We asked our readers to nominate who they thought were the best acts in several categories for 2023. The rules were simple: the artists must either be from West Virginia or living in the state, creating original music and they had to have released new music between December 1, 2002 and November 30, 2023. We…
Last week we were coming down off of the high of another fantastic Born & Bred Concert Series and we want to share the photo album of that show with you. Thanks to our photographer TZM Photo for capturing these shots. Whether it was being greeted in the lobby by Truman England JR., the VIP…
As we wind down 2023, it is very evident that our state has an abundance of amazing original music. This year saw a multitude of original releases that deserve to be heard and given the proper attention. That’s why Born & Bred exists. We want people to know that Brad Paisley put out an album…
A young woman in Fort Wayne, Indiana stands with her pen, pad and recorder in hand getting ready to interview one of the biggest names in rock music. She asks her questions and the artist responds in their back and forth. As the interview wraps up, the artist looks at the freelance writer and says…
Welcome to our ongoing series The Anatomy Of A Good Song. In this series we aim to highlight a song from a West Virginia artist that sets the standard as to what a quality song should be in regards to the overall feel and sound of a song. That’s not to say all songs should…
This past weekend saw the return of the Born & Bred Concert Series to our home at The Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center. It was an incredible night of music and artistry that continues to shine a light on the amazing musicians that West Virginia continues to inspire to create high levels of art. Check…
Philip Bowen took some time from rosining up his bow and working on his upcoming performance on the America’s Got Talent Stage to talk to us about his album Old Kanawha and what to expect when he takes the stage on NBC September 5th. This conversation has been edited for brevity and clarity. BB: Thanks…
“From being paid in Applebees cards, fast forward seven years, and Key To Adam has become the most sought after instrumental duo in the state and surrounding areas.”
A fisherman, casts a line into the water. Nothing. He casts again. Still nothing. The vibration of a phone interrupts the tranquility of the day. A voice on the other line says that it wont be necessary to find a bed for their child at the rehabilitation center, they didn’t make it through the weekend…
There’s an old man who lives by himself after the suspicious disappearance of his wife. Enjoying his life without her he began throwing parties that were attended by people from all over. One night a group of young men were sitting on the porch recalling some of those parties when a lilac bush growing nearby…
Located One door down from the corner of Alphonse Baudin and Saint-Sébastien streets, near the Richard Lenoir Green Belt Square in Paris France, sits Betinos Record Shop. Situated next to Rush Bar, L’Atelerie Beauty Shop, hotels and more stores than you could visit in a week, record bins of the best of classic vinyl, newer…