Fox Music House presents: Fairweather Friends feat. Fairweather, Sxvxnt & Katie Blvd

Name: Fox Music House presents: Fairweather Friends feat. Fairweather, Sxvxnt & Katie Blvd
Start: 2025-08-15T19:00:00-04:00
Location: Fox Music House

Schedule

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025 at 07:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Fox Music House | North Charleston, SC

Fox Music House presents: Fairweather Friends
Fairweather Friends is a quarterly concert series featuring the Americana band Fairweather (John Holenko, John F. Kennedy, and Mike Kaufman) along with special guest artists from different styles/genres of music. The inaugural show on August 15 features rapper Sxvxnt and cross-genre musician Katie Blvd.
Poignant... Provocative... Captivating... Creative... Poetic... Powerful... Engaging:
Descriptors assigned to classically trained, Chicago-bred rapper/singer/musician, and Charleston, SC’s 2023 Hip Hop Act of the Year, Sxvxnt. By any measure, the Yasiin Bey (fka Mos Def), Nas, Phonte Coleman, and Amel Larrieux influenced recording artist is some of the most dynamic nascent creators in hip hop. And while that's apparent via his critically acclaimed musical offerings (2010's "Delayed Entry EP" and 2023's "Wayfare, Vol. 1" EP), Sxvxnt’s uniquely interactive live performances might be the defining reason he stands out in an increasingly crowded genre. "Nowadays artists rarely, if ever, have hard copies of their music with them at shows, so giving a performance that imprints upon the viewer is everything," the SoFar Sounds staple says about his live show philosophy. "If a viewer is moved by an artist's performance, they're not only more likely to consume the artist's studio material, but also, and more importantly, be an advocate to other potential listeners."
Katie Blvd, a multifaceted musical talent hailing from Raleigh, NC, is a singer/songwriter, beatmaker, and DJ who defies genre and captivates audiences with her unique blend of sound and story. As the Founder of Beats*Batch and Streelight Theory, Katie is not only a creative force but also a visionary leader. A three-time SoFar Sounds featured artist, her performances resonate with authenticity and passion. Katie's music delves deep into the heart of the human experience, drawing inspiration from diversity, personal discovery, a deep-rooted love for early hip hop culture, and the ongoing fight against stifling social norms. Through her compelling lyrics and innovative production, she crafts a unique narrative that's both deeply personal and universally relatable. Katie's work is more than just music; it's a bridge connecting her own story to an audience yearning for connection, and a beacon for those who stand proudly outside the mainstream. She's not just making music; she's building a community, one beat and one lyric at a time.
Fairweather is comprised of three well-known Charleston musicians. John Holenko (guitar/mandolin) is a 2024 inductee into the Lowcountry Music Hall of Fame. John has performed all over the country in a variety of styles and settings. He’s played with the Charleston Symphony, the Gatsby Jazz Orchestra, Porto Seguro (Brazilian music), his own band, The Hungry Monks, and in an endless number of duo/trio settings in any venue worth mentioning in town (and some that aren’t).
John F. Kennedy, bassist, is a staple of the Lowcountry music scene. If there’s a style, a stage, or type of music, he’s played it. JFK is the bassist for the house band at Forte Jazz Lounge and has played and recorded with everyone from rocker Graham Whorley to Irish/Country singer Carroll Brown. With Fairweather, JFK primarily plays acoustic bass.

Mike Kaufman is a relative newcomer to the Lowcountry who has established himself in the community of songwriters. Primarily a fingerstyle guitarist, Mike has played in festivals, concert halls, churches, bars, coffeehouses, front porches, and backyards up and down the East Coast. An engaging performer, his music always draws listeners in close, turning audiences into friends.
Since 1928, Fox Music House has been a hub of the music community in the Lowcountry. Piano and organ sales, service, tuning, and moving; audio-visual installations; printed sheet music and music accessories, as well as supporting performing ensembles, are all key parts of the Fox Music House mission.
King Bean Coffee Roasters is supporting the series by providing their Velvet Cold Brew Draft coffee!!