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07/18/2025

07/17/2025

The folks over at Fat Possum Records shared the documentary "You See Me Laughin': The Last of the Hill Country Bluesmen" over on their YouTube channel. If you love that slinky hill country sound like we do, go and check out this amazing film!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiW3oPv1vZc

07/17/2025

An amazing opportunity from the Woody Guthrie Center. Local artists check this out!

In case you missed it, the submission window for a chance to perform as part of Common Chords, a new concert series hosted in our intimate 59-seat theater, is now open.

Intentionally curated with our shared values of justice, equality and compassion, each season of Common Chords will explore different themes grounded in the rich traditions of folk music, protest and storytelling. From global reinterpretations of Woody Guthrie songs to experimental blends at the edges of folk, Common Chords invites community to gather, reflect and connect through music.

Artists apply now: woodyguthriecenter.org/commonchords

07/17/2025

A personal favorite from Swedish blues rock band Cirkus Prütz newest album, Manifesto. Go give this slow blues burn a spin.

Walking in the rain is a slow bluesballad in black and white and ft just Christian Carlsson. The video is directed by Erwan Lingline.

07/16/2025

Never before released recordings by Woody Guthrie coming in August!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WOODY!

We're celebrating Woody's birthday with a great big present!

Announcing "Woody At Home: Volumes 1 & 2"
Release Date: August 14, 2025!
Available in CD or Vinyl LP

“Woody at Home” is a two-volume secret treasure trove of Woody’s home recordings. Never intended for commercial release, these raw and intimate home tapes were recorded in 1951-1952 at the family’s apartment in Beach Haven, Brooklyn. Woody made them as his musical introduction to his new publisher. Now, thanks to the leaps made in audio technology, Woody’s voice, ideas, and recordings are able to be shared. Woody sings about historic events, stories of the disenfranchised and ignored, love, and of course, the fight against fascism.

This collection contains 22 unreleased recordings, including 13 previously never-before-heard Woody Guthrie songs. These rare recordings include "This Land is Your Land", featuring new verses, and the only known Guthrie recording of "Deportee" in existence.

Pre-order your copy here - https://store.woodyguthrie.org/products/woody-at-home-cd-vinyl-pre-order

07/16/2025

Blues legend Buddy Guy is coming to Wheeling, WV!

07/16/2025

This week's are the first posthumous release by Tony Joe White, Smoke from the Chimney released on Dan Auerbach's Easy Eye Sound label. fans will recognize the track Boot Money from that show's final season opener. If you like Louisiana swamp rock and blues you'll enjoy giving this album a spin.

07/15/2025

Howdy Folks,

Welcome back to another Mississippi Blues Trail Tuesday! This week we are visiting Weir, Mississippi and Choctaw County Blues.

"Choctaw County’s blues history is distinguished by the accomplishments of two artists in particular, both of them singers, songwriters, and guitarists: Levester “Big Lucky” Carter, who was born in Weir and raised on his family’s farm in French Camp, and Texas Johnny Brown from Ackerman. Carter, born on February 10, 1920, began recording in Memphis in the 1950s and climaxed his career with the award-winning CD “Lucky 13” in 1998. He died in Memphis on December 24, 2002."

Source: https://msbluestrail.org/blues-trail-markers/choctaw-county-blues

07/15/2025

Howdy Folks,

Our friend and fellow DJ, Bent Allen has launched a page for his show Liner Notes on WTSQ. He is part of the station's Saturday lineup starting at 8pm. If you like deep album cuts and musical lore, and we know you do, give them a follow and a listen!

Charleston, WV's free-form community radio station. The station broadcasts a variety of genre themed shows, local news & events, along with remote broadcasts from the city.

07/15/2025

⭐️ Mountain Stage Radio Show at CULTURE CENTER THEATER:
SUN. JULY 20: RHONDA VINCENT, NEAL FRANCIS, OTIS GIBBS, CATHY FINK, MARCY MAXER & CHAO TIAN and DAWN LANDES
MORE DETAILS AND FULL SCHEDULE AT: WWW.MOUNTAINSTAGE.ORG

⭐️ Kanawha County Public Library MAIN BRANCH:
THUR. JULY 17: ARTIST RECEPTION MEET & GREET with MEGAN DAILEY, LEAD DESIGNER and GRAPHIC ARTIST of EECHO-LIT Reception at the 3rd floor wall art display
MORE DETAILS AT: https://www.kcpls.org/event/artist-reception-megan-dailey-58034

⭐️ Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema by WVIFF
WED. JULY 16: CHARLESTON WIZARDING WEEKEND presents HARMONIES & HEXES KARAOKE PARTY
FRI. JULY 18: “THE LIFE OF CHUCK”
SAT. JULY 19: “FRIENDSHIP,” “THE LIFE OF CHUCK,” + “SISTER MIDNIGHT”
SUN. JULY 20: “SISTER MIDNIGHT”
FULL SCHEDULE AND SHOWTIMES AT: WWW.WVIFF.ORG

