Appalachian Artists LIVE!

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

Sunday Oct 5 2025 we hosted our second ever Singer/Songwriters Round featuring the incredible talents of Matthew Tonner, Robby Tayler, and Hannah Rae Adams.✨ Tune in to hear these amazing artists share the stories behind their songs and perform some of their best original music live.Whether you're a fan of heartfelt lyrics, raw acoustic talent, or just love discovering new music—this episode is for you. 🎶

A few weeks ago Landon Camper & The Pop Ups a bluegrass band form Bristol Tn comes in the studio and performs some original & bluegrass covers. This new band which started in April of 2025 talks about put out an EP and tune to find out which famous bluegrass musician Landon's aunt was married to.

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

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

We went and recorded Momma Molasses at Sweetbay Brewing Company in Abingdon and Momma performs some old traditional country with some of her amazing original songs. She also sings with her boyfriend Ole Justin Chambers. Be sure to tune in & listen to some of her new unreleased material that left everyone wanting more!

RJ Bartrem of Greeneville, Tn comes in the studio to perform some b-sides covers of artists that you probably haven't before or it's been a long time since you heard them. RJ talks about his full band project and performs one of their original songs.

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

Benny Hagerty returns to the studio but this time he is solo. Benny performs his new single that is set to be released on Sept 19 2025 which he recorded in Nashville this past spring plus other original material. We also spin some of our favorite local/regional artists tunes!

Mike C. Nichols comes in the studio to perform originals and some new material he will be releasing soon. I did a session with Mike back in 2019 and we get caught up on what he has been up to since then and moving to Georgia starting a family.

Thrasher & Son father and son Duo from Johnson City, Tn comes back in the studio to perform you some originals/covers and they talk about future plans for an album & maybe adding more members to there group perhaps a drummer. We also give away 2 weekend passes to the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Festival.

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

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

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

We went to Brisket N Bourbon in Abingdon, Va and recorded Zach Pyle perform some county/rock & roll covers and some of his original material, including a song he never performed in front of an audience before. Be sure to tune in and listen to a haunting version of Bruce Springsteen "I'm On Fire", Prince, Tyler Childers, & more!

Camden Benoit a folk singer from Abingdon, Va performs some songs including "Death Was Born American" a song he wrote about hurricane Helene. Camden also talks about his influences and sings his favorite Bob Dylan song. Camden also performs "Birdsong" a song he submitted to the NPR Tiny Desk Contest

Anthony Wayne Vibe returns to the studio to perform some new tunes and talks about his new album that is coming up, and talks a little about the whole process, we talk about the current status of the AVIBE Festival & its future.Anthony Wayne is a musician and songwriter from Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee. A beautiful area, ripe with mountainous forests and skies for days, where many call Home. Where Anthony has created his brand of genreless Vibe.  Taking time to create this brand of Vibe he wanted, had been kicking around, writing and touring since 1995, from Virginia to Nashville to Texas and coast to coast and back. It is often said that a songwriter or song can be genre defining or to be easily compared to or paralleled with an artist or band currently on a certain chart. Anthony Wayne did not set out to be genreless but with so many influences and a vast creative pallet, he has given his music a challenging classification and ultimately, Freedom.  Influences ranging from Singer Songwriter, Metal, Punk, Percussion, Poetry, Theater and most places in between, allow him the diversity. Unable to prevent all artistic outlets to spoil his Vibe, Anthony Wayne is equal parts Indie, Americana, Jam, Rock, and Progressive. That is just the start of what might be. A genreless, free spirited collected compass, with so many points North that, Home is all around him and wherever he goes.  Utilizing harmonies, guitars, samples, drums, percussion, rhythm and groove; Anthony Wayne is allowing his hands and heart to deliver a unique Vibe unlike anything seen before. With a vibrant and raucous stage delivery, Anthony Wayne is Live and Ready. This year will see the release of recorded material that has been waiting for the right moment to see the light. To celebrate, Anthony Wayne is peeling back the layers of sound to reveal the basics. A guy and a guitar and tons of new material.  

Jake Dwyer of the Jake Dwyer Band comes in the studio and performs some new & old tunes. Jake Dwyer Band is getting ready to release a new album on Aug 1 2025 at The Hideaway in Johnson City, Tn. Be sure to listen to this PODCAST as Jake talks about his other projects with Martha Spencer & their tour they are getting ready to embark on in Ireland and elsewhere very soon!Jake has played notable venues across the country, including The Pour House in Charleston, Pete’s Candy Store in Brooklyn, Brown’s Diner in Nashville, and his hometown series Music On The Square in Jonesborough. He’s also been featured on Americana Highways, WBCM Radio Bristol, and the legendary WSM 650 Grand Ole Opry radio. 

Deciduous Falling returns to the studio with his friend John on bass since his last time he was on in last October. They perform some haunting/suspenseful tunes that will absolutely blow you away! Take a listen to this episode that will sure leave you mesmerized & wanting more!

Chris Long comes back in the studio to perform some blues, Chris was on our show about exactly 2 yrs ago, he performs some new material since the last time he was on the show, but he also brings in a special guest his 8 yr old granddaughter Thea & they perform "Wagon Wheel" together.