Appalachian Artists LIVE!

Space Freq comes to us from Beckley, Wv. Cosmic jazz brewed with funkadelic rock from the depths of AppalachiaSamuel Mills - Guitar, VocalsBrandon Dent - DrumsLogan Gambill - BassSeth Baker - Keys, Vocals

Cash Haugh from Abingdon, Va comes in the studio to perform some of his Tyler Childers, Johnny Cash tunes & more. Cash talks about the possibility of getting a full band together & other projects!

Quinn Crowe comes in the studios from Lenoir, Nc to talk about her life in music, what inspires her and performs an incredible set of covers/originals that will absolutely blow you away with her powerhouse vocals. Tune in to listen to some Blues, & some good Old Fashion Rock & Roll

Silvia Passiflora comes in all the way from Nashville, Tn to perform some Gothic folk music & spoken word for you on her banjo and ukulele. Silvia Passiflora is a Southern Gothic folk poet and Grammy®-considered songwriter who guides listeners with ukulele, banjo, and spoken word — offering safe passage past life's cliffhangers. Her 2025 releases, alongside the single Pokeberry Letter (Grammy®-considered for Best American Roots Song), showcase a voice rooted in lyric precision and lived narrative. Born in the Philippines and carried to Hawai'i's shores, Passiflora grew up among gardens and kitchens, learning patience, craft, and the quiet discipline of observation. A classically trained chef, certified master gardener, sommelier of rare bottles, and meticulous keeper of metadata, she gathers each discipline like heirloom seeds, carrying them into her creative life on stage and in the studio. With more than 1,800 poems and an expanding body of poetic screenplays, including the serialized Midnight Fields project, her work moves seamlessly between page, performance, and cinematic form. Her catalog reflects a rare wit and a distinctive narrative signature. Traveling across Athens, Atlanta, Charleston, and Nashville, her performances capture the electricity between a story and the crowd leaning in to hear. Official website: https://silviapassiflora.com Mural artwork by Kelsey Montague, Nashville

Mary Munsey, Julia Maggard & Jonathan Short of the SOHA Singer/Songwriters come in the studio to share some original music, Mary performs "Tragedy" a song that she dedicated to the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster that happened 40 yrs ago this yr, Jonathan shares a song that he performed this past February at the Tennessee Songwriters Competition that let him continue to the second round, Julia performs some beautiful songs. All three performers perform songs that remain close to their hearts!

Alexis May comes in the studio & performs some Honky Tonk, Country originals & Covers. Tune in and find out what Alexis is up to & hear her amazing voice that will bring you back in time to the good ole days.

Riley Adams a Sophomore from Honaker, Va comes in the studio & performs songs from her favorite artists including Chris Stapleton, Elvis Presley & others, talks about her plans for the future

Brand New Box Of Matches from Knoxville, Tn comes back to the studio & updates us on what they have been up to, performs some new originals and a bluesy cover a style they haven't done before so tune in & find out what Ryan & Elizabeth is working on for the future!

The Little Hours an Old Time Folk music band based out of Oberlin, Oh. They all attend Oberlin College and started playing together. Tune In and find out how long they have been playing music together, what inspires them, & why they are in Southwest Virginia.

Ryan Adkins from Abingdon, Va comes in the studio & brings his band with him, Camden Benoit on Keyboards, Ryan Nicholson on slide guitar. Ryan performs all originals that will resonate with your soul.

The No Daddy's from Greeneville Tn come in the studio to perform some good ole classic Rock & Roll that you will sure love and dance to. This talented trio performs songs by ZZ Top, Bob Seger, Jimi Hendrix, Marshall Tucker Band and more!Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Appalachian folk & bluegrass band from the Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. The Pigeon River Messengers come in the studio to perform their favorite songs including murder ballads, country & bluegrass. They perform a great cover of The Cox Family's "I Am Weary (Let Me Rest)" which was featured in the movie "Oh Brother Where Art Thou"Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Jake & Chloe Angeles Step into an evening of raw storytelling, acoustic soul, and Appalachian-rooted Americana with Jake & Chloe Angeles, the husband-and-wife duo making waves across the region with their heartfelt sound.With Chloe on fiddle and harmony vocals and Jake on acoustic guitar, mandolin, and lead vocals, their music blends front-porch warmth with highway-run energy — a sound that feels both familiar and brand new.Jake’s journey is as remarkable as his voice:Before stepping into music full-time, he was a professional scooter rider, traveling internationally and building a massive online following for his talent and creativity. Today, he pours that same fearlessness and artistry into songwriting — trading in ramps and stadium lights for stages lit by string lights and the hum of a crowd leaning in.Together, Jake & Chloe deliver a show that’s honest, intimate, and beautifully handcrafted. Expect a mix of original songs, fresh arrangements, and the kind of emotional chemistry that only comes from two people living the stories they’re singing.Come enjoy an evening of fiddle, guitar, mandolin, harmony, and pure acoustic magic.Jake & Chloe Angeles are proof that the road to music takes many forms — and every twist makes the song richer.

Kamden Beavers a 17yr old country singer from Honaker, Va comes in the studio to perform some of his favorite country songs from Whiskey Myers, 49 Winchester, Tyler Childers, Chris Stapleton & more. Kamden not only sings and plays guitar he is a Football, Basketball, & Baseball standout for the Honaker Tigers. Tune in a find out what Kamden's plans is after high school & hear what the future holds for him.

Strangers Once from Bristol, Tn/Va comes in the studio to perform some slow groovin originals with a little blues that will remind you of the styles of Marvin Gaye. This is a band that will cover a rap song & turn it into something special that will delight your ears.Strangers Once is:Kevin Kerns - Vocals/GuitarDeven Harris - Lead GuitarMcHale - Bass GuitarZack Schwartz - Drums/Background VocalsMentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Tenor Aaron Blake comes in the studio with Dave Eggar on Cello & Steve Sensenig of keyboards and performs some Christmas & classical opera to get you in the holiday spirit!The recipient of a 2017 George London Foundation Award, tenor Aaron Blake has earned international recognition for his performances in repertoire ranging from Martinu to Rossini. In 2022, he was recognized by the recording academy with a Grammy Award for his role as the High Priest of Amon in The Metropolitan Opera’s Grammy Award Winning Album of Philip Glass’s Akhnaten. His creation of the role of Timothy Laughlin in the Cincinnati Opera world premiere of Gregory Spears and Greg Pierce’s Fellow Travelers brought both critical and international acclaim. The live recording of these performances was captured on the Cincinnati Symphony Fanfare Label and was released in 2017 where it was named one of the top 10 classical recordings of the year by New Yorker Magazine. In addition, Mr. Blake made a critically acclaimed debut with New York City Opera in Peter Eötvös’ operatic adaptation of Angels in America. The 2023-24 Season boasts returns to the Metropolitan Opera from their new production of Carmen, the Season Opening Gala of the Israeli Opera, Recitals in Prague and Berlin, Don Giovanni at the Cincinnati Opera as well as a debut as Pinkerton in Madama Butterfly with the Haifa Symphony.Dave Eggar was a musical prodigy as a child, beginning to play the cello and piano at age three and performing as a singer and actor on Broadway and at the Metropolitan Opera at age seven. He trained as a classical cellist at the Juilliard School, and later graduated from Harvard University and the Juilliard School's Doctoral Program.[1] He debuted in Carnegie Hall at 15 as the youngest winner in the history of the Artists International competition.[2] He has appeared throughout the world as a classical soloist, including concerto appearances at Avery Fisher Hall, Carnegie Hall, London's Barbican Center, the Paris Opera, and the Hollywood Bowl. In fact, that is Dave's cello leading the way at the top of Coldplay's "Viva La Vida". He is the winner of the prestigious Sony Elevated Standards Awards for Excellence in classical music. Eggar has appeared as featured soloist with the Thailand Philharmonic, The Sydney Symphony, the Melbourne Symphony, The Aspen Festival Orchestra, The Juilliard Orchestra, The Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra, the Queensland Symphony, Phiharmonia Virtuosi, the Westchester Symphony, Stamford Symphony, the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic.

