of change in our personal lives as well as how we […] - [SC Song of the Year-Mechanical River-Pomelos](https://scenesc.com/sc-song-of-the-year-mechanical-river-pomelos/): Mechanical River 7" by Mechanical River We totally snubbed Astral Castle, the new album from Mechanical River, from our top 10 albums of 2012 list. Why did we do that? I don’t have an answer to that question, it just happened when we averaged all of our lists together. 2012 was a great year for […] - [Filth Fuxers Hit the Road, 3 SC Dates](https://scenesc.com/filth-fuxers-hit-the-road-3-sc-dates/): Tuesday, January 1 2013 Filth Fuxers ~ Four AM Friends ~ Gravitron ~ Harlem Downtrotters 9pm (doors @ 8pm) $5 One theme that has carried over in modern music throughout the years is the rebellious nature it has the ability to bestow. Listening back on bands like The Who, they’ve lost their edge to new […] - [South Carolina Top 10 Albums of 2012](https://scenesc.com/south-carolina-top-10-albums-of-2012/): Looking back, 2012 was a great year for music in South Carolina. Shovels and Rope solidified their place on the national music scene, opening the eyes of critics and music enthusiasts to their special brand of low-country Americana. The overall “sound” of SC music is becoming more experimental, taking chances and finding appreciation from fans, […] - [Brannon's 2012 Year in Review](https://scenesc.com/brannons-2012-year-in-review/): Top 10 Albums of 2012 Now, Now - Threads Passion Pit - Gossamer Alabama Shakes - Boys and Girls   Lovedrug - Wild Blood   Rayland Baxter - Feathers and Fishhooks Shovels and Rope - O’ Be Joyful The Rocketboys - Build Anyway Paper Route – The Peace of Wild Things The xx - Coexist First Aid Kit - The Lion’s Roar Honorable Mentions: David Ramirez […] - [[Video] The Lovely Few Take on Jingle Bells](https://scenesc.com/video-the-lovely-few-take-on-jingle-bells/): “Jingle Bells” might be Mike Mewborne’s least favorite Christmas song, but it didn’t stop him from taking it on, and putting his on twist on the Christmas classic. Mewborne and his band The Lovely Few are no stranger to reconstructing classic Christmas songs, breaking them down and building them back up with carefully constructed bursts […] - [New Music from New Masses](https://scenesc.com/new-music-from-new-masses/): New Masses last show was July 1, 2011 opening a sold out show at New Brookland Tavern for Washed Out. One show, a project from Calculator frontman Tyler Morris that seemed short-lived. Now he’s back, with a new song that will only be up for two days, so download it now if you want to […] - [New Music Video From Latenights](https://scenesc.com/new-music-video-from-latenights/): Earlier this year Latenights guitarist Keaten North took off for six months to skate around Chile and blast off with his friends. While there, friend and talented filmaker Joonas Virtanen captured some of the moments and made a music video for Latenights song “Tree House.” The result is the most beautiful music video I’ve seen […] - [The End of The World with The Noise is Love/Sea Wolf Mutiny/The Restoration/Latenights](https://scenesc.com/the-end-of-the-world-with-the-noise-is-lovesea-wolf-mutinythe-restorationlatenights/): Facebook Event   December 21, 2012 has been a date marked on most of our calendars for the past couple of years. Most of us have a feeling that will have the same outcome as the infamous Hale-Bop comet, well the same outcome minus the pineapple poison and vodka. For us we’re using the date […] - [Take a look Behind Luke Cunningham's Album 'Heart Pressure'](https://scenesc.com/take-a-look-behind-luke-cunninghams-album-heart-pressure/): Luke Cunningham’s latest album Heart Pressure was born out of the many years of hard work and time spent on the road with his former band Part Time Heroes. The round about trip through the music industry brought him back to square one, songwriting and telling the stories of his life over the past years. […] - [Owen Beverly Gets Acoustic with Dixie](https://scenesc.com/owen-beverly-gets-acoustic-with-dixie/): This video is a couple of weeks old, but it would be an absolute travesty if we didn’t post it here. It’s a good reminder to go back and listen to Beverly’s 2008 album Shooting the Bull.  It’s an absolute gem, and home to “Legs and Scars” which was the first song on our first […] - [Brave Baby Releases Christmas Songs, Santa Scares Unbrave Toddler](https://scenesc.com/brave-baby-releases-christmas-songs-santa-scares-unbrave-toddler/): Tis’ the season for Christmas songs, and over the years there have been a few dandy original Christmas songs written by local musicians. The first that comes to mind is Todd Mathis’ song “Credit Card” with the chorus “Credit Card, Credit Card, Momma Put Christmas on the Credit Card.” Obviously an instant classic. In fact, […] - [The Rambis Top 10](https://scenesc.com/the-rambis-top-10/): The highlight of my year:  Favorite albums Favorite songs (no order) The xx– Angels Japandroids-  The House That Heaven Built (Younger Us may be a better song, but as anybody who has been following Japandroids for more than five months know, that song was originally released on their No Singles series.) Sun Kil Moon– The […] - [#TwitterThursday featuring @do2w and @the_ironsheik](https://scenesc.com/twitterthursday-featuring-do2w-and-the_ironsheik/): This week has been full of craziness.  We had a seasonally appropriate dressed monkey shopping at Ikea, Paul McCartney is a stand in for Kurt Cobain and everyone went crazy over 12/12/12. Additionally, everyone is most likely inundating you with end of the year lists.  Don’t worry, we here at SceneSC will also be doing […] - [Marshall Brown Brings the Spring](https://scenesc.com/marshall-brown-brings-the-spring/): Let it be known first and foremost that I play with Marshall Brown in his live band. With that being said, I have nothing to do with the writing and recording process. Brown is kind of amazing with that side of things and I’d only be getting in the way. He records just about everything […] - [Junior Astronomers Full Length Teaser](https://scenesc.com/junior-astronomers-full-length-teaser/): Well, I guess the news around the Junior Astronomers camp is touring and more touring. While Dead Nostalgia is recorded, mixed, and mastered, a release date is yet to be set. The good news is we have them coming to Columbia, SC gets to be involved in those tour dates. On Saturday January 12, 2013 […] - [Christmas at Redbank is Here](https://scenesc.com/christmas-at-redbank-is-here/): Facebook Event Now in its’ 7th year, Christmas at Redbank has become one of the premiere Christmas concerts in the midlands featuring a host of local musicians. The concert, hosted by veteran music critic Kevin Oliver at Redbank United Methodist Church in Lexington, SC, has transitioned over the years into a fundraiser for Lexington Interfaith […] - [Building the Best Christmas Playlist](https://scenesc.com/building-the-best-christmas-playlist/): Its that time of the year. The stockings are all hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that sir St. Nick will soon be here. Time for Christmas parties and ugly sweaters. Well, not ugly sweaters here in famously hot Columbia, SC, but that shouldn’t get your spirits down. Egg nog and Christmas-scented candles […] - [SceneSC Top 11 SC Albums of 2011](https://scenesc.com/scenesc-top-11-sc-albums-of-2011/): Top 10 2010 Top 10 2009 Top 10 2008 We have traditionally waited until Jan 1 to post our top 10 albums of the previous year, but last year amongst much arguing we never posted a final list. So, after a week or two of not posting we kind of just forgot about it, even […] - [Sigur Rós - Valtari Film Experimentat at The Nickelodeon ](https://scenesc.com/sigur-ros-valtari-at-the-nickelodeon/): SIGUR RóS – VALTARI The Nickelodeon Theatre December 8 Saturday Showtime at 10PM BUY TICKETS NOW In May of this year Icelandic band Sigur Ros released their 6th studio album, Valtari, along with 17 fan created short films commissioned by the band. Since the release of the album, the short films have screened on every […] - [SceneSC's Band of the Month [December] :: Brandon Kean](https://scenesc.com/scenescs-band-of-the-month-december-brandon-kean/): BAND OF THE MONTH SERIES: JULY – CHERRYCASE AUGUST – RIVER CITY EXTENSION SEPTEMBER – GRAYSON VENTERS OCTOBER – PAPER ROUTE NOVEMBER – THE RESTORATION  The final installation of SceneSC’s Band of the Month for 2012 has finally come. Not to fret! We will be back in 2013, barring that the world doesn’t end. The […] - [[Jam Session] The Sea Wolf Mutiny and Father John Misty](https://scenesc.com/jam-session-the-sea-wolf-mutiny-and-father-john-misty/):               The Sea Wolf Mutiny When bands record Christmas songs it can often come off cheesy and half-hearted. With The Sea Wolf Mutiny’s version of “Jesus Christ The Apple Tree” they not only chose a Christmas song that sometimes gets lost and deserves more attention in the Advent season, […] - [#TwitterThursday with @JUBEEATMA and Favorites of the Week](https://scenesc.com/twitterthursday-with-jubeeatma-and-favorites-of-the-week/): Do you ever randomly get this song stuck in your head on your drive home from work? Me either. I also never cried in elementary school because my dad wouldn’t take me to Freaknik. Or cried when Freaknik was outlawed. I never did any of these things. What I did do was read a lot […] - [The Stuffing, The Leftovers, The Bangovers 2012](https://scenesc.com/the-stuffing-the-leftovers-the-bangovers-2012/): Where were Junior Astronomers? Since its inaugural event in 2010, The Stuffing, a concert put on by the Favorite Gentlemen community of artists the night before Thanksgiving, has been an extremely successful event. It’s an ambitious concert, taking over the Center Stage complex in downtown Atlanta, bands play from 5 until midnight on three separate […] - [Slow Runner Sings Fight Songs](https://scenesc.com/slow-runner-sings-fight-songs/): Slow Runner-Fight Songs Circular Church December 1-Tickets “Fight Songs” is the third single released by Slow Runner in the last three months, continuing their series of singles that never quite fit on their previous albums.“XXX” “I Always Thought I Would Make You Happy” Each single has been leading up to Saturday, December 1 where they […] - [Bazan Takes Control at Cat's Cradle](https://scenesc.com/bazan-takes-control-at-cats-cradle/):               Cold Beer and Cigarettes Bazan was on it at Cat’s Cradle in Carborro Sunday, November 18. The crowd was not. If you are familiar with David Bazan live shows, it’s a regular part of his performance to take questions between songs. It gives him time to not only […] - [Album Review: Elim Bolt-Nude South](https://scenesc.com/album-review-elim-bolt-nude-south/): It wasn’t until early 2011 that Johnnie Matthews, frontman of Elim Bolt and former bass player of Sequoyah Prep School, made his recording début. With the final moments of Sequoyah’s album Spells, Matthews confronted the music industry head on with the track “Suits”. The track was stripped down, and timid beside the confidence and comfort […] - [Beer Buzz: Evil Twin Hipster Ale](https://scenesc.com/beer-buzz-evil-twin-hipster-ale/): Friends and I used to play the evil twin game in which we would try to spot each others’ look-alikes.  Inevitably someone would come running across the bar announcing that he had found my doppelganger.  Because of the negative connotation the word doppelganger typically possesses, we would try to escape blame for being the evil […] - [Listen to the New Single from Brave Baby](https://scenesc.com/listen-to-the-new-single-from-brave-baby/): After keeping it upbeat and poppy with their past three releases on the SceneSC Sampler, Brave Baby (formerly Wylie) have released a dark little gem as their first single from their upcoming record. “Living in the Country” is the first single released off Brave Baby’s upcoming record Forty Bells, due out January 15, 2013 on […] - [#TwitterThursday all about The Stuffing 2012](https://scenesc.com/twitterthursday-all-about-the-stuffing-2012/): It’s the most wonderful time of the year!  It’s time for my favorite show ever, The Stuffing. Featured at this year’s events are @ManchesterOrch, @CageTheElephant, @GROUPLOVE, @obrothermusic, @KevinDevineTwit, @RoyalThunderAtl, Hardy Morris and the Outfit, @gobotron, @do2w, @AllGetOut, @harrisonhudson and @Ponderosa_music. I’m not the only one excited, this cat’s on that level as well: Just to be […] - [Jeff Mangum To Perform at Charleston Music Hall](https://scenesc.com/jeff-mangum-to-perform-at-charleston-music-hall/): Jeff Mangum (neutral milk hotel)  With Special Guest: Tall Firs Tuesday, January 29 Doors at 7 PM Show at 8 PM Charleston Music Hall Reserved seats on sale Thursday, November 15th Tickets available at the Charleston Music Hall Ticket Office, charge by phone 1-800-514-3849, or online at etix.com Reserved seat tickets are $26.00 advanced and $28.50 day of […] - [#TwitterThursday with @hissgldnmssr and @bravebabymusic](https://scenesc.com/twitterthursday-with-hissgldnmssr-and-bravebabymusic/): We survived the week, you guys!  I hope the election did not cost you too many Facebook friends or Twitter followers.  If it did, though, I have some tweet-ers who might can help you fill those post #decision2012 voids you incurred. Our first #TwitterThursday account got some good news today.  @hissgldnmssr was announced as one of […] - [Mel Washington Releases First Single "Come Back"](https://scenesc.com/mel-washington-releases-first-single-come-home/): Mel Washington is an eclectic man. He’s shown that he can rock out on stage swinging his dreads back and forth. He’s shown he can drop the bass as DJ Meliphant. He’s shown that he can silence and capture a room with the smooth deep tone of his voice at acoustic songwriters night. And On […] - [[Show Journal] The Delta Saints at the Charleston Pour House](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-the-delta-saints-at-the-charleston-pour-house/): Charleston got a good taste of Tennessee-and-Louisiana-bred rock this past Saturday when The Delta Saints played Charleston’s Pour House with The Dirty Guv’nahs. The Delta Saints made the night with their gritty, soulful southern rock vibes and beyond infectious energy. Throughout the night they played songs mostly from their upcoming album Death Letter Jubilee, which […] - [A Look Back at Fall for Greenville 2012, Can I Get an Ale Yeah?](https://scenesc.com/a-look-back-at-fall-for-greenville-2012-can-i-get-an-ale-yeah/): We’re now over two weeks removed from Fall For Greenville and I’m just getting around to write about it. This festival has meant a lot to me over the last couple of years, because it ties in what I do here at SceneSC with my family in the upstate. It’s a pretty cool thing to […] - [The Explorers Club Release New Single "No Good to Cry"](https://scenesc.com/the-explorers-club-release-new-single-no-good-to-cry/):   With their latest single The Explorer’s Club take us back to the Summer of Love with their take on “No Good to Cry”, a song that reached far and wide over the airwaves in 1967. The band has breathed new life into the regional hit that never got the play it deserved on a […] - [New Music: Dead Surf "Summer Never Was"](https://scenesc.com/new-music-dead-surf-summer-never-was/): Recorded in the wet heat of the Columbia summer, the new tracks from Dead Surf’s upcoming album “Summer Never Was” have slowly started to trickle out. The three new tracks released so far offer up a more focused sound as the band recently celebrated their one year bandiversary. Caught somewhere between Kevin Arnold’s band The […] - [Full Disclosure: Moogfest 2012](https://scenesc.com/full-disclosure-moogfest-2012/): By David Ballou Moogfest 2012 “It’s all just four on the floor bullshit” I said those words to two of my friends one summer day in 2010, as they spent the better part of the afternoon trying to explain to me the differences between techno, house, trance and any other disparate subgenre of electronic dance […] - [11-5-12: Bandcamp Top 10 Albums](https://scenesc.com/11-5-12-bandcamp-top-10-albums/): These days it’s easy to find out what your friends are listening to. Spotify is linked up with Facebook and lots of people have Last FM. In the past, WUSC has posted their charts, which sometimes included local albums side by side with national releases. Clemson’s WSBF posts their Top 30 albums weekly, but they […] - [The Death of Sons Club](https://scenesc.com/the-death-of-sons-club/): At SceneSC there is nothing we love more than other local music blogs. If we are lucky enough to find one out there it is pretty much a guarantee that everyone on our staff pays regular attention to it. I can’t remember when it was that I can across Sons Club. It was probably sometime […] - [William F. Gibbs - Mexican Home (John Prine Cover)](https://scenesc.com/william-f-gibbs-mexican-home-john-prine-cover/): I came across these porch videos and live videos from Greenville photographer/videographer Daniel McCord a little later than I would have liked. When I saw he posted a new acoustic video featuring Will Gibbs playing a John Prine song I was excited, but when I started watching all of McCord’s other videos on his Vimeo […] - [The Lonely Robot Podcast](https://scenesc.com/the-lonely-robot-podcast-3/): The Lonely Robot Podcast 010112 by thelonelyrobot Our good friend 011 who covered Moogfest for us has now started his own podcast. The first episode of The Lonely Robot podcast features 6 great bands from around the globe. [download id=”15″]     - [Chatham County Line at The Handlebar](https://scenesc.com/chatham-county-line-at-the-handlebar/): The Handlebar, Greenville, SC CHATHAM COUNTY LINE with special guests Seven Handle Circus Saturday, January 07, 2012, 8:30pm It was the first hot day of spring when Chatham County Line gathered around their signature one mic stand and got the sweating BBQ filled crowd in Augusta out of their lawn chairs. As the sweat poured […] - [Run Dan Run - "Recording Normal; The Mantras That Made It Happen"](https://scenesc.com/run-dan-run-recording-normal-the-mantras-that-made-it-happen/): This is Dan McCurry of the Charleston-based indie rock band Run Dan Run. I’d like to take a moment to share some DIY recording wisdom & mantras that I’ve acquired over the past 5-6 years with Run Dan Run. RDR has been DIY from the get-go and much of what we have learned has been […] - [Video:Those Lavender Whales - Growth in Question](https://scenesc.com/videothose-lavender-whales-growth-in-question/): Those Lavender Whales teamed up with Lunch and Recess to record a video for the song “Growth in Question” from their upcoming album Tomahawk of Praise. “Growth in Question” is the second song released off their new album set to release digitally and on vinyl January 17 on Fork and Spoon records. The green bearded […] - [Death on Two Wheels: Top 5's & Looking Back](https://scenesc.com/death-on-two-wheels-top-5s-looking-back/): Trae Vedder – Vocals, Guitar Looking Back… We’ve had a trying year that’s had its fair share of ups and downs; we’ve lost, we’ve gained, we’ve taken some punches, but we’ve gotten back up again, and we’re going to keep on doing so. Ultimately, it’s been an incredible year as we started our new album. […] - [Frontier Sons Acoustic Session](https://scenesc.com/frontier-sons-acoustic-session/): Frontier Sons play a breed of anthematic rock n roll found on radio stations across America. And just as bands with an assortment of high flying rock songs do, Frontier Sons have balanced it out with the song featured here. “Sleep Well” is a heartfelt song reflecting on love lost and coming of age. - [kemp ridley 2011: Year two](https://scenesc.com/kemp-ridley-2011-year-two/): Hello all, Cam Powell here, bass player for kemp ridley (and Scene SC intern/writer/booking contact/I don’t know what my title is anymore). 2011 was our second full year of existence, and a monumental one at that. Over the course of the past 12 months, we’ve laid a foundation for what we hope will be continued […] - [Run Dan Run - "Recording Normal; The Gear That Made It Happen"](https://scenesc.com/run-dan-run-recording-normal-the-gear-that-made-it-happen/): This is Dan McCurry of the Charleston-based indie rock band Run Dan Run. You probably haven’t heard of us. That’s okay, we get that a lot actually. If you hadn’t heard, well, we recently put the finishing touches on our sophomore release Normal (out nationally on 1.10.12 on Hearts & Plugs), which we recorded entirely […] - [WSBF Live Studio Sessions](https://scenesc.com/wsbf-live-studio-sessions/): Clemson’s radio station WSBF is truly the life force behind original music in the Clemson area and they do a good job not only on air, but by putting on shows and with their live studio broadcasts. WSBF being a good college radio station isn’t anything new. It has been for years now. And over […] - [Free Download:Heyrocco-The American Tourist](https://scenesc.com/free-downloadheyrocco-the-american-tourist/): Heyrocco by HEYROCCO Heyrocco has a couple of new songs out and dates across the Carolina’s and Georgia on the horizon. Go see them in a town near you. Heyrocco is based out of Charleston, SC and is currently in the process of writing and recording their first record. Dec 30 Snug Harbor Charlotte, NC […] - [Bakari's Top 10 of 2011](https://scenesc.com/bakaris-top-10-of-2011/): You know how it goes. Here we go again.   10. Justice – Audio, Video, Disco Justice is back. Finally. And they’re a lot funkier. Newlands is my favorite on this one.   9. Lykke Li – Wounded Rhymes I am in love with Lykke Li. She croons all over the place on this record, […] - [Merry Christmas From The Explorers Club](https://scenesc.com/merry-christmas-from-the-explorers-clumb/): While The Explorers Club was in town a few weeks back we had them record a Christmas Song for us. Here they are performing “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home).” On Tuesday The Explorers Club will be releasing their final EP suite before the new album “Grand Hotel” comes out. This one is titled “The New […] - [A Death on Two Wheels Christmas](https://scenesc.com/a-death-on-two-wheels-christmas/): For the last couple of months Death on Two Wheels has been working on their full length album set to come out in 2012 on Favorite Gentlemen. In the past they’ve had time to go in the studio and record a little Christmas EP, but this year since they were recording decided to do something […] - [The Rambis Slam Dunks of 2011](https://scenesc.com/the-rambis-slam-dunks-of-2011/): There’s lots I didn’t listen to this year I would have liked or meant to hear because let’s face it, as you get older you don’t have time or patience unless your name is David and as a young boy you wanted to go by Russ.  Here are 12 records I liked a lot. I’m […] - [The Sea Wolf Mutiny Release The Apple Tree](https://scenesc.com/the-sea-wolf-mutiny-release-the-apple-tree/): The Apple Tree has been floating around the minds of The Sea Wolf Mutiny for a long time now. They released “The Last Season” in August and had some extra songs lying around that just needed a little more work and didn’t exactly fit on that record. After their CD release for The Last Season […] - [Video: Matrimony-Last Love](https://scenesc.com/video-matrimony-last-love/): Over the last couple of months I’ve realized that becoming famous and getting a buzz in the music world is all a big game. PR companies run the blog world and when they feed it to the 3,000+ music blogs out there, they dish it out. In turn it has made the blog/music journalism world […] - [The Lion In Winter Acoustic Session](https://scenesc.com/the-lion-in-winter-acoustic-session/): The Lion in Winter For over three years now we’ve been covering the music projects of Hunter Duncan. From Kill Anties to American Religion and now with The Lion In Winter, Duncan has consistently shown that he is a talented young songwriter. “Valley” has become the feature song of The Lion in Winter and performed […] - [Top 20 of 2011 (National)](https://scenesc.com/top-20-of-2011-national/): I think I listened to more new music in 2011 than I ever have before in my life. On a local level, I literally try and listen to every release at least one time. That’s not really possible on a larger scale, but I did listen to a ton of new music this year. Here […] - [Foley's Year in Review](https://scenesc.com/foleys-year-in-review/): Thoughts on 2011:  We already posted some of our thoughts on 2011 here: But here are some memories we have as a band over the past year:  All Get Out – The Season: we were blown away by the badassness of this album. Always cool to see local bands get even wider exposure and put out such […] - [Shallow Palace Highlights of 2011](https://scenesc.com/shallow-palace-highlights-of-2011/): Hello Readers, I am Brett J Kent, the bass player from local (to South Carolina) band Shallow Palace. SceneSC was kind enough to let us submit a guest post to their website. As big supporters of SceneSC and of the local music scene, we were pleased to be considered for this task. As with everything, […] - [Slow Runner Highlights of 2011](https://scenesc.com/slow-runner-highlights-of-2011/): Photos by Laura Means MEF Highlights of 2011, My Year of Unholy Triumph 1. Ate spaghetti one table away from Elbow‘s drummer in the backstage cafeteria of a festival in Germany. 2. Played 100+ shows across 41 states and 17 countries. Fuckin-a right. 3. Ate poutin in Quebec, fish and chips in London, bratwurst in […] - [The Lovely Few Interview](https://scenesc.com/the-lovely-few-interview/): Prior to their album release show last week, we chatted with Mike Mewborne of The Lovely Few about the new album and his relationship with the music scene here in Columbia. Interview and video by Blake Garris. - [Rupert's Year End Scruple](https://scenesc.com/ruperts-year-end-scruple/): Hi there. I would like to take this page to talk about this year. Not only in music, but in everything. I could easily say that this year was probably the best year of my life. I guess I’m only like 12, so I haven’t had that many years yet but this one was definitely […] - [A Very Z and M Christmas](https://scenesc.com/a-very-z-and-m-christmas/): Just like  A Christmas Story, Bing Crosy and David Bowie, and Home Alone, Zooey Deschanel has become synonymous with Christmas. It only took one scene in Elf for her to do that, but this year she took it one step farther by making an instant classic Christmas album with her band She and Him. A […] - [Milton Hall + Numb World](https://scenesc.com/milton-hall-numb-world/): Milton Hall Website Milton Hall’s newest release Numb World is 15 tracks mixing lofi pop gems with short stark instrumental bits to bridge the album together. As is the beauty of home recording, Hall has the ability to do whatever he wants. Whether it be having the sparse 3 minutes of “Seeing The Real You” […] - [The Lovely Few Album Release](https://scenesc.com/the-lovely-few-album-release/): Description SHOW: December 8 2011, Thursday, New Brookland Tavern $5/$8 Who: The Lovely Few, with Dylan Dickerson, Ben Walker (Rejectioneers), Those Lavender Whales Facebook Event Just one year ago The Lovley Few were releasing their first full length album “The Limited Abilities of Man.” While that album was in the works for a couple of […] - [Shuffle Magazine'sTop 25 of the Carolinas](https://scenesc.com/shuffle-magazinestop-25-of-the-carolinas/): Shuffle Magazine Top 25 (Full List with blurbs) Lament – Mount Moriah by EmergencyBroadcastSongs Y’all know there is absolutely no way I agree with this Top 25, but what I do agree with is that there are a lot of great albums on the list. There are also a couple of albums I haven’t heard […] - [Artistic Mashup at Art Bar](https://scenesc.com/artistic-mashup-at-art-bar/): Saturday night at Art Bar the Post-Echo crew will be putting on a show unlike any recent shows in Columbia. While there will be 4 bands performing there will also be 4 visual artists along with several video projections by visual artist Jason Stroud. - [Show Preview: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-macklemore-ryan-lewis/): Macklemore & Ryan Lewis    Sunday, December 4th    9pm Local 506, Chapel Hill, NC  If you like hip-hop music, there’s no way you will not like this. The duo of Macklemore, the rapper, and Ryan Lewis, the producer, is a spectacular combination and I cannot wait to see what they bring to the stage. […] - [Free Download: Those Lavender Whales-Exist](https://scenesc.com/free-download-those-lavender-whales-exist/): “Exist” is the first single off Those Lavender Whales upcoming album Tomahawk of Praise that will be released January 17, 2012. The album will be released on both CD and LP and is available for preorder now at the Fork and Spoon website. I haven’t been able to stop listening to this song since I […] - [The Next Big Thing is Right Here](https://scenesc.com/the-next-big-thing-is-right-here/): It’s the end of the year and everyone is cuddled up by their fireplace and reminiscing on the top albums of 2011. I’ve browsed a couple of top 50 lists so far and they are pretty good. The state of music in general is really good these days even though you hear people bitch about […] - [O'Brother at New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/obrother-at-new-brookland-tavern/): Tuesday, November 29, 2011 – 8:00pm O’Brother Mel Washington (of All Get Out) The Lion In Winter Click Here To Purchase Tickets Price: $8 Advance / $10 Day Of Show Genre: Indie / Pop / Rock O’Brother – Machines Part I by obrother I feel like we should roll out the red carpet for O’Brother […] - [Album Review: Grouplove-Never Trust A Happy Song](https://scenesc.com/album-review-grouplove-never-trust-a-happy-song/): You know your band has made it these days when you have a song on an Apple commercial. You could say they are pretty good at picking songs that will be stuck in your head for days, so it only seems fitting that their latest iPad commercial features a Grouplove song. Grouplove have been on […] - [Moogfest Final Installment](https://scenesc.com/moogfest-final-installment/): The Antlers After jumping around in the freezing cold it was nice to relax in the warm and ethereal sound The Antlers had to offer. Peter Silberman’s angelic falsetto cautiously lures you closer until you find yourself immersed in the swell of amorphous, yet complimentary sounds radiating from the stage. You get the feeling that […] - [Harrison Hudson with Sequoyah at The Channel](https://scenesc.com/harrison-hudson-with-sequoyah-at-the-channel/): Harrison Hudson – Every Girl by favoritegentlemen Saturday night Harrison Hudson will be making his way through Greenville on tour for his latest release American Thunder. On American Thunder Harrison Hudson rambles around the 60’s with his rebel ways, black jeans, white tee, and singing about every girl that’s crossed his path. While sticking to […] - [Dylan Sneed Shows His Guns](https://scenesc.com/dylan-sneed-shows-his-guns/): Facebook Invite Garden and Gun has impeccable taste for all things good and Southern so it makes perfect sense that they paired Dylan Sneed’s song “No Worse for the Wear” with one of their videos. Lucky for us Sneed will be playing his first show back in Columbia since returning from his tour of the […] - [Moogfest Installment 2](https://scenesc.com/moogfest-installment-2/): Battles I LOVE Battles. It doesn’t hurt that John Stanier (formerly of Helmet) is one of my favorite rock drummers. The experimental rock (dare I say) Supergroup need a drummer of his caliber to keep up with the spastic loops and samples being thrown into the mix. Stand up, walk around, dance, run circles around […] - [Album Review: Owen-Ghost Town](https://scenesc.com/album-review-owen-ghost-town/): Relax, kick back your feet and listen to Owen.  Look out a window. Maybe snow is falling outside and you are being kept warm. You’re relaxed, carefree and have no where to be.  These are some of the feelings you might feel while listening to Ghost Town, the latest record from Mike Kensella’s solo project […] - [Interview: We Roll Like Madmen-Bey's Nov 19](https://scenesc.com/interview-we-roll-like-madmen-beys-nov-19/): Freelance Whales – Hannah (We Roll Like Madmen remix) by We Roll Like Madmen Saturday November 19 Bey’s 9 PM Describe your music for those who aren’t familiar. We Roll Like Madmen is a vocal-centric, cross-genre electronic dance project. We perform original material as well as remixes, combining both live band and DJ techniques. In […] - [Moogfest 2011 Installment 1](https://scenesc.com/moogfest-2011-installment-1/): Tobacco Although the festival ran Friday through Sunday, Tobacco played a pre-show Thursday night at the Asheville Music Hall. The elusive three-piece cranked out an underwater electro-hop drum assault for a capacity crowd. Listeners familiar with Tom Fec and Black Moth Super Rainbow will notice similarities from the Vocoded vocals to the malleable synths, but […] - [Video: Slow Runner- Strange Days](https://scenesc.com/video-slow-runner-strange-days/): Slow Runner’s new video explores puppets, stop motion and has Frankenstein overtones. Guess where Slow Runner is today?  They have a show in Leeds, England with William Fitzsimmons.  Their tour will take them all over Europe until their last show overseas on December 20.  But before they flew off they left us with this gem […] - [New All Get Out Daytrotter](https://scenesc.com/new-all-get-out-daytrotter/): All Get Out Daytrotter For the longest time Daytrotter seemed like a dream. Thousands of songs to download, beautiful stripped down raw versions from our favorite bands, and somehow they were all free.  Recently Daytrotter was straightforward with their fans and changed over to a pay model.  What was the rate going to be? Would […] - [Falling For A Square-The Perfect Team](https://scenesc.com/falling-for-a-square-the-perfect-team/): There is a lot of electronic music coming out these days, but not much has an emotional human touch like Jason Sposa’s Falling For A Square has to offer.  He’s released a lot of music this year, but The Perfect Team has more to offer as far as lyrics, guitar and drums go. Even comparing […] - [Music Crawl Photo's and Video](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-photos-and-video/): Sweet Vans @ Moda Lounge Photo by Alexis Schwallier Just as advertised the Free Times Music Crawl was full of bold flavors. Quote of the weekend came from Patrick Wall, music editor of the Free Times “if you don’t love #COLUMBIYEAH!, you’re doing it wrong.” It’s true. From The Lumineers, who are on tour from […] - [Album Review: Jacks Mannequin-People and Things](https://scenesc.com/album-review-jacks-mannequin-peopleandthings/): People and Things is the first Jacks Mannequin’s that has had the opportunity to break free from constraints and be itself. Everything in Transit stepped out of the shadow of Something Corporate, carrying with it most of the Something Corporate fan base.  While on tour to drum up support for Everything In Transit, Andrew McMahon […] - [Music Crawl Preview: Marshall Brown](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-preview-marshall-brown/): 01 LOVE&WAR_Fool’s Gold 1 Saturday November 5 When:8:40-9:10 Where:Tin Roof How would you describe your sound to someone that has never heard your band? I would just say, “Hey, throw some headphones and listen to my new track, “Love&War/Fool’s Gold.” You might feel as if you’ve fallen into a Nyquil dream by the end of […] - [Music Crawl Preview: Coma Cinema](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-preview-coma-cinema/): Saturday November 5 When: 8:30-9:00 Where: Art Bar How would you describe your sound to someone that has never heard your band? Satanic praise and worship music. Who are some of your biggest musical influences? Heroin, Codeine, Meth, Grass, Industrial strength glue, Snuff Porn, SceneSC.com What other bands are you excited about seeing at Music […] - [Music Crawl Preview: The Sea Wolf Mutiny](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-preview-the-sea-wolf-mutiny/): Saturday November 5 When:9:40-10:10 Where:Tin Roof 07%20The%20Last%20Season.mp3 How would you describe your sound to someone that has never heard your band? Ecstatic indie cinematic post folk? Our music is loud, sometimes dramatic; filled with quiet bits and often incorporating exaggerated movements and gesticulations. Clapping may occur. Folk melodies rise over driving keys and guitar lines. […] - [Music Crawl Preview: The Get Wets](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-preview-the-get-wets/): Saturday November 5 When:8-8:30 Where: Art Bar “Beat Beat” by the Get Wets How would you describe your sound to someone that has never heard your band? rhythm’n’booze party music…thee most tropical fun with yer clothes on Who are some of your biggest musical influences? the Fleshtones, les Sexareenos, the Rivingtons, Sam the Sham & […] - [Music Crawl Preview: Sweet Vans](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-preview-sweet-vans/):   Saturday November 5 When:8:20-8:50 Where: Monda Lounge 01 Put That On Du Cr3w How would you describe your sound to someone that has never heard your band? We are really really goddamn loud. And aggressive. And hateful. And vulgar. And BOLD. Who are some of your biggest musical influences? kanye west. nathan and the […] - [Music Crawl Preview: Junior Astronomers](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-preview-junior-astronomers/): Saturday November 5 When: 12:10-12:40 Where: Kelly’s How would you describe your sound to someone that has never heard your band? I’d describe by saying fun and loud. Who are some of your biggest musical influences? I’d say Prince, Brian Wilson, and The Strokes. What other bands are you excited about seeing at Music Crawl? […] - [Show Preview: Mister Heavenly - Charleston, SC](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-mister-heavenly-charleston-sc/): Mister Heavenly w/ Mr. Dream    The Tin Roof, Charleston, SC Monday, November 7th This band have a whole lot of good going for them, and they haven’t even started their first headlining tour. They have opened for Passion Pit (having Michael Cera join them on bass), released a brilliant album on Sub Pop Records, […] - [Music Crawl Preview: Death of Paris](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-preview-death-of-paris/): Saturday November 5 When:9-9:30 Where: Art Bar 01%20East%20or%20West.mp3 How would you describe your sound to someone that has never heard your band? Raw, emotionally charged pop/rock/electro.  It’s very high energy and comes from an honest place. Who are some of your biggest musical influences? From Metric, Garbage,and No Doubt to Bauhaus, Bloc Party, Two Door […] - [Music Crawl Preview: Frontier Sons](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-preview-frontier-sons/): 02 Last Call (Mastered by Jimmy Westerlund) Saturday November 5 When: 10:40-11:10 Where: Tin Roof How would you describe your sound to someone that has never heard your band? Frontier Sons blends aspects of Indie/Alternative rock that pulls you in from the very start with a modern twist on just straight forward rock n’ roll. […] - [Music Crawl Preview: Kemp Ridley](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-preview-kemp-ridley/): Saturday November 5 When: 10:00-10:30 Where: Art Bar How would you describe your sound to someone that has never heard your band? A lot of people have been describing us as “dreamy indie-pop” lately, probably because of the extensive vocal/guitar harmonies we’ve included in our most recent songs. We agree with that, but would say […] - [Music Crawl Preview: Those Lavender Whales](https://scenesc.com/8568/): Saturday November 5 When:7:30-8:00 Where: Art Bar How would you describe your sound to someone that has never heard your band? We tend to stick around the word “pop.” if that needs to be expanded upon, folk-pop? indie-pop? indie-folk-pop? Whimsical is a word that has been thrown around, and we don’t run from that. Who […] - [Music Crawl Preview: FatRat Da Czar](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-preview-fatrat-da-czar/): FatRat Da Czar-The Invitation Saturday November 5 When: 12:20-12:50 Where: Wet Willies How would you describe your sound to someone that has never heard your band? Hardcore original blue-collar hip hop that embodies the soul of the struggle Who are some of your biggest musical influences? Range of influences from The Temptations to 2pac What […] - [Music Crawl Preview: Death Becomes Even The Maiden](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-preview-death-becomes-even-the-maiden/): Saturday November 5 When:9:30-10:00 Where: Art Bar How would you describe your sound to someone that has never heard your band? Tug Eats Everything once said we sound like Joy Divsion doing Nirvana covers in Free Times. That was accurate at the time. The newer stuff has a few more disco balls in it. Who […] - [Show Preview: The Wilderness of Manitoba](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-the-wilderness-of-manitoba/): The Wilderness of Manitoba w/ Rasputina   The Grey Eagle, Asheville, NC Friday, November 4   9pm   $12  Tickets  So The Wilderness of Manitoba are not actually headlining this show, Rasputina are, but I would say that The Wilderness of Manitoba are what this show is all about. They’re a 5-piece band hailing from Toronto, […] - [Music Crawl Preview: The Restoration](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-preview-the-restoration/): Saturday November 5 When: 1:00-1:45 Where: Art Bar (Indoors) How would you describe your sound to someone that has never heard your band? Southern Gothic concept music with bluegrass instruments and a drum set. Who are some of your biggest musical influences? Blind Willy McTell, Johnny Mercer, Jump Little Children, Tim Eriksen, Leonard Bernstein, Weezer, […] - [Music Crawl Preview: Pinna](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-preview-pinna/): Saturday November 5. When: 7:10-7:40 Where: Kelly’s Pinna-Cigarette How would you describe your sound to someone that has never heard your band? Pinna is a groove-based rock band that plays a multitude of styles and relies on directional, informed improvisation to create a unique, of-the-moment musical experience. or Pinna doesn’t jam so much as it […] - [Music Crawl Preview: Lundy and the Lucky 13](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-preview-lundy-and-the-lucky-13/): Saturday November 5 Where: Tin Roof When: 7:40-8:10 How would you describe your sound to someone that has never heard your band? I’ve been touting The Lucky 13 as “an acoustic anti-band,” ..it seems where ever I go, live sound in clubs is so bombastic that I can never hear what the singer has to […] - [Music Crawl Preview: John Wesley Satterfield](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-preview-john-wesley-satterfield/): John Wesley Satterfield-Despite The Feeling Saturday November 5 When: 1:10-Until Where: Kelly’s How would you describe your sound to someone that has never heard your band? Rock’n’Roll with a country twang Who are some of your biggest musical influences? Bob Dylan, Harry Chapin, The Beatles, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash What other bands are you excited […] - [Music Crawl Preview: Black Iron Gathering](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-preview-black-iron-gathering/): The Black Iron Gathering performing ‘It Aint Me Babe’ by Bob Dylan by The Black Iron Gathering Saturday November 5 When: 7:50-8:20 Where: Flying Saucer How would you describe your sound to someone that has never heard your band? Very high energy, very singable….the songs are contagious as they have been described by new listeners. […] - [Music Crawl Preview: Black Bottom Biscuits](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-preview-black-bottom-biscuits/): Saturday November 5 Where: Flying Saucer When: 8:50-9:20 How would you describe your sound to someone that has never heard your band? Short answer: “Buck Owens meets Buddy Holly and Keith Richards” Long answer: When we started this band in 2001, we were an acoustic group that drew from country, folk, and bluegrass influences and […] - [The Front Bottoms Acoustic Session](https://scenesc.com/the-front-bottoms-acoustic-session/): It hasn’t been easy to describe The Front Bottoms to people.  Over the last month or so I’ve been telling people to come out and see them, handing out copies of their new album to people that might tell their friends how great they are.  See, when I got their album in the mail I […] - [Music Crawl Preview: Elonzo](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-preview-elonzo/): November 5th When:10:10-10:40 Where: Kelly’s Elonzo-Salt in the Wound How would you describe your sound to someone that has never heard your band? Pretty much the definition of Rock and Roll. A mixture of country, rhythm and blues. Who are some of your biggest musical influences? This is gonna sound weird, but I think I […] - [Music Crawl Preview: Magnetic Flowers](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-preview-magnetic-flowers/): Saturday November 5 When:11:00-12:00 Where: Art Bar (Outdoors) HWKT How would you describe your sound to someone that has never heard your band? Umm…I like to think we’re a big goddamn loud rock band. I’ve been asked this question for probably 6 years now and haven’t once felt very comfortable answering it. But, since you’re […] - [Moogfest 2011 - Saturday](https://scenesc.com/moogfest-2011-saturday/): This Saturday, I drove up to Asheville, NC to check out the 2nd day of this year’s Moogfest and as expected, it was fantastic. Unfortunately I could only go on the Saturday since I went to see Jay-Z & Kanye West on Sunday (which was also amazing). I arrived there a little late and missed The […] - [Music Crawl Preview: Whiskey Tango Review](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-preview-whiskey-tango-review/): Saturday November 5 When: 11:50-12:20 Where: Flying Saucer Whiskey Tango Review-Trouble How would you describe your sound to someone that has never heard your band?   Mix of old school outlaw country, rock, whiskey, and fresh sawdust. Who are some of your biggest musical influences?   Johnny Cash, Rolling Stones, Motown, Hank, and Andrew Lloyd […] - [Music Crawl Preview: All New Badges](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-preview-all-new-badges/): Saturday November 5 Where: Tin Roof When: 11:40-12:10 All New Badges-Sunday Buzz How would you describe your sound to someone that has never heard your band? A spiral of Rock, Pop, and Punk that focuses on great melodies to carry the choruses and dynamics to make a song. Who are some of your biggest musical […] - [Music Crawl Preview: The Mobros](https://scenesc.com/music-crawl-preview-the-mobros/): Saturday November 5 Where: Kelly’s When: 11:10-11:40 The Mobros-My Baby Walked Out How would you describe your sound to someone that has never heard your band? Motown Soul Who are some of your biggest musical influences? Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, and Wilson Pickett What other bands are you excited about seeing at Music Crawl? Marshall […] - [Tapp's Grand Opening](https://scenesc.com/tapps-grand-opening/): Starting Wednesday, the Tapp’s Arts Center in downtown Columbia will host a series of Grand Opening events after a year of construction.  Wednesday’s event will start at 12:30 p.m. and will feature a ribbon cutting by Mayor Steve Benjamin and other City Council Members.  Thursday, Tapp’s will continue their first Thursdays on Main series featuring […] - [Show Preview:The Front Bottoms/Those Lavender Whales/Marshall Brown](https://scenesc.com/show-previewthe-front-bottomsthose-lavender-whalesmarshall-brown/): El Burrito 4:30 PM WUSC’s Zombie Walk will start at Russell House at 4:00 PM and make it’s way down Green Street to El Burrito where they will greeted by the music of Those Lavender Whales, The Front Bottoms and Marshall Brown. The Front Bottoms based out of New Jersey are out supporting their debut […] - [What Is Your Favorite SC Album of the Year?](https://scenesc.com/what-is-your-favorite-sc-album-of-the-year/): [poll id=”5″]   Feel free to add suggestions in the comments and we’ll get them added to this list. If you are going to suggest an album, make sure it was released in 2011 and by a South Carolina based artist.  These are also full length albums, not EP’s. This is not a contest. This […] - [Show Journal: CMJ 2011](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-cmj-2011/): All the pictures in this article were taken by Joshua Rainwater. (http://thatrainwater.com) CMJ 2011 was a 5-day festival held in New York City from Oct 18-22 and featured over 1000 bands. Most of these bands are ones that are “buzzing” at the moment and looking to break into the popularity zone. It also featured bigger bands […] - [Free Download: The Explorer's Club California Suite](https://scenesc.com/free-download-the-explorers-club-california-suite/): The Explorers Club – Weight of the World (under construction mix) by ObscureSound Building up to their release of their new full length Grand Hotel next year, The Explorers Club have released their first “suite” EP, “The California Suite” for free on Amazon. The California Suite features the Burt Bacharach standard “Walk on By,” along […] - [Interview: Bass Drum of Death-NBT 10/15/11](https://scenesc.com/interview-bass-drum-of-death-nbt-101511/): Band: Bass Drum of Death Hometown: Oxford, Mississippi RIYL: Black Lips, Blood Circus, Mudhoney, Nirvana, Hole On October 15, 2011 Bass Drum of Death brought their bonged out Southern Grunge to New Brookland Tavern opening for Toro Y Moi. Like Toro Y Moi, Bass Drum of Death started as a bedroom project, is from a […] - [Free Times Music Crawl Releases Monster 2011 Line Up](https://scenesc.com/free-times-music-crawl-releases-monster-2011-line-up/): Friday November 4/Saturday November 5 $8 Free Times Music Crawl is the highlight of the year when it comes to local and regional music and this year looks to be the biggest and best line up yet. Saturday, November 5th the Music Crawl will take over the Vista featuring 35 acts over 6 stages, rocking […] - [Interview: Parachute Musical at NBT - 10/13](https://scenesc.com/interview-parachute-musical-at-nbt-1013/): Perusing the Web Thursday, I found myself scrolling through the concert calendar on newbrooklandtavern.com. It had been a while since I’d gone to a local show and I knew I had a scheduling conflict for Toro Y Moi Saturday night and couldn’t find a ride/companion for Trey Anastasio in Charlotte Friday night; I was fiending […] - [R.E.M. - Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage Trailer ](https://scenesc.com/r-e-m-part-lies-part-heart-part-truth-part-garbage-trailer/): We were heartbroken when R.E.M. announced their break up after 31 years together mainly because we wanted one more tour from them.  While their albums have been falling off ever so slightly since New Adventures in Hi Fi (some would argue Up), their live performances never faltered.  That’s also not to say that there weren’t […] - [Stream Richard Buckner's Tapp's Show](https://scenesc.com/stream-richard-buckners-tapps-show/): Richard Buckner w/ Jeff Kazer LIVE Columbia, SC 10/6/11 by richbucklivecolasc Over the last couple of years Richard Buckner’s Columbia performances have moved from The Whig, to the Columbia Museum of Art and most recently to the Tapp’s Art Center.  Each and every time the Merge Records artist has made his way to Columbia The […] - [Listen to The Weekly Monitor](https://scenesc.com/listen-to-the-weekly-monitor/): Facebook The Weekly Monitor is a music podcast orchestrated by Woody Jones and Jack Beasley covering the local music scene and regular happenings in Columbia. Woody and Jack do a great job covering weekly shows and featuring relevant artists and are a must listen if you are trying to keep up with what’s going on […] - [New Music: Run Dan Run-Normal](https://scenesc.com/new-music-run-dan-run-normal/): Run Dan Run are releasing their new album Normal today after taking some time off after their last release.  Truth is, this is their best record to date and is a must download for you.  Normal follows in the footsteps of their previous release Basic Mechanics with darker more intricate melodies and instrumentation.  Taking over […] - [How The Other Half Gives Tour](https://scenesc.com/how-the-other-half-gives-tour/): How The Other Half Gives Next week four Carolina songwriters will take off in one van on a unique tour that finds them giving back to the community in each city they play.  The 13 city tour will feature Tyler Mechem (Crowfield), Emily Lynch, Ryan Bonner and Luke Cunningham. Donating the proceeds from the show […] - [CMJ 2011 Preview: Casiokids](https://scenesc.com/cmj-2011-preview-casiokids/): So if you’re coming to CMJ with the thought “I want to see some fun Norwegian synthpop” look no further. These guys are here for you. Casiokids have been described as “the best thing to come out of Norway since black metal” and supposedly they have an incredible live show. I’ve heard that their shows […] - [CMJ 2011 Preview: Art Vs. Science](https://scenesc.com/cmj-2011-preview-art-vs-science/): These guys are a three-piece dance band from Sydney, Australia. If you aren’t already convinced, I don’t know what else I can do to convince you. Oh wait, they have a song called Magic Fountain (the video above) and I highly recommend that you watch it. There is an old man with a boombox vest […] - [Video: CherryCase- If You Go ](https://scenesc.com/video-cherrycase-if-you-go/):     Download CherryCase have released a video for their new song “If You Go” featuring Charlie Jackson of Versus the Robot. This song follows in the footsteps of past CherryCase songs with its’ acoustic roots and undeniably catchy chorus.  Jake Etheridge is known for teaming up with other local musicians and does it again […] - [CMJ 2011 Preview: Filligar](https://scenesc.com/cmj-2011-preview-filligar/): 01-Knock-Yourself-Out.mp3 I hadn’t even heard of these guys until yesterday when they emailed me but they are very very good. Filligar are a band from Chicago consisting of 3 brothers and a lifelong friend who began playing in their early teens. Their lead vocalist and guitarist Johnny Mathias just graduated from college so they’ll be […] - [Video: Hannah Miller "Oh Black River"](https://scenesc.com/video-hannah-miller-oh-black-river/): O Black River by Hannah Miller In support of her new EP, Hannah Miller has released a beautiful video of the title track of the album Oh Black River. The title track “Oh Black River” is as smooth flowing as any song that Miller has ever recorded.  The video is equally as visually pleasing, simply […] - [Show Journal: Mates of State](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-mates-of-state/): Oh my goodness, what a show. Mates of State played with Other Lives and Yawn at the Visulite Theatre in Charlotte, NC and it was just unreal. We arrived halfway through Yawn’s set and sat down on the little balcony they had. Now this venue was just incredible. The stage was not gigantic but they […] - [CMJ 2011 Preview: Chrome Sparks](https://scenesc.com/cmj-2011-preview-chrome-sparks/): All There Is (ft. Steffaloo) by Chrome Sparks I wrote an article about Chrome Sparks a few weeks ago which you should read (HERE) and now I’m going to write another one. That’s how damn good this guy is. I don’t even know what else to say as I covered most bases in the last […] - [Fall For Greenville's Must See Acts](https://scenesc.com/scenesc-fall-for-greenville-schedule/): Other than the music scene, Greenville is a pretty sweet town.  Lot’s of middle aged couples with 2 young kids, a handful of bible belt Christians, great restaurants, beautiful scenery, way too many Clemson fans and Fall For Greenville, one of the best festivals SC has to offer.  Move over Cooter Fest and Come See […] - [Show Journal: Bonnie Prince Billy ](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-bonnie-prince-billy/): After going to over 300 shows over the last couple of years going to shows in town at the regular venues has moved beyond boring and more towards unbearable.  To spark the flame of enjoying shows again I traveled into the mountains of North Carolina Wednesday night for some new scenery and some new faces. […] - [CMJ 2011 Preview: Caged Animals](https://scenesc.com/cmj-2011-preview-caged-animals/): So I am off to New York next week to cover CMJ, one of the biggest festivals I’ve ever heard of, and this week I’m going to preview some artists who I’m going to be seeing there. There are 1000+ artists playing so I’m literally not even going to scrape the surface but whatever. 03 […] - [Show Journal: Peter Wolf Crier](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-peter-wolf-crier/): This show was definitely in the top 3 shows that I have been to in Columbia and I hope that we can get more shows like this. Every single band were absolutely solid and perfect for this type of show and venue. This show took place at El Burrito on the most beautiful of Sunday […] - [Show Preview: Gem Club](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-gem-club/): Gem Club w/ Holy Spirits and Top Girls    Friday, Oct 7 Conundrum Music Hall   Doors 8pm   $5 for 21+/$7 for under I can’t believe this band is coming here. I just recently reviewed their album for WUSC and it’s literally phenomenal. Some of the most beautiful music I have ever heard. I […] - [Show Journal: Music Midtown](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-music-midtown-2/): I’ve been trying to write a review of this Atlanta festival for a week and a half now and it’s been very difficult. Not because it wasn’t good or anything, in fact it was amazing, but I’m having troubles. I think it is because I don’t want to write a “regular” review of the show, […] - [#TwitterThursday with @3rdeyegirl and @RBTSWIN](https://scenesc.com/twitterthursday-with-3rdeyegirl-and-rbtswin/): What’s up cats and kittens? Please tell me you missed this column (is this a column?) or that you at least missed my spam tweets promoting it every week…or don’t tell me anything–I know what’s in your heart!  It’s a chilly 71 degrees in Soda City today, so hoodie up and read along, ok? First […] - [7 Q's with Zoot Crew](https://scenesc.com/7-qs-with-zoot-crew/): Live at Sharky’s in Columbia, SC Saturday August 15 New Album out September 2 1) Describe your music for those who aren’t familiar. Zoot Krew is a Pop/Hip Hop duo with a southern twang and also a west coast swag. Lyrically over the top, Matthew Morgan delivers an Adam Levine like voice combined with Columbia […] - [[Show Review] Valley Maker 'Yes I Know I've Loved This World' Release Show](https://scenesc.com/show-review-valley-maker-yes-i-know-ive-loved-this-world-release-show/): Listen to Yes I Know I’ve Loved this World When Austin Crane played the release show for his album Place at the Table at New Brookland Tavern years ago everyone in the audience threw roses on stage after the last song. It was both an emotional and touching moment, well deserved by Crane who has […] - [#FFGVL 2013 Music Lineup](https://scenesc.com/ffgvl-2013-music-lineup/):   After featuring bands like Dawes, Jason Isbell, Apache Relay, Lucero, Deer Tick, Frontier Ruckus, Justin Townes Earle, Rogue Wave, and many more over the last couple of years the annual Fall for Greenville music lineup has become a much-anticipated announcement, and yet again this years lineup does not disappoint. This years lineup features two […] - [[New Music Exclusive] Those Lavender Whales-"Sometimes"](https://scenesc.com/new-music-exclusive-those-lavender-whales-sometimes/): Parts and Pieces Goose and Geeses Release Show Saturday 8/10/2013 at New Brookland Tavern The new EP from Those Lavender Whales titled Parts and Pieces Goose and Geeses marks the beginning of a new era for the band. If you’ve seen them live lately you’ll notice Patrick Wall on electric guitar, he’s earned his green […] - [[Album Review] The Civil Wars - The Civil Wars (2013)](https://scenesc.com/album-review-the-civil-wars-the-civil-wars-2013/): After nearly two and a half years, folk/country duo The Civil Wars have released the follow up to their first LP Barton Hollow. Their self-titled record notes a seamless transition from the first album’s romantic, whimsical harmonies and guitar picking to a more angst-ridden, full band encompassed compilation. While Barton Hollow’s tone is overwhelmingly hopeful, […] - [SC Music Guide Presents Locally Grown on the Green](https://scenesc.com/sc-music-guide-presents-locally-grown-on-the-green/): Facebook Event SceneSC and South Carolina Music Guide share some similar goals, to become millionaires and to do our part in sharing some of the music made here in SC. Some days I think it would be easier to become a millionaire than to get people to listen to local music, but still we try. […] - [3 Nights, 9 Bands, SceneSC.com Partners with SC State Fair](https://scenesc.com/3-nights-9-bands-scenesc-com-partners-with-sc-state-fair/): Facebook Event Page We are excited to announce that SceneSC will present nine South Carolina bands over the course of three nights at this years South Carolina State Fair. When presented with the opportunity earlier this year we nearly popped with excitement of the chance to showcase some of our favorite music from all over […] - [[New Music] Minor Miracles Self Titled EP](https://scenesc.com/new-music-minor-miracles-self-titled-ep/):  At some point in the history of SceneSC a beautiful friendship between Matt Little and Josh Branham of Minor Miracles developed. It has a lot to do with Beezers sandwiches, late nights, and twitter…but don’t all great modern friendships? In addition to playing in Commerce and Minor Miracles, Little runs Littlest Sounds, which over the […] - [[New Music] Bobby Blake Monroe-"Rain"](https://scenesc.com/new-music-bobby-blake-monroe-rain/): Cartography Volume I Due Out 8-27-13 With the first single from Cartography Volume I, the first in a two volume series, Bobby Blake Monroe comes out firing with heavy guitar lines bouncing back and forth reminiscent of Futures era Jimmy Eat World. Cartography is Monroe’s first release under is own name, previously writing and recording as […] - [The Vans Warped Tour 2013](https://scenesc.com/the-vans-warped-tour-2013/) - [Co. Explores New Territory with Bird Skulls EP](https://scenesc.com/co-explore-new-territory-with-bird-skulls-ep/): Stream Bird Skulls The goal of every songwriter dedicated to his craft is to write music that stands the test of time. Brian Hannon, frontman of Charleston, SC band Company doesn’t seem sure that he’s accomplished that yet, but his new EP Bird Skulls touches such grave subject matter that it’s impossible to escape the […] - [[Free Download] Hear Two New Valley Maker Songs](https://scenesc.com/free-download-hear-two-new-valley-maker-songs/): After releasing two full length albums under his own name, South Carolina native Austin Crane changed direction in 2010 releasing a self titled album under the moniker Valley Maker. The concept album featured 10 songs written as part of Crane’s senior thesis based on the biblical book of Genesis. A follow-up to that album has […] - [10 Picks for Recess Fest 2013](https://scenesc.com/10-picks-for-recess-fest-2013/):   Recess Fest Recess Fest takes place over 3 days and 13 venues in Charlotte, North Carolina featuring 85 independent bands from the Carolinas and beyond. Recess Fest really cherry picked the South Carolina bands included in their 2013 lineup. All very fine bands that we cover a lot, so for our 10 Recess Fest […] - [This Week is a Good Week in Music](https://scenesc.com/this-week-is-a-good-week-in-music/): Summer is always a good time for new music, but 2013 has been exceptional. From the beginning you could tell that 2013 was going to be a great year in music. In this state alone, there have been upwards of 10 quality releases, with more buzz coming. (Valley Maker!) This Tuesday marked one of the […] - [[Music Video] Southern Femisphere-Don't Sleep](https://scenesc.com/music-video-southern-femisphere-dont-sleep/):   Fork and Spoon Records Download Houses Southern Femisphere is currently out on tour supporting their new album Houses from Fork and Spoon Records with a return date planned for this Sunday night at Charlotte’s Recess Fest. Before they hit the road they released a video for their song “Don’t Sleep”. The video, directed by […] - [[New Music Debut] Hussey-Angry Men](https://scenesc.com/new-music-debut-hussey-angry-men/): New album ‘Ground Me’ Due Out August 6, 2013 For years All Get Out frontman Nathan Hussey has leaked songs never planned for All Get Out records through live acoustic videos, Daytrotter sessions, home demos, and through The Blue Indian sampler. ‘Ground Me’, the new album due out August 6, is Hussey’s first official venture […] - [Meet the Daydream Pop of Tape Waves](https://scenesc.com/meet-the-day-dream-pop-of-tape-waves/):   Tape Waves are great example of the magic of the modern music industry and accessibility of music. We live in an age where a Charleston, SC duo with a beautifully recorded bedroom EP can reach ears all over the world through multiple websites, and have their s/t EP released by UK label Box Bedroom […] - [[7.16.13] Stereofly Summertime Picnic Party at Conundrum](https://scenesc.com/7-16-13-stereofly-summertime-picnic-party-at-conundrum/): Anyone who’s ever planned a show knows that creating a buzz about the event is key in getting people motivated to attend. For tonight’s event, Stereofly probably could’ve generated all the buzz they needed just by booking an out-of-control 19-piece marching band – but they didn’t stop there. Toss in a local album release, a […] - [Album Review: sandcastles. - tantrums](https://scenesc.com/album-review-sandcastles-tantrums/):   Damn. Who broke Bakari Lebby‘s heart so bad? His electronic project, sandcastles.‘ new album, tantrums, is clearly his heart’s crime scene, bloody with evidence. Unfortunately, we lack CSI’s David Caruso‘s dad-friendly wit, stoically putting on sunglasses after saying something like “Looks like this heart’s beat,” so we’re left to piece it together on our own. […] - [Jam Room Music Festival Announce Lineup](https://scenesc.com/jam-room-music-festival-announce-lineup/): Jam Room Music Festival released their 2013 lineup this morning featuring Son Volt, one of the quintessential bands that helped revive the alt-country movement of the mid 90’s. Joining Son Volt will be Georgia retro rockers The Woggles, The Great Book of John, Rachel Kate, and Diali Cissohko & Kaira Ba with more bands to […] - [New Music From Magnetic Flowers](https://scenesc.com/new-music-from-magnetic-flowers/): Magnetic Flowers have released two new songs from their upcoming album that sound nothing like Magnetic Flowers. In May of this year the band kickstarted the final stages of their upcoming album titled Old, Cold. Losing It., but once you hear these two songs you’ll get that the band is far from losing it. Flowers […] - [Yellow Red Sparks Bring Folk to New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/yellow-red-sparks/): Sunday, July 7, 2013 – 7:00pm Yellow Red Sparks The term “folk” is an elusive description for anything, especially when you slap the label on modern music. The word comes from folk lore, referring to stories and music passed down from generation to generation, including tall tales. Now, the folk music revolution of the 60’s […] - [7 Q's with John Fahr, Debut Album 'Go North' Out Now](https://scenesc.com/7-qs-with-john-farr-debut-album-go-north-out-now/): When most people hear home recording they think lofi, or something less than studio quality. Over the last 10 years the gap in quality has nearly disappeared, and with John Fahr’s new album Go North it’s not something you would notice as a listener. In fact it’s quite the opposite. On Go North Fahr arranges […] - [Washed Out To DJ Urban Outfitters Grand Opening](https://scenesc.com/washed-out-to-perform-at-urban-outfitters-grand-opening/): If you’ve driven through the Vista you might have noticed some behind the scenes construction going on and an Urban Outfitters sign outside. On July 17 they’ll be cutting the ribbon to the new store and on July 20 the celebraish will begin. The grand opening party gets started at 4 PM with free gift […] - [Hopscotch, The Ultimate Festival for Music Discovery](https://scenesc.com/hopscotch-the-ultimate-festival-for-music-discovery/): Festivals seem to be everywhere these days, but few hold a candle to what Hopscotch Music Festival is doing in Raleigh, NC. Now in its fourth year, Hopscotch is spread over 3 days, taking over 15 venues in downtown Raleigh. On Friday and Saturday night the concert moves outdoors, with headlining bands performing in the […] - [Festival Recap: Bonnaroo 2013 ](https://scenesc.com/festival-recap-bonnaroo-2013/): Thanks to Big Hassle and Bonnaroo for gracing us with this opportunity once again. We look forward to working with them next year. Also, thanks to Jake Causey for writing this wonderful article about the behemoth that is Bonnaroo. This is the second year in a row that I’ve been fortunate enough to make it […] - [[New Music] Yosef Release New Single, Announce EP 'Run Wild'](https://scenesc.com/new-music-yosef-release-new-single-announce-ep-run-wild/): Yosef to release Run Wild July 9th on Regenerate Records No matter what title Hunter Duncan makes music under, you’re guaranteed a solid introspective product. Through his teenage years in Columbia Duncan played under many a moniker, be it American Religion, Kill Anties, The Lion in Winter, and now Yosef. Run Wild, the true debut […] - [[Show Journal] Local Natives Finally Made it to Charleston](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-local-natives-finally-made-it-to-charleston/): I’ve been a fan of the Los Angeles-based indie band Local Natives since their first album Gorilla Manor released in 2010–“Who Knows Who Cares” was my own personal anthem during freshman year of college. So imagine my excitement when I hear that they would be playing at Bonnaroo AND in Charleston within the span of a week. […] - [Why I’m Rocking for ‘Girls Rock Columbia’ – By a Guy from the Columbia Scene](https://scenesc.com/why-im-rocking-for-girls-rock-columbia-by-a-guy-from-the-columbia-scene/): Guest post from Daniel Machado of the The Restoration. The Restoration will be performing at the Girls Rock Columbia benefit taking place this Friday at New Brookland Tavern. Rose Machado and I shared the planet for 22 years. She was a painter, illustrator, designer and musician despite all odds against her. We shared those interests, […] - [Girls Rock Columbia, Boys Rock Your Girls ](https://scenesc.com/girls-rock-columbia-boys-rock-your-girls/): Girls Rock Columbia Facebook Event When my sister was 12 years old she bought a drum set with money she had saved up from baby sitting. I’m sure my parents and the neighbors absolutely loved to hear us play “Closing Time” over and over with the garage door half-opened. Obviously, we secretly wanted people to […] - [[New Music] Modern Man-She Wears Pants](https://scenesc.com/new-music-modern-man-she-wears-pants/): With only about 40 days left in South Carolina (Modern Man moves to the bay area of California in August) Modern Man, who always push the DIY envelope, have released a new single “She Wears Pants” along with a limited edition lathe cut plexi physical version. Pictured above, the limited to 25 plexi single by […] - [Albino Skunk Festival Release Fall Lineup](https://scenesc.com/albino-skunk-festival-release-fall-lineup/): Albino Skunk Fall Festival takes place the first weekend in October this year in the foothills of South Carolina. Over the last 10 years the festival has grown considerably, expanding to a Spring fest in 2010 that runs two days. Past festivals have included many notable acts and this years is no different, with bands […] - [[New Music] Junior Astronomers Release First Single from 'Dead Nostalgia'](https://scenesc.com/new-music-junior-astronomers-release-first-single-from-dead-nostalgia/): This afternoon Junior Astronomers released the first single “Touching War” off their upcoming album Dead Nostalgia due out in July via Broken Circles Record. The new album will be available on CD, of course, and limited 500 edition color vinyl. Time flies,but it was one year ago when we guided you through their recording process […] - [Southern Femisphere Sound the Alarm](https://scenesc.com/southern-femisphere-sound-the-alarm/): “One Alarm” is the first single released from Southern Femisphere’s upcoming album Houses due out July 2nd via Fork and Spoon Records. The single debuted this morning at The Creative Intersection who nailed it with their Sleater-Kinney likening. It’s ironic that earlier today I was blasting the new Waxahatchee in my office when my coworker […] - [All Get Out Live Videos](https://scenesc.com/all-get-out-live-videos/): For a lot of folks in South Carolina the new All Get Out lineup has yet to be revealed to us live, but the rest of America has had the chance to see it. So far this year they’ve been on supporting tours with Anberlin, Transit, and played dates with grammy winners fun. These videos […] - [[6.14.13] Recess Fest in the Soda City](https://scenesc.com/6-14-13-recess-fest-and-the-soda-city/): Facebook Event Throwing an indie-rock summer music festival in Columbia, SC is a scary thing to do. Downtown Columbia turns into a ghost town in the summer, with students gone, the legislator out of session, and the stifling heat keeping people indoors. Kudos to the brave Recess Fest folks and to Jessica Oliver (Hauswerk, Can’t […] - [A Bonnaroo Survival Guide](https://scenesc.com/a-bonnaroo-survival-guide/):   Big thanks to Ellis Dortch, a fellow ‘Roo vet, for contributing to this article.   Bonnaroo, more than most other music festivals, is an experience. And if you aren’t properly prepared, it can be an awful one. Follow these guidelines to maximize your weekend, and avoid any potentially nasty mishaps. SUPPLIES Gold Bond — […] - [Sasquatch Festival 2013](https://scenesc.com/sasquatch-festival-2013/): Thanks to Caitlyn Molstad from Calgary, Alberta, Canada for covering Sasquatch Festival for us this year. Also, thanks to Sasquatch Festival for their pictures letting us cover this amazing event. Sasquatch festival 2013 was completely breathtaking from the moment we arrived at the world famous Gorge Amphitheatre right up until the sounds of the last […] - [Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit Announces Daily Lineup](https://scenesc.com/mountain-oasis-electronic-music-summit-announces-daily-lineup/): Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit     Asheville, NC      October 25-27, 2013 Daily tickets on sale Friday, June 7 at Noon EDT   http://mountainoasisfestival.com/ This October, in lieu of Moogfest, which will be taking place in the spring, a new festival behemoth is going to spread its wings over Asheville and supply festival […] - [7 Q's with Big Awesome](https://scenesc.com/7-qs-with-big-awesome/): Big Awesome is more than just a fantastic band name, they’re one of our favorite SC bands that we’ve yet to see live. They play Conundrum Saturday June, 7 with vintage indie rockers Rejectioneers, and Florence punkers Bad Talk. The “power-emo” pond of music has dried up for the most part in South Carolina, with […] - [New Music: Cancellieri-III](https://scenesc.com/new-music-cancellieri-iii/): As Pan takes off on a 6,494 mile, 40 day 40 night tour out west and back, bass player Ryan Hutchens left behind a parting gift in the form of an EP from his project Cancellieri. Recorded with Stagbriar’s Alex McCollum, the new EP titled III, is an atmospheric album with most songs stemming from […] - [[Video Premiere] Atlas Road Crew-Hot Rod](https://scenesc.com/video-premiere-atlas-road-crew-hot-rod/): When I interviewed Atlas Road Crew earlier this year we talked about how they had won the St. Patrick’s Day battle of the bands, and they mentioned how they were going to record a single for their new song “Hot Rod”. Since then the guys decided to take it up a notch, and record a […] - [Post Echo and Chris Wenner Offer "Future Proof"](https://scenesc.com/post-echo-and-chris-wenner-offer-future-proof/): Post Echo and local vinyl enthusiast Chris Wenner have teamed up to offer the entire Post Echo catalog on a customizable 10 inch record, with your choice of up to 10 minutes of music on each side. As you can see in the video above, this is a pretty revolutionary idea, made possible by Chris […] - [Coma Cinema Release Second Single from Upcoming 'Posthumous Release' "Burn a Church"](https://scenesc.com/coma-cinema-release-second-single-from-upcoming-posthumous-release-burn-a-church/): Today’s a big day for Mat Cothran. Not only is it his birthday, but Pitchfork also debuted the release of his new single “Burn a Church”. Some Coma Cinema fans might remember “Burn a Church” from its previously released version in 2011. The new version, recorded in Los Angeles and produced by the guys in […] - [Bluegrass, Pigs, Fireworks, Craft Brews- Guide to Banjo-B-Que 2013](https://scenesc.com/bluegrass-pigs-fireworks-craft-brews-guide-to-banjo-b-que-2013/): There’s something magical about Papa Joe’s Banjo-B-Que. Now in its 4th year, Banjo-B-Que now calls the beautiful Evan’s Towne Center and the Lady Antebellum Pavilion home after spending the first two years at the Georgia-Carolina State Fairgrounds. The two-day festival gets kicked off on Friday afternoon, with the barbeque contestants firing up their smokers and […] - [EP Review: Que Será Será - Face The Night](https://scenesc.com/ep-review-que-sera-sera-face-the-night/): And so the day finally came when our most prized Parisian, a sharp young man appropriately named Pierre, had to leave behind our humid habitat and return home to regale fellow Frenchmen with stories of 40° Celsius weather and $4 40s. His last hurrah was staged at the ever-swanky Speakeasy on Saluda, and, walking up, […] - [(ETW) Modern Day Vampire Weekend](https://scenesc.com/etw-modern-day-vampire-weekend/): Vampire Weekend have had kind of a hard go at it as a band. After bursting onto the hip culture music scene in late 2007 with a tour with The Shins, and praise from Rolling Stone and Spin, Vampire Weekend seemed to be set for an enjoyable career of releasing music. Instead they started to […] - [Treasure Fest Preview, the SoCar Bands and Some Highlights](https://scenesc.com/treasure-fest-preview-the-socar-bands-and-some-highlights/): Over the years Charlotte, NC’s DIY music scene has grown from an underground hotbed to the mainstream thanks in part to Treasure Fest and Recess Fest, both festivals sharing a lot of similarities. Now in its third year, Treasure Fest takes place mostly in the Plaza Midwood area of Charlotte, with 70 + bands spread […] - [[Show Review] Bassnectar — Township Auditorium, Columbia SC 5/8/2013](https://scenesc.com/show-review-bassnectar-township-auditorium-columbia-sc-582013/): This past Wednesday, an eagerly anticipated text message was waiting for me when I got off work. It read simply, “You’re Set.” It was from SceneSC’s founder and Editor in Chief David Stringer, and was in reference to my attempts to get press access to the Bassnectar show that night. Since emerging in 2005 Lorin […] - [[Show Preview] Cartel at New Brookland Tavern 5/12/2013](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-cartel-at-new-brookland-tavern-5122013/): May 12, 2013 New Brookland Tavern, Columbia SC $12, all ages (buy tickets) Doors at 7, Show at 8 Southern grown pop/rock band Cartel is making a stop in Columbia at New Brookland Tavern with support from State Champs and A Brighter Life. Cartel rose to fame with their song “Honestly” off of their 2005 […] - [Song Review / Slangers Are Just Friends You Haven't Met Yet](https://scenesc.com/song-review-slangers-are-just-friends-you-havent-met-yet/): Petunia failed me again. Petering out on the road, I was forced to pull over. She has a penchant for embarrassing me as soon as I see anyone I know. She knows what she’s doing. So, I had to roll my busted bike up to Bar None to the welcoming committee of wise-cracking cigarette smokers […] - [Show Preview: Band of Horses at the Township - 5/3](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-band-of-horses-at-the-township-53/): The night of Sept. 18, 2006, Band of Horses packed up their gear after finishing a Monday night show at Headliners in Columbia’s Vista. Front man and Columbia native Ben Bridwell (located center in above photo) probably didn’t know the club he just played would close its doors for good in 2009, barring his possessing […] - [DanManor Gets Wild In The Streets with Those Lavender Whales](https://scenesc.com/danmanor-gets-wild-in-the-streets-with-those-lavender-whales/): DanManor Last week Upstate filmmaker Daniel McCord traveled to Columbia for the Indie Grits Festival to check out some films and do a little Q & A after the screening of his own short “Don’t Kill The Messenger.” McCord made the wise decision upon leaving Greenville of bringing his film equipment in case the opportunity […] - [The Two Night Stand With Atlas Road Crew](https://scenesc.com/the-two-night-stand-with-atlas-road-crew/): The first time Atlas Road Crew played 5 Points Pub in Columbia, SC it was a last-minute deal. The popular 5 Points venue had a band coming in that didn’t have a big draw, and they needed an opener that could make it just hours before the show was supposed to start. So the bartender […] - [Hopscotch Announces 2013 Lineup](https://scenesc.com/hopscotch-announces-2013-lineup/): (Via Press Release) Hopscotch Music Festival–North Carolina’s biggest and most diverse music festival–is proud to announce the lineup for its fourth-annual party in downtown Raleigh, N.C., scheduled for Sept. 5—7, 2013. Nearly 175 bands will fill 15 venues this year, bringing together some of the most noteworthy artists working today in a variety of genres–from […] - [New Music: Elvis Depressedly- Holo Pleasures](https://scenesc.com/new-music-elvis-depressedly-holo-pleasures/): Last week both Mat Cothran projects set the internet abuzz with the much-anticipated release of the first single from the new Coma Cinema album Posthumous Release, and with the release of Holo Pleasures via his full band Elvis Depressedly. While the  new Coma Cinema song “Satan Made A Mansion” made its national debut on Spin, […] - [2013 Sampler Weekend Preview](https://scenesc.com/2013-sampler-weekend-preview/): Friday April 19 New Brookland Tavern The Sea Wolf Mutiny/Slow Runner/Heyrocco/Mechanical River Saturday April 20 Furman University Earth Day Music Presented by Awendaw Green and SceneSC 1:00 Simple Syrup / Danielle Howle 2:30 Mechanical River 3:15 The Sea Wolf Mutiny 4:00 Slow Runner 5:00 Heyrocco On February 26, 2013 we released our 4th official sampler […] - [Moogfest Returns in 2014](https://scenesc.com/moogfest-returns-in-2014/): Moog Music has partnered up with Paxahau, the production company behind Detroit’s Movement Electronic Music Festival and Jazzfest, to present the return of Moogfest in April 2014.  Paxahau is reknown for their commitment to honoring the history of electronic music and innovation, a quality that was sure to appeal to the lasting legacy of Bob […] - [[Album Review] Iron and Wine-Ghost on Ghost ](https://scenesc.com/album-review-iron-and-wine-ghost-on-ghost/): With his last two albums, Kiss Each other Clean and Ghost on Ghost, Chapin, SC native Sam Beam has shed almost all of his singer songwriter stereotype. That’s to say, if you were a fan of The Shepard’s Dog and releases previous to that, and went into a coma in 2007, woke up in 2013 […] - [Capital Cities Ticket Giveaway](https://scenesc.com/capital-cities-ticket-giveaway/): New Brookland Tavern Thursday, May 2, 2013 – 7:00pm Capital Cities Gold Fields LoveLife Tickets Capital Cities are such a modern day band. The SoCal electro pop duo met on Craigslist, just looking to collaborate on some songs, which turned into recording an EP and a band with a live performance over a year later. […] - [[Photos] Local Natives and Superhumanoids at The Orange Peel in Asheville](https://scenesc.com/photos-local-natives-and-superhumanoids-at-the-orange-peel-in-asheville/) - [Concert Preview: WUSC FM's "Wussy Jamboree 2k13"](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wussy-jam/): This weekend is one loaded baked potato, ya’ll. Sour cream and bacon bits and all of that. If you didn’t get a pass for the Indie Grits festival, aren’t all about a Love, Peace, and Hip Hop Festival, or you even feel like skipping a play directed by Sweet Vans/sandcastles musicboy/local talent Bakari Lebby, jaboi’s […] - [Album Review: Pandercakes / Pussy Wizard Split 7"](https://scenesc.com/album-review-pandercakes-pussy-wizard-split-7/): Unconvinced that a simple bowl of Syou ramen would do anything to calm the belligerent hunger sprites in my stomach, I shoveled a fish-paste cake into my mouth. “What did I just eat?” “Kamaboko.” “…?” “A fish-paste cake.” Before I had time to conjure up a facial-expression with which to react to that news, the […] - [Indie Grits Music Preview (Ticket Giveaway)](https://scenesc.com/indie-grits-music-preview-ticket-giveaway/): The annual Indie Grits festival hosted by the Nickelodeon Theatre in Columbia, SC gets kicked off Friday April 12, with an opening party on the 1600 block of Main St. featuring music from Say Brother and The Royal Tinfoil and a DJ previewing sounds of Columbia’s first Hip Hop Family Day. While the 10 day […] - [Bonobo - The North Borders](https://scenesc.com/bonobo-the-north-borders/): Bonobo, aka Simon Green, has been crafting tapestries of organic down tempo beats for over a decade now, with each new release furthering refining his sound.  In a way this evolution mirrors that of fellow UK chill/downtempo/whatever you want to call it artist Four Tet.  Both artists’ work has begun to resemble more traditional dance […] - [Manchester Orchestra, Grouplove, and Frightened Rabbit Team Up for Record Store Day](https://scenesc.com/manchester-orchestra-grouplove-and-frightened-rabbit-team-up-for-record-store-day/): With Record Store Day on the horizon we’re on the verge of hearing a lot of new music, with tons of special releases planned for April 20. Among those is a collaborative 12 inch single with Manchester Orchestra teaming up with Frightened Rabbit for one song and Grouplove for the another. “We wanted to release […] - [WSBF Springfest V Preview](https://scenesc.com/wsbf-springfest-v-preview/): Saturday, April 20, 2013 Tiger Park – 157 Old Greenville Highway, 29631 Facebook Event Free with canned food donation or cash donation South Carolina is lucky to have two great college radio stations in Clemson’s WSBF and USC’s WUSC. Both do a great job of not only playing some of the states local talent, but […] - [Burnt Books In a Shallow Grave Video](https://scenesc.com/burnt-books-in-a-shallow-grave-video/): 4/19/2013 Hunter Gatherer — Columbia, SC Since releasing their début album Wild Fire in January, Columbia’s Burnt Books has only stopped touring enough to take a couple of deep breaths. Stringing together dates up and down the east coast, the band’s been introducing their mathy style of heavy on melodic to growing crowds all over. […] - [Dig South Music Preview](https://scenesc.com/dig-south-music-preview/): Dig South, the southeast’s first and only interactive festival exploring the digital economy, gets kicked off in Charleston, SC this weekend including a loaded music lineup. The sideshow, which includes national touring acts, local talent, DJ’s, comedians, and networking events starts Friday with events at Redux, Charleston Music Hall, and The Alley. Headlining the festival […] - [Rosewood Crawfish Festival Announce 2013 Lineup](https://scenesc.com/rosewood-crawfish-festival-announces-2013-lineup/): May 11, 2013 11am to 8pm Rosewood Crawfish Festival Over the years I’ve heard a small crowd of folks complain about the music at Rosewood Crawfish Festival, but you won’t get any of that here. Every year we’ve previewed the Crawfish Festival lineup and enjoyed the mix of solid local acts paired with a more […] - [Cameron Goes North: Pittsburgh, Day 1](https://scenesc.com/cameron-goes-north-pittsburgh-day-1/): After a seven-and-a-half hour drive from Virginia to Pennsylvania that was only supposed to take six and a marginally good night’s sleep, I woke up in Pittsburgh to see snow falling on my friend Bobby’s deck. Sorry, shorts I foolishly packed. It’s not going to be your week. The snow could’ve gotten us down – […] - [Cameron Goes North: A Weeklong Gastronomic Diary](https://scenesc.com/cameron-goes-north-a-weeklong-gastronomic-diary/): While driving home to Virginia this Friday, I learned I would be leaving the ranks of the unemployed nine days later. In the midst of my excitement, I realized I had the perfect opportunity for one last blowout as a slacker – a weeklong road trip up north to visit friends, eat delicious sandwiches, drink […] - [Archer Avenue Showcase Featuring Harps](https://scenesc.com/archer-avenue-showcase-featuring-harps/):  Facebook Event Harps, the new project from ex Marry a Thief drummer Colin Brown is an interesting all around project. A mix of the songwriting ability of Brown, mixed with the production aspects of Aaron Robertson and the input of a handful of other musicians in the studio, their sound can most easily be described […] - [Amy Godwin Acoustic Session](https://scenesc.com/amy-godwin-acoustic-session/): After filming an acoustic session with Valley Maker (Austin Crane, Amy Godwin) we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to film a solo one with Amy Godwin. She was after-all opening the show that night. As people started to line up outside we filmed this minutes before the doors opened. Soon after Godwin took the stage […] - [Fuzzy SXSW Memories with Junior Astronomers](https://scenesc.com/fuzzy-sxsw-memories-with-junior-astronomers/): By Terrence Richard of Junior Astronomers Right now I’m tucked away in the van driving what to me seemed to be a Tornado in Florida. Its been some time since we left Austin but it feels like only yesterday I was hungry and sweaty all over. Searching for free booze and new tunes. This is […] - [Red All Over with Taylor Swift](https://scenesc.com/red-all-over-with-taylor-swift/):   By Alexis Schwallier: Red isn’t just the name of Taylor Swift’s latest album, or her sold out tour. From red lipstick, sparkly red shoes, and a fire-red guitar, it was obvious the color was the theme of the night. Coincidence? I think not. Everyone can relate to songs about love, heartbreak, and the struggles […] - [[Photos] Ryan Alexander/Yosef/Mel Washington ](https://scenesc.com/photos-ryan-alexanderyosefmel-washington/): Alexis Schwallier shot two shows for us last week, one being this one and one being the Taylor Swift show Saturday at Colonial Life Arena. She did a fantastic job with both of them. - [Dear Blanca Get's Down at SXSW](https://scenesc.com/dear-blanca-gets-down-at-sxsw/): While there weren’t many South Carolina bands represented on official stages at S0uth by Southwest this year, it didn’t stop a handful of Columbia bands from playing the festival unofficially. Shot at the Vulcan Army/Post Echo/Stereofly Collective Showcase, here is a video of Dear Blanca playing “Havana Tonight” the first single off their newest release […] - [Family of the Year Ticket/Vinyl Giveaway](https://scenesc.com/family-of-the-year-ticketvinyl-giveaway/): Facebook Event Monday nights are usually reserved for lying around on the couch being a total bum, but Family of the Year and The Mowgli’s might change that next week. Family of the Year is out on tour with their new album Loma Vista gradually growing in popularity with each new tour date. Around here […] - [[Festival Preview] Spring Jam Music Fest in Charleston](https://scenesc.com/festival-preview-spring-jam-music-fest-in-charleston/): March 23 & 24, 2013 11 AM – 7 PM Brittlebank Park Next to Joe Riley Baseball Field Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29403 Ticket Info. This Saturday and Sunday Brittlebank Park in Charleston will be the site of the 2013 Spring Jam Music Fest. Brought to us by 105.5 The Bridge among other local organizations, […] - [[Video Premiere] Brandon Kean-The Wrong Light](https://scenesc.com/video-premiere-brandon-kean-the-wrong-light/): Brandon Kean had always written an occasional song on acoustic guitar, or played a solo acoustic show for fun now and then, but it wasn’t until a year ago that he stepped out on a limb to try to take his songs to the next level. After recording “On and On”, a song which was […] - [Shoplifter Booking Showcase with Modern Man/Cement Stars/Knives and Daggers](https://scenesc.com/shoplifter-booking-showcase-with-modern-mancement-starsknives-and-daggers/): Facebook Event One of the first steps for local bands to start playing shows out of their hometown is meeting the right people and bands to get that done. It can be a really frustrating thing to book worthwhile shows on your own, so it helps to find someone else that believes in your music […] - [Behind the Scenes with Fork and Spoon's Casual Friday](https://scenesc.com/behind-the-scenes-with-fork-and-spoons-casual-friday/):   Fork and Spoon The Lovely FewHearts and Plugs We’re huge fans of Fork and Spoon records here at SceneSC and their new Casual Friday series, so we decided to see how it was done and film a low key acoustic session with this weeks featured artist The Lovely Few. Why is it called Casual […] - [Festival Journal: Savannah Stopover (Part Two)](https://scenesc.com/festival-journal-savannah-stopover-part-two/): Saturday at Savannah Stopover started out with a rehashing/learning how the previous night’s escapades unfolded. After being generally unpleased with myself, I was able to shrug off my disappointment and embrace the sunshine and low-70-degree temperatures outside. It was a new day and there were new bands and venues to discover. Since the music didn’t start […] - [Festival Journal: Savannah Stopover (Part One)](https://scenesc.com/festival-journal-savannah-stopover-part-one/): I generally try and avoid situations where I’m pulling double duty as a press member and artist at a show/event, but David’s offer for me to cover the Savannah Stopover Festival after I finished playing seemed too good to pass up. My only previous experiences in Savannah were both negative, so the lure of press […] - [SXSW 2013: Day 1 Recap - 3/12/13](https://scenesc.com/sxsw-2013-day-1-recap-31313/): We decided to ease into Day 1 of the Music portion of SXSW, but we probably went a little harder than originally planned. After checking in and getting all our credentials, we set out to find some free drinks and food before the night started. We wound up at a boathouse at the Tumblr + […] - [[ETW] Biffy Clyro Release Double Album, Win The Vinyl](https://scenesc.com/etw-biffy-clyro-releese-double-album-win-the-vinyl/): Biffy Clyro are nothing if not ambitious. The Scottish bands 6th studio release is a double album, both discs featuring 10 new songs. Just as the title implies, the themes and music on both discs in Opposites vibe against each other both lyrically and musically. Before going into the studio for Opposites, Biffy Clyro toured […] - [Here We Go Again: SXSW 2013](https://scenesc.com/here-we-go-again-sxsw-2013/): Alright Austin… We’ve stretched, prepped our google doc schedule, RSVP’d to every party, packed some snacks, charged our cameras and booked our post-sxsw pedicures for next week. We’re ready to drink all of your Shiner and eat all of your chips and queso. We’re excited to do this again, and of course see a bunch […] - [[Show Preview] As I Lay Dying and The Devil Wears Prada at the Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-as-i-lay-dying-and-the-devil-wears-prada-at-the-music-farm/):   WHEN: Thursday, 3/14/2013 Doors at 6:30 WHERE: Music Farm 32 Ann St. Charleston, SC 29403 HOW MUCH: $21 Adv./$24 Doors Get tix. Christian metal bands As I Lay Dying and The Devil Wears Prada have joined forces for the “Marathon Metalcore Tour,” and are stopping in Charleston with support from For Today and The Chariot. […] - [News in Brief - Flying Lotus, Clicks & Whistles, New Music](https://scenesc.com/news-in-brief-flying-lotus-clicks-whistles-new-music/): FLYING LOTUS ANNOUNCES SUMMER TOUR DATES Flying Lotus, king of the LA beat scene, has announced summer tour dates, with fellow Brainfeeder labelmates Teebs and Thundercat.  With Atlanta and Asheville dates lined up for late April, FlyLo will finally (outside of sets at Moogfest and Trinumeral) be showing the southeast some love. 3/12: Austin, TX @ […] - [The Lovely Few at Tapp's 3/23](https://scenesc.com/the-lovely-few-at-tapps-323/): Saturday, March 23, at Tapps in the Fountain Room with Mr. Jenkins  Doors at 8, show at 9.  $5 In support of their upcoming show in The Fountain Room at the Tapp’s Building in downtown Columbia, The Lovely Few have given us some sweet items to give away including a sticker pack, 18 x 24 […] - [First Glance at Indie Grits 2013](https://scenesc.com/first-glance-at-indie-grits-2013/): Now in it’s 7th year, Indie Grits Festival hosted by Nickelodeon Theatre, is becoming one of the most unique cultural festivals in the Southeast. Taking over Columbia April 12-21 in 2013, Indie Grits will keep the focus on film and empowering Southern Film makers, as they also expand into cultural invents such us Cinemovements, performing […] - [WXRY Unsigned Open the Vault](https://scenesc.com/wxry-unsigned-open-the-vault/): WXRY Unsigned uploaded 32 live acoustic recordings from their weekly Sunday night broadcast, with some of these releases dating back to 2005. Before their move to the British Bulldog in Irmo, the unsigned show broadcasted from the WXRY studio downtown, where space was at a premium. Bands used to cramp in for interviews, and sometimes […] - [Carolina Music United and The State of the SC Music Community](https://scenesc.com/carolina-music-united-and-the-state-of-the-sc-music-community/): March 10th 4pm-7pm CMU First Meeting 5 Points Pub There are a lot of things that go along with having a healthy music community. Check out the Facebook thread to read a lot of comments on what people think goes into that. Carolina Music United is a new music organization focused on bringing the music […] - [Savannah Stopover Music Festival Preview](https://scenesc.com/savannah-stopover-music-festival-preview/): I-95 travelers are familiar with Savannah, Ga., as an attachment to a cardinal direction – another city often passed by on the east coast’s longest straightaway. The Stopover Music Festival aims to change that for music listeners, bringing over 100 bands to 11 venues across downtown Savannah Thursday through Saturday. This year’s headliners exhibit how […] - [Free Download // "King Louie" // Latest from Ramphastos' New Album](https://scenesc.com/free-download-king-louie-ramphastos/): Since I first heard Ramphastos–AKA Will Flourance–almost a year ago, I’ve been anxiously awaiting any and all of his new work. Although the latest single, “King Louie,” has been out for just over a month, I’ve been sitting on it until now. The press release Flourance sent to SceneSC says that his fourth album, Alakazam, […] - [Kopecky Family Band Return to 5 Points Pub](https://scenesc.com/kopecky-family-band-return-to-5-points-pub/): March 5, 2013 5 Points Pub Kopecky Family Band & Leagues and solo set by Emily Hearn. / $5 students (limited w/ ID) / $6 adv from The Pub / $8 at door. Doors 8:30p, show at 9p A lot has changed since Kopecky Family Band was our band of the month in February of […] - [Behind "Ruins" with The Sea Wolf Mutiny](https://scenesc.com/behind-ruins-with-the-sea-wolf-mutiny/): “Ruins” made its debut on the 2013 SceneSC Sampler. “Ruins” is more than the first song released by The Sea Wolf Mutiny since their excellent debut release The Last Season. Much has changed since that time in August, 2011. New members in the band, a wider audience, praise among music critics, and life changes such […] - [Interview: The Rocketboys return to Columbia](https://scenesc.com/interview-the-rocketboys-return-to-columbia/): Tuesday. March 5. 7 pm. New Brookland Tavern. $8 The Rocketboys Mike Mains and the Branches Dinner and a Suit Ned Durrett & The Kindly Gents On Tuesday, March 5th, indie-rockers The Rocketboys return to Columbia, where their energetic live shows have developed a promising following. Joining them will be fellow-texas rockers Mike Mains and the […] - [[Photos] Madi Diaz at SXSW](https://scenesc.com/photos-madi-diaz-at-sxsw/): One of our must see acts at SXSW this year was Madi Diaz. And even though she played five times, catching one of her shows still proved to be a challenge. Finally, on Friday afternoon we had our chance to see her play, and right after one of our other favorites, Good Old War. It […] - [[Music Video] Dear Blanca-No Protector](https://scenesc.com/music-video-dear-blanca-no-protector/): Dear Blanca It’s funny how the local music scene works. You can go years without hearing from someone and then one day their name pops up everywhere. It could be called The Baader Meinhof Phenomenon, but in this case I think Dylan Dickerson was his own reason for the coincidence. After playing in the much […] - [Show Review: The Head and the Heart](https://scenesc.com/show-review-the-head-and-the-heart/): On March 23, 2012 The Head and the Heart played at the 40 Watt Club in Athens, GA with Drew Grow & The Pastor’s Wives and Black Girls When I went to see The Head and the Heart last Friday I thought I knew what to expect after seeing them at Bonnaroo. I knew that […] - [SXSW Photos-Fun/Kevin Devine/The Alabama Shakes/Lucero](https://scenesc.com/sxsw-photos-funkevin-devinethe-alabama-shakeslucero/): Fun Kevin Devine and tGDB Jonny Corndawg The Alabama Shakes Lucero - [Interview/Show Review - Young The Giant](https://scenesc.com/interviewshow-review-young-the-giant/): Last Wednesday (March 14) Young The Giant played a show at the University of South Carolina.  I was very lucky to both attend this show and interview guitarist Jacob Tilley. He was an extremely nice guy and I’ll post his interview below this short show review. I was fortunate enough to catch Young The Giant […] - [Megafaun to Perform at WSBF Clemson Spring Fest](https://scenesc.com/megafaun-to-perform-at-wsbf-clemson-spring-fest/): WSBF FM Clemson Fourth Annual Spring Music and Arts Festival Friday, April 13th at Tiger Park in Clemson, South Carolina 1 pm. Tiger Park is located on 157 Old Greenville Highway For a group of guys that grew up in Wisconsin, Clemson’s WSBF Spring Fest will be a welcome atmosphere in April. Of course, the […] - [Interview - Nathan K.](https://scenesc.com/interview-nathan-k/): A long time ago, at a SceneSC house show, my first band played our first show with a man named Nathan John Klages. Little did I know that meeting this brilliant musician would lead to an ultimate friendship and also opening for one of our favorite bands, Stepdad, a few months later. All I knew […] - [Marshall Brown New Music Debut- "This World" (Single)](https://scenesc.com/marshall-brown-new-music-debut-this-world-single/): Album Release Show Saturday March 24th New Brookland Tavern 8 PM “This World” is the first single from Marshall Brown’s upcoming album High Noons that will come out Thursday March 22, 2012. High Noons is the follow-up to Brown’s last full length album, New Moons. “This World” is the perfect example of Brown’s clever lyrics […] - [Show Preview: John Mark McMillan & Jude Moses](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-john-mark-mcmillan-jude-moses/): John Mark McMillan, Jude Moses & royson Friday. March 23 New Brookland Tavern. West Cola, SC Doors @ 8:00pm          $12 advance/ $14 day of show This Friday, March 23rd, New Brookland Tavern will play host to John Mark McMillan & Jude Moses, two up-and-coming names in the alternative-folk world. Starting off the night […] - [Mandolin Orange and The Restoration at Moe Joe Coffee, Clemson](https://scenesc.com/mandolin-orange-and-the-restoration-at-moe-joe-coffee-clemson/): This Wednesday, March 14, Moe Joe Coffee in Clemson will play host to two Carolina bands, Mandolin Orange and The Restoration, that play music reaped from the region’s rich musical soil. Mandolin Orange, an americana/folk duo from Chapel Hill, recently released a double LP titled Haste Make / Hard Hearted Stranger, whose deep lyrical cuts […] - [Show Preview: WUSC Presents... Elvis Depressedly, Paleface, & More](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-wusc-presents-elvis-depressedly-paleface-more/): WUSC Presents… Elvis Depressedly, Cameron Gardener Trio, Dear Blanca, Paleface, and Dylan & Dayne.  Conundrum Music Hall, Columbia, SC   Friday, March 16   8pm   $5 for 21+/$7 for under WUSC has put together another great show featuring some amazing artists. It’s definitely something worth seeing this Friday night. Below is some information about […] - [Show Preview: Dr. Dog](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-dr-dog/): Dr. Dog w/ Givers    The Orange Peel, Asheville, NC Thursday, March 15   9pm   $18   TICKETS I’m sure you’ve heard this band at some point in your music listening careers. They have been going hard since 1999 and they proved that they’re still going with their February release of Be The Void. […] - [Day 1: On The Road to SXSW](https://scenesc.com/day-1-on-the-road-to-sxsw/): We decided to take the Southern route to Texas. This is the first big road trip for Meredith and me and first major music festival, so our excitement and nervousness has been through the roof. Planning has been overwhelming for the last couple of weeks. It’s one thing if you’re just planning for SXSW. It’s […] - [Cusses/Ye Mighty!/Octopus Jones/Death of Paris @ Art Bar](https://scenesc.com/cussesye-mightyoctopus-jonesdeath-of-paris-art-bar/): The show at the Art Bar this weekend will be an anniversary of sorts for Ye Mighty! and Cusses, as the date of the show brings about two milestones. Ye Mighty! have now been together a year since forming in February, 2011 and Cusses will have two months under their belt on the new release […] - [Show Preview: Junior Astronomers at Conundrum Music Hall - March 8](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-junior-astronomers-at-conundrum-music-hall-march-8/): Junior Astronomers with Sea Wolf Mutiny/Brick and Mortar Conundrum Music Hall – West Columbia, S.C. – Thursday, March 8 Doors 8 p.m. – Show 9 p.m. – Cover $5 By Mandy McCaslan Considering the fact that I have so few stickers on my laptop, you could say that a spot on it could be considered […] - [Show Preview: Fanfarlo - Carrboro, NC](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-fanfarlo-carrboro-nc/): Fanfarlo w/ Young Man    Cat’s Cradle, Carrboro, NC    Friday, March 9 Doors – 8pm   $15   Tickets Alright South Carolina, it’s spring break and I know you want to have a good time. If you’re not off drowning your stress in snake juice on Daytona Beach or flipping cats with the monks […] - [Show Review: WSBF presents Swank Sinatra, Los Meesfits and Filth Fuxers](https://scenesc.com/show-review-wsbf-presents-swank-sinatra-los-meesfits-and-filth-fuxers/): If you’ve ever been to Clemson, you know that every respectable institution in town pays homage in some way to the sacred hue which is Orange. The men’s room at TD’s is no exception. It was in this not so edgy establishment (the bar, not the bathroom) that Swank Sinatra, Los Meesfits, and Filth Fuxers […] - [Show Review: The Explorers Club](https://scenesc.com/show-review-the-explorers-club/): The Explorers Club played with Gringo Starr and SUNBEARS! at The Pour House in Charleston on Friday, March 2 Good music that comes from the South is always a great thing. Since moving here, I’ve started to respect the South’s music scene a whole lot more than I used to. We’ve got some really good […] - [Pan Release First Single from Upcoming Album](https://scenesc.com/pan-release-first-single-from-upcoming-album/): What type of music does your band play? Post-rock? What does that even mean? Placing genres on music can be a dangerous game. And in the ever changing music landscape we live in, it’s something that doesn’t stay consistent. Pan’s music stays consistent, but to go around telling people you’re post-rock doesn’t mean that much, […] - [Album Review: Ben Kweller-Go Fly a Kite](https://scenesc.com/album-review-ben-kweller-go-fly-a-kite/): Over the years, Ben Kweller has been all over the place musically but it always made sense. His first band, Radish, was gloriously full of fuzz, power chords and everything great that was the fall out of Nirvana. This leaked over into Kweller’s first solo EP in songs like “Harriet’s Got a Song.” Kweller was […] - [Video: The Lovely Few- Cassiopeia](https://scenesc.com/video-the-lovely-few-cassiopeia/): Towards the end of “Cassiopeia” Mike Mewborne declares “I don’t want to feel the darkness of space.” But in the video for the first single off The Lovely Few’s latest album The Perseids, that’s exactly what you will feel. Shot in a pitch black room with red, blue and natural yellow spotlights weighted on the […] - [Show Journal: Flogging Molly at The Fillmore Charlotte](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-flogging-molly-at-the-fillmore-charlotte/): By Heather Fowler:   The Luck of the Irish came early this year with the 8th Annual Green 17 Tour presented by Sailor Jerry’s. Flogging Molly, Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears, and The Devil Makes Three rocked The Fillmore in Charlotte, NC [2.26.2012] only 1 night after rocking Myrtle Beach, SC. Along with free […] - [The Lonely Robot Episode 9](https://scenesc.com/the-lonely-robot-episode-9/): The Lonely Robot Podcast Week 9 [download id=”38″] The Morning After Girls — Run for Our Lives 2006 Melbourne psychedelic The Red Sun Band — Devil’s song 2004 Sydney indie rock The Radio Dept. – Heaven’s On Fire 2010 Sweden dream pop The Orange Lights — Life is Still Beautiful (Alan Braxe Remix) 2007 Newcastle […] - [Hearts + Plugs Release Free Music Sampler](https://scenesc.com/hearts-plugs-release-free-music-sampler/): There is a problem with the music industry today, and it’s not a lack of good music, but actually an extreme overload of palatable tunes. Dig hard enough through the internet and you’ll find great music hidden everywhere, and every week more new material comes out. We live in an amazing day and age of […] - [Show Preview: WSBF presents Swank Sinatra, Los Meesfits, and Filth Fuxers](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-wsbf-presents-swank-sinatra-los-meesfits-and-filth-fuxers/): This Saturday, March 3, WSBF will bring punk rock back to Pickens County with Swank Sinatra, Los Meesfits, and Filth Fuxers taking the stage at TD’s of Clemson. Open to members of the public ages 18 & up, this will be a free show with no cover charge. Flagpole Magazine of Athens, GA, calls Atlanta […] - [Show Preview: The Explorers Club - Album Release Show](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-the-explorers-club-album-release-show/): The Explorer’s Club w/ SUNBEARS! and Gringo Star    The Pour House, Charleston, SC Friday, March 2    Doors 9pm    $6 cover After releasing an album on Dead Oceans, hearing some of their songs being on The O.C. and How I Met Your Mother, and touring all over the US, The Explorers Club have […] - [Introducing The Makeshift](https://scenesc.com/introducing-the-makeshift/): Today I want to write about a wonderful band called The Makeshift from Charleston, SC. They formed the band three years ago on Valentine’s Day which spurred some motivation for releasing a new EP on Valentine’s Day this year. The EP is called Say You Don’t Love Me and can be found on their bandcamp as […] - [Today The Moon, Tomorrow The Sun at DanManor](https://scenesc.com/today-the-moon-tomorrow-the-sun-at-danmanor/): Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun is known across the Southeast for their high energy electro rock. Their songs are dressed to the 9’s, ready to go out for the night, but what do they look like in the morning? Daniel McCord filmed them playing “Oh Black Gold” acoustic at Rotary Park in Greenville for […] - [Show Review: Blind Pilot](https://scenesc.com/show-review-blind-pilot/): Blind Pilot played with Cotton Jones at The Pour House in Charleston, SC last Thursday, Feb. 23. Before I start with my review of the show, I must mention a gripe I had with The Pour House. Luckily, the nice people of In Music We Trust pr gave me a pass to the show, but […] - [Album Review: fun. - Some Nights](https://scenesc.com/album-review-fun-some-nights/): Some Nights, the new album from Fun, shows how unimportant album reviews and blogs can be. A handful of tastemakers panned Some Nights, yet every Fun show on tour is selling out. The album is #1 on iTunes, and even as I ejected this CD from my car, Fun happened to be playing on the […] - [Greenville Downtown Alive 2012 Schedule](https://scenesc.com/greenville-downtown-alive-2012-schedule/): The City of Greenville released their schedule last week for the 2012 Downtown Alive series which includes a handful of familiar faces and a new crop of talent. As a whole this line up has a little bit of everything ranging from jam bands like Four 14 to indie rock like Heyrocco. The eclectic line […] - [Twitter Thursday with Kopecky Family Band and Tay Tay Swift](https://scenesc.com/twitter-thursday-with-kopecky-family-band-and-tay-tay-swift/): It’s that time again! It’s time for Twitter Thursday! I am sorry I missed out last week, I am beyond terrible. I had to help take my youth group to the mountains to go skiing. I have included a picture. I have also included a picture of me as a game show host for kicks […] - [The Lonely Robot Week 8](https://scenesc.com/the-lonely-robot-week-8/): The Lonely Robot Podcast Week 8 [download id=”37″]   Chairlift — I Belong in Your Arms 2012 Brooklyn synthpop Gotye — Somebody That I Used to Know (feat. Kimbra) 2011 Belgium experimental Phantogram — When I’m Small 2009 New York synthpop Ladytron — Burning Up 2008 Liverpool electronic Yppah — Never Mess with Sunday 2010 […] - [The Explorers Club Coming to Monster Music](https://scenesc.com/the-explorers-club-coming-to-monster-music/): The last couple of weeks have been surreal for The Explorers Club. They’ve toured up and down the East coast in support of their new album “Grand Hotel” and seen that album shoot to #27 on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart after one week of sales. All of the rewards are finally paying off after what […] - [Singer/Songwriter Night at Conundrum Music Hall](https://scenesc.com/singersongwriter-night-at-conundrum-music-hall/): Singer/Songwriter Night Saturday Feb. 25 Conundrum Music Hall. West Columbia, SC Doors @ 7pm          $5 over/$8 under Conundrum Music Hall has a good weekend of music planned for Columbia. Following the Haley Dreis/Emily Hearn show on Friday, Conundrum has an awesome singer/songwriter night on Saturday. There are some great artists, eleven […] - [Show Review: Emily Hearn at Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/show-review-emily-hearn-at-music-farm/): Last Thursday night Music Farm of downtown Charleston played host to Emily Hearn with M.T.’s Saltwater Sound and Tyler Boone as the opening acts. The show started with M.T. Bourque of M.T.’s Saltwater Sound, a seventeen-year-old musician from Charleston. She played very well, covering songs like The Beatles’ “Come Together” and John Mayer’s “Waiting on […] - [Show Review:Today The Moon, Tomorrow The Sun/Octopus Jones/Moonlight Bride at The Radio Room](https://scenesc.com/show-reviewtodaythemoontomorrowthesunoctopus-jonesmoonlight-bride-at-the-radio-room/): Last Thursday night, I had the good fortune of finding myself at The Radio Room in Greenville. I say good fortune because, for a $3 cover, I saw a show featuring three great bands: Moonlight Bride; Octopus Jones; and Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun. You’d have a hard time finding a better lineup for […] - [Show Preview: Blind Pilot](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-blind-pilot/): Blind Pilot w/ Cotton Jones   The Pour House, Charleston, SC    Thurs, Feb 22 $11 advance/$13 day of   9pm      If you watch this video and aren’t any bit interested in seeing these guys live, then you are not really a human being. Watching this video got me so excited to see […] - [Show Review: Steven Fiore at the PURE Theatre](https://scenesc.com/show-review-steven-fiore-at-the-pure-theatre/): Last Wednesday night Steven Fiore, local musician and published songwriter, hosted his “Valentine’s Day Hangover,” at the PURE Theatre, a very intimate black box theater in downtown Charleston. Before the show began Steven talked with us in the lobby, thanking us for coming and making small talk before the doors to the theater opened and […] - [Show Preview: WUSC presents Drip Acoustic Night](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-wusc-presents-drip-acoustic-night/): WUSC Presents: Drip Acoustic Night     Wednesday, Feb 22   Drip Coffee, Five Points, Columbia, SC Featuring Jade Blocker, Phil Windsor, and Kelly Morris    7-9pm   FREE This Wednesday begins the first of a series of acoustic nights that USC’s radio station WUSC is putting on. There will be one every month and […] - [New Music From Collaborative Group Gremlins](https://scenesc.com/new-music-from-collaborative-group-gremlins/): Last week Portals Music debuted a new track from Gremlins, and deemed the synth hook in “Maim My Bitch” as “one of the most catchy synth hooks ever.”  The project, which is based out of Columbia, SC, is made up of Mat Cothran (Coma Cinema/Elvis Depressedly), Patrick Jeffords (Toro y Moi/Kid Trails), Sam Ray (Ricky […] - [Show Review: Shovels & Rope](https://scenesc.com/show-review-shovels-rope/): If you are from South Carolina and have no idea who Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst are, slap yourself in the face so hard. I have an excuse because I am not from the south, but these two artists are Charleston natives and they are probably the most talented South Carolina band I’ve ever […] - [New Music From Elim Bolt](https://scenesc.com/new-music-from-elim-bolt/): Towards the end of his days with Sequoyah Prep School Johnnie Matthews opened up a couple of shows playing solo. He also penned the final track on Sequoyah’s last album Spells. That song was called “Suits” and it was resolute. The subject matter talked of the end, and looking at the album and career of […] - [The Lonely Robot Podcast Week 7](https://scenesc.com/the-lonely-robot-podcast-week-7/):   The Lonely Robot Week 7 [download id=”36″] Mercy Arms — Half Right 2007 Sydney indie rock Cymbals Eat Guitars — Keep Me Waiting 2011 New York indie rock Warpaint — Elephants 2010 Los Angeles psychedelic Air France — June Evenings 2008 Sweden electronic Active Child — Hanging On 2011 Los Angeles shoegaze Butterfly Explosion […] - [Moonlight Bride/The Winter Sounds/TtMTtS/Octopus Jones @ Stool Pigeons](https://scenesc.com/moonlight-bridethe-winter-soundsttmttsoctopus-jones-stool-pigeons/): Friday, February 17th, 2012 Stool Pigeons, Myrtle Beach 21+  $5.00 Cover 9:00 p.m. The talented Street Beat Psych Pop Band from Atlanta, Today The Moon, Tomorrow The Sun return to Myrtle Beach after four months with an amazing plethora of bands Friday February 17. The line up includes Chattanooga’s Shoegaze band, Moonlight Bride whom are releasing […] - [St. Patrick's Day Line Up 2012](https://scenesc.com/st-patricks-day-line-up-2012/): A few weeks ago we posted the line up for this years St. Patrick’s day festival on our Facebook and Twitter and it was the wrong line up. Pollstar is usually reliable, but they had last years line up posted as this years. The funny thing is that a lot of the artists are the […] - [Savannah Stopover: Oberhofer](https://scenesc.com/savannah-stopover-oberhofer/): Wow, okay, this band Oberhofer are so awesome. I’m literally gonna copy paste their bio from their Facebook page, because it’s brilliant: When your songs are too big to be contained: form a band. Maybe call it after your family name because you like the way it sounds (shit, if it worked for Bon Jovi […] - [Versus the Robot! and I Anthem at New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/versus-the-robot-and-i-anthem-at-new-brookland-tavern/): Versus the Robot!, I Anthem, Kings Last Shot, City Alive Tuesday. Feb 21 New Brookland Tavern. West Columbia, SC Doors @ 7:30     $5 over/$8 under Coming at you on February 21 is another good mid-week show at New Brookland Tavern, as a couple of great pop-punk/rock bands get together. I Anthem will be joining Versus […] - [Show Preview: Shovels & Rope](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-shovels-rope/): Shovels & Rope w/ John Wesley Satterfield, Post-Timey String Band, Elizabeth Warwick, Paul Brazel New Brookland Tavern, West Columbia, SC    Thurs, Feb 16    7pm    $7 Brilliant Americana duo Shovels & Rope, featuring Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst are coming to New Brookland on Thursday. It is definitely going to be a […] - [All Get Out with The Winter Sounds at The Radio Room](https://scenesc.com/all-get-out-with-the-winter-sounds-at-the-radio-room/): All Get Out/The Winter Sounds/Fever Parade The Radio Room, Greenville, SC Saturday, February 18th, 9:00pm All Get Out is a South Carolina band that I am rooting for.  Having seen them just a couple of months ago, I can attest to the fact that their live show is amazing.  The crowd at The Loft in […] - [Show Review: Third Eye Blind at Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/show-review-third-eye-blind-at-music-farm/): Last Wednesday night, Music Farm of Charleston played host to Third Eye Blind and special guest, US Royalty. At 9PM, the DC-based indie rock group US Royalty promptly strutted on stage, looking confident and raring to go. Upon seeing the bright white skinny jeans and classy bolo tie lead singer John Thornley had on much […] - [Bonnaroo Announces Lineup](https://scenesc.com/bonnaroo-announces-lineup-through-spotify/): Just a little while ago, in a fantastic marketing move, Bonnaroo announced their 2012 lineup. By creating a playlist on Spotify, festival fans were able to see and listen to all the artists that are playing at this year’s festival. This is something that I have not ever seen before, and it’s pretty impressive in […] - [Marshall Brown's Love and War EP](https://scenesc.com/marshall-browns-love-and-war-ep/): Happy Valentine’s Day you guys! Today is all about Love…and War. So here is your treat. A new EP from Marshall Brown. In June of last year Marshall Brown released The Blue Shades EP in which he announced his next full length album would be called High Noons and would be yellow. It looks like […] - [The Blue Dogs and Crowfield at The Handlebar](https://scenesc.com/the-blue-dogs-and-crowfield-at-the-handlebar/): Show Preview: The Blue Dogs The Handlebar, Greenville, SC Friday, February 17th, 9:00pm  $15 with guests Crowfield Lots of times these previews give you the skinny on new bands coming up in the SC Scene.  Well, the Blue Dogs are a little different in that these guys have been around for almost 25 years.  I […] - [WUSC Gets a Facelift](https://scenesc.com/wusc-gets-a-facelift/): We’re very fond of WUSC and the solid staff they have over there, but little parts of the radio station have been a little bit dated. We at SceneSC always look forward to the weekly charts and sometimes they go weeks without posting them. Not just for me, but bands LOVE to see their name […] - [Twitter Thursday Featuring @JRAstronomers and @50Cent](https://scenesc.com/twitter-thursday-featuring-jrastronomers-and-50cent/): Sorry about missing out last week. I was knee deep in sadness and could not bring myself to write something great for you guys. No worries (Hankuna Matta) I am back and ready to bring YOU my picks for who you should follow on twitter this week. First up is a group of guys from […] - [Savannah Stopover Preview: Cheyenne Marie Mize](https://scenesc.com/savannah-stopover-preview-cheyenne-marie-mize/): I posted about this festival based in Savannah a few weeks ago (here’s that article) and I’m going to start posting articles focused on specific bands playing at this year’s festival. There are over 70 bands that are playing so I’m definitely not even going to get close to covering all the great bands. But […] - [The Lonely Robot Podcast Week 6](https://scenesc.com/the-lonely-robot-podcast-week-6/): The Lonely Robot Podcast Week 6 [download id=”34″] 1. Darker My Love — Two Ways Out 2010 Los Angeles psychedelic 2. Chapel Club — Surfacing 2011 London indie rock 3. Metric — Satellite Mind 2009 Toronto indie rock 4. Soundpool — I’m So Tired 2010 New York shoegaze 5. Shy Child — The Volume 2007 […] - [Music Video: Run Dan Run-Lovesick Animal](https://scenesc.com/music-video-run-dan-run-lovesick-animal/): Charleston’s premiere boutique record label Hearts and Plugs recently debuted the video for Run Dan Run’s first single “Lovesick Animal.” The video was filmed and edited in Charleston by Hunter Boone, and directed by Dan McCurry of Run Dan Run. The video also has a couple of special guest appearances, including Emily Haney, our wonderful […] - [Show Preview: Glowfest South Carolina](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-glowfest-south-carolina/): Glowfest South Carolina featuring Big Gigantic, 3LAU, The Dean’s List and others Township Auditorium, Columbia, SC   8pm   $30 This event is something that strays pretty far from the music that we usually cover on this website but it is something that is happening in the music scene so why not cover it, right? […] - [Win Free Tickets and a Signed Poster From Kopecky Family Band](https://scenesc.com/win-free-tickets-and-a-signed-poster-from-kopecky-family-band/):  SceneSC Special Price Presale Tickets We’re absolutely excited to have Kopecky Family Band coming to town tomorrow night and we want as many people as possible to come out and see them. We’re doing half off presale tickets, half off tickets with your USC Student ID and even giving tickets away here along with a […] - [Third Eye Blind at Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/third-eye-blind-at-music-farm/): Next week, Music Farm of downtown Charleston will play host to Third Eye Blind, one of the greatest alternative bands of the late ’90s. The band is passing through town on Wednesday, February 8th. Doors open at 8 PM and tickets for the show are selling at $25 for advanced purchase or $30 at the […] - [SceneSC Podcast Week 5](https://scenesc.com/scenesc-podcast-week-5/): SceneSC Podcast 2-2-12 [download id=”35″] Cracked Rear View Everest Cale Show Previews Harvard Show Previews Octopus Jones Part Where I lie about Creative Loafing Atlanta. They actually hate Nickelback as much as us! Kemp Ridley All Get Out Rejectioneers     - [Show Review: The Mountain Goats](https://scenesc.com/show-review-the-mountain-goats/): On Tuesday night at the Visulite Theatre in Charlotte a large crowd of people were eagerly awaiting a band who are known all over the world. Surprisingly, the crowd consisted of a large number of alternative middle-aged couples. A group that I do not usually see at the concerts I go to. It makes sense […] - [David Ramirez and Dylan Sneed at New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/david-ramirez-and-dylan-sneed-at-new-brookland-tavern/): David Ramirez,Dylan Sneed, Chuck Mims Tuesday. Feb 7 New Brookland Tavern. West Columbia. SC 7:30 pm $5 On Feburary 7th, one of the best up and coming singer-songwriters makes a stop in Columbia. David Ramirez will join Dylan Sneed and Chuck Mims to put on a show of true Americana music. After struggling to make […] - [The Lonely Robot Podcast Week 5](https://scenesc.com/the-lonely-robot-podcast-week-5/): The Lonely Robot Podcast Week 5 [download id=”32″]   1. Trans Am — Positive People 2. Sad Day for Puppets — Mother’s Tears 3. Pinback — AFK 4. Austra — Lose It 5. Vinyl Williams — Freshly Picked Diamond 6. Young Galaxy — Golden Coin   - [First Listen: The Tarlatans-Carolina](https://scenesc.com/first-listen-the-tarlatans-carolina/): The Tarlatans-Carolina We’ve been excited about introducing SceneSC readers to The Tarlatans for a little while now. We saw one of their videos online and shortly after donated to their Kickstarter to help fund their new album. After hearing their song “Carolina” I knew that it had to be on the 2012 SceneSC Sampler and […] - [Ben Kweller Album Teaser](https://scenesc.com/ben-kweller-album-teaser/): It’s an E. That is the chord formation shown on the cover of Ben Kweller’s new album Go Fly a Kite, due out February 7th.  For the first time Ben Kweller is doing it all his way. That means more than just in the recording sense. Go Fly a Kite will be coming out on […] - [Show Preview: The Mountain Goats](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-the-mountain-goats/): The Mountain Goats w/ Nurses   Tuesday, Jan 31 Visulite Theatre, Charlotte, NC   8pm   $20 The Mountain Goats are a band who have been around for a whole number of years, playing shows all over the world and at a whole number of festivals. They’ve released so many albums on so many record […] - [First Thursday at Tapp's, From Here to Mississippi](https://scenesc.com/first-thursday-at-tapps-from-here-to-mississippi/): WHEN: Thursday, February 2, from 5 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Tapp’s Arts Center, 1644 Main Street   First Thursday at Tapp’s this week will show From Here to Mississippi, a photography exhibition featuring University of South Carolina photography professors Kathleen Robbins and Eliot Dudik. The exhibiting artists also include recent graduates and current student members […] - [National Tour Featuring All Get Out, La Dispute,Balance & Composure, Sainthood Reps](https://scenesc.com/national-tour-featuring-all-get-out-la-disputebalance-composure-sainthood-reps/): New Brookland Tavern Sunday, April 22 All Get Out will be going on a nationwide tour in late March with La Dispute, Sainthood Reps, and Balance & Composure. This tour will be coming through South Carolina Sunday, April 22 at New Brookland Tavern. Both All Get Out and La Dispute will be touring in support […] - [SceneSC Podcast Week 4](https://scenesc.com/scenesc-podcast-week-4/): SceneSC Podcast 1-27-2012 [download id=”22″] This one is all about Charleston. All music from Charleston bands, with previews for shows around the state.                 - [#TwitterThursday- @ExpClub @BigBoi](https://scenesc.com/twitterthursday-expclub-bigboi/): We here at Scene SC are avid Twitter junkies. We enjoy coming up with clever, funny, scary, and downright awful things to say on twitter just to get a response from our followers. Yes I do this and yes I want to have some sort of conversation with you. Through the power of Social Media […] - [Kickstart Crowfield](https://scenesc.com/kickstart-crowfield/): I think everyone is rooting for Crowfield. The past couple of years have been a roller coaster ride for them with highs and lows. After being signed and dropped by a major label, they are rebounding in a big way and that all hinges on the success of this Kickstarter campaign. They have over 30 […] - [Show Review: Concrete Animals/Museum Moth/Young Mumbles/Octopus Jones](https://scenesc.com/show-review-concrete-animalsmuseum-mothyoung-mumblesoctopus-jones/): Cool Daddy’s Myrtle Beach January 20th 2012 This was an interesting review for me to do mainly because I booked the show and it took place in my home town. But also, because I changed my mind at the last minute to review this show instead of one that took place at Snug Harbor in […] - [7 Q's with Southwood](https://scenesc.com/7-qs-with-southwood/): 01 Nashville Hailing from Charleston, South Carolina, Southwood is a band of many talented hats. Their music is modern, but also undeniably classic and timeless, bringing to mind Hootie and the Blowfish, Sister Hazel, even Johnny Cash at times. Their sound contains the best of these artists but rather than that making them seem like […] - [The Lovely Few Join Hearts & Plugs, Show in Hartsville](https://scenesc.com/the-lovely-few-join-hearts-plugs-show-in-hartsville/): Hearts and Plug Facebook The Lovely Few’s new album The Perseids had the attention of Hearts & Plugs from the get go. The Hearts & Plugs family is tight knit, and you’ll notice members of each band contributing to each others projects. Dan McCurry of Run Dan Run offered noise samples to The Perseids, while […] - [The Lonely Robot Podcast Week 4](https://scenesc.com/lonely-robot-week-4/): The Lonely Robot Podcast Week 4 [download id=”21″] 1. Jonsi — Animal Arithmetic 2. Zigmat — Fire 3. The Jezabels — Endless Summer 4. Joy Zipper — Out of the Sun 5. Minipop — Fingerprints 6. Mew — Repeater Beater - [Kopecky Family Band Surges into 2012](https://scenesc.com/kopecky-family-band-surges-into-2012/): This time last year, nothing felt out of the ordinary for frontman/guitarist Gabe Simon and the rest of the Nashville based Kopecky Family Band. They had released a spectacular tandem of EPs to end 2010, The Disaster and Of Epic Proportions, and were ready to take their act on the road in a big way. […] - [Show Preview: Where's The Band? Tour](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-wheres-the-band-tour/): Where’s The Band Tour featuring Chris Conley (Saves The Day), Anthony Raneri (Bayside), Matt Pryor (The Get Up Kids), Ace Enders (The Early November), and Evan Weiss (Into It. Over It) New Brookland Tavern, West Columbia, SC    Wednesday, Jan 25 6:30pm   $13 What a good idea for a tour. Take a bunch of […] - [Show Preview: Netherfriends w/ Dead Surf and Cassangles](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-netherfriends-w-dead-surf-and-cassangles/): Conundrum Music Hall, Columbia, SC    Thursday, Jan 26 Doors 7pm  Show 8pm    $6 Netherfriends was a touring machine back in 2011 and it doesn’t look like he’s going to stop. He actually played at Conundrum last year to a very satisfied crowd before heading to New York for CMJ and then a full […] - [Song Premiere: Wylie-Foxes and Dogs ](https://scenesc.com/song-premiere-wylie-foxes-and-dogs/): 1 foxes and dogs We’re now in week three of premiering songs for the band Wylie, loosely based out of Charleston, SC. This weeks song is called “Foxes and Dogs” and can be streamed above. Week 1 Week 2 Via singer/guitarist/Songwriter Keon Masters “Foxes and Dogs“ Came to be after my girlfriend and I had […] - [SceneSC Podcast Week 3](https://scenesc.com/scenesc-podcast-week-3/): SceneSC Podcast 1-19-2012 [download id=”20″]   Heyrocco-Rave Monks Cracked Rear View Hectorina-Lost Weekend Waltz Show Previews Nick Bays-Keep the Ghost Awake Dream or Rumor Brandon Kean-On and On   - [Interview: The Fire Tonight Come Home](https://scenesc.com/interview-the-fire-tonight-come-home/): The Fire Tonight’s show in Anderson, SC Saturday brings them back to their roots in a lot of ways. None of the current members live in the same town anymore so the live performance aspect of being in a band for them has become few and far between. But after line up changes, a full […] - [The Lonely Robot Podcast Week 3](https://scenesc.com/the-lonely-robot-podcast-week-3/): The Lonely Robot Podcast Week 3 [download id=”19″] 1. The Joy Formidable – Cradle 2. Engineers – In Praise of More 3. Asobi Seksu – New Years 4. NIVA – Ghost in My Head 5. Royksopp – Royksopp Forever 6. The Temper Trap – Science of Fear - [Savannah Stopover Festival - First Lineup Announcement](https://scenesc.com/savannah-stopover-festival-1st-lineup-announcement/): Savannah Stopover Festival     Savannah, GA     March 7-10 So I know that there are a lot of us out there who live in the South and have taken a peek at the SXSW lineup and been brought to tears over it. The fact that the famous festival is so close to us, […] - [Show Preview: Annuals w/ Lonnie Walker and Hectorina](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-annuals-w-lonnie-walker-and-hectorina/): Annuals w/ Lonnie Walker and Hectorina Fri, Jan 20        10pm       $8 Snug Harbor, Charlotte, NC    18+ I saw Annuals last year at Hopscotch Festival and they were a solid live band. Very enjoyable and a band that I would definitely see again. Especially for the cheap price of […] - [Octopus Jones, Museum Mouth, Young Mumbles, Concrete Animals at Cool Daddy's](https://scenesc.com/octopus-jones-museum-mouth-young-mumbles-concrete-animals-at-cool-daddys/): Friday January 20th Octopus Jones with Museum Mouth/Concrete Animals/Young Mumbles 21+, $5 Show Starts @ 9:00 p.m Cool Daddy’s Bar and Grill 300 9th Ave. N, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 Facebook Event Octopus Jones-Johnny Carson Over the last year Octopus Jones has made a name for themself in every city in South Carolina for being […] - [Those Lavender Whales at The Radio Room](https://scenesc.com/those-lavender-whales-at-the-radio-room/): Those Lavender Whales, Saturday, January 21 10 pm Radio Room 2845 N. Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville, SC Experiencing a flood, getting married, having a baby and moving would be enough stress to send any normal person to the far reaches of the bar to drown their sorrows.  That is, unless, you’re the band Those Lavender Whales, […] - [A/V-Tigers Jaw and Balance & Composure at New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/av-tigers-jaw-and-balance-composure-at-new-brookland-tavern/): Balance and Composure Live by SceneSC Tigers Jaw Live at New Brookland Tavern by SceneSC Captain, Were Sinking by SceneSC         These will move from Soundcloud to a downloadable database in two weeks. - [New Music: Wylie-"Days of Our Youth"](https://scenesc.com/new-music-wylie-days-of-our-youth/): Days of Our Youth Wylie are currently in the process of releasing one new song a week from their new album. Last week they released a song called “Brave Baby” and this week they’ve released “Days of Our Youth” which has a different more nostalgic feel. This week we got Keon Masters from Wylie to […] - [2012 Indie Grits Schedule and Music](https://scenesc.com/2012-indie-grits-schedule-and-music/): While I was reading through all of the events for this years Indie Grits Festival I had a major breakthrough and it’s something that I just realized.  This will hopefully, probably, pretty much definitely, be the last Indie Grits at their current location behind the state house on Main Street. By this time next year […] - [Podcast: Sound Off with SceneSC 1-12-2k12](https://scenesc.com/podcast-sound-off-with-scenesc-1-12-2k12/): SceneSC Podcast-1-12-12   [download id=”18″] Those Lavender Whales-Exist Cracked Rear View Wylie-Brave Baby Show Previews Kopecky Family Band-Embraces Dream or Rumor Austin Crane-You Were Not Awake     - [The Lonely Robot Podcast Week 2](https://scenesc.com/the-lonely-robot-podcast-week-2/): The Lonely Robot podcast week two featuring School of Seven Bells - Half Asleep,The Naked and Famous - Young Blood, Class Actress - Keep You, Marble Sounds - Good Occasions, Twin Sister - Lady Daydream, Neon Indian - Polish Girl - [Free Download: Nada Surf-"Waiting for Something"](https://scenesc.com/free-download-nada-surf-waiting-for-something/): After hearing “When I Was Young” off Nada Surf’s new album The Stars Are Indifferent To Astronomy coming out January 24, it quickly became my most anticipated album of 2012. Stars will be Nada Surf’s seventh studio album and first album of new material released in four years. The new album is focused on capturing […] - [Stereofly Get's Caught in South Carolina's Media Web](https://scenesc.com/stereofly-gets-caught-in-south-carolinas-media-web/): SceneSC and Stereofly will never get along. We can’t. While their mission is so similar to ours, there will always be one thing that holds us back from being friends in the web world. We love the fact that more websites are popping up to cover local music across the Southeast. Since we became a […] - [New Music From Wylie](https://scenesc.com/new-music-from-wylie/): Facebook Event Finally! At least once a week someone asks me what’s going on with Wylie? I always tell them the truth. They pretty much took a year off to focus on recording and writing their first full length album and to focus on who they want to be as a band. That always always […] - [The Weekly Monitor Showcase](https://scenesc.com/the-weekly-monitor-showcase/): Facebook Event The Weekly Monitor Podcast Hey! Hey! Forever Hey! Hey! Forever Its like i’ve waited my whole life for This one night it’s gon’ be me you and The dance floor cause We’ve only got one night Double your pleasure Double your fun and dance Forever (ever, ever) Forever (ever, ever) Forever (ever, ever) […] - [Free Download: LATENIGHTS Self Titled Record](https://scenesc.com/free-download-latenights-self-titled-record/): Four years ago there was a group of musically talented friends that loved old Weezer and Pavement. These guys were the heart of Hello Tomorrow and while they made their mark by writing a handful of really good songs, they fell apart after high school. Now rising from those ashes come Latenights. The new self […] - [SceneSC Podcast Week 1](https://scenesc.com/scenesc-podcast-week-1/): SceneSC Podcast-1-5-12 [download id=”16″] Featuring The Weekly Monitor Podcast Show 1-10-2012 Conundrum Music Hall Late Nights-New Brookland Tavern 1-12-2012 Cracked Rear View The Lion In Winter-Feb CD Release Show Previews O’Brother-CD Release Tonight Dream or Rumor Slowrunner We had to record this one with one mic because we were locked out of the room with […] - [Download The Scolastica Holiday Compilation for a Good Cause](https://scenesc.com/download-the-scolastica-holiday-compilation-for-a-good-cause/): About Scolastica Scolastica, Rabia, Rahma and Nureen are four girls on the other side of the world that could use your help and all you’ll have to do is click a couple of buttons. And what could be that easy for you will send four gifted young girls in Tanzania to one of the best […] - [Those Darlins Bring New Album 'Blur the Line' to New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/those-darlins-bring-new-album-blur-the-line-to-new-brookland-tavern/):   Facebook Event Since forming in 2006 Those Darlins have made their way to Columbia several times, but this time seems a little different. Those Darlins have had a huge 2013, and maybe their most successful year to date by industry terms. Their new album Blur the Line came out in October with positive reviews from […] - [[Giveaway] Battleme Sophomore Release Due Out February](https://scenesc.com/giveaway-battleme-sophomore-release-due-out-february/):   Battleme is Mark Drenik, a man who has been on quite the journey through the music industry throughout his career. The past 5 years have seen him bounce from Austin to Portland, battle an autoimmune disease, record a Neil Young song that’s been featured on Sons of Anarchy and viewed over 1 million times […] - [[Photos] Trampled By Turtles and Apache Relay 11/12 at Georgia Theatre](https://scenesc.com/photos-trampled-by-turtles-and-apache-relay-1112-at-georgia-theatre/): We haven’t seen Apache Relay and Trampled by Turtles live together since we were packed into a courtyard with thousands of fellow SXSW attendees in March of 2011. They are a damn fine combo package for a show. Photos by Daniel McCord - [[New Music] Brigades-Crocodile Tears](https://scenesc.com/new-music-brigades-crocodile-tears/): You can count the amount of 2013 pop-punk albums from Columbia, SC on one finger. It’s got to be lonely at the top and bottom of your local genre and scene, and that obviously has its advantages and disadvantages. For one, you’re the go to band when it comes to touring bills that need a […] - [[New Music] Release The Dog 'Out for Justice'](https://scenesc.com/new-music-release-the-dog-out-for-justice/): Browsing the ever so popular album streaming site Bandcamp.com about two years ago I came across Release the Dog and their first 2 song release Release the F.R.O.G. and instantly fell for it. “At Arms Length” opens with an indelible guitar riff that will bounce around in your head after just one listen and “Cake” opens […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: It's A Wrap](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-its-a-wrap/): This Thursday will be the final regularly scheduled Diagnosis of the semester on WUSC from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Instead of the usual five new featured artists, I will be taking a look back at my favorites from the semester. Let’s re-cap five of those, shall we? Johnny Flynn is a South African actor, poet, and singer/songwriter. […] - [[Free Download] ADA's Independent Almanac 2013 Digital Sampler](https://scenesc.com/free-download-adas-independent-almanac-2013-digital-sampler/):   You into free music and good tunes? I know you are. I’ve kept a database of the best songs of 2013 over on Spotify and it happens to include a lot of the artist included here on the 2013 Indie Almanac sampler. And look who they have batting lead off. OUR very own Toro […] - [[Music Video] Rachel Kate-Lost](https://scenesc.com/music-video-rachel-kate-lost/): Rachel Kate’s new video for the song “Lost” off her latest album Rachel Kate with Love & Hate opens up with her vocals shattering a mirror. She’s got a killer voice, and according to this video a killer kiss. Locally produced, the video is beautifully haunting and on point in every little way–from props and wardrobe […] - [I Am Thankful for Earl Sweatshirt's Security Guards](https://scenesc.com/i-am-thankful-for-earl-sweatshirts-security-guards/): Giving thanks is just as fun as taking thanks, so I’d like to give a little thanks this evening in the form of a short little Thanksgiving tale for you. Think of it as a dessert to fit right next to your mashed p’tatters. Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All. There’s no real way you […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Tennis](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-tennis/): The number one album on WUSC‘s charts released Monday, Nov. 25 was Tennis‘ Small Sound. Released Nov. 5, the EP is the husband and wife duo’s third release. Patrick Riley (the husband) and Alaina Moore (you guessed it–the wife) met while they were college students in Colorado. After graduation, the pair spent seven months sailing […] - [Bless Yer Heart didn't murder me, debuts in top 3](https://scenesc.com/bless-yer-heart-didnt-murder-me-debuts-in-top-3/): “We’re here.  Gray Pathfinder.  See you soon,” said the text I received from Eric Delgado of Lakelands based band, Bless Yer Heart.  I was set to meet and interview the band at a remote lake house in Waterloo, South Carolina and I had no idea how to get there.  Eric and lead singer Brad Dixon […] - [Savannah Stopover Announce 2014 Initial Lineup](https://scenesc.com/savannah-stopover-announce-2014-initial-lineup/):     SceneSC contributor Cameron Powell had a blast at Savannah Stopover last year. Not only did he perform with his former band, but he got mixed up with some free moonshine in the hospitality tent. We all know music journalist and liquor are a fiery mix, but a musician/journalist mixed with free corn liquor […] - [#TwitterThursday #FREEDMX and @ValEKilmer](https://scenesc.com/twitterthursday-freedmx-and-valekilmer/): Sometimes I feel like I’m the only person who cares about South Carolina’s finest treasure, DMX.  One time, at Prom at my high school, a DMX CD got stuck in the changer and we had to listen to “Party Up” on repeat for a good portion of the evening.  I danced the entire time and […] - [...for science! Free Show at Bluetile Skateshop](https://scenesc.com/for-science-free-show-at-bluetile-skateshop/): In 1975 hard rock legends Kiss came Alive! with their début live album which turned out to be their first release to break the Billboard top 10. The double disc album did more than that though, after its release Kiss saw a huge jump in attendance fueling their merch sales which has included everything from […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: How I Learned To Tolerate Best Coast](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-how-i-learned-to-tolerate-best-coast/): While Best Coast released Fade Away in October of this year, it has taken me 29 days to develop a tolerance (–dare I say, enjoyment) for the camp’s latest EP.  I will admit when Fade Away–the group’s first release since parting ways with label Mexican Summer and starting Jewel City–first came into WUSC rotation, I gave it a […] - [Elim Bolt Release New Video and EP](https://scenesc.com/elim-bolt-release-new-video-and-ep/):   We’re living in a rubble of what used to be the music industry. Sure, there is still tons of money out there. In fact the music industry is still a 40 billion dollar a year industry, or somewhere around there. Where does all that money go? Top dogs yo, but it sure isn’t going […] - [ETW Tickets — Jimmy Eat World Comes to Charleston](https://scenesc.com/etw-tickets-jimmy-eat-world-comes-to-charleston/): Wrap your heard around this, the band Jimmy Eat World is 20 years old. They seem to have transcended aging in many ways, staying cool with the college crowd, seen by some as heroes, without becoming dated or washed up with their oldest fans. It’s even more amazing that they’ve done this in the “emo” genre, […] - [Catching Up With The Madmen](https://scenesc.com/catching-up-with-the-madmen/): We Roll Like Madmen have recently relocated to Columbia and are playing at New Brookland Tavern this Thursday November 14th (with Limousines, Dresses).  I had the chance to chat with Jordan and Chris ahead of this week’s show. David: How do you guys like Columbia so far? Jordan:  We’re having a great time brewing up collaborative […] - [The Fishing Journal Back at It](https://scenesc.com/the-fishing-journal-back-at-it/): Their name might suggest something intrinsically calming, but The Fishing Journal is anything but. The trios late 2012 Ditch EP is an aggressive barrage of guitar, drums, and bass, crashing through six thick songs with little time for the listener to come up for air. Their live show is an equal onslaught of  dimed fuzz and […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Typhoon](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-typhoon/): Every once in a while, an album comes into the hands of WUSC that continues to receive just as many spins during the personal time of DJs as it receives on the air, even long after it has been phased out of rotation. Released August 20, Typhoon’s White Lighter is still carrying buzz in the station. Varying […] - [Boreal Sons: An Interview](https://scenesc.com/boreal-sons-an-interview/): Recently, I interviewed Evan Acheson, the lead singer and piano player of Calgary, Canada-based band Boreal Sons. He was a lovely man and we chatted about haters, their new album, and maple syrup (not sure if we actually talked about that but it was implied). I’m very excited to be interviewing you today. Especially because of […] - [Taking Back Sunday, Anberlin, The Maine, and Transit 11.3.13](https://scenesc.com/taking-back-sunday-anberlin-the-maine-and-transit-11-3-13/): Taking Back Sunday, Anberlin, The Maine, and Transit The Fillmore, Charlotte NC 11.3.13 - [Sings of Iris release Cyclops](https://scenesc.com/sings-of-iris-release-cyclops/): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvqsr-Qs_F8 Cassie Posey of Signs of Iris is a cool ass chick.  She has pink ombre hair and I want to be her bestie.  None of this has any bearing or relevance on the matter at hand, I just needed to get that off my chest before I proceed.  What we are here to discuss […] - [My Days with the Disgustingly Brilliant, Luminous Chrome Sparks (pt 2)](https://scenesc.com/my-days-with-the-disgustingly-brilliant-luminous-chrome-sparks-pt-2/): (Link to pt. 1) Sunday nights are accompanied by a feeling so particular that you could bottle it and sell as a brand of spectacularly unpopular cologne. Full week ahead looming, I reluctantly place my head upon my pillow, closing my eyes and the relatively stress-free chapter of my life that the particular weekend brought […] - [Mountain Oasis 2013 Superlatives](https://scenesc.com/mountain-oasis-2013-superlatives/): Mountain Oasis 2013 offered a stunning array of acts and I entered the weekend determined to catch as many as possible.  The relatively close proximity of all of the venues, coupled with somewhat spotty attendance over the course of the weekend made this an easy goal to achieve.  As a result, I saw the fewest […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: An Introduction ](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-an-introduction-3/): I’d like to first start by introducing myself- my name is Kate and I hail from the gem among cornfields that is Chicagoland. As the Station a Manager and a DJ for WUSC, my taste and understanding of music has grown exponentially since I first came to Columbia and was introduced to college radio in […] - [[Show Journal] A Night at the Music Farm with Built To Spill](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-a-night-at-the-music-farm-with-built-to-spill/): Last Tuesday Built To Spill played at downtown Charleston’s Music Farm with support from Genders and Slam Dunk. Genders started out with a bang, bringing their Portland-based rock and roll sound to the Holy City. I’m usually pretty skeptical about opening bands, but Genders far exceeded my expectations. They sound a bit progressive, but there’s […] - [Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit 2013 in Review](https://scenesc.com/mountain-oasis-electronic-music-summit-2013-in-review/): Having some time to reflect on the first annual Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit I’d say it was a success. As with Moogfest in years prior there were several lineup changes leading up to the festival. Many of the artists who dropped (Delorean, Superhumanoids, Big Black Delta) were the ones I wanted to see most, […] - [My Days with the Disgustingly Brilliant, Luminous Chrome Sparks (pt 1)](https://scenesc.com/my-days-with-the-disgustingly-brilliant-luminous-chrome-sparks-pt-1/):   The bespectacled roadie looked over us with a gaze that seemed to penetrate deeply into our extra-dimensional selves. “You. Horse,” he declared, throwing a horse costume at my friend, Lee. “Elephant,” as Rupert caught the ridiculous elephant outfit out of the air. Finally I was bestowed with my alternate persona, and as I held […] - [#TwitterThursday HALLOWEEN SPECIAL](https://scenesc.com/twitterthursday-halloween-special/): Do you remember Halloween Specials on family sitcoms when you were younger?  My favorite was always Growing Pains.  One time they had one where the urban legend of the girl ghost on the side of the road situation REALLY happened to Mike.  Oh man, that was the best.  If you were born after 1992, you […] - [An Interview With Dom from Mount Kimbie](https://scenesc.com/an-interview-with-dom-from-mount-kimbie/): Mountain Oasis was this past weekend, and my full recap will be coming early next week.  In the meantime, I have a chance to sit down with Dominic Maker of Mount Kimbie to discuss touring, their new album and James Blake’s hair. photo credit to Ben Hines David Ballou (DB):  We’re here with Dom from […] - [99 Summer Photos of Local Music](https://scenesc.com/99-summer-photos-of-local-music/): This summer, I went to some local shows and took photographs. Check ’em out. - [Help Kickstart The Lovely Few's Upcoming Release](https://scenesc.com/help-kickstart-the-lovely-fews-upcoming-release/): I’ve noticed over the years that successful Kickstarter campaigns usually work one of two ways. Either it’s funded right off the bat, or it’s funded at the last-minute. The Lovely Few’s new album The Geminids is looking for a big second half push. The Geminids album will close out The Lovely Few’s meteor series, with […] - [Mountain Oasis 2013 — Must See Acts: Part Two](https://scenesc.com/mountain-oasis-2013-must-see-acts-part-two/): Mountain Oasis 2013 presents a diverse mix of electronic music both old and new. While there are many established crowd-pleasers like NIN and Bassnectar, it’s hard to miss the opportunity to see emerging artists. This is the music that is happening now and although it will always be around there is no substitute for experiencing […] - [New Music – Trees on Mars Self Titled EP](https://scenesc.com/new-music-trees-on-mars-self-titled-ep/): Facebook Page There are always a couple of really good bands that make their way to the final round of New Brookland Tavern’s battle of the bands. This year was no different with progressive instrumental band Trees on Mars and rockers Osara tying for first place. Formed in March of 2013 Trees on Mars released […] - [The Head release Girls of the Yukon EP](https://scenesc.com/the-head-release-girls-of-the-yukon-ep/): The Head, whose name is a nod to bands of the past, just released a new 5 song EP entitled Girls of the Yukon. Jack Shaw and the boys are letting you, the people of the world, listen for free. The band has evolved over the last year or so and changed their tunes to […] - [Manchester Orchestra Ticket Giveaway](https://scenesc.com/manchester-orchestra-ticket-giveaway/): Enter to Win Tickets [contact-form-7 id=”16341″ title=”Manchester Orchestra Charleston”] November 8 at The Music Farm in Charleston, SC with The Front Bottoms and O’Brother Facebook Event Ticket Link Since their Record Store Day split release with Frightened Rabbit and Grouplove, Manchester Orchestra as a whole has stayed relatively quiet this year. Following them on social […] - [[Show Preview] WUSC Presents: Stepdad w/ One Two Skidoo, Heyrocco, Nathan K.](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-wusc-presents-stepdad-w-one-two-skidoo-heyrocco-nathan-k/): Stepdad w/ One Two Skidoo, Heyrocco, and Nathan K.    Conundrum Music Hall, Columbia, SC Friday, November 1st       Doors 7/Show 8        $8      Tickets Excuse me, Columbia. Since when did you start getting really awesome shows so close to one another? After a wild Crystal Fighters show, a […] - [New Music–Johnny Delaware Releases Secret Wave](https://scenesc.com/new-music-johnny-delaware-releases-secret-wave/): Delaware's got an indelible croon, and a smooth pop sound that he shows off in many different ways on his latest effort Secret Wave. The album touches on sounds picked up from all of his travels. Delaware has a way of making you feel what he feels with his music. The dry desert air and space of "New Mexico" to the soothing reflection of "Flame", he wears the road on his sleeve. The album is full of personality, cheerful to quiet and broody. Delaware's music offers an introspective view to the traveling winsome man behind the songwriting curtain. - [(Winston Salem, NC) Needtobreathe Ticket Giveaway](https://scenesc.com/winston-salem-nc-needtobreathe-ticket-giveaway/): NEEDTOBREATHE: THE STOMPING GROUND TOUR w/ IVAN & ALYOSHA $26 adv | $31 day of Email for VIP SUITE and PLATINUM TABLE reservations Doors:7pm | Show:8pm Buy Tickets Possum Kingdom, SC natives Needtobreathe make their way to Winston Salem North Carolina Sunday, October 20 with rising northwest indie rockers Ivan and Alyosha. “The Stomping Ground […] - [Elim Bolt Gets Scummy at DanManor](https://scenesc.com/elim-bolt-gets-scummy-at-danmanor/): While Elim Bolt was in the upstate to play Fall For Greenville this past Sunday they stopped by DanManor to shoot a couple of videos on the porch. Johnnie Matthews and crew debuted a new song called “Scummy” off their upcoming EP titled Dingy, Slimy, Scummy which is set to release later this year on […] - [New Music–Lily & Madeleine-Devil We Know](https://scenesc.com/new-music-lily-madeleine-devil-we-know/): I fell in love with Lily & Madeleine on first listen just like the rest of the internet did. Their song “In the Middle” went semi viral on Youtube racking up over 330,000 views, captivating fans with a simple black and white live video. It showed their effortless ability to sing in harmony, and kept […] - [[7 Q's] Get To Know Heartfelt Hinges](https://scenesc.com/7-qs-get-to-know-heartfelt-hinges/): When Heartfelt Hinges first got in touch with us we blasted their single “Heavy Heart” through my living room, and I said guess how old these guys are to my musician friends in the room. It’s a slick single produced by Josh Kaler at Hello Telescope studio in Charleston by a young group of friends […] - [Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit - A Guide](https://scenesc.com/mountain-oasis-electronic-music-summit-a-guide/): We are already less than two weeks away from the start of the first Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit, formerly Moogfest, and the schedule has been out for a few weeks at this point.  You’ll have had plenty of time to wrack your brain over whether you’re going to see Nine Inch Nails or Animal Collective on Saturday, Daniel […] - [Toro Y Moi Return to South Carolina](https://scenesc.com/toro-y-moi-return-to-south-carolina/):   Millennial South Carolina music fans have grown up with the music of Chaz Bundick aka Toro Y Moi. Pre 2009 his indie rock band The Heist and The Accomplice had quite the local buzz even when they were in high school, bringing out crowds to New Brookland Tavern and local festivals like Columbia SC’s […] - [Mountain Oasis 2013 - Must See Acts: Part One](https://scenesc.com/mountain-oasis-2013-must-see-acts-part-one/):   October 2013 welcomes the first Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit bringing much anticipated electronic acts to Asheville, NC. As with any multiple stage festival there are difficult choices and sacrifices to be made as you will be unable to catch every performance. It is for this reason that SceneSC is excited to provide the first […] - [#TwitterThursday with @weareheyrocco and #FFGVL and SC State Fair (I realize it's Friday)](https://scenesc.com/twitterthursday-with-weareheyrocco-and-ffgvl-and-sc-state-fair-i-realize-its-friday/): My brain is on one thing only right now: TheWeeksTheWeeksTheWeeksTheWeeksTheWeeksTheWeeksTheWeeksTheWeeksTheWeeksTheWeeksTheWeeksTheWeeksTheWeeksTheWeeksTheWeeksTheWeeksTheWeeksTheWeeks.  When I found out that I would not be able to make their Saturday show at Fall for Greenville, I might’ve cried and done some shameful snapchatting to feel better, BUT HUZZAH! Horizon Records has come to the rescue with a show featuring The Weeks […] - [[Softcore Sessions] Rachel Kate - This Institution](https://scenesc.com/softcore-sessions-rachel-kate-this-institution/): I first heard of Rachel Kate when the College of Charleston posted a Soundcloud link to her song “This Institution” on their Facebook page in 2011, and ever since I’ve been keeping tabs on her musical goings on around town. Growing up she was very involved in school and played an active role in her […] - [The P-Willows Play Opening Night at State Fair](https://scenesc.com/the-p-willows-play-opening-night-at-state-fair/): The Prairie Willows have established themselves over the past year with a strong live performance featuring tasteful covers, tuneful harmonies, and a variety of instruments that range from a kazoo, to a tub, to the boots on their feet. This summer the band recorded a couple of songs at The Jam Room with Fat Rat […] - [[Show Journal] Fun.'s Most Nights Tour in Charleston](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-fun-s-most-nights-tour-in-charleston/): Let me tell you, Fun. never disappoints with their live show. From seeing them open for Panic! At The Disco in 2011, at the Tabernacle earlier this year, and then again at the Family Circle Cup ion Daniel Island last Tuesday, I always leave the venue beyond satisfied. Tegan and Sara have been opening for […] - [The Dodos Tour on New Album 'Carrier' to New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/the-dodos-tour-on-new-album-carrier-to-new-brookland-tavern/): With their 2013 release Carrier The Dodos dropped the gimmicks and went to record with John Vanderslice who is known for his analog friendly setup. The result is their 5th full length album, and first since their 2011 album No Color. Carrier is heavily influenced by the unexpected passing of guitarist Chris Reimer who joined […] - [[Takeaways] Elim Bolt/Flagship/Heyrocco/Paul Brazell](https://scenesc.com/takeaways-elim-boltflagshipheyroccopaul-brazell/): Paul Brazell/Heyrocco/Flagship/Elim Bolt Show Takeaways -Why there weren’t more people there I’m not sure. Typical feeling at shows in Columbia. -Elim Bolt played as a three-piece with Jessica Oliver on drums, Jordan Hicks on Bass, and Johnnie Matthews singing and playing guitar. It worked out fine, but I was missing the lead licks. -Flagship has […] - [[Event Preview] Cola-Con 2013](https://scenesc.com/event-preview-cola-con-2013/): Cola-Con, the nation’s only hip-hop and comics convention, is returning to Columbia after a successful 2012 featured Ghostface Killah and Phife from A Tribe Called Quest. This year, they are bringing Grammy-nominated duo The Foreign Exchange and hip-hop legends Dead Prez to the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center on October 25 and 26. I saw The […] - [[Softcore Sessions] Susto-Friends, Lovers, Ex Lovers, Whatever.](https://scenesc.com/softcore-sessions-susto-friends-lovers-ex-lovers-whatever/): In spring of 2012 we teamed up with Hearts & Plugs and Apt A studio in Charleston to film a series of acoustic sessions with select Charleston artists, with multiple cameras and multiple microphones set up around the room. The results were amazing, with top notch performances from each artists that we can’t wait to […] - [[Show Review] City & Colour and Lucy Rose](https://scenesc.com/show-review-city-colour-and-lucy-rose/): I pretty much went to this concert (at the Orange Peel in Asheville, NC) to see Lucy Rose as I’m still a little bitter towards Dallas Green a.k.a City & Colour for breaking up one of my favorite bands a few years ago. I never was super into screamy music but there was something about Alexisonfire […] - [#TwitterThursday with @magneticflowers and favs of the week](https://scenesc.com/twitterthursday-with-magneticflowers-and-favs-of-the-week/): Since last we spoke I’ve begun playing adult kickball, I refreshed my Twitter bio, and someone broke the Guinness world record for twerking without me.  Things are pretty exciting in these times we’re a-livin’ in, yanawmean? It might be better if I lived in Tuscaloosa and could cash in on that free waffle jazz, or […] - [Slow Runner Reboot, Version 2.?](https://scenesc.com/slow-runner-reboot-version-2/):   Mornings start early for Slow Runner frontman Michael Flynn these days. When we chatted last Saturday he’d been awake since 5:30, done a couple of laps around the yard, a trip to Chick Fil A, and had a fussy little girl at his side. Two years ago Slow Runner, primarily a duo made up […] - [Tuesday 'tunes](https://scenesc.com/tuesday-tunes/): Tuesday ‘tunes. here are the new releases today (9/24) that you should be listening to (click album name for link): CHVRCHES - The Bones of What You Believe [indie/electropop] In my opinion, the best album of 2013. Grew off of blog-hype since early 2013 and have toured with huge names across England. This album is flawless from beginning […] - [A Look Back at Jam Room Music Fest 2013](https://scenesc.com/a-look-back-at-jam-room-music-fest-2013/): Downtown Columbia, SC was alive last Saturday as people filled the streets for Jam Room Music Festival and the ever so popular Greek Festival. Now in its second year JRMF had stages on both Hampton and Main St. with vendors lining the streets and people spilling over from Soda City Market helping with festival attendance […] - [Baths, Groundislava and Others Announce Clemson, Columbia Shows](https://scenesc.com/baths-groundislava-and-others-announce-clemson-columbia-shows/): On the heels of his excellent sophmore album “Obsidian”, Baths is headed out for an extensive east coast tour, including stops in Clemson (Thursday 10/10, Clemson Botanical Gardens Ampitheatre) and Columbia, SC (Friday 10/11, New Brookland Tavern).  For those unfamiliar, Baths can be thought of as the L.A. beat scene’s idea of a pop singer/songwriter, […] - [[New Music] Small Sanctions-Judicial Lovers](https://scenesc.com/new-music-small-sanctions-judicial-lovers/): Small Sanctions will release Feather Habits Tuesday October 1 at New Brookland Tavern. I’ve hardly been able to contain my excitement over the release of new music from Small Sanctions for a couple of reasons. First being, they practice in my basement, and they have been for about the past 6 months. It’s been impressive […] - [A Review of Music Midtown 2013](https://scenesc.com/a-review-of-music-midtown-2013/): Let me tell you a bit about my history with Arctic Monkeys. As a teenager, I was completely obsessed with the pop-punk genre of music; frequenting Warped Tour and sporting neon at all times. At the time, it was rather tragic. However, one summer while visiting my family in the UK, a young and exciting […] - [A Look Back at Hopscotch 2013](https://scenesc.com/hopscotch-day-2-recap/): I don’t think our 2013 Hopscotch experience could have turned out any better, or more odd. Pissed Jeans and Earl Sweathshirt aren’t two acts we’d normally seek out, but in the great Hopscotch experience we saw what we typically wouldn’t and it was well worth it. We rushed over to the Earl Sweathshirt set, which […] - [Interview with Lucy Rose](https://scenesc.com/interview-with-lucy-rose/): UK singer-songwriter Lucy Rose is taking her band to many US cities this month, with a supporting slot for City & Colour. They’ll be playing shows at The Ritz in Raleigh, NC on Sept. 24, Amos’ Southend in Charlotte, NC on Sept. 25 and The Orange Peel in Asheville, NC on Sept. 26. Be sure to check […] - [Metronome Charleston One Year B-Day Bash](https://scenesc.com/metronome-charleston-one-year-b-day-bash/):   I’m a big admirer of Metronome Charleston, maybe their biggest fan. In only one year the webzine stormed out of the gate, connecting deeply with the Charleston music and comedy scene, covering just about every bit of relevant news that happened. Founders Ballard Lesemann and girlfriend Jessica Mickey had a plan and executed it […] - [O'Brother and Junior Astronomers Return to New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/obrother-and-junior-astronomers-return-to-new-brookland-tavern/): Enter to Win Free Tickets Winner picked 9/18 [contact-form-7 id=”15890″ title=”OBrother Ticket Giveaway”] It’s been nearly 3 years since we were in the New Brookland Tavern women’s bathroom filming O’Brother after their show. Their return visits to Columbia, SC have been few and far between since that date, a city they frequented prior to the […] - [[ETW] Sebadoh Release 'Defend Yourself'](https://scenesc.com/etw-sebadoh-release-defend-yourself/): Lofi indie rock pioneers Sebadoh are back with Defend Yourself, a new home recorded album with their “classic” lineup following up their 2012 Secret EP. The band has been repackaging themselves since 2007, and with the new album the band stuck to their guns keeping to themselves throughout the recording process. For Lou Barlow, this […] - [[Show Review] Mumford and Sons at Charter Amphitheater](https://scenesc.com/show-review-mumford-and-sons-at-charter-amphitheater/): 9/11/2013 Mumford and Sons at Charter Amphitheater Rupert and David tag teamed this review Emails to secure tickets to Mumford and Sons 9/11/2013 show at Charter Amphitheater in Simpsonville, SC went out in July this year. I know not because I was on the list to receive the ticket reservation email, but because my cousin […] - [#TwitterThursday featuring @ComedianRonG and @WaffleHouse](https://scenesc.com/twitterthursday-featuring-comedianrong-and-wafflehouse/): Apparently every single one of you went to a concert last night.  92% of all South Carolinians were at Mumford & Sons, while some people went to see Maroon 5 and 2 people went to see The National.  I am not sure what that all adds up to because I am bad at math.  What […] - [Pan Release 'Meta Major' Tour Dates, New EP Out Sept 17](https://scenesc.com/pan-release-meta-major-tour-dates-new-ep-out-sept-17/): Following the release of their new EP Meta Major next Tuesday, Pan take off on a 19 date tour in support of said release with plans to add more dates across the country into the coming year. Their new single “Baton” which is streaming above, is one of Pan’s finest songs to date with soaring […] - [Music Midtown 2013](https://scenesc.com/music-midtown-2013/): Oh man, it’s back. Music Midtown is a beautiful festival in Piedmont Park, Atlanta, GA that has been going strong since its resurgence 2 years ago. We covered the festival when it came back 2 years ago and it was a magical experience with artists such as The Black Keys, Coldplay, Young The Giant, and […] - [[Show Review] Air Review, Mountain Homes and Alexa Woodward](https://scenesc.com/air-review-mountain-homes-and-alexa-woodward/): Dark Room – 9.10.13 Alexa Woodward has a knack for producing a blend of melancholy, yet carefree Americana. She opened the evening to a standing-room-only crowd at Dark Room and was joined by Kevin Mavis and Lauren Stapleton of Mountain Homes for part of her set. There’s an air of adolescent mischief and silliness that […] - [The Nickelodeon's Trapped in the Closet: A Night With the Incomparable Bobby Kelly](https://scenesc.com/the-nickelodeons-trapped-in-the-closet-a-night-with-the-incomparable-bobby-kelly/): The real question when it comes to R. Kelly is “Who ARE Kelly?” When I consult my dear friends, they describe not a man, but a plurality, a concept, a force: “The pied piper of R&B; ladies man for time eternal.” “Sexual chocolate music.” “A human dynamo encapsulating the apex of the expression of a […] - [[Hopscotch] Lady Lamb the Beekeeper and Mount Moriah](https://scenesc.com/hopscotch-lady-lamb-the-beekeeper-and-mount-moriah/): Hopscotch Night 2 got off to an interesting start. After catching Gross Ghost, Future Islands, and Holy Ghost! in City Plaza we made our way to Flether Opera Theater just before 9:30 to get front row seats for Aly Spaltro’s project Lady Lamb the Beekeeper. After getting settled in with the small crowd that was […] - [[ETW] fun. and Tegan and Sara at Family Circle Stadium](https://scenesc.com/etw-fun-and-tegan-and-sara-at-family-circle-stadium/): Winner will be contacted via email on Wednesday 9/18 [contact-form-7 id=”15706″ title=”Fun and Tegan and Sara”] It was nearly two years ago when we reviewed fun.’s latest album Some Nights, somewhat defending it from a handful of negative reviews it was receiving at the time. As fans of all three members of fun. and their […] - [[New Music] Toro Y Moi Release 7 Inch Tour Single](https://scenesc.com/new-music-toro-y-moi-release-7-inch-tour-single/): Facebook Event With a big national headline tour on the horizon, including dates in Columbia and Charleston, Toro Y Moi will have an exclusive 7 inch vinyl in tow featuring the single “Campo” streaming above. The single which is being released via Carpark Records also features a B-side track titled  “Outside With You.” The new […] - [[Show Review] Doc Aquatic and The Hermit Kings at New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/show-review-doc-aquatic-and-the-hermit-kings-at-new-brookland-tavern/): Doc Aquatic plays CCX Music Festival in Asheville Saturday September 14, 2013. A couple of weeks ago two of Asheville’s finest indie rock bands rolled through Columbia and New Brookland Tavern for a midweek show. We’ve done a little feature and interview with The Hermit Kings before, and heard good things about Doc Aquatic so […] - [Arcade Fire Return With Reflektor, Pretty Awesome Interactive Video](https://scenesc.com/arcade-fire-return-with-reflektor-pretty-awesome-interactive-video/):   Everyone’s favorite over the top, angsty and utterly brilliant Canadians are back from their self imposed post-Suburbs hiatus.  Their new album Reflektor is due on October 29th and after weeks of rumors and speculation the first single, and its accompanying video(s), are here.  Produced by James Murphy, of LCD Soundsystem fame, this 7 minute […] - [Hopscotch Day 1 Recap #Hopscotch13](https://scenesc.com/hopscotch-day-1-recap-hopscotch13/): We dove right into the Hopscotch experience last night. Walking down the streets of downtown Raleigh it seems like everyone you see is in a band, and a lot of them are, but most everyone looks like someone you should know. That person’s wearing a plaid shirt, or a band tee, I should know them. […] - [#TwitterThursday with @ManchesterOrch and @OuttaMyHuevos](https://scenesc.com/twitterthursday-with-manchesterorch-and-outtamyhuevos/): What’s shakin’ bacon?  It has been one heck of a week for me trying to recover from college football and then realizing that I have to do it all over again this weekend.  Football season is best described musically by Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock.  Even though my brain is mostly filled with Xs […] - [[ETW] Franz Ferdinand Autographed Vinyl Pack](https://scenesc.com/etw-franz-ferdinand-autographed-vinyl-pack/): Scottish indie rockers Franz Ferdinand came onto the scene in the mid 2000’s along with a wave of radio ready rock bands and a hit song in “Take Me Out.” Though albums post their 2004 chart topping debut haven’t found the same mainstream audience, each Franz Ferdinand album still has a strong indie rock punk […] - [Meet Black Joe Lewis](https://scenesc.com/meet-black-joe-lewis/): No seriously, you should meet him.  “Charleston has been good to us in the past, but we haven’t met any ladies there yet,” says Joe Lewis.  Ladies, I say we roll out the red carpet of Southern hospitality for the Black Joe Lewis crew when they roll into Charleston, September 9th for a show at […] - [Charleston Record Expo Returns September 21](https://scenesc.com/charleston-record-expo-returns-to-september-21/):   Charleston Record Expo at West Ashley Shoppes, 946 Orleans Rd. Saturday September 21, 2013 Free and open to the public 10 am to 5 pm For the last couple of years we’ve heard how vinyl is back, but many remained skeptical on how long it would last. Now it seems that skeptics have been […] - [[New Music] Paul Brazell-You Chose](https://scenesc.com/new-music-paul-brazell-you-chose/): Preorder Leave What We Had Behind For most people your early twenties are a time for exploring, heartbreak, and finding what you want and don’t want in a relationship. With “You Chose”, the first single off Paul Brazell’s upcoming solo release Leave What We Had Behind, Brazell touches on these coming of age emotions with […] - [Helado Negro at Conundrum Music Hall September 3](https://scenesc.com/helado-negro-at-conundrum-music-hall-september-3/): Sept. 3, 2013 Conundrum Music Hall 8pm (doors at 7pm) $7 in advance / $8 at the door It’s fitting that Helado Negro means “black ice cream”; it’s not whimsy, necessarily, but there is a sort of playfulness in the music that does not negate its warm, inviting quality.  Roberto Lange, the man behind Helado […] - [10 Must See NC Acts at Hopscotch](https://scenesc.com/10-must-see-nc-acts-at-hopscotch/): By Grant Golden: 1. Sylvan Esso Homebase: Durham, NC Where: Thursday @ 10 PM at Memorial Auditorium Sylvan Esso is one of the most promising acts that North Carolina has had in years. The duo consists of Nick Sanborn of Megafaun and Amelia Randal Meath of Mountain Man, so one would naturally expect them to […] - [[New Music] Everest Cale-Fossils](https://scenesc.com/new-music-everest-cale-fossils/): Brooklyn via South Carolina band Everest Cale explore the scorched earth landscape of a post apocolyptic world with their new single “Fossils”. “Fossils” is a slow burning song, accentuating instrumental space and poignant lyrics, with slow building guitar and drums that eventually explode into lyrical hope. Treacy wrote the song in response to Bob Dylan’s […] - [VMAs 2013 Review](https://scenesc.com/vmas-2013-review/): The 2013 MTV Video Music Awards took place last night in Brooklyn, NY. Unless you live under a rock, don’t believe in social media, or are just that arrogant, you probably already knew about it. The event, created by MTV to hand out awards for best music videos, has changed drastically over the past few years. […] - [The Wailers Headline Viva La Vista](https://scenesc.com/the-wailers-headline-viva-la-vista/): Tickets When: Saturday September 7, 2013 Where: The Congaree Vista, in and around the Gervais Street corridor at Lincoln Street. The Vista’s got a lot to celebrate these days, with the opening of Urban Outfitters and Chipotle in the last couple of months, it may only be a year or two away from its complete […] - [[Show Review] Junior Astronomers/Diarrhea Planet/Serfs/The So So Glos](https://scenesc.com/show-review-junior-astronomers/): During Bowie’s White Duke era, they say his diet consisted of only cocaine, red bell peppers, and milk. Frank Zappa was rumored to consume just salami, coffee, and beer. As I scanned the snack foods at our convenience store pit stop on our way to Charlotte, I made my choice. I’ll be the eccentric enigma […] - [#TwitterThursday with @thetarlatans and @loosechangeCU](https://scenesc.com/twitterthursday-with-thetarlatans-and-loosechangecu/): What’s up, brah? I’m just hanging loose on the west coast perpetuating Southern stereotypes. Everyone here thinks I’m a pageant queen (true, Miss Southern Princess ’88) and that I have a sweet tea fountain in my office (not true, and really sad). While I’m here, I’m keeping up with the home fires on Twitter. One […] - [Heyrocco Release Shitty Demos](https://scenesc.com/heyrocco-release-shitty-demos/): Heyrocco released some Shitty Demos, Greatest Hits of the 90’s today, and they are awesome. Raw and solid young rock. They’ll be in Charlotte at The Milestone September 21, and back at New Brookland Tavern with Paul Brazell, Elim Bolt, and Flagship September 26. - [Mountain Oasis Full Lineup Announced](https://scenesc.com/mountain-oasis-full-lineup-announced/):   Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit, the continuation of AC Entertainment’s electronic hinged Asheville music festival, has finalized its lineup for this years event and…..wow.  This is one of the most diverse lineups I have ever seen.  Take a look at the Friday bill, read from the top:  Bassnectar, Neutral Milk Hotel, Deltron 3030 and […] - [Freeway Music Festival at the Heart of the Scene](https://scenesc.com/freeway-music-festival-at-the-heart-of-the-scene/): Tin Roof Columbia hasn’t been known as a music hot spot since it opened, but that isn’t the case lately. It seems like every weekend they’ve had some really good music happening. That continues this weekend with 12 bands at Freeway Music Festival for only $5. Freeway Music Festival is more than just your typical […] - [Manchester Orchestra and The Front Bottoms at The Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/manmanchester-orchestra-and-the-front-bottoms-at-the-music-farm/): Tickets Manchester Orchestra with The Front Bottoms Friday November 8, 2013 The Music Farm in Charleston, SC Manchester Orchestra and The Front Bottoms return to South Carolina Friday November, 8 2013 at The Music Farm in Charleston, SC on their Autumn 2013 Tour. Manchester Orchestra is currently prepping a new album while The Front Bottoms are […] - [[Photos] Jimmy Eat World Photos and Setlist ](https://scenesc.com/photos-jimmy-eat-world-photos-and-setlist/):   The wonderful Kathrine Brock took some photos for us at the Jimmy Eat World show last week in Nashville. Setlist listed below. Jimmy Eat World Marathon Music Works Nashville, TN Friday, August 16 2013 Setlist: I Will Steal You Back Big Casino My Best Theory Appreciation Action Needs An Audience Lucky Denver Mint Hear […] - [[New Music] "We Eat Themselves" - The Soap](https://scenesc.com/we-eat-themselves-new-single-from-the-soap/): Since releasing their first album, Shelf Life, a little over a year ago, The Soap have been touring and apparently writing a second album. Here’s the new single from their sophomore effort, Red Thread. We Eat Themselves (Single) by The Soap The peacefulness that turns frantic reminds me a lot of the RX Bandits, as […] - [Fashionably Late to Sylvan Esso](https://scenesc.com/fashionably-late-to-sylvan-esso/): I feel like I’m late to the Sylvan Esso party, about 7,000 Soundcloud plays late according to my expert calculations. Sylvan Esso is a collaborative duo made up of Mountain Man’s Amelia Meath on vocals and Nick Sanborn, who holds the low-end in Megafaun, turning the knobs of the electronic music wonderland. While the new […] - [[ETW] Washed Out 7 Inch and More](https://scenesc.com/etw-washed-out-7-inch-and-more/): We’ve been lucky with Washed Out over the years. They played a sold out show at New Brookland Tavern for our third birthday bash. We gave away tons of Washed Out/Sub Pop gear at a listening party for the release of Within Without, the debut album from Ernest Greene. We still see the Sub Pop […] - [The Fall of the Festival](https://scenesc.com/the-fall-of-the-festival/): Over the last 10 years Columbia, SC has seen some great festivals vanish, left only with the memories of seeing both modern and legendary musical acts in the parks and on the streets of our hometown. Gone is Three Rivers Musical festival featuring some of our finest local bands opening for acts like Aretha Franklin […] - [The Grey Haven Project Benefit Show](https://scenesc.com/the-grey-haven-project-benefit-show/): 5 Points Pub Sunday July 1 $5/$7 Doors 7:00 7:30 – 8:00 Stagbriar 8:15 – 8:45 Ned Durrett and the Kindly Gents 9:00 – 9:30 Pan 9:45 – 10:15 royson 10:30 – 11:00 The Lion in Winter 11:15 – 11:45 Frontier Sons 12:00 – 12:45 Versus The Robot 1:00 – 2:00 Nzologic (DJ) Recently Joshua […] - [Hannah Miller Doubters and Dreamers Release Show](https://scenesc.com/hannah-miller-doubters-and-dreamers-release-show/):  Hannah Miller Daniel Machado Stacy Lantz Price: $6 Advance / $8 Day Of Show In August, 2010 Hannah Miller kicked off a huge project that included a trilogy of EP’s and an eventual pressing of vinyl featuring select songs from each release. Saturday at New Brookland Tavern, Miller will release the third EP in the […] - [[Show Review] TV Girl w/ We Roll Like Madmen at The Radio Room](https://scenesc.com/tv-girl-show-review/): When LA’s TV Girl crossed into South Carolina on Wednesday afternoon, it was like they had found the promised land of freely available pyrotechnics and reasonably priced petroleum products. Fireworks or not, TV Girl and We Roll Like Madmen put on quite a show last Wednesday at The Radio Room. As Clemson-based EDM act We […] - [Festival Preview: AthFest 2012](https://scenesc.com/festival-preview-athfest-2012/): When you first visit Athens, GA, you’ll notice kitschy statues of bulldogs and storefronts black and white and red all over. There’s no question that, as in every upstanding college town across the South, football is king. But in addition to what goes on between the hedges, Athens has a ridiculously good music scene. Like […] - [Eastbound Art Show on the Grand Strand](https://scenesc.com/eastbound-art-show-on-the-grand-strand/): In the last season of the popular HBO series Eastbound and Down, the once great flamethrower Kenny Powers makes a stop in Myrtle Beach to hone his skills in the minor leagues with his eyes set on the bigs. With no way to recreate the sights and sounds of the Grand Strand in a Hollywood […] - [TV Girl in Greenville Tomorrow w/ We Roll Like Madmen](https://scenesc.com/tv-girl-in-greenville-tomorrow/): If you don’t already know David, you’ll have a chance to meet him at The Radio Room tomorrow night, where he’ll be celebrating his birthday with TV Girl. The indie-pop outfit from San Diego is set to visit Greenville between stops in Athens, GA, and Atlanta in support of their recent mixtape release with Greedhead […] - [[Free Download] Latenights Release Summer Single](https://scenesc.com/free-download-latenights-release-summer-single/):   One dimensional bands are so boring. One trend I’ve noticed in local albums is that most of them use the same instruments on every song and they’re almost all the same style. They think it makes their albums cohesive when it really just makes their albums boring. Latenights did a decent job of switching […] - [Brave Baby and Heyrocco Run The Carolinas](https://scenesc.com/brave-baby-and-heyrocco-run-the-carolinas/):   06/21/12 Charlotte, NC The Visulite Theatre United States 06/22/12 Durham, NC The Garage at MOTORCO United States 06/23/12 Wilmington, NC The Soapbox United States 06/24/12 Columbia, SC Five Points Pub United States Two of Charleston’s up and coming bands that don’t feature a male and a female, and an acoustic guitar and a harmonica […] - [Festival Review: Bonnaroo 2012](https://scenesc.com/festival-review-bonnaroo-2012/): I would like to thank Big Hassle Media for their hospitality. They were great to work with and I hope that we can continue this relationship forever and always. Also, thanks to Lillian Cai and Alex Chura for taking the pictures that are in this article. I tried to write this article on my way […] - [Dear America,...We're Not Ko Anymore](https://scenesc.com/dear-america-were-not-ko-anymore/): Company w/ Filmstrip, Elim Bolt @ The Tin Roof Sat., June 16 For nearly five years now local music enthusiast have watched Brian Hannon and his band Co. on a musical journey. A journey that has taken their cosmic American music from the Florence Civic Center opening for Sequoyah Prep School, to a string of […] - [Dont Sweat It Fest at The Courtroom](https://scenesc.com/dont-sweat-it-fest-at-the-courtroom/): Don’t Sweat It Fest! June 17th all day The Courtroom Rock Hill, SC Starting with 3:00-5:00…….Scavenger Hunt 3:00-7:00…….Art Booth 3:00-7:00…….Facepaint 3:00-7:00…….Dunking Booth Day Schedule 5:00-5:20…….Beards N’ Bones 5:30-5:50…….The Soap 6:00-6:20…….Swearin’ 6:30-6:50…….Waxahatachee 7:00-7:30…….Hot Monarchy INTERMISSION 7:45-8:30…….Critical Mass Mystery Tour Night Schedule 9:00-9:20………Motel Glory 9:30-9:50………Late Bloomer 10:00-10:10…..The Many Furs 10:10-10:40…..Dirty Fist! 10:50-11:10…..Bo White 11:20-until…….Chemical Peel Tis’ the […] - [Junior Astronomers: Dead Sessions Vol. 1](https://scenesc.com/junior-astronomers-dead-sessions-vol-1/): Dead Sessions is a series of videos, photos, and merch that follow Junior Astronomers through the journey of recording their first full length album titled Dead Nostalgia. Video by Garrett Herzfeld Legitimate Business – Greensboro, NC June 2012 - [Festival Preview: Counterpoint Music Festival](https://scenesc.com/festival-preview-counterpoint-music-festival/): Counterpoint Music Festival     Atlanta, GA    September 27-29    TICKETS Counterpoint is pretty different from most of the festivals that I have posted about and also a little bit closer to home. It takes place just outside of Atlanta, GA and in its first year as a festival, it boasts some of the […] - [Lost in The Trees at Charleston Pour House](https://scenesc.com/lost-in-the-trees-at-charleston-pour-house/): Wednesday, June 13, 2012 LOST IN THE TREES W/ DAYTONA Doors: 8:30 pm Cover:$8adv – $10 dos Visit Their Website buy tickets With their new album A Church That Fits Our Needs, Chapel Hill based band Lost in The Trees have taken on some heavy subject matter. Front-man Ari Picker wrote a thematic and emotional […] - [Summer Festival Preview: Governors Ball Music Festival](https://scenesc.com/summer-festival-preview-governors-ball-music-festival/): Governors Ball Music Festival     Randall’s Island, New York City, NY    June 21+22   TICKETS That lineup announcement video is what’s up. It came out a while ago but I think it deserves a post because it is just so good. As I write my review of Bonnaroo’s insanity I am preparing for […] - [Archer vs. Gunman News and Acoustic Session](https://scenesc.com/archer-vs-gunman-news-and-acoustic-session/): Archer vs. Gunman has been quiet for close to a year now. A broken leg, changing members, and a band on the rise called Mountain Homes have a lot to do with that. But from the silence comes a new video from the Dan Manor acoustic series from Archer vs. Gunman front-man Shaun Williams. The […] - [Fork and Spoon's Summer of Free Love](https://scenesc.com/fork-and-spoons-summer-of-free-love/): Beloved local record label Fork and Spoon have released a summer sampler displaying the essence of the community based label. While technically only five of the 17 songs on the sampler are by bands on the label, the sampler stretches out to include side projects and music from members of the Fork and Spoon family. […] - [Junior Astronomers Unveil Dead Sessions](https://scenesc.com/junior-astronomers-unveil-dead-sessions/): Headed to Greensboro, NC to start recording our first full length. This has been a long time coming. We’re been working on hardest on making the best songs we could to demonstrate where we’re at musically. We’ve got a lot of work to do still but I believe in the long run it’ll be a […] - [Show Review: Fitz and The Tantrums at The Handlebar](https://scenesc.com/show-review-fitz-and-the-tantrums-at-the-handlebar/): Fitz and the Tantrums–Greenville, SC “Is it a Wednesday night? Well this is the place to be, because this is where the dance party will begin,” declared Michael Fitzpatrick of Fitz and the Tantrums at their Handlebar show last night in Greenville. He was right, if you were anywhere else; you missed out on one […] - [[Show Review] Austin Crane at Immaculate Consumption](https://scenesc.com/show-review-austin-crane-at-immaculate-consumption/): Austin Crane-The Mission (Live) Monday morning I got a call from Austin Crane and I ignored it.  I was in the shower, and as I peaked around the shower curtain to see who it was, I was happily surprised. Austin calling me was almost tempting enough to risk my iPhone getting wet, and answering his […] - [Fitz and The Tantrums Come to Greenville and Charleston](https://scenesc.com/fitz-and-the-tantrums-come-to-greenville-and-charleston/): The Handlebar/Greenville, SC/Wednesday June 6   Tickets The Music Farm/Charleston, SC/Saturday, June 9  Tickets There has been a resurgence of soul in popular music lately. Like a needle in an IV, America is becoming wide-eyed for such bands as Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings, The Alabama Shakes, and even indie folksters like Justin Townes […] - [Show Review: Heyrocco and Civil Twilight Charm 5 Points Pub](https://scenesc.com/show-review-heyrocco-and-civil-twilight-charm-5-points-pub/): If you weren’t at 5 Points Pub last Wednesday to see Heyrocco and Civil Twilight put on a show, then I feel very sorry for you. Both bands came to play (literally) and both bands won the crowd over. Heyrocco started off their set with “The American Tourist” and then went on with “Whales,” from […] - [Sasquatchin' 2012](https://scenesc.com/sasquatchin-2012/): We got the lovely Adrienne Wilson to write our Sasquatch Festival show review this year and she did a fantastic job.  Thanks Adrienne!           Memorial Day weekend marked the beginning of yet another Sasquatch musical adventure.  Anticipation seemed to stream through the lines of cars as they began to line up […] - [[Exclusive] Junior Astronomers to Record Debut Album "Dead Nostalgia"](https://scenesc.com/exclusive-junior-astronomers-to-record-debut-album-dead-nostalgia/): Junior Astronomers Dead Nostalgia. Junior Astronomers have titled their début full length album and will be recording it at Legitimate Business Recording Studio in Greensboro, NC June 11. Junior Astronomers won’t be recording your typical début record. With two EP’s under their belt and thousands of miles on the road in the last two years, […] - [Kemp Ridley Album Release Show ](https://scenesc.com/kemp-ridley-album-release-show/): Kemp Ridley (CD Release Show) The Tarlatans Emily McCollum Price: $5 Over 21 / $8 Under 21 Genre: Rock / Pop   04 Small and Quiet The new album from Kemp Ridley is aptly titled Learn Again. It is an album that took a long time to make, and an album that saw changes in […] - [Free Mix from Toro Y Moi](https://scenesc.com/free-mix-from-toro-y-moi/): Chaz threw together a few tracks (including a new Toro Y Moi tune, “Hood Dreams”, and a new Les Sins track, “Fetch”) for an episode of electronic tastemaker Andrew Meza’s BTS Radio podcast. Hit up the comments with your thoughts on the mix and/or Toro and/or Chaz and/or why you [should/shouldn’t] listen to curated playlists. TUNEAGE: Bullion – Family Mo […] - [Show Preview: Civil Twilight with Heyrocco at 5 Points Pub](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-civil-twilight-with-heyrocco-at-5-points-pub/): 5 Points Pub of Columbia will play host to two three-piece tour-de-forces tomorrow night. Civil Twilight is making a stop in the capitol with special guest, South Carolina’s own Heyrocco. Rock 93.5 Presents Civil Twilight w/ Heyrocco at 5 Points Pub. Doors at 8 PM Tickets $9.35 Limited student tickets available for $5 Heyrocco is […] - [Summer Festival Preview: Bonnaroo](https://scenesc.com/festival-preview-bonnaroo/): Check out the festival’s schedule right here About a week ago, the Manchester, TN-based festival announced its schedule for the crazy weekend about to happen. Until I looked at the schedule I did not realize how many good bands are playing at Bonnaroo this year, but man, there are a lot. There are also a […] - [Show Review: William Beckett and Cara Salimando 'Walk the Talk' at 5 Points Pub](https://scenesc.com/show-review-william-beckett-and-cara-salimando-at-5-points-pub/): It was a glorious Wednesday night at 5 Points Pub. Cara Salimando started the evening out with a quiet bang with her performance. Her set was simple, and that’s exactly the way it should have been. Her voice is airy and beautiful; all it needs is a piano or a ukulele to back it up […] - [Inaugural Craft Bar Happy Weekend Featuring Midtown Dickens](https://scenesc.com/inaugural-craft-bar-happy-weekend-featuring-midtown-dickens/): Win Free Tickets While the event Saturday is free, the kickoff Friday night featuring Midtown Dickens is a special ticketed event. Tickets are available at their website. We will also be giving 5 tickets away. All you have to do is share the event on Facebook and tag the SceneSC Facebook page. We’ll keep track […] - [Modern Man Kicks Off South Carolina Mini-Tour](https://scenesc.com/modern-man-kicks-off-south-carolina-mini-tour/): Last night, Greenville shoegaze(y) act Modern Man kicked off a mini-tour across the Palmetto State at the Radio Room. This weekend they’ll be playing in Columbia, Myrtle Beach, and Charleston. Dates & details are posted below. The band self-released its second LP, Eyes No, earlier this year. It’s available in various disc formats at shows (along […] - [Show Review: Washed Out in Charleston, 5/17](https://scenesc.com/journa-washed-out-charleston-517/): I don’t have a list of my top five favorite bands with South Carolina connections. If I did, though, Washed Out would probably be one of them. It blows me away how much notoriety Ernest Greene’s bedroom recording project has garnered him in the last three years or so. “He’s so hot! I love him!” my friend Remy told […] - [Show Preview: The Sea Wolf Mutiny/Today The Moon/Octopus Jones/Forest Tourist](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-the-sea-wolf-mutinytoday-the-moonoctopus-jonesforest-tourist/): The Sea Wolf Mutiny Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun Octopus Jones Forest Tourist Price: $5 Over 21 / $8 Under 21 Genre: Indie / Rock / Alternative Coming up on the one year anniversary of the release of their first album The Last Season, The Sea Wolf Mutiny are still tweaking their live set […] - [Show Review: David Ramirez and Matthew Mayfield](https://scenesc.com/show-review-david-ramirez-and-matthew-mayfield/): Wednesday, May 16th, Matthew Mayfield and David Ramirez rolled into Nashville for a night of intimate music. For the second straight night I found myself at 12th and Porter, where the two singer/songwriters played a day after Gregory Alan Isakov. Playing first out of the two was Matthew Mayfield. Originally, I found both of these artists through their serialbox sessions. Mayfield, from […] - [MewithoutYou, Imaginary Cities, and Buried Beds at the Music Farm 5/20/12](https://scenesc.com/mewithoutyou-imaginary-cities-and-buried-beds-at-the-music-farm-52012/): *This is my first show review so please be patient with me as I hone my reporting* “I don’t think I have ever gone to a concert where people became so emotional over a band’s music”- Jai Jones My friend Jai had the pleasure of attending the show with me at The Music Farm. Jai […] - [Flagship Release Blackbush EP](https://scenesc.com/flagship-release-blackbush-ep/): For years Charlotte based band Campbell was on again off again, constantly modifying their sound and increasing the complexity of their live show. Now, Campbell is gone and Flagship has filled their void. Created from the ashes of Campbell, members merged with Charlotte solo artist Drake Margolnick to form Flagship. Their first release titled Blackbush-EP […] - [William Beckett is Coming to Five Points](https://scenesc.com/william-beckett-is-coming-to-five-points/): Wednesday, May 23rd 5 Points Pub Doors at 7PM, Show at 8PM $8 Advanced ticketing Door price: $10 for 21+, $12 for under 21 When I tell people over the age of twenty or twenty-one that I’m a fan of The Academy Is… I typically get a judgmental stare and a confused frown. This is […] - [Top Bands to See at Treasure Fest](https://scenesc.com/top-bands-to-see-at-treasure-fest/): Treasure Fest II Charlotte, NC May 18/19 Treasure Fest is coming to the Plaza Midwood neighborhood of Charlotte this weekend featuring more than 60 bands spread out over 8 venues and two days. The festival hosts a wide array of genres outside of the mainstream, with most of the bands coming from across the Southeast […] - [Show Review: Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros](https://scenesc.com/show-review-edward-sharpe-the-magnetic-zeros/): Wow, what a show. Before the show, a man in the crowd said to me “you’re going to feel things you’ve never felt in your life”, referring to the show I was about to watch. While I am not sure that I felt new emotions, I did have a brilliant time at the show. When […] - [Show Review: Gregory Alan Isakov @ 12 & Porter [Nashville]](https://scenesc.com/show-review-gregory-alan-isakov-12-porter-nashville/): I have the opportunity to spend my summer in Nashville doing internships at some music venues. While I’m here, I’m going to tak the opportunity to review some of the awesome talent and shows I get to see: On Tuesday, May 15, I had the opportunity to see one of my favorite artists live in […] - [Show Preview: Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-edward-sharpe-the-magnetic-zeros/): Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros w/ Fool’s Gold   The Fillmore, Charlotte, NC Wednesday, May 16   Doors 7pm   Tickets  Two years after the release of their debut album Up From Below, this eclectic group of musicians are coming back with their new album Here. They have played a huge number of shows […] - [New Music From Forest Tourist-Winnebago Dreams](https://scenesc.com/new-music-from-forest-tourist-winnebago-dreams/): May 24 New Brookland Tavern (Columbia, SC) with The Sea Wolf Mutiny/Today The Moon/Octopus Jones May 25 Tin Roof (Charleston, SC) “Winnebago Dreams” is the first single off Forest Tourist’s upcoming EP Pop Reject set to drop in June. The new EP will be accompanied by a Southeastern tour with Atlanta band Today The Moon, […] - [Enter To Win Washed Out Tickets at The Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/enter-to-win-washed-out-tickets-at-the-music-farm/):   Thursday May 17 The Music Farm Charleston, SC Washed Out Airbird Doors 8 $14 ADV $16 DOS Buy Tix Around this time last year we were working hard bringing Washed Out to Columbia for one of their first shows playing full band and being on a national level. That show was hot, steamy, wonderful, […] - [Imaginary Cities Come to New Brookland Tavern (Enter To Win Free Tickets)](https://scenesc.com/imaginary-cities-come-to-new-brookland-tavern-enter-to-win-free-tickets/): Imaginary Cities at New Brookland Tavern Saturday May 19 with Mewithoutyou and Buried Beds $15 Advance Sunday 5/20/2012 at The Music Farm Charleston, SC Western Canada’s Imaginary Cities are going to be a long way from home when they roll into New Brookland Tavern this Saturday, May 19 with Mewithoutyou. Luckily for them, Mewithoutyou has […] - [[Show Review] Trampled By Turtles Take on NC](https://scenesc.com/show-review-trampled-by-turtles-take-on-nc/): Trampled By Turtles first show in Charlotte, NC was to a packed house at Neighborhood Theatre. It’s hard to believe it was their first time in the Queen City considering how much the Duluth, Minnesota band has frequented the region. It was just 86 miles up the road at Merlefest where they kicked their foot […] - [New (Acoustic) Stonewall Stampede](https://scenesc.com/new-acoustic-stonewall-stampede/): Stonewall Stampede has released the first “of many” acoustic tracks today on National Confederate Day. In case you didn’t know it’s National Confederate Day in South Carolina and the anniversary of the death Thomas ‘Stonewall’ Jackson. In honor of this day we have released the first of many acoustic songs, the first can be found […] - [Show Review: Reptar - Athens, GA](https://scenesc.com/show-review-reptar-athens-ga/): “That show made me feel like I was having the best seizure of my life” – Pedro Lopezdevictoria regarding last Friday’s Reptar show in Athens, GA. I would have to wholeheartedly agree with that statement and also add that after the show, I was covered in half of Athens’ sweat. The stench is probably never […] - [Show Review: Beach House - Charleston, SC](https://scenesc.com/show-review-beach-house-charleston-sc/): Coming into this show I was a little skeptical of how Beach House’s sound was going to pan out in a live setting. Their albums are the type of music that I study to or put on when I just want some quiet music playing in the background. It can always be dangerous for bands […] - [Jill Andrews, Matrimony, and Shovels and Rope Headline Artisphere](https://scenesc.com/jill-andrews-matrimony-and-shovels-and-rope-headline-artisphere/): Full Artisphere Schedule ARTISPHERE is an annual signature event for Greenville, SC, showcasing the arts, reflecting the area’s international flair, and maximizing existing arts programs by providing a diverse menu of experiences that center around the arts visual and performing and Greenville’s multi-cultural offerings to appeal to visitors from throughout the world, as well as […] - [Show Review: Coheed and Cambria Absolutely Crush Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/show-review-coheed-and-cambria-absolutely-crush-music-farm/): “Man your own jack hammer!” the crowd screamed in time with Claudio Sanchez as Coheed and Cambria tore up Music Farm’s stage in Charleston last Monday with Pianos Become the Teeth and Moving Mountains. Charleston served as the second stop in their first tour since drummer Chris Pennie and original bassist of the group Mic […] - [Show Review: The Lovely Few and Steven Fiore Rock The Hippodrome](https://scenesc.com/show-review-the-lovely-few-and-steven-fiore-rock-the-hippodrome/): The Hippodrome’s stage was graced with the talent of two amazing South Carolinian acts this past Saturday. The Lovely Few of Columbia opened up for Charleston’s own Steven Fiore, providing two different yet equally enjoyable music and performance styles. After enjoying some introductions and chit-chat in the lobby of The Hippodrome, we found our seats […] - [Show Preview: Reptar Album Release Show](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-reptar-album-release-show/): Reptar w/ Grape Soda and Grass Giraffes 40 Watt Club, Athens, GA   Friday, May 4 9pm Doors   $10 advance/$15 with album   Tickets I saw Athens band Reptar at Lollapalooza last year without having much previous knowledge of their music and they absolutely blew me away. They had an energy unmatched by most […] - [Show Preview: Beach House in Charleston, SC](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-beach-house-in-charleston-sc/): Beach House    The Music Farm, Charleston, SC    Sunday, May 6 Doors at 8pm   $18 ADV/$20 DAY OF    Tickets This Sunday, Beach House will be bringing their ethereal, dreamy music to South Carolina. ‘Powerful’, ‘gorgeous’, and ‘unforgettable’ are words that I have read to describe Beach House’s live show so I’m sure […] - [[Photos] SXSW Rhett Miller/Delta Spirit/Of Monsters and Men](https://scenesc.com/photos-sxsw-rhett-millerdelta-spiritof-monsters-and-men/): Delta Spirit played 16 shows total at SXSW in 2012, these photos coming from their last one at Stubb’s BBQ. The full lineup for this showcase was fun., Delta Spirit, Of Monsters and Men, Milo Greene, and some British guy that gave me a headache and jibjabbed and looped his guitar for 45 minutes. The […] - [Mechanical River at The Columbia Museum of Art](https://scenesc.com/mechanical-river-at-the-columbia-museum-of-art/): Sitting outside of Art Bar this weekend I got to talking to Brian Hannon of Co. about Charleston musicians and their flirtation with major labels and fame. With Charleston musicians it seems very common and maybe could be contributed to a little Holy City Curse. I don’t really believe in the curse part, but after […] - [[On The Road] The Tarlatans-Two Men Down Tour ](https://scenesc.com/on-the-road-the-tarlatans-two-men-down-tour/): The hardest part about this tour was leaving Eric and Blake behind. It had been a long time since Ryan and I [Taylor] had played a show unplugged and on our own. My biggest fear was that our lively, full band performance would be nothing more than a snooze fest for the bar crowds as […] - [[Video] Megan Jean and The KFB-These Bones](https://scenesc.com/video-megan-jean-and-the-kfb-these-bones/): Charleston’s Megan Jean and The KFB have released a new video for their song “These Bones” in support of their upcoming album The Devil Herself due out late summer. The video features a live street performance captured by PBS’ Music Voyager and edited by Bristol, TN Pix & PR. You might have heard about Music […] - [Show Preview: Coheed & Cambria at Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-coheed-cambria-at-music-farm/): Monday, April 30th Music Farm–32 Ann Street, Charleston Doors at 7 $21 Advance Purchase $23  at the Door Next Monday, Coheed and Cambria will be shredding on Music Farm’s stage. The newly restructured group is going on a southeastern tour with supporting bands Moving Mountains and Pianos Become the Teeth. The two openers represent polar […] - [The Vespers at TW Boone's](https://scenesc.com/the-vespers-at-tw-boones/): The Vespers Thursday, April 26 TW Boone’s, Greenwood, SC $5 Cover, Show begins 8:30pm What do you get when you combine a pair of sisters and a set of brothers?  According to The Vespers, that equals infectious folk-pop with amazing harmonies.  The quartet tours all across the East and South with their home base being in […] - [Tonight: Shovels & Rope at the Radio Room w/ Jonny Corndawg and Mountain Homes](https://scenesc.com/tonight-shovels-rope-at-the-radio-room-w-jonny-corndawg-and-mountain-homes/): Tonight at the Radio Room, Lowcountry duo Shovels & Rope bring their vintage southern sound to the Upstate. Both Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent have put out solo albums, but have been touring as Shovels & Rope since 2010. What started as a bill-paying kind of gig in Charleston has developed into a unique […] - [Debut Upstairs Acoustic Session with All Get Out](https://scenesc.com/debut-upstairs-acoustic-session-with-all-get-out/): [download id=”40″] Four years ago All Get Out started their rise onto the Southeast music scene with a hearty touring schedule and a fresh Spitting EP. They caught our eye before SceneSC.com was ever a thought, and are a large part of why we created our website in the summer of 2008. Over the years […] - [Summer Festival Preview: Latitude Festival](https://scenesc.com/summer-festival-preview-latitude-festival/): So a couple weeks ago I posted an article about Lollapalooza announcing their lineup and some readers got angry because it was not relevant to South Carolina. Well, here’s something even further away than Chicago. It’s in England. Haters come hate. I am going to England this summer to do some research and I will […] - [T0W3RS Release New Tracks](https://scenesc.com/t0w3rs-release-new-tracks/):           Raleigh, NC-based band T0W3RS who we loved so much at Hopscotch last year (you can see the review here) have released two new tracks onto their bandcamp site. They played one of their very first shows at The Hive at Hopscotch last year and they will be performing at the […] - [CherryCase Returns to Columbia](https://scenesc.com/cherrycasecola/): This Saturday, CherryCase returns home for a set of shows you won’t want to miss. Since moving to Nashville in July, frontman, Jake Etheridge, and drummer, Taylor Desseyn, have been busy. After a successful kickstarter campaign, CherryCase was able to shoot a music video for one of their new singles, “War Song”. With the help […] - [Our Western Sky with The Seawolf Mutiny, Netherfriends and Small Houses at The Radio Room, Friday, 4/20](https://scenesc.com/our-western-sky-at-the-radio-room-friday/): Friday, April 20 Our Western Sky with The Sea Wolf Mutiny, Netherfriends and Small Houses WPBR Radio Room, 10:00 pm If there is any possible way for you to attend this show, I highly recommend it. If there’s not, find one. Our Western Sky, The Sea Wolf Mutiny, and Netherfriends have played in Clemson before, […] - [This Week in Columbia, SC](https://scenesc.com/this-week-in-columbia-sc/): Starting today things are getting a little crazy in Columbia. The biggest thing is obviously Indie Grits. It’s going to be a massive festival full of film, food, and music. There are a huge number of events as part of this festival but I’m going to focus on the concerts, as they’re looking to be […] - [SC Record Store Day Roundup](https://scenesc.com/sc-record-store-day-roundup/): Check out Shuffle Magazine’s list of relevant local releases. Monster Music (Charleston, SC) Live Music Lineup Noon — V-Tones 1:00 — Brave Baby 1:45 Heyrocco 2:30 Tyler Mechem of Crowfield and Luke Cunningham 3:15 Passafire 4:00 Company 5:00 Elim Bolt 6:00 Matt MacKelcan Roughly 300 limited, collectible new releases, available only at independent record stores […] - [2012 Banjo-B-Que Lineup](https://scenesc.com/2012-banjo-b-que-line-up/): Banjo-B-Que Website It seems like a lot of music festivals these days take themselves way too seriously. They seem to be uptight, arrogant, and hard to deal with. Banjo-B-Que couldn’t be farther from those festivals. What is Banjo-B-Que about? It’s about having a good time. It’s about eating the best BBQ from all over the […] - [Hopscotch Festival Announces Lineup](https://scenesc.com/hopscotch-festival-announces-lineup/): September 6-8 Downtown Raleigh, NC The Raleigh, NC based Hopscotch Festival has just announced a pretty fantastic looking lineup. SceneSC were there last year, and let me tell you, it was something else. You can check out my article about last year’s right here. When 2011’s lineup got announced I probably knew about 5% of […] - [[Review] Today The Moon, Tomorrow The Sun at WSBF Spring Fest](https://scenesc.com/review-today-the-moon-tomorrow-the-sun-at-wsbf-spring-fest/): Clemson’s WSBF Spring Fest seemed to be under control Friday afternoon before Today The Moon, Tomorrow The Sun hit the stage. Frisbees were flying around, everyone was lounging in the grass enjoying the weather, until about half way through their set something sparked and the crowd moved closer to the stage and started dancing. It’s […] - [Enter To Win - Record Store Day - Smugglers Way Flexine](https://scenesc.com/enter-to-win-record-store-day-smugglers-way-flexine/): With Record Store Day coming up Saturday April 21, there are tons of new and exciting exclusives coming to your local indie record dealer. One of those new and exciting things is the Smugglers Way Flexzine designed specifically for Record Store Day 2012. You can check it out in the video, honestly it took me […] - [[Photos] Mountain Homes at WSBF Spring Fest](https://scenesc.com/photos-mountain-homes-at-wsbf-spring-fest/): Mountain Homes Facebook Past SceneSC Coverage Mountain Homes are an indie/folk band based out of Greenville, SC featuring a tasteful mix of acoustic guitars, cello, and trumpet, providing a base for retrospective folk tunes.   - [EP Review: Jude Moses](https://scenesc.com/ep-review-jude-moses/): Stephen and Andrew Williams are southern boys. Born and raised in Vidalia, Georgia, the brothers haven’t lived outside the south, except for a five-month stint by Stephen in northern Ireland. The stint was all he needed, along with the help of Andrew, to turn their musical backgrounds into a unique sound they have coined Jude Moses. […] - [5th Annual Chords for Kids Benefit](https://scenesc.com/5th-annual-chords-for-kids-benefit/): Purchase Tickets The Nurturing Center is hosting their 5th Annual Chords for Kids Benefit Friday, April 13 at 5 Points Pub with some good bands and a handful of great door prizes. The Nurturing Center is a Non-profit Organization and Treatment Center for child abuse and neglect. The bands include SceneSC favorites and 2012 Sampler […] - [Mastodon Ticket Giveaway-May 11 House of Blues](https://scenesc.com/mastodon-ticket-giveaway-may-11-house-of-blues/): Enter To Win tickets to see Mastodon May 11 at The House of Blues in Myrtle Beach Atlanta-based metal band Mastodon are currently on tour supporting their new album The Hunter, and will be coming through House of Blues in Myrtle Beach May 11. Entering to win is easy. All you have to do is […] - [Elizabeth Arynn Comes to Greenwood](https://scenesc.com/elizabeth-arynn-comes-to-greenwood/): Elizabeth Arynn with Campbell DeSousa Howards on Main, Greenwood, SC Show starts at 8, $2 Cover Columbia Native, Elizabeth Arynn may have chased her dreams to the great midwest, but she makes it back often enough to show off her sweet and unique vocal stylings. This talented artist can play a myriad of instruments all […] - [Summer Festival Preview - Lollapalooza Announces Lineup](https://scenesc.com/summer-festival-preview-lollapalooza-announces-lineup/): I don’t even understand this lineup. It’s absolutely incredible. Topping the bill are Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Black Keys, Black Sabbath, and Jack White. Personally I am just excited to see Jack White as I tried extremely hard to get tickets for his show at The Orange Peel but it sold out in seconds. […] - [Nathan K. Mostly Midwest Session](https://scenesc.com/nathan-k-mostly-midwest-session/): Oh my god this is beautiful. Here’s the deal: Mostly Midwest – a music website similar to SceneSC but based (mostly) in the midwest – records sessions with artists sometimes. They recently recorded a session with one of my favorite people in the world, Nathan K. Nathan is no stranger to SceneSC. He’s played shows […] - [[Album Review] Modern Man-Eyes No](https://scenesc.com/album-review-modern-man-eyes-no/): For weeks I’ve tried to wrap my head around Eyes No, the new EP from Modern Man. Listening to this album is a lot like being lost in a house of hallways with a blind fold on. The consistency of sound becomes unnerving the deeper you get into your listen. Distant voices, building, screaming, eventually […] - [Show Preview: Singer/Songwriter Night in Benefit of The Lowcountry Food Bank at the Charleston Hippodrome](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-singersongwriter-night-in-benefit-of-the-lowcountry-food-bank-at-the-charleston-hippodrome/): Awendaw Green Presents: Singer/Songwriter Night–The Hippodrome–A Benefit for the Lowcountry Food Bank April 13th Doors at 7 PM, Show at 8 PM $10 General Admission $7 with student ID This is also a food drive, so be sure to bring canned goods to donate! Facebook Event This Friday, the Hippodrome of downtown Charleston in partnership […] - [WUSC Presents Folkcycle Fest Part 2](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-wuscs-folkcycle-fest-part-2/): WUSC Presents Folkcycle Fest Part 2: Burrito Boogaloo  Saturday April 14 1-10pm  El Burrito, Columbia, SC  $5 +21/ $7 under featuring Junior Astronomers, The Get Wets, Sea Wolf Mutiny, and so many others. Alright guys. It’s almost summer, and like I said in my article about Beale St Music Festival last week, the summer music […] - [[4-9 DJOJ] Mer de Blanc/Mount Moriah](https://scenesc.com/4-9-djoj-mer-de-blancmount-moriah/): Mer de Blanc’s music on Bandcamp is tagged with American Football, 90’s, and Explosions in the Sky. When it comes to melodic guitar lines they seem to channel the same melodic guitar harmonies found in Owen’s music, with less focus on vocals, much like late 90’s indie rock did. Younger generations may look upon these […] - [[4-6 DJOJ] The Pink Couch Sessions](https://scenesc.com/4-6-djoj-the-pink-couch-sessions/): For a music website to be doing acoustic sessions might seem like a really common sense thing. When we started SceneSC in 2008 we knew were going to have plenty of live video and pictures. Even then we were thinking ahead and wanted a way for people down the road to be able to look […] - [Indie Grits 2012 Promo From The Dust of The Ground](https://scenesc.com/indie-grits-2012-promo-from-the-dust-of-the-ground/): Indie Grits Festival runs from April 19-29 Dust of the Ground has become synonymous with beautifully shot, creative videos. Their promo for this year’s Indie Grits Festival captures the heart of the festival. Opening with a brave soul getting a tattoo of the festivals logo, the short video captures everything this festival is about. Growing […] - [[4-5 DJOJ] The Makeshift/The Rocketboys](https://scenesc.com/4-5-djoj-the-makeshiftthe-rocketboys/): With the NCAA tournament just finishing up and March Madness coming to a close this week with Kentucky being crowned the national champion, let us think back to 2010. Duke was making a run at the title, while at the same time Butler wore Cinderella’s magical dancing shoe straight through the sweet 16, into the […] - [[New Music] French Camp](https://scenesc.com/new-music-french-camp/):   Before moving to New York, Owen Beverly was seemingly at the peak of his songwriting career with his band Tent Revival. A band made up of members that had all flirted with major record labels at some time in their life. Tent Revival had an attitude behind them that didn’t seem to care what […] - [[4-4 DJOJ] People Person/Jonny Corndawg](https://scenesc.com/4-4-djoj-people-personjonny-corndawg/): I don’t know if Jessica Oliver is a people person. She’s always been nice to me though, so I guess she could be. These DJOJ’s aren’t about new music, just what I’m listening to. I actually found People Person looking for Hauswerk because I saw them at a house show and loved it. All I […] - [Laura Stevenson and The Cans to Appear in The Courtroom](https://scenesc.com/laura-stevenson-and-the-cans-to-appear-in-the-courtroom/): The Courtroom at Getty’s Laura Stevenson & the Cans (Brooklyn, NY) Indie/Folk/Dreamy The Sea Wolf Mutiny (Columbia, SC) Indie/Classical/Rock/Ethereal Messenger enRoute (Local) Harmonic/Indie/Folk Cover $5 Start time 8 pm Facebook Event Spending my high school years in Rock Hill, SC and playing in a band, a decent venue was hard to come by. The Money […] - [Atlanta Band The Head Play The Radio Room](https://scenesc.com/atlanta-band-the-head-play-the-radio-room/): The Head with Shallow Palace Radio Room, Greenville, SC Saturday April 7th   10pm   Even though I am very dedicated to the South Carolina Scene, I have a soft spot for Atlanta bands.  I don’t know what it is, but those Georgia boys do something that draws me in.  The band The Head seems […] - [[4-3 DJOJ] Mountain Homes/Shannon Vogt](https://scenesc.com/4-3-djoj-mountain-homesshannon-vogt/): When it comes to listening to music I don’t differentiate between whether a band is from the northwest corner of Washington state or whether they are from Greenville, SC. Good music made in Chapel Hill or Athens sounds the same as good music made in Charleston or Florence. For some reason people are fixated on […] - [Bad Veins Come Back to South Carolina](https://scenesc.com/bad-veins-come-back-to-south-carolina/): New Brookland Tavern Thursday, April 5, 2012 – 8:00pm We Were Promised Jetpacks Bad Veins New Cassettes It was a hot summers day, June 2010 the last time I saw Bad Veins live. Going into that show two years ago I hadn’t heard of them and didn’t expect much from the indie rock duo. They […] - [Birdy Covers Ground](https://scenesc.com/birdy-covers-ground/): Just like The Biebs, Jasmine Van den Bogaerde’s became a YouTube sensation at a young age. Her cover of Bon Iver’s “Skinny Love” took off to a cool 7 million views, boosting her young career and putting her on the UK pop charts at just 13 years old. When it comes to her first eponymous […] - [[4-2 DJOJ] Can't Kids/Kelli Schaefer](https://scenesc.com/4-2-djoj-cant-kidskelli-schaefer/): Early on I loved Dawn Shredder for being clever and charming. Then they grew up. Added a bass player and a cellist and became witty and charismatic. Those are pretty much the same thing, but where Can’t Kids really surprised me was by going into a studio to record their first full length. Everything prior […] - [[SXSW] The Alabama Shakes-An Unexpected Kick In The Soul](https://scenesc.com/sxsw-the-alabama-shakes-an-unexpected-kick-in-the-soul/): One of the more awkward moments of the Thursday day-show at Stubb’s BBQ came before The Alabama Shakes hit the stage. More than any band in town, all the buzz surrounded The Shakes. People were piling in as The Punch Brothers took the stage. As the local radio host introduced progressive bluegrass veterans Chris Thile […] - [Show Review: Sequoyah Prep School with Southwood and Brave Baby at Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/show-review-sequoyah-prep-school-with-southwood-and-brave-baby-at-music-farm/): Last Friday night Music Farm of downtown Charleston was bursting at the seams with incredible music and good vibes as Sequoyah Prep School took to the stage with openers Southwood and Brave Baby. Southwood started the evening out with a bang, playing songs off of their debut EP along with a few others. While listening […] - [Summer Festival Preview: Beale St. Music Festival](https://scenesc.com/summer-festival-preview-beale-st-music-festival/): Beale St. Music Festival   Memphis, TN   May 4-6  $75   TICKETS Somehow it is April already, and I guess that means summer is coming soon. This means that the summer music festivals have almost all released their massive lineups (with the exception of Lollapalooza’s April 11 announcement). Some would say that the official […] - [Last Minute Show Preview: Folk Singer/Songwriter Derik Hultquist at The Midnight Rooster, Hartsville](https://scenesc.com/last-minute-show-preview-folk-singersongwriter-derik-hultquist-at-the-midnight-rooster-hartsville/): Earlier today, Nashville singer/songwriter Derik Hultquist dropped by the WSBF FM Clemson studio for an afternoon Live Session. His voice was soft and subtle, barely drifting through my car speakers. I was so impressed that I drove straight to the station (of which I’m a staff member) and bought a copy of his album, anthologies, on […] - [[Music Video] The Mobros-Mississippi Woman](https://scenesc.com/music-video-the-mobros-mississippi-woman/): In South Carolina you have to earn your stripes in the music scene. Either that or you’re exceptionally talented and everyone wants a piece of you. The Morris brothers seem to have risen to the top a bit faster than other bands. I’m not implying that they haven’t earned their stripes, just that their stripes […] - [[Quickshot] A Brighter Life Move On and Move Up](https://scenesc.com/quickshot-a-brighter-life-move-on-and-move-up/): Friday, March 30 with Veara/Versus The Robot/Brigades/Sightline Doors 7pm $7 Cover New Brookland Tavern Columbia, SC A Brighter Life will be releasing their new EP. This pop-punk band will hopefully pack the house at this hometown show. Be sure to visit abrighterlife.bandcamp.com to download Move on & Move Up. The live show is very energetic […] - [Stream "Mt. Pleasant" From New Cancellieri Album](https://scenesc.com/stream-mt-pleasant-from-new-cancellieri-album/): While touring the United States on the back of his last EP III, Cancellieri was already writing his follow-up Welcome to Mt. Pleasant. The album features an 11 song collection reflective of his travels and the emotions that come with being in a new town or state each night. Known for stripped down and beautiful arrangements, Cancellieri […] - [It Looks Sad, A Band to Watch](https://scenesc.com/it-looks-sad-a-band-to-watch/): After steadily playing shows for two years, Charlotte’s It Looks Sad has been reluctant to release new music. In late March they released their second song “Seasons” presumably off their upcoming release, whenever that might be. Their buzz in Charlotte has been steadily on the rise, but weekend runs across North and South Carolina have […] - [Your 2014 Guide to Indie Grits Film Festival](https://scenesc.com/your-2014-guide-to-indie-grits-film-festival/): For the eighth year Indie Grits Festival, hosted by the Nickelodeon Theatre, features 10 days filled with all types of films, from experimental shorts to feature-length, along with music, food, and video games. As you’ll see below, Indie Grits expands from its film festival roots again this year to partner with Slow Food Columbia, Hip […] - [Red Door Presents: Doug Stanhope Tonight at NBT](https://scenesc.com/red-door-presents-doug-stanhope-tonight-at-nbt/): Comedian Doug Stanhope thrives in non-traditional stand up venues, with his skill for combining the grotesque and brilliant, New Brookland Tavern should be a perfect fit.  You might remember him from his brief stint co-hosting The Man Show or his excellent appearance on FX’s Louie, but he is so much more than that. On stage, […] - [Milton Hall Releases "Long Hangover", Announces New Album](https://scenesc.com/milton-hall-releases-long-hangover-announces-new-album/): In 2012 Paste Magazine listed Milton Hall as the #3 artist to know in South Carolina. It was a kind and most likely unexpected nod to the underground artist who played hook laden lofi pop. This is Paste Magazine after-all. The ranking was however deserved. Numb World was an adventure of a listen where unintelligible backwards […] - [A Brighter Life Announce New Album, Drop First Song](https://scenesc.com/a-brighter-life-announce-new-album-drop-first-song/): Columbia, SC isn’t a kind city for pop-punk bands, but it’s bands like A Brighter Life and Brigades who keep that bleeding heart pumping. And though there’s not a huge audience for it in the midlands, these bands know their music is good enough to compete for label ears, especially after the recent success of Brigades […] - [Country Deep Tour Gets Rowdy In Charleston](https://scenesc.com/country-deep-tour-gets-rowdy-in-charleston/): Charleston, SC welcomed the Country Deep Tour presented by AT&T U-Verse with open arms Saturday night as hundreds of screaming fans could barely hold their excitement in for each artist. The Holy City knows how to party and Jana Kramer and company were well aware of the vibe of the crowd as the show went […] - [Links Around the Carolinas and Beyond](https://scenesc.com/links-around-the-carolinas-and-beyond/):    The Handlebar set to close its doors Live Review: Two Impressions of St. Pat’s in Five Points Future Islands’ international star is rising, but their roots run back to North Carolina Free Times writes about 93.5 and 102.3 combining and the comments GET WILD Sylvan Esso release swinging new video for the single “Coffee” […] - [Girls Rock Columbia Gear Drive Friday at Hunter Gatherer](https://scenesc.com/girls-rock-columbia-gear-drive-friday-at-hunter-gatherer/): March 28th Buried Beds with MyBrother MySister $5 ish maybe? 10PM In 1995 my Dad took me to one of his coworkers houses to check out an old Fender Squier Stratocaster that would end up being my first electric guitar. Jim Stringer had me pay $75 dollars of my hard-earned grass cutting money for that […] - [[New Music] Cre8tive Freedom - Redlipstick](https://scenesc.com/new-music-cre8tive-freedom-redlipstick/): Cre8tive Freedom is another act to add to the flurry of duos  making great music around the state, but this combination comes with an uncommon blend. They’re a mixture of R&B and Caribbean-Hip Hop self describing their sound as “Eclectic Soul”. They remind me of what you might get if The Fugees and Floetry had a baby. Their sound […] - [MisterWives Play Jillian's Friday Night with The Mowgli’s](https://scenesc.com/misterwives-play-jillians-friday-night-with-the-mowglis/): New York City band MisterWives have only been a band since late 2012, but they’re quickly making a name for themselves on the back of their debut EP Reflections. After being featured as the iTunes single of the week in January their title track skyrocketed to over 350,000 downloads in a week, boosting the bands […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Lolla-Puhlease](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-lolla-puhlease/): Growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, Lollapalooza was always a great event I admired. When I finally had the chance to go in 2009, I was in complete awe of the three-day fest’s fundamentals–good people, good music, good times. While some of my fondest musical memories from high school are from Lollapalooza, the momentum […] - [6 Festivals Hip Hop Fans Should Attend](https://scenesc.com/6-festivals-hip-hop-fans-should-attend/): After another successful SXSW, festival season is officially in full swing. Now is the perfect time to see your favorite hip-hop acts live. So if you missed Ben G and Wacka Flocka Flame at the St. Patty’s Day Festival or Elliot Wilson’s #CRWN interview with Lil’ Wayne in Austin don’t fret we’ve got a list […] - [Show Review: Lucero at the Handlebar 3/20/14](https://scenesc.com/show-review-lucero-at-the-handlebar-32014/): “I heard that when we wake up tomorrow, it will be Friday.”  This was not only an accurate statement by Lucero bassist, John C. Stubblefield, but it was kind of the summation of the sentiment in the room at the Handlebar last Thursday night.  There was this feeling that something awesome was happening and we should […] - [5 Minutes with the Opener: The Fighting Jamesons](https://scenesc.com/5-minutes-with-the-opener-the-fighting-jamesons/): Last week, The Fighting Jamesons opened for Lucero at Greenville’s Handlebar.  I pulled frontman Michael Powers off to the side for a short 5 minute conversation on the band, opening for Lucero, and what it’s like being an ‘Irish Band’ post March 17. “First and foremost, it’s an honor to open for Lucero.  We flew […] - [New Music from William Starr Busbee](https://scenesc.com/new-music-from-william-starr-busbee/): After opening a handful of dates for Toro y Moi in 2012 The Choir Quit, an already seldom performing live band, dropped into relative obscurity along with frontman William Busbee. Sure there was the pop up show here and there with Belk Boys and the occasional house show, but for the most part William Busbee […] - [Inaugural Hey Look! Music Festival Showcases Upstate Talent](https://scenesc.com/inaugural-hey-look-music-festival-showcases-upstate-music/): The Upstate music scene has come a long way in the past five years with a growing sense of community in an area filled with talented bands and musicians. The inaugural Hey Look! Music Festival brings 14 of Greenville’s most prominent folk and rock bands together for a day of celebration of that sense of community. […] - [[Ticket Giveaway] Country Deep Tour Comes to Charleston](https://scenesc.com/ticket-giveaway-country-deep-tour-comes-to-charleston/): Doors: 8:00 pm / Show: 9:00 pm Music Farm Charleston, SC This event is all ages More Show Info and Tickets For those of you who have AT&T U-verse and are country music fans you’re probably already familiar with their Country Deep App. It not only brings you closer to the stars of country music today, but to […] - [11 Bands We Love from SXSW 2014](https://scenesc.com/11-bands-we-love-from-sxsw-2014/): Rule number one of this list is that we had to see the band live while we were at SXSW. It was an insane week of bouncing between shows, guessing which ones would or wouldn’t have lines and which shows would be running on time. Even though some cancellations derailed our schedule, we still managed […] - [Watch Serfs Pysched Out New Video](https://scenesc.com/watch-serfs-pysched-out-new-video/):   Queen City garage rockers Serfs dropped their new video for  the song “Marijuana Mom” and it’s everything you could imagine from the title. Things get weird when you cheers a unicorn as you can see in the video. Like going inside a Denver man’s mind after he’s taken a giant bong rip and listens […] - [The Avett Brothers to Play Banjo B Que and First Flush Festival](https://scenesc.com/the-avett-brothers-to-play-banjo-b-que-and-first-flush-festival/): Tickets for First Flush Tickets for Banjo-B-Que There’s not a bigger festival draw in the Southeast than The Avett Brothers and this Spring they’ll play two festivals on the edges of South Carolina. May 23 has them headlining one of our favorite and most unique music festivals in America Banjo-B-Que and the following night playing […] - [[New Video] Bethany Rae feat. MUSS "Playing My Part"](https://scenesc.com/new-video-bethany-rae-feat-muss-playing-my-part/):   Spartanburg local Bethany Rae is making national waves with her recent endeavors. She’s been hard at work putting together her debut project and at the end of 2013 the budding artist hosted a showcase in Spartanburg to give the people a hint of what to expect from her new music. Along with heavy promotion […] - [Comedian Ben Kronberg hits Columbia and Greenville](https://scenesc.com/comedian-ben-kronberg-hits-columbia-and-greenville/): Ben Kronberg is a comic from New York City, currently touring the Southeast.  This Friday he will be at the Red Door Tavern in West Columbia and this Saturday at CityRange in Greenville Ben has been on John Oliver’s New York Stand Up Show, had his own Half Hour on Comedy Central, and has appeared […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Back to Basics](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-back-to-basics/): With spring and summer festival lineup announcements winding down, it’s about time to get back to the “pick five artists I randomly discovered” way of doing things.* The Mowgli’s This eight piece, retro-folk and indie pop crew is out of L.A. and you can feel the sunny California disposition on each track. Their 2013 release […] - [Lucero to play Greenville's Handlebar](https://scenesc.com/lucero-to-play-greenvilles-handlebar/): This time last year, I awoke from a nap, stumbled down from my hotel room and found myself smack in the middle of Memphis trying to acquire some grub. I ended up with a rib meat sandwich (pretty sure that’s its government name) from Johnny G’s and a happy little walk around burning off calories listening to […] - [SXSW Mid Week Update](https://scenesc.com/sxsw-mid-week-update/): SXSW day two ended in tragedy as a drunk driver plowed through barriers traveling down Red River St in front of The Mohawk where Tyler the Creator was scheduled to perform. Two were killed and 23 injured in the incident. We were about half a mile away at the Future Islands show when the event […] - [Diarrhea Planet Spew on SXSW](https://scenesc.com/diarrhea-planet-spew-on-sxsw/): Diarrhea Planet have arguably the worst and best band name at SXSW 2014, but one things for sure, if you see them this year you won’t forget their live show. We kicked off our 2014 SXSW experience with Diarrhea Planet at Hotel Vegas on the East side of Austin and they set the bar high […] - [[New Music] The Force feat. Zakiya "If You Want It, I Got It"](https://scenesc.com/new-music-the-force-feat-zakiya-if-you-want-it-i-got-it/): Remember our list of Anticipated SC Hip Hop Artist of 2014? Well The Force was at the top of that list and this week they released their first single of the year. “If You Want It, I Got It” is a mellow record featuring SC singer Zakiya. With a Del La Soul 90’s vibe this is the perfect […] - [Jordan Igoe Acoustic at DanManor](https://scenesc.com/jordan-igoe-acoustic-at-danmanor/):   As the sun set in Greenville last Friday, Daniel McCord filmed Jordan Igoe play a couple of acoustic songs with harmony vocals from her friend and bandmate Rachel Kate as part of his DanManor sessions.  The first of the two is “It’s Not Me” from her new album How to Love. She followed that […] - [Q and A with Green River Ordinance ](https://scenesc.com/q-and-a-with-green-river-ordinance/): Green River Ordinance play New Brookland Tavern March 12 with Elenowen and Emily Hearn  We had the chance to do a little Q and A with Green River Ordinance in advance of their show at New Brookland Tavern March 12. The band’s star has been steadily on the rise, made clear by the Billboard charting of their in-between full length […] - [South Carolina at #SXSW (Full SC Schedule)](https://scenesc.com/south-carolina-at-sxsw-full-sc-schedule/): Thanks mostly to Stereofly, more South Carolina bands than ever will be playing unofficial showcases at this years South by Southwest. The one South Carolina band officially playing the conference is Charleston’s Stop Light Observations who play in Austin Thursday night and then make the long trek back to Columbia to play the St. Patrick’s […] - [[Interview] Greenville's Grey Spy Eye Nostalgia with New Single](https://scenesc.com/interview-greenvilles-grey-spy-eye-nostalgia-with-new-single/): Friends of Russ Benefit Show March 7 at The Handlebar with EP Releases from Grey Spy/Mountain Homes/Everlasting Earle/Our Western Sky New EP Impossible Sequence out March 7 Early on in the days of SceneSC one of the first Greenville bands we found and took a liking to was Shaun William’s project Archer vs. Gunman. He’s […] - [[Video] Rachel Kate Plays Two New Songs for DanManor](https://scenesc.com/video-rachel-kate-plays-two-new-songs-for-danmanor/): Before her show last Friday at the Radio Room our friend Daniel McCord filmed Rachel Kate playing a couple of new songs, one called “Call Me Out” and the other titled “Goin Home.” Every once in a while you’ll hear a dog bark, that’s Pickle the pup, and you’ll see a smile from Rachel Kate. […] - [Festival Preview: SXSW 2014](https://scenesc.com/festival-preview-sxsw-2014/):   I was at a peculiar point in my drunk where my steps advanced ahead of me without my prompting- I was running automatically, careening along a hastily charted course through crowds of comparatively sluggish festies. ‘We’re gohna miss it,’ my brain slurred, but ‘no,’ my brain responded, ‘Weggan do it allll!‘ Stopping so abruptly I […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Thank You, Happy Birthday](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-thank-you-happy-birthday/): With WUSC’s spring fundraiser week coming in to the final stretch, I’d like to take a moment to openly thank those who’ve supported us in past, present and future. While there is still a segment of the student population that doesn’t know we exist, Columbia has always been there for us. Each year we are […] - [Heyrocco Melt Hearts with New Single](https://scenesc.com/heyrocco-melt-hearts-with-new-single/): Heyrocco relocated from Charleston, SC to Nashville, TN, are announcing a tour, a new album, streaming a new song, but all I can think about is how they went to a cat party. For Slow Runner’s Michael Flynn this would be a personal hell. He’s highly allergic to cats if you couldn’t deduce that. But […] - [2014 SceneSC Sampler](https://scenesc.com/2014-scenesc-sampler/): Free Download from Noisetrade It might be most remarkable that we made it to our fifth compilation. Coming up on six years of existence in July, we didn’t have a grand five-year plan, but here we are releasing another sampler filled with great South Carolina tunes from 17 artists that have never been on a […] - [SC Comedy Open Mic Calendar](https://scenesc.com/sc-comedy-open-mic-calendar/): Here it is, a list of just about every comedy open mic in South Carolina that I could find. These are all consistently ran open mics that will let anyone get some stage time. This means that you might cringe here and there, but you’ll also get to see some real talent for free. If […] - [[Video] Molly Ledford-When I’m Sad, I Make My Friends Sing to Me](https://scenesc.com/video-molly-ledford-when-im-sad-i-make-my-friends-sing-to-me/): Since 2010 Molly Ledford has been posting acoustic video performances through her website of songs both old and new, songs from her main gig in Lunch Money and beyond. The former Verna Cannon leader stays busy when it comes to music, and all of her music is remarkably accessible online through multiple websites. If you […] - [[Enter to Win] Morrissey-Your Arsenal Vinyl Reissue](https://scenesc.com/enter-to-win-morrissey-your-arsenal-vinyl-reissue/): 22 years ago Morrissey’s album Your Arsenal took his career to another level, establishing him as a solo artist, earning Grammy nominations, and coming in as one of the top 50 albums of 1992. This is the not only the album that solidified his solo career, but the first album he recorded with his band, […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: How Do You 'Roo?](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-how-do-you-roo/): Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tenn. is more than just four days of head bobbing, hand clapping and mass singalongs. ‘Roo is a lifestyle, man. I had the pleasure of venturing from Chicago to Manchester for the 2012 fest with two friends from high school, Bryan and Nick. We knew it was going […] - [Brett Dennen Plays Sold-Out Show in Nashville](https://scenesc.com/brett-dennen-plays-sold-out-show-in-nashville/): Thanks to Thi Lam for writing this recap. This is his first time writing for SceneSC! Brett Dennen packs out 3rd & Lindsley on Saturday, Feb. 21 in Nashville, TN, touring on the release of his new full-length album Smoke and Mirrors.   I would like to talk more about his new album before I get […] - [Iron & Wine Headline Acoustic Evening at Charleston Music Hall](https://scenesc.com/iron-wine-headline-acoustic-evening-at-charleston-music-hall/): It’s a given that any Iron and Wine show is going to be fantastic; heart wrenching, hilarious, and heartwarming all at the same time. Ten minutes before the show started, I found out that The Secret Sisters of Muscle Shoals, AL were gearing up to open for Chapin born and bred master heartstring puller Sam […] - [[Giveaway] Bad Things Exclusive 7 Inch Single](https://scenesc.com/giveaway-bad-things-exclusive-7-inch-single/): Now that the Olympics are officially over Shaun White can start to focus on his band Bad Things and their new self titled album that came out January 21 this year. Last summer Bad Things came onto the national scene with a single titled “Caught Inside” that caught the ears of many and saw them […] - [The Rory Scovel Q&A](https://scenesc.com/the-rory-scovel-qa/): If he isn’t already, Rory Scovel should be your new favorite comedian. Here’s why: The South Carolina native has appeared on Comedy Central, Conan, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, and can currently be seen on the new TBS show Ground Floor. Scovel just released a vinyl-only stand up album on Jack White’s Third Man Records. […] - [[Video] Johnny Delaware Acoustic at Adluh](https://scenesc.com/video-johnny-delaware-acoustic-at-adluh/): Johnny Delaware is a mysterious man with a mighty smooth voice, songwriting chops, and great name. He’s got the look, the swagger, the personality, and the songs, so now it’s just a matter of time until people find him out. He’s become quickly acquainted with the Charleston music scene after making a connection with producer […] - [#TwitterThursday with @IndacoChas and @DonaldGlover](https://scenesc.com/twitterthursday-with-indacochas-and-donaldglover/): What up, what up, what up?! I hope you all have had a smashing week. It’s #famouslyhot across the state right now and I am practicing the fratto of “Sky’s out, Thighs out” until the sun decides to go back and hide underground with Punxsutawney Phil or whatever that’s about. Thinking about good weather and […] - [[Mixtape] Stack Boys 864 "Ready To Live"](https://scenesc.com/mixtape-stack-boys-864-ready-to-live/): At the beginning of December Spartanburg natives Stack Boys 864 dropped their mixtape Ready To Live. The 14 track compilation is a vast improvement from their previous releases and is worth checking out. It has a cohesive sound and production has been upped. The tape is produced by the production group The Original Varcity Club. It seems like […] - [SC Comedy Competitions and Charleston Music Hall's Headliners](https://scenesc.com/sc-comedy-competitions-and-charleston-music-halls-headliners/): Coming up we have two new stand-up competitions and a few of big name headliners are visiting Charleston Music Hall. Competitions have a weird place in Comedy. Each performer’s mettle is tested as they are stacked up against their peers and only one person walks away with a title and hopefully a prize. Often these […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: The Districts](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-the-districts/): I’m going to cheat and go back in time a bit for this week’s WUSC Wednesday. Just two weeks ago I featured artists from weekend two of Sasquatch! Music Festival, and one of those artists I ashamedly gave a passing glance. While I will not be featuring The Districts again on Thursday’s Diagnosis, I would […] - [SC Music Award Nominations set to Begin ](https://scenesc.com/sc-music-award-nominations-set-to-begin/): Nominations for the 7th annual South Carolina Music Awards are set to begin Monday February 24th. From the 24th through April 28th music fans around the state can nominate their favorite local artists, DJ’s, Labels, and more. The Hip Hop presence is very prevalent at the SC Music Awards with Hip Hop artists or affiliates […] - [WUSC in Search of a Woodie](https://scenesc.com/wusc-in-search-of-a-woodie/): Vote WUSC WUSC 90.5 Columbia is one of 10 finalist in the running for Best College Radio Station as determined by peers and a panel of judges. I presume the peers is the fan vote, which you can take part in by clicking the link above and voting for your favorite now. There’s some stiff […] - [Water Liars with Elim Bolt at The Royal American](https://scenesc.com/water-liars-with-elim-bolt-at-the-royal-american/): 2/20 at The Royal American in Charleston, SC Water Liars//Elim Bolt//The Sea Wolf Mutiny Facebook Event Water Liars return to South Carolina Thursday night with a new album fresh off the presses in hand. The Mississippi based trio released their self titled follow-up to 2013’s Wyoming February 4 on Big Legal Mess/Fat Possum Records. Since […] - [VD Twitter Extravaganza](https://scenesc.com/vd-twitter-extravaganza/): What’s up chickens?  I know you’re all a buzz hoping that the cute guy/girl in class puts a cool Michael Jordan valentine card in that brown paper sack you decorated, but some of us have better things to do. Happy Valentine’s Day! pic.twitter.com/AXvXsGXI2a – J. I. M. (@hellacarolina) February 14, 2014 Like troll Twitter.  Here’s […] - [Acoustic at Adluh with Ross Swinson (Release the Dog)](https://scenesc.com/acoustic-at-adluh-with-ross-swinson-release-the-dog/): When we started filming the Acoustic at Adluh sessions the trees had leaves and Release the Dog didn’t have an album out. But oh how much has changed. The last two days turned Columbia, SC into an icy tundra causing us to cancel our showcase last night which featured Ross Swinson of Release the Dog […] - [Valentines Giveaway with Norah Jones and Billie Joe Armstrong](https://scenesc.com/valentines-giveaway-with-norah-jones-and-billie-joe-armstrong/): The age-old saying that opposites attract comes to mind when you hear Norah Jones pairing with Billie Joe Armstrong to record a tribute album to The Everly Brothers. The album, aptly titled Foreverly isn’t just a rundown of The Everly Brothers hits focusing mostly on the 1958 album Songs Our Daddy Taught Us. The album comes […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Sasquatch! Part Deux ](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-sasquatch-part-deux/): Last week, all of the Diagnosis’ featured artists were from weekend two of George, Washington’s Sasquatch! Music Festival. Working backwards, this Thursday’s artists are from weekend one, which takes place Memorial Day weekend. Shakey Graves Alejandro Rose-Garcia, the musician behind this one-man-band, is mind-bogglingly talented. Underneath his howling, sexy vocals are a suitcase kick drum […] - [Spring Jam Music Fest 2014](https://scenesc.com/spring-jam-music-fest-2014/): Saturday, March 29, 2014 Charleston, SC Brittlebank Park Spring Jam Music Fest officially becomes an annual event this year by returning to Brittlebank Park on the Ashley River in downtown Charleston with a strong mix of local, regional, and national bands. This years lineup is a Southern invasion of bands featuring Nashville’s Augustana, along with up-and-comers […] - [[Music Video] Sylvan Esso Share Live Video/Release Date](https://scenesc.com/music-video-sylvan-esso-share-live-videorelease-date/): At last years Hopscotch Music Festival Slyvan Esso played the largest stage at the festival at the seated Memorial Auditorium, the crown jewel of North Carolina performing arts. Just months before they were playing the much more intimate triangle venue The Cave in Chapel Hill, better suited to their electronic style of music. While their […] - [7 Q's with Charlotte's It Looks Sad](https://scenesc.com/7-qs-with-charlottes-it-looks-sad/): It Looks Sad play The Courtroom in Rock Hill, SC 2/13/14 with Small Sanctions//Junior Astronomers//Mr. Gold Facebook Event Have you ever seen that episode of Seinfeld where Kramer takes a test drive in a Saab 900 with the salesman and they push the car as far as automobiley possible, eventually running out of gas, but […] - [[New Music] We Roll Like Madmen Featuring Fat Rat Da Czar](https://scenesc.com/new-music-we-roll-like-madmen-featuring-fat-rat-da-czar/): Over the past year We Roll Like Madmen have moved from Clemson to Columbia and signed to Post Echo to release their debut on the label The Kids Must Die. The album due out February 11, expands on the electronic-with-emotion groundwork the band set, with the first single “Blight” staying in that line. WRLM are no […] - [Keath Mead and Dear Blanca Support The Whigs](https://scenesc.com/keath-mead-and-dear-blanca-support-the-whigs/): 2/6/2014 The Whigs with Dear Blanca and Keath Mead at New Brookland Tavern 2014 is looking to be a good year musically for both Keath Mead and Dear Blanca. Both have new releases on the horizon as Dear Blanca follows up their 2013 début Talker and Mead releases his début Sunday Dinner. For their new […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Sasquatch!](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-sasquatch/): This year’s Sasquatch! Music Festival is two weekends of superstars from start to finish. Taking place in the great, green state of Washington, (the city of George, to be exact) weekend one falls on Memorial Day, and the second over Fourth Of July. While chronology would assume to feature artists from weekend one first, this […] - [[New Music] Chox-Mak & Bunty Beats - Patience](https://scenesc.com/new-music-chox-mak-bunty-beats-patience/): Chox-Mak is a popular MC on the North Carolina Hip Hop scene. He’s set himself apart from other rappers in the southeast because his sound can’t necessarily be associated with one area. Chox-Mak manages to spit lyrical content that resonates across the Mason-Dixon Line while remaining authentic. His latest release “Patience” is the first single […] - [Sasquatch Music Festivals Grows in 2014](https://scenesc.com/sasquatch-music-festivals-grows-in-2014/): 2013 Coverage 2012 Coverage Over the last two years we’ve been lucky enough to cover Sasquatch Music Festival, which takes place in the opposite corner of the country from us here in South Carolina. We hope to do the same this year after seeing the stacked lineups that now cover two major holiday weekends, Memorial […] - [[New Music] Mountain Homes-The Amalfi Coast](https://scenesc.com/new-music-mountain-homes-the-amalfi-coast/): 2/6/14 The Handlebar While gearing up for their show Thursday at The Handlebar opening for Southeastern road cowboy The Kernal, Mountain Homes released a fine new song from their upcoming album due out in late March or early April. This is the first material from the band since their 2012 EP Songs of Loss and […] - [[Music Video] Chromeo-Come Alive Featuring Toro y Moi](https://scenesc.com/music-video-chromeo-come-alive-featuring-toro-y-moi/): I never thought you’d (the internet) see the day when I (me) would post about Chromeo. But this video and song is totally fun! And Toro y Moi aka Chaz Bundick is so charming as a janitor with his little work suit, and mop, and smile. Those mannequins just come alive when they’re touched. Makes […] - [Jam Room Music Festival Returns October 2014](https://scenesc.com/jam-room-music-festival-returns-october-2014/): Jam Room Music Festival October 11, 2014 Downtown Columbia, SC After two successful years in downtown Columbia, Jam Room Music Festival returns for the third annual event October 11. This year the festival returns to Main St. with an eclectic line up of 12 bands spread between two stages.  The festival will remain free. This […] - [The Jarrod Harris Interview](https://scenesc.com/the-jarrod-harris-interview/): Jarrod Harris is an Atlanta comic I’ve been a fan of since I saw him on Live at Gotham a few years ago. He’s traveled all over the country, appeared on Lopez Tonight, and been a part of a successful web series. I had the chance to work with him last year when he stopped […] - [Anticipated SC Hip Hop Artist of 2014](https://scenesc.com/anticipated-sc-hip-hop-artist-of-2014/): The Force Last year Hip Hop Duo The Force garnered a buzz with the release of their Episode IV EP. Their single “Carolina Souf” was very well received and the video was published on nationally syndicated websites. This record was one of my favorites from a local artist. The Columbia and Blackville natives plan to drop […] - [[Exclusive Album Stream] Octopus Jones-Phantasmagoria](https://scenesc.com/exclusive-album-stream-octopus-jones-phantasmagoria/): The album title Phantasmagoria might conjure frightening feelings from memories deep in your childhood. The spooky form of European theatre is hundreds of years old, but most modern day American’s recognize its influence more through Disney movies and their theme parks. More than just the ghostly themes, it’s the use of illusion that’s more prevalent. […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Cupid Deluxe](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-cupid-deluxe/): When I feel like taking the easy way out, I can always count on festival lineups for a plethora of new artists to feature on The Diagnosis. While it is exciting to see where these lineups overlap (re: OutKast: Gods of Summer 2014), it is even more exciting to see which matinee artists we’ve carried […] - [[Video] Shovels and Rope debuts new song at Charleston Music Hall](https://scenesc.com/video-shovels-and-rope-debuts-new-song-at-charleston-music-hall/): Shovels and Rope played two nights of sold out shows this weekend at Charleston Music Hall. We we’re lucky enough to catch them Friday night when they pulled out three new songs. (As seen in their setlist- they also played a two song encore of “Lay Low” and a cover of Tom Waits “Bad as […] - [[New Music] RyattfFienix feat. Dizzy Wright- Don't Be Shy](https://scenesc.com/new-music-ryattffienix-feat-dizzy-wright-dont-be-shy/):   In November 2013 MaryLiz reemerged onto the scene under the new stage name RyattFienix and released a video for her single “Tattoo Love”. “Tattoo Love” was an aggressive and contemporary record that denounced love through a mix of rapping and singing. Now the Gamecock Alumni, who recently signed a recording contract with Supahotbeats, is […] - [[Photos] Against Me! at the Handlebar, Greenville, SC 01.16.14](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-against-me-at-the-handlebar-greenville-sc-01-16-14/) - [Charleston Has A Comedy Festival](https://scenesc.com/charleston-has-a-comedy-festival/): In case you didn’t know, and it is four days packed with 28 shows, all spread out across seven venues in the Charleston area. The epicenter, of course, being Theatre 99, who puts on the fest. (Actually I don’t know if epicenter is an appropriate term. I didn’t study geology. Or geography.) Theatre 99 is […] - [The Morris Brothers Long Road to Their Debut Album](https://scenesc.com/the-morris-brothers-long-road-to-their-debut-album/): The Mobros release Walking with a Different Stride Friday, January 17 at New Brookland Tavern.  The Mobros have been around a long time to just be getting where they are as a band. Now, that might sound crazy to say about two young blues brothers that play music beyond their years and have already opened […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Gotta Be That Midwest Love](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-gotta-be-that-midwest-love/): Just over a year ago, a friend turned me on to Mike Golden & Friends–a rollicking crew from the greater Chicago area. I was blown away by the intensity and passion within each song I listened to, and had the chance to catch them live last winter. After a brief break, MG&F hit Chicago’s House […] - [[New Music] Ivadell-The Young Design](https://scenesc.com/new-music-ivadell-the-young-design/): Columbia hardcore band Discourse have only been around 2 years, but they recently finished their 8th tour, one of those being an extensive full US tour. An impressive feat for such a young band that recently signing to Closed Casket Activities in New York and plans to release a full length LP this summer.  But what does […] - [Local Rally Up](https://scenesc.com/local-rally-up/): This piece was originally published in Charlotte’s Crowd Surfer zine, which if you’re in the Charlotte area make sure to pick one up, it’s great. We loved this piece so much we asked if we could republish it. Bo White is a Charlotte area musician who plays in multiple projects and records bands.  Local Rally […] - [Who can save Killing Kuddles? Nobody.](https://scenesc.com/who-can-save-killing-kuddles-nobody/): Elwood Kuddles is my twitter friend and considering that I only have 473 of those, that makes him pretty special.  Additionally, Kuddles has expanded his role in the world outside of the twittersphere to include forming the 3 piece folky punk band Killing Kuddles.  Killing Kuddles, of Atlanta, Georgia, recently joined Autumn + Colour and […] - [[Music Video] Mathew Lee Cothran-No Way Out](https://scenesc.com/music-video-mathew-lee-cothran-no-way-out/): Mathew Lee Cothran – No Way Out from Tyler T. Williams on Vimeo. Historically Mat Cothran and Tyler T. Williams have made a great team. This is William’s third time working with Cothran’s music, both videos before were with his main project Coma Cinema, but it’s been years since the two have paired up. They […] - [[New Music] Jordan Igoe-How to Love](https://scenesc.com/new-music-jordan-igoe-how-to-love/): Only a few people know this, but when I’m in my car I listen to country music. It’s brutal at times and gives me road rage. It’s caused so much anger inside of me that I vented to my cousin and he actually started a petition to end bro-country. Bro-country is that degrading, soul cringing […] - [[EP Review] Death of Paris-Gossip](https://scenesc.com/ep-review-death-of-paris-gossip/): Finding a true rock/pop indie band that knows what they’re doing can be like searching for a needle in a haystack. Whether due to production costs or lack of experience in today’s increasingly synth-heavy industry, few indie bands have the means of even attempting to aim for the genre. Even fewer feel comfortable doing so. […] - [#TwitterThursday with @wrlmadmen](https://scenesc.com/twitterthursday-with-wrlmadmen/): Oh happy day, go tell it on the mountain that Oukast has CONFIRMED TWO appearances in 2014!  They are signed on for Coachella and Gov Ball thus far.  I am holding out hope that they will also sign on for the SceneSC stage at the SC State Fair or at the LEAST play Spittoono.  This […] - [SceneSC does comedy and so does Myq Kaplan](https://scenesc.com/scenesc-does-comedy-and-so-does-myq-kaplan/): For years, SceneSC has been your source for the scoop on local SC bands and their music. For a while now I’ve been kicking around the idea of blogging about the growing, active comedy scenes across South Carolina. Some of so called “musical acts” have come and gone, all the while the younger sibling, no […] - [14 SC Artists to Watch in 2014](https://scenesc.com/14-sc-artists-to-watch-in-2014/): Art Contest Why? Art Contest is an upstate band quickly gaining in popularity by playing high energy shows whenever and wherever they can. They’re in the young rock vein, playing high energy shows as close knit with the crowd as possible. They’re built on the diy punk ethos, mathy at times, but mostly loud and […] - [[EP Review] Ghosts of the Kodiak - Lifting Up The Ceilings](https://scenesc.com/ep-review-ghosts-of-the-kodiak-lifting-up-the-ceilings/): Though fans of SC Indie-Rock outfit Ghosts of the Kodiak haven’t had to wait long for a new release (Their last effort, We Still Have Fears Inside Ourselves, came out in April of 2013), Christmas came early this year all the same. Released on December 10, their new EP Lifting Up The Ceilings, produced and […] - [[New Music] Octopus Jones-Strange Satisfaction](https://scenesc.com/new-music-octopus-jones-strange-satisfaction/): Octopus Jones set the tone for their new year early by releasing the first single off their upcoming album Phantasmagoria along with an album release date of January 23 and a string of supporting dates. Phantasmagoria will be the bands first official release since relocating to Raleigh, NC and with the addition of Tyler Morris on […] - [Top 10 SC EPs of 2013](https://scenesc.com/top-10-sc-eps-of-2013/): 1) Company–Bird Skulls Listen Wolfgang Zimmerman said that when Co.’s Brian Hannon came into to record this EP they knocked out “Curse” in a cool two hours. What else ya got? He then played and sang the opening to “Mt. Pisgah”, “Took you to my brothers graveyard.” Zimmerman knew it was something special right off […] - [Speedy Ortiz Bring Winter Tour to Charleston](https://scenesc.com/speedy-ortiz-bring-winter-tour-to-charleston/): 01/08 – Charleston, SC at Tin Roof (with Grass Is Green, Parasitic Male and Southern Femisphere) 2013 was a big year for Speedy Ortiz. The Massachusetts band found themselves in new cities all across the Southeast on their summer tour including a late summer appearance at Hopscotch Music Festival in Raleigh. Now they’re getting 2014 […] - [Ballou's 2013 Music Superlatives](https://scenesc.com/favorites-of-2013/): 2013 was a very strong year for music, local or otherwise.  You’ve already seen our list of favorite releases from SC artists, now for something completely different.  