WTSQ 88.1FM - The Status Quo

03/07/2025

🎟🎟🎟We once again have 2 tix to giveaway to this Sunday's Mountain Stage Radio Show featuring The MC Taylor Goldsmith Show (with MC Taylor of Hiss Golden Messenger and Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes), Jonny Fritz, Kat Edmonson, Scott Mulvahill, and Ken Pomeroy! 🎟🎟🎟

AND we are going to do another scavenger hunt for the two tix, tucking them inside a shop somewhere in downtown Charleston. Stay tuned to this page and also WTSQ 88.1fm 📻 for your clue to where the tix will be hiding. 👀👂

Show and ticket info: https://mountainstage.org/event/the-mc-taylor-goldsmith-show-ken-pomeroy-and-more-on-mountain-stage/

03/07/2025

📣 We once again have 2 tix 🎫🎫 to giveaway to this Sunday's Mountain Stage Radio Show featuring The MC Taylor Goldsmith Show (with MC Taylor of Hiss Golden Messenger and Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes), Jonny Fritz, Kat Edmonson, Scott Mulvahill, and Ken Pomeroy! ❤️

AND we are going to do another scavenger hunt Friday afternoon (3/6) for the two tix, tucking them inside a shop in downtown Charleston. 🏪 Stay tuned to WTSQ 88.1fm 📻 and this page 👀 for your clue as to where the tix will be hidden.

Show & ticket info: https://mountainstage.org/.../the-mc-taylor-goldsmith.../

03/07/2025

This Saturday's TedxMarshallU event will be the 7th annual “Beyond Borders.” Eight speakers will take the stage to share their ideas at the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. (Mar 8).

The event promises to be a groundbreaking gathering, bringing together educators, medical professionals and students who come from a variety of backgrounds yet share commonalities in their experiences pushing past the boundaries in their lives.

More info: https://www.facebook.com/share/18j7w8SCfk/

03/05/2025

Queue “Songbird”

03/05/2025

📣Tonight! 📣

Let them know where you think the money should be spent in our area from the opioid settlement.

03/04/2025

Every Friday, at 11a on The Morning Mix, Mya checks in with Emily Womeldorff of Planned Parenthood Votes South Atlantic and Rusty Williams of ACLU of West Virginia for an update on what has gone on during the legislative session for that week. You can tune in to WTSQ on 88.1FM in Charleston or stream us via the WTSQ app and wtsq.org from anywhere else. And if you missed it this week, simply check out the link below.

If you have questions about how to get involved, certain bills, or more about each organization reach out to Rusty at [email protected] (or 304-356-9437 acluwv.org) and Emily at [email protected] (plannedparenthoodaction.org and on instagram).

https://wtsq.org/podcasts/february-28th-weekly-wv-legislative-update-mya-ross-interviews-emily-womelddorff-rusty-williams-48

03/03/2025

For a list of local events and stuff to do, just simply look to WTSQ! More upcoming events can be found at wtsq.org

⭐️Mountain Stage Radio Show at CULTURE CENTER THEATER:
SUN. MAR 9: THE MC TAYLOR GOLDSMITH SHOW, JONNY FRITZ, KAT EDMONSON, SCOTT MULVAHILL and KEN POMEROY
MORE DETAILS AND FULL SCHEDULE AT: MOUNTAINSTAGE.ORG

⭐️Taylor Books
THUR. MAR 6: AUTHOR EVENT with JONATHAN CORCORAN
FRI. MAR 7: RONALD & THE RAYGUNZ
SAT. MAR 8: TRAVIS VANDAL
SUN. MAR 9: RAY & JON

⭐️Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema by WVIFF
WED. MAR 5: “TIE DIE”
FRI. MAR 7: “I’M STILL HERE”
SAT. MAR 8: “THE BRUTALIST,” “I’M STILL HERE” + “THE ROOM NEXT DOOR”
SUN. MAR 9: “THE ROOM NEXT DOOR”
FULL SCHEDULE AND SHOWTIMES AT: WVIFF.ORG

