Web Time Fun: Oct. 3, 2012

#WTF (Web Time Fun) is a weekly roundup of the fun and interesting stuff Myrtle Beach is talking about online. Here’s a sample of some of the links people are sharing on the web this week. Want to get in on the fun? Share a link with us on Facebook (Facebook.com/listenupmb) or Twitter (@listenupmb) to get featured here.

MUSIC

My Dear Demas

Led by Conway-based pastor Scott Johnson, My Dear Demas is more than just another Christian Rock band. It’s also a multimedia ministry devoted to engaging folks in the story of the living God through its music, videos and writings.

But despite a big-picture goal of spreading the word of God, composing music remains at the core of what MDD is all about.

The five-piece lineup includes Johnson (vocals/acoustic guiatr), Brian Hardee (guitars), Mike Clardy (drums), Lee Hickman (bass) and Curtis McDonald (electric guitar).

Its latest album “As Sparrows Fall” was released in September and runs through the gamut of sounds from acoustic rock and folk tunes to jazzy guitar riffs and some southern rock and country flair. Combine that with the heartfelt lyrics and soulful vocals and it's definitely worth a listen.

Learn more about this group at mydeardemas.com

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• Check out the awesomely operatic "Eclipse" the latest release from Feel No Other, a collaboration between local musician/producer Brian McKenzie (Sqwearl, SAVAS, etc.) and songstress Claudia Gregory (Exhaust The Fox). Watch the video.

• Longtime local rapper Sunni G (B-1NZ) goes space-aged on his latest single "Mars." Check it out. 

• Take an angsty, emotional ride with Zach "Weazelpunk" Williams (The Beatholes) on his latest solo release "Can't Keep Up" Listen on Reverbnation.

THINGS TO DO

Rock the vote!

While the volume of political information — and misinformation — being shared online these days is almost enough to turn anyone off from the election, there are still places like rockthevote.com helping to educate folks on why it’s important to get involved in the process.  

Locally, the deadline to register to vote in the November election is Saturday and The Horry County Registration & Elections Office will be open from 8 a.m. to noon for last-minute registration.

Also S.C. just announced that it's allowing for voter registration fully onlline, click here to regsiter at SCvotes.org.

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• Gear up for the latest Myrtle Beach appearance by rapper Bubba Sparxxx by checking out our photos of one of his past appearances ... oh, and then go see him at The Boathouse beginning at 10 p.m.

• Want to hang on to summer as long as possible? There's still two more chances to ride like it's July at Family Kingdom Amusement Park, which will close for the season after this weekend. They're open at 6 p.m. on Friday and at 1 p.m. on Saturday. Details here.

• Check out the brewery tours at New South Brewery, offered every Tuesday and Thursday beginning at 3 p.m. It's a great chance to try some Oktoberfest brew before you head out to Oktoberfest Saturday. Click here.

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The New Angelo'sAngelo's Reopens 

After months of work spent moving three blocks south popular local eatery Angelo’s Steak & Pasta — home of the “Greatest Steaks in the Universe” — will open Thursday in its new digs at 2311 S. Kings Hwy. in Myrtle Beach.

Read our feature on the move at our sister site MBVisit.com or check out angelosteakandpasta.com.

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• Good news! It's fall and parking in downtown Myrtle Beach is now free again. Check it out.

• Mud Runs seem to be all the rage lately, with active folks flocking to events all over the county. Check out these photos from the inaugural Thompson Farm Mud Run in Conway last weekend.

• In case you blinked and missed it, there was a tornado warning issued for just outside Conway around noon Monday and Twitter and Facebook blew up with concerned weather watchers. It was called off roughly 10 seconds later.

FUNNY

Gangnam Style

If you’re not hip to South Korean rapper PSY, it’s possible you might be the only one left.

His “Gangnam Style” video features a catchy dance beat and a humorous, galloping dance move that’s caught on across the world, racking up more than 345 million views on Youtube since its July release and was recently certified by the Guinness Book of World Records as the “most liked” YouTube video ever.

Read more about the phenomenon that is "Gangnam Style."

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• Think your life is hard? Chances are you've got some "First World Problems." Check out more of them here.

