Coastal Companion

Your ultimate guide to the coast

Black Crowes performs on the coast

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The Black Crowes has sold over 30 million albums.In 1990, the readers of Rolling Stone voted them ‘Best New American Band’. The band has opened for rock and roll bands such as Heart, Robert Plant, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, the Dave Matthews Band and The Grateful Dead.The Black Crowes is also listed at number 92 on VH1’s “100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock”. Now the legendary rock n’ roll band is coming to the coast. First up – Charleston, SC, then Myrtle Beach and Jacksonville, Florida.

Here’s the list:

Family Circle Stadium - Charleston, SC
Sept 10, 2010
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House of Blues – Myrtle Beach, SC
Sept 14, 2010
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Florida Theatre – Jacksonville, Fl
Sept 25, 2010

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Darius Rucker performs at St Augustine Amphitheatre

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On October 29th, 2010, Darius Rucker is coming to St. Augustine, Florida for a concert at the Amphitheatre.

Rucker will release his second country album:
Charleston, SC 1966

Darius become popular as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the rock band Hootie & the Blowfish. In 2008, Rucker began a solo career in country music. But now Darius is coming to St. Augustine for his own concert.

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Crosby, Stills & Nash comes to Jacksonville, Florida

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Crosby, Stills and Nash (CSN) is a folk rock group made up of David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash. Maybe the group is even more known as Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (CSNY) when joined by Neil Young.
Crosby (R), Stills (L) and Nash perform in concert at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida on August 20, 2009. UPI/Michael Bush Photo via NewscomThe super group are famous for their vocal harmonies, political activism, and long-lasting influence on music. All four members have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice. Now CSN comes to Jacksonville, Florida on September 25, 2010.

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Jazz Festivals on the Coast – Fall 2010

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From ragtime, to New Orleans, swing, dixieland, latin jazz, bebop, acid jazz and more – the music form itself is difficult to define. On the other hand, Louis Armstrong who really was the king of Jazz once said “If you have to ask what jazz is, you’ll never know.”
But it’s evident jazz has strong ties to the South and maybe that’s the reason why we have several music events in our area this fall celebrating jazz music.

Low Country Jazz Festival
September 3 – 5,2010
Charleston, SC
Even though it’s only the second time around for The Low Country Jazz Festival, this event is quickly becoming a very popular. Both local and international jazz artists will perform during the festival the North Charleston Performing Arts Center in Charleston and various other venues in the area.
Click here to read more about the Low Country Jazz Festival

Hilton Head Jazz and Brew Fest
September 13 -18, 2010
Hilton Head Island, SC
This festival manages to combine several coastal favorites – live music, great food and good beer. The Seafood Jazz & Brew Festival on Hilton Head Island includes include beer tastings, beer and food pairings, and of course plenty of jazz performances. This festival utilizes the coastal locations of the Shelter Cove Community Park and the Shelter Cove Harbour. Click here to read more about Hilton Head Jazz and Brew Fest

Savannah Jazz Festival
September 19 -26, 2010
Savannah, GA
This is one of the most anticipated festivals in Savannah where the best jazz talent gather in Forsyth Park in Savannah, Georgia. This year it’s actually the 27th year for event. There are many live performances, jam session and also film screenings. This outdoor jazz festival is free and open to the public.
Click here to read more about Savannah Jazz Festival

Les deMerle

Amelia Island Jazz Festival
October 3 – 10, 2010
Fernandina Beach, Fl
Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island celebrates jazz with a week-long annual festival. The popular event consists of a series of events around the island. This year the headliner is multiple Grammy award-winning pianist, Ramsey Lewis. The festival’s creative director, Les deMerle, has put together a program with world-class jazz artists in a wide variety of styles from Dixieland, Smooth Jazz, Bebop, Big Band, Blues, Latin and to new, state-of-the-art styles. Read more about the Amelia Island Jazz Festival here

Little River Shrimp & Jazz Fest
October 9 – 10, 2010
Little River, SC
This is one of the most anticipated events in Little River near Myrtle Beach. There’s lots of fun for the whole family and lots of live music.
Read more about Little River Shrimp & Jazz Fest