⭐️ Pumzi’s
SAT. JULY 19: THE ARK BAND and DJ TOM SLOAN
MORE DETAILS AT: https://www.facebook.com/share/14Ly9LQtLDN/

ArtWalk CWV in Downtown Charleston Association
THUR. JULY 17 "ARTWALK" POP-UPS to GALLERY SHOWS, CREATIVE DEMONSTRATIONS & LIVE MUSIC. SPECIAL MUSIC PERFORMANCES BY ALASHA AL-QUDWAH & RAY SINGLETON at the LIBRARY STEPS, and buskers KATIE ANN BARKER (of THREE’S COMPANY GROOVE) and KURT SHULTIS on HALE STREET. 5-8pm
MAP & DETAILS AT: WWW.ARTWALKWV.COM

Live on the Levee at HADDAD RIVERFRONT PARK:
FRI. JULY 18: CHAPEL HART and NATHAN BESS

The Empty Glass
MON. JULY 14: HOMICYDE, THE FINAL SECONDS OF SUFFERING and MESSENGER VESSEL
TUES. JULY 15: “SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” hosted by ROGER RABALAIS
WED. JULY 16: ANDREW PAULEY
THUR. JULY 17: MATTHEW MALINOSKI
FRI. JULY 18: “HAPPY HOUR” with TIMMY COURTS & FRIENDS
FRI. JULY 18: THE STEAMBOAT GAMBLERS
SAT. JULY 19: EAST END GHOULS

Red Carpet Lounge
SAT. JULY 19: "UNCLE WOODY'S SLACKS & SUNDRESSES" with THE UNIT BAND, ZZY THE DJ & DJ ILLSPIN 5-10pm
SUN. JULY 20: "R&BREEZE SUNSET SUMMER JAM" with SANTA CRUZ with DJ SPECIAL K & DJ PRESS 5-9pm

West Virginia Humanities Council
SUN. JULY 20: “JULY LITTLE LECTURE” AN AFTERNOON with author MESHA MAREN

Lee Street Lounge
WED. JULY 16: KARAOKE
FRI. JULY 18 + SAT. JULY 19: DRAG SHOWS
SUN. JULY 20: DRAG BRUNCH

Children's Theatre of Charleston at THE QUARRIER DINER
FRI. JULY 18: “CHILDREN’S THEATER BRINGS BROADWAY TO CHARLESTON” featuring dinner specials and a live show

The ROQ
TUES. JULY 15: “JAZZ NIGHT” with BOB THOMPSON BAND
WED. JULY 16: FRIENDLY FIRE
THUR. JULY 17: “SALSA DANCING & CLASS” with THE CHARLESTON SALSA CLUB
SAT. JULY 19: BRENNA & THE BOYS

Jonathan Angle's LOS ANGLED ART GALLERY
THU. JULY 17: STATIC FUR with improvised pop-up electro-downtempo set following Art Walk
MORE DETAILS: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ao9LY8EUz/

Boulevard Grill
WED. JULY 2: WEST COAST SWING LESSONS & SOCIAL DANCE

Bar 101
SAT. JULY 19: DJ CHARLIE BLAC

Huddle & Hatchets
WED. JULY 16: MUSIC BINGO @ 7pm
THU. JULY 17: KING TRIVIA @ 7pm

Tickers & Timbers
WED. JULY 2: TRIVIA NIGHT
FRI. JULY 4: “PIANO BAR” SING-ALONG

Fife Street Brewing
WED. JULY 16: LIVE MUSIC

MAGIC ISLAND
TUE. JULY 15: “MAGIC ISLAND MORNING YOGA” at 6am
MORE INFO: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ar7eBWvcW/

The Tap in ST. ALBANS:
TUES. JULY 15: GARY HAYS
WED. JULY 16: “OPEN MIC”

Coal River Coffee Company in ST. ALBANS:
THUR. JULY 17: “OPEN MIC”

THE LOUD in HUNTINGTON, WV:
FRI. JULY 18: EASY SHINE, ROUTINE DAYS and TITLE WAVE
SAT. JULY 19: ZAY LUKAS, LIL DROOPY, ASVMR and L/A

Kindred Communication's 9th Street Live in HUNTINGTON, WV:
FRI. JULY 18: JEREMY SHORT and COREY ZORNES

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07/14/2025

This scene from Sinners was very nearly cut from the film, but makes an important connection between the life of African Americans during Jim Crow and the music we call the Blues. If you ain't seen this movie yet, find a copy and treat yourself.

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