Each of this lists is presented in no particular order with the only following rules:  If I picked an album as one of my favorites, then none of […] - [The Hope Found in MyBrother MySister](https://scenesc.com/the-hope-found-in-mybrother-mysister/): I’m really not sure when it happened, but at some point I became pretentious. There was a feeling inside of me that whatever it was that I was placing into myself was somehow better than what other people were doing likewise. Who knows why or how I old I was when it began. I don’t. […] - [New Music from FK MT. ](https://scenesc.com/new-music-from-fk-mt/): Looking forward into 2014 FK MT. are emerging as one of Columbia’s most promising indie punk acts. They first popped up on the web in July with Supply EP featuring 3 acoustic songs from frontman Ryan Morris. While those songs showed plenty of potential they weren’t representative of the bands live shows where the songs come […] - [South Carolina Top 10 Albums of 2013](https://scenesc.com/south-carolina-top-10-albums-of-2013/): 1) Brave Baby–Forty Bells Any self-respecting Charlestonian has graced their ears with Brave Baby’s first LP. With this release, they’ve come into their own as a band and are adding to their already loyal following of friends and local music lovers. They’ve risen the ranks of local music steadily this year, thanks to an album […] - [[New Music] Bootstraps-Feel Right](https://scenesc.com/new-music-bootstraps-feel-right/): Bootstraps has been a long time coming for Walter Roesch. Since 2011’s Clever Words EP Roesch has stayed relatively quiet on the singing and songwriting front outside of performing and recording with A Brighter Life and Fera, both in 2012. As 2013 is coming to a close Roesch dropped the first Bootstraps song, a long […] - [A Guide to 2013 SC Releases](https://scenesc.com/a-guide-to-2013-sc-releases/): January January 13 Ben G-The Reflection Listen/Buy January 15 Brave Baby-Forty Bells Listen/Buy January 15 Young Mumbles-You Can Take The Camera Off Me Now Ep Listen/Buy January 22 Toro Y Moi-Anything in Return Listen/Buy January 29 10th Letter-Weapons  Listen/Buy January 29 Burnt Books-Burnt Books Listen/Buy January 29 The Mazloom Empire-The Mazloom Listen/Buy February February 14 Brent Lundy-Made To Fall  Listen/Buy […] - [[Album Review] People Person-Dumb Supper](https://scenesc.com/album-review-people-person-dumb-supper/): Rating: 666 People Person Release Show 12/22 You can’t swing a cat on Pitchfork.com without hitting a grungy female fronted indie rock band these days. For a guy that grew up worshipping Hole, Julianna Hatfield, Sleater Kinney and the likes it’s a youthful renaissance and a reminder to why I fell in love with the […] - [[New Music] Art Contest Release First Single from Debut Album](https://scenesc.com/art-contest/): Relatively new to the South Carolina music scene, Art Contest have dropped the first single “Banana Boat” from their release Math Major due out in January 2014. Although they’ve played a couple of solid shows from what I hear, they weren’t officially a band until three days ago, because you’re not really a band anymore […] - [EP Review / Release Show Preview: Callosum - Among Friends](https://scenesc.com/ep-review-release-show-preview-callosum-among-friends/): If I were to sit here and type a review that started with Callosum’s new EP is cool, I would be condemned immediately by the gods of music journalism and thrown into the void amongst the creators of vapid YouTube comments and those who’ve only expressed their tastes through clicking a ‘like’ button. When you […] - [A Look Back at Moogfest 2012](https://scenesc.com/a-look-back-at-moogfest-2012/): As always, this year’s Moogfest brought many highly anticipated artists. There are not many things better than a Moog-centric electronic music festival held Halloween weekend in a city filled with such cool people. There were some late additions and late cancellations and the festival was shortened to two days, which was a somewhat bittersweet change. […] - [SceneSC's Band of the Month [November] :: The Restoration](https://scenesc.com/scenescs-band-of-the-month-november-the-restoration/):   BAND OF THE MONTH SERIES:  JULY - CHERRYCASE AUGUST - RIVER CITY EXTENSION SEPTEMBER - GRAYSON VENTERS  OCTOBER – PAPER ROUTE   South Carolina is home to some of America’s greatest historic stories. Every city has a story, from Charleston to Greenville, and even Lexington. It’s something we as South Carolinians tend to pride ourselves on. The Restoration, […] - [#TwitterThursday with @TheWinterSounds and @freshcupcakes](https://scenesc.com/twitterthursday-with-thewintersounds-and-freshcupcakes/): Hola!  It’s Twitter Thursday and also my birthday eve.  One of these things is more important than the other, but I will let you decide.  I don’t like forcing my values on others. Except when it comes to selling people on hotdogs.  I will argue to the death about the deliciousness of hotdogs.  And cupcakes. […] - [Happy Halloween From Those Lavender Whales](https://scenesc.com/happy-halloween-from-those-lavender-whales/): It comes to no surprise that Those Lavender Whales favorite holiday is Halloween. Each and every show the band dons an evergreen beard. You might not even recognize them without. With the same whimsical point of view that Aaron Graves and crew write every song from, comes “Happy Halloween”. A song that captures the childlike […] - [Titus Andronicus and Ceremony Buzz Into One Unit](https://scenesc.com/titus-andronicus-and-ceremony-buzz-into-one-unit/): Facebook Event Columbia is no stranger to hot, buzz bands coming through. From bands like Rilo Kiley, The Unicorns, Fleet Foxes and Brand New in the early part of the 2000’s to Toro Y Moi, Futurebirds, and Washed Out more recently, with a healthy dose of Dance Commander in between, the buzziest of bands may […] - [6 Tips For Navigating Moogfest](https://scenesc.com/6-tips-for-navigating-moogfest-2/): The organizers of Moogfest go out of their way to make sure patrons will have good time. But having attended every year, we’ve come up with a list of pro tips to help make the experience even more enjoyable.   1. Dress in Layers – It might be warm when you get there but it […] - [#TwitterThursday on Friday with @MiloGreene and @KongScreenPrint](https://scenesc.com/twitterthursday-on-friday-with-milogreene-and-kongscreenprint/): So, this Twitter Thursday is arriving on Friday.  Why?  Well because I fell in true love this week, folks.  I fell in love with the city of Austin, TX.  When I came home I was in a state of depression that lasted over 24 full hours and completely missed the entire day that was Thursday.  […] - [Win a Family of the Year Prize Pack](https://scenesc.com/win-a-family-of-the-year-prize-pack/): Family of the Year If you’ve had your ears open around the Columbia airwaves (92.1 The Palm) lately you might have heard Family of the Year’s new single “Hero”. They’re a band that is steadily on the rise, flowing on the back of male/female folky pop bandwagon that The Head and The Heart broke through […] - [2012 Free Times Music Crawl Lineup #MusicCrawl12](https://scenesc.com/2012-free-times-music-crawl-lineup-musiccrawl12/): It’s about two weeks until Music Crawl 2012 and not one band on the lineup has released a theme song for it. Of course I’m disappointed, but I have not lost my faith in humanity. Just like in 2011, Music Crawl will get kicked off on Friday night at the Columbia Museum of Art bringing […] - [Slow Runner October Single-XXX](https://scenesc.com/slow-runner-october-single-xxx/): Slow Runner-XXX Purchase-itunes amazon google “XXX” is the second single released by Slow Runner in a series of monthly singles that never found a home on an album. Originally recorded years ago, on a rainy Sunday morning at what is now Hello Telescope studio, “XXX” features the sultry vocals of Cary Ann Hearst and the […] - [[Show Preview] Passion Pit at Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-passion-pit-at-music-farm/): WHEN: Friday, October 19th. Doors at 8 PM. WHERE: Music Farm 32 Ann St. Charleston, SC HOW MUCH: $28 ADV, $30 DOORS (SOLD OUT) Batten down the hatches, folks. Passion Pit is coming to the southeast! Fresh off of their visit to the Saturday Night Live stage, the alt/electropop quintet will be making a stop […] - [Part II: Moogfest Must See Acts](https://scenesc.com/part-ii-moogfest-must-see-acts/): Must See Acts Part I The chill of fall in the air kindles the anticipation of Moogfest 2012. This year’s lineup comprises a cosmic array of artists that only Moogfest could put together. Here’s a quick rundown of some artists you definitely should not miss! GZA presents Liquid Swords – Liquid Swords needs no introduction […] - [4 Must-See Shows in 4 Days @ New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/4-must-see-shows-in-4-days-new-brookland-tavern/): Since September, Columbia has been a hotspot for great shows. NEEDTOBREATHE, Darius Rucker, Switchfoot, Hundredth, and many other names have all played shows in the past few weeks. We’ve seen One Unit Art Space host the Southeast Hardcore Fest, and the Jam Room celebrate their 10th Anniversary with the Jam Room Music Festival. Greenville also […] - [Southern Ground Music and Food Festival Oct 20-21 in Charleston](https://scenesc.com/southern-ground-music-and-food-festival-oct-20-21-in-charleston/): Southern Ground Music Festival October 20/21-Tickets Charleston, SC/Blackbaud Stadium Few country music singers have done as much with their fame as Zac Brown has over the years. Around the Southern Ground theme, he’s launched a record label, opened a 500 acre music camp in Fayetville, Georgia, opened a restaurant, written a cookbook, and launched Southern […] - [#TwitterThursday #FFGVL](https://scenesc.com/twitterthursday-ffgvl/): This edition of #TwitterThursday comes to you on the eve of the Upstate’s answer to Lollapalooza, Fall for Greenville. You can follow this event on Twitter with the hashtag #FFGVL or just get your lazy bones outside and see it for yourself. I’ll be there. We can take twitpics. If you’re going–like all the cool […] - [Fall For Greenville Must See Acts, Tennessee Invades The Upstate](https://scenesc.com/fall-for-greenville-must-see-acts-tennessee-invades-the-upstate/): In hindsight the last couple of Fall for Greenville music lineups have been even better than we realized at the time. We’ve featured seven bands here today that you don’t want to miss. *We’ll do a Top 5 #FFGVL Local Bands tomorrow.* This year’s festival focuses on some of the Southeast’s finest acts, featuring both […] - [Toro Y Moi Announces New Album, "Anything In Return"](https://scenesc.com/toro-y-moi-announces-new-album-anything-in-return/): The press release starts off in the worst way. Referring to the new album titled “Anything in Return” due out January 22, “The product of a move from South Carolina to Berkeley, CA…” I guess it’s what you do when you get a whiff of fame, but there are no better ambassadors for our unique […] - [Elim Bolt Announce New Album, Release Single "Farm Kid"](https://scenesc.com/elim-bolt-announce-new-album-release-single-farm-kid/): Growing up in the country outside of Florence, SC never really leaves you, even though as a teen you look for every way to leave it. That youth will always be full of memories and nostalgia. First loves, first drugs, farms, country roads, and playing in a band as a teenager that the locals adore. […] - [[Jam Sessions] Brandon Kean and Joshua Michael Robinson](https://scenesc.com/jam-sessions-brandon-kean-and-joshua-michael-robinson/): It’s finally fall, or at least the past two days have felt that way. I’m always more inspired during the fall for some reason; everything pumpkin tastes better, and new music always sounds so much more appealing. This week, most of my listens are going to two artists: Brandon Kean and Joshua Michael Robinson. Brandon […] - [Show Review: The Ready Set, All-American Rejects, and Boys Like Girls](https://scenesc.com/show-review-the-ready-set-all-american-rejects-and-boys-like-girls/): By Heather Fowler: 9.28.12 at Amos’ Southend Just stepping outside it has become obvious that summer is coming to a close. But if you were at Amos Southend on Tuesday night then would never would have guessed. The show started with a punch with The Ready Set. A fun, energetic band was was perfect for […] - [New Music: Parlour Tricks-"Radio Out"](https://scenesc.com/new-music-parlour-tricks-radio-out/): In an interview a year ago Death Becomes Even the Maiden told us they were most excited about their new album. They said “The new record. It’s shaping up like Brancusi.” Today DBETM is officially no more, but fear not. They’ve just changed their name to Parlour Tricks. “Radio Out” is the first single from […] - [#TwitterThursday with @WheresWolfMusic and a Host of G-Cock Lovers](https://scenesc.com/twitterthursday-with-whereswolfmusic/): This week’s #TwitterThursday has several elements that could get me in trouble. I’m going to be referencing a rival, a music genre I do not care for and a band that includes a female musician. Please bear with me as I try to be on my best behavior. As resident firestarter, I am going to […] - [Devereaux "NYXT" Music Video](https://scenesc.com/devereaux-nyxt-music-video/):             With the national re-release of the Devereaux EP Cacti Pace on Post Echo, the band and label have released a video for the first single off the record “NYXT”. There’s something about the video that makes you smile when you might should be shocked. A slight grin from a […] - [Steven Fiore Gets Collaborative with Entropy Ensemble October 13](https://scenesc.com/steven-fiore-gets-collaborative-with-entropy-ensemble-october-13/): Facebook Event In promotion of their upcoming show together, Steven Fiore and Entropy Ensemble have released two videos, both featuring original songs by Fiore. The video here, features Haley Shaw’s voice melting into Fiore’s, something we’ve seen many times before, with Andrew Walker of Entropy Ensemble on Piano. Entropy Ensemble is based around the piano […] - [Stagbriar-The Holt Sessions Episode 2 and 3](https://scenesc.com/stagbriar-the-holt-sessions-episode-2-and-3/):             After we posted the first Holt Session featuring a Pete Yorn cover we got a retweet from Mr. Yorn himself out to his 1.3 million followers. I didn’t really expect that to happen, and neither did the McCollum’s, but it was a moment of excitement for both of us. […] - [Albino Skunk Fest in the Dark Corner](https://scenesc.com/albino-skunk-fest-in-the-dark-corner/): For people that aren’t familiar with The Albino Skunk Festival, or the Dark Corner of South Carolina that title might jump out at you as a bit odd. What’s an Albino Skunk anyway? And where is this Dark Corner? What started as some friends getting together with a couple of guitars and banjos 18 years […] - [Moogfest Must See Acts Volume 1](https://scenesc.com/moogfest-must-see-acts-volume-1/): The chill of fall in the air kindles the anticipation of Moogfest 2012. This year’s lineup comprises a cosmic array of artists that only Moogfest could put together. Here’s a quick rundown of some artists you definitely should not miss! Squarepusher – Tom Jenkinson, aka Squarepusher, has been cranking out innovative drum and bass material […] - [Album Review: Flying Lotus-Until The Quiet Comes](https://scenesc.com/album-review-flying-lotus-until-the-quiet-comes/): By David Ballou Steve Ellison, aka Flying Lotus, has been crafting electronic dreamscapes and beats for over a decade now. His music has a certain cinematic quality, and you may find yourself whisked away in a swirl of clicks and cymbals. If his previous album, Cosmogramma, took you to an alien world far in the […] - [SceneSC's Band of the Month [October] :: Paper Route](https://scenesc.com/scenescs-band-of-the-month-october-paper-route/):   BAND OF THE MONTH SERIES:  JULY – CHERRYCASE AUGUST – RIVER CITY EXTENSION SEPTEMBER – GRAYSON VENTERS  When you think of Nashville, TN, whats the first thing that comes to mind? For most, there are two answers: country music or Jack White. Throughout the years, Nashville has become the country music capital of the […] - [Twitter Thursday: @neuesouthern and @eimusic](https://scenesc.com/twitter-thursday-neuesouthern-and-eimusic/): It’s Thursday, do you know where your Twitter is?  Hopefully it’s in as good of place as mine.  I went on an unfollow spree to get rid of what was clogging up my timeline this week.  Hopefully, if you follow me, you won’t consider me as a timeline clogger-upper, but most likely you do. I […] - [Show Preview: The Weeks at Horizon Records 9/27 4:30pm](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-the-weeks-at-horizon-records-927-430pm/): September 25 The Weeks released their new album Gutter Guant Gangster and they continue to bring us that oh-so-gritty and fun sludge pop sound. This Thursday you can see them in Greenville, SC at a Horizon Records in-store performance. Horizon says, “Expect a large time and an uncontrollable urge to get up and wiggle.” This […] - [[Twitter Thursday] @UnfoRETTAble @ShovelsandRope](https://scenesc.com/twitter-thursday-unforettable-shovelsandrope/): Thursday is generally one of my favorite days of the week. It’s first and foremost what I like to call the “prekend” aka “pre-weekend” and secondly it’s my trivia night. More than those two sad, lonely things, I get to bring you this spectacular look at what’s entertaining on twitter. This week, we’re looking at […] - [Slow Runner Release New Single, Announce Album Rerelease](https://scenesc.com/slow-runner-release-new-single-announce-album-rerelease/): Slow Runner- I Always Thought Purchase Via Amazon After touring all over the world with William Fitzsimmons last year with their latest album Damage Points in tow, Slow Runner dropped off the map. They poked their head out once in Spring for a show, but it was night time and no shadow was apparent so […] - [Crowfield Adapts to Change (5 Points Pub 9/22)](https://scenesc.com/crowfield-adapts-to-change-5-points-pub-922/): 5 Points Pub presents  Crowfield Doors @ 9pm Show @ 10:30pm $5 What started out as a duo featuring Tyler Mechem and Joe Giant seven years ago has seen the highs of a major label, overcome disappointment, changing of members, and the loss of a close friend.  Through it all Crowfield has stayed strong and […] - [Stagbriar Release The Holt Session Episode 1](https://scenesc.com/stagbriar-release-the-holt-session-episode-1/): With a show coming up this Saturday night at 5 Points Pub with Charleston’s  Crowfield, Stagbriar have released their first video from a series called The Holt Sessions. The first video features a cover of Pete Yorn’s song “Life on a Chain.” While episode 1 is pretty straight forward with the brother sister duo playing […] - [Show Preview : Java Jam 2012](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-java-jam-2012/): Moe Joe’s Java Jam 2012 September 21st / 22nd FREE  On September 21st and 22nd, Moe Joe’s in Clemson, SC, will host their 2nd annual Java Jam. Java Jam is a two-day free music festival, that starts on Friday at 6:00pm and continues Saturday at 4:15. With the creation of the Java Jam, Moe Joe’s […] - [[Jam Sessions] Andy Shauf and T0W3RS](https://scenesc.com/jam-sessions-andy-shauf-and-t0w3rs/): Andy Shauf What I’ve been missing most lately is the House of Softcore house shows. A year has washed away the bad memories of cleaning, hosting, struggling to pay touring artists, dealing with people trying to flip guests cars, late work nights, people not showing up for amazing acts, rearranging furniture, pissed off neighbors, and […] - [Touche Amore and Balance and Composure at One Unit 9/20](https://scenesc.com/touche-amore-and-balance-and-composure-at-one-unit-920/): Touche Amore/Balance and Composure/Apart/I am Carpenter Thursday Sept 20 $10 One Unit Art Space 810 S. Edisto Avenue Columbia, SC 29205 Two names synonymous with the modern wave of post hardcore bands are Touche Amore and more recently Balance and Composure. These bands, along with others, have always found a second home in Columbia, SC. […] - [Upstairs Acoustic with Where's Wolf](https://scenesc.com/upstairs-acoustic-with-wheres-wolf/): Where’s Wolf-The Lion’s Den [download id=”44″] (Right Click Save As) A couple of weeks back before their show at New Brookland Tavern we did a pretty basic get to know you interview with Where’s Wolf. We talked about their musical past and them growing into a full band. Even after the interview and knowing  these […] - [New Music From The Welcome Wheel](https://scenesc.com/new-music-from-the-welcome-wheel/): Back in the early days of SceneSC our favorite upstate band was Read in Response. Not only did they break up, but all of the venues we saw them at are now gone too. RIP old Channel and Headliners. I just poured out my cold coffee from this morning for you. The Welcome Wheel is […] - [[Show Journal] Ben Rector at Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-ben-rector-at-music-farm-2/): Last Thursday, the amazing Ben Rector graced Music Farm’s stage with special guest Marc Scibilia. Marc Scibilia, like Rector, is a Nashville-based singer/songwriter. His set wasn’t extravagant in the least, but it was hard to look away from him just jamming on stage with his red Gibson and crooning into his vintage microphone. He played […] - [Alchemy in Melody Raises Money To Fight Cancer Through Musical Diversity](https://scenesc.com/alchemy-in-melody-raises-money-to-fight-cancer-through-musical-diversity/): Cancer is the one sickness that everyone can relate to, and one that has caused pain in the lives of people of all ages. In this case Alchemy In Melody founder Wes Cooper drew much of his inspiration from Thomas Wilson who fought and prevailed a childhood battle with Stage III Lymphatic Cancer. Alchemy in Melody […] - [Show Preview: Amon Tobin at Clemson 9/19](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-amon-tobin-at-clemson-919/): By Jordan Young Facebook Event On September 19th, something colossal is touching down in South Carolina. World renowned musical pioneer Amon Tobin will be showcasing his brand new audiovisual masterpiece ISAM Live 2.0 at the Brooks Center for the Performing Arts at Clemson University. This is one of the few Southeastern stops on his North […] - [Show Preview: Ben Rector at Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-ben-rector-at-music-farm/): Ben Rector WHEN: Sept. 6th, 2012 9PM WHERE: Music Farm 32 Ann Street Charleston, SC 29403 HOW MUCH: $12 Tulsa-bred, Nashville-based artist Ben Rector will be taking Music Farm’s stage during the Charleston stop on his mini-fall tour. Fresh off of a nice blazing of the trails with NEEDTOBREATHE earlier in the year, he’s taking […] - [Enter To Win Needtobreathe Tickets](https://scenesc.com/enter-to-win-needtobreathe-tickets/): Since early 2012 Needtobreathe has toured coast to coast and across the sea supporting their newest album The Reckoning. The first time through they hit Charleston, Clemson, and Charlotte. And in an effort to leave no market unturned they’ll be playing The Township Auditorium in Columbia, SC September 26. Keeping their South Carolina ties close, […] - [SceneSC's Band of the Month [September] : Grayson Venters](https://scenesc.com/scenescs-band-of-the-month-september-grayson-venters/): We’ve hit September, the month best known for the beginning of college football. This past Thursday, USC started out their season with a big W, and our friends from the upstate, Clemson, prepare for their first game tonight. Along with the start of football season, September also brings cooler weather, the start of school, and an evident […] - [Show Preview: Mel Washington @ NBT (9/9)](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-mel-washington-nbt-99/): Sunday, September 9 / New Brookland Tavern Mel Washington Ocean Is Theory The Lion In Winter royson $5 over / $8 under / Doors @ 7:30 As the summer was beginning, an era in local music was coming to an end. On May 31, All Get Out announced that two of it’s members, Mike Rogers […] - [Greenville Beer Bible](https://scenesc.com/greenville-beer-bible/): I’ve been drinking beer in Greenville since, well, let’s just say my undergrad years at Clemson. I don’t really want to think about how long it’s been right now… That being said, I’ve witnessed incredible growth in the local beer scene in the last decade. After 2007’s Pop the Cap raised the legal alcohol limit, […] - [Favorite Gentlemen Tour Saturday at New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/favorite-gentlemen-tour-saturday-at-new-brookland-tavern/): Being a fan of a record label or a collective is nothing new. Just looking at the last 12 years, finding one band tended to lead to gold mines of bands you’d be sure to like. Drive Thru, Tooth and Nail, Fueled By Ramen, Victory, Jade Tree, Barsuk, Militia Group, Vagrant, Sub Pop, Deep Elm, […] - [Charleston Record Expo Saturday at Monster Music](https://scenesc.com/charleston-record-expo-saturday-at-monster-music/): Again, the event: FREE. Parking: free and plentiful When: Saturday August 25th, 10 am — 5 pm Where: West Ashley Shoppes, across from Target / Citadel Mall   Monster Music and Movies will be hosting their biannual Charleston Record Expo, Saturday August 25 from 10 am -5 PM offering thousands of LP’s, 45’s, and music […] - [#TwitterThursday @BackstreetsPub and @AustinLanders](https://scenesc.com/twitter-thursday-backstreetspub-and-austinlanders/): It’s #TwitterThursday y’all and we’ve got a lineup today with a couple of my personal upstate favorites. First up is Clemson’s own @BackstreetsPub.  Backstreets is such a fun and welcoming place, and if you’ve never experienced it–you need to.  Just take a look at their menu tweets: Pimento Cheeseburgers might be one of my most […] - [[Album Review] Normal by Run Dan Run](https://scenesc.com/album-review-normal/): Charleston-based Indie rock trio Run Dan Run pulled off what would make or break most bands: they recorded a full length record with each other from three completely different states. If the sound of the record is anything to go by, this test of the band’s dedication and cohesiveness was a very successful one. I, […] - [I am Carpenter, a Band That Won't Quit](https://scenesc.com/i-am-carpenter-a-band-that-wont-quit/): Friday August 24, New Brookland Tavern I Am Carpenter (CD Release) Ghost Of The Kodiak Where’s Wolf Price: $5 Over 21 / $8 Under 21 I am Carpenters début full length album “My God, Clara” has been a long time in the works. While they recorded the album from August 2011-May 2012, Cathcart has been […] - [Moogfest 2012 Lineup Celebrates Visionary Music](https://scenesc.com/moogfest/): For bands touring through Asheville, NC the Moog Music Factory is a must stop attraction while in town. The photos from the factory include bands like Lucero, The Tallest Man on Earth, Dirty Projectors, and Yeasayer checking out the soundlab. Along with the new music factory has come a festival, now in its third year, […] - [Beer Review: Coast's Event Horizon Cascadian Dark Ale](https://scenesc.com/beer-review-coasts-event-horizon-cascadian-dark-ale/):     Science has always been a challenge to me.  Especially the ideas surrounding black holes, spacetime, general relativity, gravity fields, quantum mechanics, (at this point I’m just throwing out words I’ve heard while flipping quickly past the Discovery channel), etc.  To be honest, general biology is challenging enough– just figuring out how to keep […] - [[Interview] Where's Wolf Grows Into Their Sound](https://scenesc.com/interview-wheres-wolf-grows-into-their-sound/): Facebook Event New Brookland Tavern Friday August 24 I Am Carpenter(CD Release) Ghost Of The Kodiak Where’s Wolf Frontier Sons Price: $5 Over 21 / $8 Under 21   Where’s Wolf’s info on Facebook reads “We’re just getting started.” What started out as the acoustic folk duo of then freshman Josh Sorrells and Lucy Nordlinger […] - [[Jam Session] All Get Out and The Dunder Chiefs](https://scenesc.com/jam-session-all-get-out-and-the-dunder-chiefs/): This is my first jam session. Couldn’t have picked two better artists to be my first. A new era has begun for All Get Out. This is the first release since guitarist Mel Washington, and bassist Mike Rogers left the band. Nathan Hussey picks up where he left off with another great song reminiscent of […] - [[Weekend Preview] Shovels and Rope and Stereofly Showcases](https://scenesc.com/weekend-preview-shovels-and-rope-and-stereofly-showcases/): Shovels and Rope CD Release Saturday August 18 The Charleston Pour House Doors: 8:30 pm Cover: $12 adv/$15 dos W/ The Winter Sounds/Magic Mike Billboard Albums Year Album Chart Peak 2012 O’ Be Joyful The Billboard 200 123 2012 O’ Be Joyful Top Heatseekers 1 2012 O’ Be Joyful Top Independent Albums 22 2012 O’ […] - [[Twitter Thursday] @Brewery85 @TheWeeks](https://scenesc.com/twitter-thursday-brewery85-theweeks/): #TwitterThursday is back again to help you feel like you’re connected to all the things the kids are doing.  This week we have a combo that can never go wrong: a band and some brews.  Let’s get to it. The local guys over at Brewery 85 have done something that’s genius.   They have their twitter […] - [Lucero and Justin Townes Earle Headline Fall For Greenville](https://scenesc.com/lucero-and-justin-townes-earle-headline-fall-for-greenville/): Downtown Greenville, SC Friday, October 12 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm Saturday, October 13 11:00 am – 9:00 pm Sunday, October 14 Noon – 7:00 pm The music aspect of Fall For Greenville may never outshine the culinary, but this years lineup will serve as a perfect side dish. Headlining the main stages this year […] - [New Death on Two Wheels - Hey Amariah mp3](https://scenesc.com/new-death-on-two-wheels-hey-amariah-mp3/): Guys, damn. So Death on Two Wheels has released a new track on the Favorite Gentleman sampler. Well, not so much a new track, but a new recording for us. “Hey Amariah” has been heard live before, as well as in a studio session on Youtube last summer, but now it is captured in digital […] - [Festival Preview: Music Midtown](https://scenesc.com/festival-preview-music-midtown/): Music Midtown    Piedmont Park, Atlanta, GA    September 21+22 After parading across the country to see music festivals this summer, there is finally a fest that is close to home. It’s not as massive as Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza but last year’s Music Midtown in Atlanta, GA had an atmosphere that could match all of […] - [[Festival Journal] Lollapalooza,The Indie Music Launch Pad](https://scenesc.com/festival-journal-lollapaloozathe-indie-music-launch-pad/): By Berkley Aiken It’s been a week since Lolla… Lollapalooza: defined as a person or thing that is particularly impressive or attractive. Lollapalooza Festival in Grant Park (Chicago, IL) is just that–particularly impressive and attractive. Not only does “Lolla” engulf over 115 acres of downtown Chicago every year for an entire weekend at the beginning […] - [Jam Room Music Festival Rocks Downtown](https://scenesc.com/jam-room-music-festival-rocks-downtown/): Saturday October 13, 2012 Free Admission Main St. Columbia, SC A little less talk and a lot more action is what Main Street in Columbia needs, and it’s finally getting it. This time the Jam Room is trying their hand at an outdoor festival on Main Street with free admission and a couple of high-profile […] - [[Jam Session] Bobby McFerrin and Ramphastos](https://scenesc.com/jam-session-bobby-mcferrin-and-ramphastos/): “Thinkin’ About Your Body” — Bobby McFerrin Everybody knows Bobby McFerrin as the “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” guy. I’d like to see Big Mouth Billy Bass try this one. What a lot of people don’t know is that McFerrin is basically a bonafide musical genius. Although Peter Frampton introduced the sound of a talk box, […] - [[Twitter Thursday] @_Constellations and @HolyCityBrewing](https://scenesc.com/twitter-thursday-_constellations-and-holycitybrewing/): Hi friends, it’s your favorite day of the week: #TwitterThursday! First up we have the Atlanta genre-bending band, The Constellations.  I’ve always wanted to be in the popular Clap Squad that travels with the Constellations, but they never have invited me.  Fingers crossed that it will happen this year! @_constellations have recently been playing dates […] - [Archer vs. Gunman Get Back in Stride](https://scenesc.com/archer-vs-gunman-get-back-in-stride/): Facebook Event Archer vs. Gunman with Our Western Sky Saturday August 11 8:30 PM at The Handlebar Fall of 2011 was a tough time for Archer vs. Gunman. The band that had been an anchor of the Upstate music community for so long was starting to come apart. Front-man Shaun Williams was in a wheel […] - [Beer Buzz - Alewerks Brewing Co. Lands in Columbia](https://scenesc.com/beer-buzz-alewerks-brewing-co-lands-in-columbia/): Williamsburg, Va. is a place I hold near and dear to my heart. I grew up 30 minutes from the birthplace of America and have dined on many an overpriced Busch Gardens pizza within its city limits. So naturally, I’m a staunch supporter of Billysburg’s offering to the world of craft beer – the Alewerks […] - [[Top5] (Tall)Boys of Summer](https://scenesc.com/top5-tallboys-of-summer/): Well, almost. Summertime is (and has been) here. Hiking, biking, baseball and beer all come to mind. And what better way to enjoy a crispy cold one in the summer than from a can! As the craft beer scene grows, more and more breweries are canning their beers. When you want to get your drink on […] - [What is Dead Nostalgia?](https://scenesc.com/what-is-dead-nostalgia/): Have you ever had that moment where you wonder what you’re doing with your life? It could be when you wake up and it dawns on you that you’re going into the same job you’ve been going to for five years straight. It could be when you’ve had one too many drinks and you’re sitting […] - [Charleston's Beer Bible Part I](https://scenesc.com/charlestons-beer-bible-part-i/): Although I am currently a resident of the city that is so endearingly titled “Famously Hot,” I recently transplanted from Charleston.  After finishing undergraduate there, I even stuck it out through graduate school hoping that would validate my decision to stay in Neverland another few years.  All that to say, I learned in school a […] - [[ETW Giveaway] My Morning Jacket and Band of Horses Tickets](https://scenesc.com/etw-giveaway-my-morning-jacket-and-band-of-horses-tickets/): Enter To Win Tickets [contact-form-7 id=”11827″ title=”Band of Horses”] My Morning Jacket With Band of Horses Saturday August 25 Time Warner Cable Uptown Amphitheatre On Sale Now At Livenation.com! Winner will be emailed August 20th at noon. Band of Horses has a big Fall ahead of them. A new album called Mirage Rock coming out […] - [Valise/Author @ The Radio Room/The Sparrow](https://scenesc.com/valiseauthor-the-radio-roomthe-sparrow/): Its been a while since I’ve written a show preview/review. I’ve had the opportunity to see a ton of amazing artists while in Nashville. Most impressive by far was the talent of undiscovered musicians. It seems every single week I’m seeing someone that has the potential to make a career out of music. A perfect […] - [[Jam Session] Stagbriar and Versus The Robot](https://scenesc.com/jam-session-stagbriar-and-versus-the-robot/): We haven’t been able to keep with Summer Jams, Winter Jams, or anything ever. It seems pretty simple, but for some reason no one can keep them up consistently. Well we’re giving it one last go with “Jam Sessions” every Friday. This weeks features two very different SC artists.   Emily McCollum’s name is no […] - [[Preview] Arts & Draughts at the Columbia Museum of Art](https://scenesc.com/preview-arts-draughts-at-the-columbia-museum-of-art/): Not often is a museum the place to be on a Friday night, but this week is a notable exception as the popular Arts & Draughts series returns to the Columbia Museum of Art, from 7 p.m. to midnight. Shannon Burke, the museum’s Public Programs Coordinator, started the event as an effort to highlight a […] - [[Show Journal] Warped Tour 2012](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-warped-tour-2012/): Photos by Alexis Shwallier Warped Tour 2012 hit Charlotte’s Verizon Wireless Amphitheater on Monday, July 30th. There were ups and downs throughout the day, including being tricked into watching a graphic four-minute-long video on inhumane practices in the meat industry but getting paid for it, my friend losing her phone in the middle of the […] - [[Twitter Thursday] Featuring @therealjuicyj and @ThePiedmontBoys](https://scenesc.com/twitter-thursday-featuring-therealjuicyj-and-thepiedmontboys/): Twitter Thursday Featuring @therealjuicyj and @ThePiedmontBoys   Twitter can be used for many things, but being entertained is probably top on my list of uses of the Twitter.  So for this edition of #twitterthursday I bring you two tweet-ers who make me laugh. First up, we have @therealjuicyj, which is none other than Juicy J […] - [[Top 5] Hottest Shows at New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/top-5-hottest-shows-at-new-brookland-tavern/): 1) Colour Revolt/Manchester Orchestra/Eric Skelton/All Get Out Friday, August 10-2007 Temp inside-126 Temp outside-107.1 °F People passing out-Yes Stopped Show because of heat-Yes Musicians Leaving the stage from exhaustion-Yes According to the National Climatic Data Center August 2007 was one of the worst heat waves to roll through the Southeast since 1895. Temperatures were highest […] - [[Show Journal] Bele Chere Music and Arts Festival](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-bele-chere-music-and-arts-festival/): I may have been in the wrong Carolina this weekend, but it sure was the right time to be in the wrong place. My friend and I drove to Asheville for Bele Chere, the largest free festival in the Southeast. (That’s right, I said free.) Rightly named, Bele Chere showed us some “beautiful living” in […] - [SceneSC's Band of the Month [August] :: River City Extension](https://scenesc.com/scenescs-band-of-the-month-august-river-city-extension/): [download id=”41″] (Right Click, Save Link As) River City Extension-If You Need Me Back in Brooklyn This is the second installment of the new monthly series, Band of the Month, from SceneSC. For the month of August, we have selected River City Extension. River City Extension has a brand new album out entitled, Don’t Let the Sun Go Down […] - [Columbia's Beer Bible](https://scenesc.com/columbias-beer-bible/): I knew this day would come. Music and beer are intertwined in a harmony so perfect, it rivals some of history’s greatest pairs: Turner and Hooch, Thelma and Louise, Tom and Jerry – even Chan and Tucker. It makes perfect sense for Scene SC to finally get in on the beer writing game and I’m honored […] - [Let's Make Some Noise for the Nick](https://scenesc.com/lets-make-some-noise-for-the-nick/): Facebook Invite For three years now The Nickelodeon Theatre has thought of every which way to keep us excited about their move down Main Street. All the while directly across the street thousands of dollars a day are being flushed down every toilet in the Statehouse. It’s been painful to watch. Other cities would have […] - [[Photos] Surfer Blood/Heyrocco/Co. at The Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/photos-surfer-bloodheyroccoco-at-the-music-farm/): Photos by Alexis Shwallier Co./Heyrocco For purely mental health related reasons Surfer Blood needed this show at The Music Farm in Charleston. Their previous dates were opening for Death Cab for Cutie, who if listened to night after night isn’t safe, and has deepened the sadness of many a heartbroken young man. Instead of sharing […] - [[Album Review] JEFF The Brotherhood-Hypnotic Nights](https://scenesc.com/album-review-jeff-the-brotherhood-hypnotic-nights/): Jeff the Brotherhood, where Skynyrd meets Ozma. If you’re just now becoming a fan of JEFF the Brotherhood you carry a scarlet letter marking how uncool you are. After 6 albums the Nashville band is just now finding national awareness on the heels of their latest Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys) produced album Hypnotic Nights. […] - [Latenights Acoustic Session](https://scenesc.com/latenights-acoustic-session/): Latenights have managed to fly under the radar for 4 years now. Well, before they were Latenights, they were Hello Tomorrow who also flew below noticeably under media coverage. The changing of the name marked a significant change in the band. They changed from an awesome high school band full of potential to an outstanding […] - [[Show Review] A Silent Age and I am Carpenter at One Unit](https://scenesc.com/show-review-a-silent-age-and-i-am-carpenter-at-one-unit/): The question I was asked most at One Unit last night was “What are you doing here?”. I’m not exactly a staple at hardcore shows, and for the last two months I haven’t been attending that many shows at all. Being away, I realize that it’s not the live music that I miss the most. […] - [Viva La Vista, Viva La Música](https://scenesc.com/viva-la-vista-viva-la-musica/): WHEN: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, September 29 WHERE: The Congaree Vista, in and around the Gervais Street corridor at Lincoln Street. TOKENS: Admission to Viva La Vista is free, but $1 tokens are used to purchase food and beverages. Fall in Columbia, South Carolina is something to be celebrated. The summers in our Famously Hot city […] - [[New Music] Western Romantic-Photograph](https://scenesc.com/new-music-western-romantic-photograph/):   Being in a band spread between three states isn’t easy, especially when you just had a new album come out and are trying to promote it. Dan McCurry and his longtime project Run Dan Run understands this frustration. And while other Run Dan Run members have their own side projects, McCurry has kept most […] - [Dear Blanca Has Brain Power](https://scenesc.com/dear-blanca-has-brain-power/): When it comes to music Dylan Dickerson doesn’t slow down. He’s drumming with Pan, playing with AIR, and recording with his project Dear Blanca at the same time. “Musclehead” is the first song off Dear Blanca’s upcoming album titled Talker. Dickerson’s voice quivers with grit on the new track and is offset by a female […] - [EP Review: Chemical Peel - Bad Cream](https://scenesc.com/ep-review-chemical-peel-bad-cream/): Chemical Peel – Bad Cream So, I have a well professed love for loud-ass music, frontwomen, and Fork and Spoon records. When these three things come together, you get Bad Cream. I headed to bandcamp to listen to the tracks, and give a little commentary on what I heard. First of all, click the image or […] - [Preview "Breaks" from We Roll Like Madmen's New Album](https://scenesc.com/preview-new-album-wrlm/): Check out “Breaks,” the first track from We Roll Like Madmen’s new CD release, Who is Heady Crystals?. The eight-song album is set to be available later today as a disc and/or download through Nophi Recordings. “Breaks” features Chris Tollack’s subtle yet heady club beats (for best results, turn up the bass) interlaced with the […] - [New Music from Ye Mighty](https://scenesc.com/new-music-from-ye-mighty/): Facebook Invite With a show coming up Saturday July, 21 at Art Bar, Ye Mighty have released two new tracks recorded at Archer Avenue Studios. On both tracks Beth Dickerson shows off the true power of her vocals and sounds the best she’s ever sounded. Dickerson, who played primarily under the Brightford moniker for years, […] - [[New Music][Oh Ginger]](https://scenesc.com/new-musicoh-ginger/): Charleston/New York City folk duo Lindsey Holler and Michael Hanf have released the second of three EP’s centered around intricate vibraphone, guitar, and harmonies. The newest EP features rolling bright vibraphone against a bed of guitars both strummed and picked from song to song. The contrast featured in the album is what makes it stand […] - [[Video] I Am Carpenter "Bones" ](https://scenesc.com/video-i-am-carpenter-bones/): Tuesday, July 31st, 2012 New Brookland Tavern I Am Carpenter / Oddczar / Old Flings – 7:30 I am Carpenter’s info on their Facebook page reads more like a musician graveyard than a band roster, and I don’t think it’s been updated in a little while. Like an orb at the center of a rotating […] - [SceneSC Brings Elonzo and Brave Baby to Arts and Draughts](https://scenesc.com/scenesc-brings-elonzo-and-brave-baby-to-arts-and-draughts/): The Columbia Museum of Art Friday August 3 The Whiskey Gentry/Brave Baby/Elonzo 7 PM $8 Public $5 Members  FACEBOOK EVENT (We’ll be picking 20 winners) We couldn’t be more proud and excited to be working with The Columbia Museum of Art and the Arts and Draughts event sponsoring a stage and bringing in a couple […] - [Junior Astronomers Dead Sessions #3](https://scenesc.com/junior-astronomers-dead-sessions-3/): Facebook Invite The last thing I did before I took a week off for vacation was sit down with Terrence of Junior Astronomers and talk about the new record titled Dead Nostalgia. It’s close to complete, with only a few vocal parts left to record. The release date hasn’t been set yet, but they already […] - [All Get Out Change and Grow](https://scenesc.com/all-get-out-change-and-grow/): July 7th-The Sparrow (Charleston, SC)  July 14th-The Radio Room (Greenville, SC) There have been a lot of questions surrounding All Get Out since their return from the successful nationwide tour with La Dispute, Balance and Composure, and Sainthood Reps. Long time AGO members Mel Washington and Mike Rogers left the band to pursue other opportunities […] - [[ETW] Warped Tour Ticket Giveaway](https://scenesc.com/etw-warped-tour-ticket-giveaway/):   Monday, July 30 Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Tickets On Sale Now at Livenation.com! 2009 Warped Tour Review Over the past 10 years Van’s Warped Tour has become one of the première and consistent Summer festivals when it comes to showcasing some of the best bands in the alt rock music industry. This year is no […] - [SceneSC's Band of the Month [July] :: CherryCase](https://scenesc.com/scenescs-band-of-the-month-july-cherrycase/): In an attempt to further recognize the achievements and ability of bands from the southeast, SceneSC will be starting a new monthly series called SceneSC’s Band of the Month. When David and I started talking about the idea and decided that July would be the first month, we couldn’t think of a more deserving band than CherryCase. […] - [[Music Video] Luke Cunningham-For The Best](https://scenesc.com/music-video-luke-cunningham-for-the-best/): Luke Cunningham’s latest album Heart Pressure has been a long time in the making. After years grinding it out with his former band Part Time Heroes, Cunningham is now on his own with a couple of his best friends by his side and is writing some of his finest material to date. That includes the […] - [Freeway Music Fest Offers Look Inside Music Farm Cola](https://scenesc.com/freeway-music-fest-offers-look-music-farm-cola/): Facebook Event When I heard this was in the works earlier this year I hoped that the Music Farm Columbia would be open and ready to host, and they’re not far off. Columbia’s new venue is set to open soon with a solid fall lineup in the books, but Saturday music will alternate between an […] - [SwaVay to Release "Lonely Raps" Album August 23rd](https://scenesc.com/swavay-release-lonely-raps-album-august-23rd/):   Solefood Music has been busy at work sponsoring quite a few releases in recent months and Saturday’s release of SwaVay’s Lonely Raps is another one to add to the list. On August 23, 2014 SwaVay will drop his free summer album Lonely Raps featuring his single “Seventeen.” SwaVay’s recent releases showcase his emo-rap style […] - [Ivadell Release Video for "For Love of Will" off Upcoming 7"](https://scenesc.com/ivadell-release-video-love-will-upcoming-7/): After recording at Legitimate Business in Greensboro, NC with Kris Hilbert earlier this year, Ivadell are gearing up for the release of their new 7 inch titled Flow due out digitally in September and vinyl later this year. Currently on a run of dates up the East Coast, Ivadell return to Columbia September 12 for a show […] - [Superchunk Headline Jam Room Music Festival](https://scenesc.com/superchunk-headline-jam-room-music-festival/): There’s a running joke in the Columbia music scene about local festivals booking 90’s acts, usually in the modern/alt rock vein. Jam Room Music Festival went and booked a 90’s band, but they went out and got the best and one of the most influential indie bands of the 90’s. For the announcement they had […] - [Soundwaves: The Worst Weekend to Leave Charleston](https://scenesc.com/soundwaves-worst-weekend-leave-charleston/): I am moving back to Columbia in wake of my senior year at good old USC, and it is possibly the worst weekend ever to leave Charleston. That’s because the potentially two best album releases of the summer are this Friday and Saturday night at The Charleston Music Hall as part of the Summer Harvest […] - [Amigo Look Forward to Exciting Autumn](https://scenesc.com/amigo/):   Might Could by Amigo Amigo play The Royal American in Charleston 8/14 with Susto and Dear Blanca and New Brookland Tavern Friday 8/15 with The Restoration, Stefanie Bannister and Susto “So I started this damn country band/Cause punk rock is too hard to sing” sings Ryan Adams at the end of the Whiskeytown’s song […] - [Michael Flynn Album Release at Charleston Music Hall](https://scenesc.com/michael-flynn-album-release-charleston-music-hall/): Face in the Cloud by Michael Flynn The last time Michael Flynn performed his music on stage at Charleston Music Hall it was a concert filled with sentimental and reminiscent moments as his band Slow Runner bid farewell. Michael Flynn and Josh Kaler comprised the songwriting duo which was Slow Runner, but with this project […] - [The Tarlatans Release New Album with fine Supporting Bands](https://scenesc.com/tarlatans-release-new-album-fine-supporting-bands/): Once The Tarlatans announced they’d be recording their new EP with Jay Clifford at Hello Telescope studio in Charleston, SC the writing was on the wall that they’d be releasing potentially their finest material to date. For The Tarlatans first album dual vocalists Taylor McCleskey and Ryan Williams converted their Clemson apartment into a studio, […] - [Q&A with Sean Huber of Steady Hands and Modern Baseball](https://scenesc.com/qa-with-sean-huber-of-steady-hands/): In support of their upcoming EP Brandy Of The Damned! due out August 19 on Lame-O Records, Steady Hands have hit the pavement bringing their gritty power folk to venues up and down the East coast. What even is gritty power folk?? Great question. The project which started as Sean Huber’s acoustic outlet from playing drums […] - [Soundwaves: Biology Bass & Fruit Folk ](https://scenesc.com/soundwaves-biology-bass-fruit-folk/): Carson Keeter sits on a bench outside TCBY, hard to miss with a shaved head and black-rimmed glasses, his framed eyes glued to a page of “Game of Thrones.” I remember him from years ago as Pineapple boy, a nickname forged by his obsession with the pointed fruit of which his great grandfather used to […] - [SceneSC Podcast with Columbia Brew Bus](https://scenesc.com/scenesc-podcast-columbia-brew-bus/):   Columbia Brew Bus on Facebook Instagram SceneSC podcast hosted by David Stringer and Bakari Lebby featuring Cam and Mike, 2/3s of the owners of Columbia Brew Bus. - [Dear Blanca Album Release Photos](https://scenesc.com/dear-blanca-album-release-photos/): This is what happens when you let a disposable camera loose at an album release show. - [New Music from Kid Trails](https://scenesc.com/new-music-kid-trails/): Out Here by Kid Trails One of the many highlights of the recent Fork and Spoon compilation Tidings From Our Light Purple Gam is Kid Trails contribution “Vortex.”. Kid Trails is the project of Toro y Moi live bassist and more recently Painted Palms bass and keys player Patrick Jeffords. In the past Kid Trails […] - [Stream "Loose Lilacs Waltz" from Conor Donohue and Lindsay Holler](https://scenesc.com/stream-loose-lilacs-waltz-conor-donohue-lindsay-holler/): Loose Lilacs Waltz by Conor Donohue and Lindsay Holler In the heart of a steamy Charleston, SC summer Conor Donohue and Lindsay Holler have released a sultry slow burning single titled “Loose Lilacs Waltz.” Recorded last October at Bill Carson’s house, the track actually took years to come to fruition, but only four hours to […] - [Soundwaves: Kevsco is Dead, Pop-Up Charleston is Born](https://scenesc.com/soundwaves-kevsco-dead-long-live-pop-charleston/): The word on the street is that Kevsco Alley shows are officially done for the season and possibly forever, which is quite the bummer since that little graffitied alley way has become a new favorite venue. The man responsible for all of this is Peter Spearman, who has served as humble host amongst Kevsco’s well-loved […] - [Fall for Greenville Announces 2014 Lineup](https://scenesc.com/fall-greenville-announces-2014-lineup/): Get Social with FFG Facebook Instagram Twitter This past weekend Charleston’s own Shovels and Rope made their début on the main stage at Newport Folk Festival playing alongside Jack White and Fall for Greenville veterans Deer Tick. For any folk artist this a huge notch in the belt of a career accomplishment. Just down the […] - [[Ticket Giveaway] Arts and Draughts Friday Night](https://scenesc.com/ticket-giveaway-arts-draughts-friday-night/): Arts and Draughts Friday night with Banditos/Bo White Y Su Orquesta/Stagbriar/Shallow Palace Facebook Event When it comes to Columbia’s signature events Arts and Draught’s is one of the city’s finest. Once every quarter the Columbia Museum of Art fills up with close to 1000 people who sip on craft beers from the featured brewer, listen […] - [Event Wrap-Up: The Message](https://scenesc.com/event-wrap-message/): Friday night “The Message” was held at the Earlewood Park Community Center. The event was put together by Love, Peace, and Hip Hop in collaboration with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) to raise awareness during Minority Mental Health month. Dee Dee Renee, 101.3 The Big DM’s midday VJ, hosted the event with some assistance from local Hip Hop leader Fat Rat Da Czar. The […] - [The Red Door Tavern finds Comedy. Comedy finds The Red Door Tavern.](https://scenesc.com/red-door-tavern-finds-comedy-comedy-finds-red-door-tavern/): For the past few years, The Red Door Tavern has been the home for stand-up comedy in Columbia. Originally known as The Garden Deli when they first opened in 2011, they completely revamped in 2012 and expanded into a full bar and venue, decked out with an expanded showroom and some kickass pinball machines. The […] - [NC Comic Joe Zimmerman's Half Hour to Debut on Comedy Central](https://scenesc.com/nc-comic-joe-zimmermans-half-hour-debut-comedy-central/): North Carolina Comic Joe Zimmerman has had an amazing year. In the past twelve months, he has performed on John Oliver’s New York Stand-Up Show, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Last Comic Standing, and this Friday night, his Comedy Central Half Hour will premiere at 12:30 am. Okay, technically Saturday. Originally from Morgantown, […] - [Kat's Corner - (I only mention Fleetwood Mac twice this week)](https://scenesc.com/kats-corner/): Don’t call it a comeback. It’s me. Reporting live from Nashville, TN which looks cool on TV but is actually just as hot and humid as the rest of the South. We’re still 40-ish days away from the start of College Football, so I guess I can share some more of what I’ve digging recently… since I […] - [Soundwaves: Summer is "Waning"](https://scenesc.com/soundwaves-summer-waning/): I’ve gotten the lovely opportunity to meet and converse with some Charleston musicians recently including some pretty amazing, go-getting soul-searching folk meets 90’s alt meets classic rock locals like Dominic and Sean Kelly of  A Fragile Tomorrow and Matt Megrue of Loners Society. There is such a source of good music coming from my hometown, […] - [SceneSC Podcast Featuring Dylan Dickerson of Dear Blanca](https://scenesc.com/scenesc-podcast-featuring-dylan-dickerson-dear-blanca/) - [Video Premiere: Mt. Plastic-Swimming Lessons](https://scenesc.com/video-premiere-mt-plastic-swimming-lessons/): From the ashes of much loved Peedee post-rock band The Dirty White has risen a new post-punk band fronted by Dirty White guitarist Josh McDowell. Formed in early 2014, thus far the band has focused their energy on live shows and recording their debut EP which is out now. Speaking from having seen The Dirty […] - [Kari's Summer Jams - 7/23/14](https://scenesc.com/karis-summer-jams-72314/): Back in the habit, Got some new jams for y’all! I was going to post this Sunday, but I was very turnt in Greenville in a Quality Inn that was not quite quality. I couldn’t let it hold me down though, because summer is all that matters right now, so I just got wild in […] - [The Warm Embrace of a Compilation](https://scenesc.com/warm-embrace-compilation/): Aaron Graves helped me to love my music scene again. His battle with an inoperable brain tumor has been well documented thus far, both through the media, and updates on Tumor-Schumor.com. I’ve kept in touch with plenty of South Carolina bands that have moved away over the years and I often ask them what they […] - [Soundwaves: Roadtrippin' ](https://scenesc.com/soundwaves-roadtrippin/): Summer is stifling a yawn. The mid-afternoon murky mirage has swept our lives into a hypnotic daze that has left us trapped. Enticing heatwaves simmer in the distance, steaming off asphalt in a desert-like glory that only late July temperatures can entice. Our stationary, routine-ladened bodies are ready to ditch the commute to work and […] - [Album Review: Methodist Girls by Nathan K](https://scenesc.com/album-review-methodist-girls-nathan-k/): [bandcamp width=100% height=42 album=4137019419 size=small bgcol=ffffff linkcol=0687f5]These days I’m trying to live like Balzac. Honoré de Balzac was a French writer famous for his irregular sleeping schedule- going to sleep at 7 pm, “like the chickens” to wake at 1 am, working through the night, give or take a nap, finally rejoining society at dawn to again […] - [Sewing Hip Hop Seams: Q&A with Cole Connor](https://scenesc.com/qa-cole-connor/): Lately South Carolina rappers have been showcasing resounding diversity and proving there is plenty of room for a Hip Hop subculture in the Palmetto State. Sumter native Cole Connor is one of the artists who has played a role in growing Hip Hop’s presence locally with his debut project Through the Stampede making a splash over the last year and a […] - [Kat's Corner: An Introduction](https://scenesc.com/kats-summer-jams-7814/): So, it’s been a minute. David and I agreed that I needed something other than summer/winter jamz…besides, Bakari’s got that on lock. Kat’s Corner – coming to you live from Nashville (not the TV show). I just got a new gig and am now producing an Old Country Classics Radio Show. I’m still trying to […] - [Soundwaves: Chasing the Rain amidst summer sunshine](https://scenesc.com/soundwaves-chasing-rain-amidst-summer-sunshine/): Charleston has a budding music scene and a lot of hidden talent that hops from small venue to small venue without ever getting much attention. Grayson Little is one of those acts, a local guitarist/drummer/singer/songwriter who plays bars when he can after he’s done working as a manager at Sky Zone. Little has been writing […] - [Cancellieri Release Album of Demos and Covers](https://scenesc.com/cancellieri-release-album-demos-covers/): Cancellieri spends most of his time on the road, playing all types of different venues as he journeys across the states. He’s usually playing through his own PA system, and most of the gigs include a mix of originals and covers. That makes Closet Songs: A Collection of Demos and Covers a fitting companion record […] - [(What's the Story) Heyrocco?](https://scenesc.com/heyrocco-bootleg-new-release-dope-summer-tour/): For Heyrocco moving from their hometown of Charleston, SC to Nashville was just one step in the process of pursuing their dream of becoming rock n roll stars. Not only were they taking on Music City, but leaving home for the first time and branching out into a new stage of life. Now the ball […] - [[New Music] $pidey- The Beach EP](https://scenesc.com/new-music-pidey-beach-ep/):     The Goonie$ are hard at work with yet another 2014 release. This time it’s from front man $pidey who recently dropped a ten track EP entitled The Beach via Sole Food Music. The release comes on the heals of fellow Goonie$ member Towns well received Equivocations EP which dropped in mid April. The compilation features guest appearances from Barak Jacuzzi, Jean Michaels, and Nate […] - [Yosef Bids Farewell to Columbia](https://scenesc.com/yosef-bids-farewell-columbia/): Moment – Yosef & Caroline Glaser by Yosef Even at his relatively young age, Joseph “Hunter” Duncan has been a long time staple of the Columbia music scene. In his mid-teens he shone with potential, with snarling yelps and adolescent energy as he’d end up rolling on the ground at shows with his first band […] - [Soundwaves: Go Big or Go Home](https://scenesc.com/soundwaves-go-big-go-home/): Summer music festivals are all the rage, but one big downside is the hole they inevitably leave in your wallet. Bonnaroo tickets range between $230-$1,500, not to mention the gas money to drive there and the cash you’ll spend once inside festival gates. The big draw to music fests however are the sheer number of […] - [The Tarlatans Announce Album Release Show](https://scenesc.com/tarlatans-announce-album-release-show/): https://soundcloud.com/thetarlatans/good-luck Earlier this year The Tarlatans announced their upcoming EP Good Luck by releasing the first single “Home Sounds Fine to Me” featuring the harmonica work of G Love. They’ll celebrate the release of the new album August 16 at one of Charleston’s finest venues Charleston Music Hall as part of a three day stretch […] - [Kari's Summer Jams - 7/1/14](https://scenesc.com/karis-summer-jams-7114/): Hey y’all, Welcome back to summer jams. Once again: we in it.   This is quite possibly the most summer of all weeks in summer. Independence week. I cannot wait to celebrate our country with beers, brats, and buds. I hope you too can bro out with yr friends and feel the power of this […] - [SC State Fair Announces Grandstand Lineup](https://scenesc.com/sc-state-fair-announces-grandstand-lineup/): SC State Fair Lineup 2 Legit 2 Quit When you think of the South Carolina State Fair you don’t typically think good music, but that’s changed over the past couple of years with bands like The Avett Brothers performing and this year’s lineup anchored by SC natives Shovels and Rope, Lee Brice, and The Marshall […] - [Watch Stunning New Susto Video](https://scenesc.com/watch-stunning-new-susto-video/): After some home town dates and a couple of dates opening for Band of Horses, Susto is now in the midst of a nationwide tour that currently has Justin Osborne camping lakeside somewhere in California. Out supporting his debut album released earlier this year, Osborne hit the road solo, playing all different types of venues […] - [Stream Slow and Steady's Debut Track](https://scenesc.com/stream-slow-and-steadys-debut-track/): 35mm by Slow And Steady South Carolina native and current Austin, TX resident Jacob Lawter premiered “35 mm” from his new project Slow and Steady earlier this month at Brooklyn Vegan, along with the announcement of a debut album later this year on Broken Circles. While we’re in the midst of an “emo revival” according […] - [Soundwaves: Shark Bites & Sound Bites](https://scenesc.com/soundwaves-shark-bites-sound-bites/): The ocean is calling in a magnificent tidal wave that beckons hello. The summer sun is in full blast, shimmering across the sandy oasis before you in glistening waves that tempt your toes. A yawn escapes the breeze as it waves past your tangled, salty curls. What is in common with all elements of this […] - [Show Review: Shakey Graves at the Charleston Pour House](https://scenesc.com/show-review-shakey-graves-charleston-pour-house/): The beginning of Shakey’s story can be found around a campfire in the wilderness of a backcountry music festival. As his friends sat happily enjoying the innate mystic warmth of the fire, something lurked in the shadows. There appeared a man tripping on LSD, he was rambling incoherently and drinking a large hot 24 ounce […] - [[Preview] Magic Camp to Play Album Release Show at Recovery Room](https://scenesc.com/preview-magic-camp-play-album-release-show-recovery-room/): When: Tuesday, June 24th Where: The Recovery Room, 685 King St. Downtown Charleston A week after their first LP hits the Internet, Charleston-based band Magic Camp will take their quirky pop-rock charms to the Recovery Room for an album release show. The album is lengthy for a first release–sixteen songs are included on the track […] - [Kari's Summer Jams - 6/21/14](https://scenesc.com/karis-summer-jams-62114/): We back up in here. Welcome back to summer jams. Every week I will hit y’all with two great summer jams to live and love by. Chill. Vibe. Enjoy yrself. Crack a Coors Banquet. Love life and the people around you.     Coming to ya from Charlotte, NC. Also known as the Crown Town […] - [[Show Review] Sea Wolf Mutiny/Susto/Grey Spy/Billy Ferguson](https://scenesc.com/show-review-sea-wolf-mutinysustogrey-spybilly-ferguson/): For me this was a show of mixed emotions. As Susto kicked off their nationwide summer tour in support they started by playing three South Carolina dates including a kickoff show in Charleston at The Royal American, then onto Columbia, before finishing out at the Radio Room in Greenville. Each show included the same three […] - [Soundwaves: Spreading Rumours about Grouplove](https://scenesc.com/soundwaves-spreading-rumours-grouplove/): Rumour has it that the group at the Music Farm on Sunday night sure did show a lot of love for the main act of the night, and I’m here to confirm. Grouplove brought a high-energy performance that exploded into an indie pop-rock rave. The five-piece band, which formed from the pool of individuals at […] - [Shovels and Rope Announce Tour with Old Crow Medicine Show](https://scenesc.com/shovels-rope-announce-tour-old-crow-medicine-show/): With the release of their sophomore album Swimmin’ Time on the horizon, Charleston duo Shovels and Rope have announced tour dates with Old Crow Medicine Show and John Fullbright to support the new album. The tour kicks off in Raleigh, NC August 20, just 6 days before the new record’s release date. As of right […] - [World Famous Upstater Rory Scovel Returns to Greenville](https://scenesc.com/world-famous-upstater-rory-scovel-returns-greenville/): Local comedy hero Rory Scovel is returning to South Carolina for a pair of shows in Greenville. Rory is a native of the upstate who first performed in Spartanburg, before moving on to Washington, DC and New York to develop his craft. His performances are filled with such dedication and spontaneous energy that now he […] - [Say Anything and The Front Bottoms Visit Charlotte](https://scenesc.com/say-anything-front-bottoms-visit-charlotte/): Say Anything/The Front Bottoms/So So Glos/You Blew It! play Amos Southend in Charlotte, NC June 21, 2014. The last time I saw three of the bands on this bill I was in Austin, Texas for SXSW. For Say Anything that show was in 2012, and for the So So Glos and Front Bottoms that was […] - [Goo Goo Dolls Consistency is Key](https://scenesc.com/goo-goo-dolls/): When Goo Goo Dolls bass player Robbie Takac called me last Thursday morning he was preparing for another big summer tour, this time weeks on the road with Daughtry and Plain White Tees playing amphitheaters across the US. It’s become a regular routine for Goo Goo Dolls, who don’t seem to be slowing down even […] - [Parlour Tricks Sign to Post Echo, Get Waxed](https://scenesc.com/parlour-tricks-sign-post-echo-get-waxed/): In late 2012 a new trio emerged on the Columbia music scene with a performance at the Free Times Music Crawl and a new self titled album. The trio formed from the ashes of Death Becomes Even the Maiden, who had gone silent for some time after the departure of drummer Chris Powell to focus […] - [[Photos] Punks&Snakes Album Release with Shrimp Records Family Band](https://scenesc.com/photos-punkssnakes-album-release-shrimp-records-family-band/): Support SceneSC by clicking the “like” button below. - [Soundwaves: Cut Copy & paste](https://scenesc.com/soundwaves-cut-copy-paste/): The 80s are calling and they want their music back. Too bad, because Australian electronic crew Cut Copy is keeping the 80s alive with synth-heavy new wave meets house music that arrives somewhere between Duran Duran, Tears for Fears, and Talking Heads mashed up with a toned down Deadmau5. The lead vocals are so 80s […] - [Stream Milky White's Debut EP](https://scenesc.com/stream-new-milky-white-ep/): In November I found two demos in my inbox from a new band named Milky White. The tracks were simply titled “Tremolo Song” and “Delay Song”, fairly accurate descriptors for the straight-shooting indie rock songs. The tracks came from guitarist Ben Kerley, the man who booked some of the best acoustic shows at the House […] - [Dear Blanca Share New Single "Boulders"](https://scenesc.com/dear-blanca-share-new-single-boulders/): A lot has happened with Dear Blanca since the 2013 release of their debut album Talker. Most notably they’ve become a band with a solidified lineup including percussionist and vocalist Dayne Lee and bass player Cameron Powell. For their debut album chief songwriter Dylan Dickerson relied on musicians outside the core duo of himself and […] - [Album Review: ACADEMIA_](https://scenesc.com/album-review-academia_/): Under the confidently capitalized title ACADEMIA_, Columbia-based producer/EDM artist Tyler Matthews crafts baby-smooth electronic climes with a similarly absolute, and well-justified, confidence. With drum-tight production, the innocuous tones and clean, sure rhythms of his seven-track debut release are wielded with a pleasant finesse. Never daring to approach the EDM pitfall of repetition until the tracks have reached […] - [[Show Review] Frank Turner at New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/review-frank-turner-new-brookland-tavern/): View more photos from Sean Rayford and this Frank Turner show. I felt like an impostor at the Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls show Sunday night at New Brookland Tavern. As the show was well sold out I heard true fans agonizing in line about the attendees that only knew the singles. That would […] - [Soundwaves: Volcanoes in the Kitchen ](https://scenesc.com/soundwaves-volcanoes-kitchen/): There is going to be an eruption by the dish rack, a lava flow down the refrigerator, and a layer of ash across the breakfast table. Volcanoes in the Kitchen, a brother and sister trio from Charleston, S.C., is exploding into the local music scene with their debut EP From the Hill Where We Counted […] - [[Show Review] The 1975 at The Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/the-1975/): Photos and words by Alexis Schwaillier For being someone who enjoys talking about music, I have never thought about a show in terms of anything but photography. I can tell you I had fun, and I liked it. Or that it was a great show. However, it’s hard to articulate the overall experience through words […] - [SXSW: A Recap With Perspective](https://scenesc.com/sxsw-recap-perspective/): Most people write their SXSW recap mentally and physically drained from a week of bouncing between day parties and shows that last well into the next morning. Your sleep schedule is far from normal, and you have withdrawals for a week because you’re not drinking energy drinks and Lonestar at 2 in the afternoon on […] - [Jukebox the Ghost Play Charleston Pour House Tonight ](https://scenesc.com/jukebox-ghost-play-charleston-pour-house-tonight/): Stream “The Great Unknown” by Jukebox The Ghost Exclusively on Spotify RSVP Here There’s no cure for the post-weekend Monday blues like Blue Moon and Brooklyn’s Jukebox the Ghost all for free at Charleston Pour House as part of the #FollowTheMoon tour presented by Spotify. With their new single “The Great Unknown” and fourth studio […] - [Soundwaves: Oxford Commas and Chocolate](https://scenesc.com/soundwaves-oxford-commas-chocolate/): When it comes to summer music, nothing satisfies sunburnt ears quite like American baroque pop sensations Vampire Weekend who fuse hypnotic cyclical guitar backdrops with upbeat high-pitched staccato melodies. The perfect blend of a mellow orchestral echo and hyperactive angsty vocals coalesces into the beautiful sounds that compose the song list of the debut self-titled […] - [Soundwaves: Kevsco Alley Show ](https://scenesc.com/soundwaves-kevsco-alley-show/): Weekends are all about relaxing on your sacred twin days off from a hectic five days in the office, but summer weekends add a dimension of perfect-temperatured evenings and a sense of liveliness and spontaneity that may not normally be on your radar. This past weekend, I embarked on an adventure downtown into the depths […] - [SC Music Awards Announce Location and Nominees](https://scenesc.com/sc-music-awards-announce-location-nominees/): Earlier this week it was announced that the 7th annual South Carolina Music Awards are set to take place on Saturday July 19th. In past years the show has been held in the cities of Greenville, Charleston, and Columbia. This year the award ceremony is taking it’s roots in Spartanburg, South Carolina at the Marriott. Along with the location announcement […] - [The Tarlatans Release New Single, Announce EP Release Date](https://scenesc.com/tarlatans-release-new-single-announce-ep-release-date/): Stream Home is Where the Heart Is Recently after The Tarlatans show at Foxfield in Columbia I piled into the car with the band to hear some tracks off their new EP. We were all buzzing with excitement that night, me to hear the new Jay Clifford (Jump! Little Children) produced tracks, and them to […] - [Show Review: Conor Oberst + Dawes at Charleston Music Hall](https://scenesc.com/show-review-conor-oberst-dawes-charleston-music-hall/): Was I brainwashed as a child? On the serengeti of the schoolyard, crying was a sign of weakness. Of course, growing up, I’ve become more than familiar with the saccharine agony of true blue sadness. I’ve lost sleep at night flattened by the cosmic injustices that beset any one or thing that is a recipient of […] - [Fk Mt Drop Two Song 'Solivagant in Spring' Release](https://scenesc.com/fk-mt-drop-two-song-solivagant-spring-release/): solivagant in spring by fk mt. Columbia young rockers fk mt (pronounced F M) dropped a scuzzy two song release over the weekend titled Solivagant in Spring. A chugging seven minutes in whole, the two song release is power chord driven, hook laden, and full of self deprecation. “You probably hate me, I hate myself too” […] - [Stream Steven Fiore's Joyous New Song "Heart Sounds"](https://scenesc.com/stream-new-song-steven-fiore/): Heart Sounds by Steven Fiore During a recent visit home to Charleston singer-songwriter Steven Fiore had a burning itch to record a new song, more specifically this song “Heart Sounds.” At the end of 2013 Fiore packed up his Charleston home, sold off some possessions and took off the for greener pastures of Los Angeles, […] - [The Felice Brothers Play Charlotte and Charleston](https://scenesc.com/felice-brothers-play-charlotte-charleston/): The Felice Brothers play Drumstrong Music Festival Saturday May 17 in Charlotte and May 18 at Charleston Pourhouse Charleston Ticket Info On the heels of their new album Favorite Waitress due out on Dualtone Records June 17 in the states, upstate New York folk rockers The Felice Brothers have been out on the road playing […] - [Soundwaves: A Summer Introduction](https://scenesc.com/soundwaves-summer-introduction/): Summer begins, and I am in tow, embarking on a new beginning myself as a columnist for SceneSC. Welcome to Soundwaves, a segment all about music for your summer. Explanations below. Introductions can be lame, so I will try to keep this interesting in spite of the essential formalities. This is Kalyn (Cay-lin) typing, a […] - [Lil' Boosie's Tour Features Multiple South Carolina Dates](https://scenesc.com/lil-boosies-tour-multiple-south-carolina-dates/): Louisiana native and southern Hip Hop favorite Lil’ Boosie has been making waves since his long awaited prison release in early March. After a few legal restraints delayed his earlier plans to tour he’s finally ready to hit the road and has released tour dates so he can reunite with his loyal fan base. The tour announcement comes off of the heals of […] - [Deer Tick Play Charleston Pour House Friday Night](https://scenesc.com/deer-tick-play-charleston-pour-house/): Deer Tick Play Charleston Pour House Friday May 16 Since the release of their 2013 album Negativity, Deer Tick have been at an all time high as a band. The last two years have seen a serious turn from a hard partying group to a band more focused on their craft. A lot of that […] - [Concord America Release Second Single and It's "So Gay"](https://scenesc.com/concord-america-release-second-single-gay/): Concord America’s Suns Out Guns Out EP is out May 27 on Post-Echo. Atlanta scuzz-rockers Concord America released the second single “So Gay” off their upcoming album Suns Out Guns Out as they prepare for a run of a supporting run of tour dates. The trio consisting of brothers John and Vinny Restivo and friend […] - [Brigades Drop New EP on Pure Noise](https://scenesc.com/brigades-drops-new-ep-pure-noise/): Brigades Release Crocodile Tears on Pure Noise Records Just after we covered Brigades new EP last year they took it offline, but for good reason. Pure Noise Records heard the same great things we heard in the EP and signed them, switched up some artwork and re-released the album to a wider audience where they’ve […] - [Brave Baby and Susto Play Low Dough Show at Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/brave-baby-susto-play-low-dough-show-music-farm/): Facebook Event Brave Baby with Susto at The Music Farm in Charleston May 13 $5 Brave Baby has a knack for starting off the year with a bang. In 2012 they dropped a bomb by changing their name from Wylie to Brave Baby, honing in on a more mature and less playful style of music, […] - [Stream New Music from T0W3RS](https://scenesc.com/stream-new-music-t0w3rs/): T0W3RS release lead single “The Situation” off new album TL;DR due out this fall. It’s been close to three years since we had our first run-in with t0w3rs at a day party at Hopscotch Music Festival in 2011. The band is still going strong having released the WYATT EP in 2012, and now this single, one […] - [Conor Oberst + Dawes at Charleston Music Hall](https://scenesc.com/conor-oberst-dawes-charleston-music-hall/): Conor Oberst + Dawes May 11 at Charleston Music Hall Tickets Dawes is the most unassuming popular rock band out there these days and it’s refreshing. Frontman Taylor Goldsmith downplays being considered by some as one of the top songwriters of his generation, even downplaying his own guitar ability at the same time as playing […] - [Arts and Draughts Friday Night at Columbia Museum of Art](https://scenesc.com/arts-draughts-friday-night-columbia-museum-art/): Facebook Event There’s someone behind the scenes at Arts and Draughts that’s done not only an incredible job of bringing in talent, but has also been very kind to us here at SceneSC. Friday will be Shannon Burke’s last Arts and Draughts event and we owe her big time over the years for getting us […] - [Honor the Father Wins Big at Indie Grits](https://scenesc.com/honor-father-wins-big-indie-grits/): What we’ve learned over the past couple of years is that when The Restoration does something, they do it really well. From the bands first performance donning retro garb that matched the early theme of their music, they’ve found ways to evolve within themselves producing quality product after quality product. This year their narrative video […] - [New Grace Joyner Out May 13](https://scenesc.com/new-grace-joyner-may-13/): When Grace Joyner was lending her vocals to popular Charleston indie groups Elim Bolt and Brave Baby she wasn’t yet equipped with the life experiences to write her own album, or maybe she wasn’t equipped to write the album that she wanted to write. With Young Thing, her debut album due out May 13, Joyner went […] - [[New Music] Rabid Bandits-Milanis](https://scenesc.com/new-music-rabid-bandits-milanis/): Milanas by Rabid Bandits Columbia band Latenights ended with a whimper after several strong releases that showed tons of promise. That band has since split up, with bass player CJ Rhodes now playing with Martin and the Positronics and drummer Nate Puza playing in Small Sanctions. After a short move to the west coast Latenights […] - [[Video Premiere] The Lovely Few-Mariner](https://scenesc.com/video-premiere-lovely-mariner/): We’re excited to premiere the new video from The Lovely Few for the song “Mariner” off their most recent album The Geminids. Over ten years from the early 1960’s to 70’s NASA launched 10 Mariner spacecrafts to do nonlanding flybys of both Mars and Venus and return data on their atmospheres, magnetic fields, and send pictures back […] - [Can't Kids Release New Single and Album Release Date](https://scenesc.com/cant-kids-release-new-single-and-album-release-date/):   Ennui Go out May 6 via Fork and Spoon and Space Idea Tapes In January we named Can’t Kids as one of our 14 bands to watch in 2014 on the potential of their upcoming album Ennui Go. Can’t Kids debut album Brushes, Touches, Tongues put them on the map as one of South Carolina’s […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Get Fresh](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays/): If I could use one word to describe this week’s featured artists, it would be “fresh.” All five have some unique quality or clean tone, and it’s going to be lovely and light. RY X— Ry Cuming is an Australian singer/songwriter with a pure, ethereal sound. His four-song EP Berlin will leave you satisfied with […] - [Hip Hop Events to Attend this Week April 21st-27th](https://scenesc.com/hip-hop-events-to-attend-this-week-april-21st-27th/): YG My Krazy Life Tour April 22nd Time: 8:00pm Doors Open at 7pm Location: The Fillmore Charlotte, NC   Why Attend this Event?: New artist YG has surprising had the breakout Hip Hop album of the year and arguably the best album in 2014 thus far. His My Krazy Life LP is virtually flawless and has […] - [[New Music] Town The God- Equivocations EP ](https://scenesc.com/new-music-town-the-god-equivocations-ep/):   We seemed to hit the nail on the head with our Anticipated SC Hip Hop Artist of 2014 list because this marks the third release in the past week from one of the artists listed. This one comes from Town The God. As soon as midnight hit his anticipated Equivocations EP officially dropped. The […] - [Record Store Day Around the State](https://scenesc.com/record-store-day-around-the-state/): Last week my roommate tweeted that every Saturday is Record Store Day for him. It’s become a little tradition to start off the weekend by flipping through piles of old vinyl to find a treasure at Papa Jazz. We’re well aware of how lucky we are to have a record store like Papa Jazz, with […] - [Review(s): Trouble the Youth shorts](https://scenesc.com/reviews-trouble-the-youth-shorts/): I very quickly realized while watching the Trouble the Youth shorts in the Nickelodeon Theatre yesterday that these were not popcorn-munching movies. Comprised of five films with subjects ranging from the war in Afghanistan to school shootings, this block was pretty heavy. I was going to have to keep my chewing discreet. The first film, […] - [Bennie Sav Drops new Mixtape & Wows Crowd at "Courtyard Sessions"](https://scenesc.com/bennie-sav-drops-new-mixtape-wows-crowd-at-court-yard-sessions/): Over the weekend another installment of Sneaker feet first “Court Yard Sessions” took place in Charleston, SC and rapper Bennie Sav (also known as Ox) seized the opportunity to drop a new mixtape and perform. Over the past few months Bennie Sav has been hard at work on the follow up to his debut mixtape Who […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: The Greatest Band You've Probably Never Heard Of](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-the-greatest-band-youve-probably-never-heard-of/): Any modern music snob will tell you they know The Greatest Band You’ve Probably Never Heard Of. Someone they saw open for an up-and-comer at The Greatest Bar You’ve Probably Never Heard Of, or they discovered on The Greatest Music Website You’ve Probably Never Heard Of. But they’re all liars. I know The Greatest Band […] - [Joe Pettis: Beer, Comedy, and Underwear](https://scenesc.com/joe-pettis-beer-comedy-and-underwear/): Comedian Joe Pettis has created two of the best shows in Atlanta: Beer and Comedy Night, a twice-monthly show held at SweetWater Brewery, and Underwear Comedy Party, held once a month at the The Village Theatre, which is of course stand-up comics performing in their undies.  In 2010 he was voted Creative Loafing’s “Best Local […] - [Alexa Woodward - Might Nigh Release Show](https://scenesc.com/alexa-woodward-might-night-release-show/): Last Friday night, Alexa Woodward played material from her new album to a full house at Studio 12b in Greenville’s West End. The new record, Might Nigh, features twelve tracks of Alexa’s own brand of catchy folk (one may purchase a copy from her Bandcamp). Multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter Johnny Delaware performed a solid opening for the show, […] - [[Show Preview] Springfest VI Friday in Clemson](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-springfest-vi-friday-in-clemson/): Facebook Event I remember one time a couple of years ago when a Clemson student who worked at the radio station tweeted for her followers to unfollow SceneSC because “they only tweeted about Gamecock football” and something else that I can’t remember. Probably local music, but who knows. I’ve toned it back on the Gamecock […] - [Bookin' & Strength and Beauty at Indie Grits](https://scenesc.com/bookin-and-strength-and-beauty-at-indie-grits/): The short film Bookin’ and documentary feature Strength and Beauty worked together to explore the art of dance from different and interesting angles. Bookin’ brought dancers from two different worlds in Memphis, Tennessee, together to create a brand new art form, while Strength and Beauty explored through the journeys of three different women the realities of being […] - [Indie Grits 2014 Opens Strong](https://scenesc.com/indie-grits-2014-opens-strong/): This weekend kicked off Indie Grits and instilled in Columbians the collective feeling that we live in a pretty awesome place. Friday night’s opening party, which this year found a new home in the parking lot behind the Nickelodeon, was co-hosted by Girls Rock Columbia and featured stellar female acts like the newly-formed Lashes and […] - [Hip Hop Events to Attend This Week](https://scenesc.com/hip-hop-events-to-attend-this-week/): If you’re a fan of South Carolina Hip Hop you know there are constantly Hip Hop events happening around the state so we’re here to keep you in the loop about all of the ones worth attending here in South Carolina.  As SceneSC.com strives to expand its Hip Hop coverage (How are you liking the new […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Here And Nowhere Else](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-here-and-nowhere-else/): April 1 brought the release of Cloud Nothings’ Here And Nowhere Else and as expected, it is angst-ridden and full of energy. This album, particularly the first few tracks, feels like a crush. The moments of tension, longing, hope, embarrassment, frustration and pure desire are all interwoven. When you catch a smile from that crush, […] - [I Admit I am Glad I Found This Stefanie Bannister Album](https://scenesc.com/i-admit-i-am-glad-i-found-this-stefanie-bannister-album/): From the opening notes of the new Stefanie Bannister album I could tell I would fall in love with the rest. That says a lot for an artist I’ve only heard one song from, and that was mid last year through a Fork and Spoon Casual Friday session. At the same time, I wasn’t even […] - [Dig South 2014 Music Preview](https://scenesc.com/dig-south-2014-music-preview/): Officially born only two years ago, Dig South has quickly become the Southeast’s top interactive festival celebrating both innovation and digital economy. The interactive conference keeps its focus on digital culture, but it also features a sideshow full of great music. Last years lineup knocked it out of the park with bands like Heyrocco, Brave […] - [Album Review: Tegan and Sara 'Heartthrob'](https://scenesc.com/album-review-tegan-and-sara-heartthrob/):   05 Drove Me Wild There seems to be a misconception out there among musicians and critics alike that making a pop album is taking the easy way out, therein lessening the quality of the music. This is simply untrue. With their new album Heartthrob Tegan and Sara shed their music industry pigeonhole of being […] - [The Hermit Kings break in to South Carolina](https://scenesc.com/the-hermit-kings-break-in-to-south-carolina/):   The Hermit Kings are riding a wave of good luck. After shifting gears from being a six piece to being a three piece, the band has found good luck around every corner of their transition. From front man Zaq Suarez’s pub encounter that lead to a well-received show at  The Grey Eagle, to spending […] - [Valley Maker Acoustic Session](https://scenesc.com/valley-maker-acoustic-session/): Before the sold out Valley Maker at Conundrum Music Hall in West Columbia, SC last Saturday we had the opportunity to shoot this acoustic session with Valley Maker performing their new song tentatively titled “Only Friend.” Thanks to Samantha and Josh for shooting this. They did a beautiful job. Full Show Stream and Download Courtesy […] - [2013 SceneSC Sampler Out Today](https://scenesc.com/2013-scenesc-sampler-out-today/): As a child I was great at making mix tapes. Sitting in front of the radio with my fingers on the play and record button, waiting for a good song to come on the radio. Maybe it was “Wonderwall” or “Buddy Holly” by Weezer, but I was always ready to get it. The way I […] - [Valley Maker @ Conundrum (2.23.13)](https://scenesc.com/valley-maker-conundrum-2-23-13/): Saturday. February 23. 8 pm. Conundrum Music Hall. $8. VALLEY MAKER Amy Godwin Bombadil The prodigal son returns home. This Saturday, Columbia’s beloved songwriter Austin Crane returns to South Carolina, to play a show at Conundrum with support from Amy Godwin and Bombadil. Released in May 2010, Valley Maker was Austin Crane’s 3rd full length release and […] - [[Show Journal] Grace Potter and the Nocturnals at Music Farm, aka the Best Valentine's Day Ever](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-grace-potter-and-the-nocturnals-at-music-farm-aka-the-best-valentines-day-ever/): What did you do on Valentine’s Day? Go out to a nice dinner? See a movie with a hot date? Or did you just sit in front of your television with a few bottles of wine and the cast of Parks and Rec to keep you company? While all of these scenarios sound fantastic, I’m […] - [Now accepting Reservations at the Last Resort](https://scenesc.com/now-accepting-reservations-at-the-last-resort/): It’s got to be hard being an indie, mostly local musician–you’re pounding the pavement hanging posters for a show at a club you had to pay to play in, you can’t get SceneSC to review your bedroom recorded synth-pop EP and even your parents won’t donate to your kickstarter.  Well friends, the last resort is […] - [#TwitterThursday with @COASTbrewing and @BadBooksMusic](https://scenesc.com/twitterthursday-with-coastbrewing-and-badbooksmusic/): It’s Twitter Thursday, y’all!  I know you probably wonder from week to week if I will be here if I am dead.  Not dead, I promise.  I’ve just been busier than a one legged man in an ass kicking contest.  Regardless, I am here now to deliver you tweets fresh from the interwebs.  First up, […] - [Here Come The Madmen](https://scenesc.com/here-come-the-madmen/): Eschewing the norm has been part of We Roll Like Madmen’s creative spirit since their inception in 2011. In that spirit, they thought it would be interesting to interview me ahead of their show at New Brookland Tavern this Thursday, Feb. 21st. What followed were questions about “The Trap”, Diplo and Skrillex’s respective twerking abilities […] - [[2013 Sampler Preview] Stagbriar-Tom](https://scenesc.com/2013-sampler-preview-stagbriar-tom/): Stagbriar with Lauris Vidal and Kemp Ridley  Feb 20, 2013 SceneSC Underground Acoustic Series at Immaculate Consumption 8 Pm $5 Donation Stagbriar Facebook “Tom” is a talking blues murder ballad. It’s a song type pulled from another time, dusted off and recreated by the brother sister duo of Alex and Emily McCollum that make up […] - [Bonnaroo 2013 Announces Lineup](https://scenesc.com/bonnaroo-2013-announces-lineup/): Bonnaroo Music Festival 2013    June 13-16, 2013    Manchester, TN I’m sorry to the other music festivals, but I must say that Bonnaroo is my absolute favorite U.S. festival. The atmosphere of Bonnaroo is something that just cannot be found at any other festival that I have been to in the United States. I […] - ['Houses' Tests Washington's Faith](https://scenesc.com/houses-tests-washingtons-faith/): Life is very unpredictable. Mel Washington can attest to this, and the ups and downs that led to the writing, recording, and release of his first true full length album Houses. When Washington started writing Houses with close friend and music confidant Chris Perot, they weren’t sure exactly what they were going for, but they […] - [SceneSC Underground Acoustic Music Series](https://scenesc.com/scenesc-underground-acoustic-music-series/): Stagbriar Lauris Vidal/Kemp Ridley 2/20/13 — Immaculate Consumption — $5 donation — 8 PM There’s something magical about basement shows at Immaculate Consumption. Nighttime in the back shadow of the SC State House, the smell of fresh coffee beans, the creaky floors above, and a relaxed community atmosphere. It’s why we’re excited to start a […] - [Bad Books with The Front Bottoms and Weatherbox](https://scenesc.com/bad-books-with-the-front-bottoms-and-weatherbox/): The air was so hot the paint was peeling off the walls the day I went to see Kevin Devine in Charleston in the summer of 2010. We had an acoustic session set up, outside, and it was sticky to say the least. When Devine asked us what song he should play, I said play […] - [Knocturnal Mardi Gras: Bounce, Beads & Booty](https://scenesc.com/knocturnal-mardi-gras-bounce-beads-booty/): Knocturnal has developed a reputation for being the place for local MC’s to strut their stuff.  On Mardi Gras Eve, I made my way to Charlotte, NC in search of some of the southeast’s finest hip hop and Trap music, and I was not disappointed.  The evening began, as every Knocturnal event does, with an […] - [[Photos] Seq Prep School Says Goodbye](https://scenesc.com/photos-seq-prep-school-says-goodbye/): I went up to New Brookland Tavern the day after the Sequoyah Prep School farewell show, and they only found one bra in the pit after people cleared out. It was pink, and is now hanging in the back of the club. There was a lot of singing, it was hot, a couple of people […] - [[Show Preview] Dear Blanca Album Release at Conundrum ](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-dear-blanca-album-release-at-conundrum/): $5 entry- First 25 People Get  a Free CD with Admission Dear Blanca Bo White Happiness Bomb and The Howling Man Facebook Event Dylan Dickerson’s head must be the size of the Gaffney Peachoid today, after the Free Time’s called his new album Talker “the first truly great Columbia record of 2013.”  Tom Law at […] - [What to Expect From the Third Annual Black Hearts Ball in Clemson](https://scenesc.com/what-to-expect-from-the-third-annual-black-hearts-ball-in-clemson/): Facebook Event Valentine’s Day can be a slightly depressing holiday if you don’t have a sweetheart to call your own. That doesn’t have to be the case if you’re hanging out in the Upstate this year. Taking place at Friar’s Tavern in Clemson, the Black Hearts Ball is a post-apocalyptic shindig where the unattached have […] - [[Show Preview] Joyce Manor at The Oasis](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-joyce-manor-at-the-oasis/): Facebook Event Over the last couple of years Joyce Manor has created a buzz for themselves with a traditional punk show energy that has fans bouncing off the walls. When it comes down to it, their music, which rides the border of indie rock and punk, shows the influences of bands like Weezer and Guided […] - [[Show Preview] Grace Potter and The Nocturnals at Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-grace-potter-and-the-nocturnals-at-music-farm/): WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013 Doors at 8 WHERE: Music Farm 32 Ann Street Charleston, SC 29403 SOLD OUT (but don’t give up hope) Grace Potter and The Nocturnals are coming to the Holy City! This rock’n’roll five piece is stopping at the Music Farm on their Roar Tour with support from Futurebirds. The band […] - [[Show Journal] Citizen Cope at the Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-citizen-cope-at-the-music-farm/): Clarence Greenwood, more commonly known by his stage name Citizen Cope, played to a sold out audience at the Music Farm this past Saturday. His enthusiastic and energized band perfectly balanced out his calm, cool, and collected demeanor, making for a great night of reggae-alt-soul-pop tunes. Having heard mixed reviews of his live show, I […] - [Tour Journal: Brave Baby Visits Daytrotter](https://scenesc.com/tour-journal-brave-baby-visits-daytrotter/): Brave Baby-Forty Bells Download Brave Baby’s Daytrotter Session Our Day at Daytrotter By Keon Masters: We woke up in Chicago around six am. Rock Island is a solid three-hour drive west and we had to be at Daytrotter by noon. Keep in mind, rounding up six adult males in their twenties at any time before […] - [ETW: Foals New Album 'Holy Fire' and Journal ](https://scenesc.com/etw-foals-new-album-holy-fire-and-journal/): Oxford, England rockers Foals are set to hit the road in support of their new album Holy Fire due out Tuesday, Feb 11. The tour travels through Europe and North America, before finding it’s way to the Southeast US in April/May/June. They’ll be joined on most dates by Surfer Blood. Listen to the latest single […] - [Vyie Bring New EP 'Nightingale' to NBT](https://scenesc.com/vyie-bring-new-ep-nightingale-to-nbt/): Sunday Feb, 10 New Brookland Tavern The Lovely Few VYIE People Person Price: $5 Over 21 / $8 Under 21 Facebook Event This Sunday Atlanta’s hazy electronic outfit Vyie rolls into New Brookland Tavern in West Columbia in the midst of a 18 date tour that leads up to the release of their new album […] - [We Said Goodbye...](https://scenesc.com/we-said-goodbye/): Friday, February 8, 2013 – 7:30pm Sequoyah (Farewell Show) Brave Baby Nathan Hussey (of All Get Out) Johnny Delaware (of Desert King) Price: $15 Advance *SOLD OUT* Where do I begin? Before SceneSC was ever a passing thought in my mind, and I thought I was going to be a rock star, my band (All […] - [Mardi Gras: Columbi-Ya-Ya Style](https://scenesc.com/mardi-gras-columbi-ya-ya-style/): Like most of its citizens, most of the United State’s favorite holiday traditions immigrated here long ago. The Germans brought us the Christmas tree, the Gaelic tradition of Samhain morphed into Haloween and the French that colonized Louisiana gave us Mardi Gras. Saturday, Krewe de Columbia-Ya-Ya, Columbia’s first Mardi Gras krewe, brings their favorite beaded […] - [Enter To Win: Toro y Moi 'Anything in Return' Vinyl/Keychain/Stickers](https://scenesc.com/enter-to-win-toro-y-moi-anything-in-return-vinylkeychainstickers/):   2/8/13 — Toro Y Moi – Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle I think everyone in SC was pretty bummed out when Toro Y Moi released his 2013 tour dates. I mean, as fans we’ve done our jobs right? Can you remember a South Carolina Toro show in recent history that hasn’t sold out? So […] - [[Show Preview] Citizen Cope at Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-citizen-cope-at-music-farm/): WHEN: 8 PM Saturday, February 9, 2013 WHERE: Music Farm 32 Ann St. Charleston, SC 29403 HOW MUCH: $25 advanced and at the door Southern born and bred singer-songwriter Clarence Greenwood, more commonly known by his stage moniker Citizen Cope, is stopping in the Holy City on his current winter tour. Greenwood’s eclectic blues/pop/folk sound […] - [Sasquatch Festival Promises Another Brilliant Lineup](https://scenesc.com/sasquatch-festival-promises-another-brilliant-lineup/): Sasquatch Festival   The Gorge, Quincy, WA  May 24-27, 2013 This summer’s festival circuit is already looking to be one of the best in recent years. Already announced we’ve got festivals such as Governors Ball and Shaky Knees boasting lineups featuring artists new and old destined to put on an incredible live show. But then Sasquatch Festival […] - [Ticket Giveaway: Flogging Molly at House of Blues Myrtle Beach](https://scenesc.com/ticket-giveaway-flogging-molly-at-house-of-blues-myrtle-beach/): Flogging Molly   2/8/13 Myrtle Beach, SC  House Of Blues Flogging Molly Charlotte Show Review and Photos It wasn’t long ago that we had the pleasure of shooting and reviewing Flogging Molly’s excellent live show in Charlotte, NC.  Their live show bursts with Irish energy, blasting through their Irish Folk Punk as the crowd turns […] - [Elim Bolt Does Daytrotter](https://scenesc.com/elim-bolt-does-daytrotter/): Elim Bolt Daytrotter Session Elim Bolt-Drugzzz On their recent tour with Brave Baby, Elim Bolt stopped into the Rock Island, Illinois Daytrotter location to record a couple of tunes. Included in the four they laid down are 2 new ones, that they’ve been playing live. “Drugzzz” has a huge sing along chorus that’s been catching […] - [Governors Ball Music Festival announces breathtaking lineup](https://scenesc.com/governors-ball-music-festival-announces-breathtaking-lineup/): Governors Ball Music Festival 2013   Randall’s Island, New York City   June 7-9, 2013 Hello SceneSC readers. I have not written here in a rather long time, but there was some big news that I thought was worth me writing about! Although it’s not in the South, this music festival is on the east […] - [This Week's New Music: Elonzo // 10th Letter // Antiquarian](https://scenesc.com/this-weeks-new-music-elonzo-10th-letter-antiquarian/): Scrolling through my facebook feed on Tuesday, it felt more like December 25th than January 29th. Three notable SC releases came out earlier this week, including the 3rd full-length from Americana darlings Elonzo, Salt in the Wound. Flesh on the Bone. Also released on Tuesday were albums from two of the Upstate’s best electronic musicians, […] - [#TwitterThursday with @ELIMBOLT and @Owl_Restaurant](https://scenesc.com/twitterthursday-with-elimbolt-and-owl_restaurant/): This week I joined the modern world and purchased an iPhone.  Since then, I have become a member of Instagram and was able to post a picture of an IROC-Z that was painted up like the Red Power Ranger.  I feel that I have reached the pinnacle of my life now.  There’s no way I’ll […] - [Show Preview: Andy Lehman at The Channel 2/1/13](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-andy-lehman-at-the-channel-2113/):   Andy Lehman February 1st, 2013 The Channel 221 N. Main St., Greenville, SC 29601 Set time: 8:00PM-11:00PM Support: The Tarlatans Tickets: $10 Free Download of Badlands Today’s music market is very unique to say the least. As everyone is trying to figure out how to navigate the ever-changing market, Andy Lehman is taking the […] - [New Music: Dear Blanca-Havana Tonight](https://scenesc.com/new-music-dear-blanca-havana-tonight/): Dear Blanca/Post Echo Leading up to the release of Talker February 12, Dear Blanca has released “Havana Tonight”, the first single from the bands debut album. “Havana Tonight” captures the Dear Blanca sound while showing Bo White’s (Yardwork, Black Congo NC) subtle touches on the recording of the album. With White’s expansive 2012 album Same […] - [[Show Preview] Matt Pond and Co. at Tin Roof](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-matt-pond-and-co-at-tin-roof/): WHEN: Friday, February 1st 2013 @ 8 PM WHERE: Tin Roof West Ashley 1117 Magnolia Rd Charleston, SC 29407 HOW MUCH: $10 adv/$13 doors *This show is 21+ Singer-songwriter Matt Pond of the band Matt Pond PA is preparing to tour in support of his upcoming album The Lives Inside The Lines Of Your Hand, […] - [[Album Review] Dixiana by Southwood](https://scenesc.com/album-review-dixiana-by-southwood/): 01 Hit It   Dixiana, the follow up to Southwood’s first self-titled EP,holds the essence of modern southern rock while maintaining undertones of blues and folk. They dig even deeper into their roots, past, and hope for the future to produce meaningful lyrics over captivating instrumentals. Their soul comes across even more clearly in the new […] - [Show Journal: Hot Water Music, La Dispute, The Menzingers 1.20.2013](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-hot-water-music-la-dispute-the-menzingers/): Review by Jessie Langs Photos by Heather Fowler   We go to a lot of concerts.  They’re something I enjoy a ton, so I usually go every time a band I like swings through the South.  By this point in time, I’ve seen most of the bands that I’ve loved for a long time.  The […] - [Show Preview: Dog Bite // Joie // Dear Sleeper](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-dog-bite-joie-dear-sleeper/): The first show of WSBF’s free Spring Concert Series features up-and-coming band Dog Bite along with two of the Upstate’s freshest acts, Joie and Dear Sleeper. Dog Bite will be visiting Clemson before setting out with Toro y Moi on a cross country tour from January 30-March 3. The Atlanta-based garage-pop band also has an […] - [Show Preview: A Fragile Tomorrow/Don Dixon/Hannah Thomas](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-a-fragile-tomorrowdon-dixonhannah-thomas/): A Fragile Tomorrow Don Dixon Hannah Thomas Price: $6 Cover Doors 7:30 Charleston, SC has quite the music scene these days, and one of the bands out front carrying the flag is A Fragile Tomorrow. The band, which released their fourth studio album January 8th via Piewillie Records, make their way to Columbia Wednesday January […] - [New Music: Heyrocco-Elsewhere](https://scenesc.com/new-music-heyrocco-elsewhere/): Heyrocco Facebook   In October of 2011 we received our first email from Heyrocco. A simple, polite email that closed with the following lines. “…So we just wanted to drop a line and let you know that we are a very serious group of children that want to make beautiful music and we completely support […] - [New Music: Frontier Sons-Then and Now](https://scenesc.com/new-music-frontier-sons-then-and-now/): For a while Frontier Sons seemed geared up to be one of the next big bands from the Columbia, SC music scene. They had a new album in the works, set to release in the first quarter of 2012, but that album never came out. The band seemed to be off to a quick start […] - [Show Preview: Kris Allen at Music Farm, 1/19/2013](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-kris-allen-at-music-farm-1192013/):   WHEN: Saturday, January 19th 2013 Doors: 8 PM WHERE: The Music Farm 32 Ann Street, Downtown Charleston HOW MUCH: $10 Adv, $15 Door Kris Allen is stopping in Charleston for a night, playing the Music Farm with Matt MacKelcan. Who can forget the eighth season of American Idol, the battle of genres and style […] - [Show Preview:Jphono1/People Person/Let's Go, Coyote!](https://scenesc.com/show-previewjphono1people-personlets-go-coyote/): Conundrum Music Hall  Columbia SC on Jan 17th with Let’s Go, Coyote!/People Person It wasn’t long ago that I had the pleasant surprise of walking into a North Elementary set at The Courtroom in Rock Hill, SC. North Elementary falls somewhere along the lines of 90’s indie pop bands like Pavement and Superchunk, but their […] - [Music Video: Everest Cale-Beast](https://scenesc.com/music-video-everest-cale-beast/): Everest Cale’s journey has been an interesting one. From 2002-2008 you would see these guys around Columbia, SC. Maybe at Village Idiot, maybe at New Brookland Tavern, maybe at The Precinct before it was Bey’s.  Front-man Brett Treacy played solo shows frequently around town, while guitarist Jeremy Kolmin and Aaron Nystrup could be found playing […] - [New Music Video: Foley-More](https://scenesc.com/new-music-video-foley-more/): Following up the 2011 Betrayer EP, Foley is starting off 2013 with a bang. The Years Ago EP opens with “Brush”, a song featuring front-man Jay Hendrick’s and his guitar in a confessional. The Years Ago EP builds slowly. Through “Brush” and into “More”, the video, filmed by Dust of the Ground, captures the climax […] - [Fork and Spoon Casual Friday Featuring Kid Trails](https://scenesc.com/fork-and-spoon-casual-friday-featuring-kid-trails/): Columbia’s Fork and Spoon Records started off 2013 with a new project where they post a casually recorded song accompanied with a casual drawing by Jordan Blackmon. This weeks casual song comes via Patrick Jeffords (Toro y Moi) and his project Kid Trails. Jeffords recorded the song in the Fork and Spoon living room. The […] - [Arts and Draughts Is Back February 1](https://scenesc.com/arts-and-draughts-is-back-february-1/): Facebook Event Tickets Arts and Draughts, an event that combines all of our favorite things (good music, good food, good beer, good people, The Columbia Museum of Art, Scavenger Hunts), is back February 1 with Asthmatic Kitty Recording Artist Helado Negro to headline. The quarterly party at the Columbia Museum of Art is fueled this […] - [Albino Skunk Spring Festival Lineup ](https://scenesc.com/albino-skunk-spring-festival-lineup/): 2013 Spring Skunk Fest April 12-13 Spring Skunk Music Fest is back in 2013. Moving to the second weekend April, with a handful of fine local and regional acts already booked, the Upstate’s unique music extravaganza on the Skunk Farm has become a must attend festival for music enthusiasts. Held in the foothills of the […] - [#TwitterThursday with @JusNice and @HornyMusburger](https://scenesc.com/twitterthursday-with-jusnice-and-hornymusburger/): Yeah, yeah I’ve been gone a while.  Look it’s not my fault.  Well, I mean surely it is, but I have excuses to list, so here: 1. I was on a 3 week vacation AND 2. My internet at home is so slow that I can’t upload photos.  I also can’t stream videos online, so […] - [Show Preview: Gringo Star/Say Brother/Junior Astronomers/Dear Blanca at New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-gringo-starsay-brotherjunior-astronomersdear-blanca-at-new-brookland-tavern/): This Saturday brings Atlanta-based Gringo Star to Columbia for a jam-packed show at New Brookland Tavern. In addition, the show features three exceptional Carolina acts: Say Brother, Junior Astronomers and Dear Blanca. Although they’ve got a pun for a name, Gringo Star is serious about playing unadulterated rock-n-roll. Way back in 2011, the group received […] - [New Music: Mel Washington-Whiskey Bent](https://scenesc.com/new-music-mel-washington-whiskey-bent/): The second single from Mel Washington’s upcoming album Houses is cut from a different cloth than any of his previous material. While both “Come Back” and the new single “Whiskey Bent” were co-written by Chris Perot, Perot’s influence is more pronounced in the second single. With a sound more reminiscent of Delta Rae and The […] - [Show Preview: Mechanical River/Coma Cinema/Joie at The Radio Room](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-mechanical-rivercoma-cinemajoie-at-the-radio-room/): Coma Cinema/Mechanical River/Joie   The Radio Room   Greenville, SC 9 PM In 2012 Mat Cothran (Coma Cinema) released two albums under his psuedo-ego Elvis Depressedly, which has become his primary outlet for releasing music. Both Mickey’s Dead and Hotter Sadness received warm welcomes into the world. In fact, they’ve stayed among the most popular […] - [Brave Baby Release New Single, Look Back at 2012](https://scenesc.com/brave-baby-release-new-single-look-back-at-2012/): “Magic and Fire” is the second single from Brave Baby’s debut album, Forty Bells, available January 15, 2013 on Hearts and Plugs. By Keon Masters: Brave Baby 2012 January — Name change. Sucked ass. Happy now. February — New bass player, miss the old one, love the new one. Did a run with Holy Ghost […] - [Top 25 Albums of 2012](https://scenesc.com/top-25-albums-of-2012/): I really hated ranking these albums. Last year with our Top 20 we didn’t even put a number beside them, but this year I decided to suck it up and do it. I know we’re all tired of lists, but what we shouldn’t be tired of is discovering great new music. And that’s why we’re […] - [Kickstart Caroline Guitar Company, The Sound of SC](https://scenesc.com/kickstart-caroline-guitar-company-the-sound-of-sc/): I was chatting with Philippe Herndon, the man behind Caroline Guitar Company, at a show recently when I told him that his pedals have created a “sound” for South Carolina musicians and bands. He might know it, but he wouldn’t admit it. Local musicians love Caroline guitar pedals, not only because they are made here […] - [New Music From Elonzo and Tour Dates](https://scenesc.com/new-music-from-elonzo-and-tour-dates/):   Before beginning their month-long residency at Snug Harbor last night, Elonzo released the first single off their upcoming album Salt in the Wound, Flesh on the Bone. “Canon Fire Desire” builds slowly, opening with drums that become of the backbone of the song, before soaring into a chorus of piano, bass, and guitar leads […] - [Music Video: Toro y Moi-Say That](https://scenesc.com/music-video-toro-y-moi-say-that/): With their new album due out January 22, on Carpark Records, Toro y Moi released “Say That”, the second single from Anything in Return today, along with a video for the song. The video for the first single “So Many Details” was released only three weeks ago and already has over 250,000 views on Youtube. […] - [2012 In Review: Jordan Blackmon (Pussy Wizard/Toro y Moi/Fork and Spoon)](https://scenesc.com/2012-in-review-jordan-blackmon-pussy-wizardtoro-y-moifork-and-spoon/): Jordan Blackmon: 1. I got to travel to a dozen or so countries with four of my best friends and play music and meet lots and lots of rad people… and at only a quarter of the workload of last year. 2. I moved to Los Angeles and as a result have been able to […] - [SceneSC Joins South Sounds Review](https://scenesc.com/scenesc-joins-south-sounds-review/): Over the last couple of years we’ve considered expanding, but we’ve never figured out the right way without spreading ourselves too thin. We tried to expand to the upstate with SceneSCUpstate, but that was mostly a failure. We flirted with the idea of starting a network of “Scene” websites, like SceneNC for North Carolina, but […] - [The Lovely Few Look Back at 2012](https://scenesc.com/the-lovely-few-look-back-at-2012/):   2012 in Review By Mike Mewborne: 2012 saw the dawn of a new age.  I am not sure whether that applies to the whole world, or cosmos, or not, but it certainly applies to The Lovely Few.  This year saw a great deal of change in our personal lives as well as how we […] - [SC Song of the Year-Mechanical River-Pomelos](https://scenesc.com/sc-song-of-the-year-mechanical-river-pomelos/): Mechanical River 7" by Mechanical River We totally snubbed Astral Castle, the new album from Mechanical River, from our top 10 albums of 2012 list. Why did we do that? I don’t have an answer to that question, it just happened when we averaged all of our lists together. 2012 was a great year for […] - [Filth Fuxers Hit the Road, 3 SC Dates](https://scenesc.com/filth-fuxers-hit-the-road-3-sc-dates/): Tuesday, January 1 2013 Filth Fuxers ~ Four AM Friends ~ Gravitron ~ Harlem Downtrotters 9pm (doors @ 8pm) $5 One theme that has carried over in modern music throughout the years is the rebellious nature it has the ability to bestow. Listening back on bands like The Who, they’ve lost their edge to new […] - [South Carolina Top 10 Albums of 2012](https://scenesc.com/south-carolina-top-10-albums-of-2012/): Looking back, 2012 was a great year for music in South Carolina. Shovels and Rope solidified their place on the national music scene, opening the eyes of critics and music enthusiasts to their special brand of low-country Americana. The overall “sound” of SC music is becoming more experimental, taking chances and finding appreciation from fans, […] - [Brannon's 2012 Year in Review](https://scenesc.com/brannons-2012-year-in-review/): Top 10 Albums of 2012 Now, Now - Threads Passion Pit - Gossamer Alabama Shakes - Boys and Girls   Lovedrug - Wild Blood   Rayland Baxter - Feathers and Fishhooks Shovels and Rope - O’ Be Joyful The Rocketboys - Build Anyway Paper Route – The Peace of Wild Things The xx - Coexist First Aid Kit - The Lion’s Roar Honorable Mentions: David Ramirez […] - [[Video] The Lovely Few Take on Jingle Bells](https://scenesc.com/video-the-lovely-few-take-on-jingle-bells/): “Jingle Bells” might be Mike Mewborne’s least favorite Christmas song, but it didn’t stop him from taking it on, and putting his on twist on the Christmas classic. Mewborne and his band The Lovely Few are no stranger to reconstructing classic Christmas songs, breaking them down and building them back up with carefully constructed bursts […] - [New Music from New Masses](https://scenesc.com/new-music-from-new-masses/): New Masses last show was July 1, 2011 opening a sold out show at New Brookland Tavern for Washed Out. One show, a project from Calculator frontman Tyler Morris that seemed short-lived. Now he’s back, with a new song that will only be up for two days, so download it now if you want to […] - [New Music Video From Latenights](https://scenesc.com/new-music-video-from-latenights/): Earlier this year Latenights guitarist Keaten North took off for six months to skate around Chile and blast off with his friends. While there, friend and talented filmaker Joonas Virtanen captured some of the moments and made a music video for Latenights song “Tree House.” The result is the most beautiful music video I’ve seen […] - [The End of The World with The Noise is Love/Sea Wolf Mutiny/The Restoration/Latenights](https://scenesc.com/the-end-of-the-world-with-the-noise-is-lovesea-wolf-mutinythe-restorationlatenights/): Facebook Event   December 21, 2012 has been a date marked on most of our calendars for the past couple of years. Most of us have a feeling that will have the same outcome as the infamous Hale-Bop comet, well the same outcome minus the pineapple poison and vodka. For us we’re using the date […] - [Take a look Behind Luke Cunningham's Album 'Heart Pressure'](https://scenesc.com/take-a-look-behind-luke-cunninghams-album-heart-pressure/): Luke Cunningham’s latest album Heart Pressure was born out of the many years of hard work and time spent on the road with his former band Part Time Heroes. The round about trip through the music industry brought him back to square one, songwriting and telling the stories of his life over the past years. […] - [Owen Beverly Gets Acoustic with Dixie](https://scenesc.com/owen-beverly-gets-acoustic-with-dixie/): This video is a couple of weeks old, but it would be an absolute travesty if we didn’t post it here. It’s a good reminder to go back and listen to Beverly’s 2008 album Shooting the Bull.  It’s an absolute gem, and home to “Legs and Scars” which was the first song on our first […] - [Brave Baby Releases Christmas Songs, Santa Scares Unbrave Toddler](https://scenesc.com/brave-baby-releases-christmas-songs-santa-scares-unbrave-toddler/): Tis’ the season for Christmas songs, and over the years there have been a few dandy original Christmas songs written by local musicians. The first that comes to mind is Todd Mathis’ song “Credit Card” with the chorus “Credit Card, Credit Card, Momma Put Christmas on the Credit Card.” Obviously an instant classic. In fact, […] - [The Rambis Top 10](https://scenesc.com/the-rambis-top-10/): The highlight of my year:  Favorite albums Favorite songs (no order) The xx– Angels Japandroids-  The House That Heaven Built (Younger Us may be a better song, but as anybody who has been following Japandroids for more than five months know, that song was originally released on their No Singles series.) Sun Kil Moon– The […] - [#TwitterThursday featuring @do2w and @the_ironsheik](https://scenesc.com/twitterthursday-featuring-do2w-and-the_ironsheik/): This week has been full of craziness.  We had a seasonally appropriate dressed monkey shopping at Ikea, Paul McCartney is a stand in for Kurt Cobain and everyone went crazy over 12/12/12. Additionally, everyone is most likely inundating you with end of the year lists.  Don’t worry, we here at SceneSC will also be doing […] - [Marshall Brown Brings the Spring](https://scenesc.com/marshall-brown-brings-the-spring/): Let it be known first and foremost that I play with Marshall Brown in his live band. With that being said, I have nothing to do with the writing and recording process. Brown is kind of amazing with that side of things and I’d only be getting in the way. He records just about everything […] - [Junior Astronomers Full Length Teaser](https://scenesc.com/junior-astronomers-full-length-teaser/): Well, I guess the news around the Junior Astronomers camp is touring and more touring. While Dead Nostalgia is recorded, mixed, and mastered, a release date is yet to be set. The good news is we have them coming to Columbia, SC gets to be involved in those tour dates. On Saturday January 12, 2013 […] - [Christmas at Redbank is Here](https://scenesc.com/christmas-at-redbank-is-here/): Facebook Event Now in its’ 7th year, Christmas at Redbank has become one of the premiere Christmas concerts in the midlands featuring a host of local musicians. The concert, hosted by veteran music critic Kevin Oliver at Redbank United Methodist Church in Lexington, SC, has transitioned over the years into a fundraiser for Lexington Interfaith […] - [Building the Best Christmas Playlist](https://scenesc.com/building-the-best-christmas-playlist/): Its that time of the year. The stockings are all hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that sir St. Nick will soon be here. Time for Christmas parties and ugly sweaters. Well, not ugly sweaters here in famously hot Columbia, SC, but that shouldn’t get your spirits down. Egg nog and Christmas-scented candles […] - [SceneSC Top 11 SC Albums of 2011](https://scenesc.com/scenesc-top-11-sc-albums-of-2011/): Top 10 2010 Top 10 2009 Top 10 2008 We have traditionally waited until Jan 1 to post our top 10 albums of the previous year, but last year amongst much arguing we never posted a final list. So, after a week or two of not posting we kind of just forgot about it, even […] - [Sigur Rós - Valtari Film Experimentat at The Nickelodeon ](https://scenesc.com/sigur-ros-valtari-at-the-nickelodeon/): SIGUR RóS – VALTARI The Nickelodeon Theatre December 8 Saturday Showtime at 10PM BUY TICKETS NOW In May of this year Icelandic band Sigur Ros released their 6th studio album, Valtari, along with 17 fan created short films commissioned by the band. Since the release of the album, the short films have screened on every […] - [SceneSC's Band of the Month [December] :: Brandon Kean](https://scenesc.com/scenescs-band-of-the-month-december-brandon-kean/): BAND OF THE MONTH SERIES: JULY – CHERRYCASE AUGUST – RIVER CITY EXTENSION SEPTEMBER – GRAYSON VENTERS OCTOBER – PAPER ROUTE NOVEMBER – THE RESTORATION  The final installation of SceneSC’s Band of the Month for 2012 has finally come. Not to fret! We will be back in 2013, barring that the world doesn’t end. The […] - [[Jam Session] The Sea Wolf Mutiny and Father John Misty](https://scenesc.com/jam-session-the-sea-wolf-mutiny-and-father-john-misty/):               The Sea Wolf Mutiny When bands record Christmas songs it can often come off cheesy and half-hearted. With The Sea Wolf Mutiny’s version of “Jesus Christ The Apple Tree” they not only chose a Christmas song that sometimes gets lost and deserves more attention in the Advent season, […] - [#TwitterThursday with @JUBEEATMA and Favorites of the Week](https://scenesc.com/twitterthursday-with-jubeeatma-and-favorites-of-the-week/): Do you ever randomly get this song stuck in your head on your drive home from work? Me either. I also never cried in elementary school because my dad wouldn’t take me to Freaknik. Or cried when Freaknik was outlawed. I never did any of these things. What I did do was read a lot […] - [The Stuffing, The Leftovers, The Bangovers 2012](https://scenesc.com/the-stuffing-the-leftovers-the-bangovers-2012/): Where were Junior Astronomers? Since its inaugural event in 2010, The Stuffing, a concert put on by the Favorite Gentlemen community of artists the night before Thanksgiving, has been an extremely successful event. It’s an ambitious concert, taking over the Center Stage complex in downtown Atlanta, bands play from 5 until midnight on three separate […] - [Slow Runner Sings Fight Songs](https://scenesc.com/slow-runner-sings-fight-songs/): Slow Runner-Fight Songs Circular Church December 1-Tickets “Fight Songs” is the third single released by Slow Runner in the last three months, continuing their series of singles that never quite fit on their previous albums.“XXX” “I Always Thought I Would Make You Happy” Each single has been leading up to Saturday, December 1 where they […] - [Bazan Takes Control at Cat's Cradle](https://scenesc.com/bazan-takes-control-at-cats-cradle/):               Cold Beer and Cigarettes Bazan was on it at Cat’s Cradle in Carborro Sunday, November 18. The crowd was not. If you are familiar with David Bazan live shows, it’s a regular part of his performance to take questions between songs. It gives him time to not only […] - [Album Review: Elim Bolt-Nude South](https://scenesc.com/album-review-elim-bolt-nude-south/): It wasn’t until early 2011 that Johnnie Matthews, frontman of Elim Bolt and former bass player of Sequoyah Prep School, made his recording début. With the final moments of Sequoyah’s album Spells, Matthews confronted the music industry head on with the track “Suits”. The track was stripped down, and timid beside the confidence and comfort […] - [Beer Buzz: Evil Twin Hipster Ale](https://scenesc.com/beer-buzz-evil-twin-hipster-ale/): Friends and I used to play the evil twin game in which we would try to spot each others’ look-alikes.  Inevitably someone would come running across the bar announcing that he had found my doppelganger.  Because of the negative connotation the word doppelganger typically possesses, we would try to escape blame for being the evil […] - [Listen to the New Single from Brave Baby](https://scenesc.com/listen-to-the-new-single-from-brave-baby/): After keeping it upbeat and poppy with their past three releases on the SceneSC Sampler, Brave Baby (formerly Wylie) have released a dark little gem as their first single from their upcoming record. “Living in the Country” is the first single released off Brave Baby’s upcoming record Forty Bells, due out January 15, 2013 on […] - [#TwitterThursday all about The Stuffing 2012](https://scenesc.com/twitterthursday-all-about-the-stuffing-2012/): It’s the most wonderful time of the year!  It’s time for my favorite show ever, The Stuffing. Featured at this year’s events are @ManchesterOrch, @CageTheElephant, @GROUPLOVE, @obrothermusic, @KevinDevineTwit, @RoyalThunderAtl, Hardy Morris and the Outfit, @gobotron, @do2w, @AllGetOut, @harrisonhudson and @Ponderosa_music. I’m not the only one excited, this cat’s on that level as well: Just to be […] - [Jeff Mangum To Perform at Charleston Music Hall](https://scenesc.com/jeff-mangum-to-perform-at-charleston-music-hall/): Jeff Mangum (neutral milk hotel)  With Special Guest: Tall Firs Tuesday, January 29 Doors at 7 PM Show at 8 PM Charleston Music Hall Reserved seats on sale Thursday, November 15th Tickets available at the Charleston Music Hall Ticket Office, charge by phone 1-800-514-3849, or online at etix.com Reserved seat tickets are $26.00 advanced and $28.50 day of […] - [#TwitterThursday with @hissgldnmssr and @bravebabymusic](https://scenesc.com/twitterthursday-with-hissgldnmssr-and-bravebabymusic/): We survived the week, you guys!  I hope the election did not cost you too many Facebook friends or Twitter followers.  If it did, though, I have some tweet-ers who might can help you fill those post #decision2012 voids you incurred. Our first #TwitterThursday account got some good news today.  @hissgldnmssr was announced as one of […] - [Mel Washington Releases First Single "Come Back"](https://scenesc.com/mel-washington-releases-first-single-come-home/): Mel Washington is an eclectic man. He’s shown that he can rock out on stage swinging his dreads back and forth. He’s shown he can drop the bass as DJ Meliphant. He’s shown that he can silence and capture a room with the smooth deep tone of his voice at acoustic songwriters night. And On […] - [[Show Journal] The Delta Saints at the Charleston Pour House](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-the-delta-saints-at-the-charleston-pour-house/): Charleston got a good taste of Tennessee-and-Louisiana-bred rock this past Saturday when The Delta Saints played Charleston’s Pour House with The Dirty Guv’nahs. The Delta Saints made the night with their gritty, soulful southern rock vibes and beyond infectious energy. Throughout the night they played songs mostly from their upcoming album Death Letter Jubilee, which […] - [A Look Back at Fall for Greenville 2012, Can I Get an Ale Yeah?](https://scenesc.com/a-look-back-at-fall-for-greenville-2012-can-i-get-an-ale-yeah/): We’re now over two weeks removed from Fall For Greenville and I’m just getting around to write about it. This festival has meant a lot to me over the last couple of years, because it ties in what I do here at SceneSC with my family in the upstate. It’s a pretty cool thing to […] - [The Explorers Club Release New Single "No Good to Cry"](https://scenesc.com/the-explorers-club-release-new-single-no-good-to-cry/):   With their latest single The Explorer’s Club take us back to the Summer of Love with their take on “No Good to Cry”, a song that reached far and wide over the airwaves in 1967. The band has breathed new life into the regional hit that never got the play it deserved on a […] - [New Music: Dead Surf "Summer Never Was"](https://scenesc.com/new-music-dead-surf-summer-never-was/): Recorded in the wet heat of the Columbia summer, the new tracks from Dead Surf’s upcoming album “Summer Never Was” have slowly started to trickle out. The three new tracks released so far offer up a more focused sound as the band recently celebrated their one year bandiversary. Caught somewhere between Kevin Arnold’s band The […] - [Full Disclosure: Moogfest 2012](https://scenesc.com/full-disclosure-moogfest-2012/): By David Ballou Moogfest 2012 “It’s all just four on the floor bullshit” I said those words to two of my friends one summer day in 2010, as they spent the better part of the afternoon trying to explain to me the differences between techno, house, trance and any other disparate subgenre of electronic dance […] - [11-5-12: Bandcamp Top 10 Albums](https://scenesc.com/11-5-12-bandcamp-top-10-albums/): These days it’s easy to find out what your friends are listening to. Spotify is linked up with Facebook and lots of people have Last FM. In the past, WUSC has posted their charts, which sometimes included local albums side by side with national releases. Clemson’s WSBF posts their Top 30 albums weekly, but they […] - [Burnt Books || Rubrics || Abacus || Orchard Cycles Play The Courtroom](https://scenesc.com/burnt-books-rubrics-abacus-orchard-cycles-play-the-courtroom/): Burnt Books || Rubrics || Abacus || Orchard Cycles – Saturday, February 21st – 9PM – $5 Facebook Event Following up a weekend of wonderful acoustic folk will be the heaviest soul crushing hardcore punk that South Carolina has to offer. From Columbia, Burnt Books, introduces an experimental hardcore sound that exhibits some serious musicianship […] - [[Photos] Death of Paris/Hank & Cupcakes/Youngster](https://scenesc.com/photos-death-of-parishank-cupcakesyoungster/): [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”7″ gal_title=”Death of Paris/Youngster/Hank and Cupcake”] Gearing up for a spring tour with fellow South Carolina synth rockers Signs of Iris, Death of Paris headlined New Brookland Tavern, playing for the first time with their new drummer Johnny Gornati. That tour doesn’t officially kick off until 3/13 at the Radio Room in Greenville, a dive venue […] - [Duos: Shaking Up Regional Music Two By Two](https://scenesc.com/duos-shaking-up-regional-music-two-by-two/): I recently snagged a gig with music blog Locally Crafted, and I get to write about cool music things (not that I don’t already). My first piece includes SC favorites Shovels & Rope and Stagbriar, an interview with Woody Guthrie’s granddaughter and Willie Nelson’s daughter of Folk Uke and other regional duos that need to be on […] - [Jeffrey Lewis || Diane Cluck || Sinners & Saints Play The Courtroom](https://scenesc.com/jeffrey-lewis-diane-cluck-sinners-saints-play-the-courtroom/): Jeffrey Lewis || Diane Cluck || Sinners & Saints – Friday, February 13th – 9PM – $5 Facebook Event Hey Hey it’s… The Jeffrey Lewis & Peter Stampfel Band ($10) by The Jeffrey Lewis & Peter Stampfel Band It’s Friday the 13th and the day before Valentine’s Day so this show is for all the […] - [I Love You Honeybear Deluxe Vinyl Giveaway](https://scenesc.com/i-love-you-honeybear-deluxe-vinyl-giveaway/): Father John Misty’s new album I Love You, Honeybear is out today and we have a deluxe vinyl to give away. Link to the giveaway is in our profile. A video posted by Scene SC (@scenesc) on Feb 10, 2015 at 2:07pm PST One time I saw Father John Misty frontman Josh Tillman hop into […] - [Keath Mead Shares New Song "Grow Up"](https://scenesc.com/keath-mead-shares-new-song-grow-up/):   RIYL: Indie Adult Contemporary Keath Mead has only been on the national music scene for about a month now, but he’s already received plenty of comparisons to throwback 70’s acts. He is a chill dude, with flowing locks popular in the 60’s and 70’s. He’s got a peaceful vibe and he plays a nice […] - [Elise Testone Returns for Valentine's Day](https://scenesc.com/elise-testone-returns-for-valentines-day/): On Valentine’s Day, Elise Testone will perform her third annual showcase at the Charleston Music Hall but she isn’t one for keeping tradition. Rather, the evenings have always reflected her progress as an artist and sought to include those who have led her to that new peak. If you’ve been following Elise since she stepped off […] - [Reverb Fest Photos Serfs/Museum Mouth/Junior Astronomers](https://scenesc.com/reverb-fest-photos-serfsmuseum-mouthjunior-astronomers/): [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”6″ gal_title=”Reverb Fest”] It’s weird to post photos from this years Reverb Fest and not include pictures of the headliner Diarrhea Planet in their Diet Coke caps and fake snow blowing through the air. In the last year I’ve seen D Planet (that’s what my Mom prefers I call them) four times, so I […] - [[New Music] Atlas Road Crew-Black Eye Sunrise](https://scenesc.com/new-music-atlas-road-crew-black-eye-sunrise/):   Halfway to Hopkins by Atlas Road Crew Of all the South Carolina bands working to break out on a national level Atlas Road Crew have been one of the most improved since their beginning. A band with Southern rock hearts who started in a practice shed off Atlas Road in Columbia while students at […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: PHOX](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-phox/): When you’re in search of a little slice of sunshine during these gloomy winter days, look no further than PHOX. It’s no surprise this septet makes such lovely music considering they’re from Wisconsin–the land of small-town summer pleasantries and full falls. How else would one survive the otherwise six months of seasonal depression? While all […] - [Hearts & Plugs Announce Redux Residency](https://scenesc.com/hearts-and-plugs-announce-redux-residency/): Highlights by Hearts & Plugs Facebook Event Last summer Charleston based record label Hearts & Plugs hosted a summer shindig for the ages, not only giving away free ice cream–which makes any event a winner–but also showcasing the labels full roster of bands at the time. This spring the Hearts & Plugs crew is back […] - [Stagbriar Perform New Song Humble Or Hungry Acoustic](https://scenesc.com/stagbriar-perform-new-song-humble-or-hungry-acoustic/): How cool would it be to have “The Papa Jazz Sessions” where we brought in bands to play a song or two acoustic and give the artists the opportunity to talk about some of their favorite and most influential records? Could be awesome, and hopefully we can make that happen. With this new Stagbriar song […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Pond](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-pond/): Australian psychedelic, fuzzy glam-rockers Pond are the featured artist for this week’s Diagnosis. If you like Tame Impala, Foxygen, or MGMT, you’ll love Pond. In fact, the band was started by Nick Allbrook and Jay Watson–guitarist and drummer, respectively, from Tame Impala’s touring group. Pond’s Man It Feels Like Space Again was released in the U.S. Jan. 26 […] - [[Show Review]: of Montreal Returns to Charleston](https://scenesc.com/show-review-of-montreal-returns-to-charleston/):   Kevin Barnes pulled together the eccentric soulful rock that is of Montreal in 1996, and still delivers an amazing live experience nineteen years later. The group has become all too well-known for the endless action on-stage full of odd characters – a boxing horse, fighting politicians, ghost-angels, masked wrestlers and pigs, just to name […] - [William Starr Busbee Announces Debut Album Release](https://scenesc.com/william-starr-busbee-announces-debut-album-release/):   Pre-order William Starr Busbee’s College Rock II on 12″ Vinyl College Rock II Out February 17th, 2015 William Starr Busbee’s debut album has been a long time in the works, but the light is finally here as College Rock II is set to release digitally and on vinyl February 17 via Fork and Spoon Records. […] - [Arts and Draughts Returns with Amigo/Sinners and Saints/Zach Joseph](https://scenesc.com/arts-and-draughts-returns-with-amigosinners-and-saintszach-joseph/):   Arts and Draughts Feb 6 at Columbia Museum of Art Facebook Event Thinking back on Arts and Draughts I can’t remember a time when the featured brewery was from a local brewer. This time around the featured beer is Broad River Red Ale from River Rat Brewery, located just miles down the road in […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Jon Bellion](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-jon-bellion/): For those who tuned in to the Diagnosis last week you may recall DJ Steve-O and I speculating over the pronunciation of Jon Bellion’s name. Both in caricatured French, we played with the possibilities, especially while listening to his song “An Immigrant,” where Bellion sings tellingly of being an immigrant in America. Lo and behold, […] - [Stream New Song "Empty Nesters" from Toro y Moi](https://scenesc.com/stream-new-music-from-toro-y-moi/): Toro y Moi is one of our most anticipated album of the year after rumblings of a new album started in late 2014. So, what have we heard about the new album? We’ve heard there will be guitars on guitars on guitars–that’s compared to earlier material, not like a normal indie band. We’ve heard this trend […] - [Tiny Desk Concert Submissions Roundup](https://scenesc.com/tiny-desk-concert-submissions-roundup/): With Tiny Desk Concert submissions coming to a conclusion we’ve done a little round-up of the videos including South Carolina musicians and a couple of friends of the website. Stefanie Santana hands down wins the award for most creative video, but that’s no shocker. I got to help film the Stagbriar submission and was blown […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: K.Flay](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-k-flay/): The Diagnosis returns to the WUSC airwaves Thursday at 6 p.m. with featured artist K.Flay. Straight outta suburban Wilmette, Ill., Kristine Meredith Flaherty found herself discussing the misogyny, simplicity and formulaic nature of modern hip-hop during her freshman year at Stanford University. Thinking even she could write a rap hit, Flaherty wrote a parody song […] - [Heyrocco gears up for DIY tour](https://scenesc.com/heyrocco-gears-up-for-diy-tour/): Jan 19 Greenville SC @ Horizon Records 6PM $ Jan 19: Greenville SC @ Radio Room 9PM (18+) Jan 21: Columbia SC @ Blue Tile Skate Shop $Free South Carolina’s favorite Disney Grunge rat pack Heyrocco is rounding the bases through some of the state’s favorite all ages, DIY venues – mom jeans are appreciated […] - [Cole Collins: Bike Accident Causes Album Release Delay](https://scenesc.com/cole-collins-bike-accident-causes-album-release-delay/): Charleston, S.C. up-and-comer Cole Collins has taken a journey across the music spectrum. The multi-instrumentalist went from playing in a metal band to working on a pop-rock project to starting his own indie folk/ambience solo venture. He began on drums, playing in a middle school praise band, before picking up a guitar and dabbling in […] - [Battle to Play St. Pat's in 5 Points 2015](https://scenesc.com/battle-to-play-st-pats-in-5-points-2015/): I love the idea of having more local bands playing the St. Patrick’s Day festival in 5 Points. In the past they’ve had great locals from around the state sprinkled in the lineup in addition to the noon slot that the winner of the Battle for St. Pats receives. For many local bands it’s great exposure […] - [Gláss Play QPP and Cabin Floor Records](https://scenesc.com/glass-play-qpp-and-cabin-floor-records/): Foreign Bastard by Gláss On their debut EP Greenville band Gláss delve into the murky waters of post-punk in their own way. Songs that breathe with spacey dissonance often explode into pounding drums and 90’s rumbling distortion. Founded by Aaron Burke (ex-Art Contest/Grey Spy) on guitar and vocals, and drummer Samuel Goldsmith (1/3 of the Francis Vertigo) […] - [Top 15 South Carolina Albums of 2014](https://scenesc.com/top-15-south-carolina-albums-of-2014/): Looking back over our list through my rose-colored glasses, I’m reminded that it’s been another incredible year for South Carolina music. A list of albums where artists took chances, broke down boundaries, broke rules, wrote with emotion, and created albums for everyone to dive into and enjoy. Our top albums range from Michael Flynn’s masterful […] - [[Photos] Ex Hex and Birds of Avalon at Tin Roof Charleston](https://scenesc.com/photos-ex-hex-and-birds-of-avalon-at-tin-roof-charleston/): Photos from Ex Hex and Birds of Avalon at Tin Roof Charleston January 4, 2015. [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”2″ gal_title=”Ex Hex 1-4-15″] Set List War Paint Waterfall Don’t Wanna Lose How You Got That Girl You Fell Apart Waste Your Time New Kid Hot and Cold Beast Radio On Outro Everywhere - [[Album Review] The Fishing Journal-Feathers & Twine](https://scenesc.com/album-review-the-fishing-journal-feathers-twine/): Feathers & Twine by The Fishing Journal The Fishing Journal – “Feathers & Twine” 10” I just caught wind of The Fishing Journal last year, and I’m kicking myself for not enjoying this band sooner. I find their dissonant interpretation of post-punk very refreshing. Feathers & Twine is a big change from their last hard […] - [Led Zeppelin Super Deluxe Holiday Giveaway](https://scenesc.com/led-zeppelin-super-deluxe-holiday-giveaway/): After re-watching Almost Famous on Netflix recently I must admit that I’ve had Led Zeppelin on my mind.  From “Tangerine” and “The Rain Song”, to “Misty Mountain Hop”, that movie helped introduce Zeppelin to a new generation of listeners through moments of perfect scene to song curation. For Zeppelin fans and vinyl enthusiasts this super deluxe box set […] - [[Show Review]: Dumb Doctors, Concord America and Gunther Doug](https://scenesc.com/show-review-dumb-doctors-concord-america-and-gunther-doug/): When Pitchfork Magazine interviewed Courtney Love last May, she advised us to “Find your scream! Even if you don’t release it, find a scream. It’s so liberating.” The garage rock bands at Royal American last Monday night have definitely found theirs, and that’s what makes their music so damn good. Ok, obviously more than that […] - [A Guide to 2014 South Carolina Releases](https://scenesc.com/guide-2014-south-carolina-releases/): January January 2 Avi Jacob-So Hard to Reach You Listen/Buy January 8 Ivadell–The Young Design Listen/Buy January 12 The Dunder Chiefs–Kicking Rocks Listen/Buy January 17 Art Contest–Math Major Listen/Buy January 17 Fall of an Empire–Songs of Steel and Sorrow Listen/Buy January 28 MIDIMarc–Beats in the Key of C Listen/Buy January 30 Milieu–Polypsilon, Part 1 Listen/Buy January 31 Southern Femisphere–Three Questiosn for Integrating Listen/Buy […] - [[Photos]: Trampled by Turtles and Nikki Lane](https://scenesc.com/photos-trampled-turtles/):   Last Tuesday evening, Trampled by Turtles proved they’re a folk rock powerhouse meant to be heard live. Don’t get me wrong, the recorded material resonates with you – thus why the Music Farm was nearly sold out – but watching Ryan Young fiddle is something you should enjoy first-hand. Not to mention their opening act was Nikki […] - [[New Music] Trey Mumz-Southern Gossip](https://scenesc.com/new-music-trey-mumz-southern-gossip/): Southern Gossip by Trey Mumz Trey Mumz plays New Brookland Tavern Dec. 26 with Mike Collins Jr. and Yes Ma’am The first single “Part of the Problem” from Trey Mumz new album Southern Gossip was completely out of left field. Over the last couple of years he’s played mostly acoustic and solo and on occasion […] - [[Photos] Callosum//Casio Mio//Corbett Alexander](https://scenesc.com/photos-callosumcasio-miocorbett-alexander/): Photos by Hannah Cleaveland [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”9″ gal_title=”USC Student Showcase”] - [DYEL Gear Up For Album Release Show](https://scenesc.com/dyel-gear-album-release-show/): WHO: Daniel Y El Leon (EP release show) WHERE: New Brookland Tavern WHEN: Fri., Dec. 19 at 8 p.m. HOW MUCH: $5 / $7 under 21 Whoever We Are by DYEL After months of hard work, Daniel Y El Leon finally released their second EP, Whoever We Are, at the beginning of December. Hosted at […] - [[SHOW REVIEW]: Hope, as told by Manchester Orchestra](https://scenesc.com/show-review-hope-told-manchester-orchestra/): Hope: the feeling of wanting something to happen and thinking that it could happen, a feeling that something good will happen, to cherish a desire with anticipation [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/playlists/51219699″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /] When I was left searching for the words to describe how Manchester Orchestra made such a profound impression on Thursday night, I turned to […] - [Half Measures Premiere "Change"](https://scenesc.com/half-measures-premiere-change/): Half Measures new EP I Think We Should Remember More drops 12/16 Facebook Page For Half Measures frontman Walter Roesch today, the release of the bands first single off their upcoming EP I Think We Should Remember More, has been a long time coming. This five song EP started to see the light of day four […] - [[New Music] Mike Collins Jr.-Homesick Carolina Blues](https://scenesc.com/new-music-mike-collins-homesick-carolina-blues/): Mike Collins Jr. was born in South Carolina, but these days he spends more time on the road than he does in his current hometown of New Orleans. He tours at his own pace, busking from city to city with his banjo and suitcase/bass drum in tow. The first single from Collins’ upcoming album Tryin […] - [[Album Review] Legggs - Legggs Presents: A Space Goddessy](https://scenesc.com/album-review-legggs-legggs-presents-space-goddessy/): Legggs Presents: A Space Goddessy by Legggs  Legggs debut full length is 17 tracks of boisterous, lo-fi rock sprinkled with weird sound clips and wicked bass grooves. This album does a great job of capturing Legggs live feel with all chaotic moments yet still holding tight with a solid rhythm section. Just to be sure […] - [[Video Premiere] Owen Beverly "No One Messes With My Girl" Live](https://scenesc.com/video-premiere-owen-beverly-no-one-messes-girl-live/): Where: The Royal American in Charleston, SC When: Saturday December 13, 2014 Facebook Event Since moving from Charleston to Brooklyn in 2010, Owen Beverly’s been following life’s winding path and so far it’s taken him around the world. After exploring new musical territory with his own band French Camp and playing some with Frances Cone, […] - [Get to Know The The High Divers](https://scenesc.com/get-know-high-divers/): Band: The High Divers RIYL: Houndmouth, Dawes, Delta Spirit With only a couple of demos under their belt, Charleston, SC band The High Divers made their début Thursday night at King Dusko playing with Johnny Delaware and The Steady Hand String Band. The High Divers are new to Charleston, having moved there together from Hilton […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Two Inch Astronaut](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-two-inch-astronaut/): Straight outta Colesville, Maryland, Two Inch Astronaut have post-punk, D.C.-hardcore on lock. Recording as a duo with Sam Rosenberg  on vocals, guitar and bass tracks and drummer Matt Gatwood on well, anything else, Two Inch Astronaut is just raw, ebbing and flowing, high-energy rock. Foulbrood, released November 25, is Two Inch Astronaut’s follow-up to 2013’s […] - [[Premiere] Mel Washington Takes on Bazan's "Deny Myself"](https://scenesc.com/mel-washington-covers-bazan/): Mel Washington misses playing in a rock n roll band. That’s evident when you talk to him. Washington spent years touring and writing with All Get Out before splitting out on his own a couple of years ago. If that was some sort of life test then it appears he’s passing with flying colors. When […] - [[Show Preview] USC Student Showcase 12/5 at New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-usc-student-showcase-125-new-brookland-tavern/): USC Student Showcase New Brookland Tavern Fri. Dec. 5 6 p.m. $5 Tomorrow marks a joyous milestone on the USC student calendar: no, it’s not 4/20. I’m talking about the last day of classes! With the semester officially winding down, there could not be a better time to celebrate: the sigh of relief between your […] - [See Water Gets Down for Chucktown](https://scenesc.com/see-water-gets-chucktown/): “[See Water is] the positivity of reggae with the intensity of punk rock,” Patrick Farrell eloquently stated and immediately, everyone at the table gave him their undivided attention. It was one of the few times he had spoken during the crisp afternoon when he effortlessly laid down the concise description everyone else was trying to […] - [Islander Return Home For Thanksgiving Eve Bash](https://scenesc.com/islander-return-home-thanksgiving-bash/): Islander play Ground Zero in Spartanburg 11.26.2014 FB Event Since signing to Victory Records and releasing their debut EP in September 2013 Greenville’s Islander have turned into road warriors, racking up miles on high-profile tours in support of their 2014 full length album Violence & Destruction. That album’s had a ton of help, with the lead […] - [[Album Review] She Returns From War S/T](https://scenesc.com/album-review-returns-war-st/): Self-Titled by She Returns From War This summer She Returns From War released their first EP of 2014, a hazy four song listen with a surf-rock vibe at times thanks to the simultaneous bending of six strings complimenting Hunter Park’s laid back vocal approach. It’s a lazy Sunday afternoon EP with an acoustic gem in […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Girlpool](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-girlpool/): For the girls and boys who like “Thai food, feminist pros and angry girl music of the Indie Rock persuasion” a la Kat Stratford, there is Girlpool. For the girls and boys who don’t, there is still Girlpool to convert you. This drummer-less duo is made up of L.A. teenagers Cleo Tucker and Harmony Tividad. […] - [[Photos] Justin Townes Earle and Cory Branan at Charleston Music Hall](https://scenesc.com/photos-justin-townes-earle-cory-branan-charleston-music-hall/): Photos from Justin Townes Earle and Cory Branan at Charleston Music Hall 11.16.2014. All photos by Jess Spence. - [[Feature]: Johnny Delaware](https://scenesc.com/feature-johnny-delaware/): Secret Wave by Johnny Delaware Brought to you by a 60s D.J. and Craigslist, Johnny Delaware has moved onto the forefront of the local music scene in Charleston within the past month. He gave a last-minute performance at Royal American, opened for SUSTO at Redux, is on the bill with Bombadil at the Music Hall […] - [Take a Musical Ride on the Carolina Queen](https://scenesc.com/take-musical-ride-carolina-queen/): The Boat Show November 22 More info and tickets There’s been a lot of chatter out of Charleston lately about Johnny Delaware’s new band and how great they sound. Now you’ll have a chance to see them, first hand, on a boat, in the Charleston harbor with Mark Bryan and South Street. This year’s Boat […] - [[Show Preview] Here's the Bombadilio: Getting Excited with James Phillips](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-heres-bombadilio-getting-excited-james-phillips/): WHEN: Thurs. Dec. 4, 2014 | 8 PM WHERE: Conundrum Music Hall HOW MUCH: $5 WHEN: Thurs. Nov. 20, 2014 | 8 PM WHERE: Charleston Music Hall. 37 John St. HOW MUCH: $10 ADV | $13.50 DOS (Tickets) Next Thursday Bombadil returns to the Holy City for an evening at the Charleston Music Hall with […] - [Savannah Stopover Music Festival Announce Initial Lineup](https://scenesc.com/savannah-stopover-music-festival-announce-initial-lineup/):   Don’t feel like traveling to Austin, TX for SXSW? Go to Savannah Stopover Music Festival instead. Since their inaugural festival in 2011, Savannah Stopover has become a regular tour stop for bands en route to SXSW. The initial announcement sheds light on indie bands that look to have a big year in 2015. Now in […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Little Comets](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-little-comets/): If Little Comets are like little comets, they aren’t on your radar until they pass by something bigger and brighter. But once you do notice them, they become more special and magnificent than the big star that illuminates them. They’re little bits flying through the sky that, together, make a lovely show. But what illuminates […] - [Jukebox the Ghost Play New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/jukebox-ghost-play-new-brookland-tavern/):   Nov 11th-Music Farm-Charleston, SC Nov 12th-New Brookland Tavern-West Columbia, SC Jukebox the Ghost roll into Charleston and Columbia this week riding high on the release of their new self-titled album which came out October 21. The album lands the band in uncharted water as the aptly titled lead single “The Great Unknown” has found […] - [[New Music and Video] She Returns from War-Ain't Your Town](https://scenesc.com/new-music-video-returns-war/): With their upcoming self-titled EP due out November 18, the Charleston trio She Returns from War offer up a new video for their song “Ain’t Your Town” shot at the Jam Room where they recorded the EP. The new EP makes a statement with four songs that are the group’s strongest recordings to date. Led by […] - [[Music Video] Devereaux-Ponytails](https://scenesc.com/music-video-devereaux-ponytails/): On the new Devereaux album Heyward Sims does an incredible job of seamlessly mixing analog and electronic sounds into hooky pop songs. The opening track “Pineapple Flex” showcases both Sim’s guitar work and his sense of composition. With the video for “Pineapple Flex” seen here Sim’s makes a splash before the chase begins. Suspense and […] - [Avett Brothers Return to Columbia with Three Nights at The Township](https://scenesc.com/avett-brothers-return-columbia-three-nights-township/):   The Avett Brothers play March 6/7/8 at The Township Auditorium in Columbia, SC It was a beautiful St. Patrick’s Day celebration in 5 Points in 2008 when a terrible thunder-storm came out of nowhere, trash swirling through the air and police evacuating the streets. The police had no easy task, the streets were slammed […] - [[New Music] Can't Kids I Never Liked You](https://scenesc.com/new-music-cant-kids-never-liked/): I NEVER LIKED YOU (split “7 w/ Schooner) by Can’t Kids Can’t Kids have a new 7 inch split with NC band Schooner due out early next year on Sit-N-Spin Records, but they’ve released their three tunes early through their Bandcamp page. The clear highlight of the split is the first song “Walmart Parking Lot”, […] - [[Video] Owen Beverly-The Devils in the Details](https://scenesc.com/video-owen-beverly-devils-details/): In support of his first solo album in six years, Owen Beverly released the video for “Devils in the Details” today through Charleston City Paper. The video shows Beverly seemingly possessed as the video cuts between shots of him standing in front of Folly Road in Charleston and cemetery shots filmed at Greenwood Cemetery near […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Ásgeir](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-asgeir/): Tonight’s Diagnosis will feature Iceland’s Ásgeir. Ásgeir (pronounced “OWS-gear”) is an indie-folk sundae with electrified sprinkles. While he can most be compared to the Bon Iver, José González and RY Xs of the world, Ásgeir has one trait that makes him particularly endearing– his accent. I must admit at first I couldn’t stop thinking of […] - [Arts and Draughts Features Local Heavy Lineup](https://scenesc.com/arts-draughts-features-local-heavy-lineup/): Now in its fifth season, Arts and Draughts at the Columbia Museum of Art has established itself as a consistently entertaining event showcasing the museum, regional and local music, and craft breweries from across America. The November installment of the quarterly event features 4 artists local to Columbia, three of which are relatively new bands. […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Jamie T](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-jamie-t/): The Diagnosis is back and this week our featured artist is Jamie T. Born Jamie Treays in Wimbledon, South London,  Jamie started playing stand-up bass after realizing the guitar was too hard to play while singing. Though he’s flown relatively under the American radar, Jamie T’s first hit was “Sheila,” which was playlisted by BBC […] - [The Dog-Hearted: Curtin's Debut Album & Tour](https://scenesc.com/dog-hearted-curtins-debut-album-tour/): They say New York is the city where dreams come true. While most of us may have lost faith in that movie fantasy, Austin Nelson and Jason Rueger may have proved that cliché can still hold some merit; even if they weren’t exactly seeking the place it led them. Maybe that explains why Curtin, the […] - [Heyrocco upd8 #2 Black Future](https://scenesc.com/heyrocco-upd8-2-black-future/): hey david sorry i havent gotten a chance to catch you up on things, its been a rather busy month but i say that with a smile. I’d like it if you just shared this as is. I find it a lot easier to speak with one person than a large group ya know, one […] - [Dave Stone: The Wander Down Yonder Tour](https://scenesc.com/dave-stone-wander-yonder-tour/): UPDATE: Dave Stone will be returning to Red Door Tavern on Friday, November 7th with co-headliner Lisa Best, another terrific comedian from LA. Show is at 9PM with a cover of only $7. Dave Stone is an LA-based comedian originally from Atlanta, GA. This fall he is returning to tour across the southeast, where he […] - [In Review: Fall for Greenville 2014](https://scenesc.com/review-fall-greenville/): I got the feeling I was part of something special Saturday as a good chunk of Charleston’s music scene took over Fall for Greenville – from up-and-comers Volcanoes in the Kitchen opening the main stage at noon, to Holy City darlings Shovels and Rope headlining the main stage Saturday night. Sandwiched between those two acts […] - [New Music From Atlas Road Crew](https://scenesc.com/new-music-atlas-road-crew/): Voices by Atlas Road Crew Atlas Road Crew claim Charleston, SC as their home-base, but they’ve seen much more of the inside of their van over the past two years than Folly Beach or Sullivan’s Island. Their new song “Voices” is a testament to their growth as musicians and is easily the bands best sounding […] - [Corbett Alexander play Conundrum ](https://scenesc.com/corbett-alexander-play-conundrum/): If you’ve never been to Conundrum Music Hall in West Columbia, you’re missing out on a tiny shack in a big grassy lot that’s full of great music. And that may not seem that great, but let me tell you why it is. It’s a hidden gem, secluded enough to scare away the late night […] - [Album Review: Trees on Mars-The Sapling](https://scenesc.com/album-review-trees-mars-sapling/): Instrumental progressive metal is a tough genre to tackle. If you’re not playing it well, there’s not much to talk about or listen to, but if you do it right there’s a high ceiling on where it can take you. On their debut full length album Trees on Mars play to impress by creating intriguing […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Asaf Avidan](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-asaf-avidan/): The first time I listened to Asaf Avidan I was confused. I assumed Asaf was a man’s name, so when I clicked on the link from NPR to listen, I was surprised to hear what sounded like a woman’s voice. I honestly could not picture a face at all to match the vocals. But after […] - [Show Review: Brave Baby Returns Home to Charleston](https://scenesc.com/brave-baby-returns-home-charleston/): After embarking on a Fall tour earlier this September, accompanying The Weeks, Brave Baby finally reached Charleston last Friday night. Or rather, stopped in at the Music Farm before continuing through the southeast for their own headlining dates. Before detailing that particular evening though, let’s catch up on who these familiar faces are (for those […] - [Fall for Greenville 2014 Music Guide ](https://scenesc.com/fall-greenville-2014-music-guide/): Follow Fall for Greenville – Instagram Facebook Twitter As downtown Greenville has grown and changed over the years into one of the most lively downtowns in the Southeast, so have the city’s festivals adapted to that changing culture. Fall for Greenville proudly showcases some of the finest things Greenville has to offer, from their beautiful […] - [Heyrocco UK Tour Diary 1](https://scenesc.com/heyrocco-europeon-tour-diary-1/): Just ‘smashed a doobie’ they call it here. LOL London is really something. It feels like a weird Spinal Tap spin off of NYC, in terms of classic rock education. We left Charleston on Wednesday afternoon and have been here since Thursday morning. This is our first tour with a sprinter and a driver so… […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Sukierae](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-sukierae/): This week’s Diagnosis features Tweedy–a father/son band out of Chicago. When Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy first set out to make a solo album, he enlisted his son Spencer to play drums just for rehearsals and demoing. But as Spencer, 18, became more involved in the project, the pair decided to become a duo under the […] - [American Gun Find Rock n Roll Roots](https://scenesc.com/american-gun-find-rock-roots/): Promised Youth by American Gun On their new six track EP American Gun leave their alt country beginning in the past, turning back to the rock n roll that members Todd Mathis and Noel Rodgers played prior to American Gun. It’s been a gradual transition. Since Rodgers joined American Gun after the band’s second album […] - [Watch Cloud Nothings New Video Directed by Jordan Blackmon](https://scenesc.com/watch-cloud-nothings-new-video-directed-jordan-blackmon/): In conjuction with the announcement of their world tour, Cloud Nothings debuted the video for their song “Now Hear In,” from their latest album Hear and Nowhere Else. The video was directed by Toro y Moi guitarist and Fork and Spoon Records co founder Jordan Blackmon as he spliced together VHS footage from the vaults […] - [Music Midtown 2014 Review](https://scenesc.com/music-midtown-2014-review/):   “Somebody stole my car radio and now I just sit in silence.” -Twenty-One Pilots The highway to Atlanta was marked with an almost tragic experience where the gas light radiated ominously for 15 solid minutes while sitting in traffic. Sweet relief flowed in the form of inner city fuel that was frantically achieved with […] - [[New Music] Avi Jacob-Pickup Truck](https://scenesc.com/new-music-avi-jacob-pickup-truck/): Charleston folk artist Avi Jacob started out 2014 with a 7 song album titled So Hard to Reach You. The record is a beautifully dark collection of confessional songs, mostly dealing with Jacob’s relationships and with the passing of his father. He spoke of this with Charleston City Paper in July, specifically the song “Simple […] - [In Review: Mountain Song Festival 2014](https://scenesc.com/review-mountain-song-festival-2014/): If you are taking a trip from Greenville in the fall on Highway 276 and you take a right near Table Rock, it takes you up to Caesars Head. It is a great place to stand and breathe in the clean air and admire the beautiful colors. If you are in shape you can take […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: This Is All Yours](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-2/): Let us rejoice! For alt-J hath finally bestowed a new album upon us! This week brought us the release of This Is All Yours, which means an immediate feature on the Diagnosis before this highly-anticipated gem goes top 40 and becomes off limits to the WUSC airwaves for 4o years (that’s the year 2054…) This […] - [[New Music] Stream the New ET Anderson](https://scenesc.com/new-music-stream-new-et-anderson/): Last night I told my roommate that I think ET Anderson might catch. He had been listening to the new album non-stop and spoke high words of praise, and I agree. Mr. Puza also pointed out that the stylings of ET Anderson are popular right now on a national level. If you do some more […] - [Show Review: Washed Out Open Music Farm Columbia](https://scenesc.com/show-review-washed-open-music-farm-columbia/): If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably been waiting for this moment for quite some time. This past Tuesday, Ernest Greene finally made his return to Columbia. Greene and his band mates, better known as Washed Out, had the privilege of playing the very first show at the Soda City’s new, mid-sized music venue, The […] - [Liza Dye Returns Home and to the Stage.](https://scenesc.com/liza-dye-returns-home-stage/): Earlier this year tragedy struck New York comedian (and South Carolina native) Liza Dye when she was hit by a subway train and nearly lost a leg. Liza’s story spread quickly within the comedy community, and gained national attention when comics like Aziz Ansari and Chelsea Paretti helped draw attention to her cause, with benefit […] - [Holly Herndon: a Human Future for Computer Music](https://scenesc.com/holly-herndon-human-future-computer-music/): Holly talks about laptop performance, the singularity, and her Tennessee roots at EM15 in Montreal. Experimental composer and performer Holly Herndon is a mediator between worlds. Her adventurous and overtly digital sound at once appeals to the pop sensibilities of a casual audience while challenging the minds of more active listeners. By infusing familiar elements […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: My Brightest Diamond](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-brightest-diamond/): Tonight’s Diagnosis will feature dream-pop-meets-cabaret darling, My Brightest Diamond. Shara Worden, the artist behind My Brightest Diamond, is the daughter of a National Accordion Championship-winning father and Pentecostal church organist mother from Ypsilanti, Michigan. Worden grew up listening to gospel, jazz and classical music, and performing in her church choir. My Brightest Diamond released This […] - [In Review: Hopscotch 2014 Top 8 ](https://scenesc.com/review-hopscotch-2014-top-8/): Hopscotch 2014 Top 8 “North Carolina, a state making national news of late for its legislative conservatism while proudly hosting to one of the most progressive music events in the country.” Music critic Gary Suarez observed in an article for Myspace last year this dichotomy that Raleigh’s Hopscotch Music Festival exists in. In light of […] - [Show Preview: ▼▲THE BURRITØ BASH▲▼](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-%e2%96%bc%e2%96%b2the-burrito-bash%e2%96%b2%e2%96%bc/): Ladies and folks, this Saturday, local college radio station WUSC FM is gifting the city of Columbia one more shot of sunny magic vibes before the sunbeam faeries disappear for the fall. Taking place at local hot and spicy spot, El Burrito, you can saunter down and meal while you watch some mighty fine electronic, […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Ryder and Res](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-ryder-res/): This week’s Diagnosis will feature the fervent Serena Ryder and cool Low Res. Serena Ryder started playing guitar at 13, and was signed by age 18 in 2002. She cites the Beatles and Leonard Cohen as major influences. While the Canadian songstress has opened for Aerosmith, received the 2008 Juno Award for Best New Artist […] - [A Look Back at Hopscotch Music Festival ](https://scenesc.com/look-back-hopscotch-music-festival/): Over the years Hopscotch has served as a vehicle for new music discovery for me and a chance to see North Carolina acts that don’t visit South Carolina often, but ones I admire and follow online. Every year I’ve experienced moving performances from all types of artists. Last year it was Mount Moriah, Future Islands, […] - [D Planet Rock Despite Underwhelming Crowd](https://scenesc.com/d-planet-rock-despite-underwhelming-crowd/): Sunday night at Art Bar was my fourth time seeing Diarrhea Planet in the last year. Granted two of those were absolutely insane SXSW sets and one was a wild birthday show with Junior Astronomers in Charlotte, but I feel like I’ve seen the band who are known for wild live shows at their best. […] - [ET Anderson Debut New Music and Band at ShredQ](https://scenesc.com/et-anderson-new-music-band-shredq/): Since leaving Octopus Jones earlier this summer and relocating from Raleigh back to South Carolina, ET Anderson front-man Tyler Morris has worked quickly forming a band with an all-star lineup and putting finishing touches on the band’s first release due out later this year. For the bands first performance they played a steamy and intimate […] - [Callosum Releases New Single "Closer (feat. Sav)"](https://scenesc.com/callosum-releases-new-single-closer-feat-sav/): https://soundcloud.com/moas-collective/callosum-closer-feat-sav/s-Xahg1 What with all the electronic artists sampling old and overused vocal riffs to mess about in their laboratories, it’s always a pleasure to know of a song featuring a home-grown singstress, with a serenade meant specifically for the song. That is the case here, with Callosum‘s new single, Closer ft. Sav. Utilizing the vocal […] - [Exclusive Interview with Seth Bolt of Needtobreathe](https://scenesc.com/exclusive-interview-seth-bolt-needtobreathe/): NEEDTOBREATHE play Charleston Performing Arts Center September 18. I recently got the opportunity to talk with Seth Bolt, bassist and backing vocalist of Needtobreathe. It was such a cool experience to talk to an artist who’s made it big from right here in S.C. Here’s what he had to tell me: Kalyn Oyer: So, you […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Orwells Are No Disgrace](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-orwells-disgrace/): With no intention of pomposity, this week’s Diagnosis will feature another act from my great city that is Chicago. I featured The Orwells once before–along with the usual four other bands–on the show over a year ago, but I could not help but to revisit them now with their latest release, Disgraceland. These dudes come […] - [Björk: Biophilia Live Plays in Charleston and Columbia](https://scenesc.com/bjork-biophilia-live-plays-charleston-columbia/): 2014-11-14, until at least 2014-11-14, The Nickelodeon, Columbia, South Carolina 2014-11-19, until at least 2014-11-19, Charleston Music Hall, Charleston, South Carolina Björk: Biophilia Live, the new film documenting the live show based on Bjork’s eight studio album Biophilia plays in Charleston at Charleston Music Hall November 19 and in Columbia at the Nickelodeon Theatre November […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: O'My!](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-omy/): Alright y’all, The Diagnosis returns Wednesdays 10 p.m. to midnight, which means WUSC Wednesdays are back. One of my favorite parts of being a DJ at WUSC is being able to introduce South Carolinians to the sounds of my own home–Chicago. While each of this summer’s major tours passed through my city and big artists […] - [Kat's Corner: Things to Enjoy to Pass the Time Until Thursday](https://scenesc.com/kats-corner-things-enjoy-pass-time-thursday/): Hey y’all. We get college football back this week, but until then, here are some things for your eyes and ears to enjoy. And as always, Go Tigers! Middle Of America – Will Hoge C’mon, I’m in Nashville. I gotta give ya some Country Music suggestions. Real Country Music that is. Will is no stranger […] - [Hopscotch Day Party Top Picks](https://scenesc.com/hopscotch-day-party-top-picks/): Full List of Hopscotch Day Parties Krill Steve Hears Pile in Malden and Bursts into Tears by Krill As popular DIY indie guitar bands like Speedy Ortiz and Pile have shown, Massachusetts has seen an incredibly prolific music scene as of late, and so it goes for local heroes Krill, a spastic, melodic three-piece that […] - [Soundwaves: Peace Out for the Summer](https://scenesc.com/soundwaves-peace-summer/): My summer is officially over with tomorrow’s class schedule looming over my senior year shoulders, and I must say my weekly ride with Scene SC has been a fun and enlightening one. David Stringer is my hero for helping to make music journalism a thing in S.C., a place where Toby Keith’s solo cup reigns […] - [Music Farm and AC Entertainment Team Up](https://scenesc.com/music-farm-ac-entertainment-team/): What does the Music Farm and AC Entertainment partnership mean for you? Last week AC Entertainment and The Music Farm announced an exclusive partnership to bring an expanded breadth of musical offerings to their two South Carolina clubs as well as other shows in the area. That sounds great, but what does that mean to […] - [#TwitterThursday with @3rdeyegirl and @RBTSWIN](https://scenesc.com/twitterthursday-with-3rdeyegirl-and-rbtswin/): What’s up cats and kittens? Please tell me you missed this column (is this a column?) or that you at least missed my spam tweets promoting it every week…or don’t tell me anything–I know what’s in your heart!  It’s a chilly 71 degrees in Soda City today, so hoodie up and read along, ok? First […] - [7 Q's with Zoot Crew](https://scenesc.com/7-qs-with-zoot-crew/): Live at Sharky’s in Columbia, SC Saturday August 15 New Album out September 2 1) Describe your music for those who aren’t familiar. Zoot Krew is a Pop/Hip Hop duo with a southern twang and also a west coast swag. Lyrically over the top, Matthew Morgan delivers an Adam Levine like voice combined with Columbia […] - [[Show Review] Valley Maker 'Yes I Know I've Loved This World' Release Show](https://scenesc.com/show-review-valley-maker-yes-i-know-ive-loved-this-world-release-show/): Listen to Yes I Know I’ve Loved this World When Austin Crane played the release show for his album Place at the Table at New Brookland Tavern years ago everyone in the audience threw roses on stage after the last song. It was both an emotional and touching moment, well deserved by Crane who has […] - [#FFGVL 2013 Music Lineup](https://scenesc.com/ffgvl-2013-music-lineup/):   After featuring bands like Dawes, Jason Isbell, Apache Relay, Lucero, Deer Tick, Frontier Ruckus, Justin Townes Earle, Rogue Wave, and many more over the last couple of years the annual Fall for Greenville music lineup has become a much-anticipated announcement, and yet again this years lineup does not disappoint. This years lineup features two […] - [[New Music Exclusive] Those Lavender Whales-"Sometimes"](https://scenesc.com/new-music-exclusive-those-lavender-whales-sometimes/): Parts and Pieces Goose and Geeses Release Show Saturday 8/10/2013 at New Brookland Tavern The new EP from Those Lavender Whales titled Parts and Pieces Goose and Geeses marks the beginning of a new era for the band. If you’ve seen them live lately you’ll notice Patrick Wall on electric guitar, he’s earned his green […] - [[Album Review] The Civil Wars - The Civil Wars (2013)](https://scenesc.com/album-review-the-civil-wars-the-civil-wars-2013/): After nearly two and a half years, folk/country duo The Civil Wars have released the follow up to their first LP Barton Hollow. Their self-titled record notes a seamless transition from the first album’s romantic, whimsical harmonies and guitar picking to a more angst-ridden, full band encompassed compilation. While Barton Hollow’s tone is overwhelmingly hopeful, […] - [SC Music Guide Presents Locally Grown on the Green](https://scenesc.com/sc-music-guide-presents-locally-grown-on-the-green/): Facebook Event SceneSC and South Carolina Music Guide share some similar goals, to become millionaires and to do our part in sharing some of the music made here in SC. Some days I think it would be easier to become a millionaire than to get people to listen to local music, but still we try. […] - [3 Nights, 9 Bands, SceneSC.com Partners with SC State Fair](https://scenesc.com/3-nights-9-bands-scenesc-com-partners-with-sc-state-fair/): Facebook Event Page We are excited to announce that SceneSC will present nine South Carolina bands over the course of three nights at this years South Carolina State Fair. When presented with the opportunity earlier this year we nearly popped with excitement of the chance to showcase some of our favorite music from all over […] - [[New Music] Minor Miracles Self Titled EP](https://scenesc.com/new-music-minor-miracles-self-titled-ep/):  At some point in the history of SceneSC a beautiful friendship between Matt Little and Josh Branham of Minor Miracles developed. It has a lot to do with Beezers sandwiches, late nights, and twitter…but don’t all great modern friendships? In addition to playing in Commerce and Minor Miracles, Little runs Littlest Sounds, which over the […] - [[New Music] Bobby Blake Monroe-"Rain"](https://scenesc.com/new-music-bobby-blake-monroe-rain/): Cartography Volume I Due Out 8-27-13 With the first single from Cartography Volume I, the first in a two volume series, Bobby Blake Monroe comes out firing with heavy guitar lines bouncing back and forth reminiscent of Futures era Jimmy Eat World. Cartography is Monroe’s first release under is own name, previously writing and recording as […] - [The Vans Warped Tour 2013](https://scenesc.com/the-vans-warped-tour-2013/) - [Co. Explores New Territory with Bird Skulls EP](https://scenesc.com/co-explore-new-territory-with-bird-skulls-ep/): Stream Bird Skulls The goal of every songwriter dedicated to his craft is to write music that stands the test of time. Brian Hannon, frontman of Charleston, SC band Company doesn’t seem sure that he’s accomplished that yet, but his new EP Bird Skulls touches such grave subject matter that it’s impossible to escape the […] - [[Free Download] Hear Two New Valley Maker Songs](https://scenesc.com/free-download-hear-two-new-valley-maker-songs/): After releasing two full length albums under his own name, South Carolina native Austin Crane changed direction in 2010 releasing a self titled album under the moniker Valley Maker. The concept album featured 10 songs written as part of Crane’s senior thesis based on the biblical book of Genesis. A follow-up to that album has […] - [10 Picks for Recess Fest 2013](https://scenesc.com/10-picks-for-recess-fest-2013/):   Recess Fest Recess Fest takes place over 3 days and 13 venues in Charlotte, North Carolina featuring 85 independent bands from the Carolinas and beyond. Recess Fest really cherry picked the South Carolina bands included in their 2013 lineup. All very fine bands that we cover a lot, so for our 10 Recess Fest […] - [This Week is a Good Week in Music](https://scenesc.com/this-week-is-a-good-week-in-music/): Summer is always a good time for new music, but 2013 has been exceptional. From the beginning you could tell that 2013 was going to be a great year in music. In this state alone, there have been upwards of 10 quality releases, with more buzz coming. (Valley Maker!) This Tuesday marked one of the […] - [[Music Video] Southern Femisphere-Don't Sleep](https://scenesc.com/music-video-southern-femisphere-dont-sleep/):   Fork and Spoon Records Download Houses Southern Femisphere is currently out on tour supporting their new album Houses from Fork and Spoon Records with a return date planned for this Sunday night at Charlotte’s Recess Fest. Before they hit the road they released a video for their song “Don’t Sleep”. The video, directed by […] - [[New Music Debut] Hussey-Angry Men](https://scenesc.com/new-music-debut-hussey-angry-men/): New album ‘Ground Me’ Due Out August 6, 2013 For years All Get Out frontman Nathan Hussey has leaked songs never planned for All Get Out records through live acoustic videos, Daytrotter sessions, home demos, and through The Blue Indian sampler. ‘Ground Me’, the new album due out August 6, is Hussey’s first official venture […] - [Meet the Daydream Pop of Tape Waves](https://scenesc.com/meet-the-day-dream-pop-of-tape-waves/):   Tape Waves are great example of the magic of the modern music industry and accessibility of music. We live in an age where a Charleston, SC duo with a beautifully recorded bedroom EP can reach ears all over the world through multiple websites, and have their s/t EP released by UK label Box Bedroom […] - [[7.16.13] Stereofly Summertime Picnic Party at Conundrum](https://scenesc.com/7-16-13-stereofly-summertime-picnic-party-at-conundrum/): Anyone who’s ever planned a show knows that creating a buzz about the event is key in getting people motivated to attend. For tonight’s event, Stereofly probably could’ve generated all the buzz they needed just by booking an out-of-control 19-piece marching band – but they didn’t stop there. Toss in a local album release, a […] - [Album Review: sandcastles. - tantrums](https://scenesc.com/album-review-sandcastles-tantrums/):   Damn. Who broke Bakari Lebby‘s heart so bad? His electronic project, sandcastles.‘ new album, tantrums, is clearly his heart’s crime scene, bloody with evidence. Unfortunately, we lack CSI’s David Caruso‘s dad-friendly wit, stoically putting on sunglasses after saying something like “Looks like this heart’s beat,” so we’re left to piece it together on our own. […] - [Jam Room Music Festival Announce Lineup](https://scenesc.com/jam-room-music-festival-announce-lineup/): Jam Room Music Festival released their 2013 lineup this morning featuring Son Volt, one of the quintessential bands that helped revive the alt-country movement of the mid 90’s. Joining Son Volt will be Georgia retro rockers The Woggles, The Great Book of John, Rachel Kate, and Diali Cissohko & Kaira Ba with more bands to […] - [New Music From Magnetic Flowers](https://scenesc.com/new-music-from-magnetic-flowers/): Magnetic Flowers have released two new songs from their upcoming album that sound nothing like Magnetic Flowers. In May of this year the band kickstarted the final stages of their upcoming album titled Old, Cold. Losing It., but once you hear these two songs you’ll get that the band is far from losing it. Flowers […] - [Yellow Red Sparks Bring Folk to New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/yellow-red-sparks/): Sunday, July 7, 2013 – 7:00pm Yellow Red Sparks The term “folk” is an elusive description for anything, especially when you slap the label on modern music. The word comes from folk lore, referring to stories and music passed down from generation to generation, including tall tales. Now, the folk music revolution of the 60’s […] - [7 Q's with John Fahr, Debut Album 'Go North' Out Now](https://scenesc.com/7-qs-with-john-farr-debut-album-go-north-out-now/): When most people hear home recording they think lofi, or something less than studio quality. Over the last 10 years the gap in quality has nearly disappeared, and with John Fahr’s new album Go North it’s not something you would notice as a listener. In fact it’s quite the opposite. On Go North Fahr arranges […] - [Washed Out To DJ Urban Outfitters Grand Opening](https://scenesc.com/washed-out-to-perform-at-urban-outfitters-grand-opening/): If you’ve driven through the Vista you might have noticed some behind the scenes construction going on and an Urban Outfitters sign outside. On July 17 they’ll be cutting the ribbon to the new store and on July 20 the celebraish will begin. The grand opening party gets started at 4 PM with free gift […] - [Hopscotch, The Ultimate Festival for Music Discovery](https://scenesc.com/hopscotch-the-ultimate-festival-for-music-discovery/): Festivals seem to be everywhere these days, but few hold a candle to what Hopscotch Music Festival is doing in Raleigh, NC. Now in its fourth year, Hopscotch is spread over 3 days, taking over 15 venues in downtown Raleigh. On Friday and Saturday night the concert moves outdoors, with headlining bands performing in the […] - [Festival Recap: Bonnaroo 2013 ](https://scenesc.com/festival-recap-bonnaroo-2013/): Thanks to Big Hassle and Bonnaroo for gracing us with this opportunity once again. We look forward to working with them next year. Also, thanks to Jake Causey for writing this wonderful article about the behemoth that is Bonnaroo. This is the second year in a row that I’ve been fortunate enough to make it […] - [[New Music] Yosef Release New Single, Announce EP 'Run Wild'](https://scenesc.com/new-music-yosef-release-new-single-announce-ep-run-wild/): Yosef to release Run Wild July 9th on Regenerate Records No matter what title Hunter Duncan makes music under, you’re guaranteed a solid introspective product. Through his teenage years in Columbia Duncan played under many a moniker, be it American Religion, Kill Anties, The Lion in Winter, and now Yosef. Run Wild, the true debut […] - [[Show Journal] Local Natives Finally Made it to Charleston](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-local-natives-finally-made-it-to-charleston/): I’ve been a fan of the Los Angeles-based indie band Local Natives since their first album Gorilla Manor released in 2010–“Who Knows Who Cares” was my own personal anthem during freshman year of college. So imagine my excitement when I hear that they would be playing at Bonnaroo AND in Charleston within the span of a week. […] - [Why I’m Rocking for ‘Girls Rock Columbia’ – By a Guy from the Columbia Scene](https://scenesc.com/why-im-rocking-for-girls-rock-columbia-by-a-guy-from-the-columbia-scene/): Guest post from Daniel Machado of the The Restoration. The Restoration will be performing at the Girls Rock Columbia benefit taking place this Friday at New Brookland Tavern. Rose Machado and I shared the planet for 22 years. She was a painter, illustrator, designer and musician despite all odds against her. We shared those interests, […] - [Girls Rock Columbia, Boys Rock Your Girls ](https://scenesc.com/girls-rock-columbia-boys-rock-your-girls/): Girls Rock Columbia Facebook Event When my sister was 12 years old she bought a drum set with money she had saved up from baby sitting. I’m sure my parents and the neighbors absolutely loved to hear us play “Closing Time” over and over with the garage door half-opened. Obviously, we secretly wanted people to […] - [[New Music] Modern Man-She Wears Pants](https://scenesc.com/new-music-modern-man-she-wears-pants/): With only about 40 days left in South Carolina (Modern Man moves to the bay area of California in August) Modern Man, who always push the DIY envelope, have released a new single “She Wears Pants” along with a limited edition lathe cut plexi physical version. Pictured above, the limited to 25 plexi single by […] - [Albino Skunk Festival Release Fall Lineup](https://scenesc.com/albino-skunk-festival-release-fall-lineup/): Albino Skunk Fall Festival takes place the first weekend in October this year in the foothills of South Carolina. Over the last 10 years the festival has grown considerably, expanding to a Spring fest in 2010 that runs two days. Past festivals have included many notable acts and this years is no different, with bands […] - [[New Music] Junior Astronomers Release First Single from 'Dead Nostalgia'](https://scenesc.com/new-music-junior-astronomers-release-first-single-from-dead-nostalgia/): This afternoon Junior Astronomers released the first single “Touching War” off their upcoming album Dead Nostalgia due out in July via Broken Circles Record. The new album will be available on CD, of course, and limited 500 edition color vinyl. Time flies,but it was one year ago when we guided you through their recording process […] - [Southern Femisphere Sound the Alarm](https://scenesc.com/southern-femisphere-sound-the-alarm/): “One Alarm” is the first single released from Southern Femisphere’s upcoming album Houses due out July 2nd via Fork and Spoon Records. The single debuted this morning at The Creative Intersection who nailed it with their Sleater-Kinney likening. It’s ironic that earlier today I was blasting the new Waxahatchee in my office when my coworker […] - [All Get Out Live Videos](https://scenesc.com/all-get-out-live-videos/): For a lot of folks in South Carolina the new All Get Out lineup has yet to be revealed to us live, but the rest of America has had the chance to see it. So far this year they’ve been on supporting tours with Anberlin, Transit, and played dates with grammy winners fun. These videos […] - [[6.14.13] Recess Fest in the Soda City](https://scenesc.com/6-14-13-recess-fest-and-the-soda-city/): Facebook Event Throwing an indie-rock summer music festival in Columbia, SC is a scary thing to do. Downtown Columbia turns into a ghost town in the summer, with students gone, the legislator out of session, and the stifling heat keeping people indoors. Kudos to the brave Recess Fest folks and to Jessica Oliver (Hauswerk, Can’t […] - [A Bonnaroo Survival Guide](https://scenesc.com/a-bonnaroo-survival-guide/):   Big thanks to Ellis Dortch, a fellow ‘Roo vet, for contributing to this article.   Bonnaroo, more than most other music festivals, is an experience. And if you aren’t properly prepared, it can be an awful one. Follow these guidelines to maximize your weekend, and avoid any potentially nasty mishaps. SUPPLIES Gold Bond — […] - [Sasquatch Festival 2013](https://scenesc.com/sasquatch-festival-2013/): Thanks to Caitlyn Molstad from Calgary, Alberta, Canada for covering Sasquatch Festival for us this year. Also, thanks to Sasquatch Festival for their pictures letting us cover this amazing event. Sasquatch festival 2013 was completely breathtaking from the moment we arrived at the world famous Gorge Amphitheatre right up until the sounds of the last […] - [Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit Announces Daily Lineup](https://scenesc.com/mountain-oasis-electronic-music-summit-announces-daily-lineup/): Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit     Asheville, NC      October 25-27, 2013 Daily tickets on sale Friday, June 7 at Noon EDT   http://mountainoasisfestival.com/ This October, in lieu of Moogfest, which will be taking place in the spring, a new festival behemoth is going to spread its wings over Asheville and supply festival […] - [7 Q's with Big Awesome](https://scenesc.com/7-qs-with-big-awesome/): Big Awesome is more than just a fantastic band name, they’re one of our favorite SC bands that we’ve yet to see live. They play Conundrum Saturday June, 7 with vintage indie rockers Rejectioneers, and Florence punkers Bad Talk. The “power-emo” pond of music has dried up for the most part in South Carolina, with […] - [New Music: Cancellieri-III](https://scenesc.com/new-music-cancellieri-iii/): As Pan takes off on a 6,494 mile, 40 day 40 night tour out west and back, bass player Ryan Hutchens left behind a parting gift in the form of an EP from his project Cancellieri. Recorded with Stagbriar’s Alex McCollum, the new EP titled III, is an atmospheric album with most songs stemming from […] - [[Video Premiere] Atlas Road Crew-Hot Rod](https://scenesc.com/video-premiere-atlas-road-crew-hot-rod/): When I interviewed Atlas Road Crew earlier this year we talked about how they had won the St. Patrick’s Day battle of the bands, and they mentioned how they were going to record a single for their new song “Hot Rod”. Since then the guys decided to take it up a notch, and record a […] - [Post Echo and Chris Wenner Offer "Future Proof"](https://scenesc.com/post-echo-and-chris-wenner-offer-future-proof/): Post Echo and local vinyl enthusiast Chris Wenner have teamed up to offer the entire Post Echo catalog on a customizable 10 inch record, with your choice of up to 10 minutes of music on each side. As you can see in the video above, this is a pretty revolutionary idea, made possible by Chris […] - [Coma Cinema Release Second Single from Upcoming 'Posthumous Release' "Burn a Church"](https://scenesc.com/coma-cinema-release-second-single-from-upcoming-posthumous-release-burn-a-church/): Today’s a big day for Mat Cothran. Not only is it his birthday, but Pitchfork also debuted the release of his new single “Burn a Church”. Some Coma Cinema fans might remember “Burn a Church” from its previously released version in 2011. The new version, recorded in Los Angeles and produced by the guys in […] - [Bluegrass, Pigs, Fireworks, Craft Brews- Guide to Banjo-B-Que 2013](https://scenesc.com/bluegrass-pigs-fireworks-craft-brews-guide-to-banjo-b-que-2013/): There’s something magical about Papa Joe’s Banjo-B-Que. Now in its 4th year, Banjo-B-Que now calls the beautiful Evan’s Towne Center and the Lady Antebellum Pavilion home after spending the first two years at the Georgia-Carolina State Fairgrounds. The two-day festival gets kicked off on Friday afternoon, with the barbeque contestants firing up their smokers and […] - [EP Review: Que Será Será - Face The Night](https://scenesc.com/ep-review-que-sera-sera-face-the-night/): And so the day finally came when our most prized Parisian, a sharp young man appropriately named Pierre, had to leave behind our humid habitat and return home to regale fellow Frenchmen with stories of 40° Celsius weather and $4 40s. His last hurrah was staged at the ever-swanky Speakeasy on Saluda, and, walking up, […] - [(ETW) Modern Day Vampire Weekend](https://scenesc.com/etw-modern-day-vampire-weekend/): Vampire Weekend have had kind of a hard go at it as a band. After bursting onto the hip culture music scene in late 2007 with a tour with The Shins, and praise from Rolling Stone and Spin, Vampire Weekend seemed to be set for an enjoyable career of releasing music. Instead they started to […] - [Treasure Fest Preview, the SoCar Bands and Some Highlights](https://scenesc.com/treasure-fest-preview-the-socar-bands-and-some-highlights/): Over the years Charlotte, NC’s DIY music scene has grown from an underground hotbed to the mainstream thanks in part to Treasure Fest and Recess Fest, both festivals sharing a lot of similarities. Now in its third year, Treasure Fest takes place mostly in the Plaza Midwood area of Charlotte, with 70 + bands spread […] - [[Show Review] Bassnectar — Township Auditorium, Columbia SC 5/8/2013](https://scenesc.com/show-review-bassnectar-township-auditorium-columbia-sc-582013/): This past Wednesday, an eagerly anticipated text message was waiting for me when I got off work. It read simply, “You’re Set.” It was from SceneSC’s founder and Editor in Chief David Stringer, and was in reference to my attempts to get press access to the Bassnectar show that night. Since emerging in 2005 Lorin […] - [[Show Preview] Cartel at New Brookland Tavern 5/12/2013](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-cartel-at-new-brookland-tavern-5122013/): May 12, 2013 New Brookland Tavern, Columbia SC $12, all ages (buy tickets) Doors at 7, Show at 8 Southern grown pop/rock band Cartel is making a stop in Columbia at New Brookland Tavern with support from State Champs and A Brighter Life. Cartel rose to fame with their song “Honestly” off of their 2005 […] - [Song Review / Slangers Are Just Friends You Haven't Met Yet](https://scenesc.com/song-review-slangers-are-just-friends-you-havent-met-yet/): Petunia failed me again. Petering out on the road, I was forced to pull over. She has a penchant for embarrassing me as soon as I see anyone I know. She knows what she’s doing. So, I had to roll my busted bike up to Bar None to the welcoming committee of wise-cracking cigarette smokers […] - [Show Preview: Band of Horses at the Township - 5/3](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-band-of-horses-at-the-township-53/): The night of Sept. 18, 2006, Band of Horses packed up their gear after finishing a Monday night show at Headliners in Columbia’s Vista. Front man and Columbia native Ben Bridwell (located center in above photo) probably didn’t know the club he just played would close its doors for good in 2009, barring his possessing […] - [DanManor Gets Wild In The Streets with Those Lavender Whales](https://scenesc.com/danmanor-gets-wild-in-the-streets-with-those-lavender-whales/): DanManor Last week Upstate filmmaker Daniel McCord traveled to Columbia for the Indie Grits Festival to check out some films and do a little Q & A after the screening of his own short “Don’t Kill The Messenger.” McCord made the wise decision upon leaving Greenville of bringing his film equipment in case the opportunity […] - [The Two Night Stand With Atlas Road Crew](https://scenesc.com/the-two-night-stand-with-atlas-road-crew/): The first time Atlas Road Crew played 5 Points Pub in Columbia, SC it was a last-minute deal. The popular 5 Points venue had a band coming in that didn’t have a big draw, and they needed an opener that could make it just hours before the show was supposed to start. So the bartender […] - [Hopscotch Announces 2013 Lineup](https://scenesc.com/hopscotch-announces-2013-lineup/): (Via Press Release) Hopscotch Music Festival–North Carolina’s biggest and most diverse music festival–is proud to announce the lineup for its fourth-annual party in downtown Raleigh, N.C., scheduled for Sept. 5—7, 2013. Nearly 175 bands will fill 15 venues this year, bringing together some of the most noteworthy artists working today in a variety of genres–from […] - [New Music: Elvis Depressedly- Holo Pleasures](https://scenesc.com/new-music-elvis-depressedly-holo-pleasures/): Last week both Mat Cothran projects set the internet abuzz with the much-anticipated release of the first single from the new Coma Cinema album Posthumous Release, and with the release of Holo Pleasures via his full band Elvis Depressedly. While the  new Coma Cinema song “Satan Made A Mansion” made its national debut on Spin, […] - [2013 Sampler Weekend Preview](https://scenesc.com/2013-sampler-weekend-preview/): Friday April 19 New Brookland Tavern The Sea Wolf Mutiny/Slow Runner/Heyrocco/Mechanical River Saturday April 20 Furman University Earth Day Music Presented by Awendaw Green and SceneSC 1:00 Simple Syrup / Danielle Howle 2:30 Mechanical River 3:15 The Sea Wolf Mutiny 4:00 Slow Runner 5:00 Heyrocco On February 26, 2013 we released our 4th official sampler […] - [Moogfest Returns in 2014](https://scenesc.com/moogfest-returns-in-2014/): Moog Music has partnered up with Paxahau, the production company behind Detroit’s Movement Electronic Music Festival and Jazzfest, to present the return of Moogfest in April 2014.  Paxahau is reknown for their commitment to honoring the history of electronic music and innovation, a quality that was sure to appeal to the lasting legacy of Bob […] - [[Album Review] Iron and Wine-Ghost on Ghost ](https://scenesc.com/album-review-iron-and-wine-ghost-on-ghost/): With his last two albums, Kiss Each other Clean and Ghost on Ghost, Chapin, SC native Sam Beam has shed almost all of his singer songwriter stereotype. That’s to say, if you were a fan of The Shepard’s Dog and releases previous to that, and went into a coma in 2007, woke up in 2013 […] - [Capital Cities Ticket Giveaway](https://scenesc.com/capital-cities-ticket-giveaway/): New Brookland Tavern Thursday, May 2, 2013 – 7:00pm Capital Cities Gold Fields LoveLife Tickets Capital Cities are such a modern day band. The SoCal electro pop duo met on Craigslist, just looking to collaborate on some songs, which turned into recording an EP and a band with a live performance over a year later. […] - [[Photos] Local Natives and Superhumanoids at The Orange Peel in Asheville](https://scenesc.com/photos-local-natives-and-superhumanoids-at-the-orange-peel-in-asheville/) - [Concert Preview: WUSC FM's "Wussy Jamboree 2k13"](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wussy-jam/): This weekend is one loaded baked potato, ya’ll. Sour cream and bacon bits and all of that. If you didn’t get a pass for the Indie Grits festival, aren’t all about a Love, Peace, and Hip Hop Festival, or you even feel like skipping a play directed by Sweet Vans/sandcastles musicboy/local talent Bakari Lebby, jaboi’s […] - [Album Review: Pandercakes / Pussy Wizard Split 7"](https://scenesc.com/album-review-pandercakes-pussy-wizard-split-7/): Unconvinced that a simple bowl of Syou ramen would do anything to calm the belligerent hunger sprites in my stomach, I shoveled a fish-paste cake into my mouth. “What did I just eat?” “Kamaboko.” “…?” “A fish-paste cake.” Before I had time to conjure up a facial-expression with which to react to that news, the […] - [Indie Grits Music Preview (Ticket Giveaway)](https://scenesc.com/indie-grits-music-preview-ticket-giveaway/): The annual Indie Grits festival hosted by the Nickelodeon Theatre in Columbia, SC gets kicked off Friday April 12, with an opening party on the 1600 block of Main St. featuring music from Say Brother and The Royal Tinfoil and a DJ previewing sounds of Columbia’s first Hip Hop Family Day. While the 10 day […] - [Bonobo - The North Borders](https://scenesc.com/bonobo-the-north-borders/): Bonobo, aka Simon Green, has been crafting tapestries of organic down tempo beats for over a decade now, with each new release furthering refining his sound.  In a way this evolution mirrors that of fellow UK chill/downtempo/whatever you want to call it artist Four Tet.  Both artists’ work has begun to resemble more traditional dance […] - [Manchester Orchestra, Grouplove, and Frightened Rabbit Team Up for Record Store Day](https://scenesc.com/manchester-orchestra-grouplove-and-frightened-rabbit-team-up-for-record-store-day/): With Record Store Day on the horizon we’re on the verge of hearing a lot of new music, with tons of special releases planned for April 20. Among those is a collaborative 12 inch single with Manchester Orchestra teaming up with Frightened Rabbit for one song and Grouplove for the another. “We wanted to release […] - [WSBF Springfest V Preview](https://scenesc.com/wsbf-springfest-v-preview/): Saturday, April 20, 2013 Tiger Park – 157 Old Greenville Highway, 29631 Facebook Event Free with canned food donation or cash donation South Carolina is lucky to have two great college radio stations in Clemson’s WSBF and USC’s WUSC. Both do a great job of not only playing some of the states local talent, but […] - [Burnt Books In a Shallow Grave Video](https://scenesc.com/burnt-books-in-a-shallow-grave-video/): 4/19/2013 Hunter Gatherer — Columbia, SC Since releasing their début album Wild Fire in January, Columbia’s Burnt Books has only stopped touring enough to take a couple of deep breaths. Stringing together dates up and down the east coast, the band’s been introducing their mathy style of heavy on melodic to growing crowds all over. […] - [Dig South Music Preview](https://scenesc.com/dig-south-music-preview/): Dig South, the southeast’s first and only interactive festival exploring the digital economy, gets kicked off in Charleston, SC this weekend including a loaded music lineup. The sideshow, which includes national touring acts, local talent, DJ’s, comedians, and networking events starts Friday with events at Redux, Charleston Music Hall, and The Alley. Headlining the festival […] - [Rosewood Crawfish Festival Announce 2013 Lineup](https://scenesc.com/rosewood-crawfish-festival-announces-2013-lineup/): May 11, 2013 11am to 8pm Rosewood Crawfish Festival Over the years I’ve heard a small crowd of folks complain about the music at Rosewood Crawfish Festival, but you won’t get any of that here. Every year we’ve previewed the Crawfish Festival lineup and enjoyed the mix of solid local acts paired with a more […] - [Cameron Goes North: Pittsburgh, Day 1](https://scenesc.com/cameron-goes-north-pittsburgh-day-1/): After a seven-and-a-half hour drive from Virginia to Pennsylvania that was only supposed to take six and a marginally good night’s sleep, I woke up in Pittsburgh to see snow falling on my friend Bobby’s deck. Sorry, shorts I foolishly packed. It’s not going to be your week. The snow could’ve gotten us down – […] - [Cameron Goes North: A Weeklong Gastronomic Diary](https://scenesc.com/cameron-goes-north-a-weeklong-gastronomic-diary/): While driving home to Virginia this Friday, I learned I would be leaving the ranks of the unemployed nine days later. In the midst of my excitement, I realized I had the perfect opportunity for one last blowout as a slacker – a weeklong road trip up north to visit friends, eat delicious sandwiches, drink […] - [Archer Avenue Showcase Featuring Harps](https://scenesc.com/archer-avenue-showcase-featuring-harps/):  Facebook Event Harps, the new project from ex Marry a Thief drummer Colin Brown is an interesting all around project. A mix of the songwriting ability of Brown, mixed with the production aspects of Aaron Robertson and the input of a handful of other musicians in the studio, their sound can most easily be described […] - [Amy Godwin Acoustic Session](https://scenesc.com/amy-godwin-acoustic-session/): After filming an acoustic session with Valley Maker (Austin Crane, Amy Godwin) we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to film a solo one with Amy Godwin. She was after-all opening the show that night. As people started to line up outside we filmed this minutes before the doors opened. Soon after Godwin took the stage […] - [Fuzzy SXSW Memories with Junior Astronomers](https://scenesc.com/fuzzy-sxsw-memories-with-junior-astronomers/): By Terrence Richard of Junior Astronomers Right now I’m tucked away in the van driving what to me seemed to be a Tornado in Florida. Its been some time since we left Austin but it feels like only yesterday I was hungry and sweaty all over. Searching for free booze and new tunes. This is […] - [Red All Over with Taylor Swift](https://scenesc.com/red-all-over-with-taylor-swift/):   By Alexis Schwallier: Red isn’t just the name of Taylor Swift’s latest album, or her sold out tour. From red lipstick, sparkly red shoes, and a fire-red guitar, it was obvious the color was the theme of the night. Coincidence? I think not. Everyone can relate to songs about love, heartbreak, and the struggles […] - [[Photos] Ryan Alexander/Yosef/Mel Washington ](https://scenesc.com/photos-ryan-alexanderyosefmel-washington/): Alexis Schwallier shot two shows for us last week, one being this one and one being the Taylor Swift show Saturday at Colonial Life Arena. She did a fantastic job with both of them. - [Dear Blanca Get's Down at SXSW](https://scenesc.com/dear-blanca-gets-down-at-sxsw/): While there weren’t many South Carolina bands represented on official stages at S0uth by Southwest this year, it didn’t stop a handful of Columbia bands from playing the festival unofficially. Shot at the Vulcan Army/Post Echo/Stereofly Collective Showcase, here is a video of Dear Blanca playing “Havana Tonight” the first single off their newest release […] - [Family of the Year Ticket/Vinyl Giveaway](https://scenesc.com/family-of-the-year-ticketvinyl-giveaway/): Facebook Event Monday nights are usually reserved for lying around on the couch being a total bum, but Family of the Year and The Mowgli’s might change that next week. Family of the Year is out on tour with their new album Loma Vista gradually growing in popularity with each new tour date. Around here […] - [[Festival Preview] Spring Jam Music Fest in Charleston](https://scenesc.com/festival-preview-spring-jam-music-fest-in-charleston/): March 23 & 24, 2013 11 AM – 7 PM Brittlebank Park Next to Joe Riley Baseball Field Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29403 Ticket Info. This Saturday and Sunday Brittlebank Park in Charleston will be the site of the 2013 Spring Jam Music Fest. Brought to us by 105.5 The Bridge among other local organizations, […] - [[Video Premiere] Brandon Kean-The Wrong Light](https://scenesc.com/video-premiere-brandon-kean-the-wrong-light/): Brandon Kean had always written an occasional song on acoustic guitar, or played a solo acoustic show for fun now and then, but it wasn’t until a year ago that he stepped out on a limb to try to take his songs to the next level. After recording “On and On”, a song which was […] - [Shoplifter Booking Showcase with Modern Man/Cement Stars/Knives and Daggers](https://scenesc.com/shoplifter-booking-showcase-with-modern-mancement-starsknives-and-daggers/): Facebook Event One of the first steps for local bands to start playing shows out of their hometown is meeting the right people and bands to get that done. It can be a really frustrating thing to book worthwhile shows on your own, so it helps to find someone else that believes in your music […] - [Behind the Scenes with Fork and Spoon's Casual Friday](https://scenesc.com/behind-the-scenes-with-fork-and-spoons-casual-friday/):   Fork and Spoon The Lovely FewHearts and Plugs We’re huge fans of Fork and Spoon records here at SceneSC and their new Casual Friday series, so we decided to see how it was done and film a low key acoustic session with this weeks featured artist The Lovely Few. Why is it called Casual […] - [Festival Journal: Savannah Stopover (Part Two)](https://scenesc.com/festival-journal-savannah-stopover-part-two/): Saturday at Savannah Stopover started out with a rehashing/learning how the previous night’s escapades unfolded. After being generally unpleased with myself, I was able to shrug off my disappointment and embrace the sunshine and low-70-degree temperatures outside. It was a new day and there were new bands and venues to discover. Since the music didn’t start […] - [Festival Journal: Savannah Stopover (Part One)](https://scenesc.com/festival-journal-savannah-stopover-part-one/): I generally try and avoid situations where I’m pulling double duty as a press member and artist at a show/event, but David’s offer for me to cover the Savannah Stopover Festival after I finished playing seemed too good to pass up. My only previous experiences in Savannah were both negative, so the lure of press […] - [SXSW 2013: Day 1 Recap - 3/12/13](https://scenesc.com/sxsw-2013-day-1-recap-31313/): We decided to ease into Day 1 of the Music portion of SXSW, but we probably went a little harder than originally planned. After checking in and getting all our credentials, we set out to find some free drinks and food before the night started. We wound up at a boathouse at the Tumblr + […] - [[ETW] Biffy Clyro Release Double Album, Win The Vinyl](https://scenesc.com/etw-biffy-clyro-releese-double-album-win-the-vinyl/): Biffy Clyro are nothing if not ambitious. The Scottish bands 6th studio release is a double album, both discs featuring 10 new songs. Just as the title implies, the themes and music on both discs in Opposites vibe against each other both lyrically and musically. Before going into the studio for Opposites, Biffy Clyro toured […] - [Here We Go Again: SXSW 2013](https://scenesc.com/here-we-go-again-sxsw-2013/): Alright Austin… We’ve stretched, prepped our google doc schedule, RSVP’d to every party, packed some snacks, charged our cameras and booked our post-sxsw pedicures for next week. We’re ready to drink all of your Shiner and eat all of your chips and queso. We’re excited to do this again, and of course see a bunch […] - [[Show Preview] As I Lay Dying and The Devil Wears Prada at the Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-as-i-lay-dying-and-the-devil-wears-prada-at-the-music-farm/):   WHEN: Thursday, 3/14/2013 Doors at 6:30 WHERE: Music Farm 32 Ann St. Charleston, SC 29403 HOW MUCH: $21 Adv./$24 Doors Get tix. Christian metal bands As I Lay Dying and The Devil Wears Prada have joined forces for the “Marathon Metalcore Tour,” and are stopping in Charleston with support from For Today and The Chariot. […] - [News in Brief - Flying Lotus, Clicks & Whistles, New Music](https://scenesc.com/news-in-brief-flying-lotus-clicks-whistles-new-music/): FLYING LOTUS ANNOUNCES SUMMER TOUR DATES Flying Lotus, king of the LA beat scene, has announced summer tour dates, with fellow Brainfeeder labelmates Teebs and Thundercat.  With Atlanta and Asheville dates lined up for late April, FlyLo will finally (outside of sets at Moogfest and Trinumeral) be showing the southeast some love. 3/12: Austin, TX @ […] - [The Lovely Few at Tapp's 3/23](https://scenesc.com/the-lovely-few-at-tapps-323/): Saturday, March 23, at Tapps in the Fountain Room with Mr. Jenkins  Doors at 8, show at 9.  $5 In support of their upcoming show in The Fountain Room at the Tapp’s Building in downtown Columbia, The Lovely Few have given us some sweet items to give away including a sticker pack, 18 x 24 […] - [First Glance at Indie Grits 2013](https://scenesc.com/first-glance-at-indie-grits-2013/): Now in it’s 7th year, Indie Grits Festival hosted by Nickelodeon Theatre, is becoming one of the most unique cultural festivals in the Southeast. Taking over Columbia April 12-21 in 2013, Indie Grits will keep the focus on film and empowering Southern Film makers, as they also expand into cultural invents such us Cinemovements, performing […] - [WXRY Unsigned Open the Vault](https://scenesc.com/wxry-unsigned-open-the-vault/): WXRY Unsigned uploaded 32 live acoustic recordings from their weekly Sunday night broadcast, with some of these releases dating back to 2005. Before their move to the British Bulldog in Irmo, the unsigned show broadcasted from the WXRY studio downtown, where space was at a premium. Bands used to cramp in for interviews, and sometimes […] - [Carolina Music United and The State of the SC Music Community](https://scenesc.com/carolina-music-united-and-the-state-of-the-sc-music-community/): March 10th 4pm-7pm CMU First Meeting 5 Points Pub There are a lot of things that go along with having a healthy music community. Check out the Facebook thread to read a lot of comments on what people think goes into that. Carolina Music United is a new music organization focused on bringing the music […] - [Savannah Stopover Music Festival Preview](https://scenesc.com/savannah-stopover-music-festival-preview/): I-95 travelers are familiar with Savannah, Ga., as an attachment to a cardinal direction – another city often passed by on the east coast’s longest straightaway. The Stopover Music Festival aims to change that for music listeners, bringing over 100 bands to 11 venues across downtown Savannah Thursday through Saturday. This year’s headliners exhibit how […] - [Free Download // "King Louie" // Latest from Ramphastos' New Album](https://scenesc.com/free-download-king-louie-ramphastos/): Since I first heard Ramphastos–AKA Will Flourance–almost a year ago, I’ve been anxiously awaiting any and all of his new work. Although the latest single, “King Louie,” has been out for just over a month, I’ve been sitting on it until now. The press release Flourance sent to SceneSC says that his fourth album, Alakazam, […] - [Kopecky Family Band Return to 5 Points Pub](https://scenesc.com/kopecky-family-band-return-to-5-points-pub/): March 5, 2013 5 Points Pub Kopecky Family Band & Leagues and solo set by Emily Hearn. / $5 students (limited w/ ID) / $6 adv from The Pub / $8 at door. Doors 8:30p, show at 9p A lot has changed since Kopecky Family Band was our band of the month in February of […] - [Behind "Ruins" with The Sea Wolf Mutiny](https://scenesc.com/behind-ruins-with-the-sea-wolf-mutiny/): “Ruins” made its debut on the 2013 SceneSC Sampler. “Ruins” is more than the first song released by The Sea Wolf Mutiny since their excellent debut release The Last Season. Much has changed since that time in August, 2011. New members in the band, a wider audience, praise among music critics, and life changes such […] - [Interview: The Rocketboys return to Columbia](https://scenesc.com/interview-the-rocketboys-return-to-columbia/): Tuesday. March 5. 7 pm. New Brookland Tavern. $8 The Rocketboys Mike Mains and the Branches Dinner and a Suit Ned Durrett & The Kindly Gents On Tuesday, March 5th, indie-rockers The Rocketboys return to Columbia, where their energetic live shows have developed a promising following. Joining them will be fellow-texas rockers Mike Mains and the […] - [[Interview] Skeezy Scott - Dares to be Different](https://scenesc.com/interview-skeezy-scott-dares-to-be-different/): I was standing in Quantum Beats Recording Studio talking with the CEO, A Town, about a project that DhD and I were working on — a song called “Tree of Life”. A few minutes into the conversation, another person walks into the room. “That’s the man you need to talk to right there,” A Town […] - [[Album Review] All Get Out-Movement](https://scenesc.com/album-review-all-get-out-movement/): Movement by All Get Out They’re back. And it’s with a vengeance. After four long, excruciating years All Get Out has finally answered their debut album The Season with Movement, a five song EP that seems to think of itself as an actual full-length in the arrogant way it just punches you in the face. […] - [Don't Sweat it Fest Kicks Off Thursday](https://scenesc.com/dont-sweat-it-fest-kicks-off-thursday/): DSI FEST Sampler by The Courtroom at Gettys Thursday marks the beginning of Don’t Sweat it Fest, an indie music festival in downtown Rock Hill with a special emphasis on bicycles. Now in their fourth year, DSI FEST has expanded to three days, kicking off with a two band bill headlined by Hectorina performing their rock […] - [LIVE STREAM BENEFIT CONCERT FOR MOTHER EMANUEL HOPE FUND](https://scenesc.com/live-stream-benefit-concert-for-mother-emanuel-hope-fund/): Broadcast live streaming video on Ustream 8:00-8:20 Manny Praise Team 8:25-8:45 Josh Roberts and the Hinges 8:50-9:10 Chris Hyatt 9:15-9:35 The Lowhills 9:40-10:00 Gaslight Street w/ Reid Stone 10:05-10:25 Sol Drivin Train 10:30-10:50 Runaway Gin 10:55-11:15 Travelin’ Kine 11:20-11:40 Dead 27’s 11:45-12:05 Reckoning/Rodeo Clown 12:15-1:30 Super Jam - [[ETW] Robert Earl Keen at Music Farm Columbia](https://scenesc.com/etw-robert-earl-keen-at-music-farm-columbia/): Robert Earl Keen plays the Music Farm in Columbia, SC July 15.  Tickets Rising from the Texas folk scene 30 some-odd years ago, Robert Earl Keen is both a legend and a pioneer in the Americana music world. Keen spent most of the 1980’s working to make a name for himself in the music industry, moving […] - [Ben Bridwell and Iron & Wine Cover Talking Heads-This Must Be the Place](https://scenesc.com/ben-bridwell-and-iron-wine-cover-talking-heads-this-must-be-the-place/): Talking Heads song “This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody)” is one of those special songs that people fall in love with and one that sticks with them over the years. People who love the song often have a story behind it, and for Talking Heads it’s become their song that’s endured the test of […] - [Brave Baby Headline H&P Summer Shindig](https://scenesc.com/brave-baby-headline-hp-summer-shindig/): Highlights by Hearts & Plugs Now it’s truly annual. Returning to Charleston after a successful first year is Holy City record label Hearts & Plugs Summer Shindig featuring the label’s full roster of acts. While last year’s event was wildly successful, this years will undoubtedly blow the first one out of the water. Since the […] - [[Album Review] Youngster-Extended Play](https://scenesc.com/album-review-youngster-extended-play/): Extended Play by Youngster From the opening notes of Youngster’s new Extended Play EP (EP = Extended Play if you didn’t know) the influence of The Strokes early albums is undeniable. In my years of seeing them live, I’ve always known that influence was there, but on this new EP it’s front and center. For […] - [Death of Paris Headline Ladypalooza, Announce Summer Tour](https://scenesc.com/death-of-paris-headline-ladypalooza-announce-summer-tour/): Facebook Event Death of Paris kick off their summer headlining tour in style July 18 at New Brookland Tavern with Ladypalooza, an event featuring five female fronted acts on the rise. For Death of Paris, these shows mark another tour the band has put together themselves, earning the growing attention they’re receiving on a national […] - [[Interview] Supah Mario Laying the Foundation](https://scenesc.com/interview-supah-mario-lays-the-foundation/): Perception, authority, and influence are three degrees of measuring one’s value in the music industry. Up until now, I’ve interacted with artists to discuss their shows or mixtapes, but I’ve yet to interview a producer. Upon this thought, I contacted DeMario Priester, otherwise known as Supah Mario. I’ve previously mentioned Supah Mario in the Ben […] - [[New Music] Brigades- Running Blind](https://scenesc.com/new-music-brigades-running-blind/): In their new song “Running Blind” Brigades split up vocal duties between frontman Darren Young and guitarist Charlie Jackson. That’s the formula that’s taken Brigades from a top tier local band to a band with a growing national presence. Since they caught a break signing with Pure Noise Records they’ve hit the grind of being […] - [Live at Papa Jazz with Debbie and the Skanks](https://scenesc.com/live-at-papa-jazz-with-debbie-and-the-skanks/): SceneSC: What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? Deborah Adedokun:David Wilcox- East Asheville Hardware & this Nigerian praise band mixtape that we used to jam out to in the car when I was a kid. Joe Buck:Elvis’ Golden Records What as the first album you bought with your own money? DA: Destiny’s Child […] - [CLTURE Music Fest Shines Light on NC Music and Beyond](https://scenesc.com/clture-music-fest-shines-light-on-nc-music-and-beyond/): Charlotte based website CLTure.org cover just about everything under the sun relating to their local community and the creative people who surround them – included in that is some excellent music coverage. So it goes hand in hand that they’d host their own music festival showcasing not only Queen City talent, but also great acts from […] - [Soundwaves: Beneath the Bleachers](https://scenesc.com/soundwaves-beneath-the-bleachers/): “The louder you scream, the harder he blows” —Jack Antonoff, Bleachers High-energy indie rockers Joywave livened up the stage before Bleachers with a hype set, noting it was one of their last tour stops opening for the anticipated act of the night. As usual, the Charleston Music Farm was alive in a sweaty sea of […] - [[SC Charts] Bandcamp Top 10](https://scenesc.com/sc-charts-bandcamp-top-10/): Of the new albums in the top 10 the Faline album and the new Heyrocco have been in rotation non-stop since their release. Both Heyrocco and Faline have SC shows on the horizon. Heyrocco play Charleston Pour House with Broncho Thursday June 18 and then Bluetile in Columbia, SC June 19. Faline play Conundrum June […] - [Live at Papa Jazz with The Prairie Willows](https://scenesc.com/live-at-papa-jazz-with-the-prairie-willows/): What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? Kelley Douglas: Rumor Has It– Reba McEntire Perrin Skinner: Jagged Little Pill – Alanis Morrisette Kristen Harris: Headhunters – Herbie Hancock What as the first album you bought with your own money? KD: Probably a soundscapes cd pan flutes and nature noises – no joke. […] - [[Show Preview] Shrimp Records present Sadler Vaden at The Pour House](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-shrimp-records-present-sadler-vaden-at-the-pour-house/): [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/173049280″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] When the Charleston rock group, Leslie, broke up in the fall of 2011, Ballard Lesemann compared it to the tinge he felt at 16 when he heard of the Police calling it quits. Comprised of drummer Jonathan Carman, bassist Jason Fox and the singer-guitarist Sadler Vaden, the trio reportedly […] - [Preview: John Moreland performing at Little Yellow Music House in Columbia](https://scenesc.com/preview-john-moreland-performing-at-little-yellow-music-house-in-columbia-2/): If you’re anywhere near Columbia this weekend, make sure to get in your car and head to Little Yellow Music House on Sunday evening. Once you arrive you won’t regret it, because John Moreland will be there. The Oklahoma-based singer and songwriter released his third studio album, “High On Tulsa Heat,” in late-April via Old […] - [Dear Blanca Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/dear-blanca-live-at-papa-jazz/): SceneSC: What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? Dylan Dickerson: I didn’t really know the albums as much as individual songs but I was deeply in love with The Temptations as a kid. Fell pretty hard for all the Fab Four era Beatles records around the same time. SceneSC: What as the first album […] - [Jim Adkins of Jimmy Eat World Visits Columbia on First Solo Tour](https://scenesc.com/jim-adkins-of-jimmy-eat-world-visits-columbia-on-first-solo-tour/): Facebook Event On his first ever solo tour, Jimmy Eat World frontman Jim Adkins plans to visit cities his band hasn’t visited in a long time, or in some places ever. For the better part of 21 years Adkins has focused all of his creative energies into Jimmy Eat World, a process that’s seen them […] - [Soundwaves Returns with Pop-Up Charleston](https://scenesc.com/soundwaves-returns-with-pop-up-charleston/): Hey y’all! (Yes, I actually use that phrase on occasion; no I don’t have a Southern accent). Soundwaves is back this summer on a sporadic basis, covering your favorite shows and happenings in the beautiful land of Charleston, SC that I get to call home. Thursday night was a throwback to one of the first […] - [[SC Charts] The Bandcamp Top 10](https://scenesc.com/sc-charts-the-bandcamp-top-10/): We tried to start doing this weekly a couple of years ago, but there really was no point because it was the same Mat Cothran albums every week. Which, is awesome because we’re big fans of his music, but it really was the same thing week after week. Now there seems to be fluidity in the […] - [Live at Papa Jazz with MyBrother MySister](https://scenesc.com/live-at-papa-jazz-with-mybrother-mysister/): SceneSC: What’s the first album you remember loving when you were younger? Dylan Kittrell: I remember loving Rubber Soul by The Beatles. It was so just like fluid idk haha SceneSC: Is the next MB MS album in the works? DK: It’s being written and the sound is still kind of being decided. SceneSC: What was […] - [[Music Video] Hermit's Victory-Night Owl](https://scenesc.com/hermits-victory-night-owl/): Stream Hermit’s Victory on Bandcamp The new video from NC/SC artist Hermit’s Victory for the song “Night Owl” is fitting of Tyler Bertges style. Bertges is shown only briefly in the video, seducing the camera with his eyes, no shirt, mustache, and a bowler cap. The rest of the time he’s playing puppet master, or using […] - [Watch Can't Kids Video for Wal Mart Parking Lot](https://scenesc.com/watch-cant-kids-video-for-wal-mart-parking-lot/):   With their 7 inch split with North Carolina band Schooner dropping this weekend, Can’t Kids fittingly premiered the video for their new song “Wal Mart Parking Lot” through Free Times because well… “can’t get enough of me Free Times” sings frontman Adam Cullum. Don’t be confused, the video stars Tyler Morris who blinks away his […] - [Festival Survival Guide: Your 101 to the Hey Look! Music Festival](https://scenesc.com/festival-survival-guide-your-101-to-the-hey-look-music-festival/): Held at Thomas Creek Brewery, Hey Look! Music Festival will be returning to Greenville for its third year with a diverse lineup of Southern bands.  The festival will feature acts like Greenville’s, Islander, and others such as Junior Astronomers, Brigades, Colossus, Gláss, Death of Paris, Jellyrox, Jeremy Ray, RBTS Win, Shoot the Blitz, Floco Torres, […] - [Barnwell Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/barnwell-live-at-papa-jazz/): SceneSC: What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? Tyler Gordon: The first one I remember actually listening to for real and loving was Weezer’s Blue Album. SceneSC: What as the first album you bought with your own money? TG: I don’t remember the first one I bought, but it was probably Blink […] - [Hopscotch Announce 2015 Lineup](https://scenesc.com/hopscotch-announce-2015-lineup/): In a busy offseason that saw Hopscotch change hands, purchased by Etix founder Travis Janovich, long time festival goers can breathe a sigh of relief as they’ve come through on their promise of producing “more of the same” when it comes to the festival’s yearly eclectic lineup. Following in the footsteps of the past, the […] - [Human Resources Release Debut Album 'En Route'](https://scenesc.com/human-resources-release-debut-album-en-route/): En Route by Human Resources Charleston locals, Human Resources, will officially release their debut album on May 20th and perform at King Dusko to celebrate. Guitarist Dries Vandenberg, bassist Aaron Utterbeck and drummer Matt Zutell actually began performing together after meeting their freshman year at Appalachian State University in the hills of North Carolina. Accompanied by two other […] - [[Show Review] All Get Out Power through New Material](https://scenesc.com/show-review-all-get-out-power-through-new-material/): Show Review-All Get Out at the Cat’s Cradle May 15, 2015 Mike Mains & the Branches and Mae.  With the exception of a one-off show last year at The Stuffing in Atlanta, this show Friday at the Cat’s Cradle in Chapel Hill was All Get Out’s first show in two years, and their first since […] - [[Show Review] Lightning Bolt Bring Crowd on Stage at Kings](https://scenesc.com/show-review-lightning-bolt-bring-crowd-on-stage-at-kings/): “Are they going to play on the fucking floor or not?” quipped an audience member as Lightning Bolt took the stage Monday night at Kings in Raleigh. RISD noiseniks turned underground heroes, the seasoned two-piece noise rock outfit, formed in 1994, continuously manage to subvert people’s expectations: they only incorporate a bass and a drum […] - [Shaky Knees 2015 Lets the Good Vibes Roll](https://scenesc.com/shaky-knees-2015-lets-the-good-vibes-roll/): The good vibes rolled for three days straight in Atlanta last weekend as Shaky Knees took over Central Park and surrounding areas with five stages, each hosting a strong daily lineup of bands. The real winner of the weekend might have been King of Pops, who had a consistent line of sweaty festival goers waiting […] - [Live at Papa Jazz with Preach Jacobs](https://scenesc.com/live-at-papa-jazz-with-preach-jacobs/): SceneSC: What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? Preach Jacobs: My brother and I discovered my father’s record collection full of funk and soul. We were obsessed with James Brown’s Black Caesar soundtrack and Stevie’s Songs in the Key of Life. I still own those original prints now and love their sound. […] - [Live at Papa Jazz with She Returns from War](https://scenesc.com/live-at-papa-jazz-with-she-returns-from-war/): SceneSC: What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? Hunter Park: A Lot About Livin’ (And a Little ’bout Love)– Alan Jackson: 3 words, Florida Road Trips. 12 more words: Mom had too much wine, we are in that weird alligator store. What as the first album you bought with your own money? […] - [[ETW Tickets] Toro y Moi Come Full Circle on Columbia Return](https://scenesc.com/etw-tickets-toro-y-moi-come-full-circle-on-columbia-return/): In a 2009 interview with us we asked Chaz Bundick the simple question of how he got started in electronic music and what some of his influences were. At the time his electronic music was new to his Columbia fans who knew him from his band The Heist and the Accomplice, so his brand of […] - [Watch Dear Blanca Live at New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/watch-dear-blanca-live-at-new-brookland-tavern/): We’ve decided to get back to doing some full set videos like we did for the first four years of our existence, so the first one up happened to be Dear Blanca. Last year ET Anderson played their first show ever at Shredquarters with Dear Blanca and Ava Luna, so it was fitting that the […] - [Human Resources Share New Music Video and Announce New Album 'En Route'](https://scenesc.com/human-resources-share-new-music-video-and-announce-new-album-en-route/): Human Resources released their first official music video for “Settled In” on May 1st in anticipation of their upcoming debut album En Route later this month. The Charleston based group refers to their aesthetic as new wave dance rock, but I’d consider it unfair to corner them into one genre that gives an impression of […] - [[Show Review] Matt & Kim w/ WATERS at The Orange Peel](https://scenesc.com/matt-kim-w-waters-at-the-orange-peel/): The PBR was flowing in the hipster capital of the south as Van Pierszalowski sang into a bouquet of flowers. The WATERS vocalist, joined by Brian DaMert on guitar, Greg Sellin on bass, Andrew Wales on drums and Sara DaMert on keyboard, sang the title track from their latest disc “What’s Real,” marked by steady […] - [[Music Video] Toro y Moi // Lilly](https://scenesc.com/music-video-toro-y-moi-lilly/): The new Toro record has been spinning pretty much non stop in my household and on my computer since it came out. Along with that has been tons of discussion along the lines of “did he warm up for this record with the Keath Mead record” along with plenty of Heist and the Accomplice progression […] - [[Enter to Win] Arts and Draughts with Diali Cissokho & Kaira Ba and Debbie and the Skanks](https://scenesc.com/enter-to-win-arts-and-draughts-with-diali-cissokho-kaira-ba-and-debbie-and-the-skanks/): Arts and Draughts returns to the Columbia Museum of Art Friday, May 1 with a full lineup of music fitting for a Friday evening of creatives at an art museum. Headlining the night is Diali Cissokho & Kaira Ba from Carborro, NC. Diali Cissokho & Kaira Ba play fiery West African dance music pulling from […] - [[Interview] with Van Pierszalowski of WATERS](https://scenesc.com/interview-with-van-pierszalowski-of-waters/): I met up with Van Pierszalowski from WATERS after a set at the Orange Peel opening for Matt & Kim on April 20. As San-Fran Van (he proudly hails from the west coast’s Fog City) sipped his honey tea, I asked him a few questions. Q&A KO: What can you tell me about the new […] - [Live at Papa Jazz with Hermit's Victory](https://scenesc.com/live-at-papa-jazz-with-hermits-victory/): Hermit’s Victory by Hermit’s Victory When Tyler Bertges, the man behind Hermit’s Victory, showed up to Papa Jazz to film his session it was the second time he had done so. The first time I messed up the audio when he played a beautiful acoustic version of “Sleeping Evil” on classical guitar. Instead of repeating […] - [[Shaky Knees Profiles] **Tame Impala**Mac DeMarco**Palma Violets**](https://scenesc.com/shaky-knees-profiles-tame-impalamac-demarcopalma-violets/):   Shaky Knees Artist Profiles Tame Impala Shaky Knees presents yet another impressive line-up of indie and alt-rock giants this year, with thoughtful balance between the past, present, and upcoming future of the genres. High on the list, near legends like the Pixies and Ryan Adams, sits one of the most progressive bands of the […] - [[In Review] Love Peace & Hip-Hop](https://scenesc.com/in-review-love-peace-hip-hop/): Love, Peace, and Hip Hop “Hip-hop was created in New York City to give a voice to an unrepresented group and helped unify culturally-diverse groups in the city,” said Darius Johnson, more commonly known as Fat Rat Da Czar; “We have a similar vision for our festival, and we hope it can work to give a unifying experience […] - [[Video Premiere] Acid Earlier/Love Thy Neighbor by ET ANDERSON](https://scenesc.com/video-premiere-acid-earlier-love-thy-neighbor-by-et-anderson/): In less than a year South Carolina band ET Anderson has made a huge impact on the state’s indie music scene with their debut record Et Tu, ____? and a dynamic live show that they’ll be taking on the road for the first time next week. To help kick off that tour they’ve released their new video […] - [[Photos] Future Islands Visit Music Farms](https://scenesc.com/photos-future-islands-visit-music-farms/): After opening up a run of Southeast dates in Wilmington, NC the night before, Future Islands noted early in their Columbia set that it was good to be back in the South. They’ve been touring the world non stop since the release of their breakout album Singles in early 2014. Both nights were special for […] - [[Photos] Brave Baby and The Weeks at Music Farm Columbia](https://scenesc.com/photos-brave-baby-and-the-weeks-at-music-farm-columbia/): Last week was an absolutely crazy week for both shows and events in Columbia with Indie Grits going on and a strong trio of shows at Music Farm. Brave Baby and The Weeks played a semi secret show at The Music Farm last week as part of the ConvergeSE three day conference in Columbia. For […] - [South Carolina Celebrates Record Store Day](https://scenesc.com/south-carolina-celebrates-record-store-day/): Seven years ago, Metallica’s raucous performance at Resputin Music in San Francisco officially began the annual celebration of Record Store Day. The self-proclaimed holiday amongst the music community has been observed every third Saturday in April ever since. It brings exclusive releases, live performances and more, to fans and artists across the world. The day of […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Joywave](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-joywave/): Well ladies and gentleman, this week’s Diagnosis will feature Joywave–my final featured artist as my time at WUSC nears its end. Joywave are an indie electro band from Rochester, NY, most known commercially for their collaboration with Big Data on hit “Dangerous.” Their full-length debut How Do You Feel Now? is due out April 21, but is […] - [Say Brother Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/say-brother-live-at-papa-jazz/): Y’all know Say Brother, right? They are blues-country-rock band who have made homes in Columbia, Nashville, Austin, New Orleans. Say Brother made their way on the scene with their 2011 album All I got is Time on Fork and Spoon Records. It is a really good album (and you can buy it at Papa Jazz), […] - [All Eyes Look to Shaky Knees](https://scenesc.com/all-eyes-look-to-shaky-knees/): Purchase your festival pass here. With week two of Coachella wrapping up this weekend all eyes will turn to Atlanta and Shaky Knees Music Festival and their strongest lineup to date. In January there were successive days where festivals across the country announced their 2015 lineups, with Shaky Knees not only being the best of […] - [2015 Indie Grits Music Guide](https://scenesc.com/2015-indie-grits-music-guide/): As Indie Grits has expanded each year into more than just a film festival, so to has the music portion of the festival. From bands like Toro y Moi and of Montreal in the past, this years festival pulls in both top-notch local artists and regional acts to round out five consecutive nights of music. […] - [[Photos] Hearts & Plugs Showcases at Redux](https://scenesc.com/photos-hearts-plugs-showcases-at-redux/): We’ve been honored to be in great company as a sponsor of the Hearts & Plugs and Revival Entertainment showcases at Redux over the past four weeks. Check out photos from three of those events here, with photos from the final installment featuring Hermit’s Victory and Grace Joyner coming later this week. Photos by Jess […] - [Interview: Hunter Park of She Returns From War](https://scenesc.com/interview-hunter-park-of-she-returns-from-war-2/): Charleston folk band set to take the stage at River Rocks Music Festival on Saturday  She Returns From War began their journey into the South Carolina music scene in 2012. Since then, the Charleston based band has grown from a duo to full band performances and has released two EPs with a strange, haunting variety of […] - [Future Islands Return to Columbia and Charleston](https://scenesc.com/future-islands-return-to-columbia-and-charleston/):     April 13 – Columbia, SC @ Music Farm Columbia April 14 – Charleston, SC @ Music Farm Charleston I wasn’t always a Future Islands fan and it wasn’t their music that won me over when I started to consider myself a fan. It was Hopscotch 2013 and Future Islands breakout album Singles was still […] - [WUSC Announces Spring Jubilee](https://scenesc.com/wusc-announces-spring-jubilee/): Facebook Event This weeks feature music article in the Free Times talks about competition between festivals and shows in Columbia, specifically pointing out Art Bar Agora happening Saturday and River Rocks Festival happening the same day. In the article I’m quoted as seeing it as a positive thing to have more options in town. Next […] - [[Interview] SUSTO Comes Full Circle with 'Live from the Australian Country Music Hall of Fame'](https://scenesc.com/interview-susto-comes-full-circle-with-live-from-the-australian-country-music-hall-of-fame-2/): It was three years ago this spring when we filmed a series of acoustic sessions in Charleston where we were first introduced to the project that would become Susto. Justin Osborne had just posted a song to his personal Facebook account that Valentine’s Day titled “Friends, Lovers, Ex-Lovers Etc.” and little did we know then […] - [Capo Cheeze Discusses 'Euphoria' Mixtape](https://scenesc.com/capo-cheeze-discusses-euphoria-mixtape/): Before he died, Derek McAllister, better known for his music as the Speaker Knockerz, developed a rap and hip hop label called: Talibandz Entertainment. Talibandz Entertainment, now run by Speaker Knockerz’ father, is composed of the artists of South Carolina who are committed to furthering the legacy of the young-fated emcee. Capo Cheeze is a rising […] - [[Photos & Live Interview] G Love & Special Sauce at Music Farm Charleston](https://scenesc.com/photos-g-love-special-sauce-at-music-farm-charleston/):   [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”19″ gal_title=”G Love at Music Farm”] G. Love and Special Sauce performed at the Music Farm in Charleston, S.C. on March 22nd. Earlier that day, G. Love sat down with Stephen Pond inside the venue to speak about his role as a musician, his time spent at the X Games last year and […] - [[New Music] Harbinger by The Ugly Chords](https://scenesc.com/new-music-harbinger-by-the-ugly-chords/): Harbinger by Ugly Chords The gap between Columbia and Charleston area bands is ever-growing lately and not in a good vs. bad way. Generally speaking of course, Charleston bands seem hook heavy, whether it’s pop masked with fuzz or a glittery electronic coat, Columbia is finding a niche in the alternative. It’s not a conscious […] - [I was in a mosh pit, guys](https://scenesc.com/i-was-in-a-mosh-pit-guys/): I didn’t know metal looked like a ginger hipster fade cut and a T-shirt with a flower on it… But, apparently I was wrong all along. I decided to go to my first ever metal show on Thursday (mainly because I was coerced by a very tall bearded friend who had the abilities to defend me in […] - [[Show Review] tUnE-yArDs and Son Lux at Music Farm Columbia](https://scenesc.com/show-review-tune-yards-and-son-lux-at-music-farm-columbia/): The tUnE-yArDs show Thursday night at Music Farm Columbia with Son Lux is a perfect example of a show that skipped our tertiary market in recent memory. It’s also exactly the type of show that people complained about for years having to drive to Charlotte or Asheville to see. So, how was attendance now that […] - [Live at Papa Jazz with Muscle Memory](https://scenesc.com/live-at-papa-jazz-with-muscle-memory/): The first time I heard David Adedokun was at an ale house about 8 years ago. His voice caught my attention. It was slightly raspy, like he stayed up all night pulling whiskey from the bottle, but it was delicate and sincere, like he knew how to convince a lady to sit on his bed […] - [[Show Review] Waka Flocka Flame and Ben G Pack out Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/show-review-waka-flocka-flame-and-ben-g-pack-out-music-farm/): On March 28, Columbia’s Music Farm hosted Waka Flocka Flame, DJ Whoo Kid, and Ben G for Ben G’s homecoming show of the Turn Up Godz Tour. The Turn Up trio toured colleges, arenas, and music halls throughout nine states across the Southern coast. Nearly every show was completely sold out. Columbia’s Music Farm was […] - [Hip-Hop Makes Big Impact at SXSW '15](https://scenesc.com/hip-hop-makes-big-impact-at-sxsw-15/):   South by did an amazing job at showcasing well-known and up-coming artists in the conglomerate of hip-hop, ranging from old school rap to new school alternative R&B. Whether it was Ludacris performing before TV On the Radio at Stubb’s, Miley Cyrus making an appearance with Mike WiLL Made-It, J. Cole serenading the ACL Moody Theatre, Chance […] - [Ghosts of the Kodiak Release Live at The Courtroom](https://scenesc.com/ghosts-of-the-kodiak-release-live-at-the-courtroom/): For the most part Ghosts of the Kodiak fly below the radar in the South Carolina music scene, but they’ve been on the radar since their mid teens when they were playing in their parents’ garages. Now they’re closing in on a decade of pumping out music from various musical projects and are finally in […] - [[Show Review]: And we all swoon for Father John Misty](https://scenesc.com/show-review-and-we-all-swoon-for-father-john-misty/): Joshua Tillman is dead, and Father John Misty killed him. I knew after first listening through I Love You, Honeybear, that Tillman’s progression into becoming an icon had been fulfilled. Even just the obvious difference in track titles proved it by referring to the alternate personality in the third person; changing from “Misty’s Nightmares 1 […] - [[Photos]: A Night of Revelry with Dr. Dog](https://scenesc.com/photos-a-night-of-revelry-with-dr-dog/): Live at a Flamingo Hotel was a testament to Dr. Dog’s refined live performance and while it does ring true, it cannot compare to actually being in the same room with Scott McMicken and Toby Leamann. Joined by rhythm guitarist Frank McElroy, keyboardist Zach Miller, multi-instrumentalist Dimitri Manos and drummer Eric Slick, the boys delivered […] - [Stefanie Santana Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/stefanie-santana-live-at-papa-jazz/): Last summer Stefanie Santana won us over with her album I Admit I am Glad filled with charmingly clever lyrics and coming of age observations. Since that release she’s continued to win over fans with her equally convincing live show. Earlier this year her video submission for the Tiny Desk Concert contest caught the attention of […] - [[Preview] Ben G and Waka Flocka Flame Play Music Farm Columbia](https://scenesc.com/preview-ben-g-and-waka-flocka-flame-play-music-farm-columbia/): Columbia, South Carolina is a growing city. Among its 133,358 residents, one stands above the rest. He goes by Ben G, and he’s made a name for himself through his music. Three years ago, he caught the attention of rapper and CEO of Brick Squad Monopoly, Waka Flocka Flame. In February 2015, he signed to […] - [[Music Video] Can't Kids-Ghost Killah](https://scenesc.com/music-video-cant-kids-ghost-killah/): The night before Can’t Kids played the State Fair last year I had a dream that hundreds of people were singing along to the end of this song as Adam Cullum walked through crowd leading the call. Let the dead rain upon us/Let their piss fall upon our heads Unfortunately my dream didn’t come true […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Houndmouth](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-houndmouth/): After bearing witness to an absolutely epic performance by Shakey Graves at the Charleston Music Hall Sunday, I’ve been on an alt-country-folk-Americana-whatchamacallit phase…particularly that which still busts some heavy guitar. In my search to not just feature Shakey Graves (again) this week, I came across Houndmouth’s new Little Neon Limelight. New Albany, Indiana’s Houndmouth is a […] - [Cole Collins' "Living History" Released Today](https://scenesc.com/living-history-released-today/): Kudu Coffee Album Release Show March 20 5:30 p.m.  Cole Collins is always looking for a new chess opponent. And he also plays over a dozen instruments (that’s just on his new release alone). The multi-talented 20-year-old local is dropping his second disc “Living History” today and will be playing a release show tonight, with […] - [[Show Preview]: Dr. Dog Sells Out The Orange Peel](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-dr-dog-sells-out-the-orange-peel/): It is absolutely crazy to think that Dr. Dog’s first studio album Toothbrush was released in 2003. Since that self-released debut, the Philadelphia-based group has gradually climbed to indie stardom through their road-dog lifestyle, opening for notable artists like M. Ward and My Morning Jacket, and refining their musical aesthetic. Their consistent progression, especially as seen through […] - [[SXSW] Day One a Mixed Bag of Success](https://scenesc.com/sxsw-day-one-a-mixed-bag-of-success/): The first time I saw Angel Olsen live was at Hopscotch in an intimate theatre setting. You could have heard a pin drop, or a phone vibrate the entire show. I was already a fan, but that night and that setting, turned me into something more close to a fanatic. Last night at Mohawk was […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: The Skins](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-the-skins/): For those about to rock… …I suggest adding The Skins to your queue. Siblings Bayli, Reef and Kaya Mckeithan, and their pals Daisy Spencer and Russell Chell are behind Brooklyn’s The Skins. The band, which was recently listed among The Fader’s “6 Young Artists Rick Rubin Likes Right Now,” knows how to rock and it’s […] - [[Show Review]: Modest Mouse In North Charleston](https://scenesc.com/show-review-modest-mouse-in-north-charleston/): [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”11″ gal_title=”Modest Mouse at NCPAC”] Modest Mouse was the show to see in the Holy City this month, selling out the North Charleston Performing Arts Center that holds just about twenty-three hundred people. The indie rock band of ’93 has been making headlines since the early 2000s, but took a lengthy hiatus following their last album […] - [Interview: Arsena Schroeder performing acoustic solo set at Moe Joes in Greenville on Saturday](https://scenesc.com/interview-arsena-schroeder-performing-acoustic-solo-set-at-moe-joes-in-greenville-on-saturday/):     Arsena Schroeder is a 24-year-old, Charlotte-based indie act with a small, yet powerful catalogue of honest, acoustically driven songs. Schroeder recently released her debut full-length album, For My Artist Child, which was inspired by Julia Cameron’s book, “The Artist’s Way.” Each track from the album teems with mature lyrics as Schroeder delivers each […] - [FESTIVAL SEASON BEGINS: Stopping Over In Savannah, Georgia](https://scenesc.com/festival-season-begins-stopping-over-in-savannah-georgia/): Although spring still isn’t officially in season until the 20th, the music festival fever has begun as the temperatures seem to finally be rising. Savannah Stopover did the honors of breaking my 2015 festival virginity and while I enjoyed the sunny 70s on the first day, the weather up north attempted to hold it back. […] - [Live at Papa Jazz with Danny Joe Machado](https://scenesc.com/live-at-papa-jazz-with-danny-joe-machado/): Who is Danny Joe? Where did he come from? Where do you park a horse in Five Points? How many pairs of jeans died in the making of that outfit? The man is a mystery and the mystery is the man. Only Danny Joe knows and only Danny Joe can tell you. So, sit back, […] - [Stop Light Observations Release New Single "Helicopters"](https://scenesc.com/stop-light-observations-release-new-single-helicopters/): Stop Light Observations is arguably one of the most successful bands to have risen from the coastal streets of Charleston, and it seemingly happened overnight. One day, they were kids forming a band and the next, they were lined up beside big names at festivals such as Bonnaroo 2013 and selling out venues like the […] - [2015 SceneSC Sampler is Here](https://scenesc.com/2015-scenesc-sampler-is-here/): When I started putting the 2015 sampler together late in November I didn’t have any idea that we’d end up with so many exclusive songs on this compilation. We always shoot for as many as we can get, but this year we owe a huge thank you to the bands and to Wolfgang Zimmerman for helping […] - [Milton Hall Releases Double Video for "Out West"](https://scenesc.com/milton-hall-releases-double-video-for-out-west/): Milton Hall – Out West from FurrReel on Vimeo. Milton Hall – Out West (Alt. Version) from FurrReel on Vimeo With a handful of shows on the horizon Milton Hall unveiled two videos last week for his song “Out West.” The double video filmed by bandmate John Furr features alternate versions of the song, one […] - [Stream the New EP from Minor Miracles](https://scenesc.com/stream-the-new-ep-from-minor-miracles/): Völksen by Minor Miracles Minor Miracles new EP titled Völksen is named after the town in Germany where chief songwriter and freelance artist Mike Lowery lived before returning to the States a few years ago. This is the groups second EP since Lowery’s return, the follow-up to their excellent self titled debut. The group mixes […] - [Interview: Youngster and The Great Oaks discuss new music and more before Friday’s show at New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/interview-youngster-and-the-great-oaks-discuss-new-music-and-more-before-fridays-show-at-new-brookland-tavern/):   Youngster and The Great Oaks will be playing New Brookland Tavern on Friday alongside the Canadian indie folk act, Current Swell. Youngster, which is based out of Florence, began in 2010 as the brainchild of singer and songwriter, Blake Ratliffe. Ratliffe added that the project started after he parted ways with the Raleigh-based band, […] - [Live at Papa Jazz with Those Lavender Whales](https://scenesc.com/live-at-papa-jazz-with-those-lavender-whales/): There’s something below the surface to Those Lavender Whales. Beneath the quirk and the charm of these delightful human beings, there is something that runs deeper. A seriousness and depth that can only be obtained by paying a close attention to their brand of indie pop. While an already accomplished band around Columbia, Those Lavender […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: J.D. McPherson](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-j-d-mcpherson/): This week’s Diagnosis features J.D. McPherson. OK so it’s true that back in the days of featuring five artists on the Diagnosis, I featured J.D. McPherson once before. But now with his latest release, I realize I owe this fella his own feature and not just a 2-song bit among 10. McPherson’s February 10 release Let […] - [What We're Listening To: March #2](https://scenesc.com/what-were-listening-to-march-2/): “Night Owl” Hermit’s Victory To some this song might sound familiar…it came out on our 2014 sampler when we helped introduce the music of Tyler Bertges to the world. Now we’re hearing the glorious final version from Hermit’s Victory, the moniker Bertges took on for the project set to release April 7th on Hearts & […] - [Indie Grits Announces Action Packed Week](https://scenesc.com/indie-grits-announces-action-packed-week/): Over the last couple of years Indie Grits Film Festival has been searching for its identity, testing the waters and finding exactly what works and what doesn’t. What started as a film festival has gradually expanded to video games, tech, music, art, and more since their inaugural festival nine years ago. This year they’ve condensed […] - [Kid Trails Release This State](https://scenesc.com/kid-trails-release-this-state/): This State by Kid Trails Over the last couple of weeks I’ve spent a good amount of time listening back over the Patrick Jeffords catalogue. Not just the three EPs he’s released over the last year, but back through The Taxi Chaps and all the Heist and the Accomplice albums. Listening back on it all […] - [Review with Q&A: Kylie Odetta and Phil Barnes play Moe Joe’s Coffee and Music House in downtown Greenville](https://scenesc.com/review-with-qa-kylie-odetta-and-phil-barnes-play-moe-joes-coffee-and-music-house-in-downtown-greenville/): About two weeks ago, I met Kylie Odetta while standing in line to see Bad Suns, Coasts, and Maudlin Strangers play at Music Farm Columbia. As we waited, she told me about her preference for European music and her liking of Radiohead. We even managed to agree after much debate that Coldplay has gone downhill […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Fundraiser Week](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-fundraiser-week/): This week’s Diagnosis will not have a featured artist because…it’s fundraiser week! Once a semester, WUSC has a week of specialty programming and events aimed at raising money for the station to stay functioning. This semester’s fundraising goal is $4,000 and you can help WUSC reach this in a couple different ways. The first option […] - [Show Review: Knox Hamilton w/ Ghosts of the Kodiak](https://scenesc.com/show-review-knox-hamilton-w-ghosts-of-the-kodiak/): Following an epic lineup on Friday night at New Brookland Tavern, catchy indie pop crew Knox Hamilton and post-rockers Ghosts of the Kodiak took the stage on Saturday night. Though the crowd wasn’t giving out those hype vibes like the evening before, there was something decidedly energetic about the atmosphere even before Knox Hamilton played catchy as f*** […] - [Keath Mead Collaborates with Toro y Moi for Debut Album](https://scenesc.com/keath-mead-sunday-dinner/): Sometime in January of 2014 was the first time I set in foot in New Brookland Tavern, and I distinctly remember seeing Keath Mead open for the Whigs with Dear Blanca. His set stuck with me; I admired his sound, and Mead was one of the local artists that caught–and held–my interest in the S.C. scene […] - [Show Review: Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors play at Charleston Music Hall, crowd demands encore](https://scenesc.com/show-review-drew-holcomb-and-the-neighbors-play-at-charleston-music-hall-crowd-demands-encore/):   From a cover of Springsteen’s “Thunder Road”’ to fingerpicked ballads, Friday night’s show at Charleston Music Hall proved everything Drew Holcomb had to say in our interview. Looking like he had just hopped out of the album art with his cream fedora and black suit, Holcomb walked on stage, picked up his guitar and […] - [Nashville’s Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors set to play at Charleston Music Hall](https://scenesc.com/nashvilles-drew-holcomb-the-neighbors-set-to-play-at-charleston-music-hall/): Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors hale from Nashville, but will find themselves in the Lowcountry on Friday night when they play at Charleston Music Hall. The band is currently on tour in support of its newest studio album, Medicine. Released earlier this year, the album finds Holcomb and company crafting the same honest, folk-tinged music that led […] - [Ruby The RabbitFoot Plays Royal American/Art Wall Music Hall](https://scenesc.com/ruby-the-rabbitfoot-plays-royal-americanart-wall-music-hall/): 2/19 – The Royal American (Charleston, SC) 2/20 – The Evening Muse(Charlotte, NC) 2/21 – Art Wall Music Hall (Greenville, SC) This week Athens, GA folk songstress Ruby the RabbitFoot makes two South Carolina tour stops with Charleston based artist Susto in what seems on paper to be a perfect match of touring musicians. The commonality […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Leighton Meester](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-leighton-meester/): Yes, you read that right. This week’s Diagnosis features Leighton Meester–the actress most known for her portrayal of the Queen of Manhattan’s Upper East Side, Blair Waldorf, on Gossip Girl. While Meester gave the world a taste of her musical chops with a guest appearance on Cobra Starship’s 2009 smash “Good Girls Go Bad,” it […] - [What We're Listening To: February 2015 #1](https://scenesc.com/what-were-listening-to-february/):  “Coyotes” Modest Mouse Modest has developed one hell of a following since getting together in ’93, and it has been nearly eight years since their fifth album We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank. Within the past few months though, they’ve released three solid singles in anticipation of a new album and announced a lengthy list […] - [King Vulture Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/king-vulture-live-at-papa-jazz/): When David and I got the go ahead from Tim Smith, the owner of Papa Jazz, to start filming acoustic performances in the store, we began brainstorming about who we wanted to film. Both of us immediately said Kate and Jared Pyritz. While Kate and Jared, who go by the moniker King Vulture, have been […] - [Download The Scolastica Holiday Compilation for a Good Cause](https://scenesc.com/download-the-scolastica-holiday-compilation-for-a-good-cause/): About Scolastica Scolastica, Rabia, Rahma and Nureen are four girls on the other side of the world that could use your help and all you’ll have to do is click a couple of buttons. And what could be that easy for you will send four gifted young girls in Tanzania to one of the best […] - [Those Darlins Bring New Album 'Blur the Line' to New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/those-darlins-bring-new-album-blur-the-line-to-new-brookland-tavern/):   Facebook Event Since forming in 2006 Those Darlins have made their way to Columbia several times, but this time seems a little different. Those Darlins have had a huge 2013, and maybe their most successful year to date by industry terms. Their new album Blur the Line came out in October with positive reviews from […] - [[Giveaway] Battleme Sophomore Release Due Out February](https://scenesc.com/giveaway-battleme-sophomore-release-due-out-february/):   Battleme is Mark Drenik, a man who has been on quite the journey through the music industry throughout his career. The past 5 years have seen him bounce from Austin to Portland, battle an autoimmune disease, record a Neil Young song that’s been featured on Sons of Anarchy and viewed over 1 million times […] - [[Photos] Trampled By Turtles and Apache Relay 11/12 at Georgia Theatre](https://scenesc.com/photos-trampled-by-turtles-and-apache-relay-1112-at-georgia-theatre/): We haven’t seen Apache Relay and Trampled by Turtles live together since we were packed into a courtyard with thousands of fellow SXSW attendees in March of 2011. They are a damn fine combo package for a show. Photos by Daniel McCord - [[New Music] Brigades-Crocodile Tears](https://scenesc.com/new-music-brigades-crocodile-tears/): You can count the amount of 2013 pop-punk albums from Columbia, SC on one finger. It’s got to be lonely at the top and bottom of your local genre and scene, and that obviously has its advantages and disadvantages. For one, you’re the go to band when it comes to touring bills that need a […] - [[New Music] Release The Dog 'Out for Justice'](https://scenesc.com/new-music-release-the-dog-out-for-justice/): Browsing the ever so popular album streaming site Bandcamp.com about two years ago I came across Release the Dog and their first 2 song release Release the F.R.O.G. and instantly fell for it. “At Arms Length” opens with an indelible guitar riff that will bounce around in your head after just one listen and “Cake” opens […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: It's A Wrap](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-its-a-wrap/): This Thursday will be the final regularly scheduled Diagnosis of the semester on WUSC from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Instead of the usual five new featured artists, I will be taking a look back at my favorites from the semester. Let’s re-cap five of those, shall we? Johnny Flynn is a South African actor, poet, and singer/songwriter. […] - [[Free Download] ADA's Independent Almanac 2013 Digital Sampler](https://scenesc.com/free-download-adas-independent-almanac-2013-digital-sampler/):   You into free music and good tunes? I know you are. I’ve kept a database of the best songs of 2013 over on Spotify and it happens to include a lot of the artist included here on the 2013 Indie Almanac sampler. And look who they have batting lead off. OUR very own Toro […] - [[Music Video] Rachel Kate-Lost](https://scenesc.com/music-video-rachel-kate-lost/): Rachel Kate’s new video for the song “Lost” off her latest album Rachel Kate with Love & Hate opens up with her vocals shattering a mirror. She’s got a killer voice, and according to this video a killer kiss. Locally produced, the video is beautifully haunting and on point in every little way–from props and wardrobe […] - [I Am Thankful for Earl Sweatshirt's Security Guards](https://scenesc.com/i-am-thankful-for-earl-sweatshirts-security-guards/): Giving thanks is just as fun as taking thanks, so I’d like to give a little thanks this evening in the form of a short little Thanksgiving tale for you. Think of it as a dessert to fit right next to your mashed p’tatters. Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All. There’s no real way you […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Tennis](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-tennis/): The number one album on WUSC‘s charts released Monday, Nov. 25 was Tennis‘ Small Sound. Released Nov. 5, the EP is the husband and wife duo’s third release. Patrick Riley (the husband) and Alaina Moore (you guessed it–the wife) met while they were college students in Colorado. After graduation, the pair spent seven months sailing […] - [Bless Yer Heart didn't murder me, debuts in top 3](https://scenesc.com/bless-yer-heart-didnt-murder-me-debuts-in-top-3/): “We’re here.  Gray Pathfinder.  See you soon,” said the text I received from Eric Delgado of Lakelands based band, Bless Yer Heart.  I was set to meet and interview the band at a remote lake house in Waterloo, South Carolina and I had no idea how to get there.  Eric and lead singer Brad Dixon […] - [Savannah Stopover Announce 2014 Initial Lineup](https://scenesc.com/savannah-stopover-announce-2014-initial-lineup/):     SceneSC contributor Cameron Powell had a blast at Savannah Stopover last year. Not only did he perform with his former band, but he got mixed up with some free moonshine in the hospitality tent. We all know music journalist and liquor are a fiery mix, but a musician/journalist mixed with free corn liquor […] - [#TwitterThursday #FREEDMX and @ValEKilmer](https://scenesc.com/twitterthursday-freedmx-and-valekilmer/): Sometimes I feel like I’m the only person who cares about South Carolina’s finest treasure, DMX.  One time, at Prom at my high school, a DMX CD got stuck in the changer and we had to listen to “Party Up” on repeat for a good portion of the evening.  I danced the entire time and […] - [...for science! Free Show at Bluetile Skateshop](https://scenesc.com/for-science-free-show-at-bluetile-skateshop/): In 1975 hard rock legends Kiss came Alive! with their début live album which turned out to be their first release to break the Billboard top 10. The double disc album did more than that though, after its release Kiss saw a huge jump in attendance fueling their merch sales which has included everything from […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: How I Learned To Tolerate Best Coast](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-how-i-learned-to-tolerate-best-coast/): While Best Coast released Fade Away in October of this year, it has taken me 29 days to develop a tolerance (–dare I say, enjoyment) for the camp’s latest EP.  