WNC Original Music

This episode features selections from Represented, the WNC Musicians For Change compilation album in support of voting rights and access. Here's a link to the whole thing. All tracks are free, and contain links to valuable voting information. https://wncoriginalmusic.bandcamp.com/album/represented For a great selection of voting resources visit https://www.vote.org/ Direct download mp3 or mp3 stream - https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/2pcm4s/Ep101representedpt2.mp3 Listen on Spotify iTunes/Apple Stitcher Google Podcasts iHeart Radio Fantomex https://www.fantomex.band/ https://fantomex.bandcamp.com/releases https://www.instagram.com/fantomex_the_band_duh/ Josh Gray www.joshgraymusic.com www.facebook.com/joshgraymusic www.instagram.com/joshgraymusic Nick Mac https://www.facebook.com/nickmacmusic https://www.instagram.com/nickmac828 https://www.nickmacmusic.com Couldn't Be Happiers https://www.couldntbehappiers.com https://www.instagram.com/couldntbehappiers https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/couldnt-be-happiers/1326700227 Kathryn O'Shea https://www.kathrynosheamusic.com https://www.facebook.com/ kathrynosheamusic Bonny Dagger https://Facebook.com/bonnydaggermusic https://www.Bonnydagger.bandcamp.com Taylor Maxson http://taylormaxson.bandcamp.com The Get Right Band https://thegetrightband.com https://www.facebook.com/thegetrightband https://www.instagram.com/thegetrightband Andrew Thelston https://m.facebook.com/andrewthelstonmusic/ https://www.youtube.com/c/AndrewThelston http://www.andrewthelston.com/ Jim Swayzee https://www.jimswayzee.com https://www.instagram.com/swayzeemusic https://www.facebook.com/swayzeemusic Matt Geary https://houseofgeary.bandcamp.com https://www.instagram.com/matt_geary_music/ https://www.tibetanbuddhist.org Valravne https://valravne.bandcamp.com/ Landon Gray https://www.instagram.com/landogray https://music.apple.com/us/artist/landon-gray-the-lucky-strikes/1445472004 https://open.spotify.com/artist/3y20mz9XGnvqJAJRHrUtG8 Chris Titchner https://www.christitchner.com https://christitchner.bandcamp.com https://www.instagram.com/christitchner Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/

Visit our facebook group - Facebook Group Click here for easy streaming or download - https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4qwsir/Ep100.mp3 Click to listen on iTunes/Apple Stitcher Spotify iHeart Radio Andrew Thelston http://www.andrewthelston.com New EP - Album on Spotify Taylor Maxson https://taylormaxson.bandcamp.com/ Get Right Band/Silas Durocher https://thegetrightband.com/ Recent Album on Spotify Modern Strangers/Courtney Cahill http://www.modernstrangers.com/ Debut Album on Spotify Billy Litz http://www.billylitz.com/ http://www.hustlesouls.com/ Hustle Souls on Spotify Kevin Daniel https://thekevindaniel.com Kevin Daniel on Spotify Sleepy Poetry/Geoff Roper https://sleepypoetry.bandcamp.com/ Sleepy Poetry on Spotify Stephen Evans https://stephenevansmusic.com Stephen Evans on Spotify Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/ All music used by permission

Alex Deutsch, bassist for jangle pop band Modern Strangers (and the occasional guest reviewer), recommends some of the best music Western North Carolina has to offer. We recommend these songs to download because you're going to want to listen to them over and over. Here are a couple of easy links to download these songs- https://hustlesouls.bandcamp.com/track/when-its-real https://modernstrangers.bandcamp.com/track/she-can-tell Listen Here iTunes/Apple Stitcher Google Podcasts Spotify Songs Worth Downloading is hosted by Alex Deutsch Our Group Page - https://bit.ly/WNCOMGroup Visit our compilation album from WNC Musicians for Change https://wncoriginalmusic.bandcamp.com/album/until-the-job-is-done More From Hustle Souls https://www.hustlesouls.com/ More from Modern Strangers http://www.modernstrangers.com/ Subscribe to the podcast https://gopod.me/wncom Follow on Social Media Facebook wncoriginalmusic.com Instagram Theme song by Modern Strangers http://www.modernstrangers.com/ All music used by permission

Visit our facebook group - Facebook Group Click to listen on Apple/iTunes Stitcher Google Podcasts iHeart Radio Spotify Stream Modern Strangers's new album here Modern Strangers - Dangerous Fiction on Spotify Listen and follow Modern Strangers at these places http://www.modernstrangers.com/ https://www.instagram.com/modernstrangersavl/ YouTube Channel https://modernstrangers.bandcamp.com/ Spotify Find Black Tar Roses here- www.blacktarroses.com www.facebook.com/blacktarroses https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3IQ-Jxis5bN7KbrNpd8p7w https://www.instagram.com/blacktarroses/ https://twitter.com/blacktarroses Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/ All music used by permission "There are few groups on the local scene that would classify as pop bands. Modern Strangers is among that elite camp. With catchy melodies and an infectious energy, they create a sound that feels as if it comes from another era" - Mountain Xpress (09/09/2017) “ There isn’t enough pop music in Asheville, but Modern Strangers are helping to change that” - Ashvegas (Caleb Calhoun 3/22/2018) “You Guys are a gnarly party band!!” (Quinn Powers 06/02/2019) Modern Strangers is an Asheville-based band playing high-energy, toe-tapping, and melodic rock music! A 4-piece combo of journeymen musicians, they take their varied influences and form them into a JanglePop juggernaut with a mountain twist. Hard to pin down their sound, they've heard comparisons from The Beatles to The Pixies to early REM to Elvis Costello to The Kinks. Catchy songs, vocal harmonies and just the right amount of edge make these guys a fun night whether they're playing originals or quirky covers.

Visit the Group - bit.ly/WNCOMGroup Listen on Spotify iTunes Stitcher Find Salti Ray here- https://www.saltiray.com/ www.facebook.com/saltiray www.instagram.com/salti_gram/ Funeral Lakes Bandcamp: https://funerallakes.bandcamp.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5lsy9HwmsSnj3swvOWudrs?si=GveJ8l-5Tba0zP5vk8a6hQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funerallakes/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmgM0x66OnyqEM9jtNqIRiA Twitter: https://twitter.com/FuneralLakes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/funerallakes/ Use this phrase daily - "Alexa, play podcast, WNC Original" Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/

This episode features selections from Represented, the WNC Musicians For Change compilation album in support of voting rights and access. Here's a link to the whole thing. All tracks are free, and contain links to valuable voting information. https://wncoriginalmusic.bandcamp.com/album/represented Our musicians are supporting several causes, but the main compilation supports Reclaim Our Vote, an organization that fights to restore voting rights to disenfranchised populations. actionnetwork.org/forms/reclaim-our-vote-signup For a great selection of voting resources visit https://www.vote.org/ Listen on Spotify iTunes/Apple Stitcher Mp3 Download Artists featured on this episode Julia Sanders https://www.facebook.com/JuliaSandersBand The Blue Eyed Bettys https://www.facebook.com/theblueeyedbettys Tin Roof Echo https://tinroofecho.com/home The Deathbots https://www.facebook.com/thedeathbots/ Eleanor Underhill https://www.facebook.com/eleanorunderhillandfriends The Lily Vakili Band https://www.facebook.com/LilyVakiliBand Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/

Listen, Subscribe, Share Visit the Group - bit.ly/WNCOMGroup Click here for easy streaming or download - https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bght39/Ep96songsofthefolkpt3.mp3 Places to listen Spotify Stitcher iTunes/Apple Listen and follow Song of the Folk at these places https://www.facebook.com/SongsoftheFolk https://songsofthefolk.com https://www.instagram.com/songsofthefolk Thanks to Eric Case for the closing song https://www.facebook.com/thisisericcase https://www.instagram.com/ericcaseband/ Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/ All music used by permission “Here’s to the words and the Songs of the Folk that come like a fire, and linger like the smoke…” Songs of the Folk is a music duo formed by Tyler and Lauren Cason, based out of Western North Carolina, who perform original music that incorporates folk revival and roots-based elements within an elevated art form that focuses on lyrical content, innovative harmony, and unique instrumental techniques. The couple met in college while obtaining their Master’s degrees in music. In 2015, the two formed the band, Swamp Rabbit Railroad, playing numerous shows across the Southeast, including the Savannah Folk Music Society, Isis Music Hall in Asheville, WDVX Blue Plate Special in Knoxville, an opening for Gabe Dixon at The Spinning Jenny, and an opening for Davina and the Vagabonds at The Grey Eagle. In 2017, Swamp Rabbit Railroad released a studio album, Down by the Riverside, a unique collection of spiritual folk songs recorded in a historic church in Upstate South Carolina and produced by Nashville artist/producer, Akil Thompson (Little Big Town, Jonny Lang, Kelly Clarkson). The album is currently available on most major listening platforms. Songs of the Folk combines high-level musical training with a natural sense of American roots music, creating a characteristic style that is both sophisticated and authentic, innovative and familiar. Their songs are for and about people in all walks of life, appealing to both the common listener and the connoisseur alike. Songs of the Folk is currently recording selections of their original songs with producer, Mike Horner of Sideways Audio. Debut singles “The Man in the Arcade,” “The Ballad of Maddie Rice,” and “Aloysius Beam” have been released with several more singles coming out throughout 2020. “‘Is there a more aptly named musical act than Songs of the Folk? Their music recalls the beginnings of folk. Not early America, not Celtic troubadours, but the beginnings of music itself, when song was a tool to tell stories. When you hear a Songs of the Folk selection, you will be impressed with the harmonies and the instrumental skill, but what will stick with you are the stories. You kind of get the idea they are building a world, and you’re hearing the first scenes in something larger. They sing about someone in their community and you can’t help but picture the whole town, and the next song seems to exist in that same town. You look forward to the next tune like you do the next chapter of a book. One you don’t want to put down.” -WNC Original Music Podcast

Alex Deutsch, bassist for jangle pop band Modern Strangers, recommends some of the best music Western North Carolina has to offer. We recommend these songs to download because you're going to want to listen to them over and over. Here are a couple of easy links to download these songs- https://open.spotify.com/track/3MQGLhrG58yQw0zA7lzdy1?si=iljoC4ZzTv6kL_eG20p1ow https://open.spotify.com/track/1Ax5fQrVYacoYmhp4GubEJ?si=5il3b13JRvuVoG7BOHMMiQ Special guest reviewer Landon Gray is leader of the band Landon Gray and the Lucky Strikes and hosts the The First Gray Music Pod on YouTube https://www.instagram.com/landogray/ Songs Worth Downloading is hosted by Alex Deutsch Listen Here iTunes/Apple Stitcher Spotify Mp3 Download Our Group Page - https://bit.ly/WNCOMGroup Visit our compilation album from WNC Musicians for Change https://wncoriginalmusic.bandcamp.com/album/until-the-job-is-done More From Andrew Thelston Band https://www.facebook.com/andrewthelstonmusic/ More from Who I Are https://www.facebook.com/whoiaretheband/ Subscribe to the podcast https://gopod.me/wncom Follow on Social Media Facebook wncoriginalmusic.com Instagram Theme song by Modern Strangers www.modernstrangers.com All music used by permission

Visit the Group - bit.ly/WNCOMGroup Click here for easy streaming or download - https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/gki7gc/Ep95TaylorMaxsonpt1.mp3 Places to listen Spotify iTunes/Apple iHeart Stitcher Listen and follow Taylor at these places https://taylormaxson.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Tbird-104463224561160/ https://soundcloud.com/taylor-maxson-473072032 Witchcatcher is a side project of Ford Englander of The Royal Me https://www.instagram.com/theroyalmeband/ http://www.theroyal.me/ Photo courtesy of Heather Burditt Photography https://www.heatherburdittphotography.com Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/ All music used by permission Witchcatcher: Somewhere between haunted leafless forests and abandoned downtown buildings, the music of Witchcatcher was born. The object of imagination and rumor until 2014’s release, “Bewitchcatchered”, Witchcatcher’s songs sound homemade because they are. Familiar while awkward, his songs are indie rock inspired and hook infused. And if you aren’t careful, you might just find yourself singing a song, if only you can decipher the words. That’s ok, Witchcatcher would be happy if you made up your own.

