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Fran Lebowitz talks with WOUB about smartphones, choosing friends, and mortality
By: Emily Votaw
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WOUB Digital · Fran Lebowitz reflects on life, death, and a few things in between MARIETTA, Ohio (WOUB) – Writer and public intellectual Fran Lebowitz is known for her biting… Read More

Marie Osmond talks tour for ‘Unexpected’ #1 debut, going country & opera, 600 duet partners, cheering with Janet Jackson
By: Ian Saint
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MARIETTA, Ohio (WOUB) — The Osmond family is one of the most successful music dynasties in modern history; and Marie Osmond, being the only girl of nine children, certainly stood… Read More

The Bob Thompson Quartet to open Esbenshade Series Sept. 16
By: Kaitlin Thorne
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MARIETTA, Ohio (WOUB) – Musician Bob Thompson has attended countless concerts during his lifetime, but one local event stands out – the Esbenshade Series at Marietta College. “One of the great… Read More

The Fab Four to bring world renowned Beatles tribute to Marietta
By: Emily Votaw
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MARIETTA, Ohio (WOUB) — The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute is headed to the Peoples Bank Theatre in Marietta (222 Putnam St.) Friday, September 2 for a nightlong musical and… Read More

Meat Loaf guitarist Paul Crook recalls Ohio launching ‘Bat Out of Hell,’ producing final album as Neverland Express carries on
By: Ian Saint
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“Bat Out of Hell” is one of the best-selling albums in world history. Led by Meat Loaf, and backed by the Neverland Express band, Jim Steinman’s magnum opus was rejected… Read More

West Virginia’s Sierra Ferrell talks Jimmie Rodgers, recording ‘Long Time Coming,’ and developing her personal style
By: Emily Votaw
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WOUB Digital · Sierra Ferrell x WOUB Culture Rising star Sierra Ferrell grew up in small-town West Virginia but left the region early on in her life to travel the… Read More

On tour for “En Español,” Mavericks’ Eddie Perez explains band’s success from embracing diversity Nashville execs shun
By: Ian Saint
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WOUB Digital · WOUB’s Ian Saint speaks with Eddie Perez of The Mavericks Although country music’s roots are multi-ethnic, the rosters of musicians with top billing in Nashville haven’t exactly… Read More

Air Supply singer Russell Hitchcock talks ‘Lost In Love’ tour’s celebration of hard-won success, importance of authenticity
By: Ian Saint
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WOUB Digital · WOUB’s Ian Saint chats with Air Supply singer Russell Hitchcock Note: This article and accompanying conversation have been updated to reflect Air Supply’s March 2023 Ohio shows. … Read More

From Elvis to Elvira to Air Force One: as Oak Ridge Boys tour in 2022, Richard Sterban celebrates 50 years since leap of faith
By: Ian Saint
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WOUB Digital · As Oak Ridge Boys tour in 2022, Richard Sterban celebrates 50 years since leap of faith The Oak Ridge Boys will later return to Ohio again on… Read More

Get The Led Out singer heralds importance of small heartland cities to classic rock, plays Marietta on Jan. 13
By: Ian Saint
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WOUB Digital · Get The Led Out singer heralds importance of small heartland cities In December, the Peoples’ Bank Theatre (222 Putnam St.) in Marietta was rocked by British Invasion… Read More

On eve of Grand Ole Opry homecoming, Lorrie Morgan will grace Peoples Bank Theatre, celebrating her Ohio heritage
By: Ian Saint
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WOUB Digital · Lorrie Morgan will grace Peoples Bank Theatre, celebrating her Ohio heritage Country music’s Lorrie Morgan played the Peoples Bank Theatre in Marietta on Saturday, December 4. I… Read More

British Invasion vets Herman’s Hermits will criss-cross Ohio, Peter Noone professes appreciation of Buckeye State and the importance of local radio
By: Ian Saint
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WOUB Digital · Peter Noone of Herman’s Hermits spoke with WOUB’s Ian Saint “Something tells me I’m into something good…” You’ll probably recognize that as the hook of a VERY… Read More

