Rockin' The River with The Dubplates--July 28th

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What? Can this be true? The Dubplates are back?! Yup, you heard that right. The Dubplates are back and better than ever, but this time at Rockin' The River at Riverfront Park this Thursday at 5:30pm. The Dubplates, a reggae/dancehall riddim band born and raised in Charleston, draws much of its identity from the diversity of both its members and its fanbase. Performing with anywhere between seven and ten members, the Dubplates are a combination of traditional Jamaican Patwah and Lowcountry pride. Charleston native Dave "Big Hair" Brisacher started the band with his business partner "Daddy" Brady Waggoner back in 2002 as Dub Island Sound System. Somewhere between 2007 and 2008, the band brought in a full horn section, a few more vocalists and percussionists, and became the Dubplates. They have been the backing band for great names such as Tanya Stephens, Zumjay, and Future Fambo. So, come on out to Riverfront Park on Thursday, July 28th gates at 5:30pm and show starts at 6:30pm and enjoy great music by The Dubplates and a tasty dish and drink from one of our many food trucks and our wine/beer garden. This is a FREE show with FREE parking thanks to the gracious people at City of North Charleston, Icebox, and Ear For Music. 

Don't forget to join us next week for another Rockin' The River with The Dave Matthews Tribute Band on Thursday, August 4th at 5:30pm. 

It's Time To Get Funky with Super Deluxe at Rockin' The River on July 21st

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Are you ready to get down and funky this Thursday to some of your all time favorite songs? If so, then we have you covered! We present to you Rockin' The River with Super Deluxe, Charleston's premiere party band, this Thursday, July 21st at 6:30pm. Super Deluxe is led by founder, lead singer and saxophonist, Wilton Elder. He started the group in 2008 with the goal of being the area's ultimate cover band, and a long list of satisfied clients would say he has accomplished just that. Super Deluxe is ready to jump-start your weekend with some of the greatest hits from the 20th and 21st century. They have a plethora of amazing songs such as "ABC" by The Jackson 5, "Bennie and The Jets", "Can't Stop the Feeling" by Justin Timberlake, and "Kiss" by Prince. But, in order to enjoy this fun-filled night, you will have to come out to Riverfront Park in North Charleston to see which groove-infused songs they will play for you on Thursday, July 21st doors at 5:30pm, show starts at 6:30pm and goes until 9:30pm. 

Don't forget to join us next Thursday for more Rockin' The River with The Dubplates. 

Kick Your Boots Off with Sgt. Submarine and Bootless July 14th & 15th

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Party at the Point with Sgt. Submarine (A Tribute to The Beatles), July 15th 

Come together right now with Sgt. Submarine this Friday, July 15th at Party at the Point. Sgt. Submarine is the Lowcountrys very own Beatles cover band with over twenty years of experience playing Beatles shows. They play everything from early mop-top Beatles, bearded Beatles, to solo Beatles. So, whichever version of The Beatles you like best, Sgt. Submarine is sure to deliver. Whether you have hair down to your knees or live in a yellow submarine, we want you to help close-out our final Party at the Point this season on Friday, July 15th at 5:30pm. 

Rockin' The River with Bootless, July 14th

But, before you twist and shout the night away on Friday come out and join us at Charleston’s premiere homegrown music series on Thursday, July 14th at Rockin’ The River with Bootless from 5:30pm to 9:30pm. Rockin’ The River is a North Charleston, South Carolina monthly concert series held at Riverfront Park North Charleston. This week Bootless, a local original country/southern rock band, will take over the stage. They successfully blend country-themed lyrics with soulful harmonies and a dash of rock and roll. So, come out and join us at Riverfront Park this Thursday, July 14th and grab a tasty dish from one of our many food trucks and a refreshing drink from our beer and wine garden that we will have on-site. Finally, to put the cherry on top of this homegrown music-filled night, both admission and parking are free! Gates open at 5:30pm and Bootless will take the stage from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Can’t wait to see all of your smiling faces in this beautiful place this Thursday and Friday!

July Newsletter

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Sorry Florence + the Machine, but the dog days are not over. In fact, they are just beginning, but no worries we have a plethora of exciting events to beat this heat! With Party at the Point getting ready to close out another stellar season, Rockin’ the River is ready to take over the mic, not to mention Prohibition coming at you with A/C and live music, we have had a lot on our plate and could not be more pleased about it. Here are some things that we have been up to that we are thrilled to share with you: 

Party at the Point Featuring The Dubplates and Sgt. Submarine (A Tribute to The Beatles)

The Dubplates are a traditional reggae riddim band whose main goal is to force people to feel the love and happiness that lives in Reggae music. So, come help us spread the love on a sandy front over-looking the water with a drink in hand a good vibes in the air on Friday, July 8th at 5:30pm.

