 May 31, 2008 - East River Mountain Town Band
Hear a great community band perform a fantastic performance that is an eclectic mix of classical, popular, and patriotic concert band music. Admission is FREE.
June 7, 2008 - Summers County KIDS Price A
Enjoy this family friendly production of "Willy Wonka". All proceeds benefit local Hinton Children’s theater.
June 20, 2008 – West Virginia! Birthday event. No lie!
Join Champion Liar Bil Lepp for a fun filled evening of stories,
truth-stretched, and fun. Open to the public. Admission is FREE.
June 21, 2008 - Bluegrass Festival Price A
Music that benefits the local Special Olympics. Sponsored by Pipestem State Park. Several musical acts from noon til 9 p.m. Price
June 28, 2008 - Darnell Miller
One of the regions best known country music performers. Miller's traditional country music is known from New York City to Nashvile to Europe. With songs in the top 10 charts. Miller is clearly a story of "country boy makes good in the big city". Price B
July 5, 2008 - The Emeralds
This group plays classic rock, rock-n-roll, beach music, soul, pop tunes, vintage and jazz. Price B
July 10, 2008 - Three Rivers Avian Center
Live birds of prey native to West Virginia including a variety of raptors including hawks and owls.
The habitat, diet and behavior of each bird is presented, the most common causes of injury to each species and the laws protecting these special birds. A mini-series event. No admission charge.
July 12, 2008 - The Greenes Gospel Music
along with New Hope Road Gospel band. Price B
July 18, 2008 – Lou Mauiri & Applachian Dancers
No admission fee. Square or line– you’re invited. Lou Maiuri was teaching dance long before Dancing with the Stars debuted or Travolta and Swayze made dance popular again. Maiuri is a dance instructor of traditional Appalachian dance and modern line dancing. He has won many awards in competition, including three national championships and is the director and founder of Appalachian Country Cloggers. Bringing traditional dance and instruction to our state parks is a labor of love for Maiuri – his love of people and his love for dance is obvious when you attend one of Lou’s dance events. No previous dance experience (or rhythm) necessary. Come join us for tradition – let’s dance!
July 19, 2008 – The Esquires – Oldies Rock ‘n Roll. Price B.
The Esquire’s music represents the sixties rhythm and blues era with a repertoire of songs recorded by such R&B greats as James Brown, Wilson Picket, Otis Reading, The Four Tops, The Temptations, and many others. Their down to earth funky R&B sound reflects the individual members love for this style of music. Formed in the early sixties, these nineteen year old musicians performed in the South Eastern United States Area for almost a decade, primarily for the college student "dance" crowds. After a twelve year hiatus the band reformed in 1983 and began performing once again to the delight of the now thirty to sixty year old audiences. They have performed with the Beach Boys, Three Dog Night, Chubby Checker, The Ink Spots, The Four Aces, and Jan & Dean since their revival. In 1995, The Esquires embarked on an 11-day whirlwind tour of Moscow, Russia where they performed at 5 of the most prestigious nightclubs in Moscow plus performed for a live television viewing audience of approximately 120 million. The current accompaniment of instruments consist of a lead guitar, rhythm guitar, bass guitar, keyboard, drums, bongos, congos, trumpet, and two saxophones. The band features one female and two male lead vocalists that provide audiences with a variety of vocal ranges. Combined with six background musicians/vocalists, the band is able to produce a "Rich and Gutsy" R&B sound from the fifties do wop era through the nineties.
July 26, 2008 - Rick K and The Allnighters
These exciting young men have performed their high energy blend of rock ‘n’ roll oldies, country and pop to delighted audiences across the country. A true variety show, the band’s comedy, crowd participation and great music are perfect for all ages. The showmanship and charisma of these dynamic performers overflows into the audience who become part of the show while they relive their favorite hits from yesterday and today. Price B
August 2, 2008 - Everett Lilly and the Lilly Mountaineers
West Virginia natives, the Lilly Brothers originally debuted in 1938 singing old time country on a West Virginia radio station. Since then, they have performed in a variety of venues nationally and internationally. Everett Lilly has recorded with known artist such as Vassar Clements, Charles River Valley Boys, Jim Rooney, Bill Keith and of course, his sons, the Lilly Brothers. Join them for an evening of traditional bluegrass music.
August 9, 2008 –Buck and Company Price B.
August 16, 2008 – Billy Payne Price A.
A native of Kincaid, West Virginia, Payne is one of several country music artists on tour as ‘Spirit of the Outlaws’ with a national kick-off in September in San Marcos, Texas. “He is an up-and-coming country music singer from West Virginia. It’s a great opportunity to introduce a new country singer to our Pipestem stage. If you like the Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash traditional country musical style, people attending this event will definitely like Billy Payne.”
August 23, 2008 - The Car Show Weekend with The Collegians
Spend the day viewing beautiful vintage cars and the evening listening to beach music and rock n roll oldies. Don't miss this amphitheater favorite! Entertaining for more than 30 years, this band is known for its beach music and rock-n-roll oldies. Price B
Pricing information for amphitheater events
Price A: $6 adults, $3 children 6-12; free for kids 5 and under
Price B: $10 adults, $5 children 6-12; free for kids 5 and under Advance ticket purchases available.
No refunds on advanced ticket purchases.
Prices subject to change as additional events are added. Amphitheater event general guidelines
All shows, unless otherwise stated, begin at 8 pm and end at approximately 10 pm.
The amphitheater has 525 seats, bring your blankets for great seats on the hillside.
No alcohol allowed.
All shows are litter free.
Coolers permitted, but subject to inspection
Refreshments available
Schedule is subject to change.
Tickets may be purchased daily from 12:30 to 4:30 pm at the Nature Center.
Phone 304-466-1800 ext.377 for details. |
