Home grown Music in West Virginia (Charleston, Morgantown: bill, parking, park)

[Fiddlehead]

Howdy all:

Fiddlehead the Oregonian again. I love playing guitar and singing (I don't do either very well), but keep muddling along. I was in Ireland a couple years back and just loved how folks would jump up to sing, dance, play music, and just "homebrew" their own music.

What is the scene like for that in West Virginia? Where are the places to hear music, and how often do folks "grow their own" music in general? Any cool gatherings or events around Morgantown? Bear in mind, I am no hippy or hipster musician,just a family man, but I love the fine celtic arts of conversation, a good song, poem, joke, or story. Are they a big part of the West Virginia culture?

[WVUPharm2007]

The Blue Moose Cafe sounds like it might be up your alley.

[Silkdashocker]

Also check out Mountain Stage, it is for local performers. Shows are aired on public radio: Mountain Stage - Where Musicians Come to Play

[Fiddlehead]

Thanks folks! I have been listening to Mountain Stage for years. I did not recall it was from Morgantown. A big plus!

[Silkdashocker]

Well, a lot of Mountain Stage is in Charleston, 150 miles south. But it does travel to Morgantown.

[WVUPharm2007]

Originally Posted by Silkdashocker

Well, a lot of Mountain Stage is in Charleston, 150 miles south. But it does travel to Morgantown.

I attended one of those at the Clay Center. That is an absolutely beautiful facility. I saw the Kronos Quartet there, too.

[Two-Rivers]

Hur Herald

BLUEGRASS RETURNS TO WEST FORK VALLEY - Three Day Festival Starts May 27


MAY 2010 BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
MC Bill Tripplett ~~~ Sound Gary Richards
Thursday, May 27
6-6:45 - County Line Country
7-7:45 - Bill Tripplett & Big Otter Bluegrass
8-8:45 - Paul Cottrell & High Mountain Bluegrass
9-9:45 - Blue
10-10:45 - Calhoun Country
Friday, May 28
6-6:45 - Paul Cottrell & High Mountain Bluegrass
7-7:45 - Muddy Krick Mountain Boys
8-8:45 - Big Possum Grin
9-9:45 - Ted & Shirley Jackson
10-10:45 - Calhoun Country
11-11:45 - Flashback
Midnight-12:45 - Bill Tripplett & Big Otter Bluegrass
Saturday, May 29
11-11:45 a.m. - Bill Tripplett & Big Otter Bluegrass
Noon - 12:45 p.m. - Appalachian String Band
1-1:45 - Flashback
2-2:45 - Calhoun Country
3-3:45 - Muddy Krick Mountain Boys
4-4:45 - Ted & Shirley Jackson
5-5:45 - Paul Cottrell & High Mountain Bluegrass
6-6:45 - Bill Tripplett & Big Otter Bluegrass
7-7:45 - Big Possum Grin
8-8:45 - Ted & Shirley Jackson
9-9:45 - Paul Cottrell & High Mountain Bluegrass
10-10:45 - Muddy Krick Mountain Boys
11-11:45 - Appalachian String Band
Midnight-12:45 - Flashback
Schedule is subject to change.
Directions: From I-79 turn north on St. Rt. 16, 10 miles, park is on left. From Rt. 33/119 Arnoldsburg, turn south Rt. 16, 10 miles, park is on right. Plenty of free parking.

[WVUPharm2007]

I forgot about Rhythm and Brews, too. It's a decent bar...an older crowd. WVU basketball star Deniz Kilicli was there last night getting his Hendrix on. There's a video on Facebook.

[oldtimebanjo]

If you're into old time music then you're in luck. There are plenty of old time jams all around that would be more then happy to let you join. Usually involving banjo, guitar, fiddle, mandolin and sometimes harmonica

[Fiddlehead]

Originally Posted by oldtimebanjo

If you're into old time music then you're in luck. There are plenty of old time jams all around that would be more then happy to let you join. Usually involving banjo, guitar, fiddle, mandolin and sometimes harmonica

Sounds great! I love the fiddle especially, but cannot play myself. Guitar only, but perhaps could take up the banjo sometime.

Is old time the same as bluegrass or slightly different somehow? Just curious.