We all live in a yellow submarine with Sgt. Submarine (A Tribute to The Beatles) on Friday, July 15th. With Sgt. Submarine in command, you will be transported back to the ‘60s because your mind will be playing tricks on you making you believe you are both seeing and hearing Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Unfortunately it is still 2016, but if you want a night of time travel across the universe then come join us on Friday July 15th at 5:30pm and twist and shout your way into the night to the songs of The Beatles. 

Rockin’ the River is Back!

Ah, how we have missed Riverfront Park in North Charleston. It's almost time to go take in the breathtaking views of the Cooper River all around you at the Rockin' the River concert series. RTR will begin on Thursday July 14th with Bootless and continue through Thursday August 18th with Departure (The Ultimate Journey Band). 

Riverfront Series

 With Rebelution under our belt, we are excited to help bring the rest of the shows to you! So, come out and join us for Slightly Stoopid on July 31st, O.A.R. on August 20th, and a two-night finale with Umphrey’s McGee on September 23-24th at the beautiful Riverfront Park in North Charleston. 

Rocket Man at Charleston Music Hall

                We are excited to team up with Charleston Music Hall and bring an eccentric Rocket Man:  A Tribute to Sir Elton John to the community of Charleston, SC on August 6th at 8pm. 

Blue Dogs Are Back Barking Again!

 This year Blue Dogs 4th Annual Homecoming and 28th Anniversary Show will take place at Charleston Music Hall on December 28th at 8pm. Tickets have already gone on sale, so get yours now before it’s too late! An Americana group from Charleston, The Blue Dogs are a huge hit among country-rock fans. The band has released nine albums and has performed on the same stage with several well-known and diverse artists including Willie Nelson, Widespread Panic, Bruce Hornsby, Edwin McCain, Radney Foster, Hootie and the Blowfish and more.  The Blue Dogs have an annual Homecoming show at the Charleston Music Hall that raised over $50,000.00 for the new MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital and also went towards pediatric cancer research.  Ear For Music is proud to work with the Blue Dogs on this annual event and be a part of raising funds for such an important cause plus, it's really fun to work with some of our dearest friends. 

EFM Weddings

Good music and everlasting love is in the air this season, especially when you book through Ear For Music. We are already super busy booking weddings all the way through the end of 2017! Make sure to call us and plan ahead and get your choice of all the amazing artists and DJs we work with including DJ Natty Heavy, DJ RDot, and DJ YNot. We literally live to make your big day the most special and memorable that it can possibly be—ask any of our satisfied clients! 

Ear for Music did a phenomenal job for my bride and groom's wedding at Founders hall!  From the very beginning, they were a joy to work with and Erika was quick to respond to every call and email!  We adored DJ rDOT!  He did a wonderful job at the ceremony and was very professional and kind.  He brought the house down at the reception and everyone was on that dance floor!  He does a great job knowing what the guests want!  I strongly recommend EFM.  You won't be sorry!! 

-Lauren Messina, ASID, NCIDQ 

Peace, Love, and The Dubplates at Party at The Point, July 8th

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“One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.”
— Bob Marley

So, you bring the people and we will bring the love and the reggae with The Dubplates this Friday, July 8th at 5:30pm at Party at the Point. The Dubplates, a reggae/dancehall riddim band born and raised in Charleston, draws much of its identity from the diversity of both its members and its fanbase. Performing with anywhere between seven and ten members, the Dubplates are a combination of traditional Jamaican Patwah and Lowcountry pride. Charleston native Dave "Big Hair" Brisacher started the band with his business partner "Daddy" Brady Waggoner back in 2002 as Dub Island Sound System. Somewhere between 2007 and 2008, the band brought in a full horn section, a few more vocalists and percussionists, and became the Dubplates. So, tell the boss you have to leave work early, grab a refreshing drink, and come get whisked away with us this Friday on a sandy beach overlooking the Charleston horizon during a crimson sunset, and dance the night away with The Dubplates at Party at the Point. 

Don’t forget to join us for our encore Party at the Point with Sgt. Submarine next Friday, July 15th at 5:30pm. You will not want to miss this one of a kind tribute to The Beatles! 

