The dam that releases into the Gauley River in Summersville, West Virginia only releases 7 weekends out of the year and in that limited time there are incredible surfing opportunities. Follow us: thefolkway.com Instagram.com/thefolkway Facebook.com/thefolkway thefolkwayco@gmail.com

"Black Gold of Harlan County" follows the Blackjewel coal miners in Harlan County, Kentucky who stopped a train from leaving a mine in protest of bounced checks and no pay. Follow Us: thefolkway.com instagram.com/thefolkway facebook.com/thefolkway thefolkwayco@gmail.com

We sat down with West Virginia's folk singer/songwriter Andrew Adkins while he performed "Burning the Tires Off," in this intimate set performed on his own front porch. This folk ballad recounting his first vehicle, a 1969 Chevy truck his father gifted him at the age of 14, radiates with nostalgia of childhood youth, American industrial spirit, and the father-son relationship. "My first love came in pieces, my daddy bought her for me, '69 revisited, 1993," Adkins sings. This video was made possible by the Appalachian Folk Festival Livestream, an online music festival featuring a dozen incredible folk artists pickin’ their banjo music from all across the Appalachian region. Tune in on Facebook June 20th starting @ NOON where you can see Andrew as well as other talented musicians throughout these hills. 🪕 🎶

Walter DeBarr is a singer/songwriter from Charleston, West Virginia. Battling addiction for over a decade Walter is now in recovery and an up-and-coming musician that's raspy voice, folksy guitar riffs, and genuine lyrics strike a chord with the soul. Filled with both hope and restored happiness, he spreads love whenever and wherever he can, often sharing hugs with friends and strangers alike. Walter's message is both hopeful and heartbreaking and believes that no one should feel alone because for so long in his life, he felt the same. Walter's debut EP "We Fall, We Break" was released December 1st, 2019 and is available on Apple Music, Google Play, and Spotify. Be sure to check Walter's music out and, as he likes to put it, "send love." Special thanks to Sam's Uptown Cafe for allowing us to show up unannounced to film. Much love. Check out Walter's Facebook page Walter DeBarr Music or follow him on Instagram @walterdebarrmusic Follow Us: thefolkway.com instagram.com/thefolkway facebook.com/thefolkway For business in inquiries or if you have an interesting story to tell, email us: thefolkwayco@gmail.com

"Get Out, Explore, Bring Beer" is the motto of Greenbrier Valley Brewing Company, a craft beer brewery located in Southern West Virginia. Whether its Bigfoot, Mothman, or the Hatfields & McCoys, these folks brew their beer in the name of West Virginia culture. To learn more or check out their selection of beer, visit their Facebook Page, follow their Instagram, or visit gvbc.beer. Check us out on YouTube: Follow us: thefolkway.com facebook.com/thefolkway @thefolkway thefolkwayco@gmail.com If you have an interesting story you want told The Folkway, reach out to us via email; thefolkwayco@gmail.com

We sat down with West Virginia's folk singer/songwriter Andrew Adkins and recorded a live set featuring three of his most genuine songs. Here he performs “Fragile Heart" off his newest album "Who I Am." "I remember every word, of every lesson I've learned, even the ones that tore me apart, they all shape this fragile heart," Adkins sings. Watch our last video featuring Andrew performing “Burning the Tires Off” here: https://youtu.be/paUnw76gQvo These videos were made possible by the Appalachian Folk Online Music Festival, a livestream music festival featuring a dozen incredible folk artists pickin’ their banjo music from all across the Appalachian hills. Tune in on Facebook June 20th starting @ NOON where you can see Andrew as well other talented musicians throughout the Appalachian region.

Parkersburg Brewing Company is home to the 2018 World Beer Cup for its American-Style Brown Ale, the Cell Block 304. Malty, caramelly, and nutty, this beer beat out 77 other entries across the globe. The 2018 World Beer Cup is the first international gold medal ever received in the state of West Virginia. “We joke all the time: we’re just making beer and drinking beer. And that’s all we really care about. We can just focus on the beer. And do it at a high level. And compete with everybody around the world,” Co-Owner Curt Tennant says. Follow us for more videos like these: thefolkway.com @thefolkway Facebook.com/thefolkway If you’d like to be featured on Brews & Bistros or have any business inquiries, feel free to email us at thefolkwayco@gmail.com