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Gauley Festival Musical Entertainment
Sol Driven Train
Sol Driven Train is a band in motion. Perpetually piling on and off the bus, the momentum of their hard work and heart-felt music propels the group upward. At shows, the band members bounce to the pulse of the music along with the crowd. Stylistically the band “seamlessly mixes Allmanesque Southern rock, languid world-beat, swampy funk and downright catchy melodies as they swap lead singers and instruments. All that sweat is paying off for Sol Driven Train. With their honest songwriting and energetic live performances, they are attracting fans devoted to witnessing their musical progression. Since the fall of 2005, the band has been touring the Southeast and beyond, averaging 150 shows per year at festivals, bars, music venues, theatres, summer camps, and children’s museums.
The Halftime String Band
Starting Friday night we have brought back The Halftime String Band once again. Since they began performing together in November 2003, the Halftime String Band has continued to diversify their sound, developing original material and borrowing from a variety of musicians and styles. Working from a bluegrass/newgrass foundation, they also like to work the edges of rock and roll, jazz and blues. On top of all this Bob Spangler is a kayaker and can be seen on many of West Virginia’s rivers. They have become the Kayakers’ band of choice playing at the Cheat Fest, Yough River Festival and the Gauley Festival a number of times. Come to the Festival grounds on Friday and hear this band. You will be glad you did. Check out their Web sites:
Music by the Weedhawks
From Morgantown West Virginia we have the Weedhawks new to the Festival this year. A hit with bikers, kids, old folks and most middle aged people. (Wait a minute isn’t that about everyone?) You will also add kayakers after you hear them. These two singing, songwriting, high energy performin' weedhawks can really fire up an audience and bring on the happy… to even the most sour of individuals. Their blend of acoustic, bluegrass and country fits right in with our Festival. The Weedhawks are Bobby Lane on Guitar, harmonica and vocals with Ruby Jean on Fiddle, mandolin and vocals. Check out their Web page: