Appalachian Artists LIVE!

Midnight Rambler Revival fronted by William Skeens performed some good ole bluegrass & country music from Johnny Cash, Hank Williams and more at Tumbling Creek Cider Company in Abingdon Va. We recorded their show and aired it on Appalachian Artists Live in the studios of WEHC & WISE FM RADIO. Please be sure to listen to this multi - talented group of individuals.

Mikaela Langley from Erwin Tn comes in the studio to perform some covers, originals, she also performs Mozart Concerto #3, Mikaela plays many string instruments including the banjo, guitar, Fiddle, Violin and more. Tune in to this show & listen to her amazing angelic voice.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 record Mike Jones at SweetBay Brewing Company in Abingdon Va and we aired his episode on the air, he performs some Beatles, Tom Petty and originals. Her also performs some new material to be released soon. Mike is from Knoxville, Tn and is retired from the US Navy. Thank you Mike for you dedicated service to our country.

We went to Abingdon Vineyards on Nov 17th and recorded Last Call. Last Call a 4 pc band headed up by everyone's favorite Bartender Josh Bowles based out of Abingdon Va. They perform a mix of genres from Alternative, Rock & Roll, Bluegrass and more. If you like Tom Petty, Johnny Cash, Credence Clearwater Revival, Collective Soul you are sure to enjoy listening to the sounds of Last Call.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

Ole Justin Chambers & Theo Lagrone come in the studio to perform some old time bluegrass tunes for us and some originals that will sure to make you feel good. Ole Justin Chambers talks about his new EP and his future endeavors, and he wrote a song about loosing his favorite pair of Wrangler Britches.

Adrian Bundy & His Honky Tonk Hearts come in the studios to perform some George Strait, Buck Owens and they also perform a new original song. They talk about who inspires them and their future plans. When you listen to them perform you will think you are listening to one of your favorite old time country musicians.

The South Carolina Broadcasters come in the studios to play some old time bluegrass including some Carter Family and Ivy talks about performing in the Artic Circle.“I’d like to think that if AP Carter had had more time to think about it and work things out, the Carter Family would have been singing like the Broadcasters.” -Tim O’BrienIvy Sheppard expresses herself in this world with music. It is the sounds of a bygone era that resonate so clearly in her soul. She had the great fortune to learn her banjo and fiddle stylings while playing with the Roan Mountain Hilltoppers of east Tennessee. Through dedication and persistence she and The Broadcasters work tirelessly to bring the music of her home to a new generation. Ivy can typically be found with a fiddle in her hands, or searching for a new venue for the band. David Sheppard puts the drive in The Broadcasters sound. Like a freight train coming on down the line his style of playing gives The Broadcasters an unmistakable sound. Currently, his song writing knack is gaining the trio lots of attention. He is a world-renowned luthier and expert restorer of vintage acoustic instrumentsMentioned 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

Grammy nominated artists Tasha Warren, Dave Eggar & Phil Faconti perform on Appalachian Artists Live in the studios of WEHC & WISE FM Radio Emory & Henry College. Hear them perform Grammy nominated songs plus more and get some insights on the background of these songs! They also perform "Black Mountain Calling" a Grammy nominated song composed by Martha RedboneTheir album "Ourself Behind Ourself, Concealed" is nominated for 2 Grammys.Tasha Warren, Grammy-nominated recording artist, teacher and international performer, has premiered over one hundred solo clarinet and chamber works throughout the US, Europe, China, South Korea, Israel, and India. She has recorded with Innova, Alba, and SCI Records, Crystal, and Centaur Records. Her recent album, “Ourself Behind Ourself, Concealed” (Bright Shiny Things Label), a collaboration with cellist Dave Eggar of newly commissioned and premiered Bass Clarinet and Cello works, earned two 2023 Grammy nominations. Her solo CD, The Naked Clarinet (Crystal Records), has hailed praise in reviews from International Record Review, Fanfare Magazine, The Clarinet Magazine, and others. Her recording chamber works featuring clarinet and strings, Black Lines, was released by Centaur Records in 2016.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

Momma Molasses comes in the studio and brings in a special guest Ole Justin Chambers to perform she new originals, perform some old folk classics and talk about the Appalachian Strong benefit for Damascus, Va coming up on Oct 19th beginning at 11am at the Abingdon Commons shopping center held at Delta Blues BBQ-Abingdon and Tumbling Creek Cider Company. The festival will have 18 bands/musicians, vendors, silent auctions, live paintings & more!

Deciduous Falling comes in the studio and performs some amazing slow listening originals & covers. This Elizebethton native talks about helping with communities with relief efforts from Hurricane Helene, and discusses his life journey in music!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

Some Old Friends is Rich McDougal (Guitar/vocals) & Carrie Maggard (Vocals/Guitar) come back to our studio and performs some new original material, they talk about getting a full band together, Slaglefest, Appalachia Strong Benefit for Damascus on Oct 19th, & they do a killer cover of Robert Palmer's "Addicted To Love" which is a must listen.

