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Music
Charlie West Blues Fest schedule
The Fabulous Thunderbirds headline the Charlie West Blues Fest at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday. It is one of 11 acts playing at Haddad Riverfront Park this weekend for the free annual event.
Clay Center announces 2013 fall season
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'Mountain Stage' hosts some old friends
Things to do Sunday, May 19, 2013
Things to do today Friday, May 17, 2013
There's more to Shawn Colvin
5 questions with Southern Hospitality's Damon Fowler
Ana Popovic a lifetime student of the blues
In Short: May 16-22, 2013
W.Va. Music Hall of Fame announces 2013 inductees
Things to do Sunday, May 12, 2013
Lots to love about Lyle Lovett in Charleston
Landau Murphy to perform at youth shelter fundraiser
Things to do Friday, May 10, 2013
5 Questions with the Daedalus Quartet
Lyle Lovett: A musician without a label
St. Albans Founder's Day concert
Live on the Levee 2013 schedule
Symphony Sunday search
In Short: May 9-15, 2013
Mattea, 'Idol' winner to headline levee concert series
Things to do Sunday, May 5, 2013
Former Christ Church organist makes stylish return with W.Va. Symphony
Light Opera Guild puts on somber but spectacular 'Evita'
Things to do Friday, May 3, 2013
The challenge of playing 'Evita'
The rock star type
Hackensaw Boys to play Sound Factory
In Short: May 2-8, 2013
Former local organist returns as soloist with W.Va. Symphony
Scholarships available for Coda Mountain Music Camp
Ex-linebacker writes 'stadium thumper' song for WVU
Landau lends a hand
Country singer George Jones dies at 81
Cats and Dogs at the Parrot
Darkness and light with Dutch Underwood
In Short: April 25-May 1, 2013
Bill Kirchen & Todd Burge in concert
Kenneth Brian Band returns to Charleston
WomanSong's 'Diva Moment'
Broadway in Charleston 2013-14 season announced
Community Music to honor area artists at gala
Peter Yarrow cancels Clay Center concert
Becoming a Beatle
Record Store Day set for Saturday at Budget
5 Questions with Greg McGowan of Time and Distance
A former piano prodigy returns home to Charleston to teach and play
Things to do Sunday, April 14, 2013
W.Va. Symphony does Broadway tunesmiths justice
Aerosmith to perform at Greenbrier Classic
Local rockers pay tribute to Pink Floyd
Fleck 'trio,' SteelDrivers light up 'Mountain Stage'
Voice carries from stage to screen
Saxton's Cornet Band closes Community Music season
Elysian Camerata Review
Things to do Sunday, April 7, 2013
Singing Walmart cashier heading to awards show
Things to do Friday, April 5, 2013
More than 'Sunshine' in folk singer
The Capitol Steps skewer Washington
Chamber music concert has local connection
Young band, old music
Landau & friends
Crowd funding a Parade
Harmonica player logs 40 years on the road with Willie Nelson
Murphy 'still gets butterflies' performing at home
Conductor's daughter comes home again to play
State Show Choir Festival results announced
Things to do Friday, March 29, 2013
Country star Keith Urban coming to Charleston
Ben Williams and the Sound Effect a jazz experience like no other
Things to do Sunday, March 24
'Partners and Pairs' ballet show is a crowd pleaser
VH1 foundation enables schools to keep music education programs
A Red Hot Chili Pepper joins W.Va. students to support music in schools
State senators honored for their support of music education
Third Day puts on a fantastic show
Things to do Friday, March 22, 2013
From coliseums to college, Third Day bassist balances day job and degree
Sen. Byrd and the ballet
Annual gospel sing turns 16
Lewis Black, 'Mountain Stage' coming to Clay Center
St. Patrick's Day concert disjointed despite fine singing
Things to do Sunday, March 17, 2013
W.Va. orchestra takes flight with Cirque
Things to do today Friday, March 15, 2013
Community Music celebrates Ireland, Broadway
Tour diary: Life on the road with Time & Distance
Cirque at the symphony
Deni Bonet on 'RFC'
Review: Rogers keeps hits coming at Clay Center show
Teenage Bottlerocket will explode in Morgantown Saturday
The guitar is the thing for Cheryl Wheeler
Singer cancels performance for W.Va. Boy Scouts over gay rights
Country, Christian rock and bull riders at the West Virginia State Fair
Things to do Sunday, March 3, 2013
W.Va. Symphony magical with massive Bruckner, bejeweled Mozart
Music for Women's History Month
Things to do Friday, March 1, 2013
Symphony performs Mozart, Bruckner this weekend
Dead Leaves blow into Empty Glass
Re-animated Renfields are back with new album, new attitude
The Gambler is still all in
FestivALL to join W.Va.'s birthday party
Multifest director says event looking to bounce back
'Mountain Stage' at 30: The band
Things to do Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013
Buddy Guy and Jonny Lang play Clay Center Sunday
Country takes center 'Stage' on Sunday
Country rockers Gage, Colton Pack in town Friday
Scotty McCreery's booked solid
Byzantine is back with new album, new attitude
Gazzopolis: New acts debut on 'RFC'
In Short: Feb. 21-27, 2013
Montclaire String Quartet's mission is to educate as well as entertain
Singer/songwriter Lauren Winans hopes you're gonna 'luv' her
Willie Nelson and Jason Aldean make tour stops in W.Va.
