Appalachian Vibes Radio Show

Issac Hadden is a jazz influenced, funky, fusion guitarist and singer-songwriter based out of Asheville, NC. We discuss his debut album, The Glue, now available on all streaming platforms.  Learn more about the Issac Hadden Organ Trio anywhere you stream music or on all social media platforms❤️ Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Ama...

My first guest this week is Linda Skeens,  winner of 32 blue ribbons at the 2022 Virginia Kentucky district fair now turned author after her story went viral on social media.  Linda’s story went viral when a dj from Dallas, Texas made a Tik Tok in an attempt to find the woman who had dominated the Virginia Kentucky district fair for her canning recipes. She recently published her first cook book f...

This week on Appalachian Vibes Radio Show my guest is Rob Slusser, a banjo driven bluegrass singer-songwriter from Clifton Forge, Virginia. We discuss his debut album, Drifting and his single, "My Last Love Letter"; you can learn more about Rob's album on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/album/3Vr7ctfBARFBSruLHTKP44?si=xAk6yYR6Qxq14f62O9I-hw&nd=1   Tune in for the full hour ev...

Rob Slusser is a banjo driven singer-songwriter from Clifton Forge, Virginia. We discuss what it’s like growing up in a small town with a father as a mortician, sin, second chances and the zen of being a musician. Learn more about Rob Slusser and his album Drifting on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3Vr7ctfBARFBSruLHTKP44?si=xAk6yYR6Qxq14f62O9I-hw&nd=1 Instagram: @banjo_rob https://www...

I have a special guest this week, he’s a surrealism author, a long time college English professor, a technical writer and he happens to be my Dad. Joseph Bocchi reads his latest short story titled Wild Dogs inspired from his experience growing up in upstate New York.  Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gma...

This week my guest is Mark Brine, an Americana folk and blues singer-songwriter creating art that is "pure and rootsy, and brimming with emotion harkening back to Jimmie Rodgers and the Carter Family." We discuss the evolution of country music and the underbelly of Nashville on this hour of Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW. You can learn more about Mark Brine at https://markbrine.c...

Chris Pollins is a sculptor, teacher, and director of Chestnut Creek School of the Arts, a community school located in Galax, VA with a "mission is to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of southwest Virginia by offering classes and events year-round for all ages and skill levels in traditional music, heritage crafts, and contemporary arts." You can learn more about Chestnut Creek...

Gabriel Morales is a multi talented  Venezuelan American composer, guitarist, singer-songwriter and producer hailing from the mountains of Roanoke, VA. We discuss how he got his start singing, performing and composing music within his hometown of Roanoke, VA through a unique community program called The Music Lab where kids across the valley spend time after school learning different instruments,...

Mitch Greenhill is a musician, composer, author, FLiArtists record label owner and producer of the recently released Doc Watson 100th anniversary album featuring artists like Dolly Parton and Rosanne Cash.  'I am a Pilgrim' is the title of Doc Watson's 100th anniversary tribute album released by the FLiArtists label, the song featured in today's mini was performed by Rosanne Ca...

Mitch Greenhill is a musician, composer, record producer, author and President of the music agency FLiArtists. Mitch Greenhill recalls his childhood growing up with his father, Manny Greenhill, a music promoter in in the Cambridge, Massachusetts area. Mitch watched his father work with the likes of Pete Seeger and Joan Biaz and he began playing piano as a child then guitar in his adolescence. Mitc...

My guest this week is Erik Vincent Huey, a West Virginia, Americana singer-songwriter with generations of coal miners in his family. His latest album is called Appalacahin Gothic, it explores into the complexity of Appalachias union past and her ever changing future. You can learn more about Erik Vincent Huey and his album, Appalachian Gothic at https://www.erikvincenthuey.com Appalachian Vibes is...

This week my guest is Trish Fore, the library director for Galax-Carroll Regional Library. She's a banjo playing, library loving woman with a unique mission to combine music and library services for the population she serves. You can learn more about the Galax-Carroll Regional Library here: https://galaxcarroll.lib.va.us Appalachian Vibes is brought to you by Galax tourism, made possible by V...

Today we explore the art of broadcasting with Joe Kendrick, WNCW’s program director, as well as the creator and host of Southern Songs and Stories-a music interview podcast and radio show. Learn more about Joe and Southern Songs and Stories: https://www.southernsongsandstories.com Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalac...

