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Appalachian Vibes Radio Hour from WNCW is a show that challenges the expectations and celebrates the diversity of music, art and literature created in Appalachia, hosted by Amanda Bocchi. 

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Appalachian Vibes Radio Hour from WNCW is a show that challenges the expectations and celebrates the diversity of music, art and literature created in Appalachia, hosted by Amanda Bocchi. 

    The Crooked Rd. with Tyler Hughes

    The Crooked Rd. with Tyler Hughes

    Tyler Hughes is an East Tennessee State University bluegrass graduate, the Executive Director for The Crooked Rd. and he also serves on Big Stone Gaps Town Council. Learn more about the Crooked Rd. at https://thecrookedroadva.com/This episode of Appalachian Vibes is brought to you by Galax Tourism, made possible by Virginia is for lovers. Galax Tourism, building our future while celebrating our past. You can learn more about Galax at visitgalax.org. Appalachian Vibes Radio Show fro...

    • 8 min
    Girls Rock Roanoke

    Girls Rock Roanoke

    Girls Rock Roanoke is part of a national and world wide movement to educate and empower girls and gender expansive youth through music, creativity and collaboration. Girls Rock Roanoke is a music camp movement that began in 2001 with the establishment of the Rock 'n Roll Camp for girls in Portland, Oregon. I chat with Catherine Backus and Lacy Levy, board member and executive director of the non profit, Girls Rock Roanoke.Learn more about Girls Rock at girlsrockroanoke.orgAppalachian Vibes Ra...

    • 22 min
    Tim Seeley

    Tim Seeley

    Tim Seely is a roots-based singer-songwriter from New York. He spent many years in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia as an educator and he currently builds handmade ships and performs in Maine. We discuss his musical family in early child-hood, his religious evolution and songs from his latest self-titled album.Learn more about Tim at https://www.timseeleymusic.com/Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appa...

    • 50 min
    Melissa McKinney and McKinney

    Melissa McKinney and McKinney

    Melissa McKinney, the electrifying blues force from Asheville and frontwoman of Mama & the Ruckus, steals the spotlight in this must-listen Spotify episode! Joining her is McKinney, Melissa’s daughter and a soul-pop sensation whose harmonies trace back to Sesame Street. Get ready to uncover the mesmerizing mother-daughter bond and dive deep into Melissa's riveting tales of love's triumphs and trials. But that's not all – McKinney treats us to the soulful sounds of her original songs, shar...

    • 1 hr 5 min
    Mama & The Ruckus and McKinney

    Mama & The Ruckus and McKinney

    Mama & the Ruckus with Melissa McKinney is one Asheville's blues powerhouse voices alongside her daughter McKinney, a soul pop artist who has been harmonizing with her mother since her Sesame Street days. This episode highlights the special bond between mother and daughter and Melissa's song "Thank God" off her recent debut self titled release, Mama & the Ruckus. Learn more about Mama & the Ruckus: https://melissamckinneymusic.com/Learn more about McKinney: https://mckinneymusic.n...

    • 9 min
    Jamie Collins Mini

    Jamie Collins Mini

    Jamie Collins is a singer-songwriter and teacher hailing from Bristol, Tennessee now residing in Hillsville, Virginia. She possesses a unique talent for engaging with audiences and students alike. The profound connection she has with listeners is rooted in her dedication to preserving and sharing the rich heritage of traditional Appalachian music that has been handed down through generations. We discuss her song “Smoke Rising” off her debut album Enjoy Life.You can learn more about Jami...

    • 8 min

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Southern Songs and Stories ,

Revealing look at the real Appalachia

Amanda finds many amazing musicians and other artists to interview, and their stories show that there is so much more to the region than the many stereotypes led us to believe (even the ones we didn't know we were prey to, which is all the more satisfying to uncover). She is a solid interviewer and has great subject matter and guests to work with.

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