I will admit when Fade Away–the group’s first release since parting ways with label Mexican Summer and starting Jewel City–first came into WUSC rotation, I gave it a […] - [Elim Bolt Release New Video and EP](https://scenesc.com/elim-bolt-release-new-video-and-ep/):   We’re living in a rubble of what used to be the music industry. Sure, there is still tons of money out there. In fact the music industry is still a 40 billion dollar a year industry, or somewhere around there. Where does all that money go? Top dogs yo, but it sure isn’t going […] - [ETW Tickets — Jimmy Eat World Comes to Charleston](https://scenesc.com/etw-tickets-jimmy-eat-world-comes-to-charleston/): Wrap your heard around this, the band Jimmy Eat World is 20 years old. They seem to have transcended aging in many ways, staying cool with the college crowd, seen by some as heroes, without becoming dated or washed up with their oldest fans. It’s even more amazing that they’ve done this in the “emo” genre, […] - [Catching Up With The Madmen](https://scenesc.com/catching-up-with-the-madmen/): We Roll Like Madmen have recently relocated to Columbia and are playing at New Brookland Tavern this Thursday November 14th (with Limousines, Dresses).  I had the chance to chat with Jordan and Chris ahead of this week’s show. David: How do you guys like Columbia so far? Jordan:  We’re having a great time brewing up collaborative […] - [The Fishing Journal Back at It](https://scenesc.com/the-fishing-journal-back-at-it/): Their name might suggest something intrinsically calming, but The Fishing Journal is anything but. The trios late 2012 Ditch EP is an aggressive barrage of guitar, drums, and bass, crashing through six thick songs with little time for the listener to come up for air. Their live show is an equal onslaught of  dimed fuzz and […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Typhoon](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-typhoon/): Every once in a while, an album comes into the hands of WUSC that continues to receive just as many spins during the personal time of DJs as it receives on the air, even long after it has been phased out of rotation. Released August 20, Typhoon’s White Lighter is still carrying buzz in the station. Varying […] - [Boreal Sons: An Interview](https://scenesc.com/boreal-sons-an-interview/): Recently, I interviewed Evan Acheson, the lead singer and piano player of Calgary, Canada-based band Boreal Sons. He was a lovely man and we chatted about haters, their new album, and maple syrup (not sure if we actually talked about that but it was implied). I’m very excited to be interviewing you today. Especially because of […] - [Taking Back Sunday, Anberlin, The Maine, and Transit 11.3.13](https://scenesc.com/taking-back-sunday-anberlin-the-maine-and-transit-11-3-13/): Taking Back Sunday, Anberlin, The Maine, and Transit The Fillmore, Charlotte NC 11.3.13 - [Sings of Iris release Cyclops](https://scenesc.com/sings-of-iris-release-cyclops/): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvqsr-Qs_F8 Cassie Posey of Signs of Iris is a cool ass chick.  She has pink ombre hair and I want to be her bestie.  None of this has any bearing or relevance on the matter at hand, I just needed to get that off my chest before I proceed.  What we are here to discuss […] - [My Days with the Disgustingly Brilliant, Luminous Chrome Sparks (pt 2)](https://scenesc.com/my-days-with-the-disgustingly-brilliant-luminous-chrome-sparks-pt-2/): (Link to pt. 1) Sunday nights are accompanied by a feeling so particular that you could bottle it and sell as a brand of spectacularly unpopular cologne. Full week ahead looming, I reluctantly place my head upon my pillow, closing my eyes and the relatively stress-free chapter of my life that the particular weekend brought […] - [Mountain Oasis 2013 Superlatives](https://scenesc.com/mountain-oasis-2013-superlatives/): Mountain Oasis 2013 offered a stunning array of acts and I entered the weekend determined to catch as many as possible.  The relatively close proximity of all of the venues, coupled with somewhat spotty attendance over the course of the weekend made this an easy goal to achieve.  As a result, I saw the fewest […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: An Introduction ](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-an-introduction-3/): I’d like to first start by introducing myself- my name is Kate and I hail from the gem among cornfields that is Chicagoland. As the Station a Manager and a DJ for WUSC, my taste and understanding of music has grown exponentially since I first came to Columbia and was introduced to college radio in […] - [[Show Journal] A Night at the Music Farm with Built To Spill](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-a-night-at-the-music-farm-with-built-to-spill/): Last Tuesday Built To Spill played at downtown Charleston’s Music Farm with support from Genders and Slam Dunk. Genders started out with a bang, bringing their Portland-based rock and roll sound to the Holy City. I’m usually pretty skeptical about opening bands, but Genders far exceeded my expectations. They sound a bit progressive, but there’s […] - [Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit 2013 in Review](https://scenesc.com/mountain-oasis-electronic-music-summit-2013-in-review/): Having some time to reflect on the first annual Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit I’d say it was a success. As with Moogfest in years prior there were several lineup changes leading up to the festival. Many of the artists who dropped (Delorean, Superhumanoids, Big Black Delta) were the ones I wanted to see most, […] - [My Days with the Disgustingly Brilliant, Luminous Chrome Sparks (pt 1)](https://scenesc.com/my-days-with-the-disgustingly-brilliant-luminous-chrome-sparks-pt-1/):   The bespectacled roadie looked over us with a gaze that seemed to penetrate deeply into our extra-dimensional selves. “You. Horse,” he declared, throwing a horse costume at my friend, Lee. “Elephant,” as Rupert caught the ridiculous elephant outfit out of the air. Finally I was bestowed with my alternate persona, and as I held […] - [#TwitterThursday HALLOWEEN SPECIAL](https://scenesc.com/twitterthursday-halloween-special/): Do you remember Halloween Specials on family sitcoms when you were younger?  My favorite was always Growing Pains.  One time they had one where the urban legend of the girl ghost on the side of the road situation REALLY happened to Mike.  Oh man, that was the best.  If you were born after 1992, you […] - [An Interview With Dom from Mount Kimbie](https://scenesc.com/an-interview-with-dom-from-mount-kimbie/): Mountain Oasis was this past weekend, and my full recap will be coming early next week.  In the meantime, I have a chance to sit down with Dominic Maker of Mount Kimbie to discuss touring, their new album and James Blake’s hair. photo credit to Ben Hines David Ballou (DB):  We’re here with Dom from […] - [99 Summer Photos of Local Music](https://scenesc.com/99-summer-photos-of-local-music/): This summer, I went to some local shows and took photographs. Check ’em out. - [Help Kickstart The Lovely Few's Upcoming Release](https://scenesc.com/help-kickstart-the-lovely-fews-upcoming-release/): I’ve noticed over the years that successful Kickstarter campaigns usually work one of two ways. Either it’s funded right off the bat, or it’s funded at the last-minute. The Lovely Few’s new album The Geminids is looking for a big second half push. The Geminids album will close out The Lovely Few’s meteor series, with […] - [Mountain Oasis 2013 — Must See Acts: Part Two](https://scenesc.com/mountain-oasis-2013-must-see-acts-part-two/): Mountain Oasis 2013 presents a diverse mix of electronic music both old and new. While there are many established crowd-pleasers like NIN and Bassnectar, it’s hard to miss the opportunity to see emerging artists. This is the music that is happening now and although it will always be around there is no substitute for experiencing […] - [New Music – Trees on Mars Self Titled EP](https://scenesc.com/new-music-trees-on-mars-self-titled-ep/): Facebook Page There are always a couple of really good bands that make their way to the final round of New Brookland Tavern’s battle of the bands. This year was no different with progressive instrumental band Trees on Mars and rockers Osara tying for first place. Formed in March of 2013 Trees on Mars released […] - [The Head release Girls of the Yukon EP](https://scenesc.com/the-head-release-girls-of-the-yukon-ep/): The Head, whose name is a nod to bands of the past, just released a new 5 song EP entitled Girls of the Yukon. Jack Shaw and the boys are letting you, the people of the world, listen for free. The band has evolved over the last year or so and changed their tunes to […] - [Manchester Orchestra Ticket Giveaway](https://scenesc.com/manchester-orchestra-ticket-giveaway/): Enter to Win Tickets [contact-form-7 id=”16341″ title=”Manchester Orchestra Charleston”] November 8 at The Music Farm in Charleston, SC with The Front Bottoms and O’Brother Facebook Event Ticket Link Since their Record Store Day split release with Frightened Rabbit and Grouplove, Manchester Orchestra as a whole has stayed relatively quiet this year. Following them on social […] - [[Show Preview] WUSC Presents: Stepdad w/ One Two Skidoo, Heyrocco, Nathan K.](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-wusc-presents-stepdad-w-one-two-skidoo-heyrocco-nathan-k/): Stepdad w/ One Two Skidoo, Heyrocco, and Nathan K.    Conundrum Music Hall, Columbia, SC Friday, November 1st       Doors 7/Show 8        $8      Tickets Excuse me, Columbia. Since when did you start getting really awesome shows so close to one another? After a wild Crystal Fighters show, a […] - [New Music–Johnny Delaware Releases Secret Wave](https://scenesc.com/new-music-johnny-delaware-releases-secret-wave/): Delaware's got an indelible croon, and a smooth pop sound that he shows off in many different ways on his latest effort Secret Wave. The album touches on sounds picked up from all of his travels. Delaware has a way of making you feel what he feels with his music. The dry desert air and space of "New Mexico" to the soothing reflection of "Flame", he wears the road on his sleeve. The album is full of personality, cheerful to quiet and broody. Delaware's music offers an introspective view to the traveling winsome man behind the songwriting curtain. - [(Winston Salem, NC) Needtobreathe Ticket Giveaway](https://scenesc.com/winston-salem-nc-needtobreathe-ticket-giveaway/): NEEDTOBREATHE: THE STOMPING GROUND TOUR w/ IVAN & ALYOSHA $26 adv | $31 day of Email for VIP SUITE and PLATINUM TABLE reservations Doors:7pm | Show:8pm Buy Tickets Possum Kingdom, SC natives Needtobreathe make their way to Winston Salem North Carolina Sunday, October 20 with rising northwest indie rockers Ivan and Alyosha. “The Stomping Ground […] - [Elim Bolt Gets Scummy at DanManor](https://scenesc.com/elim-bolt-gets-scummy-at-danmanor/): While Elim Bolt was in the upstate to play Fall For Greenville this past Sunday they stopped by DanManor to shoot a couple of videos on the porch. Johnnie Matthews and crew debuted a new song called “Scummy” off their upcoming EP titled Dingy, Slimy, Scummy which is set to release later this year on […] - [New Music–Lily & Madeleine-Devil We Know](https://scenesc.com/new-music-lily-madeleine-devil-we-know/): I fell in love with Lily & Madeleine on first listen just like the rest of the internet did. Their song “In the Middle” went semi viral on Youtube racking up over 330,000 views, captivating fans with a simple black and white live video. It showed their effortless ability to sing in harmony, and kept […] - [[7 Q's] Get To Know Heartfelt Hinges](https://scenesc.com/7-qs-get-to-know-heartfelt-hinges/): When Heartfelt Hinges first got in touch with us we blasted their single “Heavy Heart” through my living room, and I said guess how old these guys are to my musician friends in the room. It’s a slick single produced by Josh Kaler at Hello Telescope studio in Charleston by a young group of friends […] - [Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit - A Guide](https://scenesc.com/mountain-oasis-electronic-music-summit-a-guide/): We are already less than two weeks away from the start of the first Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit, formerly Moogfest, and the schedule has been out for a few weeks at this point.  You’ll have had plenty of time to wrack your brain over whether you’re going to see Nine Inch Nails or Animal Collective on Saturday, Daniel […] - [Toro Y Moi Return to South Carolina](https://scenesc.com/toro-y-moi-return-to-south-carolina/):   Millennial South Carolina music fans have grown up with the music of Chaz Bundick aka Toro Y Moi. Pre 2009 his indie rock band The Heist and The Accomplice had quite the local buzz even when they were in high school, bringing out crowds to New Brookland Tavern and local festivals like Columbia SC’s […] - [Mountain Oasis 2013 - Must See Acts: Part One](https://scenesc.com/mountain-oasis-2013-must-see-acts-part-one/):   October 2013 welcomes the first Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit bringing much anticipated electronic acts to Asheville, NC. As with any multiple stage festival there are difficult choices and sacrifices to be made as you will be unable to catch every performance. It is for this reason that SceneSC is excited to provide the first […] - [#TwitterThursday with @weareheyrocco and #FFGVL and SC State Fair (I realize it's Friday)](https://scenesc.com/twitterthursday-with-weareheyrocco-and-ffgvl-and-sc-state-fair-i-realize-its-friday/): My brain is on one thing only right now: TheWeeksTheWeeksTheWeeksTheWeeksTheWeeksTheWeeksTheWeeksTheWeeksTheWeeksTheWeeksTheWeeksTheWeeksTheWeeksTheWeeksTheWeeksTheWeeksTheWeeksTheWeeks.  When I found out that I would not be able to make their Saturday show at Fall for Greenville, I might’ve cried and done some shameful snapchatting to feel better, BUT HUZZAH! Horizon Records has come to the rescue with a show featuring The Weeks […] - [[Softcore Sessions] Rachel Kate - This Institution](https://scenesc.com/softcore-sessions-rachel-kate-this-institution/): I first heard of Rachel Kate when the College of Charleston posted a Soundcloud link to her song “This Institution” on their Facebook page in 2011, and ever since I’ve been keeping tabs on her musical goings on around town. Growing up she was very involved in school and played an active role in her […] - [The P-Willows Play Opening Night at State Fair](https://scenesc.com/the-p-willows-play-opening-night-at-state-fair/): The Prairie Willows have established themselves over the past year with a strong live performance featuring tasteful covers, tuneful harmonies, and a variety of instruments that range from a kazoo, to a tub, to the boots on their feet. This summer the band recorded a couple of songs at The Jam Room with Fat Rat […] - [[Show Journal] Fun.'s Most Nights Tour in Charleston](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-fun-s-most-nights-tour-in-charleston/): Let me tell you, Fun. never disappoints with their live show. From seeing them open for Panic! At The Disco in 2011, at the Tabernacle earlier this year, and then again at the Family Circle Cup ion Daniel Island last Tuesday, I always leave the venue beyond satisfied. Tegan and Sara have been opening for […] - [The Dodos Tour on New Album 'Carrier' to New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/the-dodos-tour-on-new-album-carrier-to-new-brookland-tavern/): With their 2013 release Carrier The Dodos dropped the gimmicks and went to record with John Vanderslice who is known for his analog friendly setup. The result is their 5th full length album, and first since their 2011 album No Color. Carrier is heavily influenced by the unexpected passing of guitarist Chris Reimer who joined […] - [[Takeaways] Elim Bolt/Flagship/Heyrocco/Paul Brazell](https://scenesc.com/takeaways-elim-boltflagshipheyroccopaul-brazell/): Paul Brazell/Heyrocco/Flagship/Elim Bolt Show Takeaways -Why there weren’t more people there I’m not sure. Typical feeling at shows in Columbia. -Elim Bolt played as a three-piece with Jessica Oliver on drums, Jordan Hicks on Bass, and Johnnie Matthews singing and playing guitar. It worked out fine, but I was missing the lead licks. -Flagship has […] - [[Event Preview] Cola-Con 2013](https://scenesc.com/event-preview-cola-con-2013/): Cola-Con, the nation’s only hip-hop and comics convention, is returning to Columbia after a successful 2012 featured Ghostface Killah and Phife from A Tribe Called Quest. This year, they are bringing Grammy-nominated duo The Foreign Exchange and hip-hop legends Dead Prez to the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center on October 25 and 26. I saw The […] - [[Softcore Sessions] Susto-Friends, Lovers, Ex Lovers, Whatever.](https://scenesc.com/softcore-sessions-susto-friends-lovers-ex-lovers-whatever/): In spring of 2012 we teamed up with Hearts & Plugs and Apt A studio in Charleston to film a series of acoustic sessions with select Charleston artists, with multiple cameras and multiple microphones set up around the room. The results were amazing, with top notch performances from each artists that we can’t wait to […] - [[Show Review] City & Colour and Lucy Rose](https://scenesc.com/show-review-city-colour-and-lucy-rose/): I pretty much went to this concert (at the Orange Peel in Asheville, NC) to see Lucy Rose as I’m still a little bitter towards Dallas Green a.k.a City & Colour for breaking up one of my favorite bands a few years ago. I never was super into screamy music but there was something about Alexisonfire […] - [#TwitterThursday with @magneticflowers and favs of the week](https://scenesc.com/twitterthursday-with-magneticflowers-and-favs-of-the-week/): Since last we spoke I’ve begun playing adult kickball, I refreshed my Twitter bio, and someone broke the Guinness world record for twerking without me.  Things are pretty exciting in these times we’re a-livin’ in, yanawmean? It might be better if I lived in Tuscaloosa and could cash in on that free waffle jazz, or […] - [Slow Runner Reboot, Version 2.?](https://scenesc.com/slow-runner-reboot-version-2/):   Mornings start early for Slow Runner frontman Michael Flynn these days. When we chatted last Saturday he’d been awake since 5:30, done a couple of laps around the yard, a trip to Chick Fil A, and had a fussy little girl at his side. Two years ago Slow Runner, primarily a duo made up […] - [Tuesday 'tunes](https://scenesc.com/tuesday-tunes/): Tuesday ‘tunes. here are the new releases today (9/24) that you should be listening to (click album name for link): CHVRCHES - The Bones of What You Believe [indie/electropop] In my opinion, the best album of 2013. Grew off of blog-hype since early 2013 and have toured with huge names across England. This album is flawless from beginning […] - [A Look Back at Jam Room Music Fest 2013](https://scenesc.com/a-look-back-at-jam-room-music-fest-2013/): Downtown Columbia, SC was alive last Saturday as people filled the streets for Jam Room Music Festival and the ever so popular Greek Festival. Now in its second year JRMF had stages on both Hampton and Main St. with vendors lining the streets and people spilling over from Soda City Market helping with festival attendance […] - [Baths, Groundislava and Others Announce Clemson, Columbia Shows](https://scenesc.com/baths-groundislava-and-others-announce-clemson-columbia-shows/): On the heels of his excellent sophmore album “Obsidian”, Baths is headed out for an extensive east coast tour, including stops in Clemson (Thursday 10/10, Clemson Botanical Gardens Ampitheatre) and Columbia, SC (Friday 10/11, New Brookland Tavern).  For those unfamiliar, Baths can be thought of as the L.A. beat scene’s idea of a pop singer/songwriter, […] - [[New Music] Small Sanctions-Judicial Lovers](https://scenesc.com/new-music-small-sanctions-judicial-lovers/): Small Sanctions will release Feather Habits Tuesday October 1 at New Brookland Tavern. I’ve hardly been able to contain my excitement over the release of new music from Small Sanctions for a couple of reasons. First being, they practice in my basement, and they have been for about the past 6 months. It’s been impressive […] - [A Review of Music Midtown 2013](https://scenesc.com/a-review-of-music-midtown-2013/): Let me tell you a bit about my history with Arctic Monkeys. As a teenager, I was completely obsessed with the pop-punk genre of music; frequenting Warped Tour and sporting neon at all times. At the time, it was rather tragic. However, one summer while visiting my family in the UK, a young and exciting […] - [A Look Back at Hopscotch 2013](https://scenesc.com/hopscotch-day-2-recap/): I don’t think our 2013 Hopscotch experience could have turned out any better, or more odd. Pissed Jeans and Earl Sweathshirt aren’t two acts we’d normally seek out, but in the great Hopscotch experience we saw what we typically wouldn’t and it was well worth it. We rushed over to the Earl Sweathshirt set, which […] - [Interview with Lucy Rose](https://scenesc.com/interview-with-lucy-rose/): UK singer-songwriter Lucy Rose is taking her band to many US cities this month, with a supporting slot for City & Colour. They’ll be playing shows at The Ritz in Raleigh, NC on Sept. 24, Amos’ Southend in Charlotte, NC on Sept. 25 and The Orange Peel in Asheville, NC on Sept. 26. Be sure to check […] - [Metronome Charleston One Year B-Day Bash](https://scenesc.com/metronome-charleston-one-year-b-day-bash/):   I’m a big admirer of Metronome Charleston, maybe their biggest fan. In only one year the webzine stormed out of the gate, connecting deeply with the Charleston music and comedy scene, covering just about every bit of relevant news that happened. Founders Ballard Lesemann and girlfriend Jessica Mickey had a plan and executed it […] - [O'Brother and Junior Astronomers Return to New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/obrother-and-junior-astronomers-return-to-new-brookland-tavern/): Enter to Win Free Tickets Winner picked 9/18 [contact-form-7 id=”15890″ title=”OBrother Ticket Giveaway”] It’s been nearly 3 years since we were in the New Brookland Tavern women’s bathroom filming O’Brother after their show. Their return visits to Columbia, SC have been few and far between since that date, a city they frequented prior to the […] - [[ETW] Sebadoh Release 'Defend Yourself'](https://scenesc.com/etw-sebadoh-release-defend-yourself/): Lofi indie rock pioneers Sebadoh are back with Defend Yourself, a new home recorded album with their “classic” lineup following up their 2012 Secret EP. The band has been repackaging themselves since 2007, and with the new album the band stuck to their guns keeping to themselves throughout the recording process. For Lou Barlow, this […] - [[Show Review] Mumford and Sons at Charter Amphitheater](https://scenesc.com/show-review-mumford-and-sons-at-charter-amphitheater/): 9/11/2013 Mumford and Sons at Charter Amphitheater Rupert and David tag teamed this review Emails to secure tickets to Mumford and Sons 9/11/2013 show at Charter Amphitheater in Simpsonville, SC went out in July this year. I know not because I was on the list to receive the ticket reservation email, but because my cousin […] - [#TwitterThursday featuring @ComedianRonG and @WaffleHouse](https://scenesc.com/twitterthursday-featuring-comedianrong-and-wafflehouse/): Apparently every single one of you went to a concert last night.  92% of all South Carolinians were at Mumford & Sons, while some people went to see Maroon 5 and 2 people went to see The National.  I am not sure what that all adds up to because I am bad at math.  What […] - [Pan Release 'Meta Major' Tour Dates, New EP Out Sept 17](https://scenesc.com/pan-release-meta-major-tour-dates-new-ep-out-sept-17/): Following the release of their new EP Meta Major next Tuesday, Pan take off on a 19 date tour in support of said release with plans to add more dates across the country into the coming year. Their new single “Baton” which is streaming above, is one of Pan’s finest songs to date with soaring […] - [Music Midtown 2013](https://scenesc.com/music-midtown-2013/): Oh man, it’s back. Music Midtown is a beautiful festival in Piedmont Park, Atlanta, GA that has been going strong since its resurgence 2 years ago. We covered the festival when it came back 2 years ago and it was a magical experience with artists such as The Black Keys, Coldplay, Young The Giant, and […] - [[Show Review] Air Review, Mountain Homes and Alexa Woodward](https://scenesc.com/air-review-mountain-homes-and-alexa-woodward/): Dark Room – 9.10.13 Alexa Woodward has a knack for producing a blend of melancholy, yet carefree Americana. She opened the evening to a standing-room-only crowd at Dark Room and was joined by Kevin Mavis and Lauren Stapleton of Mountain Homes for part of her set. There’s an air of adolescent mischief and silliness that […] - [The Nickelodeon's Trapped in the Closet: A Night With the Incomparable Bobby Kelly](https://scenesc.com/the-nickelodeons-trapped-in-the-closet-a-night-with-the-incomparable-bobby-kelly/): The real question when it comes to R. Kelly is “Who ARE Kelly?” When I consult my dear friends, they describe not a man, but a plurality, a concept, a force: “The pied piper of R&B; ladies man for time eternal.” “Sexual chocolate music.” “A human dynamo encapsulating the apex of the expression of a […] - [[Hopscotch] Lady Lamb the Beekeeper and Mount Moriah](https://scenesc.com/hopscotch-lady-lamb-the-beekeeper-and-mount-moriah/): Hopscotch Night 2 got off to an interesting start. After catching Gross Ghost, Future Islands, and Holy Ghost! in City Plaza we made our way to Flether Opera Theater just before 9:30 to get front row seats for Aly Spaltro’s project Lady Lamb the Beekeeper. After getting settled in with the small crowd that was […] - [[ETW] fun. and Tegan and Sara at Family Circle Stadium](https://scenesc.com/etw-fun-and-tegan-and-sara-at-family-circle-stadium/): Winner will be contacted via email on Wednesday 9/18 [contact-form-7 id=”15706″ title=”Fun and Tegan and Sara”] It was nearly two years ago when we reviewed fun.’s latest album Some Nights, somewhat defending it from a handful of negative reviews it was receiving at the time. As fans of all three members of fun. and their […] - [[New Music] Toro Y Moi Release 7 Inch Tour Single](https://scenesc.com/new-music-toro-y-moi-release-7-inch-tour-single/): Facebook Event With a big national headline tour on the horizon, including dates in Columbia and Charleston, Toro Y Moi will have an exclusive 7 inch vinyl in tow featuring the single “Campo” streaming above. The single which is being released via Carpark Records also features a B-side track titled  “Outside With You.” The new […] - [[Show Review] Doc Aquatic and The Hermit Kings at New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/show-review-doc-aquatic-and-the-hermit-kings-at-new-brookland-tavern/): Doc Aquatic plays CCX Music Festival in Asheville Saturday September 14, 2013. A couple of weeks ago two of Asheville’s finest indie rock bands rolled through Columbia and New Brookland Tavern for a midweek show. We’ve done a little feature and interview with The Hermit Kings before, and heard good things about Doc Aquatic so […] - [Arcade Fire Return With Reflektor, Pretty Awesome Interactive Video](https://scenesc.com/arcade-fire-return-with-reflektor-pretty-awesome-interactive-video/):   Everyone’s favorite over the top, angsty and utterly brilliant Canadians are back from their self imposed post-Suburbs hiatus.  Their new album Reflektor is due on October 29th and after weeks of rumors and speculation the first single, and its accompanying video(s), are here.  Produced by James Murphy, of LCD Soundsystem fame, this 7 minute […] - [Hopscotch Day 1 Recap #Hopscotch13](https://scenesc.com/hopscotch-day-1-recap-hopscotch13/): We dove right into the Hopscotch experience last night. Walking down the streets of downtown Raleigh it seems like everyone you see is in a band, and a lot of them are, but most everyone looks like someone you should know. That person’s wearing a plaid shirt, or a band tee, I should know them. […] - [#TwitterThursday with @ManchesterOrch and @OuttaMyHuevos](https://scenesc.com/twitterthursday-with-manchesterorch-and-outtamyhuevos/): What’s shakin’ bacon?  It has been one heck of a week for me trying to recover from college football and then realizing that I have to do it all over again this weekend.  Football season is best described musically by Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock.  Even though my brain is mostly filled with Xs […] - [[ETW] Franz Ferdinand Autographed Vinyl Pack](https://scenesc.com/etw-franz-ferdinand-autographed-vinyl-pack/): Scottish indie rockers Franz Ferdinand came onto the scene in the mid 2000’s along with a wave of radio ready rock bands and a hit song in “Take Me Out.” Though albums post their 2004 chart topping debut haven’t found the same mainstream audience, each Franz Ferdinand album still has a strong indie rock punk […] - [Meet Black Joe Lewis](https://scenesc.com/meet-black-joe-lewis/): No seriously, you should meet him.  “Charleston has been good to us in the past, but we haven’t met any ladies there yet,” says Joe Lewis.  Ladies, I say we roll out the red carpet of Southern hospitality for the Black Joe Lewis crew when they roll into Charleston, September 9th for a show at […] - [Charleston Record Expo Returns September 21](https://scenesc.com/charleston-record-expo-returns-to-september-21/):   Charleston Record Expo at West Ashley Shoppes, 946 Orleans Rd. Saturday September 21, 2013 Free and open to the public 10 am to 5 pm For the last couple of years we’ve heard how vinyl is back, but many remained skeptical on how long it would last. Now it seems that skeptics have been […] - [[New Music] Paul Brazell-You Chose](https://scenesc.com/new-music-paul-brazell-you-chose/): Preorder Leave What We Had Behind For most people your early twenties are a time for exploring, heartbreak, and finding what you want and don’t want in a relationship. With “You Chose”, the first single off Paul Brazell’s upcoming solo release Leave What We Had Behind, Brazell touches on these coming of age emotions with […] - [Helado Negro at Conundrum Music Hall September 3](https://scenesc.com/helado-negro-at-conundrum-music-hall-september-3/): Sept. 3, 2013 Conundrum Music Hall 8pm (doors at 7pm) $7 in advance / $8 at the door It’s fitting that Helado Negro means “black ice cream”; it’s not whimsy, necessarily, but there is a sort of playfulness in the music that does not negate its warm, inviting quality.  Roberto Lange, the man behind Helado […] - [10 Must See NC Acts at Hopscotch](https://scenesc.com/10-must-see-nc-acts-at-hopscotch/): By Grant Golden: 1. Sylvan Esso Homebase: Durham, NC Where: Thursday @ 10 PM at Memorial Auditorium Sylvan Esso is one of the most promising acts that North Carolina has had in years. The duo consists of Nick Sanborn of Megafaun and Amelia Randal Meath of Mountain Man, so one would naturally expect them to […] - [[New Music] Everest Cale-Fossils](https://scenesc.com/new-music-everest-cale-fossils/): Brooklyn via South Carolina band Everest Cale explore the scorched earth landscape of a post apocolyptic world with their new single “Fossils”. “Fossils” is a slow burning song, accentuating instrumental space and poignant lyrics, with slow building guitar and drums that eventually explode into lyrical hope. Treacy wrote the song in response to Bob Dylan’s […] - [VMAs 2013 Review](https://scenesc.com/vmas-2013-review/): The 2013 MTV Video Music Awards took place last night in Brooklyn, NY. Unless you live under a rock, don’t believe in social media, or are just that arrogant, you probably already knew about it. The event, created by MTV to hand out awards for best music videos, has changed drastically over the past few years. […] - [The Wailers Headline Viva La Vista](https://scenesc.com/the-wailers-headline-viva-la-vista/): Tickets When: Saturday September 7, 2013 Where: The Congaree Vista, in and around the Gervais Street corridor at Lincoln Street. The Vista’s got a lot to celebrate these days, with the opening of Urban Outfitters and Chipotle in the last couple of months, it may only be a year or two away from its complete […] - [[Show Review] Junior Astronomers/Diarrhea Planet/Serfs/The So So Glos](https://scenesc.com/show-review-junior-astronomers/): During Bowie’s White Duke era, they say his diet consisted of only cocaine, red bell peppers, and milk. Frank Zappa was rumored to consume just salami, coffee, and beer. As I scanned the snack foods at our convenience store pit stop on our way to Charlotte, I made my choice. I’ll be the eccentric enigma […] - [#TwitterThursday with @thetarlatans and @loosechangeCU](https://scenesc.com/twitterthursday-with-thetarlatans-and-loosechangecu/): What’s up, brah? I’m just hanging loose on the west coast perpetuating Southern stereotypes. Everyone here thinks I’m a pageant queen (true, Miss Southern Princess ’88) and that I have a sweet tea fountain in my office (not true, and really sad). While I’m here, I’m keeping up with the home fires on Twitter. One […] - [Heyrocco Release Shitty Demos](https://scenesc.com/heyrocco-release-shitty-demos/): Heyrocco released some Shitty Demos, Greatest Hits of the 90’s today, and they are awesome. Raw and solid young rock. They’ll be in Charlotte at The Milestone September 21, and back at New Brookland Tavern with Paul Brazell, Elim Bolt, and Flagship September 26. - [Mountain Oasis Full Lineup Announced](https://scenesc.com/mountain-oasis-full-lineup-announced/):   Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit, the continuation of AC Entertainment’s electronic hinged Asheville music festival, has finalized its lineup for this years event and…..wow.  This is one of the most diverse lineups I have ever seen.  Take a look at the Friday bill, read from the top:  Bassnectar, Neutral Milk Hotel, Deltron 3030 and […] - [Freeway Music Festival at the Heart of the Scene](https://scenesc.com/freeway-music-festival-at-the-heart-of-the-scene/): Tin Roof Columbia hasn’t been known as a music hot spot since it opened, but that isn’t the case lately. It seems like every weekend they’ve had some really good music happening. That continues this weekend with 12 bands at Freeway Music Festival for only $5. Freeway Music Festival is more than just your typical […] - [Manchester Orchestra and The Front Bottoms at The Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/manmanchester-orchestra-and-the-front-bottoms-at-the-music-farm/): Tickets Manchester Orchestra with The Front Bottoms Friday November 8, 2013 The Music Farm in Charleston, SC Manchester Orchestra and The Front Bottoms return to South Carolina Friday November, 8 2013 at The Music Farm in Charleston, SC on their Autumn 2013 Tour. Manchester Orchestra is currently prepping a new album while The Front Bottoms are […] - [[Photos] Jimmy Eat World Photos and Setlist ](https://scenesc.com/photos-jimmy-eat-world-photos-and-setlist/):   The wonderful Kathrine Brock took some photos for us at the Jimmy Eat World show last week in Nashville. Setlist listed below. Jimmy Eat World Marathon Music Works Nashville, TN Friday, August 16 2013 Setlist: I Will Steal You Back Big Casino My Best Theory Appreciation Action Needs An Audience Lucky Denver Mint Hear […] - [[New Music] "We Eat Themselves" - The Soap](https://scenesc.com/we-eat-themselves-new-single-from-the-soap/): Since releasing their first album, Shelf Life, a little over a year ago, The Soap have been touring and apparently writing a second album. Here’s the new single from their sophomore effort, Red Thread. We Eat Themselves (Single) by The Soap The peacefulness that turns frantic reminds me a lot of the RX Bandits, as […] - [Fashionably Late to Sylvan Esso](https://scenesc.com/fashionably-late-to-sylvan-esso/): I feel like I’m late to the Sylvan Esso party, about 7,000 Soundcloud plays late according to my expert calculations. Sylvan Esso is a collaborative duo made up of Mountain Man’s Amelia Meath on vocals and Nick Sanborn, who holds the low-end in Megafaun, turning the knobs of the electronic music wonderland. While the new […] - [[ETW] Washed Out 7 Inch and More](https://scenesc.com/etw-washed-out-7-inch-and-more/): We’ve been lucky with Washed Out over the years. They played a sold out show at New Brookland Tavern for our third birthday bash. We gave away tons of Washed Out/Sub Pop gear at a listening party for the release of Within Without, the debut album from Ernest Greene. We still see the Sub Pop […] - [Photos: Grace Joyner // Infinitikiss // Falling off a Building](https://scenesc.com/photos-grace-joyner-infitikiss-falling-off-a-building/): Sunday March 6, 2016 New Brookland Tavern - [The Bedheads Explore New Sound on New EP](https://scenesc.com/the-bedheads/): Off the cuff I recently described The Bedheads to someone as a pop punk band, but I immediately took back my words. It really depends on who you’re talking how the connotation of that genre will be processed. Either way, The Bedheads roots lie in pop punk soil, but they’ve grown into something else since, […] - [The High Divers: SceneSC Live Session](https://scenesc.com/high-divers-scenesc-live-session/): The High Divers – Wild With You From the album “Riverlust” Check them out 3/11/16 @New Brookland Tavern – 8:00 p.m Q: Tell me what’s it been like recently playing, traveling, and being apart of a band in general. What are your methods of coming up with new material and what’s your favorite thing to […] - [Dear Blanca Sub Rosa Episode 1](https://scenesc.com/dear-blanca-sub-rosa-episode-1/): Late last year I met with Gibbes DeLoach and we chatted about different ideas for a future video series outside of the Papa Jazz session realm. What we came up with was the idea to go to the bands, and film them while they practiced and talk to them about the creative process and what […] - [Brian Robert Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/brian-robert-live-at-papa-jazz/): Ko, Co., Company, Brian Hannon now creates music under the moniker Brian Robert. Seems simple enough, and not so difficult, but in a world where Donald Trump has actual supporters for president, people still seem to get it wrong. I’m not sure how, but I’ve seen people struggle and call him a variety of things, […] - [Valentine's Day with Unknown Mortal Orchestra](https://scenesc.com/show-review-unknown-mortal-orchestra/): With the entrancing beats of electric fluorescent lights and the rosy aura of Valentine’s Day, Unknown Mortal Orchestra wove a psychedelic trip at the Orange Peel in Asheville. The four piece collective took a vacation down memory lane, first stop, through tears that burn “Like Acid Rain”. Frontman Ruban Nielson’s voice pierced through the audience […] - [Photos: Grace Joyner/She Returns from War/King Vulture](https://scenesc.com/photos-grace-joynershe-returns-from-warking-vulture/): Photos by Alexis Schwallier Lighting by Fort Pysch Art Bar “A Night at the Planetarium” February 6, 2016 - [Grace Joyner Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/grace-joyner-live-at-papa-jazz/): What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? GJ: I remember the first album that really impacted me was Grace, Jeff Buckley. I asked for it for Christmas when I was 14. He was the first artist that made me really inspired to play music myself. What as the first album you bought […] - [The Lovely Few: Balancing a Life of Fatherhood, Teaching, and Music](https://scenesc.com/the-lovely-few/): On their 2011 album The Perseids The Lovely Few began their journey into what’s become a trilogy of releases titled The Meteor Series where frontman Mike Mewborne started writing space themed songs, metaphorically weaving in those themes with his own personal life. Married in 2008, Mewborne is joined in The Lovely Few by his wife […] - [Marshall Brown Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/marshall-brown-live-at-papa-jazz/): When I’d get home late to the House of Software I’d often hear music coming from Marshall Brown’s upstairs apartment in the back. There was a five-year era where he had turned pretty much his entire place into a recording studio. We’re not talking bedroom recordings here, we’re talking about living room, dining room, and even […] - [Photos: Mothers/Gláss/Art Contest](https://scenesc.com/photos-mothersglassart-contest/): Photos by David Stringer January 8th, 2016 at Independent Public Alehouse in Greenville, SC - [Secret Guest: The Secret's Out](https://scenesc.com/secret-guest-the-secrets-out/): Brett Nash “The Cutest”: vocals, guitar, piano Dorian Warneck “The Best”: bass Michael Milam “The Worst”: drums Andrei Mihalovic “The Drunkest”: guitar, vocals THE INTERVIEW: BAND PERVS Dorian Warneck was rocking a Blue Tile Skateshop t-shirt and some granola bar crumbs in his luscious man beard when I caught up with him at Kudu Coffee. […] - [South Carolina's Top Music of 2015](https://scenesc.com/south-carolinas-top-music-of-2015/): Brave Baby-Electric Friends Electric Friends by Brave Baby As soon as the recording wrapped for Brave Baby’s 2013 debut release Forty Bells, the wheels were already churning on demos and the crafting of songs for what turned into Electric Friends. Having the luxury of their own studio in Charleston, the songs on Electric Friends transformed over time […] - [Photos: Jump Little Children – Slow Runner – Indianola](https://scenesc.com/photos-jump-little-children-slow-runner-indianola/): Photos of Jump Little Children's reunion shows at Music Farm Columbia with openers Slow Runner and Indianola. Photos by David Stringer - [Q&A with Lightness](https://scenesc.com/qa-with-lightness/): 2015 EP by Lightness The opening track of Lightness debut EP is slow, droning, and packs a wallop when the guitars kick in and the cymbals splash. Sometimes the characteristics of the music conflict, with tempo changes and Jules Campbell’s vocals humming and smoldering comfortably on top of the guitars, drums, and bass that set […] - [Q & A with Martin Hacker-Mullen of Oneforall and Genius Factory Records](https://scenesc.com/25155/): A photo posted by Oneforall (@oneforallsc) on Oct 18, 2015 at 9:21am PDT One of only a small handful of bands carrying the torch for the indie rock/punk scene in the Midlands, Oneforall does more than just contribute to the scene musically, their members contribute in a myriad of ways. Fronted by Martin Hacker-Mullen, the bands growth […] - [Valley Maker’s When I Was A Child](https://scenesc.com/25160/): Valley Maker’s When I Was A Child | Not an album review Get ready to feel something. [I struggle with writing this; this is not an album review. It is not a play by play of songs. It is not a summary of lyrics or an analysis of musical denotation. Somehow, like the album itself, […] - [H3RO-Between the Panels](https://scenesc.com/25151/): It’s common knowledge that hip hop, as a genre, has mutated over the turn of the century. Between 1985 and 2015, a small percentage of the overall mainstream record label CEO’s and A&R representatives have knit-picked what is heard on the radio and have slowly, yet steadily, transformed what is popular and what we, the […] - [WUSC Wednesday: It's All Happening! With Man Overboard](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesday-its-all-happening-with-man-overboard/): As the end of the semester approaches I wanted to do my final show on a band that truly represents pop punk. After taking the obvious, iconic choices such as Blink 182 and Taking Back Sunday out of the equation, I decided to go with a more modern and present band, Man Overboard. And after […] - [Interview: Alarm Drum Talk Influences and Being in a Band](https://scenesc.com/interview-alarm-drum-talk-influences-and-being-in-a-band/):   Alarm Drum play New Brookland Tavern November 21 with Ivadell, Museum Mouth, and Junior Astronomers. Facebook Event With their debut EP out in August, Alarm Drum have quickly made a name for themselves with their well crafted debut release. The EP blossoms with an array of influences including bands and artists who focus on arrangements […] - [Mel Washington and Bakari Lebby Take on Hotline Bling in New Video](https://scenesc.com/mel-washington-and-bakari-lebby-take-on-hotline-bling-in-new-video/): In February Mel Washington released Black Excellence Volume 1, a five track experiment covering songs for Black History month. That project was so well received Washington is planning a remixed and remastered deluxe edition out next February, along with Volume 2 which is being co-produced by Columbia’s Bakari Lebby. Volume 2 also features a song […] - [Savannah Stopover Announces Initial Lineup](https://scenesc.com/savannah-stopover-announces-initial-lineup/): Check out our 2015 coverage of Savannah Stopover Festival. Let me say this and just get it out there. Two of the best albums of 2015 came from All Dogs and Des Ark, both of whom are playing Savannah Stopover in 2016. Founded in 2011, the festival has kept growing yearly as a sort of warm-up stop […] - [Cloud Witch Live at Kittrella](https://scenesc.com/cloud-witch-live-at-kittrella/): Cloud Witch first show with Cookie Monster. A photo posted by Scene SC (@scenesc) on Oct 19, 2015 at 5:46pm PDT Usually bands don’t want their first show filmed, but that’s not the case for Cloud Witch whose two members, guitarist Jonah Dearmon and drummer Chris Mathis, have been playing together off and on for close […] - [Review: Waka Flocka and Ben G Raise Thousands for Flood Victims](https://scenesc.com/review-waka-flocka-and-ben-g-raise-thousands-for-flood-victims/): The last time we saw Ben G was back in March when Waka Flocka and DJ Whoo Kid were on the Turn Up Godz Tour. Ben G and BFAM have proven time and time again that they can turn up Columbia, Flocka or no Flocka. What’s new, is now they’ve made turning up Columbia into […] - [Album Review: ET Anderson, ET2](https://scenesc.com/album-review-et-anderson-et2/): By Robert Bradley Leonard II Headache and eyes hurt, everything is fitted on a web. Fine illuminated screens give me all the reason I need to wake each tired morning – the infinite deluge of drama, love, protest, bold headlines worthy of satire, and a mess of informational misrepresentation – – definitively: Morality, Perception, Dysfunction, […] - [Dempsey Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/dempsey-live-at-papa-jazz/): Dempsey release their debut EP In Retrospect 11/13. For a full interview and more on that album read all about it here. We film these on Sunday mornings, a time that musicians usually use to catch up on sleep from the late nights prior. It’s not that easy for us either. We should probably be […] - [Show Review: Sufjan Stevens](https://scenesc.com/show-review-sufjan-stevens/): Sufjan Stevens is known for his introspective lyrics and beautiful orchestrations. With a long history marked by a unique perspective and gambles only a musician with true artistry would fully embrace–like an entire album with instrumental interpretations of the Chinese Zodiac or a full collection about people from Illinois that also includes ridiculously long song […] - [Dempsey Celebrate Debut EP Release Saturday](https://scenesc.com/dempsey-celebrate-debut-ep-release-saturday/): In Retrospect by Dempsey Dempsey release their debut album Saturday at New Brookland Tavern. Facebook Event Bands always need that “it” factor to make it to the next level. That indescribable quality that you can almost figure out, but can’t quite put your finger on. Is it the heartfelt lyrics? Is it that slight inflection […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: It's all Happening! with All Time Low](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-its-all-happening-with-all-time-low/): All Time Low is the reason that I love pop punk music. Nothing was better 7th grade year than Alex Gaskarth’s white skinny jeans and Jack Barakat’s blonde hair streak. All Time Low got the inspiration for their name from a New Found Glory song, and the inspiration for all of their music from many […] - [Show Review: The Oh Hellos/Family and Friends/Cereus Bright](https://scenesc.com/show-review-the-oh-hellosfamily-and-friendscereus-bright/): Photos By: Brett Tighe Full Photo Gallery It all ended with the banjo player dangling from the ceiling during the last notes of an all-out, sing-at-the-top-of-your-lungs, dance-until-you-can’t encore. The Pour House was packed on a humid Thursday night thanks to the triple folk-rock magnetism of Family and Friends, Cereus Bright, and The Oh Hellos. The […] - [WUSC Wednesday: It's All Happening! with La Dispute](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesday-its-all-happening-with-la-dispute/): La Dispute is a band that I can’t believe I haven’t written about yet. The first week in November seems to be an appropriate time to do so, and the constant rain is just a cherry on top. I’m not sure if ‘band’ is even the best word to describe this foursome. Perhaps group of […] - [#KeepOurSceneSafe at First Thursday](https://scenesc.com/keepourscenesafe-at-first-thursday/): Facebook Event At First Thursday on Main Street this month several bands and local organizations come together under the #KeepOurSceneSafe tag for a sexual assault and victim advocate health fair. Set up in front of the Columbia Museum of Art in Boyd Plaza, Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands, USC Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention […] - [Show Preview: The Oh Hellos w/ Cereus Bright and Family and Friends](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-the-oh-hellos-w-cereus-bright-and-family-and-friends/): A three-fold folk frenzy is taking over the Pour House on Thursday November 5, and you’re invited. Headliners The Oh Hellos are a sister-brother duo from Texas, who will be pouring their hearts out onstage via their new full-length Dear Wormwood. The album most notably features some beautiful escalating transcendental echoes like “Prelude,” “The Blue […] - [Devin Patrick's Deluxe Mix CD "Problems" Release](https://scenesc.com/devin-patricks-deluxe-mix-cd-problems-release/): Devin Patrick has been involved in the South Carolina Hip Hop industry since 1996. The 29-year-old emcee is signed to Lil Ru’s Presidential Music and recently released his first deluxe mix CD since 2004: Problems, named after the pilot track. The vibe of the deluxe mix CD can be described as krunk, energetic, and sexual; […] - [WUSC Wednesday: WUSC Fall Fundraiser Punk Covers Week](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesday-wusc-fall-fundraiser-punk-covers-week/): From October 26th to November 2nd WUSC will be having it’s biannual fundraiser week. This week listeners can call in and donate, mail in a check, or submit an online donation. WUSC is entirely listener-supported and fundraiser week is the only time we ask for support. All donations go towards the operations of the student […] - [Mel Washington Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/mel-washington-live-at-papa-jazz/): Facebook Event This evening Coleman Ellison continues his State Street house show series hosting four of South Carolina’s finest songwriters in Mel Washington, Brian Robert, David Adedokun, and Hunter Park. Charleston native Mel Washington, who now resides in Nashville, returns for the show which will donate all the money raised to United Way of the […] - [Lauryn Hill to Headline Famously Hot New Year](https://scenesc.com/lauryn-hill-to-headline-famously-hot-new-year/):   At a show at Brooklyn Bowl in New York City recently reviewer Kailyn Brown noted that songs from Lauryn Hill’s groundbreaking 1998 solo debut “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,” were hardly recognizable as she and the band reinvented the songs and performed them in a fresh way. That’s how we’ll ring in the new year […] - [Interview with Lowland Hum | A Brief Escape From Life](https://scenesc.com/interview-with-lowland-hum-a-brief-escape-from-life/): I’m sitting at my desk in my home office right now. There’s a window to my right and outside it’s raining, that kind of slow, soft rain that literally creates a mood. It dampens every emotion swirling inside me so that they blend together into one surging force of need. Maybe it’s something you’ve never […] - [Nique The Geek - “Geek On This”](https://scenesc.com/nique-the-geek-geek-on-this/): Geek On This started with Nique the Geek and Jesse LeProtti’s “BandGeeks” group. While working with Southside 808 in Atlanta, they found out it was already an established music group. Nique feels like he’s truly a geek about the music industry and claims music to be the best drug in the world –that’s what he […] - [Caitlin Harnett-For a While Now Acoustic Session](https://scenesc.com/caitlin-harnett-for-a-while-now-acoustic-session/): In June we had the opportunity to film Caitlin Harnett in Charleston, SC while she was on tour with Susto. Hailing from Sydney, Australia, Harnett recently returned to the US to tour with The High Divers as they tour on the back of their latest album Riverlust. Harnett plays Johnny’s Gone Fishing tonight, before traveling […] - [Show Review: Small but Mighty – Greg Holden and Vintage Trouble in Charleston](https://scenesc.com/show-review-small-but-mighty-greg-holden-and-vintage-trouble-in-charleston/): The crowd at the Music Farm on Wednesday night was astonishingly scarce for a killer lineup of mellow Scottish singer/songwriter Greg Holden and electrifying rock n’ rollers Vintage Trouble. I mean, Vintage Trouble toured with The Who and AC/DC and opened for The Stones, Lenny Kravitz, and Bon Jovi, just to drop a few names. […] - [Monophobia of a Young Hippy](https://scenesc.com/monophobia-of-a-young-hippy/): Born and raised in the capital city, Dusty Hunter Dial, aka DhD (or Young Hippy), is the youngest rap artist in South Carolina that is making a name for himself. Since the age of 12, DhD found writing rap lyrics as an outlet – his first script being a remix to Jay Z’s “Run This […] - [Music Video: We Roll Like Madmen “You Thought You”](https://scenesc.com/music-video-we-roll-like-madmen-you-thought-you/): In the new video from We Roll Like Madmen puppeteer Lyon Hill puts his unique artistic touch on the second video for a Columbia band this year, having done the artwork for the excellent Can’t Kids video for “Ghost Killa” that came out in May. The Can’t Kids video shows more of a behind the scenes […] - [WUSC Wednesday: It's All Happening! with Basement](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesday-its-all-happening-with-basement/): Basement is a band that definitely isn’t new to the scene, but recently became new to me. In my hunt for new fall music to jam to I have come across several bands in the depths of Spotify, but Basement really stuck out to me. They are a band from Ispwich, England that formed in […] - [Greg Holden Visits Charleston with New Album 'Chase the Sun'](https://scenesc.com/greg-holden-visits-charleston-with-new-album-chase-the-sun/): Greg Holden’s career in music has been a journey over the years. From moving from the UK to New York City to pursue music full-time, to co-writing American Idol’s Phillip Phillips hit “Home”, Holden’s life has taken some unexpected twists and turns since 2009. With his latest album Chase the Sun Holden looks to leave a […] - [Tarlatans Change Name to Beach Tiger, Find New Sound](https://scenesc.com/tarlatans-change-name-to-beach-tiger-find-new-sound/): Catch Beach Tiger at 7 PM Thursday at the SceneSC Showcase on the WLTX Stage at the SC State Fair. Free admission to Fair with college ID. Some bands change sounds completely over the course of their career, others get trapped in a style and have trouble escaping the confines of a name. For Taylor […] - [Photos: Jail Break 2015](https://scenesc.com/photos-jail-break-2015/): Jail Break 2015 Photos by Bree Burchfield Click here for mobile gallery - [Show Review: Third Eye Blind at Music Farm Columbia](https://scenesc.com/show-review-third-eye-blind-at-music-farm-columbia/): Third Eye Blind frontman and founder Stephan Jenkins had the crowd at Music Farm Columbia in the palm of his hand Thursday night as they played a sold out show days after the capital city made national news for an epic thousand-year flood. Even though the show was moved to an earlier time so people […] - [Preview: Fall For Greenville Kicks Off Tonight](https://scenesc.com/preview-fall-for-greenville-kicks-off-tonight/): Create your custom schedule here Fall for Greenville kicks off Thursday October 8th with The Suffers and Nathan Angelo. It’s that time for Greenville, SC again. The changing of seasons ushers in cool, breezy evenings accentuated by the wafting smells of wonderful food and, carried by the thick autumn air, melodies from both local and […] - [Album Review: Brave Baby-Electric Friends](https://scenesc.com/album-review-brave-baby-electric-friends/): Brave Baby | Electric Friends Album Review Electric Friends by Brave Baby Are you ready? Brave Baby’s Electric Friends is a huge leap forward for the Charleston based band. Not only is it well produced (which, believe me, gives every song the justice deserved) the writing itself is more intelligent and well honed than their […] - [SC Flood Relief Fundraiser](https://scenesc.com/sc-flood-relief-fundraiser/): In response to the devastating flooding this weekend and into Monday, many in the Midlands music scene are banding together fundraising efforts including a confirmed show at New Brookland Tavern, a show in the works at Music Farm tentatively November 25, a local SC Flood Relief Compilation, along with other music events donating money to […] - [The Fire Tonight Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/the-fire-tonight-live-at-papa-jazz/): What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? Stephen: Sports by Huey Lewis and the News. Huey Lewis was everything at the Russ household. Collin: Commonwealth by Plankeye. I learned my first guitar licks from that album too! Jesse: Howard Shore’s scores to the Lord of the Rings films. They blew my mind. […] - [WUSC Wednesday: It's All Happening! with Brand New](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesday-its-all-happening-with-brand-new/): This week, though it has only dropped a few degrees, I have already gotten in the car with two different people on two different occasions who have been listening to The Devil and God are Raging Inside Me. I have yet to fully embraced the inevitable fall playlist consisting of Brand New’s entire discography, but […] - [Stream She Returns From War's Debut Full Length 'Oh, What a Love'](https://scenesc.com/stream-she-returns-from-wars-debut-full-length-oh-what-a-love/): Since the release of her 2014 debut EP Coyote Soda Hunter Park’s built the fan base for her project She Returns from War grassroots style, by playing all types of shows and building relationships along the way. Whether that be late night at a bar in their hometown of Charleston, or a day party at […] - [Valley Maker Release When I Was a Child](https://scenesc.com/valley-maker-release-when-i-was-a-child/): Stream When I Was a Child The mid 2000’s produced a crop of excellent musicians from Florence, SC who have changed the landscape of indie music in South Carolina. From the under-appreciated band Thief, the aptly named Elim Bolt, and the humid southern folk of Susto, Austin Crane came out of the same harvest of […] - [A Look Back at Hopscotch 2015](https://scenesc.com/a-look-back-at-hopscotch-2015/): Every year, Hopscotch Music Festival brings over 150 bands to downtown Raleigh. These bands encompass an incredible number of genres and microgenres, local and international. So it can be hard to run triage and decide what’s worth seeing. This year was no different — I saw somewhere in the neighborhood of 40 sets in a […] - [Hopscotch 2015 in Photos](https://scenesc.com/hopscotch-2015-in-photos/): Hopscotch 2015 Photos Click here to view on mobile. Photos include Natalie Prass, The High Divers, Waxahatchee, Phil Cook, Chelsea Wolfe, Mac McCaughan, Leapling, Some Army, Say Brother, Octopus Jones, Brian Robert, JKutchma, Grandma Sparrow, Daniel Bachman - [fk mt Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/fk-mt-live-at-papa-jazz/):   See fk mt Friday Sept 25 with Jackson Spells and come to the Woozy show Oct 4 at New Brookland Tavern  What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? Ryan Morris: I have always been all over the place with music. It’s hard to remember but I did have Ricky Martins “Livin la Vida Loca” single […] - [WUSC Wednesay: It's All Happening! with Mayday Parade](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesay-its-all-happening-with-mayday-parade/): The genre of pop punk has definitely been going through an intense revival in the last couple of years. With several northern bands influencing the scene such as Man Overboard, Real Friends, Knuckle Puck and State Champs, the sound expectation from a pop punk band is starting to change. I have recently noticed with the […] - [Alarm Drum Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/alarm-drum-live-at-papa-jazz/): Alarm Drum play New Brookland Tavern Saturday September 19 with The Ugly Chords, MyBrother MySister, and Mr. Rosewater.  Facebook Event What’s the first album you remember loving? Andrew: Neutral Milk Hotel’s In The Aeroplane Over the Sea was probably the record that got me into indie rock. It’s the first album that I remember being […] - [Hopscotch 2015 : Thursday Day Party Picks](https://scenesc.com/hopscotch-2015-day-party-picks/): Unlike SXSW it is somewhat manageable to keep up with the day parties at Hopscotch. For starters most of them are official and coordinated by the same promoters, venues and present many of the same artists officially playing the festival after 9 PM. The kicker is, all the day parties are free and open to […] - [Soundwaves: ColorBlind x NewSC Release Video](https://scenesc.com/soundwaves-colorblind-x-newsc-release-video/): ColorBlind, a duo formed from hip-hop guru FatRat Da Czar and folk rock artist Justin Smith, teamed up with NewSC for track “My Block” from their debut self-titled disc. The music video starts out with a quote from TuPac: “Everytime I speak, I want the truth to come out. Everytime I speak, I want a shiver. I’m not […] - [WUSC Wednesday: It's All Happening! with The Front Bottoms](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesday-its-all-happening-with-the-front-bottoms/): Wikipedia describes The Front Bottoms as “An American indie rock band that originated in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.” If only it were that easy to sum up this band. Trying to describe The Front Bottoms in one sentence is like trying to come up with lyrics catchier than Brian Sella’s; you just can’t. Yes, The […] - [Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers Play Pourhouse Friday](https://scenesc.com/nicki-bluhm-the-gramblers-play-pourhouse-friday/): I was first introduced to Nicki Bluhm and The Gramblers a couple of years ago through their song “Ravenous”, which is somewhat of an outlier of a song for the band. “Ravenous” has this whole Fleetwood Mac vibe going, with guitar solos that rip at the end and Nicki Bluhm channeling Stevie Nicks. It’s a great […] - [WUSC Wednesday: It's All Happening! with You, Me and Everyone We Know](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesday-its-all-happening-with-you-me-and-everyone-we-know/): You, Me and Everyone We Know has a special place in my pop punk heart. The easiest way to describe my love for this band would be that my little brother and I have deemed the song “Do It Again” from their first EP Party For The Grown and Sexy  as our song. Not because the […] - [Live at Papa Jazz with Kid Trails](https://scenesc.com/live-at-papa-jazz-with-kid-trails/): What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? The first album that I really loved was Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ Greatest Hits. My uncle always listened to that and he gave me the tape for Christmas when I was 7. I know its more of a compilation than an album, but thats […] - [New Music: Alarm Drum Release Colorsick EP](https://scenesc.com/new-music-alarm-drum-release-colorsick-ep/): Colorsick EP by Alarm Drum Released August 24, Alarm Drum quietly dropped one of the best and most promising indie rock releases from the Midlands this year. Recorded at Archer Avenue Studio in Columbia, the 6 song Colorsick EP drags you comfortably through a hazy a dream with swells and memorable emotional hooks. Colorsick thrives in the production, […] - [Mark Webb dishes out details about new music and more.](https://scenesc.com/mark-webb-dishes-out-details-about-new-music-and-more/): Mark Webb’s music career can be traced back a decade. Playing the coffeehouses that are scattered throughout the Upstate, he crafted his folky Americana sound just as an artist should – through hard work. I mean the guy got his start playing open mics at this well-known downtown Greenville coffee shop. And now he’s playing […] - [Toro y Moi Drops New Album SaMaNtHa](https://scenesc.com/toro-y-moi-drops-new-album-samantha/):   Download Here I’m not sure if you can really leak your own album, but that’s exactly what Chaz Bundick did today when he posted a dropbox link in his Instagram profile with both wav and mp3 versions of 20 new songs with an album titled SaMaNtHa. These songs and the release style contrast with […] - [Freeway Music Festival Returns to Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/freeway-music-festival-returns-to-music-farm/): After opening up Music Farm this time last year Freeway Music Festival returns for the 3rd annual festival of the midlands lesson studio. Last year the festival raised over $7,000 for scholarships through the Conner Foundation for children who would not be able to afford otherwise afford private lessons. This year’s festival looks to top […] - [WUSC Wednesday: “It’s All Happening!” with Sorority Noise](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesday-its-all-happening-with-sorority-noise/): “It’s All Happening!” groupie Penny Lane shouts to young rock critic William Miller across a parking lot after a Black Sabbath concert in one of the most iconic scenes in ‘movies about music’ history. The iconic phrase from Almost Famous is the simplest, yet most accurate way to describe the incredible transition for a band […] - [Side A: Stream Danny Joe Machado's D A N A S C U S](https://scenesc.com/side-a-stream-danny-joe-machados-d-a-n-a-s-c-u-s/): This is an updated playlist now that the album has officially released. When thinking up questions for this interview, it was tough to figure out whether to direct the questions towards Daniel Machado, or Danny Joe. The more and more you listen to this album, the more you realize they’re mixed at some level. On […] - [Album Review: Heyrocco-Teenage Movie Soundtrack](https://scenesc.com/album-review-heyrocco-teenage-movie-soundtrack/): Teenage Movie Soundtrack by Heyrocco What It Means to Grow Up All Over Again Heyrocco’s debut album Teenage Movie Soundtrack is a well-crafted work of neo-pop-punk. Its nostalgic homage to late 90’s / early 00’s not only pays respect to a defining decade of music but even goes so far as to place the album […] - [Live at Papa Jazz with Ivadell](https://scenesc.com/live-at-papa-jazz-with-ivadell/): What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? Josh Gilley: When I was 8, my mom got me Sticks and Stones by New Found Glory. I also got Linkin Park’s Hybrid Theory soon after and those were my earliest favorites. Jon Warf: Blink 182 Enema Of The State What as the first album you […] - [Stream fk mt.'s New Single Fertilizer](https://scenesc.com/stream-fk-mt-s-new-single-fertilizer/): fertilizer by fk mt. fk mt. never gives us enough. Three songs here, two songs there, for the past two years the songs have slowly trickled out with each one leaving me wanting more. With “Fertilizer”, the first song from their upcoming EP, they prove yet again their propensity to write fuzzed out stoner rock […] - [Naked Naps and Museum Mouth Make a Split](https://scenesc.com/naked-naps-and-museum-mouth-make-a-split/): split with Museum Mouth by naked naps I’ve never noticed the “indiemo” tag on Bandcamp until today and even when I saw it the first time my mind read it as “indie demo.” Click it though and you’ll find all the Naked Naps releases, and yes, their demos as well. This new split with Museum […] - [New Music: Valley Maker Announce Upcoming Album](https://scenesc.com/new-music-valley-maker-announce-upcoming-album/): 10/7 – New Brookland Tavern – Columbia, SC Facebook Event When Stereogum debuted the new Valley Maker video yesterday for “Only Friend” and released tour dates along with other upcoming news I realized that this was the first time SceneSC wasn’t the ones to do that sort of thing. It’s a really cool and exciting […] - [Soundwaves: Pre-weekend Power Groups](https://scenesc.com/soundwaves-pre-weekend-power-groups/): Ahh. That time has arrived: the final glorious moment to revel in the most delicious of tunes (and beers) before school starts back up, not that I have to worry about that anymore (college graduate speaking). Ironically, I start a full-time job the same time my college successors start classes. So, I’m basically going back […] - [New Music: Marshall Brown Releases Rare Birds](https://scenesc.com/new-music-marshall-brown-releases-rare-birds/): Rare Birds single by Marshall Brown After nearly two years of silence since the release of Through Vivaldian Colored Glasses, Columbia songwriter Marshall Brown is back with this “Rare Birds” single leading up to the release of his new album Second Childhood due out August 28. Brown plans to release three singles over the next three weeks, […] - [Archer vs. Gunman Return with Passion](https://scenesc.com/archer-vs-gunman-return-with-passion/): Archer vs. Gunman frontman Shaun Williams describes their new song “Ghost of Trains” in a way that many people from small southern towns can relate. This song is about going back to your hometown and finding that nothing has changed but everything has changed. It just doesn’t fit well with your memory. Some of your friends […] - [Adam Cullum of Can't Kids Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/adam-cullum-of-cant-kids-live-at-papa-jazz/): What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? “Light Your World” by Newsong. What as the first album you bought with your own money? The Hard Way by Clint Black What was the first local band you were a fan of? Courage Riley What’s the most recent album you bought or have been listening […] - [New Charleston Collective Makeout Reef Showcase Young Talent](https://scenesc.com/makeout-reef-charleston-collective/): It was a year ago when we received an email from Michael Collier who was in the process of moving from Philadelphia to Charleston for school. We talked a bit about the music scene in Charleston and South Carolina and that was that. In that year Collier went to work, networking with other like-minded musicians […] - [Still Young - Courtney Marie Andrews | Steven Fiore | Dillon Warnek](https://scenesc.com/still-young-courtney-marie-andrews-steven-fiore-dillon-warnek/): Talent attracts talent as is evident in Steven Fiore’s first two video installments from his Small is the New Tall farm experience. It’s hard to describe really what Fiore’s doing, but the songwriting professional is hosting other songwriters on his 36 acre farm outside of Chapel Hill, NC and writing with them. The farm offers […] - [Adventures of Octopus Jones Continue with "Fresh Shirley"](https://scenesc.com/adventures-of-octopus-jones-continue-with-fresh-shirley/): El Guapo Sessions by Octopus Jones The adventures of Octopus Jones continue with the El Guapo Sessions due out Friday and the lead single “Fresh Shirley” heard here. Named for the studio where they recorded in Winston Salem, the El Guapo Sessions capture the nuances of Octopus Jones live sound. Recorded live and direct to tape […] - [Interview: Adam Hale Talks Local Hip Hop Scene and Beyond](https://scenesc.com/interview-adam-hale-talks-local-hip-hop-scene-and-beyond/): SAT, 08/22/2015 Music Mind Production B-Bay Bash w/:  Full Blast Movement / SympL / Phonic Cafe / H3RO / 2SLIK / Mack D / Digital Rapport $5 Over 21 / $10 Under 21 Facebook Event Music Mind Productions is a full-service, event planning and promotion company that was started by Adam Hale. In 2002, Music […] - [The Whig Celebrates 10 Years at Arts and Draughts](https://scenesc.com/the-whig-celebrates-10-years-at-arts-and-draughts/): Without our favorite underground haunt The Whig Arts and Draughts would be much tamer. Just arts and less sticky floors to mop up at the end of the night. To celebrate 10 years in style and the 21st installment of Arts & Draughts The Whig will debut their 10th Anniversary Ale brewed by The Whig and […] - [Fall for Greenville Debut 2015 Lineup](https://scenesc.com/fall-for-greenville-debut-2015-lineup/): Fall for Greenville debuted their 2015 lineup today headlined by midwest retro rocker JD McPherson, Nashville power rockers JEFF the Brotherhood along with indie rockers The Orwells. Just like in years past the lineup mixes local acts with regional and national artists side by side throughout the day. This 2015 lineup features more music local […] - [Live at Papa Jazz with Jade Blocker](https://scenesc.com/live-at-papa-jazz-with-jade-blocker/): What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? Michael Jackson Thriller. I was and still in love with that album. What as the first album you bought with your own money? My first album I bought was the Foo Fighters album or Queens of the Stone Age. One of the two. What was […] - [New Music: Art Contest-Wall Ball](https://scenesc.com/new-music-art-contest-wall-ball/): Repetition is one of few attributes that ties music from all over the world together. It’s well-known how Western pop music fetishizes repetition in every song and Conor Oberst fans are familiar with how he attempts to never repeat any lyrics. In “Wall Ball”, the new single from Post Echo based duo Art Contest, they […] - [Soundwaves: Pillow Talk + State Street Sessions](https://scenesc.com/soundwaves-pillow-talk-state-street-sessions/): Saturday was eventful for the Columbia music scene, with local shows happening all day long across the city. Things kicked off around noon at the Conundrum Poison Koolaid Fest with a stellar, dozen-act lineup. At 3 p.m., The Girls Rock Columbia Camp Showcase kicked off with 14 newfound rock groups. Then, after dinner, Blaktastik set […] - [Girls Rock Columbia Showcase 2015 Inspires](https://scenesc.com/girls-rock-columbia-showcase-2015-inspires/): “Start a band” is great advice to give young people these days. Not only is it a great creative outlet and a way to express yourself, but it’s a way to connect with like-minded people in a community and learn plenty of life lessons. You’re relying on others building trust. You’re learning to express yourself […] - [Interview with Jacob Lawter: The Man Behind Slow and Steady](https://scenesc.com/interview-with-jacob-lawter-the-man-behind-slow-and-steady/): Slow and Steady | Interview with Jacob Lawter What we all desire when experiencing any form of art (e.g. a painting, poem, novel, etc.) is the moment of relatability. That key moment when our personal history aligns with what is being expressed and there is a metaphysical instance of existence, a duality of emotional response. […] - [Black Market Debut New Live Video](https://scenesc.com/black-market-debut-new-live-video/): With a show tonight opening for veteran midwest rockers Planes Mistaken for Stars at Neighborhood Theatre in Charlotte, Queen City band Black Market sent us over this live video shot in Rock Hill by Jacob Worden at Studio GreyBLUE. The four members of Black Market are no strangers to the music scene, having all played in […] - [Live at Papa Jazz with Pillow Talk](https://scenesc.com/live-at-papa-jazz-with-pillow-talk/): What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? Madison-The first album I remember loving as a kid was probably Bringing Down the Horse by the Wallflowers. My parents were really into music when I was a kid, they always had great music playing in the house. I grew up to the Eagles, Counting […] - [Volcanoes in the Kitchen Live at Adluh](https://scenesc.com/volcanoes-in-the-kitchen-live-at-adluh/): It was a warm, slightly windy, summer day when I caught up with the Volcanoes in the Kitchen crew outside of the Columbia Convention Center and in the shadow of the historic Adluh building to film them playing two new songs. It’s easy to work with Volcanoes in the Kitchen, the sibling trio are a […] - [[Album Review] Elonzo Wesley / Sinners & Saints | This Ain’t No Country Song (Split EP)](https://scenesc.com/album-review-elonzo-wesley-sinners-saints-this-aint-no-country-song-split-ep/): This Ain’t No Country Song (7″ Split) by Elonzo Wesley Elonzo Wesley / Sinners & Saints | This Ain’t No Country Song (Split EP) Being a Carolinian since birth, there’s a place in my heart for the richness and rawness of folk music. So when Elonzo Wesley and Sinners & Saints came together to create […] - [[New Music] Haley Shaw Live with Steven Fiore](https://scenesc.com/new-music-haley-shaw-live-with-steven-fiore/): I still remember Haley Shaw’s farewell to South Carolina show at New Brookland Tavern almost seven years ago. She took the stage standing with her guitar and a stool beside her where she set and opened her moleskin notebook which she rarely had to reference. She was moving to Nashville to chase that dream while […] - [Soundwaves: Hearts & Plugs Summer Shindig 2015](https://scenesc.com/soundwaves-hearts-plugs-summer-shindig-2015/): Flamingo fever swept over Charleston last Saturday in a display of festive pink plumage and sweet summer music. The second annual Hearts & Plugs Summer Shindig, decked out in flamingo tats and tanks, was a day and night to remember. While last year’s event boasted an ice cream theme and fun times over at King […] - [[New Music] Cancellieri Release "Education" off New Album](https://scenesc.com/new-music-cancellieri-release-education-off-new-album/): Cancellieri’s new album 46 and Raleigh, due out July 17 via Post Echo, is named after a pair of cross streets in Denver, but the name resonates with the Southeast. Since releasing his debut full length Welcome to Mt. Pleasant last year, Cancellieri (the nom de plume for Ryan Hutchens music) has spent most of his […] - [Jim Adkins leaves the band at home for a solo tour, making a stop in Columbia on Thursday.](https://scenesc.com/jim-adkins-leaves-the-band-at-home-for-a-solo-tour-making-a-stop-in-columbia-on-thursday/): When Jim Adkins met Zach Lind in preschool, they probably had no idea they would go on to be part of one the most revered bands of the 2000’s – Jimmy Eat World. Formed in 1993, the four piece (Jim Adkins, Zach Lind, Tom Linton, and Rick Burch) would go on to craft eight albums […] - [Stream "Mt. Pleasant" From New Cancellieri Album](https://scenesc.com/stream-mt-pleasant-from-new-cancellieri-album/): While touring the United States on the back of his last EP III, Cancellieri was already writing his follow-up Welcome to Mt. Pleasant. The album features an 11 song collection reflective of his travels and the emotions that come with being in a new town or state each night. Known for stripped down and beautiful arrangements, Cancellieri […] - [It Looks Sad, A Band to Watch](https://scenesc.com/it-looks-sad-a-band-to-watch/): After steadily playing shows for two years, Charlotte’s It Looks Sad has been reluctant to release new music. In late March they released their second song “Seasons” presumably off their upcoming release, whenever that might be. Their buzz in Charlotte has been steadily on the rise, but weekend runs across North and South Carolina have […] - [Your 2014 Guide to Indie Grits Film Festival](https://scenesc.com/your-2014-guide-to-indie-grits-film-festival/): For the eighth year Indie Grits Festival, hosted by the Nickelodeon Theatre, features 10 days filled with all types of films, from experimental shorts to feature-length, along with music, food, and video games. As you’ll see below, Indie Grits expands from its film festival roots again this year to partner with Slow Food Columbia, Hip […] - [Red Door Presents: Doug Stanhope Tonight at NBT](https://scenesc.com/red-door-presents-doug-stanhope-tonight-at-nbt/): Comedian Doug Stanhope thrives in non-traditional stand up venues, with his skill for combining the grotesque and brilliant, New Brookland Tavern should be a perfect fit.  You might remember him from his brief stint co-hosting The Man Show or his excellent appearance on FX’s Louie, but he is so much more than that. On stage, […] - [Milton Hall Releases "Long Hangover", Announces New Album](https://scenesc.com/milton-hall-releases-long-hangover-announces-new-album/): In 2012 Paste Magazine listed Milton Hall as the #3 artist to know in South Carolina. It was a kind and most likely unexpected nod to the underground artist who played hook laden lofi pop. This is Paste Magazine after-all. The ranking was however deserved. Numb World was an adventure of a listen where unintelligible backwards […] - [A Brighter Life Announce New Album, Drop First Song](https://scenesc.com/a-brighter-life-announce-new-album-drop-first-song/): Columbia, SC isn’t a kind city for pop-punk bands, but it’s bands like A Brighter Life and Brigades who keep that bleeding heart pumping. And though there’s not a huge audience for it in the midlands, these bands know their music is good enough to compete for label ears, especially after the recent success of Brigades […] - [Country Deep Tour Gets Rowdy In Charleston](https://scenesc.com/country-deep-tour-gets-rowdy-in-charleston/): Charleston, SC welcomed the Country Deep Tour presented by AT&T U-Verse with open arms Saturday night as hundreds of screaming fans could barely hold their excitement in for each artist. The Holy City knows how to party and Jana Kramer and company were well aware of the vibe of the crowd as the show went […] - [Links Around the Carolinas and Beyond](https://scenesc.com/links-around-the-carolinas-and-beyond/):    The Handlebar set to close its doors Live Review: Two Impressions of St. Pat’s in Five Points Future Islands’ international star is rising, but their roots run back to North Carolina Free Times writes about 93.5 and 102.3 combining and the comments GET WILD Sylvan Esso release swinging new video for the single “Coffee” […] - [Girls Rock Columbia Gear Drive Friday at Hunter Gatherer](https://scenesc.com/girls-rock-columbia-gear-drive-friday-at-hunter-gatherer/): March 28th Buried Beds with MyBrother MySister $5 ish maybe? 10PM In 1995 my Dad took me to one of his coworkers houses to check out an old Fender Squier Stratocaster that would end up being my first electric guitar. Jim Stringer had me pay $75 dollars of my hard-earned grass cutting money for that […] - [[New Music] Cre8tive Freedom - Redlipstick](https://scenesc.com/new-music-cre8tive-freedom-redlipstick/): Cre8tive Freedom is another act to add to the flurry of duos  making great music around the state, but this combination comes with an uncommon blend. They’re a mixture of R&B and Caribbean-Hip Hop self describing their sound as “Eclectic Soul”. They remind me of what you might get if The Fugees and Floetry had a baby. Their sound […] - [MisterWives Play Jillian's Friday Night with The Mowgli’s](https://scenesc.com/misterwives-play-jillians-friday-night-with-the-mowglis/): New York City band MisterWives have only been a band since late 2012, but they’re quickly making a name for themselves on the back of their debut EP Reflections. After being featured as the iTunes single of the week in January their title track skyrocketed to over 350,000 downloads in a week, boosting the bands […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Lolla-Puhlease](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-lolla-puhlease/): Growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, Lollapalooza was always a great event I admired. When I finally had the chance to go in 2009, I was in complete awe of the three-day fest’s fundamentals–good people, good music, good times. While some of my fondest musical memories from high school are from Lollapalooza, the momentum […] - [6 Festivals Hip Hop Fans Should Attend](https://scenesc.com/6-festivals-hip-hop-fans-should-attend/): After another successful SXSW, festival season is officially in full swing. Now is the perfect time to see your favorite hip-hop acts live. So if you missed Ben G and Wacka Flocka Flame at the St. Patty’s Day Festival or Elliot Wilson’s #CRWN interview with Lil’ Wayne in Austin don’t fret we’ve got a list […] - [Show Review: Lucero at the Handlebar 3/20/14](https://scenesc.com/show-review-lucero-at-the-handlebar-32014/): “I heard that when we wake up tomorrow, it will be Friday.”  This was not only an accurate statement by Lucero bassist, John C. Stubblefield, but it was kind of the summation of the sentiment in the room at the Handlebar last Thursday night.  There was this feeling that something awesome was happening and we should […] - [5 Minutes with the Opener: The Fighting Jamesons](https://scenesc.com/5-minutes-with-the-opener-the-fighting-jamesons/): Last week, The Fighting Jamesons opened for Lucero at Greenville’s Handlebar.  I pulled frontman Michael Powers off to the side for a short 5 minute conversation on the band, opening for Lucero, and what it’s like being an ‘Irish Band’ post March 17. “First and foremost, it’s an honor to open for Lucero.  We flew […] - [New Music from William Starr Busbee](https://scenesc.com/new-music-from-william-starr-busbee/): After opening a handful of dates for Toro y Moi in 2012 The Choir Quit, an already seldom performing live band, dropped into relative obscurity along with frontman William Busbee. Sure there was the pop up show here and there with Belk Boys and the occasional house show, but for the most part William Busbee […] - [Inaugural Hey Look! Music Festival Showcases Upstate Talent](https://scenesc.com/inaugural-hey-look-music-festival-showcases-upstate-music/): The Upstate music scene has come a long way in the past five years with a growing sense of community in an area filled with talented bands and musicians. The inaugural Hey Look! Music Festival brings 14 of Greenville’s most prominent folk and rock bands together for a day of celebration of that sense of community. […] - [[Ticket Giveaway] Country Deep Tour Comes to Charleston](https://scenesc.com/ticket-giveaway-country-deep-tour-comes-to-charleston/): Doors: 8:00 pm / Show: 9:00 pm Music Farm Charleston, SC This event is all ages More Show Info and Tickets For those of you who have AT&T U-verse and are country music fans you’re probably already familiar with their Country Deep App. It not only brings you closer to the stars of country music today, but to […] - [11 Bands We Love from SXSW 2014](https://scenesc.com/11-bands-we-love-from-sxsw-2014/): Rule number one of this list is that we had to see the band live while we were at SXSW. It was an insane week of bouncing between shows, guessing which ones would or wouldn’t have lines and which shows would be running on time. Even though some cancellations derailed our schedule, we still managed […] - [Watch Serfs Pysched Out New Video](https://scenesc.com/watch-serfs-pysched-out-new-video/):   Queen City garage rockers Serfs dropped their new video for  the song “Marijuana Mom” and it’s everything you could imagine from the title. Things get weird when you cheers a unicorn as you can see in the video. Like going inside a Denver man’s mind after he’s taken a giant bong rip and listens […] - [The Avett Brothers to Play Banjo B Que and First Flush Festival](https://scenesc.com/the-avett-brothers-to-play-banjo-b-que-and-first-flush-festival/): Tickets for First Flush Tickets for Banjo-B-Que There’s not a bigger festival draw in the Southeast than The Avett Brothers and this Spring they’ll play two festivals on the edges of South Carolina. May 23 has them headlining one of our favorite and most unique music festivals in America Banjo-B-Que and the following night playing […] - [[New Video] Bethany Rae feat. MUSS "Playing My Part"](https://scenesc.com/new-video-bethany-rae-feat-muss-playing-my-part/):   Spartanburg local Bethany Rae is making national waves with her recent endeavors. She’s been hard at work putting together her debut project and at the end of 2013 the budding artist hosted a showcase in Spartanburg to give the people a hint of what to expect from her new music. Along with heavy promotion […] - [Comedian Ben Kronberg hits Columbia and Greenville](https://scenesc.com/comedian-ben-kronberg-hits-columbia-and-greenville/): Ben Kronberg is a comic from New York City, currently touring the Southeast.  This Friday he will be at the Red Door Tavern in West Columbia and this Saturday at CityRange in Greenville Ben has been on John Oliver’s New York Stand Up Show, had his own Half Hour on Comedy Central, and has appeared […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Back to Basics](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-back-to-basics/): With spring and summer festival lineup announcements winding down, it’s about time to get back to the “pick five artists I randomly discovered” way of doing things.* The Mowgli’s This eight piece, retro-folk and indie pop crew is out of L.A. and you can feel the sunny California disposition on each track. Their 2013 release […] - [Lucero to play Greenville's Handlebar](https://scenesc.com/lucero-to-play-greenvilles-handlebar/): This time last year, I awoke from a nap, stumbled down from my hotel room and found myself smack in the middle of Memphis trying to acquire some grub. I ended up with a rib meat sandwich (pretty sure that’s its government name) from Johnny G’s and a happy little walk around burning off calories listening to […] - [SXSW Mid Week Update](https://scenesc.com/sxsw-mid-week-update/): SXSW day two ended in tragedy as a drunk driver plowed through barriers traveling down Red River St in front of The Mohawk where Tyler the Creator was scheduled to perform. Two were killed and 23 injured in the incident. We were about half a mile away at the Future Islands show when the event […] - [Diarrhea Planet Spew on SXSW](https://scenesc.com/diarrhea-planet-spew-on-sxsw/): Diarrhea Planet have arguably the worst and best band name at SXSW 2014, but one things for sure, if you see them this year you won’t forget their live show. We kicked off our 2014 SXSW experience with Diarrhea Planet at Hotel Vegas on the East side of Austin and they set the bar high […] - [[New Music] The Force feat. Zakiya "If You Want It, I Got It"](https://scenesc.com/new-music-the-force-feat-zakiya-if-you-want-it-i-got-it/): Remember our list of Anticipated SC Hip Hop Artist of 2014? Well The Force was at the top of that list and this week they released their first single of the year. “If You Want It, I Got It” is a mellow record featuring SC singer Zakiya. With a Del La Soul 90’s vibe this is the perfect […] - [Jordan Igoe Acoustic at DanManor](https://scenesc.com/jordan-igoe-acoustic-at-danmanor/):   As the sun set in Greenville last Friday, Daniel McCord filmed Jordan Igoe play a couple of acoustic songs with harmony vocals from her friend and bandmate Rachel Kate as part of his DanManor sessions.  The first of the two is “It’s Not Me” from her new album How to Love. She followed that […] - [Q and A with Green River Ordinance ](https://scenesc.com/q-and-a-with-green-river-ordinance/): Green River Ordinance play New Brookland Tavern March 12 with Elenowen and Emily Hearn  We had the chance to do a little Q and A with Green River Ordinance in advance of their show at New Brookland Tavern March 12. The band’s star has been steadily on the rise, made clear by the Billboard charting of their in-between full length […] - [South Carolina at #SXSW (Full SC Schedule)](https://scenesc.com/south-carolina-at-sxsw-full-sc-schedule/): Thanks mostly to Stereofly, more South Carolina bands than ever will be playing unofficial showcases at this years South by Southwest. The one South Carolina band officially playing the conference is Charleston’s Stop Light Observations who play in Austin Thursday night and then make the long trek back to Columbia to play the St. Patrick’s […] - [[Interview] Greenville's Grey Spy Eye Nostalgia with New Single](https://scenesc.com/interview-greenvilles-grey-spy-eye-nostalgia-with-new-single/): Friends of Russ Benefit Show March 7 at The Handlebar with EP Releases from Grey Spy/Mountain Homes/Everlasting Earle/Our Western Sky New EP Impossible Sequence out March 7 Early on in the days of SceneSC one of the first Greenville bands we found and took a liking to was Shaun William’s project Archer vs. Gunman. He’s […] - [[Video] Rachel Kate Plays Two New Songs for DanManor](https://scenesc.com/video-rachel-kate-plays-two-new-songs-for-danmanor/): Before her show last Friday at the Radio Room our friend Daniel McCord filmed Rachel Kate playing a couple of new songs, one called “Call Me Out” and the other titled “Goin Home.” Every once in a while you’ll hear a dog bark, that’s Pickle the pup, and you’ll see a smile from Rachel Kate. […] - [Festival Preview: SXSW 2014](https://scenesc.com/festival-preview-sxsw-2014/):   I was at a peculiar point in my drunk where my steps advanced ahead of me without my prompting- I was running automatically, careening along a hastily charted course through crowds of comparatively sluggish festies. ‘We’re gohna miss it,’ my brain slurred, but ‘no,’ my brain responded, ‘Weggan do it allll!‘ Stopping so abruptly I […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Thank You, Happy Birthday](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-thank-you-happy-birthday/): With WUSC’s spring fundraiser week coming in to the final stretch, I’d like to take a moment to openly thank those who’ve supported us in past, present and future. While there is still a segment of the student population that doesn’t know we exist, Columbia has always been there for us. Each year we are […] - [Heyrocco Melt Hearts with New Single](https://scenesc.com/heyrocco-melt-hearts-with-new-single/): Heyrocco relocated from Charleston, SC to Nashville, TN, are announcing a tour, a new album, streaming a new song, but all I can think about is how they went to a cat party. For Slow Runner’s Michael Flynn this would be a personal hell. He’s highly allergic to cats if you couldn’t deduce that. But […] - [2014 SceneSC Sampler](https://scenesc.com/2014-scenesc-sampler/): Free Download from Noisetrade It might be most remarkable that we made it to our fifth compilation. Coming up on six years of existence in July, we didn’t have a grand five-year plan, but here we are releasing another sampler filled with great South Carolina tunes from 17 artists that have never been on a […] - [SC Comedy Open Mic Calendar](https://scenesc.com/sc-comedy-open-mic-calendar/): Here it is, a list of just about every comedy open mic in South Carolina that I could find. These are all consistently ran open mics that will let anyone get some stage time. This means that you might cringe here and there, but you’ll also get to see some real talent for free. If […] - [[Video] Molly Ledford-When I’m Sad, I Make My Friends Sing to Me](https://scenesc.com/video-molly-ledford-when-im-sad-i-make-my-friends-sing-to-me/): Since 2010 Molly Ledford has been posting acoustic video performances through her website of songs both old and new, songs from her main gig in Lunch Money and beyond. The former Verna Cannon leader stays busy when it comes to music, and all of her music is remarkably accessible online through multiple websites. If you […] - [[Enter to Win] Morrissey-Your Arsenal Vinyl Reissue](https://scenesc.com/enter-to-win-morrissey-your-arsenal-vinyl-reissue/): 22 years ago Morrissey’s album Your Arsenal took his career to another level, establishing him as a solo artist, earning Grammy nominations, and coming in as one of the top 50 albums of 1992. This is the not only the album that solidified his solo career, but the first album he recorded with his band, […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: How Do You 'Roo?](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-how-do-you-roo/): Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tenn. is more than just four days of head bobbing, hand clapping and mass singalongs. ‘Roo is a lifestyle, man. I had the pleasure of venturing from Chicago to Manchester for the 2012 fest with two friends from high school, Bryan and Nick. We knew it was going […] - [Brett Dennen Plays Sold-Out Show in Nashville](https://scenesc.com/brett-dennen-plays-sold-out-show-in-nashville/): Thanks to Thi Lam for writing this recap. This is his first time writing for SceneSC! Brett Dennen packs out 3rd & Lindsley on Saturday, Feb. 21 in Nashville, TN, touring on the release of his new full-length album Smoke and Mirrors.   I would like to talk more about his new album before I get […] - [Iron & Wine Headline Acoustic Evening at Charleston Music Hall](https://scenesc.com/iron-wine-headline-acoustic-evening-at-charleston-music-hall/): It’s a given that any Iron and Wine show is going to be fantastic; heart wrenching, hilarious, and heartwarming all at the same time. Ten minutes before the show started, I found out that The Secret Sisters of Muscle Shoals, AL were gearing up to open for Chapin born and bred master heartstring puller Sam […] - [[Giveaway] Bad Things Exclusive 7 Inch Single](https://scenesc.com/giveaway-bad-things-exclusive-7-inch-single/): Now that the Olympics are officially over Shaun White can start to focus on his band Bad Things and their new self titled album that came out January 21 this year. Last summer Bad Things came onto the national scene with a single titled “Caught Inside” that caught the ears of many and saw them […] - [The Rory Scovel Q&A](https://scenesc.com/the-rory-scovel-qa/): If he isn’t already, Rory Scovel should be your new favorite comedian. Here’s why: The South Carolina native has appeared on Comedy Central, Conan, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, and can currently be seen on the new TBS show Ground Floor. Scovel just released a vinyl-only stand up album on Jack White’s Third Man Records. […] - [[Video] Johnny Delaware Acoustic at Adluh](https://scenesc.com/video-johnny-delaware-acoustic-at-adluh/): Johnny Delaware is a mysterious man with a mighty smooth voice, songwriting chops, and great name. He’s got the look, the swagger, the personality, and the songs, so now it’s just a matter of time until people find him out. He’s become quickly acquainted with the Charleston music scene after making a connection with producer […] - [#TwitterThursday with @IndacoChas and @DonaldGlover](https://scenesc.com/twitterthursday-with-indacochas-and-donaldglover/): What up, what up, what up?! I hope you all have had a smashing week. It’s #famouslyhot across the state right now and I am practicing the fratto of “Sky’s out, Thighs out” until the sun decides to go back and hide underground with Punxsutawney Phil or whatever that’s about. Thinking about good weather and […] - [[Mixtape] Stack Boys 864 "Ready To Live"](https://scenesc.com/mixtape-stack-boys-864-ready-to-live/): At the beginning of December Spartanburg natives Stack Boys 864 dropped their mixtape Ready To Live. The 14 track compilation is a vast improvement from their previous releases and is worth checking out. It has a cohesive sound and production has been upped. The tape is produced by the production group The Original Varcity Club. It seems like […] - [SC Comedy Competitions and Charleston Music Hall's Headliners](https://scenesc.com/sc-comedy-competitions-and-charleston-music-halls-headliners/): Coming up we have two new stand-up competitions and a few of big name headliners are visiting Charleston Music Hall. Competitions have a weird place in Comedy. Each performer’s mettle is tested as they are stacked up against their peers and only one person walks away with a title and hopefully a prize. Often these […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: The Districts](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-the-districts/): I’m going to cheat and go back in time a bit for this week’s WUSC Wednesday. Just two weeks ago I featured artists from weekend two of Sasquatch! Music Festival, and one of those artists I ashamedly gave a passing glance. While I will not be featuring The Districts again on Thursday’s Diagnosis, I would […] - [SC Music Award Nominations set to Begin ](https://scenesc.com/sc-music-award-nominations-set-to-begin/): Nominations for the 7th annual South Carolina Music Awards are set to begin Monday February 24th. From the 24th through April 28th music fans around the state can nominate their favorite local artists, DJ’s, Labels, and more. The Hip Hop presence is very prevalent at the SC Music Awards with Hip Hop artists or affiliates […] - [WUSC in Search of a Woodie](https://scenesc.com/wusc-in-search-of-a-woodie/): Vote WUSC WUSC 90.5 Columbia is one of 10 finalist in the running for Best College Radio Station as determined by peers and a panel of judges. I presume the peers is the fan vote, which you can take part in by clicking the link above and voting for your favorite now. There’s some stiff […] - [Water Liars with Elim Bolt at The Royal American](https://scenesc.com/water-liars-with-elim-bolt-at-the-royal-american/): 2/20 at The Royal American in Charleston, SC Water Liars//Elim Bolt//The Sea Wolf Mutiny Facebook Event Water Liars return to South Carolina Thursday night with a new album fresh off the presses in hand. The Mississippi based trio released their self titled follow-up to 2013’s Wyoming February 4 on Big Legal Mess/Fat Possum Records. Since […] - [VD Twitter Extravaganza](https://scenesc.com/vd-twitter-extravaganza/): What’s up chickens?  I know you’re all a buzz hoping that the cute guy/girl in class puts a cool Michael Jordan valentine card in that brown paper sack you decorated, but some of us have better things to do. Happy Valentine’s Day! pic.twitter.com/AXvXsGXI2a – J. I. M. (@hellacarolina) February 14, 2014 Like troll Twitter.  Here’s […] - [Acoustic at Adluh with Ross Swinson (Release the Dog)](https://scenesc.com/acoustic-at-adluh-with-ross-swinson-release-the-dog/): When we started filming the Acoustic at Adluh sessions the trees had leaves and Release the Dog didn’t have an album out. But oh how much has changed. The last two days turned Columbia, SC into an icy tundra causing us to cancel our showcase last night which featured Ross Swinson of Release the Dog […] - [Valentines Giveaway with Norah Jones and Billie Joe Armstrong](https://scenesc.com/valentines-giveaway-with-norah-jones-and-billie-joe-armstrong/): The age-old saying that opposites attract comes to mind when you hear Norah Jones pairing with Billie Joe Armstrong to record a tribute album to The Everly Brothers. The album, aptly titled Foreverly isn’t just a rundown of The Everly Brothers hits focusing mostly on the 1958 album Songs Our Daddy Taught Us. The album comes […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Sasquatch! Part Deux ](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-sasquatch-part-deux/): Last week, all of the Diagnosis’ featured artists were from weekend two of George, Washington’s Sasquatch! Music Festival. Working backwards, this Thursday’s artists are from weekend one, which takes place Memorial Day weekend. Shakey Graves Alejandro Rose-Garcia, the musician behind this one-man-band, is mind-bogglingly talented. Underneath his howling, sexy vocals are a suitcase kick drum […] - [Spring Jam Music Fest 2014](https://scenesc.com/spring-jam-music-fest-2014/): Saturday, March 29, 2014 Charleston, SC Brittlebank Park Spring Jam Music Fest officially becomes an annual event this year by returning to Brittlebank Park on the Ashley River in downtown Charleston with a strong mix of local, regional, and national bands. This years lineup is a Southern invasion of bands featuring Nashville’s Augustana, along with up-and-comers […] - [[Music Video] Sylvan Esso Share Live Video/Release Date](https://scenesc.com/music-video-sylvan-esso-share-live-videorelease-date/): At last years Hopscotch Music Festival Slyvan Esso played the largest stage at the festival at the seated Memorial Auditorium, the crown jewel of North Carolina performing arts. Just months before they were playing the much more intimate triangle venue The Cave in Chapel Hill, better suited to their electronic style of music. While their […] - [7 Q's with Charlotte's It Looks Sad](https://scenesc.com/7-qs-with-charlottes-it-looks-sad/): It Looks Sad play The Courtroom in Rock Hill, SC 2/13/14 with Small Sanctions//Junior Astronomers//Mr. Gold Facebook Event Have you ever seen that episode of Seinfeld where Kramer takes a test drive in a Saab 900 with the salesman and they push the car as far as automobiley possible, eventually running out of gas, but […] - [[New Music] We Roll Like Madmen Featuring Fat Rat Da Czar](https://scenesc.com/new-music-we-roll-like-madmen-featuring-fat-rat-da-czar/): Over the past year We Roll Like Madmen have moved from Clemson to Columbia and signed to Post Echo to release their debut on the label The Kids Must Die. The album due out February 11, expands on the electronic-with-emotion groundwork the band set, with the first single “Blight” staying in that line. WRLM are no […] - [Keath Mead and Dear Blanca Support The Whigs](https://scenesc.com/keath-mead-and-dear-blanca-support-the-whigs/): 2/6/2014 The Whigs with Dear Blanca and Keath Mead at New Brookland Tavern 2014 is looking to be a good year musically for both Keath Mead and Dear Blanca. Both have new releases on the horizon as Dear Blanca follows up their 2013 début Talker and Mead releases his début Sunday Dinner. For their new […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Sasquatch!](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-sasquatch/): This year’s Sasquatch! Music Festival is two weekends of superstars from start to finish. Taking place in the great, green state of Washington, (the city of George, to be exact) weekend one falls on Memorial Day, and the second over Fourth Of July. While chronology would assume to feature artists from weekend one first, this […] - [[New Music] Chox-Mak & Bunty Beats - Patience](https://scenesc.com/new-music-chox-mak-bunty-beats-patience/): Chox-Mak is a popular MC on the North Carolina Hip Hop scene. He’s set himself apart from other rappers in the southeast because his sound can’t necessarily be associated with one area. Chox-Mak manages to spit lyrical content that resonates across the Mason-Dixon Line while remaining authentic. His latest release “Patience” is the first single […] - [Sasquatch Music Festivals Grows in 2014](https://scenesc.com/sasquatch-music-festivals-grows-in-2014/): 2013 Coverage 2012 Coverage Over the last two years we’ve been lucky enough to cover Sasquatch Music Festival, which takes place in the opposite corner of the country from us here in South Carolina. We hope to do the same this year after seeing the stacked lineups that now cover two major holiday weekends, Memorial […] - [[New Music] Mountain Homes-The Amalfi Coast](https://scenesc.com/new-music-mountain-homes-the-amalfi-coast/): 2/6/14 The Handlebar While gearing up for their show Thursday at The Handlebar opening for Southeastern road cowboy The Kernal, Mountain Homes released a fine new song from their upcoming album due out in late March or early April. This is the first material from the band since their 2012 EP Songs of Loss and […] - [[Music Video] Chromeo-Come Alive Featuring Toro y Moi](https://scenesc.com/music-video-chromeo-come-alive-featuring-toro-y-moi/): I never thought you’d (the internet) see the day when I (me) would post about Chromeo. But this video and song is totally fun! And Toro y Moi aka Chaz Bundick is so charming as a janitor with his little work suit, and mop, and smile. Those mannequins just come alive when they’re touched. Makes […] - [Jam Room Music Festival Returns October 2014](https://scenesc.com/jam-room-music-festival-returns-october-2014/): Jam Room Music Festival October 11, 2014 Downtown Columbia, SC After two successful years in downtown Columbia, Jam Room Music Festival returns for the third annual event October 11. This year the festival returns to Main St. with an eclectic line up of 12 bands spread between two stages.  The festival will remain free. This […] - [The Jarrod Harris Interview](https://scenesc.com/the-jarrod-harris-interview/): Jarrod Harris is an Atlanta comic I’ve been a fan of since I saw him on Live at Gotham a few years ago. He’s traveled all over the country, appeared on Lopez Tonight, and been a part of a successful web series. I had the chance to work with him last year when he stopped […] - [Anticipated SC Hip Hop Artist of 2014](https://scenesc.com/anticipated-sc-hip-hop-artist-of-2014/): The Force Last year Hip Hop Duo The Force garnered a buzz with the release of their Episode IV EP. Their single “Carolina Souf” was very well received and the video was published on nationally syndicated websites. This record was one of my favorites from a local artist. The Columbia and Blackville natives plan to drop […] - [[Exclusive Album Stream] Octopus Jones-Phantasmagoria](https://scenesc.com/exclusive-album-stream-octopus-jones-phantasmagoria/): The album title Phantasmagoria might conjure frightening feelings from memories deep in your childhood. The spooky form of European theatre is hundreds of years old, but most modern day American’s recognize its influence more through Disney movies and their theme parks. More than just the ghostly themes, it’s the use of illusion that’s more prevalent. […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Cupid Deluxe](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-cupid-deluxe/): When I feel like taking the easy way out, I can always count on festival lineups for a plethora of new artists to feature on The Diagnosis. While it is exciting to see where these lineups overlap (re: OutKast: Gods of Summer 2014), it is even more exciting to see which matinee artists we’ve carried […] - [[Video] Shovels and Rope debuts new song at Charleston Music Hall](https://scenesc.com/video-shovels-and-rope-debuts-new-song-at-charleston-music-hall/): Shovels and Rope played two nights of sold out shows this weekend at Charleston Music Hall. We we’re lucky enough to catch them Friday night when they pulled out three new songs. (As seen in their setlist- they also played a two song encore of “Lay Low” and a cover of Tom Waits “Bad as […] - [[New Music] RyattfFienix feat. Dizzy Wright- Don't Be Shy](https://scenesc.com/new-music-ryattffienix-feat-dizzy-wright-dont-be-shy/):   In November 2013 MaryLiz reemerged onto the scene under the new stage name RyattFienix and released a video for her single “Tattoo Love”. “Tattoo Love” was an aggressive and contemporary record that denounced love through a mix of rapping and singing. Now the Gamecock Alumni, who recently signed a recording contract with Supahotbeats, is […] - [[Photos] Against Me! at the Handlebar, Greenville, SC 01.16.14](https://scenesc.com/show-journal-against-me-at-the-handlebar-greenville-sc-01-16-14/) - [Charleston Has A Comedy Festival](https://scenesc.com/charleston-has-a-comedy-festival/): In case you didn’t know, and it is four days packed with 28 shows, all spread out across seven venues in the Charleston area. The epicenter, of course, being Theatre 99, who puts on the fest. (Actually I don’t know if epicenter is an appropriate term. I didn’t study geology. Or geography.) Theatre 99 is […] - [The Morris Brothers Long Road to Their Debut Album](https://scenesc.com/the-morris-brothers-long-road-to-their-debut-album/): The Mobros release Walking with a Different Stride Friday, January 17 at New Brookland Tavern.  The Mobros have been around a long time to just be getting where they are as a band. Now, that might sound crazy to say about two young blues brothers that play music beyond their years and have already opened […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Gotta Be That Midwest Love](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-gotta-be-that-midwest-love/): Just over a year ago, a friend turned me on to Mike Golden & Friends–a rollicking crew from the greater Chicago area. I was blown away by the intensity and passion within each song I listened to, and had the chance to catch them live last winter. After a brief break, MG&F hit Chicago’s House […] - [[New Music] Ivadell-The Young Design](https://scenesc.com/new-music-ivadell-the-young-design/): Columbia hardcore band Discourse have only been around 2 years, but they recently finished their 8th tour, one of those being an extensive full US tour. An impressive feat for such a young band that recently signing to Closed Casket Activities in New York and plans to release a full length LP this summer.  But what does […] - [Local Rally Up](https://scenesc.com/local-rally-up/): This piece was originally published in Charlotte’s Crowd Surfer zine, which if you’re in the Charlotte area make sure to pick one up, it’s great. We loved this piece so much we asked if we could republish it. Bo White is a Charlotte area musician who plays in multiple projects and records bands.  Local Rally […] - [Who can save Killing Kuddles? Nobody.](https://scenesc.com/who-can-save-killing-kuddles-nobody/): Elwood Kuddles is my twitter friend and considering that I only have 473 of those, that makes him pretty special.  Additionally, Kuddles has expanded his role in the world outside of the twittersphere to include forming the 3 piece folky punk band Killing Kuddles.  Killing Kuddles, of Atlanta, Georgia, recently joined Autumn + Colour and […] - [[Music Video] Mathew Lee Cothran-No Way Out](https://scenesc.com/music-video-mathew-lee-cothran-no-way-out/): Mathew Lee Cothran – No Way Out from Tyler T. Williams on Vimeo. Historically Mat Cothran and Tyler T. Williams have made a great team. This is William’s third time working with Cothran’s music, both videos before were with his main project Coma Cinema, but it’s been years since the two have paired up. They […] - [[New Music] Jordan Igoe-How to Love](https://scenesc.com/new-music-jordan-igoe-how-to-love/): Only a few people know this, but when I’m in my car I listen to country music. It’s brutal at times and gives me road rage. It’s caused so much anger inside of me that I vented to my cousin and he actually started a petition to end bro-country. Bro-country is that degrading, soul cringing […] - [[EP Review] Death of Paris-Gossip](https://scenesc.com/ep-review-death-of-paris-gossip/): Finding a true rock/pop indie band that knows what they’re doing can be like searching for a needle in a haystack. Whether due to production costs or lack of experience in today’s increasingly synth-heavy industry, few indie bands have the means of even attempting to aim for the genre. Even fewer feel comfortable doing so. […] - [#TwitterThursday with @wrlmadmen](https://scenesc.com/twitterthursday-with-wrlmadmen/): Oh happy day, go tell it on the mountain that Oukast has CONFIRMED TWO appearances in 2014!  They are signed on for Coachella and Gov Ball thus far.  I am holding out hope that they will also sign on for the SceneSC stage at the SC State Fair or at the LEAST play Spittoono.  This […] - [SceneSC does comedy and so does Myq Kaplan](https://scenesc.com/scenesc-does-comedy-and-so-does-myq-kaplan/): For years, SceneSC has been your source for the scoop on local SC bands and their music. For a while now I’ve been kicking around the idea of blogging about the growing, active comedy scenes across South Carolina. Some of so called “musical acts” have come and gone, all the while the younger sibling, no […] - [14 SC Artists to Watch in 2014](https://scenesc.com/14-sc-artists-to-watch-in-2014/): Art Contest Why? Art Contest is an upstate band quickly gaining in popularity by playing high energy shows whenever and wherever they can. They’re in the young rock vein, playing high energy shows as close knit with the crowd as possible. They’re built on the diy punk ethos, mathy at times, but mostly loud and […] - [[EP Review] Ghosts of the Kodiak - Lifting Up The Ceilings](https://scenesc.com/ep-review-ghosts-of-the-kodiak-lifting-up-the-ceilings/): Though fans of SC Indie-Rock outfit Ghosts of the Kodiak haven’t had to wait long for a new release (Their last effort, We Still Have Fears Inside Ourselves, came out in April of 2013), Christmas came early this year all the same. Released on December 10, their new EP Lifting Up The Ceilings, produced and […] - [[New Music] Octopus Jones-Strange Satisfaction](https://scenesc.com/new-music-octopus-jones-strange-satisfaction/): Octopus Jones set the tone for their new year early by releasing the first single off their upcoming album Phantasmagoria along with an album release date of January 23 and a string of supporting dates. Phantasmagoria will be the bands first official release since relocating to Raleigh, NC and with the addition of Tyler Morris on […] - [Top 10 SC EPs of 2013](https://scenesc.com/top-10-sc-eps-of-2013/): 1) Company–Bird Skulls Listen Wolfgang Zimmerman said that when Co.’s Brian Hannon came into to record this EP they knocked out “Curse” in a cool two hours. What else ya got? He then played and sang the opening to “Mt. Pisgah”, “Took you to my brothers graveyard.” Zimmerman knew it was something special right off […] - [Speedy Ortiz Bring Winter Tour to Charleston](https://scenesc.com/speedy-ortiz-bring-winter-tour-to-charleston/): 01/08 – Charleston, SC at Tin Roof (with Grass Is Green, Parasitic Male and Southern Femisphere) 2013 was a big year for Speedy Ortiz. The Massachusetts band found themselves in new cities all across the Southeast on their summer tour including a late summer appearance at Hopscotch Music Festival in Raleigh. Now they’re getting 2014 […] - [Ballou's 2013 Music Superlatives](https://scenesc.com/favorites-of-2013/): 2013 was a very strong year for music, local or otherwise.  You’ve already seen our list of favorite releases from SC artists, now for something completely different.  Each of this lists is presented in no particular order with the only following rules:  If I picked an album as one of my favorites, then none of […] - [The Hope Found in MyBrother MySister](https://scenesc.com/the-hope-found-in-mybrother-mysister/): I’m really not sure when it happened, but at some point I became pretentious. There was a feeling inside of me that whatever it was that I was placing into myself was somehow better than what other people were doing likewise. Who knows why or how I old I was when it began. I don’t. […] - [New Music from FK MT. ](https://scenesc.com/new-music-from-fk-mt/): Looking forward into 2014 FK MT. are emerging as one of Columbia’s most promising indie punk acts. They first popped up on the web in July with Supply EP featuring 3 acoustic songs from frontman Ryan Morris. While those songs showed plenty of potential they weren’t representative of the bands live shows where the songs come […] - [South Carolina Top 10 Albums of 2013](https://scenesc.com/south-carolina-top-10-albums-of-2013/): 1) Brave Baby–Forty Bells Any self-respecting Charlestonian has graced their ears with Brave Baby’s first LP. With this release, they’ve come into their own as a band and are adding to their already loyal following of friends and local music lovers. They’ve risen the ranks of local music steadily this year, thanks to an album […] - [[New Music] Bootstraps-Feel Right](https://scenesc.com/new-music-bootstraps-feel-right/): Bootstraps has been a long time coming for Walter Roesch. Since 2011’s Clever Words EP Roesch has stayed relatively quiet on the singing and songwriting front outside of performing and recording with A Brighter Life and Fera, both in 2012. As 2013 is coming to a close Roesch dropped the first Bootstraps song, a long […] - [A Guide to 2013 SC Releases](https://scenesc.com/a-guide-to-2013-sc-releases/): January January 13 Ben G-The Reflection Listen/Buy January 15 Brave Baby-Forty Bells Listen/Buy January 15 Young Mumbles-You Can Take The Camera Off Me Now Ep Listen/Buy January 22 Toro Y Moi-Anything in Return Listen/Buy January 29 10th Letter-Weapons  Listen/Buy January 29 Burnt Books-Burnt Books Listen/Buy January 29 The Mazloom Empire-The Mazloom Listen/Buy February February 14 Brent Lundy-Made To Fall  Listen/Buy […] - [[Album Review] People Person-Dumb Supper](https://scenesc.com/album-review-people-person-dumb-supper/): Rating: 666 People Person Release Show 12/22 You can’t swing a cat on Pitchfork.com without hitting a grungy female fronted indie rock band these days. For a guy that grew up worshipping Hole, Julianna Hatfield, Sleater Kinney and the likes it’s a youthful renaissance and a reminder to why I fell in love with the […] - [[New Music] Art Contest Release First Single from Debut Album](https://scenesc.com/art-contest/): Relatively new to the South Carolina music scene, Art Contest have dropped the first single “Banana Boat” from their release Math Major due out in January 2014. Although they’ve played a couple of solid shows from what I hear, they weren’t officially a band until three days ago, because you’re not really a band anymore […] - [EP Review / Release Show Preview: Callosum - Among Friends](https://scenesc.com/ep-review-release-show-preview-callosum-among-friends/): If I were to sit here and type a review that started with Callosum’s new EP is cool, I would be condemned immediately by the gods of music journalism and thrown into the void amongst the creators of vapid YouTube comments and those who’ve only expressed their tastes through clicking a ‘like’ button. When you […] - [[Photos] High Water Festival 2017](https://scenesc.com/photos-high-water-festival-2017/): Photos by Leslie Leonard - [Enter to Win: Record Store Day Celebrates 10 Years](https://scenesc.com/enter-win-record-store-day-celebrates-10-years/): Enter to Win [contact-form-7 id=”28125″ title=”Record Store Day 2017″] Full List of Participating Stores We love our local record stores and can’t wait to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Record Store Day Saturday, April 22 with a huge giveaway including vinyl test pressings from Green Day, Iron and Wine, Jr Jr, and The Flaming Lips […] - [South Carolina Show Picks April 12, 2017](https://scenesc.com/south-carolina-show-picks-april-12-2017/): Upstate FRIDAY, APRIL 14TH SHARKWEEK Clemson Facebook Event Clemson’s Sharkweek, an annual week of music events and activities in support of student run radio station WSBF FM comes to a close Friday and Saturday with two feature concerts, the first headlined by Columbia band Dear Blanca and Saturday by Charleston’s Stop Light Observations. Stop Light […] - [Daddy's Beemer Live Session "Numb"](https://scenesc.com/daddys-beemer-live-session-numb/): Watch Daddy's Beemer perform their song "Numb" live in the women's bathroom at New Brookland Tavern. - [LabSessions Series Debut with Infinitikiss](https://scenesc.com/labsessions-series-debut-infinitikiss/): Lab Sessions is an intimate series of concerts showcasing local and regional artists. The series will place a general focus on genres of music with soul and jazz influence, as well as a general focus on artists of color, and will take place over the course of five months between March and July. - [South Carolina Show Picks April 5, 2017](https://scenesc.com/south-carolina-show-picks-april-5-2017/): Check out our show picks from around South Carolina. - [Watch Yosef Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/watch-yosef-live-papa-jazz/): Watch Yosef play two new songs live at Papa Jazz Record Shoppe in Columbia, SC. - [2017 Sampler Out Now](https://scenesc.com/2017-sampler-now/): 2017 SceneSC Sampler by Scene SC Sampler Day is like Christmas at SceneSC. It’s a big day, the culmination of months of organizing and hard work from the bands involved who recorded a song exclusively for this compilation or finished one up in time for it to be included. I see this sampler release as […] - [Todd Mathis Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/todd-mathis-live-papa-jazz/): Watch Todd Mathis play two new songs from his new album Love in the City. - [South Carolina Show Picks March 29, 2017](https://scenesc.com/south-carolina-show-picks-march-29-2017/): Columbia/Charleston The Mobros with Grace Joyner and North By North Where: New Brookland Tavern // Thursday March 30 Facebook Event Where: The Royal American // Friday March 31 Facebook Event If you’re not following The Mobros on social media you’re doing something wrong. Crazy story, about a year ago in the midst of a 4 […] - [The Royal American & Murias Entertainment Host Summer Shindig 2017](https://scenesc.com/royal-american-murias-entertainment-host-summer-shindig-2017/): Facebook Event What started in 2014 at King Dusko in Charleston as Hearts & Plugs annual showcase has grown into a full blown annual event with an expanded lineup and multiple stages at The Royal American in its fourth year. Now in its third location, The Royal American has taken the Summer Shindig under its wing, […] - [Numbtongue Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/numbtongue-live-papa-jazz/): Watch Numbtongue perform two songs off their latest record Exhumation live at Papa Jazz Record Shoppe in Columbia, SC. - [Photos: St. Paul and the Broken Bones at Charleston Music Hall](https://scenesc.com/photos-st-paul-broken-bones-charleston-music-hall/): Check out photos from St. Paul and the Broken Bones show Friday March 17 at Charleston Music Hall. - [South Carolina Show Picks March 22, 2017](https://scenesc.com/south-carolina-show-picks-march-22-2017/): Greenville March 23-Songwriters Showcase at Smiley’s  If it wasn’t R.E.M. that bonded my relationship with Greenville songwriter Shaun Williams, it might have been our mutual love for bands like Teenage Fanclub. For years William’s has been active with bands like Archer vs. Gunman and Mountain Homes, along with playing on his own. Lately, he’s been […] - [Photos: Savannah Stopover 2017](https://scenesc.com/photos-savannah-stopover-2017/): Over 100 photos from Savannah Stopover Festival 2017 including Julien Baker, Allison Crutchfield, Chain of Flowers, and many more. - [Beach Sex Live at Tree House Castle](https://scenesc.com/beach-sex-live-tree-house-castle/): It didn’t take long for Beach Sex to be noticed in their local scene. If it wasn’t the name that stood out most, it was the black ski masks, but watching them live all that goes away as you’re listening to tightly knit songs about “avoiding responsibility, making bad choices, beach babes, and hangovers” as […] - [Live Session: Avi Jacob-Surrender](https://scenesc.com/live-session-avi-jacob-surrender/): It was a chilly night late last year when we caught up with Avi Jacob for this outdoor performance just off State Street in West Columba. We didn’t plan on shooting outdoors originally, but there was a cold haze in the air and it just felt right. Jacob performed “Surrender”, a new song he’d written […] - [Daddy Lion Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/daddy-lion-live-papa-jazz/): What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? Chris: Let’s Dance by David Bowie. Great stuff! I still freak out to that disc on the regular. Randal: Smashing Pumpkins – Melon Collie and the Infinite Sadness Jeremy: Probably Nirvana’s Nevermind or possibly Guns N’ Roses Use Your Illusion 1 Bart: Outside of my […] - [Album Review: SUSTO-And I'm Fine Today](https://scenesc.com/album-review-susto-im-fine-today/): It was Memorial Day 2015 when I first heard “Cosmic Cowboy”, the 8th track off & I’m Fine Today, and the first song from the album debuted on our 2016 Sampler. I remember a lot about that day. I remember not only hearing that song for the first time, but knowing it by heart after one […] - [Savannah Stopover 2017, A Lineup Filled with Buzzing Acts](https://scenesc.com/savannah-stopover-2017/): Facebook Event Though Savannah Stopover  is sometimes described as a SXSW spinoff festival, it’s never really felt that way. There are some similarities for sure, bouncing around from bar to bar as music spills over into the musician filled streets, there’s an electric feeling in the air. SXSW these days is filled with established acts who play the […] - [Photos: Sandcastles/Numbtongue/The Lovely Few/She Returns from War](https://scenesc.com/photos-sandcastlesnumbtonguethe-lovely-fewshe-returns-war/): 2-17-2017 New Brookland Tavern Sandcastles//Numbtongue//The Lovely Few//She Returns from War - [The Story/The Song-Todd Mathis "Fall with Me"](https://scenesc.com/storythe-song-todd-mathis-fall/): Purchase In this episode of The Story The Song we catch up with Todd Mathis as he talks about his latest release “Fall with Me”, the opening track off his upcoming album Love in the City due out March 31 on Jangly Records. - [New Music: Pet Peeves-Stepping Stone](https://scenesc.com/new-music-pet-peeves-stepping-stone/): Stepping Stone by Pet Peeves As a songwriter, when you haven’t released music in a long time it can be hard to get the ball rolling again. That’s the case for Charlie Jackson and his new project Pet Peeves. After taking a year off from music and playing shows, this song serves as kindling to […] - [Album Review: Matt Megrue- Lost Hearts of the Jilted Age](https://scenesc.com/album-review-matt-megrue-lost-hearts-jilted-age/): Bringing us an EP to tide us over until an end-of-the-year full-length album release, Matt Megrue (formerly of Matt Megrue and the Daisy Chains) is dropping 3-track Lost Hearts of the Jilted Age this Friday, Feb. 10. But we got a sneak peek! This EP delves into a variety of subjects, touching on the harsh […] - [The Story The Song: Beach Tiger-Dead of Night](https://scenesc.com/story-song-beach-tiger-dead-night/): Soundcloud // Spotify Over the years we’ve learned from other podcasts that making a connection through the story behind a song builds a closer relationship between listener and artist. That’s what we’ve set out to embrace with our new mini podcast The Story/The Song where instead of just a regular song première, you’ll get to listen […] - [Sub Rosa III: Grand Republic](https://scenesc.com/sub-rosa-iii-grand-republic/): In their practice space off State Street in West Columbia, SC we caught up with Grand Republic as they rehearsed for an upcoming show. In the video we show the band rehearse three songs in their space and chat with band members John Furr and Troy Tague about the history of the band and the space in which they create their songs. - [The Gardener and the Willow Live and Acoustic](https://scenesc.com/gardener-willow-live-acoustic/): I’ve run into Austin Lee of The Gardener and the Willow at shows in Columbia and Charleston for years now. He’s often front-and-center, sharing the intensity of emotion with whatever artist is on stage. Artists notice this too, so when he decided to play music on his own, he was instantly surrounded by a support […] - [Photos: Two Slices and Brave Baby at The Royal American](https://scenesc.com/photos-two-slice-brave-baby-royal-american/): Two Slices Brave Baby - [Photos: Ivadell//Vita and the Woolf//Dear Blanca//King Vulture](https://scenesc.com/photos-ivadellvita-woolfdear-blancaking-vulture/): January 28, 2017 Vita and the Woolf//Ivadell//Dear Blanca//King Vulture at New Brookland Tavern Dear Blanca King Vulture Ivadell   - [Photos: The Gardener and the Willow/Beach Sex/Cole Collins/Barnwell](https://scenesc.com/photos-gardener-willowbeach-sexcole-collinsbarnwell/): January 12, 2017 at New Brookland Tavern Beach Sex Barnwell Cole Collins The Gardener and the Willow - [Chaz Bundick Meets The Mattson 2 Comes to New Brookland](https://scenesc.com/chaz-bundick-meets-mattson-2-comes-new-brookland/): Facebook Event Tickets With their collaborative album due out March 31 via Bundick’s label Company Records, Chaz Bundick Meets The Mattson 2 roll into New Brookland Tavern April 12 with special guest Madeline Kenney. This will be the Columbia native and Toro y Moi founder’s first return to the New Brookland Tavern stage in nearly […] - [Watch The High Divers Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/watch-high-divers-live-papa-jazz/): What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? Beck, Odelay What as the first album you bought with your own money? Green Day, Nimrod What was the first local band you were a fan of? Lowcountry Boil (the only one in my town) What’s the most recent album you bought or have been […] - [The Hadleys Share Dylanesque Videos](https://scenesc.com/hadleys-share-dylanesque-videos/): If you follow The Hadleys on Instagram you’ve probably noticed they haven’t been hanging around their hometown of Charleston much. In fact, they’ve spent a lot of time in New York City recently in the writing phase for the next record, the follow-up to their 2016 Heart Peaks. On Heart Peaks the band made their first big […] - [Best of 2016: South Carolina's Top Albums and EPs](https://scenesc.com/best-2016-south-carolinas-top-albums-eps/): 2016 was a solid year for South Carolina music, but I’d be lying if I didn’t tell you that 2017 looks to be much bigger. 