ArticlesRobert Earl Keen Passes Through The Palmetto StateStephen StokesJuly 12, 2016 by Stephen StokesJuly 12, 20160 It’s been a busy year for Robert Earl Keen since he last stopped in Columbia’s Music Farm. His band has continued touring in support of... Read more
ArticlesThe St. Pat’s in Five Points Music Survival Guide for 2016Stephen StokesMarch 15, 2016 by Stephen StokesMarch 15, 20160 Now that I’ve just recently shed the hangover from last year’s St. Patty’s festival, it’s time to go again. While the liver must be punished,... Read more
InterviewsArcher Avenue Studio Showcase at New Brookland TavernStephen StokesMarch 14, 2016 by Stephen StokesMarch 14, 20160 “When I’m doin’ it on stage, you have to put on a show. If I just stood out there and sang and never moved a... Read more
ArticlesJam Room Music Festival 2015 is Here!Stephen StokesSeptember 29, 2015 by Stephen StokesSeptember 29, 20150 Now in its 4th year, the Jam Room Music Festival has achieved the lofty status as the Midlands’ greatest music festival. There are of course... Read more
InterviewsRobert Earl Keen Plays The Music Farm-ColumbiaStephen StokesJuly 13, 2015 by Stephen StokesJuly 13, 20150 Robert Earl Keen is closing in on three decades of touring and putting out his unique style of Texas Country Rock in the vein of... Read more
InterviewsButch Walker: Focus on The Craft of SongwritingStephen StokesMay 9, 2015 by Stephen StokesMay 9, 20150 All of the things that make Butch Walker the musician’s musician, also make the job of writing about him much more difficult. That is because... Read more
Show ReviewsJason Isbell: On Fire at The Music Farm – ColumbiaStephen StokesApril 23, 2015 by Stephen StokesApril 23, 20150 “I’ve played this town a few times before, and not all of the venues are like this,” Jason Isbell said midway into a sold out... Read more
Articles2015 Musical Survival Guide for St. Pat’s in Five PointsStephen StokesMarch 10, 2015 by Stephen StokesMarch 10, 20150 I’m not Irish. I’m told I’m English and from an area that holds a particular grudge against the Irish. Mortal enemy or not, you Irish... Read more
Show ReviewsThe Avett Brothers Spend 3 Nights at the TownshipStephen StokesMarch 9, 2015 by Stephen StokesMarch 9, 20150 The Carolinas have consistently produced a myriad of great rock acts. James Brown, Ryan Adams, Band of Horses, and Shovels and Rope to name a... Read more
Show ReviewsJustin Townes Earle Plays the Music FarmStephen StokesFebruary 22, 2015 by Stephen StokesFebruary 22, 20150 Struggling with substance abuse. Fighting to escape the shadow of a famous musical father. Clashes with family, club owners, and labels. These are the conflicts... Read more