Visit our facebook group - Western NC Original Music Click here for easy streaming or download - https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/h7xs8p/Ep94HopeGriffinPt3.mp3 Places to listen iTunes Spotify Stitcher Listen and follow Hope at these places https://www.hopegriffinmusic.com https://www.facebook.com/hope.griffin.songs/ Thanks to The Krickets for the closing song www.thekrickets.com www.facebook.com/thefloridacrickets Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/ All music used by permission Born in Anchorage, Alaska, Hope Griffin was literally born into music. Surrounded by a musical family, she began singing and performing when she was very young. Hope first got turned onto the idea of writing her own music when she received a guitar at age 17. She attended Carson-Newman University and went on to receive a Bachelors degree in classical voice. It was there that her true flair for songwriting developed. Hope’s drive to perform her original works was launched after winning a songwriters contest in college in 2007. She eventually moved to Asheville, North Carolina where she began introducing her angelic vocals and folky lyrics into the music scene. Hope quickly began to rise as an Asheville favorite. In 2012, her debut single “Hanging In The Balance” made international radio play. She was recognized in regional publications such as the Herald-Journal, The Mountain Xpress, and The Daily Times. She appeared on WNC television, and began touring all over the Southeast USA. In 2014, in an effort to expand her acoustic sound, she teamed up with NJ born cellist and Asheville transplant Jamie Leigh Bennett to create a dynamic guitar/cello blend of original sound. In 2016, 2017 & 2018, she consecutively snagged both best “Singer-Songwriter” and best “Acoustic/Folk Band” titles in Western North Carolina though community votes. Together, their combined fusion of her silky vocals and Jamie Leigh’s deep, rich cello lines has made for a listening experience quite unlike any other. Hope’s “in your face” style of ballad writing, as well as the duo’s reputation for playing fresh versions of songs that span through the decades has made them popular amongst a wide range of age groups. Hope continued to wow audiences and stretch the musical boundaries by switching from soulful ballads to high-energy blues with ease. Her 6 original song EP, entitled “Say What You Will” released on February 6th, 2015 to a sold out show at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall in Asheville, NC. Her third song on the album titled “A Fisherman’s Life” was awarded “best song” in WNC in 2016. Each song on the record offered a diverse style and hook worthy of its subject matter, but all were linked with Hope’s angelic voice, catchy beats, and poignant imagery. The album was one that fans of folk music and singer-songwriters had been waiting for since Hope first began mesmerizing her audiences, and was the perfect exhibition of her extraordinary talent. Riding on the wings of the success of 2015’s album, Hope jumped back in the studio to record a larger project titled “Where the Soil & the Stars Meet”, which released on October 31st, 2016. As a strong follow up to her previous release, Hope’s album—her first LP—was as eclectic and as unpredictable of a musical journey as those who fell in love with her debut might have expected. Song after song, Hope defied convention, leading her audience by the hand through honest reflections of true love, a broken heart left devastated, a chance meeting with strangers, to the celebration of a long life well-lived. Constantly blending genres, the very essence of Hope’s trademark style constantly remains: Her lyrical quality of capturing the simplest of life’s moments and rendering them profound reflections on the emotions that unite us all. A haunting and always evolving collection of ballads, “Where the Soil and Stars Meet” peered into the soul of an artist whose fingers remain firmly on the pulse of the curious odyssey in which we all find ourselves. At the conclusion of 2017 (and just in time for the season), Hope released her latest project “And the Lights Will Shine” – a 6-song collection of holiday tunes. Reflective of her usual folk flair, the EP was well received by all. As expressed by Bill Kopp from the Mountain Xpress: “With ‘And the Lights Will Shine,’ folk/Americana artist Hope Griffin bravely takes on a clutch of holiday classics (adding an original of her own) and creates a fine, distinctive record in the process.” Since then, Hope has far from slowed down. In 2018, she toured nationally in the the Northeast, Midwest, and Northwest regions and released her latest single “Carousel”, a hauntingly bea

Visit our facebook group - Western NC Original Music Click here for easy streaming or download - https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/rnxr6p/ep93joshuacarpenterpt1.mp3 Click to listen on iTunes/Apple Stitcher Spotify iHeart Listen and follow Joshua Carpenter https://jcarps.com Spotify https://www.potluckfoundation.com/ Link to WNC Musicians for Change Compilation https://wncoriginalmusic.bandcamp.com/album/until-the-job-is-done Mike Blair and the Stonewalls https://mikeblairandthestonewalls.bandcamp.com https://www.facebook.com/mikeblairandthestonewalls https://www.facebook.com/MikeBlairMusic Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/ All music used by permission Joshua Carpenter has done stints with Floating Action, The Nein, and even a handful of gigs here and there with cult-hero-turned-phenomenon Rodriguez. The Asheville, NC resident currently plays with Schooner, Better Twin, & Emily Easterly in addition to writing and performing under his own name. Carpenter has released two under-the-radar-but-stellar solo albums, Full Flight, in 2011, and Prey Tells, in 2017. Carpenter’s aesthetic lends itself to Big Star’s memorable hooks with the wry, eviscerating wit of Andy Partridge. Catchy, cerebral, and a little pugnacious. "… traces back through songsmiths Tobin Sprout and Matthew Sweet to Robyn Hitchcock and Ray Davies - nostalgia obsessives unafraid to dress their melancholy in pop trappings." -John Schacht, Independent Weekly (NC)

Visit our facebook group - Western NC Original Music Click here for easy streaming or download - https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/77phnh/ep92sanevoidspt2.mp3 Click to listen on Stitcher Spotify iTunes/Apple Podcasts iHeart Listen and follow Sane Voids https://sanevoids.bandcamp.com https://www.instagram.com/sane_voids/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/4MNsskTzJhR7q0pVjFGezz https://www.facebook.com/sanevoids/ Link to WNC Musicians for Change Compilation https://wncoriginalmusic.bandcamp.com/album/until-the-job-is-done Dead Rituals https://www.facebook.com/deadrituals/ https://www.instagram.com/deadrituals/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/7b8XwlheDYPg7KGShwQvrK?si=Az0xF5K1ThKYJ5v-wtrmVg Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/ All music used by permission

Visit our facebook group - Western NC Original Music Click here for easy streaming or download - https://wncom.podbean.com/mf/play/1xgs7h/Ep91CharlesLathampt3.mp3 Click to listen on Apple/iTunes Stitcher Spotify iHeart Download the band's new single here https://charleslatham.com/single/17528/left-on-red Listen and follow Charles Latham and the Borrowed Band https://www.charleslatham.com https://www.facebook.com/thecharleslatham/ Link to WNC Musicians for Change Compilation https://wncoriginalmusic.bandcamp.com/album/until-the-job-is-done Tears of Victory https://tearsofvictory.bandcamp.com/releases https://www.instagram.com/tears_of_victory_music/ Link to WNC Musicians for Change Compilation https://wncoriginalmusic.bandcamp.com/album/until-the-job-is-done Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/ All music used by permission

Alex Deutsch, bassist for jangle pop band Modern Strangers, recommends some of the best music Western North Carolina has to offer. We recommend these songs to download because you're going to want to listen to them over and over. Here are a couple of easy links to download these songs- https://thepowernc.bandcamp.com/track/poize-zen https://naturalbornleadersband.bandcamp.com/track/abominable-creatures Listen to this episode on Apple/iTunes Stitcher Spotify Songs Worth Downloading is hosted by Alex Deutsch Submissions email [email protected] Our Group Page - https://bit.ly/WNCOMGroup Visit our compilation album from WNC Musicians for Change https://wncoriginalmusic.bandcamp.com/album/until-the-job-is-done The Power is sadly no longer active but find a couple member's new project here https://www.facebook.com/DUDEBABEBAND/ Natural Born Leaders https://www.facebook.com/naturalbornleadersband/ Subscribe to the podcast https://gopod.me/wncom Follow on Social Media Facebook wncoriginalmusic.com Instagram Theme song by Modern Strangers www.modernstrangers.com All music used by permission

Alex Deutsch, bassist for jangle pop band Modern Strangers, recommends some of the best music Western North Carolina has to offer. We recommend these songs to download because you're going to want to listen to them over and over. Here are a couple of easy links to download these songs- https://hardrocket.bandcamp.com/track/knockout https://ashleyheath.bandcamp.com/track/ready-for-the-times-to-get-better Songs Worth Downloading is hosted by Alex Deutsch Listen to this episode on iHeart Radio Spotify Stitcher Apple/iTunes Submissions email [email protected] Our Group Page - https://bit.ly/WNCOMGroup Visit our compilation album from WNC Musicians for Change https://wncoriginalmusic.bandcamp.com/album/until-the-job-is-done Hard Rocket https://www.facebook.com/HardRocket1/ Ashley Heath https://www.facebook.com/AshleyHeathMusic/ Subscribe to the podcast https://gopod.me/wncom Follow on Social Media Facebook wncoriginalmusic.com Instagram Theme song by Modern Strangers www.modernstrangers.com All music used by permission

www.wncoriginalmusic.bandcamp.com Click here for easy streaming or download - https://wncom.podbean.com/mf/play/dux972/Ep90WNCMusiciansForChange.mp3 Click to listen on Apple/iTunes Google Podcasts Spotify iHeart Musicians on this compilation- CaroMia Modern Strangers Cardboard Box Colony Evil Note Lab Stephen Evans The Moon and You Kendra Penland Leigh Glass Evil Black Spiro Nicolopoulos Kathryn O'Shea Mike Martinez Brie Capone Josh Blake Sister Ivy Josh Phillips Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/ All music used by permission

Visit our facebook group - bit.ly/WNCOMGroup Click here for easy streaming or download - mp3 download/stream Click to listen on iTunes/Apple Stitcher Spotify iHeart Google Podcasts Listen and follow Modern Strangers at these places http://www.modernstrangers.com/ https://www.instagram.com/modernstrangersavl/ YouTube Channel https://modernstrangers.bandcamp.com/ Spotify Find The 2Digh4 here https://www.facebook.com/2Digh4/ https://2digh4.com https://www.instagram.com/2Digh4/ Link to WNC Musicians for Change Compilation https://wncoriginalmusic.bandcamp.com/album/until-the-job-is-done Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/ All music used by permission "There are few groups on the local scene that would classify as pop bands. Modern Strangers is among that elite camp. With catchy melodies and an infectious energy, they create a sound that feels as if it comes from another era" - Mountain Xpress (09/09/2017) “ There isn’t enough pop music in Asheville, but Modern Strangers are helping to change that” - Ashvegas (Caleb Calhoun 3/22/2018) “You Guys are a gnarly party band!!” (Quinn Powers 06/02/2019) Modern Strangers is an Asheville-based band playing high-energy, toe-tapping, and melodic rock music! A 4-piece combo of journeymen musicians, they take their varied influences and form them into a JanglePop juggernaut with a mountain twist. Hard to pin down their sound, they've heard comparisons from The Beatles to The Pixies to early REM to Elvis Costello to The Kinks. Catchy songs, vocal harmonies and just the right amount of edge make these guys a fun night whether they're playing originals or quirky covers.

Alex Deutsch, bassist for jangle pop band Modern Strangers, recommends some of the best music Western North Carolina has to offer. We recommend these songs to download because you're going to want to listen to them over and over. Here are a couple of easy links to download these songs- https://carpaltullar.bandcamp.com/track/my-iron-lung https://thestyrofoamturtles.bandcamp.com/track/pipe-2 Songs Worth Downloading is hosted by Alex Deutsch Submissions email [email protected] Our Group Page - https://bit.ly/WNCOMGroup Visit our compilation album from WNC Musicians for Change https://wncoriginalmusic.bandcamp.com/album/until-the-job-is-done Listen to this episode on Apple/iTunes Stitcher Google Podcasts Spotify iHeart Carpal Tullar www.carpaltullar.com The Styrofoam Turtles https://thestyrofoamturtles.bandcamp.com Subscribe to the podcast https://gopod.me/wncom Follow on Social Media Facebook wncoriginalmusic.com Instagram Theme song by Modern Strangers www.modernstrangers.com All music used by permission

Welcome to our new regular mini episode. Alex Deutsch, bassist for jangle pop band Modern Strangers, recommends some of the best music Western North Carolina has to offer. We recommend these songs to download because you're going to want to listen to them over and over. Here are a couple of easy links to download these songs- https://janglingsparrows.com/product/bootstraps-and-other-american-fables https://thegetrightband.bandcamp.com/track/wired Songs Worth Downloading is hosted by Alex Deutsch Submissions email [email protected] Our Group Page - https://bit.ly/WNCOMGroup Listen to this episode on mp3 iTunes/Apple Stitcher Spotify iHeart Jangling Sparrows https://janglingsparrows.com The Get Right Band https://thegetrightband.com/ Subscribe to the podcast https://gopod.me/wncom Follow on Social Media Facebook wncoriginalmusic.com Instagram Theme song by Modern Strangers www.modernstrangers.com All music used by permission

Visit our Facebook group - bit.ly/WNCOMGroup Click here for easy streaming or download - https://bit.ly/GetRightBand1mp3 Click to listen on Apple/iTunes Stitcher Spotify Listen and follow and download The Get Right Band at these places https://thegetrightband.bandcamp.com/album/itchy-soul https://thegetrightband.com/ https://www.facebook.com/thegetrightband/ https://www.instagram.com/thegetrightband/ Find The Deathbots here https://thedeathbots.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hailtothedeathbots/ https://www.facebook.com/thedeathbots/ Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/ All music used by permission THE GET RIGHT BAND is “hip-shaking, earthquaking pure funk fun” (The Alternate Root). They are one of Relix Magazine’s “On The Verge” picks, Home Grown Music Network’s 2015 “Best New Band of the Year,” and were voted “Best Progressive Band” in Western North Carolina by Mountain Xpress readers. They have performed on the famed World Cafe, a nationally syndicated NPR show, and have brought their unique sound to major festivals and venues such as FloydFest, The Orange Peel, Music City Roots TV Show, The Green Parrot, Arlene’s Grocery, and Riverbend Fest. Combining catchy, clever, honest songwriting with musical expertise and fearless improvisation, the live show promises to move your head, heart, and hips.

Welcome to our new regular mini episode. Alex Deutsch, bassist for jangle pop band Modern Strangers, recommends some of the best music Western North Carolina has to offer. We recommend these songs to download because you're going to want to listen to them over and over. Here are a couple of easy links to download these songs- https://pronouncedheroes.bandcamp.com/track/white-buffalo https://sanevoids.bandcamp.com/track/leave Songs Worth Downloading is hosted by Alex Deutsch Submissions email [email protected] Our Group Page - https://bit.ly/WNCOMGroup Listen to this episode on Apple Stitcher Spotify iHeart Radio Pronounced Heroes https://www.facebook.com/pronouncedheroes https://www.instagram.com/pronouncedheroes Sane Voids https://www.facebook.com/sanevoids https://www.instagram.com/sane_voids Subscribe to the podcast https://gopod.me/wncom Follow on Social Media Facebook wncoriginalmusic.com Instagram Theme song by Modern Strangers www.modernstrangers.com All music used by permission

Welcome to our new regular mini episode. Alex Deutsch, bassist for jangle pop band Modern Strangers, recommends some of the best music Western North Carolina has to offer. We recommend these songs to download because you're going to want to listen to them over and over. Here are a couple of easy links to download these songs- https://themaggievalleyband.bandcamp.com/track/silence https://thelongdistancerelationship.bandcamp.com/track/infidels Listen to this episode on Spotify Stitcher Apple/iTunes Songs Worth Downloading is hosted by Alex Deutsch Submissions email [email protected] Our Group Page - https://bit.ly/WNCOMGroup The Maggie Valley Band https://www.facebook.com/themaggievalleyband/ https://www.instagram.com/themaggievalleyband/ The Long Distance Relationship https://www.facebook.com/thelongdistancerelationship/ Subscribe to the podcast https://gopod.me/wncom Follow on Social Media Facebook wncoriginalmusic.com Instagram Theme song by Modern Strangers www.modernstrangers.com All music used by permission

Easy mp3 download or direct play - https://bit.ly/pressley2mp3 Listen at these places: Spotify - https://bit.ly/pressley2spotify iTunes/Apple - https://bit.ly/pressley2apple Stitcher - https://bit.ly/pressley2stitcher Google - https://bit.ly/pressley2google www.thepressleygirls.com www.facebook.com/thepressleygirls www.instagram.com/thepressleygirls Thanks to Carley Arrowood for providing the closing song https://www.facebook.com/carleyarrowoodmusic/ https://www.instagram.com/carleyarrowoodmusic/ Say this in every room you walk into, just in case - "Alexa, play podcast, WNC Original" More WNC Original Music links for your archives- https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/ www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://open.spotify.com/show/3Rx8uNDtBXzcrmA6vHiph4 (Boo Spotify) All music used with permission Twin sisters, Katie and Corie Pressley, were born and raised in the Appalachian mountain community of Brasstown, North Carolina. They are affectionately called Chatter and Chitter on their mother’s popular Appalachian blog Blind Pig & the Acorn. The girls enjoyed a musical influence literally from their arrival home from the hospital. Jerry Wilson, their grandfather, who they call Pap, was a musical legend in their neck of the woods. Jerry performed for many years as part of The Wilson Brothers. The duo performed gospel music in the polished high harmonies of the classic brother duet style. They performed at churches, festivals, homecomings, and benefits throughout the south. Over the years they won many awards including the 1998 North Carolina Heritage Award. They were also featured in publications such as “The Old-Time Herald”. The girls often tell the story of laying in their bedroom floor with ears pressed tightly to the floor to hear the sounds of music flowing up from the basement as Pap and his band practiced. Katie says “Mama would make us go to bed but as soon as the lights were out we’d sneak from the covers, lay in the floor, and let the music lull us to sleep.” The Pressley Girls began singing in church with other children and gradually began to sing alone with Pap accompanying them on guitar. At about the same time, Corie and Katie joined the John C. Campbell Folk School Clogging Team. Staying with the JCCFS Cloggers for over seven years, the girls then joined up with the Kudzu Kickers Clogging Team. Becoming proficient in the traditional Appalachian Dance Style seemed to help solidify the girls rhythm for music. The family band evolved into Pap, Paul (Pap’s youngest son and the girls’ uncle), Tipper (Pap’s only daughter and the girls’ mother), Ben and Mark (sons of Pap’s oldest son Steve and cousins of the girls’), and Corie and Katie. In the beginning, the twins could hardly be tied down to sing a song or two with the group before they ran off to play. But as time passed, each girl picked up her own instrument and learned the art of singing harmony from Pap and Paul. These days, The Pressley Girls, Paul, and Tipper are making the music they were raised on and ensuring the tradition of Appalachian music is continued.

Cashapp - $mcdreamytater Main Link Mp3 download or immediate streaming Listen at these places: Spotify Apple/iTunes www.facebook.com/saltiray www.instagram.com/salti_gram/ Use this phrase daily - "Alexa, play podcast, WNC Original" More WNC Original Music links for your archives- https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/ www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://open.spotify.com/show/3Rx8uNDtBXzcrmA6vHiph4 (Boo Spotify) All music used with permission Salti Ray is a South Carolina-based band founded by members and lifelong friends Mary Norris and Noelle Taylor. Norris and Taylor grew up together in Charleston, SC, where they began writing music and developing the project that would later become Salti Ray. It wasn’t until a decade later that fate led them to Spartanburg, SC, where they crossed paths with current drummer Houston Garrett and bassist Jacob Lightsey and Salti Ray was formed. Self-labeling as “Not-Your-Father’s Indie Rock Band,” Salti Ray blends a myriad of musical styles, including folk, blues, and pop, in their traditional rock-influenced roots.

Our Group Page - https://bit.ly/WNCOMGroup Venmo - @andrew-thelston Paypal - [email protected] Andrew's YouTube Page Spotify Stitcher Apple/iTunes www.andrewthelston.com https://www.facebook.com/andrewthelstonmusic/ https://www.instagram.com/andrew_thelston_band/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvEPZXJcV2cPfv3_I5M9Bng https://www.facebook.com/GingerBirdStudios/ Subscribe to the podcast - Apple/iTunes iHeart Radio This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom Follow on Social Media Facebook wncoriginalmusic.com Instagram All music used by permission Musician Andrew Thelston is known for his unique blend of guitar-heavy rock, big grooves, soaring vocals, and passionate live performances. For the past 2 years, his power trio has been mesmerizing crowds throughout the south east with his brand of high energy, rock n roll. Drummer Jeff Lott and bassist Roddy Wilder create a rock solid foundation for Andrew Thelston to weave a tapestry of epic guitar and vocal work. In May 2019, Andrew Thelston has also had his music featured on the hit Netflix show Lucifer. “Guitar-heavy rock that takes in late 1960s psychedelia, blues influenced solos, and occasional nods to acoustic folk, all tied together by Thelston's earnest, emotional vocals"-Greenville Journal “I can’t wait to hear more from such a talented artist. The future of Andrew Thelston is looking bright”-LOCAL LIVE Magazine “Andrew Thelston is one of the hardest working, talented and intelligent artists in the Asheville area”-LSTNIN

Our Group Page - bit.ly/WNCOMGroup Venmo and Cashapp - @jonworthymusic Paypal - [email protected] Click to download mp3 or for easy immediate streaming Apple/iTunes Spotify Listen and follow Jon Worthy and the Bends at these places https://jonworthythebends.com https://www.facebook.com/jonworthymusic/ https://www.instagram.com/jonworthymusic/ JW and the Bends upcoming tour dates WhoIare : Spotify Instagram Facebook Subscribe to the podcast - Apple/iTunes iHeart Radio This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom Follow on Social Media Facebook wncoriginalmusic.com Instagram All music used by permission

Laura's tipjar info Venmo @Laura-Boswell-1 PayPal [email protected] Visit our facebook group - bit.ly/WNCOMGroup Click here for mp3 or instant streaming Click to listen on iTunes/Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Listen and follow Laura at these places Facebook Website Bobby Taylor Jr Spotify Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/ All music used by permission

Visit our Facebook group - Facebook Group Click here for easy streaming or download - https://bit.ly/CBCmp3 Click to listen on iTunes Stitcher Spotify iHeart Listen and follow Cardboard Box Colony at these places https://www.facebook.com/CardboardBoxColony https://www.instagram.com/cardboardboxcolony Bad Mary Band - https://badmary.com https://www.patreon.com/badmary https://www.youtube.com/user/badmaryband facebook.com/badmaryband http://www.instagram.com/badmaryband Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/ All music used by permission

