WTSQ 88.1 FM - The Status Quo - Artists RSS WTSQ 88.1 FM - The Status Quo - Artists RSS Zend_Feed_Writer 1.21.1 (http://framework.zend.com) https://www.wtsq.org Abby Hamilton Sat, 02 Mar 2024 19:10:00 +0000 https://www.wtsq.org/artists/abby-hamilton-67 https://www.wtsq.org/artists/abby-hamilton-67 If you’ve spent any time exploring Kentucky’s booming folk/rock/country scene, chances are you’ve heard somebody say, “You’ve really got to hear Abby Hamilton.” The Nicholasville singer-songwriter has garnered a reputation as a can’t-miss live performer, opening for acts like Kelsey Waldon, Valley Queen, Arlo McKinley, and Justin Wells, as well as singing at festivals including Master Musicians and On the Rails. With influences ranging from the classic country divas to Bruce Springsteen, she wins over audiences with her clever lyrics and entrancing vocals. (Full Article Here)

Location: Nicholasville, KY



]]> Ally Fletcher Sat, 08 Jul 2023 13:08:00 +0000 https://www.wtsq.org/artists/ally-fletcher-21 https://www.wtsq.org/artists/ally-fletcher-21 Ally Fletcher grew up in a Huntington-based family that played music and valued music.

Location: Huntington, WV






]]> Andrew Adkins Mon, 15 Jan 2024 23:29:00 +0000 https://www.wtsq.org/artists/andrew-adkins-32 https://www.wtsq.org/artists/andrew-adkins-32 “Andrew Adkins is without a doubt the embodiment of the current state of roots music in West Virginia, as well as it’s most profound songwriter” -No Depression Magazine

After seven years of fronting the popular Appalachian Stompgrass band The Wild Rumpus at countless festivals, concerts and clubs including Merlefest, Bristol Rhythm and Roots, and the AMA (American Music Association) as well as writing nearly all of the songs for their 3 studio albums, Andrew has now firmly established his own voice with the release of his 4th solo album. “Who I Am” on Mountain Soul Records.  (Full Article @ Purple Fiddle)

Location: Fayetteville, WV



]]> Arlo McKinley Sat, 02 Mar 2024 19:24:00 +0000 https://www.wtsq.org/artists/arlo-mckinley-68 https://www.wtsq.org/artists/arlo-mckinley-68 Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, McKinley first began singing at age eight in the choir at his family’s Baptist church. Growing up, he imbibed his Kentucky-born father’s LPs, listening to artists like Hank Williams and George Jones, as well as Bob Dylan, Otis Redding, and Van Morrison. By his teens, he was playing guitar and singing in punk bands. However, in his twenties he began writing his own songs, gravitating toward rootsy country and soul sounds, mixing it with his varied rock influences. A troubled period involving drugs waylaid his career and found him moving away from music. For several years, he drove a truck delivering tuxedos between Cincinnati and Detroit.  (Full Article Here)

Location: Cincinnati, OH





]]> Better off as Animals Sun, 25 Aug 2024 14:28:00 +0000 https://www.wtsq.org/artists/better-off-as-animals-86 https://www.wtsq.org/artists/better-off-as-animals-86 Blending the dynamic of melodic serenity and epic soundscapes, BOAA is a WV based indie alternative Rock band formed in 2022. The three piece utilizes a range of highs and lows, aggression and calm to culminate in songs that are pleasing to the senses.

Location: Morgantown, WV

]]> Blue Twisted Steel Sun, 04 Feb 2024 21:36:00 +0000 https://www.wtsq.org/artists/blue-twisted-steel-46 https://www.wtsq.org/artists/blue-twisted-steel-46 Formerly known as the band "Marguerite," Blue Twisted Steel is a husband-and-wife lead band based out of Charleston, WV. Members include: Josiah & Abigail Spangler and Evan Olds. Blue Twisted's upcoming EP "Intro," set to be released in mid-2022, includes original post-americana songs with genre-blending arrangements and undertones of psychedelia. The band's recent reformation began in the summer of 2021 after a four year hiatus from performing. During these four years the band wrote the songs for Intro, as well as several others, and finally began tracking in July of 2021. The upcoming EP was recorded and engineered in the Appalachian mountains of West Virginia by Kenneth Clutter, mixed by Rick Kwan, and mastered by Matthew Agoglia of The Ranch Mastering

Location: Charleston, WV



]]> Bob Thompson Mon, 05 Feb 2024 17:43:00 +0000 https://www.wtsq.org/artists/bob-thompson-62 https://www.wtsq.org/artists/bob-thompson-62 Born 1942, Jamaica, Queens, NY

Moving to West Virginia in the mid-’60s to attend then West Virginia State College, pianist Bob Thompson is perhaps the state’s best-loved musician and ambassador of jazz. He has touched many people’s lives both as an entertainer and a teacher. (Full Article Here)

Location: Charleston, WV





]]> Brad Goodall Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:28:00 +0000 https://www.wtsq.org/artists/brad-goodall-33 https://www.wtsq.org/artists/brad-goodall-33 Brad Goodall is a talented artist who has made a significant impact in the music industry. With a unique blend of genres and a captivating stage presence, Goodall has garnered a loyal fan base and critical acclaim.

