Nothing says summer like live music. From renowned singer-songwriters to rising stars in the music scene, eclectic bands and beloved musical greats, Credit One Stadium and The Windjammer have 2023's concert season covered. Here's a lineup of some of the standout Charleston area performances to be seen and heard: JULY Chris Stapleton When: July 13 at 7 p.m. Where: Credit … [Read more...]

On the morning of June 3, Isle of Palms hosted the 34th annual Piccolo Spoleto Sand Sculpting Contest. Front Beach was home to dozens of sandy creations sculpted by artists of all ages and skills. To see the list of winners from all of the categories, visit www.iop.net/recreation/special-events-holiday-activities/sand-sculpting-contest. … [Read more...]

Attention parrotheads, hold your salt shakers and limes because Margaritaville will have to wait. Jimmy Buffett & the Coral Reefer Band have canceled Saturday’s concert on Daniel Island amid the lead singer’s recent health problems that led to hospitalization. The cancellation was announced Thursday morning on social media by the host venue Credit One Stadium. A … [Read more...]

When I was introduced to some of the original members of the Carolina Coast Surf Club, believed to be the nation’s oldest active surf club, they had gathered at The Windjammer for a memorial service to celebrate the life of their friend and fellow surfer, Ramon Basha. The tribute featured anecdotes about Ramon’s championship caliber surfing prowess — “he really is the best … [Read more...]

His title alone, poet laureate, conjures up images of a Renaissance man, which in many ways is exactly what Marcus Amaker is, albeit one that meets the current moment and not the past. This October marks the fifth year of the festival he created known as Free Verse: a collection of open mic opportunities, performance art showcases, poetry and jazz pairings and collaborations … [Read more...]

When local music lover Dr. Lee Minton coordinated a single performance of classical music for his Pawleys Island community in 1991, he didn’t know he’d be building one of South Carolina’s largest fall attractions. This October, the Pawleys Island Festival of Art & Music celebrates its 30th year of bringing diverse musical events to Georgetown county. What started with humble … [Read more...]

The Covid-19 pandemic that started in March 2020 had an impact on many industries, including entertainment. Shows and performances at theaters, stadiums and concert venues screeched to a halt in an effort to protect guests from the coronavirus. Now, as mask mandates begin to lift and vaccinations continue, music lovers and live entertainment enthusiasts have started looking for … [Read more...]

While we are all accustomed to the friendly faces and warm interviews presented on Lowcountry Live, they, like so many other businesses, had to transform when COVID struck. Zoom became the new version of “live,” and hosts Erin Kienzle and Tom Crawford set up in-home studios, with Kienzle’s home showing a bright, crisp space and Crawford’s office wall decor reminding us of his … [Read more...]

Humans have a need to remain social, even in the most challenging of times. That’s why families in the Mount Pleasant area have recently been bonding over an age-old and beloved activity — bicycling. “We see all ages interested in cycling — it is becoming a family activity for the enjoyment of riding together,” said Tom Schott, manager at the Trek Bicycle Store at 1180 … [Read more...]