Tip Jar information Kathryn O'Shea - www.venmo.com/kathrynoshea Mike Martinez - www.venmo.com/michael-martinez-0114 Debrissa McKinney - www.venmo.com/Debrissa-McKinney www.paypal.me/Debrissa http://bit.ly/OsheaEncoreMain Click here for easy streaming or download - http://bit.ly/OsheaEncoreMp3 Click to listen on iTunes/apple iHeart Radio Spotify Stitcher Listen and follow Kathryn at these places www.kathrynosheamusic.com. www.facebook.com/kathrynosheamusic www.instagram.com/kathrynoshea/ Empire Strikes Brass - www.empirestrikesbrass.com Madison Maxwell's band Baghead - www.instagram.com/13agh3ad Mike Martinez's Band Natural Born Leaders - www.naturalbornleadersband.com Cutlass - www.instagram.com/cutlass_sc Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/ All music used by permission “There’s a unique dynamic going on in the music of Asheville, North Carolina singer/songwriter Kathryn O’Shea. As a writer, her songs tend toward the confessional or autobiographical, the type we most often hear accompanied by an acoustic guitar. But O’Shea’s husky, low-toned moan is buoyed instead by her skeletal banjo playing.” -The Greenville Journal Known best for her hauntingly poignant lyricism and masterful vocal play, Kathryn has been featured by Sofar Sounds, WPVM Radio, WNC Original Music Podcast, and more. Last fall, she opened for the internationally renowned Los Angeles-based artist Terra Naomi at 7 Stages Theatre in Atlanta, then moved home shortly after and placed 2nd overall in the 11th annual Brown Bag Songwriter’s Competition at The Asheville Music Hall. Kathryn is currently recording her debut studio EP with M.G. O'Shea, a talented audio engineer who just so happens to be her big brother. Last summer, the two worked together to produce Kathryn's debut single, “Snow." Immersive Atlanta premiered the track wrote the following: "The moment Kathryn O’Shea’s enormous voice slips into the jaunty bustle of ‘Snow,’ you’ll surely wonder what record label she’s gunning for. With a timbre as dynamic as Florence Welsh, the singer/songwriter strips back the sentimental mush from falling snow to tell a clever tale about getting holed in for the winter; even in just four minutes, she fleshes out a character who wrestles with more than just frozen desire.”

Tip jar - www.venmo.com/jesse-frizsell bit.ly/FrizMainEncore Direct download or stream - bit.ly/FrizEncoreMp3 iTunes/Apple - https://apple.co/2Uu5nel Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3asprn3 Stitcher - https://ihr.fm/3bM4TWX iHeart Radio - https://bit.ly/2wCC7Jp www.jessefriszell.com www.facebook.com/JesseFrizsell Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/ All music used by permission Hailing from the mountains of western North Carolina, guitarist and songwriter Jesse Frizsell seamlessly combines aspects of modern and classic country with the smooth harmonies and feel heard in today’s biggest chart toppers. Frizsell has been a musician and songwriter for the majority of his life, in his own solo endeavors and as a leading member of local North Carolina bands. Born in Asheville, NC, Jesse grew up learning and playing his favorite tunes by classic artists, from AC/DC to George Strait. By the age of 16, he was playing in various local bands, contributing as a guitarist, singer, songwriter and arrangement. Frizsell has performed at the Warren Haynes Christmas Jam both with his band and more recently as a solo artist. He has also opened for acts such as Bret Michaels (of Poison), Blackberry Smoke, Framing Hanley and shared the stage with Kevin Kinney (of Drivin’ N Cryin’) as well as Justin Biltonen (of 3 Doors Down). More recently, Jesse writes songs for the heartbroken, the working man and those ready and willing to unwind after a long day. Songs like “Beer In The Shower” strike a chord amongst a wide audience, a combination of good hearted humor and desperation, a song to laugh to keep from crying. He participates actively in the local Asheville music scene and regionally in the Southeast. You can find him most weekends playing as a member of The Western Carolina Writers, Solo, playing songs from his latest album or with his bluegrass trio, Jesse Frizsell and the Riffers. Jesse has released a two song EP, “A Couple of Songs for Drinking”,in 2018 and a full length album “Rose Gold Renegades”, in 2019, both available for streaming or download on iTunes, Apple Music and Spotify.

Billy's tipjar - http://www.paypal.me/billylitz http://www.venmo.com/billy-litz (@billy-litz) Hustle Souls merchandise - www.hustlesouls.com/store Direct download or stream - https://bit.ly/LitzEncoreMp3 iTunes/Apple - https://bit.ly/LitzEncoreApple Spotify - https://bit.ly/LitzEncoreSpotify Stitcher - https://bit.ly/LitzEncoreStitcher iHeart Radio - https://bit.ly/LitzEncoreIheart www.hustlesouls.com www.billylitz.com www.facebook.com/hustlesoulsband Experience Music Band Development Studio www.experiencemusicavl.com Thanks to Sanctuary Brewing. Remember, going there means you're also supporting these other organizations http://www.sanctuarybrewco.com/animal-advocacy.html www.kindnessempire.com Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/ All music used by permission Billy Litz (trumpet-keys-guitar-vocals etc.) is a force of raw emotion channeled through a refreshing and increasingly rare blend of skilled musicianship and inspired songwriting. Born and raised in the thick of the central east coast he chased that certain something around the globe to the islands of Hawaii all the way to the heart of rural Africa. Now based in the mountains of Asheville, NC he has further embraced his rootsy americana sound that remains authentic and fresh by never denying his other musical influences from soul to funk to indie-rock to jazz.

Tipjar - www.theblueeyedbettys.com/donate Direct download or stream - https://bit.ly/ThreadbareEncoreMp3 iTunes/Apple - https://bit.ly/ThreadbareEncoreApple Spotify - https://bit.ly/threadbareencorespotify https://threadbaresongs.bandcamp.com www.threadbaresongs.com www.facebook.com/ThreadbareSongs www.instagram.com/threadbaresongs Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/ All music used by permission Threadbare, a solo project for Ben Mackel, is dedicated to simple, bittersweet songs worn down to a thin comfort. Major influences are Nick Drake, Joni Mitchell, David Wilcox, and Gregory Alan Isakov.

