Live Music Roundup

Friday, May 31 - Gailya Dodd, 19th Hole, Wheeling, 6-8 p.m. - Jason Treuman, Route 88 Burgers & Brew at Oglebay, Wheeling, 6-9 p.m. - John Cain, The Vue at Grand Vue Park, Moundsville, 6:30-8:30 p.m. - Poor Man’s Heaven, Riverside Restaurant, Powhatan Point, 6:30-9:30 p.m. - Seven South and The 40+ Band, Weirton Events Center, 7 p.m. - Full Circle Band, Wheeling Park Amphitheater, 7-9 p.m. - Bob Gaudio, West Sports Bar, Wheeling, 7-10 p.m. - Libby Adams, Prima Marina, Moundsville, 7-10 p.m. - Josh Sokolowski, El Gran Patron, Moundsville, 7-10 p.m. - Joanna Connor ...

Queen of Blues Rock Guitar Set for Waterfront Hall

WHEELING — “Queen of blues rock guitar,” Joanna Connor will bring her fiery blues and her band, the Wrecking Crew, to Waterfront Hall today, Friday, May 31, in Wheeling. “I first saw Joanna at the Kingston Mines, a Chicago blues hub since the late ‘60s. I was blown away and booked ...

24th Annual Wheeling Feeling Chili Cookoff Is Saturday

WHEELING — When you combine a festive atmosphere and great entertainment, a car cruise and some fantastic chili you get the recipe for the 24th annual Wheeling Feeling Chili Cookoff. The event is set for noon to 6 p.m., rain or shine, Saturday, June 1, at Wheeling’s Heritage Port. The ...

Looking Back, Moving Forward

Sunday, May 26, 2024, would have marked Harry C. Hamm’s 101st birthday. Sometimes I find it hard to believe that he — my father — has been away from this earth since 1991. Over all these years without him, I and others in our family have often wondered what he would think of the current state of affairs of his beloved country, and more closely, his hometown. We have had lively, sometimes loud discussions, as to what his opinions may have been. It was not unusual for my dad to have an office full of politicians and businessmen seeking sage advice from him over his storied ...

Backyard Barbeque Festival Ready to Sizzle

WHEELING — The third annual Backyard BBQ Festival, presented by The Glessner Group, is gearing up for a sizzling summer celebration this weekend. Platinum country music sensation Rodney Atkins will headline on Saturday, May 25, at Oglebay’s Camp Russel. The festival, kicking off today, ...

Live Music Roundup

Friday, May 24 - The Muddle, Compass Bar at Around the World Gourmet, Bellaire, 7:30-10:30 p.m. - Donnie Decena, Pike 40, Morristown, 5-8 p.m. - Paul Milovac, Route 88 Burgers & Brew at Oglebay, Wheeling, 6-9 p.m. - Twice as Nice, Wheeling Park Amphitheater, 7-9 p.m. - Pocket Change, ...