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A Rock Staple
Big Black Building has diligently pushed ahead with its own no-nonsense style and manner.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
03-08-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Waving the Flag High
The modern country singer Pat Green pushes forward.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
03-08-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Life Experiences
Kevin West’s autobiographical collection My Life & Times mixes rock, funk and hip-hop.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
03-08-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Going Further
Joel Timmons of Sol Driven Train explains what's up.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
03-08-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
New-New Wave Anthems
Led by guitarist Derek Dietzen, The Bullets specialize in big guitar noise, post-punk sounds, and the darker side of Charleston, S.C.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
03-08-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
He's a 'Believer'
Bassist Oteil Burbridge and his band The Peacemakers get funky and spiritual on their newly-released album.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
03-08-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Jay Farrar Brings the Troops
Jay Farrar, longtime ringleader of veteran St. Louis rock band Son Volt, presses ahead with a new lineup and album.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
03-08-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Further Explorations
Banjo innovator Bela Fleck -- an eight-time Grammy winner and 21-time nominee in many different categories -- is still crankin' out tunes.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
03-08-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
At the Controls
Singer and guitarist Alan Yates reveals the story behind his new album.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
03-08-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Packing a Soulful Punch
This garage-rock quartet plays its rockin' rave-ups and pop ditties with an energetic, free-wheeling style.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
03-08-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
We're Still Herenew
Juvenile and Lil Wayne deliver the first hip-hop records from post-Katrina New Orleans.
Baltimore City Paper |
Jess Harvell |
03-08-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Reality Check, juvenile
Soul Matesnew
Indie-pop's favorite couple juggle a marriage, parenthood and musical collaboration.
San Antonio Current |
Gilbert Garcia |
03-08-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Mates of State
Smoke Ringsnew
You wouldn't be wrong to call them sillybillies, but Electric Six's lyrics aren't empty eccentricities.
Seattle Weekly |
Anthony Miccio |
03-08-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Electric Six
Get Your Philnew
Songwriter Phil Roy, who has been covered by everyone from Ray Charles to Los Lonely Boys, is combining his two loves -- cooking and performing -- in intimate shows at his apartment.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Nicole Pensiero |
03-07-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Taking Libertiesnew
Philly's rock extremists play effects-laden maelstroms punctuated by pick-driven bass and voices that caterwaul and mumble.
Philadelphia City Paper |
A.D. Amorosi |
03-07-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Northern Liberties
