Appalachian Vibes Radio Show
176 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsAppalachian Vibes Radio Hour from WNCW is a show that challenges the expectations and celebrates the diversity of music, art and literature created in Appalachia, hosted by Amanda Bocchi.
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The Crooked Rd. with Tyler Hughes
March 26, 2024 04:00 - 8 minutes - 5.67 MBTyler Hughes is an East Tennessee State University bluegrass graduate, the Executive Director for The Crooked Rd. and he also serves on Big Stone Gaps Town Council. Learn more about the Crooked Rd. at https://thecrookedroadva.com/ This episode of Appalachian Vibes is brought to you by Galax Tourism, made possible by Virginia is for lovers. Galax Tourism, building our future while celebrating our past. You can learn more about Galax at visitgalax.org. Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from ...
Girls Rock Roanoke
February 29, 2024 22:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBGirls Rock Roanoke is part of a national and world wide movement to educate and empower girls and gender expansive youth through music, creativity and collaboration. Girls Rock Roanoke is a music camp movement that began in 2001 with the establishment of the Rock 'n Roll Camp for girls in Portland, Oregon. I chat with Catherine Backus and Lacy Levy, board member and executive director of the non profit, Girls Rock Roanoke. Learn more about Girls Rock at girlsrockroanoke.org Appalachian...
Tim Seeley
February 16, 2024 19:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBTim Seely is a roots-based singer-songwriter from New York. He spent many years in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia as an educator and he currently builds handmade ships and performs in Maine. We discuss his musical family in early child-hood, his religious evolution and songs from his latest self-titled album. Learn more about Tim at https://www.timseeleymusic.com/ Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalac...
Melissa McKinney and McKinney
January 19, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBMelissa McKinney, the electrifying blues force from Asheville and frontwoman of Mama & the Ruckus, steals the spotlight in this must-listen Spotify episode! Joining her is McKinney, Melissa’s daughter and a soul-pop sensation whose harmonies trace back to Sesame Street. Get ready to uncover the mesmerizing mother-daughter bond and dive deep into Melissa's riveting tales of love's triumphs and trials. But that's not all – McKinney treats us to the soulful sounds of her original songs, sharing...
Mama & The Ruckus and McKinney
January 16, 2024 03:00 - 9 minutes - 6.61 MBMama & the Ruckus with Melissa McKinney is one Asheville's blues powerhouse voices alongside her daughter McKinney, a soul pop artist who has been harmonizing with her mother since her Sesame Street days. This episode highlights the special bond between mother and daughter and Melissa's song "Thank God" off her recent debut self titled release, Mama & the Ruckus. Learn more about Mama & the Ruckus: https://melissamckinneymusic.com/ Learn more about McKinney: https://mckinneymusic.net/ App...
Jamie Collins Mini
December 31, 2023 21:00 - 8 minutes - 5.54 MBJamie Collins is a singer-songwriter and teacher hailing from Bristol, Tennessee now residing in Hillsville, Virginia. She possesses a unique talent for engaging with audiences and students alike. The profound connection she has with listeners is rooted in her dedication to preserving and sharing the rich heritage of traditional Appalachian music that has been handed down through generations. We discuss her song “Smoke Rising” off her debut album Enjoy Life. You can learn more about Jami...
Jamie Collins
December 29, 2023 17:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBJamie Collins is a Bristol, Tennessee old time and bluegrass singer-songwriter and teacher with a special gift of connecting to audiences (and her students) through her passion for passing down the traditional Appalachian music that was passed down to her. We discuss her family sound, the importance of passing down the tradition of bluegrass and old time to a new generation of players and her debut album, Enjoy Life. Learn more about Jamie Collins at https://www.jamiecollinsmusic.com/ ...
The Biscuit Eaters
December 19, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7 MBThe Biscuit Eaters are a 7 piece, Bluegrass and Old Time family string band from Surry County, NC with their youngest member playing fiddle and singing at 5 years old. Meredith is a home schooling mother of six kids and their bass player, and father, Jason is a pastor. I got the chance to interview the family at the 2nd annual Galax Old Time Christmas Festival last weekend! Learn more about The Biscuit Eaters at https://youtube.com/@thebiscuiteaters?si=TxPae233zqFjytvT https://www.facebo...
