Alabaster Boxer Live Album Recording
The Raleigh Playhouse and Theatre served as the venue for folk outfit Alabaster Boxer’s recording of a live album on Saturday, February 3rd. The venue nestled in uptown Beckley was buzzing as friends, family and fans of the band packed out the seats to be a part of the bands history and future. The ambitious project was dreamed up as a way to capture the band’s sound and reimagining of their recorded material. Interspersed with humor and talk of basketball, Alabaster Boxer put on a show that left the crowd wanting more and anticipating what is next for this collection of some of the best musicians to do it in the mountain state. Continue reading HERE.
WVU Music Business and Industry Program
Brendan Gallagher, Born & Bred Founder and Editor, had the pleasure of being a guest songwriter at the WVU Music Business and Industry Program. He got to go behind the scenes in an immersive experience with some of the students in the program to see what they are doing and how it can propel them into their future. Read his experience HERE.
Heritage & Legacy
Our Heritage & Legacy Series, created and written by Steve Goff and presented by Haunting Hill Winery, featured two amazing female artists: Ann Baker and Blind Hazel Dickens. You can read these and the previous pieces from this series HERE.
Jazz Night at The Robinson Grand
A sell out show was presented by The WV Jazz Society at The Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center on February 24. It was an evening to remember and one we hope will be repeated! Check out photos and our piece on the special evening cover by Maria Lynne HERE.
Kelsie Cannon
Our writer Chase Hughart presented an artist profile on Kelsie Cannon from Natural Rat. “Ranging from heavy sounds of doom rock, ambient shoegaze, and everything in between the sweet and sour music of Natural Rat has become a staple of the Northern West Virginia music scene. Kelsie Cannon, the band’s creator is no different, as she has solidified herself as a creator with influences that outstretch the basements, bars, clubs, and backyards that she has performed in.” Continue reading HERE.
New Music
As always, the artists of the Mountain State created some great music in the month of February! Check our featured new releases HERE.
Charles Wesley Godwin on Jimmy Kimmel
West Virginia’s own Charles Wesley Godwin killed it on Jimmy Kimmel Live with his performance of Cue Country Roads. Check it out!
Coming this Month!
The Next Installment of The Born & Bred Concert Series is happening March 23 with headliner Philip Bowen! Bowen will be joined by Grace Campbell and Adrian Michael. Get your ticket now HERE
BORN & BRED MUSIC EXPO: Preceding the March 23 show will be a statewide Music Expo at The Robinson Grand! This event is free to attendees and will feature numerous resources and networking opportunities for artists. Learn more about the Expo HERE.
