# GrahamJamFam

> GrahamJamFam is a homegrown family of music, media, and community rooted in Columbia, South Carolina.

## Brands

- [GrahamJamMusic](https://grahamjamfam.com/music.html): original independent music from South Carolina, with shows, a box office, and house concerts. Acts: THE Dubber, The Water Kickers, Candy Coffins, Bad Stars, Don Merckle ([artists](https://grahamjamfam.com/artists.html)).
- [GrahamJamMedia](https://grahamjamfam.com/media.html): two audio-only podcasts.
  - [SC Artist on Artist](https://grahamjamfam.com/media.html#sc-artist-on-artist)
  - [Palmetto Homestead](https://grahamjamfam.com/media.html#palmetto-homestead): South Carolinians growing, raising, and making more of what they need.
- [Palmetto Rizz](https://grahamjamfam.com/palmetto-rizz.html): SC Arts & Entertainment Radar. [GrahamJamFam News](https://grahamjamfam.com/news.html).

## Upcoming shows

Full calendar: https://grahamjamfam.com/music.html#shows

- Sat, Oct 24, 2026: Candy Coffins at Pianos (I Have A Dream Pop Festival), Pianos, 158 Ludlow St, New York, NY, Set 1:50–2:25 PM ET, 21+
- Sat, Oct 24, 2026: THE Dubber at the 5th Annual Little Lake Tana Reggae & Roots Music Fest, Little Lake Tana, Gates 2 PM · Music 3 PM, $10
- Sun, Oct 25, 2026: The Water Kickers at Charleston Tin Roof, Charleston Tin Roof, 1117 Magnolia Rd (West Ashley), Charleston, SC, Doors 6 PM · Show 7 PM, $5 · 21+
- Sun, Nov 1, 2026: Free Concert at Matheson Art Park, Matheson Art Park, 1317 Main St, Newberry, SC, 4 PM, Free
- Sat, Dec 19, 2026: The Water Kickers at Art Bar, Art Bar, 1211 Park St (the Vista), Columbia, SC, 7:30 PM, 21+
- Wed, Mar 10, 2027: Awendaw Green Barn Jam, Sewee Outpost, 4853 N Hwy 17, Awendaw, SC 29429, 6–10 PM
- Sat, Mar 20, 2027: Pawgy and the We-Ah - GrahamJamMusic House Concert, Columbia, SC area, 5–10 PM ET, $20 (contact grahamjammusic@grahamjamfam.com for the address)
- Wed, Apr 28, 2027: Awendaw Green Barn Jam, Sewee Outpost, 4853 N Hwy 17, Awendaw, SC 29429, 6–10 PM

## Upcoming podcast tapings

Calendar: https://grahamjamfam.com/media.html#tapings

- Sat, Nov 21, 2026: SC Artist on Artist, Lexington County, SC
- Sat, Dec 12, 2026: SC Artist on Artist, Horry County, SC
- Sat, Dec 19, 2026: SC Artist on Artist, Richland County, SC
- Sat, Jan 9, 2027: SC Artist on Artist, Oconee County, SC
- Sat, Jan 9, 2027: SC Artist on Artist, Pickens County, SC
- Sat, Jan 16, 2027: SC Artist on Artist, Horry County, SC
- Sat, Feb 6, 2027: SC Artist on Artist, Horry County, SC
- Sat, Mar 20, 2027: SC Artist on Artist, Pickens County, SC
- Sat, Apr 10, 2027: SC Artist on Artist, Abbeville County, SC

## Merch

The merch store is not open yet. Check back soon.

## Contact

- General and GrahamJamMusic: grahamjammusic@grahamjamfam.com
- Booking: booking@grahamjamfam.com
- SC Artist on Artist: scartistonartist@grahamjamfam.com
- Palmetto Homestead: palmettohomestead@grahamjamfam.com
- Contact page: https://grahamjamfam.com/contact.html

## Graham: Dropping Dimes

First band, from Orangeburg, about 1996–2000. Lineup: Steve Smith (vocals), Bryan Gibson (lead guitar), Matt Heath (rhythm guitar), Zach White (rhythm guitar), Graham (bass), Clayton Bozard (drums). Louis Thomas and Baljinder “Billy” Sekhon also played drums with the band. Graham left the band during 2000. Dropping Dimes shows (2000):

- Aug 24, 2000: Fubar. Source: The Gamecock, Aug 24, 2000, p. 23 https://historicnewspapers.sc.edu/lccn/2012218660/2000-08-24/ed-1/seq-23/.

## Graham: Encaustic

Encaustic (debut EP, 2001), with “Little Pill” and “Midnight Matinee”; Graham on bass. Source: The Gamecock, Sep 20, 2002, p. 6 https://historicnewspapers.sc.edu/lccn/2012218660/2002-09-20/ed-1/seq-6/.

A Shadow's Pull (2002). Lineup: Carmen Keigans (vocals), Matt Heath (guitar), Bryan Gibson (cello, guitar), Graham (bass), Billy Sekhon (percussion). Source: Amazon listing https://www.amazon.com/Shadows-Pull-Encaustic/dp/B00006FMR8.

Shows and press (2001–2003):

- Apr 11, 2001: Elbow Room Acoustic Competition, with Phil Yeats, Michael Mock and Be Walker. Source: The Gamecock, Apr 11, 2001, p. 6 https://historicnewspapers.sc.edu/lccn/2012218660/2001-04-11/ed-1/seq-6/.
- Sep 26, 2001: WUSC presents Wednesday Night Covers, New Brookland Tavern. Source: The Gamecock, Sep 26, 2001, p. 8 https://historicnewspapers.sc.edu/lccn/2012218660/2001-09-26/ed-1/seq-8/.
- Nov 29, 2001: V-Day benefit, Elbow Room, with Fling and Timmy Orangeburg. Source: The Gamecock, Nov 28, 2001, p. 7 https://historicnewspapers.sc.edu/lccn/2012218660/2001-11-28/ed-1/seq-7/.
- Apr 2002: 3 Rivers Music Festival, Columbia, among the openers for the main acts. Source: The Gamecock, Apr 8, 2002, p. 6 https://historicnewspapers.sc.edu/lccn/2012218660/2002-04-08/ed-1/seq-6/; preview, The Gamecock, Apr 5, 2002, p. 5 https://historicnewspapers.sc.edu/lccn/2012218660/2002-04-05/ed-1/seq-5/.
- May 31, 2002: “Indulge Your 5 Senses”. Source: The State, May 31, 2002, p. E5, by Bertram Rantin (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- Jun 3, 2002: West Columbia tavern show. Source: The State, Jun 3, 2002, p. B2, by Donald Wood (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- Aug 2, 2002: “Club Shows”. Source: The State, Aug 2, 2002, p. E11, by Christina Lee Knauss (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- Aug 6, 2002: New Brookland Tavern, with The Fire Show and Winterwake. Source: The Gamecock, Jul 31, 2002, p. 7 https://historicnewspapers.sc.edu/lccn/2012218660/2002-07-31/ed-1/seq-7/.
- Aug 30, 2002: “Club Shows”. Source: The State, Aug 30, 2002, p. E11, by Christina Lee Knauss (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- Sep 20, 2002: Feature on the new CD. Source: “Encaustic brings unique style to new CD”, The Gamecock, Sep 20, 2002, p. 6, by Will Mischner https://historicnewspapers.sc.edu/lccn/2012218660/2002-09-20/ed-1/seq-6/.
- Sep 21, 2002: CD release party for A Shadow's Pull, New Brookland Tavern, with Djoliba Don. Source: The Gamecock, Sep 20, 2002, p. 6 https://historicnewspapers.sc.edu/lccn/2012218660/2002-09-20/ed-1/seq-6/.
- Nov 19, 2002: New Brookland Tavern. Source: The Gamecock, Nov 18, 2002, p. 7 https://historicnewspapers.sc.edu/lccn/2012218660/2002-11-18/ed-1/seq-7/.
- Jan 18, 2003: New Brookland Tavern, with The Yum Yum Tree. Source: The Gamecock, Jan 17, 2003, p. 7 https://historicnewspapers.sc.edu/lccn/2012218660/2003-01-17/ed-1/seq-7/.
- Apr 5, 2003: New Brookland Tavern, with The Close and Agynst. Source: The Gamecock, Apr 4, 2003, p. 6 https://historicnewspapers.sc.edu/lccn/2012218660/2003-04-04/ed-1/seq-6/.

## Graham: Bryson Jennings Band

Bryson Jennings Band coverage and shows, with Graham on bass.

- Jul 19, 2006: “Sound Checks”, naming Graham on bass. Source: Charleston City Paper, Jul 19, 2006, by T. Ballard Lesemann https://charlestoncitypaper.com/2006/07/19/sound-checks-notable-shows-in-the-next-week-32/.

## Graham: Newberry Opera House

Audio engineer at the Newberry Opera House, Newberry, SC, Sep 2004–2010, except the 2007–08 season. 524 shows in those years. Source: “Bringing Down the House”, Columbia Metropolitan Magazine, Oct 1, 2024, by Reba Hull https://columbiametro.com/article/bringing-down-the-house/.

Highlights:

- First show: “An Evening with Jerry Jeff Walker,” Mon Sep 20, 2004, 8 p.m.. Source: Times and Democrat, Sep 8, 2004; The State, Sep 5, 10 and 17, 2004; Augusta Chronicle, Aug 19, 2004 (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- Arlo Guthrie: Nov 8, 2004; Feb 17, 2006; Feb 2, 2007; Feb 15 and May 18, 2009; Mar 1, 2010. Source: The State; Augusta Chronicle; Times and Democrat; Newberry Observer; The Herald (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- Robert Earl Keen: Nov 9, 2004 (sold out); Nov 10, 2005; Nov 2, 2006; Nov 10, 2008; Nov 21, 2009; Nov 15, 2010. Source: The State; Augusta Chronicle; Times and Democrat; Sun News (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- Kris Kristofferson: Nov 7, 2006; Jan 28, 2010. Source: The State, Oct 29, 2006; Times and Democrat, Jan 27, 2010 (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- Air Supply: Oct 17, 2004; Mar 20, 2010. Source: Times and Democrat, Oct 6, 2004; The State, Oct 14, 2004; The State, Feb 26, 2010 (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- Charo: Jan 9, 2005. Source: The State, Jan 9, 2005 (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- Anoushka Shankar (sitar): Mon Apr 25, 2005, 8 p.m.. Source: The State, Apr 22, 2005, p. E10; The State, Sep 5, 2004, p. E1 (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- Sally Struthers in “Nunsense”: Nov 20, 2008. Source: Times and Democrat, Nov 20, 2008 (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- The Temptations: Tue Feb 24, 2009, 8 p.m.. Source: The State, Dec 28, 2008; The State, Feb 20, 2009; Newberry Observer, Feb 18, 2009 (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- David Sanborn: Mar 6, 2009. Source: Times and Democrat, Mar 5, 2009; The State, Mar 6, 2009 (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- Steve Tyrell: Fri Sep 18, 2009; worked the show. Source: The State, Sep 18, 2009; Times and Democrat, Sep 16, 2009; Gaffney Ledger, Sep 11, 2009 (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- Janis Ian: Fri Oct 9, 2009; sound. Source: The State, Oct 9, 2009 (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- Shirley Jones, “A Night at the Oscars”: Mar 9, 2010. Source: Times and Democrat, Mar 3, 2010 (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- Mother's Finest: Mar 13, 2010. Source: Times and Democrat, Mar 10, 2010 (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- Aaron Neville: Apr 8, 2010. Source: Times and Democrat, Mar 25, 2010 (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- Dick Goodwin's Big Band, New Year's Eve: Dec 31, 2004; 2005; 2006; 2008; 2009; 2010. Source: The State, Dec 31, 2004; Herald, Dec 24, 2004; The State, Dec 23–30, 2005; Newberry Observer, Jan 4, 2006; Newberry Observer and Beaufort Gazette, Dec 29, 2006; The State, Dec 26, 2008; Times and Democrat, Dec 18 and 25, 2008; The State, Dec 30, 2009; Newberry Observer, Dec 23, 2009; Gaffney Ledger, Dec 28, 2009; Newberry Observer, Dec 27, 2010; Gaffney Ledger, Dec 24, 2010; Times and Democrat, Dec 30, 2010 (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- Rick Alviti (Elvis tribute): May 16, 2009. Source: Times and Democrat, May 14, 2009 (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- Eddie Miles (Elvis tribute): Oct 21, 2006; Oct 18, 2008; Nov 7, 2009; Nov 20, 2010. Source: The State, Oct 20, 2006; The State, Oct 17, 2008; Times and Democrat, Oct 16, 2008; Times and Democrat, Newberry Observer and Gaffney Ledger, Nov 4, 2009; Newberry Observer, Nov 17, 2010 (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- Hank Williams tribute, “Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes”: Feb 27, 2005; Jun 1, 2007. Source: The State, Feb 23, 2005; Charlotte Observer, May 10, 2007 (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- Barbara Eden in “Love Letters”.


## Graham: WIS-TV

Sound, camera work and video editing at WIS-TV (WIS News 10), Columbia, SC, 2010–2014. Source: “Bringing Down the House”, Columbia Metropolitan Magazine, Oct 1, 2024, by Reba Hull https://columbiametro.com/article/bringing-down-the-house/.

Highlights:

- Columbia's first “Famously Hot New Year's Eve”: George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic on Main Street, Sat Dec 31, 2011, broadcast live on WIS from 11 p.m., with Josh Roberts and The Hinges opening. Source: The State, Nov 1, Nov 18 and Dec 10–11, 2011 (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- Christmas Eve: Worked the Christmas Eve broadcasts, which were done at local churches.
- Football Friday: Audio or camera for the fall Friday segment.
- Coaches show: Audio or camera for the full show.
- Hurricane and tropical storm coverage (multi-day): Earl (Aug 31–Sep 3, 2010), Irene (Aug 25–27, 2011), Tropical Storm Beryl (May 26–30, 2012), Sandy (Oct 25–28, 2012), Tropical Storm Andrea (Jun 6–7, 2013), Arthur (Jul 1–4, 2014). Source: The State, Aug 31, 2010; Aug 26, 2011; Oct 25, 2012 (via SC State Library / NewsBank); SC State Climatology Office (Beryl, Andrea, Arthur).
- East Coast earthquake: At the station during the Aug 23, 2011 East Coast earthquake (magnitude 5.8, centered in Mineral, Virginia, and felt in Columbia). Source: USGS.

## Graham: Church music and sound

WillowRidge Baptist Church, Lexington, SC (2008–2020): Played bass every other Sunday and helped with sound. Shandon United Methodist Church, Columbia, SC (Oct 2022–2026): Part of the sound and tech crew.

## Graham: Live sound and bands (2020–2026)

- Art Bar, Columbia (house sound):
  - 36 nights on the calendar, Mar 4, 2023 – Oct 18, 2026 (17 in 2023, 7 in 2024, 3 in 2025, 9 in 2026)
- Bad Stars (bass), public gigs:
  - 2024: Jan 20, Tommy's Pub, Charlotte; Feb 17, Art Bar, Columbia; Mar 9, Bierkeller Columbia, Columbia; May 19, H-G Hangar; Jun 14, Bierkeller, Columbia; Jun 22, Art Bar, Columbia; Jul 12, Tommy's Pub, Charlotte; Jul 13, The Hoot, Columbia; Oct 20, Eastside Holiday
  - 2025: Mar 22, Bierkeller Columbia, Columbia; Mar 29, Segra Park, Columbia; Apr 26, Tommy's Pub, Charlotte
  - 2026: Jan 17, Tommy's Pub, Charlotte; Jul 17, Art Bar, Columbia
- Candy Coffins (sound), 17 shows:
  - Apr 22, 2023, Scratch N Spin, West Columbia; Nov 10, 2023, Columbia Museum of Art, Columbia; Jun 29, 2024, Art Bar, Columbia; Nov 30, 2024, Fleetwood's, Asheville; Jan 17, 2025, Tommy's Pub, Charlotte; Apr 5, 2025, Monstercade, Winston-Salem; Apr 11, 2025, Flat Iron, Greensboro; Oct 3, 2025, Art Bar, Columbia; Oct 11, 2025, Monstercade, Winston-Salem; Oct 31, 2025, Charlestowne Fermentory, Charleston; Jan 10, 2026, Fleetwood's, Asheville; Mar 20, 2026, Art Bar, Columbia; Apr 11, 2026, ETC Collective, Greensboro; Jun 27, 2026, Fleetwood's, Asheville; Jul 25, 2026, Tin Roof, Charleston; Aug 29, 2026, Blue Tile Skate Shop, Columbia; Oct 10, 2026, Art Bar, Columbia
- The Water Kickers (bass, or bass and sound where noted):
  - 2024: Mar 23, GrahamJamMusic Presents (bass); Jun 15, Art Bar, Columbia (bass); Aug 22, Uncle Fester's, Columbia (bass)
  - 2025: Jan 18, Righteous Tiger (bass); Jan 23, Uncle Fester's, Columbia (bass); Mar 29, Art Bar, Columbia (bass); Apr 12, New Brookland Tavern, Columbia (bass); May 10, Lowtide Brewing (bass); May 16, Foxfield Neighborhood Bar and Grille, Columbia (bass); Jun 7, Art Bar, Columbia (bass); Jul 9, Awendaw Green, Awendaw (bass); Aug 14, Uncle Fester's, Columbia (bass); Oct 30, The WoodShed (bass); Nov 14, Ridgeway Farms (bass); Dec 27, The Spaze (bass)
  - 2026: Mar 1, 3P CD release at The Warehouse (bass and sound); Mar 21, Art Bar, Columbia (bass); Mar 26, City Roots, Columbia (bass); Apr 17, New Brookland Tavern, Columbia (bass); May 3, Uncle Fester's (bass); May 9, Foxfield Neighborhood Bar and Grille, Columbia (bass); May 2026, Songbird opener, Finlay Park, Columbia (bass); Jun 5, Ruckers, West Columbia (bass and sound; ran the PA); Aug 28, Steel Hands Brewing, Cayce (bass); Aug 29, Shrimp City Report podcast taping at The Refinery, Charleston (bass); Sep 5, Tin Roof, Charleston, with THE Dubber and Don Merckle (bass); Sep 19, private event (bass); Oct 3, Jocassee Valley Brewing Company, Salem (bass)
- THE Dubber (sound):
  - Apr 20, 2023, Newberry; May 13, 2023, Aiken; Apr 13, 2024, Edisto Island; Jun 28, 2024, SC State Library, Columbia; Jul 27, 2024, Sweetgrass festival, Mount Pleasant (sound consultant); Nov 15, 2024, GrahamJamMusic Presents (sound); Sep 5, 2025, Cigar Militia; Nov 7, 2025, Cigar Militia; Nov 15, 2025, private event; Jan 17, 2026, Tommy's Pub, Charlotte; Jul 11, 2026, The Joint, Columbia; Sep 5, 2026, Tin Roof, Charleston (sound consultant)
- Other sound jobs (sound):
  - Steel Hands Brewing, Cayce: Jun 3, Jun 17, Jun 18, Aug 26, Oct 15, Nov 4, Nov 12 and Nov 26, 2023
  - Neon Brown: Apr 14, 2023, O'Hara's Public House, Lexington; May 20, 2023, Cayce/West Columbia Riverwalk, West Columbia
  - Carolina Western Pub, Columbia: Jun 2, 2023; Dec 31, 2023 (New Year's Eve); May 18, 2024
  - Wishbone: Dec 8, 2023; Feb 9, 2024, Schooners Bar and Grill, Columbia; Feb 16, 2024, Bubba's Pub-N-Grub, Lexington
  - RiverStone Trio, Jul 19, 2024, and Noel Linder & The Bank Walkers, Jul 26, 2024, both at 518 Smokehouse, Chapin
  - RiverStone CD release, Oct 17, 2025, The Warehouse
  - Jon Michaels/Tokyo Joe, Nov 8, 2025, Virginia Hylton Park, Lexington
  - Beer Hall & Oates, Bierkeller Columbia, Columbia: Feb 21 and Mar 21, 2026
  - Harbison Theatre at Midlands Technical College, Columbia: comedy, May 7, 2026; Terrence Young, Oct 16, 2026
  - EzPT, Jun 12, 2026, Foxfield Neighborhood Bar and Grille, Columbia
  - Candace Challew CD release party
- GrahamJamMusic Presents house concerts (sound/audio), 16 shows:
  - 2024: Jan 27, Chris Ash; Feb 24, Jon Michaels; Mar 23, The Water Kickers; Jul 27, Catoe White; Aug 15, Danielle Howle, Don Merckle and Jason Byrd; Sep 21, Don Merckle; Oct 19, Chris Reed; Nov 15, THE Dubber
  - 2025: Jan 25, Brian Jones; Feb 22, Kick. Snare. Crash. (Drew Montgomery); Mar 22, Bob Kilgore; May 3, Danny Madison; May 31, Country Vibe (Philip Thomas); Jun 21, John Patriot
  - 2026: Jun 20, Matthew Linger; Sep 26, Bobbie Gail
- Midlands Light Opera Society (2026), audio/video recordist:
  - Dido and Aeneas, May 14–17, 2026, Bethel UMC, Columbia. Source: The Northeast News, May 13, 2026 https://thenortheastnews.com/dido-and-aeneas-performances-start-may-14/.
  - Hansel and Gretel, Oct 8–11, 2026, Bethel UMC, Columbia. Source: Jasper Project, Sep 20, 2026, by Cindi Boiter https://jasperproject.org/jasper-magazine-online/ggwpamx9wbf9jyf6gtm2j6ghpa33m5; MLOS Hansel & Gretel playbill, Oct 2026.