Paul Dempsey is a digital artist, egg tempura painter, jazz and bluegrass inspired finger style guitarist and composer from Lynchburg, VA. From losing part of a finger (just like Jerry Garcia), to helping his late brother complete a top secret jazz album,  becoming an expert in the almost lost art of egg tempura painting and taking the digital art world by storm...Paul Dempsey is a renaissance art...

Paul Dempsey is a digital artist, egg tempera painter, jazz and bluegrass  inspired finger style guitarist and composer from Lynchburg, VA...who is also missing a third of his middle finger on his picking hand. Paul shares how Jerry Garcia inspired his finger picking style after losing part of his finger, incidentally the same finger Jerry damaged on his picking hand. These days Paul is primarily...

Sneezy is the funk-hop, boy band from Chicago, Illinois with a comedy element to their music. They're fun, funny and full of sax-tastic licks, and hip hop interludes. Learn more about Sneezy: https://www.sneezyband.com Appalachian Vibes is brought to you by Galax tourism, made possible by Virginia is for Lovers. Galax tourism, " building our future while celebrating our past ." You...

Dusty Ray Simmons is a Richmond, VA soul inspired singer-songwriter and multi instrumentalist; in this mini episode we discuss his recent release "Excuses". You can learn more about Dusty Ray Simmons at https://dustyraysimmons.bandcamp.com Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is brought to you by Galax tourism, made possible by Virginia is for Lovers. Galax Tourism, building our future while cel...

Dusty Ray Simmons, the multi-instrumentalist and soul singer-songwriter hailing from Richmond, VA, joins me as my esteemed guest on this weeks episode. During our conversation, he recounts how he used to sneak into his garage after school in the first grade to practice on his father's drum kit, unbeknownst to his parents. Moreover, he also reveals how the pandemic has been instrumental in sha...

Cold Chocolate is a Boston based Americana duo, we chat about how the band got their name, and what it's like being a touring musician while having kiddos.  Learn more about Cold Chocolate: http://www.coldchocolatemusic.com Appalachian Vibes is brought to you by Galax Tourism, made possible by Virginia is for Lovers. Galax Tourism, building our future while celebrating our past . You can lear...

Cold Chocolate is a Boston based Americana duo, we discuss their development from classical musicians to raw roots inspired songwriters, having kids and the depth it brings to life, and the dichotomy of tour, band ship and family. Learn more about Cold Chocolate: http://www.coldchocolatemusic.com Appalachian Vibes is brought to you by Galax Tourism, made possible by Virginia is for Lovers. Galax T...

Happy Valentines Day!  C. David Gelly is a mystery suspense novelist hailing from the small town of Fancy Gap, VA where he draws inspiration from the tiny hollows and interesting folk that live in the gap roads off I77. "For travelers along the Blue Ridge Parkway at Fancy Gap, the fog often hangs like an azure dreamscape over the rolling green hills. But when a madman abducts two children and...

Patti Frye Meredith is a Southern fiction, Galax, VA born and raised novelist, currently residing in Chapel Hill, NC. She discusses her latest novel, South of Heaven, which takes place in Carthage, NC. The place her Grandmother and parents were raised.  Learn more about Patti Frye Meredith: https://www.pattimeredith.com You can find her book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1599489058/ref=cm_sw_em_...

Patti Frye Meredith is a Southern fiction, Galax, VA born and raised novelist, currently residing in Chapel Hill, NC. She discusses her latest novel, South of Heaven, which takes place in Carthage, NC. The place her Grandmother and parents were raised. Learn more about Patti Frye Meredith: https://www.pattimeredith.com You can find her book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1599489058/ref=cm_sw_em_r...

The James Lagueux Band is a progressive and experimental rock from Roanoke, Va. We discuss their inspiration behind the music and Ben Epperly’s chaotic genius on the keyboard.  And Kandace Newman is the inspirational artist behind Emerald Pine originals, she shares her incredible personal journey of following her faith into the mysterious world of art, single motherhood and transforming her life....

Cody Christian is Powhatan, VA Americana/Country artist. You know the folks the song "A Country Boy will Survive" was written about? Well, Cody Christian embodies the essence of ol' Hank jr.'s  song. On this episode of Appalachian Vibes, Cody delves into how he quit his job  working at a ship yard, thoughts on his career and music-plus where he's headed next. His latest al...