WHEELING MINERS ANNOUNCE KANAWHA AS OFFICIAL IN-GAME ENTERTAINMENT FOR AAL PLAYOFFS
WHEELING, W.Va. — The stakes could not be any higher.
The American Arena League playoffs have arrived, and on Saturday, June 27, the road to a championship once again runs through WesBanco Arena as your Wheeling Miners host the Jersey Bearcats in a win-or-go-home playoff showdown.
But playoff football is only part of the experience.
The Wheeling Miners are proud to announce that Ohio Valley favorites Kanawha will provide in-game entertainment and a special halftime performance during Saturday night’s playoff battle.
Kanawha is more than a band. They’re a piece of the Ohio Valley.
Brothers Marc and Matt Baker grew up surrounded by the sounds of their family’s honky-tonk roots. After Matt met his wife Lauren while attending West Liberty University, the trio found a chemistry that helped create the unmistakable Kanawha sound.
Blending Americana, bluegrass, classic rock, jam bands, country, and electric violin improvisation, Kanawha delivers a musical experience that feels both familiar and completely their own.
As the trio approaches nearly twenty years of performing throughout the Ohio Valley, they have become known for their high-energy shows, unique arrangements, and the kind of performances that turn first-time listeners into lifelong fans.
Saturday night brings together two things the Ohio Valley does better than anyone: football and music.
The Miners will battle the Jersey Bearcats with a trip deeper into the playoffs hanging in the balance. The crowd will be louder. The hits will be harder. The stakes will be higher.
And between the whistles, Kanawha will bring the energy that has made them one of the region’s favorite live acts.
If you’ve never experienced playoff football at WesBanco Arena, this is your chance.
If you’ve never seen Kanawha live, this is your chance.
And if you’ve experienced both, then you already know why Saturday night will be one of the biggest nights of the summer in downtown Wheeling.
Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m.
Wear your Miners colors. Bring your friends. Make some noise.
Playoff football. Ohio Valley music.
Saturday night belongs to Wheeling.
