WNC Original Music

Not just Fancy, not just The Gentlemen, but Fancy AND the Gentlemen join the podcast this week to talk about their new album.   Listen to and follow Fancy and the Gentlemen at these places www.fancyandthegentlemen.com www.fancymarieonstage.com https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0BTZL5N51/fancy-and-the-gentlemen https://open.spotify.com/artist/1AZQuxValz9CKKsLOsLMIT fancymarie.bandcamp.com     Listen to Songs of the Kurt Fortmeyer here https://www.instagram.com/kurtfortmeyer/     Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   Based out of Asheville, NC, Fancy and the Gentlemen brings an eclectic mix of honky tonk, blues, southern gothic, outlaw country, and classical roots twist to Americana. Sensitive and rich harmonies weave through the tapestry of original compositions and carefully curated covers that celebrate the roots of southern American music. The crew enjoy performing as a full toms and mallets groove-infused band while staying true to the core artistry that is the songwriting quartet.    Kurt Fortmeyer was born in a barn and raised in a stable environment, or so he might tell an unwitting listener in one of his sillier moments. Kurt has shared the stage with Grammy-winning songwriters Steve Leslie and R.L. Castleman. and Hall Of Fame songwriters Don Wayne and Jimmy Payne. He has opened shows for many artists including Livingston Taylor, Emmylou Harris, and Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver. As at home in front of a microphone as he is on a front porch, Kurt plays real music, by, for, and about real people.

Tyler Moore rejoins the podcast to talk about his new band MoKindred   Listen to and follow  MoKindred  at these places https://music.apple.com/us/artist/mokindred/1701832321 Spotify    Listen to Songs of the Folk here www.SongsoftheFolk.com www.facebook.com/SongsoftheFolk   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission

Rooster part 2, where things get real. Real real. Like really real.   Listen to and follow  Rooster at these places https://roostermusicavl.weebly.com/ https://www.instagram.com/_roosterband_/ www.facebook.com/9rooster9 Thanks to Kris Hitchcock  for the closing song Spotify Instagram   Don't miss Alison Price's review of the recent album by 77 Apes https://open.spotify.com/artist/0EW8agHugOLMp4kELL7MPI?si=E7wwR4DiROCDztX3xRO4Ew https://music.apple.com/us/artist/77-apes/1569144925 https://music.amazon.com/artists/B095SCD15T/77-apes   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   Asheville-based band, Rooster, is made up of Erin Kinard on drums and Annie Myers on guitar and was formed by two strangers around a campfire in the summer of 2016. Annie and Erin recorded their debut album, Bloodroot, in February 2019 in Swannanoa, NC with recording engineer and producer Matt Lohan. Rooster's first release was an eponymous collection of five original songs in 2017. Since then they have performed throughout Western North Carolina, creating both new songs and arrangements of beloved Americana. Annie and Erin thrive on the impact of powerful vocal harmony that blends into lush organic sounds like honey from the hive. In any configuration, the orchestrations are clean and uncluttered, but with a raw, gritty edge. They seem right at home in a wine bar, brew pub, honky-tonk or at a backyard barbecue. Rooster's Bloodroot made it onto WNCW's top 100 albums of 2020.    Kris Hitchcock, the heartland troubadour, journeying from the rugged landscapes of Michigan to the vibrant streets of Nashville and New Orleans before settling in North Carolina. With his band, the SouthEnd Mistakes, Kris weaves tales of love, loss, and life's winding roads through raw, untamed melodies. Bursting onto the scene with five albums, Kris Hitchcock paints a vivid portrait of the rust belt's highs and lows, searching for love and purpose amidst blues-dripped heartland rock anthems. With a new self-produced record on the horizon, Kris and the SouthEnd Mistakes continue to captivate audiences with their high-energy performances and soul-stirring ballads, promising an unforgettable musical journey where every note strikes a chord and every lyric speaks to the heart.

Dani Grace joins the podcast to talk about her writing process and upcoming releases   Find Dani Grace here www.danigracemusic.com Dani (@itsdanigrace) • Instagram photos and videos Spotify – Dani Grace   Thanks to Landon Gray  for the closing song Spotify Apple   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission

Part 3 of 3 episodes where The Get Right Band talks about their album iTopia   Quick episode mp3 download https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/57iaj2/Ep_176_Get_Right_Band_iTopia_pt_3b3xm2.mp3   Find The Get Right Band here thegetrightband.com Facebook open.spotify.com YouTube Instagram   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   Thanks to The Sleeping Cliffs  for the closing song Linktree Spotify Bandcamp Youtube Instagram All music used by permission   “The Get Right Band filters 60’s/70’s psychedelia and 90’s alternative rock through a modern lens– as if Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Nirvana co-wrote an album produced by Danger Mouse and Dan Auerbach.”-American Songwriter   The Get Right Band is a psychedelic indie rock power trio committed to relentlessly following their muses to honest self-expression, to whatever excites them and pushes them into unexplored territory, to capturing some version of truth. American Songwriter writes that the Asheville, NC based group, “filters 60’s/70’s psychedelia and 90’s alternative rock through a modern lens–as if Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Nirvana co-wrote an album produced by Danger Mouse and Dan Auerbach.” The Get Right Band formed in 2011, built around the musical brotherhood that guitarist/singer/songwriter Silas Durocher and bassist Jesse Gentry have formed playing music together since middle school (25 years!). Durocher, who is a trained composer and has been commissioned to write for symphonies and chamber groups, has guitar chops that can soothe or rage, with a charismatic swagger as frontman and singer. Gentry’s virtuosic bass playing “catapults from elastic to nasty” (The Mountain Xpress). Over the years, GRB has defined their sound through constant evolution, building to the hook-driven, synth-heavy pop/rock/psych band they are today. The Huffington Post writes, “their songs are infectious and take you immediately to a place. The lyrics are smart and bear weight.”    “The Get Right Band are the type of performers that you just know will break out.Their songs are infectious and take you immediately to a place. The lyrics are smart and bear weight.” – The Huffington Post   The Get Right Band has shared the stage with Dr. Dog, Everclear, Cracker, UB40, Rusted Root, Smash Mouth, and Lifehouse; been featured on NPR’s World Cafe, Paste Studio, and WTF with Marc Maron; and performed at major venues and festivals including The Fillmore, Brooklyn Bowl, Theatre of the Living Arts, The Orange Peel, FloydFest, Bristol Rhythm & Roots, and Riverbend Fest. They have released four studio albums and a live album, and their latest LP, iTopia, dropped on April 7, 2023.     Based in the sprawling Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, The Sleeping Cliffs is a solo studio project from multi-instrumentalist Todd Glidewell. Combining elements of indietronica, post-rock, alternative, funk, jazz-fusion and ambient electronica, The Sleeping Cliffs produce emotive, cinematic, instrumental songs. Though not boxed in by any one genre, the songs share an undertow of gritty bass lines, layers of guitar, and big rock drums.

Lee Dyer of Aunt Vicki joins the podcast on a very special episode where we showcase some of the songs he has produced   mp3 download - https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/92muk9/Ep_175_Lee_Dyer_Producer7tt6q.mp3   https://www.tinysunstudio.com/   He also recently released this album recorded in Tiny Sun Studio https://open.spotify.com/album/4ArR50uDxwWImOA5M9AQls?si=Fwj4MtUjRved1VcZwnW6zg Also the latest from Lee's band Aunt Vicki https://open.spotify.com/album/4PyelypktkrkWSw0aUC5b7?si=k-7j6QKXQymlTqM6Oni6rw   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission Lee Dyer has been writing, performing, and recording music for the last 20 years. He studied trumpet and theory at Interlochen Arts Academy, and piano at Northern Michigan University.

The return of The Get Right Band continues against all odds   Find The Get Right Band here thegetrightband.com Facebook open.spotify.com YouTube Instagram   Thanks to Stress Dolls  for the closing song Instagram - instagram.com/stressdolls Facebook - facebook.com/stressdollsmusic TikTok - tiktok.com/@stressdolls Youtube - youtube.com/@stressdolls Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/2L4MBngvappicW4avjknRZ?si=GV-cbUQuSmKuSXvwSv3ewA   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   “The Get Right Band filters 60’s/70’s psychedelia and 90’s alternative rock through a modern lens– as if Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Nirvana co-wrote an album produced by Danger Mouse and Dan Auerbach.”-American Songwriter   The Get Right Band is a psychedelic indie rock power trio committed to relentlessly following their muses to honest self-expression, to whatever excites them and pushes them into unexplored territory, to capturing some version of truth. American Songwriter writes that the Asheville, NC based group, “filters 60’s/70’s psychedelia and 90’s alternative rock through a modern lens–as if Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Nirvana co-wrote an album produced by Danger Mouse and Dan Auerbach.” The Get Right Band formed in 2011, built around the musical brotherhood that guitarist/singer/songwriter Silas Durocher and bassist Jesse Gentry have formed playing music together since middle school (25 years!). Durocher, who is a trained composer and has been commissioned to write for symphonies and chamber groups, has guitar chops that can soothe or rage, with a charismatic swagger as frontman and singer. Gentry’s virtuosic bass playing “catapults from elastic to nasty” (The Mountain Xpress). Over the years, GRB has defined their sound through constant evolution, building to the hook-driven, synth-heavy pop/rock/psych band they are today. The Huffington Post writes, “their songs are infectious and take you immediately to a place. The lyrics are smart and bear weight.”    “The Get Right Band are the type of performers that you just know will break out.Their songs are infectious and take you immediately to a place. The lyrics are smart and bear weight.” – The Huffington Post   The Get Right Band has shared the stage with Dr. Dog, Everclear, Cracker, UB40, Rusted Root, Smash Mouth, and Lifehouse; been featured on NPR’s World Cafe, Paste Studio, and WTF with Marc Maron; and performed at major venues and festivals including The Fillmore, Brooklyn Bowl, Theatre of the Living Arts, The Orange Peel, FloydFest, Bristol Rhythm & Roots, and Riverbend Fest. They have released four studio albums and a live album, and their latest LP, iTopia, dropped on April 7, 2023.   Stress Dolls is the moniker of Chelsea O'Donnell, a songwriter from Buffalo, NY. She writes songs inspired by life experiences, ranging from dealing with chronic illness, to learning to live with anxiety, and even a few love songs thrown in for good measure. Currently, Stress Dolls takes on several forms live: solo with O'Donnell and her acoustic guitar; as a duo when joined by longtime collaborator Sally Schaefer on violin; or as a band when combined with members TJ Luckman (bass), Jordan Smith (lead guitar), and Josh English (drums). The project's sound has drawn such comparisons as "Joni Mitchell meets Nirvana," "Avril Lavigne and Foo Fighters in a blender," and "Kathleen Hanna fronting Modest Mouse."

One episode couldn't contain all of Andrew Thelston's talent. A bonus episode so huge I had to being in Courtney Cahill to help control it.   Listen and follow Andrew Thelston http://www.andrewthelston.com/ https://spotify.link/acRkq9CdPDb https://music.apple.com/us/album/illuminated-plastic-ep/1708447014    Check out Courtney Cahill's projects https://instagram.com/rockyhorrormusicshow https://instagram.com/doubleloveandthetrouble   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   The Andrew Thelston Band, voted #1 favorite rock band in the 2023 Best of WNC contest by Mountain Xpress, has been stunning audiences in the WNC region (and beyond) for 5 years. Frontman Thelston, voted #1 best guitarist in the same competition, is the creative force, bringing high-energy, funk-infused original rock n’ roll that draws influence from Prince, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Led Zeppelin, and Queen. In 2019, Thelston’s original music was featured on the hit Netflix show “Lucifer.” Thelston is widely known for his guitar virtuosity and soaring vocals, and leads the 4-piece band with a dynamic stage presence. Bassist Roddy Wilder and drummer Jeff Lott create a rock solid rhythm for Thelston’s guitar and vocals. Singer-songwriter/keyboardist Carrie Morrison fills out the band’s sound with powerhouse vocals and technical prowess   “Guitar-heavy rock that takes in late 1960s psychedelia, blues influenced solos, and occasional nods to acoustic folk, all tied together by Thelston’s earnest, emotional vocals”-Greenville Journal   “In terms of musical ambassadors within the melodic melting pot of a scene that is Western North Carolina, you’d be hard-pressed to find an artist as dedicated and inclusive as that of Andrew Thelston.”- Garret K. Woodard Smoky Mountain News   “Andrew Thelston Band is a force to be reckoned with”- Alex Deutsch: WNC Original Music Podcast   “I can’t wait to hear more from such a talented artist. The future of Andrew Thelston is looking bright”-LOCAL LIVE Magazine    “Andrew Thelston is one of the hardest working, talented and intelligent artists in the Asheville area”-LSTNIN

Andrew Thelston returns to talk about his new EP Illuminated Plastic. Courtney Cahill co-interviews and honestly does a better job than I ever have.   Click here for easy streaming or download -   https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/utse7f/Ep_173_Andrew_Thelston_Illuminated_Plastic_EPadnqb.mp3   Listen and follow Andrew Thelston http://www.andrewthelston.com/ https://spotify.link/acRkq9CdPDb https://music.apple.com/us/album/illuminated-plastic-ep/1708447014    Check out Courtney Cahill's projects https://instagram.com/rockyhorrormusicshow https://instagram.com/doubleloveandthetrouble   Find The Lily Vakili Band here https://www.facebook.com/LilyVakiliBand https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7O2JmOb65Lw http://lilyvakili.com/   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   The Andrew Thelston Band, voted #1 favorite rock band in the 2023 Best of WNC contest by Mountain Xpress, has been stunning audiences in the WNC region (and beyond) for 5 years. Frontman Thelston, voted #1 best guitarist in the same competition, is the creative force, bringing high-energy, funk-infused original rock n’ roll that draws influence from Prince, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Led Zeppelin, and Queen. In 2019, Thelston’s original music was featured on the hit Netflix show “Lucifer.” Thelston is widely known for his guitar virtuosity and soaring vocals, and leads the 4-piece band with a dynamic stage presence. Bassist Roddy Wilder and drummer Jeff Lott create a rock solid rhythm for Thelston’s guitar and vocals. Singer-songwriter/keyboardist Carrie Morrison fills out the band’s sound with powerhouse vocals and technical prowess   “Guitar-heavy rock that takes in late 1960s psychedelia, blues influenced solos, and occasional nods to acoustic folk, all tied together by Thelston’s earnest, emotional vocals”-Greenville Journal   “In terms of musical ambassadors within the melodic melting pot of a scene that is Western North Carolina, you’d be hard-pressed to find an artist as dedicated and inclusive as that of Andrew Thelston.”- Garret K. Woodard Smoky Mountain News   “Andrew Thelston Band is a force to be reckoned with”- Alex Deutsch: WNC Original Music Podcast   “I can’t wait to hear more from such a talented artist. The future of Andrew Thelston is looking bright”-LOCAL LIVE Magazine    “Andrew Thelston is one of the hardest working, talented and intelligent artists in the Asheville area”-LSTNIN

The Get Right Band returns to talk about their recent album iTopia   Find The Get Right Band here thegetrightband.com Facebook open.spotify.com YouTube Instagram   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   “The Get Right Band filters 60’s/70’s psychedelia and 90’s alternative rock through a modern lens– as if Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Nirvana co-wrote an album produced by Danger Mouse and Dan Auerbach.”-American Songwriter   The Get Right Band is a psychedelic indie rock power trio committed to relentlessly following their muses to honest self-expression, to whatever excites them and pushes them into unexplored territory, to capturing some version of truth. American Songwriter writes that the Asheville, NC based group, “filters 60’s/70’s psychedelia and 90’s alternative rock through a modern lens–as if Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Nirvana co-wrote an album produced by Danger Mouse and Dan Auerbach.”   The Get Right Band formed in 2011, built around the musical brotherhood that guitarist/singer/songwriter Silas Durocher and bassist Jesse Gentry have formed playing music together since middle school (25 years!). Durocher, who is a trained composer and has been commissioned to write for symphonies and chamber groups, has guitar chops that can soothe or rage, with a charismatic swagger as frontman and singer. Gentry’s virtuosic bass playing “catapults from elastic to nasty” (The Mountain Xpress). Over the years, GRB has defined their sound through constant evolution, building to the hook-driven, synth-heavy pop/rock/psych band they are today. The Huffington Post writes, “their songs are infectious and take you immediately to a place. The lyrics are smart and bear weight.”    “The Get Right Band are the type of performers that you just know will break out.Their songs are infectious and take you immediately to a place. The lyrics are smart and bear weight.” – The Huffington Post   The Get Right Band has shared the stage with Dr. Dog, Everclear, Cracker, UB40, Rusted Root, Smash Mouth, and Lifehouse; been featured on NPR’s World Cafe, Paste Studio, and WTF with Marc Maron; and performed at major venues and festivals including The Fillmore, Brooklyn Bowl, Theatre of the Living Arts, The Orange Peel, FloydFest, Bristol Rhythm & Roots, and Riverbend Fest. They have released four studio albums and a live album, and their latest LP, iTopia, dropped on April 7, 2023.

Stephen Evans returns and apparently no hard feelings.  Whew!   Find Stephen Evans and the True Grits here www.stephenevansmusic.com www.facebook.com/stephenevansmusic https://www.instagram.com/stephenevansmusic/ https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/stephenevansandthetruegrits/buzz-of-bees Spotify   Thanks to David C Warren for the closing song https://gringononsense.com/ https://www.facebook.com/gringononsense https://open.spotify.com/artist/5zqYalZIt9O3qzqseVLvsd https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0BJGDPHT7/david-c-warren?refMarker=null https://music.apple.com/us/artist/david-c-warren/1650157490   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   After many years of vacillating between being a professional musician and building a nest in Asheville, NC, Stephen Evans finally asked his friends, Brian Shoemaker (bass), Sam Hess (drums), and Woodstock (mandolin), to form the True Grits and make some music together in 2014.  The very next year, Stephen Evans & the True Grits released their first LP "Something to Bleed".  Inspired to release more music, they followed two years later with their EP "Under the Bridge."  Both records have received local and regional praise for their passion and creativity.  Stephen's strong melodic songwriting style is a blend of vivid imagery, darkness, and hopeful optimism.  There's no denying the feeling that shines through with his evocative vocals and lyrics.  Songs like ‘Ghost Among the Trees’, 'The Garden', 'Cherokee Hills', 'Shining Star', and '1000 Roses' are beacons of his folk rock song craft. With radio play on Western North Carolina radio stations, as well as shows around the region, Stephen Evans & the True Grits are becoming a local favorite.    "Buzz of Bees" is their latest album, released in December of 2022, of folk rock with some songs dipping their toes into other styles like Americana, Latin Folk, and Vaudeville.  Singles from the LP, ‘Ghost Among the Trees’, ‘Winning the Day’, and ‘Estefania’, are already receiving radio play on local stations as well as national online radio and music podcasts.  Look for Stephen Evans & the True Grits playing fun live shows all around the area to support this beautiful album.   Born on the cusp of a decade, David C Warren grew up in a house filled with music. There were always records playing and a stash of 45s to plunder. By age thirteen, he bought an electric guitar and amp after a year or so of hopelessly trying to rock out on his dad’s nylon string classical guitar. He started writing his own songs, tentatively at first and then with greater confidence when he started college at FSU and had added new sounds to his sonic palette - REM, The Smiths, Violent Femmes - the music of the time that pricked his ears and powered his first band, Mean Season. A stab at making it as a professional musician in Atlanta didn’t pan out, but coming through that experience, Warren gained a wife (after he moved back to Florida to woo her) and a career. Music took a back seat for a while and those songs he’d crafted so carefully began their long, low simmer. Warren slowly made his way back to music, and the songs on this album. In the time since he picked up a guitar and strummed his first chords, he has spent the years burnishing his musicianship, honing his craft as a songwriter, and learning how to capture musical lightning in a digital bottle. He’s calling the end result “Song of the Sinner,” after a song on the record that introduces listeners to Warren’s own inner struggle that plateaus at hope, rather than victory.

