WNC Original Music
Presenting original music from Western North Carolina musicians, but for people to hear everywhere.
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Monday Mar 23, 2020
Monday Mar 23, 2020
Tipjar - www.theblueeyedbettys.com/donate
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Threadbare, a solo project for Ben Mackel, is dedicated to simple, bittersweet songs worn down to a thin comfort. Major influences are Nick Drake, Joni Mitchell, David Wilcox, and Gregory Alan Isakov.
Friday Mar 20, 2020
Friday Mar 20, 2020
If you enjoy the episode please consider sending a little something Hope's way
https://venmo.com/hopegriffinmusic
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Born in Anchorage, Alaska, Hope Griffin was literally born into music. Surrounded by a musical family, she began singing and performing when she was very young. Hope first got turned onto the idea of writing her own music when she received a guitar at age 17. She attended Carson-Newman University and went on to receive a Bachelors degree in classical voice. It was there that her true flair for songwriting developed. Hope’s drive to perform her original works was launched after winning a songwriters contest in college in 2007. She eventually moved to Asheville, North Carolina where she began introducing her angelic vocals and folky lyrics into the music scene.
Hope quickly began to rise as an Asheville favorite. In 2012, her debut single “Hanging In The Balance” made international radio play. She was recognized in regional publications such as the Herald-Journal, The Mountain Xpress, and The Daily Times. She appeared on WNC television, and began touring all over the Southeast USA. In 2014, in an effort to expand her acoustic sound, she teamed up with NJ born cellist and Asheville transplant Jamie Leigh Bennett to create a dynamic guitar/cello blend of original sound. In 2016, 2017 & 2018, she consecutively snagged both best “Singer-Songwriter” and best “Acoustic/Folk Band” titles in Western North Carolina though community votes. Together, their combined fusion of her silky vocals and Jamie Leigh’s deep, rich cello lines has made for a listening experience quite unlike any other. Hope’s “in your face” style of ballad writing, as well as the duo’s reputation for playing fresh versions of songs that span through the decades has made them popular amongst a wide range of age groups.
Hope continued to wow audiences and stretch the musical boundaries by switching from soulful ballads to high-energy blues with ease. Her 6 original song EP, entitled “Say What You Will” released on February 6th, 2015 to a sold out show at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall in Asheville, NC. Her third song on the album titled “A Fisherman’s Life” was awarded “best song” in WNC in 2016. Each song on the record offered a diverse style and hook worthy of its subject matter, but all were linked with Hope’s angelic voice, catchy beats, and poignant imagery. The album was one that fans of folk music and singer-songwriters had been waiting for since Hope first began mesmerizing her audiences, and was the perfect exhibition of her extraordinary talent.
Riding on the wings of the success of 2015’s album, Hope jumped back in the studio to record a larger project titled “Where the Soil & the Stars Meet”, which released on October 31st, 2016. As a strong follow up to her previous release, Hope’s album—her first LP—was as eclectic and as unpredictable of a musical journey as those who fell in love with her debut might have expected. Song after song, Hope defied convention, leading her audience by the hand through honest reflections of true love, a broken heart left devastated, a chance meeting with strangers, to the celebration of a long life well-lived. Constantly blending genres, the very essence of Hope’s trademark style constantly remains: Her lyrical quality of capturing the simplest of life’s moments and rendering them profound reflections on the emotions that unite us all. A haunting and always evolving collection of ballads, “Where the Soil and Stars Meet” peered into the soul of an artist whose fingers remain firmly on the pulse of the curious odyssey in which we all find ourselves.
At the conclusion of 2017 (and just in time for the season), Hope released her latest project “And the Lights Will Shine” – a 6-song collection of holiday tunes. Reflective of her usual folk flair, the EP was well received by all. As expressed by Bill Kopp from the Mountain Xpress: “With ‘And the Lights Will Shine,’ folk/Americana artist Hope Griffin bravely takes on a clutch of holiday classics (adding an original of her own) and creates a fine, distinctive record in the process.”
Since then, Hope has far from slowed down. In 2018, she toured nationally in the the Northeast, Midwest, and Northwest regions and released her latest single “Carousel”, a hauntingly beautiful ballad which garnered much praise from both her local community and abroad. She can currently be seen on tour in a variety of combinations, most notably as a Folk/Americana duo with her cellist Jamie Leigh. Her free spirited personality and ability to tell beautiful stories through song make her a true force to be reckoned with – and a hard excuse to miss.
