Around the mid-’90s, a strange thing happened: Metallica was kidnapped by a group that claimed to be Metallica yet neither sounded nor looked like the real band. CD Review. Oct. 9, 2008
The Montclaire String Quartet commences its new season Saturday with a program dubbed “The Fifth Element,” which will feature works by Rossini, Shostakovich and Dvorak. Oct. 9, 2008
LeAnn Rimes has canceled a performance for Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Clay Center in Charleston.
Tickets are on sale for the Nov. 6 West Virginia Music Hall of Fame’s induction gala. Tickets are $38 for general admission, available at Taylor Books and through Hall of Fame site. Oct. 9. 2008
Aaron Levy and four friends decided, with or without Phish, the live experience of the band didn’t have to be lost. So they just go on stage and channel entire set lists. Oct. 9, 2008
Patty Loveless comes to Sunday's "Mountain Stage" while performing songwriters from across North America vie on Saturday night to share the billing with her. Oct. 9, 2008
The eclectic music of Kaz Fujimoto and Kagero vies with contenders from across North America on Saturday night in the NewSong Contest for a spot performing Sunday on "Mountain Stage." Oct. 9, 2008
Gazz is giving away four pairs of tickets to a Ricky Skaggs concert on Oct. 18. ust send an e-mail to gazz@wvgazette.com (only one entry per e-mail address) and include your daytime phone and full name.
Gatecrasher blogger Nick Harrah suggest some cool music in area clubs in from Charleston to Huntington to Morgantown in the weekend ahead. Oct. 9, 2008
“People tend to gravitate toward honesty,” KJ-52 said. KJ-52 (pronounced five-two, not fifty-two) might not seem like an unlikely man to deliver this message.
Leann Rimes has canceled a performance originally planned for Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Clay Center in Charleston.Oct. 8, 2008
Some of North America’s finest performing songwriters come to Char;eston Saturday for the 2008 Mountain Stage NewSong Contest international finals at the Cultural Center Theater in the state Capitol Complex. Oct. 6, 2008
At the age of 7, singer/songwriter Sonya Kitchell knew exactly what she wanted to do with her life.
“I knew I wanted to be a musician.” MIssion accomplished. Oct. 2, 2008
“I knew I wanted to be a musician.” MIssion accomplished. Oct. 2, 2008
Three years ago, Travis Riddle fled from Hurricane Katrina. He found a home, back here in his native West Virginia where he has also now brought the sound of Bourbon Street. Oct. 2, 2008
Lady Antebellum has been touring nearly nonstop for months and will be in Huntington Oct. 9 at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena with Jason Aldean as part of CMT on Tour. Oct. 2, 2008
Grammy award-winner Harry Connick, Jr will perform Friday, November 21st at the Clay Center. The show is a late addition to the Clay Center's 2008-2009 performance season. Oct. 2, 2008