On August 24 2024 we went out to Sweet Bay Brewing Company in Abingdon on a beautiful Sunday afternoon and recorded this local jazz ensemble. Tune in to listen and to some great classic jazz by these amazing musicians!

R.E.D WORTH IT a 17 year old Rapper from Johnson City, Tn returns to Appalachian Artists Live but this time performs in front of an live audience. He discusses going to Atlanta, Ga for the YO Atlanta Raps Awards and comes home with an award, talks about his latest release and much more!

Isaac Ratliff comes in the studio with Andrew Kramer and perform some easy listening original music. You may recognize these names, Isaac & Andrew play with the band Florencia & The Feeling and Andrew also performs with Donnie & The Dry Heavers. Isaac also performs some brand new songs he has written which I am sure you all will enjoy!

A 4 piece instrumental band from Richmond, Virginia. I went to Sweetbay Brewing in Abingdon Va a few weeks ago and recorded this band, sit back & relax and listen to the sweet sounds of this great band.

Justin Thompson comes in the studio and performs some Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Tyler Childers, they also dedicate a song to our friend Michael Rose who passed away last year. We also introduce a special guest on our show Ryan Bailey.Justin Thompson - Guitar/VocalsKeith Vance - Bass

Shelby Cline from Pigeon Forge, Tn comes in the studio to perform some Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley, Taylor Swift, & more! Tune in & find out more about Shelby and her future plansMentioned 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

Teni Rane comes back in the studio and performs some songs off of her new album "Goldenrod" Inspired by the stories of everyday life, Teni Rane is a folk-country singer-songwriter with a vintage vocal edge and a knack for capturing ordinary scenes in a way that is at once specific and widely relatable. Comfortable in everything from overalls to full-body sequins, Rane isn’t afraid to explore musical territory and synthesizes vocal and sonic influences into her own brand of country-infused, Americana-folk-pop with a jazzy vocal lean that feels simultaneously familiar and brand new.2024 sees her offer her first full length album to the world. Releasing in early August, listeners will find familiar a few of the tunes that were leading singles for the album in 2023, including the title track, “Goldenrod.” Taking shape at a time in Rane’s life when everything seemed to be up for re-negotiation, the arc of the album focuses on what it means to allow change to influence a life without eradicating the individual. Inspired by the shoulder season “as the summer fades into fall,” each track has a reflective bent that calls attention to the lessons, both cruel and kind, that are learned simply by looking around.Lyrically lead, each track on “Goldenrod” builds on the backbone of Rane’s acoustic guitar. The sonic landscape of the album boldly leans into cinematic, orchestral cello sweeps and gritty electric guitars while maintaining a balanced ability to tap back into intentionally crafted solo cello work and specifically placed acoustic guitar melodies. The body of work displays a strong cohesion of vision as well as an ability to sonically craft for each song’s storyline.“Goldenrod” came to life in Bristol, VA at Classic Recording Studio with GRAMMY nominated Mike Stephenson engineering and co-producing alongside Rane. Album credits include GRAMMY nominees Dave Eggar (cello, piano) and Phil Faconti (acoustic, electric, baritone, classical guitars and ukulele), past collaborator Roger Gustafsson (bass, steel guitar), and Rane’s own partner Jonathan Shumaker (bass).

Tune in to this special show of our greatest hits from the past 1 1/2yrs from these fine bands and musicians Cari Coates, Ryder Casey, Ashton Davison, Arthur Vaughn, Lee DeWyze, Crowe Hollerers, The McNabb Brothers, Banjo Bar-Bee & The Buzz, Hawkins French, Ryan Kendrick, Andrew Kramer, Brand New Box Of Matches, Cameron Ragsdale and I would like to dedicate this show the the late Jamen Denton

Since his early teens, New England native Kevin Michael Duggan has been carefully honing his craft as a performing songwriter, from the basement of his home in Madison, Connecticut all the way to the Rhine River in Germany. Over the past 16 years, he has amassed vast experience in playing and writing every style from punk to country music, exercising a powerful and emotive voice over his original interpretations of each genre which has influenced him

Rusty Steel comes in the studio to discuss his background & beginnings in the music world, talks about his new album "One Boot Across The Line" & performs some new tunes!Some of Steels earliest exposure to music was playing bass in a bluegrass band. He went from performing on backyard porches to thousands strong crowds when he was given the opportunity to open for George Strait at age 14. A defining moment came for Steel when his brother took him to see a Lynyrd Skynyrd concert. From that point on his goal has been one thing. Music. Steel grew up in the small town of Erwin Tennessee and came from a very musical family. From rehearsing with his brothers, to performing and recording all over the US. He is a determined and talented man. From New York to Nashville and beyond, his live performances are an experience that will be remembered. With an abundance of onstage charisma, a distinct voice, and an unapologetic passion for his craft, Rusty’s recent music intertwines the classic sound of country music with a rock and roll vocal that is truly unique and enjoyable. Steel signed with Tower Music Group in pursuit of country music and successfully charted his first single, “Who I Am Who I Ain’t” which stayed in print on the Country breakout charts for 6 weeks.

