Got a pleasant surprise at Home Team last Friday night.
Mississippi Jon Short is traveling with Brandon Santini of
Delta Highway and opened my eyes to the blues potential of a 4-string instrument other than the bass guitar.
The
"cute" uke has come into its own in my world of the Memphis and Delta-style blues. At least in Short's nimble hands.
The band had played here in May so I was eager to hear them again. They offer an abundance of good blues so keep an eye out for when they'll be back.
Earlier in the week at A Dough Re Mi, Stevie Ray Vaughan was channeled by
Randy Pavlock and his Austin, TX band
Twenty-four seven. Wow.
Great music in a fast-growing blues venue ... and a great way to save a few bucks.
I had joined the
Lowcountry Blues Club a few weeks ago and benefited from a substantial reduction of the cover charge at the front door. Two shows and the membership has paid for itself.
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Labels: Brandon Santini, Charleston Blues Society, Dobro, Mississippi Jon Short, ukelele
Two Fun Music Venues..
Usually I don't talk about music acts that have come and gone - like Johnny Rawls seen here - but the
18th Annual Blues Bash had a surprise venue that really was outstanding.
Jeanne, the founder of JB Pivot's, coined the phrase
"Shut up and shag" 22 years ago and it's been a staunch supporter of beach music and the blues ever since.
Harriet bought the club 11 years ago and told the Blues Bash she wanted to be a major venue - booking acts all 10 nights. Wow. That's commitment to live music.
If you've never stopped by, check out the Beach Club on Savannah Highway (behind Shoney's). They teach dancing the Shag Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
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Another delightful venue is the Map Room on Sam Ritt.
Diverse bookings offer many surprises and on March 1 - every first Saturday of the month - get over there to enjoy the
V Tones.
Bring the kids and let them run and dance as this zany crew brings back Vaudeville, the Roaring 20s, Klezmer and Ragtime.
Starting early (6:00 -9:00pm) they amuse and amaze with Kazoos, ukeleles, tap dancing and a drummer who plays a floor lamp.
Good family fare by a talented, offbeat group that's been around for years.
Labels: baritone uke, beach music, JB Pivot's Beach Club, kazoo, Klezmer, Map Room, Ragtime, Sam Ritt, Shut up and shag, ukelele, vaudeville
Got a pleasant surprise at Home Team last Friday night. 
Earlier in the week at A Dough Re Mi, Stevie Ray Vaughan was channeled by Randy Pavlock and his Austin, TX band Twenty-four seven. Wow.
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