BIG SHOWS
June 05, 2008 @ 10:35 PM
The Herald-Dispatch
W.Va.
Charleston
- Savion Glover in "Bare Soundz," 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 25. Tony Award-winner and tap dancer, Glover has graced the stages of Moulin Rouge, Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. Also, his work is in the animated film "Happy Feet" as lead character Mumble. Tickets, call 304-561-3536. Clay Center for the Arts & Science, One Clay Square, Charleston. $15 and up.
- Michael Feldman's Whad'ya Know, 11 a.m. Saturday, June 28. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster box office. Charleston Municipal Auditorium, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston. $15-$40.
- "Charlie West BluesFest," 1-11 p.m. Saturday, June 28; gates open at noon. Featuring Johnny Rawls and The Johnny Rawls Blues Review, The Patrick Sweany Band, Jill West and Blues Attack, Carpenter Ants Blues Crossing and more. The West Virginia Blues Society, Inc. sponsors the USO style benefit show. Proceeds will benefit the West Virginia National Guard Family Relief Fund. For more information on the line up, visit www.wvbluessociety.org. Coonskin Park Schoenbaum Amphitheater, Coonskin Drive, Charleston. $15 at the gate; free to W.Va. National Guard members and family with military ID.
Chester
- Blondie, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26. One of the great pop icons of New York's celebrated late '70s new wave punk scene. Tickets, visit any Ticketmaster location or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort, Route 2, Chester. $20-$60.
Huntington
- Comedian Greg Warren, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday, June 5-8. Warren, most recently seen on "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson," has built his act with inspiration from his Midwest upbringing. Tickets, call 304-781-1000 or visit www.wvfunnybone.com. Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant, 26 Pullman Square, Suite 207, Huntington. $16-$18.
- Heiner's Summer Concert Series: The Tams, 7 p.m. Thursday, June 5. Presented by 93.7 "The DAWG" with a live broadcast at 5 p.m. Pullman Square, Third Avenue, Huntington. Free.
- Flo Rida "Live," doors open from 10 p.m.-3 a.m. Friday, June 6. Hosted by Nate S, The Kid and Rich "The Rhino" King. For advance ticket discounts, visit www.freedomnightlife.com. For VIP or more information, call 770-837-1183 or visit www.myspace.com/NatesPromos. Envy Nightlife, 831 4th Ave. Huntington.
- Comedian Dan Davidson, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday, June 12-15. Davidson relaxes the audience with the comfort of an old pair of jeans. His engaging Midwestern style has made thousands of fans from coast to coast. Tickets, call 304-781-1000 or visit www.wvfunnybone.com. Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant, 26 Pullman Square, Suite 207, Huntington. $10-$12.
- Heiner's Summer Concert Series: Big Planet Soul, 7 p.m. Thursday, June 12. Presented by 93.7 "The DAWG" with a live broadcast at 5 p.m. Pullman Square, Third Avenue, Huntington. Free.
- Huntington Symphony Orchestra's Picnic with the POPS, 8 p.m. Saturday, June 14, gates open at 5 p.m. Harris Riverfront Park, Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Huntington.
- Carrie Underwood's "Carnival Ride Tour," 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 14. Carrie Underwood with special guest Jason Michael Carroll. Presented by WTCR. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com. Big Sandy Superstore Arena, One Civic Center Plaza, Huntington. $33-$53.
- Comedian John Rathbone, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday, June 19-22. Rathbone has worked with the top names in the comedy business and his sense of humor appeals to a remarkable range of tastes. Tickets, call 304-781-1000 or visit www.wvfunnybone.com. Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant, 26 Pullman Square, Suite 207, Huntington. $10-$12.
- Heiner's Summer Concert Series: Kelly Ray Davis & The Moneymakers, 7 p.m. Thursday, June 19. Presented by 93.7 "The DAWG" with a live broadcast at 5 p.m. Pullman Square, Third Avenue, Huntington. Free.
- Comedian Tim Gaither, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday, June 26-29. Blessed with natural timing and the ability to make up characters on command, he is, in a word, hilarious. Tickets, call 304-781-1000 or visit www.wvfunnybone.com. Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant, 26 Pullman Square, Suite 207, Huntington. $8-$10.
- Heiner's Summer Concert Series: Steve Free, 7 p.m. Thursday, June 26. Presented by 93.7 "The DAWG" with a live broadcast at 5 p.m. Pullman Square, Third Avenue, Huntington. Free.
- Huntington Symphony Orchestra's Picnic with the POPS, 8 p.m. Friday, July 4, gates open at 5 p.m. Harris Riverfront Park, Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Huntington.
- Heiner's Summer Concert Series: Dawg Dazzle, 7 p.m. Friday, July 4. Presented by 93.7 The DAWG with a live broadcast at 5 p.m. Pullman Square, Third Avenue, Huntington. Free.
- Huntington Symphony Orchestra's Picnic with the POPS, 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, gates open at 5 p.m. Harris Riverfront Park, Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Huntington.
