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Fifteen-time GRAMMY® Award-winner Ricky Skaggs’ career is easily among the most significant in recent country music history. If Skaggs’ burgeoning trophy case full of awards wasn’t already enough evidence of that fact, consider that legendary guitarist Chet Atkins once credited Skaggs with “single-handedly saving country music.” His life’s path has taken him to various musical genres, from where it all began in bluegrass music, to striking out on new musical journeys, while still leaving his musical roots intact. Born July…

THE ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA EXPERIENCE Featuring EVIL WOMAN - The American ELO   A multi-media concert celebration of the music of ELO. Audiences are left spellbound by the flawless musicianship and vocals of EVIL WOMAN’s 12 musicians, as well as the fusion of Beatlesque-Pop and classical arrangements where cellos co-exist with guitars, and where classically tinged rock intersects with pop. "Mr. Blue Sky," "Roll Over Beethoven," and "Evil Woman" are among a list of over 20 instantly recognizable chart-topping hit…

Tracy Lawrence is one of country music’s truest traditionalists and this year he is celebrating his 30th anniversary in the country music industry. His impressive catalog of timeless music has made Lawrence a mainstay in the genre, selling more than THIRTEEN MILLION albums and charting EIGHTEEN No. 1 songs. He has garnered numerous CMA and ACM awards and nominations, as well as a Grammy nomination. Commemorating his three-decade career in 2021, Lawrence is releasing three new albums which include all…

This free, DORA-friendly event will be held on Putnam Street in front of Peoples Bank Theatre. No tickets are necessary to attend. Lawn chairs are welcome! Of The Dell arrive, raise hell, and leave. Made up of twin brothers Corey and Cody Hatton, and joined by powerhouse drummer Jeffrey McClelland, the group joins a legacy of small bands with big sounds. With guitar twang that feels like the best power-pop bands turned up their amps and headed into overdrive, the…

About Mountain Stage For nearly forty years, Mountain Stage has stood as one of the most beloved and enduring programs in public radio history, broadcasting thousands of raw, unforgettable performances by rising stars and veteran legends alike from the series’ humble home in Charleston, West Virginia.  “From the start, we wanted to make a show where the music could speak for itself,” says co-founder, artistic director, and longtime host Larry Groce. “We didn’t want to chase trends or build a…

Fans of legendary folk icons The Kingston Trio can re-discover their timeless music all over again, after a forced nearly two-year hiatus due to pandemic restrictions as the group returns to their national tour. All three current members, Mike Marvin, Tim Gorelangton and Buddy Woodward have intrinsic links to and experience with the original group: Mike is the adopted son of founding member Nick Reynolds, who was also his musical mentor; Tim, a close friend since boyhood, is one of…

This free, DORA-friendly event will be held on Putnam Street in front of Peoples Bank Theatre. No tickets are necessary to attend. Lawn chairs are welcome! After 14 years of fifteen-passenger vans, tour buses, and side man gigs, Joshua Lee left Nashville with his young family and headed to West Virginia, trading screaming fans for screaming kids. After a difficult transition, Lee nearly left the music life behind entirely, but he began to write again and, in doing so, found…

Special Co-Production Presented By Par Mar Stores No matter how you look at it, 2023 is shaping up to be the Year of the Fingers — Don “Fingers” Felder, that is. Felder, a true American rock and roll guitar hero, is very much looking forward to building upon his rich legacy as one of the most innovative riff-generating songwriters of the modern rock era while continuing his growth as a featured touring and recording solo artist. To that end, Felder finds…

Heavy-hitting rock legends Night Ranger have sold over 17 million albums worldwide, performed across more than 4000 stages, and captivated a radio audience that exceeds 1 billion. The band has transcended the arena rock sound and style well beyond that era and continue to grow their ever-evolving fan-base. Some of their best-selling albums include Dawn Patrol, Midnight Madness, 7 Wishes, Big Life, and Man In Motion. Night Ranger’s popularity is fueled by a number of instantly recognizable hit singles and…

Formed in the spring of 2006 in Pittsburgh, PA, Bon Journey was the first band of its kind. Paying tribute to two of the biggest arena rock acts in history, Bon Jovi and Journey, they bring you the music of these two giant Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-inducted bands. The band quickly became a staple in the local music scene, winning awards in 2006, 2007, and again in 2020. They then began playing nationally, hitting city after city. The…

This free, DORA-friendly event will be held on Putnam Street in front of Peoples Bank Theatre. No tickets are necessary to attend. Lawn chairs are welcome! Sadie Johnson is a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, playing everything from folk to funk, and everything in between. Her percussive and energetic guitar style can only be matched by her soulful and powerful vocals. This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. To find out more about how National Endowment…

Join the River Cities Symphony Orchestra at Peoples Bank Theatre on July 8 for a special Independence Day concert. This Stars and Stripes event with guest violinist Isaiah Biehle will feature patriotic favorites by Copland, Gershwin, and Sousa, plus a special salute to our armed forces.   Enjoy all of our upcoming performances on our new Byrider Stage!

The sound of Kenny G’s saxophone is as iconic as his curly coif; indeed, both are instantly recognizable. His latest release, New Standards, the title of his 19th studio album, fifth for Concord Records and first since 2015’s Brazilian Nights, could well be used to describe his four-decade body of work, a vision of jazz that helped launch both a musical genre and radio format. After director Penny Lane’s critically acclaimed HBO documentary, Listening to Kenny G – which humorously…

Dark Side of the Moon, Ohio’s Pink Floyd Concert Experience, returns to People’s Bank Theater on July 28th. They will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the release of their namesake, Dark Side of the Moon – arguably one of the greatest albums of all time. Certified 15 times Platinum in the US alone, Dark Side of the Moon has graced the Billboard 200 charts for almost 1000 weeks, including 741 consecutive weeks upon its initial release.  The album found its way into the Top 10…

This free, DORA-friendly event will be held on Putnam Street in front of Peoples Bank Theatre. No tickets are necessary to attend. Lawn chairs are welcome! Nashville-based bluesman Patrick Sweany fuses elements of Americana and southern rock to produce his distinctive, soulful stylings. He rose to prominence in the late 90’s and later formed the trio, The Patrick Sweany Band, featuring Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys among a revolving cast of musicians. He signed with Nine Mile Records in…

Theirs is one of the most distinctive and recognizable sounds in the music industry. The four-part harmonies and upbeat songs of The Oak Ridge Boys have spawned dozens of Country hits and a Number One Pop smash, earned them Grammy, Dove, CMA, and ACM awards, and garnered a host of other industry and fan accolades. Every time they step before an audience, the Oaks bring four decades of charted singles, and 50 years of tradition, to a stage show widely…