Courtney Brown-Dinosaur Choir (full interview)
December 18, 2023 02:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBCourtney Brown is an Assistant Professor at Southern Methodist University for the Center for Creative Computation, a Fulbright scholarship winner, coder and musician who designs instruments and composes using a very unique medium, a dinosaur’s head. The featured composition in todays episode was from the 2023 Hadrosaur Variations recorded at the New Music Edmonton’s, Now Hear This Festival. The composition was created using an older subadult Corythosaurus instrument. Sharif Razzaque w...
Courtney Brown-Dinosaur Choir
December 05, 2023 02:00 - 8 minutes - 5.55 MBMy guest is Courtney Brown, she’s an Assistant Professor at Southern Methodist University in the Center for Creative Computation, a Fulbright scholarship winner, coder and musician who designs instruments and composes using a very unique medium, a dinosaur’s head. The featured composition in todays episode was from the 2023 Hadrosaur Variations recorded at the New Music Edmonton’s, Now Hear This Festival. The composition was created using an older subadult Corythosaurus instrument. S...
Cameron Ragsdale
November 09, 2023 03:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBCameron Ragsdale is a multi instrumentalist, composer, upright bassist, guitar player and singer-songwriter from Bristol, Tennessee. We discuss his time at NYU studying composition and his song ‘This Loneliness’ inspired by a dream he had about Hank Williams. You can learn more about Cam Ragsdale at https://camragsdale.com/ Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at [email protected]. Appalachian Vibes Radio ...
Cameron Ragsdale mini
November 09, 2023 03:00 - 7 minutes - 5.54 MBCameron Ragsdale is a multi instrumentalist, composer, upright bassist, guitar player and singer-songwriter from Bristol Tennessee. We discuss his time at NYU studying composition and his song ‘This Lonliness’ inspired by a dream he had about Hank Williams. You can learn more about Cam at https://camragsdale.com/ Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at [email protected]. Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is cre...
Geoffrey Wood Mini
October 23, 2023 15:00 - 8 minutes - 5.54 MBMy guest this week is the Atlanta based roots singer-songwriter Geoffrey Wood with his first solo album release titled, Thank You. We discuss the track, "Memphis Makes Me Sad", which is a look back at a past relationship that Geoff feels ended in part because he denied his then girlfriend an excursion to Graceland while they were in Memphis. He takes a honest look at himself post relationship and what the relationship could have been if he gave her more grace... Appalachian Vibes Radio Sh...
Logan Michael and The LBO mini
October 23, 2023 15:00 - 8 minutes - 5.54 MBLogan Michael was a guitar player, producer and singer-songwriter, a father, son, a friend and an incredibly loving guy. I speak with the mother of his child, Moriah McCowan, who has turned this loss into The Lion Blues, a recording space in Roanoke, VA that serves the community through recording services, music lessons and music therapy. Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at [email protected]. Appalachi...
Logan Michael and The LBO
October 02, 2023 16:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBThis weeks episode is in honor of a very talented friend of mine that passed unexpectedly last year. Logan Michael was a guitar player, producer and singer-songwriter, a father, son, a friend and an incredibly loving guy. I speak with the mother of his child, Moriah McCowan and her business partner Charlie Hall who has turned this loss into The Lion Blues, a recording space in Roanoke, VA that serves the community through recording services, music lessons and music therapy. Learn more ab...
Jared Boyd
September 29, 2023 02:00 - 8 minutes - 5.56 MBMy guest this week is Jared Boyd, a banjo player and an artist in residence for The crooked Road, his band, The Twin Creeks Stringband, won this years Galax Fiddlers Convention in the Old Time Band category. You can learn more about the Twin Creeks Stringband at https://www.facebook.com/Twincreeksoldtime/ Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is brought to you by Galax Tourism, made possible by Virginia is for Lovers. Learn more about Galax at https://visitgalax.com/ Appalachian Vibes Radio Sh...
Jared Boyd Mini
September 29, 2023 02:00 - 8 minutes - 5.56 MBMy guest this week is Jared Boyd, a banjo player and an artist in residence for The Crooked Road, his band, The Twin Creeks Stringband, won this years Galax Fiddlers Convention in the Old Time Band category! You can learn more about the Twin Creeks Stringband at https://www.facebook.com/Twincreeksoldtime/ Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is brought to you by Galax Tourism, made possible by Virginia is for Lovers. Learn more about Galax at https://visitgalax.com/ Appalachian Vibes Radio Sh...
Sol Roots
September 05, 2023 23:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBThis past weekend on Appalachian Vibes Radio Show my guest was Sol Roots, the DC based funky, blues and roots inspired singer-songwriter. Sol grew up working with his father, and a close family friend Tim Duffy, who created a non profit called Music Maker Foundation. They travel around recording legendary blues and roots artists for posterity. These musicians became his teachers and mentors, and now Sol passes on the music he grew to love so deeply. Learn more about Sol Roots and his upco...
87th Old Time Fiddlers Convention, Galax, VA
August 14, 2023 01:00 - 8 minutes - 5.53 MBLast week was the 87th annual Old Time Fiddlers Convention in Galax, VA. I joined 80,000 folks from around the world to experience my first Galax, the nick name for the festival for long time convention goers. Players from around the world compete on the historic Felts Park stage for different prizes. I arrived Thursday for the inaugural ‘Stories and Strings’ event in downtown Galax. Featured in this mini episode are The Jack Tale Players from Ferrum, VA. I spoke with Emily and Rachel B...
Issac Hadden
August 10, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBIssac Hadden is a jazz influenced, funky, fusion guitarist and singer-songwriter based out of Asheville, NC. We discuss his debut album, The Glue, now available on all streaming platforms. Learn more about the Issac Hadden Organ Trio anywhere you stream music or on all social media platforms❤️ Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at [email protected]. Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by ...
Linda Skeens (Author of Blue Ribbon Kitchen) & Still Frisky (Folk Quartet)
August 08, 2023 12:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBMy first guest this week is Linda Skeens, winner of 32 blue ribbons at the 2022 Virginia Kentucky district fair now turned author after her story went viral on social media. Linda’s story went viral when a dj from Dallas, Texas made a Tik Tok in an attempt to find the woman who had dominated the Virginia Kentucky district fair for her canning recipes. She recently published her first cook book featuring a collection of recipes and family stories called “Blue Ribbon Kitchen; Recipes and ...
Banjo Rob Slusser mini
August 01, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutes - 5.54 MBThis week on Appalachian Vibes Radio Show my guest is Rob Slusser, a banjo driven bluegrass singer-songwriter from Clifton Forge, Virginia. We discuss his debut album, Drifting and his single, "My Last Love Letter"; you can learn more about Rob's album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3Vr7ctfBARFBSruLHTKP44?si=xAk6yYR6Qxq14f62O9I-hw&nd=1 Tune in for the full hour every Friday at 2pm on WEHC and WISE FM and Saturday mornings at 6 am on WNCW! Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from...
Rob Slusser Bluegrass Banjo singer-songwriter
July 28, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBRob Slusser is a banjo driven singer-songwriter from Clifton Forge, Virginia. We discuss what it’s like growing up in a small town with a father as a mortician, sin, second chances and the zen of being a musician. Learn more about Rob Slusser and his album Drifting on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3Vr7ctfBARFBSruLHTKP44?si=xAk6yYR6Qxq14f62O9I-hw&nd=1 Instagram: @banjo_rob https://www.facebook.com/banjorobslusser/ Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you...
Joseph Bocchi-Surrealism Author
July 07, 2023 14:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBI have a special guest this week, he’s a surrealism author, a long time college English professor, a technical writer and he happens to be my Dad. Joseph Bocchi reads his latest short story titled Wild Dogs inspired from his experience growing up in upstate New York. Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at [email protected]. Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul sin...
Mark Brine
July 03, 2023 10:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBThis week my guest is Mark Brine, an Americana folk and blues singer-songwriter creating art that is "pure and rootsy, and brimming with emotion harkening back to Jimmie Rodgers and the Carter Family." We discuss the evolution of country music and the underbelly of Nashville on this hour of Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW. You can learn more about Mark Brine at https://markbrine.com/ Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emaili...
Chestnut Creek School of the Arts mini
July 03, 2023 01:00 - 8 minutes - 5.66 MBChris Pollins is a sculptor, teacher, and director of Chestnut Creek School of the Arts, a community school located in Galax, VA with a "mission is to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of southwest Virginia by offering classes and events year-round for all ages and skill levels in traditional music, heritage crafts, and contemporary arts." You can learn more about Chestnut Creek School of the Arts at https://chestnutcreekarts.org/ Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener...
