Baxter Briefly is a New Alt Funk slap and tap bassist singer-songwriter from Roanoke, VA. We discuss his unique style of playing bass, the breakups that inspired his songwriting and the downloads he receives from the ether that give him a full composition all at once. You can learn more at http://baxterbriefly.com/ Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from…

Salem Langowski (AKA Lividity) is Roanoke, Virginia’s 14 year old rising star. She's been writing music and playing guitar for over a year. She recently recorded her debut EP. You can discover more on tik tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@st4r_g1rl69 Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Ama…

Baxter Briefly is the New Alt Funk slap and tap bassist singer-songwriter emerging from the mountains of SW Virginia. We discuss his unique style of playing bass, the breakups that inspired his songwriting and the downloads he receives from the ether that give him a full composition all at once. Follow Baxter Briefly's journey at; http://baxterbrie…

Molly of Geography is a pop singer-songwriter with roots in Virginia, now residing in Brooklyn, NY. She’s a true Renaissance woman who has enjoyed success as a hockey journalist, a writer, and she’s had wild organic success on platforms like Spotify as an independent singer-songwriter. Learn more about Molly Seely at https://ofgeography.com/music/ …

Tyler Hughes is an East Tennessee State University bluegrass graduate, the Executive Director for The Crooked Rd. and he also serves on Big Stone Gaps Town Council. Learn more about the Crooked Rd. at https://thecrookedroadva.com/ This episode of Appalachian Vibes is brought to you by Galax Tourism, made possible by Virginia is for lovers. Galax To…

Girls Rock Roanoke is part of a national and world wide movement to educate and empower girls and gender expansive youth through music, creativity and collaboration. Girls Rock Roanoke is a music camp movement that began in 2001 with the establishment of the Rock 'n Roll Camp for girls in Portland, Oregon. I chat with Catherine Backus and Lacy Levy…

Tim Seely is a roots-based singer-songwriter from New York. He spent many years in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia as an educator and he currently builds handmade ships and performs in Maine. We discuss his musical family in early child-hood, his religious evolution and songs from his latest self-titled album. Learn more about Tim at https://w…

Melissa McKinney, the electrifying blues force from Asheville and frontwoman of Mama & the Ruckus, steals the spotlight in this must-listen Spotify episode! Joining her is McKinney, Melissa’s daughter and a soul-pop sensation whose harmonies trace back to Sesame Street. Get ready to uncover the mesmerizing mother-daughter bond and dive deep into Me…

Mama & the Ruckus with Melissa McKinney is one Asheville's blues powerhouse voices alongside her daughter McKinney, a soul pop artist who has been harmonizing with her mother since her Sesame Street days. This episode highlights the special bond between mother and daughter and Melissa's song "Thank God" off her recent debut self titled release, Mam…

Jamie Collins is a singer-songwriter and teacher hailing from Bristol, Tennessee now residing in Hillsville, Virginia. She possesses a unique talent for engaging with audiences and students alike. The profound connection she has with listeners is rooted in her dedication to preserving and sharing the rich heritage of traditional Appalachian music t…

Jamie Collins is a Bristol, Tennessee old time and bluegrass singer-songwriter and teacher with a special gift of connecting to audiences (and her students) through her passion for passing down the traditional Appalachian music that was passed down to her. We discuss her family sound, the importance of passing down the tradition of bluegrass and ol…

The Biscuit Eaters are a 7 piece, Bluegrass and Old Time family string band from Surry County, NC with their youngest member playing fiddle and singing at 5 years old. Meredith is a home schooling mother of six kids and their bass player, and father, Jason is a pastor. I got the chance to interview the family at the 2nd annual Galax Old Time Christ…

Courtney Brown is an Assistant Professor at Southern Methodist University for the Center for Creative Computation, a Fulbright scholarship winner, coder and musician who designs instruments and composes using a very unique medium, a dinosaur’s head. The featured composition in todays episode was from the 2023 Hadrosaur Variations recorded at the Ne…

