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Appalachian Vibes Radio Hour from WNCW is a show that challenges the expectations and celebrates the diversity of music, art and literature created in Appalachia, hosted by Amanda Bocchi.
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I have a special guest this week, he’s a surrealism author, a long time college English professor, a technical writer and he happens to be my Dad. Joseph Bocchi reads his latest short story titled Wild Dogs inspired from his experience growing up in upstate New York. Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com. Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo sou...
My guest this week is Erik Vincent Huey, a West Virginia, Americana singer-songwriter with generations of coal miners in his family. His latest album is called Appalacahin Gothic, it explores into the complexity of Appalachias union past and her ever changing future. You can learn more about Erik Vincent Huey and his album, Appalachian Gothic at https://www.erikvincenthuey.com Appalachian Vibes is brought to you by Galax tourism, made possible by Virginia is for lovers. Galax tourism, buil...
Paul Dempsey is a digital artist, egg tempera painter, jazz and bluegrass inspired finger style guitarist and composer from Lynchburg, VA...who is also missing a third of his middle finger on his picking hand. Paul shares how Jerry Garcia inspired his finger picking style after losing part of his finger, incidentally the same finger Jerry damaged on his picking hand. These days Paul is primarily a digital artist and painter, you can find him and his artwork, May 19 at Camp Reckoning i...
Sneezy is the funk-hop, boy band from Chicago, Illinois with a comedy element to their music. They're fun, funny and full of sax-tastic licks, and hip hop interludes. Learn more about Sneezy: https://www.sneezyband.com Appalachian Vibes is brought to you by Galax tourism, made possible by Virginia is for Lovers. Galax tourism, "building our future while celebrating our past." You can learn more about galax at visitgalax.com. Appalachian Vibes is listener nominated, you can nominate a...
Dusty Ray Simmons is a Richmond, VA soul inspired singer-songwriter and multi instrumentalist; in this mini episode we discuss his recent release "Excuses". You can learn more about Dusty Ray Simmons at https://dustyraysimmons.bandcamp.com Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is brought to you by Galax tourism, made possible by Virginia is for Lovers. Galax Tourism, building our future while celebrating our past. You can learn more about Galax at visitgalax.com. You can keep up with all thin...
Dusty Ray Simmons, the multi-instrumentalist and soul singer-songwriter hailing from Richmond, VA, joins me as my esteemed guest on this weeks episode. During our conversation, he recounts how he used to sneak into his garage after school in the first grade to practice on his father's drum kit, unbeknownst to his parents. Moreover, he also reveals how the pandemic has been instrumental in shaping him into the songwriter he is today. Learn more about Dusty Ray Simmons: dustyraysimmons.bandcam...
Cold Chocolate is a Boston based Americana duo, we chat about how the band got their name, and what it's like being a touring musician while having kiddos. Learn more about Cold Chocolate: http://www.coldchocolatemusic.com Appalachian Vibes is brought to you by Galax Tourism, made possible by Virginia is for Lovers. Galax Tourism, building our future while celebrating our past. You can learn more about galax at visitgalax.com. Find Appalachian Vibes Radio Hour on all social media ...
Cold Chocolate is a Boston based Americana duo, we discuss their development from classical musicians to raw roots inspired songwriters, having kids and the depth it brings to life, and the dichotomy of tour, band ship and family. Learn more about Cold Chocolate: http://www.coldchocolatemusic.com Appalachian Vibes is brought to you by Galax Tourism, made possible by Virginia is for Lovers. Galax Tourism, building our future while celebrating our past. You can learn more about galax at visi...
Happy Valentines Day! C. David Gelly is a mystery suspense novelist hailing from the small town of Fancy Gap, VA where he draws inspiration from the tiny hollows and interesting folk that live in the gap roads off I77. "For travelers along the Blue Ridge Parkway at Fancy Gap, the fog often hangs like an azure dreamscape over the rolling green hills. But when a madman abducts two children and disappears into the wisps with the young brother and sister, the landscape becomes a nightmare ...
Patti Frye Meredith is a Southern fiction, Galax, VA born and raised novelist, currently residing in Chapel Hill, NC. She discusses her latest novel, South of Heaven, which takes place in Carthage, NC. The place her Grandmother and parents were raised. Learn more about Patti Frye Meredith: https://www.pattimeredith.com You can find her book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1599489058/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_4R78FVEEAYPP3XCVVWG7 It's also available at small book stores: Chapters Bookshop 10...