Lewisburg
- The Greencards, 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 6. Opening band will be Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart. Tickets, call 604-645-7917 or online at www.carnegiehallwv.com. Carnegie Hall, 105 Church St. Lewisburg. $10-$15; $7-$10 students and seniors.
- Rhythm, Blues and All That Jazz Event, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Friday, 12:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 26-28. The weekend begins on Thursday with a street dance featuring The Carpenter Ants. Friday's performances will be with The Bill Frisell Trio with opening act the Bark O'Loungers. Saturday starts with an open to musicians jam on the Ivy Terrace with numerous acts including headliner Hubert Sumlin with The Nighthawks. Tickets for Saturday's events, call 304-645-7917 or visit www.carnegiehallwv.com. Carnegie Hall, 105 Church St. Lewisburg. $30 for Saturday only.
- Carnegie Day 2008, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 28. Celebrating 25 years of incorporation as an arts center. Offered in conjunction with the Rhythm, Blues and All That Jazz Weekend. Events include Fun Run for Carnegie Hall presented by The Forum; opening ceremony and Fun Run Awards Ceremony; tours of the Hall; demonstrations and exhibits; and free lunch. For more information, visit www.carnegiehallwv.com. Carnegie Hall, 105 Church St. Lewisburg. Free.
Sugar Grove
- Chris Cagle, 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 6. Questions, e-mail Bill Donthat at whisperinc@cox.net. NIOC, 63 Hendrick Drive, Sugar Grove.
Ohio
Chillicothe
- Freeway, 8 p.m. Saturday, June 7. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster box office. Cardos, 27 W. 2nd St. Chillicothe. $20.
- Ghostfarm, 8 p.m. Friday, June 20. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster box office. Cardos, 27 W. 2nd St. Chillicothe. $6.
- Gina Sicilia, 7 p.m. Thursday, June 26. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster box office. Cardos, 27 W. 2nd St. Chillicothe. $12.
- Bobaflex, 8 p.m. Saturday, June 28. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster box office. Cardos, 27 W. 2nd St. Chillicothe. $15.
- Foundation, 8 p.m. Thursday, July 3. C. Volz and CO of Flaw. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster box office. Cardos, 27 W. 2nd St. Chillicothe. $10.
- Lunarium, 7 p.m. Thursday, July 17. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster box office. Cardos, 27 W. 2nd St. Chillicothe. $6.
- Nothing Gained, 7 p.m. Thursday, July 24. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster box office. Cardos, 27 W. 2nd St. Chillicothe. $6.
Columbus
- Nylon Magazine Tour featuring She Wants Revenge, 7 p.m. Saturday, June 7. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com. Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High St. Columbus. $15.
- Hit the Lights, 6 p.m. Sunday, June 8. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster box office. The Basement, 391 Neil Ave. Columbus. $12.
- The Raconteurs, 6 p.m. Monday, June 9. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com. Lifestyle Communities Pavilion, 405 Neil Ave. Columbus. $32.
- Nada Surf, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 10. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com. The Basement, 391 Neil Ave. Columbus. $15.
- Gogol Bordello, 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 10. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster box office. Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High St. Columbus. $8.
- French Kicks, 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 11. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com. The Basement, 391 Neil Ave. Columbus. $10.
- Phil Lesh and Friends, 5 p.m. Thursday, June 12. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com. Lifestyle Communities Pavilion, 405 Neil Ave. Columbus. $38.
- These New Puritans, 9 p.m. Friday, June 13. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster box office. Wexner Center Performance Space, 1871 N. High St. Columbus. $14.
- Friday Night Massacre featuring Sighlo, 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 13. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster locations. Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High St. Columbus. $7.
- Hear the Cry Benefit Show, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 14. Featuring Flowerdagger, Pirate, Eben Brusco and more. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com. The Basement, 391 Neil Ave. Columbus. $6.
- The Brave Youngster CD Release Show, 7 p.m. Saturday, June 14. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster locations. Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High St. Columbus. $5.
- Iron and Wine, 7 p.m. Sunday, June 15. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com. Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High St. Columbus. $23.
- Israel Vibration, 9 p.m. Friday, June 20. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com. Alrosa Villa, 5055 Sinclair Road, Columbus. $17.
- Motorpsycho, Grails and Nadja, 9 p.m. Friday, June 20. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster box office. Wexner Center Mershon Auditorium, N. High Street at 15th Avenue, Columbus. $12.
- Mindless Self Indulgence, 7 p.m. Sunday, June 22. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com. Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High St. Columbus. $20.
Grove City
- AMA Flat Track and Beulah Mile Time Trials, 6 p.m. Friday, July 11. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster location. Beulah Park, 3664 Grant Ave. Grove City. $12.
Lancaster
- Earth Angel Foundation presents Lou Gramm of Foreigner, 7 p.m. Saturday, June 21. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com. Fairfield County Fairgrounds, 157 E. Fair Ave. Lancaster. $20-$45.
