7th Annual CODfather Christmas Market & Celebration!

Saturday, December 21st

11am-5pm

V-Tones play 3-4pm

Free

Join us for the 7th CODfather Park Circle-Christmas Market & Celebration! That's in Park Circle on Saturday, Dec 21st from 11am-5pm!

Santa will be there (11:30am-12:30pm) plus a vendor market featuring over 40 vendors. Plus , the Kings Counterpoint Carolers and the Miss Winter Wonderland Pin-Up Contest hosted by Rosie Rumble. Live music from 

Mission Critical 12:30-1pm

Jordan Igoe 2pm-2:30pm

Kings Counterpoint Carolers 2;30-3pm

The V-Tones of Charleston 3-4pm

Bring a toy to donate to Toys For Tots

LET'S HAVE SOME FUN !!!

FREE UKULELE LIBRARY JAM

SATURDAY, DEC. 7TH

KIDS 1-1:30PM

TEENS/ADULTS 1:30-2:30PM

JOHNS ISLAND BRANCH

https://ccplsc.libcal.com/event/13353574

Dreaming Farms

1540 Camp Road, Charleston, SC, 29412

Sunday, November 24th

noon-4pm

free

It's beginning to look a lot like Noodle! 'Tis the season to be jolly, and grab your ukulele on your way to Folly. I'll be there, at the Dreaming Farms Christmas tree lot, with wreaths, garlands, and all the jingles you can jangle! Swing on by!

 KULTURE KLASH 9

The V-Tones of Charleston, the Dubplates, Acid Hawk, Schema, DJ Fred Krugrrr, Danny Seltzer, many more bands

Saturday, Nov. 16th

Building 64, 2301 Noisette Blvd

$40 day of event,/$30 adv

plus TONS OF ARTISTS 

Kulture Klash is back! This is an immersive art evironment and event that will have tons of wild local art and music. It's going to be great. Don't miss it. We're playing nerdy and early. Be there and prepare to party!

CASHLESS EVENT, ALL AGES, DJs, ART ART ART, LET"S GO CRAZY!!!

Park Circle Art Walk

The V-Tones of Charleston

Saturday, October 12th

we play 2-3:45pm Brookside Park

we play 4:15-5pm Holomes Baptist Church

free

Hey friends! Join us for a rare, open air performance was part of the Park Circle Art Walk. Artists have their work for your perusal and you perambulate the neighborhood. We've got a new buddy, Ryan, who plays several instruments. Come find us!

 RAVENEL TRAIN DEPOT FARMERS MARKET

Saturday, September 21st

9:30am-1pm

free!

5775 Hwy 165, Ravenel, SC

Dreaming Farms Pumkin Patch

Sunday, September 22nd, noon-4pm

free!

1549 Camp Road, Charleston, SC, 29412

Hey y'all! It's pumpkin season! Woo Hoo! That means the weather suits my clothes! Swing on by this weekend and enjoy the season frivolities with me and my friends as we make some melodies to fill the air with joyous song while we whistle past the graveyard. ..

THE AMAZING MITTENS

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th

CITY LIGHTS EASTSIDE 

(12 Line street)

6-8 pm

FREE

Hey y'all! It's been a minute, but Eden and I have a little spin off band called The Amazing Mittens and we're playing at our favorite spot. City Lights has coffee drinks, food, adult beverages, and a great community, Hop, drop, and stop on by. The vibes are good!!

 SHE GOES, HE GOES

HOLY CITY SWING DANCE

FRIDAY, AUGUST 30th

REDEEMER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

43 WENTWORTH

$15 (includes lessons)

7pm lessons

8pm live band

Hey y'all, check out the good people of Holy City Swing. They have Swing dances every friday night, and have a live band once a month. I'll be playing with She Goes, He Goes, this month, and just for fun I'll be playing guitar. You can just come and hang out if you want, and you don't need a partner. Operators are standing by! 

  O Solo Noodle

Ravenel Train Depot Farmers Market

Saturday, August 17th, 2024

9:30am-1pm

free

Hey Y'all, everbody should check out this cute little farmers market at the historic Ravenel train depot. They've got arts and crafts and vegetables and lots of fascinating things to explore. There's also a playground for the kids. Big fun for all ages! I'll be there, too, leafing through the decades, musically. Be there!

