FOOTMAD Community Dance Contras, Squares, Circles
Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church, 317 West Washington, Charleston
Friday, June 3, 7-9 pm. Sharpen your skills for summer dancing! Bring your friends who have never danced before! More info: 304-729-4382 Annual Meeting and Potluck Picnic We hope you'll join us for the FOOTMAD Annual Meeting, Potluck Picnic and Dance with live music When: Sunday, June 12, 3:00-7:00 pm Where: Ridenour Lake, Nitro WV -- Shelter #1 (aka the "General March" shelter). Details: shelter driving directions, what to bring, when the dancing will begin will be forthcoming. For now, PLEASE SAVE THE DATE! We will announce our concert season, get info about summer and fall dancing, visit and jam happily at long last! Please plan to attend. And .... Children's playground adjoins the shelter and bathrooms are near by. For walkers, there's a nice, level, short trail around the lake. More info: 304-729-4382 or kvfootmad@gmail.com FOOTMAD night at Live on the Levee presents Ranky Tanky and Minor Swing 
GULLAH MUSIC OF THE CAROLINA COAST
Friday - June 17 Ranky Tanky, the Grammy Award winning, Charleston, SC-based quintet, performs timeless music born from the Gullah culture of the southeastern Sea Islands. Their debut album was featured on NPR’s Fresh Air with Terry Gross and the TODAY show. It also soared to the #1 position on the Billboard, Amazon, and iTunes Jazz Charts. Playful game songs, ecstatic shouts, and heartbreaking spirituals can all be found on their latest release Good Time, which also offers the groups first original songs inspired by Gullah tradition.
Minor Swing takes the style of Gypsy jazz, created and made popular in the 1930's by French Romani guitarist Django Reinhardt and violinist Stephan Grappelli, and performs it in the heart of West Virginia's capital city of Charleston. This program supported with funding provided by the WV Department of Arts, Culture & History and the West Virginia Commission on Arts. Thanks to financial support from FestivALL Charleston. When: Friday, June 17 - 6:30 pm
Where: Schoenbaum Stage, Haddad Riverfront Park, Charleston WV Cost: FREE
FOOTMAD at the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta 
FOOTMAD and the City of Charleston present Mountain Thyme and Modock Rounders in a free show on July 4th. This concert is part part of the 2022 Charleston Sternwheel Regatta Festival.
Mountain Thyme - Appalachian Celtic featuring traditional songs and tunes from Celtic lands. Modock Rounders - High-energy stringband music from the mountains of West Virginia. When: July 4 - 1:00 to 3:00 pm Where: Outdoor stage at the newly remodeled and re-opened Slack Plaza. Cost: FREE
Calan with the WV Symphony Orchestra 
Traditional folk music from the old country with a modern twist!
Saturday - October 15
We are excited to collaborate with the WV Symphony Orchestra / ZMM Pops Series to bring Calan to a much larger audience in the beautiful Maier Family Foundation Performance Hall at the Clay Center.
Grant Cooper, WVSO conductor emeritus, will conduct this ZMM Pops Series concert. We hope you will be there! Our entire season will be announced June 12 at our annual picnic and season tickets will go on sale at that time.
FOOTMAD 40th Anniversary Retrospective Visit our YouTube channel for interviews with some of the people who helped make FOOTMAD the thriving arts organization it is today. They talk about how FOOTMAD has grown and evolved, and the difference it made in their own lives. Recorded at the 40th anniversary festival in September. Interviews with Steve and Martha Ballman, Paul Epstein, Donna Graham, Joe Mirenna, Will Carter, Pam Curry, Colleen Anderson, Pete Kosky, Will Roboski. |
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
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Community events have been mostly on-hold for the past couple of years (2020, 2021).
Now in 2022 things are opening up, bit-by-bit once again. Concerts, dances and festivals are being scheduled throughout 2022. The community Event Calendar now contains many local and nearby events of which we are aware. Check it out! See what's happening. |
Charleston Acoustic String Jam
The Charleston Acoustic String Jam group meets on Wednesday evenings. All welcome. Come to play. Come to listen.
When: Every Wednesday. 5 pm for dinner, 6 - 8 pm music
Where: The Bears Den,
Daniel Boone Hotel, 405 Capitol Street, Charleston WV
(Corner of Capitol and Washington Sts)
More info: Good acoustics in the room. Food service is excellent.
Join Facebook Group for current information and to receive updates at: www.facebook.com/groups/acousticstringjam/
The Charleston Acoustic String Jam group meets on Wednesday evenings. All welcome. Come to play. Come to listen.