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
If you enjoyed this episode show Andrew and the band your appreciation at www.paypal.me/familydynamo
or buy their merch at www.andrewscotchiemusic.com/shop
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The story of Andrew Scotchie & the River Rats began in 2011 when Andrew began the project busking on the streets of his hometown of Asheville, NC. Since then the band has transformed from an acoustic street duo into the current setup of a full electric power trio. The current lineup of Andrew Scotchie (Vocals/Guitar), Eliza Hill (Drums) and Keith Harry (Vocals/Bass) came to be in early 2016 and since then have been revered far wide for their engaging, interactive High-Energy, Funk-ti-fied Rock n’ Roll show. Couple the abilities and in the moment spirit of a jam-band with a punk rock fierceness and energy, and you’ll get a show that will have familiar songs but with a twist that offers a listener something only in that moment.
2018 in particular brought the band many new opportunities traveling to previously untapped regions to connect to new fans, especially after the release of our latest and most eclectic album, Family Dynamo. Last year the band toured up and down the East Coast from Florida to New York, electrifying and magnetizing fans and new folks alike with the live show and new record. Some notable venues along that trip include The Grey Eagle, 1904 Music Hall, Visulite Theatre, Brookfield Place, The Pour House, Barter Theatre, Floyd Fest, and the Purple Fiddle. 2019 has already taken the band to new heights and places. The band wrapped up a month long “Winter Out West Tour” in February with a sold out show in Steamboat Springs (Old Town Pub), and many other highly successful and impactful shows in Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Utah and Idaho. Building on the success of that winter tour the band took to the van again for the follow up Summer Out West Tour. The summer tour took them to many of the same places as the winter tour, but with new stops in Helena, MT and Jonesboro, AK.
Consistent studio recordings, year round touring, earnest songwriting & sharing show bills with such greats as Sonny Landreth, Blind Boys of Alabama, Drivin N Cryin, Ghost Light, Eric Gales, Big Daddy Love and Bettye Lavette has made Andrew Scotchie & the River Rats one of the industry’s fastest growing Rock n Roll bands, and WNC’s best Rock band 5 years running. Rolling Stone’s Garret Woodward gave mention to the band in his coverage of Warren Haynes’ Christmas Jam stating that the band is “starting to make a name for themselves on the national scene”.
Current Lineup
Andrew Scotchie: Guitars/Lead Vocals Keith Harry: Bass/Backup Vocals Eliza Hill: Drums
Monday Mar 16, 2020
Monday Mar 16, 2020
If you enjoyed this episode show Xaris some appreciation at https://venmo.com/Xaris-Waltman
(@Xaris-Waltman)
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Xaris Waltman was born in Pensacola, Florida. At a young age she picked up the guitar. Along with that, Xaris also discovered a deep love and connection for Folk and Old Time music. She loved how the old songs had life of their own and had been telling the same stories for generations. Xaris still feels the same way. Relaying these old songs to audiences during her shows makes her feel like she’s doing something bigger than herself. On June eighth, two-thousand-ninteen, at nineteen years old, she released an album of Old Time songs titled “Under The Willow”. Under The Willow was recored in Bristol, Virginia with Bigtone Records. Right out of highschool she started traveling the country solo; just a girl and her guitar. Playing listening rooms, living rooms, and festivals, Xaris has captured the people of small town America’s ears with her melodious, high toned voice. She has been compared to Dolly Parton, Allison Krauss, and Joan Baez but has a whole other side of sound all her own. Xaris also writes her own songs. She’s played many songwriters festivals, since the age of twelve and has been featured at the 50th Anniversary Eddie’s Attic Songwriters Shootout in Decatur, Georgia. Now living in Pittsburg, Kansas, Xaris is working on releasing her first full length album of original music in 2020.
Sunday Mar 15, 2020
Sunday Mar 15, 2020
Links below to show the musicians your appreciation for their music.
More to be added later. If there's someone not listed email wncoriginalmusic@gmail.com and we'll make it happen.
