Music scene · Buckhannon

Buckhannon's music life centers on school bands, church choirs, and country cover acts at local bars. As a college town of about 5,201 people, it draws weekend musicians from the Clarksburg area for fair talent shows and community theater.

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

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

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