Metronome Charleston

05/29/2015

The Piccolo Fringe action at Theatre 99 keeps rolling this weekend. Tonight, it's One Man Star Wars Trilogy - Charlie Ross at 6 p.m., Charleston's own Improv Riot at 9 p.m., and musical comedy act Mcqueen at 10 p.m.

New York-based comedian/producer McQueen Adams is "McQueen," hitting the stage with a "fusion of music, comedy, and video, which parodies pop stars, movies, and a variety of celebrities." Part of Piccolo Spoleto.

05/18/2015

Connecting with the PIXIES: a concert review from the PAC (North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center), a gallery of live shots — plus a quick chat with the timekeeper.

The Pixies, John Grant North Charleston Performing Arts Center May 11 It's been a full week since Boston-born alt-rock veterans the Pixies blasted through a massive set of classics and new pieces at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center, and my mind is still reeling and swaying. I caught them…

05/06/2015

We enjoyed chatting with NYC-based comedian Emily Heller this week. She'll be headlining Theatre 99 on Sat. May 9 at 10 p.m. Heck yeah. http://tinyurl.com/od8bqsx

Comedian, writer, podcaster, and actor Emily Heller will be heading to the Lowcountry this Saturday for a headlining show at Theatre 99. Raised in California and currently based in New York City, this will be Heller's first time ever in Charleston. Splitting her time as a staff writer (on ABC/TBS si…

04/27/2015

Happenin' tonight at the Tin Roof: The Space Fags and co.!

Metronome Charleston's weekly Punch List puts local musicians on the spot with a questionnaire that touches on music, venues, gear, records, vices, and more. This week, singer Johnny Puke of local punk five-piece the Space Fags gives it a shot. 1. What is your favorite local hang and why? "The Tin…

04/14/2015

THE BUSHELS are playing this evening (6-9 p.m.) and every Tuesday evening through the spring in the Bower courtyard at award-winning brewpub Edmund's Oast. Guitarist Jim Algar chats this week with Metronome via the 'Punch List.' http://tinyurl.com/p7geaqc

Metronome Charleston's Punch List series puts local musicians on the spot with a questionnaire that touches on music, venues, gear, records, vices, and more. This week, singer/guitarist Jim Algar of acoustic string band the Bushels takes a stab. 1. What is your favorite local hang and why? "The Cha…

04/08/2015

A little banjo-laden clip from Sunday's Hope For Agoldensummer set at the Tin Roof:

Athens, Ga.'s Hope For Agoldensummer, live at the Tin Roof in Charleston, S.C. April 2015.

04/02/2015

Nice and grainy at The Tattooed Moose! (The footage, not the music).

Mr. Sister Fister — the Charleston-based trio comprised of drummer Ron Wiltrout, bassist George Baerreiss, and keyboardist Gerald Gregory — performing an “ev...

04/02/2015

If you missed the sold-out performance of the cult podcast Welcome to Night Vale hosted by Cecil Baldwin at the Music Farm on Tuesday night, don't worry; Jessica caught the show with a camera and notepad in hand. http://tinyurl.com/pkrs5nm

04/02/2015

Gallery: Pics from the rambunctious March edition of T.R.O.M. Comedy at the Tin Roof. http://tinyurl.com/qyzse3s

04/02/2015

Shakey Graves Entices Fans at the Charleston Music Hall — a concert review and gallery of the recent Shakey Graves show at the Charleston Music Hall by Jay Chapa. http://tinyurl.com/l6hctu3

04/01/2015

Cool show at the Redux Contemporary Art Center tonight (Wed.) featuring Hearts & Plugs acts Infinitikiss and Run Dan Run. Number three of five in-a-row.