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(OSU) GLEE (Club) Comes to Hilton Head
The Ohio State University Men’s Glee Club and the Fox Television smash hit, Glee, have two things in common. Both are located in Ohio (Glee in Lima, OSU’s Glee Club in Columbus). And both have Glee in their names. From that point on, their similarities…
42 Shades of Martin Lesch
Martin Lesch leans over a baby grand piano, lost in the moment and oblivious to an impromptu conga line that snakes joyously through the Jazz Corner on a sold-out Sunday evening. He eventually eyes the gyrating celebration, and a smile briefly creases his face; then…
A Little Bit of Chicken Fried
“Well it’s funny how it’s the little things in life that mean the most. Not where you live the car you drive or the price tag on your clothes. There’s no dollar sign on a piece of mind, and this I’ve come to know. So…
Angie Aparo
Its midnight in Nashville, TN, and Angie Aparo’s phone is ringing. He answers. On the other end is John Rich, of Big & Rich, who’s calling from his bar. “You’ve got to get down here,” Rich says, “Jeremy Piven is at the bar and you…
Arts & Entertainment: Free Shotz - Seriously Unserious!
The Songs You Like, the Way WE Like Them! The Free Shotz might be loud, even brash, with some of the songs they play, but that’s exactly what they aren’t as people. Get them in a room together without instruments or an audience, and they are…
AUGUST 2012: HELLO MY NAME IS...GREGG RUSSELL
Hi, My name is Gregg Russell, but my friends call me GR. You may have seen me in** Harbour Town** or on a DVD from the backseat of an Ohio van. I grew up in the boring/**exciting** town of Birmingham, Alabama. When I was five,…
Beaufort Festiv-ALE
What could be better than spending a sunny day strolling along the water sipping a cold beer? How about spending two days sampling dozens of finely crafted brews from around the world and helping out a couple of good causes at the same time? “Beaufort Festiv-ALE…
Benedetto Guitars
Tucked into a non-descript warehouse, on the south side of Savannah, sits Benedetto Guitars. Wood dust, the scent of varnish, and the strains of string guitar waft into the air. Artisans work diligently on the next masterpiece. And Benedetto president Howard Paul is just wrapping…
C2 PROFILE: Cranford & Sons
Can I Really Get in Trouble for Downloading Copyrighted Music?
I’ve been asked this question numerous times and the answer is really: who knows, but why risk it? The problem is people generally get wrapped around the idea of: “I like it, so it should be legal.” As a former police officer, I found that…
ELECTRIC PIANO: Pop On In For The Sterlin & Shuvette Show
It’s a few ticks before nine o’clock on a breezy Wednesday evening at the Electric Piano, one of Hilton Head’s most popular musical hangouts. Sterlin and Shuvette Colvin walk in the front door past a sign outside that says “Not your typical piano bar” and…
February 2012: Our Town - Hilton Head Shore Notes Razzle and Dazzle
La Cage aux Folles: It’s all about family
You may already know the story. Boy (Jean-Michel), madly in love with girl (Anne), tells parents (George and Albin) of his engagement. Problem: Jean-Michel’s parents are gay; Anne doesn’t know; and her dad (M. Dindon, who is head of the “Tradition, Family and Morality Party”)…
Luke Mitchell 2011
He saunters up the stairs and casually swipes his sandy brown hair from his brow, just before it falls across his eyes. He gets a hug, a kiss, and a “good to see you, sweetie” from every server at Sunrise Café. He folds himself into…
Maestro!