Quit "Wasting Time!"--Banana Pancakes (A Tribute to Jack Johnson) at Party at the Point July 1st

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“Maybe we could sleep in, make you banana pancakes, pretend like it’s the weekend now”…but first save those pancakes for Saturday morning and go to Party at the Point this Friday, July 1st to see Banana Pancakes (A Tribute to Jack Johnson). Banana Pancakes is a regional band made up of a group of seasoned musicians who came together to make a tribute to the “groovy stylings” and smooth sounds of Jack Johnson. The band is based in Charlotte, North Carolina and consists of members: West Bolz-guitar and vocals, Steve Green-bass, Cory McClure-drums, and “Oseiku” Daniel Diaz-congas and percussion. So, stop your sitting, waiting, and wishing and escape to a water-front beach that is Party at the Point, and turn your bubble toes into sandy toes while listening to soft-rock with good people because in the end we will all be better together on Friday, July 1st at 5:30pm. Party at the Point takes place at the scenic Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina, 20 Patriots Point Road, Mt. Pleasant.  Admission is $7 and food/drink tickets are available for purchase at the event.  

Don’t forget to join us the next two weeks for more Party at the Point with The Dubplates on Friday, July 8th and Sgt. Submarine (A Tribute to the Beatles) on Friday, July 15th.

Blue Dogs and Whiskey Run at Party at the Point June 24th

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Next Friday, June 24, The Blue Dogs will take the stage at Charleston’s Premier Happy Hour Series, Party at the Point. An Americana group from Charleston, The Blue Dogs are a huge hit among country-rock fans. The band has released nine albums and has performed on the same stage with several well-known and diverse artists including Willie Nelson, Widespread Panic, Bruce Hornsby, Edwin McCain, Radney Foster, Hootie and the Blowfish and more.  The Blue Dogs have an annual Homecoming show at the Charleston Music Hall that raised over $50,000.00 for the new MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital and also went towards pediatric cancer research.  Ear For Music is proud to work with the Blue Dogs on this annual event and be a part of raising funds for such an important cause plus, it's really fun to work with some of our dearest friends. 

A video about the Blue Dogs Annual Homecoming Show.  Make sure that you are following Blue Dogs on social media so you can be the first to know about the 2016 Annual Homecoming Show. 

Blue Dogs with their great friend Darius Rucker.

This week's show will feature the Blue Dogs core members but who knows, we may get lucky and get a visit from Papa Futch!

Performing with The Blue Dogs and kicking off the evening is Whiskey Run. Based in Augusta, Georgia, this four piece band plays everything from the newest, hottest country hits to classic rock. 

Tickets for the show are available at the gate for $7. Gates open at 5:30pm and bands start at 6:30pm. There will be a rickshaw shuttle for the street parking and valet parking for $5. Party at the Point has extended its schedule to include an additional show on Friday, July 8 for Reggae Night with the Dubplates. For more information, please visit

www.CharlestonPartyAtThePoint.com.

Sibling Rivalry at Party at the Point Featuring The Steppin Stones and The High Divers

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Sibling rivalries have always been a thing of the summer — races down the gravel drive, swimming further and faster in the Atlantic, diving into the neighborhood pool with greater style and flair. This summer won’t be any different from the ones we’ve always known, but this year siblings Luke Mitchell and Hannah Wicklund are taking the family competitive spirit up a notch at Party at the Point. This Friday their respective bands, The High Divers and The Steppin Stones, will be performing their rock ’n roll, indie Americana tunes into the crisp summer air. 

The High Divers

The High Divers bring an incredibly cool flavor to the genre of Americana music that is entirely unique, captivating, and wholly fun. These Charlestonians will definitely get you dancing along this Friday at 6:30 p.m. and their restless honesty will keep you smiling, laughing, and loving the fullness of life long after their done playing. 

The Steppin Stones

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It’s no wonder that The Steppin Stones are traveling all up and down the East Coast this summer playing their tunes for eager audiences. This soul driven trio rocks as hard as 3 people can, bringing their own brand of heartfelt, skillful playing to the stage. Their sure to impress you with their rocking jams and powerful originals. With 2 full length albums and an EP under their belt, these seasoned rockers know how to wow. The Steppin Stones go on 8:00 p.m. this Friday, June 17th. 

Both of these bands will be tugging heartstrings and rocking out. You’ll have to come and decide for yourself which sibling wins this friendly, fun rivalry! Party at the Point takes place at the scenic Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina, 20 Patriots Point Road, Mt. Pleasant.  Admission is $7 and food/drink tickets are available for purchase at the event.  

June Newsletter

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““How did it get so late so soon?”
― Dr. Seuss”

Ear For Music is looking forward to another exciting month! With Party at the Point well underway, Rockin' The River to look forward to, not to mention Wild Wing Sol and Fish House music happening each week, we have had a lot on our plate and could not be more pleased about it. Here are some things that we have been up to that we are excited to share with you:

Party at the Point featuring SCARLET BEGONIAS

Scarlet Begonias is a band paying musical tribute to the timeless sounds of the Grateful Dead.  Hailing from Augusta Georgia,  Scarlet Begonias  plays scorching covers of your favorite Grateful Dead classics.  

