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  WILD REPORT: a Groovy Scene: PALMETTO ACOUSTIC SERIES May 19th, 2008 Posted by Hunter Wilson

  It is so great that Charleston can be home to so much fantastic musical enrichment and also a perfect second home to our artistic neighbors across this fine country. The Palmetto Acoustic series operates out of the Communications Museum on the C of C campus. After all of my time (in radio), I am almost ashamed to admit I never visited this place. Always wanted to-never did. Last night, I was fascinated with all of the communications gadgets and memorabilia the museum displays. It created a perfect backdrop for the evening of acoustic music. The series brings together singer-songwriters showcasing their original music and all shows are free. It is a very nice, classy alternative to the noisy, chaotic, and often inebriated bar room scene…“The venue is truly unique and intimate and blends well with the museum setting. Each show features singer/songwriters performing an hour of their original music. Artists enjoy this performance space as it allows them to connect with the audience without distraction, says Director Madeline Evans. I visited the Palmetto Acoustic series last night because I wanted to support my extremely talented friend, Chris Sullivan. I left there with two more. Jason Luckett and Teresa Storch impressed me with what is so evidentially solidified in their souls. The room overflowed with an elite bunch: Music lovers, melded together in an intimate setting, surrounded by this other-earthly force…an immediate connection we all felt deep in this small room—as we celebrated the beauty of life, the gifts we were given, and our mutual love of acoustic guitar. The setting was one that can only be described as “groovy”. Fresh baked brownies and a screen that displayed a psychedelic rainbow of rolling amoeba-like kaleidoscope of color provided a good touch to the mood of the room. I have always enjoyed this kind of tribute to the singer-songwriter, for they are indeed the painters whose creative dreams bring to the life the colorful canvas of music. Reminiscent of Nashville or Bourbon Street, we truly need more of that in Charleston. I love girls with guitars.  Teresa, with the voice of an angel, had this uniquely cute way about her on stage. I am stumped for another way to describe her except to say that the woman who repeatedly remarked, “Music! I love my life!!” certainly made the right choice when she put 40,000 miles on her car each year touring the nation to share it with others. Teresa, who earned an engineering degree and was sitting in her physics lab one day when she became moved to begin song-writing, is on a mission. She is delivering her own personal message to the world through her gift: “People can be whatever they want to be” (if they put their minds and hearts to it). While I am sad to see her go, I think the people she reaches are in for a real treat. Go get ‘em Girl! Jason….well, wherever do I start with Jason" There were (at least) three things that amazed this writer about him. 1. For artists who had never met, it was as if Sullivan (largely influenced by Bruce Springsteen) and Luckett were destined to cross paths. His song “Looking for Bruce” was awesome, a song born of a road trip to Asbury Park, the Home of the Boss. 2. The way the whole vibe in the room changed when he broke out that harmonica and played simultaneously with the acoustic guitar. It was quite the sight to see! He rocked the room with “Fortification Street” a really cool story song about family in New Orleans. Jason’s whole aura amused and delighted me.  3. I think the primary thing I noticed was that he has this great smile that never ever leaves his face while he performs. His music and his whole attitude are so positive and uplifting, I wish we all had more time in that room. You"re not the ONLY one with a “crazy curly head”, Jason! “One artist in particular brings up the end, with class. That would be the lit stick of smokin" dynamite you experience in Front man and Guitarist Chris Sullivan, whose raw magnetism and smooth vocals have the audience practically on their knees, at his feet.” “And to think…It all started with a KISS t-shirt, a few chords and the truth…..” Huh"—*Please insert sound of screeching brakes here*—Where is she going with this"" This certainly seems out of place here. Ha-ha, I"m messin" with y"all again. Please read the following article and it will all become crystal clear. For Chris Sullivan is THEE reason I came to the series in the first place. Which is why he gets his very own Wild Report! The Palmetto Acoustic series takes place twice a month from 8-10pm and is located at 59 George Street downtown. For more info on the music of these 3 wonderful people, a schedule of upcoming events or a link for artists interested in possibly becoming involved in the series, please contact me via my page and I will put you in touch!! http:www.myspace.com/sweet_jaden This is Jaden Wylder and THAT"s your Wild Report for what"s cool in the Carolina NightLife! Enjoy!!!

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  Hunter Wilson

  Owner, CarolinaNightlife.com1 Posts

  Charles is the Executive Director of Carolina Nightlife and very involved in the nightlife industry in NC and SC. He has been working with venues of all sizes, different brands and products, and countless events across NC and SC for over 8 years.

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