Weather doesn't keep fans away from impressive Avett Brothers' show
Country singer Mindy McCready had apparently shot self, sheriff says
Things to do Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013
Chris Tomlin concert in Charleston Tuesday
Smokey Robinson performs in Huntington Saturday
In Short: Feb. 14-20, 2013
Avett Brothers older, wiser since last Mountain State appearance
Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. to headline Spring Fling
Movies and music mix well for W.Va. Symphony
Arts Notes: Feb. 10, 2013
Things to do Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013
PipeSounds sets silent film to music
Symphony to play fan-chosen movie themes
Getting on bass with John Inghram
Music and animation on latest 'Radio Free Charleston'
In Short: Feb. 7-13, 2013
Bulletin board: Feb. 6, 2013
Things to do Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013
Things to do Friday, Feb. 1, 2013
Library jam
Josh Groban LIVE! -- sort of
In short: Jan. 31 to Feb. 6, 2013
Kristy Jackson brings it back home
Clay Center internet presale postponed
Calling Kathy Mattea home
On a roll with The Band Wagon
Things to do Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013
W.Va. Symphony explores the drama of old Vienna
Chesney could be headliner for Greenbrier Classic
Pretty Things Peep Show returning to Charleston
Morgantown's False Pterodactyl hits Empty Glass
'RFC' without words
Symphony concert features Mozart and more
Camper Van Beethoven comes around
Musicians gather together to honor Jim Groscup
'Mountain Stage' at 30
Things to do Sunday, Jan 20, 2013
Blake Shelton returning to Charleston in September
In Short: Jan. 17-23, 2013
5 questions with Allan Sizemore of The Wild Rumpus
Clay Center's spring lineup aims to please
List of Golden Globe winners
Things to do Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013
Grammy-nominated Grascals in Milton Saturday
5 questions with local music staple Tom Holcomb
Local musicians host one more show for a friend
In Short: Jan. 10-16, 2013
'RFC' starts anew in a new year
Innerviews: Musical heritage shared in Youth Symphony role
Things to do Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013
Bobby Womack diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease
TobyMac loves coming back
Michael Johnson's having a not so blue New Year
5 questions with working class Dog Johnny Compton
Nearly famous musician just glad for the ride
GoodNight 2012 celebration schedule
'Rescue Me' singer Fontella Bass dies
Kayton Roberts is a Man of Steel
Count down to the New Year with area events
Say GoodNight to 2012
Davisson Brothers at The Empty Glass
In Short: Dec. 27-Jan. 2, 2013
Tom McGhees headline Empty Glass Christmas show
Having friends over at the end of the world
It's the end of the world as we know it
Coming home again leads to new album for folk singer/songwriter
Actress not dragon her feet at world's end
'Radio Free Charleston' for the holidays
In Short: Dec. 20-26, 2012
City announces GoodNight lineup for New Year's Eve
Things to do Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012
Review: Singer makes holiday show even more special
Things to do Friday, Dec. 14, 2012
Sitar virtuoso and hippie icon Ravi Shankar dead at 92
Charleston Gay Men's Chorale finds it voice(s)
B.E. Taylor comes to Clay Center Monday
The Lettermen join Huntington Symphony for holiday show
In Short: Dec. 13-19, 2012
Bob Thompson ready for 20 more years of 'Joy'
Symphony Christmas concert a pleaser once again
Things to do Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012
The worst of the worst Christmas songs
Robert Cray and more on Sunday's 'Mountain Stage'
'RFC' looks back on 2012
In Short: Dec. 6-12, 2012
It's the most wonderful time of the year for symphony soloist
3 Doors Down and Daughtry tour (slideshow)
Eric Church Blood, Sweat & Beers Tour (slideshow)
Elvis Presley could have his day -- Jan. 8 -- if Congress agrees
Magnuson channels glam's Jobriath
The weekend is full of holiday concerts
In Short: Nov. 29-Dec. 5, 2012
The Steel Wheels keep on turning
Grammy winner joins local play opening Thursday
Concert to benefit West Virginia Institute for Spirituality
'To the place I belong'
'Country Roads,' take 1
Covers of 'Country Roads' range from cute to criminal
'You all want to meet John Denver?'