The James Lagueux Band is a progressive and experimental rock from Roanoke, Va. We discuss their inspiration behind the music and Ben Epperly’s chaotic genius on the keyboard. And Kandace Newman is the inspirational artist behind Emerald Pine originals, she shares her incredible personal journey of following her faith into the mysterious world of art, single motherhood and transforming her life. Learn more about The James Lagueux Band: https://www.facebook.com/jameslagueuxfusionguitar...
Cody Christian is Powhatan, VA Americana/Country artist. You know the folks the song "A Country Boy will Survive" was written about? Well, Cody Christian embodies the essence of ol' Hank jr.'s song. On this episode of Appalachian Vibes, Cody delves into how he quit his job working at a ship yard, thoughts on his career and music-plus where he's headed next. His latest album is titled, Canary in a Coal Mine. You can learn more about Cody at https://codychristianmusic.com Last ...
Jonah Carden is an Americana, rock and metal inspired singer/songwriter from Southern West Virginia. He has written, recorded, and independently released 4 independent albums. He got the inspiration and encouragement to quit his day job when his fiancé told him to follow his dreams. We discuss the songwriting group that gave Jonah the motivation and creativity to write most of the songs featured on todays episode. Learn more about Jonah Garden: https://www.facebook.com/jonahcar...
This week, my guest is a mix of traditional Appalachian twang and rock and roll, Matt Mullins and the Bringdowns come from Beckley, West Virginia with howling harmonicas, a raw blues guitar, and bone chilling vocals. Matt Mullins discusses his relation to the famous Hatfield’s from the Hatfield/ McCoy feud from West Virginia’s history; and Matt’s determination to honor the memory of Bill Withers, one of the most legendary musicians to come from the Beckley, WV. You can learn mor...
Happy New Year! For this weeks episode I selected some of my favorite interviews from 2022. From The Blushin’ Roulettes, an Appalachian swing duo who got their start on a farm in Mendocino, CA eventually making their way to the hills of NC-to Dr. Bacon, an Appalachian grass six-piece from Asheville, NC-down to Atlanta with Small Reactions, a new age soul, exotica inspired quartet, then up to Forest, VA with Karlee Raye, a country soul singer-songwriter and finally to St. Louis with The Hoot...
For the past few months I’ve been working with Galax Tourism to discover and uncover the treasures hidden in Galax, VA, a small Appalachian community in SW Virginia near the North Carolina boarder. This weeks episode follows my journey and personal reflection of the depth of art and culture that abides in one of Appalachia’s secret havens. Appalachian Vibes is bright to you by Galax Tourism, made possible by Virginia is for Lovers. Galax Tourism: Building Our Future While Celebrating ...
The Loose Strings Band is an all women bluegrass quartet from Galax, VA. Comprised of Lindsey Nale (mandolin), Channing Combs (guitar), Grace Davis (bass) and Ashley Hultman (banjo). A few weeks ago I drove in a torrential down pour through mountainous curvy roads in my very well loved black Jeep Patriot to make it on time for the 11 o'clock service at Hillsville Church of the Brethren. The Loose Strings Band were performing during the service, and I sat down with them in a tiny...
Hello friends!My guests this week are the Galax, VA, bluegrass, Americana, all women quartet: The Loose Strings Band. They examine the songs off their upcoming EP, Realities, due to be released in 2023. We discuss the life experiences that inspired the album, from a song called "Galaxy", about their small town that feels like it's a million miles away from anywhere on earth, to a mean girl experience that inspired the song "The Difference". Learn more about The Loose Strings Band: htt...
Colin Cutler is an Americana, roots, guitar and banjo driven singer-songwriter based in Greensboro, NC. We discuss the juxtaposition between his experience in the military as well as a musician who writes about violence in America and abroad. And Dr Bacon is an Appalcahin Funk rock band from Asheville, NC. Colin Cutler links: http://www.colincutlermusic.com Dr. Bacon: https://www.drbaconband.com Appalachian Vibes is brought to you by Galax Tourism, made possible by Virginia is...
Lindsey Nale is a Galax born and raised bluegrass, Americana singer-songwriter . We discuss how she overcame depression after college, and the song she wrote that helped her though; and Brandon Reeves is an Atlanta based country, blues finger style guitar player/ singer-songwriter, we talk about quitting bad habits, bicycles, and finding his sound. Lindsey Nale's featured song is called Night Owl. It's available on all streaming platforms. Lindsey Nale links https://www.instagram...
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