Music

Have You Heard These 10 Songs About Wheeling?

Kate Wietor August 11, 2023

Wheeling has long been a place with a lot going on. Rivers, roads, and railways have allowed folks to both...

This Whimsical Musician Gives Us A Glimpse Into Wheeling’s Past

Kate Wietor March 18, 2022

Wheeling has always had a colorful cast of characters: local celebrities, eccentric businesspeople, infamous persons. They become household names and...

Songs About Wheeling: Part 2

Kate Wietor February 23, 2022

Wheeling has long been a place with a lot going on. Rivers, roads, and railways have allowed folks to both...

QUIZ: Which Song About Wheeling Are You Feeling at the Moment?

Kate Wietor January 17, 2022

Everyone needs a song stuck in their head from time to time. We’ve got 10 catchy songs about Wheeling that would also make great ear-worms. Answer these questions to figure out which of these songs about Wheeling is speaking to you at the moment.

Wheeling’s Jazz Giant: Leon “Chu” Berry

Reggie Watkins February 19, 2021

Wheeling has a reputation for being a country music hub. So much so that along the way the city earned...

WEELUNK MUSIC REVIEW: ‘Let’s Pants’ by Mr. Fancy Pants

Anthony Baker December 4, 2020

Band name: Mr. Fancy Pants Members: Ryan “Muscles” Sears, Matt Klempa, Sean Decker Album name: Let’s Pants (released 2017) When...

DOC AND CHICKIE WILLIAMS: Wheeling’s Pioneers on the Country Music Trail (Part 2)

Kyle Knox August 25, 2020

Author’s note: Much of the information in this two-part article is sourced from Doc Williams’ own accounts of his life...

DOC AND CHICKIE WILLIAMS: Wheeling’s Pioneers on the Country Music Trail (Part 1)

Kyle Knox August 24, 2020

Author’s note: Much of the information in this two-part article is sourced from Doc Williams’ own accounts of his life...

Getting to Know the OV Hip-Hop Scene

Glynis Board June 5, 2020

Editor’s note: This week, Weelunk will pause our normally scheduled programming to highlight stories that feature Black narratives. We have...

After Successful Facebook Live Event, August Levy Encourages Community to ‘Light Up Blue’ for Autism Awareness Month

Provided March 31, 2020

Wheeling, WV – On Friday, March 27, more than 300 people tuned in to a Facebook Live concert put on...

WOMEN IN HISTORY: These Wheeling Women Made Music History

Stacey Miller Sacco March 31, 2020

Throughout March — Women’s History Month — Weelunk will feature stories about women who have made history and women who...

The Griffith Files: Nick’s Music

Gerry Griffith January 8, 2018

Nick’s Music was a Cradle of the Folk Music Revival of the 1960s and it Vanished – or did it?...

I Believe, Help My Unbelief

Josh Taylor November 26, 2017

So, we’re moving. After 4 years in Wheeling, making friends, making music, building careers, growing kids, and generally just trying...

Wheeling Welcomes Bach and Mozart Thursday

Bryan Braunlich November 8, 2017

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) announces the next concert of the 2017-2018 season, Bach Double and Mozart, conducted by Music Director André Raphel, featuring WSO...

Next Week at the Wheeling Symphony

Bryan Braunlich October 4, 2017

Internationally Renowned Pianist Returns to Wheeling Symphony Orchestra For Evening of Celebrated French and Russian Composers Wheeling Symphony Orchestra announces...

Oktoberfest at Center Market

Allison Skibo September 22, 2017

City, United Way Announce Oktoberfest at Center Market The City of Wheeling is partnering with the United Way of the...

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Opens 88th Season with Broadway Blockbusters

Carl Adams September 19, 2017

Wheeling Symphony Orchestra announces the first concert of the 2017-2018 season, Blockbuster Broadway, conducted by Music Director André Raphel. The performance will be held...

Indie Rocker Joshua Lee Brings Hello June To Wheeling

Bridge and Tunnel Collective August 29, 2017

Indie Rocker Joshua Lee Brings NPR Favorite Hello June To Wheeling Wheeling Indie-Rockers Joshua Lee & The Noises will bring...

The James Wodarcyk Podcast: Ezra John Hamilton

Carl Adams August 27, 2017

James and co-host Sara Fulton chat with musician Ezra John Hamilton. Ezra gets into all aspects of pursuing a career...

The James Wodarcyk Podcast: Episode 1

LeeRoy August 23, 2017

Weelunk had the great pleasure of meeting someone new Monday evening. James Wodarcyk would fit right in at Weelunk headquarters...

The Wheeling Bluegrass Festival Has Arrived

Slaid Boone August 22, 2017

Oglebay Institute is presenting the Wheeling Bluegrass Festival (WBF) on the grounds of the Stifel Fine Art Center on Saturday,...

‘Mix’ Involved with Annual Bluesfest   

Steve Novotney August 9, 2017

It’s about the mix for Bruce Wheeler, and that involves the artists performing and the vendors selling during the annual...

The Griffith Files: A Gift of Music From an Ohio River Barge

Gerry Griffith July 1, 2017

An Old Ohio River Barge Boat Cook Brings a Musical Gift of a Lifetime to a Fledging Wheeling Musician named...

