Sunday, March 21, 2010

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Westobou lineup takes shape

The Trustees of the Academy of Richmond County, on behalf of the Porter Fleming Foundation, on Thursday announced grants for the 2010 Westobou Festival.
By Steven Uhles

Performers to get tips on business at summit

The Power Music Summit will take place April 30 and May 1 at Fort Discovery.
By Steven Uhles

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Applause Calendar

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will perform at the James Brown Arena today through Sunday afternoon.

Concert calendar

Robert Earl Keen will perform on March 27 at the Imperial Theatre.

Augusta parades for St. Patrick's

Despite overcast skies and a few sprinkles, Augusta's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade -- one of the South's oldest -- took place this afternoon along Broad Street.

Air Supply's rhythmic harmony comes through in every song

The group performs tonight in a pops concert with Symphony Orchestra Augusta.
By Steven Uhles

Westobou needs populist elements

While all the organizations granted production funds for this year's Westobou Festival will be announced later today, I can offer a peek at one confirmed event now.
By Steven Uhles

Chevelle's brand of music has proved the value of versatility

Chevelle, a trio featuring Sam, his brother Pete and brother-in-law Dean Bernadini, has evolved from a radio-ready rock act into an ensemble willing to experiment. They perform Tuesday at the Country Club on Washington Road.
By Steven Uhles

Sonic Spotlight: Kevin L. Staley

Kevin L. Staley is CEO of Staleys Music Solutions and minister of music at Gospel Water Branch Baptist Church.

Western singers blended right in

It's especially pleasing to see Doug Green and his Riders singing at the end of those clever and corny YellaWood television commercials.
By Don Rhodes

Valleys better left unexplored

The CD Valleys of Neptune is OK, but it's mostly for hard-core fans compelled to possess every possible track recorded by Jimi Hendrix.
By Tharon Giddens

Send in the clowns

The circus is coming to town. Get in the mood with an introduction to the fine art of clowning.

Working on The Greatest Show on Earth

David DaVinci has found a job where he can strap on a straitjacket and straddle two traditions on a nightly basis.
By Steven Uhles

Do you know how to make 'em laugh?

In honor of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus' return to Augusta, we offer a quick guide to clowns -- good, bad and sometimes creepy.

Sound bytes: Jimmy Hendrix, Valleys of Neptune

Jimi Hendrix's Valleys of Neptune is for hard-core fans compelled to possess every possible track recorded by Hendrix.
By Tharon Giddens

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Ricky Skaggs on Memorial Day

The inaugural Papa Joe's Banjo-B-Que festival set for Memorial Day weekend in North Augusta will feature a professional barbecue cook-off and music acts including Ricky Skaggs and Old Crow Medicine Show.
By Steven Uhles

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Local artists get several chances to shine this month

Paintings by Aiken artist Sally Donovan are on display at Sacred Heart Cultural Center's Art Hall , with an opening reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today.

Club Listings

See who's performing where at area clubs.  

Applause Attractions

Local attractions

Applause Concerts

Air Supply will perform with Symphony Orchestra Augusta as part of the Pops! at The Bell series.

Calendar of events

BEST BET: Colors of Jazz: Karen Gordon and Garden City Jazz, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Augusta Jewish Community Center, 898 Weinberger Way, Evans; $10; $25 for whole series (includes performances April 22 and May 13); columbiacountyjazz.com    
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