• Who would've though that receipts, yes reciepts could be funny? Apparently someone. Check out Funny Receipts.

Web Time Fun: Sept. 24, 2012

#WTF (Web Time Fun) is a weekly roundup of the fun and interesting stuff Myrtle Beach is talking about online. Here’s a sample of some of the links people are sharing on the web this week. Want to get in on the fun? Share a link with us on Facebook (Facebook.com/listenupmb) or Twitter (@listenupmb) to get featured here.

THINGS TO DO

Dance like the stars 

With National Ballroom Dancing Week going on this week (Sept. 21-30), now’s the perfect time to lace up your dancing shoes and give a twirl to the tango. Check out usadancegrandstrand.org for details on USA Dance Grand Strand Chapter’s week-long Salute to National Ballroom Dance events or visit a local studio such as Let’s Dance (facebook.com/LetsDanceMyrtleBeach) or Fred Astaire Dance Studio (fadsmyrtlebeach.com) online to schedule a lesson. 

+ MORE THINGS TO DO...

• Zulu Lounge is hosting MB's Next Best Chef competition this weekend featuring 5 locals in an "Iron Chef" -style showdown. Get the details here.

• Fall Bike Week is just around the corner. See some of what's planned at Jamin' Leather's events list.

 • The brand-new Ollie's Bargain Outlet is celebrating its grand opening today with NASCAR Driver Kasey Kahne. Check out details here or visit the store in the former Piggly Wiggly location in Carolina Forest. 

MUSIC

Time After Time

Brooklyn-based Indie Rock group Darling Waste — led by part-time Myrtle Beach resident Lance Waste —recently released its latest EP ”What Happened to Empathy?” online.  Check out this Emo-leaning group’s three-track album complete with an awesome cover of Cyndi Lauper’s 1984 hit “Time After Time” on iTunes or at darlingwaste.bandcamp.com.

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 • "Dance With The Boogie Man" is the first release from in quite some time from longtime local hip-hoppers QP & Shamroc. It's a collaboration with local trio Exklusive Musik Listen here.

• "Southern Sons of Southern Sons" Check out the latest album from local songwriter Lew Holton full of Bluesy, honky tonk-influenced songs. Available on CD Baby. 

• "To The Moon" is a mix of Dubstep and hip-hop from local DJ/producer Ethan Marsh (aka With Authority). It features former Myrtle Beach resident Will Misdom, who's now out west in L.A. Download it here.

FUNNY

Faux-tography

Sick of all those fake Instagram filters, badly photoshopped family pics and inspirational cat photos in your social media feed? Check out this gem of a blog that collects them all and hilariously lampoons the online faux-tography craze. Check it out at youarenotaphotographer.com (via Jason Black on Facebook).

+ MORE FUNNY STUFF...

• Our friends at WMBF shared a photo of a Roto-Pat billboard on 501 that reads "YOUR MOM! - Yeah, We Did Her! -" See it for yourself and sound off about the message.

• Like Superheroes? Like guitars? Sure you do ... (via House of Blues Myrtle Beach on Facebook)

#MYR

CoWork MYR

Bringing the big city concept of a shared workspace to the Grand Strand is the recently-launched office space Cowork MYR, located on 21st Avenue North near Broadway at the Beach. Looking a place to network, a space for your next event or just  for an alternative to the coffee shop? Check it out at coworkmyr.com

+ MORE LOCAL LINKS...

 • Check out this Instagram photo of Lily Johnson, a 7-year-old Leukemia patient from Murrells Inlet, rockin' out to with local group Downtribe during the Lilypalooza event to benefity children's cancer research on Sunday at the Beaver Bar. More on her story here.

• According to Becky Billingsley (@RestaurantGal) on Twitter Red Basil Restaurant in downtown Myrtle Beach has closed. It's one of many local spots closing this time of year...keep up on all the local food news at MyrtleBeachRestaurantNews.com.

• Local weatherman Ed Piotrowski (@EdPitrowski) never met a weather photo that wasn't worth posting. Here's a pretty awesome sunset photo from Alison Earl taken from the Gulstream Cafe in Garden City.