Gabriel Morales
June 23, 2023 01:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBGabriel Morales is a multi talented Venezuelan American composer, guitarist, singer-songwriter and producer hailing from the mountains of Roanoke, VA. We discuss how he got his start singing, performing and composing music within his hometown of Roanoke, VA through a unique community program called The Music Lab where kids across the valley spend time after school learning different instruments, they have access to a studio and access to a myriad of professional musicians through the Jeffer...
Mitch Greenhill mini
June 23, 2023 01:00 - 8 minutes - 5.52 MBMitch Greenhill is a musician, composer, author, FLiArtists record label owner and producer of the recently released Doc Watson 100th anniversary album featuring artists like Dolly Parton and Rosanne Cash. 'I am a Pilgrim' is the title of Doc Watson's 100th anniversary tribute album released by the FLiArtists label, the song featured in today's mini was performed by Rosanne Cash. Learn more about the album anywhere you stream music, You can also find out more about Mitch at mitchgreenhill....
Mitch Greenhill
May 26, 2023 16:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBMitch Greenhill is a musician, composer, record producer, author and President of the music agency FLiArtists. Mitch Greenhill recalls his childhood growing up with his father, Manny Greenhill, a music promoter in in the Cambridge, Massachusetts area. Mitch watched his father work with the likes of Pete Seeger and Joan Biaz and he began playing piano as a child then guitar in his adolescence. Mitch later became Doc Watson's manager and a producer on many of his records. We dive into his l...
Erik Vincent Huey
May 19, 2023 02:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBMy guest this week is Erik Vincent Huey, a West Virginia, Americana singer-songwriter with generations of coal miners in his family. His latest album is called Appalacahin Gothic, it explores into the complexity of Appalachias union past and her ever changing future. You can learn more about Erik Vincent Huey and his album, Appalachian Gothic at https://www.erikvincenthuey.com Appalachian Vibes is brought to you by Galax tourism, made possible by Virginia is for lovers. Galax tourism, bui...
Bluegrass Librarian, Trish Fore
May 09, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 5.68 MBThis week my guest is Trish Fore, the library director for Galax-Carroll Regional Library. She's a banjo playing, library loving woman with a unique mission to combine music and library services for the population she serves. You can learn more about the Galax-Carroll Regional Library here: https://galaxcarroll.lib.va.us Appalachian Vibes is brought to you by Galax tourism, made possible by Virginia is for lovers. Galax tourism, building our future while celebrating our past. You can lear...
Joe Kendrick, Southern Songs & Stories
May 02, 2023 01:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBToday we explore the art of broadcasting with Joe Kendrick, WNCW’s program director, as well as the creator and host of Southern Songs and Stories-a music interview podcast and radio show. Learn more about Joe and Southern Songs and Stories: https://www.southernsongsandstories.com Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at [email protected]. Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi,...
Paul Dempsey
April 20, 2023 23:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBPaul Dempsey is a digital artist, egg tempura painter, jazz and bluegrass inspired finger style guitarist and composer from Lynchburg, VA. From losing part of a finger (just like Jerry Garcia), to helping his late brother complete a top secret jazz album, becoming an expert in the almost lost art of egg tempura painting and taking the digital art world by storm...Paul Dempsey is a renaissance artist in every way. You can learn more about Paul Dempsey at pauldempsey.com Appalachian Vibe...
Paul Dempsey mini
April 10, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 5.55 MBPaul Dempsey is a digital artist, egg tempera painter, jazz and bluegrass inspired finger style guitarist and composer from Lynchburg, VA...who is also missing a third of his middle finger on his picking hand. Paul shares how Jerry Garcia inspired his finger picking style after losing part of his finger, incidentally the same finger Jerry damaged on his picking hand. These days Paul is primarily a digital artist and painter, you can find him and his artwork, May 19 at Camp Reckoning in Ne...
