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Episode 16: The Bluff Mountain Festival 8:51

5d ago8:51

8:51

In this Down the Road episode, host Laura Boosinger interviews Brandon Johnson, the Executive Director of the Madison County Arts Council and the director of The Bluff Mountain Festival. Johnson explains how the annual festival began, when he became involved, and the importance of the music and community. To learn more about the Bluff Mountain Fest…

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Episode 15: Jeff Little: The Blue Ridge Piano Man 8:52

26d ago8:52

8:52

Most folks don’t think of the piano as an instrument in traditional music, but that never stopped Jeff Little from playing throughout his musical career. His introduction to piano came at a very young age in his father's music store in Boone. Jerrell Little, Doc Watson, Wayne Henderson, and others gave Jeff the lessons he would use to carry him thr…

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Episode 14: Jayne Henderson: Luthier and Environmentalist 8:09

1M ago8:09

8:09

Jayne Henderson had no intention of working in the world of music. She went to school to study environmental law. However, the heart knows what it wants. After growing up with creativity in her blood and a family of luthiers before her, Jayne found herself crafting guitars side-by-side with her father, with a twist... she chooses the materials mind…

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Off and On Ep. 2 - Erase 1:10:42

2M ago1:10:42

1:10:42

We are once again joined by a guest as we talk about the full length debut of the Rocky Valentines. Special credit to Nick Vardaro for producing this episode for us!

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Episode 13: The Legacy of Doc Watson 7:51

2M ago7:51

7:51

Arthel Lane "Doc" Watson (March 3, 1923 – May 29, 2012) is revered as one of the most influential and respected guitar players in the history of traditional music. Originally hailing from Deep Gap, NC, Doc was a self-taught harmonica, banjo, and guitar player. He is known for his work in multiple music genres, including bluegrass, folk, gospel, cou…

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Episode 12: Music in the Mills 8:14

2M ago8:14

8:14

Some of the most prominent musicians in North Carolina were co-workers. Furniture, paper, and textiles were products that originated from mills across the state in the early 20th century. However, music was also a byproduct of the mills, as individuals like Charlie Poole, Roy Hall, Tommy Magnus, and the Martin family met at work and played together…

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Episode 11: Wayne Erbsen: Telling the Stories of "Southern Mountain Music" 9:25

2M ago9:25

9:25

Wayne Erbsen has studied, played, taught, and written about traditional music for over 50 years. We talked to him about his new book, Southern Mountain Music: The Collected Writings of Wayne Erbsen, a collection of articles he wrote about legendary musicians from across the bluegrass and old-time music scenes. He started playing guitar and banjo in…

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Off and On: Ep. 1 - The Rocky Valentines EP 55:21

2M ago55:21

55:21

We dive into the music of a new member of the Martin family.

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Eras: Episode 1 - Taylor Swift 51:34

3M ago51:34

51:34

It’s a new era for the show as we switch topics and talk about some sweet sad country music.

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Episode 10: Remember Me: The Story of Lulu Belle and Scotty Wiseman 8:18

3M ago8:18

8:18

Dive into the golden age of country music as Down the Road remembers two North Carolinian entertainers who fell in love- Lulu Belle (Myrtle Eleanor Cooper) and Scotty Wiseman. They met when they were both working on the program National Barn Dance at WLS radio station in Chicago and married in 1934. Lulu Belle and Scotty went on to share songs and …

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Episode 9: The Shuffler Family of Valdese 8:51

4M ago8:51

8:51

Traditional North Carolina music and Appalachia has deep roots that belong to many family trees. In this episode, we uncover the musical history of the Shuffler Family. Music featured in this episode includes: Doc and Merle Watson, "Going Down This Road Feeling Bad" Earl Scruggs and Flatt and Scruggs, "Nine Pound Hammer" Valdese Quartet, "Just Over…

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Episode 8: Citizen Vinyl: Asheville's Recording History 8:07

4M ago8:07

8:07

Citizen Vinyl is Asheville's own vinyl record-producing facility. It lives in the former Citizen-Times newspaper building. The historic building was designed and built in 1938-1939, and it became the home for two newspapers and a radio station. In 2019, Citizen Vinyl moved into the first floor, mezzanine, and third floor to create spaces for record…

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Episode 7: 25 Years of JAM: The History of the Junior Appalachian Musicians 9:50

4M ago9:50

9:50

The Junior Appalachian Musicians program, more commonly known as JAM, is an after-school program for primarily grades 4-8, with some students carrying on afterward as mentors. The program began in Sparta, NC, with the Alleghany JAM in 2005 to bring music into the school systems and continue to educate students in traditional Appalachian music and i…

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Blue Collar Love Episode 53: Lust For Gold 1:17:30

4M ago1:17:30

1:17:30

We revisit Starflyer 59 with the help of a special guest.