2016 was weird to say the least. Politics made us sick and divided, musicians everywhere took sides, and so did their fans. Here in South Carolina some of our best […] - [Watch Dear Blanca Atop SweetWater Brewery](https://scenesc.com/watch-dear-blanca-atop-sweetwater-brewery/): Judging from everyone’s social media postings reflecting back on 2016, it’s been a hard sad year for a lot of people, but that’s not really the case for Dear Blanca. They’ve celebrated the release of not one, but two EPs, spent plenty of time on the road touring, and most recently were nominated for a […] - [Ivadell Live at Tree House Castle](https://scenesc.com/ivadell-live-tree-house-castle/): A week before we filmed this session Ivadell guitarist Jon Warf came up to me at a show at New Brookland Tavern and asked if I’d be interested in premiering a song off their upcoming EP. I didn’t hesitate in saying yes, but I followed that up by saying regular premieres are boring, let’s do […] - [Penetrate the Firmament and Join Illuminati : ET Anderson Interviews Zack Mexico](https://scenesc.com/penetrate-firmament-join-illuminati-et-anderson-interviews-zack-mexico/): Wilson W. Wilson a.k.a. Tyler Morris from ET Anderson lives out his dream of interviewing Zack Mexico. He threw on his Zack Mexico shirt, lit a cigarette, and picked up the phone and dialed 1-800-GET-RICH-AND-LIVE-FOREVER. John Saturley, vocalist/guitarist of the band Zack Mexico, picked up on the other end of the line. Wilson: Yoooooo. What […] - [Gomec Releases Floresiensis on New Charleston Label, Real South Records](https://scenesc.com/gomec-releases-floresiensis-on-new-charleston-label-real-south-records/): Collaborations Unlock Creativity Gomec thrives off the variety of collaborations in latest EP Floresiensis, released by new label Real South Records in Charleston, SC. Working with a range of producers, Gomec is influenced by a differentiation of stylistic approaches while still remaining true to his original themes. The album reflects the shifts in his own […] - [Photos: Skanksgiving 2016 The Secret of The Booze](https://scenesc.com/photos-skanksgiving-2016-secret-booze/): The most impressive part of Skanksgiving this year, the annual Thanksgiving time show headlined by Debbie and the Skanks, was just how good each band was. Alarm Drum get better with every show they play, always impressing more as they grow as a band. Dumb Doctors brought an energy and grunge feel with their garage […] - [Secret Guest Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/secret-guest-live-papa-jazz/): [youtube id=”Wtzttb30bVo”] What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? I would say Everclear’s So Much for the Afterglow. I still love it, dammit. Same with Sparkle and Fade. Up until about a year ago, I would’ve consider it a guilty pleasure, but no more. The beautiful Beach Boys-esque build-up at the beginning […] - [JRMF 2016 Photos | Gláss | Brave Baby | Mountain Goats | Mount Moriah | Boo Hag](https://scenesc.com/jrmf-2016-photos-glass-brave-baby-mountain-goats-mount-moriah-boo-hag/): Photos by David Stringer - [New Music: King Vulture Debut First Song Off 2017 Release](https://scenesc.com/new-music-king-vulture-debut-first-song-off-2017-release/): Hymn by King Vulture On our 2015 South Carolina music sampler we helped introduce King Vulture to the world with their buoyant song “Right”. It’s woahhhh opening is one that would instantly stick in your head. Since that debut they’ve focused on writing for this record, playing shows, and recording their début album, which will […] - [Real South Records Launches with 10 SC Artists](https://scenesc.com/real-south-records-launches-with-10-sc-artists/): Last Saturday a new record label out of Charleston launched via social media and a website featuring ten South Carolina artists: The Cherry Icees, Gomec, Hybrid Mutants, The Indoor Kids, Reuben Knights, Lewis Turn Out, Mr. Gold, Sex Wax, Silvermane, and Darby Wilcox. The label, Real South Records, comes out ingrained with a political leaning […] - [Junior Astronomers Take on HB2 with New Song](https://scenesc.com/junior-astronomers-take-hb2-new-song/): It’s a historic day in our country’s history and at this time we don’t know the outcome of the NC Governor’s race or who will be our next POTUS. With their newest single Junior Astronomers take on HB2 aka The Bathroom Bill with a new single with a goal of driving people to the polls […] - [Valley Maker Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/valley-maker-live-papa-jazz/): Valley Maker-January 4, 2017 at Nickelodeon Theater Valley Maker-January 5, 2017 at Pure Theatre 1) What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? This feels cliché, but I remember buying Weezer’s Blue Album at a pretty young age and falling head over heels in love. 2) What as the first album you bought […] - [Orange Doors Release New Single "Sip"](https://scenesc.com/orange-doors-release-new-single-sip/): Sip by Orange Doors Last summer Orange Doors quietly released Mush, an excellent seven track sophomore album that touched on alt rock and psychedelia, excelling all around, specifically rhythmically and sonically. Now they’re back with their latest single “Sip”, a sample of what their next album, which they’re now working on, will hold. “Sip” feels more circular with […] - [New Music: Tall Kitchen Bag Debut "Sobchak's Companion"](https://scenesc.com/new-music-tall-kitchen-bag-debut-sobchaks-companion/): Tall Kitchen Bag, the newest addition to Charleston collective Makeout Reef, released their debut single along with announcing the release of their debut EP on tape in early 2017. That last sentence includes the news that Makeout Reef will start releasing limited runs of cassettes starting in 2017. Originating as the solo project of Renny […] - [Photos: Needtobreathe Tour De Compadres](https://scenesc.com/photos-needtobreathe-tour-de-compadres/): On tour in support of their latest album “H A R D L O V E”, Needtobreathe played Family Circle Tennis Center in Charleston, SC on 8/19 on their Tour De Compadres featuring Mat Kearney and John Mark McMillan. Below is a gallery of Brett Tighes photos from the show. Needtobreathe Mat Kearney John Mark McMillan - [Images from Hopscotch 2016](https://scenesc.com/images-hopscotch-2016/): Hopscotch 2016 Photos by Bree Burchfield and David Stringer - [Hopscoth 2016: The Roundup](https://scenesc.com/hopscoth-2016-roundup/): Hopscotch is always a three day sprint filled with late nights of concerts, lots of venue hopping, and PBR fueled day parties that often offer some of the highlight performances of the festival. This year we got started late Thursday afternoon and didn’t come to a stop until 3 AM Sunday in a Waffle House. […] - [Sub Rosa with Barnwell](https://scenesc.com/sub-rosa-barnwell/): In early 2016 we went behind the scenes as Columbia, SC band Barnwell practiced for their release show for their latest album ‘Motel Art’. Watch as we filmed them play three songs and chatted with the band about the new record. - [Win Tickets to See ARC/Brave Baby/Dear Blanca at Music Farm Cola](https://scenesc.com/win-tickets-see-arcbrave-babydear-blanca-music-farm-cola/): Atlas Road Crew, Brave Baby, and Dear Blanca return to Music Farm Columbia Friday night with a lineup loaded with homegrown talent. We’ve got some tickets to giveaway, along with VIP seating along and a post show meet and greet with the band. Read more about the bands here. Enter to Win Winners receivers 2 free tickets, […] - [Katie Rose Looks to the Future with 'Everything Yesterday'](https://scenesc.com/katie-rose-looks-to-the-future-with-songs-that-take-a-look-back/): Facebook Event Katie Rose’s début release Everything Yesterday is an eclectic mix of sounds and styles, reflecting on years of her personal experiences and shaped musically by a trustworthy group who helped bring her songs to life. It’s hard to find a better group to work with than veteran producers like Jeff Leonard and Eric Rickert […] - [of Montreal with Ruby the Rabbitfoot at the 40 Watt Club, 2 Sep 2016](https://scenesc.com/of-montreal-with-ruby-the-rabbitfoot-at-the-40-watt-club-2-sep-2016/):   Last Friday was a great night to be in Athens, Georgia. Beloved local psych-pop electro-funk rock band of Montreal kicked off their end-of-summer 2016 US tour supporting their new album Innocence Reaches at The 40 Watt Club. Ruby the Rabbitfoot, another Athens-local artist whose career is just beginning to take off, opened the show. One would be hard […] - [Nathan Hussey Talks All Get Out and #NLAQ](https://scenesc.com/nathan-hussey-talks-all-get-out-and-nlaq/): Nov 06 Cat’s Cradle Carrboro, NC Nov 09 Visulite Theater Charlotte, NC Nov 10 Asheville Music Hall Asheville, NC Nov 11 New Brookland Tavern Columbia, SC Nov 12 Music Farm Charleston, SC Nobody Likes a Quitter due out October 28 via Bad Timing Records and Manchester Orchestra‘s Favorite Gentlemen Recordings Nathan Hussey mentions his age when […] - [Watch SUSTO Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/watch-susto-live-papa-jazz/): What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? Green Day, Dookie *casette What as the first album you bought with your own money? Green Day, Dookie *cd What was the first local band you were a fan of? Ben Walker Radio What’s the most recent album you bought or have been listening to […] - [Watch Heyrocco Live at The Commodore](https://scenesc.com/watch-heyrocco-live-commodore/): Wav Creative is back at it with an excellent new video from our favorite grunge rockers Heyrocco performing live at The Commodore in Charleston. Heyrocco keep their big year rolling after the release of their latest EP Waiting on Cool with a show Saturday night with Brave Baby at the Music Farm. Then starting in […] - [Future Chord Fest Presents the Best of What's Next](https://scenesc.com/26394/): Future Chord Fest brings an eclectic lineup of established acts and the best of what’s next to The Spinning Jenny in Greer, SC. Facebook Event For those following along to shows in the Upstate you’ve noticed the stellar lineups of regional and local music Future Chord brings to the area. Future Chord’s presented shows at a […] - [Lost Boy Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/lost-boy-live-papa-jazz/): What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? Growing up in the early 2000s I was exposed to a lot of music that shaped me as an adolescent. However if I had to say one album. I’d have to say ‘Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge’ by My Chemical Romance. What as the first […] - [Fall For Greenville Announce 2016 Lineup](https://scenesc.com/fall-greenville-announce-2016-lineup/): Celebrating its 35th year, Fall for Greenville announced their 2016 lineup filled with an array of artists, from the soulful country of Anderson East to the gritty alt rock of Cloud Nothings. Again this year, the three-day festival kicks off on Thursday night with the popular Oklahoma roots band Turnpike Troubadours. Mixed in with strong […] - [Susto Release Alt Version of Chillin'](https://scenesc.com/susto-release-alt-version-chillin/): Reminiscent of Jordan Igoe’s live version of ‘Rosetta’ similarly shot video on a grand piano on stage at Charleston Music Hall, Susto frontman Justin Osborne goes in-depth on “Chillin’ On The Beach With My Best Friend Jesus Christ”, speaking on some of the fun-loving song’s more serious undertones. Stripped down to just a piano you get […] - [Scenario Collective Wish us all Happy Birthday](https://scenesc.com/scenario-collective-wish-us-happy-birthday/): Event Details I thought Unicorn River might be the name of a real South Carolina river, so naturally it’s the first thing I Googled researching Scenario Collective’s upcoming grassroots music/camping/art festival. Unfortunately it’s not. 🙁 Good news though, Happy Birthday at Unicorn River is totally real, and happening August 12 and 13 at a private riverfront access […] - [92.1 The Palm Sold to His Radio](https://scenesc.com/92-1-palm-sold-radio/): At 4 PM Tuesday, August 2nd 92.1 The Palm in Columbia, SC changed formats to a contemporary Christian music station under its new ownership of His Radio. I honestly can’t wait for the Free Times Rant & Raves section next week. Why? Well, when The Palm started up, these and more made it in the […] - [Atlas Road Crew and Brave Baby Headline Music Farm Columbia](https://scenesc.com/atlas-road-crew-and-brave-baby-headline-music-farm-columbia/): Facebook Event September 9, 2016 Atlas Road Crew/Brave Baby/Dear Blanca Music Farm Columbia We recently caught up with Atlas Road Crew who have had a busy year, touring across the US and Europe, along with playing high-profile shows in Columbia and Charleston. On Friday September 9th they’ll return to Music Farm Columbia on a bill […] - [Wreckless Eric Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/wreckless-eric-live-papa-jazz/): The legendary Wreckless Eric was kind enough to share a tune with us in Papa Jazz’s upstairs storage room. Surrounded by dusty lps and boxes of 45s, Eric chose to play “Murder in My Mind,” a stellar tune off his much underrated “town and country” album, 12 O’Clock Stereo. The album had originally been recorded […] - [John the Revelator and Amy Lynne Reed Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/john-revelator-amy-lynne-reed-live-papa-jazz/): Watch John the Revelator and Amy Lynne Reed playing songs from their latest release 'Them Days are Long'. - [Alarm Drum Debut New Single "Mercury"](https://scenesc.com/alarm-drum-debut-new-single-mercury/): Alarm Drum continue to grow in stride since the release of their debut Colorsick EP, sharing a new song on our 2016 Sampler, showcasing an evolving live lineup – now featuring MyBrother MySister members Dylan Kittrell on drums and Jenni Scott on guitar – and a new EP on the horizon. Last Friday night at the […] - [Drawing Room Live Session with Quiet Hollers](https://scenesc.com/quiet-hollers/): While on their way to Savannah Stopover in March, Quiet Hollers stopped in Charleston for a show and spared some time to hang out with us. We recorded their single “Aviator Shades” in a historic home downtown, and finally have the chance to share it with you all. These guys will be embarking on another […] - [Stop Light Observations Debut Toogoodoo at Exclusive Press Party](https://scenesc.com/stop-light-observations-debut-toogoodoo-at-exclusive-press-party/): Himalayan salt lamps and a friendly French bulldog added to the ambiance at Truphonic Recording last night during a press preview for Stop Light Observations’ new album. The disc, Toogoodoo, will be released on August 26 with a debut at the Charleston Music Hall. The popular Charleston rock band has been spinning tracks since high […] - [Catch the Wav, SUSTO Live at Summer Shindig 2016](https://scenesc.com/catch-the-wav-susto-live-at-summer-shindig-2016/): “Friends, Lovers, Ex Lovers, Whatever” is the song that launched SUSTO. A demo that frontman Justin Osborne posted on Valentine’s Day to his personal Facebook page in 2012. We were lucky enough to record him playing this song live for us just a month later when we partnered with Dan McCurry and his newly reinvented Hearts […] - [Shark Week Premiere: Everest Cale Share "Mary Lee"](https://scenesc.com/shark-week-premiere-everest-cale-share-mary-lee/): Everest Cale will be hosting an EP release party July 7th at Mercury Lounge in New York City, with Frances Cone as the supporting act.   Interview Magazine named Everest Cale Brooklyn’s least “Brooklyn” band, which makes sense considering their roots stretch back to South Carolina. So to do the routes of Mary Lee, the 17 foot, […] - [Soundwaves: Hearts & Plugs Summer Shindig 2016](https://scenesc.com/soundwaves-hearts-plugs-summer-shindig-2016/): Hearts & Plugs third annual Summer Shindig brings biggest crowd yet, proving progress of the label's headlining acts. - [Live at Papa Jazz with Vilai Harrington](https://scenesc.com/live-papa-jazz-vilai-harrington/): What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? Probably either What’s Going On? by Marvin Gaye or Photographs & Memories by Jim Croce. Both were a big part of my childhood. What as the first album you bought with your own money? I think it was a Toby Keith Greatest Hits. I bought […] - [Watch Dear Blanca Play Boulders Live at The Royal American](https://scenesc.com/watch-dear-blanca-play-boulders-live/): Captured in this video is a typical Charleston show for Dear Blanca. Though Columbia is their hometown, Charleston, and The Royal American specifically have become almost a second home for the band as they’ve garnered a dedicated following in the Holy City. You can feel the energy in the live video shot by Columbia artist […] - [Watch Sydney Eloise & the Palms Live at Graveface Records](https://scenesc.com/watch-sydney-eloise-palms-live-graveface-records/): Sydney Eloise & the Palms play the Radio Room in Greenville June 22 and Five Points after Five Thursday the 23.  Before their set at Savannah Stopover Festival earlier this year we caught up with Sydney Eloise & the Palms for a live session at Graveface Records. Based out of Atlanta, Sydney Eloise & the […] - [New Music: Young Mister "Anybody Out There"](https://scenesc.com/new-music-young-mister-anybody/): There’s a slight haziness to the new Young Mister recordings we’ve never heard from the music of Steven Fiore before. Like the songs and lyrics unfold from memories not so distant. After spending time in LA, Steven Fiore returned to the Carolinas and brought with him that Southern California aesthetic that’s seeped into both the […] - [Win Tickets to see The 1975 in Charleston](https://scenesc.com/win-tickets-see-1975-charleston/): When talking about the popularity of their band in an interview with Spin Magazine late last year, frontman Matty Healy said “If you’re talking about emotional investment – which is where I see the value of what I’m doing – then yeah, because that’s the ultimate test: Do people want to come see you? I think if […] - [Banjo-B-Que 2016: Memorial Day in the CSRA](https://scenesc.com/banjo-b-que-2016-memorial-day-csra/): Banjo-B-Que is kind of like the Masters in that you get there early, set up your chair, and then leave it there for the day so you’ve got a great seat for late afternoon and early evening when the heavy hitters start to roll in. When I pulled up Friday afternoon I was running a […] - [Grace Joyner Releases Maybe Sometimes in C](https://scenesc.com/grace-joyner-maybe-sometimes-in-c-release-shows/): Grace Joyner became Charleston’s own indie darling with the release of her Young Fools EP in 2014. Beforehand, she had been the demure background vocalist making appearances with Wylie (Brave Baby), Elim Bolt, and on Johnny Delaware’s solo record. The initial EP was not necessarily weak but arguably just the tip of the iceberg. Maybe […] - [Watch Atlas Road Crew Perform"Wasted Time" Live at Last Wave](https://scenesc.com/watch-atlas-road-crew-performwasted-time-live-last-wave/): Atlas Road Crew have had a busy year and it doesn’t look to be slowing down any time soon. In March the band took off on their first European tour, playing 30 dates in 35 nights mostly in Germany and Spain. Those shows were well attended, surprising the band who didn’t know exactly what to […] - [Say Brother Reveal New Song Via B-Side Session](https://scenesc.com/say-brother-reveal-new-song-via-b-side-session/): I’m not sure Say Brother frontman Tripp LaFrance can get through the clap of an intro to a video without giggling. It’s charming and part of a nervous energy that quickly goes away once the song gets rolling. I don’t know if it feels more strange to see Say Brother playing in daylight, or to […] - [sandcastles. Share Video for Similar](https://scenesc.com/sandcastles-share-video-similar/): In March sandcastles. released their latest single titled “Similar” following it up a month later with a video for the song. sandcastles. is the music outlet for South Carolina all around creative Kari Lebby. You can see him in many different capacities around Columbia, whether that be acting, or DJing, he’s no stranger to the […] - [The Hadleys Unveil Heart Peaks](https://scenesc.com/hadleys-unveil-heart-peaks/): Even when the band was known as Volcanoes in the Kitchen it was clear that The Hadleys were a family first band, aside from the fact that all the key members share the same last name. Im not sure you could go to one of their shows anywhere in South Carolina and not see at […] - [[Album Review] Heyrocco-Waiting on Cool EP](https://scenesc.com/album-review-heyrocco-waiting-cool-ep/): In the summer of 2013 Heyrocco followed up their debut full-length album Comfort with a set of 5 self-released demos titled both “Shitty Demos” and “Greatest Hits of the 90’s” that redirected the band musically from their chilled out and mostly breezy debut, to a more overdriven guitar based sound. It’s only been four years, and […] - [Show Review: Parquet Courts and B Boys at The Mothlight](https://scenesc.com/show-review-parquet-courts-b-boys-mothlight/): I want to tell you everything I thought about the show I saw on Tuesday–Parquet Courts with B Boys at the Mothlight in West Asheville. (But I won’t. I think I’ve thought too much about it) I want to tell you how West Asheville is kinda like Brooklyn, if you look at Asheville proper like […] - [[ETW Tickets] Arts and Draughts Friday the 13 Edition](https://scenesc.com/arts-draughts-friday-13-edition/): Facebook Event Arts and Draughts returns to the Columbia Museum of Art tonight for a Friday the 13th edition (minus the horror aspect I hope) with a stellar lineup of music featuring The High Divers, Tiger! Tiger!, Grand Republic, and ColorBlind. We’re most excited to see Grand Republic tonight who released an excellent EP earlier […] - [Watch Grace Joyner Perform "Knees" Live at DanManor](https://scenesc.com/watch-grace-joyner-perform-knees-live-danmanor/): With her debut full-length album “Maybe Sometimes – in C” out Friday, May 20, Grace Joyner has been ramping up the promotion and gearing up for a series of release shows May 27 in Columbia and May 28 in Charleston. Both shows are $10 and include a CD btw. Joyner’s song “Knees” premiered last week […] - [[Photos] Old Crow Medicine Show and Brandi Carlile - The Charter Amphitheater](https://scenesc.com/photos-old-crow-medicine-show-brandi-carlile-charter-amphitheater/): Old Crow Medicine Show and Brandi Carlile – The Charter Amphitheater — 05/06/2016 Old Crow Medicine Show and Brandi Carlile performed an unforgettable show at The Charter Amphitheater in Simpsonville, SC Friday night offering sets that at times intertwined musicians. The Secret Sisters, a country duo recording their new album with Brandi Carlile kicked off […] - [From Beginning to End: The Story of Pop-Up Charleston](https://scenesc.com/pop-up-charleston-finale/): A wave of nostalgia made its way through the crowd gathered at Palmetto Brewery on Saturday night. There were some laughs, some tears, some hugs, some beers, and an all around overwhelming support for Pop-Up Charleston and what it has stood for during the past two years in the Charleston music scene. Starting back in […] - [[Photos] Houndmouth and Lucy Dacus at Charleston Music Hall](https://scenesc.com/photos-houndmouth-lucy-dacus-charleston-music-hall/): Houndmouth with Lucy Dacus If they sound familiar, you’ve probably whistled along to their hit single “Sedona” while driving down the road. Matt Myers’ crooning voice strikes a chord with the likes of Dr. Dog, but the Americana rock band has also been compared to Deer Tick and the Lumineers. The boys call Indiana home […] - [Ghosts of the Kodiak Live at Archer Avenue Studios](https://scenesc.com/ghosts-kodiak-live-archer-avenue-studios/): Ghosts of the Kodiak play New Brookland Tavern Saturday May 7.  Ghosts of the Kodiak thrive on dynamics and the textural layering of their music, so when we asked them to perform a couple of songs stripped down we knew they’d have something great in store. From the use of the pump organ, to the […] - [Gov't Mule Photos and Review](https://scenesc.com/govt-mule-photos-review/): Gov’t Mule Kicks off Tour at The Music Farm with Special Guest Marcus King and More Gov’t Mule kicked off their spring tour with two very memorable sets at The Music Farm in Columbia, South Carolina last night. The Farm was almost packed to its highest capacity full of fans of all ages. The band […] - [Freeway Music Festival Returns to Tin Roof and Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/freeway-music-festival-returns-tin-roof-music-farm/): Now in its fourth year Freeway Music Festival returns to Music Farm Saturday, April 2 with an eclectic full day of music headlined by G. Love and Special Sauce. Each year the festival’s main goal is to raise funds for music scholarships for children who could not otherwise afford private lessons. With five locations spread […] - [2016 SceneSC Sampler](https://scenesc.com/2016-scenesc-sampler-now/): Download the 2016 Scene SC featuring 13 exclusive songs and bands from across South Carolina. - [Photos: Savannah Stopover 2016](https://scenesc.com/photos-savannah-stopover-2016/): Check out some of our favorite photos from Savannah Stopover Festival 2016 including Porches, Big Thief, All Dogs, David Wax Museum, Ra Ra Riot, Susto, Breakers, Alex G and more. Photos by Jess Spence and David Stringer. - [Human Resources Release First Song off Pizza Dreams EP](https://scenesc.com/25550/): Friday, March 11th Woolfe Street Playhouse Human Resources (EP Release) w/ Cole Collins & She Returns From War Doors @ 7:30 | Show @ 8 Tickets: $10 (Tickets bought in advance receive free copy of HR’s new EP at the show)   Facebook Event Pre-Sale Tickets: http://tinyurl.com/HRmarch11 When I saw Human Resources recently at New Brookland Tavern two things that were easiest […] - [Husband Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/husband-live-at-papa-jazz/): Husband play IPA in Greenville March 11. Built from the iPad up, new Columbia electronic husband/wife duo Husband weave a combination of live instruments and electronic tracks into palatable pop songs. As you can see in these videos, and at their live shows, Adam Corbett and Rebekah Rice, let their voices fall together into intertwining […] - [Photos: Acid Dad//White Reaper//ET Anderson](https://scenesc.com/photos-acid-dadwhite-reaperet-anderson/): Acid Dad//White Reaper//ET Anderson Art Bar in Columbia, SC 3/7/2016 - [Photos: Dear Blanca and Those Lavender Whales](https://scenesc.com/photos-dear-blanca-and-those-lavender-whales/): Dear Blanca Album Release Show for I Don’t Mean to Dwell 3/4/16 at New Brookland Tavern Dear Blanca Those Lavender Whales - [Live at Papa Jazz with Ross Swinson of Release the Dog](https://scenesc.com/live-papa-jazz-ross-swinson-release-dog/): What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? “Surfin’ USA” by the Beach Boys. My dad had it on cassette and used to play it in the car every day on the way to school. That or Astro Lounge by Smash Mouth. It came out on my 9th birthday! What as the first […] - [Freeway Music Fest Offers Look Inside Music Farm Cola](https://scenesc.com/freeway-music-fest-offers-look-music-farm-cola/): Facebook Event When I heard this was in the works earlier this year I hoped that the Music Farm Columbia would be open and ready to host, and they’re not far off. Columbia’s new venue is set to open soon with a solid fall lineup in the books, but Saturday music will alternate between an […] - [SwaVay to Release "Lonely Raps" Album August 23rd](https://scenesc.com/swavay-release-lonely-raps-album-august-23rd/):   Solefood Music has been busy at work sponsoring quite a few releases in recent months and Saturday’s release of SwaVay’s Lonely Raps is another one to add to the list. On August 23, 2014 SwaVay will drop his free summer album Lonely Raps featuring his single “Seventeen.” SwaVay’s recent releases showcase his emo-rap style […] - [Ivadell Release Video for "For Love of Will" off Upcoming 7"](https://scenesc.com/ivadell-release-video-love-will-upcoming-7/): After recording at Legitimate Business in Greensboro, NC with Kris Hilbert earlier this year, Ivadell are gearing up for the release of their new 7 inch titled Flow due out digitally in September and vinyl later this year. Currently on a run of dates up the East Coast, Ivadell return to Columbia September 12 for a show […] - [Superchunk Headline Jam Room Music Festival](https://scenesc.com/superchunk-headline-jam-room-music-festival/): There’s a running joke in the Columbia music scene about local festivals booking 90’s acts, usually in the modern/alt rock vein. Jam Room Music Festival went and booked a 90’s band, but they went out and got the best and one of the most influential indie bands of the 90’s. For the announcement they had […] - [Soundwaves: The Worst Weekend to Leave Charleston](https://scenesc.com/soundwaves-worst-weekend-leave-charleston/): I am moving back to Columbia in wake of my senior year at good old USC, and it is possibly the worst weekend ever to leave Charleston. That’s because the potentially two best album releases of the summer are this Friday and Saturday night at The Charleston Music Hall as part of the Summer Harvest […] - [Amigo Look Forward to Exciting Autumn](https://scenesc.com/amigo/):   Might Could by Amigo Amigo play The Royal American in Charleston 8/14 with Susto and Dear Blanca and New Brookland Tavern Friday 8/15 with The Restoration, Stefanie Bannister and Susto “So I started this damn country band/Cause punk rock is too hard to sing” sings Ryan Adams at the end of the Whiskeytown’s song […] - [Michael Flynn Album Release at Charleston Music Hall](https://scenesc.com/michael-flynn-album-release-charleston-music-hall/): Face in the Cloud by Michael Flynn The last time Michael Flynn performed his music on stage at Charleston Music Hall it was a concert filled with sentimental and reminiscent moments as his band Slow Runner bid farewell. Michael Flynn and Josh Kaler comprised the songwriting duo which was Slow Runner, but with this project […] - [The Tarlatans Release New Album with fine Supporting Bands](https://scenesc.com/tarlatans-release-new-album-fine-supporting-bands/): Once The Tarlatans announced they’d be recording their new EP with Jay Clifford at Hello Telescope studio in Charleston, SC the writing was on the wall that they’d be releasing potentially their finest material to date. For The Tarlatans first album dual vocalists Taylor McCleskey and Ryan Williams converted their Clemson apartment into a studio, […] - [Q&A with Sean Huber of Steady Hands and Modern Baseball](https://scenesc.com/qa-with-sean-huber-of-steady-hands/): In support of their upcoming EP Brandy Of The Damned! due out August 19 on Lame-O Records, Steady Hands have hit the pavement bringing their gritty power folk to venues up and down the East coast. What even is gritty power folk?? Great question. The project which started as Sean Huber’s acoustic outlet from playing drums […] - [Soundwaves: Biology Bass & Fruit Folk ](https://scenesc.com/soundwaves-biology-bass-fruit-folk/): Carson Keeter sits on a bench outside TCBY, hard to miss with a shaved head and black-rimmed glasses, his framed eyes glued to a page of “Game of Thrones.” I remember him from years ago as Pineapple boy, a nickname forged by his obsession with the pointed fruit of which his great grandfather used to […] - [SceneSC Podcast with Columbia Brew Bus](https://scenesc.com/scenesc-podcast-columbia-brew-bus/):   Columbia Brew Bus on Facebook Instagram SceneSC podcast hosted by David Stringer and Bakari Lebby featuring Cam and Mike, 2/3s of the owners of Columbia Brew Bus. - [Dear Blanca Album Release Photos](https://scenesc.com/dear-blanca-album-release-photos/): This is what happens when you let a disposable camera loose at an album release show. - [New Music from Kid Trails](https://scenesc.com/new-music-kid-trails/): Out Here by Kid Trails One of the many highlights of the recent Fork and Spoon compilation Tidings From Our Light Purple Gam is Kid Trails contribution “Vortex.”. Kid Trails is the project of Toro y Moi live bassist and more recently Painted Palms bass and keys player Patrick Jeffords. In the past Kid Trails […] - [Stream "Loose Lilacs Waltz" from Conor Donohue and Lindsay Holler](https://scenesc.com/stream-loose-lilacs-waltz-conor-donohue-lindsay-holler/): Loose Lilacs Waltz by Conor Donohue and Lindsay Holler In the heart of a steamy Charleston, SC summer Conor Donohue and Lindsay Holler have released a sultry slow burning single titled “Loose Lilacs Waltz.” Recorded last October at Bill Carson’s house, the track actually took years to come to fruition, but only four hours to […] - [Soundwaves: Kevsco is Dead, Pop-Up Charleston is Born](https://scenesc.com/soundwaves-kevsco-dead-long-live-pop-charleston/): The word on the street is that Kevsco Alley shows are officially done for the season and possibly forever, which is quite the bummer since that little graffitied alley way has become a new favorite venue. The man responsible for all of this is Peter Spearman, who has served as humble host amongst Kevsco’s well-loved […] - [Fall for Greenville Announces 2014 Lineup](https://scenesc.com/fall-greenville-announces-2014-lineup/): Get Social with FFG Facebook Instagram Twitter This past weekend Charleston’s own Shovels and Rope made their début on the main stage at Newport Folk Festival playing alongside Jack White and Fall for Greenville veterans Deer Tick. For any folk artist this a huge notch in the belt of a career accomplishment. Just down the […] - [[Ticket Giveaway] Arts and Draughts Friday Night](https://scenesc.com/ticket-giveaway-arts-draughts-friday-night/): Arts and Draughts Friday night with Banditos/Bo White Y Su Orquesta/Stagbriar/Shallow Palace Facebook Event When it comes to Columbia’s signature events Arts and Draught’s is one of the city’s finest. Once every quarter the Columbia Museum of Art fills up with close to 1000 people who sip on craft beers from the featured brewer, listen […] - [Event Wrap-Up: The Message](https://scenesc.com/event-wrap-message/): Friday night “The Message” was held at the Earlewood Park Community Center. The event was put together by Love, Peace, and Hip Hop in collaboration with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) to raise awareness during Minority Mental Health month. Dee Dee Renee, 101.3 The Big DM’s midday VJ, hosted the event with some assistance from local Hip Hop leader Fat Rat Da Czar. The […] - [The Red Door Tavern finds Comedy. Comedy finds The Red Door Tavern.](https://scenesc.com/red-door-tavern-finds-comedy-comedy-finds-red-door-tavern/): For the past few years, The Red Door Tavern has been the home for stand-up comedy in Columbia. Originally known as The Garden Deli when they first opened in 2011, they completely revamped in 2012 and expanded into a full bar and venue, decked out with an expanded showroom and some kickass pinball machines. The […] - [NC Comic Joe Zimmerman's Half Hour to Debut on Comedy Central](https://scenesc.com/nc-comic-joe-zimmermans-half-hour-debut-comedy-central/): North Carolina Comic Joe Zimmerman has had an amazing year. In the past twelve months, he has performed on John Oliver’s New York Stand-Up Show, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Last Comic Standing, and this Friday night, his Comedy Central Half Hour will premiere at 12:30 am. Okay, technically Saturday. Originally from Morgantown, […] - [Kat's Corner - (I only mention Fleetwood Mac twice this week)](https://scenesc.com/kats-corner/): Don’t call it a comeback. It’s me. Reporting live from Nashville, TN which looks cool on TV but is actually just as hot and humid as the rest of the South. We’re still 40-ish days away from the start of College Football, so I guess I can share some more of what I’ve digging recently… since I […] - [Soundwaves: Summer is "Waning"](https://scenesc.com/soundwaves-summer-waning/): I’ve gotten the lovely opportunity to meet and converse with some Charleston musicians recently including some pretty amazing, go-getting soul-searching folk meets 90’s alt meets classic rock locals like Dominic and Sean Kelly of  A Fragile Tomorrow and Matt Megrue of Loners Society. There is such a source of good music coming from my hometown, […] - [SceneSC Podcast Featuring Dylan Dickerson of Dear Blanca](https://scenesc.com/scenesc-podcast-featuring-dylan-dickerson-dear-blanca/) - [Video Premiere: Mt. Plastic-Swimming Lessons](https://scenesc.com/video-premiere-mt-plastic-swimming-lessons/): From the ashes of much loved Peedee post-rock band The Dirty White has risen a new post-punk band fronted by Dirty White guitarist Josh McDowell. Formed in early 2014, thus far the band has focused their energy on live shows and recording their debut EP which is out now. Speaking from having seen The Dirty […] - [Kari's Summer Jams - 7/23/14](https://scenesc.com/karis-summer-jams-72314/): Back in the habit, Got some new jams for y’all! I was going to post this Sunday, but I was very turnt in Greenville in a Quality Inn that was not quite quality. I couldn’t let it hold me down though, because summer is all that matters right now, so I just got wild in […] - [The Warm Embrace of a Compilation](https://scenesc.com/warm-embrace-compilation/): Aaron Graves helped me to love my music scene again. His battle with an inoperable brain tumor has been well documented thus far, both through the media, and updates on Tumor-Schumor.com. I’ve kept in touch with plenty of South Carolina bands that have moved away over the years and I often ask them what they […] - [Soundwaves: Roadtrippin' ](https://scenesc.com/soundwaves-roadtrippin/): Summer is stifling a yawn. The mid-afternoon murky mirage has swept our lives into a hypnotic daze that has left us trapped. Enticing heatwaves simmer in the distance, steaming off asphalt in a desert-like glory that only late July temperatures can entice. Our stationary, routine-ladened bodies are ready to ditch the commute to work and […] - [Album Review: Methodist Girls by Nathan K](https://scenesc.com/album-review-methodist-girls-nathan-k/): [bandcamp width=100% height=42 album=4137019419 size=small bgcol=ffffff linkcol=0687f5]These days I’m trying to live like Balzac. Honoré de Balzac was a French writer famous for his irregular sleeping schedule- going to sleep at 7 pm, “like the chickens” to wake at 1 am, working through the night, give or take a nap, finally rejoining society at dawn to again […] - [Sewing Hip Hop Seams: Q&A with Cole Connor](https://scenesc.com/qa-cole-connor/): Lately South Carolina rappers have been showcasing resounding diversity and proving there is plenty of room for a Hip Hop subculture in the Palmetto State. Sumter native Cole Connor is one of the artists who has played a role in growing Hip Hop’s presence locally with his debut project Through the Stampede making a splash over the last year and a […] - [Kat's Corner: An Introduction](https://scenesc.com/kats-summer-jams-7814/): So, it’s been a minute. David and I agreed that I needed something other than summer/winter jamz…besides, Bakari’s got that on lock. Kat’s Corner – coming to you live from Nashville (not the TV show). I just got a new gig and am now producing an Old Country Classics Radio Show. I’m still trying to […] - [Soundwaves: Chasing the Rain amidst summer sunshine](https://scenesc.com/soundwaves-chasing-rain-amidst-summer-sunshine/): Charleston has a budding music scene and a lot of hidden talent that hops from small venue to small venue without ever getting much attention. Grayson Little is one of those acts, a local guitarist/drummer/singer/songwriter who plays bars when he can after he’s done working as a manager at Sky Zone. Little has been writing […] - [Cancellieri Release Album of Demos and Covers](https://scenesc.com/cancellieri-release-album-demos-covers/): Cancellieri spends most of his time on the road, playing all types of different venues as he journeys across the states. He’s usually playing through his own PA system, and most of the gigs include a mix of originals and covers. That makes Closet Songs: A Collection of Demos and Covers a fitting companion record […] - [(What's the Story) Heyrocco?](https://scenesc.com/heyrocco-bootleg-new-release-dope-summer-tour/): For Heyrocco moving from their hometown of Charleston, SC to Nashville was just one step in the process of pursuing their dream of becoming rock n roll stars. Not only were they taking on Music City, but leaving home for the first time and branching out into a new stage of life. Now the ball […] - [[New Music] $pidey- The Beach EP](https://scenesc.com/new-music-pidey-beach-ep/):     The Goonie$ are hard at work with yet another 2014 release. This time it’s from front man $pidey who recently dropped a ten track EP entitled The Beach via Sole Food Music. The release comes on the heals of fellow Goonie$ member Towns well received Equivocations EP which dropped in mid April. The compilation features guest appearances from Barak Jacuzzi, Jean Michaels, and Nate […] - [Yosef Bids Farewell to Columbia](https://scenesc.com/yosef-bids-farewell-columbia/): Moment – Yosef & Caroline Glaser by Yosef Even at his relatively young age, Joseph “Hunter” Duncan has been a long time staple of the Columbia music scene. In his mid-teens he shone with potential, with snarling yelps and adolescent energy as he’d end up rolling on the ground at shows with his first band […] - [Soundwaves: Go Big or Go Home](https://scenesc.com/soundwaves-go-big-go-home/): Summer music festivals are all the rage, but one big downside is the hole they inevitably leave in your wallet. Bonnaroo tickets range between $230-$1,500, not to mention the gas money to drive there and the cash you’ll spend once inside festival gates. The big draw to music fests however are the sheer number of […] - [The Tarlatans Announce Album Release Show](https://scenesc.com/tarlatans-announce-album-release-show/): https://soundcloud.com/thetarlatans/good-luck Earlier this year The Tarlatans announced their upcoming EP Good Luck by releasing the first single “Home Sounds Fine to Me” featuring the harmonica work of G Love. They’ll celebrate the release of the new album August 16 at one of Charleston’s finest venues Charleston Music Hall as part of a three day stretch […] - [Kari's Summer Jams - 7/1/14](https://scenesc.com/karis-summer-jams-7114/): Hey y’all, Welcome back to summer jams. Once again: we in it.   This is quite possibly the most summer of all weeks in summer. Independence week. I cannot wait to celebrate our country with beers, brats, and buds. I hope you too can bro out with yr friends and feel the power of this […] - [SC State Fair Announces Grandstand Lineup](https://scenesc.com/sc-state-fair-announces-grandstand-lineup/): SC State Fair Lineup 2 Legit 2 Quit When you think of the South Carolina State Fair you don’t typically think good music, but that’s changed over the past couple of years with bands like The Avett Brothers performing and this year’s lineup anchored by SC natives Shovels and Rope, Lee Brice, and The Marshall […] - [Watch Stunning New Susto Video](https://scenesc.com/watch-stunning-new-susto-video/): After some home town dates and a couple of dates opening for Band of Horses, Susto is now in the midst of a nationwide tour that currently has Justin Osborne camping lakeside somewhere in California. Out supporting his debut album released earlier this year, Osborne hit the road solo, playing all different types of venues […] - [Stream Slow and Steady's Debut Track](https://scenesc.com/stream-slow-and-steadys-debut-track/): 35mm by Slow And Steady South Carolina native and current Austin, TX resident Jacob Lawter premiered “35 mm” from his new project Slow and Steady earlier this month at Brooklyn Vegan, along with the announcement of a debut album later this year on Broken Circles. While we’re in the midst of an “emo revival” according […] - [Soundwaves: Shark Bites & Sound Bites](https://scenesc.com/soundwaves-shark-bites-sound-bites/): The ocean is calling in a magnificent tidal wave that beckons hello. The summer sun is in full blast, shimmering across the sandy oasis before you in glistening waves that tempt your toes. A yawn escapes the breeze as it waves past your tangled, salty curls. What is in common with all elements of this […] - [Show Review: Shakey Graves at the Charleston Pour House](https://scenesc.com/show-review-shakey-graves-charleston-pour-house/): The beginning of Shakey’s story can be found around a campfire in the wilderness of a backcountry music festival. As his friends sat happily enjoying the innate mystic warmth of the fire, something lurked in the shadows. There appeared a man tripping on LSD, he was rambling incoherently and drinking a large hot 24 ounce […] - [[Preview] Magic Camp to Play Album Release Show at Recovery Room](https://scenesc.com/preview-magic-camp-play-album-release-show-recovery-room/): When: Tuesday, June 24th Where: The Recovery Room, 685 King St. Downtown Charleston A week after their first LP hits the Internet, Charleston-based band Magic Camp will take their quirky pop-rock charms to the Recovery Room for an album release show. The album is lengthy for a first release–sixteen songs are included on the track […] - [Kari's Summer Jams - 6/21/14](https://scenesc.com/karis-summer-jams-62114/): We back up in here. Welcome back to summer jams. Every week I will hit y’all with two great summer jams to live and love by. Chill. Vibe. Enjoy yrself. Crack a Coors Banquet. Love life and the people around you.     Coming to ya from Charlotte, NC. Also known as the Crown Town […] - [[Show Review] Sea Wolf Mutiny/Susto/Grey Spy/Billy Ferguson](https://scenesc.com/show-review-sea-wolf-mutinysustogrey-spybilly-ferguson/): For me this was a show of mixed emotions. As Susto kicked off their nationwide summer tour in support they started by playing three South Carolina dates including a kickoff show in Charleston at The Royal American, then onto Columbia, before finishing out at the Radio Room in Greenville. Each show included the same three […] - [Soundwaves: Spreading Rumours about Grouplove](https://scenesc.com/soundwaves-spreading-rumours-grouplove/): Rumour has it that the group at the Music Farm on Sunday night sure did show a lot of love for the main act of the night, and I’m here to confirm. Grouplove brought a high-energy performance that exploded into an indie pop-rock rave. The five-piece band, which formed from the pool of individuals at […] - [Shovels and Rope Announce Tour with Old Crow Medicine Show](https://scenesc.com/shovels-rope-announce-tour-old-crow-medicine-show/): With the release of their sophomore album Swimmin’ Time on the horizon, Charleston duo Shovels and Rope have announced tour dates with Old Crow Medicine Show and John Fullbright to support the new album. The tour kicks off in Raleigh, NC August 20, just 6 days before the new record’s release date. As of right […] - [World Famous Upstater Rory Scovel Returns to Greenville](https://scenesc.com/world-famous-upstater-rory-scovel-returns-greenville/): Local comedy hero Rory Scovel is returning to South Carolina for a pair of shows in Greenville. Rory is a native of the upstate who first performed in Spartanburg, before moving on to Washington, DC and New York to develop his craft. His performances are filled with such dedication and spontaneous energy that now he […] - [Say Anything and The Front Bottoms Visit Charlotte](https://scenesc.com/say-anything-front-bottoms-visit-charlotte/): Say Anything/The Front Bottoms/So So Glos/You Blew It! play Amos Southend in Charlotte, NC June 21, 2014. The last time I saw three of the bands on this bill I was in Austin, Texas for SXSW. For Say Anything that show was in 2012, and for the So So Glos and Front Bottoms that was […] - [Goo Goo Dolls Consistency is Key](https://scenesc.com/goo-goo-dolls/): When Goo Goo Dolls bass player Robbie Takac called me last Thursday morning he was preparing for another big summer tour, this time weeks on the road with Daughtry and Plain White Tees playing amphitheaters across the US. It’s become a regular routine for Goo Goo Dolls, who don’t seem to be slowing down even […] - [Parlour Tricks Sign to Post Echo, Get Waxed](https://scenesc.com/parlour-tricks-sign-post-echo-get-waxed/): In late 2012 a new trio emerged on the Columbia music scene with a performance at the Free Times Music Crawl and a new self titled album. The trio formed from the ashes of Death Becomes Even the Maiden, who had gone silent for some time after the departure of drummer Chris Powell to focus […] - [[Photos] Punks&Snakes Album Release with Shrimp Records Family Band](https://scenesc.com/photos-punkssnakes-album-release-shrimp-records-family-band/): Support SceneSC by clicking the “like” button below. - [Soundwaves: Cut Copy & paste](https://scenesc.com/soundwaves-cut-copy-paste/): The 80s are calling and they want their music back. Too bad, because Australian electronic crew Cut Copy is keeping the 80s alive with synth-heavy new wave meets house music that arrives somewhere between Duran Duran, Tears for Fears, and Talking Heads mashed up with a toned down Deadmau5. The lead vocals are so 80s […] - [Stream Milky White's Debut EP](https://scenesc.com/stream-new-milky-white-ep/): In November I found two demos in my inbox from a new band named Milky White. The tracks were simply titled “Tremolo Song” and “Delay Song”, fairly accurate descriptors for the straight-shooting indie rock songs. The tracks came from guitarist Ben Kerley, the man who booked some of the best acoustic shows at the House […] - [Dear Blanca Share New Single "Boulders"](https://scenesc.com/dear-blanca-share-new-single-boulders/): A lot has happened with Dear Blanca since the 2013 release of their debut album Talker. Most notably they’ve become a band with a solidified lineup including percussionist and vocalist Dayne Lee and bass player Cameron Powell. For their debut album chief songwriter Dylan Dickerson relied on musicians outside the core duo of himself and […] - [Album Review: ACADEMIA_](https://scenesc.com/album-review-academia_/): Under the confidently capitalized title ACADEMIA_, Columbia-based producer/EDM artist Tyler Matthews crafts baby-smooth electronic climes with a similarly absolute, and well-justified, confidence. With drum-tight production, the innocuous tones and clean, sure rhythms of his seven-track debut release are wielded with a pleasant finesse. Never daring to approach the EDM pitfall of repetition until the tracks have reached […] - [[Show Review] Frank Turner at New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/review-frank-turner-new-brookland-tavern/): View more photos from Sean Rayford and this Frank Turner show. I felt like an impostor at the Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls show Sunday night at New Brookland Tavern. As the show was well sold out I heard true fans agonizing in line about the attendees that only knew the singles. That would […] - [Soundwaves: Volcanoes in the Kitchen ](https://scenesc.com/soundwaves-volcanoes-kitchen/): There is going to be an eruption by the dish rack, a lava flow down the refrigerator, and a layer of ash across the breakfast table. Volcanoes in the Kitchen, a brother and sister trio from Charleston, S.C., is exploding into the local music scene with their debut EP From the Hill Where We Counted […] - [[Show Review] The 1975 at The Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/the-1975/): Photos and words by Alexis Schwaillier For being someone who enjoys talking about music, I have never thought about a show in terms of anything but photography. I can tell you I had fun, and I liked it. Or that it was a great show. However, it’s hard to articulate the overall experience through words […] - [SXSW: A Recap With Perspective](https://scenesc.com/sxsw-recap-perspective/): Most people write their SXSW recap mentally and physically drained from a week of bouncing between day parties and shows that last well into the next morning. Your sleep schedule is far from normal, and you have withdrawals for a week because you’re not drinking energy drinks and Lonestar at 2 in the afternoon on […] - [Jukebox the Ghost Play Charleston Pour House Tonight ](https://scenesc.com/jukebox-ghost-play-charleston-pour-house-tonight/): Stream “The Great Unknown” by Jukebox The Ghost Exclusively on Spotify RSVP Here There’s no cure for the post-weekend Monday blues like Blue Moon and Brooklyn’s Jukebox the Ghost all for free at Charleston Pour House as part of the #FollowTheMoon tour presented by Spotify. With their new single “The Great Unknown” and fourth studio […] - [Soundwaves: Oxford Commas and Chocolate](https://scenesc.com/soundwaves-oxford-commas-chocolate/): When it comes to summer music, nothing satisfies sunburnt ears quite like American baroque pop sensations Vampire Weekend who fuse hypnotic cyclical guitar backdrops with upbeat high-pitched staccato melodies. The perfect blend of a mellow orchestral echo and hyperactive angsty vocals coalesces into the beautiful sounds that compose the song list of the debut self-titled […] - [Soundwaves: Kevsco Alley Show ](https://scenesc.com/soundwaves-kevsco-alley-show/): Weekends are all about relaxing on your sacred twin days off from a hectic five days in the office, but summer weekends add a dimension of perfect-temperatured evenings and a sense of liveliness and spontaneity that may not normally be on your radar. This past weekend, I embarked on an adventure downtown into the depths […] - [SC Music Awards Announce Location and Nominees](https://scenesc.com/sc-music-awards-announce-location-nominees/): Earlier this week it was announced that the 7th annual South Carolina Music Awards are set to take place on Saturday July 19th. In past years the show has been held in the cities of Greenville, Charleston, and Columbia. This year the award ceremony is taking it’s roots in Spartanburg, South Carolina at the Marriott. Along with the location announcement […] - [The Tarlatans Release New Single, Announce EP Release Date](https://scenesc.com/tarlatans-release-new-single-announce-ep-release-date/): Stream Home is Where the Heart Is Recently after The Tarlatans show at Foxfield in Columbia I piled into the car with the band to hear some tracks off their new EP. We were all buzzing with excitement that night, me to hear the new Jay Clifford (Jump! Little Children) produced tracks, and them to […] - [Show Review: Conor Oberst + Dawes at Charleston Music Hall](https://scenesc.com/show-review-conor-oberst-dawes-charleston-music-hall/): Was I brainwashed as a child? On the serengeti of the schoolyard, crying was a sign of weakness. Of course, growing up, I’ve become more than familiar with the saccharine agony of true blue sadness. I’ve lost sleep at night flattened by the cosmic injustices that beset any one or thing that is a recipient of […] - [Fk Mt Drop Two Song 'Solivagant in Spring' Release](https://scenesc.com/fk-mt-drop-two-song-solivagant-spring-release/): solivagant in spring by fk mt. Columbia young rockers fk mt (pronounced F M) dropped a scuzzy two song release over the weekend titled Solivagant in Spring. A chugging seven minutes in whole, the two song release is power chord driven, hook laden, and full of self deprecation. “You probably hate me, I hate myself too” […] - [Stream Steven Fiore's Joyous New Song "Heart Sounds"](https://scenesc.com/stream-new-song-steven-fiore/): Heart Sounds by Steven Fiore During a recent visit home to Charleston singer-songwriter Steven Fiore had a burning itch to record a new song, more specifically this song “Heart Sounds.” At the end of 2013 Fiore packed up his Charleston home, sold off some possessions and took off the for greener pastures of Los Angeles, […] - [The Felice Brothers Play Charlotte and Charleston](https://scenesc.com/felice-brothers-play-charlotte-charleston/): The Felice Brothers play Drumstrong Music Festival Saturday May 17 in Charlotte and May 18 at Charleston Pourhouse Charleston Ticket Info On the heels of their new album Favorite Waitress due out on Dualtone Records June 17 in the states, upstate New York folk rockers The Felice Brothers have been out on the road playing […] - [Soundwaves: A Summer Introduction](https://scenesc.com/soundwaves-summer-introduction/): Summer begins, and I am in tow, embarking on a new beginning myself as a columnist for SceneSC. Welcome to Soundwaves, a segment all about music for your summer. Explanations below. Introductions can be lame, so I will try to keep this interesting in spite of the essential formalities. This is Kalyn (Cay-lin) typing, a […] - [Lil' Boosie's Tour Features Multiple South Carolina Dates](https://scenesc.com/lil-boosies-tour-multiple-south-carolina-dates/): Louisiana native and southern Hip Hop favorite Lil’ Boosie has been making waves since his long awaited prison release in early March. After a few legal restraints delayed his earlier plans to tour he’s finally ready to hit the road and has released tour dates so he can reunite with his loyal fan base. The tour announcement comes off of the heals of […] - [Deer Tick Play Charleston Pour House Friday Night](https://scenesc.com/deer-tick-play-charleston-pour-house/): Deer Tick Play Charleston Pour House Friday May 16 Since the release of their 2013 album Negativity, Deer Tick have been at an all time high as a band. The last two years have seen a serious turn from a hard partying group to a band more focused on their craft. A lot of that […] - [Concord America Release Second Single and It's "So Gay"](https://scenesc.com/concord-america-release-second-single-gay/): Concord America’s Suns Out Guns Out EP is out May 27 on Post-Echo. Atlanta scuzz-rockers Concord America released the second single “So Gay” off their upcoming album Suns Out Guns Out as they prepare for a run of a supporting run of tour dates. The trio consisting of brothers John and Vinny Restivo and friend […] - [Brigades Drop New EP on Pure Noise](https://scenesc.com/brigades-drops-new-ep-pure-noise/): Brigades Release Crocodile Tears on Pure Noise Records Just after we covered Brigades new EP last year they took it offline, but for good reason. Pure Noise Records heard the same great things we heard in the EP and signed them, switched up some artwork and re-released the album to a wider audience where they’ve […] - [Brave Baby and Susto Play Low Dough Show at Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/brave-baby-susto-play-low-dough-show-music-farm/): Facebook Event Brave Baby with Susto at The Music Farm in Charleston May 13 $5 Brave Baby has a knack for starting off the year with a bang. In 2012 they dropped a bomb by changing their name from Wylie to Brave Baby, honing in on a more mature and less playful style of music, […] - [Stream New Music from T0W3RS](https://scenesc.com/stream-new-music-t0w3rs/): T0W3RS release lead single “The Situation” off new album TL;DR due out this fall. It’s been close to three years since we had our first run-in with t0w3rs at a day party at Hopscotch Music Festival in 2011. The band is still going strong having released the WYATT EP in 2012, and now this single, one […] - [Conor Oberst + Dawes at Charleston Music Hall](https://scenesc.com/conor-oberst-dawes-charleston-music-hall/): Conor Oberst + Dawes May 11 at Charleston Music Hall Tickets Dawes is the most unassuming popular rock band out there these days and it’s refreshing. Frontman Taylor Goldsmith downplays being considered by some as one of the top songwriters of his generation, even downplaying his own guitar ability at the same time as playing […] - [Arts and Draughts Friday Night at Columbia Museum of Art](https://scenesc.com/arts-draughts-friday-night-columbia-museum-art/): Facebook Event There’s someone behind the scenes at Arts and Draughts that’s done not only an incredible job of bringing in talent, but has also been very kind to us here at SceneSC. Friday will be Shannon Burke’s last Arts and Draughts event and we owe her big time over the years for getting us […] - [Honor the Father Wins Big at Indie Grits](https://scenesc.com/honor-father-wins-big-indie-grits/): What we’ve learned over the past couple of years is that when The Restoration does something, they do it really well. From the bands first performance donning retro garb that matched the early theme of their music, they’ve found ways to evolve within themselves producing quality product after quality product. This year their narrative video […] - [New Grace Joyner Out May 13](https://scenesc.com/new-grace-joyner-may-13/): When Grace Joyner was lending her vocals to popular Charleston indie groups Elim Bolt and Brave Baby she wasn’t yet equipped with the life experiences to write her own album, or maybe she wasn’t equipped to write the album that she wanted to write. With Young Thing, her debut album due out May 13, Joyner went […] - [[New Music] Rabid Bandits-Milanis](https://scenesc.com/new-music-rabid-bandits-milanis/): Milanas by Rabid Bandits Columbia band Latenights ended with a whimper after several strong releases that showed tons of promise. That band has since split up, with bass player CJ Rhodes now playing with Martin and the Positronics and drummer Nate Puza playing in Small Sanctions. After a short move to the west coast Latenights […] - [[Video Premiere] The Lovely Few-Mariner](https://scenesc.com/video-premiere-lovely-mariner/): We’re excited to premiere the new video from The Lovely Few for the song “Mariner” off their most recent album The Geminids. Over ten years from the early 1960’s to 70’s NASA launched 10 Mariner spacecrafts to do nonlanding flybys of both Mars and Venus and return data on their atmospheres, magnetic fields, and send pictures back […] - [Can't Kids Release New Single and Album Release Date](https://scenesc.com/cant-kids-release-new-single-and-album-release-date/):   Ennui Go out May 6 via Fork and Spoon and Space Idea Tapes In January we named Can’t Kids as one of our 14 bands to watch in 2014 on the potential of their upcoming album Ennui Go. Can’t Kids debut album Brushes, Touches, Tongues put them on the map as one of South Carolina’s […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Get Fresh](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays/): If I could use one word to describe this week’s featured artists, it would be “fresh.” All five have some unique quality or clean tone, and it’s going to be lovely and light. RY X— Ry Cuming is an Australian singer/songwriter with a pure, ethereal sound. His four-song EP Berlin will leave you satisfied with […] - [Hip Hop Events to Attend this Week April 21st-27th](https://scenesc.com/hip-hop-events-to-attend-this-week-april-21st-27th/): YG My Krazy Life Tour April 22nd Time: 8:00pm Doors Open at 7pm Location: The Fillmore Charlotte, NC   Why Attend this Event?: New artist YG has surprising had the breakout Hip Hop album of the year and arguably the best album in 2014 thus far. His My Krazy Life LP is virtually flawless and has […] - [[New Music] Town The God- Equivocations EP ](https://scenesc.com/new-music-town-the-god-equivocations-ep/):   We seemed to hit the nail on the head with our Anticipated SC Hip Hop Artist of 2014 list because this marks the third release in the past week from one of the artists listed. This one comes from Town The God. As soon as midnight hit his anticipated Equivocations EP officially dropped. The […] - [Record Store Day Around the State](https://scenesc.com/record-store-day-around-the-state/): Last week my roommate tweeted that every Saturday is Record Store Day for him. It’s become a little tradition to start off the weekend by flipping through piles of old vinyl to find a treasure at Papa Jazz. We’re well aware of how lucky we are to have a record store like Papa Jazz, with […] - [Review(s): Trouble the Youth shorts](https://scenesc.com/reviews-trouble-the-youth-shorts/): I very quickly realized while watching the Trouble the Youth shorts in the Nickelodeon Theatre yesterday that these were not popcorn-munching movies. Comprised of five films with subjects ranging from the war in Afghanistan to school shootings, this block was pretty heavy. I was going to have to keep my chewing discreet. The first film, […] - [Bennie Sav Drops new Mixtape & Wows Crowd at "Courtyard Sessions"](https://scenesc.com/bennie-sav-drops-new-mixtape-wows-crowd-at-court-yard-sessions/): Over the weekend another installment of Sneaker feet first “Court Yard Sessions” took place in Charleston, SC and rapper Bennie Sav (also known as Ox) seized the opportunity to drop a new mixtape and perform. Over the past few months Bennie Sav has been hard at work on the follow up to his debut mixtape Who […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: The Greatest Band You've Probably Never Heard Of](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-the-greatest-band-youve-probably-never-heard-of/): Any modern music snob will tell you they know The Greatest Band You’ve Probably Never Heard Of. Someone they saw open for an up-and-comer at The Greatest Bar You’ve Probably Never Heard Of, or they discovered on The Greatest Music Website You’ve Probably Never Heard Of. But they’re all liars. I know The Greatest Band […] - [Joe Pettis: Beer, Comedy, and Underwear](https://scenesc.com/joe-pettis-beer-comedy-and-underwear/): Comedian Joe Pettis has created two of the best shows in Atlanta: Beer and Comedy Night, a twice-monthly show held at SweetWater Brewery, and Underwear Comedy Party, held once a month at the The Village Theatre, which is of course stand-up comics performing in their undies.  In 2010 he was voted Creative Loafing’s “Best Local […] - [Alexa Woodward - Might Nigh Release Show](https://scenesc.com/alexa-woodward-might-night-release-show/): Last Friday night, Alexa Woodward played material from her new album to a full house at Studio 12b in Greenville’s West End. The new record, Might Nigh, features twelve tracks of Alexa’s own brand of catchy folk (one may purchase a copy from her Bandcamp). Multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter Johnny Delaware performed a solid opening for the show, […] - [[Show Preview] Springfest VI Friday in Clemson](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-springfest-vi-friday-in-clemson/): Facebook Event I remember one time a couple of years ago when a Clemson student who worked at the radio station tweeted for her followers to unfollow SceneSC because “they only tweeted about Gamecock football” and something else that I can’t remember. Probably local music, but who knows. I’ve toned it back on the Gamecock […] - [Bookin' & Strength and Beauty at Indie Grits](https://scenesc.com/bookin-and-strength-and-beauty-at-indie-grits/): The short film Bookin’ and documentary feature Strength and Beauty worked together to explore the art of dance from different and interesting angles. Bookin’ brought dancers from two different worlds in Memphis, Tennessee, together to create a brand new art form, while Strength and Beauty explored through the journeys of three different women the realities of being […] - [Indie Grits 2014 Opens Strong](https://scenesc.com/indie-grits-2014-opens-strong/): This weekend kicked off Indie Grits and instilled in Columbians the collective feeling that we live in a pretty awesome place. Friday night’s opening party, which this year found a new home in the parking lot behind the Nickelodeon, was co-hosted by Girls Rock Columbia and featured stellar female acts like the newly-formed Lashes and […] - [Hip Hop Events to Attend This Week](https://scenesc.com/hip-hop-events-to-attend-this-week/): If you’re a fan of South Carolina Hip Hop you know there are constantly Hip Hop events happening around the state so we’re here to keep you in the loop about all of the ones worth attending here in South Carolina.  As SceneSC.com strives to expand its Hip Hop coverage (How are you liking the new […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Here And Nowhere Else](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-here-and-nowhere-else/): April 1 brought the release of Cloud Nothings’ Here And Nowhere Else and as expected, it is angst-ridden and full of energy. This album, particularly the first few tracks, feels like a crush. The moments of tension, longing, hope, embarrassment, frustration and pure desire are all interwoven. When you catch a smile from that crush, […] - [I Admit I am Glad I Found This Stefanie Bannister Album](https://scenesc.com/i-admit-i-am-glad-i-found-this-stefanie-bannister-album/): From the opening notes of the new Stefanie Bannister album I could tell I would fall in love with the rest. That says a lot for an artist I’ve only heard one song from, and that was mid last year through a Fork and Spoon Casual Friday session. At the same time, I wasn’t even […] - [Dig South 2014 Music Preview](https://scenesc.com/dig-south-2014-music-preview/): Officially born only two years ago, Dig South has quickly become the Southeast’s top interactive festival celebrating both innovation and digital economy. The interactive conference keeps its focus on digital culture, but it also features a sideshow full of great music. Last years lineup knocked it out of the park with bands like Heyrocco, Brave […] - [SXSW: 6 Acts to Check Out in 2018](https://scenesc.com/sxsw-6-acts-to-check-out-in-2018/): Festival season officially kicks off with the music portion of South by Southwest as bands from all over the world flood into Austin to play day parties, official showcases, and shake hands with music industry types. SXSW is a marathon of music, overwhelming in every sense, with so much happening simultaneously it can be hard […] - [Savannah Stopover 2018 Preview](https://scenesc.com/savannah-stopover-2018-preview/): Tickets to Savannah Stopover Returning for its 8th year, Savannah Stopover has well established itself as a festival to attend to see great up-and-coming acts, many of them on their way to SXSW. If anything, it’s baffling that it’s not one of those festivals that sells out instantly. It does add to the charm of […] - [Turbo Gatto Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/turbo-gatto-live-papa-jazz/): What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? Kevin– Queen-News of the World, the artwork was awesome and I really liked the song “Get Down, Make Love.” Gina–Blondie, Parallel Lines. My neighbor Diane (a few years older) and I would listen to this record at her house. I remember us giggling at the […] - [King Vulture Live at Indie Grits Labs](https://scenesc.com/king-vulture-live-indie-grits-labs/): Tickets to Indie Grits 2018 Earlier this year we had King Vulture in for a Papa Jazz session where they performed two stripped down versions of “Change” and “Aliens Who Pass”. Watching those performances beside our new full band video matches the complexities of their debut album. These sessions are chaotic and full of energy […] - [Watch Amigo Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/watch-amigo-live-papa-jazz/): What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? Slade – Don McLean American Pie Adam – The Beatles’ Revolver. Not so much the whole album, but I remember playing to “Good Day Sunshine” to death in third grade. What as the first album you bought with your own money? Slade – Bobby Brown-Don’t […] - [Show Preview: Great Grandpa Play Charlotte with Diet Cig](https://scenesc.com/great-grandpa-charlotte-monday/): [widecontent background_color=”#ffffff” background_image=”http://www.SceneSC.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/scenesctextureLogo.png” background_position=”50% 50%” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding_top=”25px” padding_bottom=”25px” font_color=”#222222″ font_size=”16px” centered=”no”] What: Great Grandpa Where: Neighborhood Theater/ Charlotte, NC When: Monday, February 26 Tickets: Purchase here [/widecontent] [divider style=”shadow” margin_top=”30px” margin_bottom=”30px”] Slack rock band Great Grandpa is on tour now with Diet Cig & The Spook School, a tour that began in Buffalo, NY three weeks ago […] - [Patrick Jeffords Talks New Kid Trails EP 'Naming'](https://scenesc.com/patrick-jeffords-talks-new-kid-trails-ep-naming/): Naming EP by Kid Trails Now living in Oakland, CA, Patrick Jeffords grew up in Columbia, SC playing music with Chaz Bundick (known professionally as Chaz Bear) in bands like The Heist & the Accomplice and Toro y Moi, who he still plays bass with. Jeffords’ solo outlet Kid Trails new EP Naming just came out […] - [[Photos] Daddy Lion Release with Soft Focus and Autocorrect](https://scenesc.com/photos-daddy-lion-release-soft-focus-autocorrect/): Check out photos from the Daddy Lion album release show with Autocorrect and Soft Focus. - [Show Preview: Mt. Joy at Music Farm Charleston](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-mt-joy-music-farm-charleston/):   [widecontent background_color=”#ffffff” background_image=”http://www.SceneSC.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/scenesctextureLogo.png” background_position=”50% 50%” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding_top=”25px” padding_bottom=”25px” font_color=”#222222″ font_size=”16px” centered=”no”] Where: Music Farm Charleston When: Wednesday, January 24 What About It: Mt. Joy on tour this January with Neko Case. Tickets: Purchase here [/widecontent] [divider style=”shadow” margin_top=”30px” margin_bottom=”30px”] Mt. Joy may be LA based now, but their name refers to a mountain in Valley Forge National […] - [Watch Jacob Wick Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/watch-jacob-wick-live-papa-jazz/): What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? it was a Wynton Marsalis CD, standard time volume something, the one with like two versions of “Cherokee.” I had just started playing trumpet and I think my mom or my aunt bought it for me and I listened to it all the time What […] - [[PABLO SESSION] Watch Quality Time Perform "Driveway"](https://scenesc.com/pablo-session-watch-quality-time-perform-driveway/): It’s only fitting that Quality Time and their song “Driveway” are our final installment in the Pablo Sessions, featuring 6 acts from the Pablo Generation, a collective based in Clemson, SC. Fitting mostly because along with Daddy’s Beemer and Beach Bug they were our first introduction to what became the Pablo Generation. Quality Time’s 2017 […] - [[Photos] EZ Shakes and Boo Hag at Art Bar](https://scenesc.com/photos-ez-shakes-and-boo-hag-at-art-bar/): Closing out 2017 and giving a glimpse of what to look for in 2018, EZ Shakes and Boo Hag both played sets featuring fresh material. For Boo Hag they performed songs off their upcoming EP Testify, while EZ Shakes played songs from their 2017 EP and their latest single “Rock N Roll”. - [[Pablo Session] Watch Wallpaper Perform "Airstreams"](https://scenesc.com/pablo-session-watch-wallpaper-perform-airstreams/): On his album Twisted with the Daisies Tayler Bucich, who performs as Wallpaper, sounds like he’s in an early morning dream on the albums ninth track “Airstreams”. It very much has that sun dripping through the blinds, roll out of bed, pick up your classical guitar and pick out a song feel. It’s often these moments […] - [Local Musicians come together as Damn the Taquitos to cover Tom Petty](https://scenesc.com/local-musicians-come-together-damn-taquitos-cover-tom-petty/): New Brookland Tavern has a long standing tradition of a New Years Cover Show. In the past this has included acts such as Dear Blanca as David Bowie, Ivadell as Weezer, and Can’t Kids as The Presidents of the United States of America. This fall after the loss of an iconic and cherished frontman a […] - [Best of 2017: South Carolina's Top Albums and EPs](https://scenesc.com/best-2017-south-carolinas-top-albums-eps/): With over 200 releases to choose from, we consumed a large amount of music again this year and narrowed down our top albums and EPs out of South Carolina in 2017. The early part of the year was filled with great releases, including our top two albums and that momentum never seemed to slow. The […] - [Watch Alarm Drum Perform "Whisper" Off Latest Release](https://scenesc.com/watch-alarm-drum-perform-whisper-off-latest-release/): Alarm Drum kick off their Winter Tour in support of their latest release culture crush tomorrow with a hometown show at Roadhouse 12/30 before crossing the Southeast and touring up to New Jersey. They’ll be joined by locals Dangerboy on the full tour. Before they hit the road we caught up with Alarm Drum for a […] - [Lover's Spit: the unreleased Broken Local Scene Session](https://scenesc.com/lovers-spit-unreleased-broken-local-scene-session/): Watch ET Anderson's Broken Local Scene perform Lover's Spit days before their live performance at Art Bar Agora covering Broken Local Scene. - [Pablo Sessions: Watch J.S. Terry Perform Garden](https://scenesc.com/pablo-sessions-watch-j-s-terry/): With Winter Jam for Satan II just around the corner, what better time to pick back up on our Pablo Sessions, first off with J.S. Terry who will be performing at the Pablo hosted event. The Pablo Generation is filled with dynamic performers, with J.S. Terry frontman Jonah Terry being one of the most passionate […] - [Watch Stress Fractures Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/watch-stress-fractures-live-papa-jazz/): What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? Martin: Rubber Soul by The Beatles Liz: Probably Riot by Paramore Marcus: I remember always listening to The Killers as a kid. When I finally heard Hot Fuss in its entirety, it was one of my first favorites What as the first album you bought with your own […] - [Savannah Stopover Announces First Wave of Lineup](https://scenesc.com/savannah-stopover-announces-first-wave-lineup/): March 8-10 2018 Tickets The thing about Savannah Stopover’s lineup every year is that it always look better in hindsight. Stopover is one of the premiere festivals in the Southeast when it comes to new music discovery, or finding out what bands will be popular later in the year. This year’s lineup is no different. […] - [Watch 2 Slices Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/watch-2-slices-live-papa-jazz/): What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? DJ LazerCat’s favorite albums as a kid growing up in New York were Enter 36 Chambers by Wu Tang Clan and Jay Z’s Reasonable Doubt. I grew up in the south and favored southern hip hop like Outkast’s Aquemini and Goodie Mob’s Soul Food What […] - [Everything Did Turn Out Alright for Treadmill Trackstar](https://scenesc.com/everything-turn-alright-treadmill-trackstar/): With the release of one last EP in the aptly titled Everything Turned Out Right, Treadmill Trackstar will play one last show Saturday night at New Brookland Tavern before closing the book on the band. Through the recording process of the EP and leading up to this show, Treadmill Trackstar had plenty of time to reflect […] - [Watch King Vulture Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/watch-king-vulture-live-papa-jazz/): What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? Kate: As a kid, I listened to a lot of soundtracks. Phantom of the Opera played a lot in my house. Also, the Lion King soundtrack on cassette was my favorite possession as a ten-year-old. Jared: All of Garth Brooks’ albums. What as the first […] - [Kid Trails Release Video for "My Own Place"](https://scenesc.com/kid-trails-release-video-place/): Watch the new video from Kid Trails for their new song My Own Place. - [Refresh Records Curates 'With Love: A Benefit for the SPLC ' Compilation](https://scenesc.com/refresh-records-curates-love-benefit-splc-compilation/): With Love: A Benefit for the SPLC by Refresh Records On Friday Refresh Records dropped a 15 song compilation with all proceeds going to the Southern Poverty Law Center, with Refresh matching the first $500 raised. The compilation features previously unreleased tracks from 15 bands from across the Carolinas including a handful of South Carolina […] - [Our Brother George-Free Cocaine](https://scenesc.com/brother-george-free-cocaine/):   Our Brother George, the moniker for Columbia, SC native and current Nashville resident Henry Long recently released “Free Cocaine”, the first song from his upcoming EP out in December. The song is a personal one about a connection made  at a party and how distance can put a strain on an instant spark, but […] - [Watch Brother Oliver Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/brother-oliver-live-at-papa-jazz/): Watch Brother Oliver perform two songs from their new self titled record live at Papa Jazz Record Shoppe in Columbia, SC. - [Photos: Spoon at Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/photos-spoon-music-farm/): After postponing their Music Farm Columbia show from early 2017, influential Austin, TX indie rockers Spoon arrived with their new album Hot Thoughts in tow. Photos by Kati Baldwin - [Sam Edwards - Greg Patterson Duo Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/sam-edwards-greg-patterson-duo-live-papa-jazz/): Watch Sam Edwards and Greg Patterson Duo Live at Papa Jazz Record Shoppe in Columbia, SC. - [Watch Boo Hag Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/watch-boo-hag-live-papa-jazz/): [youtube id=”X04UH2YJafA”] What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? I remember hearing Grand Master Flash, Sly and the Family Stones and a lot of Hendrix…….But Excitable Boy by Warranty Zevon captured my imagination as a kid. What as the first album you bought with your own money? First Album I bought with […] - [Pablo Sessions: Apricot Blush Perform Aimless River, Forever](https://scenesc.com/pablo-sessions-apricot-blush-perform-aimless-river-forever/): Watch Apricot Blush perform their song Aimless River, Forever live at SceneSC HQ in Columbia, SC. - [Fall for Greenville 2017 Local Music Guide](https://scenesc.com/fall-greenville-2017-local-music-guide/): As the city of Greenville has seen tremendous growth over the past years so too has Fall for Greenville. Now taking place over three days and four nights, the festival stretches throughout Greenville’s bustling downtown, with music stages on the side streets and food vendors lining Main. The city has redefined itself, now with an […] - [Dex Romweber Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/dex-romweber-live-papa-jazz/): What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? Kiss-Rock n Roll Over What as the first album you bought with your own money? Charlie Brown-The Coasters What was the first local band that caught your ear? The Pseudes What’s the most recent album you bought or have been listening to lately? Johnny Fallin […] - [Stream Mechanical River's Debut Album Posterity Out Friday](https://scenesc.com/stream-mechanical-rivers-debut-album-posterity-out-friday/): Stream Mechanical River's debut album Posterity out Friday, October 13. - [Pet Peeves Release New Single 'Dust On Your Shelf'](https://scenesc.com/pet-peeves-dust-shelf/): We caught up with Charlie of Pet Peeves to talk a little about and film a live acoustic session of his new sing ‘Dust On Your Shelf’ along with other up and coming projects that are in the works to be released. Dani: You have previously released music and have played with The Brigades before […] - [Pablo Sessions: Tom Angst-Inferiority Complex](https://scenesc.com/pablo-sessions-tom-angst-inferiority-complex/): One time it actually worked. A friend asked me about some of my favorite new South Carolina bands, I mentioned Tom Angst and they replied “Tom Hanks? There’s really a band named Tom Hanks?”. I laughed and told them that’s the play on it. Since we released our first Pablo Session featuring their song “I’m […] - [Marcus King Band Return Home for Family Reunion Festival](https://scenesc.com/marcus-king-band-return-home-for-family-reunion-festival/): THE MARCUS KING BAND FAMILY REUNION October 6-7, 2017 Pisgah Brewing Company Black Mountain, NC 8 a.m. EST isn’t the typical time you interview a touring musician, but with The Marcus King Band playing a string of dates in Europe it was high noon for them. The last two years have taken the band all […] - [Jump Little Children VIP Giveaway](https://scenesc.com/jump-little-children-vip-giveaway/): [widecontent background_color=”#ffffff” background_image=”http://www.SceneSC.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/scenesctextureLogo.png” background_position=”50% 50%” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding_top=”50px” padding_bottom=”50px” font_color=”#222222″ font_size=”16px” centered=”no”] When: October 21, 2017 Where: Music Farm Columbia What About It: Jump Little Children return to Music Farm Columbia October 21 after reuniting after ten years in late 2015. ENTER TO WIN [contact-form-7 id=”29900″ title=”Jump Little Children”] 2 JUMP SUPER VIP Ticket- The Music […] - [Hopscotch 2017](https://scenesc.com/hopscotch-2017/): Expanding to four days this year, Hopscotch Music Festival in Raleigh, NC featured a variety of up-and-coming local and national acts along with great headlining acts. - [Show Preview: Broken Social Scene at The Orange Peel](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-broken-social-scene/): [widecontent background_color=”#ffffff” background_image=”http://www.SceneSC.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/scenesctextureLogo.png” background_position=”50% 50%” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding_top=”25px” padding_bottom=”25px” font_color=”#222222″ font_size=”16px” centered=”no”] Where: The Orange Peel When: Thursday, September 21 What About It: Broken Social Scene are on tour for the first time since 2011 with their new album Hug of Thunder Tickets: Purchase here [/widecontent] [divider style=”shadow” margin_top=”30px” margin_bottom=”30px”] A collective ranging anywhere from 6 to 19 members […] - [Pablo Session: Watch Wallpaper Perform Wallpaper 'Twisted With The Daisies'](https://scenesc.com/pablo-session-watch-wallpaper-perform-wallpaper-twisted-daisies/): “Twisted with the Daisies” is the title track to Tayler Bucich’s latest 12 song release. The collection of songs is a continuation of songs from years earlier, now revisited and recorded when the inspiration called. This video gives you a glimpse into his latest release, featuring just Bucich and his classical guitar matching the core of […] - [The High Divers Hit The Road](https://scenesc.com/high-divers-hit-road/):   [widecontent background_color=”#ffffff” background_image=”http://www.SceneSC.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/scenesctextureLogo.png” background_position=”50% 50%” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding_top=”50px” padding_bottom=”50px” font_color=”#222222″ font_size=”16px” centered=”no”] Who: The High Divers with The Travelin’ Kine When: Thursday September 14 at Main Street Public House, Columbia, SC What About It: The High Divers return to the road after an accident derailed them mid-tour earlier this year. They have a new album […] - [Stream The Artisanals New Song "Country Roads Town"](https://scenesc.com/stream-artisanals-new-song-country-roads-town/): Country Roads Town by The Artisanals On The Artisanals latest single “Country Roads Town”, Johnny Delaware is as reflective as ever, looking back on his midwestern upbringing in South Dakota. It’s a song he never could have written without the journey that’s taken him across America, from South Dakota, to Austin, Texas, and now to […] - [Pablo Sessions: JS Terry-Dress](https://scenesc.com/pablo-sessions-js-terry-dress/): Jonah Scott Terry champions the Pablo Generation more than anyone in the collective. Hailing from Campobello, SC deep in the Upstate, Terry was drawn to the banjo and other acoustic instruments at a young age. Instruments that he felt were reflective of the area he is from. In addition to his personal project heard here, […] - [Spaceface Talk Southern Roots and Pysch Revival](https://scenesc.com/spaceface-talk-southern-roots-pysch-revival/): “Press your space face close to mine, love. Freak out in a moonage daydream oh yeah!” sings David Bowie in his 1972 “Moonage Daydream.” It’s quite fitting that Memphis based band Spaceface gets their name from this song. Their music has a way of transporting you to a otherworldly place much like a daydream, which arguably is […] - [Watch Katie Rose Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/watch-katie-rose-live-papa-jazz/): What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? I remember loving Backstreet Boys and the soundtrack for Moulin Rouge. Also, (and don’t judge me) the first live action Scooby Doo movie? Let’s just say that CD was never taken out of my CD player. What as the first album you bought with your […] - [Hoechella Night Two Photos](https://scenesc.com/hoechella-night-two-photos/): Hoechella returned to New Brookland Tavern for two nights of music, dancing, and plenty of photos and glitter. The event, which started last year, was started to raise awareness and combat slut shaming, rape culture, and unjust legislation that affects people’s bodily autonomy. The wildly popular event has done just that, spreading the word this […] - [Watch Quality Time Perform 'Boston Pizzeria' for Pablo Sessions](https://scenesc.com/watch-quality-time-perform-boston-pizzeria-pablo-sessions/): “Boston Pizzeria” is the closing track and namesake to Quality Time’s most recent album. All three band members are now in Tom Angst, with Quality Time serving as frontman Pearson Parham’s main outlet for his deeply personal lyrics documenting his life. The song title references the restaurant where Parham worked at the time, a song […] - [Estee Gabay Releases New Single 'Blind'](https://scenesc.com/estee-gabay-releases-new-single-blind/): Blind by Estee Estee Gabay has released the first single off of her full length album that will debut early next year. ‘Blind’ is a song about ” the universe aligning to create a circumstance that feels destined. It’s about the circle of life, the aligning of the elements, the force that keeps everything moving. […] - [Pablo Session: Watch Daddy's Beemer Perform Raindance](https://scenesc.com/pablo-session-watch-daddys-beemer-perform-raindance/): Watch Daddy's Beemer perform Raindance live at SceneSC HQ for Pablo Sessions. - [Watch Ronnie Gunter of Mid City Opry Perform Two Songs](https://scenesc.com/watch-ronnie-gunter-mid-city-opry-perform-two-songs/): [youtube id=”TpVazHRGKxg”] This one is a personal one for me. While I was home at Christmas last year I got to film my cousin Ronnie Gunter of Mid City Opry (Los Angeles) playing a couple of songs beside the fire-pit at his home in Northern Greenville county. With the Papa Jazz questions four of the […] - [Secret Stages 2017 Thrives on Variety](https://scenesc.com/secret-stages-2017-thrives-variety/): Birmingham’s industrial past was present when walking around Secret Stages, a two-day music discovery festival, with a slight outline of the Sloss Furnaces in the distance. The festival took over almost an entire block utilizing the parking lots behind all the venues for two outdoor stages, food trucks, and graffiti art. The centralized layout made […] - [Pablo Session: Watch Apricot Blush Perform "Antlers"](https://scenesc.com/pablo-session-watch-apricot-blush-perform-antlers/): Watch Apricot Blush perform their song "Antlers" live at SceneSC HQ. - [Boo Hag Release Video for Ol Scratch](https://scenesc.com/boo-hag-release-video-ol-scratch/): [widecontent background_color=”#ffffff” background_image=”http://www.SceneSC.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/scenesctextureLogo.png” background_position=”50% 50%” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding_top=”20px” padding_bottom=”20px” font_color=”#222222″ font_size=”16px” centered=”no”] When: August 18 Where: Art Bar (1211 Park Street) //$5 //Doors at 8 pm//Show starts around 8:45 pm What About It: Boo Hag play their first Columbia show since the release of their album with support from King Vulture, and Soda City Riot. [/widecontent] [divider style=”shadow” […] - [Watch The Few Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/watch-live-papa-jazz/): What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? Macie-I remember loving Magical Mystery Tour by the Beatles. My dad used to play it on road trips all the time when I was younger. It’s the perfect singalong music, and now that I go back to it, I realize there are some truly beautiful […] - [New Music: Glitter Critters-Feral Fusion](https://scenesc.com/new-music-glitter-critters-feral-fusion/): Feral Fusion by Glitter Critters [divider style=”shadow” margin_top=”30px” margin_bottom=”30px”] Glitter Critters, the new band from Orange Door’s member Ian Russell, released the first single titled “Feral Fusion” off the band’s upcoming EP Caterpillar. When Russell wrote the song earlier this year it didn’t exactly fit in with other Orange Doors songs, leading him to start […] - [The Lovely Few and The State Museum Team Up For The Eclipse](https://scenesc.com/lovelyfew-statemusem-eclipseweekend/): [widecontent background_color=”#ffffff” background_image=”http://www.SceneSC.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/scenesctextureLogo.png” background_position=”50% 50%” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding_top=”25px” padding_bottom=”25px” font_color=”#222222″ font_size=”16px” centered=”no”] Where: The Planetarium at the South Carolina State Museum When: August 19 and 20 What About It: The Lovely Few show will feature a new song along with choreographed dome show taking the audience through the solar system. Tickets: Purchase here [/widecontent] [divider style=”shadow” […] - [Susto Announce Fall South Carolina Shows](https://scenesc.com/susto-announce-fall-south-carolina-shows/): [widecontent background_color=”#ffffff” background_image=”http://www.SceneSC.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/scenesctextureLogo.png” background_position=”50% 50%” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding_top=”25px” padding_bottom=”25px” font_color=”#222222″ font_size=”16px” centered=”no”] When/Where:September 22 at The Radio Room (Greenville)//October 21 at The Royal American Parking Lot (Charleston)//November 18 at Music Farm (Columbia) What About It: Susto continue touring on their latest album & I’m Fine Today returning to South Carolina for dates in Greenville, Columbia, and Charleston. […] - [Pablo Sessions Premiere: Tom Angst-I'm Probably Overthinking It](https://scenesc.com/pablo-sessions-premiere-tom-angst-im-probably-overthinking/): With Tom Angst’s debut EP dropping one week from today, we’re debuting the first of two Tom Angst songs filmed live at SceneSC HQ. The Pablo Sessions in all feature six Pablo Generation bands in addition to Tom Angst, including Apricot Blush, JS Terry, Daddy’s Beemer, Beach Bug, Wallpaper, and Quality Time.  Videos and interviews […] - [Brother Oliver Expand Sound On New Record](https://scenesc.com/brother-oliver-expand-sound-new-record/): [widecontent background_color=”#ffffff” background_image=”http://www.SceneSC.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/scenesctextureLogo.png” background_position=”50% 50%” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding_top=”50px” padding_bottom=”50px” font_color=”#222222″ font_size=”16px” centered=”no”] When: Saturday August 12 at The Spinning Jenny at Future Chord Fest Where: The Spinning Jenny What About It: Brother Oliver returns to The Spinning Jenny and Future Chord Fest, this time with a new album in tow.[/widecontent] [divider style=”shadow” margin_top=”30px” margin_bottom=”30px”] What Will […] - [Show Rewind: Archer Avenue Showcase](https://scenesc.com/show-rewind-archer-avenue-showcase/): Show Rewind by Danielle Dickens Archer Avenue Studio hosted a triple album release last Friday featuring Yosef, Dead Swells, and Badweather, all bands that recorded at the Columbia, SC studio. Joining the bill was Rejectioneers, featuring Archer Avenue Studio’s own Kenny McWilliams who had a huge hand in each of the albums released that night. […] - [Future Chord Fest Returns to The Spinning Jenny](https://scenesc.com/future-chord-fest-returns-spinning-jenny/): [widecontent background_color=”#ffffff” background_image=”http://www.SceneSC.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/scenesctextureLogo.png” background_position=”50% 50%” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding_top=”50px” padding_bottom=”50px” font_color=”#222222″ font_size=”16px” centered=”no”] Where: The Spinning Jenny in Greer, SC When: Saturday, August 12 What About It: Future Chord Fest is the annual culmination of Future Chord Presents, a booking and creative entity focused on promoting both local music and the best of what’s next. [/widecontent] [divider style=”double” margin_top=”30px” margin_bottom=”30px”] […] - [Show Rewind: APT Launch Party](https://scenesc.com/show-rewind-apt-launch-party/): Show Rewind by Danielle Dickens [youtube id=”AQeolsazFBM”] [youtube id=”cKC62TsCNu8″] August 3rd, 2017 APT Launch Party Review: Secret Anderson, Wing Dam, Elim Bolt, Jenny Besetzt Secret Guest and ET Anderson combined for a short run of dates with Wing Dam and Jenny Besetzt to celebrate the launch of their new record label, APT. For the first […] - [Style Sessions | Tyler Watson and Phil Avery of Watson Village](https://scenesc.com/style-sessions-tyler-watson-phil-avery-watson-village/): Tyler Watson and Phil Avery of the Columbia based band Watson Village sit down with Danielle to talk about “show style,” hawk talon strung necklaces, and appreciating other local band members sense of style. Where are some of your favorite places to shop or find pieces? Tyler Watson: I like to go to Rugged Warehouse […] - [Dead Swells Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/dead-swells-live-papa-jazz/): What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? If I’m being honest, it was probably a Backstreet Boys or *NSYNC album probably. What was the first local band you were a fan of? One of the first local bands I saw was probably The Mobros. Been the biggest fan ever since. They’re too […] - [Secret Stages Preview: Omni](https://scenesc.com/secret-stages-preview-omni/):   Coming from other Atlanta scene bands Deerhunter and Carnivores, Frankie Broyles and Phillip Frobos began playing together and writing music in their free time. Eventually that became their current project Omni, with the addition of multi-instrumentalist Doug Bleichner. The Atlanta trio recently release “Equestrian” a song off their upcoming album Multi-Task out September 22 on Trouble in […] - [Secret Stages Preview: Western Medication](https://scenesc.com/secret-stages-preview-western-medication/): On Nashville band Western Medication’s latest album The Entertainers Secret, you’re guided through the album by two robotic voices, one male and one female presumably. The album harkens back to 80’s post-punk and indie bands like Joy Division and The Stone Roses, dark at times and brighter and propusling at others. This weekend the band plays […] - [Secret Guest and ET Anderson Launch New Record Label APT](https://scenesc.com/apt-record-label-launch/): [widecontent background_color=”#ffffff” background_image=”http://www.SceneSC.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/scenesctextureLogo.png” background_position=”50% 50%” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding_top=”50px” padding_bottom=”50px” font_color=”#222222″ font_size=”16px” centered=”no”] Who: Secret Anderson with Jenny Besetzt, Wing Dam, Elim Bolt Where: New Brookland Tavern (8/3) // The Royal American (8/4) What About It: These shows serve as the launch parties for APT, the new record label started by ET Anderson frontman Wilson W. Wilson […] - [Sofar Sounds Debut Video in Charleston with She Returns From War](https://scenesc.com/sofar-sounds-debut-video-charleston-returns-war/): A few months ago Sofar Sounds announced the opening of their Charleston chapter, where they put on intimate concerts, in beautifully curated settings. If you look through their videos they’ve done all types of artists, from local to national, all usually stripped down sonically to match the setting. For the video debut Charleston setup and […] - [Soft Focus Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/soft-focus-live-papa-jazz/): What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? Gabe: City Of Angels Soundtrack Nick: Jars Of Clay “Self Titled” Winston: Shrek Soundtrack Max: The Presidents of the United States’s “Self Titled” What as the first album you bought with your own money? Gabe: Linkin Park’s “Hybrid Theory” Nick: White Stripes “Elephant” [recommended by […] - [Show Rewind: ET Anderson with Soft Focus and Hectorina](https://scenesc.com/show-rewind-et-anderson-soft-focus-hectorina/): Show Rewind shot and edited by Danielle Dickens Just weeks after their farewell shows with the band’s original lineup, ET Anderson debuted their new lineup featuring Max Puckett of Ugly Chords on guitar and Jon Warf of Ivadell and Vacation State on bass. It took a song or two to get comfortable and start to […] - [A Lookback at the Kickback](https://scenesc.com/a-lookback-at-the-kickback/): We celebrated 9 years of SceneSC by partnerting with GTS Nation to host the first Kickback and the first show at the new Indah Coffee in Columbia, SC. Alarm Drum kicked off the night, followed by touring act Out of Body, Charleston’s Riot Stares, and headlined by Columbia’s own 90’s reincarnate Vacation State. Danielle Dickens […] - [Show Preview: The Young Step at Tin Roof Charleston](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-young-step-tin-roof-charleston/): Coming off their 2016 debut album El Clàsico, The Young Step return to Tin Roof Charleston this Tuesday night. With the psychedelic feel of Jimi Hendrix, the quirkiness of the Talking Heads, and the soulfulness of Janis Joplin they find new ways of grooving in each song. Whether it’s the whistling hook in “Nature Man” or […] - [Show Rewind: Junior Astronomers at Drip Coffee](https://scenesc.com/show-rewind-junior-astronomers-drip-coffee/): Video by Danielle Dickens On a night off on Junior Astronomers recent run of dates promoting their latest album Body Language, we set up a free pop-up show at Drip Coffee on a Wednesday night. Columbia locals Barnwell opened the show which turned out a great crowd on short notice. You’ll notice in the video […] - [Holy Pinto Perform "King" Live at Drip](https://scenesc.com/holy-pinto-perform-king-live-drip/): When Aymen Saleh of Holy Pinto walked in Drip Coffee in 5 Points the other week he was in very unfamiliar territory. Just days before he’d arrived in Philadelphia from the UK, and had embarked on his solo roadtrip tour of the states, with just him and his new parlor guitar. First stop, Drip Coffee in […] - [Shane Allen Releases First Solo EP 'Life Is A Dream'](https://scenesc.com/shane-allen-releases-first-solo-ep-life-dream/): Shane Allen a former member of The Makeshift is putting off the band life for the moment and diving into being a solo artist. Allen started a project of his own in early 2015 after graduating college and making the decision to become a full-time musician. Though Allen is taking on being a solo artist […] - [Style Sessions | Grace Joyner & Camille Rhoden](https://scenesc.com/style-sessions-grace-joyner-camille-rhoden/): Prior to their show at New Brookland Tavern in West Columbia while on tour with Valley Maker, I sat down with Amber Joyner and Camille Rhoden, duel keyboard players for Charleston band Grace Joyner. We talked both about their personal style, their style inspirations, and how they decide what to pack and wear on tour. […] - [OG ET Anderson Lineup Offers Farewell Show at Drip](https://scenesc.com/og-et-anderson-lineup-offers-farewell-show-drip/): The original ET Anderson lineup got back together for one last show at Drip Coffee in 5 Points earlier this week, the last show for guitarist Alex McCollum, bass player John Fowler, and come and go keyboard player Bobby Hatfield. The show filled the backroom at Drip on a steamy July evening. The room usually […] - [Elf Power Kick off Tour at The Spinning Jenny](https://scenesc.com/elf-power-kick-off-tour-spinning-jenny/): A post shared by Secret Guest (@secretguestband) on Jul 10, 2017 at 5:04pm PDT Elf Power Live at Horizon Records 4:30 Elf Power at The Spinning Jenny with Secret Guest and Daddy’s Beemer I dare call The Spinning Jenny Greer’s first legitimate music venue. Located halfway between Spartanburg and Greenville on the edge of downtown […] - [Washed away by Tristen's Sneaker Waves](https://scenesc.com/washed-away-tristens-sneaker-waves/): “I wouldn’t wish my process on anybody,” admits Tristen Gaspadarek toward the end of her dwelling on the creation of her latest album, Sneaker Waves. Gaspadarek began with around thirty songs for her third release but went into the recording process without any set ideas or parameters. Instead, she let herself experiment in her fully […] - [Stream Dumb Doctors Latest Tape Release](https://scenesc.com/stream-dumb-doctors-latest-tape-release/): Dumb Doctors release new tape at Summer Shindig show. - [Watch Beach Bug Perform Two Songs](https://scenesc.com/watch-beach-bug-perform-two-acoustic-songs/): Beach Bug had just ripped through a 20 minute set playing first on a five band bill at New Brookland Tavern before we recorded these two songs across the street. These versions stand in stark contrast to the ones performed on stage less than an hour before. Stripped down to just a classical guitar and […] - [Ugly Chords Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/ugly-chords-live-papa-jazz/): What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? Andrew Desilet: Red Hot Chili Peppers- Californication Marcy Ray: Butthole Surfers- Locust Abortion Technician Maxwell Puckett: My Name Is Cheech the Schoolbus Driver (cheech Marin’s children’s album) What as the first album you bought with your own money? AD: Ludacris- Word of Mouf MR: Ja […] - [Social Outcast Share Debut Album "Is This the Life You Wanted"](https://scenesc.com/social-outcast-share-debut-album-life-wanted/): On the debut album from Social Outcast they touch all the classic cornerstones of emo. The throaty screams, the heartfelt acoustic songs, and intermittent change of pace and volume. In the first track “Intro” sung vocals intertwine with full-voiced screams before releasing and slowly fading into the pounding beginning of the second track “Latched”. Social […] - [Vacation State Share Debut Song "Space Queen"](https://scenesc.com/vacation-state-share-debut-song-space-queen/): New Columbia hard rock band Vacation State harken back to early nineties acts like Alice in Chains and Soundgarden with their debut single "Space Queen" from their upcoming EP "Tree". - [Watch 2 Slices Video for New Song "Slow Poison"](https://scenesc.com/watch-2-slices-video-new-song-slow-poison/): Danny Martin, the former Octopus Jones frontman, has shared his first video and second song from the upcoming 2 Slices album. Joined by DJ Lazer Cat, the Charleston based electronic pop duo formed in 2016 exploring new territory heavily influenced by current hip hop and classic pop. - [[Photos] Banjo-B-Que 2017](https://scenesc.com/photos-banjo-b-que-2017/): We returned to Banjo-B-Que again in 2017 for another Memorial Day weekend filled with BBQ and live music, this year headlined by Greensky Bluegrass and The Avett Brothers. Check out photos below of the action packed festival. Photos by Bain Stewart The High Divers The Defibulators Hop Slop String Band West King String Band Greensky […] - [Freeway Music Portrait Gallery](https://scenesc.com/freeway-music-portrait-gallery/): Freeway Music Festival brought together a host of bands from the Midlands and a few from Charleston for their 5th annual festival. With bands performing on three stages, the day was filled with music with bands overlapping throughout the afternoon and into the evening. Throughout the day bands stop by our tent for a quick photo […] - [Memorial Day Weekend Music Guide](https://scenesc.com/memorial-day-weekend-music-guide/): Still looking for Memorial Day Weekend plans? Check out our weekend Music Guide. - [[Hear It First] Stream Florida Man's Debut EP](https://scenesc.com/florida-man-debut-ep/): Hear it first, stream Florida Man's debut EP out Friday May 26. - [[Photos] Freeway Music Festival 2017](https://scenesc.com/photos-freeway-music-festival-2017/): The 5th Annual Freeway Music Festival at Music Farm Columbia was a great time, with great music happening all day, often overlapping. A good problem to have. Check out photos of each act from Danielle Dickens. Ben Walker Post Timey String Band 2 Slices   The High Divers Barnwell Dempsey King Vulture Sandcastles The Mobros […] - [Freeway Music Festival, Beyond the Music](https://scenesc.com/freeway-music-festival-beyond-music/): For fans of local music, Spring 2017 in Columbia’s offered the chance to see an incredible amount of local music. Between Art Bar Agora two weeks ago, WXRY Music Crawl coming up, and Freeway Music Festival Saturday, over 50 acts from South Carolina are included. Freeway Music Festival is much more than just a local […] - [Bellavida Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/bellavida-live-at-papa-jazz/): What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? My first album I ever listened to and put money into as a kid was ironically Master of Puppets by Metallica because all you want to do as a kid is just shred. What local music has inspired you? Part of what inspired me to […] - [ET Anderson's Broken Local Scene-KC Accidental](https://scenesc.com/et-andersons-broken-local-scene-kc-accidental/): It’s safe to say Art Bar Agora was a success with ET Anderson’s Broken Local Scene performing to a packed room at Art Bar as the headliner. To follow-up our first video released prior to the show we have “KC Accidental”, performed and recorded live in the Art Bar backroom a week before. Beloved house […] - [Dave Rempis Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/dave-rempis-live-papa-jazz/): Dave Rempis is a free jazz saxophonist performing with many Chicago-based groups and also a presenter curating a weekly Thursday-night concert series for the Elastic Arts Foundation as well as one of the main organizers of the indie-rock Pitchfork Music Festival. What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? The Muppets Christmas album What is […] - [ET Anderson's Broken Local Scene-Ibi Dreams of Pavement (A Better Day)](https://scenesc.com/et-andersons-broken-local-scene-ibi-dreams-pavement-better-day/): Watch ET Anderson perform Broken Social Scene's Ibi Dreams of Pavement live at Art Bar leading up to their headlining performance at Art Bar Agora. - [The Journey to SouthSounds 2017](https://scenesc.com/journey-southsounds-2017/): We’re now full steam ahead into music festival season with one popping up seemingly every weekend from now into the Summer. If you live in the Southeast there are all different types of festivals to choose from, from watching huge bands in a huge field at Bonnaroo to watching hip bands on the beach at […] - [[Review] High Water Music Festival a Treasure for SC Music Scene](https://scenesc.com/review-high-water-music-festival-a-treasure-for-sc-music-scene/): It was hard to know exactly what to expect in High Water’s first year as a music festival. On announcement the lineup was outstanding, a slate of bands curated by low-country locals Shovels and Rope for low-country music lovers. Speckled in the lineup between big named acts like Dawes and The Shins were beloved hometown […] - [Photos: Journey to SouthSounds 2017](https://scenesc.com/photos-journey-southsounds-2017/): Check out photos from our 2017 trip to Mobile, AL for SouthSounds Festival. - [Henry Long Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/henry-long-live-papa-jazz/): What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? I remember listening to Maroon 5’s Songs About Jane all the time when I was like 8 or 9 on this old blue boom box I had in my room. It’s still their best album in my opinion, by far. What as the first album […] - [Burnt Books || Rubrics || Abacus || Orchard Cycles Play The Courtroom](https://scenesc.com/burnt-books-rubrics-abacus-orchard-cycles-play-the-courtroom/): Burnt Books || Rubrics || Abacus || Orchard Cycles – Saturday, February 21st – 9PM – $5 Facebook Event Following up a weekend of wonderful acoustic folk will be the heaviest soul crushing hardcore punk that South Carolina has to offer. From Columbia, Burnt Books, introduces an experimental hardcore sound that exhibits some serious musicianship […] - [[Photos] Death of Paris/Hank & Cupcakes/Youngster](https://scenesc.com/photos-death-of-parishank-cupcakesyoungster/): [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”7″ gal_title=”Death of Paris/Youngster/Hank and Cupcake”] Gearing up for a spring tour with fellow South Carolina synth rockers Signs of Iris, Death of Paris headlined New Brookland Tavern, playing for the first time with their new drummer Johnny Gornati. That tour doesn’t officially kick off until 3/13 at the Radio Room in Greenville, a dive venue […] - [Duos: Shaking Up Regional Music Two By Two](https://scenesc.com/duos-shaking-up-regional-music-two-by-two/): I recently snagged a gig with music blog Locally Crafted, and I get to write about cool music things (not that I don’t already). My first piece includes SC favorites Shovels & Rope and Stagbriar, an interview with Woody Guthrie’s granddaughter and Willie Nelson’s daughter of Folk Uke and other regional duos that need to be on […] - [Jeffrey Lewis || Diane Cluck || Sinners & Saints Play The Courtroom](https://scenesc.com/jeffrey-lewis-diane-cluck-sinners-saints-play-the-courtroom/): Jeffrey Lewis || Diane Cluck || Sinners & Saints – Friday, February 13th – 9PM – $5 Facebook Event Hey Hey it’s… The Jeffrey Lewis & Peter Stampfel Band ($10) by The Jeffrey Lewis & Peter Stampfel Band It’s Friday the 13th and the day before Valentine’s Day so this show is for all the […] - [I Love You Honeybear Deluxe Vinyl Giveaway](https://scenesc.com/i-love-you-honeybear-deluxe-vinyl-giveaway/): Father John Misty’s new album I Love You, Honeybear is out today and we have a deluxe vinyl to give away. Link to the giveaway is in our profile. A video posted by Scene SC (@scenesc) on Feb 10, 2015 at 2:07pm PST One time I saw Father John Misty frontman Josh Tillman hop into […] - [Keath Mead Shares New Song "Grow Up"](https://scenesc.com/keath-mead-shares-new-song-grow-up/):   RIYL: Indie Adult Contemporary Keath Mead has only been on the national music scene for about a month now, but he’s already received plenty of comparisons to throwback 70’s acts. He is a chill dude, with flowing locks popular in the 60’s and 70’s. He’s got a peaceful vibe and he plays a nice […] - [Elise Testone Returns for Valentine's Day](https://scenesc.com/elise-testone-returns-for-valentines-day/): On Valentine’s Day, Elise Testone will perform her third annual showcase at the Charleston Music Hall but she isn’t one for keeping tradition. Rather, the evenings have always reflected her progress as an artist and sought to include those who have led her to that new peak. If you’ve been following Elise since she stepped off […] - [Reverb Fest Photos Serfs/Museum Mouth/Junior Astronomers](https://scenesc.com/reverb-fest-photos-serfsmuseum-mouthjunior-astronomers/): [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”6″ gal_title=”Reverb Fest”] It’s weird to post photos from this years Reverb Fest and not include pictures of the headliner Diarrhea Planet in their Diet Coke caps and fake snow blowing through the air. In the last year I’ve seen D Planet (that’s what my Mom prefers I call them) four times, so I […] - [[New Music] Atlas Road Crew-Black Eye Sunrise](https://scenesc.com/new-music-atlas-road-crew-black-eye-sunrise/):   Halfway to Hopkins by Atlas Road Crew Of all the South Carolina bands working to break out on a national level Atlas Road Crew have been one of the most improved since their beginning. A band with Southern rock hearts who started in a practice shed off Atlas Road in Columbia while students at […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: PHOX](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-phox/): When you’re in search of a little slice of sunshine during these gloomy winter days, look no further than PHOX. It’s no surprise this septet makes such lovely music considering they’re from Wisconsin–the land of small-town summer pleasantries and full falls. How else would one survive the otherwise six months of seasonal depression? While all […] - [Hearts & Plugs Announce Redux Residency](https://scenesc.com/hearts-and-plugs-announce-redux-residency/): Highlights by Hearts & Plugs Facebook Event Last summer Charleston based record label Hearts & Plugs hosted a summer shindig for the ages, not only giving away free ice cream–which makes any event a winner–but also showcasing the labels full roster of bands at the time. This spring the Hearts & Plugs crew is back […] - [Stagbriar Perform New Song Humble Or Hungry Acoustic](https://scenesc.com/stagbriar-perform-new-song-humble-or-hungry-acoustic/): How cool would it be to have “The Papa Jazz Sessions” where we brought in bands to play a song or two acoustic and give the artists the opportunity to talk about some of their favorite and most influential records? Could be awesome, and hopefully we can make that happen. With this new Stagbriar song […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Pond](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-pond/): Australian psychedelic, fuzzy glam-rockers Pond are the featured artist for this week’s Diagnosis. If you like Tame Impala, Foxygen, or MGMT, you’ll love Pond. In fact, the band was started by Nick Allbrook and Jay Watson–guitarist and drummer, respectively, from Tame Impala’s touring group. Pond’s Man It Feels Like Space Again was released in the U.S. Jan. 26 […] - [[Show Review]: of Montreal Returns to Charleston](https://scenesc.com/show-review-of-montreal-returns-to-charleston/):   Kevin Barnes pulled together the eccentric soulful rock that is of Montreal in 1996, and still delivers an amazing live experience nineteen years later. The group has become all too well-known for the endless action on-stage full of odd characters – a boxing horse, fighting politicians, ghost-angels, masked wrestlers and pigs, just to name […] - [William Starr Busbee Announces Debut Album Release](https://scenesc.com/william-starr-busbee-announces-debut-album-release/):   Pre-order William Starr Busbee’s College Rock II on 12″ Vinyl College Rock II Out February 17th, 2015 William Starr Busbee’s debut album has been a long time in the works, but the light is finally here as College Rock II is set to release digitally and on vinyl February 17 via Fork and Spoon Records. […] - [Arts and Draughts Returns with Amigo/Sinners and Saints/Zach Joseph](https://scenesc.com/arts-and-draughts-returns-with-amigosinners-and-saintszach-joseph/):   Arts and Draughts Feb 6 at Columbia Museum of Art Facebook Event Thinking back on Arts and Draughts I can’t remember a time when the featured brewery was from a local brewer. This time around the featured beer is Broad River Red Ale from River Rat Brewery, located just miles down the road in […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Jon Bellion](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-jon-bellion/): For those who tuned in to the Diagnosis last week you may recall DJ Steve-O and I speculating over the pronunciation of Jon Bellion’s name. Both in caricatured French, we played with the possibilities, especially while listening to his song “An Immigrant,” where Bellion sings tellingly of being an immigrant in America. Lo and behold, […] - [Stream New Song "Empty Nesters" from Toro y Moi](https://scenesc.com/stream-new-music-from-toro-y-moi/): Toro y Moi is one of our most anticipated album of the year after rumblings of a new album started in late 2014. So, what have we heard about the new album? We’ve heard there will be guitars on guitars on guitars–that’s compared to earlier material, not like a normal indie band. We’ve heard this trend […] - [Tiny Desk Concert Submissions Roundup](https://scenesc.com/tiny-desk-concert-submissions-roundup/): With Tiny Desk Concert submissions coming to a conclusion we’ve done a little round-up of the videos including South Carolina musicians and a couple of friends of the website. Stefanie Santana hands down wins the award for most creative video, but that’s no shocker. I got to help film the Stagbriar submission and was blown […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: K.Flay](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-k-flay/): The Diagnosis returns to the WUSC airwaves Thursday at 6 p.m. with featured artist K.Flay. Straight outta suburban Wilmette, Ill., Kristine Meredith Flaherty found herself discussing the misogyny, simplicity and formulaic nature of modern hip-hop during her freshman year at Stanford University. Thinking even she could write a rap hit, Flaherty wrote a parody song […] - [Heyrocco gears up for DIY tour](https://scenesc.com/heyrocco-gears-up-for-diy-tour/): Jan 19 Greenville SC @ Horizon Records 6PM $ Jan 19: Greenville SC @ Radio Room 9PM (18+) Jan 21: Columbia SC @ Blue Tile Skate Shop $Free South Carolina’s favorite Disney Grunge rat pack Heyrocco is rounding the bases through some of the state’s favorite all ages, DIY venues – mom jeans are appreciated […] - [Cole Collins: Bike Accident Causes Album Release Delay](https://scenesc.com/cole-collins-bike-accident-causes-album-release-delay/): Charleston, S.C. up-and-comer Cole Collins has taken a journey across the music spectrum. The multi-instrumentalist went from playing in a metal band to working on a pop-rock project to starting his own indie folk/ambience solo venture. He began on drums, playing in a middle school praise band, before picking up a guitar and dabbling in […] - [Battle to Play St. Pat's in 5 Points 2015](https://scenesc.com/battle-to-play-st-pats-in-5-points-2015/): I love the idea of having more local bands playing the St. Patrick’s Day festival in 5 Points. In the past they’ve had great locals from around the state sprinkled in the lineup in addition to the noon slot that the winner of the Battle for St. Pats receives. For many local bands it’s great exposure […] - [Gláss Play QPP and Cabin Floor Records](https://scenesc.com/glass-play-qpp-and-cabin-floor-records/): Foreign Bastard by Gláss On their debut EP Greenville band Gláss delve into the murky waters of post-punk in their own way. Songs that breathe with spacey dissonance often explode into pounding drums and 90’s rumbling distortion. Founded by Aaron Burke (ex-Art Contest/Grey Spy) on guitar and vocals, and drummer Samuel Goldsmith (1/3 of the Francis Vertigo) […] - [Top 15 South Carolina Albums of 2014](https://scenesc.com/top-15-south-carolina-albums-of-2014/): Looking back over our list through my rose-colored glasses, I’m reminded that it’s been another incredible year for South Carolina music. A list of albums where artists took chances, broke down boundaries, broke rules, wrote with emotion, and created albums for everyone to dive into and enjoy. Our top albums range from Michael Flynn’s masterful […] - [[Photos] Ex Hex and Birds of Avalon at Tin Roof Charleston](https://scenesc.com/photos-ex-hex-and-birds-of-avalon-at-tin-roof-charleston/): Photos from Ex Hex and Birds of Avalon at Tin Roof Charleston January 4, 2015. [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”2″ gal_title=”Ex Hex 1-4-15″] Set List War Paint Waterfall Don’t Wanna Lose How You Got That Girl You Fell Apart Waste Your Time New Kid Hot and Cold Beast Radio On Outro Everywhere - [[Album Review] The Fishing Journal-Feathers & Twine](https://scenesc.com/album-review-the-fishing-journal-feathers-twine/): Feathers & Twine by The Fishing Journal The Fishing Journal – “Feathers & Twine” 10” I just caught wind of The Fishing Journal last year, and I’m kicking myself for not enjoying this band sooner. I find their dissonant interpretation of post-punk very refreshing. Feathers & Twine is a big change from their last hard […] - [Led Zeppelin Super Deluxe Holiday Giveaway](https://scenesc.com/led-zeppelin-super-deluxe-holiday-giveaway/): After re-watching Almost Famous on Netflix recently I must admit that I’ve had Led Zeppelin on my mind.  From “Tangerine” and “The Rain Song”, to “Misty Mountain Hop”, that movie helped introduce Zeppelin to a new generation of listeners through moments of perfect scene to song curation. For Zeppelin fans and vinyl enthusiasts this super deluxe box set […] - [[Show Review]: Dumb Doctors, Concord America and Gunther Doug](https://scenesc.com/show-review-dumb-doctors-concord-america-and-gunther-doug/): When Pitchfork Magazine interviewed Courtney Love last May, she advised us to “Find your scream! Even if you don’t release it, find a scream. It’s so liberating.” The garage rock bands at Royal American last Monday night have definitely found theirs, and that’s what makes their music so damn good. Ok, obviously more than that […] - [A Guide to 2014 South Carolina Releases](https://scenesc.com/guide-2014-south-carolina-releases/): January January 2 Avi Jacob-So Hard to Reach You Listen/Buy January 8 Ivadell–The Young Design Listen/Buy January 12 The Dunder Chiefs–Kicking Rocks Listen/Buy January 17 Art Contest–Math Major Listen/Buy January 17 Fall of an Empire–Songs of Steel and Sorrow Listen/Buy January 28 MIDIMarc–Beats in the Key of C Listen/Buy January 30 Milieu–Polypsilon, Part 1 Listen/Buy January 31 Southern Femisphere–Three Questiosn for Integrating Listen/Buy […] - [[Photos]: Trampled by Turtles and Nikki Lane](https://scenesc.com/photos-trampled-turtles/):   Last Tuesday evening, Trampled by Turtles proved they’re a folk rock powerhouse meant to be heard live. Don’t get me wrong, the recorded material resonates with you – thus why the Music Farm was nearly sold out – but watching Ryan Young fiddle is something you should enjoy first-hand. Not to mention their opening act was Nikki […] - [[New Music] Trey Mumz-Southern Gossip](https://scenesc.com/new-music-trey-mumz-southern-gossip/): Southern Gossip by Trey Mumz Trey Mumz plays New Brookland Tavern Dec. 26 with Mike Collins Jr. and Yes Ma’am The first single “Part of the Problem” from Trey Mumz new album Southern Gossip was completely out of left field. Over the last couple of years he’s played mostly acoustic and solo and on occasion […] - [[Photos] Callosum//Casio Mio//Corbett Alexander](https://scenesc.com/photos-callosumcasio-miocorbett-alexander/): Photos by Hannah Cleaveland [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”9″ gal_title=”USC Student Showcase”] - [DYEL Gear Up For Album Release Show](https://scenesc.com/dyel-gear-album-release-show/): WHO: Daniel Y El Leon (EP release show) WHERE: New Brookland Tavern WHEN: Fri., Dec. 19 at 8 p.m. HOW MUCH: $5 / $7 under 21 Whoever We Are by DYEL After months of hard work, Daniel Y El Leon finally released their second EP, Whoever We Are, at the beginning of December. Hosted at […] - [[SHOW REVIEW]: Hope, as told by Manchester Orchestra](https://scenesc.com/show-review-hope-told-manchester-orchestra/): Hope: the feeling of wanting something to happen and thinking that it could happen, a feeling that something good will happen, to cherish a desire with anticipation [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/playlists/51219699″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /] When I was left searching for the words to describe how Manchester Orchestra made such a profound impression on Thursday night, I turned to […] - [Half Measures Premiere "Change"](https://scenesc.com/half-measures-premiere-change/): Half Measures new EP I Think We Should Remember More drops 12/16 Facebook Page For Half Measures frontman Walter Roesch today, the release of the bands first single off their upcoming EP I Think We Should Remember More, has been a long time coming. This five song EP started to see the light of day four […] - [[New Music] Mike Collins Jr.-Homesick Carolina Blues](https://scenesc.com/new-music-mike-collins-homesick-carolina-blues/): Mike Collins Jr. was born in South Carolina, but these days he spends more time on the road than he does in his current hometown of New Orleans. He tours at his own pace, busking from city to city with his banjo and suitcase/bass drum in tow. The first single from Collins’ upcoming album Tryin […] - [[Album Review] Legggs - Legggs Presents: A Space Goddessy](https://scenesc.com/album-review-legggs-legggs-presents-space-goddessy/): Legggs Presents: A Space Goddessy by Legggs  Legggs debut full length is 17 tracks of boisterous, lo-fi rock sprinkled with weird sound clips and wicked bass grooves. This album does a great job of capturing Legggs live feel with all chaotic moments yet still holding tight with a solid rhythm section. Just to be sure […] - [[Video Premiere] Owen Beverly "No One Messes With My Girl" Live](https://scenesc.com/video-premiere-owen-beverly-no-one-messes-girl-live/): Where: The Royal American in Charleston, SC When: Saturday December 13, 2014 Facebook Event Since moving from Charleston to Brooklyn in 2010, Owen Beverly’s been following life’s winding path and so far it’s taken him around the world. After exploring new musical territory with his own band French Camp and playing some with Frances Cone, […] - [Get to Know The The High Divers](https://scenesc.com/get-know-high-divers/): Band: The High Divers RIYL: Houndmouth, Dawes, Delta Spirit With only a couple of demos under their belt, Charleston, SC band The High Divers made their début Thursday night at King Dusko playing with Johnny Delaware and The Steady Hand String Band. The High Divers are new to Charleston, having moved there together from Hilton […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Two Inch Astronaut](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-two-inch-astronaut/): Straight outta Colesville, Maryland, Two Inch Astronaut have post-punk, D.C.