A Flag That Tells Folly’s Story
Local artist Jim Rocco is honoring Folly, one star at a time by Hanalei Potempa | Contributing Writer A flag sculpture standing on Folly Beach is more than a patriotic display. Built from reclaimed pieces of the island’s history, local artist Jim Rocco’s latest...
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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...
Rising Tides
High Water Music Festival weekend spills onto Folly as music, tides, and crowds rise together by Lorne Chambers | Editor On an island where residents keep one eye on the tides, the name “High Water” lands a little differently. And during the 2022 High Water Festival...
Getting On His Soapbox
Local musician George Fox curates the Songwriter’s Soapbox at Chico Feo every Monday night by Miranda Steadman | Contributing Writer Local musician George Fox has been stirring Folly’s musical pot every Monday evening at Chico Feo for almost a year. Inspired by Folly...
Beauty is in the Eye of the Beer Holder
Planet Follywood celebrates 10 years of its Womanless Beauty Pageant on Sept. 25 from Staff Reports For the last 10 years brave men of Folly Beach have gotten dolled up for a good cause. Planet Follywood’s Womanless Beauty Pageant has become one of those quirky events...
Surfing the Web
Surf Charleston podcast dives into local surf culture By Miranda Steadman | Contributing Writer Rising waters rises all ships ... Everybody helps each other out,” says local surfer and podcast host Chris Rufle. Out of appreciation for the supportive community of Folly...
The Voice of an Angel
Gracie Trice moves audiences with her music By Miranda Steadman | Contribruting Writer Without straying from her humble beginnings performing live at Chico Feo Songwriter’s Soapbox, Gracie Trice continues to stir the musical waters of Folly Beach with her heavenly...
Coming Out of the Funk
Local band Illa Zilla makes triumphant post-pandemic return to Folly By Miranda Steadman | Contributing Writer After a long year and a half with little-to-no live music, local band Illa Zilla will be supplying the local music scene with healthy dosages of original...
Good Tunes, Good Times, Good Vibes
Operation Irie’s summer concert series has a host of visiting musicians playing with them at The Washout every Sunday this month By Miranda Steadman | Contributing Writer Traveling from Babylon to Center Street, come welcome Operation Irie to The Washout every Sundays...
It Takes A Village
Folly Art Village returns to the Washout on March 8 special to Folly Current Angie Carson and Giovanni Richardson began the Folly Art Village in 2018 with the mission of providing a fun market where local artists can gather to showcase and sell their art. The market...
Ghost of Gershwin
Visiting symphony musician is charmed and inspired by folly Beach by Billy Grooms | Special to The Current When the Charleston Symphony Orchestra guest musician housing placed native New Yorker double bassist John Krause with Billy and Tracy Grooms of Folly Beach,...