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Musicians in their own words (Series)

Produced by David Schulman

Most recent piece in this series:

Chris Foreman at the Green Mill

From David Schulman | Part of the Musicians in their own words series | 04:21

Img_2094_small Chris Foreman plays every Sunday in Church. And every Friday, he's at Chicago's legendary Green Mill — playing the funky Hammond B3 organ in a nightspot that used to be a favorite of Al Capone.

Song Stories (Series)

Produced by Will Heron

Most recent piece in this series:

It's Only Rock and Roll - A Song Story

From Will Heron | Part of the Song Stories series | 05:22

Songstorysqlogocyan300_small Rod Clarance has traveled to more countries than you can shake a stick at.  His Song Story is pulled from his memories of his first time in Europe.  Music sticks with us for years and a simple song can generate a whole flood of good memories (and some sad ones!)  This is the good doctor's second Song Story and it's as good as his first!

Appalachian Vibes Tony Williamson cont'd, Touchdown Tommy and Emily Musolino

From WNCW | Part of the Appalachian Vibes series | 59:01

This week on Appalachian Vibes, my conversation continues from last week with Tony Williamson. Tommy Touch Down Edwards was a Virginia Tech college football star turned country singer after experiencing multiple traumatic brain injuries, and Emily Musolino is a Berkley graduate in vocal performance and guitar, she discusses queerness in music, the festival industry and the love of her life.

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This week on Appalachian Vibes, my conversation continues from last week with NC 2018 Heritage award winner and mandolin player Tony Williamson. We discuss mentorship, and his experience winning the NC Heritage award on it’s 50th year. 
Tommy Touch Down Edwards was a Virginia Tech college football star turned country singer after experiencing multiple traumatic brain injuries. Emily Musolino is a Berkley graduate in vocal performance and guitar, she discusses queerness in music, the festival industry and the love of her life. She talks about how Christianity impacts her relationship with her partner, Lizzy and the world she's helping to build in love. 

Appalachian Vibes featuring Shabudikah and The Gone Ghosts

From WNCW | Part of the Appalachian Vibes series | 59:02

This week on Appalachian Vibes my guests are the funk soul pop Asheville, NC band, Shabudikah and the earnest, talented alt-country outfit from Carborro, NC-The Gone Ghosts

6131e504-bbef-41cc-8949-1d036616fa8a_small This week on Appalachian Vibes my guests are the funk soul pop Asheville, NC band, Shabudikah and the earnest, talented alt-country outfit from Carborro, NC-The Gone Ghosts

Appalachian Vibes: Indee, Omegawolfe & James Lagueux Band

From WNCW | Part of the Appalachian Vibes series | 58:56

This week my guests are the lovely Indie from Indie Killed the pop star, an Atlanta artist who started out as an opera singer and transitioned to experimental indie music after college. Omegawolfe, a SW Virginia R&B influenced country band. Lee Melozee, the lead singer and songwriter for the band describes a psychic event that lead him to write a song about a man named Philando Castile, and the James Lagueux band is a through composed piano, bass and guitar ensemble with influences ranging from classical to progressive rock.

6131e504-bbef-41cc-8949-1d036616fa8a_small This week my guests are the lovely Indie from Indie Killed the pop star, an Atlanta artist who started out as an opera singer and transitioned to experimental indie music after college. Omegawolfe, a SW Virginia R&B influenced country band. Lee Melozee, the lead singer and songwriter for the band describes a psychic event that lead him to write a song about a man named Philando Castile, and the James Lagueux band is a through composed piano, bass and guitar ensemble with influences ranging from classical to progressive rock.

Appalachian Vibes: High-Low Audio & Dave Tabler

From WNCW | Part of the Appalachian Vibes series | 59:58

This week my guests are the hip-hop and punk duo High-Low Audio from Bedford Virginia. We discuss the difficulty this duo has experienced breaking into one Appalachian Virginia music scene and Dave Tabler of the Appalachian History Podcast shares 3 truly terrifying tales that were collected by West Virginian folklorist Ruth Ann Musick.

Ffc4d310-b566-4ca5-8ef0-ba13e2fc38e7_small This week my guests are the hip-hop and punk duo High-Low Audio from Bedford Virginia. We discuss the difficulty this duo has experienced breaking into one Appalachian Virginia music scene and Dave Tabler of the Appalachian History Podcast shares 3 truly terrifying tales that were collected by West Virginian folklorist Ruth Ann Musick.