## Graham: Other music

- Mar 29, 2016: Rell, Cloud 9, Orangeburg (bass)
- Nov 10, 2019: Mercer House featuring September Campbell, The Hangar, Columbia (bass)
- Jul 1, 2021: Tetrahedron, My House, Columbia (bass)
- Mid-November 2021: Tetrahedron, Art Bar, Columbia (bass)
- Aug 11, 2023: Wombat Junction, Foxfield Neighborhood Bar and Grille, Columbia
- Aug 19, 2023: Monty Tribute show, Blue Bird Theatre, Orangeburg (bass)
- May 26, 2024: Jazz Dog, Riverwalk Park, West Columbia
- Jun 8, 2024: Moses & The Wilderness, Art Bar, Columbia (bass)
- Jul 12 and Aug 15–17, 2025: Beer Hall & Oates, Bierkeller Columbia, Columbia
- Jazz Dog (bass): 2019: May 29 and Dec 19, New Brookland Tavern; Aug 1 and Sep 5 (First Thursday), Tapp's. 2020: The Warehouse, Mar 9, Sep 10 (video: Jazz Dog, Live from the Warehouse, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSCJCscUK8c), Nov 10 and Dec 1. 2021: The Warehouse, Jan 13 and Jul 18 Source: Jazz Dog show list, ReverbNation https://www.reverbnation.com/jazzdog/shows; May 29, 2019: Free Times club calendar https://www.postandcourier.com/free-times/music/where_its_at/columbia-club-calendar-may-29-june-5/article_123d5be0-8194-11e9-b5a8-9370e4911021.html; Dec 19, 2019: Free Times club calendar https://www.postandcourier.com/free-times/columbia-club-calendar-dec-18-25/article_0b7b121e-20fb-11ea-ac74-6336ac215a08.html.
- Chris Compton, Furtherville (bass on some album tracks and at the CD release show, Apr 14, 2018, The Warehouse, Columbia) Source: Furtherville, Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/furtherville/1347703887.

More: https://grahamjamfam.com/archive-graham.html

## Artist Archives: THE Dubber

THE Dubber is Wendell Culbreath, a GrahamJamMusic act. His releases, videos, press and gigs are below.

Releases:

- Nov 20, 2005: “Where’s (DUB)” (track). Source: Bandcamp https://thedubber.bandcamp.com/track/wheres-dub.
- 2005: In the Temple of... (debut EP), recorded in 2004. Source: One Columbia artist statement https://www.onecolumbiasc.com/artist/the-dubber/; Charleston City Paper, May 1, 2013, by Chris Parker https://charlestoncitypaper.com/2013/05/01/the-dubber-ditches-hard-rock-for-world-music/.
- Mar 11, 2010: Global Warning (album), with the lead single “With a Feeling”. Source: Bandcamp https://thedubber.bandcamp.com/album/global-warning; MVRemix, Aug 18, 2010 https://mvremix.com/rock_blogs/2010/08/18/the-dubber-counts-down-to-the-worldwide-release-of-his-debut-album-global-warming/.
- Mar 21, 2014: “Under the Milky Way” (track). Source: Bandcamp https://thedubber.bandcamp.com/track/under-the-milky-way.
- 2014: Cleaning Up the Dirty South (album), partly funded by the SC Arts Commission. Source: One Columbia artist statement https://www.onecolumbiasc.com/artist/the-dubber/.
- Nov 9, 2020: “You Will See... featuring All City Jimmy” (Ardom Belton, bass; Diego Gaeta, Rhodes; Derf Reklaw, percussion; JMD, drums and production). Source: Bandcamp https://thedubber.bandcamp.com/track/you-will-see-featuring-all-city-jimmy.
- Nov 19, 2021: “Simple Song (LIES)” (Don Johnson, percussion; produced by Darryl Moore, aka JMD). Source: Bandcamp https://thedubber.bandcamp.com/track/simple-song-lies.
- 2022: Southern Cachet (album), with “The Gospel,” “South Cackalaki,” “Southern Comfort” and “Ezekiel’s Eyes”. Source: Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-dubber/194467227.
- 2023: In THE Temple Of... EP 2. Source: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/5e2qNgft5Uz0LAC1I4mjaA.
- 2024: “Ramblin’ Remix (Rude Bwoy Slow Whine)” (single). Source: Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-dubber/194467227.
- 2024: “You’ll See” (single). Source: Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-dubber/194467227.
- 2024: “Rorschach (feat. The Dubber)” (guest feature). Source: Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-dubber/194467227.
- Jan 1, 2025: “So Far” (single). Source: Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-dubber/194467227.

Music videos and performance videos:

- Apr 16, 2014: “South Cackalaki”, from Cleaning Up the Dirty South, directed by Dalvin Spann (Izms of Art). Source: Bandmine https://www.bandmine.com/thedubberrockstar/videos/2/PZv-kAE9bk8.
- Dec 31, 2014: “Behind Enemy Lines”, from Cleaning Up the Dirty South. Source: Bandmine https://www.bandmine.com/thedubberrockstar/videos/2/RFfJGyDY-48.
- Apr 2, 2020: “Simple Song”, 1 or 2 series, Episode 1 (Free Times, One Columbia, Richland Library and SceneSC), shot and edited by David Stringer. Source: Free Times (Post and Courier), Apr 2, 2020 https://www.postandcourier.com/free-times/arts/1or2/1-or-2-episode-1-the-dubber/article_5a165b1a-74fa-11ea-86a9-0b840e0048b0.html.
- Undated: “Salute My Soldiers (Behind Enemy Lines) Preview,” “A Musical Odyssey ~ Becoming THE Dubber,” “THE Dubber LIVE at DC9 ~ Back in the Day” and “The Dubber Performs. January ’14”. Source: Bandmine video page https://www.bandmine.com/thedubberrockstar/videos.
- Undated: Sun-Dried Vibes, “Willie’s Dub” ft. THE Dubber. Source: Bandmine video page https://www.bandmine.com/thedubberrockstar/videos.
- Official YouTube channel. Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx4lv9rC62RNJNAAkAYcpXg.

Interviews and press:

- Apr 2, 2020: “1 or 2 — Episode 1: THE Dubber”, Free Times (Post and Courier), by Jordan Lawrence. Source: Free Times (Post and Courier), Apr 2, 2020 https://www.postandcourier.com/free-times/arts/1or2/1-or-2-episode-1-the-dubber/article_5a165b1a-74fa-11ea-86a9-0b840e0048b0.html.
- Aug 18, 2010: “THE Dubber counts down to the worldwide release of his debut album ‘Global Warming’”, MVRemix. Source: MVRemix, Aug 18, 2010 https://mvremix.com/rock_blogs/2010/08/18/the-dubber-counts-down-to-the-worldwide-release-of-his-debut-album-global-warming/.
- Press quotes on Songkick: a live review by Jeff Hahne (Creative Loafing, Charlotte), and David Travis Bland (Free Times) on his nylon-string guitar. Source: Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber.
- Official site and ReverbNation. Source: thedubber.com https://www.thedubber.com/; ReverbNation https://www.reverbnation.com/dubberrockstar.

Residencies and art projects:

- 2017–2019: Richland Library Artist-in-Residence; he returned in 2019 as Artist-in-Residence “Back By Popular Demand”. Source: Richland Library, Past Residents https://www.richlandlibrary.com/residents; WLTX, Nov 2, 2017 https://www.wltx.com/video/life/music-takes-over-the-richland-library/101-2787798; THE Dubber’s LinkedIn post, Jul 4, 2019 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/wendell-culbreath-2240b915_artistinresidence-givethanks-activity-6552653007710932992-kOoZ.

TV and video appearances:

- Apr 2024: SCETV/PBS “Towns in Tune”, Season 1 Episode 101, “Lake City, SC, USA”. Source: PBS https://www.pbs.org/video/ep101-lake-city-sc-usa-psmw0p/.

Gigs and appearances (most listed on Songkick):

- Nov 7, 2006: Art Garage, Columbia, with The Slits. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Jun 6, 2011: Goodbye Blue Monday, Brooklyn, NY. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Aug 26, 2011: Conundrum Music Hall, West Columbia. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Oct 28, 2012: Asheville, on tour with Sidestreet Reny and RiYeN RoOtS. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Nov 2, 2012: The Whig, Columbia (tour). Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Nov 2, 2012: Tapps Art Center, Columbia (tour). Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Nov 3, 2012: Blues Boulevard, Spartanburg (tour). Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Nov 3, 2012: Jack of Hearts, Weaverville, NC (tour). Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Nov 5, 2012: Deep South the Bar, Raleigh (tour). Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Apr 18, 2013: Ebenezer's Coffeehouse, Washington, DC, with Chaquis Maliq. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Apr 20, 2013: Borgata, Surfside Beach, with TreeHouse! and Allareone. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Oct 12, 2013: Las Vegas Country Saloon, Las Vegas, with Outlaw Nation. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Nov 22, 2013: Tapp's Building, Columbia, with Chaquis Maliq. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Jul 26, 2014: Crown Station Coffee House, Charlotte. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Aug 8–9, 2014: Happy Culture Festival, Columbia Soundstage. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Sep 27, 2014: Brick House Kitchen, Charleston, with Sun-Dried Vibes and TreeHouse!. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Feb 17, 2015: Tapp's Arts Center, Columbia (Art from the Ashes). Source: “Art from the Ashes events”, Jasper Project, Jan 25, 2015 https://jasperproject.org/jasper-magazine-online/tag/Jonathan+Butler.
- Apr 17–19, 2015: SC Little Woodstock, Blacksburg. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Apr 28 – May 2, 2015: Dig South Festival, North Charleston. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Apr 29, 2015: Awendaw Green, Awendaw. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- May 1, 2015: Brevard, NC. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- May 2, 2015: Altamont Brewing, Asheville. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Jun 8, 2015: Conundrum Music Hall, West Columbia. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Jun 9, 2015: SC State Museum, Columbia. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Jul 11–12, 2015: SummerSplash, Chop Shop, Charlotte. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Jul 19, 2015: Neo Jazz Fest at the Park, North Charleston. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Sep 14, 2015: Tapp's Art Center, Columbia (“Songversations”). Source: “Songversations with THE Dubber – Tapp’s Art Center”, The State, Sep 8, 2015, p. 26, by Erin Shaw (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- Sep 18–20, 2015: Arts in the Heart, Augusta, GA. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Jul 30, 2016: Neighborhood Theatre, Charlotte, with Sun-Dried Vibes. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- May 25, 2017: Edgefield County Library, with Sarah Land (violin) and Ryan Knott (cello), on an SC Arts Commission grant. Source: “THE Dubber is for Real! – In Concert Here Thursday”, The Edgefield Advertiser, May 23, 2017 https://www.edgefieldadvertiser.com/2017/05/the-dubber-is-for-real-in-concert-here-thursday/.
- Aug 31 – Sep 4, 2017: Surrounded by the Sound Music Festival, Long Creek. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Jun 23, 2018: The Shed Amphitheater, Charlotte, with Badfish and Sun-Dried Vibes. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Mar 16, 2019: White Mule, Columbia. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Mar 29, 2019: Barking Legs Theater, Chattanooga. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Apr 12, 2019: Cistern Yard, College of Charleston, Charleston. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Apr 13, 2019: River Rocks Festival, Founders Park, Columbia. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Apr 19, 2019: Asheville, with RiYeN RoOtS. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Apr 20, 2019: Treefest, Willow Tree Coffeehouse, Johnson City, TN. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Apr 27, 2019: ArtFields, Lake City. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- May 17, 2019: Augusta Canal Cruise, Augusta, GA. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Jul 13, 2019: 15th Sweetgrass Festival, Mount Pleasant. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Oct 17, 2019: Irmo Third Thursday, Irmo. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Dec 20, 2019: Winter Jam Music Festival, Columbia. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Feb 1, 2020: The White Mule, Columbia. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Aug 1, 2020: Sweetgrass Festival, Mount Pleasant. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Nov 15, 2020: Uncle Fester's, Columbia. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Dec 4, 2020: Jones-Carter Gallery, Lake City. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Jan 3, 2021: Uncle Fester's, Columbia. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Jan 10, 2021: Uncle Fester's, Columbia. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Jan 19, 2021: The Gold Den, Columbia. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Apr 24–25, 2021: ArtFields, Lake City. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Jun 11, 2021: Richland Library Main, Columbia. Source: Richland Library Black Music Month, Carolina Panorama, Jun 17, 2021, p. 4 (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- Jun 21, 2021: Koger Center, Columbia. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Jul 1, 2021: My House Restaurant, Columbia. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Jul 24, 2021: Sweetgrass, Mount Pleasant. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Aug 5, 2021: Columbia Museum of Art, Columbia. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Aug 21, 2021: Columbia. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Aug 28, 2021: Augusta. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Sep 12, 2021: Uncle Fester's, Columbia. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Sep 24, 2021: Travelers Hotel, Clarksdale, MS. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Oct 8, 2021: Koger Center, Columbia, Southern Cachet album show. Source: “Outdoor live music shows highlight October start in Midlands”, The State, Sep 30, 2021, by David Travis Bland https://www.thestate.com/entertainment/music-news-reviews/article254619142.html.
- Oct 9, 2021: Silverados, Black Mountain, NC. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Oct 27, 2021: Awendaw Green Barn Jam, Awendaw. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Nov 18, 2021: Joe's Underground, Augusta. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Nov 19, 2021: Hoppin', Greenville. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Dec 3, 2021: The Joint, Columbia. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Dec 9, 2021: My House, Columbia. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Dec 17, 2021: Visulite Theatre, Charlotte. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- Dec 31, 2021: Coolie's Island Jerk, Columbia. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.