'Trailer Park Lives' filming in Myrtle Beach

First it was "Eastbound & Down" and "Jersey Shore" which made stops to film in Myrtle Beach and more recently NBC's "Revolution" set up shop at Freestyle Music Park.

Now a brand new show called "Trailer Park Lives" has taken notice of Myrtle Beach as a spot to film its brand of reality TV storytelling, profiling a mobile home community dubbed "Myrtle Beach Manor" just off Highway 15 up the road from Myrtle Beach International Airport. 

While some in the area are happy for the added exposure television shows provide for Myrtle Beach, the news of the show coming to Myrtle Beach has also prompted many folks to ask if this is the type of activity that perpetuates the "Redneck Riviera" stereotype that has characterized our area over the years.

Check out further coverage from WMBF News...

WMBFNews.com, Myrtle Beach/Florence SC, Weather

Beach Buzz: Top Tweets & Status Updates for April 19

This is the second installment of a new feature called "Beach Buzz" which compiles ten of the most interesting, informative and absurd social media updates we've found from the Myrtle Beach Music community online recently. Check out what folks are saying below and if you see an update you'd like to share, send it to us via Facebook, @ListenUPMB on Twitter or drop us a line at listenupmb@gmail.com:

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1. Knittin' & Drinkin'

Emily Schrag: "I'm probably the first person to ever leave yarn at a bar... Gotta stop crocheting/knitting at bars..." — April 13. Follow @eeschrag on Twitter for more about guitars, banjos, yarn and dropping a lot of "F" bombs.

2. May the force be with you

Shellie Rowell: "Don't hate me cause I'm beautiful, hate me because this is my boy toy — with Lance Waste at The Sound Hole." — April 17. To keep up with Shellie's always unpredictable antics, friend her on Facebook or check out The Sound Hole fan page. 

3. So how do you really feel?

Myrtle Beach Jokes: "Anytime someone in Myrtle Beach gets the idea to start a music career EVERYONE is quick to remind them how bad they SUCK and that theyre gay." — April 11. Follow @MyrtleBeachJoke on Twitter for more sharp-witted local humor.

4. Her name in lights

Elise Testone: "My College has been so supportive! http://t.co/zBe2InLx" — April 13 Follow @ETestoneai11 for more behind the scene "Idol" talk.

5. Know the difference!

Merch Dude: "To all bands: There is a difference between marketing your band and your band becoming a telemarketer." — April 13. Follow @themerchdude for more tips on how not to look stupid selling merch or check out his blog at themerchdude.tumblr.com/.

6. Get it while it's free...

 Stella by Starlight: "Big things planned. New releases. Live shows. Time to kick you in the face. The albums I have posted will only be free and available a little while longer." Follow MB native Nate Fowler (aka Stella By Starlight) on Facebook or download the music at http://www.pandapush.com/stellabystarlight/.

7. First kilts, now this?!?

Band On The Rum: "Mark your calendars now ! Aug 4th we'll be playing at Whispering Pines Nudist Resort from noon to 3pm for their annual Parrot Head Party. Just over the SC/NC border. Let's see how many "Rummies" love us enough to come to this gig. Should be fun!" — April 17 Keep up with all of Irish/Cover act Band on The Rum's most interesting gigs on Facebook.

8. People of Wal-Mart

Barry Boardwine : "So im walkin out of walmart and see this guy throw his f-ing drink bottle in the back of my truck. I walk up and say HEY WTF?? does this look like a trash truck to you dickhead??He says "kinda"...........??????.......now i have two broken fingers and an assault charge pending. THx alot asshole" — April 13. Friend Barry on Facebook or check out General B (New South Syndicate) on Reverbnation to hear his music.

9. Masquerade Party

Corey Holden: "Ready to get crazy tonight at SenorFrogs MyrtleBeach with DJ Lui Diamante and Taylor J. Burt." — April 13. Friend Corey on Facebook or see him perform live percussion alongside DJ Lui Dianmant at TJB's Remix Thursdays each week at Senor Frogs.

10. PBR TV

Power Born Rebellion: "For anyone that may have missed our silly interview on WMBF's Local Living. Enjoy! BTW, votes are moving up but so is our competitions. Please keep spreading the word! Thanks!" — April 18. Keep up with PBR's quest to advance in the Hard Rock Rising competition on Facebook.