Hailing from a small town, Goodall's passion for music was evident from a young age. He began honing his skills by playing various instruments and experimenting with different sounds. This dedication and love for music led him to pursue a career as a solo artist... (full article here)

Location: Huntington, WV





]]> BRRO Sun, 25 Aug 2024 13:29:00 +0000 https://www.wtsq.org/artists/brro-83 https://www.wtsq.org/artists/brro-83 BRRO is a rock band out of Charleston, West Virginia. Their roots are folk, rock, and blues with a little metal and reggae mixed in. BRRO crafts a unique and captivating  sound exemplified by their lead electric violist. With groovy bass lines and soulful melodies, their songs are instantly enjoyable.   One moment the crowd is rocking their heads, the next they're thinking deep and in the end everyone's dancing; that's BRRO music!

Location: Charleston, WV





]]> Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle Sat, 02 Mar 2024 19:36:00 +0000 https://www.wtsq.org/artists/buffalo-wabs-the-price-hill-hustle-69 https://www.wtsq.org/artists/buffalo-wabs-the-price-hill-hustle-69 It’s hard to stay still around these boys. They’ve got that toe-tapping, knee-slapping, boot-stomping kind of sound. They get you moving and shaking. Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle—part rowdy honkytonk, part old-time pioneers—equates to a sound that sticks with your soul and leaves you singing barefoot into the starry sky. (Full Article Here)

Location: Cincinnati, OH



]]> Bug Kinder-Schulyer Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:11:00 +0000 https://www.wtsq.org/artists/bug-kinder-schulyer-90 https://www.wtsq.org/artists/bug-kinder-schulyer-90 Check out Bug on her Instagram page for her appearances: @bugswrrrld

]]> CHARBELLE Sat, 27 Jan 2024 11:55:00 +0000 https://www.wtsq.org/artists/charbelle-43 https://www.wtsq.org/artists/charbelle-43 The Ted Kaczynski of bedroom pop

Location: Charleston, WV



]]> Charlie Brown Superstar Sat, 02 Mar 2024 19:46:00 +0000 https://www.wtsq.org/artists/charlie-brown-superstar-70 https://www.wtsq.org/artists/charlie-brown-superstar-70 Charlie Brown Superstar (Brett Fuller) is a DJ, producer, remixer, and artist from Huntington, WV. He co-produced and remixed Joyful Noise, the final installment of Tyler Childers’ most recent three-part album, “Can I Take My Hounds to Heaven?” (RCA Records), which debuted at The Official Tyler Childers Afterparty: Charlie Brown Superstar’s Joyful Noise at Reelworks in Denver, Colorado. Brett currently concentrates on what he calls Mountain Funk, an eclectic blend of jam, funk, and electronic, with elements of local flavor, which inspired the production of Joyful Noise. He has showcased his concept of Mountain Funk at festivals such as Mountain Music Fest, Brew Skies, and Kickin’ It On the Creek, and, in his hometown at the Huntington Music and Arts Festival and Funktafest.

Charlie Brown Superstar is a veteran of the West Virginia DJ scene and has played at clubs such as Gumby’s, Gyrationz, and the V Club (now known as The LOUD) since the mid-90s. He is known for playing and producing a wide range of music with a focus on Nu Disco and house. He is currently touring with Tyler Childers and The Foodstanps for the Send In The Hounds tour. (Full Article Here)

Location: Huntington, WV



]]> Corduroy Brown Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:43:00 +0000 https://www.wtsq.org/artists/corduroy-brown-34 https://www.wtsq.org/artists/corduroy-brown-34 Corduroy Brown is a poppy, rock performer from Huntington, West Virginia. This music will move you to dance, but maybe with tears in your eyes.
Mental health struggles dominated the early history of Corduroy, and fueled the inspiration behind a lot of the songs. In February of 2021, Corduroy Brown literally died in a Morgantown West Virginia ICU... (full article here)

Location: Huntington, WV





]]> Darrin Hacquard Sat, 09 Mar 2024 19:46:00 +0000 https://www.wtsq.org/artists/darrin-hacquard-72 https://www.wtsq.org/artists/darrin-hacquard-72 Darrin Hacquard writes songs that connect. He’s funny, tortured, melancholy, and joyous. Sometimes he’s all of these at once. It’s an uncanny gift for empathy. He can see characters for not just what they are, but what they hope to be. His sonic landscapes are as diverse as the lyrical subjects that populate his songs. From Old Time, to Psyche-Rock, to Country, to Spaghetti Western, Darrin builds stories in a way that only he can, and tells them with unflinching vision and kindness.  (Full Article Here)

Location: Hocking Hills, OH

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