Since 2022, by year:

- 2022: Jan 22, My House; Feb 15, Asheville; Mar 4, Mills River Brewery, Arden, NC; Mar 17, Uncle Fester's; May 14, Pinhouse, Charlotte; Aug 24, Awendaw Green Barn Jam; Sep 3, Hoppin', Greenville; Sep 9, Sip Co., Lake City; Sep 11, Uncle Fester's; Sep 27, Whiskey Jax, Jacksonville, FL; Sep 29, Whiskey Jax, Jacksonville, FL; Sep 30 – Oct 1, Kellerfest, Folkston, GA; Oct 17, The Nick, Birmingham; Oct 21, Foxfield, Columbia; Oct 28–29, Harrisfest pre-party, Easley; Nov 11, Travelers Hotel, Clarksdale; Nov 20, The Dark Roast, Chattanooga; Dec 9, The Joint; Dec 10, Infamous Live, Charlotte; Dec 23, The Barrelhouse, Asheville. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- 2023: Jan 28, NoMa Warehouse, Columbia; Mar 2, Columbia Museum of Art; Mar 3, “Live in the Lobby: The Dub Chamber,” Koger Center, with a classical string ensemble; Mar 29, The Nick, Birmingham; Apr 15, Between The Antlers, Georgetown; Apr 20, Newberry; Apr 22, ArtFields, Lake City; Apr 23, Sip Co., Lake City; Apr 29, The Joint; May 6, The Barrelhouse; May 13, Aiken; Jun 4, Cigar Militia, Columbia; Jul 1, The Joint; Jul 22, Sweetgrass Event Center, Mount Pleasant; Sep 17, Burntshirt Vineyards, Hendersonville, NC; Sep 21, Francis Marion University PAC, Florence; Oct 5, Blankets & Bands, Town Green, Camden, with Tetrahedron; Oct 14, Infamous Live, Charlotte; Oct 28, Burntshirt Vineyards, Hendersonville, NC; Nov 5, Aiken. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography; Mar 3: “Live in the Lobby: The Dub Chamber”, SCBiz calendar https://scbiz.com/communitycalendar/live-in-the-lobby-the-dub-chamber/; Oct 5: “Blankets & Bands – The Dubber & Tetrahedron”, Experience Camden, Oct 5, 2023 https://experiencecamdensc.com/event/blankets-bands-the-dubber-tetrahedron/; Nov 5: Aiken Standard, Nov 2–5, 2023 (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- 2024: Jun 28, SC State Library, Columbia; Jul 27, 20th Sweetgrass Festival, Mount Pleasant; Nov 9, Newberry; Nov 15, Columbia; Nov 19, Columbia; Nov 29, The Joint. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/1087792-dubber/gigography.
- 2025: Jul 26, 21st Sweetgrass Festival, Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park. Source: Jul 26: THE Dubber’s LinkedIn post https://www.linkedin.com/posts/wendell-culbreath-2240b915_thedubber-southern-sweetgrassfestival-activity-7354674430469382144-CTDK.
- 2026: Apr 25, ArtFields, Lake City; Jul 10, The Joint, Columbia, with special guest Robert Leonard. Source: Apr 25: THE Dubber’s LinkedIn post https://www.linkedin.com/posts/wendell-culbreath-2240b915_southerncachet-thedubber-scroots-activity-7453882913139535872-6xre; Jul 10: THE Dubber’s LinkedIn post https://www.linkedin.com/posts/wendell-culbreath-2240b915_thedubber-southerncachet-moderndaybluesman-activity-7481393451729752064-DshN.

More: https://grahamjamfam.com/archive-the-dubber.html

## Artist Archives: Candy Coffins

Candy Coffins is a Columbia, SC rock band and a GrahamJamMusic act, formed in 2018. Its releases, videos, press and gigs are below. All releases are self-released.

Releases:

- Dec 8, 2018: “Images On The Screen” b/w “Axis Tilt And Spin” (debut double single). Source: Bandcamp https://candycoffins.bandcamp.com/album/images-on-the-screen-b-w-axis-tilt-and-spin; Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/images-on-the-screen-single/1449178885; Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/axis-tilt-and-spin-single/1449170677; Charleston City Paper, May 13, 2020, by Heath Ellison https://charlestoncitypaper.com/2020/05/13/soundchecks-rodrick-cliche-candy-coffins/.
- Mar 20, 2020: “Double Drunk” (first single from the EP). Source: Bandcamp https://candycoffins.bandcamp.com/track/double-drunk-2.
- May 1, 2020: Somehow Misplaced (debut EP, 5 tracks), recorded at Chase Park Transduction, Athens, GA, engineered and mixed by David Barbe, mastered by Jason NeSmith. Source: Bandcamp https://candycoffins.bandcamp.com/album/somehow-misplaced; Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/somehow-misplaced-ep/1510869918.
- Aug 23, 2022: “Every Day A Fresh Atrocity” (lead single). Source: Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/every-day-a-fresh-atrocity-single/1640597223; Amplify Music Magazine, Aug 22, 2022 https://amplifymusicmag.com/premiere-candy-coffins-preview-lead-single-everyday-a-fresh-atrocity-from-forthcoming-lp/.
- Sep 20, 2022: “Seaside Girls” (single). Source: Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/seaside-girls-single/1640689661.
- Oct 21, 2022: Once Do It With Feeling (debut LP, 10 tracks), produced and engineered by John Furr at Pow Pow Sound, Columbia, mixed by David Barbe, mastered by Dave Harris at Studio B Mastering, Charlotte. Source: Bandcamp https://candycoffins.bandcamp.com/album/once-do-it-with-feeling; Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/once-do-it-with-feeling/1641239195; Amplify Music Magazine, Aug 22, 2022 https://amplifymusicmag.com/premiere-candy-coffins-preview-lead-single-everyday-a-fresh-atrocity-from-forthcoming-lp/.
- Jul 9, 2024: “Ghosts And Friends” (single). Source: Bandcamp https://candycoffins.bandcamp.com/track/ghosts-and-friends.
- Aug 6, 2024: “This Joke” (single). Source: Bandcamp https://candycoffins.bandcamp.com/track/this-joke.
- Oct 1, 2024: “When It Was Dark” (single). Source: Bandcamp https://candycoffins.bandcamp.com/track/when-it-was-dark.
- Oct 1, 2025: “Perfect Like You Said” (single). Source: Bandcamp https://candycoffins.bandcamp.com/track/perfect-like-you-said; Kool Rock Radio, Oct 1, 2025 https://koolrockradio.com/candy-coffins-return-with-new-single-perfect-like-you-said/.
- Feb 10, 2026: “Disconnected” (single), engineered and mixed by Rob Tavaglione at Catalyst Recording, Charlotte. Source: Bandcamp https://candycoffins.bandcamp.com/track/disconnected.

Music videos:

- Aug 20, 2018: “Images On The Screen” [Official Video]. Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7UZKlwmfqY.
- Jul 24, 2019: “Axis Tilt And Spin” [Official Video]. Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRqyzeThIFw.
- Apr 26, 2020: “Double Drunk” (Quarantined Tiny Desk Version). Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGqWOKwPtUE.
- Nov 2, 2020: “Candy Coffins: Live From A Distance” (full livestream performance; twelve single-song clips from it were posted Mar 3, 2022). Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kD9JYiYR4c.
- Sep 6, 2022: “Every Day A Fresh Atrocity” [Official Video]. Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvObdkAE0Ms.
- Oct 3, 2022: “Seaside Girls” [Official Video]. Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k50dnhmZTjk.
- Nov 14, 2022: “Tangled Up In Teacups” [Official Video], produced and directed by The Pierson Collective. Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-lfPsZuoEI.
- Apr 19, 2023: “Another Kiss” [Official Video]. Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocJGzxaIqFw.
- Jul 23, 2024: “Ghosts And Friends” [Official Video]. Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-_qWifUtFM.
- Aug 20, 2024: “This Joke” [Official Video]. Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLw3wQQEPmc.
- Oct 15, 2024: “When It Was Dark” [Official Video]. Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujMr5EEWGeA.
- Jul 29, 2025: “A Victory Like This” [Official Video]. Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Db7dtggqHgk.
- Oct 15, 2025: “Perfect Like You Said” [Official Video]. Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rVWFv9SqFs.
- Feb 24, 2026: “Disconnected” [Official Video]. Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfChU-42Ps0; Revista The 13th, Mar 2, 2026 https://revistathe13th.blogspot.com/2026/03/video-candy-coffins-disconnected.html.

