The West Virginia Brass Quintet (WVBQ), is one of the most exciting chamber ensembles in West Virginia. This versatile group’s repertoire spans five centuries of music, from Renaissance and Baroque to Contemporary to Dixieland Jazz with an emphasis on traditional American music. With members living more than one hundred and fifty miles apart, the WVBQ goes to great lengths to sustain their passion for music making. From their annual Holiday Residency at the famous Greenbrier Resort to Artist Series Concerts at the Tamarack Center in Beckley and Carnegie Hall in Lewisburg to myriad church services, weddings, and civic functions, the West Virginia Brass Quintet has performed extensively throughout the Mountain State and surrounding areas.

Mark has been performing concerts since age 14 and competing since 13. His mastery of guitar has taken him throughout the United States, Canada, Italy, Germany, Philippines, Thailand, and Russia. Recent engagements include Trinity Church in New York City, ArtScape in Baltimore, The Toronto Guitar Symposium, The Columbia Festival of the Arts, the Mississippi Guitar Festival, the Guitar Forum Guest Artist Series at Salisbury University, the Peabody FretFestival, and the AfterNow Music Series at the Red Room, a venue recently featured in Rolling Stone.

Mark has earned 34 top prizes in Thailand, Canada, and the United States. He is also dedicated to outreach programs in the Baltimore community, and directs the Ark & Dove School of Music, a community school whose main purpose is to provide music lessons to underprivileged children who show promise.

Under the direction of Mitch Greco, hear the explosive sounds of steelpans and percussion.

Steelpans developed in the early to mid-1900s, but their roots go back much earlier, including the talking drums of West African cultures. The hourglass-shaped drums were used to communicate messages at a distance using drum language. For example, the rhythm and pitch could indicate the location, time, and type of dancing during an upcoming ceremony.

Prepare to get up and move to the rhythms of this remarkable ensemble of young musicians while learning about the cultural influence of steel pan music today.

Fire, hula hoop, flow, sword swallowing, singing, and more await with this showstopping troupe of charismatic performers. A family favorite from the 2023 show, infused punchy music with opulent movement and arresting technical skills. An all new cast of top circus performers from the region will light up the Vaudeville stage. You’ll see the likes of Black Magic, Todd Goblynn, The Pretty Brown Clown, side show acts, and magic!. With performances in the round, you won’t miss a thing. This is a “must-see” performance!

Yes, you read that correctly. Although there is no soup and no signs of a camel. Playing music since age 13, Soup Camel’s influences the music from his youth including his Dad's Pete Foutain records, his Mom's Broadway Musical records and even Lawrence Welk. His life has been a long muscial journey which has settled into the sounds of early American Blues and Jazz from the early 1900s. He loves to sing, he loves to play guitar, and he aint afraid to yodel.

Soup is joined by vocalist and musician Kimberlee Thorne, Motown Minnie on bass, Dave Insley on harmonica and clarinet, and Chris Matthews on the fiddle. The skilled ensemble brings a special energy to the Vaudeville stage.

Returning to the Victorian Chautauqua stage, fiddle and guitar duo Linda and Earl Eisenhart, AKA the “Snaggy Mountain Slackards,” perform an energizing mix of Classic Country, Americana, and traditional music the whole family can enjoy. Formerly members of the “Smooth Valley Rollers” and “Old-Time Wasters,” Garrett County (MD) traditional string bands, Linda and Earl play pubs, festivals, parties, and community events throughout Western Maryland and surrounding states.
“Old-Time Music – Old-Fashion Fun!”

The Down With The Ship band picks up as things come to a close. In 2023, an impromptu band formed, leading singalongs with stragglers not ready to see the festival end. After the Martin Tent's final performance, head to Vaudeville In The Street to join in the fun. This eclectic ensemble led by Ranger Champ will send you home with a smile!