Appalachian Artists LIVE!

Lawson's songs evoke a poignant melancholy. They sound like a cry to a star-filled sky, a dreamer's diary, the words of the last romantic. They are Americana songs with twang and grit and that high lonesome sound, but the lyrics are less confined to Southern fables than many artists under the country banner. They access certain cosmic and universal threads of consciousness in a dreamy poetic...

Our style is Southern Rock, R&B, Jazz, and Country. A Duo or a full band combined of both acoustic guitar and electric slide guitar that will transport you on a musical journey, Inspired by the rhythm of creeks, the heartbeat of the mountains, and the raw emotion of life. The Salty Moondogs is: Ryan Norton - acoustic guitar/vocals Devin Harris - electric guitar David Nunez - drums Mentioned in...

Brand New Box Of Matches comes in the studios of WEHC & WISE FM RADIO to help Appalachian Artists Live celebrate one year of broadcasting local & regional live music. Ryan and Elizabeth: an independent Bluegrass-folk & roots inspired duo band out of Knoxville, TN. performs some oldies and originals, and performs some new originals from their upcoming new album due to be released in Apr...

Mahto and The Loose Balloons from Johnson City, Tn comes in the studio & performs some originals including their new song "The Waiting Room Blues", they also talk about working on their up coming new concept album.

Cari Coates comes in the studio to perform some cover songs by Fleetwood Mac, Tracy Chapman, Chris Stapleton, Dolly Parton & more! She also performs her original song "A Way Out' Cari Coates - Vocals Alex Hunt - Guitar/Vocals Luke Hensley - Percussion

Hawkins French & Dave Eggar with Levi Trent come in the studios and perform some original tunes, Hawkins talks about his new album, working with Dave Eggar and more! Hawkins French - Guitar/vocals Dave Eggar - Cello Levi Trent - Cojon Hawkins French is a singer-song writer as well as the front man for his band. He exploded onto the live music scene in Connecticut in the spring of 2019 and quic...

Servility a newgrass/heavy-folk band from Bristol Tn comes in the studio and performs some foot stomping, high energy music. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Mike Jones from Knoxville, Tn joins us in the studio to perform some of his tunes. Mike Jones moved to Knoxville with his wife in 2021 following his retirement from the U.S. Navy after 25 years. The son of a military service member, Mike’s childhood took him from such varied locations asPuerto Rico, Bermuda, Virginia and Iceland (to name a few). When asked, “Where are you from,” he usually answers...

JP Parsons comes in the studio to perform some original tunes such as "The Hard Way", "Next Year" and many more! Lending Folk, Americana, and Bluegrass, East Tennessee's JP Parsons's songs are immediately familia. JP Parsons hosts his own radio show Appalachian Travels on Radio Bristol WBCM Friday's at 3pm hosting local & regional musicians and spinning new tunes. Mentioned in this episode: WE...

Derek Downtown from Johnson City, Tn comes in the studio & performs some original songs and talks about working on a new album that will be out in the future.

Ivy Sheppard (General Mgr of WEHC & WISE FM RADIO) & myself went to Sweetbay Brewing in Abingdon Va on Halloween weekend and recorded a fantastic set by Fritz & Co. Fritz & Co. performs some originals and performs songs from The Big Lebowski making it a Very Lebowski Halloween.

Some Old Friends (Carrie Maggard & Rich McDougall) comes in the studio and performs some classic Christmas Songs such as: Jingle Bell Rock, Jingle Bells, and some you may have not heard before such as Bing Crosby's "Mele Kalikimaka" (a Hawaiian Christmas Song) Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is li...

Josh Bowles comes in the studio and performs some covers and talks about his new upcoming EP with original material. Listen and find when his EP will be coming out.

Zak Saltz Band comes in the studios and performs some new original tunes from there new upcoming new album "Tired Of Waiting" Zak Saltz Band is: Zak Saltz lead vocals/guitar, Johnny Cox background vocals/guitar & Will Dowell background vocals/resonator bass While defying traditional musical genres, the Zak Saltz Band (a.k.a. "ZSB") may best be described as a Bad Ass, Alt/Outlaw Country, S...

Devin Harris Band comes in the studio & performs some original tunes, blues, Rock & Roll, Jimi Hendrix, & more! Devin performs a new song from his upcoming new album. Devin is originally from Northern Georgia. Devin Harris Band is Devin Harris Vocals/Guitar & David Nunez on percussion.

Seth McKay & The Moonshine Rival's visit us in studio to perform some originals and some covers of Keith Urban, Kentucky Headhunters & more! Seth talks about his new upcoming album and his plans for 2024!

Cameron comes in the studio performs some Doc Boggs, Frank Stokes (Piedmont Blues), Hank Williams Sr. and also performs his original tunes.  Cam is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist raised in the mountains of East Tennessee. There he studied Appalachian Folk music and country blues, which he melds into his own unique writing style. He's spent years living and learning regional styles in...

Toby Gibson hails from Sneedville, Tennessee, where he learned picking and singing in his grandparent’s living room. Various local bluegrass musicians joined Toby’s grandfather and young Toby quickly learned to love music from its very roots of Bluegrass, county, soul and honky tonk. These influences are strong in his solo album, “Dirt Road.” Toby’s music, both his playing and writi...

Marcc Nutter & Friends drops by our studios to perform some of his original songs "Won't You Come Back" "I'm Sorry" & more!! He also talks about performing for George Bush Sr. at the White House, and touring with music greats such as Travis Tritt, Randy Travis & many more. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and en...

Moose Trainwreck Roberts comes back in the studios of WEHC & WISE FM on this Halloween weekend and plays us some dark tunes & talks about his record label Köllapse Records and Tapes & why he will be bringing back the cassette tape! Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radi...

The Great Big Hug from Marion, Va comes in the studios and perform all the songs from their upcoming new album.    The Great Big Hug is a Roots Rock and Blues Fusion band from Southwest Virginia. Including Singer-songwriter Melissa Johner on lead vocals and guitar, Chase Johner on lead guitar and vocals, Bob Ballengee on Drums and Justin McFarland on Bass.  These guys have...

Scotty Melton one of the areas most prolific songwriters comes in the studio and performs his original songs, talks about writing songs for Justin Townes Earl and their friendship. Tune in and find out what Scotty is doing today! Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm....

Anthony Wayne Vibe stops by our studios and performs his original tunes, talks about his new EP that will be coming out and much more! Anthony Wayne is a musician and songwriter from Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee. A beautiful area, ripe with mountainous forests and skies for days, where many call Home. Where Anthony has created his brand of genreless Vibe.  Taking time to create...

Teni Rane joins us in the studio and performs some new tunes from her upcoming album. Teni Rane is a folk-country singer-songwriter with a vintage vocal edge and a knack for capturing common scenes of everyday life in a way that is at once specific and widely relatable. Comfortable in everything from overalls to full-body sequins, Rane isn’t afraid to explore musical territory and synthesizes voca...

Ryan Ward from Bristol, Tn comes in the studios and performs some originals, talks about his influences, his love of music and what he has coming up in the future. Ryan Ward is a talented, eclectic singer/songwriter, with an endless passion for music. He picked up his first acoustic guitar at the age of 8. Today, Ryan has incorporated many styles from artists that range from Lindsey Buckingham, St...