Big Sound, Small Town

John is a drummer and a percussionist and a funny guy who has , in his words,”lucked” himself into some of the most iconic bands in Cleveland County.

Courtney is a Flute player in a guitar player world. Find out how she makes this work.

Jason is the leader of an innovative and entertaining orchestra of ukulele player.

Steve is a multi instrumentalists, venue owner, DJ , radio personality, podcaster , and record producer who has been a big part of making Shelby North Carolina the music city it has become

Luke is a multi instrumentalist ,singer songwriter who has crossed the American music genres from rock and roll to bluegrass and everything in between, with such groups as Animal Bag, Tater, Grassabillies,and Steel Hero’s

Phil is the President and founder of The Cleveland Country Music Hall Of Fame. Hear what Phil’s vision is for the HOF.

Daniel is a world renowned photographer specializing in music and musicians. Daniel is also a producer a writer and author. His photos also document the North Carolina music scene.

Lily Talent is a former champion college athlete turned singer songwriter. She has a unique style that crosses many musical styles.

Mike is a contemporary Christian artist. He a singer songwriter who got his start in the world of rock music. . .

Omar is a first call percussionist who is also a mentor ,a coach, a podcaster and an former college athlete

Dolph is the owner of the most famous record label in North Carolina. He manages artist such as The Avett Brothers, David Childers and The National Reserve, to name a few. He is a North Carolina music legend

From Rock and Roll to Beach music, Jimmy has played it all. His project , Jimmy Rehab, with his brother, David Wilson , is legendary. He currently is the guitarist and vocalist with Ocean Boulevard

Nashville musician and Cleveland County native, Trey Hill,has been the guitarist and band leader for Big and Rich,Jessicia Simpson , Kellie Pickler moreand many

Michael Ramsey is the bass player and spokesman for the Jacktown Ramblers. Michael is also a music teacher, film maker and one of the founding members of WNCW’s Going Across The Mountain

Kris is the banjo player for the band Dirty Grass Soul, a hard driving roots country band. Listen to the story of a banjo man in a rocking country band.

Ralph is the original singer for the ocean boulevard band. With a voice that will sing the sand out of your shoes ,Ralph tells the story of beach music.

Kevin Newton and Trent Hoyle are Spirts Of The Poor House. Both are multi talented instrumentals who make a sound that it would take Frank Zappa style orchestra to duplicate on stage.

Bluegrass singer songwriters and multi instrumentalists Carley Arrowood and Daniel Thrailkill represent the new young and very talent generation of bluegrass performers.

Aftan Ci Smith is a ultra modern singer, songwriter, studio owner and entrepreneur with incredible talent

From Earl Scruggs to Doc Watson to Andy Griffith and Marshall Tucker, Dan has walked among and played music with all of these greats. As well as teaching thousands of musicians how to play every instrument you’ve ever heard.

A classical singer with rural roots, Zack has sung classical and opera music worldwide.

J. T. Is one of the up and coming, next generation, guitar hero

Aaron is a Audio Engineer, record producer, musician and teacher. And much more. Ever wonder what those guys do? Rap to Rock and all between. Find out how the magic happens

To use a bluegrass term, Chad Day is a “durn” fantastic banjo player. He plays other instruments too but banjo is what he does. He is a modern banjo player who follows the Cleveland County tradition of great banjo players

From Smoking Grass to the solo act singer songwriter Dale Britain has covered it all.