JUST ANNOUNCED: HOLY CITY HOMEGROWN FESTIVAL
JUST ANNOUNCED! Holy City Homegrown Festival on July 16th. Grab your tickets now HERE! Come hang out on Holy City Brewing’s lawn for a full day of beer, food, & music hosted by Holy City and Boone’s
ENTER TO WIN JOHN HIATT TICKETS
John Hiatt & The Goners featuring Sonny Landreth are coming to Charleston Music Hall on August 9th & we’ve got your chance to win tickets to the show. Simply enter your information below and you are entered
Good Mornin’ Blues Playlist – May 22nd, 2022
Good Mornin’ Blues with Shrimp City Slim Sunday, May 22, 2022 Lurrie Bell / Crosscut Saw / JSP Lady D & Mi$$ion / Disturbing My Peace / no label Mike Guldin / Sad and Lonely / Blue
The Critic’s Choice Playlist – May 15th, 2022
1st hour 1)cowboy junkies-sweet jane-the trinity sessions-1988 2)barenaked ladies-hello city-gordon-1992 3)wilco-tired of taking it out on you-cruel country-2022 4)stevie wonder-we can work it out-signed sealed & delivered-1970 5)edwyn collins-the magic piper-i’m not following you-1997 6)they might be
Good Mornin’ Blues Playlist – May 15th, 2022
Good Mornin’ Blues with Shrimp City Slim Sunday, May 15, 2022 Barbara Dane & Chambers Bros. / I Am a Weary and Lonesome Traveller / Smithsonian-Folkways Michael Hill’s Blues Mob / Why We Play the Blues /
In advance of the 14th Annual FaceFunk at the Charleston Pour House on Saturday, May 14, Richard Todd had a chance to visit with the headliners, Charleston’s own Sex Bruise?, for a wide-ranging conversation that was as entertaining as their concerts. Check it out & enjoy!
Good Mornin’ Blues Playlist – May 8th, 2022
Good Mornin’ Blues with Shrimp City Slim Sunday, May 8, 2022 Planet D Nonet / Honeydripper / Eastlawn Big Bad Smitty / Still a Fool / Genes Memphissippi Sounds / Crossroads / Little Village Little Walter /
The Long Strange Trip of The Critic
Charleston radio’s G.O.A.T. gets some national exposure with a cover story in the latest issue of Invisible Airwaves Magazine! It’s a career retrospective spanning The Critic’s band days in N.Y., through the influential 96 Wave years, to
A Jam Good Chat with Mark Bryan
Richard Todd sat down with Mark Bryan, from Hootie & the Blowfish, before his show with Dillon Fence at The Windjammer on Saturday, May 14, and they had a wide-ranging conversation about so many different topics…and Mark’s
The Critic’s Choice Playlist – May 1st, 2022
First Hour (9am) Ray Davies & Jackson Browne – Waterloo Sunset – See My Friends – 2010 Bjork – Human Behaviour – Debut – 1993 Wilco – Falling Apart – Cruel Country – 2022 Indigo Girls –
Good Mornin’ Blues Playlist – May 1st, 2022
Good Mornin’ Blues with Shrimp City Slim Sunday, May 1, 2022 Lightnin’ Hopkins / Have You Ever Loved a Woman / Arhoolie Frankie’s Blues Mission Sleeping’ Dog / no label Biscuit Miller & the Mix / Chicken
ENTER TO WIN RIVERFRONT REVIVAL TICKETS
CONGRATS TO Michael, Mary, Margaret, Shelby, & Frederick on winning tickets to the festival! Just announced! The Inaugural Riverfront Revival Festival curated by Darius Rucker at Riverfront Park on October 8th & 9th featuring Brothers Osbourne, Charley
ENTER TO WIN SYLVAN ESSO TICKETS
Sylvan Esso is coming to Firefly Distillery on May 17th & we have your chance to win tickets to the show! Simply fill our the form below and you are entered to win! Winners will be announced
ENTER TO WIN BRIT FLOYD TICKETS
Brit Floyd, The Pink Floyd Tribute is bring their World Tour 2020 to the North Charleston Performing Arts Center & we have your chance to win tickets to the show! Enter to win tickets below. Winners will
Happy Hour Hangouts: The Critic’s Weekend-Record Store Day & High Water Fest
If it’s the weekend, The Critic (like Johnny Cash & Jade Bird), has been everywhere! First it’s the celebration of the independent music store during Record Store Day at the great Monster Music & Movies in West
The Critic’s Choice Playlist – April 24th, 2022
First Hour (9am) Beastie Boys – I Don’t Know – Hello Nasty – 1998 Fleetwood Mac – I Don’t Want To Know – Rumours – 1977 Dramarama – What Are We Gonna Do – 2022 Gloria Jones
Good Mornin’ Blues Playlist – April 24th, 2022
Good Mornin’ Blues with Shrimp City Slim Sunday, April 24, 2022 Muddy Waters / Hoochie Coochie Man / Chess Levee Town / Locked Up For Days / no label Mary Stokes Band (Ireland) / Mattie Won’t Write
High Water Festival 2022
Happy Hour Hangouts: The Critic’s Weekend-The Reopening of the Music Farm, the 420 Market at Bohemian Bull, & the Compassionate Care Act with former Marines Cody Callarman and Chris Schneider
The Undisputed Champion of Charleston Media triumphs once again during another power packed Charleston weekend! First The Critic returns to the Music Farm downtown for the reopening of the legendary venue, featuring a headlining performance by Charleston’s
Critic’s Choice Playlist – April 17th, 2022
First Hour (9am) Colorblind James Experience – A Different Bob – Colorblind James Experience – 1987 Natalie Merchant – Jealousy – Tigerlily – 1995 Belle and Sebastian – Young and Stupid – A Bit of Previous –
Good Mornin’ Blues Playlist – April 17th, 2022
Good Mornin’ Blues with Shrimp City Slim Sunday, April 17, 2022 Happy Easter! Moving Star Hall Singers / Mary Rolled the Stone Away / Smithsonian-Folkways Tony & Company / Jesus Is the Greatest Gift to Man (live
Charleston County Environmental: Celebrating Earth Day!