Conrad Anthony originally from San Francisco, Ca now residing in Bristol comes in the studio and performs all original material from his past albums and his new upcoming album in 2026. Tune in to listen to some funky soul music that will make you move!Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Zach Christensen coming in from North Carolina comes in the studio to perform for you some originals & covers of Johnny Cash, Blackstreet, John Denver. Listen to find out who is Zach's inspirations and what he has planned in the future!

Jamie Collins & Goose-Pimple Junction come in the studio to perform some originals new & old & come covers. Jamie has an all star band consisting of Mary Munsey on Saxophone, Gary Taylor on Bass & Meade Richter on fiddle. Be sure to tune in & listen to some amazing bluegrass tunes and find out what Jamie & her band is up to!

Damon Heath comes in the studio and performs some bluesy, Americana originals & some covers by Stevie Wonder, Alice In Chains & Tony Rice. Damon has something for everyone. Damon was a fixture in the Tri-Cities area but has since moved away, be sure to tune in to find out where Damon moved and what his future holds for him!Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Pacer Fisher from Morristown, Tn comes in the studio to perform his original tunes and he gives us a sneak peak of his new songs from his upcoming new Cd due out March 2026! Tune in to find out more about Pacer and his music and what inspires him to write his songs.

Comprising of Roxanne McDaniel on dulcimer/vocals and Devi Alexander on drums, Bratfolk brings a fresh approach to familiar sounds. Drawing on Appalachian and Celtic influences, with a mix of original material (and a few surprises!) tossed in, Bratfolk carves out a style that is distinctly their own.  Tune in to find out how they got started and listen to their awesome cover of Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit"Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Laken & Paul of the band EYECANDY come in the studio to perform some of their originals and new song called "Cigarette". They talk about their new album that will be coming out in 2026 & Paul performs a great cover of Johnny Cash "Folsom Prison Blues" as he makes his guitar sound like a machine gun.

Madison Lunsford comes in the studio and performs some fantastic originals that is very reminiscent of Stevie Nicks, she also performs a new tune dedicated to the people of Appalachia. Madison will be back in the studio in Jan 2027 with her full band King Yugi & The Royal HeartsMentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

GmanBlues with Devin Harris comes in the studio to perform some Delta style blues covers & originals, they do a Delta Blues style of Folsom Prison Blues which is a must listen. Tune in to listen to some other great classic covers of Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash & more!Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Zach & Blu a duo from Nashville, Tn performs at Dwyane & Co. in Abingdon Va and we was there to record there show live, they perform some great country classic from Tanya Tucker, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn & more plus some original songs. Tune in to listen to Blu she has a voice of an angel and I am sure you will agree!Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Justus Perry from Bristol Tn comes in the studio to perform some new songs that he will be releasing on his new upcoming EP to be released early in 2026. Justus talks about working with the incredible Dave Eggar, performing at Rhythm & Roots with Dave & Sasha Lazard & about his early career in music & his plans for the future! Be sure to tune in & listen to his powerful performance!Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Kristen Gilley from Hartford Tn comes in the studio to perform some folk/reggae music for us all, Kristen plays guitar and she also plays the banjolele, be sure to tune in & listen to this unique instrument.

Sunday Oct 5 2025 we hosted our second ever Singer/Songwriters Round featuring the incredible talents of Matthew Tonner, Robby Tayler, and Hannah Rae Adams.✨ Tune in to hear these amazing artists share the stories behind their songs and perform some of their best original music live.Whether you're a fan of heartfelt lyrics, raw acoustic talent, or just love discovering new music—this episode is for you. 🎶Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

A few weeks ago Landon Camper & The Pop Ups a bluegrass band form Bristol Tn comes in the studio and performs some original & bluegrass covers. This new band which started in April of 2025 talks about put out an EP and tune to find out which famous bluegrass musician Landon's aunt was married to.Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Ham Radio an Alternative Punk Rock Band from Johnson City TN comes in the studio and performs their original songs acoustic. They perform some new songs and talk about their new album that they are going to release and they also discuss being signed to a record label Gold Ship Records.

