Appalachian Artists LIVE!

The Great Big Hug from Marion, Va comes in the studios and perform all the songs from their upcoming new album.

  The Great Big Hug is a Roots Rock and Blues Fusion band from Southwest Virginia. Including Singer-songwriter Melissa Johner on lead vocals and guitar, Chase Johner on lead guitar and vocals, Bob Ballengee on Drums and Justin McFarland on Bass.  These guys have been together for years, in some way or another. They just never seemed to be together all on one project. But that has all changed now. They had a vision to approach this band as a group of friends making music they love. They've found a way to bring together each of their musical tastes to form a groove of epic proportions. Don't be surprised if you find these guys going on a musical trip mid show. It's a blast to watch them create together. You don't want to miss it!

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WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia.

Scotty Melton one of the areas most prolific songwriters comes in the studio and performs his original songs, talks about writing songs for Justin Townes Earl and their friendship. Tune in and find out what Scotty is doing today!

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WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia.

Anthony Wayne Vibe stops by our studios and performs his original tunes, talks about his new EP that will be coming out and much more!

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.  

Teni Rane joins us in the studio and performs some new tunes from her upcoming album. Teni Rane is a folk-country singer-songwriter with a vintage vocal edge and a knack for capturing common scenes of everyday life in a way that is at once specific and widely relatable. Comfortable in everything from overalls to full-body sequins, Rane isn’t afraid to explore musical territory and synthesizes vocal and sonic influences into her own brand of country-infused, Americana-folk-pop with a jazzy vocal lean that feels simultaneously familiar and brand new.

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WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia.

Ryan Ward from Bristol, Tn comes in the studios and performs some originals, talks about his influences, his love of music and what he has coming up in the future.

Ryan Ward is a talented, eclectic singer/songwriter, with an endless passion for music. He picked up his first acoustic guitar at the age of 8. Today, Ryan has incorporated many styles from artists that range from Lindsey Buckingham, Stephen Stills, to Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page. Ward started writing songs at the age of 17, but focused more on stylistically solving puzzles with the guitar. Currently, Ward is focused on relaying his message through the vibrations of strings and lyric content.

Jake Roscoe of the band God Hell Mama comes in the studio and talks about his EP & his upcoming album with God Hell Mama, and tells us why he moved from San Antonio Tx to Southwest Va and performs his original songs.

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WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia.

American Idol Season 9 winner Lee DeWyze and Dave Eggar one of the worlds finest cellist with percussionist Chuck Palmer come in our studio & perform some hits and new material. Lee talks about his experience on American Idol, they talk about performing together at Bristol Rhythm & Root Reunion & much more you don't want to miss!

Ivan Dogwood a husband and wife duo from Gate City, Va comes in the studio. Your own sophisticated low brow blues lick-laden, fuzz-covered, Appalachian soul-powered, original rock & roll guitar/drums duo.

Musician Andrew Thelston is known for his unique blend of guitar-heavy rock, big grooves, soaring vocals, and passionate live performances. For the past 2 years, his power trio has been mesmerizing crowds throughout the south east with his brand of high energy, rock n roll. Drummer Jeff Lott and bassist Roddy Wilder create a rock solid foundation for Andrew Thelston to weave a tapestry of epic guitar and vocal work. In May 2019, Andrew Thelston has also had his music featured on the hit Netflix show Lucifer. During this episode I play Dave Eggar & Ashton Davison symphonic cover of Stone Temple Pilots "Interstate Love Song" which will be released in a few weeks to the rest of the world, hear it here first.

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WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia.

Ashton Davison, Dave Eggar, & Kalem Fox come in the studio to perform some originals & covers. Ashton talks about his upcoming new album that will be out soon. Ashton & Dave recorded a symphonic cover of Stone Temple Pilots "Insterstate Love Song" to be released soon. You will be able to get a exclusive sneak peak of "Interstate Love Song" next Saturday August 26 on my show when I host Andrew Thelston at 2pm!

Ashton Davison guitar/vocals

Dave Eggar Cello

Kalem Fox Cajon

Dave Eggar was a musical prodigy as a child, beginning to play the cello and piano at age three and performing as a singer and actor on Broadway and at the Metropolitan Opera at age seven. He trained as a classical cellist at the Juilliard School, and later graduated from Harvard University and the Juilliard School's Doctoral Program.[1] He debuted in Carnegie Hall at 15 as the youngest winner in the history of the Artists International competition.[2] He has appeared throughout the world as a classical soloist, including concerto appearances at Avery Fisher Hall, Carnegie Hall, London's Barbican Center, the Paris Opera, and the Hollywood Bowl. In fact, that is Dave's cello leading the way at the top of Coldplay's "Viva La Vida". He is the winner of the prestigious Sony Elevated Standards Awards for Excellence in classical music. Eggar has appeared as featured soloist with the Thailand Philharmonic, The Sydney Symphony, the Melbourne Symphony, The Aspen Festival Orchestra, The Juilliard Orchestra, The Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra, the Queensland Symphony, Phiharmonia Virtuosi, the Westchester Symphony, Stamford Symphony, the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic.

Mentioned in this episode:

WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia.