WhizzbangBAM

WhizzbangBAM WhizzbangBAM is an artists booking and management company based in Huntington, WV. WhizzbangBAM! Rosters:
Tyler Childers
Arlo McKinley
John R.

is based out of Huntington, WV and was created out of the frustration of one local fellow who was tired of seeing so many talented bands from our region go unnoticed. Through years of experience, on every side of music, (playing in bands, running a music festival, booking for venues, booking individual artists), Ian Thornton decided to take matters into his own hands. Loaded with an eclectic roste

r that he’d put up against any scene in the country, he set out to create a management/booking agency that could provide his artists with the respect they deserve. not only books for nationally acclaimed artists, but can also assist in event planning. Drawing from the experience of booking the entertainment for such events as the Huntington Music & Arts Festival (of which he’s the founder) and the Rails & Ales Festival (West Virginia’s largest craft beer festival), he has the experience to provide any size gathering with the right production. Miller
Ona
William Matheny
Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle
Of the Dell
Jeremy Short
Joslyn & The Sweet Compression
Charlie Brown Superstar
Abby Hamilton
Darrin Hacquard
El Dorodo

Music for a cause! 🤍This Saturday, will be performing alongside and at Headliners Music Hall in Louisville, Kentucky,...
07/18/2025

Music for a cause! 🤍

This Saturday, will be performing alongside and at Headliners Music Hall in Louisville, Kentucky, for 606 Strong, a benefit concert for Team Kentucky Storm Relief Fund.

Presented by WFPK Roots and Boots, the Team Kentucky Storm Relief Fund was established “to assist those impacted by severe weather systems beginning in 2025.”

Come on out and enjoy some incredible tunes while benefiting an even more incredible cause!

https://headlinerslouisville.com/event/91-9-wfpk-presents-darrell-scott-hunter-flynn-and-abby-hamilton/headliners-music-hall/louisville-kentucky/

Music for a cause! 🤍This Saturday, Abby Hamilton will be performing alongside Darrell Scott and Hunter Flynn at Headline...
07/18/2025

Music for a cause! 🤍

This Saturday, Abby Hamilton will be performing alongside Darrell Scott and Hunter Flynn at Headliners Music Hall in Louisville, Kentucky, for 606 Strong, a benefit concert for Team Kentucky Storm Relief Fund.

Presented by WFPK Roots and Boots, the Team Kentucky Storm Relief Fund was established “to assist those impacted by severe weather systems beginning in 2025.”

Come on out and enjoy some incredible tunes while benefiting an even more incredible cause!

https://headlinerslouisville.com/event/91-9-wfpk-presents-darrell-scott-hunter-flynn-and-abby-hamilton/headliners-music-hall/louisville-kentucky/

Here’s your weekly Justin Francis releases! 🕺
07/16/2025

Here’s your weekly Justin Francis releases! 🕺

Arlo McKinley’s “This Mess We’re In” turns three today! 🥳We can’t believe how time has flown by, but we’re happy to have...
07/15/2025

Arlo McKinley’s “This Mess We’re In” turns three today! 🥳

We can’t believe how time has flown by, but we’re happy to have had this album as part of the soundtrack for the past three years 🎶

Let us know your favorite track from this record in the comments!

A little mid-week pick-me-up for ya with Justin Francis’ latest release 🎶
07/09/2025

A little mid-week pick-me-up for ya with Justin Francis’ latest release 🎶

Here's your weekly Justin Francis' releases!
07/02/2025

Here's your weekly Justin Francis' releases!

Just announced! Charlie Brown Superstar is taking over The Burl on Friday, August 1st! Come out and hear what CBS has be...
06/30/2025

Just announced! Charlie Brown Superstar is taking over The Burl on Friday, August 1st! Come out and hear what CBS has been cookin' up!

Tickets are on sale NOW at theburlky.com

06/27/2025

A throwback to a Whizzbang Podcast oldie with none other than Craig Burletic! Craig speaks with Brad Goodall about the unbreakable bond and relationship that he has with his buddy Rod Elkins and what it's like to work together with Tyler Childers.

Taken from Episode #002 of the WhizzbangBAM Podcast!

Jeremy Short's EP, "Live From Healing Appalachia " already turns one year old today! Wild how time flies. And we cannot ...
06/26/2025

Jeremy Short's EP, "Live From Healing Appalachia " already turns one year old today! Wild how time flies. And we cannot wait for this year's event! 🥳

What's your favorite moment from this EP, or if you were at the recording, your favorite memory from that night?

Here's your Justin Francis weekly releases!
06/25/2025

Here's your Justin Francis weekly releases!

"Purple Paint", the new single by Tommy Prine is out now everywhere. Give it a stream today wherever you get your music ...
06/25/2025

"Purple Paint", the new single by Tommy Prine is out now everywhere. Give it a stream today wherever you get your music and add some color to your Wednesday.💜🟣🟪

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WhizzbangBAM! is based out of Huntington, WV and was created out of the frustration of one local fellow who was tired of seeing so many talented bands from our region go unnoticed. Through years of experience on every side of music (playing in bands, running a music festival, booking for venues, booking individual artists), Ian Thornton decided to take matters into his own hands. Loaded with an eclectic roster that he’d put up against any scene in the country, he set out to create a management/booking agency that could provide his artists with the respect they deserve. Drawing from a vast pool of experience, the WhizzbangBAM! team not only books for regional artists but also assists in event planning, publicity, and social media.

Team:


  • Ian Thornton, Owner

  • Keebie Gilkerson, Booking