2008 Woodie Awards
Bands that have played Charleston
Issue date: 4/18/03 Section: The Verge
The objective of the favorite five was to hopefully expose students to new things and in some cases broaden their horizons. While some topics might have worked out better than others, the favorite five succeeded in my opinion because it was easier to get people to contribute to the page two column. Seriously, have you ever thought about writing 800-plus words about a topic dealing with Eastern or pop culture? While we didn't get as much feedback from readers as I would have liked, I enjoyed the favorite five every week and I hope some of you did too.
With that in mind, I saved my favorite for last. I've seen literally hundreds of bands play in this town. Whether it was at a house party, in a basement, on campus or at a bar, I can't say I have absolutely hated any band I've seen play here. Every band that gets in front of a crowd, no matter how small, and plays original music, deserves and receives my respect. Unfortunately, the column is called the favorite five and I had to narrow down my list.
5. Broken Grass - While a lot of purists may argue that the six-piece from Carbondale doesn't play anything close to bluegrass music, I really don't care. They combine elements of bluegrass and an intense jam band into something that a punk and indie fan can really rock out with. Guitarist Zacc Harris plays a Reverend Horton Heat-esqe guitar that produces riffs which really liven up the band's sound.
While many might want to call them rockgrass or slamgrass because of drummer John Brejc, he really adds the umph to Broken Grass's sound.
Both times I have seen the group it has also cheered me up. The group's first show was the Friday after Christmas break. During break I was really bad-mouthing Charleston, saying how much I really was ready to move on to another college town or big city. The Broken Grass show reminded me why I love Charleston - simply because you can go to a show and know about half the people there. That only happens in Charleston.
With that in mind, I saved my favorite for last. I've seen literally hundreds of bands play in this town. Whether it was at a house party, in a basement, on campus or at a bar, I can't say I have absolutely hated any band I've seen play here. Every band that gets in front of a crowd, no matter how small, and plays original music, deserves and receives my respect. Unfortunately, the column is called the favorite five and I had to narrow down my list.
5. Broken Grass - While a lot of purists may argue that the six-piece from Carbondale doesn't play anything close to bluegrass music, I really don't care. They combine elements of bluegrass and an intense jam band into something that a punk and indie fan can really rock out with. Guitarist Zacc Harris plays a Reverend Horton Heat-esqe guitar that produces riffs which really liven up the band's sound.
While many might want to call them rockgrass or slamgrass because of drummer John Brejc, he really adds the umph to Broken Grass's sound.
Both times I have seen the group it has also cheered me up. The group's first show was the Friday after Christmas break. During break I was really bad-mouthing Charleston, saying how much I really was ready to move on to another college town or big city. The Broken Grass show reminded me why I love Charleston - simply because you can go to a show and know about half the people there. That only happens in Charleston.
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