Ever the supportive father, Myhre did everything in his power to help his sons pursue music, whether that meant showing them the ropes, lending them equipment, or simply honing their skills.
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October Songwriter Event to Support Governor’s School Mission
This year’s songwriters include Phillip Lammonds and Mel Washington, both veterans of this event, plus Erin Enderlin and Ty Graham.
Making Music for Everyone
Spotlight on the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra
Heavy Equipment
Whatever you do…do not ask these men to play ‘Freebird”
Editor’s Note: The Music & Arts Issue
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The Groovy Disco Tekniks Dance Band
The group’s mission is to provide a fun night out
From Grunge to Grace
At her album debut concert, Cutchins will be joined by Grammy-winning musician David Cook from New York City, along with Charleston jazz heavyweights Lee Barbour on guitar, Brett Belanger on bass, and Ron Wiltrout on drums.
Terpsichore
The program takes its name from Terpsichore, the Greek muse of dance, and is always an audience favorite.
Sun City’s Chorus & Orchestra Club Marks Major Milestone
When audiences fill the 500-plus-seat venue this month, they’ll hear music from Andrew Lloyd Webber, Carole King, ABBA, and more.
FLOW Fest at Palmetto Bluff Celebrates Artists, Community and Culture
This family-friendly event will feature talented musicians, artisans, kids’ activities, and vendors, bringing together the community to celebrate music and culture in a spectacular setting along the May River.
HHCA Marches Broadway Musical Classic onto the Stage
This Tony Award-winning classic is Americana at its best.
Hilton Head Ireland’s Downtown
On St. Patrick’s parade day, there’s no place like Coligny to experience the magic
Getting the Band Back Together: Cranford Hollow
Cranford Hollow comes roaring back with Sounds from Big Thunder
5 Best and Worst Love Songs
Love it or hate it, February is the month of love.
Fun And Games: The Boys of Pretty Darn
Quickly becoming one of the most popular live acts in the Lowcountry, with adoring fans now singing along to songs they wrote, Pretty Darn has come a long way from their individual trajectories as gigging musicians.
Oyster Festival Serves Community as Well as Environment
This year, the Island Recreation Association will host its popular Hilton Head Island Oyster Festival Nov. 10-11 at two venues.
Headline News: Larry Perigo
For the first few years after arriving in 1973, the Headliners were snowbirds, playing during the tourist season then moving on. Eventually, Perigo would make the island his permanent home, joining the island just as the loose collection of musical acts was slowly gelling into a scene.
Gather ‘Round the Campfire’
A little bit inspiring, a little bit mad, but undeniably entertaining, Campfire Tyler puts on the kind of shows that simply remind you how fun the world can be.
Vinyl Album Redux
As part of our Arts + Music issue this month, we attempted to recreate some classic, iconic album sleeves, starring a few of our favorite local entertainers.
Coming Back for Seconds: Rock N’ Ribs returns to fill your ears with rock and your belly with some of the best barbecue on earth.
And in the end, fun is what it’s all about. Well, that, and giving back.
Live From Coligny – It’s Summer
The hottest stage in town once again fills the south end air with the sweet sounds of local music. Jevon Daly If there’s a soundtrack to summer on Hilton Head Island, it has to sound an awful lot...
Re-flect, Re-nourish, and Re-new at the Arts Re-Center Retreat
In harmony with their mission “to enrich and benefit the community through the arts,” the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina invites you to join a special four-day event, March 23-26, 2023. During this...
Coming to Coligny: FOUR reasons to head to Hilton Head’s downtown this February
You can feel the excitement in the air, and it’s only going to build all month long. February on Hilton Head Island typically serves as sort of a preamble, a prelude if you will, to the rising...
MoJo’s Island Records: Putting the Wax Back in Our Ears
A Tennessee record collector and his wife bring the vinyl wave to the shores of Hilton Head Island
The Sunshine Family
Local organization, ‘Pockets Full of Sunshine,’ adds purpose, pride, and meaning to the lives of adults with disabilities
Emanuel Ayas: “The Transformation Power”
Recently, I was tagged on Facebook (something viewed by many on the social platform as a “not cool” thing to do). It was a video, and I immediately thought to myself, “I’ve probably already seen...
The Power of Music
Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” crescendos and you find yourself getting lost. Simultaneously, fingers and head start to snap in keeping with the beat. You feel compelled to rap and, out of nowhere, you...
The Surreal World of the Horan Brothers
The Lowcountry’s most acclaimed pack of misfits and party animals readies for their shot at the small screen
Lyrical Love Blooms Anew for Hollifield
Everyone loves a white wedding. We all want to believe in everlasting love. Marriage was a lifetime promise in the not-so-distant past. Newer generations treat the concept like an impulse Amazon...
