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02/16/2025

West Virginia American Water have confirmed that crews are working to repair a water main break that has caused flooding along Capitol Street in Charleston today. They have issued a Boil Water Advisory in downtown Charleston for Washington to Quarrier Street and Summers to Hale Street.

Photos by Emily Beane📸

02/16/2025

Heavy rains have brought high water and flash flooding to 13 counties in southern and central West Virginia. The entire state is under a State of Preparedness.

This is a developing story and may be updated. Gov. Patrick Morrisey has declared a State of Emergency amid heavy rains and flooding in Cabell,

02/12/2025

Two great shows coming close to our area:
Yo La Tengo at Stuart's Opera House in March https://www.tixr.com/groups/stuartsoperahouse/events/an-evening-with-yo-la-tengo-130084
AND
My Morning Jacket at the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium in Athens, OH in April https://www.ohio.edu/performing-arts/my-morning-jacket-ohio-live

02/11/2025

With their official comeback now in full swing, Alabama Shakes have announced a 2025 reunion tour. The summer trek will take place across the United States, supported by a rotating roster of special guests including Bahamas, Shannon & The Clams, El Michels Affair, The Budos Band, Sam Evian, and Lee Fields.

Alabama Shakes have announced a 2025 reunion tour taking place this summer with dates across the United States.

02/11/2025

Tune in tonight at 5p for a whole bunch of new music on The Beer Frame Radio Hour on WTSQ! Scotty will be playing a brand new tune from The Mavericks featuring Charleston native and the newly-crowned 4-time Grammy winner Sierra Ferrell. He’s also got 2 new tracks from the politically charged Denver punk band Dead Pioneers and so much more! Tune in to WTSQ 88.1fm in Charleston area or stream us at wtsq.org & the WTSQ app

02/11/2025

This jam-packed week has so much to do, you might even see a cupid or two. Just get out there and support your favorite local crew!

⭐️Mountain Stage Radio Show at CANADY CREATIVE ARTS CENTER in BECKLEY:
SUN. FEB 16: LARKIN POE, RON POPE, RAYE ZARAGOZA, VICTORIA CANAL and CHRISTIAN LOPEZ
MORE DETAILS AND FULL SCHEDULE AT: MOUNTAINSTAGE.ORG

⭐️FOOTMAD at KANAWHA UNITED PRESBYTERIAN:
FRI. FEB 14: “COMMUNITY DANCE”
MORE DETAILS AND UPCOMING SCHEDULE AT: FOOTMAD.ORG

⭐️Bar 101
WED. FEB 12: “GALENTINE’S DAY” with JOSH PANTRY
FRI. FEB 14: THE 11:11
SAT. FEB 15: DJ CHARLIE BLAC

⭐️Kanawha County Public Library (CAPITOL STREET)
SAT. FEB 15: AUTHOR EVENT with LAURA JACKSON "DEEP & WILD"
MORE DETAILS AND FULL SCHEDULE AT: KCPLS.ORG

⭐️Taylor Books
FRI. FEB 14: THOMAS HINDS
SAT. FEB 15: PETE KOSKY
MORE DETAILS AND FULL SCHEDULE AT: TAYLORBOOKS.COM

⭐️Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema by WVIFF
WED. FEB 12: “THIS WAS MY LIFE”
THUR. FEB 13: “TRUE ROMANCE”
FRI. FEB 14: “OSCAR NOMINATED SHORTS”
SAT. FEB 15: “OSCAR NOMINATED SHORTS” + “SING SING”
SUN. FEB 16: “SING SING”
FULL SCHEDULE AND SHOWTIMES AT: WVIFF.ORG

