A great new batch of vinyl records came in this week

In my humble little running vinyl record sale, I got a new batch of donations this week; some vintage rock and roll and intriguing stuff. Stop by and check it out!!!

The Greens at Adelphia last week

Andy reports a good debut for the Greens at Adelphia last Saturday. He likes the venue and felt they had a good crowd. The Greens take this weekend off I believe.

Lucy Kaplansky in Marietta next Friday night

The Adelphia will be hosting Lucy Kaplansky next Friday night; this is a great opportunity, yet again, that the Adelphia is providing to see a great national touring act.

Todd Snider returns to Stuart's Opera House in December

I've already got my ticket to see Todd Snider in Nelsonville at Stuart's Opera House on December 30th. Todd has had some memorable shows there; and it will definitely be a holiday treat. Stuart's has many good things coming up- Dr. John for next Sunday is sold out; and I will be going to Dirty Dozen Brass Band for the annual big fund raiser on November 13th.

John Prine show last night in Columbus

I ventured up to Columbus for my annual John Prine concert "fix" to the Palace Theater. Sara Watkins opened. Great show as always!

Weedhawks and Nick Barry show Friday night

The Weedhawks visited Parkersburg Friday night to put on a great show at the Sly Fox, kicked off by Nick Barry performing an opening set. The music was spirited and met by an enthusiastic audience of old music friends, and exposed some Sly Fox regulars to a great musical act.

Southern Culture on the Skids

I went to see S.C.O.T.S. a few days ago at the Adelphia in Marietta OH. A great show. The Adelphia is really making a run at some good shows for the area. SCOTS had as an opening act Rattletrap String Band from Athens, to give a spirited opening set. There was a good crowd for a weeknight; and you could tell many loyal SCOTS fans were in attendance. They are a great act; with solid music and lots of audience connection. A great musical experience.

John Prine Tribute

We're down to the last couple of days before the 8th Annual John Prine tribute here in the Mid Ohio Valley. Saturday, October 9th starting at 9 pm at 6 Pence Pub here in Parkersburg. $5 donation supports the work of Children's Home Society here in the Parkersburg area. Local musicians play sets of songs of John Prine. Steve Peck, Jonny Nutter (two mainstays in the Americana Music Tribute Series), Don Baker, Austin Alexander and Carly Stephens, Matt Starcher, are in the line up. Randolph Ramsey is coming in special from out of town (Fayette County) to participate. Randolph and his wife Genny Ferri, won the raffle to attend the Americana Music Festival in Nashville a month ago, and had such a great time, it inspired him to come up and participate in the Tribute show.

John Prine Tribute this Saturday night

the 8th annual Mid Ohio Valley John Prine Tribute will be this coming Saturday, October 9th at 6 Pence Pub in Parkersburg. $5 donation to Children's Home Society of West Virginia gets you a night of local musicians singing songs of John Prine. There will be some prizes and good comraderie. Come on out and join the fun.

Greens at 6 Pence the other night

The Greens played at 6 Pence in Parkersburg Friday night. It was good to have them at the familiar setting. Lots of good loyal long time Greens fans were out for the festivities. The Greens plucked from their various eras to put on a raucous performance; sticking entirely with originals except for a version of Neil Young's Walk On. (and a closer version of Louis Armstrong's What a Wonderful World) before the encore. There was some initial impromptu instrumental work, during the sound check phase, showing their talent for working up sounds together on the fly. I haven't been doing a set list for their Parkersburg/ marietta shows for a long time, and it gets hard to recall- I like having some of Lee's set lists for shows up in Morgantown when he records them; just for comparison and connecting. The Greens have an upcoming show in Marietta in October (I'll be seeing John PRine that night in Columbus), and then some holiday shows coming up, we'll be reminding folks about.