WV Sound
Keeping a beat in the Mountain State
Fall 2011
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11/23/11Laugh and Sing with American Mountain TheaterThe impact of the award-winning American Mountain Theater (AMT) is felt well beyond the walls of the historic Rail Yard theater in Elkins. Attendance has tripled since the first AMT performance in 2007, and with constantly changing material, audiences can’t stop coming back. This season, the much anticipated Christmas Spectacular has everyone humming their favorite festive tunes. Starting Friday, November 25, and running through Sunday, December 18, 2011, the AMT cast is focused on sharing the holiday spirit. The Christmas show includes holiday classics and contemporary favorites along with comedy. The American Mountain Theater is West Virginia’s first and only “Branson Style” family-friendly music and comedy variety show. “American... Posted at 08:21 AM Comments |
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11/16/11Audio Outlaws: Rockin' CountryAudio Outlaws is a high energy, rockin’ country band that hails from Hurricane, West Virginia, in the hills of Appalachia. They are a fun group of professionals who love what they are doing and know how to party. Paul, the lead guitarist, plays a right-handed guitar left-handed, upside down, and backwards! The band has played with many big-name artists such as Brad Paisley, Tanya Tucker, Trace Adkins, Little Big Town, Jo Dee Messina, and many more. Audio Outlaws plays a mixture of new country cover songs mixed with a little rock and southern rock. Bringing the same fun and completely unpredictable show to their audiences, whether there are 10 people in the crowd or 10,000, Audio Outlaws isn’t just your typical band to play at your party. Audio Outlaws is the party!... Posted at 09:00 AM Comments |
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11/08/11Variety at the V ClubThe V Club: where everybody knows your name. That may be because Huntington is a small city, but then, those who frequent the V Club are like a tight-knit family, having supported the live music spot since it opened in 2006. The club on the corner of 6th Avenue and 8th Street has quickly become a well-established music venue in the Tri-State. When a big indie name comes to town, no matter the genre, you can bet they’ll be playing at the V Club. Nationally touring acts such as The Avett Brothers, Unknown Hinson, Electric Six, Hank 3, Clutch, and many more have all performed at the small venue. The club is also known as a great place for local bands, and if you want to explore Huntington’s local scene, this is the place to do so. The V Club has something different... Posted at 08:42 AM Comments |
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10/28/11Bud Carroll: A Musical ForceBest known for his work with WV-based southern rock band American Minor, Bud Carroll and the Southern Souls, and indie/powerpop band AC30, Huntington resident Bud Carroll plays guitar, drums, bass, piano, cello, and, well, even more instruments. Lately, though, he says, “I mainly consider myself a songwriter.” Bud is finishing up a solo record titled At Least I Can Still Smoke in My Car, and he plays guitar on the AC30 self-titled album out now. He also records his own music and runs a residential recording studio in Barboursville called Trackside. Looking to distance himself from the southern rock sound he became known for with American Minor, Bud explores influences across several genres in his current songwriting. “I like to keep the... Posted at 07:37 AM Comments: 1 |
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10/20/11Billy Matheny: Songwriter, sidemanBilly Matheny is quick to joke when asked how one would label Southeast Engine, the Misra Records act that has been his main project since 2009. “Grindcore,” he laughs. “No one ever wants to throw themselves into a camp,” Billy says. “Everybody wants to feel what they’re doing, is like, ‘so unique.’ I’ve just gotten to a point where I tell people we play folk rock.” See Billy on banjo, below. Though Billy’s involvement with the nationally touring band only goes back a few years, he’s been a force in West Virginia music for much longer, whether through his “sideman” presence with artists like Todd Burge and the Morgantown-staple Moon—now The Phantom Six—or even in his own... Posted at 09:49 AM Comments |
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10/12/11WV’s Music Hall of FameWest Virginia born artists from all genres of music may be nominated for a place in the West Virginia Music Hall of Fame. Among this year’s nominees being inducted are two-time Grammy Award winner Kathy Mattea and Billboard chart-topping country singer and Grand Ole Opry member Connie Smith. The fourth West Virginia Music Hall of Fame inductions will be held on Saturday, October 15, at 7:30 p.m. in Charleston’s Culture Center Theater. “It’s a full-circle moment, for sure,” Mattea says, reminiscing about past induction ceremonies, where she helped to honor West Virginian musicians Billy Edd Wheeler, Bill Withers, and the late Hazel Dickens. “I am humbled to be in their company.” Jimi Hendrix bassist Billy Cox and jazz drummer Butch... Posted at 06:53 AM Comments |
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10/05/11The Healing Sounds of Option 22Princeton band Option 22 is an improvisational band that inspires people to express their creativity. Posted at 06:10 AM Comments |
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09/30/11The Pocahontas County Opera HouseDo you love music and live performances? Are you a supporter of the arts? Do you enjoy cultural events held in magnificent local venues? Then become a supporter of the Pocahontas County Opera House in Marlinton. For only $12 (or 2 for $20), you can purchase "The Best of The Opera House, Volume I," a CD compilation from the 2006–2007 performance series, which celebrates local favorites like The Black Mountain Bluegrass Boys, the Front Porch Band, and other featured performers who have graced the Opera House stage. The Opera House is the premier performing arts center in the county and brings more than a dozen performances onto its stage each year. With a seating capacity of 250 and performances ranging from bluegrass to jazz, folk to musical theatre, and everything... Posted at 09:26 AM Comments |
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09/21/11Ponce De’LeiounIt ain’t easy trying to make it as a rapper—especially when you live in West Virginia. California-born, West Virginia-raised rapper Ponce De’Leioun has worked hard for every bit of success he’s had during his budding career. On top of his writing, rapping, and producing duties, the 21-year-old has become a marketing whiz and promoter to create buzz around his name. Ponce is convinced his hard work will pay off. His latest mix-tape, “The Lion’s Den,” combines slick remixes of popular songs by Drake, Lil Wayne, and Rick Ross. It’s hard to improve on tracks laid down by hip-hop powerhouses, but Ponce does it with breath to spare. The young rapper brings crisp lyrics and a healthy amount of swagger to the rap game, making... Posted at 09:41 AM Comments |
