Songs & Stories West Virginia

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Conversation with West Virginia’s top songwriters. 

  1. Beyond the Barrier (Cody and Morgan)

    NOV 28

    Beyond the Barrier (Cody and Morgan)

    Cody and Morgan from Beyond the Barrier stopped in to the studio to talk music, learning to play music, writing as a couple and performing with a band on Songs & Stories WV Podcast.  We weren’t able to release their live in studio performance but you can stick around and hear the studio release version of their song “Float On” produced by Mountain Gypsy Studios.

    57 min
  2. Matthew Thomas

    NOV 7

    Matthew Thomas

    Andy and Matthew sit down to discuss folk music, songwriting, influences and getting in a band in West Virginia. Stay tuned to hear the in studio performance of his song “The Upper Big Branch Disaster”.

    57 min
  3. Allen Talbott

    OCT 3

    Allen Talbott

    Allen sits down with our host Andy to talk about all things songwriting, Allen’s many musical projects, music, theater, and musical theater. Hear us discuss Allen’s latest single release, a folk reggae cover  of “Shady Grove” featuring several other super talented musicians. Find it on your favorite music streaming service!

    52 min
  4. Logical304

    SEP 19

    Logical304

    What an inspiring episode, Logical304 comes to visit with Andy to discuss writing, faith, and an inspiring message about life and ministry in rap music. Stick sound to check out the live in studio version of “Pen Testimony” by Logical304.

    51 min
  5. Grayson Samples

    SEP 5

    Grayson Samples

    Andy and Grayson sit down for a conversation about folk music, influences  in songwriting, navigating the fast paced digital musical world and Grayson’s in studio performance of “That’s My Life”.

    1h 12m
  6. Nathan Bess

    AUG 22

    Nathan Bess

    Andy and Zach sit  downwith Nathan Bess and talk music, travel, streaming, songwriting and West Virginia history in this edition of Songs & Stories WV. Check it his powerful original song “Act of God” performed live in studio.

    1h 1m
  7. Matt Mullins

    AUG 8

    Matt Mullins

    Andy and Zach sit down with the infamous Matt Mullins of Matt Mullins & the Bringdowns and had a great visit discussing travel, youth sports, teaching, songwriting, and all things music in WV. Check out his in studio performance of “Mose Vance” based on a true McDowell County story!

    1h 3m
  8. Studio Sessions w/ Truman England Jr.

    JUL 25

    Studio Sessions w/ Truman England Jr.

    This new installment features several songs by the selected artist, all performed live in the Songs & Stories WV studio. Truman England Jr plays 3 original songs “Baptized in Alcohol”, “Burdens”, and “Self-Destruction”

    16 min
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Conversation with West Virginia’s top songwriters. 

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  • Creator
    Andrew Benson
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    58
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Songs & Stories West Virginia
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    Songs & Stories West Virginia