Music has the power to take over a person. Music is soulful, music is strong, music can change you.

There are a variety of places in Morgantown where you can experience that feeling.

Mainstage Morgantown: Opened in 2015, this club has a variety of musicians, bands, and Dj’s perform. They vary from rock, pop, hip-hop, EDM. This spot creates a community within itself as the fans become like family because of the commonalty students have with a particular genre.

123 Pleasant Street: This club has local bands as well as famous bands perform. This is a great place to hear local music and get a feel for the community.

“123 is one of the few venues in Morgantown that supports not only relevant big artists, but local artists as well. It’s a place where a local band can share the same stage on the same night as a popular artist. It’s the premier venue for up and coming local music acts,” says Student Justice Reedman. “Performances at 123 have helped local stars rise to fame. It’s a place where you can listen to music you love produced by people you love.”

WVU Arts & Entertainment: “A Division of Student Life.”

They vary from concerts to musicals, to dances, and plays.

Last week, they announced that famous rapper Lil Wayne is coming to the Coliseum on April 7^th. Upcoming musicals include: Mamma Mia! On May 4^th.  And Annie on May 6^th. They’re even having a radio show called Mountain Stage in late April.

These few venues bring students and the “Townees” together to become like a family. Through music we all connect to each other despite our differences.