Beach Buzz: The week's top tweets & status updates

This is the first installment of a new feature we're calling "Beach Buzz" which compiles ten of the most interesting, informative and absurd social media updates we've found from the Myrtle Beach Music community online recently. Check out what folks are saying below and if you see an update you'd like to share, send it to us via Facebook, @ListenUPMB on Twitter or drop us a line at listenupmb@gmail.com:

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1. Jeremy Anderson: Bandana fan. Iguana lover.

Treehouse: "It is what it is... http://instagr.am/p/JOIIgRmuRH/" — Apr. 10

Follow TreehouseTheBand on Instagram. 

2. Farewell...for now

Acoustic Johnny (John Hazebrouck): "Due to other commitments, the V.F.W. Sunday Jam will conclude on Sunday Apr. 29. It has been a lot of fun, and I thank all the musicians who have performed and the fans who have attended. We will resume the Jam after Labor Day. We will have a grand finale party on Apr. 29. I hope you can attend!" — Apr. 9

Acoustic Johnny on Facebook.

3. Yo, hit me on Myspace dog

WHIT (aka Greg Whittington): "If you don't like someone and don't want to give them your number... Just tell them to hit you on your Myspace. lol" — April 10

Check out WHIT on Facebook. 

4. Jam-packed benefit lineup

Soundtherapy:  "J-Boogie Memorial Benefit" Band Line-Up

Lost In The Middle 3:30 - 4:00
Rabble N’ Rabellion 4:20 - 4:50
Jah Harvest 5:10 - 5:40
Circles In Autumn 6:00 - 6:30
JC Penny 6:40 - 7:00
Exklusive Musik 7:10 - 7:30
DJ QP & Shamrock 7:40 - 8:00
The Izm 8:10 - 8:40
Rule #9 9:00 - 9:30
Bitterseed 9:50 - 10:20
Soundtherapy 10:40 - 11:20
Strike-O-Matics 11:30 - 12:15
Psych Ward 12:35 - 1:45 — April 11

For full details on the April 28 benefit at SBB Four Corners see the promo video on YouTube.

5. Zombies 101

Myrtle Beach Zombie Walk shared a link: Becoming Zombiefied

"Becoming Zombiefied guide will help first timers know what to expect and discover choices on how they will be Zombified." — April 11

Check out more details on the Myrtle Beach Zombie Walk on Facebook.

6. WE ARE METAL!

101.9 Fox FM- The Internet's Rock Station: "To Be Honest with all of you... If you are watching the [Revolver Golden Gods Awards] live... We do not censor our music. The REAL GODS of Metal are the Unsigned, Underground, Uncensored Bands out there that gets OVERLOOKED by the bigger guys. WE, Stand For YOU, You have a voice ... You speak LOUDER than any of those douches at Revolver Mag... WE...ARE...METAL... WE...ARE...ROCK... We stand with you all. That's what makes us special is YOU. ~Lace" — April 12

Check out locally-based internet radio station 101.9 Fox FM on Facebook.

7. New lyrics or word to live by?

Jayna Doyle (Death of Paris): "Stop running around in circles and start chasing after your heart." — April 11

Follow @JaynaDoyle on Twitter.

8. Gotta love them wet Tees! 

N.E. Double F (Neff Barerra): "Club Touch (2001 Nightclub) has a crazy Ratio (Females 4:1 Males) for New York's Biggest Apples Wet T-Shirt Contest. Gotta Love Wet Tees!" — April 11

Follow @Neffworking on Twitter.

9. Hollerin' for Hootie

Steve Pethel: "Today was a good day. The show was really fun, & Darius Rucker got to hear a bit of my set. Pushing forward. http://goo.gl/7KbyF" — April 9

Check out Steve Pethel's blog on Tumblr.

10. Gee, thanks Lee...

Lee Satterfield (Treephort): "@paulmckinney @ListenUpMB You made a battle of COVER bands, that's fucking autistic, but at least the winner's covers were family friendly." — Apr. 11

Follow @LeeSatterfield on Twitter.

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