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Local Music Night concert series extended through summer with new sponsors Klie Law Offices and Strategy IT

Local Music Night at Colonial Arts Center will extend its free, all-ages concert series through August, offering local musicians a platform to perform thanks to new sponsorship from Klie Law Offices and Strategy IT.
A.M.D. performs during the April edition of Local Music Night at the Colonial Arts Center in downtown Buckhannon. (Brian Bergstrom / My Buckhannon)

Local Music Night at Colonial Arts Center is extending its summer programming, thanks to the generous support of new sponsors Klie Law Offices and Strategy IT. The series will now run through June, July, and August, providing an opportunity for established and amateur artists to showcase their original music to the community.

Local Music Night offers a platform for local talent to perform live and connect with their audience. The event is free to attend and open to all ages, giving music lovers of all backgrounds the chance to enjoy a variety of performances across multiple genres.

With the sponsorship of Klie Law Offices and Strategy IT, the concert series can continue to grow, giving local artists a greater opportunity to connect with their community.

Event Details:

  • When: Monthly on Saturdays through August
  • Doors open: 6:30 PM
  • Live music: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Where: Colonial Arts Center. 48 E Main St. Buckhannon, WV
  • Cost: Free to attend, open to all ages

Upcoming Schedule of Headliners:

  • May 31: Reverend Rattlesnake (Sponsored by WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital)
  • June 14: Beyond the Barrier (Sponsored by Klie Law Offices)
  • July 26: Comma, Splice (Sponsored by Klie Law Offices)
  • August 30: Ricky Mortis and the Stiffs (Sponsored by Strategy IT)

“We are incredibly excited to see Local Music Night extend into the summer months,” said Bryce O’Loughlin, event organizer. “Thanks to the support of Klie Law Offices and Strategy IT, we can continue to grow a music scene that is brimming with more talented musicians than we have stages to play on. It’s the perfect way to spend a Saturday evening, discovering incredible music and supporting our local scene.”

Local Music Night is designed to provide an inclusive environment for both emerging and seasoned artists to perform their original music. The series allows the community to engage with the local music scene, offering an opportunity to discover new artists and support homegrown talent.

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