Music scene · New Martinsville

New Martinsville's music life centers on school bands, church choirs, and country cover acts at local bars. As a Ohio River town of about 5,210 people, it draws weekend musicians from the Wheeling area for fair talent shows and community theater.

Musicians in New Martinsville play at the high school auditorium, community center, church halls, and local bars. The fairgrounds and park pavilion handle outdoor events. Acts from the Wheeling area occasionally book these spaces.

The artists heard in New Martinsville are typically local and regional players, with musicians from the Wheeling scene passing through now and then for low-key sets.

Getting started in New Martinsville means joining the school music program, attending community theater auditions, and asking restaurants about acoustic nights. Since this Ohio River town has few venues, driving to Wheeling for real stage experience is typical.