Appalachian Artists LIVE!

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’Brien

Ivy 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 instruments

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WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia.

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 Redbone

Their 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.

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.

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!