⭐️Bar 101
FRI. MAR 7: THE 11:11
SAT. MAR 8: DJ CHARLIE BLAC

The Empty Glass
MON. MAR 3: “TALENT ON TAP” PAINTING CLASS with RYAN HURLBUTT
MON. MAR 3: “OPEN MIC” with JOE ROSENFELD
WED. MAR 5: ANDY PARK, G*T CREEK ROAD and JOE ROSENFELD
FRI. MAR 7: HAPPY HOUR JAZZ WITH TIMMY COURTS & FRIENDS
FRI. MAR 7: "THE WILD TURKEY WALTZ" with THE RACCOON WRANGLERS, NOLAN COLLINS and DALE BLANKENSHIP & NASH HAMILTON
SUN. MAR 9: “POST MOUNTAIN STAGE JAM” with THE CARPENTER ANTS

Red Carpet Lounge
FRI. MAR 7: “KARAOKE CHALLENGE” with VIDEO DJ PRESS

Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia
TUES. MAR 4: CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC
WED. MAR 5: JOE BONAMASSA
SAT. MAR 8: WV SYMPHONY presents “THE BROADWAY HOLLYWOOD SONGBOOK”
MORE DETAILS AND FULL SCHEDULE AT: THECLAYCENTER.ORG

Lee Street Lounge
WED. MAR 5: KARAOKE
FRI. MAR 7 + SAT. MAR 8: DRAG SHOWS
SUN. MAR 9: DRAG BRUNCH

The ROQ
TUE. MAR 4: JAZZ NIGHT with THE BOB THOMPSON BAND
THUR. MAR 6: “SALSA DANCING & CLASS” with THE CHARLESTON SALSA CLUB
SAT MAR 8: SPENCER ELLIOTT AND CHRIS HUDSON

The Blue Parrot
WED. MAR 5: “DANCE WEDNESDAYS” with DJ QUAM
FRI. MAR 7: “KARAOKE + DANCE” with DJ QUAM
SAT. MAR 8: OUT OF THE DARKNESS BENEFIT FOR WV FLOOD VICTIMS https://www.facebook.com/share/1A3UaJA9oX/

Sam's Uptown Cafe
THUR. MAR 6: “DOUBLE CHUCKLE COMEDY TOUR”
with THE REAL JOHN KING and PATRICK MADISON

Fife Street Brewing
TUES. MAR 4: “MARDIS GRAS” with HOT JAZZ OF CHARLESTON
WED. MAR 5: NATHAN BESS

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charleston, WV
THUR. MAR 6: DRUM CIRCLE

Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center
FRI. MAR 7: “WINTER JAM ‘25” with SKILLET, ANNE WILSON, KB, COLTON DIXON, NEWSONG, MICAH TYLER and MORE
MORE DETAILS AND UPCOMING SCHEDULE AT: CHASWVCCC.COM

Wandering Wind Meadery
FRI. MAR 7: “LIVE PIANO KARAOKE” with JAMIE SAUNDERS
SAT. MAR 8: “BURLESQUE, DRAG and MORE!” with THE LUCKY CHARMS

Phat Daddy's on Da Tracks
FRI. MAR 7: OLE SCHOOL FAMILY BINGO NIGHT
MORE INFO: https://www.facebook.com/share/18kYuGT9zo/

Live at “The Shop” in DUNBAR:
FRI. MAR 7 + SAT. MAR 8: THE KIND THIEVES playing TWO NIGHTS!
MORE DETAILS AND FULL SCHEDULE AT: LIVEATTHESHOP.COM

Alban Arts Center
SAT. MAR 8: “CLASSIC FILMS:” CASABLANCA
MORE DETAILS AND FULL SCHEDULE AT: ALBANARTSCENTER.COM

The Tap in ST. ALBANS:
WED. MAR 5: “OPEN MIC”

Coal River Coffee Company in ST. ALBANS:
THUR. MAR 6: “OPEN MIC”

THE LOUD in HUNTINGTON, WV:
FRI. MAR 7: EYE.V
SAT. MAR 8: MR. AWFUL, PSYCHIC KIDS and FUTURE ANONYMOUS

Huntington Music Collective at EVENT HORIZON in HUNTINGTON:
FRI. MAR 7: HUNTINGTON MUSIC COLLECTIVE presents CROWN VIC, AGENCY WV, STAGNANT and CIVIL DISGUST ALL AGES!
MORE DETAILS ON: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EDhsNFCMD/

