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Lawson's songs evoke a poignant melancholy. They sound like a cry to a star-filled sky, a dreamer's diary, the words of the last romantic.

They are Americana songs with twang and grit and that high lonesome sound, but the lyrics are less confined to Southern fables than many artists under the country banner. They access certain cosmic and universal threads of consciousness in a dreamy poetic haz

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Our style is Southern Rock, R&B, Jazz, and Country. A Duo or a full band combined of both acoustic guitar and electric slide guitar that will transport you on a musical journey, Inspired by the rhythm of creeks, the heartbeat of the mountains, and the raw emotion of life.

The Salty Moondogs is:

Ryan Norton - acoustic guitar/vocals

Devin Harris - electric guitar

David Nunez - drums

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WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia.

Brand New Box Of Matches comes in the studios of WEHC & WISE FM RADIO to help Appalachian Artists Live celebrate one year of broadcasting local & regional live music. Ryan and Elizabeth: an independent Bluegrass-folk & roots inspired duo band out of Knoxville, TN. performs some oldies and originals, and performs some new originals from their upcoming new album due to be released in April 2024.

Mahto and The Loose Balloons from Johnson City, Tn comes in the studio & performs some originals including their new song "The Waiting Room Blues", they also talk about working on their up coming new concept album.

Cari Coates comes in the studio to perform some cover songs by Fleetwood Mac, Tracy Chapman, Chris Stapleton, Dolly Parton & more! She also performs her original song "A Way Out'

Cari Coates - Vocals

Alex Hunt - Guitar/Vocals

Luke Hensley - Percussion

Hawkins French & Dave Eggar with Levi Trent come in the studios and perform some original tunes, Hawkins talks about his new album, working with Dave Eggar and more!

Hawkins French - Guitar/vocals

Dave Eggar - Cello

Levi Trent - Cojon

Hawkins French is a singer-song writer as well as the front man for his band. He exploded onto the live music scene in Connecticut in the spring of 2019 and quickly established a large fan base due, in part, to his infectious energy on stage, a warm demeanor, and a powerful and soulful voice. 

Over the past two and a half decades, Dave Eggar's earned rock star status in pop music world as first-call cellist and string arranger for superstars like Coldplay, Evanescence, John Legend, Lewis Capaldi and Bebe Rexha and Foreigner. Yet for the multi-talented veteran musician, the piano has always been the ultimate place of solace since his childhood days as a classical prodigy.

Servility a newgrass/heavy-folk band from Bristol Tn comes in the studio and performs some foot stomping, high energy music.

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Mike Jones from Knoxville, Tn joins us in the studio to perform some of his tunes.

Mike Jones moved to Knoxville with his wife in 2021 following his retirement from the U.S. Navy after 25 years. The son of a military service member, Mike’s childhood took him from such varied locations asPuerto Rico, Bermuda, Virginia and Iceland (to name a few). When asked, “Where are you from,” he usually answers “Earth

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WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia.

JP Parsons comes in the studio to perform some original tunes such as "The Hard Way", "Next Year" and many more! Lending Folk, Americana, and Bluegrass, East Tennessee's JP Parsons's songs are immediately familia. JP Parsons hosts his own radio show Appalachian Travels on Radio Bristol WBCM Friday's at 3pm hosting local & regional musicians and spinning new tunes.

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WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia.

Derek Downtown from Johnson City, Tn comes in the studio & performs some original songs and talks about working on a new album that will be out in the future.