The Nick Scott Effect

Justin Puett is the proprietor of Folklore Music Exchange, a guitar shop he owns. Additionally, he is involved in the Indie Rock band named The Parachute Brigade, where he showcases his guitar skills and vocal prowess.

Originally hailing from the quaint town of Coal Mountain, Justin later relocated to Beckley at the age of 21. During his time there, he managed a local music store while residing in a band house, actively pa...

Proudly from Charleston, WV, the award-winning Better From Here is the latest pioneer in Appalachian emo. In the fall of 2022, five friends got together to make music in a church auditorium after hours. After too much time had been spent picking a name, the band agreed the name options would get “Better From Here.” The team then released their debut EP, “All of My Nights.” The EP propelled the band to win the Born & Bred Reader...

Corduroy Brown: Feel good, indie music from Huntington, West Virginia. The Corduroy sound has been described as: "A sound that makes you feel like everything is going to be ok." Corduroy crafts tunes that evoke a sense of warmth, nostalgia, and genuine joy. Corduroy Brown danced with death in Morgantown West Virginia ICU due to a rare reaction to Covid. After being revived and placed on life support, he made a full recove...

Kate Boytek is many things; she's a mother, a daughter, a granddaughter, a singer, a songwriter, and a storyteller born and bred deep in the rolling hills and hollers of southern West Virginia. The emerging country music artist’s heartfelt lyrics and melodies, warm and genuine personality, and soulful vocal performances have captivated audiences nationwide.

Kate recently landed a CMT premiere and regional radio airpla...

John “JB” McCuskey is West Virginia’s 21st State Auditor. He is currently in his second term, first elected in 2016. Previously, he served two terms in the House of Delegates and practiced law in Charleston.

As Auditor, McCuskey has made it his mission to ensure an efficient, effective, and transparent government. On his watch, McCuskey has turned West Virginia into the most transparent state in the country by allowing cit...

In late 2015 four friends got together to track what was to be Matt Mullins’ solo record, they quickly took notice that this was something different that they wanted to continue doing together. Matt’s solo album became a group project and since then the band has been writing new material and booking supporting of their debut album Family.Music.Beer., which was released in August 2016. With an eclectic mix of genres that have influe...

Josh Pantry is a touring country musician who spends his time between Charleston, WV and Nashville, TN. Last year, Josh Pantry  played a total of 96 shows spanning over 7 states! Their tour included some pretty serious stages and festivals. From Bowery for Carolina Country Music Fest to the Down & Dirty Music Festival and many other fairs and festivals within the tri state area.

Josh is a seasoned pro who has shared th...

Michael Ervin is the founder of Coal River Coffee Company. Mike started Coal River Coffee Company with is wife Rachel. Mike's passion is to serve the best and freshest roasted coffees from around the world to everyone who walks in the doors. Rachel loves to bake beautiful and delicious food to share with all who visit the coffee shop. Both growing up in Saint Albans, WV and are grateful to base Coal River Coffee Company in the...

Colonel Eric Buer is a retired Marine Corps aviator. Specializing in the Bell AH-1 Cobra. Col. Buer lived to fly the Cobra, delivering incredible firepower and devastating America’s enemies in the aircraft that would become both his home and office. Wherever Marines fought and whenever their commanders needed support, he and his fellow Cobra aircrew were there. Col. Buer is the author of Ghosts of Baghdad.

In Ghosts of Ba...

Col. Eileen Collins is the first American woman to command a Space Mission. Eileen M. Collins is a former astronaut and a retired U.S. Air Force colonel. She retired from the Air Force in Jan 2005 and from NASA in May 2006 after a 28-year distinguished career. A former military instructor and test pilot, Collins was the first female pilot and first female commander of a space shuttle.

Collins graduated from the Air Force Test Pilot ...

Mackenzie Spencer is the Executive Director of FestivALL Charleston. She is a long-time lover and advocate of the arts in Charleston and is excited to continue these efforts with FestivALL.

Spencer previously served as the Communications Director for the City of Charleston and as Senior Marketing Coordinator for the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia.

In addition to her career opportunities, ...

Nick Scott is celebrating 20 years in the broadcasting and entertainment industries. Nick's first industry employment was in April of 2003. Throughout the month of April (2023) Nick will be joined by former Program Directors, Radio Personalities, DJs, Instructors, and others he's met along the way.

Growing up in the Eastern Panhandle of WV and now living in the capital city of Charleston, WV, EJ’s roots are in a...

Nick Scott is celebrating 20 years in the broadcasting and entertainment industries. Nick's first industry employment was in April of 2003. Throughout the month of April (2023) Nick will be joined by former Program Directors, Radio Personalities, DJs, Instructors, and others he's met along the way. 

Grover Collins’ obsession with radio began at a very early age. In fact, he was just five years old when he realize...

Nick Scott is celebrating 20 years in the broadcasting and entertainment industries. Nick's first industry employment was in April of 2003. Throughout the month of April (2023) Nick will be joined by former Program Directors, Radio Personalities, DJs, Instructors, and others he's met along the way. 

Wayne Box Miller is a member of the Cincinnati Bengals Radio Network Broadcast Team serving as pre-game, halftime a...

Brandon Laxton and Tupelo Drive have quickly become an intensely followed and widely renowned country/rock group, collecting fans on the strength of their energetic live show. Mixing outlaw country with an edginess driven by their love for grunge and classic rock, the West Virginia musicians have stolen the hearts of various listeners. Their debut single “Ruint Without You” found abundant success among longtime fans and new patrons...

Doug Skaff Jr. (D - Kanawha, 057). Doug is a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates. Doug was elected in 2018 and is currently Serving as the Minority Leader for the House of Delegates. Doug had previously served for 6 years from 2009- 2104. During that time he served as Chairman of the Small Business & Economic Development Committee, Member of the Finance & Roads & Transportation Committee and Chair of the Legi...

Brian Vander Ark is the lead singer and songwriter for The Verve Pipe.  RCA Records released their platinum major label debut Villains in 1996. The album featured the radio hit ‘Photograph’ and the #1 single ‘The Freshmen,’ one of the most successful multi- format tracks of 1997 and winner of an ASCAP Pop Award. Their follow-up release, the critically acclaimed self-titled LP The Verve Pipe, featured ‘Hero,’ a Top 15 hit at Modern ...

Singer/songwriter Kate Boytek hit the stage for the first time at the tender age of five at her local country fair talent show. Singing opportunities were few and far between in Kate's tiny hometown of Logan, West Virginia, nestled deep in the Appalachian coalfields. Kate sang at dozens of local charity events, directed her church choir, and eventually attracted the attention of West Virginia native and legendary Grand Ole Opr...

Feenyx was born in Charleston, WV.  Feenyx is an American Hip Hop and R&B artist. Feenyx got his name after searching for a mascot for his label, Tymeless. The only animal he could find to represent him was the phoenix. Overtime he noticed his former name, Beatty Tymeless, wasn't catching enough attention. Feenyx believes God gave him confirmation for changing his stage name after realizing he'd been working across th...