This is a special song mp3-only episode of the podcast featuring Michael C Parris's song Guns, Jesus, and the Bible, co-written with and produced by Will Kimbrough Click here for a direct mp3 download https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7fg4r2/Guns_Bible_Jesus_MST_441kHz_16bit9ldtc.mp3   Show your appreciation to Michael for this free track at these places Venmo | Michael Parris Paypal- pcvmikeparris@yahoo.com Michael C Parris  website Michael C Parris (@michaelcparris) • Instagram photos and videos   “Michael C Parris is sharing his creative journey in real time. He’s up with the sun, writing songs, and sharing them via social media. There is no one quite like him. We have become collaborators. “Guns, Jesus and the Bible” is a moving and powerful statement.“ - Will Kimbrough

Ivy Eld answers all kinds of musical and counseling questions.   Click here to reserve tickets for Ivy Eld's album release show at the Grey Eagle. NOW!   Find Ivy Eld at these places- www.ivyeld.com https://www.facebook.com/ivyeld https://www.instagram.com/ivy.eld/   Thanks to Counter for the closing song www.counter.rocks https://biglink.to/Counter   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   Ivy Eld’s music dances in the land of paradox. Her voice is simultaneously angelic andrawly human, fiery and red-wine smooth. Her evocative and tender songwriting inviteslisteners to dive in quickly and deeply, piercing weary hearts and enshrouding them withthe fierce love and witnessing they desire and deserve. Her vulnerable, heartfelt lyricssoar through the air on the wings of her transcendent, soulful voice. A mental health professional for over a decade and a half, Ivy has been privy to thesacred inner worlds of thousands of souls (while navigating her own inner hallways,dark attics, and sun-lit living rooms). This rich interpersonal and intrapersonalexperience and her curiosity about the internal landscape saturates her songs. Shelongs for her music to be an oasis of healing and beauty, a call to deeper respect andcompassion for ourselves and for humanity, and also just some plain old fun for theears. As a solo artist, her shows are intimate, playful, and deep. And whenaccompanied by her band, her songs become even more layered and potent with thebackdrop of rich rhythms and moody, electric sounds. Ivy considers her music to be another facet of how she shows up in the world inauthentic and passionate service— both as a musician and as a therapist. She hopesher thoughtful, earthy, poetic songs will inspire others to look inside – light, shadows,and all – and come home to their deeply worthy selves.   Counter is an original modern rock band hailing from Western NC featuring driving rhythms, lush vocal harmonies and in-your- face guitars in a sonic mixture of rock, metal, pop and punk.

Singer-Songwriter Jennifer Alvarado  returns and has even more confusing anecdotes   Find Jennifer at these places-  https://direct.me/jenniferalvaradowww.jenniferalvarado.comhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0bM0RX6zTNn5MuKdpb92xU?si=d7Xr7cSlTkqcXXivm_9sIw&dl_branch=1www.instagram.com/jenniferalvaradomusicwww.facebook.com/jemmusic12youtube.com/jemmusic12https://www.reverbnation.com/jenniferalvarado   Thanks to Alison Price for her review of The Tragic Dance of Dying Leaves by Canary Complex, https://www.instagram.com/canary.complex/ https://open.spotify.com/album/6tdoa1a7jEmcPruds0EZbc?si=xwe6RxZfRnu8pt-iDlfdsA   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   At just four years old, Jennifer Alvarado started writing songs. Her passion for songwriting only comes second to her love for God. As a teenager, she began leading worship in her church and felt a call to ministry. Her first single “Relentlessly” was released in 2015 followed by her first Christian album "Hello Life" that consisted of 13 original songs. She returned to her country roots with her single “I Break Things” that was released in early 2020. She released four additional singles during 2020. She has a passion for recovery ministry and wants to help give a voice to the voiceless through music. Her first country EP titled "Playing with Fire" was released in April 2021. Her first Pop influenced single “IDWYB (I Don't Want You Back)” was rel eased in June 2021. She is currently working on a country/pop album that will be released later this year. Her sound is a mixture of country, pop and blues that reflect an eclectic blend of influences.   Notables Named “One to Watch” by Nashville Songwriters Association in Spring 2021 CommScope Earth Day Regional Award Winner with Original Song in 2015 “I Break Things” and “Playing with Fire” have been voted Number 1 on Indie Star Radio’s Top 21 for multiple weeks. And “IDWYB” debuted at #2 on their Top 21 countdown it’s first week. She was a World Songwriter Awards Top 10 finalist for “Best Pop Song” with “IDWYB.” Artist of the Week for Indie Star Radio week of July 4th through 10th. Over 280k streams on Spotify.

Cutlass jumps on the podcast and give all the opinions you are thinking but know better than to say out loud! Just kidding they're funny, laid back guys.    Listen and follow Cutlass at these places https://www.instagram.com/cutlassmusic/?hl=en https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Pf6RzYh2dCV4iK9mql7bo https://www.tiktok.com/@cutlassmusic?lang=en   Find Dark City Kings here https://thedarkcitykings.bandcamp.com/track/honey-bee   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   Cutlass is a dynamic alternative rock duo that draws heavy influence from the music of the late 60s to early 90s. Notable influences include Sam Cooke, Jimi Hendrix, the Beatles, Drake, Cake, Beethoven, Soundgarden, Prince, Rihanna and the Human Condition.  Their 4th studio album "The East" will be released Winter 2022. Essential recordings include "Blue Bloods" "Used to" and "Slave". Cutlass can be found on all streaming platforms via the name Cutlass Music.

Jesse Frizsell comes back to the podcast and tells us how to impersonate Nick Mac but does not do the actual impression! Tease!    Listen and follow Jesse at these places https://jessefrizsell.hearnow.com/back-to-carolina https://www.instagram.com/jessefrizsell/ Amazon Music Apple Music Spotify https://www.facebook.com/JesseFrizsell   Thanks to Jay Regan for the closing song New Album "The Gap Between" available Now https://open.spotify.com/album/5Jj36Dm4z8JPqzKJwN1dwj https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnu1VSISrOwIGGm1lPAoZew See my 1966 Dodge Dart GT Restoration videos  here:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMWartYBjcaCvKb4MJl1aeA https://jayregan.bandcamp.com/ www.jayregan.us   Listen to Michael Parris's album Honey Bee here - Michael C Parris Spotify: Honeybee   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   Hailing from the mountains of western North Carolina, guitarist and songwriter Jesse Frizsell seamlessly combines aspects of modern and classic country. Born in Asheville, NC, Jesse grew up learning and playing his favorite tunes by classic artists. By the age of 16, he was playing in various local bands. Frizsell has performed at the Warren Haynes Christmas Jam both with his band and more recently as a solo artist. He has opened for acts such as Bret Michaels (of Poison), Blackberry Smoke, Framing Hanley and shared the stage with Kevin Kinney (of Drivin’ N Cryin’) as well as Justin Biltonen (of 3 Doors Down). More recently, Jesse writes songs for the heartbroken, the working man and those ready and willing to unwind after a long day. He participates actively in the local Asheville music scene and regionally in the Southeast. You can find him most weekends playing as a member of The Western Carolina Writers, solo or with his bluegrass trio, Jesse Frizsell and the Riffers. Jesse has released a two song EP, “A Couple of Songs for Drinking”,in 2018, and a full length album “Rose Gold Renegades”, in 2019, both available for streaming or download on all major platforms. His latest endeavor takes a more traditional approach honoring the music of the mountains he grew up in. “Back to Carolina”, his homage to bluegrass will be available everywhere the 1st of October, 2021     Hailing from Philadelphia Jay Regan is the former vocalist and guitarist of the bands April Fool, Dezire and Today We Live. After a hiatus, Jay decided to venture out as a solo artist which cumulated in the release of his first solo album Dreams and Nightmares in 2014. Since then Jay has performed hundreds of shows and has released two more albums, 2017’s Wash Me and 2023’s The Gap Between. Jay’s music is a mix of rock styles and touches on genres such as modern rock, folk rock, alt-country, funk, and R&B.      Singer-songwriter Michael C. Parris is from Millboro, N.C., most famous, perhaps, for where Daner Johnson taught Charlie Poole to play banjo. Michael’s grandfather, Red Parris, used to play with Daner in the late ’30s. Songs by Johnny Cash, Marty Robbins, Emmylou Harris, John Prine and Waylon Jennings were fixtures in his young life, and you can feel their influence in Michael’s music. Michael grew up in Randolph County, passing the time by hunting rabbit, priming tobacco, working in chicken houses, milking cows, playing basketball, listening to country music and running wild with his cousins. Later, he attended UNC-Greensboro and, in 2002, after joining the Peace Corps, he began writing songs while serving in Jamaica. One fine day in 2021, Michael got his big break when Todd Snider asked him to open for him in Charleston, S.C. Soon after Will Kayuk agreed to fund and produce Mi

Tricia Tripp of  Hearts Gone South  returns to the podcast and she's finally cheered up a little.   Download mp3 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/hexyqt/Ep_166_Hearts_Gone_South_the_Return79vg9.mp3   Listen to and follow Hearts Gone South at these places https://www.instagram.com/heartsgonesouth/ https://www.facebook.com/heartsgonesouth/ https://heartsgonesouth.bandcamp.com/   Thanks to Pippa Hoover for providing this week's closing song https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Z7Qs2TAekHLIZ3D02XT35?si=1U9vX7iRQ_yh3M-Bz_KVJg https://www.instagram.com/pippahoover   Subscribe to the podcast - https://www.pandora.com/podcast/wnc-original-music/PC:19927 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-wnc-original-music-31067964/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://open.spotify.com/show/3Rx8uNDtBXzcrmA6vHiph4 https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/wnc-original-music-669675 https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/wnc-original-music-wnc-original-music-yHY9MeOp58D/ https://www.stitcher.com/show/western-north-carolina-original-music https://www.audible.com/pd/WNC-Original-Music-Podcast/B08K56H291   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission

Taylor Maxson part three where we try to avoid slandering someone   Listen to and follow Taylor at these places https://taylormaxson.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Taylor-Maxson-music-104463224561160/ https://soundcloud.com/taylor-maxson-473072032 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/taylor-maxson-asheville-nc/821209   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission

Couldn't Be Happiers stop by to talk about music and get some very ineffective couples counseling   Listen and follow Couldn't Be Happiers www.couldntbehappiers.com www.facebook.com/couldntbehappiers www.instagram.com/couldntbehappiers   Thanks to The Simple Joy for the closing song   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   The Couldn't Be Happiers are a married, songwriting alt-country/Americana duo from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Jordan Crosby Lee (guitar and vocals) is a born again North Carolinian originally from Texas. His love of Texas music still runs deep, and his conversational songwriting style is redolent of Robert Earl Keen and Bruce Robison.  North Carolina native Jodi Hildebran Lee (drums, harmonica, and vocals) brings a more traditional/bluesy country dressing to their sound. Her voice is bold, brilliant, and hair-raisingly beautiful. Their sound is uniquely their own, but if a comparison must be made, think Violent Femmes meets Johnny & June. They cover everything from their love for each other to the rueful life of a Sasquatch hunter. The lyrics are nuanced, funny, and purposeful.   The duo’s first full-length album, "Songs for Butchie," is out now in three volumes. The album is named in honor of Jordan's late father, John Lee, who passed away on November 3, 2020, from a rare brain cancer.  "Butchie" was undoubtedly the band's biggest fan, and his faith in Jordan and Jodi is what drove them to finally write and release this album.  Melissa Clarke, Ph.D., of Americana Highways called their music on this album “witty and entertaining, even as the lyrics weave in serious topics to consider.”   They also just wrapped filming a commercial for a fancy ad agency, but they can’t talk about it until it comes out almost a year from now…but, they are super stoked about it.  They also got a few songs into a sync library in 2022, so they've got their fingers crossed they might show up somewhere on your TV or computer soon...

Katie Sachs drops by and tries to get me cancelled   Listen and follow Katie Sachs https://www.katiesachs.com/ https://www.instagram.com/katiesachs_band/ https://www.facebook.com/Katiesachsmusic/   Thanks to Jack Adamant for the closing song https://jackadamant.com https://open.spotify.com/jackadamant/ https://jackadamant.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jackadamant/ https://www.facebook.com/jackadamantofficial   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   BIO: Katie Sachs is an Asheville, NC - based songwriter, powerhouse vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist, who sings from the guts and delivers a raw, urgently emotional musical experience to listeners. Through eccentric lyrics and catchy melodies, Katie reveals an inner world that is brutally honest, deeply vulnerable, and highly relatable.  Her appreciation of wide-ranging musical styles comes through in her work, and makes it hard to put a label on her.  If influences were ingredients, they would include: a base of Billie Holiday, a dash of David Byrne, a pinch of Pixies, and a flavor of Feist.  BRAGS:With a degree in creative writing, extensive national touring, and over 20 years of songwriting behind her, Katie is a seasoned performer who knows how to connect with her audience and make them cry, laugh, ponder, and fall silent.  She has performed at iconic venues such as: Club Passim in Boston, MA, Hole in the Wall, Strangebrew and the Driskill Hotel in Austin, TX, and the Threadgill stage at Kerrville Folk Festival. Co-bills include the likes of Heather Maloney, Ley Line, Peter Tork (Of the Monkees) and trading songs around campfires with a then-unknown Adrianne Lenker (Big Thief.) Katie's full catalogue of music (4 albums, from 2012 - 2021) can be downloaded on Bandcamp. Stream music on Spotify and all other online streaming platforms or catch one of her live shows!   Jack Adamant is a Italian singer/songwriter who now lives and records in Stockholm and has just released his sophomore album ”Obscure Places & Cupboards” on AR Recordings. Produced by Jack and his drummer Ged at home mainly during lockdown, the new record has a more indie-punk feel to it compared with his 2019 debut ”Unkind”.

Eaze Dogg becomes the first rapper (full time) to be interviewed on the podcast   Listen and follow Eaze Dogg www.soundcloud.com/eazedoggydogg www.instagram.com/eazedoggydogg www.facebook.com/eazedoggydogg www.youtube.com/eazygame888   Thanks to Big Nobeli for the closing song https://on.soundcloud.com/pXZJxtkDprK3ihhp7 https://www.instagram.com/bignobeli3100/   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission

Landon Gray drops by the podcast and proves he has nothing to prove   Listen and follow Landon Gray https://www.instagram.com/thelandogray/ https://www.tiktok.com/Landogray?_t=8UhNQ33vEza&_r=1 https://open.spotify.com/artist/0zCs8mmux2CrWJJY7xPDqc?si=4TA_M9uLSIW9HfdrrvAO7Q https://music.apple.com/us/artist/landon-gray-the-lucky-strikes/1445472004   Thanks to WhoIAre for the closing song Spotify Instagram Facebook   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   From Landon Gray - My name is Landon Gray, and I am an independent artist originally from West Jefferson, NC, up in the holler around the Blue Ridge Parkway. Counting up all of my musical endeavors, I have written, recorded, produced, and released two full-length albums,  two EPs, and 19 singles. The most recent being the “A Brief Cosmic Cinematic Experience” EP, where I wrote each song, played all the instruments, recorded and produced the whole thing; all from my one bedroom apartment’s living room. I’ve played shows all over the state, from Ashe County to Raleigh to Charlotte, fronted my own band and have even been signed by two small labels during this wild ride! Under the heavy influence of the masters such as The Beatles, Elvis , and many more modern artists like–fellow North Carolinian musicians–The Avett Brothers, I have crafted a new but uniquely nostalgic sound, that blends together my surroundings and experiences. My hope is that my music will resonate with people, that when someone listens to one of my little songs that I’ve recorded in my living room, huddled over my guitar and computer, that they feel something, or think about things that maybe they wouldn’t have ordinarily considered. So if you’re feeling like your ears need a good wiggle and your toes need a good tap, look me up, wherever you get your tunes, and maybe you’ll find what you’ve been itching for.     An Original band out of Raleigh, NC, WhoIAre’s style is a blend of Psychedelic, Funk, Soul and Rock. Their latest release, “Paradox”, was mixed and mastered by Dwarf Star Studios (Carrboro)

Kim Ware  returns to the podcast and this time it's personal.   Click here for easy streaming or download -    https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/cu26fg/Ep_160_Kim_Ware_Returns_pt_19kgga.mp3   Click to listen on iTunes/ Apple Podcasts    Pandora    Stitcher    Spotify   Listen and follow Kim Ware and the Good Graces www.thegoodgraces.org https://thegoodgraces.bandcamp.com/  https://www.facebook.com/thegoodgraces https://soundcloud.com/thegoodgraces  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhg7efBaoKclj_zDIOsBr2_YlH6lAsRNQ    Check out Kim's Americana / folk / roots / etc. radio show, "Great Big Hoping Machine," Sunday mornings at 11AM ET on Radio Plastique!   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission    Since forming in 2006, Kim Ware and the Good Graces have toured the country, performed at countless festivals (including LEAF, where Ware was a finalist in the 2019 NewSong Singer-Songwriter Competition), and shared stages with a long list of renowned artists including Indigo Girls, Sierra Ferrell, Granville Automatic, and The Old Ceremony. She has been compared to artists like Neko Case, Drive-By Truckers, Phoebe Bridgers, and the Weepies, and has cultivated a dedicated fan base over the course of the last 15 years.

