Acclaimed American multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and songster

2026 September 19 - Saturday - 7:30 PM
Capitol Theater (Resurrection Church)
123 Summers St
Charleston WV

"A masterful multi-instrumentalist and captivating storyteller, Jerron Paxton brings traditional acoustic blues vividly to life. Moving seamlessly between blues, folk, ragtime and early jazz, his performances are rich in history, humour and heart. ... With a joyful spirit, a superb voice and an easy rapport with audiences, this American bluesman is a true audience favourite." -- Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival

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"FROM SACRED TO SOUL" featuring award winning blues and soul legend

2026 November 7 - Saturday - 7:30 PM
WV Culture Center
State Capitol Complex
Charleston WV

John Ellison impresses with his music and voice and is one of the few remaining soul and blues legends that have made an essential contribution to the development of blues, gospel, soul and funk music in a time of great social change. Ellison will knock your socks off with his trademark energy, soulful voice and award-winning lyrics.

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Two singers, 12 instruments, music of many lands

2026 December 5 - Saturday - 7:30 PM
Kanawha United Presbyterian Church
1009 Virginia St. E.
Charleston WV

Drawing on an impressive variety of ethnic folk styles, this award-winning duo plays everything from lively Irish jigs and down-home American reels to hard-driving Klezmer frailachs and haunting Gypsy melodies, spicing the mix with the distinctive rhythms of Balkan dance music, the lush sounds of Scandinavian twin fiddling, and original compositions written in a traditional style.

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Old-time music, dance and workshops presented by regional masters

2027 ​February 6 - Saturday - 7:30 PM
​​WV Culture Center
State Capitol Complex
Charleston WV

Saturday concert featuring -
The Bing Brothers, Johnny Staats and Robert Shafer, Travis Watts & Mountain Blessings

Our Friday night square dance and Saturday afternoon workshops will be ticketed separately.

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Irish traditional music on concertina and uilleann pipes

2027 March 6 - Saturday - 7:30 PM
Capitol Theater (Resurrection Church)
123 Summers St
Charleston WV

If it’s a rich, solid traditional music played to a highly polished finish – look no further than this highly impressive debut recording.” – Edel McLoughlin, Irish Music Magazine about CD “Never Say Goodby, Say Good Luck”

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Celebrating the music of Hazel Dickens & Alice Gerrard

2027 April 3 - Saturday - 7:30 PM
Capitol Theater (Resurrection Church)
123 Summers St
Charleston WV

The Hazel Project features sweet soaring harmonies and tasteful tunes – traditional grassroots music to fill your heart and soul. The group dedicates their repertoire to the raw, socially conscious catalog of Hazel Dickens and Alice Gerrard.

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$ 95 — 6 concert ticket pak
Includes bonus concert “The Hazel Project”

$ 85 — 5 concert ticket pak
Does NOT include “The Hazel Project”

$40 — Student season paks available by calling 304-729-4382

$25 in advance
$30 at the door
$10 Students

Children under 13 admitted free
(Pick up child tickets at the box office on the night of the concert)