Document Type
Poster Presentation
Start Date
18-4-2019 2:00 PM
End Date
18-4-2019 3:15 PM
Keywords
Local, Music, Huntington, Community
Biography
Maizie Plumley is a Senior at Marshall University. She will graduate in May 2019 with a bachelor's degree in Anthropology. Maizie hopes to continue her education in graduate school, seeking a master's degree in museum studies.
Major
Anthropology
Advisor for this project
Dr. Robin Conley Riner
Abstract
This ethnographic research project focuses on local music in Huntington and how it influences and is influenced by the community of Huntington. Specifically, this research project focuses on the issues local musicians and music venues face in Huntington and how local music brings the community together. The project highlights the efforts made by local musicians and local music venues in order to provide the community of Huntington with local concerts that showcase local talent and art. Research for this project was done through interviews with local musicians, local music venue owners and workers, and attendees of local concerts in Huntington. Research was also conducted through observation at local concerts at music venues in Huntington. Through this research, it was made apparent that there is an appreciation and passion for local music within the community of Huntington and a desire to bring more awareness and support to local music.
Local Music and the Community
This ethnographic research project focuses on local music in Huntington and how it influences and is influenced by the community of Huntington. Specifically, this research project focuses on the issues local musicians and music venues face in Huntington and how local music brings the community together. The project highlights the efforts made by local musicians and local music venues in order to provide the community of Huntington with local concerts that showcase local talent and art. Research for this project was done through interviews with local musicians, local music venue owners and workers, and attendees of local concerts in Huntington. Research was also conducted through observation at local concerts at music venues in Huntington. Through this research, it was made apparent that there is an appreciation and passion for local music within the community of Huntington and a desire to bring more awareness and support to local music.