Mat Masterson/Squatch gets on the mic to barely even talk about bigfoot! It's a travesty   Click here for easy streaming or download -    https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/g67429/Ep_159_Squatch_Mat_Mastersonbt0ac.mp3   Click to listen on   Pandora Stitcher Apple Podcasts/iTunes Spotify Audible   Listen and follow Squatch http://www.facebook.com/squatchyvibeshttp://squatchyvibes.bandcamp.com   Thanks to Irondequoit Dodge for the closing song https://www.instagram.com/irondequoitdodge/ http://irondequoitdodge.com  https://music.apple.com/us/artist/irondequoit-dodge/1641425589 https://open.spotify.com/artist/59cSqSZih1i7PnNxC8FwFr https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMHBan9u9KyNScP1cS--S_g https://irondequoitdodge.bandcamp.com/album/irondequoit-dodge-ep   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   Squatch is led by Burke County native Mat Masterson. His skillful songwriting and lyrical prowess shine, and yet still leave plenty of room for the world class musicians in the band to bring the house down. The songs are steeped in the joys and sorrows of growing up in the Blue Ridge Mountains, traveling the world to escape them, and eventually landing right back at home to focus on family and community. Squatch is an ever changing, ever growing collective of musicians hand-picked by Masterson throughout his years back home in WNC from the finest players the region has to offer.   Formed in Austin in the spring of 2022, Irondequoit Dodge started when guitarist Eric Legeer and banjo player Rita Bliss swiped right on Vampr. They bonded over their respective home towns near Rochester NY and set out to find a bassist. Jimmie Scott Calhoun responded to their craigslist ad and fit right in. They recorded an EP in July and stay busy performing in and around Austin, TX.

Krave Amiko return for part 2 and this time they realize they can curse!     Find Krave Amiko at these places- https://kraveamiko.bandcamp.com facebook.com/kraveamiko instagram.com/kraveamiko www.kraveamiko.com   Thanks to Kelsey Montanez for the closing song https://www.facebook.com/KelseyMontanezMusic https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/kelseymontanez/i-sold-my-soul https://www.instagram.com/kelseymontanez_/     Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   Krave Amiko began in early 2019 by Rob Walsh and a handful of songs crafted by combining homemade lo-fi acoustic guitar samples, trip-hop inspired rhythm sections, and lyrical storytelling. The line-up is made complete by Stephanie Barcelona- vox, Nestor Teran- guitar/keys, Jonathan Harwood- drums, and Sam Barker- bass   Kelsey Montanez is one of Chicago’s best kept secrets. Both intimate and ecstatic, smokey and scorching, her potent blend of blues, pop, and psychedelia has been turning heads for over a decade. Among the singer-songwriter’s many talents, it’s Montanez’s arresting voice that has captured a devoted fanbase. It comes as no surprise that her visceral 2013 EP “A Delightful Sadness” scored her a record contract and music video with Chance the Rapper on lead single “Out of Sight.” True to her strong sense of independence, Montanez subsequently opted to pursue her own uncompromising artistic vision. It took a pandemic worth of isolation and heartbreak to transform that raw power into the refined spectacle that is her first record in over a decade. Bolstered by the pristine production of Bill Karambelas and internationally acclaimed session musicians, her music is both transcendent and catchy, demonstrating the songwriter’s range and ability to transform deeply personal lyrics into searing and seductive rock. While conjuring vocalists like Amy Winehouse and Lauryn Hill, Montanez possesses her own unmistakable voice. Kelsey Montanez has been listed in the Chicago REDEYE as “15 artists to Watch" and celebrated in the Chicago Reader and Chicago Tribune. Montanez has headlined prominent Chicago venues such as the Metro, House of Blues, as well as festivals such as SXSW. Recently, Montanez was awarded the 2020 Magellan Musician in Residence at the historic Aqua Building.

Gold Light joins the podcast to talk about DIY recording and FYI other stuff   Listen and follow Gold Light www.GoldLightMusic.com www.GoldLight.Bandcamp.com www.Facebook.com/GoldLightMusic   Rose Savage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vl3Tu3XpwJE https://open.spotify.com/artist/4weNaJj2dzez3jGxcxgpnn https://www.facebook.com/therosesavage/   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   Gold Light is the musical project of Joe Chang. Tracking through cinematic tales of heartache, love and loss while bouncing effortlessly between genres from 50’s rock and roll to post-punk to classic country and folk, Gold Light becomes a catchall for Chang’s prismatic take on American music. Currently based in Asheville and forming in 2013, Joe has written, self-recorded, and performed most of the instrumentation on his five full-length albums. Fleshing out the band live with a rotating cast of musicians throughout the years, Gold Light has played over 200 shows with the majority of them being on the road. “Blood Summer”, Gold Light’s latest album, comes out 3 February, 2022.

Joshua Carpenter brings new tunes and a fresh attitude to the podcast.   Click here for easy streaming or download -    https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/jtem25/Ep_156_Joshua_Carpenter_pt_2borbp.mp3   Click to listen on Apple/iTunes  Sitcher  Google Podcasts  Spotify   iHeart Radio  Pandora   Listen and follow Joshua Carpenter https://jcarps.com Spotify https://www.potluckfoundation.com/   Thanks to Annabelle's Curse  for the closing song https://annabellescurse.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/annabellescurse/ https://www.facebook.com/annabellescurse/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFoQBjiI8ramVr240FnLmOQ?app=desktop https://open.spotify.com/artist/0jY1lWosBzuZR3lFdajnr7?si=VVkJhGyMSsW-Q2vX9FiKPg&dl_branch=1&nd=1   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission     Joshua Carpenter has done stints with Floating Action, The Nein, and even a handful of gigs here and there with cult-hero-turned-phenomenon Rodriguez. The Asheville, NC resident currently plays with Schooner, Better Twin, & Emily Easterly in addition to writing and performing under his own name. Carpenter has released two under-the-radar-but-stellar solo albums, Full Flight, in 2011, and Prey Tells, in 2017.Carpenter’s aesthetic lends itself to Big Star’s memorable hooks with the wry, eviscerating wit of Andy Partridge. Catchy, cerebral, and a little pugnacious."… traces back through songsmiths Tobin Sprout and Matthew Sweet to Robyn Hitchcock and Ray Davies - nostalgia obsessives unafraid to dress their melancholy in pop trappings."-John Schacht, Independent Weekly (NC)      Annabelle’s Curse is an electrified indie-folk band from Bristol, TN/VA. The band has developed a reputation for high energy live shows and immersive studio albums. Its members are Tim Kilbourne (vocals, banjo, guitar), Carly Booher Edwards (vocals, mandolin), Zack Edwards (guitar), Travis Goyette (drums), Kirk Bagnall (auxiliary percussion), and Andrew Clark (bass). They have released five full-length albums and one EP.    Since forming in 2010, Annabelle’s Curse has toured extensively, developing a devoted fan base throughout the southeast and mid-Atlantic. They have supported acts such as Blues Traveler, Anderson East, Langhorn Slim, Amythyst Kiah, 49 Winchester, Folk Soul Revival, Humming House, The Black Lillies, The Hackensack Boys, Allison Russell, and honeyhoney. The band has performed at Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion 10 times and has played Floydfest, RoosterWalk, Fall for Greenville, NC Brewer’s Fest, Music City Roots on PBS, and countless other festivals and events.

This is a special episode which is simply a free song by Western North Carolina songwriter Adrianna Blanks. Below is a link to download the song as an mp3 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/r88abr/Never_Really_Gone_-_Adrianne_Blanks8ygnw.mp3   Venmo Adrianne here if you'd like to support her future endeavors   The story behind the song - My parents, Blanks & Tanya Marie Bettenhausen, died when I was 10 months old. The song is about my relationship to my grief losing them so young. It was hard growing up because there was no textbook for how to deal with this specific type of loss. I was put in a lot of general counseling but the only place I saw myself represented were characters like Sabrina, and Harry Potter. That’s why I wanted to write this song and share my story, because if it helps even one person, then it was worth opening up about.   Adrianne Blanks- Songwriter, Vocals @adrianneblanksMatt Blanks- Piano @soaringsoundstudioDan Hood- Guitar, Pedal Steel @danhoodmusicTaylor West- Bass @_eddtaylor_ Alfred Sergel IV- Drums, Percussion @alfredsergel.4Gage Owens- Producer, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer @gage_owens_Dave McNair- Mastering Engineer Recorded at @siouxsiouxstudio Album Art - Kristen Marie Greene @kristenmariegreene & Nina D’Angier   Find Arianne at the places below for more of her music https://adrianneblanks.bandcamp.com/album/words-are-spells https://music.apple.com/us/artist/adrianne-blanks/1618962451 https://open.spotify.com/artist/4V9OVzZ6IRAgCbeTi6Qsls?si=iCRF1yLESZaNuGFqMs6QHg https://open.spotify.com/album/4TW7bjIGcdIpgUAOjkwluv?si=_XLnXt8rTheOBgZnLeC6sw   www.wncoriginalmusic.com

This episode features selections from Represented, the  WNC Musicians For Change compilation album in support of voting rights and access. Here's a link to the whole thing. All tracks are free, and contain links to valuable voting information. https://wncoriginalmusic.bandcamp.com/album/represented   For a great selection of voting resources visit https://www.vote.org/   Direct download mp3 or mp3 stream - https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/2pcm4s/Ep101representedpt2.mp3   Listen on Spotify    iTunes/Apple   Stitcher   Google Podcasts   iHeart Radio   Fantomex https://www.fantomex.band/ https://fantomex.bandcamp.com/releases https://www.instagram.com/fantomex_the_band_duh/   Josh Gray www.joshgraymusic.com www.facebook.com/joshgraymusic www.instagram.com/joshgraymusic   Nick Mac https://www.facebook.com/nickmacmusic https://www.instagram.com/nickmac828 https://www.nickmacmusic.com   Couldn't Be Happiers https://www.couldntbehappiers.com https://www.instagram.com/couldntbehappiers https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/couldnt-be-happiers/1326700227   Kathryn O'Shea https://www.kathrynosheamusic.com https://www.facebook.com/ kathrynosheamusic   Bonny Dagger https://Facebook.com/bonnydaggermusic https://www.Bonnydagger.bandcamp.com   Taylor Maxson http://taylormaxson.bandcamp.com   The Get Right Band https://thegetrightband.com https://www.facebook.com/thegetrightband https://www.instagram.com/thegetrightband   Andrew Thelston https://m.facebook.com/andrewthelstonmusic/ https://www.youtube.com/c/AndrewThelston http://www.andrewthelston.com/   Jim Swayzee https://www.jimswayzee.com https://www.instagram.com/swayzeemusic https://www.facebook.com/swayzeemusic   Matt Geary https://houseofgeary.bandcamp.com https://www.instagram.com/matt_geary_music/ https://www.tibetanbuddhist.org   Valravne https://valravne.bandcamp.com/   Landon Gray https://www.instagram.com/landogray https://music.apple.com/us/artist/landon-gray-the-lucky-strikes/1445472004 https://open.spotify.com/artist/3y20mz9XGnvqJAJRHrUtG8     Chris  Titchner https://www.christitchner.com https://christitchner.bandcamp.com https://www.instagram.com/christitchner     Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/

This episode features selections from Represented, the  WNC Musicians For Change compilation album in support of voting rights and access. Here's a link to the whole thing. All tracks are free, and contain links to valuable voting information. https://wncoriginalmusic.bandcamp.com/album/represented   For a great selection of voting resources visit https://www.vote.org/   Listen on Spotify    iTunes/Apple   Stitcher  Mp3 Download   Artists featured on this episode   Julia Sanders https://www.facebook.com/JuliaSandersBand   The Blue Eyed Bettys https://www.facebook.com/theblueeyedbettys   Tin Roof Echo https://tinroofecho.com/home   The Deathbots https://www.facebook.com/thedeathbots/   Eleanor Underhill https://www.facebook.com/eleanorunderhillandfriends   The Lily Vakili Band https://www.facebook.com/LilyVakiliBand   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/

Day and Dream join the podcast and we figure out which is which!   Click here for easy streaming or download -   https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/n3jxph/Ep_155_Day_and_Dream_Pt_171dhd.mp3   Click to listen on Apple/iTunes   Pandora   Stitcher   Google Podcasts   Spotify   iHeart Radio    Find Day and Dream at these places- https://dayanddreamband.bandcamp.com/album/the-art-of-remembering-2 https://www.dayanddreamband.com/contact.html https://www.facebook.com/DayAndDreamBand https://www.instagram.com/dayanddreamband/   Thanks to Cormac Russell for the closing song https://www.facebook.com/cormacrussellmusic/ https://www.instagram.com/cormacrussellmusic/   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission     Self described star gazers and forest dwellers, Day & Dream creates music that sounds like your favorite warm fuzzy blanket. Long time artists, musicians and singer/songwriters, Peter Frizzante and Abby Amaya, initially met in New York City, but didn't start their indie-rock dreampop shoegaze band together until they moved to  Asheville, North Carolina. Abby’s roots are in California 60s coastal pop, while Peter’s is post-punk, indie-rock. Working together, the now husband and wife team showcase their admiration for sun-soaked sonic landscapes, lo-fi lounge, neo-psychedelia, fuzzy guitars, jazz tones, and melodic pop structures. Reverb soaked and layered with soft whispery vocals, the result is an energetic and memorable reverie. Peter, the morning person, and Abby, the night owl -- their band name is a nod to their opposite sleep schedules. The pair is often writing music or lyrics at home in between work and daily chores, finding inspiration in the human condition and the pain and joy of life. The band has played with many different local drummers (Jake Cavinder, Matt Hendler, Mike Fasano) and bass players (Marcos Waldheim, Erik Jan, Lowell Hobbs, Matt Tobia, Daniel Hyman). Their first  single, Nocturnal Creatures,  was recorded at El Rancho Morbido Studios with Ryan Slagle (Black Mountain, NC) and debuted in July 2018. This was soon followed by their first full length album, “With Every Breath You Die” in February 2019,  recorded at Standard Electric Studios with Engineer Damon Moon & mastered by Greg Hendler in Atlanta. They went back to the studio in July of 2019 to record a handful of  tracks at Echo Mountain Studios (Asheville, NC). The singles were engineered by  Kenny Harrington, mastered by Jason NeSmith of Chase Park Transduction Studios (Athens, GA) & Geoff Pesche of world renowned Abbey Road Studios (London).  After canceling most shows booked for the last two years, the band has stayed busy indoors with numerous live streams & shooting music videos. They’ve had singles featured on several compilations: Green Witch Records  (NYC), Sunday Records (Chicago), Stereoactive Media (Austin/Brooklyn), Shoegaze  Pilipinas (Philippines), Holy Crap Records (Black Mountain, NC), Editoris (Panama), OIM Records (Oakland, CA), Bummer Recordings (Chattanooga, TN), and Shiny Happy Records (Indonesia). In 2021, they signed with Lilystars Records (ADA, Warner Music Group), owned by Clementine Castro (Oranges & Lemons, The Camerawalls). The band issued several singles: Rabbit Hole, Separation Anxiety, and a remix of Cabin Fever by indie-electropop legends, Sweet Trip. Their second album, "The Art of Remembering" (mixed & mastered by Chrisanthony Kryptoneum Vinzons), released in February 2022, followed by a bout of live shows. Day & Dream is an official 2022 SXSW artist. Please stay tuned for live show updates.   Canadian born but raised in Ireland, Cormac Russell has take

Welcome Laura Jane Vincent to the podcast! Lots of fun and misunderstandings.   Click here for easy streaming or download -   https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/2ctxg2/Ep_154_Laura_Jane_Vincent_pt_173ios.mp3   Click to listen on Pandora    iHeart Radio   Spotify   Google Podcasts   Stitcher   iTunes/Apple Podcasts   Find Laura Jane Vincent at these places- https://laurajanevincent.bandcamp.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/LaurajVincent https://www.facebook.com/LauraJaneVincentmusic https://www.instagram.com/laurajvincent   Thanks to His and Hers for the closing song www.hisandhersnc.com   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   Laura Jane Vincent is a performer, multi-instrumentalist, and singer-songwriter. She writes ballads of strength loss and triumph featuring stories of those who should know better but just simply can't help themselves. Her most recent album “All These Machines” released February 2020, is available everywhere. She tours the entire east coast and Midwest when there’s not an unexpected global health event in the way. She is currently working on her 3rd full length album, once again at Black Rabbit Audio studio with award winning producer Tom Troyer, who also is a permanent member of her live band.   She was named by the Triad Music Festival AMPD Expo as songwriter of the year for 2017. She is also the creator and curator of the twice annual music festival Glendonfest in Moore County, NC. Established in 2016, the event features 25+ regional and national touring acts over two days in the spring and fall. In addition to promoting and performing her own music, Laura also is the manager and publicist for a handful of select music clients, creatively directing their career trajectories and all tasks related to booking and representation. She also serves on the community advisory board for the North Carolina Folk Festival, and assists with the production and successful creation of various entertainment events across the southeast. She lives in a 200 year old farmhouse on 21 acres in the middle of nowhere in southeastern rural North Carolina with her partner, drummer David Tippetts and an ever changing menagerie of fuzzy pets.     His & Hers is a husband and wife fronted Americana folk band from North Carolina.  Caleb and Sara Davis have been playing together as His & Hers since 2013.  They have released 3 albums, including “Come On In”, out in September 2022.    His & Hers has played many festivals and stages, including Merlefest, AppaloosaFest, The CBC Bluegrass Festival, The Daniel Boone Festival, The Ramkat, The Blue Ridge Music Center Amphitheatre, The COMMA Theatre, Muddy Creek Music Hall, and many others.  They have shared the stage with and/or opened for many regional and national touring Americana acts including: Scythian, Dom Flemmons (Carolina Chocolate Drops), Mason Via (Old Crow Medicine Show), Zoe & Cloyd, Joe Mullins & Radio Ramblers, Cane Mill Road, Caroline Owens, Hank Smith & Pattie Kinlaw, Tyler Nail and many more.

