Bluegrass band stays true to themselves as popularity explodes

The Avett Brothers and their avid fans certainly agree on one thing: the bluegrass flavored rock band can't get albums out fast enough. Read More

Charleston R&B songstress stays independent and focused

With just one look at her elegant Mohawk and neon-accented clothing, it's easy to believe that R&B singer Amore Rayne is not soft-spoken. Born and raised in North Charleston, her mother recalls Amore singing and humming her words before she really spoke. Though her voice can be smoot... Read More

Hard times, painful choices

Animal Society staffer sees families giving up pets

Watching people make the difficult decision to give up furry members of their families is the hardest part for shelter worker. Read More

Son carries father's legendary torch

Though many people only know him because of his famous father, and others only remember him because of his unconventional name, Dweezil Zappa's musical prowess is anything but forgettable. Read More

Harwood makes career out of unconventional craft

Contrary to an all-too-popular assumption by many Charlestonians, when Ashley Harwood sits at her Turning Native booth at the Farmers Market in Marion Square on Saturdays, she is selling her own work. Read More

Spiritually driven songwriter to release new album soon

As he nears a friend's farm in Chattanooga, Tenn., Trevor Hall begins his relaxing days off from his busy tour schedule by reflecting on his blessing of getting to play music every night. Read More

Coral Reefer Band, Arrested Development vocalist sings of life for charity

Behind many renowned musicians are extremely talented people who pushed their acts from "really great" to "legendary." Nadirah Shakoor is just one such person. Read More

Laid back charity offers good time for good cause

Few things are finer than a summer evening spent on an island with a view of scenic coastal marshes. The fourth annual Flip Flop Ball, however, offers just that with an open buffet, open bar and live music to boot. The real icing on the cake, or fixings on the pig in this case, is that all... Read More

The State of the Arts

How are Charleston arts organizations weathering the current financial drought?

In times of economic woe, spending speaks for individuals' priorities. Though the arts are a mark of an enlightened society, participation in cultural events is not a necessity for the penny-pinching masses. Read More

The hairy truth

Taking a peek at the plucky business of the shorn female form

Swim suits, shorts and summer sundresses amount to one thing for women: a constant need to remove body hair in the summer. Read More