Tommy and Saundra O’Sullivan’s paths crossed when she attended an annual traditional Irish music retreat in Midlothian, Texas, where Tommy was an Irish guest instructor on guitar […]
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Landau Murphy Jr. performs with Kamron Lawson
BY ALISE CHAFFINS When Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr. auditioned for “America’s Got Talent,” he had just been robbed and had almost nothing to his name. His win […]
Where have all the pianos gone? No one has time for them anymore
by Inna Faliks The students have too many activities and academic deadlines, the Montessori school principal informed me. This is not a good time for piano recitals, […]
From South America to North Carolina
BY ALISE CHAFFINS When Joe Troop spent more than a decade in South America, he didn’t realize that his future bandmate was there as well. But when […]
Silver anniversary means music at 123
BY ALISE CHAFFINS The traditional 25th anniversary gift is silver, but at 123 Pleasant Street in downtown Morgantown, it’s rock. Or punk. Or folk. Or just about […]
Morgantown makes top 20 in ‘America’s Hidden Gems of Live Music’ ranking
A national concert ticketing website conducted a survey of several thousand Americans, compiling a list of the 120 best “Hidden Gems of Live Music” in the United […]
3 musicians from Mon part of Sept. 30 program at FSU
The West Virginia Folklife Program, a project of the West Virginia Humanities Council, will present the second of three showcases featuring its 2022-23 Folklife Apprenticeship Program Sept. […]
123 Pleasant Street hosts Kassi Valazza with opener Grace Campbell tonight
BY ALISE CHAFFINS When Grace Campbell heard that 123 Pleasant Street was looking for a local act to open for national artist Kassi Valazza tonight, she was […]
Philly-based hot jazz, blues band sets swing dance and show at Encore
Philadelphia hot jazz and blues artist Chelsea Reed and the Fair-Weather Band will play a swing dance and show today at The Encore in Morgantown. The band […]
The Encore announces its upcoming shows
Four well-known regional music artists are set to perform at The Encore over the next eight days. The venue, at 720 Powell Ave., Morgantown, is a rustic […]