Student musicians involved in Mon Hills Music Group, one of West Virginia University’s two student-run record labels, released its single “I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm,” on Tuesday. The MHMG release showcases a rendition of the Irving Berlin classic, arranged by WVU graduate ...
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 and vocals. As they explored singing together, they discovered her alto harmonies to be a perfect match to ...
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 in 2011 changed his life, and now he does everything he can to change the lives of others in his home state of West Virginia. ...
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, and the piano wasn’t needed either. “Please feel free to take the piano and donate it” elsewhere, the email ...
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 Larry Bellorin was forced to seek asylum from his home in Monagas, Venezuela, and found work in North Carolina, the two would find each ...
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 any style of music you can imagine. This weekend, the live music venue celebrates its 25th anniversary with a lineup of ...