Scottown
- Appalachian Uprising 2008, Thursday-Saturday, June 5-7. Featuring The Avett Brothers, Melvin Goins and Windy Mountain, The Grascals, Jessica Lea Mayfield, Bobby Osbourne and the Rocky Top X-Press, One Way Rider, Larry Keel and Natural Bridge, Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers, ETA, Sam Bush Band and more. Free primitive camping is included with admission. Tickets, (740) 533-7271 or visit www.appalachianuprising.net. Eden Valley Farm, 1175 Township Road 225, Scottown. $100; $80-$90 in advance; $35 per day per person.
KY
Ashland
- Yvonne DeKay School of Dance presents "Notre Mere, Notre Terre," Saturday, June 7. Questions, call 606-324-3175. Paramount Arts Center, 1300 Winchester Ave. Ashland.
- Kentucky Music Trail 2008 featuring Ricky Skaggs, 8 p.m. Saturday, June 14. Sponsored in part by Fannin Motors, Eagle Distributing, Marathon Petroleum Company and WTCR. Tickets, call (606) 324-3175 or any Ticketmaster location. Paramount Arts Center, 1300 Winchester Ave. Ashland. $35; $30; $10.
- Kentucky Music Trail 2008 featuring Oak Ridge Boys, 8 p.m. Friday, July 25. Sponsored in part by Fannin Motors, Eagle Distributing, Marathon Petroleum Company and WTCR. Tickets, call (606) 324-3175 or any Ticketmaster location. Paramount Arts Center, 1300 Winchester Ave. Ashland. $35; $30; $25; $10.
- Summer Motion, Friday-Saturday, July 4-5. Featuring Kansas, Marty Stuart and Tracy Lawrence. Opening acts include Ventures, Sarah Johns and Lady Antebellum. The Diamonds will perform at Ashland's Central Park. Fireworks will be let off at dusk on Friday. Riverfront Park, 15th Street, Ashland.
- 103.3 WTCR presents Kellie Pickler, 8 p.m. Friday, July 11. Opening act will be Rick Huckaby. Tickets, call 606-324-3175. Paramount Arts Center, 1300 Winchester Ave. Ashland. $40; $45.
Morehead
- "Sundown at Moonlight Concert Series," 7:30-10 p.m. Saturday, July 5. Featuring Seven Turn, '70s and '80s rock. Bring lawn chairs and picnic supper to enjoy live music. Parking and concessions will be available. Located at the Moonlight Stage across from the school. Questions, call 606-783-2001; 606-780-4342. Moonlight School, 1st Street, Morehead. Free.
- "Sundown at Moonlight Concert Series," 7:30-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1. Featuring Opossum Trot Blue Band. Bring lawn chairs and picnic supper to enjoy live music. Parking and concessions will be available. Located at the Moonlight Stage across from the school. Questions, call 606-783-2001; 606-780-4342. Moonlight School, 1st Street, Morehead. Free.
Pikeville
- George Jones, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 21. Tickets, visit www.ticketmaster.com or any Ticketmaster location. Eastern Kentucky Expo Center, 126 Main St. Pikeville. $29.50-$49.50.
Prestonsburg
- Billie Jean Osborne's Kentucky Opry, 8 p.m. Saturdays, June 21-July 26, Aug. 30. Featuring Kentucky Opry Junior Pros. Mountain Arts Center, 50 Hal Rogers Drive, Prestonsburg. $15; $13 seniors; $11 students; $10 groups 15 and more.
- Front Porch Pickin' in the Theater, 7 p.m. every Thursday, June 26-July 31. Bring an instrument and join the fun. Questions, call 888-622-2787 or visit www.macarts.com. Mountain Arts Center, 50 Hal Rogers Drive, Prestonsburg.
- The Lettermen, 8 p.m. Friday, July 11. Tickets, 888-622-2787. Mountain Arts Center, 50 Hal Rogers Drive, Prestonsburg. $24.
- Halfway to Hazard, 8 p.m. Friday, July 18. Tickets, (888) 622-2787. Mountain Arts Center, 50 Hal Rogers Drive, Prestonsburg.
- An acoustic evening of Richard Marx, 8 p.m. Friday, July 25. Also featuring Matt Scannell of Vertical Horizon. Tickets, 888-622-2787. Mountain Arts Center, 50 Hal Rogers Drive, Prestonsburg. $24.
- Cherryholmes Bluegrass, 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8. Tickets, 888-622-2787. Mountain Arts Center, 50 Hal Rogers Drive, Prestonsburg. $24.
Whitesburg
- Appalshop's Seedtime on the Cumberland 2008, Tuesday-Saturday, June 10-14. Featuring Kathy Mattea, Darrell and Wayne Scott, Lee Sexton and Jesse McReynolds and the Virginia Boys. Also scheduled to appear are Kentucky Wild Horse, Brett Ratliff and the Clack Mountain Spring Band, Rich and the Poor Folks, Songs of Coal and the Cowan Creek Pick and Bow All-Stars. Additionally offering film screenings, picking contests, gallery exhibits and more. Tickets, call 800-838-3006 or visit www.appalshop.org/seedtime/tickets.html. Appalshop, Inc. 91 Madison Ave. Whitesburg. Concerts, $25 in advance; most events free to public.