Welcome to FOOTMAD's 38th Concert Series
Enjoy nationally and world-acclaimed musicians 
in intimate concert settings in the valley's finest theaters.
SWEETBACK SISTERS
2018 ​OCTOBER 27 
​SATURDAY
7:30 PM

Culture Center Theater
State Capitol Complex

General Admission $25
Senior $20; Student $10
Under 13 Free
All AmeriCorps Members Free
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Traditional Music at its Best
FOOTMAD’s 2018-19 season presents six distinctive concerts, welcoming back some of Charleston’s favorites as well as introducing young new performers just beginning to make their mark.

  • September 29 – Tannahill Weavers, Traditional Celtic – The elder statesmen of traditional Celtic music, the Tannahill Weavers began their rise to fame fifty years ago when they added bagpipes to the more traditional flute and guitar. The new sound caught on and they have been making beautiful music ever since. Come join FOOTMAD as we celebrate their 50th anniversary.
 
  • October 27 – Sweetback Sisters, Country Honky-Tonk – The Sweetback Sisters, also known as Emily Miller and Zara Bode, have made a name for themselves with their sweet harmonies, playful lyrics and kicking back-up band. Though dedicated to honky-tonk, they happily venture into whatever genre that catches their interest: jazz, swing, even ragtime.
 
  • January 5 – Hank Williams Tribute “The Lost Show” - Country – This annual concert features local and regional artists performing the great music of the Hillbilly Shakespeare. Hank Williams died on his way to a show at Charleston’s Municipal Auditorium in 1952. Performers will re-enact the bill of that legendary Lost Show, the show that would have been. This concert is co-presented with the Woody Hawley Concert Series.
 
  • February 2 – Davis & Elkins Appalachian Ensemble – FOOTMAD is pleased to present another Rising Star concert, featuring students from D&E College in Elkins, WV.  Dedicated ambasadors of traditional Appalachian music and dance, the Ensemble is not afraid of pushing boundaries with their acoustic string band and energetic dance troupe.
 
  • March 2 – Heron Valley, Traditional Celtic – A young band, Heron Valley has already left its imprint on traditional Celtic music. Having first conquered Scotland, then Europe, Heron Valley is now touring the United States, introducing new audiences to their take on Scottish music. This concert is presented as part of Charleston’s annual Celtic Calling weekend.
 
  • April 6 – Andes Manta, Traditional Andean – Four brothers from Ecuador, playing over 35 instruments, bring traditional music from South America to North American audiences. Six-foot pan-pipes and Andean flutes only begin their list of indigenous instruments, joined together to create their lush, joyful sound.
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FOOTMAD offers the best deal in town – six high-quality concerts featuring national and international artists for just $85. Six concerts for $85 equals almost 50% off the individual concert cost of $25. And season ticket packets continue to offer a Freebird ticket that can be used for any concert other than the Hank Williams tribute. Season tickets go on sale in August.

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Contact Us
304-729-4382 (info line)
kvfootmad@gmail.com
www.footmad.org 
FOOTMAD 
PO Box 1684 
Charleston, WV  25326
This concert series is presented with financial assistance from the West Virginia Division of Culture and History, and the National Endowment for the Arts, with approval from the West Virginia Commission on the Arts.
Update: 2018-10-02