Bis-quits

I stumbled on the idea of tracking down the Bis-Quits 1993 Oh Boy Records album from some Facebook reference, and I'm certainly glad I did. I ordered it off Amazon, and have enjoyed it immensely; mainly filling in a gap in Will Kimbrough and Tommy Womack's great legacy of musical genius. It is getting to be pretty fun to have dug this deep into their music, and see the similarities and evolution of their current sound. Some great music, and some fun lyrics coming through their partnership.

Buddy Miller's "The Majestic Silver Strings"

A new CD spearheaded by Buddy Miller has been getting some playing time in my CD player. Buddy has joined with Bill Frisell, Mark Ribot, Greg Leisz to put this eclectic mix of music together. Joined by some singers and other accompanists, its a wide range set of songs. With some old folk and cowboy familiar songs; Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie, and Freight Train, some Lefty Frizzell songs, and a kooky version of Roger Miller's Dang Me, it is an entertaining mix, which is refreshing in its range.

Ol' Hank Williams songs

We held our Hank Williams tribute the other night. It was a little thin on the number of performers, but with the two acts we had some great renditions of the wonder of Hank Williams legacy and influence on music. Lisa and Jerry Queen, and their incarnation of the Neon Moon band, delighted the audience with a good mix of Hank songs, songs in a similar vein, and some Hank Jr. songs. Jonny Nutter combined some Hank Senior with some Hank III for a different outlook. It was a shorter night than some of the Tribute shows, but coming on the heels of the Cajun and Chili Cookoff that was held earlier in the evening, it made for a satisfying evening in the Americana Music Series.

Troubadours of Divine Bliss show last night

Wow! We had a great pleasure last night to be entertained by the Troubadours of Divine Bliss here at a coffee house in Parkersburg. They are truly troubadours, in their spirit and love of performing for folks in settings of all kinds across the country. They are great people, with an ability to connect and mesmerize an audience with their stories and beautiful songs. They dive into their performance and cast a powerful spell and sing magical songs. We hope they will come back through the Mid Ohio Valley soon.

Troubadours of Divine Bliss

Tomorrow night (Friday, March 18th) the Troubadours of Divine Bliss are coming to our coffee house here in Parkersburg West Virginia. They have been in the Mid Ohio Valley before, and have some enthusiastic comments from those who have seen them. They are a folk duo from Kentucky, with some powerful harmonies, and a fun spirit. The show will be at 8 pm; we will be working on the coffee house setting tomorrow afternoon after yet another busy week here at the Mid Town Family Resource Center.

Scott Miller – When you write a good song and you know it

Scott Miller – When you write a good song and you know it

Greens show last night

Very enjoyable Greens show last night at 6 Pence. Lots of mix of songs; Moving Picture, Mercy, Anon, Beekeeper; lots of instrumental jams. Not a super big crowd, but lots of enthusiasm and appreciation.

Greens at 6 Pence tomorrow night

The Greens return to Parkersburg Saturday night, March 12th to play at 6 Pence Pub on 7th St. Billed as a CD release party for the Songs For People CD.

Will Kimbrough's show last night

We really enjoyed having Will Kimbrough come to Parkersburg last evening for a coffee house setting show; enjoyed by 50+ people in our little store front listening room. There were many loyal Will fans, eager to see him whenever they can within a pretty wide circle of towns (glad to have him close by!!!) and many new comers to Will's music, who were "wowed" by his music, guitar work, story telling, and audience engaging. He played a lot of songs from across his discography, and worked back and forth from slow, soft ballads to rockers. Will is so great with an audience, and with folks after the show, eager to "catch up" with admirers who have seen him at other venues, and with a wide range of musical topics!

Tomorrow Night: Will Kimbrough comes to town

I have been eager to bring great musicians to our humble little town over these past few years, and tomorrow night will be a highlight for me, with Will Kimbrough coming to Parkersburg to play a listening room/ house concert/ coffee house setting. There has been a great outpouring of enthusiasm from regional music lovers who are big fans of Will; glad to have the opportunity to see him near by. Will's music and promotion of lots of good music around him has been inspiring to me for a good number of years. With his blog post this week, I will be particularly interested in some of his recent recording and songs that he has been working on. I will be interested in a set list he comes up with, and how many requests he takes from what will undoubtedly be a crowd that knows his discography pretty darn well. He can go a lot of different directions on any given night I am sure! I will be interested what kind of guitar work he intends to do: I have seen him, and can imagine again, a wide variety there! I hope for a good smooth show, and an encouragement to come back, and tell others in his music circle about the possibility of coming to the Mid Ohio Valley for a show with an appreciative audience.

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Kimbrough’s body of work reflects a lifetime of performing, writing and collaborating from more angles than Da Vinci’s protractor. True to his search for universal truths, his profound musical knowledge and expert creations reflect years of learning the intricacies of folk, blues, gospel, country, rock’n’roll, punk rock and jazz.

Come see Will Saturday night here in Parkersburg and see for yourself!!! 7 Pm at Children's Home Society of WV- 1739 St. mary's Ave. Suite 3; a little listening room/ house concert type setting. $15 to see a great show right here in the Mid Ohio Valley.