Added bonus: we get to get down with this awesome band overlooking the harbor with our toes in the sand. Food drinks friends and awesome music will be plentiful. Come on out and join us for yet another amazing Party at the Point this Friday at 5:30pm. You won't be sorry!

Rockin' The River is back!

Ah, how we have missed Riverfront Park in North Charleston. It's almost time to go take in the breathtaking views of the Cooper River all around you at the Rockin' The River concert series. RTR will begin on Thursday July 14th and continue through Thursday August 18th. 

Congratulations to the Last Band Standing Winner!

After weeks of head to head competition, Smoking Guns was officially declared the winner of the 2016 Last Band Standing competition! They brought crazy energy to Wild Wing Café on Coleman Blvd. and quite the group of fans. Honorable mention goes to Sondor Blue, the super talented runners-up who made this decision unusually hard to make.  Smoking Guns will be enjoying their prizes which includes $1,000 to Guitar Center, radio play on 105.5 The Bridge, and a chance to play the Wild Wing Circuit. Awesome job guys! 

https://www.reverbnation.com/smokinggunsmusic

 

Live Music at Fish House!

Thursdays and Saturdays at the Charleston Harbor Fish House will feature music from some of our favorite local acoustic acts, which gives you the perfect place to go listen to some live music as you enjoy food, drinks and a terrific view. The music will go from 6:00pm-9:00pm on Thursday evenings and from 3:30pm-6:30pm on Saturdays. Here's what we have for you guys this June:

Thursday June 2nd: Rotie

Saturday June 4th: Derek Cribb

Thursday June 9th: Jamisun

Saturday June 11th: Matt Mackelcan

Thursday June 16th: Derek Cribb

Saturday June 18th: Jamisun

Thursday June 23rd: Dave Landeo

Saturday June 25th: Rotie

Thursday June 30th: Jacob Poole

Live Music at Sol

We have some awesome artists playing at Sol this June so come on out every Thursday night to get your live music fix! Here's what you have to look forward to:

Thursday June 2nd: Jamisun

Thursday June 9th: Patrick Norris

Thursday June 16th: Dave Landeo

Thursday June 23rd: Derek Cribb

Thursday June 30th: Dave Landeo

EFM weddings

We are already super busy booking weddings all the way into the end of 2017! Make sure to call us and plan ahead to get your choice of all of the amazing artists and DJ's we work with. We literally live to make your big day the most special and memorable that it can possibly be- ask any of our satisfied clients :)

 

 

 

Party at the Point featuring The Dave Matthews Tribute Band

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We can't thank you guys enough for coming out to support live music and making this a Party at the Point season to remember. Our favorite part about Friday nights is to see all of you having such a blast at one of our favorite events of the year. We certainly are lucky to live in a place with so many people who love music and places like the Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina to enjoy it.

This week we are thrilled to be welcoming The Dave Matthews Tribute Band for their 12th year in a row playing Party at the Point. They always bring an amazing vibe and we can't wait to celebrate the weekend with all you guys while singing along to our favorite Dave Matthews jams. Here's some information and videos to get you nice and familiar with all you have to look forward to.  See you Friday!

The Dave Matthews Tribute Band

Their name says it all: The Dave Matthews Tribute Band. Many go to their live shows with reservations, high expectations, and the burning question, "Do these guys sound like the real Dave Matthews Band?" Almost always the answer is, "Yes!"

As Rick Grant of Entertaining U in Jacksonville, FL wrote, "The Dave Matthews Tribute Band turned out to exceed its billing as a quality improvisational band that uses Dave Matthews material as themes to improvise. Clearly, this distinguishes them from the other so-called tribute bands. The band is exceptionally tight and produces a solid groove over which the players improvise with hot chops."

Hailing from Chattanooga, TN, the Dave Matthews Tribute Band is the only nationally touring tribute to the Dave Matthews Band. This 6-piece ensemble strives to pay homage to their famous counterparts by matching the excitement, energy, intensity and intimacy of a DMB live show.

"We have so much respect for DMB and what they've been able to accomplish," says lead singer Ryan Clifford. "As fans, we love getting together with others to celebrate and give tribute to DMB and their music."

The Dave Matthews Tribute Band has worked hard to bring musical expertise and an energetic stage presence to remake and provide fans with a true 'DMB experience'. "The whole basis of the band is to put on a musical play," says Clifford. "We try to recreate the experience you may get from the real band."

While most fans never experienced a live DMB show before they became the platinum-selling artists they are today, the Dave Matthews Tribute Band prides itself on giving audiences this opportunity at intimate venues across the country.

Beyond mastering the DMB sound and the relentless touring, what separates the Dave Matthews Tribute Band from other cover bands is their passion, love, and respect for DMB and their music. That is what makes you come out of one of their shows saying, "Yeah, they really do sound like the real Dave Matthews Band."