Dreama Denver pushes to make 'Country Roads' a state song
Symphony League to host tea and gingerbread fundraiser
Joe Bonamassa plays the Clay Center Tuesday
Some kind of wonderful life
New sounds: music reviews
3 Doors Down is remixed but not revised
Reunion show remembers teen club
In Short: Nov. 22, 2012
'Mary' and more on 'RFC'
Things to do today Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012
'Library Pete' spreads love of reading
In Short: Nov. 15-21, 2012
FOOTMAD concert features Ernie Hawkins
Gaither Band performs in Charleston Saturday
Ernesto Tamayo brings sounds of Spanish guitar to Clay Center Sunday
'It's hard to look back'
Church music director reaches end of the road
'Country Roads' lead everywhere: Tell us where you heard it
Things to do Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012
High school choirs sing Saturday in Charleston
Huntington 'Mountain Stage' a solid night of music
Things to do Friday, Nov. 9, 2012
Symphony Family Series kicks off on Saturday
Weekend symphony concerts spotlight Mendelssohn
Community Music concert Sunday honors veterans
Morgantown rocker puts metal to classic music from Nintendo
Kayton Roberts cooks on 'Valley of the Roses'
Gazzopolis: Singer Amanda Bridgette and more on latest 'RFC'
In Short: Nov. 8-14, 2012
Review: Orchestra 2001 scintillates in music of George Crumb
Things to do Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012
Evensong service set for Sunday
Woody Hawley Series features Rob Carlson
In Short: Nov. 1-7, 2012
Miniature Giant is big into punk
Into the political fray with Nellie McKay
Crumb's 'Voice of the Heartland' comes home
Old Crow Medicine Show takes a Chance
Things to do Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012
Guild's wholesome, heartwarming ‘Hello, Dolly' does not disappoint
Tickets on sale for Gaither concert Nov. 17 in Charleston
Landau Murphy to sing anthem at Marshall game Saturday
Kathy Mattea to appear on ‘Mountain Stage’ Feb. 3
Singers from 3 states to compete at WVU
For Beth Orton, it's always been about the songwriting
In Short: Oct. 25-31, 2012
'RFC' does Halloween
Maiden's Harris strikes a retro chord with 'British Lion'
FestivALL Fall house party mixes poetry with jazz and more
FestivALL Fall offers plenty of fun
W.Va. Symphony's tubist dazzles as soloist
Murphy writes foreward to book about coal miners
In short: Oct. 18-24, 2-12
Gazzopolis: 'RFC' looks back at Halloweening
Logan's run brings him back to WVU for 'Mountain Stage'
Henry Rollins rolls into the capital
5 Questions with 'Animal Farm' composer Jeff Ellis
Tubist adds much more than oomph to symphony
W.Va. theaters to show Met Opera performances
Things to do Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012
Philadanco a breathtaking experience
Big Walker's latest runs deep
In Short: Oct. 11-17, 2012
Heartfelt music by Argentinians for cello and piano
WVSO gala to honor Ratrie family
Things to do Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012
Kanawha Players' 'Evil Dead' a bloody good time
Things to do today: Oct. 6, 2012
Things to do Friday, Oct. 5, 2012
The Charleston Boulevard Rod Run and Doo Wop entertainment schedule
The Diamonds are forever
Singer/fiddler takes 600 LBS OF SIN in new direction
Girsa opens FOOTMAD season Saturday
'RFC' visits Budget Tapes
Jim Hurst is a bluegrass true believer
Benefit to help local musician Roger Samples in cancer fight
Kanawha Valley arts calendar for 2012-13
Fantastic Beatles tribute takes audience back in time
Innerviews: Versatile guitarist ready for any gig
Things to do Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012
Earth, Wind and Fire kept crowd clapping, moving
CYAC opens 'The Stock Car Musical!'
The Beatles' big sis
New Sounds, Sept. 27, 2012: Michael Winograd; Kreidler
5 questions with Huntington Music and Arts Festival founder Ian Thornton
In Short: Sept. 27-Oct. 3, 2012
New music and video from RFC
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo set the Clay Center on fire
On eve of Charleston visit, Angelou reflects
Davisson Brothers get on base with 'Baseball Tonight' song
Pompa-Baldi makes a brilliant return with W.Va. Symphony
Aimee Mann returns with satisfying 'Charmer'
W.Va. Symphony opens season this weekend
In Short: Sept. 20-26, 2012
Along came a Spyder
Music scene veteran launches W.Va. Independent Music Festival
Shared love of vinyl bonds rock duo Farnsworth
VH1 Save The Music program expands in state
Review: Thank you, Gordon Lightfoot
East End Bazaar opens Saturday
West Virginia girl Mattea celebrates Appalachian roots
Cooder tells it like it is with today's politics
Tribute to the Troops wrap-up on 'RFC'
In Short: Sept. 13-19, 2012
Christian rockers Weave a show
The cirque comes to town
Gordon Lighftoot knows when to stay and when to go
It's All Good with Deni Bonet
Workshops for creative people planned
David Archuleta is back with 'Begin'
Culturefest brings worldly sounds to Southern W.Va.
Bad weather gives Theatre West Virginia a rough season
In Short: Sept. 6-12, 2012
Bob Shank's latest an exceptional CD
More Tribute to the Troops on 'RFC'
Rare Earth can still be found
For gospel star Charlie Hall, with age comes clarity
Charleston native returns from travels as a Whiffenpoof
Things to do Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012
John Lilly starts US tour with Wednesday concert
Charleston native returns with Rich Karg on Friday
Gazzopolis: Music for the troops on 'RFC'
Same town, new venue for Kenneth Brian Band
Labor Day fun abounds around state
Live on the Levee closes with 'jamgrass'
Rootsy all-girl trio Underhill Rose comes to The Glass
Parkersburg musician hosts concerts in his home
In Short: Aug. 30-Sept. 5, 2012
Things to do Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012
Amy Hart -- literally on top of the world
In Short: Aug. 23-29, 2012
Janis Martin and some 'Old Friends' have new CDs out
Testament's latest is precision thrash metal
Nashville not the place for Hurricane native Mark Bates
Crazy Jane reunites for Live on the Levee
Wynonna Judd's husband loses leg after motorcycle crash
State Fair all in a day's work for busy teen star Victoria Justice
Byzantine is back
5 questions with Chuck Biel: 'It's like I was reborn'
In Short: Aug. 16-22, 2012
Appalachian String Band Festival winners announced
Bluegrass artist to hold CD release party
Young blues band plays Power Park Thursday
West Virginia State Fair concert schedule
New River Festival kicks off Friday
There's more to Chubby Checker than 'The Twist'
Gazzopolis: 'RFC' screens rare Charleston Playhouse footage
In Short: Aug. 9-15, 2012
The Tom McGees debut CD is even better than expected
Henry Girls bring Irish harmony to Live on the Levee
Justin Moore enjoys playing state fairs
Texas police: Drunken and naked Randy Travis wrecked car, threatened troopers
'Chorus Line' composer Marvin Hamlisch dies at 68
Innerviews: Radio director thrives in unlikely role
Choreographer lands in W.Va. black schools hall of fame
Clifftop: 'It's just the best thing on earth'
ETHEL speaks a language for all
Beta Wolf wants to be the alpha dog of rock
Aaron Neville has a degree in 'doo-wop-ology'
For Daughtry, it's all about the rock
Brownsville Station is still smoking
W.Va. Music Hall of Fame seeks memorabilia
Community Music Association moving to cozier venue
Things to do Sunday, July 29, 2012
'Legally Blonde' star makes long show enjoyable
Landreth's textured all-instrumental CD
Mountaineer Opry House celebrates 40 years
Larry Keel plays The Boulevard Tavern