Carrie Morrison didn't learn better the first time so she joins the podcast this week, including live performances with Jamie Leigh Bennett and Andrew Thelston   Click here for easy streaming or download -   https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/d3q27k/Ep_153_Carrie_Morrison_pt_29hhsx.mp3 Click to listen on Apple/iTunes  Stitcher  Spotify   https://pandora.app.link/xxXJwKVAVsb   Find Carrie Morrison at these places- www.carriemorrisonmusic.com www.reverbnation.com/carriemorrison https://www.facebook.com/100018954253852 https://www.instagram.com/carriemorrisonmusic http://bit.ly/2r0r9Ip (YouTube) https://www.boldlife.com/key-to-her-voice/   Find Andrew Thelston at https://www.andrewthelston.com   Thanks to Carrie Marshall for the closing song https://www.instagram.com/carrie_marshall_/ https://www.facebook.com/carriemarshallmusic https://www.carriemarshall.net   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission Carrie Morrison's music will break your heart - in the best way. Melodic and memorable, her songs make connections. The singer/songwriter/pianist, a native of Louisville, Ky., has been playing piano since age seven. She moved to WNC in 2004, and has been a popular act in the area for more than 15 years. Morrison is known for melodically strong songs with personal lyrics, ranging from the deeply emotional to the slightly silly. Her EP "Carolina Blonde" was released in 2013 and produced by the late Terry Wetton. Album "Miles and Miles" was produced by Chris Rosser, of award-winning ensemble Free Planet Radio, released in 2017. Her latest project, EP "The Neverwhere Sisters," produced by Andrew Thelston and Daniel Nisbet, featuring cellist JamieLeighBennett, was released summer 2021. Morrison has had airplay on WTZQ and WNCW FM, and enjoys collaborations with several local artists onstage and in studio. Morrison is a teacher of Exceptional Children at Brevard High School. She is married to Mike, the love of her life, her champion, and best roadie.  (Something I am proud of: When I released "Miles and Miles," I sold out the lounge at Isis and then *almost* sold out the mainstage hall, in advance. That show was one of the best nights of my life. Also, the version of "Highway Song" on that album featured Grammy-winning bass player Eliot Wadopian, who passed away earlier this year. RIP, Eliot. What a sweet man and virtuoso.)   Carrie Marshall - Jazz and Blues Vocalist. Songwriter. Artist. Actress. Storyteller. There are defining moments that shape the unique story of our lives. Carrie loves to share her story through musical performances, interweaving known classic jazz and blues standards with her versatile, award-winning original songs. Whether taking a “Sentimental Journey” or singing the blues, Carrie, a recent breast cancer survivor, shares hope, joy, struggle and peace through music. She encourages listeners to tap their toes to the beat of their own “syncopated rhythm”, finding gold in even the darkest of places.

The Well Drinkers jump in on this week's episode to discuss their EP and new single.   Click here for easy streaming or download -    https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/upsuhm/Ep_152_The_Well_Drinkers9b1dn.mp3 Places to listen Apple/iTunes    Stitcher   Google Podcasts  Spotify   iHeart   Pandora   Find The Well Drinkers here- https://www.thewelldrinkers.com https://www.facebook.com https://www.instagram.com/welldrinkers_bluegrass/ https://youtu.be/rtJk8vPUg1U Spotify       Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   The Well Drinkers are a progressive, original bluegrass and Americana band based out of Western North Carolina, whose range extends to festivals and venues across the Southeast.   Since the band's creation in 2019, the group has striven to combine traditional roots of their Appalachian region with progressive instrumentation, songwriting, and subject matter. The group doesn't shy away from the opportunity to bring experimental jams, jazz, Cajun, classical and reggae into their live performances . Jake Bachman  |  lead vocals, mandolin Adam Bachman  |  dobro, pedal steel, vocals Josh Riley  |  upright bass, vocals Jeremy Rilko  |  banjo, vocals Andrew Wakefield  |  guitar, vocals

Billy Litz of Hustle Souls  stops by the podcast to talk about their new EP and solve most of the world's problems.   Click here for easy streaming or download -    https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/xtk4d5/Ep_151_Hustle_Souls_EP9gyci.mp3 Places to listen Apple Podcasts/iTunes   Stitcher   Spotify  Pandora     Find Hustle Souls here http://www.hustlesouls.com/ Hustle Souls on Spotify Facebook Instagram   Thanks to LITZ for the closing song Facebook Instagram https://www.litzmusic.com/   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   Hustle Souls is an Asheville, NC based 4-piece who blend dust-covered-vinyl soul nostalgia with modern sensibility.; recently named one of "Music Connections" Hot 100 Live Unsigned Artists & Bands. Driven by a lust for songwriting, the band’s fervid live performance is heightened by undeniable instrumental prowess and 3 part vocal harmony. With relentless touring, sold out shows and major festival appearances the band has earned a reputation as one of the East Coast’s most promising acts.   LITZ is a power house of sound and soul blending retro vibes with a modern spirit.  Formed in 2013 in Montgomery county Maryland  by brothers Austin, Logan and Michael Litz, And named after the family music store, Victor Litz Music, LITZ has toured through most of the country and is a staple of regional jam and electronic festivals.

Bonus episode with extra silliness from The Ghosts Of Liberty   Apple/iTunes   Pandora   Stitcher   Google Podcasts  iHeart    Find The Ghosts Of Liberty here- https://theghostsofliberty.com/ https://theghostsofliberty.com/subscribe https://www.instagram.com/theghostsofliberty/ https://www.facebook.com/theghostsofliberty https://youtu.be/3tFKfgXwB4g https://open.spotify.com/artist/4M99zWkndG6AOGK03VpjH7   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission

The Ghosts of Liberty visit the podcast, bring a special guest, sing songs, and slap.   Click here for easy streaming or download -    https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/nudz9f/Ep_150_The_Ghosts_of_Libertybe8v7.mp3   Places to listen Pandora   iHeart   Google Podcasts   Stitcher  Apple/iTunes   Find The Ghosts Of Liberty here- https://theghostsofliberty.com/ https://theghostsofliberty.com/subscribe https://www.instagram.com/theghostsofliberty/ https://www.facebook.com/theghostsofliberty https://youtu.be/3tFKfgXwB4g https://open.spotify.com/artist/4M99zWkndG6AOGK03VpjH7   Thanks to Mike Walsh for the closing song Facebook Instagram YouTube Spotify   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   The Americana roots duo that would evolve to become “The Ghosts of Liberty” got its start long before Emma and Tyler Millard knew they would eventually be married.   To tell that story, we must first roll back the clock to 2006. Tyler is 21 and sitting in a doctor’s office after having noticed that his peripheral vision had been giving him some trouble during a college game of ultimate frisbee. The news comes like a tidal wave when the doctor says, “You’re slowly going blind. You have RP. There’s no known cure.”   But it’s not in Ty’s nature to be held down. So he pivots. He picks up a guitar for the first time and begins playing o bsessively. Then singing. Then writing. He can no longer teach high school math, so he puts together a local blues-rock band in his small North Carolina town and begins playing full-time. Over the next several years, his musical chops get sharper as his vision slowly but surely continues to betray him. “It felt like a race against time.”   That Emma would end up singing for her supper was far less uncertain. She teaches herself how to wail and belt just like all the country greats as a little girl growing up in the heart of Texas. But this is just the beginning. As life goes on, from church choir to classical opera, musicals and fronting an alternative pop-rock band, she sees a lot of different audiences for a lot of different reasons, but one thing remains the same: how much she loves singing for every one of them. “Throughout my lifelong struggle with depression, and for all of life’s celebrations, music is my source of purpose. It’s my calling. It has always been what pulls me and pushes me when nothing else can.”   Fast forward to 2014. Emma meets Tyler for the first time at a “jam session” and they immediately hit it off as friends. She begins opening up for his band at local gigs, meanwhile spending hours offstage with him, writing and bonding over late night milkshakes and rural dive bar booths. Over time this bonding leads to the realization that each makes the other better in life and music. Tyler’s steady, funny and loving personality give Emma the confidence to believe in herself and to continue chasing her passion, while Emma’s spontaneous and sentimental nature provide Tyler with a ceaseless supply of inspiration and motivation. In 2018, under a giant oak tree, they make their union official in a beautiful late summer ceremony.   In January of 2020, six years after they met and hundreds of live shows later, “The Ghosts of Liberty,” their first child, was born. The name hails from a mutual fascination with the paranormal- (Emma believes, Tyler is a skeptic, but alas we digress) as well as a deep love for all things historic- and the abiding belief that all people are deserving of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. ________________________________________ From the heartland of America, Mike Walsh has been playing music in Iowa and the midwest for some time now and has been a

Lang Owen stops by the podcast to talk about his new album She's My Memory   Click here for easy streaming or download -    https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/amk2yh/Ep_149_Lang_Owenahpvs.mp3   Places to listen Apple/iTunes  Pandora   Stitcher   Google Podcasts   Spotify   Find Lang Owen here- Website: https://langowenmusicepk.blogspot.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/langowenmusic/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7DvGn0grwL0KHgPyTEcp1fInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/langowenmusic/Bandcamp: https://langowen.bandcamp.com/   Thanks to Hello London for the closing song https://hellolondon.bandcamp.com https://linktr.ee/hellolondon     Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   Growing up in Fairborn, Ohio, just outside Dayton, Lang Owen devoted much of his twenties to songwriting then set aside music to serve as a teacher and social worker. Over the years Lang’s professional work included teaching in the Japanese school system, managing an English as a Second Language program for immigrants, and providing mental health services at a major university. “All that getting around, including all the difficulties that came with it, helped me understand myself and others better, which has made me a better songwriter than I was in my twenties,” Lang comments. “Mostly, it’s opened my eyes to the resilience people demonstrate in getting through their lives. I want my compassion and respect for that to come through in my songs.” Lang returned to music-making in 2017, releasing his debut album Welcome To Yesterday, which South Carolina Music Writer Kevin Oliver hailed as “evocative storytelling at its finest.”   The Post & Courier Free times included Welcome to Yesterday on its “But What About THIS Album” list in their Best South Carolina Music 2019 edition. “Songs about something that seems like nothing but feels like everything” is how Lang describes She’s My Memory, set for release in June 2022. Exemplifying Lang’s comment “There’s always a story,” the album’s title track tells of a man with Alzheimer’s who glimpses his life through anecdotes of humble but defining marital moments told by his wife. This ten song collection will strike a chord with listeners who endeavor to live with love and purpose in a swirling world of relentless change.   Hello London is the solo project of musician James Froese. Hailing from Buffalo, NY, his sound is influenced by many indie, alternative and punk bands from The Smiths to Mayday Parade. In 2021 he released two EP's, At The End of The World and Stay That Way, and in 2022 Hello London will be releasing their debut LP.

Derek Piotr discusses his field recordings of authentic Americana and folk music spanning the decades of Western North Carolina   Click here for easy streaming or download -    https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zcbdae/Ep_148_Derek_Piotr7f6ya.mp3   Places to listen Apple / iTunes   Stitcher   Google Podcasts   Spotify   iHeart Radio   Pandora   Listen to the compilations here https://deathisnot.bandcamp.com/album/ever-since-weve-known-it-more-north-carolina-mountain-singing https://deathisnot.bandcamp.com/album/last-wisps-of-the-old-ways-north-carolina-mountain-singing     And read about some of the people involved here https://derekpiotr.files.wordpress.com/2021/12/bare-family-article-old-time-herald.pdf   Thanks to Admiral Radio for the closing song https://admiralradio.bandcamp.com/album/songs-from-the-vault https://www.admiralradiomusic.com/     Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   Folklorist Derek Piotr pulls together mountain songs from North Carolina crossing nearly a century. Child ballads and local murder songs sit alongside dulcimer & close harmony singing. The star of the compilation, Mrs. Lena Bare Turbyfill, could have been another Texas Gladden in her own right, but dozens of recordings of herself and her family made in 1939 remained on a shelf in The Library of Congress, until they were unearthed by Derek and presented on this collection. Mrs. Turbyfill's daughter Nicky also makes a notable appearance here.

Rooster joins the podcast to talk about their new album, their partnership, old houses, and storage units   Click here for easy streaming or download -    https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/y99nea/147_Rooster_Pt_160ps7.mp3   Places to listen Pandora   Apple Podcasts/iTunes   Stitcher   Google Podcasts   iHeart Radio  Spotify   Listen to and follow  Rooster at these places https://roostermusicavl.weebly.com/ https://www.instagram.com/_roosterband_/ www.facebook.com/9rooster9     Thanks to New Age Americans  for the closing song New Age Americans (@new__age__americans) • Instagram photos and videos (20+) New Age Americans | Facebook Spotify – New Age Americans     Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   Asheville-based band, Rooster, is made up of Erin Kinard on drums and Annie Myers on guitar and was formed by two strangers around a campfire in the summer of 2016. Annie and Erin recorded their debut album, Bloodroot, in February 2019 in Swannanoa, NC with recording engineer and producer Matt Lohan. Rooster's first release was an eponymous collection of five original songs in 2017. Since then they have performed throughout Western North Carolina, creating both new songs and arrangements of beloved Americana. Annie and Erin thrive on the impact of powerful vocal harmony that blends into lush organic sounds like honey from the hive. In any configuration, the orchestrations are clean and uncluttered, but with a raw, gritty edge. They seem right at home in a wine bar, brew pub, honky-tonk or at a backyard barbecue. Rooster's Bloodroot made it onto WNCW's top 100 albums of 2020.    New Age Americans - These Young Adolescents from the Chicago suburbs formed in middle school when best friends Tyler “T-Hodg” Hodgett and Jake “From NAA” Smith wanted to melt faces. The boys found RJ “Caveman” McGaw as the missing piece to fulfill their live experience. The band had a successful tour of the Midwest performing with various artist such as iHeartRadios rock artist of the year, lovelytheband as well as former members of Lynyrd Skynyrd/Blackfoot with their group named Skinny Molly. After the tours the band took a short hiatus to graduate from college. As the band recharged, they released a series of singles and welcomed the talent of Alexander "Mississippi King" James for guitar and songwriting. The band is currently getting ready to tour again and working on their next studio album that is set to release summer of 2022.

Derek Frye returns to talk about all kinds of things, including religion but not religion   Click here for easy streaming or download -    https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/yf9qcw/Ep_146_Derek_Frye_pt_26x5bv.mp3   Places to listen Apple Podcasts/iTunes   Stitcher   Google Podcasts   iHeart Radio   Spotify  Pandora   Listen to and follow The Derek Frye at these places www.derekfrye.bandcamp.com https://www.instagram.com/disposableoutlaw www.facebook.com/disposableoutlaw   Thanks to Lua Flora for the closing song https://www.luaflora.com/https://www.instagram.com/luafloramusic/https://www.facebook.com/luafloramusichttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/lua-flora/1524890566     Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   After 7 years fronting the angsty Asheville rock band The Dirty Badgers, Derek Frye finds himself more eager than ever to showcase those same foreboding sounds through the haunting old time style of his Southern Appalachian ancestry. Born and raised in East Tennessee, Derek is a songwriter with deep rooted ties to the music born in the area. In the hyperbolic style of murder ballads, his songs are historical tales of heartbreak, trouble, strife, and ideas about the true nature of humanity. Derek's performances will take you on a journey through his life and those of his mountain ancestors.   Derek has taken the stage at some of Asheville’s most prominent festivals such as Downtown After 5 and Pridefest and has shared stages with artists like Cracker, Low Cut Connie, and Marcus King.     Lua Flora is the soundtrack of your favorite daydream. The Asheville, NC-based group’s sun-kissed melodies are rooted in the harmonies of Appalachia, rhythms of the West Indies, and lyricism of American folk. Releasing a collection of singles, Lua Flora has collaborated with Sons of Paradise, Richard Vagner, Victor Rice, and Karl Vincent Roth (of Satsang). With stellar reviews from publications such as Face the Current and Top Shelf Music, the outfit has established its unique yet home-like voice.

Kendra and Zack "BMLB" Harding, the duo that make up The Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs, return to the podcast with some tall tales that seem sort of true.   Click here for easy streaming or download -   https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/jj8qn9/Ep_145_BMLB_pt_26uk2l.mp3   Places to listen Apple Podcasts     Stitcher   Google Podcasts   Spotify    iHeart Radio   Pandora   Listen to and follow  Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs at these places Website YouTube Facebook Instagram Spotify   Thanks to Cossette Gobat for the closing song https://www.instagram.com/cosettegobat/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/cosettegobat/ https://www.youtube.com/user/cosettegobat https://open.spotify.com/artist/6VmjwDyJ0qdoJ64KShlA5W https://cosettegobat.bandcamp.com/     Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   The Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs, known to their friends as Kendra and Zack Harding, began gig-swapping as solo artists in 2014. They bonded over these shared gigs, their common love of dogs, and an enthusiasm for hiking. They decided to tie the knot in the fall of 2015. The Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs officially formed in early 2016, and they’ve been bringing songs of joy, pain, and dogs to audiences ever since.Combining their unique backgrounds that range from classic rock to classical guitar, they create a blend of original music with deep roots in the past and a contemporary twist here and there.The Bugs have played extensively throughout the Southeast, including performances in The Crown at the Carolina Theatre, The Grey Eagle’s Patio Show Series, Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival, and at Awendaw Green. They completed their first cross-country tour in early 2020, before going on a virus-mandated hiatus for a couple months. Their sophomore album Folk(ish) came out on April 9, 2021.   Originally from Philadelphia, Cosette Gobat has devoted her entire life to music. A songwriting talent from a very young age, her career took off upon the signing of a record deal with Decapolis Records at age 14. She began touring the East Coast in high school, a move that projected her reach even further. Writing music for documentaries and playing festivals with big artists such as Sheryl Crow, Cosette was signed to another label, KBM Productions, with the release of an electronic EP called ‘Blindside’. After performing on ABC in 2015, she took her career into a different direction studying at Temple University and working as a mastering engineer under Michael Jackson’s ex-producer at Arctic Records in Philadelphia. The release of her debut album ‘Couteau’ in 2020 offered an introduction of her wide- range artistic ability and knowledge, a well-produced blend of folk, classical, and dream pop. Cosette’s music is described as an honest soundscape with poetic lyrics and drowned reverb, evoking a scenery into nostalgia and a sonic dimension.