A stray cat runs away and leaves behind her name in the aether, waiting to sing and play.A pause in the routine. The shorter days of 2020’s Autumn call for music to be played in a living room. Gather together writers, singers, piano players, string strummers, a drummer.Singer, arranger and songwriter, Erin Dalton (arr. for Amythyst Kiah, Bill & The Belles) with husband Andrew Gibbens, drummer (of previous band projects this mountain, Amythyst Kiah, Listener), join in melodic and harmonic rhythm with fellow singer-songwriters Isaac Ratliff (Sorrel, Florencia & The Feeling) on electric piano with some smooth BGVs, and Phil Ling (Tree Hollow) on bass and reverberating guitar. But then, like a Charlie Maples cat, Phil moved to New England. In steps multi-instrumentalist Taylor Green (also formerly of this mountain, Amythyst Kiah, and currently Mind Modes) to hold it down on bass. Charlie Maples mines the classic jazz catalogues, calls out with the Rhythm and the Blues, and flirts with the wavelength of Michael McDonald. The band’s members represent combined decades of musical exploration, performance, touring, composing, and recording in genres ranging from jazz, classical, folk, and hip-hop, to R&B, old time, rock, and ambient.Like the namesake feline, Charlie Maples was born in East Tennessee.

We went and recorded Momma Molasses at Sweetbay Brewing Company in Abingdon and Momma performs some old traditional country with some of her amazing original songs. She also sings with her boyfriend Ole Justin Chambers. Be sure to tune in & listen to some of her new unreleased material that left everyone wanting more!Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

RJ Bartrem of Greeneville, Tn comes in the studio to perform some b-sides covers of artists that you probably haven't before or it's been a long time since you heard them. RJ talks about his full band project and performs one of their original songs.Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Todd Mayson from Charleston SC comes in the studio to perform you some good ole country classic plus some great originals, Todd talks about his times as a young man and being a songwriter/musician!

Benny Hagerty returns to the studio but this time he is solo. Benny performs his new single that is set to be released on Sept 19 2025 which he recorded in Nashville this past spring plus other original material. We also spin some of our favorite local/regional artists tunes!Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Mike C. Nichols comes in the studio to perform originals and some new material he will be releasing soon. I did a session with Mike back in 2019 and we get caught up on what he has been up to since then and moving to Georgia starting a family.Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Thrasher & Son father and son Duo from Johnson City, Tn comes back in the studio to perform you some originals/covers and they talk about future plans for an album & maybe adding more members to there group perhaps a drummer. We also give away 2 weekend passes to the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Festival.Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

🎶 We’re excited to welcome Ryder Casey back to Appalachian Artists Live! 🎤Ryder is bringing his signature sound with a mix of good ole country classics, bluegrass favorites, and original tunes – plus he’ll be sharing some inside scoop about his upcoming new album. 🎸✨Don’t miss this special session straight from the studios of WEHC & WISE FM RADIO. #AppalachianArtistsLive #RyderCasey #Bluegrass #CountryMusic #NewAlbum

We’re thrilled to bring you Ryan Ward recorded live at Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards Tasting Room in Bristol, VA! 🍇🍷Ryan’s set is a journey through Fleetwood Mac, Blind Melon, soulful originals, blues, and more — all powered by his crazy guitar-picking skills that will leave you absolutely breathless. 🎸🔥Don’t miss this one — tune in and experience an unforgettable performance from one of the area’s most

The Hayden Spangler Band from Bristol, Tn comes in the studio and performs some Merle Haggard, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash and some original songs that Hayden wrote with his Pappaw. Sit back relax and enjoy some old time country music.

We went to Brisket N Bourbon in Abingdon, Va and recorded Zach Pyle perform some county/rock & roll covers and some of his original material, including a song he never performed in front of an audience before. Be sure to tune in and listen to a haunting version of Bruce Springsteen "I'm On Fire", Prince, Tyler Childers, & more!Mentioned in this episode:WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com