Anthony Childress with James Bowman on keyboards & Chris Guffey on drums comes in the studio and performs some originals and covers. Anthony's bluesy cover of Johnny Cash's "Folsom Prison" is a must listen.When the rope is all but gone, you still have this music to hold on

Grave Girls from Bristol Tn comes into the studio and performs some Electronic Music. Gloomy audio-visual live show and the music is dank and we do what we want thanks bb enjoy! Appalachian goth girl sad club tunes for depressed beans

Robby Taylor a singer/songwriter from Kingsport Tn comes in the studio and performs some originals and covers of the bands that have inspired him to become a musician.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

Jeff Benedict of the band My New Favorites comes in the studio to perform some original tunes. He also brings out the banjo to play a couple of songs he has written including one he written about giving.

Original classic-style country and honky tonk full of heart and soul, laced with wit and woe. Bringing fire and feeling to the age-old stories of heart break, love,and victory for the underdog. Hearts Gone South shoots straight from the hip with impassioned vocals, a tight rhythm section, and smoking leads, to hit their target dead on.Shining like diamonds in a rhinestone world.

Harmony & Grit a brother & sister duo from Kingsport Tn comes in the studio and performs original songs with some beautiful harmonies that you will definitely enjoy!

Jenna Greene is a folk singer based out of Abingdon, Va she has a band called Orbital Planes. She drops in the studio to perform some originals and some covers. She also talks about her upcoming album with Orbital Planes and also talks about performing at this years Bristol Rhythm & Roots 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

Blane Sage comes in the studio and performs some originals and some classic country covers by Roy Orbison & others. Blane is also a painter and he talks about his plans for the summer in Montana, & where he thinks he will be in 10yrs from now. If you love the sounds of old country music you will sure love Blane's original music that will remind you of the late great George Jones!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

Ryder Casey comes in the studios of WEHC & WISE FM RADIO performs some original music and some covers of Tyler Childers, The SteelDrivers, and old standards such as "I'll Fly Away". Be sure to tune in and listen to Griffin Domby play the banjo, is he the fastest banjo player in Tennessee? Well we will let you decide. Ryder is also joined by Mikaela Langley on fiddle.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

Pixel Vision comes in the studio to perform some instrumental funky jams. Joshua Cavinder (Keyboards, Guitar) & Amanda Hollifield (Percussion). Find out what they are up to and when you can catch them performing live in concert!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

Banjo Bar-Bee & The Buzz from Kingsport Tn comes in the studio and performs some covers & original tunes. Banjo Bar-Bee & The Buzz takes rock & roll songs and makes them their own by adding a banjo. You can find Banjo Bar-Bee & The Buzz playing almost every weekend somewhere in the Tri-Cities.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

Fallyn Grace Presley a 16yr old folk singer/songwriter from Damascus, Va joins me in the studio performing her original songs that she has written and talks about performing at the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, about her future in performing music.

The McNabb Brothers (Zach & Caleb McNabb of Zach McNabb & The Tennessee Esquires) come back to Appalachian Artists Live & this time they perform in front of a live audience while being aired live on WEHC & WISE FM RADIO in the Kennedy Reedy Theatre in the McGlothlin Center For The Arts Emory & Henry College.Zach McNabb - Acoustic Guitar/VocalsCaleb McNabb - Bass/Fiddle

Lawson's songs evoke a poignant melancholy. They sound like a cry to a star-filled sky, a dreamer's diary, the words of the last romantic.They are Americana songs with twang and grit and that high lonesome sound, but the lyrics are less confined to Southern fables than many artists under the country banner. They access certain cosmic and universal threads of consciousness in a dreamy poetic hazMentioned 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

Our style is Southern Rock, R&B, Jazz, and Country. A Duo or a full band combined of both acoustic guitar and electric slide guitar that will transport you on a musical journey, Inspired by the rhythm of creeks, the heartbeat of the mountains, and the raw emotion of life.The Salty Moondogs is:Ryan Norton - acoustic guitar/vocalsDevin Harris - electric guitarDavid Nunez - drumsMentioned 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

Brand New Box Of Matches comes in the studios of WEHC & WISE FM RADIO to help Appalachian Artists Live celebrate one year of broadcasting local & regional live music. Ryan and Elizabeth: an independent Bluegrass-folk & roots inspired duo band out of Knoxville, TN. performs some oldies and originals, and performs some new originals from their upcoming new album due to be released in April 2024.