Part 2 with Stevie Tombstone. More great stories and music.   Click here for easy streaming or download -   https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3tra9d/Ep_144_Stevie_Tombstone_pt_29sa4o.mp3   Places to listen Pandora   Apple/iTunes   Stitcher   Google Podcasts   iHeart Radio   Spotify   Listen to and follow Stevie at these places Stevietombstone.net Video Listen to Raised on Roots https://www.facebook.com/StevieTombstoneTour   Thanks to Clark Blomquist for the closing song https://calbertblomquist.bandcamp.com/releases https://www.facebook.com/C.AlbertBlomquistCountryMusic https://www.calbertblomquist.com/   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   Stevie Tombstone is a quintessential troubadour, a veteran musician who crafts powerful folk songs tinged with classic country and vintage blues influences.   There are many different species of the Music Artist. Various combinations of singers, songwriters and entertainers.  But it’s the ones that wear their art that get to us the most. The ones that don’t know how not to tell the truth in their music and reveal the raw and ragged triumphs that in the end are more beautiful because of the honesty of the struggle. These are the Artists that get in our bones and shake loose our demons by slaying their own with chords and words. Artists like Johnny Cash, Janis Joplin…and Stevie Tombstone." Outlaw Magazine   After a chance meeting with Roy Acuff, Stevie (then a young man) was certain he would always be a musician. Georgia born relation of the legendary fiddler, Clayton McMichen, Stevie immersed himself in the world of rock and the underground music scene of the 80s in Atlanta, but never lost the twang of his childhood. Almost three decades later he has become an accomplished performer, songwriter and guitarist, as well as an integral the Atlanta and Austin Music Scenes at various points in time. He now hangs his hat in Western North Carolina.   In addition to his published works with his 1980s swampabilly band, The Tombstones, Stevie has released five solo albums and half a dozen music videos. The Tombstones song, Nobody, became a college radio anthem. The roots punk song about the Carolina Lights and was later recorded by rock icon Stiv Bator.   Tombstone's debut full length release, 730 AM, featured performances by members of Wilco, Jason and the Scorchers, The Bad Livers, and The Georgia Satellites, and offered tracks that peaked on the Satellite Radio charts. After several comps and EPs, his 2011 release, Greenwood, reintroduced Stevie to Americana and folk listeners with the autobiographical tale of his journey to Greenwood to mark the grave of then un-honored Robert Johnson.   Over the years, Tombstone’s bandmates and co-conspirators have been a veritable who's who of underground and nationally recognized players. Priding himself in his ability to cross genres, he has also had the honor of sharing the bill with the likes of Leon Russell, The Stray Cats, Greg Allman, Willie Nelson, Drive By Truckers, Kevn Kinney, Johnny Bush, and The Ramones.   In addition to producing and writing for other artists, Stevie still performs over two hundred nights a year, enjoying a grassroots following that's kept him on the trail for the last three decades. His latest release, Raised on Roots a compilation of singles and EPs, is available now and enjoying growing airplay.

Julia Sanders joins the podcast for part 2, recorded a year ago so it's like one of those photos siblings create from their childhood   Click here for easy streaming or download -   https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/2dcc3t/Ep_143_Julia_Sanders_2buhv5.mp3   Click to listen on  Pandora   Apple Podcasts/iTunes   Google Podcasts  Spotify    Listen and follow Julia Sanders https://juliasandersmusic.bandcamp.com/releases https://www.facebook.com/JuliaSandersBand https://www.instagram.com/juliasanders/   Find Reilly Downes here www.reillydownesmusic.com www.facebook.com/ReillyDownes https://open.spotify.com/artist/2vHmPCbGkKNLrKRP9nv3G3?si=hAedgA5gTImI9NaSzM5qnQ https://youtube.com/channel/UCkHNL6z4xaPmqLh6TnA4xGw   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   Asheville based songwriter Julia Sanders believes in letting life be your art supplies. With a soulful voice and moving melodies, her music draws inspiration from time living in New Orleans, Montana and the mountains of North Carolina. She winds the journey of heartbreak, love and self-searching into poetic songs that will have you shuffling across the dance floor with a tissue in hand.     Reilly Downes is an Alt Country/Americana singer/songwriter originally from the Texas Hill Country and now residing in Chicago. She has been compared to the likes of Alison Krauss, Gillian Welch, and June Carter Cash with the flare of Nikki Lane. She will be releasing her debut album May of 2020.

Blake Hornsby continues with discussion of his most recent album and a truly unique influence   Click here for easy streaming or download - https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/nivyiu/Ep_142_Blake_Hornsby_pt_27wwix.mp3  Click to listen on Apple Podcasts/iTunes    Stitcher   Pandora  Spotify   iHeart Radio  Google Podcasts  Amazon/Audible Listen and follow Blake Hornsby at these places https://blakehornsby.bandcamp.com/album/dogwood-dance https://www.facebook.com/faroutgroovybro https://www.instagram.com/hornsbyba   Find Sullivan Smith & Stray Lions here- Instagram: Sullivan Smith & Stray Lions (@thestraylions)  Facebook:  Sullivan Smith and Stray Lions | Facebook Spotify: Spotify – Sullivan Smith & Stray Lions Bandcamp: Music | Sullivan Smith & Stray Lions (bandcamp.com)   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   Blake Hornsby is a psychedelic folk musician born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee, currently based out of Boone, North Carolina. Hornsby's work is influenced by psychedelia, folk, eastern music, American primitivism, avant-garde, and sound healing. He recorded his first original music in the summer of 2015 on his laptop. This demo incorporated acoustic and electric guitars, banjo, synthesizers, vocals, and samples. In Autumn of 2016, Hornsby released his first album Solipsism & the Nectar of the Gods. This album included reworked versions of songs from his demo as well as new material. In 2018, Hornsby released Legend of the Unconscious Enigma as a follow up to his previous album. In contrast to his debut, he transitioned to a more organic sound without the use of synthesizers and electric guitar. He began experimenting with acoustic guitar in open tunings as well as more complex overdubs.  In the Spring of 2019, Hornsby went on a solo trip to northern India. He purchased a guitar in Delhi and began writing new material in the Himalayas. When he returned to the United States, he perfected these songs and composed the remainder of the material on what would become Teetering on the Edge of the Void.  Teetering On the Edge of the Void was Hornsby's first professional album. It was recorded in late 2019 to analog tape in a studio in Nashville, Tennessee. The result was a psychedelic world folk album tinged with heavy Indian influence and orchestrated segments. Released in June, 2020, this acclaimed album was his most ambitious to date. It became the final album in his conceptual trilogy and was self released on vinyl. Less than a year later, Hornsby released his first professional instrumental album. Dogwood Dance was recorded in Asheville, NC and exemplifies his advanced guitar style that has been compared to artists akin to John Fahey. The Australian record label Ramble Records funded its release on vinyl. Both of his most recent albums have gained attention worldwide and have been positively reviewed on blogs, as well as airplay.   Sullivan Smith & Stray Lions is a pop group or musical dance craze from Roanoke, VA.  Started in 2019 as a bedroom project, Sullivan soon found a revolving door of musicians to back with live gigs and some recording. In other words... "Just a songwriter and a makeshift band."

Trouvere' returns to the podcast to discuss the alphabet, album track order, and what exactly Trouvere' is.   Click here for easy streaming or download -   https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/hics29/Ep_141_Trouvere_pt_2auo80.mp3   Places to listen Apple/iTunes  Pandora   Google Podcasts   Spotify   Listen to and follow Trouvere at these places https://open.spotify.com/artist/7LL7mFNhFgLW0c9MSESh9B?si=b1makVlnSG2FyxFum1DM2Q https://trouvre.bandcamp.com https://www.instagram.com/_trouvere_ https://www.facebook.com/Trouveremusik https://trouvere2.bandzoogle.com/home   Thanks to The Collect Pond for this week's closing song https://www.instagram.com/thecollectpond/https://www.facebook.com/thecollectpond https://twitter.com/thecollectpond   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ https://gopod.me/wncom     Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   Trouvere started in Lynchburg, Virginia, where he played the local indie circuit including house shows and venues like Speaker Tree Records,  Lynchstock Music Festival and The Wine and Garlic Festival.   During that time Trouvere's first ep, Saint Luna was recorded, but released just as he moved to WNC.   During his time here in NC, Trouvere has been recording and working on his first full length album, Conventional Comforts, which he have been slowly releasing over the course of the year as singles.     The Collect Pond is the name under which singer-songwriter Danny Moffat produces and self-releases his own music. The Collect Pond is named after a geographical location in New York, NY where The Collect Pond started. Moffat chose the name “The Collect Pond” for his own music since the imagery of an oasis in the city seemed fitting, as recording and self-expression offered a similar kind of respite, a way to cope with the tenseness that permeates New York life. Also, a “Collect Pond” creates a co-existing mix of species in one ecosystem, or musically speaking, a myriad of influences and styles under one name.

Matt Walsh joins the podcast to talk about some of his road stories, studio stories, venue stories, and just regular place stories.   Click here for easy streaming or download -   https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3xgrcu/Ep_140_Matt_Walsh_pt_2av9zh.mp3   Click to listen on Apple/iTunes    Stitcher   Spotify  iHeart   Pandora   Listen and follow Matt Walsh https://open.spotify.com/album/1LXV25EfdskXeRP2I1LCpX www.mattwalshmusic.net www.fullbloomrecords.com https://youtube.com/c/MattWalshMusic http://instagram.com/mattwalshmusic   Thanks to Iris Marlowe for the closing song SpotifyYouTubehttps://www.facebook.com/irismarlowemusic/https://www.instagram.com/iris.marlowe/?hl=en   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   Matt Walsh is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, filmmaker and actor from Statesville NC who performs 200 plus shows a year either solo or with his rhythm section, 'The Movers'. His albums Life After Rock N Roll (2017 Full Bloom Records) and The Midnight Strain (2018 Full Bloom Records) have been hailed by music publications and played on radio stations in the US, Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands and Australia. Matt’s sound is a clever blend of numerous styles of the music that have influenced him since his youth - early electric and country Blues, Rock N Roll, Rockabilly, Soul, R&B, Country, Bluegrass, Jazz and Psychedelia. His focus on making all original music by combining the influences that inspired him, along with his own ideas, have produced an exciting blend of many genres without rules or limitations.   His exposure to music came first came from his mother through her love of Motown. When Matt was 9 years old, she took him to a Prince concert and afterwards, he knew he wanted to be a musician. His musical education began with his late uncle who turned him onto a record collection that included early 1950’s electric Blues and 1960's Rock which inspired Matt to play guitar. When he was 13, Matt got a knock off electric guitar for $25 at a flea market and set out to learn the instrument. He furthered his musical education when he began absorbing the music on old record labels, notably Chess, Sun and Stax .    Less than a decade later, he began performing in clubs and in the years to follow, he established himself as a highly regarded musician in the Blues world with his first release, Hard Luck (2007), as one of the few artists in the genre capable of writing relevant original material without relying on any cover songs from the past. The album got rave reviews in multiple music publications, radio play on stations around the world and a featured spot on XM 74 Satellite Radio as a 'Pick to Click'. Around this time Matt joined Bob Margolin (guitarist for Muddy Waters 1973-1980) and performed with some of his heroes, legendary artists like Howlin’ Wolf's guitarist Hubert Sumlin and members of Muddy Water's band, Pinetop Perkins and Willie "Big Eyes" Smith.   While he was looking for a new direction to expand his music, Matt started working with drummer Austin Hicks after they met on Craigslist in 2013. They formed the drum-guitar duo, the Low Counts and branded themselves as, "Blue Collar Rock-N-Roll". They turned heads, made dedicated fans and blew audiences away with their no frills, high energy stage show. Their ride was cut short on March 8th 2017 when Austin passed away unexpectedly. Matt wrote 27 songs that the duo released over three albums in the four short years they were together (The Low Counts 2014 Real Original Records, Unsettled Days 2015 Grimtale Records, Years Pass By 2015 Real Original Records) Matt released his firs

Carrie Morrison joins the podcast this week, including live performances with Jamie Leigh Bennett and Andrew Thelston   Click here for easy streaming or download -   https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/8qzkzq/Ep_139_Carrie_Morrison_pt_17abkx.mp3 Click to listen on Stitcher   Apple Podcasts/iTunes   Google Podcasts    Spotify    iHeart   Pandora   Find Carrie Morrison at these places- www.carriemorrisonmusic.com www.reverbnation.com/carriemorrison https://www.facebook.com/100018954253852 https://www.instagram.com/carriemorrisonmusic http://bit.ly/2r0r9Ip (YouTube) https://www.boldlife.com/key-to-her-voice/   Find Andrew Thelston at https://www.andrewthelston.com   Thanks to Staycation Compilation and Pelvis Presley for the closing song https://staycationcompilation.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/staycationcompilation/   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission Carrie Morrison's music will break your heart - in the best way. Melodic and memorable, her songs make connections. The singer/songwriter/pianist, a native of Louisville, Ky., has been playing piano since age seven. She moved to WNC in 2004, and has been a popular act in the area for more than 15 years. Morrison is known for melodically strong songs with personal lyrics, ranging from the deeply emotional to the slightly silly. Her EP "Carolina Blonde" was released in 2013 and produced by the late Terry Wetton. Album "Miles and Miles" was produced by Chris Rosser, of award-winning ensemble Free Planet Radio, released in 2017. Her latest project, EP "The Neverwhere Sisters," produced by Andrew Thelston and Daniel Nisbet, featuring cellist JamieLeighBennett, was released summer 2021. Morrison has had airplay on WTZQ and WNCW FM, and enjoys collaborations with several local artists onstage and in studio. Morrison is a teacher of Exceptional Children at Brevard High School. She is married to Mike, the love of her life, her champion, and best roadie.  (Something I am proud of: When I released "Miles and Miles," I sold out the lounge at Isis and then *almost* sold out the mainstage hall, in advance. That show was one of the best nights of my life. Also, the version of "Highway Song" on that album featured Grammy-winning bass player Eliot Wadopian, who passed away earlier this year. RIP, Eliot. What a sweet man and virtuoso.)   Staycation Compilation is a compilation series that showcases the variety in sound of music while giving back to a greater cause. The proceeds for Volume 1 of this particular release are donated to Baltimore International Academy's music department to assist in funding opportunities for more students to have instruments and be more musically involved. In return, the students of the school have written and recorded a track that will be featured as the bonus track of  the release. The digital release will be January 7th, 2022 Bandcamp Friday to optimize sales for the donation and will be followed with an in person listening party at the Made In Baltimore store January 7th starting at 3pm. The physical release release show TBD (follow us on Instagram for updates). Prior to release there will be curated artist videos promoting the compilation.The series was founded by Baltimore native and entrepreneur, James Richard Lane.

A very short Christmas message. Taking time off for the holidays. See you next year! www.wncoriginalmusic.com

Erin and Lee from Aunt Vicki join the podcast this week to talk about their musical and geographical journey.   Click here for easy streaming or download -   https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/mwxxn2/Ep_138_Aunt_Vicki7cc1k.mp3 Click to listen on Pandora      Apple/iTunes      Stitcher     Google Podcasts   Spotify       Find Aunt Vicki at these places- www.auntvicki.rocks www.facebook.com/auntvickiband https://www.instagram.com/_aunt_vicki/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/3s44RLbzkaM1qjOccFoTvf   Thanks to Pressley Pardue for the closing song https://instagram.com/pressleypardue https://twitter.com/pressley_pardue https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPd2jXqx1/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/4rdLUXo5AdgfoXB64FO0Rr?si=yF1nOsPrSfygPYXhK2tQKA https://music.apple.com/us/album/tiny-things-single/1592930165   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   Aunt Vicki is a guitar-driven ethereal folk duo with elements of retro rock, old country, and grunge. They create a full sound, weaving guitar parts with strong male/female harmonies and writing songs of both a playful and serious nature. The occasional use of a trumpet brings an element of jazz to the arrangements, and the difference in the two songwriters adds depth and variety to their sound.   The duo met at Northern Michigan University where Erin was studying art and sculpture while Lee studied music theory and performance. almost a decade later they formed Aunt Vicki and have performed at Bliss Fest in northern Michigan, 3 Muses in New Orleans, Old Miami in Detroit, Several clubs in Manhattan/Brooklyn, Portland Maine, and many other places along the way.      Pressley Pardue is a 21 year old singer-songwriter who writes music that she can only describe as "gloomy indie folk-pop". Originally from Swannanoa, she began writing songs when she was 11 years old and started dragging her family with her to open mics throughout Asheville. At 14, she moved to Centreville, Virginia where she still currently resides; writing and recording songs from her bedroom. Her subjects range from introspection and heartbreak, all the way to protest music. With her songs, she tries to bring attention to the things we try to hide from; encouraging you to look further into yourself as well as the world around you. Pulling inspiration from Taylor Swift and Phil Ochs, she marries pop melodies with indie-folk lyrics and instrumentation. As of November 2021, she has released one EP, five singles, and one protest album.

The talented people from Krave Amiko join the podcast this week and interview each other better than I could ever hope to.     Click here for easy streaming or download -   https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/dbsuda/Ep_137_Krave_Amiko_1bn3n5.mp3 Click to listen on   Apple Podcast/iTunes   Google Podcasts    Spotify   iHeart   Pandora   Find Krave Amiko at these places- https://kraveamiko.bandcamp.com facebook.com/kraveamiko instagram.com/kraveamiko www.kraveamiko.com   Thanks to Stray Local for the closing song www.straylocal.comSpotifyInstagramYouTube   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   Krave Amiko began in early 2019 by Rob Walsh and a handful of songs crafted by combining homemade lo-fi acoustic guitar samples, trip-hop inspired rhythm sections, and lyrical storytelling. The line-up is made complete by Stephanie Barcelona on vocals, Joseph Allawos on bass, Nestor Teran on guitar, and Jake Cavinder on drums.     Stray Local is the husband-and-wife songwriting duo of Hannah and Jamie Rowen based in Raleigh, North Carolina. The pair performs a bouquet of indie sounds punctuated by powerful vocal melodies, vibey guitar riffs, dreamy synths, and rich harmonies woven together with a strong pop sensibility. 2020 was the year Stray Local made the move to Raleigh to be immersed in the thriving triangle music scene, when of course Covid put a halt to shows, tours, and collaborations. They turned to writing and producing music from their home studio. They recently released Featherweight, which is the band's 3rd new single of 2021.

