Well, it has been an amazing season of one of our favorite event series of the year, Oysters on the Point. We are both sad and excited to say a bittersweet goodbye on March 19. This event will be highlighted by performances by some of our favorite bands & will feature appearances from our long awaited warm spring weather. Chase Martin and Southwood will both perform during the event which takes place from 2pm-6pm. We hope to see you there!
Ear For Music Brides span a wide spectrum of musical tastes. This post is for the type of EFM bride looking for a more unique act that will set them apart from their friends and families while still bringing amazing entertainment that will keep their guests dancing all night. We are so excited to be working with such talented artists!
Leo and Luna is the musical child of newlyweds, Lee Barbour and Vikki Matsis. Lee Barbour is a world-renowned jazz musician and Vikki Matsis is a singer/songwriter. Together, they are sharing their favorite songs with others on their wedding day and for other cherished events. Leaving the well-worn wedding playlists to other bands, they aim for a lively yet understated sound. The Beatles, Ray Lamontagne, Bill Withers, and John Legend are just a few of the artists they interpret.
Formed in Charleston in 1997, River City is a dedicated group of professionals who specialize in the presentation of traditional American Jazz, "N'Orleans style". The "Holy City" can now say
that it has that spirited sound that's rarely heard out of New Orleans...real Dixieland Jazz! Guests can sing to familiar tunes like "Ain't She Sweet", "Bill Baily Won't You Please Come Home", and of course they can try their luck dancing to the city's most famous tune, "The Charleston." The band's rendition of Louis Armstrong's "Hello Dolly" is always a crowd pleaser as well as "Muskrat Ramble", "Sweet Georgia Brown" and their traditional red-hot closer "When the Saints Go Marching In."
Ear For Music is thrilled to be able to bring Radney Foster back to Charleston for an evening of folk tunes with very special guest and staple in the local music scene Mark Bryan. The show will take place at the Woolfe Street Playhouse February 26th at 8pm. This will provide a perfectly intimate setting to experience the works of the prolific songwriter and amazing storyteller.
Machine Funk: A Tribute to Widespread Panic is ready to bring their energetic take on Southern Rock favorite to Oysters on the Point this Saturday! This is one of our favorite events and we can’t wait to rock out to some Panic tunes with our toes in the sand and a bucket of oysters. Oysters on the Point is a perfect place to take your family, friends & kids. We’ll see y’all there!
We love working with DJ NattyHeavy, and since he is celebrating becoming a new dad to a beautiful baby girl this week (yay!) we couldn’t think of a better time to feature him as our artist of the month to add to the list of things to celebrate.
Nate Lopes, one of the most in demand DJ/host in the Lowcountry, goes by the moniker DJ NattyHeavy. Nate began his career at the tender age of 13 in his hometown of Providence, Rhode Island. He now resides in Charleston, SC where he has solidly made his name in the entertainment arenas.
Along with being a freelance DJ and event host, Lopes also serves as a mix show DJ with multiple drive time and weekend slots on WWWZ. NattyHeavy’s accolades in radio earned him a Charleston City Paper Music Award as voted by the people of Charleston, SC.
Throughout the years Lopes has gained enough experience to become a mentor to many DJs in the New England and Southeast region. He has worked with international recording artists, corporate parties, countless weddings, charity events, as well as bars and clubs serving as DJ and host for their events. His musical library boasts over 45,000 songs, meaning he is highly versatile and will tailor your event to the appropriate criteria. He encourages crowd interaction while staying true to the roots of authentic DJ skills. Skills that set the artist up to be recruited by the internationally renowned group Tropix International Sounds and the Los Angeles, California based The Club Bullies.
We’re so excited to be teamed up with such a talented guy!
Head over to borrowedandblue.com and check out highlights from Natalie and Tommy’s beautiful rustic wedding in Hampton Park, featuring Bluestone Entertainment! We love seeing such special places in Charleston come to life for special events like this one. We love what we do because we get to help events like this one come together. Shout out to Natalie and Tommy for having amazing taste in music! Congrats & Best Wishes to you two.