The fun begins this Friday at the Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina with the gates opening at 5:30pm. Mark your calendars and bring your friends!

Party at the Point featuring Dangermuffin and Trongone Band

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Aaaaand we're back with another awesome week of Party at the Point. Thanks to everybody who came out last week despite the ominous looking weather report- Friday the 13th was filled with luck for all of us and we were so excited to have our sunshine along with some amazing performances from BYOG and Dead 27's.  This week we're stoked to welcome Dangermuffin and The Trongone Band to the Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina. If you're not already a fan, here's some information to help you become one. See you there!

Dangermuffin

Easy, breezy melodies and soul-shaking grooves radiate from this genre-bending roots trio. Dangermuffin brings thoughtful tunes that are both heartfelt and truthful. Their haunting harmonies and go-with-the-flow vibe invite listeners to kick back, relax, and be consumed by the ethereal rhythmic backbone and inspiring messages Dangermuffin has to offer. Lyrically, they evoke themes of self-discovery, ancient knowledge, and true awareness, all within a unique and casual approach.

The Trongone Band

Rapidly gaining momentum with a sound that falls perfectly between southern Rock ‘n’ Soul and Americana Jam, The Trongone Band is turning heads and making an impact on the east coast music scene. Formed as a family band by brothers Andrew and Johnny with father John Sr. on bass, The Trongone Band enlisted much sought-after keyboardist Ben "Wolfe" White and quickly began packing various venues around Richmond, VA. With the addition of Wolfe, they entrenched their footprint on the city with a Thursday night residency at Cary Street Cafe, pushing the popular music room to maximum capacity for two straight years.

Spreading their musical wings, it wasn't long before The Trongone Band procured a devout fan base and began making their name in neighboring cities, including sell-out shows in Blacksburg and Harrisonburg. Recently the band brought on award-winning bassist Todd Herrington to solidify their touring lineup. Herrington adds a crucial dimension of deep pocket groove and funk to the already seasoned unit.

Come join us in paradise this Friday evening! The gates will be open at 5:30pm. 

6:30p-7:30p: The Trongone Band

7:45pm-9:30pm: Dangermuffin

 

Party at the Point featuring Dead 27's & BYOG

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Party at the Point season is underway, and the last two weeks have been nothing short of incredible. What better way to say "bring on the weekend!" than with your friends, families and amazing live music in the paradise that we like to call the Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina? This week, we're partying with local favorites, Dead 27's and BYOG. Here's the scoop:

Dead 27's

"...Creative and timeless music with impassioned veracity...a refreshing blend of song-craft and musicianship..."
Terry Adams, Charleston Magazine, May 2014  

(First off- who can do Tedeschi Trucks justice like that? Nailed it!)

So a little bit about the band:

Sometimes the stars and planets align and things that can be difficult come surprisingly easy. Such is the case with the formation of Dead 27s. After playing a few casual gigs, the obvious chemistry could no longer be ignored. Since 2012, the band has been on a mission. Relentlessly making their way through the booming Charleston, SC music scene, the Dead 27s garnered the attention and praise of local media, calling them, "the exciting new band to watch" and fan support soon followed. In 2013, Dead 27s took home multiple Charleston City Paper Music Awards for “Song of the Year”, “Rock Band of the Year”, “Up and Coming Artist of the Year”, and guitarist Wallace Mullinax was honored with his second straight award as Charleston’s “Guitarist of the Year”. The band has since opened for Toubab Krewe, Patterson Hood, Col. Bruce Hampton, Orgone, Chris Robinson Brotherhood and shared the stage at festivals with many others. Their sound has been described as “a Southern blend of rock and soul”. In April 2014 and to much critical acclaim, Dead 27s released their 7 song debut, "Chase Your Devils Down”. In summer 2014, the band was honored to place in the top 24 for Vh1's “Make a Band Famous” competition. Although their sound comes from many different influences, the band has their focus on the future. Currently touring while writing and recording, the band continues to gain momentum as they spread their music across the country.

In current news:

  • Recording a new album in Fall 2015 with Grammy nominated producer and saxophonist for Galactic, Ben Ellman
  • 6 Charleston Music Awards received in 2014 for: 
    • Rock Band of the Year
    • Song of the Year for "Don't Comfort Me" 
    • Album of the Year for "Chase Your Devils Down" 
    • Guitarist of the Year for Wallace Mullinax (3rd straight year)
    • Drummer of the Year for Daniel Crider
    • Bassist of the Year for Oliver Goldstein
  • Appeared on VH1's 2014 "You Oughta Know Presents Make a Band Famous" - Top 24
  • The band has opened for Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Patterson Hood, Col. Bruce Hampton and Orgone to name a few

If you're not already a fan, come prepared to buy all of their music after the show wraps up.

