Pipestem State Park – EAST RIVER TOWN BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT
East River Mountain Town Band Christmas Concert is an annual Sunday afternoon event at Pipestem State Park featuring Christmas and holiday music performed by the 45 member East River Mountain Town Band of Bluefield, WV and the surrounding area. This concert welcomes everyone and takes place in the Hudkins Conference Center of McKeever Lodge and will begin at 3:00 pm. There is no charge to attend, everyone is welcomed to attend this Sunday in the park program.
New Year’s Eve at Smokey’s on the Gorge
Ring it in right—right on the rim of the New River Gorge, that is! We’ll have all the food, revels and music you can stand. Live music by the Wild Rumpus. Please party responsibly: have a designated driver or rent a cabin! $55 for just dinner, or $70 for dinner, the party and champagne toast at midnight. Ticket includes dinner, after-party and champagne toast.
New Year’s Eve “Night on the Nile”
Step out of 2016 and into an oasis as you channel your inner Cleopatra or King Tut and feel like a Pharaoh for an evening! Join us for a night of dinner and dancing all while being encompassed in the rich tones of Ancient Egypt. Bringing you Hit Play from Wheeling, WV, who will showcase all the top 40 hits from the Beatles to Bruno Mars, Journey to Adele. Finish the evening with a champagne toast and an exquisite overnight room. Please call 304-422-3131 to book your stay!
Live Music in the Big Timber Tap Room: Blackwater Mojo
Put on your party pants and get ready to do the Double Bit Double Step- Blackwater Mojo is back in the Tap Room!
Sara Evans “At Christmas”
Multi-platinum selling country singer and songwriter, Sara Evans has been called “one of the most compelling vocalists of her generation.” This show will contain many of her well known hits, and the Christmas favorites we all know and love!
NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY – North Bend State Park
Countdown the old and ring in the New Year at North Bend State Park. Enjoy great food, live music and dancing, refreshments, and a champagne toast at midnight. New Year's is always a sellout at North Bend. Call early for reservations. Neon Moon will be at North Bend to help you ring in the New Year in style with their renditions of popular songs from yesterday and today. This local band featuring Jerry and Lisa Queen has been playing throughout the Mid-Ohio Valley for years and will have you dancing your way right into 2017! The North Bend Restaurant will be featuring its famous New Year's Eve buffet, including a carving station with several entrées, assorted sides, and decadent dessert table; all served by the North Bend wait staff. Atmosphere is casual, dress comfortably and to have fun. Click the web link for greater detail. Advanced reservations required. Contact: 304-643-2931
Vogues Christmas Show
"Christmas With The Vogues", with special guest "Bo Wagner's Tribute to Sinatra."
The Highwaymen
Tribute Band.
Sound Checks
Step on stage and raise a glass with emerging artists - The Weeks and Time and Distance at Charleston’s hottest music party. Sound Checks features modern music from the local and national scene along with a great selection of craft brews.
Country Music @ Sagebrush Round-Up
The Sagebrush Round-Up is the host of a weekly country music show and houses the Country Music Hall of Fame for West Virginia. Open Stage 6 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.; (If you would like to perform on the open stage, come early and sign up with the MC). Open Stage The Round-Up Band Countryfied Soul Come early and try a home cooked dinner. The Sagebrush Round-Up is located on Bunner Ridge near Fairmont WV – just six miles east of I-79 This is a tobacco and alcohol free facility.
Backroads & BBQ @ Hamilton Round Barn
Back by popular demand, Marion County’s local bluegrass band, Backroads, will preform their final concert of the season at the Hamilton Round Barn in Mannington. Food concessions will also be available.
Ron Retzer Trio Concert
Strand Theatre presents Ron Retzer Trio Concert at 2:30 p.m. Bus Tour Event open to the public.
Donna Ulisse and The Poor Mountain Boys
Donna Ulisse and The Poor Mountain Boys from Nashville, TN will be performing in the Banquet Hall at 7:30 PM. Admission: $10 per person; children age 12 & under $5; and children under the age of 5 get in FREE! Donna is a 4 time IMBA Songwriter of the year nominee. Hear Donna perform songs from her current release Hard Cry Moon. Call the Main Office to purchase tickets for the show. For more information visit http://bluegrasstoday.com/directories/events/donna-ulisses-songwriting-escape-workshop-moundsville-wv/.
Elvis Barn Dance
Elvis impersonator Jim Forshey and The Time Machine Band will entertain at this benefit for WV's flood victims. Proceeds from the barn dance will go to Mountain Mission's Hope Fund.
ZZ Top
See one of America’s best known rock bands live! Come dance along to favorites like “Sharp Dressed Man,” “Gimme All Your Lovin’” “and “Legs.”
Bob Dylan & His Band
Spend the evening with a living legend! Enjoy favorites like “Mr. Tambourine Man,” “Forever Young” and “These Times They Are A-Changin’” when Bob Dylan and His Band take the Clay Center stage.
Brandi Carlile with Greg Holden
Listen to the unique sounds of this alternative country and folk singer with songs like “The Story” and “Keep the Heart Young.” Brandi M. Carlile is an American alternative country and folk rock singer-songwriter. Greg Holden is a British singer-songwriter based in the United States. He is best known for his hit charity single "The Lost Boy" and for co-writing "Home", the 2012 debut single for American Idol-winner Phillip Phillips.
Square Dance
A square dance called by Mack Samples of Nicholas County, W.Va., with music provided by Bluegrass Staff Inflictions, will take place at 8 p.m. Friday, August 5. Admission is $6 general or $4 for students and AmeriCorps members.
Adairs Run Concert
Adairs Run is a country group with a fiery edge based in Nashville, TN. Their sound encompasses the roots from rock and roll all the way to melodies that tie into the heartfelt storytelling in today’s country music. The band is made up of Princeton native, Todd Hanchock, Pat Pollifrone, Ian Daugherty and Chad Yarger. In May 2016, the Band Released their first EP titled “Turn Back The Miles.” The new music features 6 new compositions including one song featuring hit rock artist, Chris Daughtry. The single was released to radio in June. Tickets may be purchased at www.chuckmathenacenter.org.
Adairs Run at The Chuck Mathena Center
Adairs Run is a country group based in Nashville, TN with a fiery edge. Their sound encompasses the roots of rock and roll all the way to melodies that tie into the heartfelt storytelling in today’s country music. This event is general admission only.
George Thorogood & The Destroyers Live at the Harv
Musician George Thorogood and his band the Destroyers! Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets: 800-804-0468 ext: 8723 or in person at Guest Services on property.
BEAR HILL BLUEGRASS @ PRICKETTS FORT
Come join us for a FREE outdoor concert by Bear Hill Bluegrass who will be preforming gospel music.
Will Baisden Concert
The country music sound of Will Baisden & The Saddle Ridge Band will be performing in the historic Alpine Theatre. The venue is located at 210 W. Main Street in Ripley.
Bridge Jam 2016
Beggars Clan: Live from The 35th Star
Funk/Reggae Band. Members: Don Williams- Guitar/Vocals; Curtis Chittenden - Guitar/Vocals; Shane Alan Durham-Drums/Vocals; Jeremy Brown - Aux Percussion/Vocals; Craig McClanahan-Keyboards/Vocals; Dave "Rudy" DeWeese- Bass; Garret Maner- Brass/Woodwinds/Accordian/Vocals; Chris Woodall - Trumpet; Chris Itson - Saxophone.