Our 39th Concert Season
2019-2020
2019-2020
Begins September 28
Cajun, Old-Time, Honky-Tonk, Celtic, Jazz and Ugandan!
Season (and single) tickets now on sale at Footmad.org.
Hard to beat! Six 6 great concerts for $85 ($45 for students)!
Concert info is now posted on our concert page,
Cajun, Old-Time, Honky-Tonk, Celtic, Jazz and Ugandan!
Season (and single) tickets now on sale at Footmad.org.
Hard to beat! Six 6 great concerts for $85 ($45 for students)!
Concert info is now posted on our concert page,
Jones, Savoy and Simon
The best of Cajun and Creole
September 28 - 7:30 pm
WV Culture Center
The best of Cajun and Creole
September 28 - 7:30 pm
WV Culture Center
Jones, Savoy and Simon combine the talents of 3 of the best musicians to come out of Louisiana in the past 20 years to bring the best of Cajun and Creole to the FOOTMAD stage. Linking the sound of generations with their accomplished musicianship and vocal abilities, their exuberant sound is sure to keep the toes tapping. They are born out of years of friendship and bring the combined sounds of T’Monde and Pine Leaf Boys from Lafayette, Louisiana. Read more ...
Concert season preview video
Video created by Jennifer Bauman
This video is also posted on Facebook. Like and SHARE the video on Facebook for a chance to win 2 tickets to each of our first 2 concerts! Help us spread the word and possibly win some tickets. For the video on Facebook, click here ...
Dance season begins September 21
This year we’ll be dancing 3rd Saturdays Sept through April
7:30 pm
at Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church.
Dance info, click here ...
This year we’ll be dancing 3rd Saturdays Sept through April
7:30 pm
at Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church.
Dance info, click here ...
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Old Time Music Street Jam at Artwalk
When: 2019 September 19, 5 to 8 pm. (Every 3rd Thursday during ArtWalk Charleston) Where: Lee Street Triangle, corner of Capitol and Lee Streets, Charleston What: Old-time jam session, acoustic music Who: All levels welcome. Come to play. Come to listen. |
Photos FOOTMAD night at Charleston's Live on the Levee
Photos courtesy of Jennifer Bauman photos
Hot Jazz Jumpers, click here ...
Blue Yonder, click here ...
Photos courtesy of Jennifer Bauman photos
Hot Jazz Jumpers, click here ...
Blue Yonder, click here ...
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FOOTMAD Receives 2019 Arts to the Max Award
The Charleston Area Alliance presented 14 awards during its annual “We Love Our Community Awards” event Thursday, March 28 at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center. FOOTMAD was honored to receive the Arts to the Max Award – Organization. On hand to receive the award on behalf of FOOTMAD were Donna Graham (President), John Butterfield (Treasurer), Becky Park (Organization Manager), Tessa Dillon and Annie Stroud (board members). Read more, click here ... |
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
Information about music and dance in and around the region
Huntington Old Time Music and Dance (HOTDAM)
Huntington Old Time Dance and Music is starting its third year of Old Time dances. This Fall all dances will be on Friday evenings at Heritage Farm Museum and Village from 7-10 pm. $7 suggested donation, $5 students. All HOTDAM musicians are WV grown and bred. Questions, call Dennis Bills @ 304-412-4889.
FALL 2019 SCHEDULE
SEP 27: Stony Point String Band with caller Steve Ballman.
OCT 18: Modock Rounders with caller Bill Oshe
NOV 15: Dave Bing, Tim Bing, Danny Arthur, Scott Rucker and Tim Corbett. With caller Mack Samples
Huntington Old Time Dance and Music is starting its third year of Old Time dances. This Fall all dances will be on Friday evenings at Heritage Farm Museum and Village from 7-10 pm. $7 suggested donation, $5 students. All HOTDAM musicians are WV grown and bred. Questions, call Dennis Bills @ 304-412-4889.
FALL 2019 SCHEDULE
SEP 27: Stony Point String Band with caller Steve Ballman.
OCT 18: Modock Rounders with caller Bill Oshe
NOV 15: Dave Bing, Tim Bing, Danny Arthur, Scott Rucker and Tim Corbett. With caller Mack Samples
Artwalk Charleston
September 19
Now in its 17th year, Downtown Charleston ArtWalk is a free self-guided walking tour of Charleston’s shops, galleries and businesses featuring regional art and music performances. Typically held the third Thursday of each month, participating shops and organizations extend their hours for browsing, shopping and mingling.
When: June 18 [and 3rd Thursdays of each month]
Where: Participating shops are located along Quarrier, Capitol, Hale, Lee and Virginia Streets in Downtown Charleston. Also music performances outdoors in this area.
artwalkcwv.com
September 19
Now in its 17th year, Downtown Charleston ArtWalk is a free self-guided walking tour of Charleston’s shops, galleries and businesses featuring regional art and music performances. Typically held the third Thursday of each month, participating shops and organizations extend their hours for browsing, shopping and mingling.
When: June 18 [and 3rd Thursdays of each month]
Where: Participating shops are located along Quarrier, Capitol, Hale, Lee and Virginia Streets in Downtown Charleston. Also music performances outdoors in this area.
artwalkcwv.com
Charleston Acoustic String Jam
Every Wed
7:00 to 9:00 pm.
All welcome. Come to play. Come to listen. Come early (6 pm) and join the pre-jam dinner gathering of jam friends who each week meet to chew and chat. Sam's Uptown Cafe, 28 Capitol St, Charleston. More info: Wednesday Acoustic String Jam event page on facebook.
Every Wed
7:00 to 9:00 pm.
All welcome. Come to play. Come to listen. Come early (6 pm) and join the pre-jam dinner gathering of jam friends who each week meet to chew and chat. Sam's Uptown Cafe, 28 Capitol St, Charleston. More info: Wednesday Acoustic String Jam event page on facebook.
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FOOTMAD appreciates Fund for the Arts major donors (10,000+) who keep culture strong in the Kanawha Valley: City of Charleston, Cecil I Walker Charitable Trust, Daywood Foundation, Spilman Thomas Battle, PLLC.
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304-729-4382
304-729-4382
Update: 2019-09-13