Mark Bryan may have risen to fame playing guitar for Hootie & The Blowfish, but his dedication to the Charleston music scene on every platform imaginable has made this fact a simple line item on a resume packed with accomplishments. When Mark isn’t teaching class to arts management students at the College of Charleston, (a program that he helped create,) he is co-writing music, producing albums, lending background vocals, guesting with other artists and acting as a mentor to students who want to break into the industry. So for those of you even mildly familiar with this man’s ambition and commitment to the Charleston music scene, it won’t come as any surprise that Mark has graciously agreed to accompany Radney Foster at the Woolfe Street Playhouse this February the 26th to make what was already going to be a most spectacular evening even more special.
One of the coolest things about the live music experience is the way you get to know an artist through seeing them perform. Music fans try to replicate this through watching concert videos on youtube or listening to soundboard recordings of their favorite artists, but there are some things that you just cannot experience without buying a ticket to the show. Radney Foster is a prime example of one of these performers. If you ask anybody who has seen him perform, the first thing they will tell you is how amazing of a storyteller he is, both in his honest lyrics and in the way he speaks about his songs during the concert experience. Foster has written some of the most prolific folk songs that the genre has ever seen, and have been recorded by Gary Allan, Sara Evans, Keith Urban andJack Ingram. But his penned works for others do not outshine his own commercial successes; his first solo album produced four consecutive Top 40 hits and he would have nine others over the next decade, including "Just Call Me Lonesome" (#10, 1992) and "Nobody Wins" (#2, 1993). So those are just a few of the reasons why we are so excited to share this musical evening with all of our friends in the lowcountry. You can find tickets here and RSVP to the event on Facebook here. Mark your calendars for February 26th, y'all! If you aren't familiar with Radney's tunes, take a listen below.
2016 is off to a great start for Ear For Music. Our acquisition of Bluestone Entertainment has given us the opportunity to work with the following four very talented DJ’s who we could not be more thrilled to represent.
DJ NattyHeavy is a Charleston staple and his prevalence on the local party scene has helped him to become somewhat of a household name. His many years of experience is evident— he can flawlessly tailor versatile sets to suit the needs of any event.
More information & booking inquiries
Robie Howell aka DJ rDOT has been taking dance parties to the next level for more than 10 years, and has an equally long history of never disappointing party goers. You can find DJ rDOT wherever there is a dance floor— he specializes in finding just the right playlist to give the perfect vibe to any corporate event, wedding or club.
More information & booking inquiries
Seth G is an innovator. He is a classically trained violinist and accomplished concertmaster, and beautifully combines that classic sound with new fresh beats to create something that is truly his own. Seth has been featured in online articles by ABC and CBS News and more recently, Seth was selected for and took third place in a nationwide YouTube music video contest hosted by Ryan Seacrest in 2014.
More information & booking inquiries
DJ YNot has collaborated with world renowned DJ’s and is a fixture at bars and clubs each weekend. His 10 years of experience in the entertainment industry has taught him to bring perfectly tailored sets to corporate events, weddings, clubs, or any party.
More information & booking inquiries
*All of these DJ's are available to book for private parties as well as corporate events*
We are so excited about this new project from newlyweds Lee Barbour and Vikki Matsis. Their dreamy romantic covers of artists such as The Beatles, Ray Lamontagne, Bill Withers, and John Legend (to name a few) are sure to bring a unique life to any special event. They beautifully accomplish a lively yet understated sound and we cannot wait to hear more from these two!
