From busking on the streets of his hometown when he was a kid to being the band leader for the internationally renowned Mountain Stage radio show, Ron Sowell has contributed to and become an integral part of his community in his adopted state of West Virginia. From award winning documentary producer and director, Bobby Lee […]
Whether they’re ripping through a set of original jigs and reels, adding lush three-part harmonies into upcycled folk ballads, or cracking up a crowd with stories from the road, House of Hamill puts on a show that captivates audiences from the very first note. House of Hamill owes its existence – almost entirely – to […]
Richie Stearns and Rosie Newton are a dynamic duo performing music rooted in the Americana tradition. They have collaborated in various projects experimenting with traditional and original songs. Richie Stearns and Rosie Newton take the fiddle & banjo combination to new levels as they continue to expand the boundaries of this tradition. Richie Stearns and […]
Jillian Howell presents “Almost Ghost Town” – Thurmond, WV: Work-in-Progress Screening + Fundraiser. Have you ever wondered how Thurmond, WV became considered a ghost town? Come join us for a special work-in-progress screening of our documentary “Almost Ghost Town” about one of the smallest towns in North America. Be able to offer feedback and ask […]
This fall, the Council is proud to host novelist and Pulitzer Prize winner Viet Thanh Nguyen as this year’s McCreight Lecturer on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Viet Thanh Nguyen’s novel The Sympathizer is a New York Times best seller and won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Other honors include the Dayton Literary Peace Prize, the […]
The Derick Kirk Foundation presents “Bristol to Bakersfield & Beyond, a History of County Music, Volume II” Featuring Slow Train as the house band and many outstanding local artists, this showcase event highlights the “Bristol to Buck” sound and more. Curated by local musician and entrepreneur Tom Kirk, expect an outstanding evening of fine entertainment […]
WHAT IS THE DAD JOKE COMEDY BATTLE? A family-friendly, comedy showdown featuring everyday people competing with their best dad jokes. This event isn’t just for laughs – it’s a community-driven fundraiser supporting the West Side Neighborhood Association. WHY THIS MATTERS? Every dollar that is raised during this event will go towards the programming that […]
Affirmative Murder & Madison McGhee (Ice Cold Case) team up to bring a live podcast recording to Charleston. Join as they discuss true crime, representation, and conspiracy theories! Alvin Williams is one half of the stand out true crime podcast duo, Affirmative Murder. Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Alvin values community and has built […]
We are excited to announce our next Mountain State Music Showcase live at The Capitol Theater! We’ll be featuring 5 West Virginia bands & artists on the beautiful stage of the historic Capitol Theater in downtown Charleston! • Matt Mullins & The Bringdowns• Corduroy Brown• Blue Twisted Steel • Mark Price• Greg Lilly This is […]
Tres Souls has been capturing the hearts of Angelenos, one ballad at a time. For the last decade Linda Rocio Mendoza, Roberto Carlos, and Jesus Martinez have serenaded audiences in LA and beyond, with their own interpretations of a genre called “Bolero.” They relive the vintage sounds and songs of the 1940s-1960s, stylized during the […]