Interviews and press:

- May 13, 2020: “Music Reviews: New albums from Columbia rock bands Candy Coffins and Watson Village”, Free Times (Post and Courier). Source: Free Times https://www.postandcourier.com/free-times/music/music-reviews-new-albums-from-columbia-rock-bands-candy-coffins-and-watson-village/article_322a1bac-93a2-11ea-b85f-ab6c89bbd03d.html.
- May 13, 2020: “Soundchecks: Rodrick Cliche, Candy Coffins”, Charleston City Paper, by Heath Ellison. Source: Charleston City Paper, May 13, 2020, by Heath Ellison https://charlestoncitypaper.com/2020/05/13/soundchecks-rodrick-cliche-candy-coffins/.
- Aug 22, 2022: “PREMIERE // Candy Coffins preview lead single ‘Everyday a Fresh Atrocity’”, Amplify Music Magazine. Source: Amplify Music Magazine, Aug 22, 2022 https://amplifymusicmag.com/premiere-candy-coffins-preview-lead-single-everyday-a-fresh-atrocity-from-forthcoming-lp/.
- Aug 2022: “Candy Coffins • Every Day A Fresh Atrocity”, Sélection Sorties. Source: Sélection Sorties https://www.selectionsorties.net/2022/08/candy-coffins-every-day-a-fresh-atrocity.html.
- 2022: “October Surprise: Candy Coffins’ Once Do It With Feeling”, Stereo Embers Magazine, by Alex Green. Source: Stereo Embers Magazine https://www.stereoembersmagazine.com/october-surprise-candy-coffins-once-do-it-with-feeling/.
- Nov 2, 2022: “REVIEW // ‘Once Do It With Feeling’ LP by Candy Coffins a thorough delight”, Amplify Music Magazine. Source: Amplify Music Magazine https://amplifymusicmag.com/review-once-do-it-with-feeling-lp-by-candy-coffins-a-thorough-delight/.
- Nov 3, 2022: “The Beat with Kevin Oliver: Candy Coffins – Once Do It With Feeling”, Jasper Project, by Kevin Oliver. Source: Jasper Project https://jasperproject.org/jasper-magazine-online/fhx7bnrpc9cyys4anb8eefbnjfxasr.
- Nov 10, 2022: “Candy Coffins – Once Do It With Feeling (self-released)”, The Big Takeover, by Dave Franklin. Source: The Big Takeover https://bigtakeover.com/recordings/CandyCoffinsOnceDoItWithFeelingselfreleased.
- Apr 2023: “Candy Coffins” (“Another Kiss” video and 2023 dates), Pete’s Rock News and Views. Source: Pete’s Rock News and Views, Apr 2023 https://petesrocknewsandviews.com/candy-coffins/.
- Oct 1, 2025: “Candy Coffins Return With New Single ‘Perfect Like You Said’”, Kool Rock Radio. Source: Kool Rock Radio, Oct 1, 2025 https://koolrockradio.com/candy-coffins-return-with-new-single-perfect-like-you-said/.
- Mar 2, 2026: “Video: Candy Coffins – Disconnected”, Revista The 13th. Source: Revista The 13th, Mar 2, 2026 https://revistathe13th.blogspot.com/2026/03/video-candy-coffins-disconnected.html.

Newspaper archive:

- Jul 17, 2024: “USPTO Issues Trademark: Candy Coffins”. Source: US Fed News (trademark published), Jul 17, 2024 (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- Nov 16, 2023: “Night at the (art) museum: Arts & Draughts showcases local fashion, music and dance at CMA”. Source: Post and Courier (web), Nov 16, 2023, by Eden Prime (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- Jan 18, 2023: “To-Do List (Jan. 18-24): Orchestras, apocalypses fill out the calendar this week”. Source: Post and Courier, Jan 18, 2023, p. A14, by Kyle Petersen, Pat Moran and Alex Galbraith (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- Aug 31, 2022: “Columbia To-Do List (Aug 31-Sept 6): Patti LaBelle, Prince tribute...”. Source: Post and Courier, Aug 31, 2022, p. B2, Candy Coffins blurb by David Clarey (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- Apr 20, 2022: “Columbia To-Do List (April 20-26): Artista Vista, ‘Scheherazade,’ and Arts and Draughts”. Source: Post and Courier, Apr 20, 2022, p. C2, Candy Coffins blurb by Pat Moran (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- Aug 26, 2021: “Want to see throwback R&B? Grammy winners? Both play live this week in the Midlands”. Source: The State (web), Aug 26, 2021, by David Travis Bland (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- Aug 25, 2021: “Summer’s Swan Song in the stacked September Festival Season”. Source: Yes! Weekly (Greensboro NC), Aug 25, 2021, by Katei Cranford (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- May 13, 2020: “Music Reviews: New albums from Columbia rock bands Candy Coffins and Watson Village”. Source: Post and Courier, May 13, 2020, p. A13, by Pat Moran (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- Mar 11, 2020: “Columbia event highlights: March 11-18”. Source: Post and Courier (web), Mar 11, 2020 (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- Nov 13, 2019: “Columbia concerts to see this week: Jphono1, Real Work, Southern Soul Fest, Matt and Kim, Bayside”. Source: Post and Courier/Free Times (web), Nov 13, 2019, blurb by Cam Powell (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- Jul 17, 2019: “Concerts in Columbia: CUBE, Bemo Prince, E.Z. Shakes...”. Source: Post and Courier/Free Times (web), Jul 17, 2019 (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- Jun 19, 2019: “Concerts in Columbia: Arts & Draughts, GRUZER, Hip-Hop Pride, The Murder Junkies”. Source: Post and Courier/Free Times (web), Jun 19, 2019, blurb by Patrick Wall (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- May 8, 2019: “USPTO Issues Trademark: Candy Coffins”. Source: US Fed News (trademark registration), May 8, 2019 (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- Feb 21, 2019: “Work Hard Play Hard: Mardi Gras Columbia Festival”. Source: The State, Feb 21, 2019, p. 25 (Go Columbia) (via SC State Library / NewsBank).

Gigs (2018–2026), by year:

- 2018: Apr 12, New Brookland Tavern, West Columbia; May 13, British Bulldog Pub, Columbia (WXRY Unsigned). Source: Free Times club calendar, Apr 11, 2018 https://www.postandcourier.com/free-times/music/where_its_at/columbia-club-calendar-april-11-18/article_d61c29fc-f234-5c37-ac46-f4c54f73bf57.html; Free Times club calendar, May 9, 2018 https://www.postandcourier.com/free-times/music/where_its_at/columbia-club-calendar-may-9-16/article_7400e2f5-3340-522b-a71d-9f6c7ed7e023.html.
- 2019: late Apr, Fiesta Forever 3, Foxfield Bar and Grille, Columbia; Jan 26, Local 506, Chapel Hill, NC; Feb 9, Art Bar, Columbia; Mar 2, Mardi Gras Columbia at City Roots, Columbia; May 4, Art Bar, Columbia; May 11, Snug Harbor, Charlotte, NC; Jun 22, State Street Pub, West Columbia; Jul 19, Hunter-Gatherer Hangar, Columbia; Aug 10, Caledonia Lounge, Athens, GA; Aug 24, Rhino Market & Deli, Charlotte, NC; Sep 13, Eighth State Brewing Company, Greenville, SC; Nov 15, Hunter-Gatherer Hangar, Columbia. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/9827859-candy-coffins/gigography; Free Times club calendar, Apr 24, 2019 https://www.postandcourier.com/free-times/music/columbia-club-calendar-april-24-may-1/article_bed10651-f2fb-5bca-a240-4ad59b0ffebe.html; The State, Feb 21, 2019, p. 25 (via SC State Library / NewsBank); Post and Courier/Free Times (web), Jun 19, 2019 (via SC State Library / NewsBank); Free Times club calendar, Jul 17, 2019 https://www.postandcourier.com/free-times/music/where_its_at/columbia-club-calendar-july-17-24/article_c7773ae6-a802-11e9-9c6f-9b947c40f23b.html; Post and Courier/Free Times (web), Jul 17, 2019 (via SC State Library / NewsBank); Free Times club calendar, Nov 2019 https://www.postandcourier.com/free-times/columbia-club-calendar-nov-13-19/article_d07b6682-0598-11ea-8066-5beee213d313.html; Post and Courier/Free Times (web), Nov 13, 2019 (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- 2020: Mar (week of Mar 11–18), Columbia Museum of Art, Columbia, with Gláss. Source: Post and Courier (web), Mar 11, 2020 (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- 2021: Aug 27, Local 506, Chapel Hill, NC; Sep 10, Crank Arm Brewing, Raleigh, NC. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/9827859-candy-coffins/gigography.
- 2022: Apr 21, The Ramkat, Winston-Salem, NC, with The Veldt and The Mystery Plan; Sep 3, Art Bar, Columbia; Sep 16, Velo Fellow, Greenville, SC; Oct 29, At The Addition, Columbia. Source: Winston-Salem Journal, Apr 21, 2022, p. D10 (via SC State Library / NewsBank); Amplify Music Magazine, Aug 22, 2022 https://amplifymusicmag.com/premiere-candy-coffins-preview-lead-single-everyday-a-fresh-atrocity-from-forthcoming-lp/; Post and Courier, Aug 31, 2022, p. B2 (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- 2023: Jan 21, Art Bar, Columbia, with Damn The Sun; Feb 4, The Walrus, Jacksonville, FL; Apr 22, Record Store Day, Scratch N Spin Records, West Columbia (Graham on sound); Apr 28, Local 506, Chapel Hill, NC; Jul 21, Fleetwood’s, Asheville, NC; Jul 22, Starlight on 22nd, Charlotte, NC; Jul 29, Art Bar, Columbia; Nov, Arts & Draughts, Columbia Museum of Art, Columbia, with Gamine and DJ VooDoo Child. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/9827859-candy-coffins/gigography; Post and Courier, Jan 18, 2023, p. A14 (via SC State Library / NewsBank); Pete’s Rock News and Views, Apr 2023 https://petesrocknewsandviews.com/candy-coffins/; Knives and Daggers, Jul 10, 2023 https://knivesanddaggers.com/next-batch-of-shows-in-the-carolinas-with-candy-coffins-and-mystery-plan/; Post and Courier (web), Nov 16, 2023 (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- 2024: Mar 14, Snug Harbor, Charlotte, NC; Aug 22, Kings, Raleigh, NC; Dec 6, The Spaze, Columbia. Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/9827859-candy-coffins/gigography.
- 2025: Apr 11, Flat Iron, Greensboro, NC (Graham on sound); Aug 23, Monstercade, Winston-Salem, NC; Oct 4, Tommy’s Pub, Charlotte, NC; Oct 11, Monstercade, Winston-Salem, NC (Graham on sound). Source: listed on Songkick https://www.songkick.com/artists/9827859-candy-coffins/gigography; ncgoth.com listings https://www.ncgoth.com/shows_old.html.
- 2026: Mar 20, Art Bar, Columbia (Graham on sound); Jul 25, Tin Roof, Charleston (Graham on sound); Oct 10, Art Bar, Columbia (Graham on sound). Source: Extra Chill Events https://events.extrachill.com/events/feyleux-candy-coffins-m-i-n-e-more-is-not-enough; stayhappening.com https://stayhappening.com/e/johnny-holliday-andamp-the-silver-lining-candy-coffins-the-mystery-plan-E2ISYOY421S; Art Bar event page https://www.artbarsc.com/event/the-veldt-its-snakes-candy-coffins/.