Mahto and The Loose Balloons from Johnson City, Tn comes in the studio & performs some originals including their new song "The Waiting Room Blues", they also talk about working on their up coming new concept album.

Cari Coates comes in the studio to perform some cover songs by Fleetwood Mac, Tracy Chapman, Chris Stapleton, Dolly Parton & more! She also performs her original song "A Way Out'Cari Coates - VocalsAlex Hunt - Guitar/VocalsLuke Hensley - Percussion

Hawkins French & Dave Eggar with Levi Trent come in the studios and perform some original tunes, Hawkins talks about his new album, working with Dave Eggar and more!Hawkins French - Guitar/vocalsDave Eggar - CelloLevi Trent - CojonHawkins French is a singer-song writer as well as the front man for his band. He exploded onto the live music scene in Connecticut in the spring of 2019 and quickly established a large fan base due, in part, to his infectious energy on stage, a warm demeanor, and a powerful and soulful voice. Over the past two and a half decades, Dave Eggar's earned rock star status in pop music world as first-call cellist and string arranger for superstars like Coldplay, Evanescence, John Legend, Lewis Capaldi and Bebe Rexha and Foreigner. Yet for the multi-talented veteran musician, the piano has always been the ultimate place of solace since his childhood days as a classical prodigy.

Servility a newgrass/heavy-folk band from Bristol Tn comes in the studio and performs some foot stomping, high energy music. 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 Jones from Knoxville, Tn joins us in the studio to perform some of his tunes.Mike Jones moved to Knoxville with his wife in 2021 following his retirement from the U.S. Navy after 25 years. The son of a military service member, Mike’s childhood took him from such varied locations asPuerto Rico, Bermuda, Virginia and Iceland (to name a few). When asked, “Where are you from,” he usually answers “EarthMentioned 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

JP Parsons comes in the studio to perform some original tunes such as "The Hard Way", "Next Year" and many more! Lending Folk, Americana, and Bluegrass, East Tennessee's JP Parsons's songs are immediately familia. JP Parsons hosts his own radio show Appalachian Travels on Radio Bristol WBCM Friday's at 3pm hosting local & regional musicians and spinning new 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

Derek Downtown from Johnson City, Tn comes in the studio & performs some original songs and talks about working on a new album that will be out in the future.

Ivy Sheppard (General Mgr of WEHC & WISE FM RADIO) & myself went to Sweetbay Brewing in Abingdon Va on Halloween weekend and recorded a fantastic set by Fritz & Co. Fritz & Co. performs some originals and performs songs from The Big Lebowski making it a Very Lebowski Halloween.

Some Old Friends (Carrie Maggard & Rich McDougall) comes in the studio and performs some classic Christmas Songs such as: Jingle Bell Rock, Jingle Bells, and some you may have not heard before such as Bing Crosby's "Mele Kalikimaka" (a Hawaiian Christmas Song)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

Josh Bowles comes in the studio and performs some covers and talks about his new upcoming EP with original material. Listen and find when his EP will be coming out.

Zak Saltz Band comes in the studios and performs some new original tunes from there new upcoming new album "Tired Of Waiting"Zak Saltz Band is: Zak Saltz lead vocals/guitar, Johnny Cox background vocals/guitar & Will Dowell background vocals/resonator bassWhile defying traditional musical genres, the Zak Saltz Band (a.k.a. "ZSB") may best be described as a Bad Ass, Alt/Outlaw Country, Southern Rock & Blues Band that takes particular pride in putting on one hell of a live show every time and at any place that they play, from the biggest venues and events, right down to the smallest bars and private parties. With his roots in Gospel Bluegrass, and then a later transformation to Country Rock, band founder Zak Saltz of Bristol, TN/VA is an energetic and easily likable Front-Man that will have both guys and gals grinning from ear to ear all night. Zak has spent many years honing his sound, writing, and refining his stage show. Together now with his partners in crime, Johnny Cox on bluesy lead guitar, thumping Will Dowell on electric bass, and Waylon Lewis rockin with steady, driving drums, ZSB has created a unique Southern Appalachian, Alt-Outlaw Country, Southern Rock & Blues sound that is sure to blow any crowd away!  

Devin Harris Band comes in the studio & performs some original tunes, blues, Rock & Roll, Jimi Hendrix, & more! Devin performs a new song from his upcoming new album. Devin is originally from Northern Georgia. Devin Harris Band is Devin Harris Vocals/Guitar & David Nunez on percussion.

Seth McKay & The Moonshine Rival's visit us in studio to perform some originals and some covers of Keith Urban, Kentucky Headhunters & more! Seth talks about his new upcoming album and his plans for 2024!