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Born & Bred
3d ago
Dale J. Gordon is an alternative folk artist from West Virginia that now lives in Nashville. We listened to his new album “It Doesn’t Light” and were automatically excited to interview him. Much of Dale’s music feels like it would be home in a film like “Juno” and is reminiscent of Bright Eyes. Check out ..read more
Born & Bred
4d ago
Editors note: Born & Bred is, and will continue to be a proud sponsor of Risers Fest. We believe in the mission, purpose and need for this festival and we look forward to it happening in 2025. The best things happen with patience and timing. We will see you at Risers Fest 2025!! Charleston, WV ..read more
Born & Bred
1w ago
There is no shortage of amazing original music being made by artists Born & Bred here in the mountain state. Every week we continue to be amazed by the quality and quantity of artistry created by the talented storytellers of our home. Listen to all of the amazing West Virginia Music on our Spotify Playlist ..read more
Born & Bred
1w ago
West Virginia is known for a lot of musical talent. However, most outside of the state would probably associate the mountain state with country, bluegrass and folk. The reality is that those artists don’t make up the majority of music being made here and every genre out there has a committed group of musicians making ..read more
Born & Bred
1w ago
WHAT: 21st Annual Culturefest World Music & Arts Festival WHEN: September 5-8 WHERE: Mercer Street Grassroots District, Princeton, WV TICKETS: This event is FREE of charge, no ticket required. INFO: www.culturefestwv.com / 304-320-8833 Princeton, WV – Culturefest World Music and Arts Festival, a 21 year tradition, will return to its roots this year, taking place ..read more
Born & Bred
1w ago
CHARLESTON, WV (August 26, 2024) – The city of Charleston gets ready to rock for Risers Fest, its newest and most anticipated music festival coming to stages across 20 venues around downtown from October 10th to 13th. Spearheaded in collaboration with radio station WTSQ, Risers Fest is an energetic platform boasting the next generation of ..read more
Born & Bred
2w ago
There is no shortage of amazing original music being made by artists Born & Bred here in the mountain state. Every week we continue to be amazed by the quality and quantity of artistry created by the talented storytellers of our home. Listen to all of the amazing West Virginia Music on our Spotify Playlist ..read more
Born & Bred
2w ago
In a move that celebrates the rich musical heritage of the region and challenges the traditional narrative of hip-hop, Appalshop’s June Appal Recordings has released “No Options: Hip-Hop in Appalachia.” This landmark album, was released on August 2nd to coincide with both Emancipation Day, August 8th, celebrated by many Black communities in Central Appalachia, and ..read more
Born & Bred
2w ago
It’s been a while since we’ve broken down a beloved song from a West Virginia artist, but a fantastic new release means it’s time again. In our series, The Anatomy of a Good Song, we spotlight a track from a West Virginia artist or band that exemplifies the qualities of a top-notch song. This doesn’t ..read more
Born & Bred
2w ago
Here at Born & Bred we spend a lot of time combing through social media for new and exciting things happening in the state. We are always excited when we find something that is a little outside of the norm of what we typically cover, but still fits in to the larger musical landscape. This ..read more