More information & booking inquiries
Thank you so much to everybody who came and rocked out at the Blue Dogs 3rd annual homecoming show, as well as the Super Goo Jam at the Music Farm! We are thrilled to report that you music fans all helped us raise a whopping $50,000 for the MUSC Children’s Hospital. We would not have been able to help put on such a successful event without the help of our amazing sponsors; thank you so much to Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Taco Bell (JEM Restaurant Group), Max Sparwasser Law Firm LLC, Capitol Materials Coastal, Homegrown Hospitality Group, Southwind Homes of Charleston, Richard B. Homes CPA LLC, Food for the Southern Soul (Jimmy Hagood), Opal/Langdon's (Patrick Owens), and Finz Bar & Grill, as well as the Charleston Music Hall for all that you did to bring this event to life! Here are a few of our favorite photos taken from the big night:
We're super excited to go get our feet sandy and enjoy an afternoon full of oysters, friends and one of Charleston's favorite local bands, Bootless on January 23rd at The Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina. Bootless can be described as "an original country/ southern rock band, successfully blending country lyrics with rock and roll swagger." This will be one for the books and we hope to see y'all there!
We are so excited to help put on The Super Goo Jam with The Blue Dogs at the Music Farm on December 26th! We know you are too, so here are the details.
What: Super Goo Christmas Jam
Who: The Sadler Vaden Trio (Guitartist for Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit/Drivin N Cryin), Luke Cunningham Band, Travelin' Kine and many more!
Where: The Music Farm (32 Ann Street)
What you should know: VIP ticket holders for Sunday night's Blue Dogs show at the Charleston Music Hall get in free.
Members of the Blue Dogs will sit in throughout the night, and the evening will culminate in a Super Goo Jam!
All proceeds from the Music Farm show go to the Campaign for the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital.
Tickets are $10 and the show starts at 9:00. Tell your friends and come show support for some of our favorite local musicians and the MUSC Children’s hospital!
Thank you so much to everybody who came out to The Steppin’ Stones, The High Divers and Sibling Rivalry show last weekend. It is truly amazing to see such amazing artists coming out of the city we call home, and how much love and support our fellow Charlestonians show to our thriving music scene. We can’t wait for the next show!
Although peak wedding season has come and gone, we are excited to be working with Brides & Grooms to book bands and DJ’s to tie together their big day! If you are trying to find your perfect first dance song, we found this list of the top 50 wedding songs according to Spotify. We hope this helps!
And for those of you stressing that you haven’t booked entertainment for your New Years Eve Extravaganza, don’t worry! It isn’t too late to contact Ear For Music; we can help you find and book the perfect act to make your New Years Eve an all night dance party.
If you're still wondering what you're doing to ring in 2016, Ear For Music has booked up all of the following Wild Wings with some awesome acts to make sure everybody has a rockin' start to the year!
Happy New Year to everybody and we hope to see you there!
We are excited to continue to work with The Bridge 105.5 and 98 Rock to bring you The Cove Acoustic Sunset Concert series at The Cove Oyster Bar & Grill on Northwoods Blvd., North Charleston! Be sure to check out the December series:
We are so excited about this show featuring the Sibling Rivalry of two of our favorite bands, The Steppin Stones and The High Divers, at The Music Farm on November 28th. Which sibling are you rooting for? Tickets available at Music Farm Charleston. See ya there!!
It’s that time of year again for Blue Dogs 3rd Annual Homecoming Show. We love working with Blue Dogs and look forward to finding out who the special guests will be this year. Proceeds of this show go to The MUSC Children’s Hospital. For more information go to http://www.bluedogs.com/home
The Jump, Little Children shows presented by Ear For Music and The Bridge 105.5 at Music Farm on December 30th and 31st are sold out. We are stoked that one of Charleston’s legendary bands have come back together for these very special shows.
EFM is proud to work with Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina on one of the tastiest events of the year – The 4th Annual Smoke on The Harbor BBQ Throwdown. EFM will be bringing some great artists including JamiSun, Bootless, Chase Martin and Bryson Jennings. There will be public tasting and judging of the best wings, BBQ, a mixology competition and more! For more information go to http://www.smokeontheharbor.com/schedule-of-events.html.
