More Than Vinyl – Wheeling Record Store Branches Out Tucker Riggleman April 19, 2022 When we imagine the classic record stores of the ’70s and ’80s, we picture plenty of vinyl, cassettes, stereo equipment and band posters – a gathering place for the musically obsessed and fringe artists of the ...
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 become part of the local lore. Like friendly ghosts, their e...
Holiday Traditions: The Students Who Spread Holiday Cheer Through Sound Elizabeth Stanley December 22, 2021 The holidays are upon us here in Wheeling, and Wheeling Park High School’s Festival of Sound is an annual tradition that always delivers a needed dose of holiday cheer. The Festival of Sound has become a locall...
Why Wheeling: Isaiah Alford Angela Hawk November 2, 2021 Isaiah Alford, artist name “Keez,” has come straight from his day gig at the McClure Hotel with L&L Painting to meet me for an interview at Mugshots cafe. He apologizes for his appearance but is a good spor...
Wheeling Symphony Orchestra Welcomes Antoine Clark as Assistant Conductor Provided September 21, 2021 Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) announces that Antoine T. Clark has joined the organization as Assistant Conductor. After a competitive national search, the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra is proud to announce...
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 a friend of mine named Ron suggested I write a music review on a band by ...
Interview: Joshua Lee on Wheeling’s musical ‘Promise Land’ Joni Deutsch June 21, 2017 Story courtesy of Weelunk partner West Virginia Public Broadcasting "We need to work to retain young musicians so we can continue to grow the scene from within." From West Virginia Public Broadcasting and...