Old McDoodle
Saturday, November 29th
11am-3pm
Dreaming Farms Christmas Tree Farm
Hey y'all! Let's keep the holidays a'rolling with a stroll through the Dreaming Farms Christmas tree lot. They're the same folks who have the punkin patch, but the Thanksgiving over, it's time to wobble those leftovers and check out some trees. I'll be there, playing some tunes for your holiday dreamtime!
Pumpkin Patch season
RAVENEL TRAIN DEPOT FARMERS MARKET
SATURDAY OCTOBER 18th
9:30am-1pm
FREE
Hey friends! Swing on the by for some snuggly tunes and autumnal atmosphere at the historic Ravenel Train Depot Farmers Market. Trains still pass by to this day! The market has vegetables, art, honey, and fun little knick knacks to puruse. There's also a playground for the tiny tots, too.
DREAMING FARMS PUMKIN PATCH
SUNDAY OCTOBER 19th
noon-4pm
FREE (but c'mon, buy a pumpkin!)
I love the Dreaming Farms pumpkin patch because they have fun displays and a wide selection of pumpkins for decorating your haunted house. I'll be there, too, playing old tunes from days gone by. Big fun! Come say howdy.
SWING DANCE WITH THE V-TONES!!!
FRIDAY, June 27th
we play 8-10pm
lessons beginner 1 at 7pm
beginner 2 at 7:30pm
Redeemer Presbyterian Church
43 Wentworth street
$15 (includes lessons)
YES! Let's do it again! The good folks at Holy City Swing are happy to present the V-Tones back again in concert. They'll have beginner 1 and 2 lessons beforehand. You are welcome to attend even if you do not have a partner, or bring your whole squad! Heck, sometimes people just come to hear the music. Fun times for everybody. It's what we need. Get on it!
PICCOLO SPOLETO SHOWS
Piccolo Spoleto is the little sister festival to Charleston's world famous Spoleto Arts Festival, and the V-Tones are very happy to be in the mix! Spoleto weaves its colors and music all through the city, bringing music, theater, arts and culture from all over the world.
We have two shows for Piccolo Spoleto
The V-Tones of Charleston at Marion Square
Saturday, May 31st
10:30am-1pm
free
Bop 'til you drop in the heart of the city. We'll have our classic V-Tones quartet playing music from our vast repertoire of vintage Swing, Jugband, and Vaudeville songs. Plus, we've always go t a surprise up our sleeve!
The V-Tones of Charleston at City Lights Coffee
Thursday, June 5th
6;30-8:30pm
$15 minimum food /drink order
Drop into the scene at the City Lights Coffee shop at 12 Line Street. We're here to have fun and twist time loops! Space is limited, so meet some new friends and share a table and coconut cake at City Lights with the V-Tones!
HAPPY SPOLETO!
Piccolo Spoleto Arts Festival Events
Lime & the Coconuts, and a cast of thousands,
Wragg Square
Saturday, May 24th
1am-5pm
FREE
Lime & the Coconuts
Circular Church
Monday, May 26th
noon-1pm
free (donation)
Let's get Coconutty with lime and the Coconuts! We're going to have a great time, and we want you to share the joy with us! All events are sponsored by the Piccolo Spoleto Arts Festival. The festival is city-wide and a great way to bring the world to Charleston. Viva la Revolucion!
"The Tenth"
Blackwater Ukulele Festival
at
Sunday, April 6, 2025
benefit for
Festival Free with Regular Park Admission
9:00 Park Opens
10:00 Group Strumming
11:00 Blue Poodles
11:30 Charleston Hot Shots
12:00 Nathan Miller
1: 00 Noodle McDoodle (Donald Whitley)
1:30 Lil Uke Band
2:00 The Sweet Tea Dulcimers
2:30 Ulyana's Generations
4:00 Festival Ends
SHE GOES HE GOES
Swing Dance presented by Holy City Swing
Thursday, March 27th
Redeemer Presbyterian church annex
43 Wentworth street
7pm lesson
8-10pm live band
$15
All Aboard! Jump on in Swing Dance pool. You don't need to bring a partner, and you certainly don't need to know what you're doing before you learn how to do it! Heck, sometimes people just come to hear the bands. She Goes He Goes is a fine five piece band playing great old songs from way back when. Jump on in! Let's mix metaphors!
Sierra Club Oyster Roast and Auction at Bowen's Island
with Lime & the Coconuts
Sunday, Feb. 23rd
2-5pm
$40
Hey Y'all, it's the time of year for the annual Sierra Club oyster roast. It's always a good time. Oysters, chili, beautiful water, fellowship, and music with Lime & the Coconuts. Big Fun all around.
