Big Sound, Small Town

Hear the stories of the musicians , songwriters and artist in the small towns and communities of America. The stories are rich in the authentic sounds that make American music.

Walter Finley and April Dawn

Walter Finley has been dubbed The Troubadour. He’s a singer songwriter and guitarist from the Lake Norman area of North Carolina, via New York City. His partner, April Dawn , is a North Carolina native and is also his musical partner.

11-03
58:50

Donnie Deaton

Donnie is a guitarist for the band Roadside Alice. Hear his story.

09-08
17:13

Dolphus Ramseur

Dolph is the owner of the most famous record label in North Carolina. He manages artist such as The Avett Brothers, David Childers and The National Reserve, to name a few. He is a North Carolina music legend

06-09
01:11:22

Ralph Glenn

Ralph is the original singer for the ocean boulevard band. With a voice that will sing the sand out of your shoes ,Ralph tells the story of beach music.

05-05
01:08:42

Louisa Branscomb, ESMF 2025

Louisa tell BSST about being dead three (3) days

09-30
20:44

Mark and Samantha Cantrell

The banjo/guitar duo of Mark and Samatha Cantrell came by BSST at the ESMF to talk of what its life to play music as a married couple.

09-23
13:23

Gilkey Cattle Company Garry Cuthbertson and Kate Durham

Garry and Kate from Gilkey Cattle Co stooped by to talk at the Earl Scruggs Music Festival

09-16
14:12

Darren Nicholason Earl Scruggs Music Festival 2025

After a scorching Sunday morning set of music, Darren sit down to talk about his new solo journey

09-15
13:09

The Foxhounds

The foxhounds interview from the Earl Scruggs Music Festival 2025

09-11
14:44

Machiel Daves

Michael drops by BSST at the Earl Scruggs Music Festival 2025 to talk about his many projects

09-10
31:01

The Blue Healers

Kevin Bridges interviews The Blue Healers at the Earl Scruggs Music Festival 2025 before they take the stage

09-09
13:26

Audie McGinnis of Unspoken Tradition

Audie stopped by to tell some stories and talk about Unspoken Tradition

09-05
27:00

Isaac Mcmurry

Isaac is a part of BSST's emerging artists series. He comes from a rich musical heritage. His dad, Fitz, is a drummer in the legendary, band, Acoustic Syndicate. Issac has taken his own path playing keyboards in two bands and side work his family members.

01-23
32:10

Tont Trischka Banjo master

Tony stopped by to talk about Earl Scruggs, John Hartford, and his project of tabulating, recording and preforming the unheard music of these great musicians From Merlefest 2025

07-09
10:12

B Townes Founder of MerleFest.

B. Townes was a Just try to raise money for a flower garden when he created MerleFest.

07-09
11:49

Paul Harris Founder and frontman of The Cleverlys

Paul set down to talk about the creation of his musical act, The Cleverlys. Recorded at Merlefest 2025.

07-09
55:03

Bryon McMurry banjoist, singer and songwriter

Old friend Bryon McMurry of Acoustic Syndicate stopped by BSST at the Earl Scruggs Music Festival and we d shot the sssst.

11-26
13:28

The Faux Paws

The Faux Paws stopped by BSST at the 2024 Earl Scruggs Music Festival to talk about their band.

11-19
10:13

Twisted Pine

The band Twisted Pine stopped by BSST at the Earl Scruggs Music Festival to talk about their band and their individual music journeys .

11-12
13:46

Luke and Madison Morris of the band Shadowgrass

Luke and Madison stop by BSST at the 2024 Earl Scruggs Music Festival to talk about their band Shadowgrass and their individual music evolution.

11-05
07:01

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