Local Songwriters Present Album Release Party at Towngate Theatre

Bridge and Tunnel Collective June 7, 2017

Story brought to you by: The Bridge and Tunnel Collective Theatre Wheeling songwriters Michael Iafrate and Joshua Lee will host...

Hear Mozart’s Requiem Today!

Maureen Zambito May 7, 2017

West Liberty University Singers will join the College Community Choir to present the classic choral work, Requiem by Wolfgang Amadeus...

Symphony Set to “Rach” the Capitol Theatre

Michael Hires March 7, 2017

The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra performs with returning guest artist Christopher O’Riley on Friday, March 10th in the Capitol Theatre, 1015...

Award Winning, Record Breaking Show Collides Art and Technology!

Michael Hires February 9, 2017

It’s the power & emotion of a symphony orchestra mixed with the excitement and energy of a rock concert and...

WJU Dedicates Recital Hall

Kelly Klubert December 12, 2016

Wheeling Jesuit University has named its newly constructed recital hall in honor of two long-time University benefactors, the late Edouard...

Wheeling Symphony Youth Orchestra Holds Fall Concert Tonight

Michael Hires November 29, 2016

  The Wheeling Symphony Youth Orchestra (WSYO) will present its fall concert at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 29, at Vance...

All American Evening at the WSO

Michael Hires November 10, 2016

  The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of conductor and music director Andre Raphel, performs music that evokes the...

The Symphony Goes Hollywood On Thursday

Michael Hires October 18, 2016

Join the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra on Thursday, October 20th at 7:30 p.m. in the historic Capitol Theatre for a performance of the Music...

WSO: May the Force Be With You This October

Michael Hires October 1, 2016

In anticipation of the exciting October 20 Wheeling Symphony concert spotlighting The Music of John Williams: Star Wars & More,...

From Russia with Love: The Symphony Season Begins

Michael Hires September 21, 2016

The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra celebrates its 87th Anniversary Season with a thrilling opening night concert, “From Russia with Love,” this Thursday,...

‘Third Fridays’ Concert Series Resurrects Tonight

Steve Novotney September 16, 2016

After a month of silence a new, local arts collective will bring back the “Third Friday” concert series in big...

The Weelunk Weekender – The Dragons are Coming

Jeremy Morris August 25, 2016

Summer is winding down, but the fun certainly isn’t slowing down for a second.  Get out there and Do Something this...

Life in the Valley is Inspiration for Hip-Hop Artist

Josh Smith August 22, 2016

Whether you live in the suburbs of the Ohio Valley or in the metropolises around the country, everyone listens to...

Wheeling Blues Fest Beats Heat, Rocks Rain

Glynis Board August 15, 2016

Story courtesy of Weelunk partner West Virginia Public Broadcasting Accompanying story and audio here: Listen At the 16th annual Blues...

In the Bigs – Cheffing, Runnin’, Strummin’, & Remembering

Steve Novotney August 9, 2016

I wrote about him back in May because I’ve devoured his food for years, and I’m familiar with most of...

Wheeler’s BluesFest Dream Keeps Coming True

Steve Novotney August 5, 2016

He caught himself and then he cured himself. Bruce Wheeler was unemployed, painting his own house in the Woodsdale neighborhood...

In The Bigs – LGBT, 12th Street, the Blues

Steve Novotney July 26, 2016

It’s a little different in Wheeling. Ten cities in West Virginia have councils that have dared to establish protection for...

Symphony Hosts A Week Of Divertissements Before Concert

Rochambeau May 17, 2016

Wheeling is in the midst of a bit of Shakespeare Mania right now. The First Folio visit has events on...

Music Matters to Me

Elana Akers April 22, 2016

Elena Akers is a senior at Wheeling Park High School; the following is a submission to Weelunk.com through Mrs. Carly...

Mimes Are Coming!

Michael Hires March 29, 2016

Magic Circle Mime Company Returns to Educate & Entertain During WSO’s Young People’s Concert Tour The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO)...

Enjoy and Support Ohio County Strings

Susan Maness March 1, 2016

  Music is in the air at Wheeling Park High School’s Performing Arts Center. March 9 is the Patrick Latos...

Q&A: Ohio Valley Hosts Inaugural Hip Hop Awards

Glynis Board February 16, 2016

Photos by Glynis Board Story courtesy of Weelunk partner West Virginia Public Broadcasting Accompanying story here: Listen The Ohio Valley...

Weelunk Weekender

LeeRoy January 29, 2016

As January draws to a close, there’s still time to DO SOMETHING Wheeling!   Ohio County Schools Town Hall Friday...

Wheeling Park Senior Has Done it All in the Festival of Sound

Gabriel Wells December 8, 2015

It’s possible that no Wheeling Park High School student has had more stage time or has played as many instruments...

Italian Music & Dance Workshop Features International Singer

Erika Donaghy November 18, 2015

Come enjoy the music and dance of Italy right here in Wheeling. An Italian music and dance workshop with international...

Help Chart the Future of The Blue Church

Jeremy Morris September 29, 2015

On Wednesday evening a nationally recognized group of experts will be in town to help plan the future uses of...

New Trio To Debut At Blue Church Friday

Steve Novotney September 8, 2015

It is a partnership that they have discussed on several occasions through the years, and residents of the city of...