appalachian music

Strap in for a ride through the heart of country rock with Ed begley, the frontman of Tattoo Billy, on the 'Living the Dream' podcast with Curveball. Discover the band's journey from its roots in the Appalachian Mountains to opening for iconic artists and scoring a track in the movie 'Kiss of a Vampire'. Ed shares his life stories, inspirations, and the intriguing tale behind the band's name. Tune in for an episode that's as heartfelt as it is foot-stomping!

Strap in for a ride through the heart of country rock with Ed begley, the frontman of Tattoo Billy, on the 'Living the Dream' podcast with Curveball. Discover the band's journey from its roots in the Appalachian Mountains to opening for iconic artists and scoring a track in the movie 'Kiss of a Vampire'. Ed shares his life stories, inspirations, and the intriguing tale behind the band's name. Tune in for an episode that's as heartfelt as it is foot-stomping!

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 that has been handed down through generations.

We discuss her song “Smoke Rising” off her debut album Enjoy Life.

You can learn more about Jamie and  her album Enjoy Life at jamiecollinsmusic.com

Appalachian Vibes Radio Shiw is bright to you by Galax Tourism, made possible by Virginia is for Lovers. You can learn more about Galax at https://visitgalax.com/

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com.

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

We're buzzing about the Blue Ridge Jamboree: ON THE RISE showcase of up and coming musical talent on Nov. 2 at the Jefferson Center in Roanoke, Va. The event is being hosted by the nonprofit Friends of the Blue Ridge, and Buzz4Good is proud to be the presenting sponsor. 

Today, BUZZ creator Michael Hemphill talks to – and enjoys the music of – four of the acts: Addie Levy, a 21-year-old artist who now splits her time between her home in Radford and Nashville; A Mighty Friendly Mountain band, made up of the Hello siblings from Floyd County; aspiring Broadway performer Riley Parks, 14, from Roanoke; and another family band, Newfound Gap, from North Carolina.

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The United States has more than 1.5 million nonprofits — from homeless shelters, food banks and rescue squads to children’s choirs, science museums and animal refuges — that employ one out of every 10 Americans. Like any company, nonprofits have salaries and bills to pay, a budget to balance. They require money. And if enough people don’t know about them, don’t believe in them, don’t support them — in short, if they lack BUZZ — they suffer and die.

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 Lion Blues, a recording space in Roanoke, VA that serves the community through recording services, music lessons and music therapy.

Learn more about the Lion Blues Observatory at https://www.thelionblues.com/

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com.

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

Originally published Jan. 9, 2023: The things Adeem the Artist hasn't directly experienced, the Knoxville musician has delicately observed in the struggles of strangers and friends in their 34 years, culminating in 11 sung stories of "White Trash Revelry" released on Dec. 2. 

Perhaps, you have seen the album on "best-of" lists by Rolling Stone and Billboard or heard their music praised by Brandi Carlile, a queer country artist in her own right − and a Grammy-winning one, at that.

Conversations surrounding Southern music and culture are changing, and Adeem the Artist is a newfound flagbearer for that movement. But if you ask them, they're just calling it how they see it.

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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 Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com.

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

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 determination to honor the memory of Bill Withers, one of the most legendary musicians to come from the Beckley, WV.

You can learn more about Matt Mullins & the Bringdowns and all of their adventures: https://www.bringdowns.com/

I’ll see y’all next Saturday at 6am on WNCW for another hour of Appalachian Vibes from WNCW. Everyone have a fabulous week and I hope it’s been a wonderful  start to 2023 for you!

Thank you to Palmyra the band, for the intro music! You can learn more about Palmyra at https://www.palmyratheband.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 learn more about Galax, VA at https://visitgalax.com/

You can hit me up, Amanda Bocchi, (producer/host/creator) at appalachianvibes@gmail.com  to chat or to submit an artist. 

Much Love ❤️ 
Amanda 

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com.

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

Hello friends!My guests this week are the Galax, VA, bluegrass, Americana, all women quartet: The Loose Strings Band. They examine the songs off their upcoming EP, Realities, due to be released in 2023. We discuss the life experiences that inspired the album, from a song called "Galaxy", about their small town that feels like it's a million miles away from anywhere on earth,  to a mean girl experience that inspired the song "The Difference".

Learn more about The Loose Strings Band: https://www.theloosestringsband.com

The Loose Strings Band are performing at the Rex Theatre in Galax, VA December 16 2022. For more information and tickets: https://rex.theater/event/the-loose-strings-band-adam-mcpeak-mountain-thunder/

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 learn more about Galax, Virginia at Visitgalax.com

Appalachian Vibes is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist at appalcahinvibes.net you can also catch up on past episodes there.