Sneezy
April 07, 2023 03:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBSneezy is the funk-hop, boy band from Chicago, Illinois with a comedy element to their music. They're fun, funny and full of sax-tastic licks, and hip hop interludes. Learn more about Sneezy: https://www.sneezyband.com Appalachian Vibes is brought to you by Galax tourism, made possible by Virginia is for Lovers. Galax tourism, "building our future while celebrating our past." You can learn more about galax at visitgalax.com. Appalachian Vibes is listener nominated, you can nominate an a...
Dusty Ray Simmons MINI
March 15, 2023 01:00 - 8 minutes - 5.56 MBDusty Ray Simmons is a Richmond, VA soul inspired singer-songwriter and multi instrumentalist; in this mini episode we discuss his recent release "Excuses". You can learn more about Dusty Ray Simmons at https://dustyraysimmons.bandcamp.com Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is brought to you by Galax tourism, made possible by Virginia is for Lovers. Galax Tourism, building our future while celebrating our past. You can learn more about Galax at visitgalax.com. You can keep up with all things ...
Dusty Ray Simmons
March 13, 2023 01:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBDusty Ray Simmons, the multi-instrumentalist and soul singer-songwriter hailing from Richmond, VA, joins me as my esteemed guest on this weeks episode. During our conversation, he recounts how he used to sneak into his garage after school in the first grade to practice on his father's drum kit, unbeknownst to his parents. Moreover, he also reveals how the pandemic has been instrumental in shaping him into the songwriter he is today. Learn more about Dusty Ray Simmons: dustyraysimmons.bandca...
Cold Chocolate Mini
February 28, 2023 11:00 - 8 minutes - 5.54 MBCold Chocolate is a Boston based Americana duo, we chat about how the band got their name, and what it's like being a touring musician while having kiddos. Learn more about Cold Chocolate: http://www.coldchocolatemusic.com Appalachian Vibes is brought to you by Galax Tourism, made possible by Virginia is for Lovers. Galax Tourism, building our future while celebrating our past. You can learn more about galax at visitgalax.com. Find Appalachian Vibes Radio Hour on all social media platfo...
Cold Chocolate
February 18, 2023 05:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBCold Chocolate is a Boston based Americana duo, we discuss their development from classical musicians to raw roots inspired songwriters, having kids and the depth it brings to life, and the dichotomy of tour, band ship and family. Learn more about Cold Chocolate: http://www.coldchocolatemusic.com Appalachian Vibes is brought to you by Galax Tourism, made possible by Virginia is for Lovers. Galax Tourism, building our future while celebrating our past. You can learn more about galax at vis...
C. David Gelly Mystery Suspense writer
February 14, 2023 11:00 - 8 minutes - 5.58 MBHappy Valentines Day! C. David Gelly is a mystery suspense novelist hailing from the small town of Fancy Gap, VA where he draws inspiration from the tiny hollows and interesting folk that live in the gap roads off I77. "For travelers along the Blue Ridge Parkway at Fancy Gap, the fog often hangs like an azure dreamscape over the rolling green hills. But when a madman abducts two children and disappears into the wisps with the young brother and sister, the landscape becomes a nightmare for ...
Patti Frye Meredith- Southern fiction writer
February 07, 2023 02:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBPatti Frye Meredith is a Southern fiction, Galax, VA born and raised novelist, currently residing in Chapel Hill, NC. She discusses her latest novel, South of Heaven, which takes place in Carthage, NC. The place her Grandmother and parents were raised. Learn more about Patti Frye Meredith: https://www.pattimeredith.com You can find her book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1599489058/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_4R78FVEEAYPP3XCVVWG7 It's also available at small book stores: Chapters Bookshop 101 ...
Patti Frye Meredith- novelist
January 31, 2023 02:00 - 7 minutes - 5.48 MBPatti Frye Meredith is a Southern fiction, Galax, VA born and raised novelist, currently residing in Chapel Hill, NC. She discusses her latest novel, South of Heaven, which takes place in Carthage, NC. The place her Grandmother and parents were raised. Learn more about Patti Frye Meredith: https://www.pattimeredith.com You can find her book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1599489058/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_4R78FVEEAYPP3XCVVWG7 It's also available at small book stores: Chapters Bookshop 101 E...
