Events

55 Shows This Summer to Celebrate 55 Years at Pipestem Resort State Park Enjoy part 2 of weekend #17 of the summer long celebration at Pipestem Resort State Parks' 55th year of service to the people of West Virginia. Johnny Staats is a bluegrass mandolin, guitar and violin player, born and raised in West Virginia. […]

Rock House Road Band will serve as the house band again this year during Saturday night gathering during the 2025 USMC Sgt. Mecot Camara Memorial Ruck Weekend. Presenting all kinds of great music from many genres on the outdoor Patio Stage at the Black Bear Grill. For more details contact us at (304) 466-1800. This […]

Join us at the Black Bear Grill at McKeever Lodge featuring music provided by Jonah Carden. The music is free, the drinks are cold and the pizza and wings are fabulous.

Immerse yourself in the soulful sounds of singer-songwriter Jeffrey Joe Buckland as he graces the stage at the Black Bear Grill, nestled within the cozy McKeever Lodge. This performance is a highlight of the Homegrown Music Winter Series, a beloved tradition that showcases local artistic talent every Friday night in November. From 6-8 p.m., the […]

Prepare to be enchanted as David Runion takes center stage with his "magic piano" at the Black Bear Grill, located in the charming McKeever Lodge. As another esteemed artist in the Homegrown Music Winter Series, David will captivate audiences with his unique musical prowess. These free Friday night performances, running from 6-8 p.m. throughout November, […]

Join us at the Black Bear Grill at McKeever Lodge for Winter Homegrown Music Series featuring Shawn Benfield. The music is free, the drinks are cold and the pizza and wings are fabulous.

📍Black Bear Patio Stage Randy Gilkey is a truly multi-talented and accomplished musician, hailing from Oak Hill, West Virginia. He is celebrated as a singer, prolific songwriter, versatile instrumentalist, skilled producer and meticulous recording engineer. Despite losing his eyesight shortly after birth, Gilkey began his musical journey at the tender age of two, demonstrating a […]

📍Black Bear Patio Stage A native son of West Virginia, Jim Snyder is a celebrated musician whose career spans decades. His repertoire weaves a unique blend of well-known classics and obscure treasures across folk, folk-rock, and Americana. Snyder's performances are distinguished by his creative, intricate acoustic guitar arrangements, which are perfectly paired with his expressive, […]

📍Black Bear Patio Stage Andrew, a highly respected figure in the Appalachian music scene, has significantly evolved his artistic journey. For seven years, he was the driving force and primary songwriter for the celebrated Appalachian stompgrass band, The Wild Rumpus, a group that gained widespread popularity across the festival, concert, and club circuits. Their extensive […]

📍Black Bear Patio Stage Jon Wilkstrom is an accomplished singer-songwriter whose musical style is a captivating blend of smooth, resonant vocals, intricate fingerstyle guitar, and an emphasis on strong, memorable melodies. His compositions possess a distinct lyrical grace and musical sophistication. The breadth of his influences is remarkable, creating a sound that evokes a fascinating […]

📍Black Bear Patio Stage Get ready for an unforgettable musical journey as Dave Runion, the undisputed king of the one-person party scene, returns to the Black Bear Grill’s Patio! With his trusty piano in tow, this sensational West Virginia artist is poised to take the stage and deliver a fun, high-energy musical ride for everyone. […]

📍Black Bear Patio Stage The band Bicycle is a distinctive, energetic collective originating in the mountains of West Virginia. Uniquely positioned within the music landscape, the group comprises passionate mountain bikers who are also accomplished musicians, blending their two worlds into a singular artistic expression. Their signature style has been dubbed "Afrolachian Rock," a term […]

📍Black Bear Patio Stage Raised in Princeton, West Virginia, Delnora Reed Acuff is a proud alumna of Concord University, where she cultivated the foundation for her artistic journey. Her music is a unique and compelling blend, rooted deeply in the sounds of roots music, country, folk, Americana, and bluegrass, all interwoven with a profound sense […]

📍Black Bear Patio Stage Randy Gilkey is a truly multi-talented and accomplished musician, hailing from Oak Hill, West Virginia. He is celebrated as a singer, a prolific songwriter, a versatile instrumentalist, a skilled producer, and a meticulous recording engineer. Despite losing his eyesight shortly after birth, Gilkey began his musical journey at the tender age […]

📍Black Bear Patio Stage Krista Hughes, a phenomenal talent, captivated national audiences during the 2015 season of NBC TV's The Voice. Her extraordinary skill was evident in the Blind Auditions, when her soulful, powerful rendition of the classic "Angel from Montgomery" prompted all four celebrity judges/coaches to turn their chairs in celebration. Over the years, […]

📍Black Bear Patio Stage A native son of West Virginia, Jim Snyder is a celebrated musician whose career spans decades. His repertoire weaves a unique blend of well-known classics and obscure treasures across folk, folk-rock, and Americana. Snyder’s performances are distinguished by his creative, intricate acoustic guitar arrangements, which are perfectly paired with his expressive, […]