When: Every Wednesday. 5 pm for dinner, 6 - 8 pm music
Where: The Bears Den,
Daniel Boone Hotel, 405 Capitol Street, Charleston WV
(Corner of Capitol and Washington Sts)
More info: Good acoustics in the room. Food service is excellent.
Join Facebook Group for current information and to receive updates at: www.facebook.com/groups/acousticstringjam/
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Vandalia Gathering
2022 MAY 27-29 State Capitol Complex, Charleston WV The Vandalia Gathering brings together the finest traditional Appalachian musicians for a weekend of great picking. Elder statesmen and young upstarts perform on stage, compete in contests and play in impromptu jam sessions all over the Capitol Complex. Visitors to the Gathering can enjoy fiddle, banjo, mandolin and guitar contests outside during the day, and concerts in the State Theater in the evenings. Vandalia is a place every Memorial Day weekend, at the Capitol Complex in Charleston, West Virginia, where the Vandalia Gathering presents traditional music, dance, crafts and food to keep the old ways alive in young minds. Vandalia Gathering webpage, click here |
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Appalachian String Band Music Festival
(aka Clifftop) 2022 AUG 3-7 Pre-camping: (No Scheduled Events) 1pm – JUL 29 thru AUG 2 Camp Washington Carver, Clifftop WV A five-day mountaintop gathering of musicians and friends with contests, concerts, workshops, square dances, camping and vendors. Old time Appalachian music is presented to an audience of more than 3000 musicians and string band music lovers of all ages. The festival attracts visitors and participants from all around the world including all 50 states and more than 20 foreign countries. DEADLINE FOR CONTEST REGISTRATIONS – JULY 1ST Registraion information, click here Festival web page, click here |
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TRADITIONAL MUSIC ON THE RADIO AND STREAMING
West Virginia Public Broadcasting Radio
The Thistle & Shamrock
Created weekly in the foothills of the Scottish Highlands
Sunday: 7 to 8 PM
Red Barn Radio
Sunday: 8 to 9 PM
Ozark Highlands Radio
Featuring musical performances, past and present, as well as segments on the cultural history and tradition of the greater Ozarks region.
Sunday: 9 to 10 PM
Beale Street Caravan
Capturing and exporting the sounds of Memphis and the Delta region.
Sunday: 10 to 11 PM
World Cafe
Premier public radio showcase for contemporary music serving up an eclectic blend that includes blues, rock, world, folk, and alternative country.
Daily: 12 to 2 AM
More info: wvpublic.org/programs/genre/music
Schedule: wvpublic.org/west-virginia-public-broadcasting-radio-schedule
Created weekly in the foothills of the Scottish Highlands
Sunday: 7 to 8 PM
Red Barn Radio
Sunday: 8 to 9 PM
Ozark Highlands Radio
Featuring musical performances, past and present, as well as segments on the cultural history and tradition of the greater Ozarks region.
Sunday: 9 to 10 PM
Beale Street Caravan
Capturing and exporting the sounds of Memphis and the Delta region.
Sunday: 10 to 11 PM
World Cafe
Premier public radio showcase for contemporary music serving up an eclectic blend that includes blues, rock, world, folk, and alternative country.
Daily: 12 to 2 AM
More info: wvpublic.org/programs/genre/music
Schedule: wvpublic.org/west-virginia-public-broadcasting-radio-schedule
WTSQ
Charleston, WV’s freeform community radio station.
Playing indie, alternative, americana, talk, whatevs.
Charleston, WV’s freeform community radio station.
Playing indie, alternative, americana, talk, whatevs.
Honky Tonk Holiday
Host: John Lilly
Classic country sounds. Hank Williams, Willie Nelson, Lefty Frizzell, Melba Montgomery, George Jones, the Louvin Brothers and others will be joined by some of today’s shining lights in the world of honky-tonk music.
Sunday: 2 to 4 pm
wtsq.org/show/honky-tonk-holiday/
Music In Thee Glen
Host: Chris Higgins
New releases of contemporary and traditional Celtic music and roots music from North America. A show will take you down the ‘bo-reen’, to bracken and heather covered misty mountains, kelp strewn rocky sea shores or even the mosh pit at a Celtic rock concert.
Monday: 6 to 7 pm
wtsq.org/show/music-in-thee-glen/
Shows: wtsq.org/the-shows/
Schedule: wtsq.org (Schedule is on the Home page.)
Host: John Lilly
Classic country sounds. Hank Williams, Willie Nelson, Lefty Frizzell, Melba Montgomery, George Jones, the Louvin Brothers and others will be joined by some of today’s shining lights in the world of honky-tonk music.