⭐️Pumzi’s
SAT. FEB 15: ALABASTER BOXER, JUSTIN SHAW STEELE & RYAN ERRICKSON

The Empty Glass
TUES. FEB 11: “SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” with ROGER RABALAIS
WED. FEB 12: “HAPPY HOUR” with THE STRING CHIEFS
WED. FEB 12: SEAN KNISELY, DWIGHT HOLSOPPLE and JOE ROSENFELD
THUR. FEB 13: “HAPPY HOUR” with GRANT JACOBS
FRI. FEB 14: “HAPPY HOUR JAZZ” with TIMMY COURTS & FRIENDS
SAT. FEB 15: TAKE ME BACK, SINZ OF EDEN and LOVE N DEPRESSION
FULL SCHEDULE AT: EMPTYGLASS.COM

Red Carpet Lounge
FRI. FEB 14: “KARAOKE CHALLENGE” with DJ PRESS

Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia
SAT. FEB 15: “HARMONIES FOR HOPE: JOHN PRINE & OTHER LOVE SONGS” BENEFIT for RECOVERY POINT WV feat. SARAH JAROSZ, AMYTHYST KIAH, NOLAN TAYLOR, JOHN INGHRAM, CHANCE & TESSA McCOY, MIKE PUSHKIN, HOLLY FORBES, JULIE ADAMS, BUD CARROLL, BRAD GOODALL and MANY MORE!
MORE DETAILS AND FULL SCHEDULE AT: THECLAYCENTER.ORG

Lee Street Lounge
WED. FEB 12: KARAOKE
FRI. FEB 14: “MISS SWEETHEART 2025 PAGEANT”
SAT. FEB 15: DRAG SHOWS
SUN. FEB 16: DRAG BRUNCH

The ROQ
WED. FEB 12: FRIENDLY FIRE
THUR. FEB 13: “SALSA DANCING & CLASS” with THE CHARLESTON SALSA CLUB
DETAILS AND FULL SCHEDULE AT: www.THEROQ.LIVE

LOSANGLED ART GALLERY on QUARRIER STREET
THUR. FEB 13: "PASSIONATE FOR PINK: BENEFIT ART OPENING" for West Virginia Breast Health Initiative
MORE INFO: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Gqb62aCBr/

The Blue Parrot
WED. FEB 12: “DANCE WEDNESDAYS” with DJ QUAM
FRI. FEB 14: “KARAOKE + DANCE” with DJ QUAM
SAT. FEB 15: REWIND THE WALKMAN and UNWANTED SAINTS

The Bears Den
THUR. FEB 13: “LOVE STINKS LET’S DRINK” ANTI-VALENTINE’S DAY KARAOKE PARTY @6:30pm

Fife Street Brewing
TUES. FEB 11: “TEAM TRIVIA”
WED. FEB 12: SCOTT FIELDS
SUN. FEB 16: “TAYLOR SWIFT NIGHT”

Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center
FRI. FEB 14: RASCAL FLATTS, LAUREN ALAINA & CHRIS LANE
SUN. FEB 16: “THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN”
MORE DETAILS AND UPCOMING SCHEDULE AT: CHASWVCCC.COM

Contemporary Youth Arts Company at ELK CITY PLAYHOUSE:
FEB 14 - 16: DAN KEHDE’S “THE PREVAILING SHADOWS”
MORE DETAILS AT: CYACCHARLESTON.COM

Wandering Wind Meadery
THUR. FEB 13: “CELTIC JAM” with THE CHARLESTON ROGUES
FRI. FEB 14: “DRUM CIRCLE” with DAVI DELLA FIAMMA
SAT. FEB 15: “VIKING INVASION PARTY”

Holiday Inn & Suites in SOUTH CHARLESTON:
SAT. FEB 15: “A FRAGILE HEART: INTERACTIVE MYSTERY DINNER THEATER” by Murder and Merriment
MORE DETAILS AND TICKET INFO AT: www.SOUTHCHARLESTONCHAMBER.ORG

Alban Arts Center
FRI. FEB 14 – SUN. FEB 16: WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S “TWELFTH NIGHT”
MORE DETAILS AND FULL SCHEDULE AT: www.ALBANARTSCENTER.COM

The Tap in ST. ALBANS:
WED. FEB 12: “OPEN MIC”

Coal River Coffee Company in ST. ALBANS:
THUR. FEB 13: “OPEN MIC”

THE LOUD in HUNTINGTON, WV:
FRI. FEB 14: ZAY LUCAS, GARDENN, ICEZAYA & FAT SHANE and MOSAIX
SAT. FEB 15: “LIQUID: A NIGHT OF DRUM AND BASS” by CHARLIE BROWN SUPERSTAR
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)

02/10/2025

We want to thank Emily Womeldorff of Planned Parenthood Votes South Atlantic and Rusty Williams of ACLU of West Virginia for stopping by the studio today to talk with Mya on The Morning Mix about the upcoming legislative session. Rusty and Emily will be calling in to Mya's show on Fridays at 11a to update us on what all took place during the sessions at the Capitol each week. If you missed it, you can listen to their interview from today through the link below.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jnVNJ8sFWqEM8Rh3lKFx8mkZGVddGc49/view?usp=drive_link

Stay informed and stay tuned to WTSQ 88.1FM. And remember you can always stream WTSQ via our handy app (available in your app store) or at wtsq.org

02/09/2025

Our good buddies Dinosaur Burps have released a new album full of outtakes, previously unheard instrumentals and more! This new album also includes a long lost Meuwl track that was a Rabble Rousers fan favorite. This album is currently available on Bandcamp only but will hit all your favorite streaming services sometime this week. Album art by Chris Woodall

https://dinosaurburps.bandcamp.com/album/lost-tapes-from-the-moon-base?fbclid=IwY2xjawIVp2JleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZ3Z-y8Ty3V0ybFMAovIPsCLJnPL2oLVPsyJ9iM9_gItgy7nQSwTwS5gtA_aem_-NJUNfJ1gw4ZXfE99GNGiw

24 track album

02/07/2025

Tune in today at 3pm for a special Traffic Jams with Kelli as she shares music that she discovered during her travels to Africa. Kelli will be playing some of the music she heard in coffee shops, restaurants and ubers all around Africa. You can listen to WTSQ 88.1FM on the radio in the Charleston area or stream us via the WTSQ app and wtsq.org

02/05/2025

WV Health Right Free Clinic / WVRX announced it is among the awardees, across the United States, that received a grant from Direct Relief, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health and well-being by supporting community-focused health initiatives.

This $220,000 Grant will help West Virginia Health Right continue its mission of providing comprehensive healthcare services to uninsured and underinsured residents in 34 counties across the state. The grant is part of a broader effort by Direct Relief to support organizations addressing the factors that influence health beyond clinical care, including access to basic resources and a stable environment.

https://wvhealthright.org/direct-relief-fund-grant/

02/04/2025

Our pals over at Kin Ship Goods are paying tribute to the founder of the much loved and missed Charleston diner, Southern Kitchen, in their "Daughters of Appalachia" blog.

Check out their write up on Delsie Mae Hersman that includes some really awesome old photos and their new SK design. It's exactly what we needed right now.

https://kinshipgoods.com/blogs/daughters-of-appalachia/daughters-of-appalachia-003?_kx=9rSsy6meRPRR2PFYRyVLDqdK0nYglD9Nwzknyg_Zgf0.SHyd93

02/04/2025

Nelsonville Music Festival has just announced the first round of artists to the 19th annual Nelsonville Music Festival on June 20-22, 2025!