More: https://grahamjamfam.com/archive-candy-coffins.html

## Artist Archives: Don Merckle

Don Merckle is a GrahamJamMusic act. His releases, videos, press and gigs are below.

Releases:

- Jun 10, 2014: The Pugilist (Don Merckle and the Blacksmiths, 11 tracks), self-released. Source: Bandcamp https://donmerckle.bandcamp.com/album/the-pugilist-2; Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-pugilist-with-the-blacksmiths/873071508.
- May 5, 2017: The Ballad of Lincoln Wray (7 tracks). Source: Bandcamp https://donmerckle.bandcamp.com/album/the-ballad-of-lincoln-wray; Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-ballad-of-lincoln-wray/1219256593.
- Nov 15, 2019: “Sunday Afternoon Killing Spree” (single). Source: Bandcamp https://donmerckle.bandcamp.com/track/sunday-afternoon-killing-spree.
- Mar 20, 2020: “Phantom Limb” (single); Apple Music lists it Sep 17, 2021, Angry Unicorn Records. Source: Bandcamp https://donmerckle.bandcamp.com/track/phantom-limb; Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/phantom-limb-single/1581952876.
- May 8, 2020: “Alaska” (single); Apple Music lists it Sep 10, 2021, Angry Unicorn Records. Source: Bandcamp https://donmerckle.bandcamp.com/track/alaska; Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/alaska-single/1581990101.
- Mar 10, 2021: “It’s Alright the Way That You Are” (single), Angry Unicorn Records. Source: Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/its-alright-the-way-that-you-are-single/1554425519.
- Sep 9, 2021: Rumor of a Ghost (9 tracks), Angry Unicorn Records. Source: Bandcamp https://donmerckle.bandcamp.com/album/rumor-of-a-ghost; Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/rumor-of-a-ghost/1584970037.
- Jun 26, 2024: Same Devil New Skin (9 tracks), Angry Unicorn Records. Source: Bandcamp https://donmerckle.bandcamp.com/album/same-devil-new-skin; Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/same-devil-new-skin/1755687634.
- Jul 26, 2024: “Same Devil New Skin” (single). Source: Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/same-devil-new-skin-single/1755690495.
- Aug 9, 2024: “Murders in This Town” (single), Angry Unicorn Records. Source: Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/murders-in-this-town-single/1755686883.
- Aug 30, 2024: “Cabin in the Woods” (single), Angry Unicorn Records. Source: Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/cabin-in-the-woods-single/1755690649.

Music videos:

- Sep 13, 2014: “Ballad of an Angry Man”. Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W13H5FcWMqc.
- Sep 28, 2014: “Murder on My Mind”. Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNCKUSX7Bv8.
- Apr 11, 2017: “Follow Me Boys”. Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS7F_KFdgOs.
- Apr 26, 2017: “North Carolina”. Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yoVsDlwK64.
- Oct 6, 2017: “The Ballad of Lincoln Wray (Acoustic)”. Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMloIBlCPSo.
- Nov 10, 2017: “Cold, Cold War”. Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkPDg6VkX6k.
- Jan 11, 2018: “Murder on My Mind (Live @ Palmetto Brewery)”. Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCTEO2GxSiE.
- Nov 16, 2019: “Sunday Afternoon Killing Spree”. Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFH_rqDdUE0.
- Mar 20, 2020: “Phantom Limb”. Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MM-SadNwK0.
- Jun 1, 2020: “Don Merckle 5-30-2020” (Warehouse SC Live livestream). Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4YTwjtKMsg.
- Mar 10, 2021: “It’s Alright The Way That You Are”. Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPdf4CJ1K6Y.
- Apr 14, 2022: “Rumor Of A Ghost”. Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnWGTrh4pho.
- May 10, 2022: “Rumor Of A Ghost Outtakes!”. Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6G9zpn7dk4.
- Sep 13, 2022: “The Ballad of Lincoln Wray – Live in Studio”. Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-h9vhFxEqUA.
- Oct 10, 2024: “Don Merckle stops by and shares some songs and stories” (The Shrimp City Report). Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz72M0MUZGI.

Interviews and press:

- Aug 8, 2014: “Don Merckle Starts a New Musical Chapter with His Own Name on the Marquee”, Free Times, by Kevin Oliver. Source: Free Times, Aug 8, 2014, by Kevin Oliver https://www.postandcourier.com/free-times/blogs/don-merckle-starts-a-new-musical-chapter-with-his-own-name-on-the-marquee/article_82b1eb8c-76e8-52da-92d3-3616fd0d35c5.html.
- Apr 19, 2023: “PULSE: What’s happening in Charleston music”, Charleston City Paper. Source: Charleston City Paper, Apr 19, 2023 https://charlestoncitypaper.com/2023/04/19/pulse-whats-happening-in-charleston-music/.

Newspaper archive:

- Aug 28, 2024: “Soda City Playlist: Check out new music from H3ro, Homemade Haircuts, MIDS and more”. Source: Post and Courier, Aug 28, 2024, p. A16, by Genna Contino (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- Jun 23, 2022: “‘Workman’s poet’ Don Merckle to perform at Isis Music Hall”. Source: Beacon Tribune (Asheville NC), Jun 23, 2022 (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- Jan 19, 2022: “The Best of South Carolina Music 2021” (Rumor of a Ghost ranked #14). Source: Post and Courier, Jan 19, 2022, p. A17, by David Clarey, Kalyn Oyer, Kyle Petersen and Vincent Harris (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- Nov 24, 2021: “Review: Don Merckle returns with wild-eyed verve; Stern & Starboard shines with COVID project”. Source: Post and Courier, Nov 24, 2021, p. 1, by Kyle Petersen (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- May 1, 2008: “Gaffney’s Spring Shindigs begin Friday with American Gun”. Source: Herald-Journal (Spartanburg), May 1, 2008, by Janet S. Spencer (via SC State Library / NewsBank).

Gigs (2013–2026), by year:

- 2013: Jan 4, Music Farm, Charleston, SC, with Chasing Pedestrians and Makeshift; Mar 16, St. Paddy's Day Block Party, Olde Village of North Charleston, SC; Jun 21, Utopia, Columbia, SC; Jul 24, Barn Jam, Sewee Outpost (Awendaw Green), Awendaw, SC. Source: Post and Courier, Jan 3, 2013, p. 15 (Matthew GodBey) (via SC State Library / NewsBank); Post and Courier, Mar 14, 2013, p. 24 (Allison Nugent) (via SC State Library / NewsBank); The State, Jun 21, 2013, p. 33 (Otis Taylor's Picks of the Week) (via SC State Library / NewsBank); Post and Courier, Jul 18, 2013, p. 24; Moultrie News, May 14, 2013 (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- 2014: Mar 15, St. Paddy's Day Block Party, Olde Village of North Charleston, SC; Mar 26, Barn Jam, Sewee Outpost, Awendaw, SC; Aug 9, Conundrum Music Hall; Sep 3, Barn Jam, Sewee Outpost, Awendaw, SC. Source: Post and Courier, Mar 13, 2014, p. 4 (via SC State Library / NewsBank); Post and Courier, Mar 20, 2014, p. 21 (via SC State Library / NewsBank); Free Times, Aug 8, 2014, by Kevin Oliver https://www.postandcourier.com/free-times/blogs/don-merckle-starts-a-new-musical-chapter-with-his-own-name-on-the-marquee/article_82b1eb8c-76e8-52da-92d3-3616fd0d35c5.html; Post and Courier, Aug 28, 2014, p. 20 (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- 2015: Mar 21, The Tin Roof, Charleston, SC; May, Charleston Beer Garden, The Grove, Charleston area; Aug 1, Palmetto Brewery, Charleston, SC; Oct 7, Sewee Outpost, Awendaw, SC; Nov, Rockabillaque (benefit for This Is Noteworthy), Park Circle, North Charleston, SC. Source: Post and Courier, Mar 19, 2015, p. 20 (via SC State Library / NewsBank); Post and Courier, May 13, 2015, p. 16; Moultrie News, Apr 20, 2015 (via SC State Library / NewsBank); Post and Courier, Jul 30, 2015, p. 6 (via SC State Library / NewsBank); Post and Courier, Oct 1, 2015, p. 8 (via SC State Library / NewsBank); Post and Courier, Nov 12, 2015, p. 4; Moultrie News, Oct 23, 2015 (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- 2016: Sep 25, Rhythm on the River, West Columbia Riverwalk, West Columbia, SC, with Mississippi Kites. Source: The State, Sep 18, 2016, p. 48 (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- 2017: Apr, Pour House, James Island, SC, with The Good Bad Kids; Apr 15, Sweet Tea Vodka 9th birthday, Firefly Distillery, Wadmalaw Island, SC; May 5, Loading Dock Concert Series, Palmetto Brewery, Charleston, SC; Jun 29, Tin Roof, Charleston, SC, with Brother Dege; Jul 22, Pour House deck, James Island, SC; Sep 28, Tin Roof, Charleston, SC, with Fumblebuckers; Nov 4, Rockabillaque, Park Circle, North Charleston, SC; Nov 16, Tin Roof, Charleston, SC, with The Trainwrecks; Nov 24, Jack of the Wood, Asheville, NC; Dec 23, Palmetto Brewing, Charleston, SC. Source: Post and Courier, Apr 20, 2017, p. E4 (via SC State Library / NewsBank); Post and Courier, Apr 13, 2017, p. E15 (via SC State Library / NewsBank); Post and Courier, May 4, 2017, p. E6 (via SC State Library / NewsBank); Post and Courier, Jun 29, 2017, p. E5 (via SC State Library / NewsBank); Post and Courier, Jul 20, 2017, p. E5 (via SC State Library / NewsBank); Post and Courier, Sep 28, 2017, p. E4 (via SC State Library / NewsBank); Post and Courier (web), Nov 2, 2017 (Liz Foster) (via SC State Library / NewsBank); Post and Courier, Nov 16, 2017, p. E5 (via SC State Library / NewsBank); Times-News (Hendersonville NC), Nov 23, 2017, p. D3 (via SC State Library / NewsBank); Post and Courier, Dec 21, 2017, p. E6 (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- 2018: Feb 7, Barn Jam, Sewee Outpost, Awendaw, SC; Jun, Arts & Draughts, Columbia Museum of Art, Columbia, SC, with 2 Slices, Zoe Child, GFATS; Jun (Saturdays), Wine Down, Deep Water Vineyard, Wadmalaw Island, SC; Jul 5, Pour House deck, James Island, SC; Jul 7, Foxfield Bar and Grille, Columbia, SC; Sep 22, Foxfield Bar and Grille 3rd anniversary, Columbia, SC, with The Biggest Wave. Source: Post and Courier, Feb 1, 2018, p. E5 (via SC State Library / NewsBank); The State, Jun 7, 2018, p. 32 (Go Columbia) (via SC State Library / NewsBank); Post and Courier, Jun 14, 2018, p. E18 (via SC State Library / NewsBank); Post and Courier, Jul 5, 2018, p. E5 (via SC State Library / NewsBank); The State, Jul 5, 2018, p. 30 (Go Columbia) (via SC State Library / NewsBank); The State, Sep 20, 2018, p. 30 (Go Columbia) (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- 2019: Mar 2, Mardi Gras Columbia Festival, City Roots, Columbia, SC; May, Pour House deck, James Island, SC; May 25, Tin Roof, Charleston, SC, with Whiskey Diablo; Jul 10, Awendaw Green Barn Jam, Sewee Outpost, Awendaw, SC; Jul 11, King Street Green, Edmund's Oast Brewing, Charleston, SC; Jul 27, Tin Roof, Charleston, SC, with Chad Price and Yes Ma'am; Sep 14, Kid Cashew, Mount Pleasant, SC (Awendaw Green); Oct, Curiosity Coffee Bar, Columbia, SC, with Chris Compton; Oct 17, Live Under the Oaks, Mount Pleasant Towne Centre, Mount Pleasant, SC; Nov, Rockabillaque, North Charleston, SC. Source: The State, Feb 21, 2019, p. 25 (Go Columbia) (via SC State Library / NewsBank); Post and Courier (web), May 16, 2019 (via SC State Library / NewsBank); Post and Courier, May 23, 2019, p. D32 (via SC State Library / NewsBank); Post and Courier, Jul 4, 2019, p. D5 (via SC State Library / NewsBank); Post and Courier (web), Jul 11, 2019 (via SC State Library / NewsBank); Post and Courier, Jul 25, 2019, p. D5 (via SC State Library / NewsBank); Post and Courier, Sep 12, 2019, p. D4 (via SC State Library / NewsBank); Post and Courier/Free Times (web), Oct 9, 2019 (via SC State Library / NewsBank); Post and Courier, Oct 17, 2019, p. D4; Moultrie News, Oct 16, 2019, p. B7 (via SC State Library / NewsBank); Post and Courier (web), Nov 6, 2019 (Liz Foster) (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- 2020: Mar, Madra Rua, Charleston area (St. Patrick's, Don Merckle Trio); Mar 20, Livestream (COVID); Sep 30, Awendaw Green Tiny Deck Music Series (stream), Awendaw, SC. Source: Post and Courier (web), Mar 11, 2020 (Liz Foster) (via SC State Library / NewsBank); Post and Courier (web), Mar 20, 2020 (Jordan Lawrence) (via SC State Library / NewsBank); Post and Courier, Sep 27, 2020, p. F2 (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- 2021: Feb 21, COLA Music Cares benefit (virtual, pre-recorded). Source: Post and Courier, Feb 17, 2021 (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- 2022: Jul 9, Isis Music Hall, Asheville, NC; Oct 1, Common Grounds, Greensboro, NC. Source: Beacon Tribune, Jun 23, 2022 (also calendar Jul 7, 2022) (via SC State Library / NewsBank); Yes! Weekly, Sep 28, 2022 (Shane Hart; also Sep 7, 14 and 21) (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- 2023: Apr 29, Tin Roof, Charleston, SC (Don Merckle & Friends). Source: Charleston City Paper, Apr 19, 2023 https://charlestoncitypaper.com/2023/04/19/pulse-whats-happening-in-charleston-music/.
- 2024: Sep 20, Southern Songwriter Festival, Summerville, SC. Source: Summerville Journal-Scene, Sep 18, 2024, p. B2 (via SC State Library / NewsBank).
- 2026: Jun 20, Old Paths, Rock Hill, SC; Sep 5, Tin Roof, Charleston, SC, with The Water Kickers and THE Dubber; Oct 25 (upcoming), Tin Roof, Charleston, SC, with The Water Kickers. Source: allevents.in https://allevents.in/rock-hill/old-paths-hosting-don-merckle-and-kristy-wilkins/200030238865758; Extra Chill Events https://events.extrachill.com/events/the-water-kickers-don-merckle-the-dubber-door-730-show-830-10-21; Extra Chill Events https://events.extrachill.com/artist/the-water-kickers.

