Around the mid-’90s, a strange thing happened: Metallica was kidnapped by a group that claimed to be Metallica yet neither sounded nor looked like the real band. CD Review. Oct. 9, 2008

Tickets are on sale for the Nov. 6 West Virginia Music Hall of Fame’s induction gala. Tickets are $38 for general admission, available at Taylor Books and through Hall of Fame site. Oct. 9. 2008

Patty Loveless comes to Sunday's "Mountain Stage" while performing songwriters from across North America vie on Saturday night to share the billing with her. Oct. 9, 2008

At the age of 7, singer/songwriter Sonya Kitchell knew exactly what she wanted to do with her life.
 “I knew I wanted to be a musician.” MIssion accomplished. Oct. 2, 2008

Three years ago, Travis Riddle fled from Hurricane Katrina. He found a home, back here in his native West Virginia where he has also now brought the sound of Bourbon Street. Oct. 2, 2008