Lowcountry Fish and Grits Music Festival
Music, food, and a good time for the binyas (natives) and comyas (non-natives)
The Dad Life: Jevon Daly’s “You Kiss My Daughter” gets a re-release, with a video that’s every bit as goofy as you’re expecting.
There are certain expectations that come with fatherhood. There are the mundane ones: when a drain needs snaked, you’re going to be the one to do it; when the grass gets too long, you’re going to...
Musicians in Bathrooms featuring Tim Reynolds: Hilton Head Choral Society Conductor/Artistic Director
What’s your sign? Aries Most underrated song that, in your opinion, should be a classic? There’s an old Noël Coward tune entitled “Sail Away” that I have always found very appealing, and a lot of...
Musicians in Bathrooms featuring Vannah & the Rump Shakers
John O’Gorman (Johnny O), Savannah Edwards (Savannah E), and Uncle Mike
On a Wing and Prayer: 25th annual (well, mostly annual) WingFest flies to new nest at Lowcountry Celebration Park
Those of you with long memories will recall one of the greatest celebrations we used to enjoy back in the before times. Back when masks were a Halloween-only accessory, hand sanitizer was only for...
Musicians in Bathrooms featuring Brad Swanson
What’s your sign? Taurus Most underrated song that, in your opinion, should be a classic? Neil Young’s (Buffalo Springfield’s) “Expecting To Fly” Biggest compliment you’ve ever gotten from a fan?...
When Creativity and Consistency Meet: Local artist Monica Tovar preserves magic, holds beauty, expresses truth
Local artist Monica Tovar doesn’t know how she became interested in art because it happened so early in her life. “As long as I remember, my family always told me I am an artist,” Tovar said. “I...
Musicians in Bathrooms featuring Jason LaPorte
What’s your sign? Aries Most underrated song that, in your opinion, should be a classic? Any Nick Drake song Biggest compliment you’ve ever gotten from a fan? Kenny Roger’s wife said the way I...
Merry & Bright: These local events and people are spreading Christmas cheer in the Lowcountry
There isn’t a more festive time in the Lowcountry than right now. Immediately after Halloween, Hilton Head Island and Bluffton explode with festivals, parades and holiday happenings that are sure to melt even the coldest Grinch heart. On the following pages, we share a few of our favorite things to do this time of year and tip our hats to the people behind the festivities.
Destination: Wellness
Hilton Head Island chef Amanda Russ Cifaldi is ready for her closeup. Get ready, world.
The Show Must Go On!
Bluffton’s biggest little performance troupe, May River Theatre, announces its triumphant comeback with All Together Now!
Musicians in Bathrooms featuring Heart and Harmony
Musicians: Liam Cronin & Candice Rae
Editor’s Note: October 2021
Arts + Music Last October, we put out our first Arts + Music issue, and it was such a big hit that we decided to keep it running—perhaps in perpetuity, like the Pet issue every February. Since last...
Musicians in Bathrooms featuring Anna Barnes
What’s your sign? Sagittarius Most underrated song that, in your opinion, should be a classic? “Honey Come Over,” by Rocky Block Biggest compliment you’ve ever gotten from a fan? That I sound like...
The John Brackett Quintet
A local jazz phenomenon that began more than three decades ago has not surprisingly evolved in size and impact into what is now known nationally and internationally as the John Brackett Quintet.
Food, Family and Fun at Center of Month-Long Italian Party
Festival organizers, like the rest of the Lowcountry and the world, have faced overwhelming challenges over the past 19 months. Trying to keep events like Zinfest and the Italian Heritage Festival...
C2 Fashion: How to Fall Festival
Fashion by Copper Penny Hilton Head, Hair by: Madyson Mardon and Makeup by: Erica Horton, Salon Karma
The Big Band Theory: Evolution Big Band is helping the community one toe-tapper at a time.
It’s a Friday morning in the state of mind, at a rehearsal space inside Bluffton School of Dance. Outside in the hallway, squealing voices greet each other as a mommy and me music class gets ready...
The Beat Goes On: Saluting the oft-unsung glue that holds together any great band – the drummer.
You can stop with the drummer jokes now. They’ve heard them all. “How can you tell that the drum riser is level? Because the drool is coming out...
Musicians in Bathrooms featuring Greg & Robin Ross
What’s your sign? Greg Ross: A peace sign, but then I was around in the ’70s. Robin Ross: “Detour Ahead” Most underrated song that, in your opinion, should be a classic? GR: “Vienna,” by Billy Joel...
Musicians in Bathrooms featuring Ben Jones and Ellie Lentz
What’s your sign?
Ben Jones: Libra
Ellie Lentz: Taurus