His style has been described as creative, energetic, captivating, exciting. He has an international reputation as one of the most gifted conductors in today’s music world. He is as comfortable with Joplin and Gershwin as he is with Beethoven and Haydn. In March 2012, the…
MARTY FALLE - Stirring Up Some Dust
He made me cry. Yup, sitting right there in front of the coffee shop, in a jam-packed shopping center, on a busy Memorial Day weekend, with hundreds of visitors passing to and fro. My eyes filled with tears as the lyrics unfolded. He made me…
Meet Zach Deputy
The Funky Sounds of Success There’s a new funky bunch in town, and thankfully, these boys have nothing to do with Marky Mark. (Note: Marky Mark is the one-time rapper/now successful movie star named Mark Wahlberg. In the early ’90’s, Wahlberg fronted a band called…
Michelle Murray: Terminally Positive
It’s a balancing act that could easily lead many to distraction or worse, yet Michelle Murray somehow sounds poised and on-beam despite the diverse directions life takes her every day. And making her living as a country singer just might be the easiest aspect of…
Midway Blue
ON THE ROAD SOMEWHERE BETWEEN FLORENCE AND MYRTLE BEACH SITS AN OLD, RUNDOWN MOTEL. A DINER-ESQUE SIGN FLASHES ITS NAME-“MIDWAY”-IN BLUE. That sign defines the character of the country cool quintet, Midway Blue. It was lead singer Warren Stone who named the band while traversing the…
Put a Little PEP In Your Christmas
Watch out! Don’t cry. Don’t pout. Why? Not only is Santa Claus coming to town, but the Target Band has just released their new Christmas CD. And if this doesn’t put some jolly in your jingle, nothing will. In addition to the band’s soulful renditions…
Ready to Rock: Luke Mitchell to Release Debut CD
These days, it’s easier than ever for unknown rock musicians to make a record. Low-cost digital recording equipment now allows budding artists without label backing to make semi-professional recordings and distribute them directly online. Seventeen-year-old Hilton Head native, Luke Mitchell, has taken advantage of this…
Squirrels+ Pickles = Band Chemistry
A singer in a smoky room, smell of wine and cheap perfume,” is what you often find in a local band at a local bar anywhere, but please “don’t stop believin’” Instead of street lights there is sunshine; and though there are lots of strangers, they…
That’s Entertainment!: Shoreline Ballroom brings top acts to the Lowcountry
“It’s a long way to the top if you wanna rock and roll.” —the late Bon Scott, of AC/DC Our story begins one April evening in the Green Room: Skip, the tour manager for the jam rock band, Moe, huddles over his laptop in a booth…
The Art Of Being Two Faced: Silicone Sister vs. The Lowcountry Boil Band
DEAR DIARY, A peculiar and rare discovery was uncovered by CH2 recently. A box of diaries, three with pristine covers and crisp-lined journal entries with notes in the margins, and three with glam rock stickers, lip-stick imprints and unidentified stains over hard to read chicken scratch.…
The Big B and the Stingers
Think of the most contradicting scenario you have ever been so lucky to encounter. Now imagine running into a massive, overjoyed, singing, cigarette smoking, whiskey-drinking bumblebee on a park playground slide, surrounded by a swarm of hyper seven-year-olds attacking his stinger while giddy mothers snap…
The Boathouse II Restaurant: Simplifying Life One Sunset at a Time.
Do you remember those times in your life when you felt at peace? Felt happy? The events that create this sense of well-being vary for each one of us—what makes one person happy is easily dismissed, misunderstood or incomprehensible to another—and yet all of us…
The Homecoming: Carter Twins Return To Hilton Head
Just nominated for this year’s CMT awards for Best New Duo and Breakthrough Video of the Year, Josh and Zack Carter are the newest, youngest, hottest pair in the country music scene—and they just happen to be from Hilton Head Island. If you are a…
The Ohio State University Men’s Glee Club and the Fox Television smash hit, Glee, have two things in common. Both are located in Ohio (Glee in Lima, OSU’s Glee Club in Columbus). And both have Glee in their names. From that point on, their similarities…
42 Shades of Martin Lesch
Martin Lesch leans over a baby grand piano, lost in the moment and oblivious to an impromptu conga line that snakes joyously through the Jazz Corner on a sold-out Sunday evening. He eventually eyes the gyrating celebration, and a smile briefly creases his face; then…
A Little Bit of Chicken Fried
“Well it’s funny how it’s the little things in life that mean the most. Not where you live the car you drive or the price tag on your clothes. There’s no dollar sign on a piece of mind, and this I’ve come to know. So…
Angie Aparo
Its midnight in Nashville, TN, and Angie Aparo’s phone is ringing. He answers. On the other end is John Rich, of Big & Rich, who’s calling from his bar. “You’ve got to get down here,” Rich says, “Jeremy Piven is at the bar and you…
Arts & Entertainment: Free Shotz - Seriously Unserious!
The Songs You Like, the Way WE Like Them! The Free Shotz might be loud, even brash, with some of the songs they play, but that’s exactly what they aren’t as people. Get them in a room together without instruments or an audience, and they are…
AUGUST 2012: HELLO MY NAME IS...GREGG RUSSELL
Hi, My name is Gregg Russell, but my friends call me GR. You may have seen me in** Harbour Town** or on a DVD from the backseat of an Ohio van. I grew up in the boring/**exciting** town of Birmingham, Alabama. When I was five,…
Beaufort Festiv-ALE
What could be better than spending a sunny day strolling along the water sipping a cold beer? How about spending two days sampling dozens of finely crafted brews from around the world and helping out a couple of good causes at the same time? “Beaufort Festiv-ALE…
Benedetto Guitars
Tucked into a non-descript warehouse, on the south side of Savannah, sits Benedetto Guitars. Wood dust, the scent of varnish, and the strains of string guitar waft into the air. Artisans work diligently on the next masterpiece. And Benedetto president Howard Paul is just wrapping…
C2 PROFILE: Cranford & Sons
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Can I Really Get in Trouble for Downloading Copyrighted Music?