Headliner of Smoke on The Harbor - Bryson Jennings
We think that SOL is one of the best restaurants in Mt. Pleasant and Ear For Music continues to bring you some of the best acoustic acts to Sol for Tequila Thursdays.
Looking for something to do the day before Thanksgiving.? All the Wild Wing Café locations that EFM books will be having a PreTurkey Day Bash! See below for your favorite WWC location and artists.
We are working with The Bridge 105.5 and 98 Rock to bring to you The Cove Acoustic Sunset Concert Series at The Cove Oyster Bar & Grill on Northwoods Blvd., North Charleston.
Thank you to Empire Sports Management for another year of having EFM production manage Denny & Mark’s ProAm Jam. We are proud to work with your team and be a part of this very special event.
Thank you to our hard-working production crew for another successful event!
Charleston lost a beloved member of our community, Gary Alameda. Gary ran G’s Hot Dogs and for most of us visiting his hot dog cart after work, after the bar, or just for a late night snack was the best part of our night. Our hearts our heavy as we say goodbye to Gary. For more information on Gary and how you can donate to a Go Fund Me started by his family visit: https://www.gofundme.com/doit4g
Gary Alameda of G's Hotdogs
One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain. - Bob Marley
Although most people are sunbathing and swimming this time of year with no sign of snow on their mind, at Ear For Music we are dreaming of a “White Christmas.” July is the prime time to book bands for holiday parties and we have plenty to choose from. We have you covered with variety & party bands, DJs, and acoustic acts for your home or office holiday party. Check out some of our favorite artists below and book today!
Playing crowd favorites from country, pop and top 40 hits, Soul Fish will keep a smile on your face and your legs moving all night! http://www.earformusic.com/soul-fish
Everyone will be dancing at the party with DJ Natty Heavy entertaining. From mash-ups, to the top 40s, to any genre of music you want DJ Natty Heavy has you covered. Don’t forget to keep this sought after DJ in mind while planning your party! http://www.earformusic.com/djnattyheavy
This funk band’s sound is Motown inspired playing variety music in funk, blues, and jazz styles. If you want to boogie, we suggest booking The Secrets for your event. http://www.earformusic.com/the-secrets
Who doesn’t love a free concert? We have partnered with The City of North Charleston and Icebox for our summer concert series at Waterfront Park. Come enjoy some live music next month on August 6; Bootless Band, a country southern rock band, will be performing.
Slightly Stoopid, the Expendables, and the Dirty Heads on July 18th at the Charleston Tea Plantation. Come to a night full of reggae at the country’s only Tea Plantation, the same venue that holds the annual First Flush Festival. Purchase your tickets at the Music Farm box office without a fee open Tuesdays- Thursdays 2 pm- 6 pm or at http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/473461. Also available Shade Tents and Shuttle Tickets!!
We are thrilled to be a part of the Scarlet Wedding Tour again this year. The tour gives engaged couples a view of some of Charleston’s best wedding venues, food vendors, bar services, florists, and of course music. Look out for one of our favorite artists, JamiSun, at the Striped Pig Distillery. For more information go to http://www.scarletplandesign.com/scarlet-wedding-tour/
We want to thank everyone who came out the Party at the Point for The Dubplates on June 19th. We raised $5000 for the Mother Emanuel Hope Fund and we could not have done it without the donations collected in jars from Party at the Point Patrons, The Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, The Dubplates, The Bridge 105.5, and Ear For Music’s personal donation. We are so proud of our city for coming together in such a peaceful way during an absolute tragedy. We are Charleston Strong!
Ear For Music is very proud to partner up with our friends The City of North Charleston and Icebox for a FREE summer concert series. Our first show at the Riverfront Park in North Charleston was with The Tams! Next month we will feature Sgt. Submarine - A Tribute to the Beatles. For more information go to http://www.northcharleston.org/Residents/Special-Events/Rockin-the-River.aspx
It has been a great season so far at Charleston’s premiere happy hour concert series. All shows are $7! There are 3 left for the season!