Matt Langston from Eleventyseven joins the podcast to talk about music, life, beeps, and boops.   Click here for easy streaming or download -   https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/v2errr/Ep_136_Eleventyseven75qxo.mp3   Click to listen on Pandora   iTunes/Apple Podcasts   Stitcher   Google Podcasts   Spotify   iHeart Radio   Find Eleventyseven at these places- Rock Candy Recordings https://www.eleventysevenisalive.com/ https://eleventyseven.bandcamp.com/ http://instagram.com/eleventysevenisalive http://youtube.com/eleventyseven http://twitter.com/eleventyrock http://facebook.com/officialeleventyseven Spotify   Thanks to McKenzie Van Oss for the closing song McKenzie Van Oss | Facebook www.instagram.com/mckenzievanossmusic McKenzie Van Oss - YouTube   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   Eleventyseven is an electronically propelled alt pop explosion hailing straight out of the Carolinas. The group is known for their marriage of EDM, Pop and Punk influences as well as their fans base who seem to hold an incurable obsession with unicorns. Releasing their first label debut in 2005, the group quickly gained notoriety on the various Sony/BMG imprints they inhabited. Their second album, Galactic Conquest, cemented them as a staple of pop rock in Asia resulting in chart success and extensive touring in Japan. Their signature brand of "neon-punk" garnered them comparisons to Motion City Soundtrack, The Faint, and Cobra Starship. After a slew of other releases they officially disbanded in 2014, only to re-emerge with their own label, podcast and comeback album titled Rad Science. In 2012 they released their most popular album to date, Attack of The Mountain Medley. The release was an attempt by the band to channel the country and folk music they grew up with, and take a break from the loud electronics and theatrics of their previous releases. The album now sits at over 6 million streams, and contains the group's most popular track, "Appalachian Wine". Now almost 10 years later, Eleventy is reviving the Mountain Medley series with a new EP titled Revenge of the Mountain Medley. A temporary departure from the synth-heavy dance tracks that make up most of their discography, the band is once again taking a detox from their synthetic glitz and revisiting stories and folk narratives from their life in the south.   McKenzie Van Oss is an indie rock/pop musician and a soloist ballerina with the Carolina Ballet in Raleigh, North Carolina. Van Oss was born and raised in Green Bay, Wisconsin where she was classically trained in piano, guitar, and drums, before making her way outside Boston to finish high school at Walnut Hill School for the Arts, concentrating on pursuing her ballet career. Van Oss found her way in Raleigh following graduation to join the Carolina Ballet, where she was promoted to soloist in 2021. She started her music career over quarantine in 2020 by recording with her brother Robby Van Oss of the Phony Santas in their childhood basement. Since then she has released 4 singles, a music video using dancers from the Carolina Ballet, and has played throughout Raleigh, her most recent show being on the stage of The PourHouse Record and Music Shop. Van Oss is currently working on an album surrounding her most recent single "Stereo to Heaven" with musicians around the Triangle and plans to release it by the end of next year.

Singer-Songwriter Jennifer Alvarado  joins the podcast to talk about her music and her life and to definitely not do any impressions.   Click to listen on Pandora       Apple Podcasts/iTunes      Stitcher       Spotify      iHeart   Click here for easy streaming or download -   https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/h3udfa/Ep_135_Jennifer_Alvarado_pt171pfw.mp3   Find Jennifer at these places- https://direct.me/jenniferalvaradowww.jenniferalvarado.comhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0bM0RX6zTNn5MuKdpb92xU?si=d7Xr7cSlTkqcXXivm_9sIw&dl_branch=1www.instagram.com/jenniferalvaradomusicwww.facebook.com/jemmusic12youtube.com/jemmusic12https://www.reverbnation.com/jenniferalvarado   Thanks to Lindsay Brazell for the closing song Website Facebook Instagram Apple Music Spotify SoundCloud YouTube     Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   At just four years old, Jennifer Alvarado started writing songs. Her passion for songwriting only comes second to her love for God. As a teenager, she began leading worship in her church and felt a call to ministry. Her first single “Relentlessly” was released in 2015 followed by her first Christian album "Hello Life" that consisted of 13 original songs. She returned to her country roots with her single “I Break Things” that was released in early 2020. She released four additional singles during 2020. She has a passion for recovery ministry and wants to help give a voice to the voiceless through music. Her first country EP titled "Playing with Fire" was released in April 2021. Her first Pop influenced single “IDWYB (I Don't Want You Back)” was rel eased in June 2021. She is currently working on a country/pop album that will be released later this year. Her sound is a mixture of country, pop and blues that reflect an eclectic blend of influences.   Notables Named “One to Watch” by Nashville Songwriters Association in Spring 2021 CommScope Earth Day Regional Award Winner with Original Song in 2015 “I Break Things” and “Playing with Fire” have been voted Number 1 on Indie Star Radio’s Top 21 for multiple weeks. And “IDWYB” debuted at #2 on their Top 21 countdown it’s first week. She was a World Songwriter Awards Top 10 finalist for “Best Pop Song” with “IDWYB.” Artist of the Week for Indie Star Radio week of July 4th through 10th. Over 280k streams on Spotify.     Lindsay Brazell is a high school choral director by day, and a singer-songwriter by night. Her music has been described as having “Beatles-like chord progressions with real, relatable lyrics.” A performance by Lindsay feels like you’re at a gathering of mutual friends, and you leave with Lindsay as your new favorite pal whether she knows it or not. The combination of friendly banter, diverse songs in style and arrangement, and the need to socialize after every show (somehow her husband ends up packing up gear alone as Lindsay ends every show lost in the crowd socializing…oops!), will leave you feeling like you were entertained and reunited with old friends.

Jesse Frizsell joins the podcast this week to talk about his new album, singing on top of pianos, hiding his harmonies from public display, and how to spell his name. (Z before S as in buzzsaw and zest)   Click here for easy streaming or download -   https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ruh5dq/Ep_134_Jesse_Frizsell_Returns_pt_19rmub.mp3   Click to listen on Pandora   iTunes/Apple Podcasts Stitcher   Google Podcasts   Spotify   iHeart Radio   Listen and follow Jesse at these places https://jessefrizsell.hearnow.com/back-to-carolina https://www.instagram.com/jessefrizsell/ Amazon Music Apple Music Spotify https://www.facebook.com/JesseFrizsell   Find Agee Wilso here https://open.spotify.com/artist/3VX4haMR559f8Xc4hYBBCZ https://www.instagram.com/ageewilso/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4ap5A6CaDFL-7cmwmUWbgg   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   Hailing from the mountains of western North Carolina, guitarist and songwriter Jesse Frizsell seamlessly combines aspects of modern and classic country. Born in Asheville, NC, Jesse grew up learning and playing his favorite tunes by classic artists. By the age of 16, he was playing in various local bands. Frizsell has performed at the Warren Haynes Christmas Jam both with his band and more recently as a solo artist. He has opened for acts such as Bret Michaels (of Poison), Blackberry Smoke, Framing Hanley and shared the stage with Kevin Kinney (of Drivin’ N Cryin’) as well as Justin Biltonen (of 3 Doors Down). More recently, Jesse writes songs for the heartbroken, the working man and those ready and willing to unwind after a long day. He participates actively in the local Asheville music scene and regionally in the Southeast. You can find him most weekends playing as a member of The Western Carolina Writers, solo or with his bluegrass trio, Jesse Frizsell and the Riffers. Jesse has released a two song EP, “A Couple of Songs for Drinking”,in 2018, and a full length album “Rose Gold Renegades”, in 2019, both available for streaming or download on all major platforms. His latest endeavor takes a more traditional approach honoring the music of the mountains he grew up in. “Back to Carolina”, his homage to bluegrass will be available everywhere the 1st of October, 2021   Combining blues and folk influences with a raspy undertone of high falsetto notes, Agee Wilso seeks to push the boundaries of musical understanding. He is a native of the Appalachian Mountains and often finds inspiration in the landscapes nearby to accompany his lyrical ideas.

Blake Hornsby stops by the podcast to discuss his unique blend of music, his varied influences, and his present and upcoming projects.   Click here for easy streaming or download - https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3sjffr/Ep_133_BLake_Hornsby_pt_167ybn.mp3   Click to listen on Apple/iTunes   Stitcher   Google Podcasts  Spotify   iHeart Radio  Pandora   Listen and follow Blake Hornsby at these places https://blakehornsby.bandcamp.com/album/dogwood-dance https://www.facebook.com/faroutgroovybro https://www.instagram.com/hornsbyba   Find Unaka Prong here- Website: www.unakaprong.comIG: www.instagram.com/unakaprongFB: www.facebook.com/unakaprongSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0EQGphxo7rc5OwVa9jW9jMBandcamp: www.unakaprong.bandcamp.comYouTube: https://youtu.be/frI83XKAB08   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   Blake Hornsby is a psychedelic folk musician born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee, currently based out of Boone, North Carolina. Hornsby's work is influenced by psychedelia, folk, eastern music, American primitivism, avant-garde, and sound healing. He recorded his first original music in the summer of 2015 on his laptop. This demo incorporated acoustic and electric guitars, banjo, synthesizers, vocals, and samples. In Autumn of 2016, Hornsby released his first album Solipsism & the Nectar of the Gods. This album included reworked versions of songs from his demo as well as new material. In 2018, Hornsby released Legend of the Unconscious Enigma as a follow up to his previous album. In contrast to his debut, he transitioned to a more organic sound without the use of synthesizers and electric guitar. He began experimenting with acoustic guitar in open tunings as well as more complex overdubs.  In the Spring of 2019, Hornsby went on a solo trip to northern India. He purchased a guitar in Delhi and began writing new material in the Himalayas. When he returned to the United States, he perfected these songs and composed the remainder of the material on what would become Teetering on the Edge of the Void.  Teetering On the Edge of the Void was Hornsby's first professional album. It was recorded in late 2019 to analog tape in a studio in Nashville, Tennessee. The result was a psychedelic world folk album tinged with heavy Indian influence and orchestrated segments. Released in June, 2020, this acclaimed album was his most ambitious to date. It became the final album in his conceptual trilogy and was self released on vinyl. Less than a year later, Hornsby released his first professional instrumental album. Dogwood Dance was recorded in Asheville, NC and exemplifies his advanced guitar style that has been compared to artists akin to John Fahey. The Australian record label Ramble Records funded its release on vinyl. Both of his most recent albums have gained attention worldwide and have been positively reviewed on blogs, as well as airplay.   Meeting in Boone, North Carolina, Unaka Prong borrows their name from a mountain range in western North Carolina. With their fourth and newest release, Kudzu, Unaka Prong continues to produce their unique blend of instrumental jazz fusion and alternative rock. Now based in Durham, NC, they've played across the southeast over the last few years, supporting bands like TAUK, Moon Taxi, and Dumpstaphunk.

It's the bonus episode with Modern Strangers. The guys answer fan questions and find out a little bit about each other and themselves. Too much, really. Main episode here https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com/e/ep-132-modern-strangers-pt-3/ Click here for easy streaming or download - https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/is2qzx/Modern_Strangers_Bonus_Episodebplah.mp3   Click to listen on Apple Podcasts/iTunes    Stitcher     Pandora    Spotify     Google Podcasts   Stream Modern Strangers's new album here Modern Strangers - Dangerous Fiction on Spotify   Listen and follow Modern Strangers at these places http://www.modernstrangers.com/ https://www.instagram.com/modernstrangersavl/ YouTube Channel https://modernstrangers.bandcamp.com/ Spotify   Follow the guy's other projects - Pronounced Heroes https://www.facebook.com/pronouncedheroes https://www.instagram.com/pronouncedheroes   The Deathbots https://thedeathbots.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/thedeathbots   Bangers and Mash https://m.facebook.com/bangersandmashavl/   Rocky Horror Music Show https://www.facebook.com/RockyHorrorMusicShow/   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   "There are few groups on the local scene that would classify as pop bands. Modern Strangers is among that elite camp. With catchy melodies and an infectious energy, they create a sound that feels as if it comes from another era" - Mountain Xpress (09/09/2017) “ There isn’t enough pop music in Asheville, but Modern Strangers are helping to change that” - Ashvegas (Caleb Calhoun 3/22/2018) “You Guys are a gnarly party band!!” (Quinn Powers 06/02/2019)Modern Strangers is an Asheville-based band playing high-energy, toe-tapping, and melodic rock music! A 4-piece combo of journeymen musicians, they take their varied influences and form them into a JanglePop juggernaut with a mountain twist. Hard to pin down their sound, they've heard comparisons from The Beatles to The Pixies to early REM to Elvis Costello to The Kinks. Catchy songs, vocal harmonies and just the right amount of edge make these guys a fun night whether they're playing originals or quirky covers.

Modern Strangers discuss their music, their scholastic histories, their favorite local bands, frets, thumbs, Kate, a bunch of other people, Kate again, royalties, and lots and lots of other stuff.   As long as this episode is, there's also a bonus episode! So make sure to listen to that as well. https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com/e/modern-strangers-bonus-episode/   Click here for easy streaming or download - https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/5x7fk9/Ep_132_Modern_Strangers_pt_37ck0i.mp3   Click to listen on Apple Podcasts/iTunes     Stitcher    Pandora    Spotify    Google Podcasts   Stream Modern Strangers's new album here Modern Strangers - Dangerous Fiction on Spotify   Listen and follow Modern Strangers at these places http://www.modernstrangers.com/ https://www.instagram.com/modernstrangersavl/ YouTube Channel https://modernstrangers.bandcamp.com/ Spotify   Find Black Dead Billionaires here- deadbillionaires.bandcamp.com deadbillionaires.com www.Facebook.com/deadbillionaireswww.Instagram.com/deadbillionaires https://youtu.be/D8uWDjhiw3Y Spotify   Follow the guy's other projects - Pronounced Heroes https://www.facebook.com/pronouncedheroes https://www.instagram.com/pronouncedheroes   The Deathbots https://thedeathbots.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/thedeathbots   Bangers and Mash https://m.facebook.com/bangersandmashavl/   Rocky Horror Music Show https://www.facebook.com/RockyHorrorMusicShow/   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   "There are few groups on the local scene that would classify as pop bands. Modern Strangers is among that elite camp. With catchy melodies and an infectious energy, they create a sound that feels as if it comes from another era" - Mountain Xpress (09/09/2017) “ There isn’t enough pop music in Asheville, but Modern Strangers are helping to change that” - Ashvegas (Caleb Calhoun 3/22/2018) “You Guys are a gnarly party band!!” (Quinn Powers 06/02/2019)Modern Strangers is an Asheville-based band playing high-energy, toe-tapping, and melodic rock music! A 4-piece combo of journeymen musicians, they take their varied influences and form them into a JanglePop juggernaut with a mountain twist. Hard to pin down their sound, they've heard comparisons from The Beatles to The Pixies to early REM to Elvis Costello to The Kinks. Catchy songs, vocal harmonies and just the right amount of edge make these guys a fun night whether they're playing originals or quirky covers.   Dead Billionaires are a ramshackle trio bent on scratching a primal itch -- empowering audiences through effervescent, driving rock n roll.    Formerly known as Little River Creek Police, Dead Billionaires started as the songwriting project of front man Warren Campbell in 2016 in Richmond Virginia. Settling into a power trio lineup with Nick Trbovich on bass and Hunter Rhodes on drums, the band wields music as a tool for grappling with the problems of our modern society, while having a hell of a lot of fun doing it.   Their self-titled re-debut "Dead Billionaires EP" tackles themes of self-doubt, impermanence, and perseverance while capturing the frenetic and vibrant energy of their live set.

Kristian Phillip Valentino joins the podcast to talk about his past and future releases.   Click here for easy streaming or download -   https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/by43hk/Ep_131_Kristian_Phillip_Valentinob621i.mp3   Click to listen on Apple Podcasts/iTunes    Pandora    Stitcher   Google Podcasts   Spotify   Listen and follow Kristian at these places https://kpvsongs.com/ https://www.facebook.com/kristian.phillipvalentino/ https://www.instagram.com/kpvsongs/    Find Across the Sea here www.acrosstheseauk.com https://www.facebook.com/acrosstheseauk https://twitter.com/acrosstheseauk https://www.instagram.com/acrosstheseauk/   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com   All music used by permission   Kristian Phillip Valentino is a solo acoustic, singer-songwriter born and raised in the Chicago suburbs and now residing in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, North Carolina. His musical palette falls between the lines of indie folk, singer-songwriter and Americana. Fans of Gregory Alan Isakov, Iron and Wine and Jason Isbell, will feel comfortable here. His lyrics are a healing balm from the daily struggle as they wash over you with a deep reverence.   After the passing of his father, ending up homeless and being broken up with all within one month, Kristian began writing songs in the summer of 2010, as a way to start processing all he'd been through and begin the healing process.   From 2010 until 2016 Kristian went under the moniker Ramblin' Pan. This project was an Alt Country, Folk sound that was heavily influenced by Ryan Adams, Mumford and Sons, and Johnny Cash. He released 1 EP, "A Prodigals Tale" and 1 self titled LP under the moniker. He also went on several national tours in various coffee shops and venues across the USA. In the summer of 2016, Kristian decided to take a break from music after years of constant touring and some deeply traumatic family experiences.   In 2019, Kristian had several life changes; including moving to Asheville,NC, getting married, and working through the healing process of the traumatic family events he experienced before his break in 2016.   The new album is a concept record based on the 4 seasons Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The plot is a love story that starts in Spring and weaves through the other seasons leading to a breakup in the Winter. There are 12 songs, 3 for each season and Kristian is currently releasing 1 song a month for the next year starting in March 2021.   Kristian wrote this album in 7 days, to process a relationship that had ended. Although it ends as a sad story, it's a story that will resonate with many others and hopefully can be a healing balm of hope. There are a lot of exciting things happening each month this year, so you don’t want to miss anything! Make sure to join the email list to follow along in the journey.       After eighteen months of meticulous crafting, Across The Sea are set to unveil their much-anticipated second album The Wayfarer Triptych, scheduled for release on 1st October. A nine-track concept piece,  the album narrates an original story penned by the band themselves, marrying fantasy and folklore, fairytale and philosophy, to present a stirring tale of drama, adventure and mystery.   An artistic Endeavour near-cinematic in its scope and ambition, The Wayfarer Triptych sees the genre-defying progressive duo push every aspect of their signature sound to the extreme in order to create an immense work of astonishing musicality, vivid storytelling, dizzying virtuosity, and staggering emotional resonance.   Hailing from Worthing on the West Sussex coast in the south of England, Across The Sea sound unlike any act you’ve heard before. Evocative,

The Get Right Band return to the podcast to discuss mix cassette order, making music videos, touring the Caribbean, and more.   Photo courtesy of Tom Farr https://www.instagram.com/ringofarr/   Click here for easy streaming or download -   https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/vigc53/Ep_130_Get_Right_Band_3agt1n.mp3   Click to listen on Apple Podcasts/iTunes     Stitcher    Spotify   Pandora   Listen and follow The Get Right Band at these places https://thegetrightband.bandcamp.com/album/itchy-soul https://thegetrightband.com/ https://www.facebook.com/thegetrightband/ https://www.instagram.com/thegetrightband/   Find Metrofern here https://www.youtube.com/metrofern https://www.facebook.com/metrofern/ https://www.instagram.com/metrofern/?hl=en https://metrofern.org/   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   THE GET RIGHT BAND is “hip-shaking, earthquaking pure funk fun” (The Alternate Root). They are one of Relix Magazine’s “On The Verge” picks, Home Grown Music Network’s 2015 “Best New Band of the Year,” and were voted “Best Progressive Band” in Western North Carolina by Mountain Xpress readers. They have performed on the famed World Cafe, a nationally syndicated NPR show, and have brought their unique sound to major festivals and venues such as FloydFest, The Orange Peel, Music City Roots TV Show, The Green Parrot, Arlene’s Grocery, and Riverbend Fest. Combining catchy, clever, honest  songwriting with musical expertise and fearless improvisation, the live show promises to move your head, heart, and hips.   Metrofern is a self-produced and managed 6 piece funk band formed by members Sam Witz and Chesty Hall dedicated to the creation of bright, rhythmically driven funk music. Since their debut EP in 2019, they have blended elements of Jazz, Rock, Disco, and Folk with retro recording techniques to bring reminiscent styles to a modern context. Having emerged on the scene from IL, their name is a play on the Chicago city motto, "Urbs in Horto," or Garden in City. They released "Swingin' in the Afternoon" in the summer of 2020 to remind a locked-down world of the simple joys of life.