More: https://grahamjamfam.com/archive-don-merckle.html

## Artist Archives: The Water Kickers

The Water Kickers are a GrahamJamMusic act. Their releases, videos, press and gigs are below. Releases are self-released unless noted.

Releases:

- Apr 3, 2020: “Losing Attitude” (single). Source: Bandcamp https://thewaterkickers.bandcamp.com/track/losing-attitude.
- Jan 25, 2021: “All You’re Blessed With Now” (single). Source: Bandcamp https://thewaterkickers.bandcamp.com/track/all-youre-blessed-with-now.
- Oct 12, 2022: “Winter Alone” (single). Source: Bandcamp https://thewaterkickers.bandcamp.com/track/winter-alone; Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/winter-alone-single/1662020106.
- Aug 9, 2023: “The Hardest Promise To Keep (Live) – Open Folk Asheville” (single). Source: Bandcamp https://thewaterkickers.bandcamp.com/track/the-hardest-promise-to-keep-live-open-folk-asheville; Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-hardest-promise-to-keep-live-open-folk-asheville-single/1701841661.
- Jul 11, 2024: “Time Will Wash Me Clean” (single). Source: Bandcamp https://thewaterkickers.bandcamp.com/track/time-will-wash-me-clean; Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/time-will-wash-me-clean-single/1757085897.
- Jul 11, 2024: “Island of Your Smile” (single). Source: Bandcamp https://thewaterkickers.bandcamp.com/track/island-of-your-smile; Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/island-of-your-smile-single/1757002398.
- Jan 5, 2025: “Every Brick” (single). Source: Bandcamp https://thewaterkickers.bandcamp.com/track/every-brick; Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/every-brick-single/1789282318.
- Jul 9, 2025: “Will She Rise Again?” (single). Source: Bandcamp https://thewaterkickers.bandcamp.com/track/will-she-rise-again-2; Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/will-she-rise-again-single/1824052489.
- Feb 20, 2026: Trouble In The Waves (3 tracks), Wavekicker Records. Source: Bandcamp https://thewaterkickers.bandcamp.com/album/trouble-in-the-waves; Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/album/trouble-in-the-waves-single/1877180052.
- Apr 1, 2026: three lives from the woodshed archives (3 live tracks). Source: Bandcamp https://thewaterkickers.bandcamp.com/album/three-lives-from-the-woodshed-archives.

Music videos:

- Mar 31, 2020: “Losing Attitude”. Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOvFSzo7Vsc.
- May 30, 2020: “All You’re Blessed With Now”. Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OE5Orb4Pilc.
- May 18, 2021: On The Reel: LIVE Sessions S2 E11 (On The Marc Studio, livestream). Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSn9QspvVLM.
- Mar 19, 2022: “Winter Alone”. Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDVyLgQ3CGk.
- Jan 22, 2023: “All You’re Blessed With Now” (On The Marc Studio). Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TuRei_BH5I.
- Apr 23, 2023: “Almost Love” (On The Marc Studio). Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5peN0euHTQk.
- Oct 8, 2023: “Time Will Wash Me Clean” (On The Marc Studio). Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKW7gxs91DY.
- Oct 13, 2023: Soda City Living (WIS News 10): “Island of Your Smile”. Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-Ha7dNZitY.
- Jun 16, 2024: “The Water Kickers at Art Bar 6/15/24” (fan video). Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7WBo-hVbYo.
- Feb 5, 2025: “Almost Love – Water Kickers Wednesday – NPR Tiny Desk Contest”. Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afddUMzznOI.
- Mar 5, 2025: Bob Dylan’s “From A Buick 6” (cover). Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5E4nEizNKI.
- Apr 29, 2025: “Water Kickers – Set 1 – 4/19/25” (FR8yard). Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EnuwhpwruE.
- Dec 16, 2025: “Live Art – S1E1 – Woodshed Archive 2025-11-21”. Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8U-4037Cas.
- Jun 17, 2026: “The Hardest Promise To Keep”, Finlay Park, Columbia. Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2h1RaxxuZ4.
- Aug 5, 2026: “Tea Kettle”, Live at Finlay Park 2026. Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSs3fKrnccA.
- Aug 5, 2026: “Time Will Wash Me Clean”, Live at Finlay Park 2026. Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldnRYUHnme4.
- Aug 5, 2026: “Heavy Heart”, Live at Finlay Park 2026. Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JB8rx91a2Ec.

Interviews, press and TV:

- “New music from Columbia, SC, bands, rappers, more”, Free Times (Post and Courier), by Vincent Harris, on Trouble in the Waves. Source: Free Times https://www.postandcourier.com/free-times/music/new-music-columbia-sc-rappers-bands-artists/article_1dc7c84c-6255-47e6-9060-4b9624d83ba5.html.
- May 2026: “Concert series to check out in Columbia, SC, and beyond”, Free Times, by Zoe Nicholson. Source: Free Times https://www.postandcourier.com/free-times/music/concert-series-outdoor-free-columbia-sc/article_fbcb34fd-e3d6-4516-a363-0ad39e025c0c.html.
- “Inaugural Songbird Festival at Finlay Park”, City of Columbia. Source: City of Columbia https://columbiasc.gov/event/inaugural-songbird-festival-at-finlay-park/.
- Oct 13, 2023: Soda City Living, WIS News 10 (TV). Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-Ha7dNZitY.

Gigs (2024–2026), by year:

- 2024: Jun 15, Art Bar, Columbia; Oct 11, Columbia Museum of Art, Lunchtime Folk Music Series, with The Runout. Source: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7WBo-hVbYo; Columbia Museum of Art https://www.columbiamuseum.org/events/lunchtime-folk-music-series-featuring-water-kickers-and-runout.
- 2025: Apr 4, The Red Horse Inn, Landrum, SC, Wine on the Terrace; Apr 19, FR8yard; Aug 14, Uncle Fester’s Music Pub, Columbia, with Danielle Howle Duo and EZ/PT; Nov 21, Woodshed Archive, Live Art S1E1. Source: TicketSignup https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/WineontheTerraceWK; YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EnuwhpwruE; Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uncle-festers-danielle-howle-duo-ezpt-preview-the-water-kickers-tickets-1554994804319; YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8U-4037Cas.
- 2026: May 9, Foxfield Bar and Grille, Columbia, with Bobbie Gail and Jean Louise; May 29, Finlay Fridays, Finlay Park, Columbia, with EZ/PT; Sep 5, Tin Roof, Charleston, SC, with Don Merckle and THE Dubber; Oct 16, Gardener’s Outpost, Columbia, Music in the Garden; Oct 25 (upcoming), Tin Roof, Charleston, SC, with Nick Sweat & The Phantom Headlights and Don Merckle. Source: stayhappening.com https://stayhappening.com/e/the-water-kickers-bobbie-gail-and-jean-louise-at-foxfield-bar-and-grille-E2ISYIORAC5; City of Columbia Parks & Rec https://parksandrec.columbiasc.gov/events/finlay-fridays-live-in-the-park-the-water-kickers-and-ez-pt/; Extra Chill Events https://events.extrachill.com/events/the-water-kickers-don-merckle-the-dubber-door-730-show-830-10-21; Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/music-in-the-garden-the-water-kickers-tickets-2001707426798; Extra Chill Events https://events.extrachill.com/artist/the-water-kickers.