June 19th Reggae Night with The Dubplates
June 26th The Dave Matthews Tribute Band
July 3rd Dead 27s
One of our favorite music venues is turning 25 this year! Ear for Music started booking artists at Wild Wing Cafe store #3 (Mount Pleasant) in 1997 and has continued booking over a dozen locations throughout the years. For more information on your favorite Wild Wing Cafe store’s birthday celebration go to: http://www.wildwingcafe.com/happenings/25th-birthday
We are not just busy promoting concerts and Charleston’s best happy hour series. We are ALL THINGS MUSIC including booking the most professional and talented acts (DJs & Bands) for weddings and corporate events. Check out June’s Featured Artist - Ellen Drive.
HTTP://WWW.EARFORMUSIC.COM/ELLEN-DRIVE
For more information on booking Ellen Drive, or any other artist for your wedding or corporate event, email ERIKA@EARFORMUSIC.COM
Thank you to all who came out to First Flush Festival 2015! We loved seeing y’all at this out at the festival. Special thanks to our Music Farm family, all the bands who performed, all the sponsors, our Awendaw Green Family, and of course the fans! Stay tuned for a recap blog featuring the photos taken by Paul Mulkey and Tag your Pix.
Wild Wing Cafe http://www.wildwingcafe.com/
Every Sunday at Hall’s Chophouse The Plantation Singers http://hallschophouse.com/
Rita’s Seaside Grille - http://www.ritasseasidegrille.com/music/
“Festivals promote diversity, they bring neighbors into dialogue, they increase creativity, they offer opportunities for civic pride, they improve our general psychological well-being. In short, they make cities better places to live.”
David Binder
Festival season is almost here! Break out your sundresses and flip flops. Time to soak in the sun and bask in the fresh air at two of Charleston’s best outdoor music events of the season.
WHAT: Party at the Point is entering its 15th year of it’s “premier happy hour concert series”. Ear For Music is proud to be a partner in this event and we are thrilled about the 2015 season and lineup. Party at the Point appeals to all ages and is a family friendly event - so come one come all. Join us at the scenic Charleston Harbor Resort to unwind from the hectic week and get your weekend started right.
WHERE: Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, 20 Patriots Point Road, Mount Pleasant, SC.
WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW: Parking fills up quickly at the resort but there is plenty of parking along Patriots Point Road and you can enjoy a nice walk to the resort. Purchase tickets for food and drinks so bring cash or you can use the ATM there. Doors open at 5:30 and the event goes until 9:30.
WHO: We have a great lineup for the upcoming season.
WHAT: First Flush Festival is the annual celebration of the first tea leaf harvest of the season at the only tea plantation in North America, the Charleston Tea Plantation. This is a family friendly event featuring a special kids area “To Be A Kid Again” with children’s activities and music. Food Trucks, beverages galore, and an Artisans Market will all be on site.
WHERE: Charleston Tea Plantation, Wadmalaw Island, SC.
WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW: Tickets range from $45 for General Admission to $500 for Rock Star. A new addition this year is the Private Gazebo Upgrade. For more information on tickets and where to buy tickets go to: http://www.firstflushfestival.com/tickets/. Make sure to follow the First Flush Festival on social media for special events featuring discounted tickets.
WHO: The 2015 festival features Sheryl Crow and supporting acts such as Stop Light Observations, Dangermuffin, Ben Fagan and The Holy City Hoolagins, Tyler Boone Band, The Tarlatans, Dead 27’S, Haley Mae Campbell, Freeway Music Showcase, plus more special guests and more bands to be announced.
A Charleston, South Carolina based music production company specializing in concert promotion, talent buying, booking entertainment for special events, djs, corporate events and weddings.
