By Beth Christian Broschart
The Parsons Advocate
PARSONS – This year at the Tucker County High School graduation, one of the graduating students, Skyler Humphrey performed the National Anthem. During that great performance, it was clear to everyone within earshot that this would not be the last we would be hearing of Skyler.
Skyler, Shane Humphrey and Seth Dotson, all who attend or attended Tucker County High School have been entertaining audiences, and together, their band collectively is called Triple S. They all come from local families and have a history rich with music.
Triple S is described as a ‘classic rock style band and locally they have performed for many folks at events including the Parsons Summer Concert Series at Mill Race Park and twice for the Tucker County Big Mountain Run.
In the last year, they have performed with Rob Masten and Bo McMillion at El Gran Sabor in Elkins and at Mountain State Brewing Company, during Mountaineer Days in Thomas.
There are many opportunities to catch a show with this up and coming band. They are set to perform Aug. 20 in Davis during Brew Skies at Timberline Four Seasons Resort. They are slated to take the stage at 7 p.m. Aug. 27 during the Tucker County Fair. Their performance will be at Camp Kidd, located just outside of Parsons.
So get up, get out and come see this local, home grown rock band and support local up and coming musicians. Additional information about Triple S is available on their Facebook page, and additional questions may be addressed to them by calling 304-642-5730.
“I had all three boys in band at Tucker Valley Elementary/Middle
School,” said TVEMS Band Director Rob Masten. “They came from musical and suportive families. Each member is an exceptional student and they showed not only talent, but great work ethics. It did not take long for them to start playing together as a band.”
Masten said he would help them along the way with suggestions on improving not only individually but as an ensemble as well. “It has been rewarding watching them grow and improve as musicians and young men,” Masten said.