-hardcore on lock. Recording as a duo with Sam Rosenberg  on vocals, guitar and bass tracks and drummer Matt Gatwood on well, anything else, Two Inch Astronaut is just raw, ebbing and flowing, high-energy rock. Foulbrood, released November 25, is Two Inch Astronaut’s follow-up to 2013’s […] - [[Premiere] Mel Washington Takes on Bazan's "Deny Myself"](https://scenesc.com/mel-washington-covers-bazan/): Mel Washington misses playing in a rock n roll band. That’s evident when you talk to him. Washington spent years touring and writing with All Get Out before splitting out on his own a couple of years ago. If that was some sort of life test then it appears he’s passing with flying colors. When […] - [[Show Preview] USC Student Showcase 12/5 at New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-usc-student-showcase-125-new-brookland-tavern/): USC Student Showcase New Brookland Tavern Fri. Dec. 5 6 p.m. $5 Tomorrow marks a joyous milestone on the USC student calendar: no, it’s not 4/20. I’m talking about the last day of classes! With the semester officially winding down, there could not be a better time to celebrate: the sigh of relief between your […] - [See Water Gets Down for Chucktown](https://scenesc.com/see-water-gets-chucktown/): “[See Water is] the positivity of reggae with the intensity of punk rock,” Patrick Farrell eloquently stated and immediately, everyone at the table gave him their undivided attention. It was one of the few times he had spoken during the crisp afternoon when he effortlessly laid down the concise description everyone else was trying to […] - [Islander Return Home For Thanksgiving Eve Bash](https://scenesc.com/islander-return-home-thanksgiving-bash/): Islander play Ground Zero in Spartanburg 11.26.2014 FB Event Since signing to Victory Records and releasing their debut EP in September 2013 Greenville’s Islander have turned into road warriors, racking up miles on high-profile tours in support of their 2014 full length album Violence & Destruction. That album’s had a ton of help, with the lead […] - [[Album Review] She Returns From War S/T](https://scenesc.com/album-review-returns-war-st/): Self-Titled by She Returns From War This summer She Returns From War released their first EP of 2014, a hazy four song listen with a surf-rock vibe at times thanks to the simultaneous bending of six strings complimenting Hunter Park’s laid back vocal approach. It’s a lazy Sunday afternoon EP with an acoustic gem in […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Girlpool](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-girlpool/): For the girls and boys who like “Thai food, feminist pros and angry girl music of the Indie Rock persuasion” a la Kat Stratford, there is Girlpool. For the girls and boys who don’t, there is still Girlpool to convert you. This drummer-less duo is made up of L.A. teenagers Cleo Tucker and Harmony Tividad. […] - [[Photos] Justin Townes Earle and Cory Branan at Charleston Music Hall](https://scenesc.com/photos-justin-townes-earle-cory-branan-charleston-music-hall/): Photos from Justin Townes Earle and Cory Branan at Charleston Music Hall 11.16.2014. All photos by Jess Spence. - [[Feature]: Johnny Delaware](https://scenesc.com/feature-johnny-delaware/): Secret Wave by Johnny Delaware Brought to you by a 60s D.J. and Craigslist, Johnny Delaware has moved onto the forefront of the local music scene in Charleston within the past month. He gave a last-minute performance at Royal American, opened for SUSTO at Redux, is on the bill with Bombadil at the Music Hall […] - [Take a Musical Ride on the Carolina Queen](https://scenesc.com/take-musical-ride-carolina-queen/): The Boat Show November 22 More info and tickets There’s been a lot of chatter out of Charleston lately about Johnny Delaware’s new band and how great they sound. Now you’ll have a chance to see them, first hand, on a boat, in the Charleston harbor with Mark Bryan and South Street. This year’s Boat […] - [[Show Preview] Here's the Bombadilio: Getting Excited with James Phillips](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-heres-bombadilio-getting-excited-james-phillips/): WHEN: Thurs. Dec. 4, 2014 | 8 PM WHERE: Conundrum Music Hall HOW MUCH: $5 WHEN: Thurs. Nov. 20, 2014 | 8 PM WHERE: Charleston Music Hall. 37 John St. HOW MUCH: $10 ADV | $13.50 DOS (Tickets) Next Thursday Bombadil returns to the Holy City for an evening at the Charleston Music Hall with […] - [Savannah Stopover Music Festival Announce Initial Lineup](https://scenesc.com/savannah-stopover-music-festival-announce-initial-lineup/):   Don’t feel like traveling to Austin, TX for SXSW? Go to Savannah Stopover Music Festival instead. Since their inaugural festival in 2011, Savannah Stopover has become a regular tour stop for bands en route to SXSW. The initial announcement sheds light on indie bands that look to have a big year in 2015. Now in […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Little Comets](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-little-comets/): If Little Comets are like little comets, they aren’t on your radar until they pass by something bigger and brighter. But once you do notice them, they become more special and magnificent than the big star that illuminates them. They’re little bits flying through the sky that, together, make a lovely show. But what illuminates […] - [Jukebox the Ghost Play New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/jukebox-ghost-play-new-brookland-tavern/):   Nov 11th-Music Farm-Charleston, SC Nov 12th-New Brookland Tavern-West Columbia, SC Jukebox the Ghost roll into Charleston and Columbia this week riding high on the release of their new self-titled album which came out October 21. The album lands the band in uncharted water as the aptly titled lead single “The Great Unknown” has found […] - [[New Music and Video] She Returns from War-Ain't Your Town](https://scenesc.com/new-music-video-returns-war/): With their upcoming self-titled EP due out November 18, the Charleston trio She Returns from War offer up a new video for their song “Ain’t Your Town” shot at the Jam Room where they recorded the EP. The new EP makes a statement with four songs that are the group’s strongest recordings to date. Led by […] - [[Music Video] Devereaux-Ponytails](https://scenesc.com/music-video-devereaux-ponytails/): On the new Devereaux album Heyward Sims does an incredible job of seamlessly mixing analog and electronic sounds into hooky pop songs. The opening track “Pineapple Flex” showcases both Sim’s guitar work and his sense of composition. With the video for “Pineapple Flex” seen here Sim’s makes a splash before the chase begins. Suspense and […] - [Avett Brothers Return to Columbia with Three Nights at The Township](https://scenesc.com/avett-brothers-return-columbia-three-nights-township/):   The Avett Brothers play March 6/7/8 at The Township Auditorium in Columbia, SC It was a beautiful St. Patrick’s Day celebration in 5 Points in 2008 when a terrible thunder-storm came out of nowhere, trash swirling through the air and police evacuating the streets. The police had no easy task, the streets were slammed […] - [[New Music] Can't Kids I Never Liked You](https://scenesc.com/new-music-cant-kids-never-liked/): I NEVER LIKED YOU (split “7 w/ Schooner) by Can’t Kids Can’t Kids have a new 7 inch split with NC band Schooner due out early next year on Sit-N-Spin Records, but they’ve released their three tunes early through their Bandcamp page. The clear highlight of the split is the first song “Walmart Parking Lot”, […] - [[Video] Owen Beverly-The Devils in the Details](https://scenesc.com/video-owen-beverly-devils-details/): In support of his first solo album in six years, Owen Beverly released the video for “Devils in the Details” today through Charleston City Paper. The video shows Beverly seemingly possessed as the video cuts between shots of him standing in front of Folly Road in Charleston and cemetery shots filmed at Greenwood Cemetery near […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Ásgeir](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-asgeir/): Tonight’s Diagnosis will feature Iceland’s Ásgeir. Ásgeir (pronounced “OWS-gear”) is an indie-folk sundae with electrified sprinkles. While he can most be compared to the Bon Iver, José González and RY Xs of the world, Ásgeir has one trait that makes him particularly endearing– his accent. I must admit at first I couldn’t stop thinking of […] - [Arts and Draughts Features Local Heavy Lineup](https://scenesc.com/arts-draughts-features-local-heavy-lineup/): Now in its fifth season, Arts and Draughts at the Columbia Museum of Art has established itself as a consistently entertaining event showcasing the museum, regional and local music, and craft breweries from across America. The November installment of the quarterly event features 4 artists local to Columbia, three of which are relatively new bands. […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Jamie T](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-jamie-t/): The Diagnosis is back and this week our featured artist is Jamie T. Born Jamie Treays in Wimbledon, South London,  Jamie started playing stand-up bass after realizing the guitar was too hard to play while singing. Though he’s flown relatively under the American radar, Jamie T’s first hit was “Sheila,” which was playlisted by BBC […] - [The Dog-Hearted: Curtin's Debut Album & Tour](https://scenesc.com/dog-hearted-curtins-debut-album-tour/): They say New York is the city where dreams come true. While most of us may have lost faith in that movie fantasy, Austin Nelson and Jason Rueger may have proved that cliché can still hold some merit; even if they weren’t exactly seeking the place it led them. Maybe that explains why Curtin, the […] - [Heyrocco upd8 #2 Black Future](https://scenesc.com/heyrocco-upd8-2-black-future/): hey david sorry i havent gotten a chance to catch you up on things, its been a rather busy month but i say that with a smile. I’d like it if you just shared this as is. I find it a lot easier to speak with one person than a large group ya know, one […] - [Dave Stone: The Wander Down Yonder Tour](https://scenesc.com/dave-stone-wander-yonder-tour/): UPDATE: Dave Stone will be returning to Red Door Tavern on Friday, November 7th with co-headliner Lisa Best, another terrific comedian from LA. Show is at 9PM with a cover of only $7. Dave Stone is an LA-based comedian originally from Atlanta, GA. This fall he is returning to tour across the southeast, where he […] - [In Review: Fall for Greenville 2014](https://scenesc.com/review-fall-greenville/): I got the feeling I was part of something special Saturday as a good chunk of Charleston’s music scene took over Fall for Greenville – from up-and-comers Volcanoes in the Kitchen opening the main stage at noon, to Holy City darlings Shovels and Rope headlining the main stage Saturday night. Sandwiched between those two acts […] - [New Music From Atlas Road Crew](https://scenesc.com/new-music-atlas-road-crew/): Voices by Atlas Road Crew Atlas Road Crew claim Charleston, SC as their home-base, but they’ve seen much more of the inside of their van over the past two years than Folly Beach or Sullivan’s Island. Their new song “Voices” is a testament to their growth as musicians and is easily the bands best sounding […] - [Corbett Alexander play Conundrum ](https://scenesc.com/corbett-alexander-play-conundrum/): If you’ve never been to Conundrum Music Hall in West Columbia, you’re missing out on a tiny shack in a big grassy lot that’s full of great music. And that may not seem that great, but let me tell you why it is. It’s a hidden gem, secluded enough to scare away the late night […] - [Album Review: Trees on Mars-The Sapling](https://scenesc.com/album-review-trees-mars-sapling/): Instrumental progressive metal is a tough genre to tackle. If you’re not playing it well, there’s not much to talk about or listen to, but if you do it right there’s a high ceiling on where it can take you. On their debut full length album Trees on Mars play to impress by creating intriguing […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Asaf Avidan](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-asaf-avidan/): The first time I listened to Asaf Avidan I was confused. I assumed Asaf was a man’s name, so when I clicked on the link from NPR to listen, I was surprised to hear what sounded like a woman’s voice. I honestly could not picture a face at all to match the vocals. But after […] - [Show Review: Brave Baby Returns Home to Charleston](https://scenesc.com/brave-baby-returns-home-charleston/): After embarking on a Fall tour earlier this September, accompanying The Weeks, Brave Baby finally reached Charleston last Friday night. Or rather, stopped in at the Music Farm before continuing through the southeast for their own headlining dates. Before detailing that particular evening though, let’s catch up on who these familiar faces are (for those […] - [Fall for Greenville 2014 Music Guide ](https://scenesc.com/fall-greenville-2014-music-guide/): Follow Fall for Greenville – Instagram Facebook Twitter As downtown Greenville has grown and changed over the years into one of the most lively downtowns in the Southeast, so have the city’s festivals adapted to that changing culture. Fall for Greenville proudly showcases some of the finest things Greenville has to offer, from their beautiful […] - [Heyrocco UK Tour Diary 1](https://scenesc.com/heyrocco-europeon-tour-diary-1/): Just ‘smashed a doobie’ they call it here. LOL London is really something. It feels like a weird Spinal Tap spin off of NYC, in terms of classic rock education. We left Charleston on Wednesday afternoon and have been here since Thursday morning. This is our first tour with a sprinter and a driver so… […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Sukierae](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-sukierae/): This week’s Diagnosis features Tweedy–a father/son band out of Chicago. When Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy first set out to make a solo album, he enlisted his son Spencer to play drums just for rehearsals and demoing. But as Spencer, 18, became more involved in the project, the pair decided to become a duo under the […] - [American Gun Find Rock n Roll Roots](https://scenesc.com/american-gun-find-rock-roots/): Promised Youth by American Gun On their new six track EP American Gun leave their alt country beginning in the past, turning back to the rock n roll that members Todd Mathis and Noel Rodgers played prior to American Gun. It’s been a gradual transition. Since Rodgers joined American Gun after the band’s second album […] - [Watch Cloud Nothings New Video Directed by Jordan Blackmon](https://scenesc.com/watch-cloud-nothings-new-video-directed-jordan-blackmon/): In conjuction with the announcement of their world tour, Cloud Nothings debuted the video for their song “Now Hear In,” from their latest album Hear and Nowhere Else. The video was directed by Toro y Moi guitarist and Fork and Spoon Records co founder Jordan Blackmon as he spliced together VHS footage from the vaults […] - [Music Midtown 2014 Review](https://scenesc.com/music-midtown-2014-review/):   “Somebody stole my car radio and now I just sit in silence.” -Twenty-One Pilots The highway to Atlanta was marked with an almost tragic experience where the gas light radiated ominously for 15 solid minutes while sitting in traffic. Sweet relief flowed in the form of inner city fuel that was frantically achieved with […] - [[New Music] Avi Jacob-Pickup Truck](https://scenesc.com/new-music-avi-jacob-pickup-truck/): Charleston folk artist Avi Jacob started out 2014 with a 7 song album titled So Hard to Reach You. The record is a beautifully dark collection of confessional songs, mostly dealing with Jacob’s relationships and with the passing of his father. He spoke of this with Charleston City Paper in July, specifically the song “Simple […] - [In Review: Mountain Song Festival 2014](https://scenesc.com/review-mountain-song-festival-2014/): If you are taking a trip from Greenville in the fall on Highway 276 and you take a right near Table Rock, it takes you up to Caesars Head. It is a great place to stand and breathe in the clean air and admire the beautiful colors. If you are in shape you can take […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: This Is All Yours](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-2/): Let us rejoice! For alt-J hath finally bestowed a new album upon us! This week brought us the release of This Is All Yours, which means an immediate feature on the Diagnosis before this highly-anticipated gem goes top 40 and becomes off limits to the WUSC airwaves for 4o years (that’s the year 2054…) This […] - [[New Music] Stream the New ET Anderson](https://scenesc.com/new-music-stream-new-et-anderson/): Last night I told my roommate that I think ET Anderson might catch. He had been listening to the new album non-stop and spoke high words of praise, and I agree. Mr. Puza also pointed out that the stylings of ET Anderson are popular right now on a national level. If you do some more […] - [Show Review: Washed Out Open Music Farm Columbia](https://scenesc.com/show-review-washed-open-music-farm-columbia/): If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably been waiting for this moment for quite some time. This past Tuesday, Ernest Greene finally made his return to Columbia. Greene and his band mates, better known as Washed Out, had the privilege of playing the very first show at the Soda City’s new, mid-sized music venue, The […] - [Liza Dye Returns Home and to the Stage.](https://scenesc.com/liza-dye-returns-home-stage/): Earlier this year tragedy struck New York comedian (and South Carolina native) Liza Dye when she was hit by a subway train and nearly lost a leg. Liza’s story spread quickly within the comedy community, and gained national attention when comics like Aziz Ansari and Chelsea Paretti helped draw attention to her cause, with benefit […] - [Holly Herndon: a Human Future for Computer Music](https://scenesc.com/holly-herndon-human-future-computer-music/): Holly talks about laptop performance, the singularity, and her Tennessee roots at EM15 in Montreal. Experimental composer and performer Holly Herndon is a mediator between worlds. Her adventurous and overtly digital sound at once appeals to the pop sensibilities of a casual audience while challenging the minds of more active listeners. By infusing familiar elements […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: My Brightest Diamond](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-brightest-diamond/): Tonight’s Diagnosis will feature dream-pop-meets-cabaret darling, My Brightest Diamond. Shara Worden, the artist behind My Brightest Diamond, is the daughter of a National Accordion Championship-winning father and Pentecostal church organist mother from Ypsilanti, Michigan. Worden grew up listening to gospel, jazz and classical music, and performing in her church choir. My Brightest Diamond released This […] - [In Review: Hopscotch 2014 Top 8 ](https://scenesc.com/review-hopscotch-2014-top-8/): Hopscotch 2014 Top 8 “North Carolina, a state making national news of late for its legislative conservatism while proudly hosting to one of the most progressive music events in the country.” Music critic Gary Suarez observed in an article for Myspace last year this dichotomy that Raleigh’s Hopscotch Music Festival exists in. In light of […] - [Show Preview: ▼▲THE BURRITØ BASH▲▼](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-%e2%96%bc%e2%96%b2the-burrito-bash%e2%96%b2%e2%96%bc/): Ladies and folks, this Saturday, local college radio station WUSC FM is gifting the city of Columbia one more shot of sunny magic vibes before the sunbeam faeries disappear for the fall. Taking place at local hot and spicy spot, El Burrito, you can saunter down and meal while you watch some mighty fine electronic, […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Ryder and Res](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-ryder-res/): This week’s Diagnosis will feature the fervent Serena Ryder and cool Low Res. Serena Ryder started playing guitar at 13, and was signed by age 18 in 2002. She cites the Beatles and Leonard Cohen as major influences. While the Canadian songstress has opened for Aerosmith, received the 2008 Juno Award for Best New Artist […] - [A Look Back at Hopscotch Music Festival ](https://scenesc.com/look-back-hopscotch-music-festival/): Over the years Hopscotch has served as a vehicle for new music discovery for me and a chance to see North Carolina acts that don’t visit South Carolina often, but ones I admire and follow online. Every year I’ve experienced moving performances from all types of artists. Last year it was Mount Moriah, Future Islands, […] - [D Planet Rock Despite Underwhelming Crowd](https://scenesc.com/d-planet-rock-despite-underwhelming-crowd/): Sunday night at Art Bar was my fourth time seeing Diarrhea Planet in the last year. Granted two of those were absolutely insane SXSW sets and one was a wild birthday show with Junior Astronomers in Charlotte, but I feel like I’ve seen the band who are known for wild live shows at their best. […] - [ET Anderson Debut New Music and Band at ShredQ](https://scenesc.com/et-anderson-new-music-band-shredq/): Since leaving Octopus Jones earlier this summer and relocating from Raleigh back to South Carolina, ET Anderson front-man Tyler Morris has worked quickly forming a band with an all-star lineup and putting finishing touches on the band’s first release due out later this year. For the bands first performance they played a steamy and intimate […] - [Callosum Releases New Single "Closer (feat. Sav)"](https://scenesc.com/callosum-releases-new-single-closer-feat-sav/): https://soundcloud.com/moas-collective/callosum-closer-feat-sav/s-Xahg1 What with all the electronic artists sampling old and overused vocal riffs to mess about in their laboratories, it’s always a pleasure to know of a song featuring a home-grown singstress, with a serenade meant specifically for the song. That is the case here, with Callosum‘s new single, Closer ft. Sav. Utilizing the vocal […] - [Exclusive Interview with Seth Bolt of Needtobreathe](https://scenesc.com/exclusive-interview-seth-bolt-needtobreathe/): NEEDTOBREATHE play Charleston Performing Arts Center September 18. I recently got the opportunity to talk with Seth Bolt, bassist and backing vocalist of Needtobreathe. It was such a cool experience to talk to an artist who’s made it big from right here in S.C. Here’s what he had to tell me: Kalyn Oyer: So, you […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Orwells Are No Disgrace](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-orwells-disgrace/): With no intention of pomposity, this week’s Diagnosis will feature another act from my great city that is Chicago. I featured The Orwells once before–along with the usual four other bands–on the show over a year ago, but I could not help but to revisit them now with their latest release, Disgraceland. These dudes come […] - [Björk: Biophilia Live Plays in Charleston and Columbia](https://scenesc.com/bjork-biophilia-live-plays-charleston-columbia/): 2014-11-14, until at least 2014-11-14, The Nickelodeon, Columbia, South Carolina 2014-11-19, until at least 2014-11-19, Charleston Music Hall, Charleston, South Carolina Björk: Biophilia Live, the new film documenting the live show based on Bjork’s eight studio album Biophilia plays in Charleston at Charleston Music Hall November 19 and in Columbia at the Nickelodeon Theatre November […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: O'My!](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-omy/): Alright y’all, The Diagnosis returns Wednesdays 10 p.m. to midnight, which means WUSC Wednesdays are back. One of my favorite parts of being a DJ at WUSC is being able to introduce South Carolinians to the sounds of my own home–Chicago. While each of this summer’s major tours passed through my city and big artists […] - [Kat's Corner: Things to Enjoy to Pass the Time Until Thursday](https://scenesc.com/kats-corner-things-enjoy-pass-time-thursday/): Hey y’all. We get college football back this week, but until then, here are some things for your eyes and ears to enjoy. And as always, Go Tigers! Middle Of America – Will Hoge C’mon, I’m in Nashville. I gotta give ya some Country Music suggestions. Real Country Music that is. Will is no stranger […] - [Hopscotch Day Party Top Picks](https://scenesc.com/hopscotch-day-party-top-picks/): Full List of Hopscotch Day Parties Krill Steve Hears Pile in Malden and Bursts into Tears by Krill As popular DIY indie guitar bands like Speedy Ortiz and Pile have shown, Massachusetts has seen an incredibly prolific music scene as of late, and so it goes for local heroes Krill, a spastic, melodic three-piece that […] - [Soundwaves: Peace Out for the Summer](https://scenesc.com/soundwaves-peace-summer/): My summer is officially over with tomorrow’s class schedule looming over my senior year shoulders, and I must say my weekly ride with Scene SC has been a fun and enlightening one. David Stringer is my hero for helping to make music journalism a thing in S.C., a place where Toby Keith’s solo cup reigns […] - [Music Farm and AC Entertainment Team Up](https://scenesc.com/music-farm-ac-entertainment-team/): What does the Music Farm and AC Entertainment partnership mean for you? Last week AC Entertainment and The Music Farm announced an exclusive partnership to bring an expanded breadth of musical offerings to their two South Carolina clubs as well as other shows in the area. That sounds great, but what does that mean to […] - [Photos: EZ Shakes and King Vulture at The White Mule](https://scenesc.com/photos-ez-shakes-and-king-vulture-at-the-white-mule/): EZ Shakes celebrated the release of their latest EP Eyes on Fire Friday night at The White Mule with support from King Vulture. The 7 inch vinyl release is a quick follow-up to the band’s summer release The Wolf, frontman Zach Seibert’s debut full length album under the moniker EZ Shakes. - [Video: Free Times Music Crawl Show Rewind](https://scenesc.com/video-free-times-music-crawl-show-rewind/): Free Times Music Crawl returned in 2018 featuring 21 bands in four venues. - [Photos: Ohmme and Stagbriar at If Art](https://scenesc.com/photos-ohmme-and-stagbriar-at-if-art/): Ohmme stopped in to If Art in Columbia, SC on an off day from their tour with Iron and Wine last night with support from locals Stagbriar, who played their first show in nearly four years. The crowd showed up early, and filled in the small gallery for Stagbriar’s all to brief set. Last night, […] - [Highwater Music Festival 2019 Lineup Released](https://scenesc.com/highwater-music-festival-2019-lineup-released/): Tickets on sale to the public Thursday, Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. EST for the two-day fest curated by Shovels & Rope featuring 22 artists, food and beverage experiences, and more - [Savannah Stopover Drops First Wave Lineup](https://scenesc.com/savannah-stopover-drops-first-wave-lineup/): Savannah Stopover released the first wave of acts for their 2019 festival. - [Photos: Free Times Music Crawl 2018](https://scenesc.com/photos-free-times-music-crawl-2018/): Free Times Music Crawl 2018 photos. - [Free Times Music Crawl 2018](https://scenesc.com/free-times-music-crawl-2018/): Facebook Event A few years ago we misreported that Free Times Music Crawl was back via a tweet. In my defense, the date for Music Crawl was advertised on a calendar at Art Bar, the Vista bar that has always served as one of the events central venues.  I was quick to learn that it […] - [Numbtongue Live at Indie Grits Labs](https://scenesc.com/numbtongue-live-at-indie-grits-labs/): With our fifth installment in our live at Indie Grits Labs series we had Numbtongue in to perform songs from their latest release Exhumation along with their song “Joyboy” off our 2018 SceneSC Sampler. Filmed in summer of 2018 at Indie Grits Labs of North Main, this was shot as the first of three sessions over […] - [Grace Joyner Live at Wrigley Field](https://scenesc.com/grace-joyner-live-at-wrigley-field/): Back in April Grace Joyner shared a photo from Rialto Row recording studio saying her new album is getting close. That still stands true, as they’re putting the final touches on the record and look forward to a 2019 release. Even without a new album 2018’s been a busy year for the band. Last month Grace […] - [New Music: Cayla Fralick-Some Hotel](https://scenesc.com/new-music-cayla-fralick-some-hotel/): Some Hotel by Cayla Fralick After taking some time off from the music scene after the disbanding of her former group Kemp Ridley Cayla Fralick is back with a new single from her forthcoming full length album. Performing under her own name takes Fralick back to her roots and how she performed before her college […] - [Photos: Valley Maker at New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/photos-valley-maker-at-new-brookland-tavern/): Photos from Valley Maker’s show at New Brookland Tavern on October 18, 2018 on their album release tour for Rhododendron. - [Milton Hall Releases New Album and Video](https://scenesc.com/milton-hall-releases-new-album-and-video/): Crowds by Milton Hall Following up his 2014 album Coat From Japan, Milton Hall’s new album Crowds is out now along with the video for the albums first single “Interstates”. Home recorded in winter of 2017, the album follows in the charm of Hall’s past music. Never quite straightforward, even when it seems it might […] - [Toro Y Moi Shares New Single "Freelance"](https://scenesc.com/toro-y-moi-shares-new-single-freelance/): With the release of Toro Y Moi’s new single and video for “Freelance” the band also announces the release of their new album ‘Outer Peace,’ out January 18th in advance of their fall tour. The new album was written and recorded in the Bay Area after Chaz Bear spent a year in Portland. The album is […] - [New Music: Babe Club Split from Susto, Drop New Single](https://scenesc.com/new-music-babe-club-split-susto-drop-new-single/): I was caught off guard the other week when Corey Campbell and Jenna Desmond of Babe Club let me know that they were leaving Susto to pursue that project full-time. Looking through pictures it seems like the duo was with the Acid Boy crew for three years, fitting in perfectly to a Susto lineup that […] - [Photos: Daddy's Beemer and King Vulture](https://scenesc.com/photos-daddys-beemer-and-king-vulture/): King Vulture and Daddy’s Beemer at Space Hall in Columbia, SC 10-13-18 - [Music Video Premiere: Daddy Lion-Dionysus](https://scenesc.com/music-video-premiere-daddy-lion-dionysus/): With the last video from Daddy Lion for their song “Storm” from their latest album Learn to Have Nothing and You Will Have Everything the band played to nostalgia paying homage to childhood memories. For “Dionysus” the band worked with visual artist grawlix who, if you’ve attended a show at Space Hall, does the projections there. […] - [Valley Maker Talks New Music, Perform Live at Wrigley Field](https://scenesc.com/__trashed-2__trashed/): Valley Maker will be performing with Grace Joyner and Those Lavender Whales at New Brookland Tavern this Thursday and Friday at The Royal American in Charleston with Dear Blanca. These dates close a two week East coast album release tour before heading to Europe for 14 dates and then a return tour on the west […] - [Curiosity Coffee Bar Hosts First Concert Tonight](https://scenesc.com/curiosity-coffee-bar-hosts-first-concert-tonight/): Curiosity Coffee Bar, located on North Main street, will be hosting their first show tonight to celebrate the progress the team has made on the renovations in the building. Guests can purchase food and beverages and enjoy a couple bands from around the Carolinas with no admission fee. Scene SC got to chat with the owners […] - [10 Must See Acts at Fall for Greenville](https://scenesc.com/10-must-see-acts-at-fall-for-greenville/): With Hurricane Michael swiftly blowing through both cool weather and Fall for Greenville are finally here along with a weekend full of great music. With over 70 acts performing on 6 stages over three nights (four nights if you include the Thursday night opening show) there’s a bit of everything in this year’s lineup. We picked […] - [Barnwell Play NBT with Rare Creatures, Cole Collins and Gold Light](https://scenesc.com/barnwell-play-nbt-with-rare-creatures-cole-collins-and-gold-light/): A variety of retro, indie, and rock vibes from local artists will be performing at New Brookland Tavern tonight to end this poor weathered Thursday on a good note. The show includes sounds from Barnwell, Rare Creatures, Cole Collins, and Gold Light. Barnwell, who got their start in Columbia, has created a classic rock meets […] - [Photos: Jam Room Festival 2018](https://scenesc.com/photos-jam-room-festival-2018/) - [Hopscotch 2018](https://scenesc.com/hopscotch-2018/): Photos and Review by Leslie Leonard and David Stringer Pulling into Raleigh on Thursday afternoon we talked about all the great performances we’d seen from years past. With most big music festivals you know what to expect going in. You go for the big names and the hot buzzing acts. Maybe there is a nostalgia […] - [Interview: J.S. Terry Talks New Music and Upcoming Release](https://scenesc.com/interview-j-s-terry-talks-new-music-and-upcoming-release/): the unmistakable sound of a heart beating in love (single) by J.S. Terry “I want my music to represent the moments in my life where I swam in rivers way too cold, and on mountain tops with people I loved way too much, running through the woods on hikes, howling at the moon with the […] - [Photos: Extra Chill Fest 2018](https://scenesc.com/photos-extra-chill-fest-2018/): Check out photos from the inaugural Extra Chill Fest at The Purple Buffalo in Charleston. Photos by Kati Baldwin - [Sun Seeker Talk New Single "Night's Alright"](https://scenesc.com/sun-seeker-talk-new-single-nights-alright/): Catch Sun Seeker Friday Sept 14 at The Senate in Columbia, SC opening for Rainbow Kitten Surprise. - [SceneSC.com Presents: Jump, Little Children "Sparrow" Listening Party](https://scenesc.com/scenesc-com-presents-jump-little-children-sparrow-listening-party/): SceneSC.com & Monostereo are holding an exclusive listening party in the beautiful Footlight Players Theatre for Jump, Little Children's new release "Sparrow". Enter to win tickets today! - [Extra Chill Hosts Inaugural Fest](https://scenesc.com/extra-chill-hosts-inaugural-fest/): Extra Chill hosts their inaugural festival this weekend in Charleston at The Purple Buffalo. - [Photos: Dead Swells - Human Resources - Daddy's Beemer](https://scenesc.com/photos-dead-swells-human-resources-daddys-beemer/): Check out photos from Dead Swells headlining show featuring Daddy's Beemer and Human Resources. - [New Music: Atlas Road Crew Release Single "Smoke and Mirrors"](https://scenesc.com/new-music-atlas-road-crew-release-single-smoke-and-mirrors/): Watch the lyric video for Atlas Road Crew's new song "Smoke and Mirrors" from their upcoming album Chasing Fire. - [New Music: Bal Boheme-Tomorrow ft. Daniel Machado](https://scenesc.com/new-music-bal-boheme-tomorrow-ft-daniel-machado/): Stream the new song "Tomorrow" from Bal Boheme's debut EP. - [Sub Rosa Series: Niecy Blues-Ways](https://scenesc.com/sub-rosa-series-niecy-blues-ways/): Watch Niecy Blues ft ET Anderson perform "Ways" live in their rehearsal space in Columbia, SC. - [Watch Slush Live at Indie Grits Labs](https://scenesc.com/watch-slush-live-at-indie-grits-labs/): Watch Slush perform 4 songs live at Indie Grits Labs. - [Interview: Daddy's Beemer Set Roots in Charlotte](https://scenesc.com/interview-daddys-beemer-set-roots-in-charlotte/): The classic guitar, retro-esque keyboards, heavier percussion, and smooth, raw-textured tenor vocals may not be the sound that Clemson, South Carolina is known for establishing, but the guys in Daddy’s Beemer certainly did a good job bringing together their own styles to create this retro, mild alt-rock sound. Dan Fetterolf, Wesley Heaton, Brady Sklar, and […] - [Acoustic Session with Cinema Dilemma](https://scenesc.com/acoustic-session-with-cinema-dillema/): When we reached out to Cinema Dilemma about doing an acoustic session back in April, we hadn’t yet seen them live. Before their show that night in New Brookland Tavern we caught up with them and filmed these two songs at Seaboard Recording Studio right out back. With their 12 string and 6 string acoustic […] - [Photos: The Sword with Ume and Garrow at The Senate](https://scenesc.com/photos-the-sword-with-ume-and-garrow-at-the-senate/): The Sword with Ume and Garrow at The Senate - [Get to Know Gardeners](https://scenesc.com/get-to-know-gardeners/): Get to know Rock Hill/Charlotte band Gardeners as they release their debut EP. - [New Music: Valley Maker Announce New Album](https://scenesc.com/new-music-valley-maker-announce-new-album/): South Carolina native Austin Crane announced the release of his third full length album under the moniker Valley Maker due out October 12 via Frenchkiss Records.  Rhododendron is the follow-up to Valley Maker’s 2015 album When I Was a Child.  As with Crane’s past Valley Maker albums, this one too ties in with his studies. Valley […] - [Photos: Barnwell EP Release](https://scenesc.com/photos-barnwell-ep-release/): Columbia, SC band Barnwell celebrated the release of their new album Lose Your Teeth last Friday night at New Brookland Tavern with support from Rare Creatures and Tom Angst. Barnwell’s set was full surprises, featuring Mike Mewborne of The Lovely Few on keys and a setlist loaded with songs from the bands latest release. Included […] - [Live Review: Weezer Tie in the Old and New in Charlotte](https://scenesc.com/live-review-weezer-tie-in-the-old-and-new-in-charlotte/): Charlotte, NC Weezer with The Pixies and Sleigh Bells at PNC Music Pavilion Full Photo Gallery Aptly the Blue Album comes on at the coffee shop as I begin to write about Weezer’s excellent show in Charlotte Wednesday night. I didn’t know what to expect from a Weezer show in 2018. I, like many Weezer fans […] - [Photos: Weezer at PNC Music Pavilion](https://scenesc.com/photos-weezer-at-pnc-music-pavilion/): Weezer returned to Charlotte, NC playing at the PNC Music Pavilion on Wednesday July 26, supported by Sleigh Bells and the Pixies. - [Watch Dear Blanca Live at Wrigley Field](https://scenesc.com/watch-dear-blanca-live-at-wrigley-field/): Watch Dear Blanca perform Seasoned Veteran Live at Wrigley Field. - [Autocorrect Live at Indie Grits Labs](https://scenesc.com/autocorrect-live-at-indie-grits-labs/): In our third installment of our sessions at Indie Grits Labs we brought Numbtongue, Slvsh, and Autocorrect over the first weekend of June, 2018. This time around we looked to expand on our first two sessions with the talented Katly Hong there to do live sketches and Pedro Lopez De Victoria on board to help […] - [2 Slices Perform "Nugs" Live at Wrigley Field](https://scenesc.com/2-slices-live-at-wrigley-field/): The our next installment of Live at Wrigley Field, Joe Chang had 2 Slices perform their song “Nugs” for an intimate audience, July 4th style. This performance shows 2 Slices in a different light, with frontman Danny Martin with an acoustic guitar in hand, Nic Jenkins and DJ Lazercat with some percussion, and Brett Nash […] - [Sonically Speaking with Kenny McWilliams](https://scenesc.com/sonically-speaking-with-kenny-mcwilliams/): In the first episode of Sonically Speaking Tyler Gordon of Barnwell dives into some of the gear at Archer Avenue Studio and how Kenny McWilliams builds his guitar tone for his band Real Work. - [Photos: Summer Shindig at The Royal American](https://scenesc.com/photos-summer-shindig-at-the-royal-american/): Summer Shindig returned to The Royal American in 2018 with a host of local bands taking the stage. - [Show Review: Imagine Dragons at Colonial Life Arena](https://scenesc.com/show-review-imagine-dragons-at-colonial-life-arena/): Imagine Dragons Colonial Life Arena – 7.7.18 Imagine Dragons took to the stage Saturday night to a nearly sold out arena in Columbia, SC. A huge show for the city of Columbia, and for there to be that many people was surprising. The Las Vegas based, alt-rock quartet drew a diverse crowd, comprised of multi […] - [Photos: Stick Tight Fest Night 2](https://scenesc.com/photos-stick-tight-fest-night-2/): The second night of Stick Tight Fest at New Brookland Tavern sold out just as everyone imagined it would. The inaugural three night festival honored late employee Mike Busbee and raised funds and awareness for suicide prevention. The three nights featured a wide array of bands fitting of the music Busbee supported and promoted. The […] - [New Music: Real Work Debut "This is a Lie"](https://scenesc.com/new-music-real-work-debut-this-is-a-lie/): This is a Lie by Real Work With their self titled EP due out July 13, Real Work debuts “This is a Lie”, the fourth song off the upcoming self titled album. The band’s previously songs on our 2018 Sampler, debuted the single “Numb Mind” along with a video, and then released “My Soul” on […] - [Photos: Love Apple Return for Two Special Nights](https://scenesc.com/photos-love-apple-return-for-two-special-nights/): Love Apple New Brookland Tavern June 16, 2018 Close to 15 years after they disbanded, Love Apple reunited for two more shows, one in Myrtle Beach and one at their old stomping ground New Brookland Tavern. For many, it brought back a slew of memories and pulled old friends together in what used to be […] - [Photos: Secret Guest Call it Hiatus](https://scenesc.com/photos-secret-guest-call-it-hiatus/) - [Show Review: Paramore at Heritage Park Amphitheater](https://scenesc.com/show-review-paramore-at-heritage-park-amphitheater/): Paramore Heritage Park Amphitheater – 6.14.18 Continuing on with their current summer US headlining tour, Paramore, is dominating the music industry once again with their newest album, After Laughter. After about a year since the release of their fifth album, Paramore is not only surviving, but are thriving once again. While there are still influences […] - [Watch Secret Guest Live at Wrigley Field](https://scenesc.com/watch-secret-guest-live-at-wrigley-field/): OG Secret Guest lineup from our article about the band in January 2016. Brett Nash “The Cutest”: vocals, guitar, piano Dorian Warneck “The Best”: bass Michael Milam “The Worst”: drums Andrei Mihalovic “The Drunkest”: guitar, vocals Secret Guest is going out with a bang and a live album as they finish off a two night […] - [Music Video: Kid Trails "Crooked" – New Album Out June 23](https://scenesc.com/music-video-kid-trails-crooked-new-album-out-june-23/): Watch the new video for Kid Trails song "Crooked" off their new album out June 23. - [Photos: Weekend Classic with Hungover, Foxglove, and Happy.](https://scenesc.com/photos-weekend-classic-with-hungover-foxglove-and-happy/): Weekend Classic//Hungover//Foxglove//Happy. New Brookland Tavern June 2018 Photos by Liv Price - [Photos: 2 Slices at Arts and Draughts 6-8-18](https://scenesc.com/photos-2-slices-at-arts-and-draughts-6-8-18/): Photos from 2 Slices show at Arts and Draughts at the Columbia Museum of Art June 8, 2018. - [Hugger Mugger Release Video for 'Heart Attack'](https://scenesc.com/hugger-mugger-release-video-for-heart-attack/): In celebration of Pride Month Hugger Mugger’s new video for their song ‘Heart Attack’ offers a glimpse into band leader Cassie Posey’s own personal journey into coming out. The video is set in a sort of punk rock prom theme with Hugger Mugger starring as the entertainment. The lead actress in the video is also […] - [Contour Releases Video for 'Tantrum in Azure'](https://scenesc.com/contour-releases-video-for-tantrum-in-azure/): Charleston musician and producer Contour dropped a video for his latest single “Tantrum in Azure” last week continuing one of his biggest strengths, matching his music with strong visuals. With this music video, Contour frontman Khari Lucas and company continue to prove he has one of the most creative eyes in the South Carolina music […] - [Watch the New Video from Pierce Koichi](https://scenesc.com/watch-the-new-video-from-pierce-koichi/): Opening with a shot of the Zesto on North Main in Columbia, SC at dusk, Pierce Koichi’s new video for “The Part When” wanders slowly into the night. Shot to fit the pace of the song, the video features long shots that let you take in the lyrics. Not mind racing, but slowly reflecting, speed up […] - [Watch Michael Flynn Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/watch-michael-flynn-live-at-papa-jazz/): What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? New Edition. Wore that record out on my Fisher-Price. What as the first album you bought with your own money? My brothers and I pooled all our money, went to Peppermint Records in Greenville Mall, and bought Thriller. The crown jewel of any vinyl collection. […] - [Watch She Returns from War Perform "Dream Machine"](https://scenesc.com/watch-she-returns-from-war-perform-dream-machine/): She Returns From War performs their song "Dream Machine" live at Wrigley Field in Charleston, SC. - [New Music: Pet Peeves Release New EP](https://scenesc.com/new-music-pet-peeves-release-new-ep/): Peer Pressure by Pet Peeves The few years SceneSC hosted acoustic night at New Brookland Tavern Charlie Jackson would often stop by and play a couple of songs, impressing with his breadth of music knowledge, often going out of his pop punk element to cover a Beatles song or two. I’m convinced this background is where […] - [Watch The High Divers Go Behind the Dreams](https://scenesc.com/watch-the-high-divers-go-behind-the-dreams/): Still riding high on their new album Chicora, The High Divers have started a video series titled Behind the Dreams giving fans a glimpse behind some of the songs on their latest record. Both of the episodes released so far show the day-to-day life of The High Divers, whether it be while they’re out on the […] - [New Music: Late Bloomer-Heaven](https://scenesc.com/new-music-late-bloomer-heaven/): Waiting by Late Bloomer The opening three chords in Late Bloomer’s new single “Heaven” sound comfortably familiar, but just unplaceable enough to keep your mind searching for a match. Those three chords circle and pound away through the chorus which buries in your head with just one listen. “If I make it I make it […] - [Photos: ET Anderson, Breathers, Fratmouth, Superbody](https://scenesc.com/photos-et-anderson-breathers-fratmouth-superbody/): 5.27.2018 New Brookland Tavern ET Anderson Breathers (ATL) FRATMOUTH Superbody (Chatanooga) - [Catch SondorBlue on Tour this Summer](https://scenesc.com/catch-sondorblue-on-tour-this-summer/): Catch SondorBlue on tour through the Carolinas this week. - [New Music: Vacation State-Little Chimneys](https://scenesc.com/new-music-vacation-state-little-chimneys/): Recorded for what was originally planned to be part of an EP, “Little Chimneys” turned into more of a glimpse into what Vacation State has planned for their release being recorded in a studio later this summer. This single is more of a Frankenstein’s monster track, with drums recorded at Indah Coffee, strings recorded at guitarist […] - [Brother Oliver Release New Single "Castles"](https://scenesc.com/brother-oliver-release-new-single-castles/): Listen to Brother Oliver's new single "Castles" along with tour dates across the Southeast. - [Pierce Koichi Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/pierce-koichi-live-at-papa-jazz/): What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? Definitely Kanye West’s 808s and Heartbreak. It was the first album I felt a genuine connection to, thematically and musically. It still inspires me to this day. What as the first album you bought with your own money? I don’t exactly remember. I think it […] - [Music Video: Rare Creatures-The Howl](https://scenesc.com/music-video-rare-creatures-the-howl/): After debuting their first song on our 2018 Sampler, Charleston band Rare Creatures followed it up with a short tour and now a video for “The Howl”. The video was shot on James Island at the home of Richards Gregory who played the lead and was directed by Coleman Sawyer with cinematography by Dries Vandenberg. Rare […] - [Photos: Saintseneca/Gold Light/Tom Angst](https://scenesc.com/photos-saintseneca-gold-light-tom-angst/): May 9, 2018 at The Royal American On an off date on their tour with Hop Along, Columbus, Ohio band Saintseneca stopped into play The Royal American with support from locals Gold Light and Tom Angst. - [New Music: Hermit's Victory Returns with Easy Fruition](https://scenesc.com/new-music-hermits-victory-returns-with-easy-fruition/): “I’ve had hundreds of conversations about Slave Baby since it all took place. I’ve talked to people who hated me for it. I can honestly say that every exchange has been a lesson.” Let’s confront the elephant in the room when it comes to Hermit’s Victory. A couple of years ago a racially charged show […] - [Don't Miss Don't Sweat it Fest 2018](https://scenesc.com/dont-miss-dont-sweat-it-fest-2018/): The hardest part to believe about Don’t Sweat it Fest being in its seventh year is that it’s still taking place in The Courtroom, which has become one of the state’s longest running consistent venues and in such an unlikely place. Bands who have played there love it, and locals love going to shows there. […] - [Hopscotch Music Festival Drops First Wave of 2018 Lineup](https://scenesc.com/hopscotch-music-festival-drops-first-wave-of-2018-lineup/): Back for the ninth year Hopscotch Music Festival based in Raleigh, NC dropped their 2018 lineup this week and while indie music lovers will search and find plenty to be happy about, it didn’t quite have the same bang that past years had on release. But hey, who knows what that +many more to be […] - [Photos: Tom Angst, Daddy's Beemer, Wallpaper, Hot Showers](https://scenesc.com/photos-tom-angst-daddys-beemer-wallpaper-hot-showers/): Photos by David Stringer Tom Angst/Daddy’s Beemer/Wallpaper/Hot Showers/King Goof (not pictured :() at The Space Hall Friday April 27, 2018 - [Photos: All Time Low at Music Farm Columbia](https://scenesc.com/photos-all-time-low-at-music-farm-columbia/): Photos by Olivia Price All Time Low at Music Farm Columbia April 11, 2018 - [2018 SceneSC Sampler Out Now](https://scenesc.com/2018-scenesc-sampler-out-now/): SceneSC's 9th compilation features artists from across South Carolina offering a glimpse into the state's indie music scene. - [Photos: Rare Creatures/Rock Eupora/Dempsey at New Brookland](https://scenesc.com/photos-rare-creatures-rock-eupora-dempsey-at-new-brookland/): Photos by Kati Baldwin Dempsey/Rock Eupora/Rare Creatures/Cinema Dilemma at New Brookland Tavern - [Highwater Music Festival 2018 Photos](https://scenesc.com/highwater-music-festival-2018-photos/): Highwater Music Festival 2018 photos. - [New Music: All Get Out Release "However Long"](https://scenesc.com/new-music-all-get-out-release-however-long/): For years All Get Out were known most for emotionally chaotic live shows, an EP and then later a full length album. The amount of time they were a band and the amount of material they’d written didn’t match their output of recorded music. Now times have changed and Sumter, SC native and All Get […] - [Indie Grits Embraces Gritty Southern Culture in 2018](https://scenesc.com/indie-grits-embraces-gritty-southern-culture-in-2018/): Indie Grits has experienced some growing pains over the years and searched for a consistent identity, but it’s never lacked in the quality of art and entertainment it provided. Having just wrapped up its 12th year, Indie Grits is starting plant roots and continue to build the brand. Gone are the days where they looked […] - [Photos: Dear Blanca/Neighbor Lady/Susto at Georgia Theatre](https://scenesc.com/photos-dear-blanca-neighbor-lady-susto-at-georgia-theatre/): 4/14/2018 Susto with Neighbor Lady and Dear Blanca at Georgia Theatre - [What to Look out for at High Water 2018](https://scenesc.com/what-to-look-out-for-at-high-water-2018/): Last year we theorized on who Shovels and Rope would pull in to follow-up a wildly popular first year festival that seemed to go off with no issues. Jason Isbell’s name came up, Jeff Tweedy’s did not. Band of Horses name came up, but M. Wards did not. Again this year, the big name acts […] - [Watch Danger Boy Live at Indie Grits Labs](https://scenesc.com/watch-danger-boy-live-at-indie-grits-labs/): Danger Boy came onto the music scene with a lot of buzz and deservedly so. There was no period for this band that new bands often go through where they work to find their style, sound, and develop a live show. Danger Boy had it all from the start. Their debut EP was focused and […] - [Photo Feature: Dietrich Gunther On Style and Influence](https://scenesc.com/photo-feature-dietrich-gunther-on-style-and-influence/): [siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] [siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] [siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] [siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Slider_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] [siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] [siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] [siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] With so many music photographers and live show photographers out there these days it can be hard to cut through the noise. It’s mentioned in the interview below, that everyone is a photographer now, with their phones capturing quality images, we […] - [New Music: Real Work Release First Single and Video](https://scenesc.com/new-music-real-work-release-first-single-and-video/): New Columbia band Real Work release first single and video "Numb Mind". - [Photos: Numbtongue, Grace Joyner, Apricot Blush](https://scenesc.com/photos-numbtongue-grace-joyner-apricot-blush/): Numbtonuge//Grace Joyner//Apricot Blush April, 6 2018 New Brookland Tavern Numbtongue headlined a late night show at New Brookland Tavern last Friday night joined by Charleston’s Grace Joyner and Upstate band Apricot Blush. Each artist has a new song coming out on our annual South Carolina music compilation due out April 20th. Kati Baldwin captured some […] - [Just Announced: Ryley Walker at if Art Gallery](https://scenesc.com/just-announced-ryley-walker-at-if-art-gallery/): Tickets Facebook Event Deafman Glance by Ryley Walker Days before the release of his newest album ‘Deafman Glance’ due out May 18 on Dead Oceans, Ryley Walker and band will stop into Columbia and if Art Gallery for an intimate performance. Ryley Walker captures something about Chicago in his music and his guitar playing. In […] - [Bands We Loved at SXSW 2018](https://scenesc.com/bands-we-loved-at-sxsw-2018/): Superorganism Superorganism marched on stage slowly in a single file, ringing bells, and wearing hooded rain jackets. It’s these types of things that bands add to a performance, that at SXSW makes your set more memorable. Having just released their album earlier this year, the band who are from all over, but united in England […] - [She Returns From War To Release New Album](https://scenesc.com/she-returns-from-war-to-release-new-album/): On Thursday we received an advanced copy of She Returns from War’s upcoming full length album Mirrored Moon Dance Hall due out late spring this year. Saturday morning I got my first listen to the album and was blown away. I spent the rest of the weekend listening to the album over and over, each […] - [Cole Connor Releases New Video "depressed"](https://scenesc.com/cole-connor-releases-new-video-depressed/): [youtube id=”Fb0oxm9g5j0″] Cole Connor is calling this song his start at rebranding and getting back on his feet after 6 months of change having left Czar Records in October of last year. Produced by Airborne Audio, “depressed” is a deeply personal song reflecting on a conversation Connor had with his mom shortly before everything started […] - [Whitehall Share New Single Vacation Home](https://scenesc.com/whitehall-share-new-single-vacation-home/): Facebook Event Having just finished a run of dates across the southeast Whitehall return for a big hometown show headlining Music Farm with Public Safety and Daddy’s Beemer, who is also finished up a short tour. Whitehall’s latest single was recorded and mixed by Wolfgang Zimmerman at Rialto Row in Charleston. “Vacation Home” showcases all […] - [[Photos] Gang of Youths in Nashville and Atlanta](https://scenesc.com/photos-gang-of-youths-in-nashville-and-atlanta/): Dietrich Gunther first came across Gang of Youths last summer while he was in Denver and quickly fell for the band. The Australian band’s popularity in the States is still catching up to their popularity at home, but that seems to be gaining in speed. Uproxx critic Steven Hyden called them the best rock band […] - [[Photos] St. Pat's in 5 Points 2018](https://scenesc.com/photos-st-pats-in-5-points-2018/): Photos by Kati Baldwin - [Music Panels at SXSW 2018](https://scenesc.com/music-panels-at-sxsw-2018/): When most people think about music and SXSW, the various performances and showcases are what come to mind. People should know though that SXSW has much more to offer than a traditional music festival with its extensive programming of keynotes, sessions, and panels featuring key figures in the music industry. Check out some of our […] - [Photos: Savannah Stopover 2018](https://scenesc.com/photos-savannah-stopover-2018/) - [Photos: SXSW 2018](https://scenesc.com/sxsw-2018-in-photos/): SXSW March 9-18, 2018 Austin, TX. - [A Look Back at Savannah Stopover 2018](https://scenesc.com/savannah-stopover-2018/): As I’ve been getting my bearings since returning from Savannah Stopover I just scrolled down my timeline to see Caroline Rose Live on Facebook performing at Waterloo Records in Austin, NPR doing a session with Becca Mancari, along with pictures and posts from the other bands we just saw at Stopover on tour. Most attending Stopover […] - [South Carolina's Grace Joyner at SXSW 2018](https://scenesc.com/south-carolinas-grace-joyner-at-sxsw-2018/): Charleston’s own Grace Joyner played for the first time at SXSW as an official showcase artist. The band hit the stage last night at 10:00 at Central Presbyterian Church. Seeing Grace Joyner perform in such sacred space was a special treat, compared to the usual venues they play in South Carolina. Prior to the show […] - [Photos: Tom Angst Live at Space Hall](https://scenesc.com/photos-tom-angst-live-at-space-hall/): Some of our favorite current music photographers go beyond the live performance shot and tour with the band, giving a glimpse into the behind the scenes atmosphere at shows and on the road. This is the case with Tom Angst photographer Dietrich Gunther who photographs the band in various settings, sharing live shots of the band […] - [EZ Shakes Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/ez-shakes-live-at-papa-jazz/): What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? The first album I remember loving as a kid was probably John Cougar American Fool. I wanted to be him in every way. He had longer, kinda untamed hair, rode a motorcycle, sang rock and roll and was a common man. What’s not to love! […] - [[Interview] Skeezy Scott - Dares to be Different](https://scenesc.com/interview-skeezy-scott-dares-to-be-different/): I was standing in Quantum Beats Recording Studio talking with the CEO, A Town, about a project that DhD and I were working on — a song called “Tree of Life”. A few minutes into the conversation, another person walks into the room. “That’s the man you need to talk to right there,” A Town […] - [[Album Review] All Get Out-Movement](https://scenesc.com/album-review-all-get-out-movement/): Movement by All Get Out They’re back. And it’s with a vengeance. After four long, excruciating years All Get Out has finally answered their debut album The Season with Movement, a five song EP that seems to think of itself as an actual full-length in the arrogant way it just punches you in the face. […] - [Don't Sweat it Fest Kicks Off Thursday](https://scenesc.com/dont-sweat-it-fest-kicks-off-thursday/): DSI FEST Sampler by The Courtroom at Gettys Thursday marks the beginning of Don’t Sweat it Fest, an indie music festival in downtown Rock Hill with a special emphasis on bicycles. Now in their fourth year, DSI FEST has expanded to three days, kicking off with a two band bill headlined by Hectorina performing their rock […] - [LIVE STREAM BENEFIT CONCERT FOR MOTHER EMANUEL HOPE FUND](https://scenesc.com/live-stream-benefit-concert-for-mother-emanuel-hope-fund/): Broadcast live streaming video on Ustream 8:00-8:20 Manny Praise Team 8:25-8:45 Josh Roberts and the Hinges 8:50-9:10 Chris Hyatt 9:15-9:35 The Lowhills 9:40-10:00 Gaslight Street w/ Reid Stone 10:05-10:25 Sol Drivin Train 10:30-10:50 Runaway Gin 10:55-11:15 Travelin’ Kine 11:20-11:40 Dead 27’s 11:45-12:05 Reckoning/Rodeo Clown 12:15-1:30 Super Jam - [[ETW] Robert Earl Keen at Music Farm Columbia](https://scenesc.com/etw-robert-earl-keen-at-music-farm-columbia/): Robert Earl Keen plays the Music Farm in Columbia, SC July 15.  Tickets Rising from the Texas folk scene 30 some-odd years ago, Robert Earl Keen is both a legend and a pioneer in the Americana music world. Keen spent most of the 1980’s working to make a name for himself in the music industry, moving […] - [Ben Bridwell and Iron & Wine Cover Talking Heads-This Must Be the Place](https://scenesc.com/ben-bridwell-and-iron-wine-cover-talking-heads-this-must-be-the-place/): Talking Heads song “This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody)” is one of those special songs that people fall in love with and one that sticks with them over the years. People who love the song often have a story behind it, and for Talking Heads it’s become their song that’s endured the test of […] - [Brave Baby Headline H&P Summer Shindig](https://scenesc.com/brave-baby-headline-hp-summer-shindig/): Highlights by Hearts & Plugs Now it’s truly annual. Returning to Charleston after a successful first year is Holy City record label Hearts & Plugs Summer Shindig featuring the label’s full roster of acts. While last year’s event was wildly successful, this years will undoubtedly blow the first one out of the water. Since the […] - [[Album Review] Youngster-Extended Play](https://scenesc.com/album-review-youngster-extended-play/): Extended Play by Youngster From the opening notes of Youngster’s new Extended Play EP (EP = Extended Play if you didn’t know) the influence of The Strokes early albums is undeniable. In my years of seeing them live, I’ve always known that influence was there, but on this new EP it’s front and center. For […] - [Death of Paris Headline Ladypalooza, Announce Summer Tour](https://scenesc.com/death-of-paris-headline-ladypalooza-announce-summer-tour/): Facebook Event Death of Paris kick off their summer headlining tour in style July 18 at New Brookland Tavern with Ladypalooza, an event featuring five female fronted acts on the rise. For Death of Paris, these shows mark another tour the band has put together themselves, earning the growing attention they’re receiving on a national […] - [[Interview] Supah Mario Laying the Foundation](https://scenesc.com/interview-supah-mario-lays-the-foundation/): Perception, authority, and influence are three degrees of measuring one’s value in the music industry. Up until now, I’ve interacted with artists to discuss their shows or mixtapes, but I’ve yet to interview a producer. Upon this thought, I contacted DeMario Priester, otherwise known as Supah Mario. I’ve previously mentioned Supah Mario in the Ben […] - [[New Music] Brigades- Running Blind](https://scenesc.com/new-music-brigades-running-blind/): In their new song “Running Blind” Brigades split up vocal duties between frontman Darren Young and guitarist Charlie Jackson. That’s the formula that’s taken Brigades from a top tier local band to a band with a growing national presence. Since they caught a break signing with Pure Noise Records they’ve hit the grind of being […] - [Live at Papa Jazz with Debbie and the Skanks](https://scenesc.com/live-at-papa-jazz-with-debbie-and-the-skanks/): SceneSC: What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? Deborah Adedokun:David Wilcox- East Asheville Hardware & this Nigerian praise band mixtape that we used to jam out to in the car when I was a kid. Joe Buck:Elvis’ Golden Records What as the first album you bought with your own money? DA: Destiny’s Child […] - [CLTURE Music Fest Shines Light on NC Music and Beyond](https://scenesc.com/clture-music-fest-shines-light-on-nc-music-and-beyond/): Charlotte based website CLTure.org cover just about everything under the sun relating to their local community and the creative people who surround them – included in that is some excellent music coverage. So it goes hand in hand that they’d host their own music festival showcasing not only Queen City talent, but also great acts from […] - [Soundwaves: Beneath the Bleachers](https://scenesc.com/soundwaves-beneath-the-bleachers/): “The louder you scream, the harder he blows” —Jack Antonoff, Bleachers High-energy indie rockers Joywave livened up the stage before Bleachers with a hype set, noting it was one of their last tour stops opening for the anticipated act of the night. As usual, the Charleston Music Farm was alive in a sweaty sea of […] - [[SC Charts] Bandcamp Top 10](https://scenesc.com/sc-charts-bandcamp-top-10/): Of the new albums in the top 10 the Faline album and the new Heyrocco have been in rotation non-stop since their release. Both Heyrocco and Faline have SC shows on the horizon. Heyrocco play Charleston Pour House with Broncho Thursday June 18 and then Bluetile in Columbia, SC June 19. Faline play Conundrum June […] - [Live at Papa Jazz with The Prairie Willows](https://scenesc.com/live-at-papa-jazz-with-the-prairie-willows/): What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? Kelley Douglas: Rumor Has It– Reba McEntire Perrin Skinner: Jagged Little Pill – Alanis Morrisette Kristen Harris: Headhunters – Herbie Hancock What as the first album you bought with your own money? KD: Probably a soundscapes cd pan flutes and nature noises – no joke. […] - [[Show Preview] Shrimp Records present Sadler Vaden at The Pour House](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-shrimp-records-present-sadler-vaden-at-the-pour-house/): [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/173049280″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] When the Charleston rock group, Leslie, broke up in the fall of 2011, Ballard Lesemann compared it to the tinge he felt at 16 when he heard of the Police calling it quits. Comprised of drummer Jonathan Carman, bassist Jason Fox and the singer-guitarist Sadler Vaden, the trio reportedly […] - [Preview: John Moreland performing at Little Yellow Music House in Columbia](https://scenesc.com/preview-john-moreland-performing-at-little-yellow-music-house-in-columbia-2/): If you’re anywhere near Columbia this weekend, make sure to get in your car and head to Little Yellow Music House on Sunday evening. Once you arrive you won’t regret it, because John Moreland will be there. The Oklahoma-based singer and songwriter released his third studio album, “High On Tulsa Heat,” in late-April via Old […] - [Dear Blanca Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/dear-blanca-live-at-papa-jazz/): SceneSC: What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? Dylan Dickerson: I didn’t really know the albums as much as individual songs but I was deeply in love with The Temptations as a kid. Fell pretty hard for all the Fab Four era Beatles records around the same time. SceneSC: What as the first album […] - [Jim Adkins of Jimmy Eat World Visits Columbia on First Solo Tour](https://scenesc.com/jim-adkins-of-jimmy-eat-world-visits-columbia-on-first-solo-tour/): Facebook Event On his first ever solo tour, Jimmy Eat World frontman Jim Adkins plans to visit cities his band hasn’t visited in a long time, or in some places ever. For the better part of 21 years Adkins has focused all of his creative energies into Jimmy Eat World, a process that’s seen them […] - [Soundwaves Returns with Pop-Up Charleston](https://scenesc.com/soundwaves-returns-with-pop-up-charleston/): Hey y’all! (Yes, I actually use that phrase on occasion; no I don’t have a Southern accent). Soundwaves is back this summer on a sporadic basis, covering your favorite shows and happenings in the beautiful land of Charleston, SC that I get to call home. Thursday night was a throwback to one of the first […] - [[SC Charts] The Bandcamp Top 10](https://scenesc.com/sc-charts-the-bandcamp-top-10/): We tried to start doing this weekly a couple of years ago, but there really was no point because it was the same Mat Cothran albums every week. Which, is awesome because we’re big fans of his music, but it really was the same thing week after week. Now there seems to be fluidity in the […] - [Live at Papa Jazz with MyBrother MySister](https://scenesc.com/live-at-papa-jazz-with-mybrother-mysister/): SceneSC: What’s the first album you remember loving when you were younger? Dylan Kittrell: I remember loving Rubber Soul by The Beatles. It was so just like fluid idk haha SceneSC: Is the next MB MS album in the works? DK: It’s being written and the sound is still kind of being decided. SceneSC: What was […] - [[Music Video] Hermit's Victory-Night Owl](https://scenesc.com/hermits-victory-night-owl/): Stream Hermit’s Victory on Bandcamp The new video from NC/SC artist Hermit’s Victory for the song “Night Owl” is fitting of Tyler Bertges style. Bertges is shown only briefly in the video, seducing the camera with his eyes, no shirt, mustache, and a bowler cap. The rest of the time he’s playing puppet master, or using […] - [Watch Can't Kids Video for Wal Mart Parking Lot](https://scenesc.com/watch-cant-kids-video-for-wal-mart-parking-lot/):   With their 7 inch split with North Carolina band Schooner dropping this weekend, Can’t Kids fittingly premiered the video for their new song “Wal Mart Parking Lot” through Free Times because well… “can’t get enough of me Free Times” sings frontman Adam Cullum. Don’t be confused, the video stars Tyler Morris who blinks away his […] - [Festival Survival Guide: Your 101 to the Hey Look! Music Festival](https://scenesc.com/festival-survival-guide-your-101-to-the-hey-look-music-festival/): Held at Thomas Creek Brewery, Hey Look! Music Festival will be returning to Greenville for its third year with a diverse lineup of Southern bands.  The festival will feature acts like Greenville’s, Islander, and others such as Junior Astronomers, Brigades, Colossus, Gláss, Death of Paris, Jellyrox, Jeremy Ray, RBTS Win, Shoot the Blitz, Floco Torres, […] - [Barnwell Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/barnwell-live-at-papa-jazz/): SceneSC: What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? Tyler Gordon: The first one I remember actually listening to for real and loving was Weezer’s Blue Album. SceneSC: What as the first album you bought with your own money? TG: I don’t remember the first one I bought, but it was probably Blink […] - [Hopscotch Announce 2015 Lineup](https://scenesc.com/hopscotch-announce-2015-lineup/): In a busy offseason that saw Hopscotch change hands, purchased by Etix founder Travis Janovich, long time festival goers can breathe a sigh of relief as they’ve come through on their promise of producing “more of the same” when it comes to the festival’s yearly eclectic lineup. Following in the footsteps of the past, the […] - [Human Resources Release Debut Album 'En Route'](https://scenesc.com/human-resources-release-debut-album-en-route/): En Route by Human Resources Charleston locals, Human Resources, will officially release their debut album on May 20th and perform at King Dusko to celebrate. Guitarist Dries Vandenberg, bassist Aaron Utterbeck and drummer Matt Zutell actually began performing together after meeting their freshman year at Appalachian State University in the hills of North Carolina. Accompanied by two other […] - [[Show Review] All Get Out Power through New Material](https://scenesc.com/show-review-all-get-out-power-through-new-material/): Show Review-All Get Out at the Cat’s Cradle May 15, 2015 Mike Mains & the Branches and Mae.  With the exception of a one-off show last year at The Stuffing in Atlanta, this show Friday at the Cat’s Cradle in Chapel Hill was All Get Out’s first show in two years, and their first since […] - [[Show Review] Lightning Bolt Bring Crowd on Stage at Kings](https://scenesc.com/show-review-lightning-bolt-bring-crowd-on-stage-at-kings/): “Are they going to play on the fucking floor or not?” quipped an audience member as Lightning Bolt took the stage Monday night at Kings in Raleigh. RISD noiseniks turned underground heroes, the seasoned two-piece noise rock outfit, formed in 1994, continuously manage to subvert people’s expectations: they only incorporate a bass and a drum […] - [Shaky Knees 2015 Lets the Good Vibes Roll](https://scenesc.com/shaky-knees-2015-lets-the-good-vibes-roll/): The good vibes rolled for three days straight in Atlanta last weekend as Shaky Knees took over Central Park and surrounding areas with five stages, each hosting a strong daily lineup of bands. The real winner of the weekend might have been King of Pops, who had a consistent line of sweaty festival goers waiting […] - [Live at Papa Jazz with Preach Jacobs](https://scenesc.com/live-at-papa-jazz-with-preach-jacobs/): SceneSC: What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? Preach Jacobs: My brother and I discovered my father’s record collection full of funk and soul. We were obsessed with James Brown’s Black Caesar soundtrack and Stevie’s Songs in the Key of Life. I still own those original prints now and love their sound. […] - [Live at Papa Jazz with She Returns from War](https://scenesc.com/live-at-papa-jazz-with-she-returns-from-war/): SceneSC: What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? Hunter Park: A Lot About Livin’ (And a Little ’bout Love)– Alan Jackson: 3 words, Florida Road Trips. 12 more words: Mom had too much wine, we are in that weird alligator store. What as the first album you bought with your own money? […] - [[ETW Tickets] Toro y Moi Come Full Circle on Columbia Return](https://scenesc.com/etw-tickets-toro-y-moi-come-full-circle-on-columbia-return/): In a 2009 interview with us we asked Chaz Bundick the simple question of how he got started in electronic music and what some of his influences were. At the time his electronic music was new to his Columbia fans who knew him from his band The Heist and the Accomplice, so his brand of […] - [Watch Dear Blanca Live at New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/watch-dear-blanca-live-at-new-brookland-tavern/): We’ve decided to get back to doing some full set videos like we did for the first four years of our existence, so the first one up happened to be Dear Blanca. Last year ET Anderson played their first show ever at Shredquarters with Dear Blanca and Ava Luna, so it was fitting that the […] - [Human Resources Share New Music Video and Announce New Album 'En Route'](https://scenesc.com/human-resources-share-new-music-video-and-announce-new-album-en-route/): Human Resources released their first official music video for “Settled In” on May 1st in anticipation of their upcoming debut album En Route later this month. The Charleston based group refers to their aesthetic as new wave dance rock, but I’d consider it unfair to corner them into one genre that gives an impression of […] - [[Show Review] Matt & Kim w/ WATERS at The Orange Peel](https://scenesc.com/matt-kim-w-waters-at-the-orange-peel/): The PBR was flowing in the hipster capital of the south as Van Pierszalowski sang into a bouquet of flowers. The WATERS vocalist, joined by Brian DaMert on guitar, Greg Sellin on bass, Andrew Wales on drums and Sara DaMert on keyboard, sang the title track from their latest disc “What’s Real,” marked by steady […] - [[Music Video] Toro y Moi // Lilly](https://scenesc.com/music-video-toro-y-moi-lilly/): The new Toro record has been spinning pretty much non stop in my household and on my computer since it came out. Along with that has been tons of discussion along the lines of “did he warm up for this record with the Keath Mead record” along with plenty of Heist and the Accomplice progression […] - [[Enter to Win] Arts and Draughts with Diali Cissokho & Kaira Ba and Debbie and the Skanks](https://scenesc.com/enter-to-win-arts-and-draughts-with-diali-cissokho-kaira-ba-and-debbie-and-the-skanks/): Arts and Draughts returns to the Columbia Museum of Art Friday, May 1 with a full lineup of music fitting for a Friday evening of creatives at an art museum. Headlining the night is Diali Cissokho & Kaira Ba from Carborro, NC. Diali Cissokho & Kaira Ba play fiery West African dance music pulling from […] - [[Interview] with Van Pierszalowski of WATERS](https://scenesc.com/interview-with-van-pierszalowski-of-waters/): I met up with Van Pierszalowski from WATERS after a set at the Orange Peel opening for Matt & Kim on April 20. As San-Fran Van (he proudly hails from the west coast’s Fog City) sipped his honey tea, I asked him a few questions. Q&A KO: What can you tell me about the new […] - [Live at Papa Jazz with Hermit's Victory](https://scenesc.com/live-at-papa-jazz-with-hermits-victory/): Hermit’s Victory by Hermit’s Victory When Tyler Bertges, the man behind Hermit’s Victory, showed up to Papa Jazz to film his session it was the second time he had done so. The first time I messed up the audio when he played a beautiful acoustic version of “Sleeping Evil” on classical guitar. Instead of repeating […] - [[Shaky Knees Profiles] **Tame Impala**Mac DeMarco**Palma Violets**](https://scenesc.com/shaky-knees-profiles-tame-impalamac-demarcopalma-violets/):   Shaky Knees Artist Profiles Tame Impala Shaky Knees presents yet another impressive line-up of indie and alt-rock giants this year, with thoughtful balance between the past, present, and upcoming future of the genres. High on the list, near legends like the Pixies and Ryan Adams, sits one of the most progressive bands of the […] - [[In Review] Love Peace & Hip-Hop](https://scenesc.com/in-review-love-peace-hip-hop/): Love, Peace, and Hip Hop “Hip-hop was created in New York City to give a voice to an unrepresented group and helped unify culturally-diverse groups in the city,” said Darius Johnson, more commonly known as Fat Rat Da Czar; “We have a similar vision for our festival, and we hope it can work to give a unifying experience […] - [[Video Premiere] Acid Earlier/Love Thy Neighbor by ET ANDERSON](https://scenesc.com/video-premiere-acid-earlier-love-thy-neighbor-by-et-anderson/): In less than a year South Carolina band ET Anderson has made a huge impact on the state’s indie music scene with their debut record Et Tu, ____? and a dynamic live show that they’ll be taking on the road for the first time next week. To help kick off that tour they’ve released their new video […] - [[Photos] Future Islands Visit Music Farms](https://scenesc.com/photos-future-islands-visit-music-farms/): After opening up a run of Southeast dates in Wilmington, NC the night before, Future Islands noted early in their Columbia set that it was good to be back in the South. They’ve been touring the world non stop since the release of their breakout album Singles in early 2014. Both nights were special for […] - [[Photos] Brave Baby and The Weeks at Music Farm Columbia](https://scenesc.com/photos-brave-baby-and-the-weeks-at-music-farm-columbia/): Last week was an absolutely crazy week for both shows and events in Columbia with Indie Grits going on and a strong trio of shows at Music Farm. Brave Baby and The Weeks played a semi secret show at The Music Farm last week as part of the ConvergeSE three day conference in Columbia. For […] - [South Carolina Celebrates Record Store Day](https://scenesc.com/south-carolina-celebrates-record-store-day/): Seven years ago, Metallica’s raucous performance at Resputin Music in San Francisco officially began the annual celebration of Record Store Day. The self-proclaimed holiday amongst the music community has been observed every third Saturday in April ever since. It brings exclusive releases, live performances and more, to fans and artists across the world. The day of […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Joywave](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-joywave/): Well ladies and gentleman, this week’s Diagnosis will feature Joywave–my final featured artist as my time at WUSC nears its end. Joywave are an indie electro band from Rochester, NY, most known commercially for their collaboration with Big Data on hit “Dangerous.” Their full-length debut How Do You Feel Now? is due out April 21, but is […] - [Say Brother Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/say-brother-live-at-papa-jazz/): Y’all know Say Brother, right? They are blues-country-rock band who have made homes in Columbia, Nashville, Austin, New Orleans. Say Brother made their way on the scene with their 2011 album All I got is Time on Fork and Spoon Records. It is a really good album (and you can buy it at Papa Jazz), […] - [All Eyes Look to Shaky Knees](https://scenesc.com/all-eyes-look-to-shaky-knees/): Purchase your festival pass here. With week two of Coachella wrapping up this weekend all eyes will turn to Atlanta and Shaky Knees Music Festival and their strongest lineup to date. In January there were successive days where festivals across the country announced their 2015 lineups, with Shaky Knees not only being the best of […] - [2015 Indie Grits Music Guide](https://scenesc.com/2015-indie-grits-music-guide/): As Indie Grits has expanded each year into more than just a film festival, so to has the music portion of the festival. From bands like Toro y Moi and of Montreal in the past, this years festival pulls in both top-notch local artists and regional acts to round out five consecutive nights of music. […] - [[Photos] Hearts & Plugs Showcases at Redux](https://scenesc.com/photos-hearts-plugs-showcases-at-redux/): We’ve been honored to be in great company as a sponsor of the Hearts & Plugs and Revival Entertainment showcases at Redux over the past four weeks. Check out photos from three of those events here, with photos from the final installment featuring Hermit’s Victory and Grace Joyner coming later this week. Photos by Jess […] - [Interview: Hunter Park of She Returns From War](https://scenesc.com/interview-hunter-park-of-she-returns-from-war-2/): Charleston folk band set to take the stage at River Rocks Music Festival on Saturday  She Returns From War began their journey into the South Carolina music scene in 2012. Since then, the Charleston based band has grown from a duo to full band performances and has released two EPs with a strange, haunting variety of […] - [Future Islands Return to Columbia and Charleston](https://scenesc.com/future-islands-return-to-columbia-and-charleston/):     April 13 – Columbia, SC @ Music Farm Columbia April 14 – Charleston, SC @ Music Farm Charleston I wasn’t always a Future Islands fan and it wasn’t their music that won me over when I started to consider myself a fan. It was Hopscotch 2013 and Future Islands breakout album Singles was still […] - [WUSC Announces Spring Jubilee](https://scenesc.com/wusc-announces-spring-jubilee/): Facebook Event This weeks feature music article in the Free Times talks about competition between festivals and shows in Columbia, specifically pointing out Art Bar Agora happening Saturday and River Rocks Festival happening the same day. In the article I’m quoted as seeing it as a positive thing to have more options in town. Next […] - [[Interview] SUSTO Comes Full Circle with 'Live from the Australian Country Music Hall of Fame'](https://scenesc.com/interview-susto-comes-full-circle-with-live-from-the-australian-country-music-hall-of-fame-2/): It was three years ago this spring when we filmed a series of acoustic sessions in Charleston where we were first introduced to the project that would become Susto. Justin Osborne had just posted a song to his personal Facebook account that Valentine’s Day titled “Friends, Lovers, Ex-Lovers Etc.” and little did we know then […] - [Capo Cheeze Discusses 'Euphoria' Mixtape](https://scenesc.com/capo-cheeze-discusses-euphoria-mixtape/): Before he died, Derek McAllister, better known for his music as the Speaker Knockerz, developed a rap and hip hop label called: Talibandz Entertainment. Talibandz Entertainment, now run by Speaker Knockerz’ father, is composed of the artists of South Carolina who are committed to furthering the legacy of the young-fated emcee. Capo Cheeze is a rising […] - [[Photos & Live Interview] G Love & Special Sauce at Music Farm Charleston](https://scenesc.com/photos-g-love-special-sauce-at-music-farm-charleston/):   [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”19″ gal_title=”G Love at Music Farm”] G. Love and Special Sauce performed at the Music Farm in Charleston, S.C. on March 22nd. Earlier that day, G. Love sat down with Stephen Pond inside the venue to speak about his role as a musician, his time spent at the X Games last year and […] - [[New Music] Harbinger by The Ugly Chords](https://scenesc.com/new-music-harbinger-by-the-ugly-chords/): Harbinger by Ugly Chords The gap between Columbia and Charleston area bands is ever-growing lately and not in a good vs. bad way. Generally speaking of course, Charleston bands seem hook heavy, whether it’s pop masked with fuzz or a glittery electronic coat, Columbia is finding a niche in the alternative. It’s not a conscious […] - [I was in a mosh pit, guys](https://scenesc.com/i-was-in-a-mosh-pit-guys/): I didn’t know metal looked like a ginger hipster fade cut and a T-shirt with a flower on it… But, apparently I was wrong all along. I decided to go to my first ever metal show on Thursday (mainly because I was coerced by a very tall bearded friend who had the abilities to defend me in […] - [[Show Review] tUnE-yArDs and Son Lux at Music Farm Columbia](https://scenesc.com/show-review-tune-yards-and-son-lux-at-music-farm-columbia/): The tUnE-yArDs show Thursday night at Music Farm Columbia with Son Lux is a perfect example of a show that skipped our tertiary market in recent memory. It’s also exactly the type of show that people complained about for years having to drive to Charlotte or Asheville to see. So, how was attendance now that […] - [Live at Papa Jazz with Muscle Memory](https://scenesc.com/live-at-papa-jazz-with-muscle-memory/): The first time I heard David Adedokun was at an ale house about 8 years ago. His voice caught my attention. It was slightly raspy, like he stayed up all night pulling whiskey from the bottle, but it was delicate and sincere, like he knew how to convince a lady to sit on his bed […] - [[Show Review] Waka Flocka Flame and Ben G Pack out Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/show-review-waka-flocka-flame-and-ben-g-pack-out-music-farm/): On March 28, Columbia’s Music Farm hosted Waka Flocka Flame, DJ Whoo Kid, and Ben G for Ben G’s homecoming show of the Turn Up Godz Tour. The Turn Up trio toured colleges, arenas, and music halls throughout nine states across the Southern coast. Nearly every show was completely sold out. Columbia’s Music Farm was […] - [Hip-Hop Makes Big Impact at SXSW '15](https://scenesc.com/hip-hop-makes-big-impact-at-sxsw-15/):   South by did an amazing job at showcasing well-known and up-coming artists in the conglomerate of hip-hop, ranging from old school rap to new school alternative R&B. Whether it was Ludacris performing before TV On the Radio at Stubb’s, Miley Cyrus making an appearance with Mike WiLL Made-It, J. Cole serenading the ACL Moody Theatre, Chance […] - [Ghosts of the Kodiak Release Live at The Courtroom](https://scenesc.com/ghosts-of-the-kodiak-release-live-at-the-courtroom/): For the most part Ghosts of the Kodiak fly below the radar in the South Carolina music scene, but they’ve been on the radar since their mid teens when they were playing in their parents’ garages. Now they’re closing in on a decade of pumping out music from various musical projects and are finally in […] - [[Show Review]: And we all swoon for Father John Misty](https://scenesc.com/show-review-and-we-all-swoon-for-father-john-misty/): Joshua Tillman is dead, and Father John Misty killed him. I knew after first listening through I Love You, Honeybear, that Tillman’s progression into becoming an icon had been fulfilled. Even just the obvious difference in track titles proved it by referring to the alternate personality in the third person; changing from “Misty’s Nightmares 1 […] - [[Photos]: A Night of Revelry with Dr. Dog](https://scenesc.com/photos-a-night-of-revelry-with-dr-dog/): Live at a Flamingo Hotel was a testament to Dr. Dog’s refined live performance and while it does ring true, it cannot compare to actually being in the same room with Scott McMicken and Toby Leamann. Joined by rhythm guitarist Frank McElroy, keyboardist Zach Miller, multi-instrumentalist Dimitri Manos and drummer Eric Slick, the boys delivered […] - [Stefanie Santana Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/stefanie-santana-live-at-papa-jazz/): Last summer Stefanie Santana won us over with her album I Admit I am Glad filled with charmingly clever lyrics and coming of age observations. Since that release she’s continued to win over fans with her equally convincing live show. Earlier this year her video submission for the Tiny Desk Concert contest caught the attention of […] - [[Preview] Ben G and Waka Flocka Flame Play Music Farm Columbia](https://scenesc.com/preview-ben-g-and-waka-flocka-flame-play-music-farm-columbia/): Columbia, South Carolina is a growing city. Among its 133,358 residents, one stands above the rest. He goes by Ben G, and he’s made a name for himself through his music. Three years ago, he caught the attention of rapper and CEO of Brick Squad Monopoly, Waka Flocka Flame. In February 2015, he signed to […] - [[Music Video] Can't Kids-Ghost Killah](https://scenesc.com/music-video-cant-kids-ghost-killah/): The night before Can’t Kids played the State Fair last year I had a dream that hundreds of people were singing along to the end of this song as Adam Cullum walked through crowd leading the call. Let the dead rain upon us/Let their piss fall upon our heads Unfortunately my dream didn’t come true […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Houndmouth](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-houndmouth/): After bearing witness to an absolutely epic performance by Shakey Graves at the Charleston Music Hall Sunday, I’ve been on an alt-country-folk-Americana-whatchamacallit phase…particularly that which still busts some heavy guitar. In my search to not just feature Shakey Graves (again) this week, I came across Houndmouth’s new Little Neon Limelight. New Albany, Indiana’s Houndmouth is a […] - [Cole Collins' "Living History" Released Today](https://scenesc.com/living-history-released-today/): Kudu Coffee Album Release Show March 20 5:30 p.m.  Cole Collins is always looking for a new chess opponent. And he also plays over a dozen instruments (that’s just on his new release alone). The multi-talented 20-year-old local is dropping his second disc “Living History” today and will be playing a release show tonight, with […] - [[Show Preview]: Dr. Dog Sells Out The Orange Peel](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-dr-dog-sells-out-the-orange-peel/): It is absolutely crazy to think that Dr. Dog’s first studio album Toothbrush was released in 2003. Since that self-released debut, the Philadelphia-based group has gradually climbed to indie stardom through their road-dog lifestyle, opening for notable artists like M. Ward and My Morning Jacket, and refining their musical aesthetic. Their consistent progression, especially as seen through […] - [[SXSW] Day One a Mixed Bag of Success](https://scenesc.com/sxsw-day-one-a-mixed-bag-of-success/): The first time I saw Angel Olsen live was at Hopscotch in an intimate theatre setting. You could have heard a pin drop, or a phone vibrate the entire show. I was already a fan, but that night and that setting, turned me into something more close to a fanatic. Last night at Mohawk was […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: The Skins](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-the-skins/): For those about to rock… …I suggest adding The Skins to your queue. Siblings Bayli, Reef and Kaya Mckeithan, and their pals Daisy Spencer and Russell Chell are behind Brooklyn’s The Skins. The band, which was recently listed among The Fader’s “6 Young Artists Rick Rubin Likes Right Now,” knows how to rock and it’s […] - [[Show Review]: Modest Mouse In North Charleston](https://scenesc.com/show-review-modest-mouse-in-north-charleston/): [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”11″ gal_title=”Modest Mouse at NCPAC”] Modest Mouse was the show to see in the Holy City this month, selling out the North Charleston Performing Arts Center that holds just about twenty-three hundred people. The indie rock band of ’93 has been making headlines since the early 2000s, but took a lengthy hiatus following their last album […] - [Interview: Arsena Schroeder performing acoustic solo set at Moe Joes in Greenville on Saturday](https://scenesc.com/interview-arsena-schroeder-performing-acoustic-solo-set-at-moe-joes-in-greenville-on-saturday/):     Arsena Schroeder is a 24-year-old, Charlotte-based indie act with a small, yet powerful catalogue of honest, acoustically driven songs. Schroeder recently released her debut full-length album, For My Artist Child, which was inspired by Julia Cameron’s book, “The Artist’s Way.” Each track from the album teems with mature lyrics as Schroeder delivers each […] - [FESTIVAL SEASON BEGINS: Stopping Over In Savannah, Georgia](https://scenesc.com/festival-season-begins-stopping-over-in-savannah-georgia/): Although spring still isn’t officially in season until the 20th, the music festival fever has begun as the temperatures seem to finally be rising. Savannah Stopover did the honors of breaking my 2015 festival virginity and while I enjoyed the sunny 70s on the first day, the weather up north attempted to hold it back. […] - [Live at Papa Jazz with Danny Joe Machado](https://scenesc.com/live-at-papa-jazz-with-danny-joe-machado/): Who is Danny Joe? Where did he come from? Where do you park a horse in Five Points? How many pairs of jeans died in the making of that outfit? The man is a mystery and the mystery is the man. Only Danny Joe knows and only Danny Joe can tell you. So, sit back, […] - [Stop Light Observations Release New Single "Helicopters"](https://scenesc.com/stop-light-observations-release-new-single-helicopters/): Stop Light Observations is arguably one of the most successful bands to have risen from the coastal streets of Charleston, and it seemingly happened overnight. One day, they were kids forming a band and the next, they were lined up beside big names at festivals such as Bonnaroo 2013 and selling out venues like the […] - [2015 SceneSC Sampler is Here](https://scenesc.com/2015-scenesc-sampler-is-here/): When I started putting the 2015 sampler together late in November I didn’t have any idea that we’d end up with so many exclusive songs on this compilation. We always shoot for as many as we can get, but this year we owe a huge thank you to the bands and to Wolfgang Zimmerman for helping […] - [Milton Hall Releases Double Video for "Out West"](https://scenesc.com/milton-hall-releases-double-video-for-out-west/): Milton Hall – Out West from FurrReel on Vimeo. Milton Hall – Out West (Alt. Version) from FurrReel on Vimeo With a handful of shows on the horizon Milton Hall unveiled two videos last week for his song “Out West.” The double video filmed by bandmate John Furr features alternate versions of the song, one […] - [Stream the New EP from Minor Miracles](https://scenesc.com/stream-the-new-ep-from-minor-miracles/): Völksen by Minor Miracles Minor Miracles new EP titled Völksen is named after the town in Germany where chief songwriter and freelance artist Mike Lowery lived before returning to the States a few years ago. This is the groups second EP since Lowery’s return, the follow-up to their excellent self titled debut. The group mixes […] - [Interview: Youngster and The Great Oaks discuss new music and more before Friday’s show at New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/interview-youngster-and-the-great-oaks-discuss-new-music-and-more-before-fridays-show-at-new-brookland-tavern/):   Youngster and The Great Oaks will be playing New Brookland Tavern on Friday alongside the Canadian indie folk act, Current Swell. Youngster, which is based out of Florence, began in 2010 as the brainchild of singer and songwriter, Blake Ratliffe. Ratliffe added that the project started after he parted ways with the Raleigh-based band, […] - [Live at Papa Jazz with Those Lavender Whales](https://scenesc.com/live-at-papa-jazz-with-those-lavender-whales/): There’s something below the surface to Those Lavender Whales. Beneath the quirk and the charm of these delightful human beings, there is something that runs deeper. A seriousness and depth that can only be obtained by paying a close attention to their brand of indie pop. While an already accomplished band around Columbia, Those Lavender […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: J.D. McPherson](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-j-d-mcpherson/): This week’s Diagnosis features J.D. McPherson. OK so it’s true that back in the days of featuring five artists on the Diagnosis, I featured J.D. McPherson once before. But now with his latest release, I realize I owe this fella his own feature and not just a 2-song bit among 10. McPherson’s February 10 release Let […] - [What We're Listening To: March #2](https://scenesc.com/what-were-listening-to-march-2/): “Night Owl” Hermit’s Victory To some this song might sound familiar…it came out on our 2014 sampler when we helped introduce the music of Tyler Bertges to the world. Now we’re hearing the glorious final version from Hermit’s Victory, the moniker Bertges took on for the project set to release April 7th on Hearts & […] - [Indie Grits Announces Action Packed Week](https://scenesc.com/indie-grits-announces-action-packed-week/): Over the last couple of years Indie Grits Film Festival has been searching for its identity, testing the waters and finding exactly what works and what doesn’t. What started as a film festival has gradually expanded to video games, tech, music, art, and more since their inaugural festival nine years ago. This year they’ve condensed […] - [Kid Trails Release This State](https://scenesc.com/kid-trails-release-this-state/): This State by Kid Trails Over the last couple of weeks I’ve spent a good amount of time listening back over the Patrick Jeffords catalogue. Not just the three EPs he’s released over the last year, but back through The Taxi Chaps and all the Heist and the Accomplice albums. Listening back on it all […] - [Review with Q&A: Kylie Odetta and Phil Barnes play Moe Joe’s Coffee and Music House in downtown Greenville](https://scenesc.com/review-with-qa-kylie-odetta-and-phil-barnes-play-moe-joes-coffee-and-music-house-in-downtown-greenville/): About two weeks ago, I met Kylie Odetta while standing in line to see Bad Suns, Coasts, and Maudlin Strangers play at Music Farm Columbia. As we waited, she told me about her preference for European music and her liking of Radiohead. We even managed to agree after much debate that Coldplay has gone downhill […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Fundraiser Week](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-fundraiser-week/): This week’s Diagnosis will not have a featured artist because…it’s fundraiser week! Once a semester, WUSC has a week of specialty programming and events aimed at raising money for the station to stay functioning. This semester’s fundraising goal is $4,000 and you can help WUSC reach this in a couple different ways. The first option […] - [Show Review: Knox Hamilton w/ Ghosts of the Kodiak](https://scenesc.com/show-review-knox-hamilton-w-ghosts-of-the-kodiak/): Following an epic lineup on Friday night at New Brookland Tavern, catchy indie pop crew Knox Hamilton and post-rockers Ghosts of the Kodiak took the stage on Saturday night. Though the crowd wasn’t giving out those hype vibes like the evening before, there was something decidedly energetic about the atmosphere even before Knox Hamilton played catchy as f*** […] - [Keath Mead Collaborates with Toro y Moi for Debut Album](https://scenesc.com/keath-mead-sunday-dinner/): Sometime in January of 2014 was the first time I set in foot in New Brookland Tavern, and I distinctly remember seeing Keath Mead open for the Whigs with Dear Blanca. His set stuck with me; I admired his sound, and Mead was one of the local artists that caught–and held–my interest in the S.C. scene […] - [Show Review: Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors play at Charleston Music Hall, crowd demands encore](https://scenesc.com/show-review-drew-holcomb-and-the-neighbors-play-at-charleston-music-hall-crowd-demands-encore/):   From a cover of Springsteen’s “Thunder Road”’ to fingerpicked ballads, Friday night’s show at Charleston Music Hall proved everything Drew Holcomb had to say in our interview. Looking like he had just hopped out of the album art with his cream fedora and black suit, Holcomb walked on stage, picked up his guitar and […] - [Nashville’s Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors set to play at Charleston Music Hall](https://scenesc.com/nashvilles-drew-holcomb-the-neighbors-set-to-play-at-charleston-music-hall/): Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors hale from Nashville, but will find themselves in the Lowcountry on Friday night when they play at Charleston Music Hall. The band is currently on tour in support of its newest studio album, Medicine. Released earlier this year, the album finds Holcomb and company crafting the same honest, folk-tinged music that led […] - [Ruby The RabbitFoot Plays Royal American/Art Wall Music Hall](https://scenesc.com/ruby-the-rabbitfoot-plays-royal-americanart-wall-music-hall/): 2/19 – The Royal American (Charleston, SC) 2/20 – The Evening Muse(Charlotte, NC) 2/21 – Art Wall Music Hall (Greenville, SC) This week Athens, GA folk songstress Ruby the RabbitFoot makes two South Carolina tour stops with Charleston based artist Susto in what seems on paper to be a perfect match of touring musicians. The commonality […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: Leighton Meester](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-leighton-meester/): Yes, you read that right. This week’s Diagnosis features Leighton Meester–the actress most known for her portrayal of the Queen of Manhattan’s Upper East Side, Blair Waldorf, on Gossip Girl. While Meester gave the world a taste of her musical chops with a guest appearance on Cobra Starship’s 2009 smash “Good Girls Go Bad,” it […] - [What We're Listening To: February 2015 #1](https://scenesc.com/what-were-listening-to-february/):  “Coyotes” Modest Mouse Modest has developed one hell of a following since getting together in ’93, and it has been nearly eight years since their fifth album We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank. Within the past few months though, they’ve released three solid singles in anticipation of a new album and announced a lengthy list […] - [King Vulture Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/king-vulture-live-at-papa-jazz/): When David and I got the go ahead from Tim Smith, the owner of Papa Jazz, to start filming acoustic performances in the store, we began brainstorming about who we wanted to film. Both of us immediately said Kate and Jared Pyritz. While Kate and Jared, who go by the moniker King Vulture, have been […] - [1 or 2 Episode 38: Jeff and Kelley Gregory](https://scenesc.com/1-or-2-episode-38-jeff-and-kelley-gregory/): Tip jar for Jeff and Kelley Gregory: http://venmo.com/u/Jeff-Gregory-22 - [1 or 2 Episode 37: Tripping on Bricks](https://scenesc.com/1-or-2-episode-37-tripping-on-bricks/): Shifting between the recognition of existential anxieties to the growing pains of living life and the pursuit of opportunities, Ridge DeVuono of Tripping on Bricks’ song “Tenants” reminds us all to remain hopeful. Tipping on Bricks performance took place on Boyd Plaza in front of the Paul Silvestre’s “La Jeunesse (Youth)” sculpture. Tip Tripping on […] - [1 or 2 Episode 36: Sadie Wiskes from the Columbia Children's Theatre](https://scenesc.com/1-or-2-episode-36-sadie-wiskes-from-the-columbia-childrens-theatre/):   Enjoy this heart-warming performance from one of Columbia Children’s Theatre talented stars, Sadie Wiskes. It’s a joyful experience rightfully happening next to the exuberant Zesto’s mural by Christine Lufty. Tip the Columbia Children’s Theatre - [1 or 2 Episode 35: Hillmouse](https://scenesc.com/1-or-2-episode-35-hillmouse/): Tip jar for Hillmouse: https://venmo.com/barnwellmusic Given the year we had of missed holiday connections and the excitement of newfound love, Hillmouse’s Tyler Gordon perfectly encapsulates this feeling of yearning with the song, “Occasional Love.” Tyler performed at the Richland Library grounds under the SYNAPSE banner created by artist Dogon Krigga. - [1 or 2 Episode 34: Ashley Wright](https://scenesc.com/34691/): Singer and songwriter Ashley Wright accompanied by her husband and songwriting partner Travis Wright, offers an intimate performance centered on themes of love, trust and what it means to have faith in the ones you love the most. Tip Ashley Wright - [1 or 2 Episode 33: Rex Darling](https://scenesc.com/1-or-2-episode-33-rex-darling/): Musicians Catherine Hunsinger and John Vail of Rex Darling, showcase a performance filled with sentiment and connection that brings the audience into an atmospheric journey through lyricism and technique. As the guitarist John Vail sets the background with his dexterity, it is melodic vocals from Catherine Hunsinger that tells the story. Tip Jar for Rex […] - [1 or 2 Episode 32: Lyon Forrest Hill](https://scenesc.com/1-or-2-episode-32-lyon-forrest-hill/): Puppeteer and artistic director of the Columbia Marionette, Lyon Forrest Hill offers up a quirky performance for our latest 1 or 2 session. It’s an eclectic mix of electronic beats with harmonic tunes featuring a puppeteering performance with a black wireframe bird, slowly flapping its wings during a brief passage. Tip Jar for Lyon Forrest […] - [1 or 2 Episode 31: Flower Shopping's Ross Swinson](https://scenesc.com/1-or-2-episode-31-flower-shoppings-ross-swinson/): No. 31 in our 1 or 2 series features Flower Shopping‘s Ross Swinson. Listen as Ross performs a daunting, yet poignant song highlighting our tendencies to overthink our existential being. A fitting performance inspired by the moment we’re in. Tip Jar for Ross Swinson - [1 or 2 Episode 30: Prettier Than Matt](https://scenesc.com/1-or-2-episode-30-prettier-than-matt/): Jessica Skinner and Jeff Pitts as Prettier than Matt perform in our 30th 1 or 2 session. They give a beautiful rendition of “Uncover” in front of Christine Lutfy’s mural “State of Mind Butterfly” in West Columbia. Tip Jar for Prettier than Matt Tip Jar for Christine Lutfy - [1 or 2 Episode 29: Boomtown Trio](https://scenesc.com/1-or-2-episode-29-boomtown-trio/): Singing with a certain melancholy but with a bit of hope, guitarist Kelley McLachlan and fiddler Kristen Harris, who make-up two-thirds of Boomtown Trio, perform their song “Road to Nowhere” at the Meeting Street Artisan Market in West Columbia. A timely performance speaking to the zeitgeist of our current time. Tip Jar for Boomtown Trio - [1 or 2 Episode 28: Glass Mansions](https://scenesc.com/1-or-2-episode-28-glass-mansions/): For our 28th 1 or 2, performers Blake Arambula and Jayna Doyle as Glass Mansions perform their song “Nightswimming” in front of Ayako Abe-Miller’s “Neighborhood Treasures” on the facade of the Richland Library Edgewood location. Tip Jar for Glass Mansions - [1 or 2 Episode 27: TiffanyJ](https://scenesc.com/1-or-2-episode-27-tiffanyj/): TiffanyJ performs in this week’s 1 or 2 session accompanied by Antonio McKie. She sings her original song “My Sunshine” a very modern update on an old tune. This session was recorded in front of Laurie Brownell McIntosh Hanging Pages located at Richland Library North Columbia. - [1 or 2 Episode 26: Dante Lewis](https://scenesc.com/1-or-2-episode-26-dante-lewis/): For this week’s 1 or 2, enjoy a happy-danceable performance from saxphonist Dante Lewis. This one will definitely get you off your feet and take on this fine day! Tip Jar for Dante Lewis - [1 or 2 Episode 25: Mark Rapp and Brendan Bull](https://scenesc.com/1-or-2-episode-25-mark-rapp-and-brendan-bull/): This week’s 1 or 2 is probably something you weren’t expecting. It’s ColaJazz‘s Mark Rapp on didgeridoo and Brendan Michael Bull on cajon performing at the Koger Center for the Arts. Tip Jar for ColaJazz - [1 or 2 Episode 24: E.Z. Shakes](https://scenesc.com/1-or-2-episode-24-e-z-shakes/): It’s the 24th edition of 1 or 2. E.Z. Shakes (Zach Seibert and John Furr) perform a new song titled “The Spirit” in front of Jared Charzewski’s “The Band Shell” at Richland Library St. Andrews. - [1 or 2 Episode 23: The NiA Company](https://scenesc.com/1-or-2-episode-23-the-nia-company/): Darion McCloud and Sam McWhite of the NiA Company perform in this week’s 1 or 2 by singing and reading “Black Magic” by Dinah Johnson. They perform in front of the George Washington Carver mural on the side of the Rare Variety Cafe on North Main Street. Tip Jar for NiA Company - [1 or 2 Episode 22: Admiral Radio](https://scenesc.com/1-or-2-episode-22-admiral-radio/): Tip jar for Admiral Radio: https://venmo.com/AdmiralRadio Created to provide readers with a connection to local arts during isolated times, and to give those artists a paycheck when they’ve become scarce, the 1 or 2 performance video series will continue through the coming weeks. These sessions are in partnership with Free Times, One Columbia, Richland Library and SceneSC. - [1 or 2 Episode 21: Stagbriar](https://scenesc.com/1-or-2-episode-21-stagbriar/): Tip jar for Stagbriar: https://venmo.com/alexmccollumiii Created to provide readers with a connection to local arts during isolated times, and to give those artists a paycheck when they’ve become scarce, the 1 or 2 performance video series will continue through the coming weeks. These sessions are in partnership with Free Times, One Columbia, Richland Library and SceneSC. - [1 or 2 Episode 20: Tom Coolidge](https://scenesc.com/1-or-2-episode-20-tom-coolidge/): Created to provide readers with a connection to local arts during isolated times, and to give those artists a paycheck when they’ve become scarce, the 1 or 2 performance video series will continue through the coming weeks. These sessions are in partnership with Free Times, One Columbia, Richland Library and SceneSC. - [1 or 2 Episode 19: LaLisa](https://scenesc.com/1-or-2-episode-19-lalisa/): Tip jar for LaLisa: https://cash.app/$LaLisaTheGoddess Created to provide readers with a connection to local arts during isolated times, and to give those artists a paycheck when they’ve become scarce, the 1 or 2 performance video series will continue through the coming weeks. These sessions are in partnership with Free Times, One Columbia, Richland Library and SceneSC. - [1 or 2 – Episode 18: Dear Blanca](https://scenesc.com/1-or-2-episode-18-dear-blanca/): Tip jar for Dear Blanca: https://PayPal.me/dearblanca Created to provide readers with a connection to local arts during isolated times, and to give those artists a paycheck when they’ve become scarce, the 1 or 2 performance video series will continue through the coming weeks. These sessions are in partnership with Free Times, One Columbia, Richland Library and SceneSC. - [1 or 2 – Episode 17: Partly Cloudy](https://scenesc.com/1-or-2-episode-17-partly-cloudy/): Created to provide readers with a connection to local arts during isolated times, and to give those artists a paycheck when they’ve become scarce, the 1 or 2 performance video series will continue through the coming weeks. These sessions are in partnership with Free Times, One Columbia, Richland Library and SceneSC. - [1 or 2 – Episode 16: Lang Owen](https://scenesc.com/1-or-2-episode-16-lang-owen/): Created to provide readers with a connection to local arts during isolated times, and to give those artists a paycheck when they’ve become scarce, the 1 or 2 performance video series will continue through the coming weeks. These sessions are in partnership with Free Times, One Columbia, Richland Library and SceneSC. - [1 or 2 – Episode 15: Boo Hag](https://scenesc.com/1-or-2-episode-15-boo-hag/): Tip jar for Boo Hag: https://bit.ly/2ZZOqKn Created to provide readers with a connection to local arts during isolated times, and to give those artists a paycheck when they’ve become scarce, the 1 or 2 performance video series will continue through the coming weeks. These sessions are in partnership with Free Times, One Columbia, Richland Library and […] - [1 or 2 – Episode 14: CammWess](https://scenesc.com/1-or-2-episode-14-cammwess/): Tip jar for CammWess: https://venmo.com/Cammwess Created to provide readers with a connection to local arts during isolated times, and to give those artists a paycheck when they’ve become scarce, the 1 or 2 performance video series will continue through the coming weeks. These sessions are in partnership with Free Times, One Columbia, Richland Library and SceneSC. - [1 or 2 – Episode 13: Preach Jacobs](https://scenesc.com/1-or-2-episode-13-preach-jacobs/): Tip jar for Preach Jacobs: https://www.paypal.me/MoBettaSoul Created to provide readers with a connection to local arts during isolated times, and to give those artists a paycheck when they’ve become scarce, the 1 or 2 performance video series will continue through the coming weeks. These sessions are in partnership with Free Times, One Columbia, Richland Library and SceneSC. - [1 or 2 – Episode 12: Aisa Blue](https://scenesc.com/1-or-2-episode-12-aisa-blue/): Tip jar for Aisa Blue: $AisaBlu via Cash App Created to provide readers with a connection to local arts during isolated times, and to give those artists a paycheck when they’ve become scarce, the 1 or 2 performance video series will continue through the coming weeks. These sessions are in partnership with Free Times, One Columbia, Richland […] - [1 or 2 – Episode 11: IndigoSoul](https://scenesc.com/1-or-2-episode-11-indigosoul/): Tip jar for IndigoSoul: https://www.paypal.me/TOdanceInc Created to provide readers with a connection to local arts during isolated times, and to give those artists a paycheck when they’ve become scarce, the 1 or 2 performance video series will continue through the coming weeks. These sessions are in partnership with Free Times, One Columbia, Richland Library and SceneSC. - [1 or 2 – Episode 10: Autocorrect](https://scenesc.com/1-or-2-episode-10-autocorrect/): Tip jar for Autocorrect: https://www.paypal.me/CecilDecker Created to provide readers with a connection to local arts during isolated times, and to give those artists a paycheck when they’ve become scarce, the 1 or 2 performance video series will continue through the coming weeks. These sessions are in partnership with Free Times, One Columbia, Richland Library and SceneSC. - [1 or 2 – Episode 9: Ara-Viktoria](https://scenesc.com/1-or-2-episode-9-ara-viktoria/): Tip jar for Ara-Viktoria Created to provide readers with a connection to local arts during isolated times, and to give those artists a paycheck when they’ve become scarce, the 1 or 2 performance video series will continue through the coming weeks. These sessions are in partnership with Free Times, One Columbia, Richland Library and SceneSC. - [1 or 2 – Episode 8: Aim High](https://scenesc.com/1-or-2-episode-8-aim-high/): Tip jar for Aim High: https://venmo.com/Calebjustcaleb Read More at Free Times Created to provide readers with a connection to local arts during isolated times, and to give those artists a paycheck when they’ve become scarce, the 1 or 2 performance video series will continue through the coming weeks. These sessions are in partnership with Free Times, One Columbia, […] - [1 or 2 – Episode 7: Bob Evans and Claudio Olivera](https://scenesc.com/1-or-2-episode-7-bob-evans-and-claudio-olivera/):   Tip jar for Claudio Olivera: https://venmo.com/Claudio-Olivera Read More at Free Times Created to provide readers with a connection to local arts during isolated times, and to give those artists a paycheck when they’ve become scarce, the 1 or 2 performance video series will continue through the coming weeks. These sessions are in partnership with Free Times, One […] - [1 or 2 – Episode 6: Brian Patrick the Vocalinist](https://scenesc.com/1-or-2-episode-6-brian-patrick-the-vocalinist/): Tip jar for Brian Patrick: https://www.paypal.me/vocalinist Read More at Free Times Created to provide readers with a connection to local arts during isolated times, and to give those artists a paycheck when they’ve become scarce, the 1 or 2 performance video series will continue through the coming weeks. These sessions are in partnership with Free Times, One Columbia, […] - [1 or 2 – Episode 5: Amos Hoffman](https://scenesc.com/1-or-2-episode-5-amos-hoffman/):   Tip jar for Amos Hoffman: https://venmo.com/amos-Hoffman Created to provide readers with a connection to local arts during isolated times, and to give those artists a paycheck when they’ve become scarce, the 1 or 2 performance video series will continue through the coming weeks. These sessions are in partnership with Free Times, One Columbia, Richland Library and […] - [1 or 2 – Episode 4: Puppet Time Machine Theatre](https://scenesc.com/1-or-2-episode-4-puppet-time-machine-theatre/): Tip jar for Episode 4: Puppet Time Machine Theatre: https://bit.ly/3bN6w6O Created to provide readers with a connection to local arts during isolated times, and to give those artists a paycheck when they’ve become scarce, the 1 or 2 performance video series will continue through the coming weeks. These sessions are in partnership with Free Times, One Columbia, […] - [1 or 2 – Episode 3: Valley Maker](https://scenesc.com/1-or-2-episode-3-valley-maker/): Tip jar for Valley Maker: https://paypal.me/valleymaker Read More at Free Times Created to provide readers with a connection to local arts during isolated times, and to give those artists a paycheck when they’ve become scarce, the 1 or 2 performance video series will continue through the coming weeks. These sessions are in partnership with Free Times, One […] - [1 or 2 – Episode 2: Milah](https://scenesc.com/1-or-2-episode-2-milah/): Tip jar for Milah: https://www.paypal.me/beenmilah Created to provide readers with a connection to local arts during isolated times, and to give those artists a paycheck when they’ve become scarce, the 1 or 2 performance video series will continue through the coming weeks. These sessions are in partnership with Free Times, One Columbia, Richland Library and SceneSC. - [1 or 2 – Episode 1: THE Dubber](https://scenesc.com/1-or-2-episode-1-the-dubber/): Tip jar for THE Dubber: shorturl.at/achLO Read More at Free Times Created to provide readers with a connection to local arts during isolated times, and to give those artists a paycheck when they’ve become scarce, the 1 or 2 performance video series will continue through the coming weeks. These sessions are in partnership with Free Times, […] - [Human Resources Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/human-resources-live-at-papa-jazz/):   Q&A with Human Resources’ Matt Zutell  What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? “Your Favorite Weapon” by Brand New and “Tell All Your Friends” by Taking Back Sunday What was the first album you bought with your own money? “Americana” by The Offspring What was the first local band that caught […] - [Kid Trails-Friendships Fade Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/kid-trails-friendships-fade-live-at-papa-jazz/): Watch Kid Trails perform their song "Friendships Fade" live at Papa Jazz Record Shoppe in Columbia, SC. - [Keon Masters Teams with Persona La Ave for "Limbo" Video](https://scenesc.com/keon-masters-teams-with-persona-la-ave-for-limbo-video/): There’s that running joke on Twitter when the passage of time seems out of sync. When bad things start to happen time can seem cruel, moving both fast and slow depending on your perspective. On January 27, 2020 the front page of USA Today read “Kobe Bryant, daughter killed in crash” and off to the […] - [The Lovely Few Release New Video "Sad Disco"](https://scenesc.com/the-lovely-few-release-new-video-sad-disco/): With the opening and title track from The Lovely Few’s new EP, Mike Mewborne and company take a break from their space themed songs and try their take at pop music. Featuring a new recording lineup made up of Kenny McWilliams (gang vocals, bass, keys, guitars) and Joe Stillwell (Drums) of Real Work, along with […] - [Mids Release Debut EP Wellness Check](https://scenesc.com/mids-release-debut-ep-wellness-check/): Featuring members of Dear Blanca, ET Anderson, and Niecy Blues, Mids meshes characteristics of each band, affording them the chance to expand past the confines of each of those acts stylistically. The first time Michael Crawford (drums), Cam Powell (bass), Dylan Dickerson (vox, keys), and Jon Warf (guitar) got together to jam it was to […] - [Freeway Music Festival Returns for 6th Year](https://scenesc.com/freeway-music-festival-returns-for-6th-year/): Freeway Music Festival returns to The Senate Saturday August 24th, featuring close to 20 local and regional acts on 4 stages. The all day event kicks off at noon with and goes all day for only $10. While we pulled together the four bands and Kid Trails on the SceneSC Stage and WXRY Stage the […] - [Everybody's Got Nipples 2 — Join The Big Sleepover](https://scenesc.com/everybodys-got-nipples-2-join-the-big-sleepover/): Everybody's Got Nipples 2 fest kicks off this evening with performances by Briston Maroney, Shane T, Tom Angst, John Bias, and Wallpaper. Over the course of the weekend, attendees will be able to see some 17 musical artists and six visual artists. The rest of the lineup includes artists like Gardeners, Apricot Blush, Cry Baby, Nordista Freeze, Late Nigh Laundry, Future Crib, and Abstract. - [Aiken Bluegrass Festival: One Big, Certified Jam Sesh](https://scenesc.com/aiken-bluegrass-fest-one-big-certified-jam-sesh/): The Aiken Bluegrass Festival entered its 15th year with a bang. Headlining the festival was the legendary Del McCoury Band, who wowed attendees with a performance like none other that weekend. Members of the band grouped themselves around one microphone and crooned gorgeous tunes, which, even in bluegrass, is a rare and welcome sight. The […] - [Youngster Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/youngster-live-at-papa-jazz/): What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? I had a few CDs on heavy rotation in my very early teens. Sugar Ray’s 14:59, Fatboy Slim’s You’ve Come A Long Way Baby, and Spin Doctors’ Pocket Full of Kryptonite. What was the first album you bought with your own money? Is This It […] - [Photos: Stick Tight Fest Night 3](https://scenesc.com/photos-stick-tight-fest-night-3/): June 15, 2019 - [Photos: Knocked Loose and Boston Manor](https://scenesc.com/photos-knocked-loose-and-boston-manor/): Boston Manor and Knocked Loose at House of Blues June 21, 2019 Knocked Loose Boston Manor - [Photos: The High Divers at White Mule](https://scenesc.com/photos-the-high-divers-at-white-mule/): 6/9/19 at The White Mule in Columbia, SC - [A Conversation with J.S. Terry](https://scenesc.com/a-conversation-with-j-s-terry/): and you loom over me like a mountain by J.S. Terry April 26th marked the release of and you loom over me like a mountain, Campobello-based artist J. S. Terry’s sophomore album. Recorded over a period of two years, the album tracks what frontman Jonah Terry explains is his experience of being in his early […] - [Happy. Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/happy-live-at-papa-jazz/): What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? Caleb: Bowling For Soup – Hangover You Don’t Deserve Tate: The Wallflowers – Bringing Down The Horse Sean: Green Day – American Idiot John: Stone Temple Pilots – Core What as the first album you bought with your own money? Caleb: Turnover – Magnolia Tate: […] - [New Music: Kelley McLachlan-Steady Hands](https://scenesc.com/new-music-kelley-mclachlan-steady-hands/): Over the last few years Kelley McLachlan’s lended vocals to a few of our Papa Jazz sessions in addition to her performing with her projects Boomtown Waifs, Post Timey String Band, and The Prairie Willows. At times her voice can be powerful, sometimes fun and quirky, and others blend in delicately all the while unique […] - [Photos: The Struts at Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/photos-the-struts-at-music-farm/): Music Farm in Charleston, SC May 15, 2019 - [Photos: The Maine and Grayscale at Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/photos-the-maine-at-music-farm/): Photos by Hunter Boland The Maine at Music Farm FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2019 Grayscale - [The Runout Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/the-runout-live-at-papa-jazz/): Facebook Event Catch The Runout Thursday 5/23 at New Brookland Tavern with Human Resources and Cayla Fralick as they celebrate the release of their new album Ready or Not out 5/24. What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? Jeff – Simon and Garfunkel Live in Central Park. Travis – James Taylor greatest […] - [Live at Papa Jazz with The Dirty Gone Dolas](https://scenesc.com/live-at-papa-jazz-with-the-dirty-gone-dolas/): Watch The Dirty Gone Dolas perform two songs live at Papa Jazz Record Shoppe in Columbia, SC. - [New Music: The Witness Marks-Change Your Name](https://scenesc.com/new-music-the-witness-marks-change-your-name/): The Witness Marks by The Witness Marks I’ve thought a lot lately about music with a sense of locale. About the connection a listener makes with maybe an accent that sounds like home or an instrument that makes you feel an area. I’m often miffed when an artists tries to hide or change their roots […] - [Photos: High Water 2019](https://scenesc.com/photos-high-water-2019/) - [Get High Stay Dry A Look Back at High Water 2019](https://scenesc.com/get-high-stay-dry-a-look-back-at-high-water-2019/): Going into High Water weekend I prepared myself for slight disappoint. I knew the festival atmosphere would be there, but the Shovels and Rope crew have set the bar pretty high with past lineups that have included The Avett Brothers, Jason Isbell, Band of Horses, The Shins, and Jeff Tweedy just to name a few. Could […] - [Get Ready for High Water 2019](https://scenesc.com/get-ready-for-high-water-2019/):  The third annual High Water Music Festival hosted by lowcountry legends Shovels and Rope kicks off Saturday in North Charleston at Riverfront Park. If it’s your first time going you’re in for a treat, and if you’re returning you’re in for a whole lotta new music. Over the past few months new songs have […] - [Photos: Indie Grits 2019](https://scenesc.com/photos-indie-grits-2019/): Indie Grits Film Festival Columbia, SC March 28-31, 2019 - [2019 Indie Grits Music Guide and Preview](https://scenesc.com/2019-indie-grits-music-guide-and-preview/): The big headline of Indie Grits last year was “Indie Grits Gets Ambitious.” Free Times wrote: Organizers say this year’s Indie Grits will be the biggest yet, with a festival-high 83 films and 30 bands – also a festival record – playing across multiple venues. I contested this, noting that other years featured nearly 30 […] - [A Look Back at Savannah Stopover 2019](https://scenesc.com/a-look-back-at-savannah-stopover-2019/): By David Stringer and Leslie Leonard Full Photo Gallery On Saturday morning after two music filled days and nights of Savannah Stopover I woke up and realized I hadn’t seen one bad act yet. An incredible run of sets where each one offered something impressive. That’s saying a lot. With a festival that focuses so […] - [2019 SceneSC Sampler Out Now](https://scenesc.com/2019-scenesc-sampler-out-now/): Stream on Bandcamp About the sampler: This is our 10th South Carolina music compilation in the nearly 11 years we’ve been a website. People often ask how these “samplers” come together, and I often say it’s a miracle that they do. The first few compilations featured a few unreleased songs, and mostly songs that were […] - [Savannah Stopover 2019 in Photos](https://scenesc.com/savannah-stopover-2019-in-photos/) - [Courtroom Sessions: Gardeners Perform "Up a Mountain" and "Painkillers"](https://scenesc.com/courtroom-sessions-gardeners-perform-up-a-mountain-and-painkillers/): When we did a “get to know you” type interview with Gardeners last year bass player and multi-instrumentalist Tim McFall they want to make their listeners feel something when asked what they wanted listeners to take away. As dynamic and emotive of band as Gardeners is, they often succeed at that. Since that interview in […] - [Photos: Speedy Ortiz with Ohmme & Niecy Blues](https://scenesc.com/photos-speedy-ortiz-with-ohmme-niecy-blues/): These three bands should have been on tour together. Though the tour was just Speedy Ortiz and Ohmme, Niecy Blues opening the show not only rounded out the lineup, but made it a spectacle of talent all night long. So many times over the years great lineups like this in Columbia have been under attended. […] - [South Carolina Music at South by Southwest 2019](https://scenesc.com/south-carolina-music-at-south-by-southwest-2019/): Check out these South Carolina acts at SXSW 2019. - [Inaugural Girls Block Event To Highlight Visual and Performing Artists](https://scenesc.com/inaugural-girls-block-event-to-highlight-visual-and-performing-artists/): New organization Girls Block hosts their debut event Saturday, March 9 in downtown Columbia featuring female artists from across South Carolina’s. Taking place at several venues on the 1600 Block of Main St., the event looks to not only elevate underrepresented voices, but also inspire and honor women across the state. Recently founded by Catherine […] - [Watch Babe Club Perform "Hate Myself" and "On the Other Side"](https://scenesc.com/watch-babe-club-perform-hate-myself-and-on-the-other-side/): Savannah Stopover Saturday March 9, 2019 10:30pm – 11:30pm Club One (Over 21) 1 Jefferson St, Savannah, GA 31401, USA In September of 2018 at Jam Room Music Festival in Columbia, Babe Club core members Jenna Desmond and Corey Campbell told me they were leaving Susto to focus more on their band and spend more time […] - [Savannah Stopover Preview and Five Must See Acts](https://scenesc.com/savannah-stopover-preview-and-five-must-see-acts/): March is the best time of year for live music fans. Before festival season officially rolls in, up-and-coming bands hit the road destination Austin, Texas and SXSW. They’re not going to waste the dates driving there without booking shows on the way, so venues and cities all across America benefit. Of those, Savannah and Stopover […] - [Skylar Gudasz Talks New Album and Upcoming Dates](https://scenesc.com/skylar-gudasz-talks-new-album-and-upcoming-dates/): Catch Skylar Gudasz at Charleston Pour House, New Brookland Tavern, and Savannah Stopover performing while preparing to finish her sophomore album. - [Courtroom Sessions: Motel Glory Perform Muscle Memory and Lucky Bet](https://scenesc.com/courtroom-sessions-motel-glory-perform-muscle-memory-and-lucky-bet/): Watch Motel Glory perform "Lucky Bet" and "Muscle Memory" live at The Courtroom in Rock Hill, SC.  - [Watch Erich Skelton and Ben Walker Share Songs](https://scenesc.com/watch-erich-skelton-and-ben-walker-share-songs/): Facebook Event After taking a few years away from the music scene, Erich Skelton’s slowly stepped back in, playing a few solo shows and opening for Sequoyah Prep School last year. Saturday night he’ll take on the headlining spot at New Brookland Tavern with a full band around him and familiar openers. Saturday Ben Walker […] - [To Be Sure Live at The Courtroom](https://scenesc.com/to-be-sure-live-at-the-courtroom/): Watch To Be Sure perform three songs at The Courtroom. - [Watch Susto Perform Three New Songs Live](https://scenesc.com/watch-susto-perform-three-new-songs-live/): Susto’s new album Ever Since I Lost My Mind out 2/22/19 Susto closed out 2018 strong, by announcing their new album Ever Since I Lost My Mind, releasing the lead single “Homeboy”, and with the “SUSTO Stories” album and accompanying tour. That album and tour seemed to mark a turning point for the band, closing […] - [Brent Cobb Tour Hits 3 SC Cities](https://scenesc.com/brent-cobb-tour-hits-3-sc-cities/): Feb-7 The Pour House Charleston, SC, US Feb-8 The New Brookland Tavern West Columbia, SC, US Feb-9 The Radio Room Greenville, SC, US The last time Brent Cobb toured through South Carolina it was supporting Chris Stapleton’s sold out arena tour. While Stapleton is seen as one of the saviors of country music, for me […] - [Watson Village Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/watson-village-live-at-papa-jazz/):   What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? Mad Man Across the Water by Elton John was definitely the first album. My dad would play it while cleaning the house when I was a kid. I remember thinking, “Every song on this is amazing.” What as the first album you bought with […] - [Cayla Fralick Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/cayla-fralick-live-at-papa-jazz/): 1) What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? The first album I loved was probably something like NSYNC or Hanson, but I want to say something cooler, so, the first song I remember hearing and loving and needing to have was Tracy Chapman’s Gimme One Reason. I was 6 years old and […] - [New Music Monday: Shovels and Rope, Beach Tiger, Pierce Koichi, Susto and more](https://scenesc.com/new-music-monday-shovels-and-rope-beach-tiger-pierce-koichi-susto-and-more/): Shovels and Rope By Blood by Shovels & RopeBack with their first release since 2017′s Busted Jukebox Volume 2, Charleston based Shovels and Rope dropped “The Wire”, the lead single from their upcoming album out 4/12/19. “The Wire” focuses in on Shovels and Rope strengths, with pounding drums and buzzing guitars side by side with […] - [Photos: Wolfgang Zimmerman w. ILEP/ Zack Mexico/Dear Blanca](https://scenesc.com/photos-wolfgang-zimmerman-w-ilep-zack-mexico-dear-blanca/): Wolfgang Zimmerman with Invisible Low End Power kicked off a stellar three band bill at New Brookland Tavern Thursday night that included North Carolina’s Zack Mexico and Columbia locals Dear Blanca. In truth, this was a three headliner bill, with Zimmerman’s band being an all-star lineup of Charleston musicians filled with members of Atlas Road […] - [SceneSC Live Session: Gold Light and Snakemusk](https://scenesc.com/scenesc-live-session-gold-light-and-snakemusk/): Donate to Gold Light and Snakemusk’s Indie Gogo  After teaming up last year over a mutual love of Hank Williams and The Everly Brothers, Joe and Beau aka Gold Light and Snakemusk are now focusing on their first album together. The duo quickly expanded into a five piece band, that’s played across the Southeast over the past […] - [New Music Monday: SUSTO, John Bias, Cry Baby and More](https://scenesc.com/new-music-monday-susto-john-bias-cry-baby-and-more/): John Bias Composition with Red, Blue and Yellow by John Bias When we saw John Bias last August they were bouncing around onstage as a three-piece in what looked like painter suits. Now they’re back with a new song “Composition with Red, Blue and Yellow” produced & engineered by Khari Lucas. Featuring a slew of […] - [Motel Glory-Top Bill (The Courtroom Sessions)](https://scenesc.com/motel-glory-top-bill-the-courtroom-sessions/): Though Motel Glory didn’t release any new music in 2018, 2019 they’re set to release their third LP via Real South Records.  