Appalachian Vibes Radio Show

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 Tourism, building our future while celebrating our past. You can learn more about Galax at visitgalax.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.

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, board member and executive director of the non profit, Girls Rock Roanoke. Learn more about Girls Rock at girlsrockroanoke.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.

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://www.timseeleymusic.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.

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 Melissa's riveting tales of love's triumphs and trials. But that's not all – McKinney treats us to the soulful sounds of her original songs, sharing raw and relatable experiences in love and life. Don't miss this intimate musical journey. Learn more about Melissa McKinney at https://melissamckinneymusic.com/ Learn more about McKinney at https://mckinneymusic.net/ 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.

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, Mama & the Ruckus. Learn more about Mama & the Ruckus: https://melissamckinneymusic.com/ Learn more about McKinney: https://mckinneymusic.net/ 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.

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.

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 old time to a new generation of players and her debut album, Enjoy Life. Learn more about Jamie Collins at https://www.jamiecollinsmusic.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.

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 Christmas Festival last weekend! Learn more about The Biscuit Eaters at https://youtube.com/@thebiscuiteaters?si=TxPae233zqFjytvT https://www.facebook.com/thebiscuiteatersnc?mibextid=LQQJ4d This mini episode of Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is brought to you by Galax Tourism, made possible by Virginia is for Lovers. You can learn more about Galax at 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.

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 New Music Edmonton’s, Now Hear This Festival. The composition was created using an older subadult Corythosaurus instrument. Sharif Razzaque was Courtneytoday’slaborator for the fabrication. CT Scans were provided by Lawrence Witmer from Ohio University. You can learn more about dinosaur Choir, Courtney’s work at Courtney-Brown.net 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.

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 recorded at the New Music Edmonton’s, Now Hear This Festival. The composition was created using an older subadult Corythosaurus instrument. Sharif Razzaque was Courtneytoday’slaborator for the fabrication. CT Scans were provided by Lawrence Witmer from Ohio University. You can learn more about dinosaur Choir, Courtney’s work at Courtney-Brown.net 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 takes a honest look at himself post relationship and what the relationship could have been if he gave her more grace... 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.

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. 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 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.

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 you by Galax Tourism, made possible by Virginia is for Lovers. 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.

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. These musicians became his teachers and mentors, and now Sol passes on the music he grew to love so deeply. Learn more about Sol Roots and his upcoming shows at: https://solrootsmusic.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.

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 and Strings’ event in downtown Galax. Featured in this mini episode are The Jack Tale Players from Ferrum, VA. I spoke with Emily and Rachel Blankenship-Tucker, long time members of the troupe. The main events begin Friday night, the first evening for full band competitions in the Old Time and Bluegrass categories. The Loose Strings Band opened the evening with The National Anthem; I walked around until I happened upon Trish Fore, the bluegrass banjo librarian for the Twin Counties. She was practicing with her band, Trish and the Wildcats, for their particular event. If you’d like to learn more about the festival, head over to oldtimefiddlersconvention.com! I can’t wait until next years Galax, come say hi if y’all see me there:) 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.

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.

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 featuring a collection of recipes and family stories called “Blue Ribbon Kitchen; Recipes and Tips From Americas Favorite Country Fair Champion”. She's been featured on The Today Show, Southern living and NPR. You can learn more about her book and life story at https://lindaskeensblueribbon.com/ My second guest is the folk band, Still Frisky from Roanoke, Virginia! Still Frisky is a three part harmony, acoustic four piece, focusing on traditional and roots music. Their sound and band was born out of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Roanoke. In this segment we discuss the intersection of spirituality and harmony. You can learn more about Still Frisky at https://www.facebook.com/suzinewton74/ 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.