Blog
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Richland Library Huge Asset to Artists and Musicians
September 26, 2016
Last week Richland Library opened the second floor with a concert featuring local and regional bands Grace Joyner, Alarm Drum, and Beach Tiger. While the renovation of the library’s main […]
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Release the Dog Release Excellent New Album
September 02, 2016
Facebook Event Stream More Excuses Columbia indie rockers Release the Dog worked hard and for a long time on their new album “More Excuses,” and after the first listen, I […]
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Rhythm Guitar Part 5
August 31, 2016
I’ve been teaching my rhythm series lately, and as I go through my system, I realize that I have MORE to say. So, I’ve decided to add a 5th installment […]
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Free Show at Drip! Younger Mister (Steven Fiore)
August 22, 2016
Facebook Event Thursday, April 25 at Drip in Five Points/ Free Show / 7 PM Steven Fiore’s been hard to pin down over the last decade, spending time in Boston, […]
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Tape Waves Release Shimmering Here to Fade Album
August 02, 2016
Charleston duo Tape Waves in many ways represent the modern day band. Formed by chance in Charleston in 2013, they’ve found international success for their dreamy pop songs without leaving […]
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Local Bands Find Big Plays on Spotify
July 22, 2016
Sometimes I take Spotify for granted. Maybe it’s Google Music or Apple Music or even Youtube for you, but it’s all the same difference. Having close to any song at […]
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Alarm Drum Celebrate New Video with Release Show at Infinite Room
July 12, 2016
Facebook Event When West Columbia music venue Conundrum closed down people wondered where the music would go. South Carolina’s capital city was low on music venues, especially the size needed […]
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And The Rockets Red Glare…
June 30, 2016
By Mari Hazel, Voice Instructor With the Fourth of July coming up, it’s beginning to feel a lot like National Anthem season here in Columbia. My Facebook newsfeed and […]
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What Is Music Worth To You?
June 23, 2016
This past week at USC, the Southeastern Piano Festival took place. Twenty exceptionally talented young pianists came from around the U.S. to perform and take part in this competition. These […]
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5 Points after 5 with Susto and Sydney Eloise and the Palms
June 17, 2016
Facebook Event Susto is no stranger to 5 Points after 5, they’ve found their way onto the monthly lineup once a year, usually opening for another bigger band. This year […]