Fashion Wave Hits Folly
Shambles Boutique puts on fashion show to benefit The Folly Angels by Miranda Steadman | Contributing Writer Since opening Shambles Boutique in 2020, owner Shaina Keck says she has seen her clientele grow considerably with support from the local Folly community and a...
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Today, Oh Boy
Folly Beach renaissance man, Wesley Moore III, publishes debut novel by Hailey M. Williams | Contributing Writer Today, Oh Boy has hit the shelves, and longtime Folly Beach resident Wesley Moore III can add “author” to his list of achievements. In a nod to James...
Operation Irie returns to ignite Sunday nights with Reggae at The Washout by Miranda Steadman | Contributing Writer Reggae Sunday has been a tradition in Charleston for over thirty years- that’s our Church,” says Operation Irie percussionist John Picard. “Since the...
Moonlight Mixers are Back
Charleston County Parks hosts first dancing event on the new pier on May 5 from Staff Reports The Moonlight Mixer series on the Folly Beach Pier is back this month. The first dance since 2020 will be held on May 5, 2023 at the newly reopened Folly Beach Pier. All...
Rattle and Hum
Local musician Johnny Holliday gets back to his rustic roots with Rattle Can at Bounty Bar by Miranda Steadman | Contributing Writer Local musician Johnny Holliday serves up a savory helping of blues the second Saturday of every month at Bounty Bar on Folly under the...
Keeping the Creative Fire’s Burning
Local musician Doug Walters is still heating up the stage by Lorne Chambers | editor Local singer/songerwriter Doug Walters claims that he was a late bloomer when it came to playing the guitar. He didn’t start playing until his mid-20s, but he’s been more than making...
Caryn Egan joins a packed Porchfest lineup before debuting new song at Bounty Bar release party
‘Barefoot Child’ Takes Center Stage by Miranda Steadman | Contributing Writer Strumming her viola, Caryn Egan has won the hearts of local music lovers on Folly Beach. Her captivating voice and soothing sound has lulled her audience for the last eight years. But now...
Local artists Kate Barratini, Justin Morris, and Taylor Faulkner collaborate for Animal Shred III
Animal Instinct by Miranda Steadman Folly Beach-based artist Kate Barratini has once again created a primal party for art enthusiasts to let loose and indulge their wild side with some animalistic works of art. The third installment of Animal Shred will be held at Hed...
Mermaids & Mateys Event Returns to Folly
A weekend of fun celebrating the end of summer, held Sept. 23-24 from Staff Reports Last year, Mermaids and Mateys, a newly-formed event designed to celebrate the end of summer had to be scaled back due to COVID-19 concerns. But this year the family-friendly festival...
Weigh Station Keeps Rocking In The Folly World
With a handful of Folly Beach gigs this month, Weigh Station Duo is ready to rock by Miranda Steadman | Contributing Writer When John Heinsohn first met fellow musician Tom Leonczyk randomly in 2004 at a party on James Island, Heinsohn started singing his song “Love...
That Sunday Sound
Los Chicos Guapos sets the tone for a chill Sunday at Folly’s funky outdoor venue by Miranda Steadman | Contributing Writer Los Chicos Guapos is a tight local trio that has been grooving the Sunday crowds at Chico Feo over the last two years. For guitarist James...