⭐️WTSQ Underwriters. To become an underwriter and support community radio email us at [email protected]

⁉️are your events missing from our list? email your event schedule to [email protected] (this goes up on Monday, so info must be sent to him by Saturday each week)⁉️

03/03/2025

Severe weather risk this week:

03/02/2025

Check out the new Top8 from Emily! We've got new stuff from Louella, Girl Cologne, Touchdown Jesus, and much more.

https://wtsq.org/news/top8-030325-71

03/01/2025

West Virginia potato chip brand Mister Bee is releasing a new “Mothman Style Mysterious Spice Blend Chip,” which customers will soon start seeing on shelves statewide.

West Virginia potato chip brand Mister Bee is releasing a new “Mothman Style Mysterious Spice Blend Chip,” which customers will soon start seeing on shelves statewide.

02/28/2025

02/28/2025

So much going on this weekend all over town with the annual Celtic Calling Gathering!! Full schedule at celticcalling.org

Saturday Downtown for the 9th Celtic Calling Gathering, Charleston WV is always busy. Hope this helps you plan your day. If you are from out of town, all venues are within walking distances. The Summers Street Parking Garage is accessed from Quarrier Street as the northern end of the Street is closed for Crafters. This Parking Garage has a convenient sky bridge from the 3rd level to access the Library. Charleston has several other convenient garages as well. Thank you to our participating venues, Charleston City Center,'s Uptown Cafe, Rock City Cake Company, Kanawha County Public Library, Short Story Brewing Charleston, The Blue Parrot, Taylor Books, FOOTMAD, Adelphia Sports Bar & Grille, and City of Charleston, WV. There are plenty more exciting businesses to explore in this area.

02/26/2025

🚨🚨🚨Tomorrow (2/26) on The Afternoon Show Josh will be joined by Delford Chaffin of the West Virginia International Film Festival 🎞️ to talk about their annual Oscar Party at Taylor Books. AND Ariana Kincaid will also be in-studio to talk about all the events taking place all around town during this year’s ☘️Celtic Calling Gathering! Tune in starting at noon to WTSQ 88.1FM in Charleston or via the WTSQ app & wtsq.org from anywhere else ❤️

02/24/2025

So many events going on around town you won't know whether you are up or you are down. More upcoming events at wtsq.org

⭐️9TH ANNUAL Celtic Calling G*THERING☘️
WED. FEB 26 – SUN. MAR 2: A CELEBRATION OF ARTS, CULTURE and TRADITIONS including MUSIC, DANCE, EDUCATION, ATHLETICISM and FAMILY FUN ALL OVER DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON! 🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
SCHEDULE AND MORE INFORMATION AT: CELTICCALLING.ORG

⭐️Bar 101
FRI. FEB 28: STEVE HIMES
SAT. FEB 29: DJ CHARLIE BLAC

⭐️Kanawha County Public Library
SAT. MAR 1:☘️CELTIC CALLING presents “HISTORY OF THE ANCIENT CELTS” with PROFESSOR LAURA MICHELLE DIENER
SUN. MAR 2: ☘️CELTIC CALLING presents “FROM SCOTLAND WITH LOVE” DOCUMENTARY SCREENING
MORE DETAILS AT: KCPLS.ORG

⭐️Taylor Books
FRI. FEB 28: ☘️CELTIC CALLING presents “SHAKESPEARAOKE” with THE RUSTIC MECHANICALS, POETRY OPEN MIC
SAT. MAR 1: ☘️CELTIC CALLING presents TIM AND MAGGIE
MORE DETAILS AND FULL SCHEDULE AT: TAYLORBOOKS.COM

⭐️Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema by WVIFF
WED. FEB 26: ☘️CELTIC CALLING presents “KNEECAP”
FRI. FEB 28: “OSCAR NOMINATED SHORTS”
SAT. MAR 1: “OSCAR NOMINATED SHORTS,” + “SING SING”
“SING SING”
SUN. MAR 2: WVIFF OSCAR PARTY! with music by Bug Kinder-Schuyler
FULL SCHEDULE, DETAILS AND SHOWTIMES AT: WVIFF.ORG