 

 The V-Tones of Charleston

Ladybug Release Festival

Sunday, July 21st

1-4pm

MAGNOLIA PLANTATION AND GARDENS

$35 (festival included with admission)

Hey y'all! Let's celebrate our favorite little critters, the amazing ladybugs! A V-Tones trio will be there to provide music for bug lovers of all ages. It's time to pollinate, pollinate, dance to the music!

THE AMAZING MITTENS

DISABILITY PRIDE MIXER & MINGLE

Saturday,  July 13th

we play 6-9pm

City Lights Eastside

12 Line Street

free

Hey Y'all! Eden and I are happy to be playing for the Disability Pride mixer this Saturday. We have many, many friends who are moving and grooving with their own disabilities. This will be a chance for friends and families to get together and visit. City Lights Eastside has all kinds of drinks and food. It's wonderful and it'd be wonderful to see you there!

 HOLY CITY SWING DANCE

THE V-TONES OF CHARLESTON

(with Special Guest star ROGER BELLOW)

FRIDAY, JULY 5th

7pm- beginner 2 (you know a little bit) lesson

7:30pm- beginner 1 intro lessons

8-10pm live music

REDEMEER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

43 WENTWORTH 

Charleston, SC, 29401

$15 pay at the door

Hey y'all! The V-Tones are always ready to provide the public with the best that the region has to offer and this month we'll have a band full of guest stars. First off, our musical mentor, Mr. Roger Bellow, a string wizard and vault of knowledge. Next, special bass player Mr. Fuller Condon, who is an exceptional player a multi-genre genius. Mr. Andy Mason is joining us as well on keys, and of course Eden and Noodle will be there to keep it stuck together! There is even talk of a super surprise mystery guest! jump on it! Come on out! 

NO PARTNER NECESSARY. OPERATORS ARE STANDING BY, 

 O Solo Noodle

Ravenel Train Depot Farmers Market

Saturday, June 15th, 2024

free

Hey Y'all, everbody should check out this cute little farmers market at the historic Ravenel train depot. They've got arts and crafts and vegetables and lots of fascinating things to explore. There's also a playground for the kids. Big fun for all ages! I'll be there, too, leafing through the decades, musically. Be there!

 STATELESS ACTOR

TUESDAY, JUNE 11th

MOSQUITO BEACH

6:30-8:30pm

FREE

Stateless Actor is stretching out with two big sets on Tuesday at Mosquito Beach. The tunes and compositions are by local guitar whiz and intercostal poet, Peter Coish, and the ensemble brings a wide net of influences. I'll be playing bass with these gentlemen at the historic Mosquito Beach site. So, drop everything, grab your bug spray, and let's get loose! Every show is different, as this music is designed with your mind in mind. 

 

 Piccolo Spoleto presents

LIME & THE COCONUTS

Thursday, May 30th

CIRCULAR CHURCH

Noon

$ donation

Hey y'all! Lime & the Coconuts is playing for the Piccolo Spoleto festival on Thursday. If you are out and about Spoleto-ing, swing on by! Lime & the Coconuts got its start playing the Tea Room for Spoleto every year at the Second Presbyterian Church. We've also played the Sierra Club's annual oyster roast fundraiser. Led by renowned batik artist Mary Edna Fraser, Lime & the Coconuts is a fun loving band filled with good vibes and crowd pleasing songs. 

 THE AMAZING MITTENS! 

CITY LIGHTS COFFEE

12 Line street 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22nd

6:30-8:30

Free

Hey Friends! City Lights was our stampin' grounds for many years, and they've reopened in a new location. It's a bigger space, too! Eden and I will be there to celebrate their grand opening party on Wednesday, May 22nd! Yee-doggie! Swing on by!

