Jason Isbell closed out the Savannah Music Festival at the Mercer Theatre with a performance that resonated with “power, conviction, and elegance,” a fitting culmination to the festival’s diverse lineup. Isbell, a figure both “honest and intimidating,” held the audience captive, a man who, despite his intense presence, “opens his heart for everyone.” You do […]

Randall Patrick sees it. A photographer by instinct and necessity, Randall isn’t out here chasing the perfect sunset shot over River Street or the clichéd Spanish Moss covered live oak trees that tourists drool over. His Savannah is a little rougher around the edges. And yet, somehow, it’s hopeful too. “I like to see things […]

As the late Joan Rivers routinely asked, “Can we talk?” Let’s be honest. We’ve likely all been there. You’re ready, willing and able to enjoy a standup comic’s show. It could be taking place in a small or large club, a swanky theater, a cavernous arena or merely on TV. The comic is decent ―maybe […]

When it comes to music, do you consider yourself an adventurous listener? Do you have “big ears”? If you answered yes to either of the questions above, you should make plans now to be standing as close to the low stage at downtown’s El Rocko Lounge as humanly possible this upcoming Monday night, March 31, […]

Steven Gerald Baumgardner II was born on Valentine’s Day, 1979. He’s lived in Savannah since age 20. Under the stage name Basik Lee, he’s the most prominent and consistent figure on the local hip hop scene. This award-winning DJ and break-dancing instructor helped found pioneering area music collective Dope Sandwich, and worked for half a […]