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.