[MUSIC] Truly Authentic Sousa Concert with the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra

[ March 19, 2010; 8:00 pm; March 20, 2010; 8:00 pm; ] The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra’s 2009-2010 ZMM Pops Series continues with an exciting and patriotic concert of the best of John Philip Sousa’s marches and music with “Sousa at the Symphony” featuring Sousa master and scholar Keith Brion.

Mr. Brion is one of the foremost Sousa experts and the leader of his own New Sousa Band.  [...]

[JAZZ] The Bob Thompson Unit at The Boulevard Tavern

[ March 9, 2010; 10:00 pm; March 16, 2010; 10:00 pm; March 23, 2010; 10:00 pm; March 30, 2010; 10:00 pm; ]

[MUSICAL THEATRE] The Lady and the Empress

[ March 12, 2010; 7:30 pm; ] Join Lady D with her band, MI$$ION! Lady D at Women’s Club of Charleston as she becomes the Empress of the Blues, Bessie Smith in this musical play based on the blues legend’s life and music. From her bawdy sensuality to her sad demise, Bessie was a one of a kind singer whose style set [...]

[MUSIC] Treasure Cat, The Scrap Iron Pickers, and Satchell at the Empty Glass

[ March 12, 2010; 10:00 pm; ]

[MUSIC] Sean Richardson of Tofujitsu at the Empty Glass

[ March 10, 2010; 10:00 pm; ] Empty Glass Cafe will host Sean Richardson next Wed. night as he performs a solo show as Tofujitsu (duo) continue to write songs for a second CD release this summer! Acoustic guitar, amp, vocals, original music in the vein of Elliott Smith, Andrew Bird, Death Cab for Cutie, Sufjan Stevens, and Nick Drake.

[MUSIC] West Virginia Music Hall of Fame and Tamarack Celebrates the Career of Bill Withers

[ March 19, 2010; 6:00 pm; ] The West Virginia Music Hall of Fame and Tamarack will celebrate the career of Bill Withers with film and music on Friday, March 19 at the Tamarack.

The program begins at 6 p.m. It is free and open to the public and will include musical performances, a screening of the award winning documentary “Still Bill” and [...]

[MUSIC] West Virginia Symphony Orchestra Announces 2010-2011 Season

The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra announces its 2010-2011 season with great guest performers, exciting classical works and a little bit of disco. Artists such as world-class fiddler Mark O’Connor, pianist and WVSO audience favorite Valentina Lisitsa, and Sweden’s The Arrival performing the music of ABBA will grace the stage of the Maier Performance Hall [...]

[MUSIC] The Kenneth Brian Band and Travis Stephens at the Empty Glass

[ March 6, 2010; 10:00 pm; ] What: The Kenneth Brian Band and Travis Stephens
When: March 6 at 9 pm
Where: The Empty Glass

The Kenneth Brian Band, based in Nashville (featuring Charleston native Travis Stephens) will be ripping through town for one night only. Known for his blistering guitar chops as well as songwriting that invokes many of the greats (if you like [...]

[GENERATION CHARLESTON] First Friday at the Symphony

[ March 5, 2010; 8:00 pm; ] Join Generation Charleston on Friday, March 5 as they celebrate First Friday with the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra! The WVSO will be performing Virtuosity Unleashed!, a Symphonic concert featuring world renowned guest violinist, Ilya Kaler.

The concert begins at 8:00 pm and will be immediately followed by a free reception (complimentary drinks & desserts) in the [...]

[INTERVIEW] 10 Questions With Evan Mack

1. When did you first start playing piano?
I was 7 years old. My god-father bought us a Casio Keyboard (which collected dust for a year). My brother started playing the trumpet through school, so I went downstairs and started playing on the keyboard. My parents decided to start me on lessons.

2. Do you have a [...]

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