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Keeping a beat in the Mountain State
May 2012
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05/30/12Get on Board with The BoatmenThe members of Beckley’s The Boatmen played in various groups alongside each other before 2009, but something just seemed to click when the five of them came together. “Life happens and sometimes maybe fate brings people together to do great things. The Boatmen formed in 2009, but we've never felt better as a group. Three years is a good bit of time, but everything still feels new. We are constantly evolving and entering new chapters in this group’s life,” says bass guitarist and vocalist Nick Durm. The Boatmen is Nick Durm on bass guitar and vocals; Randy Gilkey on lead guitar, keyboard, harmonica, and vocals; Robert Gross on djembe, percussion, and vocals; Matt Mullins on acoustic guitar and vocals; and Jonathan Sneed on guitar, resonator,... Posted at 07:06 AM Comments |
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05/23/12Bakery JamSoon after Kim Baker opened River and Rail Bakery in the historic Heritage Station of downtown Huntington, she had an epiphany. A live music fanatic, she thought, ‘Why not start a family-friendly open mic?’ Kim felt patrons of her bakery would enjoy the relaxed atmosphere over the typical late night bar scene. “I know when I’m working, getting up at four or five in the morning, I’m not going to make it to an open mic late at night in a bar,” she says. Coining the name Bakery Jam, Kim has watched the weekly open mics grow as they showcased local talents across genres. Every age, from high school students to older members of the local harmonica club, has made an appearance in the cozy bakery, often joining together to jam. “We keep things... Posted at 06:21 AM Comments |
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05/16/12Music on the Mon RiverMusic takes over the Morgantown riverfront as part of Arts Alive, June 8 to 10, 2012. Posted at 09:29 AM Comments |
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05/10/12Bluegrass at North BendOn Friday, May 11, 2012, the 18th Annual Bluegrass Festival will kick off in Cairo at North Bend State Park. Posted at 09:57 AM Comments |
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05/02/12Art is Alive in Mercer CountyArt Week brings life to southern West Virginia May 12 to 19, 2012. Posted at 08:05 AM Comments: 1 |