Xaris Waltman
https://venmo.com/Xaris-Waltman
(@Xaris-Waltman)
(also contact her for web design)
Billy Litz/Hustle Souls
www.venmo.com/hustle-souls (@hustle-souls)
paypal - billylitzmusic@gmail.com
Threadbare/The Blue Eyed Bettys
www.theblueeyedbettys.com/donate
Andrew Scotchie and the River Rats
www.paypal.me/familydynamo
or buy their merch at www.andrewscotchiemusic.com/shop
Hope Griffin
https://venmo.com/hopegriffinmusic
Jon Worthy
www.venmo.com/jonworthymusic
@jonworthymusic (venmo and Cashapp)
Kathryn O'Shea
www.venmo.com/kathrynoshea (@kathrynoshea)
Tommy Yon
www.venmo.com/gingersnaps83 (@gingersnaps83)
Hearts Gone South
PayPal- heartsgonesouth@gmail.com
Vagabond Crowe
www.venmo.com/Mitch-Stewart-13
Salti Ray
Cashapp - $mcdreamytater
Lo Wolf
paypal.me/lowolfmusic
Kim Ware/The Good Graces
https://www.paypal.me/thegoodgraces
Stephen Evans
Venmo @Stephen-Evans-56
Kevin Daniel
www.Venmo.com/thekevindaniel ( @thekevindaniel )
PayPal - https://www.paypal.me/thekevindaniel
John Dennis
Venmo @kiedennis
www.venmo.com/kiedennis
The Krickets
http://www.patreon.com/thekrickets
Striking Copper
https://venmo.com/allisonmdonnelly3
(@allisonmdonnelly3)
Deliberate Kin
Venmo is @Deliberate-Kin PayPal is deliberatekin@gmail.com Patreon www.patreon.com/deliberatekin
Laura Thurston
www.Venmo.com/laurathurstonmusic
Paypal Laura.thurston@yahoo.com
Friday Mar 13, 2020
Friday Mar 13, 2020
Striking Copper recently had show cancellations because of Corona Virus. If you feel so moved and enjoy their music, Venmo your appreciation at https://venmo.com/allisonmdonnelly3 (@allisonmdonnelly3)
Direct download or stream - http://bit.ly/strikingcoppermp3
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Spotify - http://bit.ly/strikingcopperspotify
Stitcher - http://bit.ly/strikingcopperstitcher
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www.srikingcopper.com
www.facebook.com/strikingcopperband/
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Striking Copper is a harmony driven roots rock band led by redhead twin sisters, Allie and Jacquie Lee, whose powerhouse vocals bring a feminine charm to their rock and roll counterparts. The band is rounded out with Matt Donnelly (vocals, rhythm guitar), Dan Bennett (lead guitar), and Frank Cacciutto (drums). Striking Copper uses haunting vocal arrangements, accompanied with full volume instruments, delivering a lasting, melodic sound. Based out of Wilmington, North Carolina, the six piece band's music draws from humanity, embodies strength in vulnerability and authors homage to home. SC believes music is a way in which to tell a story. It’s not just what the story is about, but it’s how you present it, and how you preserve it.
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
This week's episode features selections from just a few of the contestants, judges, and other participants in the upcoming Barrelhouse Songwriter Showdown.
Direct download or stream - http://bit.ly/barrelhousemp3
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Stitcher - http://bit.ly/barrelstitch
www.facebook.com/thebarrelhouseAVL
www.facebook.com/avlbeautyacademy
Just a few of the people you will see and hear at the Event
www.billylitz.com
www.kathrynosheamusic.com
www.tinroofecho.com
clairbrockwaymusic.com
www.facebook.com/shamanamericana
Thanks to First the Winter for the closing song. Get their album "Experimental Mice" today!
www.firstthewinter.com
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Wednesday Mar 04, 2020
Wednesday Mar 04, 2020
Please contribute to these artists' tipjars if you can
www.Venmo.com/Stephen-Evans-56
www.patreon.com/thekrickets
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www.stephenevansmusic.com
www.facebook.com/stephenevansmusic
Thanks to The Krickets for the closing song
www.thekrickets.com
www.facebook.com/thefloridacrickets
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Stephen Evans & the True Grits - Folk Rock Born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida by musical parents, Stephen Evans naturally had the desire to perform music. He began by making his friends to watch him perform to records of his dad’s band, Four Saints. He progressed by playing the trumpet in various school bands, singing in the choir, and performing in musicals. In his 20’s, Stephen was inspired by his brother, Scot Evans, who was the bassist/vocalist in the regionally successful band, Floating Men, from Nashville, TN. Stephen started his own rock band, Mean Season, in the late 80’s where he began honing his songwriting skills on the guitar. After a few years of local success and radio play in Tallahassee, FL, the band moved to Atlanta, GA to increase their success. Unfortunately, the band broke up, and left Stephen to try his hand at performing solo around Atlanta. Soon the jammed highways of the big city drove him to the beautiful mountain town of Asheville, NC in 1996, where he quickly began soaking in the creative influence of his amazing surroundings. After many years of vacillating between being a professional musician and building a nest in Asheville, Stephen has focused on his love for creating and performing music. In June of 2015, Stephen released his debut LP, “Something to Bleed”, with his band, the True Grits. The record received local and national praise for its passion and creativity. The band members are Brian Shoemaker (bass/electric guitar) Sam Hess (drums) and Woodstock (mandolin). The latest EP release, “Under the Bridge” came out in 2017 to positive reception and local radio play as well.
