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Arthur "Guitar Boogie" Smith
Bad Weather States
Bosco Bee Band
Cravin' Melon
David Ball
Divide The Sea
DIXIANA
Don Reno
Edwin McCain
Gritz
Hank Garland
LIVALIE
Marcus King
Moses Dillard
Noah Butch Hendricks
Peabo Bryson
Poor Man's Fame
Steve Watson
The Bojax
The Carolina Tikis
The MadHatters
The Marshall Tucker Band
The Next Move
The Stepps
The Stoney Creek String Band
The Swinging' Medallions
The Vegas
The Work
Uncle Walt's Band
Midlands
Alliance
Altered Moods
American Gun
Astrobotica Supra De' Nova
Bachelors of Art
Baumer
Bedlam Hour
Bemo Prince
Ben Walker Radio
Big Sky 12
Blightobody
Bona Lisa
Bored Suburban Youths
Burns Out Bright
Chris Conner
Crash Cadillac
Crossfade
Danielle Howle
Danielle Howle and the Tantrums
David (DB) Bryant
David Cooler
David Earle Johnson
Deadly Ernest
The Deb Varn Band
Del Rae
Don Covay
Eartha Kitt
Edisto River Band
Gunpowder Tea
Hootie & The Blowfish
I Nine
Isabelles Gift
James Brown
Jonathan Wyndham
Josh Roberts
Kimberly Summer
Lay Quiet Awhile
Linda Martell
Mac Millen
Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs
Medicine Hat
Miles To Go
Moxie
Ozmantis
Pamela Dale
Patrick Davis
Petrillo Relents
Red Menace
Rejectioneers
Robins Cradle
Sabine Sharpe
Sanctuary Blues Band
ShagTime
Sourwood Honey
Stardog
Stone Alley
Stretch Armstrong
TARWATER Bone Machine
The Conner Brothers
The Crawl
The Exotics
The Fanatics
The Sensational Epics
The South
Toro Y Moi
Treadmill Trackstar
White Cap
Pee-Dee
49 Reasons
AJ Case
Bill Pinkney
Chubby Checker
Dizzy Gillespie
Rob Crosby
The Dixon Brothers
Lowcountry
Dangermuffin
James Jamerson
Joe Taylor
John Phillips
Jump Little Children
Sol Driven Train
Ten Toes Up
The Blue Dogs
The Killer Whales
Uncle Mingo
Wes Mackey
LATEST SHOWCASE POSTS
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10/05/2024

I have always liked Bad Weather States, I was first introduced to them through a mutual contact who worked for a music management company in the southeast. Songs like “Little Man”,  “Mezzanine”, and “January” captured my ear and respect right out the gate. Not only a great South Carolina band and group of musicians but also some very nice guys who seem to genuinely love their hometown, community, and friends.

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08/31/2024

This showcase has taken over two years to complete and I must give special recognition to Drew Blanton and Willie Bryant without whom it would not have happened. D.B. Bryant’s career spanned over 4 decades and involved hundreds of other artists and friends from South Carolina to California and back again. Because D.B. was a proper “Southern Son” his legacy naturally contains the love and admiration of a lot of people, simply put, if he called you “friend”, you were family.

There will never be another D.B. Bryant but I’m sure young up and coming musicians will look to him as the best example of a fine showman and world class guitarist.

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Fifteen years, that’s all Hank Garland had to show this world what he was capable of. The average person doesn’t even remember the last fifteen years of their life let alone what they did in that space of time. This world will never know what Hank would have went on to do with his craft but I can tell you most assuredly it would have been pioneering, exciting, and done with a dash of South Carolina pride.

 

Thank you to Laurel Lee, author of the book “Hot Guitar! Hank Garland's Working Years” who made critical timeline data available to me from the original research for her book.

Thank you to Rich Kienzle, author, country music critic, journalist, and historian who allowed me to use the Hank Garland biography below.

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Researching Divide The Sea reminded me of the community that existed for the punk, metal, and hardcore scenes in those early days here in our state. There was a lot of comradery and support, bands had each other’s backs and it made for a very healthy scene. The fact that this showcases the Christian hardcore metal scene makes it that much more unique and special. These young men gave it their all and you can hear that in each track, you can see that in their live performances. The songs are very good and the musicianship is outstanding – a truly great band from our upstate region.

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You cannot listen to Peabo Bryson sing without being moved, his voice is an incredible instrument unto itself proven by decades of hit songs and industry respect that has made him R&B royalty. A first class artist, he sets the standard for showmanship, integrity, and perfection in a time where we don’t see that kind of all around excellence in an artist anymore.

As a singer and entertainer I greatly respect this man but personally I’m drawn to his humility and his conviction to faith which he seems to make very clear when speaking on the subjects. ​Proud that he is from South Carolina, the world could use a lot more Peabo Bryson and be the better for it!

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I have logged thousands of hours researching each artist and band I have had the privilege to build a showcase page for and I have learned in doing this there are certain facts and patterns that emerge. Some fall into their craft seemingly by mistake or sheer luck if you tend to believe in that sort of thing. Then there are those who have a clear understanding of their abilities and the opportunities available by applying tremendous work and devotion.

Jonathan Wyndham is a force to be recognized, singer, songwriter, producer/engineer, and a world-class guitarist. When you talk about paying your dues this young man has vested a fortune in the right to be recognized by both fans and peers for his dedication to craft, excellence in work, and sheer faith in...

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As the owner of this website, it has been a professional highlight for me to build this showcase for one of South Carolina’s finest offerings – the Dixiana band. As a musician it was a personal joy and honor to work so closely with Mark and Phil Lister while putting it all together, thank you gentlemen for the opportunity.

There is so much one can say about Dixiana, the talent, the songs, the look and feel of the band and how they presented themselves to the world in such a professional manner as to make our state so proud. One of my biggest take-aways as I worked on this showcase was discovering that not only were they a world class act, but they were also fans themselves as noted during their Nashville and Grand Ole’ Opry period. One more attribute that solidifies their place and value...

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