Sunday: 2 to 4 pm
wtsq.org/show/honky-tonk-holiday/
Music In Thee Glen
Host: Chris Higgins
New releases of contemporary and traditional Celtic music and roots music from North America. A show will take you down the ‘bo-reen’, to bracken and heather covered misty mountains, kelp strewn rocky sea shores or even the mosh pit at a Celtic rock concert.
Monday: 6 to 7 pm
wtsq.org/show/music-in-thee-glen/
Shows: wtsq.org/the-shows/
Schedule: wtsq.org (Schedule is on the Home page.)
WNCW
A broadcast service of Isothermal Community College (North Carolina)
A broadcast service of Isothermal Community College (North Carolina)
Goin' Across the Mountain
Eight hours of the best in contemporary, traditional and historical bluegrass music in the land!
Saturday 11 AM to 7 PM
More info: wncw.org/programs/goin-across-mountain
Country Gold
Songs and info from the classic period of honky tonk music, as well as tunes created from the end of WWII until the mid 1970's.
Sunday: 9 AM to Noon
More info: wncw.org/programs/country-gold-listen-live
Celtic Winds
Three hours of Celtic music, non-stop.
Sunday: 12 to 3 PM
More info: wncw.org/programs/celtic-winds%E2%84%A2
This Old Porch
Traditional and regional mountain music, songs and ballads, contemporary old time, dance tunes and more.
Sunday: 3 to 6 PM
More info: wncw.org/programs/old-porch
The Tall Grass
Music from the roots up. Explores the progressive side, spotlighting the music that reaches beyond traditional Bluegrass music.
Sunday: 7 to 8 PM
More info: wncw.org/programs/tall-grass
World Cafe
Premier public radio showcase for contemporary music serving up an eclectic blend that includes blues, rock, world, folk, and alternative country.
Sunday: 8 to 10 PM
Mon-Fri: 4 to 6 AM
More info: wncw.org/programs/world-cafe
Note: All WNCW shows feature an online playlist of the tunes and songs. Great for answer the question, "What was that I just heard?"
Schedule: www.wncw.org/schedule/week
Eight hours of the best in contemporary, traditional and historical bluegrass music in the land!
Saturday 11 AM to 7 PM
More info: wncw.org/programs/goin-across-mountain
Country Gold
Songs and info from the classic period of honky tonk music, as well as tunes created from the end of WWII until the mid 1970's.
Sunday: 9 AM to Noon
More info: wncw.org/programs/country-gold-listen-live
Celtic Winds
Three hours of Celtic music, non-stop.
Sunday: 12 to 3 PM
More info: wncw.org/programs/celtic-winds%E2%84%A2
This Old Porch
Traditional and regional mountain music, songs and ballads, contemporary old time, dance tunes and more.
Sunday: 3 to 6 PM
More info: wncw.org/programs/old-porch
The Tall Grass
Music from the roots up. Explores the progressive side, spotlighting the music that reaches beyond traditional Bluegrass music.
Sunday: 7 to 8 PM
More info: wncw.org/programs/tall-grass
World Cafe
Premier public radio showcase for contemporary music serving up an eclectic blend that includes blues, rock, world, folk, and alternative country.
Sunday: 8 to 10 PM
Mon-Fri: 4 to 6 AM
More info: wncw.org/programs/world-cafe
Note: All WNCW shows feature an online playlist of the tunes and songs. Great for answer the question, "What was that I just heard?"
Schedule: www.wncw.org/schedule/week
PODCASTS, VIDEOS, AND MORE
WEST VIRGINIA
Appalachian Music on WV Public Radio
Archived podcasts about Appalachian music (and other topics). Includes an interesting 30 minute video of the 2014 Clifftop Festival (Appalachian String Band Music Festival).
wvpublic.org/term/appalachian-music#stream/0
Archived podcasts about Appalachian music (and other topics). Includes an interesting 30 minute video of the 2014 Clifftop Festival (Appalachian String Band Music Festival).
wvpublic.org/term/appalachian-music#stream/0
NORTH CAROLINA
Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina
Your guide to the traditional music of the North Carolina mountains and foothills.
Radio, streams, podcasts, live music and more
blueridgemusicnc.com
Comprehensive list of traditional music on the radio or streaming: blueridgemusicnc.com/find-music/radio
Your guide to the traditional music of the North Carolina mountains and foothills.
Radio, streams, podcasts, live music and more
blueridgemusicnc.com
Comprehensive list of traditional music on the radio or streaming: blueridgemusicnc.com/find-music/radio
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Update: 2022-05-16