This week I talk with Tyler Moore about harmonies, people who don't have chemistry, birds chirping, people who still have a house but shouldn't, and letting out sighs.   Click here for easy streaming or download -   https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/37pgn8/129_Tyler_Moore9ebuv.mp3   Places to listen Pandora   Apple Podcasts/iTunes    Spotify   iHeart Radio   Google Podcasts   Stitcher   Listen to and follow Tyler Moore  at these places https://open.spotify.com/album/4JJVzeZ4OdmUkRWwlDtlQJ?si=32jYedoxRVGnZYRQW1hpzwhttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/man-moans/1557539065 https://manmoans.bandcamp.com/album/man-moans?from=fanpub_fnb   Thanks to Wolf Willow for the closing song https://www.facebook.com/wolfwillowband/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPzPsVWbfdQhttps://www.instagram.com/wolfwillowbandhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/50SfxlwMRmJgpxdPeQuIOMhttps://music.apple.com/ca/artist/wolf-willow/1215879158   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   Tyler Moore is a  Native of and resides in WNC.  He's a Multi-instrumentalist  and vocalist of newfound alt/eclectic Rock outfit “Man Moans”. The record is self-titled and the debut album is available now. From the Northern Great Plains of Saskatchewan, Wolf Willow plays original country and western inspired by honkytonk, Western swing and countrypolitan retro sounds. Wolf Willow both stretches and upholds the retro-country tradition as they have played festivals (Ness Creek ,Gateway, Break-Out West) and tour dates across western Canada. After receiving a Western Canadian Music nomination for Visual Media Composer of the year, Wolf Willow has spent 2020 preparing a new full length album for release in Fall 2021.  The first single, All I Can Say is now available on all major streaming platforms.

Will Easter and I talk about writing music, touring, recording, and I explain to him what a "band" of musicians is. He acted like he already knew but still, couldn't hurt to hear it again.   Click here for easy streaming or download -    https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zwcjdb/Ep_128_will_easter_pt_199fyx.mp3   Places to listen Apple Podcasts/iTunes    Stitcher  Google Podcasts   iHeart Radio   Spotify    Pandora   Listen to and follow Will Easter  at these places www.willeastermusic.comhttps://www.facebook.com/WillEasterMusichttps://www.instagram.com/willeastermusic/?hl=enhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/4YZfWVBSH5h8OjvvIvYdKD?si=LEPRiLjDQWWxtadU1BXglQhttps://willeaster.bandcamp.com/ https://music.apple.com/us/artist/will-easter/1459197889   Thanks to Iris Marlowe for the closing song SpotifyYouTubehttps://www.facebook.com/irismarlowemusic/https://www.instagram.com/iris.marlowe/?hl=en   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   Coming of age in a hardworking, musical family, living in harmony with the land and the river, Will Easter’s passion for music may have been a given, but his talent and lyricism is what has him sharing the stage with acts like Jim Avett, David Childers, Time Sawyer, Brooks Forsyth, and Danger Muffin. Will’s album, Carolina Home, will take you on a journey from growing up to love lost and found, working hard while finding peace in the everyday, always culminating on the winding road leading home.   Press Will Easter has one of those voices that is like a home-cooked meal for the soul. Maybe it’s a bit rough around the edges, but that’s what makes it so believable, so relatable, so impactful. Will has the cool throwback rock edge of Tom Petty with the modern folk-Americana appeal of the Avett Brothers, but with something hard to put your finger on that could only be born out of the shadows and peaks of the North Carolina mountains. One iteration through a chorus and you’ll find yourself humming along, by the second time around you’ll be singing out loud, ready to hit the repeat button. Having said all that, where Will greatly excels is as a songwriter; he has a knack for capturing the reality of the human condition – the ugly and the beautiful, the mundane and the profound – and drawing meaning from those experiences. Will was hard at it during the pandemic, releasing a self-titled sophomore album of original songs earlier this year. This album is a true millennial coming-of-age masterwork – a stroke of genius to anybody who has grown up in rural America and experienced the inevitable hard knocks of love and life. Will invites the listener to share in his journey – through the lessons learned from the mistakes of “childhood living” to facing the reality of figuring out how to make your way in the world. Sure, the passage into maturity is one tinged with bittersweet nostalgia, but Will’s outlook is one of hopeful expectancy. Will is admittedly not one for clichés – but if he’ll allow me this one: it’s not about the destination, but the journey – enjoying the time traveling down that ever-flowing river that is life. That’s the metaphor that is so gracefully interwoven throughout this album. -Jones House Culture and Community Center   Iris Marlowe is a singer-songwriter from Chicago, IL. Iris has been playing and writing music since she was 3 years old. She begun taking music seriously in 2018 and started to cultivate her sound. After releasing two albums 'Savannah' (2019) and 'Winter Solace' (2020) she decided to work on a western album inspired by spaghetti westerns and the occult. 'Home' is the first single to be released from the upcoming album. It's a folk song from the record that

Great time taking with Mitch Stewart of Vagabond Crowe about song inspirations, life changes, band changes, mood changes, spare change, and the return of the wildly popular guess the lyric contest.   Click here for easy streaming or download -    https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/693mt8/Ep_127_Vagabond_Crowe6lhs0.mp3   Places to listen Apple Podcasts/iTunes   Pandora   Audible/Amazon  iHeart Radio    Stitcher    Spotify   Google Podcasts Listen to and follow Vagabond Crowe at these places www.Instagram.com/vagabondcrowemusic  https://m.facebook.com/vagabondcrowemusic/?ref=bookmarks  https://open.spotify.com/artist/49glKT6X7OhbiD0iIvCqng?si=9lk90oLvSICAj7P_MmnfGw https://vagabondcrowe.bandcamp.com/   Thanks to Kate in the Attic for the closing song! https://www.instagram.com/attickatie https://www.facebook.com/attickatie/   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   Founded in 2018, Vagabond Crowe quickly became one of the premiere bands on the Alternative Americana/Folk scene. The band premiered with an original catalogue of fresh, folky and soulful music.  After releasing their debut EP in the fall of 2019, Vagabond Crowe began performing shows in North and South Carolina, and became known as a local band on the rise. After playing together for two years the band took a break from the stage and lead singer, Mitch Stewart, went back into the studio to create and craft a set of new songs that are set to be released as singles during 2021 and beyond. After a year away from the stage Vagabond Crowe is in the process of creating something new and true to what the heartbeat of the music is, as 2021 is a time for the stage to be set for a new era of Vagabond Crowe. Accomplishments So Far: Winner of The Rise Guys Brutally Honest Music Review Featured on WNC Original Music Podcast and Picks & Bones Podcast Featured on WNCW Local Color and 98.1 The River's Homegrown Segment Featured in Bold Life Magazine, WNC Mountain Xpress, The Spartanburg Herald Journal, and The Music Advocate Performed throughout WNC and SC Upstate - Including The Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium (Second Stage), Isis Music Hall Lounge (Album Release), Delaney's Irish Pub, RJ Rockers, Gottrocks, The Melting Pot Music Festival, The Grey Eagle(porch series), Isis Music Hall (opening for Mike Mains & The Branches), Dry Falls Brewing, New Groove Artisan Brewery, Appalachian Coffee Co, Black Bear Coffee, Guidon Brewing Company and more   Katie in the Attic is an indie-folk/ indie-pop singer-songwriter based in Angus, Scotland. She plays piano & viola, as well as touching on a few other instruments. With a variety of genres influencing her music, folk strongly resonates through her songs, inspired by artists such as John Martyn, Nick Drake, Eva Cassidy, and Damien Rice to name a few. Growing up, she played across the Orkney Islands, where she was involved widely in the music scene. Usually found next to her piano, Katie pours her heart and soul into her song-writing. Listeners have likened her unique voice to Joni Mitchel. The whole writing process is very personal, as she re-lives emotions and experiences from throughout her life. Songs tend to channel their way out naturally when she has something to process – and they play an important part in telling her story. Highlights for Katie in the Attic include playing her own set as part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. In recent months, Katie was discovered online by a BBC radio presenter, and has taken part in interviews and performances on their own live lockdown show ‘ChannelZee’.  “Katie has a unique and beautiful voice, and a fantastic skill range. Her songs are a treat to listen to.” The Stag Acous

Derek Frye discusses his musical process, neighborhood dogs, conspiracy theories, The Kinks, and more!   Click here for easy streaming or download -    https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3z7qk3/Ep_126_Dereck_Frye_pt_16w4mu.mp3   Places to listen Apple Podcasts/iTunes    Stitcher  iHeart Radio   Pandora   Spotify   Google Podcasts   Listen to and follow Derek Frye at these places www.derekfrye.bandcamp.com https://www.instagram.com/disposableoutlaw www.facebook.com/disposableoutlaw   Thanks to Big Fan of the Bison for the closing song https://www.instagram.com/bigfanofthebison/ https://www.facebook.com/bigfanofthebison https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg5TaBbEkJEIfO9YDMZ-F3g/featured   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   After 7 years fronting the angsty Asheville rock band The Dirty Badgers, Derek Frye finds himself more eager than ever to showcase those same foreboding sounds through the haunting old time style of his Southern Appalachian ancestry. Born and raised in East Tennessee, Derek is a songwriter with deep rooted ties to the music born in the area. In the hyperbolic style of murder ballads, his songs are historical tales of heartbreak, trouble, strife, and ideas about the true nature of humanity. Derek's performances will take you on a journey through his life and those of his mountain ancestors.   Derek has taken the stage at some of Asheville’s most prominent festivals such as Downtown After 5 and Pridefest and has shared stages with artists like Cracker, Low Cut Connie, and Marcus King.

All three of The Deathbots appear on the podcast this week, dispelling rumors that  they are in fact all the same person. I almost feel bad about starting those rumors.   Click here for easy streaming or download -    https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3h88pq/Ep_125_The_Deathbots91iz1.mp3   Places to listen Apple/iTunes  Stitcher    Pandora  Spotify   iHeart Radio   Listen to and follow The Deathbots at these places https://thedeathbots.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/thedeathbots https://www.instagram.com/hailtothedeathbots/     Thanks to Camel City Blackouts for the closing song https://m.facebook.com/Thecamelcityblackouts/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/13XX7VlSNmvpIhyfBObWKh?nd=1#menu https://instagram.com/camelcityblackouts?igshid=1xjrnhxtoyg3y https://youtube.com/channel/UC_RR-KNxhxiaNm8glzEgk6Q   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   The Deathbots make their home in Asheville, NC among the freaks, weirdoes, and white dudes named Chad that just moved here from Charlotte and are totally down to brewery hop on the South Slope. It’s widely accepted in Asheville that everything was better a few years ago and the Deathbots do their part by making the punk rock that your older sister used to listen to before she sold out and went to law school. Holy Crap Records describes the sound as a “brawling mix between Bad Religion and Johnny Cash, that combo of super speedy melodic punk and killer bad-ass country.”

Lots of fun talking with Rachael Hurwitz, Mandy Mears  and Pippa Hoover of Honey Magpie. We discuss music, obviously, songwriting, craigslist, murder, and I try to break up the band. Honey Magpie at Isis Music Hall on June 24 - https://isisasheville.com/event/lawn-concert-honey-magpie-6-24-2021/   Places to listen Pandora   Apple/iTunes    Stitcher   Spotify  iHeart   Click here for easy streaming or download -   https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/nn54bn/Ep_124_Honey_Magpie8nk2s.mp3   Listen to and follow Honey Magpie at these places https://www.facebook.com/honeymagpieband/ https://www.instagram.com/honeymagpieband/ https://twitter.com/HoneyMagpie https://soundcloud.com/honeymagpieband https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsdL_25p7vv2GbZ-aQtr3nQ  http://honeymagpie.com/ https://honeymagpie.bandcamp.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/1opTfiIaSKLhG2v6BM5kUq?si=TaydXWUfRlGJqlm2TME1CA&dl_branch=1   Thanks to Nathan Storey for the closing song http://www.nathanstoreymusic.com/ https://www.facebook.com/NathanStoreyMusic/ https://www.instagram.com/tnathanstorey/ https://www.tiktok.com/tnathanstorey     Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   Known for vocal harmonies, classical string instruments, and nature-inspired lyrics, Honey Magpie is the collaboration of singer-songwriters Rachael Hurwitz (guitar, keys), Pippa Hoover (cello), and Mandy Mears (keys). Their sound invites comparisons to all-female folk groups like I’m With Her, but draws more influence from pop than bluegrass or old time.   The band formed in 2014, when all members were in their mid-to-late 20s. Despite what felt like a late start in music, Honey Magpie pursued performing and recording wholeheartedly. They gained early success in the Triangle when they won the band contest at the Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival in 2015. They released their debut album Honey Magpie in 2017, and have since been featured in the Oak City Sessions video series and on WUNC’s The State of Things. Their single “Undecided” premiered on Pop Matters in January 2020.   Their second album Midnight Morning draws from a richer range of musical influences and boasts a higher production level than Honey Magpie. Listeners will recognize elements of 90s rock, 60s pop, country, and femme-fronted indie pop, supported by a full rhythm section of bass, drums, guitar, and keys. Anyone experiencing a “quarter-life crisis" will relate to the album’s mix of joy, angst, and reflection on life, and fans of all ages will love the new depth in the band’s sound.

Talking with The Old Futures, Matt Cremeens and Danny Rangel, about their music and lives. And some irrelevant nonsense too.   Click here for easy streaming or download -   https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/tvpkbg/EP_123_The_Old_Futures85a3v.mp3   Places to listen Pandora   Apple/iTunes   Stitcher   Google Podcasts   Spotify   iHeart   Listen to and follow  The Old Futures at these places https://www.instagram.com/theoldfutures/ https://theoldfutures.bandcamp.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/73d7kJ0Z3KhWedY1HFNR2W   Thanks to Baneful Town for the closing song https://www.instagram.com/banefultown/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/Baneful-Town-143957048978904/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/0bj1heqsKyymYoPxt8peJI?si=K2BapEqISRuEdth-iV6cng https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1tOzqer0O2XIfa1gc36f7Q   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   The Old Futures are in it for the long haul. Matt Cremeens and Danny Rangel have been playing music together since the beginning of time and will be melting the faces of the last roaches to roam the earth after the inevitable doom their music will bring about. They are self-produced, self-disciplined and self-medicated but they still find the time to love their mothers. Rangel and Cremeens are a multi-faceted corporate entity with autonomy and self awareness that is ever evolving into a sentient artificial intelligence with a knack for playing your favorite song. The Old Futures are an indie rock band from Asheville, NC.

Fun discussion with Kendra and Zack, the duo that make up The Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs. So much fun it occasionally verges on a free for all.   Click here for easy streaming or download -   https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/54y523/Ep_122_Brown_Mountain_Lightning_Bugs_pt_1845xw.mp3   Places to listen Apple/iTunes    Stitcher    iHeart Radio    Pandora  Spotify   Listen to and follow  Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs at these places Website YouTube Facebook Instagram Spotify   Thanks to Waking April for the closing song YouTube   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   The Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs, known to their friends as Kendra and Zack Harding, began gig-swapping as solo artists in 2014. They bonded over these shared gigs, their common love of dogs, and an enthusiasm for hiking. They decided to tie the knot in the fall of 2015. The Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs officially formed in early 2016, and they’ve been bringing songs of joy, pain, and dogs to audiences ever since.Combining their unique backgrounds that range from classic rock to classical guitar, they create a blend of original music with deep roots in the past and a contemporary twist here and there.The Bugs have played extensively throughout the Southeast, including performances in The Crown at the Carolina Theater, The Grey Eagle’s Patio Show Series, Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival, and at Awendaw Green. They completed their first cross-country tour in early 2020, before going on a virus-mandated hiatus for a couple months. Their sophomore album Folk(ish) came out on April 9, 2021.

In depth discussion with singer-songwriter Trouvere, which varies between serious and light hearted, but all very interesting, punctuated by his emotive songs.   Click here for easy streaming or download -   https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/gs8t6y/Ep_121_Trouvere_pt_19ry1l.mp3   Places to listen iHeart    Google Podcasts   Spotify   Stitcher   Apple Podcasts/iTunes   Pandora   Listen to and follow Trouvere at these places https://open.spotify.com/artist/7LL7mFNhFgLW0c9MSESh9B?si=b1makVlnSG2FyxFum1DM2Q https://trouvre.bandcamp.com https://www.instagram.com/_trouvere_ https://www.facebook.com/Trouveremusik https://trouvere2.bandzoogle.com/home   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission   Trouvere started in Lynchburg, Virginia, where he played the local indie circuit including house shows and venues like Speaker Tree Records,  Lynchstock Music Festival and The Wine and Garlic Festival. During that time Trouvere's first ep, Saint Luna was recorded, but released just as he moved to WNC. During his time here in NC, Trouvere has been recording and working on his first full length album, Conventional Comforts, which he have been slowly releasing over the course of the year as singles.