I'll see y'all Saturday at 6 am on WNCW for the full hour of Appalachian Vibes.
Listen live here: https://www.wncw.org

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com.

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

Hello friends!

This week I took a trip to Fainting Goat Studios in rural Bedford Virginia to meet with a couple of indiepndednt artists from Appalachia. 

Karlee Raye is a 19 year old country singer-songwriter from Forest, VA who launched her music business at 15 years old. We dive into her experiences playing in bars super young, and the family member that inspired her to write and perform music. 

And Griffin Haley is an Americana singer-songwriter from Martinsville VA who found his true voice at Fainting Goat Studios.

Learn more about Karlee Raye at: https://www.facebook.com/KarleeRayeMusic/
Learn more about Griffin Haley at: https://www.facebook.com/griffinhaleyandthehangover/
Learn more about Fainting Goat Studios at: https://www.faintinggoatstudios.com

Thank you to Willy Gurly, sound engineer and owner of Fainting Goat Studios for recording the interviews heard on todays episode. Thank you to my guests, and a special thanks to Palmyra the band for the intro and outro music.

Learn more about the band behind the intro/outro music at https://www.palmyratheband.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 learn more about Galax, VA at https://visitgalax.com

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com.

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

Hello friends, 

This week my guest is  Ethan Heller, lead guitarist from the psychedelic circus, heavy jam band laced with wicked jazz lounge vibes from Asheville NC, The Snozzberries. 

We discuss the trials and tribulations that brought this band from the innocent, carefree 4 piece in 2017 to a heavier, darker version of the band after their drummer passed away suddenly.

Ethan discusses their newly evolved sound and their upcoming album, Return.

Learn more about The Snozzberries and their upcoming album: https://www.thesnozzberriesmusic.com

Thank you to Palmyra the band for the intro and outro music, "Microwave Dinner" https://www.palmyratheband.com

Appalachian Vibes is listener nominated, band nominated. We look for artists, musicians, story tellers....email appalachainvibes@gmail.com to nominate an artist. 

Appalachian Vibes airs every Saturday morning at 6am EST on WNCW, and every other Tuesday during Morning Edition at 7:51am EST. 

Listen live at: https://www.wncw.org

Oh, if you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends and kin :)

Love, 
Amanda Bocchi

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com.

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com.

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

Hello friends, 

This week on Appalachian Vibes my guest is the funky, grass, soul and blues 6 piece from Asheville NC, I’m talking about dun dun dun....Dr. Bacon. I’m speaking with Myles Dunder; original member,  vocalist, saxophonist, and guitarist for this Swiss army knife of a band. 

Songs featured in todays episode from Dr. Bacon's album 'Fast and Loose with the Essentials':

1. Pancakes
2. Mati
3. Overtime
4. Maybe Maybe
5. Music my Soul

Learn more about Dr. Bacon at: https://www.drbaconband.com/

Appalachian Vibes is listener nominated, email me Amanda Bocchi at appalachianvibes@gmail.com

Thanks!
Amanda Bocchi

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com.

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

On today’s show, BUZZ creator Michael Hemphill features the music and legend of Doc Watson as an all-star lineup of musicians – Wayne Henderson, Jack Lawrence, T. Michael Coleman and Jack Hinshelwood, joined by East Tennessee State University Appalachian Studies professor Ted Olson – prepare to perform at the first ever Blue Ridge Jamboree in Roanoke, Virginia, on November 5, and Asheville, North Carolina on March 25. 

We also introduce you to the nonprofit that has created the Blue Ridge Jamboree – FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge – whose mission is building better community throughout the Blue Ridge region of Virginia and North Carolina. 

And we’ll provide a sneak peek at our Season 3 premier of our TV show, BUZZ, a special one-hour episode highlighting the Grandin Theatre Film Lab.

Are you a nonprofit with an event that we could help promote? Or a marketing problem we could help fix? Contact us and we’ll share on an upcoming episode.

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The United States has more than 1.5 million nonprofits — from homeless shelters, food banks and rescue squads to children’s choirs, science museums and animal refuges — that employ one out of every 10 Americans. Like any company, nonprofits have salaries and bills to pay, a budget to balance. They require money. And if enough people don’t know about them, don’t believe in them, don’t support them — in short, if they lack BUZZ — they suffer and die.

Jester takes listeners to her Appalachia where we walk through small towns, listen to music and find community in the mountains and on trail.


Connect with Julie "Jester" Gayheart:
Instagram: @jestersectionhiker and @hikersafety
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jestersectionhiker/
Podcast - https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/jester-section-hiker/

Connect with Lori:
Instagram: @thehikepodcast
Twitter: @thehikepodcast
Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com
Facebook: @thehikepodcast
Email: hikepodcast@gmail.com 

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This week my guest is Cody Christian; the Powhatan, VA, Americana, country artist who made waves in late 2021 when he quit his 8 year job at a shipyard by sending a mass email to every employee that stated, I deserve to work in an environment where my beard is valued, I’ve accepted a position as a honky tonk man And I can’t seem to stop.” Adding, I wish you all the best of luck as you mismanage this company into inevitable bankruptcy. Don’t go chasing waterfalls. 

I catch up with Cody Christian about his latest album, canary in a coal mine, that drops August 5th on all streaming platforms.

Learn more about Cody at https://codychristianmusic.com/

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com.

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

This week on Appalachian Vibes!

Kat Mills has been performing since the 90's, and she's killer. Kat has a career that spans 30 years, 4 albums, a marriage and kid later, social justice activism and she continues to create meaningful content. She gives me serious Melissa Etheridge, Jennifer Knapp Vibes.  learn more at https://katmills.com/

Thomas Thurman is a southern rock inspired Christian singer-songwriter. Well, he's not explicitly Christian, but definitely spiritual. He's the lead singer of Adam's Son. Okay, they're Christian. But not super churchy. It all has a message, a personal message of hope, not understanding, being content. He has a lot to say in a 5 minute song. Learn more here https://www.facebook.com/WeAreAdamsSon/

Mac Walker. So, when this interview first aired, I was pretty new. I've gotten way better at editing, small mistakes or artistic choices aside, I edited his episode down to make more impact, adjusted some of the music. Anyway. Mac Walker is a Chapel Hill, North Carolina blues influenced artist with a rock voice. 

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Okay, see y'all next week. Stay blessed. And happy early Thanksgiving y'all!
Amanda Bocchi

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com.

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

Good morning Appalachian Vibes friends, this is the Appalachian Vibes mini episode for the Bluebeard segment (S2E19) from my interview with Steven White, the creative director and conductor for Opera Roanoke. 

Bluebeard's Castle is a "Halloween" opera by Bella Bartok. It's a one-act expressionist opera, the libretto was written by Bela Balazas, a Hungarian composer and poet. Bluebeard's castle is a frightening tale about Duke Bluebeard who takes a fourth wife, Judith. Upon bringing her home to his castle, she notices it's a very scary place to be. Dark, cold, damp, dreary and she also notices the presence of 7 doors. 7 doors that are forbidden for her to open. Of course her curiosity peaks and she demands to see what is behind them. They are married after all. Bluebeard acquiesces and allows her to open each door one by one. Behind each door is one tragic experience after another. By door 7, Judith had discovered the true nature of her husband, but it was too late. 

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com.

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

Air date: October 23/2021

This week on Appalachian Vibes we hear from the Appalachian Outlaw country artist, Cody Christian and his song "Saints of Appalachia" inspired by the documentary, The Wonderful Whites of West Virginia. If you haven't seen it-it's on Netflix. I highly recommend it.
My second guest is the North Carolina Americana singer-songwriter, Briana Atwell.  She discusses her experience and fears surrounding death and the songs they inspired. My last guest is Weekend Plans, Richmond, Virginia's hip-hop, jazz outfit.

Learn more about the artists :
Weekend Plans:https://www.facebook.com/WkndPlans/
Briana Atwell:https://www.facebook.com/brianaatwellmusic/
Cody Christian:https://www.facebook.com/codychristianmusic/


Appalachian Vibes is brought to you by Fret Mill Music Co. working to build a more inclusive Appalachian music scene. 

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com.

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

Original airing date on Radio IQ in Virginia: October 16 2021
Good Afternoon friends!

This week on Appalachian Vibes we learn about Celtic traditional music with the SW Virginia Celtic and folk duo, Kinnfolk; all roads lead to Bamboo café in my interview with the Appalachian influenced writer and RVA magazine author George Wethington. We also hear his story “it takes all kinds”...and we get funky with Audacity Brass Band, a 10 piece brass band from Richmond Va.

Learn more about the artists:
Kinnfolk: https://www.kinnfolkmusic.com/
George Wethington : Read George's article here: https://rvamag.com/music/powerful-moments-at-the-appalachian-vibes-music-festival.html
Audacity Brass Band-https://www.audacitybrassband.com/

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com.

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.