SoPines Scene Podcast

In January, Julia Golden and Garrett Huffman came to the studio to talk about their New EP and they hinted they have more Big Announcements coming! We saved some of the extended audio to put out a second episode for you that goes a little bit deeper! In this extended audio version Julia and Garrett talk about some of the craziest things that have happened at their shows, and along with host Mary S...

Two rising stars, one unforgettable conversation. ✨ Mary Stone sat down with Carolina Country Music Award winners Julia Golden and Garrett Huffman — plus a special appearance from Julia’s mom — just days before their new EP dropped. We dug into what drives them to make music, the families who’ve been cheering them on since day one, and the awards that are only the beginning of their journey. If y...

Starting out near the Sunrise Theater for the Pinecone Drop, Ending up at Bell Tree, Neville's or O'Donnell's Pub, you're in for a good time! Introducing DJ Van Horton and how he's currently DJaying with one arm! How he's connected to Shannon at the Sunrise Theater, Shannon tells us about the Silent Disco and all ages festivities at the Sunrise at 8:15pm New Year&apos...

Six dudes, one sax, and a whole lot of chaos 🎷😂 Mary Stone & cohost Matthew Battise wrangle Fayetteville’s own Hydryver in a small room packed with jokes, potty humor, and unforgettable stories. When Matthew Battise asks, ‘What’s the craziest thing that ever happened at a show?’ the band erupts into tales of nights gone off the rails —even revealing details about their recent set at Nude Sto...

Chris Nelson is in a rockin Country Band called the Chris Nelson Band. In Moore County, NC you may have seen him at Neville's Club with the Saxophone and various band members including Jon Nowiski on Bass, Henry Knight on Lead guitar, Kyle Mills on Drums, an occasional pedal steel, or even an additional sax player - Zach Harris from last week's episode! Chris Nelson and his band are head...

In this episode, Mary and Matthew sit down with DJ Saxy aka Zach Harris, and we find out about the plan for Oct 25th at 1901 Lounge. Zach has a double life - Aberdeen, NC Firefighter by day and DJ by night doing weddings, events, and dance parties all over Moore County and beyond! Find out how Zach started playing Saxophone and solve the mystery of the Missing Southern Pines Ornaments! At the end...

Multi-Instrumentalist, singer songwriter, and producer Chelsea Davis comes to the studio with Mary Stone and Matthew Battise. The three discuss Chelsea's projects: MoonTransmissions, SparkByrd, Turf, and more! Matthew asks the craziest thing that ever happened at a show and what is Chelsea's process for song writing. We get into a little bit of everything including Femme Fest, MoCo Risin...

Mary Stone sits down with Shannon Butler, a great friend and fellow musician with similar passion for the music scene.  Shannon gives us details on all the fun things happening at Femme Fest this weekend at Red's Corner as well as how Hilltop Music Fest is connected with other fundraisers and a Music opportunity for the whole community on Tuesdays at the West Southern Pines Center.  Support t...

This week Bonnie from Mira Foundation joins Mary Stone and they talk about the bands and festivities happening this Saturday in Pinehurst at Mira Fest: Tunes, Tacos and Tequila is the theme and the festival is family friendly! Tickets are available at the gate for only $25 and there will be music inside and outside!  Mira Fest with13 Bands including Tumbao, Julia Golden, Autumn Nicholas, and Justi...

This week Chris from Scroggins Band and Franklin from Aftermath join co-hosts Mary Stone and Matthew Battise as we continue to discuss what brings us all together, the craziest things that have happenned at our shows and how the Fayetteville area bands have contributed to the Moore County Music Scene.  Musicians banter about karaoke, open mic, screamo, technique, and gear ensues and we end with id...

Co-Hosts Mary Stone and Matthew Battise bring in two musicians who have been on the scene in Moore County NC for a while. We get to know Franklin's real first name, hear Chris's impression of Keith Sweat, and Matthew asks about the craziest thing that's ever happened to both bands at a show. Chris Scroggins of Scroggins band from Fayetteville, NC and Franklin Branch of Aftermath out...