Lots of fun talking to veteran musician Stevie Tombstone about his career, his new music, his live shows, and of course we play some of his tunes.   Click here for easy streaming or download -  https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/27zzf3/Ep_120_Stevie_Tombstone_pt_17hxm9.mp3   Places to listen Apple/iTunes      Stitcher      Google Podcasts   iHeart Radio   https://pandora.app.link/fbYyLCWghgb https://pandora.app.link/y663D80ghgbhttps://pandora.app.link/y663D80ghgbPandora   Spotify   Listen to and follow Stevie at these places Stevietombstone.net Video Listen to Raised on Roots     Thanks to Michael Parris for the closing song https://www.facebook.com/michaelcharlesp https://www.instagram.com/michaelcparris/   Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ https://gopod.me/wncom    Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/   All music used by permission Stevie Tombstone is a quintessential troubadour, a veteran musician who crafts powerful folk songs tinged with classic country and vintage blues influences. There are many different species of the Music Artist. Various combinations of singers, songwriters and entertainers.  But it’s the ones that wear their art that get to us the most. The ones that don’t know how not to tell the truth in their music and reveal the raw and ragged triumphs that in the end are more beautiful because of the honesty of the struggle. These are the Artists that get in our bones and shake loose our demons by slaying their own with chords and words. Artists like Johnny Cash, Janis Joplin…and Stevie Tombstone." Outlaw Magazine   After a chance meeting with Roy Acuff, Stevie (then a young man) was certain he would always be a musician. Georgia born relation of the legendary fiddler, Clayton McMichen, Stevie immersed himself in the world of rock and the underground music scene of the 80s in Atlanta, but never lost the twang of his childhood. Almost three decades later he has become an accomplished performer, songwriter and guitarist, as well as an integral the Atlanta and Austin Music Scenes at various points in time. He now hangs his hat in Western North Carolina. In addition to his published works with his 1980s swampabilly band, The Tombstones, Stevie has released five solo albums and half a dozen music videos. The Tombstones song, Nobody, became a college radio anthem. The roots punk song about the Carolina Lights and was later recorded by rock icon Stiv Bator. Tombstone's debut full length release, 730 AM, featured performances by members of Wilco, Jason and the Scorchers, The Bad Livers, and The Georgia Satellites, and offered tracks that peaked on the Satellite Radio charts. After several comps and EPs, his 2011 release, Greenwood, reintroduced Stevie to Americana and folk listeners with the autobiographical tale of his journey to Greenwood to mark the grave of then unhonored Robert Johnson. Over the years, Tombstone’s bandmates and co-conspirators have been a veritable who's who of underground and nationally recognized players. Priding himself in his ability to cross genres, he has also had the honor of sharing the bill with the likes of Leon Russell, The Stray Cats, Greg Allman, Willie Nelson, Drive By Truckers, Kevn Kinney, Johnny Bush, and The Ramones. In addition to producing and writing for other artists, Stevie still performs over two hundred nights a year, enjoying a grassroots following that's kept him on the trail for the last three decades. His latest release, Raised on Roots a compilation of singles and EPs, is available now and enjoying growing airplay.

Alex Deutsch, bassist for jangle pop band Modern Strangers, recommends some of the best music Western North Carolina has to offer. We recommend these songs to download because you're going to want to listen to them over and over.   Songs Worth Downloading is hosted by Alex Deutsch   Listen to this episode on Apple/iTunes   Stitcher   Google Podcasts   Spotify   iHeart Radio   Direct Download https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/8npvms/SWD_Tongues_of_Fire_and_The_Deathbots8ilhg.mp3   Tongues Of Fire - https://tonguesofire.bandcamp.com/   The Deathbots - https://thedeathbots.bandcamp.com/   Subscribe to the podcast https://gopod.me/wncom   Follow on Social Media Facebook wncoriginalmusic.com Instagram   Theme song by Modern Strangers www.modernstrangers.com   All music used by permission

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https://wncom.podbean.com/mf/play/56ztdg/Ep_28_Nick_Brower.mp3WNC Original Music Episode 28 with Nicholas Brower Nick Browerhttps://soundcloud.com/nickbrower Michele Guild has been acting a little strange lately. Which is less than usual. Go listen and tell me if you agreehttps://soundcloud.com/michele-guild/25-pleasant-surpriseshttps://www.facebook.com/welcometomyshowpodcast If you hate good music do NOT click on these links *https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusicwww.wncoriginalmusic.comhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3Rx8uNDtBXzcrmA6vHiph4https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 *or if you crave a very specific type of ASMR

https://wncom.podbean.com/mf/play/gzu69p/Ep_27_Billy_Litz_1.mp3WNC Original Music Episode 27 with Billy Litz Billy Litzwww.hustlesouls.comwww.billylitz.comwww.facebook.com/hustlesoulsband Experience Music Band Development Studiowww.experiencemusicavl.com Thanks to Sanctuary Brewing. Remember, going there means you're also supporting these other organizations http://www.sanctuarybrewco.com/animal-advocacy.htmlwww.kindnessempire.com Michele Guild seems like a character on a wacky Netflix show but she's an actual person!https://soundcloud.com/michele-guild/24-on-foxhttps://www.facebook.com/welcometomyshowpodcast Sound mixing by Tom Whelan Win valuable prizes by clicking these links! *https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusicwww.wncoriginalmusic.comhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3Rx8uNDtBXzcrmA6vHiph4https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 *prizes are in the form of free music

https://wncom.podbean.com/mf/play/4rcf9h/Ep_26_Valorie_Lo_Alison_2.mp3New episode out - part 2 of the Singer Songwriter Showcase https://wncom.podbean.com/mf/play/ifpwuu/Ep_25_Valorie_Lo_Alison.mp3^part 1 Valorie Millerhttps://valoriemiller.net Lo Wolfhttps://www.facebook.com/lowolfmusic/ Alison Price Langhttps://www.instagram.com/arwendarcymusic/ Singer Songwriter Showcase (next night is Nov 30)https://www.facebook.com/AVLShowcase/ Michele Guild 's latest. Please send her your 'baby's first' stories. https://soundcloud.com/michele-guild/23-a-billion-little-hotdogshttps://www.facebook.com/welcometomyshowpodcast Other very interesting places to check out on the internet-https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusicwww.wncoriginalmusic.comhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3Rx8uNDtBXzcrmA6vHiph4https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313

https://wncom.podbean.com/mf/play/ifpwuu/Ep_25_Valorie_Lo_Alison.mp3Full episode Valorie Millerhttps://valoriemiller.net Lo Wolfhttps://www.facebook.com/lowolfmusic/ Alison Price Langhttps://www.instagram.com/arwendarcymusic/ Singer Songwriter Showcase (next night is Nov 30)https://www.facebook.com/AVLShowcase/ Michele Guild 's show is very funny and the funniest parts are when she didn't know it was going to be funnybit.ly/WTMSepisode21https://www.facebook.com/welcometomyshowpodcast Click for InstagramFaceBookwww.wncoriginalmusic.comSpotifyiTunes

https://wncom.podbean.com/mf/play/889kwn/Ep_24_Twin_Leaf_2.mp3 (Click above to stream or download mp3 for free) Billy Martin will be back at Twin Leaf at the end of the month playing their Singer Songwriter Showcasehttps://soundcloud.com/doortotheforest Margot the person and Margot the band. It's a Rorschach test for your concept of proper nameshttps://www.facebook.com/WeAreMargot/ Nick McMahon , check his youtube for videos of these very songshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6rBQ6oPQPOL1j_3MQ4UhUw Jake Burns will be touring Costa Rica solo soon. Check is Instagram for what I assume will be pictures of beaches and ziplineshttps://www.facebook.com/rocksteadmusic/ https://www.facebook.com/musicjakeburns/ If you are a fake business in need of a fake commercial contact Michelle Guild. Also listen to her real podcasthttps://soundcloud.com/michele-guild/20-my-mom-tried-to-poison-me-not-clickbait Subscribe to the podcast at these places and othersClick here to subscribe on iTunes Click here to subscribe on Google Podcasts Thanks to Twin Leaf for hostinghttps://www.facebook.com/twinleafavl/

https://wncom.podbean.com/mf/play/v8sfb8/Barrelhouse_Revisited.mp3 ^^^Click that link for free streaming or mp3 download Billy Litzwww.hustlesouls.com www.billylitz.com https://www.facebook.com/hustlesoulsband Chad Jordanhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=922882017901616&ref=br_rs https://chadjordan.bandcamp.com/ https://youtube.com/user/chadyo99/videos RevDoc Welchwww.revdocwelch.com Michele Guild https://soundcloud.com/michele-guild/19-real-true-scary-stories https://www.facebook.com/welcometomyshowpodcast A bunch of other websiteshttps://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/ www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://open.spotify.com/show/3Rx8uNDtBXzcrmA6vHiph4 https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313

https://wncom.podbean.com/mf/play/ut4zpv/Catching_up.mp3 Click above for full episode easy streaming on the go or to download full episode  Noah Proudfoot https://www.instagram.com/noahproudfootmusic/ www.noahproudfoot.com Jim Swayze www.jimswayzee.com https://www.instagram.com/jimswayzeemusic/ Nate Robinson On YouTube https://youtu.be/KlIviA6MEcc Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1pqje2k3dsk1JiK6nh5ya1 Asher Leigh www.asherleighmusic.com https://www.facebook.com/relatedtolifewithasherleigh Look for Michele Guild on the internet and any grocery store that sells weird food https://soundcloud.com/michele-guild/18-asscast Sign up and listen for free to this and past episodes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://open.spotify.com/show/3Rx8uNDtBXzcrmA6vHiph4   Thanks to Summit Coffee for hosting https://www.facebook.com/SummitCoffeeAsheville/

https://wncom.podbean.com/mf/play/hifzz8/Twin_Leaf_1.mp3 (Click above to stream or download mp3 for free) Jake Burns and his band Rockstead have a secret show in Dayton, OH this Saturday. Check their page for updates and to see if the secret is that Dayton's own Rick Derringer will be there https://www.facebook.com/rocksteadmusic/ https://www.facebook.com/musicjakeburns/ Margot - https://www.facebook.com/WeAreMargot/ Nick McMahon https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6rBQ6oPQPOL1j_3MQ4UhUw   Billy Martin and his new band will be playing in Black Mountain Nov 3. Details to follow https://soundcloud.com/doortotheforest Michelle Guild, the Darrin Stephens of fake advertising https://soundcloud.com/michele-guild/17-ten-reasons-why-i-hate-you ------------------------------- Click for iTunes Click to subscribe on Google Podcasts Thanks to Twin Leaf for hosting https://www.facebook.com/twinleafavl/

https://wncom.podbean.com/mf/play/7xanse/Tommy_Yon_P2.mp3 Click for easy streaming or free download   https://www.facebook.com/Heirlummusic/https://www.heirlummusic.com   Michele Guild, the Don Draper of fake advertisement https://soundcloud.com/michele-guild/friends-eating-garbage https://facebook.com/welcometomyshowpodcast   Don't forget to sign up for the podcast for free on iTunes, Google Podcasts, or Podbean

https://wncom.podbean.com/mf/play/3xcrqm/Ep_19_Matt_Sellars.mp3 Click above for full episode Go listen to Matt's work and learn where you can see him live at http://mattsellars.net/ Matt's CD will be coming out soon if we all keep nagging him about it enough. It was recorded at Crossroads Studio in Arden https://www.facebook.com/crossroadsstudios/   Go and listen to Michele Guild rant about negative things in a positive way: https://bit.ly/2R2lSuv

https://wncom.podbean.com/mf/play/nn53hp/Tommy_Yon_1.mp3  ^click that link for easier download or listening on the go. https://www.facebook.com/Heirlummusic/ https://www.heirlummusic.com   Tommy Yon and Heirlum is playing Twin Leaf Brewery Saturday Sep 22, at South Slope. You'll probably be walking right by there anyway   Check out Michele Guild's cool podcast right now or you will be seen later as a bandwagon jumper https://facebook.com/welcometomyshowpodcast Google: bit.ly/GoogleWTMS iTunes: bit.ly/itunesWTMS Thanks to Xaris for returning to do the show break song

https://wncom.podbean.com/mf/play/5dm7vx/Ep_16_Xaris.mp3 Full Episodes easy listen or download http://www.xarisofficial.comhttps://www.instagram.com/xarismusic/ http://www.wncoriginalmusic.com/p/artist-profile-xaris-1527810638/ Audio engineering thanks to Tom Whelan www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic www.wncoriginalmusic.com

https://wncom.podbean.com/mf/play/3tj2hp/Ep_15_ms_annegirl_p2-001.mp3 ^^click for easier listening on the go or to download  https://wncom.podbean.com/mf/play/i6zzkn/Ep_13_ms_annegirl.mp3 ^^ Part 1 https://www.facebook.com/msannegirl Spotify - https://goo.gl/aQbwNe Hear Annie on these previous episodes playing livehttps://goo.gl/Hc4fvThttps://goo.gl/6CZqRN

It's finally here! The Poetry Episode Clink links to download  https://wncom.podbean.com/mf/play/w29wpg/Poetry_Episode_SP.mp3 ^^Click for easy listen or download https://wncom.podbean.com/mf/play/ftm3ru/Poertry_Episode_LP.mp3 (Uncut episode) (Both contain lots of adult language) Thanks to our host Trade and Lore https://www.facebook.com/tradeandlore/ Featuring- Alan Robinson https://www.facebook.com/rimbaudremembered/ Trash Chameleon https://www.facebook.com/trashchameleon Andrew Freeman www.generic253.wordpress.com Marley Brushwood www.instagram.com/cosmic_opal Hailey Gladden  www.facebook.com/wearealivepoets (Monthly reading at The Block Off Biltmore, last Friday of every month) Nick Brower https://www.facebook.com/nick.brower.9 Justin Blackburn www.justinblackburnwrites.com Abbie Young https://www.instagram.com/youungabbie/ Rachel Campbell www.rachelsturn.com Audio engineering again big thanks to Tom Whelan  https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/ Sign up on iTunes- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313

It's finally here! The Poetry Episode Clink links to download   https://wncom.podbean.com/mf/play/w29wpg/Poetry_Episode_SP.mp3 ^^Click for easy listen or download https://wncom.podbean.com/mf/play/ftm3ru/Poertry_Episode_LP.mp3 (Uncut episode) (Both contain lots of adult language)   Thanks to our host Trade and Lore https://www.facebook.com/tradeandlore/ Featuring- Alan Robinson https://www.facebook.com/rimbaudremembered/ Trash Chameleon https://www.facebook.com/trashchameleon Andrew Freeman www.generic253.wordpress.com Marley Brushwood www.instagram.com/cosmic_opal Hailey Gladden  www.facebook.com/wearealivepoets (Monthly reading at The Block Off Biltmore, last Friday of every month) Nick Brower https://www.facebook.com/nick.brower.9 Justin Blackburn www.justinblackburnwrites.com Abbie Young https://www.instagram.com/youungabbie/ Rachel Campbell www.rachelsturn.com Audio engineering again big thanks to Tom Whelan  https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/ Sign up on iTunes- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313

Click here for easier listening or free download of full episode On Facebook WebsiteSpotify Hear ms.annegirl on these previous episodes playing live Summit Coffee II Into the Expanse Thanks for the audio engineering to Tom Whelan. Very talented guy and super quick turnaround.

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Easy download - https://wncom.podbean.com/mf/play/r46gvi/Episode_11_-_Barrelhouse_2_Barrelhousier.mp3 Check out these guys' music here- www.hustlesouls.comwww.billylitz.com Catch Hustle Souls August 24th at Asheville Music Hall Matt Sellars Greasy Banjos www.revdocwelch.com www.heirlummusic.com  Heirlum is playing Mills River Brewery August 4th, 6pm

Quick listen or download - https://wncom.podbean.com/mf/play/jtv783/songwriter_circle_mini_episode-001.mp3 Paul Edelmanwww.janglingsparrows.com Nick McMahonhttps://goo.gl/hFE4oJ Jake Burnshttps://www.facebook.com/musicjakeburns/ Singer Songwriter Showcase July 27, 7-9 pm, hosted by Tommy Yonhttp://www.twinleafbrewery.com/

https://wncom.podbean.com/mf/play/jbrgq9/Ep_10_Chad_Jordan_Part_2.mp3 (Part 1 - https://wncom.podbean.com/…/Chad_one_on_one_part_one-003.mp3 )

Chad Jordan is a multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter from Swannanoa, North Carolina. Chad's writing is influenced by an eclectic mix of singer/songwriters ranging from James Taylor to Mike Kinsella, his music can best be described as acoustic Indie Rock with a few sprinkles of Folk and Americana. Check out his music here. Lots of free downloads and name-your-price full albums https://chadjordan.bandcamp.com/ And very interesting stuff on his Youtube page https://youtube.com/user/chadyo99/videos

Marika Strawhttps://marikastraw.bandcamp.com/https://www.facebook.com/marikastrawmusicMichael Bassohttps://www.facebook.com/SmithSundy/Jamie Zhttps://www.facebook.com/jamietothezhttps://www.reverbnation.com/jamietothezDylan Moseswww.dylanmosesmusic.comhttps://dylanmoses.bandcamp.com

Find Billy Litz all around town both solo and with his band Hustle Soulshttps://www.facebook.com/billylitzbandhttps://www.facebook.com/hustlesoulsbandMatt Sellars is playing a solo show this Thursday at Blue Mountain Pizza in Weaverville and will be appearing with Hearts Gone South at Fleetwood's on Friday. And if that's not enough he also makes Banjos.https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100012840060973...Find Revdoc Welch's music, upcoming events, how to get his CD, and more at his websitehttps://revdocwelch.com/Tommy Yon has a solo show July 9 at Barrelhouse AVL and you can follow his band herehttps://www.heirlummusic.com

Recorded live at Zuma Coffee in Marshall, NC

Xarishttp://www.xarisofficial.comhttps://www.instagram.com/xarismusic/Cora Faithhttps://corafaith.bandcamp.comCollin Demoshttps://woodmadison.bandcamp.com/Becstarhttps://www.instagram.com/becstar_ukulele_music/ms. annegirlhttps://www.msannegirl.com/projects/https://open.spotify.com/artist/0I3Hgj8iIq1nA7U76pG7xP? si=fw86DYUXTlS1wMN6O3cXUgAlan Robinsonhttps://www.facebook.com/rimbaudremembered

Chris Johnson on WNC Original Music

First One on One episode, with some adult language, when we start yelling at each other http://www.wncoriginalmusic.com/p/artist-profile-billy-martin/ soundcloud.com/thehorseandthehammock

Billy MartinTake Your Medicine, Take Me to Lovewww.soundcloud.com/thehorseandthehammockChad JordanRomania, Quiet Eyeshttps://chadjordan.bandcamp.com/https://youtube.com/user/chadyo99/videosBen Mackel / ThreadbareDora and Ralphie, When the Morning Comesfacebook.com/threadbaresongsinstagram @threadbaresongsms.annegirlPhoenixhttps://www.msannegirl.com/projects/https://open.spotify.com/artist/0I3Hgj8iIq1nA7U76pG7xP? si=fw86DYUXTlS1wMN6O3cXUgOur gracious hosthttps://www.facebook.com/SummitCoffeeAsheville/Phil Delliveniri's Howl in the Woods production househttps://www.facebook.com/howlinthewoods