If you enjoy the episode please consider sending a little something Hope's way https://venmo.com/hopegriffinmusic Click here for easy streaming or download https://bit.ly/HopeEncoreMp3 iHeart Radio - https://bit.ly/HopeEncoreIheart Spotify - https://bit.ly/HopeEncoreSpotify Apple podcasts/iTunes - https://bit.ly/HopeEncoreApple Google Podcasts - https://bit.ly/HopeEncoreGoogle Stitcher - https://bit.ly/HopeEncoreStitcher Follow Hope on Social Media for upcoming events and livestreams www.hopegriffinmusic.com Facebook Instagram YouTube Link www.iheart.com/podcast/256-wnc-original-music This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/ All music used by permission Born in Anchorage, Alaska, Hope Griffin was literally born into music. Surrounded by a musical family, she began singing and performing when she was very young. Hope first got turned onto the idea of writing her own music when she received a guitar at age 17. She attended Carson-Newman University and went on to receive a Bachelors degree in classical voice. It was there that her true flair for songwriting developed. Hope’s drive to perform her original works was launched after winning a songwriters contest in college in 2007. She eventually moved to Asheville, North Carolina where she began introducing her angelic vocals and folky lyrics into the music scene. Hope quickly began to rise as an Asheville favorite. In 2012, her debut single “Hanging In The Balance” made international radio play. She was recognized in regional publications such as the Herald-Journal, The Mountain Xpress, and The Daily Times. She appeared on WNC television, and began touring all over the Southeast USA. In 2014, in an effort to expand her acoustic sound, she teamed up with NJ born cellist and Asheville transplant Jamie Leigh Bennett to create a dynamic guitar/cello blend of original sound. In 2016, 2017 & 2018, she consecutively snagged both best “Singer-Songwriter” and best “Acoustic/Folk Band” titles in Western North Carolina though community votes. Together, their combined fusion of her silky vocals and Jamie Leigh’s deep, rich cello lines has made for a listening experience quite unlike any other. Hope’s “in your face” style of ballad writing, as well as the duo’s reputation for playing fresh versions of songs that span through the decades has made them popular amongst a wide range of age groups. Hope continued to wow audiences and stretch the musical boundaries by switching from soulful ballads to high-energy blues with ease. Her 6 original song EP, entitled “Say What You Will” released on February 6th, 2015 to a sold out show at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall in Asheville, NC. Her third song on the album titled “A Fisherman’s Life” was awarded “best song” in WNC in 2016. Each song on the record offered a diverse style and hook worthy of its subject matter, but all were linked with Hope’s angelic voice, catchy beats, and poignant imagery. The album was one that fans of folk music and singer-songwriters had been waiting for since Hope first began mesmerizing her audiences, and was the perfect exhibition of her extraordinary talent. Riding on the wings of the success of 2015’s album, Hope jumped back in the studio to record a larger project titled “Where the Soil & the Stars Meet”, which released on October 31st, 2016. As a strong follow up to her previous release, Hope’s album—her first LP—was as eclectic and as unpredictable of a musical journey as those who fell in love with her debut might have expected. Song after song, Hope defied convention, leading her audience by the hand through honest reflections of true love, a broken heart left devastated, a chance meeting with strangers, to the celebration of a long life well-lived. Constantly blending genres, the very essence of Hope’s trademark style constantly remains: Her lyrical quality of capturing the simplest of life’s moments and rendering them profound reflections on the emotions that unite us all. A haunting and always evolving collection of ballads, “Where the Soil and Stars Meet” peered into the soul of an artist whose fingers remain firmly on the pulse of the curious odyssey in which we all find ourselves. At the conclusion of 2017 (and just in time for the season), Hope released her latest project “And the Lights Will Shine” – a 6-song collection of holiday tunes. Reflective of her usual folk flair, the EP was well received by all. As expressed by Bill Kopp from the Mountain Xpress: “With ‘And the Lights Will Shine,’ folk/Americana artist Hope Griffin bravely takes on a clutch of holiday classics (adding an original of her own) and creates a fine, distinctive record in the process.” Since then, Hope has far from slowed down. In 2018, she toured nationally in the the Northeast, Midwest, and Northwest regions and released her latest single “Carousel”

If you enjoyed this episode show Andrew and the band your appreciation at www.paypal.me/familydynamo or buy their merch at www.andrewscotchiemusic.com/shop Direct download or stream - http://bit.ly/scotchieencoremp3 Spotify - http://bit.ly/scotchieencorespot Stitcher - http://bit.ly/scotchieencorestitch www.andrewscotchiemusic.com https://www.facebook.com/TheRiverRatsAVL https://www.instagram.com/andrewscotchieandtherr Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/ All music used by permission The story of Andrew Scotchie & the River Rats began in 2011 when Andrew began the project busking on the streets of his hometown of Asheville, NC. Since then the band has transformed from an acoustic street duo into the current setup of a full electric power trio. The current lineup of Andrew Scotchie (Vocals/Guitar), Eliza Hill (Drums) and Keith Harry (Vocals/Bass) came to be in early 2016 and since then have been revered far wide for their engaging, interactive High-Energy, Funk-ti-fied Rock n’ Roll show. Couple the abilities and in the moment spirit of a jam-band with a punk rock fierceness and energy, and you’ll get a show that will have familiar songs but with a twist that offers a listener something only in that moment. 2018 in particular brought the band many new opportunities traveling to previously untapped regions to connect to new fans, especially after the release of our latest and most eclectic album, Family Dynamo. Last year the band toured up and down the East Coast from Florida to New York, electrifying and magnetizing fans and new folks alike with the live show and new record. Some notable venues along that trip include The Grey Eagle, 1904 Music Hall, Visulite Theatre, Brookfield Place, The Pour House, Barter Theatre, Floyd Fest, and the Purple Fiddle. 2019 has already taken the band to new heights and places. The band wrapped up a month long “Winter Out West Tour” in February with a sold out show in Steamboat Springs (Old Town Pub), and many other highly successful and impactful shows in Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Utah and Idaho. Building on the success of that winter tour the band took to the van again for the follow up Summer Out West Tour. The summer tour took them to many of the same places as the winter tour, but with new stops in Helena, MT and Jonesboro, AK. Consistent studio recordings, year round touring, earnest songwriting & sharing show bills with such greats as Sonny Landreth, Blind Boys of Alabama, Drivin N Cryin, Ghost Light, Eric Gales, Big Daddy Love and Bettye Lavette has made Andrew Scotchie & the River Rats one of the industry’s fastest growing Rock n Roll bands, and WNC’s best Rock band 5 years running. Rolling Stone’s Garret Woodward gave mention to the band in his coverage of Warren Haynes’ Christmas Jam stating that the band is “starting to make a name for themselves on the national scene”. ​ Current Lineup Andrew Scotchie: Guitars/Lead Vocals Keith Harry: Bass/Backup Vocals Eliza Hill: Drums

If you enjoyed this episode show Xaris some appreciation at https://venmo.com/Xaris-Waltman (@Xaris-Waltman) Direct download or stream - http://bit.ly/xarismp3 iTunes/Apple - http://bit.ly/xarisapple Spotify - http://bit.ly/xarisspotify Stitcher - http://bit.ly/xarisstitcher http://www.xarisofficial.com https://www.instagram.com/xarismusic/ www.facebook.com/xariswaltmanmusic/ Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/ All music used by permission Xaris Waltman was born in Pensacola, Florida. At a young age she picked up the guitar. Along with that, Xaris also discovered a deep love and connection for Folk and Old Time music. She loved how the old songs had life of their own and had been telling the same stories for generations. Xaris still feels the same way. Relaying these old songs to audiences during her shows makes her feel like she’s doing something bigger than herself. On June eighth, two-thousand-ninteen, at nineteen years old, she released an album of Old Time songs titled “Under The Willow”. Under The Willow was recored in Bristol, Virginia with Bigtone Records. Right out of highschool she started traveling the country solo; just a girl and her guitar. Playing listening rooms, living rooms, and festivals, Xaris has captured the people of small town America’s ears with her melodious, high toned voice. She has been compared to Dolly Parton, Allison Krauss, and Joan Baez but has a whole other side of sound all her own. Xaris also writes her own songs. She’s played many songwriters festivals, since the age of twelve and has been featured at the 50th Anniversary Eddie’s Attic Songwriters Shootout in Decatur, Georgia. Now living in Pittsburg, Kansas, Xaris is working on releasing her first full length album of original music in 2020.