I’ve been asked this question numerous times and the answer is really: who knows, but why risk it? The problem is people generally get wrapped around the idea of: “I like it, so it should be legal.” As a former police officer, I found that…
ELECTRIC PIANO: Pop On In For The Sterlin & Shuvette Show
It’s a few ticks before nine o’clock on a breezy Wednesday evening at the Electric Piano, one of Hilton Head’s most popular musical hangouts. Sterlin and Shuvette Colvin walk in the front door past a sign outside that says “Not your typical piano bar” and…
February 2012: Our Town - Hilton Head Shore Notes Razzle and Dazzle
Be prepared, because they’re going to razzle you. And when they’re done razzling you, they’ll turn around and dazzle you. They are the Hilton Head Shore Notes and, along with a few special guests, they are puttin’ on a show.
La Cage aux Folles: It’s all about family
You may already know the story. Boy (Jean-Michel), madly in love with girl (Anne), tells parents (George and Albin) of his engagement. Problem: Jean-Michel’s parents are gay; Anne doesn’t know; and her dad (M. Dindon, who is head of the “Tradition, Family and Morality Party”)…
Luke Mitchell 2011
He saunters up the stairs and casually swipes his sandy brown hair from his brow, just before it falls across his eyes. He gets a hug, a kiss, and a “good to see you, sweetie” from every server at Sunrise Café. He folds himself into…
Maestro!
His style has been described as creative, energetic, captivating, exciting. He has an international reputation as one of the most gifted conductors in today’s music world. He is as comfortable with Joplin and Gershwin as he is with Beethoven and Haydn. In March 2012, the…
MARTY FALLE - Stirring Up Some Dust
He made me cry. Yup, sitting right there in front of the coffee shop, in a jam-packed shopping center, on a busy Memorial Day weekend, with hundreds of visitors passing to and fro. My eyes filled with tears as the lyrics unfolded. He made me…
Meet Zach Deputy
The Funky Sounds of Success There’s a new funky bunch in town, and thankfully, these boys have nothing to do with Marky Mark. (Note: Marky Mark is the one-time rapper/now successful movie star named Mark Wahlberg. In the early ’90’s, Wahlberg fronted a band called…
Michelle Murray: Terminally Positive
It’s a balancing act that could easily lead many to distraction or worse, yet Michelle Murray somehow sounds poised and on-beam despite the diverse directions life takes her every day. And making her living as a country singer just might be the easiest aspect of…
Midway Blue
ON THE ROAD SOMEWHERE BETWEEN FLORENCE AND MYRTLE BEACH SITS AN OLD, RUNDOWN MOTEL. A DINER-ESQUE SIGN FLASHES ITS NAME-“MIDWAY”-IN BLUE. That sign defines the character of the country cool quintet, Midway Blue. It was lead singer Warren Stone who named the band while traversing the…
Put a Little PEP In Your Christmas
Watch out! Don’t cry. Don’t pout. Why? Not only is Santa Claus coming to town, but the Target Band has just released their new Christmas CD. And if this doesn’t put some jolly in your jingle, nothing will. In addition to the band’s soulful renditions…
Ready to Rock: Luke Mitchell to Release Debut CD
These days, it’s easier than ever for unknown rock musicians to make a record. Low-cost digital recording equipment now allows budding artists without label backing to make semi-professional recordings and distribute them directly online. Seventeen-year-old Hilton Head native, Luke Mitchell, has taken advantage of this…
Squirrels+ Pickles = Band Chemistry
A singer in a smoky room, smell of wine and cheap perfume,” is what you often find in a local band at a local bar anywhere, but please “don’t stop believin’” Instead of street lights there is sunshine; and though there are lots of strangers, they…
That’s Entertainment!: Shoreline Ballroom brings top acts to the Lowcountry
“It’s a long way to the top if you wanna rock and roll.” —the late Bon Scott, of AC/DC Our story begins one April evening in the Green Room: Skip, the tour manager for the jam rock band, Moe, huddles over his laptop in a booth…
The Art Of Being Two Faced: Silicone Sister vs. The Lowcountry Boil Band
DEAR DIARY, A peculiar and rare discovery was uncovered by CH2 recently. A box of diaries, three with pristine covers and crisp-lined journal entries with notes in the margins, and three with glam rock stickers, lip-stick imprints and unidentified stains over hard to read chicken scratch.…
The Big B and the Stingers
Think of the most contradicting scenario you have ever been so lucky to encounter. Now imagine running into a massive, overjoyed, singing, cigarette smoking, whiskey-drinking bumblebee on a park playground slide, surrounded by a swarm of hyper seven-year-olds attacking his stinger while giddy mothers snap…
The Boathouse II Restaurant: Simplifying Life One Sunset at a Time.
Do you remember those times in your life when you felt at peace? Felt happy? The events that create this sense of well-being vary for each one of us—what makes one person happy is easily dismissed, misunderstood or incomprehensible to another—and yet all of us…
The Homecoming: Carter Twins Return To Hilton Head
Just nominated for this year’s CMT awards for Best New Duo and Breakthrough Video of the Year, Josh and Zack Carter are the newest, youngest, hottest pair in the country music scene—and they just happen to be from Hilton Head Island. If you are a…
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