The Krickets are a female Americana group from the gulf coast who's music is what Paste Magazine calls a "a truly stunning, one-of-a-kind sound." With a specialty in swamp harmony, the group's genre-bending songwriting has allowed them to play for diverse audiences from listening rooms to official performances at SXSW. Their title track of their most 2018 album, Redbird, was just named Alt Country Song of the Year at the 2019 Independent Music Awards.
Tuesday Feb 25, 2020
Tuesday Feb 25, 2020
(Picture Credit - Jamie Kay Huffman)
Direct download or stream - http://bit.ly/ameriglowmp3
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The culmination of many past lives, Ameriglow represents an amalgam of re-imagined musical forms and symbolic meanings. Many familiar tones and tropes can be found here, but they are shaped into an idiosyncratic, emotive language. Through the course of one song, one could hear a folk cadence over driving new wave rhythm or an old school country pedal steel over grungy anthemic gang vocals. These elements, however, never feel disjunctive due to the careful construction and lyrical integrity of each song.
The person at the helm of this vision, Jacob Darden, has been writing, recording and leading bands (Israel Darling, Echo Courts) for many years, but Ameriglow has always been the ultimate repository of his most-distilled and heartfelt creative output. Despite its singer-songwriter origins, however, Ameriglow is equally a band that gives an expansively transcendent quality to the songs; from tremors to seismic upheavals.
https://ameriglow.band
https://open.spotify.com/artist/12z02Ty4eKzdrG6azgni7h
NEW SINGLES
https://ameriglow.bandcamp.com/track/dismantle
https://ameriglow.bandcamp.com/track/whiskey-riot-rifle-2
https://ameriglow.bandcamp.com/track/jellyfish
https://ameriglow.bandcamp.com/track/sad-design
SOCIAL LINKS
https://instagram.com/ameriglowhttps://twitter.com/ameriglowband
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDVGMI3IN8rU0IjVWtuE35w NOTABLE PRESS
http://indiemusic.co/2015/05/27/a-heavy-heaven-for-robby/
http://triad-city-beat.com/portrait-of-an-artist-as-a-guitar-autodidact/ http://yesweekly.com/article-permalink-18569.html VIDEO
http://youtu.be/leiHx70Y2WU http://youtu.be/GlraHNzU8uE
https://vimeo.com/171153589
Saturday Feb 22, 2020
Saturday Feb 22, 2020
Direct download or stream - http://bit.ly/jjj2mp3
iTunes/Apple - http://bit.ly/JJJ2apple
Spotify - http://bit.ly/jjj2spotify
Stitcher - http://bit.ly/jjj2stitcher
Google Podcasts - http://bit.ly/jjj2google
iHeart Radio - http://bit.ly/jjj2iheart
www.JoshGrayMusic.com
www.johndennismusic.com
www.jasoneriemusic.com
Thanks to Kristen Englenz for the closing song
www.kristenenglenz.com
Though born in San Francisco, Nashville Americana singer-songwriter Josh Gray grew up thousands of miles away in Montgomery County, Maryland. From an early age he showed an interest in language and an affinity for writing. At age 16 he got his first guitar but didn’t play his first live show until 15 years later. When asked what took so long, he simply says, “I wasn’t ready.” This theme of taking time to get things right becomes apparent when you hear his music. His thoughtful and often poetic lyrics stick with you long after the song ends. Josh Gray’s sound is a mixture of the folk, blues, country, rock, and bluegrass that first inspired him to pick up a guitar. He’s a storyteller at heart with common themes being love, loss, and social justice.
John Dennis, a 28 year old Freeburg, IL native, moved to Nashville, TN in 2010 to pursue his unique place among the music there. Though his songs resonate with the influence of many of folk's greats--namely Dylan, Simon and Springsteen--his unique vocals, clever Midwestern-driven imagery, and 21st century socially commentative lyrics earn him his own distinct voice. In 2013 he was discovered by Dr. Bryan Clark of Rainfeather Records--a successful musician and producer in his own right.
Born and raised in northern New Jersey, Jason Erie has spent over ten years fronting multiple bands with numerous stints on the road. After five years fronting NY-based rock band Waking Up East, Jason decided to take a break from music altogether. In 2016, after a four-year hiatus, he moved to Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife, newborn son, and his well-worn notebook, brimming with new material ready to be heard. Northern Americana at its core, with explosions of unhinged emotion, Jason Erie’s sound paints a grimly beautiful picture of suburbanite America in decay. Reminiscent of early Springsteen, his music shines a redemptive light on the shadowed characters living in every corner of the country. With songs composed in a marriage of structure and chaos, Jason Erie mashes Americana storytelling with the punk-rock edge he grew up on. What results is his truly unique style.
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