The James Lagueux Band & Emerald Pine Originals (ART)
January 28, 2023 18:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MBThe James Lagueux Band is a progressive and experimental rock from Roanoke, Va. We discuss their inspiration behind the music and Ben Epperly’s chaotic genius on the keyboard. And Kandace Newman is the inspirational artist behind Emerald Pine originals, she shares her incredible personal journey of following her faith into the mysterious world of art, single motherhood and transforming her life. Learn more about The James Lagueux Band: https://www.facebook.com/jameslagueuxfusionguitarist...
Cody Christian *Reprised*
January 26, 2023 21:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MBCody Christian is Powhatan, VA Americana/Country artist. You know the folks the song "A Country Boy will Survive" was written about? Well, Cody Christian embodies the essence of ol' Hank jr.'s song. On this episode of Appalachian Vibes, Cody delves into how he quit his job working at a ship yard, thoughts on his career and music-plus where he's headed next. His latest album is titled, Canary in a Coal Mine. You can learn more about Cody at https://codychristianmusic.com Last week my g...
App Vibes Mini: Emerald Pine Originals (ART)
January 17, 2023 11:00 - 8 minutes - 5.54 MBKandace Newman (AKA Emerald Pine Originals) is a painter, a wood burner and a single mom with an incredible story to share. In 2020 Kandace found herself in the middle of a break up with a brand new baby, at the start of what will forever be remembered as The year of 'Rona. Up until 2020, Kandace served as an EMT in her rural community of Galax, VA. With a new baby, a pandemic and the tumult of a breakup, Kandace found herself in the same play many of us did at that time, in the darkness of...
Jonah Carden
January 16, 2023 11:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBJonah Carden is an Americana, rock and metal inspired singer/songwriter from Southern West Virginia. He has written, recorded, and independently released 4 independent albums. He got the inspiration and encouragement to quit his day job when his fiancé told him to follow his dreams. We discuss the songwriting group that gave Jonah the motivation and creativity to write most of the songs featured on todays episode. Learn more about Jonah Garden: https://www.facebook.com/jonahcardenmusic...
Matt Mullins and the Bringdowns
January 09, 2023 11:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBThis week, my guest is a mix of traditional Appalachian twang and rock and roll, Matt Mullins and the Bringdowns come from Beckley, West Virginia with howling harmonicas, a raw blues guitar, and bone chilling vocals. Matt Mullins discusses his relation to the famous Hatfield’s from the Hatfield/ McCoy feud from West Virginia’s history; and Matt’s determination to honor the memory of Bill Withers, one of the most legendary musicians to come from the Beckley, WV. You can learn more about ...
Appalacahian Vibes Mini-Patti Price-Love
January 03, 2023 02:00 - 8 minutes - 5.61 MBOn this weeks Appalachian Vibes mini, my guest is the tourism director for the city of Galax, VA. We discuss her role as tourism director, what brought her to Galax and how she’s putting her own spin on the special events in Galax. Appalachian Vibes is bright to you by Galax Tourism, made possible by Virginia is for Lovers. Galax Tourism: “Building our Future While Celebrating our Past.” You can learn more about Galax at https://visitgalax.com/, or reach out to the visitors center any tim...
New Years Episode: Blushin' Roulettes, Dr. Bacon, Small Reactions, Karlee Raye & The Hooten Hallers
December 30, 2022 19:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MBHappy New Year! For this weeks episode I selected some of my favorite interviews from 2022. From The Blushin’ Roulettes, an Appalachian swing duo who got their start on a farm in Mendocino, CA eventually making their way to the hills of NC-to Dr. Bacon, an Appalachian grass six-piece from Asheville, NC-down to Atlanta with Small Reactions, a new age soul, exotica inspired quartet, then up to Forest, VA with Karlee Raye, a country soul singer-songwriter and finally to St. Louis with The Hoo...
Appalachian Vibes Mini: JAM (Junior Appalachian Musicians)
December 19, 2022 20:00 - 8 minutes - 5.54 MBThe JAM (Junior Appalachian Musicians) program from Galax, VA are my featured guests this morning. Last weekend, December 10 2022 was the traditional Appalachian Christmas Festival in downtown Galax, VA. Elementary age kids stood bundled in their heaviest coats and mittens around a couple of mics singing and playing the old time and bluegrass music from Appalachian past, and inevitably Appalachia’s future. Appalachian Vibes is brought to you by Galax Tourism. Made possible by Virginia is f...