Links below to show the musicians your appreciation for their music. More to be added later. If there's someone not listed email [email protected] and we'll make it happen. Xaris Waltman https://venmo.com/Xaris-Waltman (@Xaris-Waltman) (also contact her for web design) Billy Litz/Hustle Souls www.venmo.com/hustle-souls (@hustle-souls) paypal - [email protected] Threadbare/The Blue Eyed Bettys www.theblueeyedbettys.com/donate Andrew Scotchie and the River Rats www.paypal.me/familydynamo or buy their merch at www.andrewscotchiemusic.com/shop Hope Griffin https://venmo.com/hopegriffinmusic Jon Worthy www.venmo.com/jonworthymusic @jonworthymusic (venmo and Cashapp) Kathryn O'Shea www.venmo.com/kathrynoshea (@kathrynoshea) Tommy Yon www.venmo.com/gingersnaps83 (@gingersnaps83) Hearts Gone South PayPal- [email protected] Vagabond Crowe www.venmo.com/Mitch-Stewart-13 Salti Ray Cashapp - $mcdreamytater Lo Wolf paypal.me/lowolfmusic Kim Ware/The Good Graces https://www.paypal.me/thegoodgraces Stephen Evans Venmo @Stephen-Evans-56 Kevin Daniel www.Venmo.com/thekevindaniel ( @thekevindaniel ) PayPal - https://www.paypal.me/thekevindaniel John Dennis Venmo @kiedennis www.venmo.com/kiedennis The Krickets http://www.patreon.com/thekrickets Striking Copper https://venmo.com/allisonmdonnelly3 (@allisonmdonnelly3) Deliberate Kin Venmo is @Deliberate-Kin PayPal is [email protected] Patreon www.patreon.com/deliberatekin Laura Thurston www.Venmo.com/laurathurstonmusic Paypal [email protected]

Striking Copper recently had show cancellations because of Corona Virus. If you feel so moved and enjoy their music, Venmo your appreciation at https://venmo.com/allisonmdonnelly3 (@allisonmdonnelly3) Direct download or stream - http://bit.ly/strikingcoppermp3 iTunes/Apple - http://bit.ly/strikingcopperapple Spotify - http://bit.ly/strikingcopperspotify Stitcher - http://bit.ly/strikingcopperstitcher iHeart Radio - http://bit.ly/strikingcopperihrt www.srikingcopper.com www.facebook.com/strikingcopperband/ www.instagram.com/strikingcopperband Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/ All music used by permission Striking Copper is a harmony driven roots rock band led by redhead twin sisters, Allie and Jacquie Lee, whose powerhouse vocals bring a feminine charm to their rock and roll counterparts. The band is rounded out with Matt Donnelly (vocals, rhythm guitar), Dan Bennett (lead guitar), and Frank Cacciutto (drums). Striking Copper uses haunting vocal arrangements, accompanied with full volume instruments, delivering a lasting, melodic sound. Based out of Wilmington, North Carolina, the six piece band's music draws from humanity, embodies strength in vulnerability and authors homage to home. SC believes music is a way in which to tell a story. It’s not just what the story is about, but it’s how you present it, and how you preserve it.

This week's episode features selections from just a few of the contestants, judges, and other participants in the upcoming Barrelhouse Songwriter Showdown. Direct download or stream - http://bit.ly/barrelhousemp3 iTunes/Apple - http://bit.ly/barrelapple Spotify - http://bit.ly/barrelspot Stitcher - http://bit.ly/barrelstitch www.facebook.com/thebarrelhouseAVL www.facebook.com/avlbeautyacademy Just a few of the people you will see and hear at the Event www.billylitz.com www.kathrynosheamusic.com www.tinroofecho.com clairbrockwaymusic.com www.facebook.com/shamanamericana Thanks to First the Winter for the closing song. Get their album "Experimental Mice" today! www.firstthewinter.com Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/ All music used by permission

Please contribute to these artists' tipjars if you can www.Venmo.com/Stephen-Evans-56 www.patreon.com/thekrickets Direct download or stream - http://bit.ly/sevans1mp3 iTunes/Apple - http://bit.ly/sevans1apple Spotify - http://bit.ly/sevans1spotify Stitcher - http://bit.ly/sevans1stitch www.stephenevansmusic.com www.facebook.com/stephenevansmusic Thanks to The Krickets for the closing song www.thekrickets.com www.facebook.com/thefloridacrickets Subscribe to the podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wnc-original-music/id1378776313 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/wnc-original-music-31067964/ This link has all the other places to subscribe https://gopod.me/wncom Follow on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/wncoriginalmusic https://www.wncoriginalmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/wnc_original_music/ All music used by permission Stephen Evans & the True Grits - Folk Rock Born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida by musical parents, Stephen Evans naturally had the desire to perform music. He began by making his friends to watch him perform to records of his dad’s band, Four Saints. He progressed by playing the trumpet in various school bands, singing in the choir, and performing in musicals. In his 20’s, Stephen was inspired by his brother, Scot Evans, who was the bassist/vocalist in the regionally successful band, Floating Men, from Nashville, TN. Stephen started his own rock band, Mean Season, in the late 80’s where he began honing his songwriting skills on the guitar. After a few years of local success and radio play in Tallahassee, FL, the band moved to Atlanta, GA to increase their success. Unfortunately, the band broke up, and left Stephen to try his hand at performing solo around Atlanta. Soon the jammed highways of the big city drove him to the beautiful mountain town of Asheville, NC in 1996, where he quickly began soaking in the creative influence of his amazing surroundings. After many years of vacillating between being a professional musician and building a nest in Asheville, Stephen has focused on his love for creating and performing music. In June of 2015, Stephen released his debut LP, “Something to Bleed”, with his band, the True Grits. The record received local and national praise for its passion and creativity. The band members are Brian Shoemaker (bass/electric guitar) Sam Hess (drums) and Woodstock (mandolin). The latest EP release, “Under the Bridge” came out in 2017 to positive reception and local radio play as well. The Krickets are a female Americana group from the gulf coast who's music is what Paste Magazine calls a "a truly stunning, one-of-a-kind sound." With a specialty in swamp harmony, the group's genre-bending songwriting has allowed them to play for diverse audiences from listening rooms to official performances at SXSW. Their title track of their most 2018 album, Redbird, was just named Alt Country Song of the Year at the 2019 Independent Music Awards.

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