When it comes to these sessions at The Courtroom, and Rock Hill music in general, Motel Glory has come to define it in some ways. They’re one of the cities longest running DIY […] - [GASP-How Much (The Courtroom Sessions)](https://scenesc.com/gasp-how-much-the-courtroom-sessions/): With the 3rd Annual Dumb Sweater Fest coming up this Friday and Saturday at The Courtroom in Rock Hill, we’re starting the release of The Courtroom Sessions, filmed live at The Courtroom in Rock Hill, SC in the fall of 2018. There’s a wink from drummer to drummer midway through “How Much” as they make eye contact […] - [Gardeners-Bug (The Courtroom Sessions)](https://scenesc.com/gardeners-bug-the-courtroom-sessions/): With the 3rd Annual Dumb Sweater Fest coming up this Friday and Saturday at The Courtroom in Rock Hill, we’re starting the release of The Courtroom Sessions, filmed live at The Courtroom in Rock Hill, SC in the fall of 2018. It all started with a tweet from Gardeners and some perfect timing. We were […] - [Best of 2018: South Carolina's Year in Review](https://scenesc.com/best-of-2018-south-carolinas-year-in-review/): Most year-end lists have already been published at this point, as December has become online media’s norm to do so, so you could be tired of them by now. We’ve never been able to get in that head space though, still living in the fleeting moments of the end of the year and trying not […] - [Beach Tiger Return with New Single "Numb"](https://scenesc.com/beach-tiger-return-with-new-single-numb/): Numb by Beach Tiger Premiered yesterday, the new song from Beach Tiger is a quick and catchy two and half-minute electro pop song. Beach Tiger as a project went quiet in 2018, after releasing singles in 2015, 16, and 17, but never a full album or EP. Those songs are much in the same vein […] - [Photos: Kid Trails // Flower Shopping // Slush](https://scenesc.com/photos-kid-trails-flower-shopping-slush/): 12-21-18 Kid Trails with Flower Shopping and Slush New Brookland Tavern - [Darby Wilcox Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/darby-wilcox-live-at-papa-jazz/): 1) What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? I remember being just as terrified as I was in love with War Of The Worlds on Vinyl. My brothers used to torture me with it. They weren’t allowed to listen to it after 8pm because my poor little 10-year-old self was a weener. […] - [Photos: Babe Club, Human Resources, Frederick the Younger](https://scenesc.com/photos-babe-club-human-resources-frederick-the-younger/): Babe Club – Human Resources – Frederick the Younger at The White Mule 12-8-2018 - [Susto Drops New Single, Announces New Album Out 2-22](https://scenesc.com/susto-drops-new-single-announces-new-album-out-2-22/): The number 222 continues to follow and guide Susto frontman Justin Osborne and company with their third full length album Ever Since I Lost My Mind dropping 2-22-19, with the first single “Homeboy” out now. “Homeboy” and the announcement of the new album comes just on the heels of the band’s announcement that they’re signing to Rounder […] - [Candy Coffins Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/candy-coffins-live-at-papa-jazz/): Candy Coffins’ Jame Lathren What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? Hands down it was KISS Alive II. For me the theatrics were the focus. The music almost seemed like an afterthought. However, I was and still am a fan of “Shock Me” and Ace’s extended solo on that album. What was […] - [Gold Light + Snakemusk Live at Wrigley Field](https://scenesc.com/gold-light-snakemusk-live-at-wrigley-field/): The season finale of the Live at Wrigley Field sessions features creator and curator Joe Chang and his project Gold Light & Snakemusk performing their song “Death” off their album coming out next year. It is a fitting ending to see the man behind the camera, in this unique partnership where Chang brings in friends […] - [Photos: Real Work with Barnwell and Cayla Fralick](https://scenesc.com/photos-real-work-with-barnwell-and-cayla-fralick/): Columbia band Real Work celebrated the release of their latest single “Safe Place” at New Brookland Tavern last Saturday night with support from Barnwell and Cayla Fralick. - [Real Work Release New Single "Safe Place"](https://scenesc.com/real-work-release-new-single-safe-place/): Safe Place by Real Work With the release of their new single “Safe Place” Real Work look forward to a different era of the band. What started as the writing duo of Kenny McWilliams and Chad Rochester, both former members of the much-loved Columbia band Baumer, turned into more of a full band effort as […] - [The Artisanals Release New Video for "First Time"](https://scenesc.com/the-artisanals-release-new-video-for-first-time/): As I watched this video for the first time I rolled my eyes several times before the scene where frontman Johnny Delaware kicks some dirt around at the 3:45 mark. I know better than to think they would actually take a video to the level of seriousness that I initially thought. I felt slightly trolled, […] - [Show Review: Toro y Moi and Dizzy Fae at The Senate](https://scenesc.com/show-review-toro-y-moi-and-dizzy-fae-at-the-senate/): People from around the Midlands met up with friends, grabbed a beer and found a spot to stand on the floor of The Senate in downtown Columbia on Saturday night. At 8:30 the lights dimmed, the chatter in the crowed softened and for two seconds the building reached nearly silence. The stage turned blue, Dizzy […] - [Photos: Toro y Moi and Dizzy Fae at The Senate](https://scenesc.com/photos-toro-y-moi-and-dizzy-fae-at-the-senate/): Toro y Moi and Dizzy Fae at The Senate - Columbia, SC 11-17-18. - [Photos: Grace Joyner // Infinitikiss // Falling off a Building](https://scenesc.com/photos-grace-joyner-infitikiss-falling-off-a-building/): Sunday March 6, 2016 New Brookland Tavern - [The Bedheads Explore New Sound on New EP](https://scenesc.com/the-bedheads/): Off the cuff I recently described The Bedheads to someone as a pop punk band, but I immediately took back my words. It really depends on who you’re talking how the connotation of that genre will be processed. Either way, The Bedheads roots lie in pop punk soil, but they’ve grown into something else since, […] - [The High Divers: SceneSC Live Session](https://scenesc.com/high-divers-scenesc-live-session/): The High Divers – Wild With You From the album “Riverlust” Check them out 3/11/16 @New Brookland Tavern – 8:00 p.m Q: Tell me what’s it been like recently playing, traveling, and being apart of a band in general. What are your methods of coming up with new material and what’s your favorite thing to […] - [Dear Blanca Sub Rosa Episode 1](https://scenesc.com/dear-blanca-sub-rosa-episode-1/): Late last year I met with Gibbes DeLoach and we chatted about different ideas for a future video series outside of the Papa Jazz session realm. What we came up with was the idea to go to the bands, and film them while they practiced and talk to them about the creative process and what […] - [Brian Robert Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/brian-robert-live-at-papa-jazz/): Ko, Co., Company, Brian Hannon now creates music under the moniker Brian Robert. Seems simple enough, and not so difficult, but in a world where Donald Trump has actual supporters for president, people still seem to get it wrong. I’m not sure how, but I’ve seen people struggle and call him a variety of things, […] - [Valentine's Day with Unknown Mortal Orchestra](https://scenesc.com/show-review-unknown-mortal-orchestra/): With the entrancing beats of electric fluorescent lights and the rosy aura of Valentine’s Day, Unknown Mortal Orchestra wove a psychedelic trip at the Orange Peel in Asheville. The four piece collective took a vacation down memory lane, first stop, through tears that burn “Like Acid Rain”. Frontman Ruban Nielson’s voice pierced through the audience […] - [Photos: Grace Joyner/She Returns from War/King Vulture](https://scenesc.com/photos-grace-joynershe-returns-from-warking-vulture/): Photos by Alexis Schwallier Lighting by Fort Pysch Art Bar “A Night at the Planetarium” February 6, 2016 - [Grace Joyner Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/grace-joyner-live-at-papa-jazz/): What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? GJ: I remember the first album that really impacted me was Grace, Jeff Buckley. I asked for it for Christmas when I was 14. He was the first artist that made me really inspired to play music myself. What as the first album you bought […] - [The Lovely Few: Balancing a Life of Fatherhood, Teaching, and Music](https://scenesc.com/the-lovely-few/): On their 2011 album The Perseids The Lovely Few began their journey into what’s become a trilogy of releases titled The Meteor Series where frontman Mike Mewborne started writing space themed songs, metaphorically weaving in those themes with his own personal life. Married in 2008, Mewborne is joined in The Lovely Few by his wife […] - [Marshall Brown Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/marshall-brown-live-at-papa-jazz/): When I’d get home late to the House of Software I’d often hear music coming from Marshall Brown’s upstairs apartment in the back. There was a five-year era where he had turned pretty much his entire place into a recording studio. We’re not talking bedroom recordings here, we’re talking about living room, dining room, and even […] - [Photos: Mothers/Gláss/Art Contest](https://scenesc.com/photos-mothersglassart-contest/): Photos by David Stringer January 8th, 2016 at Independent Public Alehouse in Greenville, SC - [Secret Guest: The Secret's Out](https://scenesc.com/secret-guest-the-secrets-out/): Brett Nash “The Cutest”: vocals, guitar, piano Dorian Warneck “The Best”: bass Michael Milam “The Worst”: drums Andrei Mihalovic “The Drunkest”: guitar, vocals THE INTERVIEW: BAND PERVS Dorian Warneck was rocking a Blue Tile Skateshop t-shirt and some granola bar crumbs in his luscious man beard when I caught up with him at Kudu Coffee. […] - [South Carolina's Top Music of 2015](https://scenesc.com/south-carolinas-top-music-of-2015/): Brave Baby-Electric Friends Electric Friends by Brave Baby As soon as the recording wrapped for Brave Baby’s 2013 debut release Forty Bells, the wheels were already churning on demos and the crafting of songs for what turned into Electric Friends. Having the luxury of their own studio in Charleston, the songs on Electric Friends transformed over time […] - [Photos: Jump Little Children – Slow Runner – Indianola](https://scenesc.com/photos-jump-little-children-slow-runner-indianola/): Photos of Jump Little Children's reunion shows at Music Farm Columbia with openers Slow Runner and Indianola. Photos by David Stringer - [Q&A with Lightness](https://scenesc.com/qa-with-lightness/): 2015 EP by Lightness The opening track of Lightness debut EP is slow, droning, and packs a wallop when the guitars kick in and the cymbals splash. Sometimes the characteristics of the music conflict, with tempo changes and Jules Campbell’s vocals humming and smoldering comfortably on top of the guitars, drums, and bass that set […] - [Q & A with Martin Hacker-Mullen of Oneforall and Genius Factory Records](https://scenesc.com/25155/): A photo posted by Oneforall (@oneforallsc) on Oct 18, 2015 at 9:21am PDT One of only a small handful of bands carrying the torch for the indie rock/punk scene in the Midlands, Oneforall does more than just contribute to the scene musically, their members contribute in a myriad of ways. Fronted by Martin Hacker-Mullen, the bands growth […] - [Valley Maker’s When I Was A Child](https://scenesc.com/25160/): Valley Maker’s When I Was A Child | Not an album review Get ready to feel something. [I struggle with writing this; this is not an album review. It is not a play by play of songs. It is not a summary of lyrics or an analysis of musical denotation. Somehow, like the album itself, […] - [H3RO-Between the Panels](https://scenesc.com/25151/): It’s common knowledge that hip hop, as a genre, has mutated over the turn of the century. Between 1985 and 2015, a small percentage of the overall mainstream record label CEO’s and A&R representatives have knit-picked what is heard on the radio and have slowly, yet steadily, transformed what is popular and what we, the […] - [WUSC Wednesday: It's All Happening! With Man Overboard](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesday-its-all-happening-with-man-overboard/): As the end of the semester approaches I wanted to do my final show on a band that truly represents pop punk. After taking the obvious, iconic choices such as Blink 182 and Taking Back Sunday out of the equation, I decided to go with a more modern and present band, Man Overboard. And after […] - [Interview: Alarm Drum Talk Influences and Being in a Band](https://scenesc.com/interview-alarm-drum-talk-influences-and-being-in-a-band/):   Alarm Drum play New Brookland Tavern November 21 with Ivadell, Museum Mouth, and Junior Astronomers. Facebook Event With their debut EP out in August, Alarm Drum have quickly made a name for themselves with their well crafted debut release. The EP blossoms with an array of influences including bands and artists who focus on arrangements […] - [Mel Washington and Bakari Lebby Take on Hotline Bling in New Video](https://scenesc.com/mel-washington-and-bakari-lebby-take-on-hotline-bling-in-new-video/): In February Mel Washington released Black Excellence Volume 1, a five track experiment covering songs for Black History month. That project was so well received Washington is planning a remixed and remastered deluxe edition out next February, along with Volume 2 which is being co-produced by Columbia’s Bakari Lebby. Volume 2 also features a song […] - [Savannah Stopover Announces Initial Lineup](https://scenesc.com/savannah-stopover-announces-initial-lineup/): Check out our 2015 coverage of Savannah Stopover Festival. Let me say this and just get it out there. Two of the best albums of 2015 came from All Dogs and Des Ark, both of whom are playing Savannah Stopover in 2016. Founded in 2011, the festival has kept growing yearly as a sort of warm-up stop […] - [Cloud Witch Live at Kittrella](https://scenesc.com/cloud-witch-live-at-kittrella/): Cloud Witch first show with Cookie Monster. A photo posted by Scene SC (@scenesc) on Oct 19, 2015 at 5:46pm PDT Usually bands don’t want their first show filmed, but that’s not the case for Cloud Witch whose two members, guitarist Jonah Dearmon and drummer Chris Mathis, have been playing together off and on for close […] - [Review: Waka Flocka and Ben G Raise Thousands for Flood Victims](https://scenesc.com/review-waka-flocka-and-ben-g-raise-thousands-for-flood-victims/): The last time we saw Ben G was back in March when Waka Flocka and DJ Whoo Kid were on the Turn Up Godz Tour. Ben G and BFAM have proven time and time again that they can turn up Columbia, Flocka or no Flocka. What’s new, is now they’ve made turning up Columbia into […] - [Album Review: ET Anderson, ET2](https://scenesc.com/album-review-et-anderson-et2/): By Robert Bradley Leonard II Headache and eyes hurt, everything is fitted on a web. Fine illuminated screens give me all the reason I need to wake each tired morning – the infinite deluge of drama, love, protest, bold headlines worthy of satire, and a mess of informational misrepresentation – – definitively: Morality, Perception, Dysfunction, […] - [Dempsey Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/dempsey-live-at-papa-jazz/): Dempsey release their debut EP In Retrospect 11/13. For a full interview and more on that album read all about it here. We film these on Sunday mornings, a time that musicians usually use to catch up on sleep from the late nights prior. It’s not that easy for us either. We should probably be […] - [Show Review: Sufjan Stevens](https://scenesc.com/show-review-sufjan-stevens/): Sufjan Stevens is known for his introspective lyrics and beautiful orchestrations. With a long history marked by a unique perspective and gambles only a musician with true artistry would fully embrace–like an entire album with instrumental interpretations of the Chinese Zodiac or a full collection about people from Illinois that also includes ridiculously long song […] - [Dempsey Celebrate Debut EP Release Saturday](https://scenesc.com/dempsey-celebrate-debut-ep-release-saturday/): In Retrospect by Dempsey Dempsey release their debut album Saturday at New Brookland Tavern. Facebook Event Bands always need that “it” factor to make it to the next level. That indescribable quality that you can almost figure out, but can’t quite put your finger on. Is it the heartfelt lyrics? Is it that slight inflection […] - [WUSC Wednesdays: It's all Happening! with All Time Low](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesdays-its-all-happening-with-all-time-low/): All Time Low is the reason that I love pop punk music. Nothing was better 7th grade year than Alex Gaskarth’s white skinny jeans and Jack Barakat’s blonde hair streak. All Time Low got the inspiration for their name from a New Found Glory song, and the inspiration for all of their music from many […] - [Show Review: The Oh Hellos/Family and Friends/Cereus Bright](https://scenesc.com/show-review-the-oh-hellosfamily-and-friendscereus-bright/): Photos By: Brett Tighe Full Photo Gallery It all ended with the banjo player dangling from the ceiling during the last notes of an all-out, sing-at-the-top-of-your-lungs, dance-until-you-can’t encore. The Pour House was packed on a humid Thursday night thanks to the triple folk-rock magnetism of Family and Friends, Cereus Bright, and The Oh Hellos. The […] - [WUSC Wednesday: It's All Happening! with La Dispute](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesday-its-all-happening-with-la-dispute/): La Dispute is a band that I can’t believe I haven’t written about yet. The first week in November seems to be an appropriate time to do so, and the constant rain is just a cherry on top. I’m not sure if ‘band’ is even the best word to describe this foursome. Perhaps group of […] - [#KeepOurSceneSafe at First Thursday](https://scenesc.com/keepourscenesafe-at-first-thursday/): Facebook Event At First Thursday on Main Street this month several bands and local organizations come together under the #KeepOurSceneSafe tag for a sexual assault and victim advocate health fair. Set up in front of the Columbia Museum of Art in Boyd Plaza, Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands, USC Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention […] - [Show Preview: The Oh Hellos w/ Cereus Bright and Family and Friends](https://scenesc.com/show-preview-the-oh-hellos-w-cereus-bright-and-family-and-friends/): A three-fold folk frenzy is taking over the Pour House on Thursday November 5, and you’re invited. Headliners The Oh Hellos are a sister-brother duo from Texas, who will be pouring their hearts out onstage via their new full-length Dear Wormwood. The album most notably features some beautiful escalating transcendental echoes like “Prelude,” “The Blue […] - [Devin Patrick's Deluxe Mix CD "Problems" Release](https://scenesc.com/devin-patricks-deluxe-mix-cd-problems-release/): Devin Patrick has been involved in the South Carolina Hip Hop industry since 1996. The 29-year-old emcee is signed to Lil Ru’s Presidential Music and recently released his first deluxe mix CD since 2004: Problems, named after the pilot track. The vibe of the deluxe mix CD can be described as krunk, energetic, and sexual; […] - [WUSC Wednesday: WUSC Fall Fundraiser Punk Covers Week](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesday-wusc-fall-fundraiser-punk-covers-week/): From October 26th to November 2nd WUSC will be having it’s biannual fundraiser week. This week listeners can call in and donate, mail in a check, or submit an online donation. WUSC is entirely listener-supported and fundraiser week is the only time we ask for support. All donations go towards the operations of the student […] - [Mel Washington Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/mel-washington-live-at-papa-jazz/): Facebook Event This evening Coleman Ellison continues his State Street house show series hosting four of South Carolina’s finest songwriters in Mel Washington, Brian Robert, David Adedokun, and Hunter Park. Charleston native Mel Washington, who now resides in Nashville, returns for the show which will donate all the money raised to United Way of the […] - [Lauryn Hill to Headline Famously Hot New Year](https://scenesc.com/lauryn-hill-to-headline-famously-hot-new-year/):   At a show at Brooklyn Bowl in New York City recently reviewer Kailyn Brown noted that songs from Lauryn Hill’s groundbreaking 1998 solo debut “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,” were hardly recognizable as she and the band reinvented the songs and performed them in a fresh way. That’s how we’ll ring in the new year […] - [Interview with Lowland Hum | A Brief Escape From Life](https://scenesc.com/interview-with-lowland-hum-a-brief-escape-from-life/): I’m sitting at my desk in my home office right now. There’s a window to my right and outside it’s raining, that kind of slow, soft rain that literally creates a mood. It dampens every emotion swirling inside me so that they blend together into one surging force of need. Maybe it’s something you’ve never […] - [Nique The Geek - “Geek On This”](https://scenesc.com/nique-the-geek-geek-on-this/): Geek On This started with Nique the Geek and Jesse LeProtti’s “BandGeeks” group. While working with Southside 808 in Atlanta, they found out it was already an established music group. Nique feels like he’s truly a geek about the music industry and claims music to be the best drug in the world –that’s what he […] - [Caitlin Harnett-For a While Now Acoustic Session](https://scenesc.com/caitlin-harnett-for-a-while-now-acoustic-session/): In June we had the opportunity to film Caitlin Harnett in Charleston, SC while she was on tour with Susto. Hailing from Sydney, Australia, Harnett recently returned to the US to tour with The High Divers as they tour on the back of their latest album Riverlust. Harnett plays Johnny’s Gone Fishing tonight, before traveling […] - [Show Review: Small but Mighty – Greg Holden and Vintage Trouble in Charleston](https://scenesc.com/show-review-small-but-mighty-greg-holden-and-vintage-trouble-in-charleston/): The crowd at the Music Farm on Wednesday night was astonishingly scarce for a killer lineup of mellow Scottish singer/songwriter Greg Holden and electrifying rock n’ rollers Vintage Trouble. I mean, Vintage Trouble toured with The Who and AC/DC and opened for The Stones, Lenny Kravitz, and Bon Jovi, just to drop a few names. […] - [Monophobia of a Young Hippy](https://scenesc.com/monophobia-of-a-young-hippy/): Born and raised in the capital city, Dusty Hunter Dial, aka DhD (or Young Hippy), is the youngest rap artist in South Carolina that is making a name for himself. Since the age of 12, DhD found writing rap lyrics as an outlet – his first script being a remix to Jay Z’s “Run This […] - [Music Video: We Roll Like Madmen “You Thought You”](https://scenesc.com/music-video-we-roll-like-madmen-you-thought-you/): In the new video from We Roll Like Madmen puppeteer Lyon Hill puts his unique artistic touch on the second video for a Columbia band this year, having done the artwork for the excellent Can’t Kids video for “Ghost Killa” that came out in May. The Can’t Kids video shows more of a behind the scenes […] - [WUSC Wednesday: It's All Happening! with Basement](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesday-its-all-happening-with-basement/): Basement is a band that definitely isn’t new to the scene, but recently became new to me. In my hunt for new fall music to jam to I have come across several bands in the depths of Spotify, but Basement really stuck out to me. They are a band from Ispwich, England that formed in […] - [Greg Holden Visits Charleston with New Album 'Chase the Sun'](https://scenesc.com/greg-holden-visits-charleston-with-new-album-chase-the-sun/): Greg Holden’s career in music has been a journey over the years. From moving from the UK to New York City to pursue music full-time, to co-writing American Idol’s Phillip Phillips hit “Home”, Holden’s life has taken some unexpected twists and turns since 2009. With his latest album Chase the Sun Holden looks to leave a […] - [Tarlatans Change Name to Beach Tiger, Find New Sound](https://scenesc.com/tarlatans-change-name-to-beach-tiger-find-new-sound/): Catch Beach Tiger at 7 PM Thursday at the SceneSC Showcase on the WLTX Stage at the SC State Fair. Free admission to Fair with college ID. Some bands change sounds completely over the course of their career, others get trapped in a style and have trouble escaping the confines of a name. For Taylor […] - [Photos: Jail Break 2015](https://scenesc.com/photos-jail-break-2015/): Jail Break 2015 Photos by Bree Burchfield Click here for mobile gallery - [Show Review: Third Eye Blind at Music Farm Columbia](https://scenesc.com/show-review-third-eye-blind-at-music-farm-columbia/): Third Eye Blind frontman and founder Stephan Jenkins had the crowd at Music Farm Columbia in the palm of his hand Thursday night as they played a sold out show days after the capital city made national news for an epic thousand-year flood. Even though the show was moved to an earlier time so people […] - [Preview: Fall For Greenville Kicks Off Tonight](https://scenesc.com/preview-fall-for-greenville-kicks-off-tonight/): Create your custom schedule here Fall for Greenville kicks off Thursday October 8th with The Suffers and Nathan Angelo. It’s that time for Greenville, SC again. The changing of seasons ushers in cool, breezy evenings accentuated by the wafting smells of wonderful food and, carried by the thick autumn air, melodies from both local and […] - [Album Review: Brave Baby-Electric Friends](https://scenesc.com/album-review-brave-baby-electric-friends/): Brave Baby | Electric Friends Album Review Electric Friends by Brave Baby Are you ready? Brave Baby’s Electric Friends is a huge leap forward for the Charleston based band. Not only is it well produced (which, believe me, gives every song the justice deserved) the writing itself is more intelligent and well honed than their […] - [SC Flood Relief Fundraiser](https://scenesc.com/sc-flood-relief-fundraiser/): In response to the devastating flooding this weekend and into Monday, many in the Midlands music scene are banding together fundraising efforts including a confirmed show at New Brookland Tavern, a show in the works at Music Farm tentatively November 25, a local SC Flood Relief Compilation, along with other music events donating money to […] - [The Fire Tonight Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/the-fire-tonight-live-at-papa-jazz/): What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? Stephen: Sports by Huey Lewis and the News. Huey Lewis was everything at the Russ household. Collin: Commonwealth by Plankeye. I learned my first guitar licks from that album too! Jesse: Howard Shore’s scores to the Lord of the Rings films. They blew my mind. […] - [WUSC Wednesday: It's All Happening! with Brand New](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesday-its-all-happening-with-brand-new/): This week, though it has only dropped a few degrees, I have already gotten in the car with two different people on two different occasions who have been listening to The Devil and God are Raging Inside Me. I have yet to fully embraced the inevitable fall playlist consisting of Brand New’s entire discography, but […] - [Stream She Returns From War's Debut Full Length 'Oh, What a Love'](https://scenesc.com/stream-she-returns-from-wars-debut-full-length-oh-what-a-love/): Since the release of her 2014 debut EP Coyote Soda Hunter Park’s built the fan base for her project She Returns from War grassroots style, by playing all types of shows and building relationships along the way. Whether that be late night at a bar in their hometown of Charleston, or a day party at […] - [Valley Maker Release When I Was a Child](https://scenesc.com/valley-maker-release-when-i-was-a-child/): Stream When I Was a Child The mid 2000’s produced a crop of excellent musicians from Florence, SC who have changed the landscape of indie music in South Carolina. From the under-appreciated band Thief, the aptly named Elim Bolt, and the humid southern folk of Susto, Austin Crane came out of the same harvest of […] - [A Look Back at Hopscotch 2015](https://scenesc.com/a-look-back-at-hopscotch-2015/): Every year, Hopscotch Music Festival brings over 150 bands to downtown Raleigh. These bands encompass an incredible number of genres and microgenres, local and international. So it can be hard to run triage and decide what’s worth seeing. This year was no different — I saw somewhere in the neighborhood of 40 sets in a […] - [Hopscotch 2015 in Photos](https://scenesc.com/hopscotch-2015-in-photos/): Hopscotch 2015 Photos Click here to view on mobile. Photos include Natalie Prass, The High Divers, Waxahatchee, Phil Cook, Chelsea Wolfe, Mac McCaughan, Leapling, Some Army, Say Brother, Octopus Jones, Brian Robert, JKutchma, Grandma Sparrow, Daniel Bachman - [fk mt Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/fk-mt-live-at-papa-jazz/):   See fk mt Friday Sept 25 with Jackson Spells and come to the Woozy show Oct 4 at New Brookland Tavern  What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? Ryan Morris: I have always been all over the place with music. It’s hard to remember but I did have Ricky Martins “Livin la Vida Loca” single […] - [WUSC Wednesay: It's All Happening! with Mayday Parade](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesay-its-all-happening-with-mayday-parade/): The genre of pop punk has definitely been going through an intense revival in the last couple of years. With several northern bands influencing the scene such as Man Overboard, Real Friends, Knuckle Puck and State Champs, the sound expectation from a pop punk band is starting to change. I have recently noticed with the […] - [Alarm Drum Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/alarm-drum-live-at-papa-jazz/): Alarm Drum play New Brookland Tavern Saturday September 19 with The Ugly Chords, MyBrother MySister, and Mr. Rosewater.  Facebook Event What’s the first album you remember loving? Andrew: Neutral Milk Hotel’s In The Aeroplane Over the Sea was probably the record that got me into indie rock. It’s the first album that I remember being […] - [Hopscotch 2015 : Thursday Day Party Picks](https://scenesc.com/hopscotch-2015-day-party-picks/): Unlike SXSW it is somewhat manageable to keep up with the day parties at Hopscotch. For starters most of them are official and coordinated by the same promoters, venues and present many of the same artists officially playing the festival after 9 PM. The kicker is, all the day parties are free and open to […] - [Soundwaves: ColorBlind x NewSC Release Video](https://scenesc.com/soundwaves-colorblind-x-newsc-release-video/): ColorBlind, a duo formed from hip-hop guru FatRat Da Czar and folk rock artist Justin Smith, teamed up with NewSC for track “My Block” from their debut self-titled disc. The music video starts out with a quote from TuPac: “Everytime I speak, I want the truth to come out. Everytime I speak, I want a shiver. I’m not […] - [WUSC Wednesday: It's All Happening! with The Front Bottoms](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesday-its-all-happening-with-the-front-bottoms/): Wikipedia describes The Front Bottoms as “An American indie rock band that originated in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.” If only it were that easy to sum up this band. Trying to describe The Front Bottoms in one sentence is like trying to come up with lyrics catchier than Brian Sella’s; you just can’t. Yes, The […] - [Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers Play Pourhouse Friday](https://scenesc.com/nicki-bluhm-the-gramblers-play-pourhouse-friday/): I was first introduced to Nicki Bluhm and The Gramblers a couple of years ago through their song “Ravenous”, which is somewhat of an outlier of a song for the band. “Ravenous” has this whole Fleetwood Mac vibe going, with guitar solos that rip at the end and Nicki Bluhm channeling Stevie Nicks. It’s a great […] - [WUSC Wednesday: It's All Happening! with You, Me and Everyone We Know](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesday-its-all-happening-with-you-me-and-everyone-we-know/): You, Me and Everyone We Know has a special place in my pop punk heart. The easiest way to describe my love for this band would be that my little brother and I have deemed the song “Do It Again” from their first EP Party For The Grown and Sexy  as our song. Not because the […] - [Live at Papa Jazz with Kid Trails](https://scenesc.com/live-at-papa-jazz-with-kid-trails/): What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? The first album that I really loved was Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ Greatest Hits. My uncle always listened to that and he gave me the tape for Christmas when I was 7. I know its more of a compilation than an album, but thats […] - [New Music: Alarm Drum Release Colorsick EP](https://scenesc.com/new-music-alarm-drum-release-colorsick-ep/): Colorsick EP by Alarm Drum Released August 24, Alarm Drum quietly dropped one of the best and most promising indie rock releases from the Midlands this year. Recorded at Archer Avenue Studio in Columbia, the 6 song Colorsick EP drags you comfortably through a hazy a dream with swells and memorable emotional hooks. Colorsick thrives in the production, […] - [Mark Webb dishes out details about new music and more.](https://scenesc.com/mark-webb-dishes-out-details-about-new-music-and-more/): Mark Webb’s music career can be traced back a decade. Playing the coffeehouses that are scattered throughout the Upstate, he crafted his folky Americana sound just as an artist should – through hard work. I mean the guy got his start playing open mics at this well-known downtown Greenville coffee shop. And now he’s playing […] - [Toro y Moi Drops New Album SaMaNtHa](https://scenesc.com/toro-y-moi-drops-new-album-samantha/):   Download Here I’m not sure if you can really leak your own album, but that’s exactly what Chaz Bundick did today when he posted a dropbox link in his Instagram profile with both wav and mp3 versions of 20 new songs with an album titled SaMaNtHa. These songs and the release style contrast with […] - [Freeway Music Festival Returns to Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/freeway-music-festival-returns-to-music-farm/): After opening up Music Farm this time last year Freeway Music Festival returns for the 3rd annual festival of the midlands lesson studio. Last year the festival raised over $7,000 for scholarships through the Conner Foundation for children who would not be able to afford otherwise afford private lessons. This year’s festival looks to top […] - [WUSC Wednesday: “It’s All Happening!” with Sorority Noise](https://scenesc.com/wusc-wednesday-its-all-happening-with-sorority-noise/): “It’s All Happening!” groupie Penny Lane shouts to young rock critic William Miller across a parking lot after a Black Sabbath concert in one of the most iconic scenes in ‘movies about music’ history. The iconic phrase from Almost Famous is the simplest, yet most accurate way to describe the incredible transition for a band […] - [Side A: Stream Danny Joe Machado's D A N A S C U S](https://scenesc.com/side-a-stream-danny-joe-machados-d-a-n-a-s-c-u-s/): This is an updated playlist now that the album has officially released. When thinking up questions for this interview, it was tough to figure out whether to direct the questions towards Daniel Machado, or Danny Joe. The more and more you listen to this album, the more you realize they’re mixed at some level. On […] - [Album Review: Heyrocco-Teenage Movie Soundtrack](https://scenesc.com/album-review-heyrocco-teenage-movie-soundtrack/): Teenage Movie Soundtrack by Heyrocco What It Means to Grow Up All Over Again Heyrocco’s debut album Teenage Movie Soundtrack is a well-crafted work of neo-pop-punk. Its nostalgic homage to late 90’s / early 00’s not only pays respect to a defining decade of music but even goes so far as to place the album […] - [Live at Papa Jazz with Ivadell](https://scenesc.com/live-at-papa-jazz-with-ivadell/): What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? Josh Gilley: When I was 8, my mom got me Sticks and Stones by New Found Glory. I also got Linkin Park’s Hybrid Theory soon after and those were my earliest favorites. Jon Warf: Blink 182 Enema Of The State What as the first album you […] - [Stream fk mt.'s New Single Fertilizer](https://scenesc.com/stream-fk-mt-s-new-single-fertilizer/): fertilizer by fk mt. fk mt. never gives us enough. Three songs here, two songs there, for the past two years the songs have slowly trickled out with each one leaving me wanting more. With “Fertilizer”, the first song from their upcoming EP, they prove yet again their propensity to write fuzzed out stoner rock […] - [Naked Naps and Museum Mouth Make a Split](https://scenesc.com/naked-naps-and-museum-mouth-make-a-split/): split with Museum Mouth by naked naps I’ve never noticed the “indiemo” tag on Bandcamp until today and even when I saw it the first time my mind read it as “indie demo.” Click it though and you’ll find all the Naked Naps releases, and yes, their demos as well. This new split with Museum […] - [New Music: Valley Maker Announce Upcoming Album](https://scenesc.com/new-music-valley-maker-announce-upcoming-album/): 10/7 – New Brookland Tavern – Columbia, SC Facebook Event When Stereogum debuted the new Valley Maker video yesterday for “Only Friend” and released tour dates along with other upcoming news I realized that this was the first time SceneSC wasn’t the ones to do that sort of thing. It’s a really cool and exciting […] - [Soundwaves: Pre-weekend Power Groups](https://scenesc.com/soundwaves-pre-weekend-power-groups/): Ahh. That time has arrived: the final glorious moment to revel in the most delicious of tunes (and beers) before school starts back up, not that I have to worry about that anymore (college graduate speaking). Ironically, I start a full-time job the same time my college successors start classes. So, I’m basically going back […] - [New Music: Marshall Brown Releases Rare Birds](https://scenesc.com/new-music-marshall-brown-releases-rare-birds/): Rare Birds single by Marshall Brown After nearly two years of silence since the release of Through Vivaldian Colored Glasses, Columbia songwriter Marshall Brown is back with this “Rare Birds” single leading up to the release of his new album Second Childhood due out August 28. Brown plans to release three singles over the next three weeks, […] - [Archer vs. Gunman Return with Passion](https://scenesc.com/archer-vs-gunman-return-with-passion/): Archer vs. Gunman frontman Shaun Williams describes their new song “Ghost of Trains” in a way that many people from small southern towns can relate. This song is about going back to your hometown and finding that nothing has changed but everything has changed. It just doesn’t fit well with your memory. Some of your friends […] - [Adam Cullum of Can't Kids Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/adam-cullum-of-cant-kids-live-at-papa-jazz/): What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? “Light Your World” by Newsong. What as the first album you bought with your own money? The Hard Way by Clint Black What was the first local band you were a fan of? Courage Riley What’s the most recent album you bought or have been listening […] - [New Charleston Collective Makeout Reef Showcase Young Talent](https://scenesc.com/makeout-reef-charleston-collective/): It was a year ago when we received an email from Michael Collier who was in the process of moving from Philadelphia to Charleston for school. We talked a bit about the music scene in Charleston and South Carolina and that was that. In that year Collier went to work, networking with other like-minded musicians […] - [Still Young - Courtney Marie Andrews | Steven Fiore | Dillon Warnek](https://scenesc.com/still-young-courtney-marie-andrews-steven-fiore-dillon-warnek/): Talent attracts talent as is evident in Steven Fiore’s first two video installments from his Small is the New Tall farm experience. It’s hard to describe really what Fiore’s doing, but the songwriting professional is hosting other songwriters on his 36 acre farm outside of Chapel Hill, NC and writing with them. The farm offers […] - [Adventures of Octopus Jones Continue with "Fresh Shirley"](https://scenesc.com/adventures-of-octopus-jones-continue-with-fresh-shirley/): El Guapo Sessions by Octopus Jones The adventures of Octopus Jones continue with the El Guapo Sessions due out Friday and the lead single “Fresh Shirley” heard here. Named for the studio where they recorded in Winston Salem, the El Guapo Sessions capture the nuances of Octopus Jones live sound. Recorded live and direct to tape […] - [Interview: Adam Hale Talks Local Hip Hop Scene and Beyond](https://scenesc.com/interview-adam-hale-talks-local-hip-hop-scene-and-beyond/): SAT, 08/22/2015 Music Mind Production B-Bay Bash w/:  Full Blast Movement / SympL / Phonic Cafe / H3RO / 2SLIK / Mack D / Digital Rapport $5 Over 21 / $10 Under 21 Facebook Event Music Mind Productions is a full-service, event planning and promotion company that was started by Adam Hale. In 2002, Music […] - [The Whig Celebrates 10 Years at Arts and Draughts](https://scenesc.com/the-whig-celebrates-10-years-at-arts-and-draughts/): Without our favorite underground haunt The Whig Arts and Draughts would be much tamer. Just arts and less sticky floors to mop up at the end of the night. To celebrate 10 years in style and the 21st installment of Arts & Draughts The Whig will debut their 10th Anniversary Ale brewed by The Whig and […] - [Fall for Greenville Debut 2015 Lineup](https://scenesc.com/fall-for-greenville-debut-2015-lineup/): Fall for Greenville debuted their 2015 lineup today headlined by midwest retro rocker JD McPherson, Nashville power rockers JEFF the Brotherhood along with indie rockers The Orwells. Just like in years past the lineup mixes local acts with regional and national artists side by side throughout the day. This 2015 lineup features more music local […] - [Live at Papa Jazz with Jade Blocker](https://scenesc.com/live-at-papa-jazz-with-jade-blocker/): What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? Michael Jackson Thriller. I was and still in love with that album. What as the first album you bought with your own money? My first album I bought was the Foo Fighters album or Queens of the Stone Age. One of the two. What was […] - [New Music: Art Contest-Wall Ball](https://scenesc.com/new-music-art-contest-wall-ball/): Repetition is one of few attributes that ties music from all over the world together. It’s well-known how Western pop music fetishizes repetition in every song and Conor Oberst fans are familiar with how he attempts to never repeat any lyrics. In “Wall Ball”, the new single from Post Echo based duo Art Contest, they […] - [Soundwaves: Pillow Talk + State Street Sessions](https://scenesc.com/soundwaves-pillow-talk-state-street-sessions/): Saturday was eventful for the Columbia music scene, with local shows happening all day long across the city. Things kicked off around noon at the Conundrum Poison Koolaid Fest with a stellar, dozen-act lineup. At 3 p.m., The Girls Rock Columbia Camp Showcase kicked off with 14 newfound rock groups. Then, after dinner, Blaktastik set […] - [Girls Rock Columbia Showcase 2015 Inspires](https://scenesc.com/girls-rock-columbia-showcase-2015-inspires/): “Start a band” is great advice to give young people these days. Not only is it a great creative outlet and a way to express yourself, but it’s a way to connect with like-minded people in a community and learn plenty of life lessons. You’re relying on others building trust. You’re learning to express yourself […] - [Interview with Jacob Lawter: The Man Behind Slow and Steady](https://scenesc.com/interview-with-jacob-lawter-the-man-behind-slow-and-steady/): Slow and Steady | Interview with Jacob Lawter What we all desire when experiencing any form of art (e.g. a painting, poem, novel, etc.) is the moment of relatability. That key moment when our personal history aligns with what is being expressed and there is a metaphysical instance of existence, a duality of emotional response. […] - [Black Market Debut New Live Video](https://scenesc.com/black-market-debut-new-live-video/): With a show tonight opening for veteran midwest rockers Planes Mistaken for Stars at Neighborhood Theatre in Charlotte, Queen City band Black Market sent us over this live video shot in Rock Hill by Jacob Worden at Studio GreyBLUE. The four members of Black Market are no strangers to the music scene, having all played in […] - [Live at Papa Jazz with Pillow Talk](https://scenesc.com/live-at-papa-jazz-with-pillow-talk/): What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? Madison-The first album I remember loving as a kid was probably Bringing Down the Horse by the Wallflowers. My parents were really into music when I was a kid, they always had great music playing in the house. I grew up to the Eagles, Counting […] - [Volcanoes in the Kitchen Live at Adluh](https://scenesc.com/volcanoes-in-the-kitchen-live-at-adluh/): It was a warm, slightly windy, summer day when I caught up with the Volcanoes in the Kitchen crew outside of the Columbia Convention Center and in the shadow of the historic Adluh building to film them playing two new songs. It’s easy to work with Volcanoes in the Kitchen, the sibling trio are a […] - [[Album Review] Elonzo Wesley / Sinners & Saints | This Ain’t No Country Song (Split EP)](https://scenesc.com/album-review-elonzo-wesley-sinners-saints-this-aint-no-country-song-split-ep/): This Ain’t No Country Song (7″ Split) by Elonzo Wesley Elonzo Wesley / Sinners & Saints | This Ain’t No Country Song (Split EP) Being a Carolinian since birth, there’s a place in my heart for the richness and rawness of folk music. So when Elonzo Wesley and Sinners & Saints came together to create […] - [[New Music] Haley Shaw Live with Steven Fiore](https://scenesc.com/new-music-haley-shaw-live-with-steven-fiore/): I still remember Haley Shaw’s farewell to South Carolina show at New Brookland Tavern almost seven years ago. She took the stage standing with her guitar and a stool beside her where she set and opened her moleskin notebook which she rarely had to reference. She was moving to Nashville to chase that dream while […] - [Soundwaves: Hearts & Plugs Summer Shindig 2015](https://scenesc.com/soundwaves-hearts-plugs-summer-shindig-2015/): Flamingo fever swept over Charleston last Saturday in a display of festive pink plumage and sweet summer music. The second annual Hearts & Plugs Summer Shindig, decked out in flamingo tats and tanks, was a day and night to remember. While last year’s event boasted an ice cream theme and fun times over at King […] - [[New Music] Cancellieri Release "Education" off New Album](https://scenesc.com/new-music-cancellieri-release-education-off-new-album/): Cancellieri’s new album 46 and Raleigh, due out July 17 via Post Echo, is named after a pair of cross streets in Denver, but the name resonates with the Southeast. Since releasing his debut full length Welcome to Mt. Pleasant last year, Cancellieri (the nom de plume for Ryan Hutchens music) has spent most of his […] - [Jim Adkins leaves the band at home for a solo tour, making a stop in Columbia on Thursday.](https://scenesc.com/jim-adkins-leaves-the-band-at-home-for-a-solo-tour-making-a-stop-in-columbia-on-thursday/): When Jim Adkins met Zach Lind in preschool, they probably had no idea they would go on to be part of one the most revered bands of the 2000’s – Jimmy Eat World. Formed in 1993, the four piece (Jim Adkins, Zach Lind, Tom Linton, and Rick Burch) would go on to craft eight albums […] - [[Photos] High Water Festival 2017](https://scenesc.com/photos-high-water-festival-2017/): Photos by Leslie Leonard - [Enter to Win: Record Store Day Celebrates 10 Years](https://scenesc.com/enter-win-record-store-day-celebrates-10-years/): Enter to Win [contact-form-7 id=”28125″ title=”Record Store Day 2017″] Full List of Participating Stores We love our local record stores and can’t wait to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Record Store Day Saturday, April 22 with a huge giveaway including vinyl test pressings from Green Day, Iron and Wine, Jr Jr, and The Flaming Lips […] - [South Carolina Show Picks April 12, 2017](https://scenesc.com/south-carolina-show-picks-april-12-2017/): Upstate FRIDAY, APRIL 14TH SHARKWEEK Clemson Facebook Event Clemson’s Sharkweek, an annual week of music events and activities in support of student run radio station WSBF FM comes to a close Friday and Saturday with two feature concerts, the first headlined by Columbia band Dear Blanca and Saturday by Charleston’s Stop Light Observations. Stop Light […] - [Daddy's Beemer Live Session "Numb"](https://scenesc.com/daddys-beemer-live-session-numb/): Watch Daddy's Beemer perform their song "Numb" live in the women's bathroom at New Brookland Tavern. - [LabSessions Series Debut with Infinitikiss](https://scenesc.com/labsessions-series-debut-infinitikiss/): Lab Sessions is an intimate series of concerts showcasing local and regional artists. The series will place a general focus on genres of music with soul and jazz influence, as well as a general focus on artists of color, and will take place over the course of five months between March and July. - [South Carolina Show Picks April 5, 2017](https://scenesc.com/south-carolina-show-picks-april-5-2017/): Check out our show picks from around South Carolina. - [Watch Yosef Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/watch-yosef-live-papa-jazz/): Watch Yosef play two new songs live at Papa Jazz Record Shoppe in Columbia, SC. - [2017 Sampler Out Now](https://scenesc.com/2017-sampler-now/): 2017 SceneSC Sampler by Scene SC Sampler Day is like Christmas at SceneSC. It’s a big day, the culmination of months of organizing and hard work from the bands involved who recorded a song exclusively for this compilation or finished one up in time for it to be included. I see this sampler release as […] - [Todd Mathis Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/todd-mathis-live-papa-jazz/): Watch Todd Mathis play two new songs from his new album Love in the City. - [South Carolina Show Picks March 29, 2017](https://scenesc.com/south-carolina-show-picks-march-29-2017/): Columbia/Charleston The Mobros with Grace Joyner and North By North Where: New Brookland Tavern // Thursday March 30 Facebook Event Where: The Royal American // Friday March 31 Facebook Event If you’re not following The Mobros on social media you’re doing something wrong. Crazy story, about a year ago in the midst of a 4 […] - [The Royal American & Murias Entertainment Host Summer Shindig 2017](https://scenesc.com/royal-american-murias-entertainment-host-summer-shindig-2017/): Facebook Event What started in 2014 at King Dusko in Charleston as Hearts & Plugs annual showcase has grown into a full blown annual event with an expanded lineup and multiple stages at The Royal American in its fourth year. Now in its third location, The Royal American has taken the Summer Shindig under its wing, […] - [Numbtongue Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/numbtongue-live-papa-jazz/): Watch Numbtongue perform two songs off their latest record Exhumation live at Papa Jazz Record Shoppe in Columbia, SC. - [Photos: St. Paul and the Broken Bones at Charleston Music Hall](https://scenesc.com/photos-st-paul-broken-bones-charleston-music-hall/): Check out photos from St. Paul and the Broken Bones show Friday March 17 at Charleston Music Hall. - [South Carolina Show Picks March 22, 2017](https://scenesc.com/south-carolina-show-picks-march-22-2017/): Greenville March 23-Songwriters Showcase at Smiley’s  If it wasn’t R.E.M. that bonded my relationship with Greenville songwriter Shaun Williams, it might have been our mutual love for bands like Teenage Fanclub. For years William’s has been active with bands like Archer vs. Gunman and Mountain Homes, along with playing on his own. Lately, he’s been […] - [Photos: Savannah Stopover 2017](https://scenesc.com/photos-savannah-stopover-2017/): Over 100 photos from Savannah Stopover Festival 2017 including Julien Baker, Allison Crutchfield, Chain of Flowers, and many more. - [Beach Sex Live at Tree House Castle](https://scenesc.com/beach-sex-live-tree-house-castle/): It didn’t take long for Beach Sex to be noticed in their local scene. If it wasn’t the name that stood out most, it was the black ski masks, but watching them live all that goes away as you’re listening to tightly knit songs about “avoiding responsibility, making bad choices, beach babes, and hangovers” as […] - [Live Session: Avi Jacob-Surrender](https://scenesc.com/live-session-avi-jacob-surrender/): It was a chilly night late last year when we caught up with Avi Jacob for this outdoor performance just off State Street in West Columba. We didn’t plan on shooting outdoors originally, but there was a cold haze in the air and it just felt right. Jacob performed “Surrender”, a new song he’d written […] - [Daddy Lion Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/daddy-lion-live-papa-jazz/): What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? Chris: Let’s Dance by David Bowie. Great stuff! I still freak out to that disc on the regular. Randal: Smashing Pumpkins – Melon Collie and the Infinite Sadness Jeremy: Probably Nirvana’s Nevermind or possibly Guns N’ Roses Use Your Illusion 1 Bart: Outside of my […] - [Album Review: SUSTO-And I'm Fine Today](https://scenesc.com/album-review-susto-im-fine-today/): It was Memorial Day 2015 when I first heard “Cosmic Cowboy”, the 8th track off & I’m Fine Today, and the first song from the album debuted on our 2016 Sampler. I remember a lot about that day. I remember not only hearing that song for the first time, but knowing it by heart after one […] - [Savannah Stopover 2017, A Lineup Filled with Buzzing Acts](https://scenesc.com/savannah-stopover-2017/): Facebook Event Though Savannah Stopover  is sometimes described as a SXSW spinoff festival, it’s never really felt that way. There are some similarities for sure, bouncing around from bar to bar as music spills over into the musician filled streets, there’s an electric feeling in the air. SXSW these days is filled with established acts who play the […] - [Photos: Sandcastles/Numbtongue/The Lovely Few/She Returns from War](https://scenesc.com/photos-sandcastlesnumbtonguethe-lovely-fewshe-returns-war/): 2-17-2017 New Brookland Tavern Sandcastles//Numbtongue//The Lovely Few//She Returns from War - [The Story/The Song-Todd Mathis "Fall with Me"](https://scenesc.com/storythe-song-todd-mathis-fall/): Purchase In this episode of The Story The Song we catch up with Todd Mathis as he talks about his latest release “Fall with Me”, the opening track off his upcoming album Love in the City due out March 31 on Jangly Records. - [New Music: Pet Peeves-Stepping Stone](https://scenesc.com/new-music-pet-peeves-stepping-stone/): Stepping Stone by Pet Peeves As a songwriter, when you haven’t released music in a long time it can be hard to get the ball rolling again. That’s the case for Charlie Jackson and his new project Pet Peeves. After taking a year off from music and playing shows, this song serves as kindling to […] - [Album Review: Matt Megrue- Lost Hearts of the Jilted Age](https://scenesc.com/album-review-matt-megrue-lost-hearts-jilted-age/): Bringing us an EP to tide us over until an end-of-the-year full-length album release, Matt Megrue (formerly of Matt Megrue and the Daisy Chains) is dropping 3-track Lost Hearts of the Jilted Age this Friday, Feb. 10. But we got a sneak peek! This EP delves into a variety of subjects, touching on the harsh […] - [The Story The Song: Beach Tiger-Dead of Night](https://scenesc.com/story-song-beach-tiger-dead-night/): Soundcloud // Spotify Over the years we’ve learned from other podcasts that making a connection through the story behind a song builds a closer relationship between listener and artist. That’s what we’ve set out to embrace with our new mini podcast The Story/The Song where instead of just a regular song première, you’ll get to listen […] - [Sub Rosa III: Grand Republic](https://scenesc.com/sub-rosa-iii-grand-republic/): In their practice space off State Street in West Columbia, SC we caught up with Grand Republic as they rehearsed for an upcoming show. In the video we show the band rehearse three songs in their space and chat with band members John Furr and Troy Tague about the history of the band and the space in which they create their songs. - [The Gardener and the Willow Live and Acoustic](https://scenesc.com/gardener-willow-live-acoustic/): I’ve run into Austin Lee of The Gardener and the Willow at shows in Columbia and Charleston for years now. He’s often front-and-center, sharing the intensity of emotion with whatever artist is on stage. Artists notice this too, so when he decided to play music on his own, he was instantly surrounded by a support […] - [Photos: Two Slices and Brave Baby at The Royal American](https://scenesc.com/photos-two-slice-brave-baby-royal-american/): Two Slices Brave Baby - [Photos: Ivadell//Vita and the Woolf//Dear Blanca//King Vulture](https://scenesc.com/photos-ivadellvita-woolfdear-blancaking-vulture/): January 28, 2017 Vita and the Woolf//Ivadell//Dear Blanca//King Vulture at New Brookland Tavern Dear Blanca King Vulture Ivadell   - [Photos: The Gardener and the Willow/Beach Sex/Cole Collins/Barnwell](https://scenesc.com/photos-gardener-willowbeach-sexcole-collinsbarnwell/): January 12, 2017 at New Brookland Tavern Beach Sex Barnwell Cole Collins The Gardener and the Willow - [Chaz Bundick Meets The Mattson 2 Comes to New Brookland](https://scenesc.com/chaz-bundick-meets-mattson-2-comes-new-brookland/): Facebook Event Tickets With their collaborative album due out March 31 via Bundick’s label Company Records, Chaz Bundick Meets The Mattson 2 roll into New Brookland Tavern April 12 with special guest Madeline Kenney. This will be the Columbia native and Toro y Moi founder’s first return to the New Brookland Tavern stage in nearly […] - [Watch The High Divers Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/watch-high-divers-live-papa-jazz/): What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? Beck, Odelay What as the first album you bought with your own money? Green Day, Nimrod What was the first local band you were a fan of? Lowcountry Boil (the only one in my town) What’s the most recent album you bought or have been […] - [The Hadleys Share Dylanesque Videos](https://scenesc.com/hadleys-share-dylanesque-videos/): If you follow The Hadleys on Instagram you’ve probably noticed they haven’t been hanging around their hometown of Charleston much. In fact, they’ve spent a lot of time in New York City recently in the writing phase for the next record, the follow-up to their 2016 Heart Peaks. On Heart Peaks the band made their first big […] - [Best of 2016: South Carolina's Top Albums and EPs](https://scenesc.com/best-2016-south-carolinas-top-albums-eps/): 2016 was a solid year for South Carolina music, but I’d be lying if I didn’t tell you that 2017 looks to be much bigger. 2016 was weird to say the least. Politics made us sick and divided, musicians everywhere took sides, and so did their fans. Here in South Carolina some of our best […] - [Watch Dear Blanca Atop SweetWater Brewery](https://scenesc.com/watch-dear-blanca-atop-sweetwater-brewery/): Judging from everyone’s social media postings reflecting back on 2016, it’s been a hard sad year for a lot of people, but that’s not really the case for Dear Blanca. They’ve celebrated the release of not one, but two EPs, spent plenty of time on the road touring, and most recently were nominated for a […] - [Ivadell Live at Tree House Castle](https://scenesc.com/ivadell-live-tree-house-castle/): A week before we filmed this session Ivadell guitarist Jon Warf came up to me at a show at New Brookland Tavern and asked if I’d be interested in premiering a song off their upcoming EP. I didn’t hesitate in saying yes, but I followed that up by saying regular premieres are boring, let’s do […] - [Penetrate the Firmament and Join Illuminati : ET Anderson Interviews Zack Mexico](https://scenesc.com/penetrate-firmament-join-illuminati-et-anderson-interviews-zack-mexico/): Wilson W. Wilson a.k.a. Tyler Morris from ET Anderson lives out his dream of interviewing Zack Mexico. He threw on his Zack Mexico shirt, lit a cigarette, and picked up the phone and dialed 1-800-GET-RICH-AND-LIVE-FOREVER. John Saturley, vocalist/guitarist of the band Zack Mexico, picked up on the other end of the line. Wilson: Yoooooo. What […] - [Gomec Releases Floresiensis on New Charleston Label, Real South Records](https://scenesc.com/gomec-releases-floresiensis-on-new-charleston-label-real-south-records/): Collaborations Unlock Creativity Gomec thrives off the variety of collaborations in latest EP Floresiensis, released by new label Real South Records in Charleston, SC. Working with a range of producers, Gomec is influenced by a differentiation of stylistic approaches while still remaining true to his original themes. The album reflects the shifts in his own […] - [Photos: Skanksgiving 2016 The Secret of The Booze](https://scenesc.com/photos-skanksgiving-2016-secret-booze/): The most impressive part of Skanksgiving this year, the annual Thanksgiving time show headlined by Debbie and the Skanks, was just how good each band was. Alarm Drum get better with every show they play, always impressing more as they grow as a band. Dumb Doctors brought an energy and grunge feel with their garage […] - [Secret Guest Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/secret-guest-live-papa-jazz/): [youtube id=”Wtzttb30bVo”] What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? I would say Everclear’s So Much for the Afterglow. I still love it, dammit. Same with Sparkle and Fade. Up until about a year ago, I would’ve consider it a guilty pleasure, but no more. The beautiful Beach Boys-esque build-up at the beginning […] - [JRMF 2016 Photos | Gláss | Brave Baby | Mountain Goats | Mount Moriah | Boo Hag](https://scenesc.com/jrmf-2016-photos-glass-brave-baby-mountain-goats-mount-moriah-boo-hag/): Photos by David Stringer - [New Music: King Vulture Debut First Song Off 2017 Release](https://scenesc.com/new-music-king-vulture-debut-first-song-off-2017-release/): Hymn by King Vulture On our 2015 South Carolina music sampler we helped introduce King Vulture to the world with their buoyant song “Right”. It’s woahhhh opening is one that would instantly stick in your head. Since that debut they’ve focused on writing for this record, playing shows, and recording their début album, which will […] - [Real South Records Launches with 10 SC Artists](https://scenesc.com/real-south-records-launches-with-10-sc-artists/): Last Saturday a new record label out of Charleston launched via social media and a website featuring ten South Carolina artists: The Cherry Icees, Gomec, Hybrid Mutants, The Indoor Kids, Reuben Knights, Lewis Turn Out, Mr. Gold, Sex Wax, Silvermane, and Darby Wilcox. The label, Real South Records, comes out ingrained with a political leaning […] - [Junior Astronomers Take on HB2 with New Song](https://scenesc.com/junior-astronomers-take-hb2-new-song/): It’s a historic day in our country’s history and at this time we don’t know the outcome of the NC Governor’s race or who will be our next POTUS. With their newest single Junior Astronomers take on HB2 aka The Bathroom Bill with a new single with a goal of driving people to the polls […] - [Valley Maker Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/valley-maker-live-papa-jazz/): Valley Maker-January 4, 2017 at Nickelodeon Theater Valley Maker-January 5, 2017 at Pure Theatre 1) What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? This feels cliché, but I remember buying Weezer’s Blue Album at a pretty young age and falling head over heels in love. 2) What as the first album you bought […] - [Orange Doors Release New Single "Sip"](https://scenesc.com/orange-doors-release-new-single-sip/): Sip by Orange Doors Last summer Orange Doors quietly released Mush, an excellent seven track sophomore album that touched on alt rock and psychedelia, excelling all around, specifically rhythmically and sonically. Now they’re back with their latest single “Sip”, a sample of what their next album, which they’re now working on, will hold. “Sip” feels more circular with […] - [New Music: Tall Kitchen Bag Debut "Sobchak's Companion"](https://scenesc.com/new-music-tall-kitchen-bag-debut-sobchaks-companion/): Tall Kitchen Bag, the newest addition to Charleston collective Makeout Reef, released their debut single along with announcing the release of their debut EP on tape in early 2017. That last sentence includes the news that Makeout Reef will start releasing limited runs of cassettes starting in 2017. Originating as the solo project of Renny […] - [Photos: Needtobreathe Tour De Compadres](https://scenesc.com/photos-needtobreathe-tour-de-compadres/): On tour in support of their latest album “H A R D L O V E”, Needtobreathe played Family Circle Tennis Center in Charleston, SC on 8/19 on their Tour De Compadres featuring Mat Kearney and John Mark McMillan. Below is a gallery of Brett Tighes photos from the show. Needtobreathe Mat Kearney John Mark McMillan - [Images from Hopscotch 2016](https://scenesc.com/images-hopscotch-2016/): Hopscotch 2016 Photos by Bree Burchfield and David Stringer - [Hopscoth 2016: The Roundup](https://scenesc.com/hopscoth-2016-roundup/): Hopscotch is always a three day sprint filled with late nights of concerts, lots of venue hopping, and PBR fueled day parties that often offer some of the highlight performances of the festival. This year we got started late Thursday afternoon and didn’t come to a stop until 3 AM Sunday in a Waffle House. […] - [Sub Rosa with Barnwell](https://scenesc.com/sub-rosa-barnwell/): In early 2016 we went behind the scenes as Columbia, SC band Barnwell practiced for their release show for their latest album ‘Motel Art’. Watch as we filmed them play three songs and chatted with the band about the new record. - [Win Tickets to See ARC/Brave Baby/Dear Blanca at Music Farm Cola](https://scenesc.com/win-tickets-see-arcbrave-babydear-blanca-music-farm-cola/): Atlas Road Crew, Brave Baby, and Dear Blanca return to Music Farm Columbia Friday night with a lineup loaded with homegrown talent. We’ve got some tickets to giveaway, along with VIP seating along and a post show meet and greet with the band. Read more about the bands here. Enter to Win Winners receivers 2 free tickets, […] - [Katie Rose Looks to the Future with 'Everything Yesterday'](https://scenesc.com/katie-rose-looks-to-the-future-with-songs-that-take-a-look-back/): Facebook Event Katie Rose’s début release Everything Yesterday is an eclectic mix of sounds and styles, reflecting on years of her personal experiences and shaped musically by a trustworthy group who helped bring her songs to life. It’s hard to find a better group to work with than veteran producers like Jeff Leonard and Eric Rickert […] - [of Montreal with Ruby the Rabbitfoot at the 40 Watt Club, 2 Sep 2016](https://scenesc.com/of-montreal-with-ruby-the-rabbitfoot-at-the-40-watt-club-2-sep-2016/):   Last Friday was a great night to be in Athens, Georgia. Beloved local psych-pop electro-funk rock band of Montreal kicked off their end-of-summer 2016 US tour supporting their new album Innocence Reaches at The 40 Watt Club. Ruby the Rabbitfoot, another Athens-local artist whose career is just beginning to take off, opened the show. One would be hard […] - [Nathan Hussey Talks All Get Out and #NLAQ](https://scenesc.com/nathan-hussey-talks-all-get-out-and-nlaq/): Nov 06 Cat’s Cradle Carrboro, NC Nov 09 Visulite Theater Charlotte, NC Nov 10 Asheville Music Hall Asheville, NC Nov 11 New Brookland Tavern Columbia, SC Nov 12 Music Farm Charleston, SC Nobody Likes a Quitter due out October 28 via Bad Timing Records and Manchester Orchestra‘s Favorite Gentlemen Recordings Nathan Hussey mentions his age when […] - [Watch SUSTO Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/watch-susto-live-papa-jazz/): What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? Green Day, Dookie *casette What as the first album you bought with your own money? Green Day, Dookie *cd What was the first local band you were a fan of? Ben Walker Radio What’s the most recent album you bought or have been listening to […] - [Watch Heyrocco Live at The Commodore](https://scenesc.com/watch-heyrocco-live-commodore/): Wav Creative is back at it with an excellent new video from our favorite grunge rockers Heyrocco performing live at The Commodore in Charleston. Heyrocco keep their big year rolling after the release of their latest EP Waiting on Cool with a show Saturday night with Brave Baby at the Music Farm. Then starting in […] - [Future Chord Fest Presents the Best of What's Next](https://scenesc.com/26394/): Future Chord Fest brings an eclectic lineup of established acts and the best of what’s next to The Spinning Jenny in Greer, SC. Facebook Event For those following along to shows in the Upstate you’ve noticed the stellar lineups of regional and local music Future Chord brings to the area. Future Chord’s presented shows at a […] - [Lost Boy Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/lost-boy-live-papa-jazz/): What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? Growing up in the early 2000s I was exposed to a lot of music that shaped me as an adolescent. However if I had to say one album. I’d have to say ‘Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge’ by My Chemical Romance. What as the first […] - [Fall For Greenville Announce 2016 Lineup](https://scenesc.com/fall-greenville-announce-2016-lineup/): Celebrating its 35th year, Fall for Greenville announced their 2016 lineup filled with an array of artists, from the soulful country of Anderson East to the gritty alt rock of Cloud Nothings. Again this year, the three-day festival kicks off on Thursday night with the popular Oklahoma roots band Turnpike Troubadours. Mixed in with strong […] - [Susto Release Alt Version of Chillin'](https://scenesc.com/susto-release-alt-version-chillin/): Reminiscent of Jordan Igoe’s live version of ‘Rosetta’ similarly shot video on a grand piano on stage at Charleston Music Hall, Susto frontman Justin Osborne goes in-depth on “Chillin’ On The Beach With My Best Friend Jesus Christ”, speaking on some of the fun-loving song’s more serious undertones. Stripped down to just a piano you get […] - [Scenario Collective Wish us all Happy Birthday](https://scenesc.com/scenario-collective-wish-us-happy-birthday/): Event Details I thought Unicorn River might be the name of a real South Carolina river, so naturally it’s the first thing I Googled researching Scenario Collective’s upcoming grassroots music/camping/art festival. Unfortunately it’s not. 🙁 Good news though, Happy Birthday at Unicorn River is totally real, and happening August 12 and 13 at a private riverfront access […] - [92.1 The Palm Sold to His Radio](https://scenesc.com/92-1-palm-sold-radio/): At 4 PM Tuesday, August 2nd 92.1 The Palm in Columbia, SC changed formats to a contemporary Christian music station under its new ownership of His Radio. I honestly can’t wait for the Free Times Rant & Raves section next week. Why? Well, when The Palm started up, these and more made it in the […] - [Atlas Road Crew and Brave Baby Headline Music Farm Columbia](https://scenesc.com/atlas-road-crew-and-brave-baby-headline-music-farm-columbia/): Facebook Event September 9, 2016 Atlas Road Crew/Brave Baby/Dear Blanca Music Farm Columbia We recently caught up with Atlas Road Crew who have had a busy year, touring across the US and Europe, along with playing high-profile shows in Columbia and Charleston. On Friday September 9th they’ll return to Music Farm Columbia on a bill […] - [Wreckless Eric Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/wreckless-eric-live-papa-jazz/): The legendary Wreckless Eric was kind enough to share a tune with us in Papa Jazz’s upstairs storage room. Surrounded by dusty lps and boxes of 45s, Eric chose to play “Murder in My Mind,” a stellar tune off his much underrated “town and country” album, 12 O’Clock Stereo. The album had originally been recorded […] - [John the Revelator and Amy Lynne Reed Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/john-revelator-amy-lynne-reed-live-papa-jazz/): Watch John the Revelator and Amy Lynne Reed playing songs from their latest release 'Them Days are Long'. - [Alarm Drum Debut New Single "Mercury"](https://scenesc.com/alarm-drum-debut-new-single-mercury/): Alarm Drum continue to grow in stride since the release of their debut Colorsick EP, sharing a new song on our 2016 Sampler, showcasing an evolving live lineup – now featuring MyBrother MySister members Dylan Kittrell on drums and Jenni Scott on guitar – and a new EP on the horizon. Last Friday night at the […] - [Drawing Room Live Session with Quiet Hollers](https://scenesc.com/quiet-hollers/): While on their way to Savannah Stopover in March, Quiet Hollers stopped in Charleston for a show and spared some time to hang out with us. We recorded their single “Aviator Shades” in a historic home downtown, and finally have the chance to share it with you all. These guys will be embarking on another […] - [Stop Light Observations Debut Toogoodoo at Exclusive Press Party](https://scenesc.com/stop-light-observations-debut-toogoodoo-at-exclusive-press-party/): Himalayan salt lamps and a friendly French bulldog added to the ambiance at Truphonic Recording last night during a press preview for Stop Light Observations’ new album. The disc, Toogoodoo, will be released on August 26 with a debut at the Charleston Music Hall. The popular Charleston rock band has been spinning tracks since high […] - [Catch the Wav, SUSTO Live at Summer Shindig 2016](https://scenesc.com/catch-the-wav-susto-live-at-summer-shindig-2016/): “Friends, Lovers, Ex Lovers, Whatever” is the song that launched SUSTO. A demo that frontman Justin Osborne posted on Valentine’s Day to his personal Facebook page in 2012. We were lucky enough to record him playing this song live for us just a month later when we partnered with Dan McCurry and his newly reinvented Hearts […] - [Shark Week Premiere: Everest Cale Share "Mary Lee"](https://scenesc.com/shark-week-premiere-everest-cale-share-mary-lee/): Everest Cale will be hosting an EP release party July 7th at Mercury Lounge in New York City, with Frances Cone as the supporting act.   Interview Magazine named Everest Cale Brooklyn’s least “Brooklyn” band, which makes sense considering their roots stretch back to South Carolina. So to do the routes of Mary Lee, the 17 foot, […] - [Soundwaves: Hearts & Plugs Summer Shindig 2016](https://scenesc.com/soundwaves-hearts-plugs-summer-shindig-2016/): Hearts & Plugs third annual Summer Shindig brings biggest crowd yet, proving progress of the label's headlining acts. - [Live at Papa Jazz with Vilai Harrington](https://scenesc.com/live-papa-jazz-vilai-harrington/): What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? Probably either What’s Going On? by Marvin Gaye or Photographs & Memories by Jim Croce. Both were a big part of my childhood. What as the first album you bought with your own money? I think it was a Toby Keith Greatest Hits. I bought […] - [Watch Dear Blanca Play Boulders Live at The Royal American](https://scenesc.com/watch-dear-blanca-play-boulders-live/): Captured in this video is a typical Charleston show for Dear Blanca. Though Columbia is their hometown, Charleston, and The Royal American specifically have become almost a second home for the band as they’ve garnered a dedicated following in the Holy City. You can feel the energy in the live video shot by Columbia artist […] - [Watch Sydney Eloise & the Palms Live at Graveface Records](https://scenesc.com/watch-sydney-eloise-palms-live-graveface-records/): Sydney Eloise & the Palms play the Radio Room in Greenville June 22 and Five Points after Five Thursday the 23.  Before their set at Savannah Stopover Festival earlier this year we caught up with Sydney Eloise & the Palms for a live session at Graveface Records. Based out of Atlanta, Sydney Eloise & the […] - [New Music: Young Mister "Anybody Out There"](https://scenesc.com/new-music-young-mister-anybody/): There’s a slight haziness to the new Young Mister recordings we’ve never heard from the music of Steven Fiore before. Like the songs and lyrics unfold from memories not so distant. After spending time in LA, Steven Fiore returned to the Carolinas and brought with him that Southern California aesthetic that’s seeped into both the […] - [Win Tickets to see The 1975 in Charleston](https://scenesc.com/win-tickets-see-1975-charleston/): When talking about the popularity of their band in an interview with Spin Magazine late last year, frontman Matty Healy said “If you’re talking about emotional investment – which is where I see the value of what I’m doing – then yeah, because that’s the ultimate test: Do people want to come see you? I think if […] - [Banjo-B-Que 2016: Memorial Day in the CSRA](https://scenesc.com/banjo-b-que-2016-memorial-day-csra/): Banjo-B-Que is kind of like the Masters in that you get there early, set up your chair, and then leave it there for the day so you’ve got a great seat for late afternoon and early evening when the heavy hitters start to roll in. When I pulled up Friday afternoon I was running a […] - [Grace Joyner Releases Maybe Sometimes in C](https://scenesc.com/grace-joyner-maybe-sometimes-in-c-release-shows/): Grace Joyner became Charleston’s own indie darling with the release of her Young Fools EP in 2014. Beforehand, she had been the demure background vocalist making appearances with Wylie (Brave Baby), Elim Bolt, and on Johnny Delaware’s solo record. The initial EP was not necessarily weak but arguably just the tip of the iceberg. Maybe […] - [Watch Atlas Road Crew Perform"Wasted Time" Live at Last Wave](https://scenesc.com/watch-atlas-road-crew-performwasted-time-live-last-wave/): Atlas Road Crew have had a busy year and it doesn’t look to be slowing down any time soon. In March the band took off on their first European tour, playing 30 dates in 35 nights mostly in Germany and Spain. Those shows were well attended, surprising the band who didn’t know exactly what to […] - [Say Brother Reveal New Song Via B-Side Session](https://scenesc.com/say-brother-reveal-new-song-via-b-side-session/): I’m not sure Say Brother frontman Tripp LaFrance can get through the clap of an intro to a video without giggling. It’s charming and part of a nervous energy that quickly goes away once the song gets rolling. I don’t know if it feels more strange to see Say Brother playing in daylight, or to […] - [sandcastles. Share Video for Similar](https://scenesc.com/sandcastles-share-video-similar/): In March sandcastles. released their latest single titled “Similar” following it up a month later with a video for the song. sandcastles. is the music outlet for South Carolina all around creative Kari Lebby. You can see him in many different capacities around Columbia, whether that be acting, or DJing, he’s no stranger to the […] - [The Hadleys Unveil Heart Peaks](https://scenesc.com/hadleys-unveil-heart-peaks/): Even when the band was known as Volcanoes in the Kitchen it was clear that The Hadleys were a family first band, aside from the fact that all the key members share the same last name. Im not sure you could go to one of their shows anywhere in South Carolina and not see at […] - [[Album Review] Heyrocco-Waiting on Cool EP](https://scenesc.com/album-review-heyrocco-waiting-cool-ep/): In the summer of 2013 Heyrocco followed up their debut full-length album Comfort with a set of 5 self-released demos titled both “Shitty Demos” and “Greatest Hits of the 90’s” that redirected the band musically from their chilled out and mostly breezy debut, to a more overdriven guitar based sound. It’s only been four years, and […] - [Show Review: Parquet Courts and B Boys at The Mothlight](https://scenesc.com/show-review-parquet-courts-b-boys-mothlight/): I want to tell you everything I thought about the show I saw on Tuesday–Parquet Courts with B Boys at the Mothlight in West Asheville. (But I won’t. I think I’ve thought too much about it) I want to tell you how West Asheville is kinda like Brooklyn, if you look at Asheville proper like […] - [[ETW Tickets] Arts and Draughts Friday the 13 Edition](https://scenesc.com/arts-draughts-friday-13-edition/): Facebook Event Arts and Draughts returns to the Columbia Museum of Art tonight for a Friday the 13th edition (minus the horror aspect I hope) with a stellar lineup of music featuring The High Divers, Tiger! Tiger!, Grand Republic, and ColorBlind. We’re most excited to see Grand Republic tonight who released an excellent EP earlier […] - [Watch Grace Joyner Perform "Knees" Live at DanManor](https://scenesc.com/watch-grace-joyner-perform-knees-live-danmanor/): With her debut full-length album “Maybe Sometimes – in C” out Friday, May 20, Grace Joyner has been ramping up the promotion and gearing up for a series of release shows May 27 in Columbia and May 28 in Charleston. Both shows are $10 and include a CD btw. Joyner’s song “Knees” premiered last week […] - [[Photos] Old Crow Medicine Show and Brandi Carlile - The Charter Amphitheater](https://scenesc.com/photos-old-crow-medicine-show-brandi-carlile-charter-amphitheater/): Old Crow Medicine Show and Brandi Carlile – The Charter Amphitheater — 05/06/2016 Old Crow Medicine Show and Brandi Carlile performed an unforgettable show at The Charter Amphitheater in Simpsonville, SC Friday night offering sets that at times intertwined musicians. The Secret Sisters, a country duo recording their new album with Brandi Carlile kicked off […] - [From Beginning to End: The Story of Pop-Up Charleston](https://scenesc.com/pop-up-charleston-finale/): A wave of nostalgia made its way through the crowd gathered at Palmetto Brewery on Saturday night. There were some laughs, some tears, some hugs, some beers, and an all around overwhelming support for Pop-Up Charleston and what it has stood for during the past two years in the Charleston music scene. Starting back in […] - [[Photos] Houndmouth and Lucy Dacus at Charleston Music Hall](https://scenesc.com/photos-houndmouth-lucy-dacus-charleston-music-hall/): Houndmouth with Lucy Dacus If they sound familiar, you’ve probably whistled along to their hit single “Sedona” while driving down the road. Matt Myers’ crooning voice strikes a chord with the likes of Dr. Dog, but the Americana rock band has also been compared to Deer Tick and the Lumineers. The boys call Indiana home […] - [Ghosts of the Kodiak Live at Archer Avenue Studios](https://scenesc.com/ghosts-kodiak-live-archer-avenue-studios/): Ghosts of the Kodiak play New Brookland Tavern Saturday May 7.  Ghosts of the Kodiak thrive on dynamics and the textural layering of their music, so when we asked them to perform a couple of songs stripped down we knew they’d have something great in store. From the use of the pump organ, to the […] - [Gov't Mule Photos and Review](https://scenesc.com/govt-mule-photos-review/): Gov’t Mule Kicks off Tour at The Music Farm with Special Guest Marcus King and More Gov’t Mule kicked off their spring tour with two very memorable sets at The Music Farm in Columbia, South Carolina last night. The Farm was almost packed to its highest capacity full of fans of all ages. The band […] - [Freeway Music Festival Returns to Tin Roof and Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/freeway-music-festival-returns-tin-roof-music-farm/): Now in its fourth year Freeway Music Festival returns to Music Farm Saturday, April 2 with an eclectic full day of music headlined by G. Love and Special Sauce. Each year the festival’s main goal is to raise funds for music scholarships for children who could not otherwise afford private lessons. With five locations spread […] - [2016 SceneSC Sampler](https://scenesc.com/2016-scenesc-sampler-now/): Download the 2016 Scene SC featuring 13 exclusive songs and bands from across South Carolina. - [Photos: Savannah Stopover 2016](https://scenesc.com/photos-savannah-stopover-2016/): Check out some of our favorite photos from Savannah Stopover Festival 2016 including Porches, Big Thief, All Dogs, David Wax Museum, Ra Ra Riot, Susto, Breakers, Alex G and more. Photos by Jess Spence and David Stringer. - [Human Resources Release First Song off Pizza Dreams EP](https://scenesc.com/25550/): Friday, March 11th Woolfe Street Playhouse Human Resources (EP Release) w/ Cole Collins & She Returns From War Doors @ 7:30 | Show @ 8 Tickets: $10 (Tickets bought in advance receive free copy of HR’s new EP at the show)   Facebook Event Pre-Sale Tickets: http://tinyurl.com/HRmarch11 When I saw Human Resources recently at New Brookland Tavern two things that were easiest […] - [Husband Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/husband-live-at-papa-jazz/): Husband play IPA in Greenville March 11. Built from the iPad up, new Columbia electronic husband/wife duo Husband weave a combination of live instruments and electronic tracks into palatable pop songs. As you can see in these videos, and at their live shows, Adam Corbett and Rebekah Rice, let their voices fall together into intertwining […] - [Photos: Acid Dad//White Reaper//ET Anderson](https://scenesc.com/photos-acid-dadwhite-reaperet-anderson/): Acid Dad//White Reaper//ET Anderson Art Bar in Columbia, SC 3/7/2016 - [Photos: Dear Blanca and Those Lavender Whales](https://scenesc.com/photos-dear-blanca-and-those-lavender-whales/): Dear Blanca Album Release Show for I Don’t Mean to Dwell 3/4/16 at New Brookland Tavern Dear Blanca Those Lavender Whales - [Live at Papa Jazz with Ross Swinson of Release the Dog](https://scenesc.com/live-papa-jazz-ross-swinson-release-dog/): What’s the first album you remember loving as a kid? “Surfin’ USA” by the Beach Boys. My dad had it on cassette and used to play it in the car every day on the way to school. That or Astro Lounge by Smash Mouth. It came out on my 9th birthday! What as the first […] - [Heavy Weighs the King returns on their own terms](https://scenesc.com/heavy-weighs-the-king-returns-on-its-own-terms/): Heavy Weighs the King’s Wednesday, Aug. 26 show at The Big Apple is a homecoming of sorts, but not necessarily a reunion. Brian Whitman and Carmen Keigans have known each other since they were six years old, growing up together in Orangeburg before landing in college in Columbia and becoming part of Columbia’s music scene in the early 2000s. Their band I Nine eventually moved to Atlanta, worked with producer-turned-YouTube phenom Rick Beato, landed in a major-label bidding war, signed with J Records, and appeared on the “Elizabethtown” soundtrack before the label run ended around 2008. A whirlwind run that fueled […] - [Well-Loved Places — The Final “I Love My Friends” Session](https://scenesc.com/well-loved-places-the-final-i-love-my-friends-session/): Editor’s note: Each week in this series, I asked performers to reflect on Aaron Graves, Those Lavender Whales, and the spaces that shaped this community. For the final installment, I answered those questions myself. Growing with your friends in a music community is something I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about through the years SceneSC’s been around. Last Sunday, we brought out the crew for one last “I Love My Friends Session” to the empty gravel lot where Hunter Gatherer once stood and Aaron’s mural adorned the side of the building. The sad truth of it all for me, after […] - [Can't Kids — The Calm](https://scenesc.com/cant-kids-the-calm/): Members of Can’t Kids perform “The Calm” for this week’s I Love My Friends session, reflecting on Aaron Graves, Fork & Spoon, and the Columbia music community. - [Ben Walker — Where Do We Go?](https://scenesc.com/ben-walker-where-do-we-go/): https://youtu.be/n4S67X7Bm-g?si=urKVA5rXiFE_QRta As the I Love My Friends sessions near their close, this week’s installment turns to Ben Walker, who performs “Where Do We Go?” in honor of Aaron Graves. “Aaron had such a great way of pulling people in and making them feel like family,” Walker says. “I remember catching wind of the Fork & Spoon guys. They were a few years younger than me and they were doing really cool stuff for music and the community.” Walker first connected with Graves in September 2013, when Aaron reached out to record a Casual Friday session. Walker wanted to play “Where Do […] - [holy pine — Pain and Joy](https://scenesc.com/holy-pine-pain-and-joy/): In this week’s installment of the I Love My Friends sessions, holy pine — Daniel Machado, Marshall Brown, and Michael Crawford — performs “Pain and Joy.” “I’m not cool enough for this,” Machado remembers thinking when he brought his violin to Aaron Graves’ house in 2015 to record on “How to Cook Everything” with Graves and Chris Gardner. “A few months later I was tuning up in an appropriately cramped F.R.O.G. [finished room over garage] with Jessica, Aaron, Chris, Pat and Amy, feeling very, very welcome,” Machado says. “The My Bones Are Singing album release at NBT was a life-affirming blast, and the Columbia music […] - [Era Pope — Fight Song](https://scenesc.com/era-pope-fight-song/): In this week’s installment of the I Love My Friends sessions, Era Pope performs Those Lavender Whales’ “Fight Song,” from the 2013 release Parts & Pieces / Goose & Geeses. Filmed in front of the mural at the former Hunter-Gatherer building on Main Street, the series continues to honor Aaron Graves, his songs, and his lasting impact on the Columbia music community. “Aaron Graves was always such a calm, loving presence in our community,” Pope says. “Everyone that knew him felt encouraged to be their best, to be creative, because of his influence. It’s an honor to sing his song for him 💜” - [The Mark Rapp Group — There Is No Greater Love](https://scenesc.com/the-mark-rapp-group-there-is-no-greater-love/): Mark Rapp, a leader in the Midlands jazz community, says it best in the intro to this week’s session, reflecting on the legacy of Skipp Pearson, South Carolina’s Ambassador of Jazz and a longtime fixture at Hunter-Gatherer’s weekly jazz sessions. Joined by Amos Hoffman, Ben Eidson, Sam Edwards, and Brendan Bull, Rapp performs “There Is No Greater Love” in Pearson’s honor. The song was one of Skipp’s favorites, making the session both a tribute to Pearson and a nod to the musical history that filled the former Hunter-Gatherer building. - [Ross Swinson — Learning to Fall](https://scenesc.com/ross-swinson-learning-to-fall/): Ross Swinson’s memories of Hunter-Gatherer go back to the Columbia he came up in as a teenager and to his earliest days playing music. It was where he played the first album release show for his first band, and where he saw shows that stretched “from instrumental metal to jazz.” “Before the big brewery boom of the 2010s I always felt like it was cool that there was a spot in Columbia that had been brewing beer for the love of the game for decades at that point,” Swinson says. “It felt like a staple in the community.” Swinson says he’s […] - [People Person — Looking American](https://scenesc.com/people-person-looking-american/): “The first time I went to the Hunter Gatherer was on a Sunday, and it was technically closed,” Jessica Oliver writes. She had only been in Columbia a few months when she and her friend Adam Cullum rode past the brewery on their bikes and noticed something happening inside. They parked, stuck their heads in, and found a party. “The room was full of this buzzing energy,” Oliver writes. “People were yelling, music was playing, and there was a hotdog eating contest going on.” That accidental visit became one of those memories that gained traction over time because so many connections […] - [William Starr Busbee — Inch by Inch! The Garden Song](https://scenesc.com/william-starr-busbee-inch-by-inch-the-garden-song/): For this installment of the “I Love My Friends” sessions, William Starr Busbee performs “Inch by Inch! The Garden Song.” Busbee’s connection to the Fork and Spoon family goes back to College Rock II, his 2015 release on the label. “I’d really just like to say how lucky I feel just to be included in this project and in the Fork and Spoon family in general,” Busbee says. “I really don’t feel deserving of it and just feel lucky to be included.” He remembers Aaron Graves as “a fella that really knew what family was all about” and Hunter-Gatherer as special place where […] - [Brett Nash — Dalmatian Rock](https://scenesc.com/brett-nash-dalmatian-rock/): When Brett Nash (Secret Guest, Band of Horses) first moved to the College of Charleston, one of the first shows he saw was Beaks and Claws and a solo Those Lavender Whales set at the Communications Museum on campus. “I remember how beautifully Aaron was able to combine silly themes and very earnest themes simultaneously — all into one beautiful ball,” Nash says. That introduction eventually turned into something closer. Through Fork and Spoon, Aaron Graves and that circle helped release an EP from Nash’s earlier band, Southern Femisphere. “They were so generous with their time and efforts — just making […] - [Cubs — Ballad of the Straight Chump](https://scenesc.com/cubs-ballad-of-the-straight-chump/): Cubs might be a newer name in Columbia, but for vocalist and guitarist Joe Chang, the connection to the city goes back years, long before relocating two years ago, through friendships, shows, and a scene that left a lasting impression. The band’s debut album, Meet Me at the Rocket, arrives Friday, April 17, with a release show at Art Bar. “I grew up coming here since around 2005,” Chang writes, after meeting Adam Cullum through a musicians wanted ad. “Over the years, I made friends in the music scene and always admired how palpable and sweet the camaraderie amongst everyone was.” One of those […] - [Josh Dunn — Don't Look Away](https://scenesc.com/josh-dunn-dont-look-away/): Josh Dunn’s “Don’t Look Away” comes from the same place as this whole I Love My Friends project — holding onto something you know you’re losing. He traces it back to the first time he saw Those Lavender Whales at Conundrum Music Hall, when a room full of twenty-somethings found themselves singing along to something deeper than it first appeared. “They didn’t believe me, but that was kind of the magic of it,” Dunn said. “Aaron had a bunch of jaded 20 somethings bouncing and singing songs about our inherent goodness and childlike joy and love as a glue that holds us all together.” That […] - [Carl Payne Big Band — Night of the Mojito](https://scenesc.com/carl-payne-big-band-night-of-the-mojito/): 30 years ago, The State published “City’s jazz scene shows signs of life.” The article took a look at the Capital City jazz scene, one that was teeming with life and ready to grow given the space. That article focused on one show in particular, Keenan High grad Ron Westray and Augusta’s Wycliffe Gordon. They were touring in support of their album “Bone Structure,” which had recently come out on Atlantic Records. 200 crowded into the Main Street space for that Saturday night show, more spilled out onto the streets, and the rest is history. For nearly the next two decades, Hunter-Gatherer hosted […] - [Homemade Haircuts — Great Lakes](https://scenesc.com/homemade-haircuts-great-lakes/): When Homemade Haircuts first started as a band in Columbia, Aaron Graves and Those Lavender Whales came up more as stories of the scene’s past, a band and a songwriter whose impact was felt as much through word of mouth as anything else. For vocalist and guitarist Bob Magee, that connection slowly became more personal. He moved to Columbia for college in the late 2010s, passing Hunter-Gatherer most days on the walk to class, at the same time he was learning how to write and record music. That stretch still feels tied to the place. As the band, also featuring Blake Hunter, Paisley Marie, and Trey […] - [Papa's Little Hobby — Someone Kinder (Than Me)](https://scenesc.com/papas-little-hobby-someone-kinder-than-me/): Trey Murphy’s first show in Columbia was alongside an abbreviated version of Those Lavender Whales, a connection that comes full circle in Papa’s Little Hobby’s performance of “Someone Kinder (Than Me)” for SceneSC and Fork and Spoon’s “I Love My Friends” session, filmed in front of the mural at the former Hunter-Gatherer building on Main Street. For Murphy, the session connects back to his early days in Columbia’s music scene. While in college, he played in the band Young Mumbles. “I was immediately drawn in by the Whales’ talent and kindness,” he writes. Over the next few years, seeing Aaron Graves […] - [The Useful Fiction — Resolution](https://scenesc.com/the-useful-fiction-resolution/): For this installment of the “I Love My Friends” sessions, The Useful Fiction performs “Resolution.” Performed by Matt Warthen and Adam Jones, the song was filmed in front of the mural at the former Hunter-Gatherer building on South Main Street, a place that holds years of history for Warthen. Warthen once lived across the street and spent years there, often ending up inside after closing. “They would let us in after closing time and pour us one half beer after another for what we put in the tip jar,” he writes. For a long stretch, Hunter-Gatherer was part of everyday life. In the video, […] - [Death Ray Robin — Sun for Everyone](https://scenesc.com/death-ray-robin-sun-for-everyone/): Death Ray Robin — the Alt-R&B project of Columbia vocalist Desirée Richardson — performs the song that opened the 2023 SceneSC Sampler in our latest installment in the “I Love My Friends” session. Desirée first came to know Aaron Graves through Fork & Spoon potlucks and Those Lavender Whales shows. “I knew Aaron to be an inviting, encouraging person who did his thing,” she writes. “I loved being asked to shake my palm-palm branches at TLW shows. It all felt like an open invitation to be part of a loving community.” She remembers being impressed that Aaron and Jessica Bornick would regularly invite […] - [Coma Cinema - Exist](https://scenesc.com/coma-cinema-exist/): For this installment of the “I Love My Friends” sessions, Coma Cinema performs “Exist,” a song by Those Lavender Whales, the band led by Aaron Graves. Filmed in front of the mural honoring Graves at the former Hunter-Gatherer building, the performance reflects a history shared both on and offstage. “Aaron Graves, and the label he helped create and ran with Jordan Blackmon and Chris Gardner, changed my life in myriad ways, and so did Aaron’s music as Those Lavender Whales,” writes Mat Cothran, the songwriter behind Coma Cinema. “Aaron’s songs were, like all things he did, an extension of his ever-welcoming […] - [Hillmouse — Crack Up](https://scenesc.com/hillmouse-crack-up/): As a high schooler in Columbia, Tyler Gordon looked to Aaron Graves, Those Lavender Whales, and the Fork and Spoon crew as role models in the scene — “the slightly older kids we all wanted to be like back in high school.” “I learned how to play shows and be part of a community by watching Aaron,” Gordon says. “All that eventually comes to mean even more as an adult, so I consider the time I got to spend with Aaron to be some of the most important moments I’ve had in life.” For the “I Love My Friends” sessions, Gordon […] - [Pursuit of Happyness — Judy](https://scenesc.com/pursuit-of-happyness-judy/): Pursuit of Happyness — the project featuring Chris Gardner on bass and vocals, Joe Chang on guitar, Jess Oliver on drums, and Evan Simmons on vibraphone — is breathing life into a long-forgotten song. “Judy,” written by fellow Fork and Spoon Records collaborator Jordan Blackmon, dates back to his high school years. The original demo was recorded by Aaron Graves at a sleepover in the seldom-used sitting room near the front door of his parents’ house, with Aaron hauling over a full desktop setup — tower, monitor, wired keyboard and mouse — to track it. The song was revisited a few […] - [New Music: Cubs — Face in the Crowd](https://scenesc.com/new-music-cubs-face-in-the-crowd/): Face in the Crowd by Cubs On “Face in the Crowd,” Cubs sharpens the focus of what’s quickly becoming a clearly defined voice. The song is the second single from the band’s forthcoming debut album due later this spring on Fork and Spoon Records. Where the album’s first single opened with classic rock confidence and momentum, “Face in the Crowd” pulls inward. The song is built around a repeating synth line that gives it a darker, more contemplative feel. Bass drives the track with a steady pulse over a locked drum pattern, while plucked piano lines and distorted guitar accents drift in and […] - [Sweetheart City — Asshole Kids](https://scenesc.com/sweetheart-city-asshole-kids/): Should I stay or should I go? It’s a question many artists from Columbia wrestle with while trying to find their place in the music industry. That tension sits at the center of “Asshole Kids,” a song by Paisley Marie of Sweetheart City. Paisley has been part of Columbia’s music scene since her teenage years, shaped by a community built on connection. That influence traces back to musicians like Aaron Graves and his band Those Lavender Whales, whose legacy of support and creative collaboration continues to ripple through the local scene. While the pull of larger cities and bigger opportunities is […] - [Mechanical River - Everybody's Battling Something](https://scenesc.com/mechanical-river-everybodys-battling-something/): At the heart of “Everybody’s Battling Something” is a simple truth. Everybody’s carrying something, even when it doesn’t show. The song appears as the tenth track on Parts Work by Mechanical River. Written and recorded by Joel Hamilton, it moves with an easy swing, drifting along on a bouncing piano line on the album. For this live session, Hamilton is joined by Jeff Caldwell, reworking the song on acoustic guitars. The shift brings the performance closer, unveiling the song in an intimate, direct light. Filmed in front of the “I Love My Friends” mural at the former Hunter-Gatherer building on South Main Street, the session took […] - [Mardi Gras Columbia: All local music, all about community](https://scenesc.com/mardi-gras-columbia-2026/): Mardi Gras Columbia returns Saturday, Feb. 14 at City Roots with its largest lineup yet, featuring 19 all-local bands across three stages.  There was a moment in the middle of the day last year at Mardi Gras Columbia where everything was just perfect. One of the first truly beautiful afternoons of the year — wind whipping, planes humming across the sky from nearby Owens Field, and Abita flowing freely. You never quite know what February is going to give you in Columbia. Sometimes it’s a false spring. Sometimes it’s six more weeks of cold, just like Punxsutawney Phil warned. When the weather’s nice, it’s […] - [St. Pat's in Five Points 2026](https://scenesc.com/st-pats-in-five-points-2026/): St. Pat’s in Five Points isn’t your everyday festival. With more than 25 bands, a road race, parade, and a focus on family and deep ties to the local community, it’s grown over 44 years to be a signature festival in Columbia and a highlight of the Southeast.  For many years, local bands were the soundtrack of the day. Now the festival is known for pairing local talent alongside artists on the rise and well known staples. Again in 2026, that’s the story of this year’s lineup with well known and beloved signature acts like Grace Potter and Switchfoot headlining along […] - [SceneSC December Concert Calendar](https://scenesc.com/scenesc-concert-calendar-8-shows-to-see-this-december-in-columbia-and-beyond/): A SceneSC x Free Times collab post December is typically one of the slowest months for touring artists, and this month is hitting Columbia especially hard. Compared to calendars across the Southeast, local concert listings are especially thin this holiday season. Touring acts skipping Columbia has been a growing problem for years, and one that needs a real solution. We don’t have the answer here, but after watching the music scenes in cities across South Carolina ebb and flow, the Capital City’s DIY nature will keep grinding and finding its way in the coming year. Last month’s events showed that we […] - [Gallery: Geese at Terminal West](https://scenesc.com/gallery-geese-at-terminal-west/): Geese | Nov. 8, 2025 @geesebandnyc at @terminalwest - [Review + Gallery: Wallows at Firefly Distillery](https://scenesc.com/review-gallery-wallows-at-firefly-distillery/): It was rainy, it was muddy, but it was totallyworth hosing off my Doc Martens for. Wallows returned to Charleston for the first time in a while and brought an almost sold-out crowd to Firefly Distillery. And as someone who sees a lot of shows, I can confidently say this one wins for most fan signs and most creative. (I’m really rooting for the girls pictured in the gallery to have gotten that guitar pick.) Despite the weather, this show was anything but chill (in the best way.) The crowd was packed with die-hard fans who knew every lyric, and even as I made my way out, I […] - [Memento Mori: Goth Night Hits the Soda City](https://scenesc.com/memento-mori-goth-night-hits-the-soda-city/): Nails painted black? Check.Heavy eyeshadow? Check.Having a good time? Absolutely. Earlier this month, “darkly inclined” folks gathered for a unique event in Columbia: Goth Night, a musical celebration of the witchy, mysterious, and macabre. Organized and DJed by Moth, a fixture in the Columbia music scene, Goth Night featured a plethora of music from the decades-spanning goth subculture, including post-punk, industrial techno, and other electronica. “Not a lot of goth bands come to South Carolina, so I figured it would be a start,” Moth said. “I know there are people in Cola who are just as passionate about the music and […] - [This week in SC Music](https://scenesc.com/this-week-in-sc-music-2/): Earlier this summer, we had dinner at the Hot Fish Club in Murrells Inlet. It was my first time at the iconic spot that’s been around since 1792. Over the centuries, the bar and restaurant has survived countless hurricanes and welcomed waves of tourists who flock to the local bars and restaurants along the marsh walk. The Hot Fish Club is one of many spots along the Carolina coast where out-of-towners go to enjoy their vacation and let loose a little bit, especially with the help of some live music. When I caught up with Jared Petteys ahead of the release […] - [Jared Petteys Drops New Single "Just Go Baby"](https://scenesc.com/jared-petteys-drops-new-single-just-go-baby/): For the past few years, Charleston-based band Jared Petteys & The Headliners have been pounding the pavement across South Carolina. From Tribbles Bar and Grill in the Upstate to popular spots along the Carolina coast, the rock band is building a fan base with both locals and snagging the occasional tourist along the way. On the band’s latest single, “Just Go Baby,” the trio pound through a straightforward Americana rock song that’s instantly recognizable style-wise and reels in listeners, especially live. “I wrote the song around a guitar riff, which is usually how I write my music, something that kind of […] - [Camp Cola Fest blends genres and mediums](https://scenesc.com/37275/): The inaugural Camp Cola Fest is set to take place on Saturday, July 27, from 12 to 10 PM at Runway 728 and nearby spaces. The South Edisto area of Rosewood is no secret in the music community. The area was once home to One Unit where you may have seen Turnover, Titus Andronicus, or Ceremony and next door is a longtime rehearsal space for a variety of local bands over the years. The music and arts festival features multiple stages, ticketed Side Quests, local food trucks, vendors, and an array of summer camp-inspired hands-on experiences. Event Highlights “We wanted to […] - [Slow Runner release lead single from upcoming album](https://scenesc.com/slow-runner-release-lead-single-from-upcoming-album/): Michael Flynn wrote much of the new Slow Runner album on the old piano he learned to play as a child, tapping out melodies and writing lyrics during the five months between his father’s diagnosis of inoperable pancreatic cancer and his eventual passing. This album, Yesterday Don’t Fail Me Now, set to release on Friday, October 11, is a beautiful masterpiece in its construction. It’s proven to be a difficult process to release the album because of the effort that’s gone into it and the headspace it returns him to. The lead single, ‘Skull of Mary Magdalene,’ offers a glimpse into […] - [This week in SC Music](https://scenesc.com/7-1-this-week-in-sc-music/): Shout out Bar None for letting us film this live session. Wednesday, July 3, is a day that typically passes with little acknowledgment from SceneSC’s social outlets. On July 3, 2008, I secured SceneSC.com with no grand plan in mind. What a time to be on the internet. The rise of social media, the birth of streaming, and now, the fall of the archives. Just this week 25 years of entertainment history vanished into the cosmos as MTV News went dark. It’s not much better for local outlets. Much of the local music coverage outside of Newspapers.com archives — mostly The […] - [How Brave Baby got to "2 Things at Once"](https://scenesc.com/how-brave-baby-got-to-2-things-at-once/): Brave Baby drummer and producer Wolfgang Zimmerman wrote “2 Things at Once” around this time last summer in the thick of writing for the band’s new album, due out in September. He remembers the day well; it was his birthday, and he celebrated by taking the day to focus on his own art. Typically, he’s helping others tap into their most creative sides through his studio The Space. Two ideas came out of that session, one being “2 Things at Once” and the other “Forever Man,” the second track on the 12-song album. Later that summer, he introduced the tracks to […] - [6-24 This week in SC Music](https://scenesc.com/6-24-this-week-in-sc-music/): Jenny Lewis plays The Music Farm Thursday. Here she is at Hopscotch 2019 in Raleigh, NC. My dreams for SC came true in NC last week. Governor Roy Cooper announced the establishment of the North Carolina Music Office within the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. The new office will promote and celebrate NC’s music and musicians, focus on economic development, and attract music industry investments. The initiative, revealed on Make Music Day, aligns NC with states like Texas, Louisiana, and Tennessee, which have state-supported music offices. “North Carolina’s vibrant music industry drives economic growth and supports nearly 45,000 jobs,” […] - [6-10 This week in SC music](https://scenesc.com/6-10-this-week-in-sc-music/): All Get Out hit the ol’ Southern circuit this weekend with shows at New Brookland Tavern on Friday the 14th and Swanson’s Warehouse in Greenville on Sunday the 16th. I spoke briefly with AGO frontman Nathan Hussey who said he wanted to hit a run of shows across the South (they’ll be in Atlanta and Nashville as well) with the full band before working on the next record that’s due out next year, along with a solo album. Noteworthy: Opening act Flycatcher’s 2023 single was produced by well-known indie producer Will Yip out of Studio 4 in Philadelphia. Local openers include […] - [Pick Five with Cody Gentry](https://scenesc.com/pick-five-with-cody-gentry/): We caught up with Cody Gentry, a rising artist in the South Carolina music scene, to learn more about his journey, influences, and the stories behind his music. Q: What was the first album you ever bought? A: The first album I ever bought was Crush by Bon Jovi. I was in 4th grade, and I carried it in my book bag to school every day. It was a time when country music wasn’t so cool, so I kept all my country music at home so I could listen where I knew none of my friends would catch me! Q: Is […] - [6-3 This week in SC music](https://scenesc.com/6-3-this-week-in-sc-music/): The rise of Chappell Roan. When Chappell Roan announced South Carolina tour dates earlier this year, shows were booked at The Senate in Columbia and Charleston Music Hall. Since those announcements in February, Roan has seen a meteoric rise in popularity, and those shows have moved to Firefly Distillery and The Township Auditorium. Tickets range from $185 to $600+ right now. Remember when reselling $1 above face value was illegal? So, how long does it take for an artist like Chappell Roan to hit that meteoric rise in popularity? The answer is about nine years. The Midwest queen first traveled from […] - [5-20 This week in SC music](https://scenesc.com/5-20-this-week-in-sc-music/): The statue of John Birkes Gillespie “Dizzy” is in his hometown of Cheraw, SC. I drove by this week and snapped a pic. This week I turned to our Instagram followers for a quick four question Q+A. Which local band are you currently enjoying the most? Daddy’s Beemer, Hillmouse, Homemade Haircuts, Aaron J. Burke, Phantom Ships, Slow Funeral, Sidestep Dog, Hootie and the Blowfish, Stagbriar, GOW, Quality Time, holy pine, Stress Fractures, and Crossfade. What upcoming show should be on peoples radar? Music at Midsummer Everything The Looney Bin books Final show at Commie House this weekend featuring WISJ Michael Cera […] - [Enter to win: Tickets to see The Menzingers and Lucero](https://scenesc.com/enter-to-win-tickets-to-see-the-menzingers-and-lucero/): Paid newsletter subscribers and newsletters subscribers have the best change of winning tickets. Subscribe today. THE MENZINGERS W/ SPECIAL GUEST LUCERO JUNE 12, 2024 DOORS: 7:00 PM | SHOW: 8:00 PM The Music Farm — Charleston, SC [contact-form-7 id=”ff697f4″ title=”The Menzingers and Lucero at Music Farm”] - [5-13 This week in SC music](https://scenesc.com/5-13-this-week-in-sc-music/): A triptych poster for Shovels and Rope’s Charleston Music Hall 3 night stand. There’s a blank canvas for promotional posters in Five Points outside of Papa Jazz Record Shoppe. You used to have to fight for real estate, but these days the board begs for concert posters. I don’t think posters are used properly anymore. For decades bands would place posters all over town, but these days posters seem confined to Instagram, Facebook, and X. That helps get the word out to some fans, and if the algorithm is particularly kind to you, you might hit a larger swath of your […] - [5-6 This week in SC music](https://scenesc.com/5-6-this-week-in-sc-music/): The Eastern Continental divide runs along the northwestern border of South Carolina, with all of the water on one side flowing to the Gulf of Mexico and the other towards the Atlantic Ocean. In 2011, in a blind taste test from the American Water Works Association, Greenville, was voted best tasting water in America. I don’t think we’ll ever hear the end of it. If you’ve been up to Lake Jocassee you realize why. With the watershed nearby and the protection (thanks Duke Energy) of the surrounding lands, there’s no commercial, agricultural, or industrial facilities located near enough to muck it […] - [4-29 — This week in SC Music](https://scenesc.com/37156/): On Saturday night, I was one of the judges at the inaugural Irmo Battle of the Bands, hosted at Craft and Draft. The four winners go on to the finals at the community park this summer, and the winner of that goes on to play at the annual Okra Strut Festival, wins a $1,500 cash prize, and receives a giant trophy that’s okra green and six feet tall. The comically large trophy would be a fine addition to any band’s rehearsal space. As one of the student bands said, “thank you to the judges, you’re doing the Lord’s work.” That band […] - [Enter to Win: Tickets to see Cloud Nothings](https://scenesc.com/enter-to-win-tickets-to-see-cloud-nothings/): [contact-form-7 id=”476269a” title=”CLOUD NOTHINGS AT NBT”] Cloud Nothings New Brookland Tavern Tuesday, May 14 Tickets - [4-22 This week in SC Music](https://scenesc.com/4-22-this-week-in-sc-music/): I’m gonna get serious here with you just for approx 15 seconds and then it’s back to being silly. One of the hardest parts about doing SceneSC all these years is losing people you grow to love and admire along the way. Beloved friends of the site, Aaron Graves, Adam Cullum, Mike Busbee, and of course our first NBT bathroom acoustic session, Charlie Jackson. When Charlie’s sister Jody Lee Jackson dropped her new song “Charlie’s Song” this week, it hit hard to hear his voice off the jump. A melancholic blast from the past per se. Don’t we love it when […] - [April 1 — This week in SC music](https://scenesc.com/april-1-this-week-in-sc-music/): There are no April Fools jokes below, though I wish a few of the mentions were. Thanks for tapping that open button, let’s go. Here’s what’s going on in the SC music scene. Sean Rayford is celebrating the release of his new photo zine “For the Record” — a nod to local hardcore band Stretch Arm Strong — on Saturday, April 27 at New Brookland Tavern. Pre order your copy to support Sean’s work and his continued photo coverage of the music scene. S.W.I.M & The Royal American proudly announce the 3rd Annual Cultura Festival in Downtown Charleston on April 13, […] - [March 25 — This week in SC Music](https://scenesc.com/march-25-this-week-in-sc-music/): SCENE SC MAR 25, 2024 David here — last year I launched the Indigo Sounds podcast and this year I launched its companion newsletter. You’re reading it. Now, I need to do a better job about tying those two together. Good news, several Indigo Sounds podcasts are in the works and two of them will feature acoustic live performance song premieres. I’m looking forward to hosting EZ Shakes, Lang Owen, and Brett Nash + Dylan Dickerson and their band SHOWS over the next three weeks. Here’s what’s happening in South Carolina music news. New Brookland Tavern is expanding to the Sylvan […] - [2024 SceneSC Sampler Submissions Open Now](https://scenesc.com/2024-scenesc-sampler-submissions-open-now/): Submissions are now open for the 2024 SceneSC Sampler, a music compilation built with the songs of South Carolina artists. This will be our thirteenth compilation since we began in 2008 and we’re looking forward to uncovering new local artists and amplifying their work through the sampler. If you’re not familiar, the sampler typically features new songs (released this year), unreleased songs, and offers space for established artists to share songs that didn’t fit on an album. This year’s deadline for submission will be April 19 with anticipate release date of May 10. We’ll have a small team of people listen […] - [Enter to Win: Joyce Manor](https://scenesc.com/enter-to-win-joyce-manor/): [contact-form-7 id=”85d2620″ title=”JOYCE MANOR”] Mar. 10, 2024 | Grantski Records (Augusta, GA) - [Feb 19 — This week in SC Music](https://scenesc.com/37119/): Traditionally, local bands start out in a garage or a spare bedroom of one of the band members. With some quality rehearsal time, a few good tunes, and a band name, they’re ready to explore the live music scene. When the Radio Room first opened on Pleasantburg Drive, the intimate, 65 cap cinderblock building was perfect for bands beginning their journey on the scene. You could bring out 20-30 friends, do your promotion around town, and have a solid show at the local venue. In April, the former dive spot will move to its newest digs — a 500+ capacity, 8,400-square-foot […] - [Enter to win: Stoplight Observations at New Brookland Tavern](https://scenesc.com/enter-to-win-stoplight-observations-at-new-brookland-tavern/): [contact-form-7 id=”05279c7″ title=”NBT – SLO”] Winners will be notified on Thursday, Feb. 22 at 10 a.m. via email. - [ETW: Tickets to see Mae at the Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/etw-tickets-to-see-mae-at-the-music-farm/): Reaching their height in the early 2000’s, MAE is headed back out on tour to celebrate the 20 year anniversary of 2003’s ​Destination: Beautiful album. Enter to win tickets to see them here. [contact-form-7 id=”efb8476″ title=”Music Farm — Mae”]     Winner will be noticed on Monday, Feb. 19.  - [Feb 12 — This week in SC music](https://scenesc.com/feb-12-this-week-in-sc-music/): David here. It was a big week for SceneSC. From a feature in our local paper to being included in stories from Consequence of Sound, NME, Stereogum, and even an international rock station from Brazil, here’s a recap and what’s happening this week. R.E.M. reunites at the 40 Watt Club I was in attendance to see R.E.M. reunite onstage for the first time since their Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame induction in 2007 and the photo I snagged became part of the story. I rarely had my phone out as Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy ripped through R.E.M.’s first two […] - [Feb. 5 — This week in SC music](https://scenesc.com/feb-5-this-week-in-sc-music/): Submissions for NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts are open, a great opportunity for local bands to have their music seen and heard by the outlet. We filmed this submission for Stagbriar nine years ago, and that’s how our Papa Jazz Sessions began. It’s a great opportunity for bands to get creative with a stripped back setup and visuals. SC Music News Our friends at Extra Chill launched a new online forum for Charleston music news and beyond. Register today and hop in the conversation. Toro y Moi has a song on the new A24 Music release “Everyone’s Getting Involved: A Tribute to […] - [Jan. 29 — This week in SC music](https://scenesc.com/jan-29-this-week-in-sc-music/): What’s going on in the SC music scene?  Born on Edisto Island 88 years ago today, bass player James Jamerson is one of the most influential bass players in modern music history. From Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On” to songs by the Jackson 5, his bass lines have influenced much of what we hear in popular music today. Read more about his influence and his 10 best bass lines. Indigo Sounds Podcast LISTEN HERE OR SPOTIFY Travel Therapy released their new album “Sum Notes” in late 2023, the duos second full length release. The synth duo of Michael Gutshall (keys, drums, […] - [Giveaway — Easy Honey and The Stews at The Music Farm](https://scenesc.com/giveaway-easy-honey-and-the-stews-at-the-music-farm/): This content is password-protected. To view it, please enter the password below. Password: - [Jan 22 — This week in SC music](https://scenesc.com/jan-22-this-week-in-sc-music/): Happy Monday! David here. Cultural shifts, the internet, and the flattening of the music audience. Music Twitter/X was shook this week when news bled out that Anna Wintour layed off much of the Pitchfork staff with her sunglasses on. The esteemed music publication is being folded into GQ. X was buzzing about her leaving her sunglasses on, but I was buzzing about her quote. Anna Wintour, chief content officer for Condé Nast, called “a careful evaluation of Pitchfork’s performance.” Wintour called the move “the best path forward for the brand so that our coverage of music can continue to thrive within the […] - [Giveaway: Justin Osborne of Susto and Hunter Park of She Returns from War at NBT](https://scenesc.com/etw-justin-osborne-of-susto-and-hunter-park-of-she-returns-from-war-at-nbt/): This content is password-protected. To view it, please enter the password below. Password: - [January 15 — This week in South Carolina music](https://scenesc.com/january-15-this-week-in-south-carolina-music/): What’s going on in the SC music scene?  Happy Monday! David here. After “Best of” season it sometimes takes the music scene a little bit of time to ramp up for the year. In this modern climate, artists need to release early and often to build up their Spotify social media scorecard to share at the end of the year. May you all find thousands of new listeners. Good news for subscribers, we’ll be hosting an Enter to Win free tickets contesteach week for our subscribers to win tickets to local shows. We’re excited to have the support of several venues […] - [This week in SC music](https://scenesc.com/this-week-in-sc-music/): What’s going on in the SC music scene?  David here. Last week The Post and Courier dropped its “Best of SC Music 2023: Top 20 SC albums of the year” list, and I’d like to debate it, but I mostly agree. I participated in the voting (along with ~100 other local music enthusiasts) and all of my top albums made the list except for Gamine and Reuben Knights. Gabe and Cassidy from Gamine are stopping by the studio this week to record a podcast and maybe even play a few songs. Looking forward to sharing that with ya next week. IN […] - [A new way to support South Carolina music](https://scenesc.com/a-new-way-to-support-south-carolina-music/): Support SceneSC David here. In 2008 I started SceneSC on a whim to help support the South Carolina music scene and independent artists. The website grew to feature photography, live music sessions and series, and hosting events featuring both touring acts and local artists. I’m proud of what we accomplished through 2020, with 10 SC music compilations, hundreds of videos published, and traveling throughout the country to music festivals and conferences to share our love of SC music. While this was incredibly rewarding personally, it has always operated as a labor of love and typically off my own dime. Pledge your […] - [Gold Light is on the run](https://scenesc.com/gold-light-is-on-the-run/): Joe Chang’s project Gold Light is taking off on a winter tour across the South in support of the new single + B-Side release of “Lovers on the Run” and “State Line”. Hitting streaming services  on Friday, Dec. 8, these songs tie together a decade-long journey with “Lovers on the Run” telling a cinematic tale of love and loss to “State Line” diving into the trials of long distance love.  - [Indigo Sounds with Austin and Sarah of Flippants](https://scenesc.com/indigo-sounds-with-austin-and-sarah-of-flippants/): On episode three of Indigo Sounds I caught up with Austin and Sarah of Flippants and chat about the underground scene in Columbia, vintage shopping, their show at Columbia Museum of Art, a few upcoming shows the have in store, and much much more. Tune in, follow the pod, and share it with a friend. - [Indigo Sounds with Becca Smith and Coty Hoover](https://scenesc.com/indigo-sounds-with-becca-smith-and-coty-hoover/): Becca and Coty of Admiral Radio stop by the studio on an early November evening. We talked about Daylight Saving Time, Becca’s early start in the music scene, their current work and recording in different studios around the state, and some exciting things they have coming up, including a show with Becca’s new band the Marshgrass Mamas. - [Indigo Sounds Podcast: Kimberly Walsh and Jay Hendricks](https://scenesc.com/indigo-sounds-podcast-kimberly-walsh-and-jay-hendricks/): Kimberly Walsh and Jay Hendricks stopped by the studio and chat about David’s trip to Ireland, Kimberly’s new album, and Jay’s work with the Weird Tower Collective. Recorded live and uncut at David’s studio, they chat every day life, birthdays, Braves baseball, Wilco, influences, Archer Avenue Studios, Steven Fiore, emo, and the importance of collective minds. - [Pass the Aux! with WUSC](https://scenesc.com/pass-the-aux-with-wusc/): It’s fundraiser week at WUSC, AKA our beloved college radio station. If you, like us, stay tuned into WUSC for the latest indie hits and local jams, don’t miss this opportunity to shake a DJs hand and place a name with a face. Here are the details about the event on Wednesday, Oct. 25. We’re bringing the party to you with a fantastic blend of music, fashion, and community spirit. When and Where? femme x Columbia 1501 Richland Street, Columbia, SC 29201 What’s in Store? We know how much you love the WUSC thrift fair, so guess what? WUSC is bringing […] - [2023 Sampler](https://scenesc.com/2023-sampler/): Everybody’s trying to get on a playlist these days. There seems to be a playlist for every mood on Spotify. Going out for a jog and need that “sad indie” mix to get your broken heart pumping? You’re covered. Cooking breakfast on a drizzly Sunday morning? I’m sure there’s a plethora of playlists to choose from.  To me, these playlists feel empty. They’re quick and easy, and ghost away. The future of SceneSC lies in archiving, documenting, and telling the story of the South Carolina music scene. The goal is to work with all types of artists, including musicians, photographers, poets, […] - [New Brookland Tavern is the lone survivor](https://scenesc.com/new-brookland-tavern-is-the-lone-survivor/): New Brookland Tavern in 2023. Photo by Carlin Thompson New Brookland Tavern is the odd man out that survived. It’s time for them to take the crown. In 1999, New Brookland Tavern was situated in an unideal spot in West Columbia, on the wrong side of the river from the buzzing college district of Five Points. The Five Points clubs had long dominated the college music scene. Even in the 1990s, with live music at a high due to the popularity of grunge and Hootie, these clubs faced challenges. Rockefeller’s closed in the late 80s, reopened a few years later, and […] - [Michael Flynn and the Slow Runner reboot](https://scenesc.com/michael-flynn-and-the-slow-runner-reboot/): Michael Flynn revived the alias Slow Runner, released a new single titled "Secret Journal," unveiled a sleek new website, and hinted at more announcements coming soon. - [Pass the Aux! series launch with Stagbriar](https://scenesc.com/pass-the-aux-series-launch-with-stagbriar/): A collaborative listening experience Scene SC x COLA LOVE September 12 6-8 p.m. femmexColumbia 1501 Richland Street Columbia, SC RSVP Columbia’s Stagbriar will celebrate the release of their third full-length album “Telepathy” on Friday, September 15. Hear it here first as we play the album in full followed by a Q+A with the band. You’ll also have the chance to purchase the new album. Stagbriar’s third full-length album is the band’s debut on their new label, Garbage Partner. – Red vinyl limited to 100 copies. – Red cassettes limited to 75 copies. Also available on black vinyl, CD, and digital download. […] - [Hopscotch Day Party Guide](https://scenesc.com/hopscotch-day-party-guide/): Trust us, the day parties are what make Hopscotch so special and unique. Explore Raleigh and all of its dives while you listen to the locals who run the city. Thursday, September 7 Kings 1 – 4:30 pm | 14 W Martin St OCSC Hopscotch Day Party Country Fetish MOMS Spiral Stairs Cor de Lux NC State University 1 pm – 3 pm | 2 W Broughton Dr (Hillsborough St Entrance of D H Hill Jr Library) NC State University Libraries present WKNC 88.1 Hopscotch Day Party Spaced Angel Newman Treee City Neptunes 11 am – 5 pm | 14 W Martin […] - [Michael Crawford: Catch these 5 acts at Hopscotch](https://scenesc.com/michael-crawford-catch-these-5-acts-at-hopscotch/): Michael Crawford, drummer of Hopscotch act Numbtongue, picks his top five acts to see at the festival this year. - [Pick 5 with PrivateFuneral](https://scenesc.com/pick-5-with-privatefuneral/): We caught up with South Carolina PrivateFuneral and had them pick 5 questions from a list of over 30 options. - [Dylan Dickerson: Catch these 5 acts at Hopscotch](https://scenesc.com/dylan-dickerson-catch-these-5-acts-at-hopscotch/): Dear Blanca frontman and Comfort Monk record label and podcast maven picks his top five acts to see at Hopscotch 2023. - [Hopscotch Music Festival Ultimate Guide](https://scenesc.com/hopscotch-music-festival-ultimate-guide/):   Date: September 7-9, 2023 Location: Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina Hopscotch Music Festival is returning to downtown Raleigh with an even bigger and better fest in 2023. They’re bringing the boring 20’s to life with a jam-packed weekend featuring a top notch lineup of artists and bands, outdoor stages, late-night shows, and day parties. Highlights: Lineup: The festival brings one of the best lineups yet with big names like Pavement, Denzel Curry, Japanese Breakfast, King Krule, Margo Price, Dinosaur Jr., and many others. Last year’s lineup of around 30 bands grew to nearly 90 bands this year, bringing the festival back […] - [Watch Bathe Perform Migration Patterns Live at Bar None](https://scenesc.com/watch-bathe-perform-migration-patterns-live-bar-none/): The walls of Bar None, one of 5 Points longest running bars and favorite musician hangout for the past twenty years, are filled with South Carolina music history. From the stacks of cd’s behind the bar to the promo pictures that line the wall above, it’s a perfect establishment to film a video and host Bathe on a Sunday night. While the bar was open when we filmed, it was a relatively quiet Sunday night. Blues Traveler and Tom Petty was blasted from the stereo as we set up. We only planned on doing one or two songs, but it only […] - [The Night of the Three-Piece](https://scenesc.com/the-night-of-the-three-piece/): In the mid teens, a scene was popping in Clemson because of a house named “Pablo.” Bands and fans would fill the basement, swaying and bouncing in unison. Brought together by the joys of booze, music, friends, and late nights. For fans it was special to watch, but for the bands and musicians it’s been formative to who’ve they become. It was there that I first came across Daddy’s Beemer and a host of other talented musicians, many of whom remain active in the scene today. Saturday night, Dad’s Beem returned to New Brookland Tavern where we first met. I often […] - [Photos: Matt Maeson + Hussey](https://scenesc.com/photos-matt-maeson-hussey/): Photos — Nathan Hussey and Matt Maeson at Charleston Music Hall. - [Taylor Swift: The queen of rain shows](https://scenesc.com/taylor-swift-the-queen-of-rain-shows/): Night two at Gillette Stadium may just have earned the title of ‘The Rain Show.’ Interestingly, the original “rain show” took place over a decade ago, also at Gillette Stadium, during Taylor’s Speak Now tour. - [2023 Sampler Submission](https://scenesc.com/2023-sampler-submission/): Submissions are now open for the 2023 SceneSC Sampler, a music compilation built with the songs of South Carolina artists.  This will be our twelfth compilation since we began in 2008 and we’re looking forward to uncovering new local artists and amplifying their work through the sampler.  If you’re not familiar, the sampler typically features new songs (released this year), unreleased songs, and offers space for established artists to share songs that didn’t fit on an album.  This year’s deadline for submission will be May 31 with a summer release date. We’ll have a small team of people listen through all […] - [Watch: Kill Anties — Did You Know Live in Studio](https://scenesc.com/watch-kill-anties-did-you-know-live-in-studio/): Watch Kill Anties perform their song "Did you Know" live in studio in Columbia, SC. - [5 Q's with Michael Cera Palin](https://scenesc.com/5-qs-with-michael-cera-palin/): We caught up with Atlanta-based emo band Michael Cera Palin prior to their show on June 20, at New Brookland Tavern. - [Watch: Owen Beverly "Legs and Scars" live performance](https://scenesc.com/watch-owen-beverly-legs-and-scars-live-performance/): Watch Owen Beverly perform "Legs and Scars" off the 2010 SceneSC Sampler. - [Tim Daisy Live at Papa Jazz](https://scenesc.com/tim-daisy-live-at-papa-jazz/): Watch Tim Daisy perform live in Papa Jazz Record Shoppe. - [Transitions Wave by Invisible Low End Power & Persona La Ave featuring D$ Tha Carolina Boss](https://scenesc.com/transitions-wave-by-invisible-low-end-power-persona-la-ave-featuring-d-tha-carolina-boss/): "I just wrapped a week of recording bands and came up with the vocals on my way out the door. At the time my partner and I were living in an apartment downtown and I was dancing by myself in the front yard, she came out thinking I was crazy as hell... and she wasn't wrong" writes Zimmerman. From there they played it a few times live and added those elements to the recording. - [2021 Sampler Out Now](https://scenesc.com/2021-sampler-out-now/): There was no 2020 SceneSC Sampler. (Read more on that here) It seemed like 2019’s Volume 10 would be the last. A decade of music compilations featuring South Carolina music is a pretty good run….enough of that type of thinking. It’s always a fun little exercise to look back at our previous samplers and see where those artists are now. Who is this band Susto towards the end of the 2014 sampler? Shovel’s and Rope in 2012, Emily McCollum of Stagbriar in 2011. The list goes on and on. Hopefully when we look back at the 2021 compilation in 2030, we’ll […] - [All My Friends are Dead](https://scenesc.com/all-my-friends-are-dead/): On Friday we'll release our our 11th SceneSC Sampler. It features 30 artists in total, 24 of which are new projects to the compilation. The July 2nd drop will be exclusively on Bandcamp, with the compilation arriving to streaming services July 9. 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Listen to these bands from around the Southeast and vote for your favorite. Fans are able to vote once a day, so come back early and often.  Winners will receive prizes including free T-Shirts from Image Ink, Promo Shots from Pat Wright Photography, Promotion packages and a spot on the next Scene SC Showcase. REMEMBER, top 5 advance and then the Scene SC staff chooses the winner. Band- Archer vs. Gunman Kassi Bio-Archer vs. Gunman is the newest and most acclaimed band to break out of the Upstate Music Scene. Since forming in […] - [Advertise](https://scenesc.com/advertise/): We do not currently offer advertising options, but are open to collaborations. 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