BYOG

BYOG is a 5-piece jam driven vehicle that currently resides in Charleston, SC. Since their reformation in the Spring of 2013, BYOG has hit the road regionally, covering most of the South East, sharing stages with the likes of Moon Taxi, EarPhunk, and the Heavy Pets, all in their short tenure as a band. BYOG is a must see live act, frequenting The Charleston Pour House, Visulite Theatre in Charlotte, NC, and Sky City in Augusta, GA. BYOG is David Buck, Blake Zahnd, JP Treadaway, and Phil Pasquini.

This is one of Charleston's most active local bands and where they go, the party follows. Come out and see what all the hype is about this Friday at the Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina!

In other exciting news:

Rocket Man: A Tribute to Sir Elton John

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May 7th at the Charleston Music Hall

 

Tickets: $20 Gallery | $25 Orchestra | $15 Student

When many people think of Elton John they immediately think of his trademark sunglasses and outrageous costumes. However, anyone who has seen a live Elton John performance knows that it has always been first and foremost about the music.
Tokyo Joe’s – Rocket Man Tribute conforms to the model of a real Elton John concert. While going to great lengths to wear costumes that are exact replicas of those worn by Elton himself, and to entertain visually with state of the art lighting, Rocket Man is ultimately about the songs that are like a soundtrack to the lives of so many people.
Performed by the Columbia, SC based rock quartet Tokyo Joe, Rocket Man is sure to leave every Elton John fan feeling as though they have experienced a tribute performance worthy of the original. Anyone who loves Elton John and his music will love this show!

Party at the point with machine funk: a tribute to widespread panic

May 6th at the charleston harbor resort & marina

MachineFunk "Tribute to Widespread Panic" was formed in the summer of 2006 in Florence, SC. The band has toured the southeast for the last five years covering the music of Widespread Panic. Night after night their set lists are never the same, with having over 120 songs in their repertoire you will not see the same show twice. They also include songs from Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Talking Heads and many others. MachineFunk has shared the stage with musicians from The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, North Mississippi Allstars, and Jojo Herman of Widespread Panic. Each show is a musical journey that can't be explained, only experienced! 
 

 

May Newsletter

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The People Behind The Handle

We loved helping The People Behind The Handle party come to life by booking one of our favorite artists, Nathan Salley, to play some awesome tunes for all of us social media lovers.  The event was a huge success and it was great talking with other local social media aficionados about how they bring their ideas to life.  Local blogger Charleston Food Writer put together this event so other creative minds who spend their time writing and photographing their passions and sharing them with the world could have a chance to shake hands, make friends, discuss ideas, drink, eat and enjoy the amazing environment that the Striped Pig Distillery provides.  We can't wait until next year! 

Rocket Man: A Tribute to Sir Elton John

Tokyo Joe has a very special show in store for us. If there is anybody in the world who should be covering the music of Elton John, it is Tokyo Joe. Their renditions of your favorite classics are astonishingly accurate and full of energy. You do not want to miss this! Be sure to RSVP to the Facebook event and to purchase your tickets ahead of time here.

 

Tickets: $20 Gallery | $25 Orchestra | $15 Student

Party at the Point

Our favorite season is here, and we aren't just talking about the gorgeous sunny weather that's finally come back around. We're talking about Party at the Point season, and this summer's schedule is nothing short of amazing. We can't wait to see all your beautiful faces at the Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina each Friday for the next ten weeks from 5:30pm-9:30pm! This week will feature Machine Funk: A Tribute to Widespread Panic, so come ready to rock out to all of your favorite Panic tunes!

Things you can look forward this season include: 

May 6: Party at the Point with Machine Funk (A Tribute to Widespread Panic)

May 13: Party at the Point - May 13th with The Dead 27s and BYOG

May 20: Party at the Point May 20th - Dangermuffin with Trongone Band

May 27: Party at the Point with The Dave Matthews Tribute Band

June 3: Party at the Point with Sol Driven Train with Fowlers Mustache

June 10: Party at the Point with Scarlet Begonias (A Tribute to The Grateful Dead)

June 17: Party at the Point with Sibling Rivalry with The Steppin Stones and The High Divers

June 24: Party at the Point with The Blue Dogs with Whiskey Run

July 1: Party at the Point Season Finale with Banana Pancakes (A Tribute to Jack Johnson)

Last Band Standing

Congratulations to our winners so far! Be sure to come out to Wild Wing Café in Mount Pleasant to catch this week's heated competition between semi-finalists Sondor Blue and High 5. Check out the Facebook event for more information and RSVP to stay updated on any new happenings!

