South Carolina Music News (United States)

MBT Lighting has introduced the new Instant Lighting Department to help retailers get started in the exciting world of lighting products and bring their showrooms to life. MBT Lighting's new Instant Lighting Department is Outstanding made easy!

John Morris Russell, one of North America's leading orchestra conductors and the current conductor of the celebrated Cincinnati Pops, will now also be the Musical Director and Principal Conductor of the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra.

Charleston's 98Rock and the Market Street Saloon North Charleston location partner to hold a six week battle of the bands. The winner will open for 98 Rockfest at Ladson Fairgrounds.

Alternative Country artist Marty Falle is finally releasing his third album, "Redneck Roadrunner," Saturday, September 24th, 2011.

MBT Lighting has introduced the new Instant Lighting Department to help retailers get started in the exciting world of lighting products and bring their showrooms to life. MBT Lighting's new Instant Lighting Department is Outstanding made easy!

Emile Pandolfi, a famous pianist, suffered a tragedy as a fire consumed his home on Christmas morning. The Peace Center in his hometown Greenville will host the biggest benefit concert for the pianist and his family.

John Morris Russell, one of North America's leading orchestra conductors and the current conductor of the celebrated Cincinnati Pops, will now also be the Musical Director and Principal Conductor of the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra.

Hip Hop Artist Frank Mizzy was the driving force in the group Diverse Elegance that was nominated as Group of The Year at both the Underground Music Awards and the Indie Elite Music Awards. Mizzy is now going after his dream - a solo career.

Market Street Saloon welcomes alternative bands Framing Hanley and the Chuck Shaffer Picture Show

Charleston's 98Rock and the Market Street Saloon North Charleston location partner to hold a six week battle of the bands. The winner will open for 98 Rockfest at Ladson Fairgrounds.

Student Designer Wins Cash Award for Creative Work on New Symphony Logo

NarroWay Productions announces the final run for the high-energy musical, "Billy Loves Bobby Sue." Now in its third performance season, the show is being pulled from future scheduling at the NarroWay Theatre to make room for new Broadway-style shows.

Sierra Guitars is pleased to announce the addition of two new flamed top models to the Sunrise line of acoustic/electric Auditorum sized guitars.

Sierra Guitars is pleased to introduce the new acoustic-electric 12-String offering to the Northstar Series, the SS112CE.

Local author releases new book featuring stunning collection of vintage photographs

MBT Lighting, a leading source of disco, DJ lights, special effects and stage lighting for DJs, nightclubs, bands, theaters, churches and schools, is pleased to introduce the 2011 MBT Lighting New Product Guide!

Fans of Indie Rock and show-goers alike should feel like kids on Christmas morning as the self-titled debut from The Elizabeth Kill hits iTunes October 25, 2011 and the band preps for tour.

Entropy Arts & American College of Building Arts are proud to present JAIL BREAK 2 on Saturday, November 12th from noon-11pm at the Old City Jail at 21 Magazine St.

Hilton Head Island businesses and bands create an event to raise funds for a local, favorite musician, Tommy Sims, as he recovers from complications from emergency surgeries. The event includes a raffle, DJs, live shag, beach, blues and rock music.

Musicorp is pleased to announce the winners of the third annual Musicorp “Passion & Learning for Aspiring Youth” Instrument Essay Contest! Musicorp’s contest offers students a chance to obtain a musical instrument of their choice.

Sierra Guitars is happy to introduce guitarist Vaughan Penn as the newest Sierra endorser! Penn plays the Sierra Sunrise guitar in a natural satin finish (SAS30CEM).

Alternative Country artist Marty Falle is finally releasing his third album, "Redneck Roadrunner," Saturday, September 24th, 2011.

The Kennett Symphony opens its 71st season with Magnificent Masters: Beethoven and Bizet, under the direction of Maestra Mary Woodmansee Green, featuring pianist Igor Resnianski.

Embarking on Cirque Du Soleil's Michael Jackson "The Immortal" World Tour, an international all-arena tour that begins October 2011, Tina Guo will be a featured player on the electric and acoustic cellos, as well as the chinese instrument erhu.

MBT Lighting, a leading source of disco, special effects and stage lighting for DJs, nightclubs, bands, theaters, churches and schools, is delighted to introduce the addition of the new LEDBRITEPACK lighting system to its line of products.

MBT Lighting, a leading source of disco, special effects and stage lighting for DJs, nightclubs, bands, theaters, churches and schools, is delighted to introduce the new LEDRANGER and LEDROBOPAR!

MBT Lighting, a leading source of disco, special effects and stage lighting for DJs, nightclubs, bands, theaters, churches and schools, is delighted to introduce two new effect lights, the LEDSHIMMER and the LEDBARREL!

Musicorp, a leading distributor and manufacturer of musical instruments, lighting products and accessories, is pleased to introduce the newly expanded line of protective instrument and accessory bags from MBT Cases.

