It was in the early 60s. I was a copy boy at NBC News and the overnight disc jockey for the local radio station called and asked […]
Tag: music
The message in Aldean’s ‘Try That in a Small Town’ is clear
by Francis Wilkinson Country singer Jason Aldean’s “Try That in a Small Town” is far from the worst agitprop ever to hit the American scene. But the […]
Irish indie rock artist Seanie Vaughan performs July 19 at Encore
Irish indie rock artist Seanie Vaughan will play a concert July 19 in Morgantown as part of his 2023 U.S. tour. The show will be at The […]
Ruby Concert
The Oak Ridge Boys brought its blend of American country and gospel music to Morgantown Friday for the latest in the Ruby Concert Series at Ruby Amphitheatre. […]
Street festival brings music, fun and food to Preston County
KINGWOOD — Saturday was a day of music and fun for Preston County residents who traveled to Kingwood to attend the city’s first Summerfest. “This is the […]
Christian Lopez opens for Love and Theft
The Ruby Concert Series continues to bring crowds to Ruby Amphitheatre. On Friday, audiences tapped their toes to the sounds of Love and Theft with opener Christian […]
Shiny Dome Records leading Morgantown’s vinyl revival
MORGANTOWN — You don’t have to be in a basement to have a cool record store. But it sure does help. “I think it’s a very […]
May Music Marathon kicks off Sunday
Morgantown live music fans have a chance to see six shows in nine days when the May Music Marathon kicks off this weekend at The Encore. Opening […]
A New Yorker till the end: Thanks and farewell to Harry Belafonte
His name would have been recognized with admiration and gratitude anywhere around the world, but Harry Belafonte was born and always made his home right here in […]
Spruce Street UMC makes music a priority
Spruce Street United Methodist Church has a motto that is emblazoned on its website and weekly bulletins: “Open hearts, open minds, open doors.” I encountered the open […]