RSVP here

EFM Weddings

Planning a wedding can be so much fun, but frustrating if you don't know where to look to find the best possible entertainment. That's where we come in. We are currently booking like crazy for all of our beautiful EFM brides to make sure they have their dream playlist to help make their wedding night the best of their lives. We work exclusively with Charleston's best DJ's and it is all of our missions to give you a perfect evening of entertainment. DJ NattyHeavy and DJ RDot are some of the lowcountry's most in-demand DJ's so be sure to book early! We are already busy booking weddings into spring and summer 2017. 

 

 

Spotlight: Departure (The Ultimate Journey Tribute Band)

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In preparation for this Friday's Party at the Point, we're going to tell you a little bit about our first headlining band. They call themselves DEPARTURE, and they can play your favorite Journey tunes better than anybody else in the game. After 7 years together, DEPARTURE has become the most respected Journey tribute band in the nation. DEPARTURE replicates the look, sound and feel of the original 80’s rock super group. The five band members are the original line up and have developed an amazing on-stage chemistry. These veteran musicians pride themselves on giving their audience an incredible high-energy, qualitative stage show from start to finish. Featured lead vocalist, Brian Williams, has an amazing singing voice flawlessly matching Steve Perry’s vocal range and movements, exactly. DEPARTURE also highlights the early Journey years, when Gregg Rolie was lead singer, featuring Joel Hayes on keys and lead vocals. In 2009, Joel was named "Best Keyboardist in Atlanta" for his work representing Jonathan Cain and Gregg Rolie. DEPARTURE performs over two hours with no break, highlighting all the hit songs that everyone knows and loves, to give the audience the true concert experience. Their performance is professional and highly engaging for their audience. Everything heard during their performance is live with no pre-recorded tracks used. DEPARTURE was voted “Best Local Entertainer” for 2011 and 2012 by Gwinnett Magazine. Performing approximately one-hundred shows annually, DEPARTURE brings the very best of Journey to audiences of all ages.  Check out what these guys can do below! We can't wait to rock out with them on Friday.

Band Members:

Brian Williams - Lead Vocals; Mark Schwartz - Lead Guitar, Backup Vocals; Joel Hayes - Keys, Synth, Vocals; Doug Ballard - Bass Guitar, Backup Vocals; Michael Watkins - Drums

Party at the Point is our 10 week summer concert series. Join us each Friday at the Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina at 5:30pm for drinks, food and awesome live music! Admission is $7 at the door. 

 

Chatham County Line Recap

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This past Thursday, we celebrated EFM owner Rob Lamble's birthday at the Woolfe Street Playhouse, listening to awesome tunes by local favorite Red Cedar Review and Raleigh Newgrass legends, Chatham County Line. We had been looking forward to this show for months and it was so much fun to see everything come together. The most rewarding part of our jobs is seeing all of our friends have a great time.  The night started off with Red Cedar Review, who majorly impressed everybody in the room. Among many highlights was this moment captured below:

After Red Cedar Review finished their set, Chatham County Line took the stage and started off by playing a very special Happy Birthday to Rob, in which everybody joined in.  When they began playing their music, jaws all over the Woolfe Street Playhouse dropped. The harmonies that CCL pulls off are otherworldly. It is safe to say that anybody who went in blind definitely left the show as a new and enthusiastic Chatham County Line fan. Here are a few of our favorite shots from the night:

Once the show was over, we had some serious celebrating to do. The EFM team & friends headed over to The Alley for a bowling extravaganza, and were shortly after joined by members of Chatham County Line and Red Cedar Review. We ate, we drank, we were merry and it was the perfect way to top off a lovely evening. Thank you so much to everybody who came out and supported live music! We love you all and can't wait to see you at the next one.

Weekly Recap

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Wow! What a fun and busy month. The Ear For Music Team has been celebrating the beginning of spring by bringing some awesome tunes to the lowcountry and beyond.  We love being able to enhance this sunny warm weather with the soundtracks to match.  Here is what we have been up to!

The steppin Stones return to the charleston pour house

It's finally time for The Steppin Stones to bring rock n' roll fever back to the city that we all call home.  They will be accompanied by The Vegabonds and Piano. so be sure to get there early to catch all three high energy acts! The show starts at 8:00. You can RSVP and stay updated on the event here. We can't wait to see y'all there!