And this is only just the beginning—stay tuned by liking & following their page for more artist announcements coming soon!

nelsonvillefest.org/tickets

02/03/2025

Tomorrow on The Morning Mix with Mya's Local Focus Tuesday show, Mya will be talking with Parry Casto (aka Funkle Sam of Huntington's beloved funk band THE M.F.B.) about his side project Boulevard Avenue. A band that formed from the love of the one and only Tudor's Biscuit World and their delectable biscuit creations. Their debut album "Biscuits as Usual" celebrates its 10th anniversary this year and to honor this momentous occasion they have decided to create a special double vinyl release. They have a kickstarter set up to help fund the project and you can help make their dream a reality: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sweatstock/biscuits-as-usual-by-boulevard-avenue-double-vinyl-album

Tune in at 10am to hear all about how this got started, what song is Parry's favorite on the album and other ways you can help out. WTSQ 88.1FM in Charleston or stream us via the WTSQ app or wtsq.org

02/03/2025

As the days warm up, so do the events! More and more fun things going on around town as Spring gets closer. Check out the list below and get out there and support your local scene. More upcoming events at wtsq.org

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

⭐️DT Prime STEAKHOUSE:
WED. FEB 5: GARY HAYES

⭐️Taylor Books
FRI. FEB 7: WOODBINE
SAT. FEB 8: ATTICUS
MORE DETAILS AND FULL SCHEDULE AT: TAYLORBOOKS.COM

⭐️Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema by WVIFF
WED. FEB 5: “THIS WAS MY LIFE”
FRI. FEB 7: “MULHOLLAND DRIVE”
SAT. FEB 8: “FLOW,” “MULHOLLAND DRIVE” + “SING SING”
SUN. FEB 9: “SING SING”
FULL SCHEDULE AND SHOWTIMES AT: WVIFF.ORG

⭐️The Element Edge CENTER
THUR. FEB 6: West Side Neighborhood Association "NEIGHBORHOOD SOCIAL" & Tamarack Foundation WEST SIDE PUBLIC ART PROJECT
DETAILS AT: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DaRfVAL16/

The Empty Glass
MON. FEB 3: “OPEN MIC” with JOE ROSENFELD
TUES. FEB 4: THE SPURGIE HANKINS BAND
WED. FEB 5: “HAPPY HOUR” with THE STRING CHIEFS
WED. FEB 5: ANDY PARK, BRENT WATSON, BUG KINDER-SCHUYLER, and JOE ROSENFELD
SAT. FEB 8: EAST END GHOULS
FULL SCHEDULE AT: EMPTYGLASS.COM

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

Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia
SAT. FEB 8: WV SYMPHONY presents “LOVE NOTES” with THE BOB THOMPSON UNIT
MORE DETAILS AND FULL SCHEDULE AT: THECLAYCENTER.ORG

Lee Street Lounge
WED. FEB 5: KARAOKE
FRI. FEB 7 & SAT. FEB 8: DRAG SHOWS & 12:30am
SUN. FEB 9: DRAG BRUNCH

The ROQ
TUES. FEB 4: BOB THOMPSON BAND
WED. FEB 7: FRIENDLY FIRE
THUR. FEB 6: “SALSA DANCING & CLASS” with THE CHARLESTON SALSA CLUB
DETAILS AND FULL SCHEDULE AT: www.THEROQ.LIVE

The Blue Parrot
WED. FEB 5: “DANCE WEDNESDAYS” with DJ QUAM
FRI. FEB 7: “KARAOKE + DANCE” with DJ QUAM
SAT. FEB 8: THE DOWNSTROKES, ROCKWELL’S GHOST and PINKY’S BRAIN

Whiskey Glasses
THUR. FEB 6: OPEN MIC NIGHT

Fife Street Brewing
TUES. FEB 4: “TEAM TRIVIA”
WED. FEB 5: MINOR SWING

Folklore Music Exchange
FRI. FEB 7: “MOUNTAIN STATE MUSIC” with WILLIAM MATHENY and DARRIN HACQUARD
DETAILS AT: https://www.facebook.com/share/15dufdoGBY/

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

Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center
FRI FEB 7: COMEDIAN JO KOY: JUST BEING KOY TOUR
MORE DETAILS and TICKETS AT: www.chaswvccc.com

Contemporary Youth Arts Company at ELK CITY PLAYHOUSE:
FEB 7 + FEB 8: DAN KEHDE’S “THE PREVAILING SHADOWS”
MORE DETAILS AT: CYACCHARLESTON.COM