Charleston County Environmental Management is CELEBRATING EARTH DAY on Saturday, April 16th from 10am-1pm (rain or shine) with FREE on-site, confidential document shredding & a FREE backyard Compost Bin (first come, first serve). Learn more about Charleston
Happy Hour Hangouts: The Critic’s Weekend- Stingrays, Dogapalooza, The Masters, & much more!
There’s no rest for The Critic & Company during another action packed Charleston weekend! The festivities begin on Friday with a special power lunch with attorney David Aylor & the Aylor Army. Then it’s Hockey Night in
ENTER TO WIN TICKETS TO SAMANTHA FISH
CONGRATS TO JERRY & HAROLD on winning a pair of tickets to the show! Samantha Fish is coming to the Music Farm on April 18th & we’ve got your chance to win tickets to the show! Enter
ENTER TO WIN TICKETS TO DELTA SPIRIT
CONGRATS to EMILY & BRIAN on winning a pair of tickets to the show! Delta Spirit is playing the Music Farm for a High Water Kick Off show on April 22nd & we’ve got your chance to
WIN TICKETS TO SEE TWIDDLE
CONGRATS TO SARAMEL & HENRY on winning a pair of tickets to the show! Twiddle is coming to the Music Farm on April 19th & we’ve got your chance to score tickets to the show! Simply enter
The Critic’s Choice Playlist – April 10th, 2022
First Hour (9am) Elvis Costello – Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood – King of America – 1986 Norah Jones – Feelin’ The Same Way – Come Away with Me – 2002 Haim – Lost Track – 2022
ENTER TO WIN TICKETS TO GOOSE
Goose is coming to Firefly Distillery on April 28th & we’ve got your chance to score tickets to the show! In addition to Chili giving tickets away, you can also enter right here to win!! Simply input
Good Mornin’ Blues Playlist – April 10th, 2022
Good Mornin’ Blues with Shrimp City Slim Sunday, April 10, 2022 Jade Bennett / Point of No Return / Rip Cat Billy Thompson / Soldier of Misfortune / Soul Stew Robert Johnson / When You Got a
Happy Hour Hangouts: Hockey Night in Charleston with The Critic & the Aylor Army
It’s a special mid week edition of Hockey Night In Charleston with The Critic, attorney David Aylor, the Aylor Army, & honorary Stingray Hanna “The Power Chord” Powers of News Team 2! The action on the ice
Party at the Point 2022
Charleston’s premiere Happy Hour concert series is back for its 21st season that takes place Friday evenings from May 6th -July 8th! Party At The Point is Charleston’s best and longest running happy hour concert series in
ENTER TO WIN KHRUANGBIN TICKETS
CONGRATS TO AMY & MAX on scoring a pair of tickets to the show!! Khruangbin is coming to Firefly Distillery on May 5th & we’ve got your chance to win tickets to the SOLD OUT show! Simply
Happy Hour Hangouts: The Critic’s Weekend – Stingrays, Bridge Run, Final 4, & the National Champion South Carolina Gamecocks
Mr. Weekend once again outworks the media during one of the busiest periods of activity on the Charleston calendar! Friday, it’s Hockey Night in Charleston with the South Carolina Stingrays. Then the Saturday Shenanigans begin early as
The Critic’s Choice Playlist – April 3rd, 2022
First Hour (9am) Fleetwood Mac – Book of Love – Mirage – 1982 Faith No More – Easy – 1992 Red Hot Chili Peppers – White Braids & Pillow Chair – Unlimited Love – 2022 Shawn Colvin
Good Mornin’ Blues Playlist – April 3rd, 2022
Good Mornin’ Blues with Shrimp City Slim Sunday, April 3, 2022 Albert King / Be On Your Merry Way / Rhino Tom Craig / Treat Your Daddy Nice / 8th Train Mick Hayes / Hand Me Down
Charleston County Environmental Earth Day
Celebrate Earth Day with Charleston County on Saturday, April 16th! Pick up a compost bin from the public services building on 4045 Bridge View Drive in N. Charleston from 10am-1pm. Limited quanities, so come early! PLUS, bring