Musicorp is pleased to announce that the Charleston employees conducted a successful office fundraiser that allowed them to make a donation to Project Cool Breeze, a Charleston, SC organization.

Natalac the C.E.O. and Founder of Natalac Records saying, “OBAMA stole my Van!!”

Musicorp, a leading distributor and manufacturer of musical instruments, lighting products and accessories, announced the Volume 2 Wholesale and Retail catalogs for 2011 are available, and feature over 15,000 products for music retailers.

MBT Lighting, a leading source of disco, special effects and stage lighting for DJs, nightclubs, bands, theaters, churches and schools, is delighted to introduce the new PARdelite™ series of LED PAR fixtures!

Musicorp, a leading distributor and manufacturer of musical instruments, lighting products and accessories, has introduced a line of acrylic sign and literature holders that are ideal for displaying materials in any store or showroom.

Musicorp is pleased to announce the 3rd annual “Passion & Learning for Aspiring Youth” (PLAY) Essay Contest! The contest focuses on music education in Charleston, SC schools by offering students a chance to obtain a free musical instrument.

Sierra Guitars is delighted to announce the SD33 dreadnought acoustic guitar from the Sequoia series and guitar bag, donated by Sierra Guitars and signed by music sensation Darius Rucker, raised over $700 for the Charleston Animal Society.

Craig E. One of today's most electrifying and gifted artist explodes back onto the scene with his new hit single “Prove My Love

Sierra Guitars is thrilled to participate in Orange Amplifiers’ Tornado Victims Fund-raising “Music Aid for Joplin” auction by donating a SA28CE Sierra Sunrise Auditorium guitar and bag.

Lance Elam has debuted on the R&B music scene with his first single “Skin” released by PAK Entertainment on June 13, 2011. The sensually soulful single showcases the vocals of the self-proclaimed "Southern Gentleman".

Could Carrington S. Scott be the next Kirk Franklin?

Sierra Guitars is happy to announce that six successful “Sierra Day” events were held in conjunction with the Music Center, a Sierra dealer, at several store locations in North Carolina.

Sierra Guitars is sponsoring the National Guitar Workshop (NGW) for the fourth year in a row by donating a Sierra guitar for a giveaway! I

Get a free download and enter to win album credits! Competition Runs: May 16 through June 30, 2011 Now Playing band just finished our debut album and we can’t decide which cover art to use!To vote go here: www.nowplayingband.com.

Barcus-Berry, a manufacturer of transducer/preamp systems and acoustic-electric violins, is happy to announce violinist Chas Waltz of the Celtic Rock band Young Dubliners as the newest endorser of the Barcus-Berry Vibrato-AE™ Violin in Piano Black.

Musicorp, a leading distributor and manufacturer of musical instruments, lighting products and accessories is thrilled to be your source for Hamer XT Series guitars in the United States.

Barcus-Berry, a manufacturer of transducer/preamp systems and acoustic-electric violins, is proud to present the newest addition to the Vibrato Violins, the Passion Pink Vibrato Acoustic-Electric Violin (BAR-AEP)!

MBT Lighting, a leading source of disco, special effects and stage lighting for DJs, nightclubs, bands, theaters, churches and schools, is happy to introduce a brand new low-heat, energy-efficient LED effect light, the LEDQUADCASTER!

Musicorp, a leading distributor and manufacturer of musical instruments, lighting products and accessories, participated for the third year in a row at the annual South by Southwest (SXSW) music conference and festival in Austin, TX.

MBT Lighting, a leading source of disco, DJ lights, special effects and stage lighting for DJs, nightclubs, bands, theaters, churches and schools is excited to announce the launch of its redesigned website, live on April 7 at www.mbtlighting.com!

MBT Lighting, a leading source of disco, DJ lights, special effects and stage lighting for DJs, nightclubs, bands, theaters, churches and schools, is happy to introduce two new white LED PAR cans, the LEDWPAR64 and the LEDWPAR64PRO!

Musicorp, a leading distributor of musical instruments, and accessories, is pleased to announce the strategically redesigned 2011 Wholesale and Retail catalogs are now available, and feature over 15,000 top-of the line products for music retailers.

Haddon with special guests Kingdom Diplomats, Strange Folk Muzik, Catina Rosemond, Kylisa Freeman and emcee, Gospel Comedian Rev Clee. A limited number of discount tickets are available for early bird purchase.

On Wednesday, April 27, The Pour House in Charleston, SC will host Jam for Japan, a benefit concert feat. local bands w/ all proceeds going directly to The American Red Cross. The event is sponsored by new online music magazine The Music Initiative.

New online magazine based in Charleston, SC. The Music Initiative as a free, monthly magazine that features embedded content covering the music of major US markets

On Saturday March 26, 2011 starting at 8pm EF Records, The Becket Agency, and Tivoli will present the return of Home Grown, a one night event showcasing 10 of Charleston's most talented home grown electronic acts.