FOOTMAD at Capitol Theater
SAT. MAR 1: ☘️CELTIC CALLING & FOOTMAD presents THE JEREMIAHS
MORE DETAILS AND FULL SCHEDULE AT: FOOTMAD.ORG

Unity of Kanawha Valley, Charleston, WV
SAT. MAR 1: ☘️CELTIC CALLING presents THE MUD LARKS

Rock City Cake Company
SAT. MAR 1: ☘️CELTIC CALLING presents AUBREY CALE, FAIRE MAY, ALMOST HEAVEN DULCIMER GROUP and APPALACHIAN LADS AND LASSIES

Fife Street Brewing
TUES. FEB 25: “TEAM TRIVIA”
FRI. FEB 28: ☘️CELTIC CALLING presents SWINGSTEIN & ROBIN
SAT. MAR 1: ☘️CELTIC CALLING presents VINYL VILLAGE

Short Story Brewing Charleston
FRI. FEB 28: ☘️CELTIC CALLING presents THE CHARLESTON ROGUES
SAT. MAR 1: ☘️CELTIC CALLING presents “GEORGE DAUGHERTY TALL TALES CONTEST” @12:30pm
SUN. MAR 2: ☘️CELTIC CALLING presents “CELTIC THEATRE: 5 PLAYS”

Folklore Music Exchange
THUR. FEB 27: “OPEN MIC”
SUN. MAR 2: ☘️CELTIC CALLING presents MOUNTAIN THYME with JENNY ALLINDER
MORE DETAILS AND FULL SCHEDULE AT: FOLKLOREMUSICEXCHANGE.COM

The Empty Glass
MON. FEB 24: “OPEN MIC”
TUES. FEB 25: “SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” hosted by ROGER RABALAIS
WED. FEB 26: “HAPPY HOUR” with STRING CHIEFS
WED. FEB 26: WIREJAM, ANDY PARK, SEAN KNICELY and JOE ROSENFELD
FRI. FEB 28: “HAPPY HOUR JAZZ” with TIM COURTS & FRIENDS
SAT. MAR 1: ☘️CELTIC CALLING presents BASTARD BEARDED IRISHMEN vs. UNMANNED@10pm
FULL SCHEDULE AT: EMPTYGLASS.COM

Red Carpet Lounge
FRI. FEB 28: “KARAOKE CHALLENGE” with VIDEO DJ PRESS

Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia
THUR. FEB 27: “CECIL L. WALKER JAZZ SERIES” presents SAMMY MILLER & THE CONGREG*TION
MORE DETAILS AND FULL SCHEDULE AT: THECLAYCENTER.ORG

Lee Street Lounge
WED. FEB 26: KARAOKE
FRI. FEB 28 & SAT. MAR 1: DRAG SHOWS
SUN. MAR 2: DRAG BRUNCH

The ROQ
TUES. MAR 25: JORDAN DYER TRIO
WED. FEB 26: FRIENDLY FIRE
THUR. FEB 27: “9TH SALSAVERSARY!” “SALSA DANCING & CLASS” with THE CHARLESTON SALSA CLUB + LIVE DJ’S
SAT. MAR 1: CARIÑO
DETAILS AND FULL SCHEDULE AT: THEROQ.LIVE

The Blue Parrot
WED. FEB 26: “DANCE WEDNESDAYS” with DJ QUAM
FRI. FEB 28: “KARAOKE + DANCE” with DJ QUAM
SAT. MAR 1: ☘️CELTIC CALLING HAPPY HOUR with THE CHARLESTON ROGUES
SAT. MAR 1: TEARS OF OLYMPUS, PEG BUNDY, DON’T LOOK BACK and VIOLENT CONVICTIONS

West Virginia Music Hall of Fame
SUN. MAR 2: “FILM SERIES:” “YOUNG@HEART”
MORE DETAILS AT: WVMUSICHALLOFFAME.COM

Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center
SAT. MAR 1: “WINTER BLUES FARMERS MARKET”
MORE DETAILS AND FULL SCHEDULE AT: CHASWVCCC.COM