Country icon Sara Evans kicks off Blue Christmas Tour jolly, debunks ‘bro country’ fervor folly
By: Ian Saint
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Near the precipice of the 25th anniversary for her debut album with RCA Nashville, country music icon Sara Evans is rounding out 2021 with her Blue Christmas Tour – which… Read More

Kansas’ guitarist Rich Williams reflects on progressive rock and his band’s unlikely stardom
By: Emily Votaw
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WOUB Digital · Kansas’ guitarist Rich Williams reflects on progressive rock and his band’s unlikely stardom Kansas are the progressive rock giants responsible for megahits such as “Carry On Wayward… Read More

Marietta College’s Esbenshade Series Presents Steep Canyon Rangers Livestream Nov. 7
By: Emily Votaw
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WOUB Digital · Steep Canyon Rangers Performance Stream Nov. 7 In March 2020, a highly anticipated Esbenshade Series performance at the Peoples Bank Theatre from the Grammy Award winning bluegrass… Read More

Mountain Stage’s Larry Groce to Perform in Benefit Livestream for Peoples Bank Theatre Aug. 1
By: Emily Votaw
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WOUB Digital · Mountain Stage’s Larry Groce to Perform in Benefit Livestream for Peoples Bank Theatre Aug. 1 Saturday, August 1, Larry Groce, Todd Burge, and Jess Baldwin will perform… Read More

101-Year-Old PBT Hopes Livestream Campaign Can Assist With Next 100 Days
By: Emily Votaw
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WOUB Digital · 101-Year-Old PBT Hopes Livestream Campaign Can Assist With Next 100 Days The Peoples Bank Theatre (222 Putnam St.) in Marietta has served the surrounding communities for 101… Read More

The Man With the Songs the People Always Want: Don McLean
By: Emily Votaw
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“I had the songs the people always wanted,” Don McLean tells me during a Wednesday afternoon phone interview, in response to being asked what sort of advice he has for… Read More

Jon Anderson of YES Headed to People’s Bank Theater Aug. 16
By: Emily Votaw
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Jon Anderson is the legendary creative catalyst behind beloved progressive rock band YES, and he will be performing some of the most enduring YES hits as well as a few… Read More

RUNA Album Release Show at the Peoples Bank Theatre March 16
By: Emily Votaw
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Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, nationally lauded Celtic roots music act RUNA is releasing their sixth album, Ten: The Errant Night, at the Peoples Bank Theatre on Saturday, March… Read More

13th Annual Colony Short Film Fest to Feature ‘The Price of Free’
By: Emily Votaw
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Friday, March 1 through Saturday, March 2 mark the 13th Annual Colony Short Film Festival, which will take place at the Peoples Bank Theatre in Marietta. The festival is intended… Read More

Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra Headed to Peoples Bank Theatre March 1
By: Emily Votaw
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The Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra will bring their unique live show to the Peoples Bank Theatre on Friday, March 1 starting at 7 p.m. WOUB’s Emily Votaw interviewed the director… Read More

Todd Burge/William Matheny/Adam Remnant at Peoples Bank Theatre Feb. 8 SOLD OUT
By: Emily Votaw
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Tickets for the Friday, February 8 Todd Burge, William Matheny, and Adam Remnant show at the Peoples Bank Theatre are sold out! In 2018, Remnant released his highly anticipated debut… Read More

Peoples Bank Theatre to Go Back In Time With Speakeasy Party Feb. 2
By: Emily Votaw
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In 2019 the Peoples Bank Theatre is celebrating its 100th anniversary in style, kicking off with a bona fide ride back in time on Saturday, February 2 starting at 8… Read More

Hot Rize Headed to Peoples Bank Theatre Nov. 9
By: Emily Votaw
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Influential bluegrass outfit Hot Rize will perform at the Peoples Bank Theatre on Friday, November 9. The performance will also feature Red Knuckles & The Trailblazers. WOUB’s Emily Votaw spoke… Read More