My guest is Courtney Brown, she’s an Assistant Professor at Southern Methodist University in the Center for Creative Computation, a Fulbright scholarship winner, coder and musician who designs instruments and composes using a very unique medium, a dinosaur’s head. The featured composition in todays episode was from the 2023 Hadrosaur Variations rec…

Cameron Ragsdale is a multi instrumentalist, composer, upright bassist, guitar player and singer-songwriter from Bristol, Tennessee. We discuss his time at NYU studying composition and his song ‘This Loneliness’ inspired by a dream he had about Hank Williams. You can learn more about Cam Ragsdale at https://camragsdale.com/ Appalachian Vibes Radio …

Cameron Ragsdale is a multi instrumentalist, composer, upright bassist, guitar player and singer-songwriter from Bristol Tennessee. We discuss his time at NYU studying composition and his song ‘This Lonliness’ inspired by a dream he had about Hank Williams. You can learn more about Cam at https://camragsdale.com/ Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from W…

My guest this week is the Atlanta based roots singer-songwriter Geoffrey Wood with his first solo album release titled, Thank You. We discuss the track, "Memphis Makes Me Sad", which is a look back at a past relationship that Geoff feels ended in part because he denied his then girlfriend an excursion to Graceland while they were in Memphis. He tak…

Logan Michael was a guitar player, producer and singer-songwriter, a father, son, a friend and an incredibly loving guy. I speak with the mother of his child, Moriah McCowan, who has turned this loss into The Lion Blues, a recording space in Roanoke, VA that serves the community through recording services, music lessons and music therapy. Appalachi…

This weeks episode is in honor of a very talented friend of mine that passed unexpectedly last year. Logan Michael was a guitar player, producer and singer-songwriter, a father, son, a friend and an incredibly loving guy. I speak with the mother of his child, Moriah McCowan and her business partner Charlie Hall who has turned this loss into The Lio…

My guest this week is Jared Boyd, a banjo player and an artist in residence for The Crooked Road, his band, The Twin Creeks Stringband, won this years Galax Fiddlers Convention in the Old Time Band category! You can learn more about the Twin Creeks Stringband at https://www.facebook.com/Twincreeksoldtime/ Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is brought to …

This past weekend on Appalachian Vibes Radio Show my guest was Sol Roots, the DC based funky, blues and roots inspired singer-songwriter. Sol grew up working with his father, and a close family friend Tim Duffy, who created a non profit called Music Maker Foundation. They travel around recording legendary blues and roots artists for posterity. Thes…

Last week was the 87th annual Old Time Fiddlers Convention in Galax, VA. I joined 80,000 folks from around the world to experience my first Galax, the nick name for the festival for long time convention goers. Players from around the world compete on the historic Felts Park stage for different prizes. I arrived Thursday for the inaugural ‘Stories a…

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 nomi…

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 recip…

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 …

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=xAk6yYR6Qxq14f6…

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 …

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…

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."…

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 t…

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 min…

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 pia…

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 ht…

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 brough…

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 ca…

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 w…

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 o…

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 …

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. Gala…

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 …

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 futu…

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…

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…

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: h…

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: h…

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 a…

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 hea…

Kandace Newman (AKA Emerald Pine Originals) is a painter, a wood burner and a single mom with an incredible story to share. In 2020 Kandace found herself in the middle of a break up with a brand new baby, at the start of what will forever be remembered as The year of 'Rona. Up until 2020, Kandace served as an EMT in her rural community of Galax, VA…

Jonah Carden is an Americana, rock and metal inspired singer/songwriter from Southern West Virginia. He has written, recorded, and independently released 4 independent albums. He got the inspiration and encouragement to quit his day job when his fiancé told him to follow his dreams. We discuss the songwriting group that gave Jonah the motivation an…

This week, my guest is a mix of traditional Appalachian twang and rock and roll, Matt Mullins and the Bringdowns come from Beckley, West Virginia with howling harmonicas, a raw blues guitar, and bone chilling vocals. Matt Mullins discusses his relation to the famous Hatfield’s from the Hatfield/ McCoy feud from West Virginia’s history; and Matt’s d…