BLACKWATER UKULELE FESTIVAL

CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN

Sunday, May 19th

Cypress Gardens Park

in Moncks Corner

all day

free festival included in park admission

 MUGS4MOMS FUNDRAISER 

with the V-Tones of Charleston

Saturday. May 4th

11am-1pm

Redux Art Gallery

tickets start at $50

https://www.mugsformoms.org/events

Hey y'all, join us for this annual event supporting the Mugs4Moms organization. Mugs4Moms is a local group that does good work with support for post partum depression year round. We'll be there providing a 'cheerful little earful' for the crowd. Local artists and crafters have created thousands of unique pieces of pottery. Swing on by and do good while having some fun.

....AND MAY THE FORTH BE WITH YOU !

 Stateless Actor with others

Mt. Nebo Church fundraiser

Saturday, April 20th

we play 2pm

Awendaw Green

$10

Hey y'all, I'm playing bass with a rock band called Stateless Actor, and we're excited to be performing a short set for this fundraiser event at Awendaw Green. It'll be worth the trip! 

Then

Stateless Actor 

Arbor Day/Earth Day Festival

Stith Park gazebo

Sullivan's Island

Friday, April 26th

2:30-4:30pm

free

Then, we'll get to stretch out with a big show on Sullivan's Island. Stateless Island has Peter Coish on guitar and is our songwriter. I'm playing bass. Ron Wiltrout will be on drums and Gerald Gregory is on keys. Swing on by! It's bound to be fun!

 PECHA KUCHA 45 coming up!

Wednesday, April 19th, 2024

Charleston Music Hall

$15

Pecha Kucha is artists symposium event. Each presenter gets 6:40 minutes to show 20 slides and walk about what suits their fancy. This event will have some fantastic visual and musical artists, like Kevin Taylor and Manny Houston. Also Camille Lowman, a local actress, among others. I'm super excited because Eden and I will be able to talk about our ideals concerning the V-Tones. Big Fun! Now with slides!

NOTE: The Charleston Music Hall is a cashless facility

 The V-Tones of Charleston

Mt. Pleasant Farmers' Market

Tuesday, April 2nd

3:30-7pm

FREE

Let's get ridiculous! April Fools' Day is another great reason get silly with the V-Tones. We love the Mt. Pleasant Farmers' Market, and know you will, too. We'll do our best to make it a fest!

 Teddy Bear Picnic

With the V-Tones of Charleston, Kyle K'Otic, Watoto Academy of Performing Arts,  others

Sunday, March 3rd

1:30-4pm

Hampton Park

free

Calling all Bears! Calling all Bears! Bring your stuffed animals and celebrate where the wild things are at Hampton Park this Sunday. Picnic spots available, plus food trucks, lots of silliness and fun for the young ones. It's the opportunity of a lifetime!

 Lime & the Coconuts

Annual Sierra Club Oyster Roast and Auction Fundraiser

Sunday February 25th

2-5pm

Bowens Island 

$40 adv/$45 door (discounts for kids and members)

Hey friends! It's always a big hoot to gather the Coconuts together for this charity event. Anything can happen and often does. We've got a giant set list of Folk, Rock and Swing tunes to float thru while y'all enjoy the oysters and chili. Bring some extra cash for the fascinating auction items. It's all for a good cause. Cheers!

 MARDI GRAS PARTY!

with the V-TONES OF CHARLESTON

TUESDAY, Feb. 13th

TIKI TACO 

1761 N. Main St., Summerville, SC, 29483

9pm-midnight

Join the merry throng at Mardi Gras! We'll be presenting a special traditional Jazz version of the V-Tones with guest horn players. Tiki Taco will have a costume contest, bead toss, and of course food and drinks. Let's go crazy!

 The V-Tones of Charleston

SWING DANCE 

CHARLESTON ALLEY

Friday, January 26th

7-7:30pm beginner 2 lesson

7:30-8pm beginner 1 lesson

7-8pm intermediate lesson

8-10pm live music 

Presbyterian Redeemer Church

43 Wentworth street

$15 at the door

Hey friends! We are kicking off this Swing Dance Weekend here in historic Charleston. The good people at Holy City Swing will have lots of special guest teachers, a Charleston competition, live bands, late night dances and plenty of great tunes! Shine up your dancing shoes! We'll be there!

Holy City Swing Schedule