Charleston Nano Brewery
SAT. MAR 1: “COMEDY SHOW” with FRANK DEMINT, DEF GOLDBLUM, JORDYN REINHARD and BO VANCE
SUN. MAR 2: ☘️CELTIC CALLING “PAINT PARTY” hosted by LISA ALTO

Wandering Wind Meadery
THUR. FEB 27: ☘️CELTIC JAM with THE CHARLESTON ROGUES “1ST ANNIVERSARY PARTY”
SUN. MAR 2: LADIES BRUNCH and BURLESQUE with COZMIC WONDERLAN, JENSEN JADE and SLURPIE McQUEEN
MORE DETAILS AND FULL SCHEDULE ON: FACEBOOK

KAYE’S PLACE in SOUTH CHARLESTON:
FRI. FEB 28: “90’S NIGHT” with DJ CHARLIE BLAC

Live at “The Shop” in DUNBAR:
FRI. FEB 28: LUCID EVOLUTION and CHIRP
MORE DETAILS AND FULL SCHEDULE AT: LIVEATTHESHOP.COM

The Tap in ST. ALBANS:
WED. FEB 26: “OPEN MIC”

Coal River Coffee Company in ST. ALBANS:
THUR. FEB 27: “OPEN MIC”
FRI. FEB 28: CHET LOWTHER
MORE DETAILS AND FULL SCHEDULE ON: FACEBOOK

THE LOUD in HUNTINGTON, WV:
FRI. FEB 28: ABE PARTRIDGE, JONATHAN PENNINGTON and TIM LANCASTER
SAT. MAR 1: “JERSEY SHORE RAVE” with DJ’S – ABI, BAEDIZZLE, MR MR and BUNI MUNI
DETAILS AND UPCOMING SCHEDULE AT: THELOUDWV.COM

⭐️WTSQ Underwriters. To become an underwriter and support community radio email us at [email protected]

⁉️Are your events missing from our list? Email your event schedule to [email protected] (this goes up on Monday, so info must be sent to him by Saturday each week).
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02/24/2025

😔Legendary pop/R&B vocalist Roberta Flack, who was launched to stardom in the early ’70s by the Grammy-winning hits “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” and “Killing Me Softly With His Song,” has died, according to a statement from her rep. No cause of death was cited; she was 88.

“We are heartbroken that the glorious Roberta Flack passed away this morning, February 24, 2025. She died peacefully surrounded by her family. Roberta broke boundaries and records. She was also a proud educator” per a statement released to the public. 💔

Roberta Flack, best known for her '70s hits 'Killing Me Softly' (later covered by the Fugees) and 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,' has died.

02/21/2025

🚨 Exciting News from WTSQ! 🚨
We are thrilled to announce that the brand-new WTSQ Community Podcast Room will officially open to the public on April 1st! 🎙️✨ This space is designed to empower local voices and creativity—but we need a little help to keep things running smoothly.

📢 We’re looking for a few dedicated volunteers! If you’re passionate about podcasts and want to support local creators, we’d love to have you on board. Volunteer responsibilities include:
✅ Managing incoming podcast requests and idea submissions
✅ Maintaining a scheduling calendar for the space
✅ Assisting podcasters with equipment setup and training
✅ Collecting finished podcast recordings for our website

🎤 For those interested in using the Podcast Room:
📌 WTSQ will host podcasts recorded in our space on WTSQ.org
📌 We ask that all podcasts include the following acknowledgment: “Production & studio services for (NAME OF PODCAST) provided by WTSQ 88.1 FM – The Status Quo. Serving Charleston and the Kanawha Valley with independent radio broadcasting on 88.1 FM and streaming online at WTSQ.org."

If you're interested in volunteering or using the space, reach out to us at [email protected]
Let’s build something amazing together💙

02/19/2025

The Jam drummer, Rick Buckler, has died at the age of 69. His former bandmates Paul Weller and Bruce Foxton have confirmed in separate statements issued to fans recently. Rick had been a member of the band, which was active from 1972 to 1982 and is known for songs like Town Called Malice.

The Jam drummer Rick Buckler has died at the age of 69, his former bandmates Paul Weller and Bruce Foxton have confirmed in separate statements issued to fans recently