Richard Chats with Comedian, Actor & Author Lewis Black
Richard Todd had a chance to speak with comedian, actor & author Lewis Black as he heads to town on Sunday, April 10 at the Charleston Music Hall. They covered a lot of topics in their conversation
Trippin With The Critic’s Choice in West Palm Beach, Fl
The Working Class Hero of Radio ventures back to support the small businesses of South Florida while boycotting MLB Spring Training games, on the 5th trip of 2022 in his 30th year on the air! It’s a
Good Mornin’ Blues Playlist – March 27th, 2022
Good Mornin’ Blues with Shrimp City Slim Sunday, March 27, 2022 Jimmy Reed / Shame Shame Shame / Rhino Charlie Sayles / I Like What I Like / JSP Henry & Vernell Townsend / The Tears Come
Rest in Peace to Foo Fighter’s Taylor Hawkins
Rest in Peace to Foo Fighter’s Taylor Hawkins, one of rock music’s greatest drummers. 💔 Our hearts go out to his family, friends, the band, and fans around the world as we all mourn this heartbreaking loss.
Happy Hour Hangouts: The Critic’s Weekend- Madness & Bluegrass
Mr. Entertainment is back with another stellar Charleston weekend! Friday it’s March Madness with attorney David Aylor & the Aylor Army in North Charleston. Saturday, The Critic & acclaimed Charleston author Gervais Hagerty take in the sights
Critic’s Choice Playlist – March 20th, 2022
First Hour (9am) The Rolling Stones – No Expectations – Beggars Banquet – 1968 Fountains of Wayne – Hey Julie – Welcome Interstate Managers – 2003 Joan Jett – I’m Gonna Run Away – Changeup – 2022
Good Mornin’ Blues Playlist – March 20th, 2022
Good Mornin’ Blues with Shrimp City Slim March 20, 2022 Magic Slim & the Teardrops / The Moon Is Full / Wolf Richard Ray Farrell / Blues Come Creepin’ In / Karonte Cambia Altered Five Blues Band
Charleston United 4 Ukraine
A family friendly fundraiser to raise both awareness and financial assistance for Ukraine in Avondale in West Ashley. Join for a moment of solidarity at Lava Salon (811 B Savannah Hwy) followed by enjoying participating local businesses
Critic’s Choice Playlist – March 13th, 2022
First Hour (9am) Johnny Cash – Rusty Cage – American II Unchained – 1996 Don Henley – Johnny Can’t Read – I Can’t Stand Still – 1982 Tears for Fears – Break the Man – The Tipping
Good Mornin’ Blues Playlist – March 13th, 2022
Good Mornin’ Blues with Shrimp City Slim Sunday, March 13, 2022 Mississippi Heat / Trouble / Van Der Linden Bobby Gentilo / Ghost / blue Heart Oliver Wood / Kindness / Thirty Tigers Kathy Murray & the
Hometown Hero Dedra Bennett Wins 1-Night Staycation at The Beach Club
Listen as Richard Todd announces our 5th & final hometown hero, Dedra Bennett! She was nominated by her friend, Kacie. Here’s what she had to say….. “Dedra is a one of a kind individual. She has one
Hometown Hero Maddy Mordenti Wins 1-Night Staycation at The Beach Club
Listen as Richard Todd announces today’s Hometown Hero, Maddy Mordenti. She was nominated as a hometown hero by her boyfriend. Zach!! Here’s what he had to say. “I would love to nominate my girlfriend of 8 years,
Hometown Hero Katelin Love Wins 1-Night Staycation at The Beach Club
Listen as Richard Todd announces today’s Hometown Hero, Katelin Love! She was nominated as a hometown hero by her husband, Bennett! Here’s what he had to say. “Kate is a 1st Grade Teacher at Sullivan’s Island Elementary
Hometown Hero Troy Bladholm Wins 1-Night Staycation at The Beach Club
Listen as Richard Todd announces today’s Hometown Hero, Troy Bladholm! He was nominated as a hometown hero by his wife, Sarah! Here’s what she had to say. “My husband has been in the Air Force for 11