St. Patrick's Day in Savannah

 First off, THANK YOU party people, for making this one of the most fun St. Patrick's Day Festivals we have ever experienced. We could not do this without your support and spirit! We love working with our largest client Wild Wing Cafe on our largest event for the of the year.  City Market Savannah hosts (what we think) is the best party in town.  This year we featured Chuck Courtenay Duo, A Nickel Bag Of Funk, DJ Unieq of The Club Bullies, Liquid Ginger, Dave Landeo, The Steppin Stones, The Midnight City, Whiskey Run, Ellen Drive, Tokyo Joe, U-Phonik, and Lyn Avenue.  Everybody put on a great show! Here are some highlights:

Aaron Robinson doing what he does best: rocking out with Ellen Drive

Ear For Music Owner/Local Music Extraordinaire Rob Lamble manning the t-shirt gun 

DJ Unieq kept the crowd moving all weekend

We loved seeing all of your beautiful smiling faces getting down on the dance floor. Cheers to you guys! We will see you next year.

Needtobreathe classic

This is such a fun event for such a good cause and we're always blown away by how well it comes together. Thank you to all who participated in helping raise money for Palmetto Medical Initiative! 

The intimate showcase before the tournament was awesome and the room looked beautiful! The Cedar Room at the Cigar Factory is such a versatile venue. It is always a great time seeing it come together.

The Post-Tournament show was also amazing! Thank you to all who helped make this event a huge success. We were so lucky to be joined by some amazing musicians like Matt Kearney, Switchfoot, American Authors and Need to Breathe. 

Last band standing at wild wing mount pleasant

Do you like healthy competition, loud music, wings, and beer? If you answered yes to any of the above, this competition is for you. Only at Last Band Standing can you battle it out with other local musicians who think they have what it takes to take home $100 in cold hard cash. Even the losers will be awarded with wings and beer, so everybody comes out ahead and us observers will have an amazing time watching it all unfold.  If you think you or a friend has what it takes to go head to head with other talented local musicians, send an email with your band details to LastBandStanding@wildwingcafe.com for your chance to win! (Or lose, if you can even count it as losing.)

efm presents chatham county line with special guest red cedar review at the woolfe street playhouse

The Woolfe Street Playhouse is the perfect space to experience the more intimate side of the concert-going world. That is one of so many reasons why we are ready to put on our stompin' boots on April 7th and boogie with Raleigh Newgrass legends Chatham County Line. They will be joined by local act Red Cedar Review for what is sure to be a night to remember. Tickets are $18 advance and can be purchased at the door for $20. You can RSVP and stay updated about show information here.  

Goodbye First Flush Festival

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For 9 years First Flush Festival was a family friendly day celebrating the first harvest or “flush”of the tea leaves for the season. This annual event consisted of live music, local artisan vendors, a kids area, food trucks, drinks and of course TEA! The festival has played host to artists such as Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, The Avett Brothers, Sheryl Crow & great home-grown Charleston acts like Stop Light Observations. 

It has been a great 9 years filled with wonderful memories. Regrettably, we will not be continuing the tradition this year. We thank you for all the support.

St. Patrick's Day in Savannah: the party of the year

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So, we found the pot of gold, and it is most certainly waiting for you at the Wild Wing Savannah location this weekend.  It is almost time to dress in our finest green and try our hardest to pace ourselves as we run around River Street on this day filled with live music and all of our friends.  If there were ever an incentive to pace ourselves, it is this absolutely insane live music schedule jam packed with our favorite bands and DJ's from near and far. Take a look at what we have planned at the Wild Wing Savannah location and find out why you can't miss a beat:

Wednesday, March 16:

Outside Stage:

3:00pm-5:00pm: Chuck Courtenay Duo

6:00pm-8:00pm: A Nickel Bag Of Funk

8:00pm-10:00pm: DJ unieQ (of The Club Bullies)

 

Inside Stage:

10:00pm until ???? Liquid Ginger

Thursday, March 17th

11:00am-12:30pm: Dave Landeo

12:30pm-2:30pm: The Steppin' Stones

(What a perfect way to pregame the show on March 24th at the Pour House?)

3:00pm-5:00pm: The Midnight City

5:30pm-7:30pm: Whiskey Run

8:00pm-10:00pm: DJ unieQ (of The Club Bullies)

Inside Stage:

10:00pm until ????? Ellen Drive

Friday, March 18:

12:30pm-2:30pm: DJ

3:00pm-5:00pm- Tokyo Joe

5:30pm-7:30pm: Ellen Drive

8:00pm-10:00pm: DJ unieQ (of The Club Bullies)

Inside Stage:

10:00pm until ????: U-Phonik

Saturday, March 19

12:30pm-2:30pm: DJ

3:00pm- 5:00pm: Lyn Avenue

5:30pm-7:30pm: U-Phonik

8:00pm-10:00pm: DJ unieQ (of The Club Bullies)

Inside Stage

10:00pm until ???? Tokyo Joe

 

We believe in you, party people! Put your (green) dancin' shoes on and join us for a wild weekend at Wild Wing Cafe.