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## Press & mentions


### THE Dubber

- Sep 30, 2021: "Outdoor live music shows highlight October start in Midlands (A chat with THE Dubber)", The State (interview) (https://www.thestate.com/entertainment/music-news-reviews/article254619142.html). Mentions: THE Dubber, Wendell Culbreath
- May 23, 2017: "THE Dubber is for Real! – In Concert Here Thursday", The Edgefield Advertiser (interview) (https://www.edgefieldadvertiser.com/2017/05/the-dubber-is-for-real-in-concert-here-thursday/). Mentions: THE Dubber, Wendell Culbreath, SilDag
- May 1, 2013: "The Dubber ditches hard rock for world music", Charleston City Paper (interview) (https://charlestoncitypaper.com/2013/05/01/the-dubber-ditches-hard-rock-for-world-music/). Mentions: THE Dubber, Wendell Culbreath
- Feb 18, 2011: "A Breath of Fresh Air – Five Minutes With: THE Dubber", Jamaicans.com (interview) (https://jamaicans.com/fiveminutesdubbers/). Mentions: THE Dubber, Wendell Culbreath
- Nov 30, 2010: "The Dubber", Britishhiphop.co.uk (interview) (https://www.britishhiphop.co.uk/features/interviews/the-dubber.html). Mentions: THE Dubber, Wendell Culbreath
- May 28, 2010: "Painting at Utopia with The Dubber in Columbia, SC", ARTSAILS1 (Jean Bourque) (http://artsails1.blogspot.com/search/label/Columbia%20SC). Mentions: THE Dubber

#### Frija (1989–92)

- Jul 30, 1991: "Review: Black Rock Coalition 3rd-anniversary show at the Music Machine (p. 5, Steve Hochman)", Los Angeles Times (https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1991-07-30-ca-251-story.html). Mentions: Frija
- Jul 28, 1991: "Preview: Black Rock Coalition benefit (Valley Ed., p. 91, Steve Appleford)", Los Angeles Times (https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1991-07-28-ca-321-story.html). Mentions: Frija
- Jul 26, 1991: "Music column: Black Rock Coalition 3rd-anniversary showcase at the Music Machine (p. E10, Tomm Carroll)", Daily Breeze (Torrance) (print citation, no public URL). Mentions: Frija, Follow For Now, Mothers Finest, Blakasaurasmex, Jason Luckett
- Jul 13, 1991: "Guy Takes Low-Impact New Jack to Greek (OC Ed., p. 1, Chris Willman)", Los Angeles Times (print citation, no public URL). Mentions: Frija
- Undated: "Head-Roc's Mouth: Meet the Dubber", Washington City Paper (https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/426563/head-rocs-mouth-meet-the-dubber/). Mentions: THE Dubber, Wendell Culbreath, Frija

#### Newspaper archive (SC State Library / NewsBank)

- Jul 24, 2026: "Sweetgrass Festival (p. 3, Kenna Coe)", Post and Courier (print citation, no public URL). Mentions: THE Dubber
- Jun 26, 2024: "Koger Center black box (p. 11, August Krickel)", Post and Courier (print citation, no public URL). Mentions: THE Dubber
- Jun 17, 2021: "Richland Library Black Music Month (p. 4)", Carolina Panorama (print citation, no public URL). Mentions: THE Dubber
- Jul 1, 2020: "Black Columbia artists highlight works that speak to their American experience – Creative Glimpses (p. 8, Jordan Lawrence)", Post and Courier (print citation, no public URL). Mentions: THE Dubber
- Jan 11, 2018: "Richland Library artist showcase (p. 8)", Carolina Panorama (print citation, no public URL). Mentions: THE Dubber
- Sep 22, 2017: "Folks About Town (artist-in-residence)", Columbia Star (print citation, no public URL). Mentions: THE Dubber
- Jun 5, 2014: "The 'Dubber', Winner SC Art Grant to Perform at Discovery Center", Edgefield Advertiser (print citation, no public URL). Mentions: THE Dubber
- Apr 23, 2010: "Spreading the word to the world (p. 37)", The State (print citation, no public URL). Mentions: THE Dubber

### The Water Kickers

- Sep 2, 2026: "Genre Mixing Night at The Tin Roof: Water Kickers, Don Merckle & The Dubber Preview", The Shrimp City Report Podcast (interview) (https://www.shrimpcityreport.com/e/genre-bending-night-at-the-tin-roof-water-kickers-don-merkel-dubs-preview/). Mentions: The Water Kickers, Don Merckle, THE Dubber, Graham, Kelley Porterfield, Brodie Porterfield

#### Newspaper archive (SC State Library / NewsBank)

- Apr 12, 2026: "Finlay Park festival (p. 2A, Morgan Hughes)", The State (print citation, no public URL). Mentions: The Water Kickers
- Apr 8, 2026: "Finlay Park festival (Zoe Nicholson)", Post and Courier (print citation, no public URL). Mentions: The Water Kickers
- Mar 31, 2026: "Local Frequency: New tracks from Homemade Haircuts, Katie DeMartini and The Water Kickers (Vincent Harris)", Post and Courier (web) (print citation, no public URL). Mentions: The Water Kickers, Homemade Haircuts, Katie DeMartini
- Mar 25, 2026: "AmplifiHer collective (Perry McLeod)", Post and Courier (web) (print citation, no public URL). Mentions: The Water Kickers
- Jun 18, 2025: "Benefit concert (p. 28, Perry McLeod)", Post and Courier (print citation, no public URL). Mentions: The Water Kickers
- Dec 11, 2024: "Aiken Equine Rescue benefit (p. 1, Carl Dawson)", Aiken Standard (print citation, no public URL). Mentions: The Water Kickers
- Nov 14, 2019: "Music in the Midlands (p. 10D, Steve Dassatti)", The State (print citation, no public URL). Mentions: The Water Kickers, Five Finger Death Punch

### Candy Coffins

- Dec 10, 2022: "Pre-album, Post-Pandemic, new romantic musings with Candy Coffins", The Big Takeover (interview) (https://bigtakeover.com/interviews/PrealbumPostPandemicnewromanticmusingswithCandyCoffins). Mentions: Candy Coffins, Jame Lathren
- Oct 4, 2022: "Entrevista a Candy Coffins", Revista The 13th (interview) (https://revistathe13th.blogspot.com/2022/10/entrevista-candy-coffins.html). Mentions: Candy Coffins, Jame Lathren, Tom Alewine, Alex Mabrey, Justin Purdy, Jonathan Bradley
- Apr 20, 2023: "Candy Coffins Finds The Perfect Visual Approach For "Another Kiss" Video", Wildfire Music + News (https://wildfiremusic.net/2023/04/20/candy-coffins-finds-the-perfect-visual-approach-for-another-kiss-video/). Mentions: Candy Coffins
- Undated: "Candy Coffins Live at Papa Jazz", Scene SC (https://scenesc.com/candy-coffins-live-at-papa-jazz/). Mentions: Candy Coffins

#### Newspaper archive (SC State Library / NewsBank)

- Nov 16, 2023: "Night at the (art) museum: Arts & Draughts (Eden Prime)", Post and Courier (web) (print citation, no public URL). Mentions: Candy Coffins
- Jan 18, 2023: "To-Do List (Jan. 18-24) (p. A14, Kyle Petersen, Pat Moran and Alex Galbraith)", Post and Courier (print citation, no public URL). Mentions: Candy Coffins
- Aug 26, 2021: "Live music roundup (David Travis Bland)", The State (web) (print citation, no public URL). Mentions: Candy Coffins
- May 13, 2020: "Music Reviews: New albums from Columbia rock bands Candy Coffins and Watson Village (p. A13, Pat Moran)", Post and Courier (print citation, no public URL). Mentions: Candy Coffins, Watson Village
- Feb 21, 2019: "Mardi Gras Columbia lineup (p. 25)", The State (print citation, no public URL). Mentions: Candy Coffins

### Don Merckle

- Sep 2, 2026: "Genre Mixing Night at The Tin Roof: Water Kickers, Don Merckle & The Dubber Preview", The Shrimp City Report Podcast (interview) (https://www.shrimpcityreport.com/e/genre-bending-night-at-the-tin-roof-water-kickers-don-merkel-dubs-preview/). Mentions: The Water Kickers, Don Merckle, THE Dubber, Graham
- Feb 3, 2025: "Unveiling the album "Same Devil, New Skin" with Don Merckle", The Shrimp City Report Podcast (interview) (https://www.shrimpcityreport.com/e/unveiling-same-devil-new-skin-an-insight-with-don-merkel/). Mentions: Don Merckle
- Jan 19, 2024: "The Local Bar 195 – Don Merckle and a Blacksmith", The Local Bar podcast (interview) (https://thelocalbar.libsyn.com/the-local-bar-195-don-merckle-and-a-blacksmith). Mentions: Don Merckle
- Oct 20, 2021: "Musician Don Merckle creates haunting sounds on new LP", Charleston City Paper (interview) (https://charlestoncitypaper.com/2021/10/20/musician-don-merckle-creates-haunting-sounds-on-new-lp/). Mentions: Don Merckle
- Mar 18, 2015: "Don Merckle and The Blacksmiths go for a stripped-down sound", Charleston City Paper (interview) (https://charlestoncitypaper.com/2015/03/18/don-merckle-and-the-blacksmiths-go-for-a-stripped-down-sound/). Mentions: Don Merckle

#### Newspaper archive (SC State Library / NewsBank)

- Aug 28, 2024: "Soda City Playlist (p. A16, Genna Contino)", Post and Courier (print citation, no public URL). Mentions: Don Merckle
- Jun 26, 2022: "Staycation column (p. F1, Maura Hogan)", Post and Courier (print citation, no public URL). Mentions: Don Merckle
- Jun 23, 2022: "'Workman's poet' Don Merckle to perform at Isis Music Hall", Beacon Tribune (print citation, no public URL). Mentions: Don Merckle
- Jan 19, 2022: "The Best of South Carolina Music 2021 (p. A17)", Post and Courier (print citation, no public URL). Mentions: Don Merckle
- Dec 15, 2021: "Columbia To-Do List (Dec. 15-21)", Post and Courier (print citation, no public URL). Mentions: Don Merckle
- Sep 27, 2018: "Jam Room Music Festival (Preach Jacobs)", The State (print citation, no public URL). Mentions: Don Merckle & The Blacksmiths
- May 1, 2008: "American Gun at Gaffney's Spring Shindigs (Janet S. Spencer)", Herald-Journal (print citation, no public URL). Mentions: American Gun, Don Merckle

### Graham

- Jul 19, 2006: "Sound Checks: Notable Shows in the Next Week", Charleston City Paper (https://charlestoncitypaper.com/2006/07/19/sound-checks-notable-shows-in-the-next-week-32/). Mentions: Graham, Bryson Jennings, Clayton Bozard

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