Charleston Nano Brewery
SAT. FEB 8: BREW HA-HA’S “COMEDIAN ROAST BATTLE 2”

Wandering Wind Meadery
SAT. FEB 8: "MISCHIEF at the MEADERY: CANDYLAND BURLESQUE & DRAGS SHOW"
MORE INFO AT: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BTm9GT6VB/

ALUM CREEK Alliance at WASHINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER in SO. CHARLESTON
FRI FEB 7: "VALENTINE’S DINNER and DANCING WITH ELVIS!" @5:30pm
MORE INFO: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DXg4Q2RbH/

Alban Arts Center in ST. ALBANS
FRI. FEB 7: “STAND-UP COMEDY” with JON REEP
MORE DETAILS AND FULL SCHEDULE AT: ALBANARTSCENTER.COM

The Tap in ST. ALBANS:
WED. FEB 5: “OPEN MIC”
FRI. FEB 7: ANNE MELTON

Coal River Coffee Company in ST. ALBANS:
MON. FEB 3: “SIP ‘N’ PAINT” with LEX THE ARTIST
THUR. FEB 6: “OPEN MIC”
FRI. FEB 7: GARY HAYES
MORE DETAILS AND FULL SCHEDULE ON: FACEBOOK

THE LOUD in HUNTINGTON, WV:
FRI. FEB 7: LAID BACK COUNTRY PICKER and SHELBY LORE
SAT. FEB 8: CHOCOLATE 4-WHEELER, 2-22s and COREY ZORNES
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)

02/02/2025

Sunday, during the Grammy’s “Premier Ceremony” that precedes the big telecast on CBS, Sierra Ferrell nearly swept the American Roots categories where she was nominated four times. Ferrell won all four categories, walking away with trophies for Best Americana Album (Trail of Flowers), Best American Roots Song (“American Dreaming” with co-writer Melody Walker), Best Americana Performance (“American Dreaming”), and Best American Roots Performance for “Lighthouse.”

These wins will not just make Sierra Ferrell one of the biggest winners in country and roots music, it will make her one of the biggest Grammy getters in 2025, if not the biggest before the night is over.

https://www.justjared.com/2025/02/02/sierra-ferrell-wins-several-awards-at-grammys-2025-ahead-of-main-ceremony/

02/02/2025

Check out the new Top8 from Emily! We've got new music from Vi**ra Boys, Sleigh Bells, and Benjamin Booker! All this and more over on wtsq dot org.

https://wtsq.org/news/top8-020325-69

02/01/2025

Tune in tonight at 10pm to Radio S**t on WTSQ to hear an interview with local WV filmmaker Holly Grayson. Host Jamie Lee will be talking with Holly about the making of the rock documentary “This Was My Life”. A feature length documentary film that explores the life, music, and enduring legacy of Nick Menza, the legendary drummer best known for his work with the thrash metal band Megadeth.

The film celebrates Nick Menza’s life through touching personal anecdotes and rare footage. Showing his lasting impact, and the bond he shared with friends and family. It can be seen this month at the Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema as part of the West Virginia International Film Festival’s WV Wednesday series for February. This series features WV filmmakers and films/documentaries about the Mountain State. Tickets and showtimes at WVIFF.org

Tune in to WTSQ 88.1fm in the Charleston area or stream us via the WTSQ app or wtsq.org

01/31/2025

Congratulations to our scavenger hunt winner of the 2 Mountain Stage Radio Show tix, Nathaniel Smalley! And thank you to Base Camp Printing Co. for letting us hide the tix in your shop today. We love doing things like this for our listeners/followers! Be on the lookout for more cool scavenger hunts and contests throughout the year. You can still purchase tix to this Sunday's show featuring The Headhunters, Amanda Anne Platt & the Honeycutters, David Berkeley, more at https://mountainstage.org/upcoming-live-shows/