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BIG Events are Happening in late May/Early June! Rhythm Blues and all that Jazz @ Carnegie Hall (May 29th-2nd) Featuring some of the best jazz and blues artists you can find anywhere. Skip work and head to Carnegie Hall Thursday evening for a free kick off concert outside on our Ivy Terrace. Bring food and […]
Cartlidge & Brown Wine Dinner at the General Lewis Inn & Restaurant.
Wine Dinner at the General Lewis Inn & Restaurant I had the honor of attending a Wine Dinner at the General Lewis Inn, on March 28th. To date, this was the second wine dinner event at the restaurant. I arrived to a full lobby of guests anxious to try distinct wines, delicious food, mingle with […]
Meet the Band: Half Bad Bluegrass Band
On St. Patrick’s Day night, we checked out the Half Bad Bluegrass Band performing to a full house at the Brier Patch Bar & Grille in Lewisburg, WV. Crossing at least 3 generations, fans came together to get down for some good ol’ foot stomping action on the dance floor. This music comes from down […]
Meet the Musician: Corey Lee McQuade
If anyone can tell you what a dobro, it’s Corey Lee McQuade. The dobro is an acoustic guitar that sounds more like banjos than guitars. Corey plays his dobro on his lap. Not only is Corey incredible at playing this well-known bluegrass instrument, he also play the guitar, banjo, and mandolin. He also sings, plays […]
Spring into April First Friday, Downtown Lewisburg, 4.6.12
Gather at THE WILD BEAN for The Lewisburg Farmers Market Annual Publicity Night and Silent Auction Fundraiser. This event kicks off the market’s 11th season of serving the community and feeding its fellow mountaineers. The night is dubbed “Meet your Farmer Night” for its coalescing of farm producers with consumer citizens. Enjoy live folk music, […]
Meet the Band, Zextrobe (Metal/Thrash)
If your musical preference is classic metal, Zextrobe is your band. Within the past few years, Zextrobe has carved out a metal loving niche in Greenbrier County. They perform about 50/50 original music and cover songs and they always deliver to any thrash inspired crowd. As we sat through their practice session, in band member […]
There’s Something for Everyone at the Irish Pub, Lewisburg
The Irish Pub in downtown Lewisburg is the perfect destination for a fun night out. The owners of the Irish Pub began their Pub life down in New Orleans. In 1990, Irish musician, Patrick O’Flaherty and his brother opened a pub in the French Quarter, called O’Flaherty’s Irish Pub. Andrea started working at O’Flaherty’s as […]
WV LIVING Store, Snowshoe
Where can you find locally made products and get your ski photography in print? The WV Living Store at Snowshoe. This little treasure of a store overlooks the mountains of WV in Snowshoe’s Village. Opened since 2010, the store offers a variety of products made here in West Virginia. If you’re wondering where the connection […]
March into First Friday in Downtown Lewisburg
MUSIC & ART: CASASANTA – Live MUSIC w. Steel Pterodactyl, 9pm. The BOOGIE BAND w. a Unique, Richly-Layered, Eclectic Style, RETURNS! Chris Baker, Casey Cantrell, Daryl Clemons, Philip McLaughlin and Missy Lemley back together to help break in CASASANTA’s NEWLY RENOVATED Gin Joint. ADMISSION: $10. Must be 21+ | casasanta.org 304.645.1500 SWEET SHOPPE – Live […]
World Famous EZ RATS
World Famous EZ Rats Saloon is owned and operated by Robert Hambrick and Ezra (Eddie) Tincher. Managed by Charlene. EZ Rats opened a little over 6 months ago, on August 12, 2011. “This is a bar where the beer is always on ice” Some of you may be wondering what the “World Famous” and the […]
The Many Treasures at Fortunate Finds
As some of you may already know, Erna Ellis Akers and Debbie Rivoire are the owners of Fortunate Finds. Both are West Virginia natives and they have shared a close friendship for over 19 years. Before opening the doors to Fortunate Finds, Erna and Debbie worked together in the consignment industry, sharing a booth for […]
Interview with Vern’s Pot O’ Chili
We had the privilege of interviewing Vern’s Pot o’ Chili (VPOC) during a pre-show February rehearsal. As we approached the rehearsal, at Charlie’s house, we could hear the drums, horns, guitar, and vocal melodies flowing through the night air. We walked into the practice session hearing songs not yet publicized. The name of the first […]
YOU are Invited…
YOU are Invited to the LBSPY Launch Party!!! Enjoy a SPECIAL Smooth Ambler MARTINI and other Drink Specials, DJ John Foster, EXCLUSIVE Copies of Issue 1, before its Feb 27th Distribution, & a RAFFLE @ 11pm… DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A FREE 1/4 Pg Ad. (5″ x 5″ or Vertical) in any Future […]
Sat Dec 31 – New Years Eve Bash @ Sonic Temple w. Techno/Progressive/House
Lewisburg’s Premiere Dance Music Scene