Highwayman Kristofferson still on the road
Live on the Levee features 600LBS of Sin
Biscuit Miller brings the blues
In Short: July 26-Aug. 1, 2012
All Good Music Festival 2012
gazzopolis: RFC meets 'Legally Blonde'
Mountain Stage scarce -- at least in Charleston
Neil Young's take on 'Americana' is a love-hate deal
Summertime soul on tap for Friday's Live on the Levee
Movie event about The Who set for Huntington
The Who sets U.S. tour, Olympics gig
In short: July 19-25
Hunter Hayes handles the pressure
It's the Black Diamond's time to shine
Arts Notes: July 15-21
'Live on the Levee' concert moved indoors
Gazzopolis: 'Radio Free Charleston' celebrates six years
Grateful Dead tribute band plays Live on the Levee
Zappa's music lives on in Ugly Radio Rebellion
Fiddler Joe Dobbs tells life story, from swamps to hills
W.Va. college radio thrives despite nationwide decline
Several outdoor summer concerts still to come
Things to do Friday, July 6, 2012
Review: Greenbrier concert series kicks off in big way
Tucker brings Tim to Power Park
Local blues band reveals the secret of Chaz Humley
Lords of the Highway at The Empty Glass Friday
Christian rock concert set for St. Albans Thursday
Brad Paisley to join Obamas in saluting military
Innerviews: 'Double Sax Man' back on track
5 questions: Riverfest singer Highlander could be country's next star
'RFC' wraps up FestivALL
In short: June 28-July 4
New sounds: Paul Thorn and Dr. John
Battlelion has taken ministry into the hangars of hell
It's not hard to find Fourth of July fun
Cookin' up some jazz at FireSide Grille Thursday
Things to do Sunday, June 24, 2012
Orchestra conductors to wrap up conference with concert
Lucero works on its legacy
Lineup for FestivALL street stages
Slash shreds on 2nd solo, 'Apocalyptic Love'
W.Va.'s Jesse Milnes debuts 'Bucking Mule'
Barbershop concert at Clay Center Sunday
The Sweetback Sisters are live on the levee Friday
Ray Wylie Hubbard befriends a Beatle
Tommy Castro brings the blues to Blues, Brews & BBQ
Red Baraat brings jazz with an Indian accent
Daughtry to play Clay Center this summer
FestivALL draws big crowds despite heat
Things to do Sunday, June 17, 2012
'Next to Normal' uncomfortable -- and well done
Go see a show . . . or three at FestivALL
Pianist Adolphe entertains, educates
Plenty of fun at FestivALL: June 14-20 events
'Chillers' invades FestivALL
FestivALL Mayor's Concert features Landau Eugene Murphy Jr.
Free 'Grease' sing-along scheduled for Saturday
New Rope String Band returns for FestivALL
Shemekia Copeland headlines Friday's Live on the Levee
Follow Sunrise Carriage Trail to FestivAll music, drama
MusicWorks 2012 celebrates singer-songwriters
Noted W.Va. blues guitarist Nat Reese dies at 88
Brian Diller and The Ride return to Charleston
Innerviews: Band director keeps the music playing
Valient Thorr: Rockin' from Venus to the V-Club
Clay Center offers Summer Discovery camps
Knapp's genre jump a leap of faith
Country singer Beau Braswell plays Grumpy's
Davisson Brothers rock Live on the Levee Friday
Red Wanting Blue poised for its big break
On the East End, 'big things are happening'
In Short: May 31-June 6, 2012
Music, film and more on 'RFC'
Mother Blues headlines Friday's Live on the Levee
Fairs, festivals abound this summer
5 Symphony Sunday questions with Maestro Grant Cooper
Capitol hosts 36th Vandalia celebration of W.Va. culture
Phillip Phillips is the new 'American Idol'
Lost Cause kicks off Live on the Levee
Another RoadSide Attraction brings its cabaret to Boulevard Tavern
Bo Bice in Ravenswood Saturday
Red Wanting Blue at Power Park concert series Thursday
Right or Wrong, Johnny and Lois
Godsmack's 'Inspired' live album
One man, many works on 'Radio Free Charleston'
YouTube not just for Internet generation
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