Archive for the ‘People’ Category
Meet Songstress Elise Testone
Originally Published October 23, 2009 Elise Testone has a voice that you know was meant to sing. If you are at the music club and the room is filled with a stirringly passionate voice belting out jazz, soul, and rock standards, or an original that you are beginning to fall in love with, then [...]
Follywood Productions celebrates 2 years strong with party on February 4, 2012
Follywood Productions may not be what you think. They are not a concert promoter, record label, or management firm, although all those roles have been performed. In fact, owner and founder Ben Bounds once owned a 360 label that handled the entire realm of music business from management to booking, promotion, publicity, and overseeing studio [...]
Why I Love Folly Beach
Why I love Folly Beach A Canadian friend recently asked me what drew me to Folly Beach? The truth is I was intrigued that an authentic beach town could be found among the elite of South Carolina resort destinations. Let me explain. I’d been to Kiawah and Hilton Head too, but when I wanted to show a [...]
Enjoying the warm weather in December on Folly Beach, SC
Contributed by Laurie Bruton Long time Folly Beach resident Linda Price was out on the east side beach this morning lavishing in the balmy 74 degree weather, contemplating life and collecting shells to add to her ocean treasures which include dried starfish and sand dollars. Linda and her family have always only taken what is [...]
Thankful for Folly Beach
Folly Beach at Thanksgiving, through the eyes of Laurie Bruton, contributer. Through the past seasons and more and more, many of us are holding closer the values and traditions which exemplify our lives at Thanksgiving. We feel grateful for home, a shelter to secure us; for family and friends to laugh with and who uphold [...]
Eric Penrod – Local Folly Beach musician
Classically trained, and having toured all over the country, Eric Penrod has successfully built up a steady following here on Folly Beach. He heads the Eric Penrod trio, a funk/jazz fusion band which includes Jake Holwegner on bass and alternates between Quentin Ravenel and Stratton Moore on drums. Penrod writes all the music and lyrics [...]
Graham Whorley loves Folly Beach
Graham Whorley loves Folly Beach, and is a pioneer and trailblazer of the music scene here on the island. When they write the book about music on Folly, there will be a whole chapter on him, and talking to him was an awesome education on where we are and why we are here. He is [...]
Bocce League Results June 15, 2011
Week 3 results from Charleston Bocce League on Folly Beach. (click image to enlarge) [...]
Happy 1st Birthday Toby! June 4, 2011
Happy Birthday Toby! Friends painting the boat, the morning of June 4, 2011
Seen on Folly – Painting the Boat
On April 11, 2011, friends gathered at the boat on Folly Road to pay respects to their friend who had passed away. Although it was a memorial, spirits were high to celebrate the life of a fallen friend on his birthday. This shows the true spirit of Folly Beach.
Meet Todd Webb – Woody’s Pizza on Folly Beach
Woody’s Pizza is the Folly Beach answer to the classic beach town pizza joint. For many locals, “meet ya at Woody’s” is a daily ritual. Woody’s dishes out masterful pizza, subs, calzones, and salads, as well as cold beer and cocktails. Todd Webb is the owner and to know him is to love him, his [...]
James Justin Burke – Folly Beach musician & songwriter
Meet James Justin Burke, a local Folly Beach musician and songwriter. I sat down recently for an interview with the burgeoning star, and he is a confident young man, sure of his craft, but deep down the kid inside him remains giddy with excitement and anticipation. It is this energy that drives his music as [...]
Meet Songstress Elise Testone
Elise Testone has a voice that you know was meant to sing. If you are at the music club and the room is filled with a stirringly passionate voice belting out jazz, soul, and rock standards, or an original that you are beginning to fall in love with, then you have found Elise Testone. I [...]
