Coffeehouse Series starts July 21 in New Martinsville
NEW MARTINSVILLE - The ArtsLink 2026 Coffeehouse Series kicks off 6:30 p.m. July 21 with a show by Shortline Junction on the performance deck of the Francis Creative Arts Center, Maple Avenue and Washington Street, New Martinsville.
The show is free and sponsored by First Mutual Bank.
The bluegrass band, based in Wetzel County, was formed in 2020. Ben Tharp, the senior member of the band, has performed music since 1964.
Members of the band are Sharp on the flat top guitar and lead vocals, Dustin Terpinning on the five-string banjo, George Daniels on the upright bass and tenor vocals and Jim Simpson playing the mandolin.
Light refreshments will be served and lawn chairs are recommended. The concert will be moved indoors in the event of inclement weather.
Persons with special needs can request assistance by contacting ArtsLink at 304-455-2278.
ArtsLink is the arts council for Wetzel and Tyler counties. Financial support for ArtsLink is provided by the city of New Martinsville Parks and Recreation Commission, West Virginia Northern Community College and WETZ-WYMJ Radio. For more information, call 304-455-2278.
Other shows in the series are:
July 28: Robert “Moose” Dodrill
Aug. 4: Mountain State Bluegrass Express
Aug. 18: Rick Tincher and Jessica Schoonover
Aug. 25: Crow’s Company