Appalachian Vibes: Stories of the Stitch, FUNK YOU, Appalachian Horror stories

From WNCW | Part of the Appalachian Vibes series | 59:02

This week we dive into the history of quilting in Appalachia with Stories of the Stitch, a quilt show from Galax, VA

And...Funk You is a spicy hot funk band from Georgia, we discuss their latest album, Moving Forward and the break up that inspired the album.

And Dave Tabler of the Appalchain History Podcast shares two tales from Ruth Ann Musick’s library of collected horror stories.

Funkyou_small This week we dive into the history of quilting in Appalachia with Stories of the Stitch, a quilt show from Galax, VA And...Funk You is a spicy hot funk band from Georgia, we discuss their latest album, Moving Forward and the break up that inspired the album. And Dave Tabler of the Appalchain History Podcast shares two tales from Ruth Ann Musick’s library of collected horror stories.

Appalachian Vibes: Karlee Raye & Griffin Haley

From WNCW | Part of the Appalachian Vibes series | 59:54

This week I took a trip to Fainting Goat Studios in rural Bedford Virginia to meet with a couple of indiepndednt artists from Appalachia.
Karlee Raye is a 19 year old country singer-songwriter from Forest, VA who launched her music business at 15 years old.
And Griffin Haley is an Americana singer-songwriter from Martinsville VA who found his true voice at Fainting Goat Studios.

0645450e-59db-45a2-9fae-c7f163f32595_small This week I took a trip to Fainting Goat Studios in rural Bedford Virginia to meet with a couple of indiepndednt artists from Appalachia. Karlee Raye is a 19 year old country singer-songwriter from Forest, VA who launched her music business at 15 years old. And Griffin Haley is an Americana singer-songwriter from Martinsville VA who found his true voice at Fainting Goat Studios.

Appalachian Vibes: Karlee Raye & Griffin Haley

From WNCW | Part of the Appalachian Vibes series | 59:54

This week I took a trip to Fainting Goat Studios in rural Bedford Virginia to meet with a couple of indiepndednt artists from Appalachia.
Karlee Raye is a 19 year old country singer-songwriter from Forest, VA who launched her music business at 15 years old.
And Griffin Haley is an Americana singer-songwriter from Martinsville VA who found his true voice at Fainting Goat Studios.

0645450e-59db-45a2-9fae-c7f163f32595_small This week I took a trip to Fainting Goat Studios in rural Bedford Virginia to meet with a couple of indiepndednt artists from Appalachia. Karlee Raye is a 19 year old country singer-songwriter from Forest, VA who launched her music business at 15 years old. And Griffin Haley is an Americana singer-songwriter from Martinsville VA who found his true voice at Fainting Goat Studios.

Griffin Haley, Camry Harris & Willy Gurley from Fainting Goat Studios

From WNCW | Part of the Appalachian Vibes series | 01:00:58

Last week I took a trip to Fainting Goat Studios in Bedford, VA to meet indie Americana artist Griffin Haley, studio musician Camry Harris and the owner and engineer of Fainting Goat Studios, Willy Gurley. We talk about the song writing process unique unto every artist, and Willy’s magic touch that has elevated Fainting Goat Studios into one of the most sought after recording spaces in Appalachia.

E597f864-219a-4cf7-9f06-7946a1d693ba_small Last week I took a trip to Fainting Goat Studios in Bedford, VA to meet indie Americana artist Griffin Haley, studio musician Camry Harris and the owner and engineer of Fainting Goat Studios, Willy Gurley. We talk about the song writing process unique unto every artist, and Willy’s magic touch that has elevated Fainting Goat Studios into one of the most sought after recording spaces in Appalachia.

Colin Cutler and Dr. Bacon

From WNCW | Part of the Appalachian Vibes series | 58:22

Colin Cutler is an Americana and roots, guitar and banjo driven singer-songwriter based in Greensboro, NC. We discuss the juxtaposition between his experience in the military as well as a musician who writes about violence in America and abroad.

And Dr Bacon is an Appalcahin Funk rock band from Asheville, NC

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Matt Mullins & the Bringdowns

From WNCW | Part of the Appalachian Vibes series | 58:12

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.

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This 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 Matt Mullins & the Bringdowns and all of their adventures: https://www.bringdowns.com/

I’ll see y’all next Saturday at 6am on WNCW for another hour of Appalachian Vibes from WNCW. Everyone have a fabulous week and I hope it’s been a wonderful  start to 2023 for you! 

Thank you to Palmyra the band, for the intro music! You can learn more about Palmyra at https://www.palmyratheband.com/

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You can hit me up, Amanda Bocchi, (producer/host/creator) at appalachianvibes@gmail.com  to chat or to submit an artist.