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Drum Machine Joy Ep. 5: Morellas Forest 1988 - Tales 52:12

5M ago52:12

52:12

We review the genesis of all future projects from the Martin Brothers.

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Blue Collar Special: Ronnie Martin Morellas Forest Interview 1:07:46

5M ago1:07:46

1:07:46

We talk to returning guest Ronnie Martin about the earliest official Martin Brothers project.

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The Call of the Deep 17:26

5M ago17:26

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Through the breathtaking opening number, “The Surface We Know,” the ensemble introduces a world dominated by technology, innovation, and deep divides between classes. The story then narrows its focus to Kai’s high-tech workshop in “Dreams in the Depths,” where they pour their heart into a suit design inspired by their parents’ unfinished legacy. Fe…

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Drum Machine Joy Ep. 4: Robot Rock 58:38

6M ago58:38

58:38

We talk about Ronnie Martin’s Purple Rain and how cool Ronnie is in general.

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Episode 6: Marc Pruett's Bluegrass Journey: PART TWO 8:43

6M ago8:43

8:43

We had such a great time talking with Marc Pruett about his musical career that we found ourselves with a longer story. In this second episode, we look back at some of his early influences, the well-loved Bill Stanley’s BBQ, and the birth of Balsam Range.

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Episode 5: Marc Pruett's Bluegrass Journey 9:40

6M ago9:40

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Marc Pruett is known for his spectacular three-fingered style of banjo playing and his winning smile! He's also one of the founding members of the bluegrass band, Balsam Range. Marc sat down to share some stories, discussing his life in Haywood County and his musical career that has led to different areas of the world.…

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Episode 4: Andy Griffith from Mayberry 9:14

7M ago9:14

9:14

Most people know Andy Griffith as the loveable sheriff of Mayberry, the town based in Mount Airy, NC. Beyond the role, Griffith was a musician and entertainer who shared his knowledge and love of traditional music with his audiences.

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Episode 2: The Ballad Swap at the Old Marshall Jail 8:23

7M ago8:23

8:23

Donna Ray Norton and Melanie Rice are eight-generation ballad singers. Along with noted musician Sheila Kay Adams and other local singers, they host a monthly ballad swap at the Old Marshall Jail in downtown Marshall, NC. The event has gained notoriety as the only recurring ballad swap in the area, bringing awareness of the traditional music genre …

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Episode 3: The Great Flood of 2024: Tropical Storm Helene 8:57

7M ago8:57

8:57

Tropical storm Helene devastated communities across Western North Carolina including Chimney Rock in Rutherford County, Swannanoa and Barnardsville in Buncombe, Crossnore in Avery, Old Fort in McDowell, Spruce Pine in Mitchell, and Hot Springs and Marshall in Madison to name a very few. This is not the first time that mighty waves of water have rol…

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Episode 1: Otto Wood the Bandit 8:36

7M ago8:36

8:36

America has seen its fair share of outlaws throughout history. Musicians have sung their tales, immortalizing them in song from coast to coast and contributing to this country's folklore. North Carolina has a page in outlaw history with the bootlegger Otto Wood. Listen to learn more about Wood and others and the songs they inspired.…

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Drum Machine Joy Ep. 4 - Old Wives Tales 38:37

8M ago38:37

38:37

We review a pretty great little ep.

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Drum Machine Special: Ronnie Martin Wives Tails Interview 1:00:42

8M ago1:00:42

1:00:42

We interview the ever spectacular Ronnie Martin about a very well loved ep.

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Drum Machine Joy Ep. 3 - We Are The Music Makers 1:05:42

10M ago1:05:42

1:05:42

We have a special guest as we discuss a goth synth oddity.

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Drum Machine Joy Ep, 2 - Five Stars For Failure 38:48

11M ago38:48

38:48

Five stars for a new podcast episode!

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Drum Machine Joy Ep. 1 - Melody (Fixed) 1:04:53

1y ago1:04:53

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We go through Melody track by track. Sorry if some of the audio is a bit jittery. Also sorry I messed up and didn't upload the right file initially.

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Drum Machine Special: Ronnie Martin "Melody" Interview 1:34:51

1y ago1:34:51

1:34:51

We talk to Ronnie about his first ever Joy Electric album track by track.

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Episode 20: The Creative Community of Rare Bird Farm 10:55

1y ago10:55

10:55

Rare Bird Farm in the mountains of Madison County is an agricultural arts center that hosts performing arts, classes, workshops, and community events, all centered around the ideas of creativity, connection, and collaboration. While not a commercial farm, Rare Bird also raises animals, medicinal plants, and food. We spent some time with Mitchell Da…

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Episode 52-White Lighter 1:20:34

1y ago1:20:34

1:20:34

We sit down with the ever talented Mark Salomon and talk about the Neon Horse cousin White Lighter.

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Episode 19: The Ridgetop Riches of Red Spruce 12:18

1y ago12:18

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An intersection of the natural and musical heritage of WNC can be found in the high mountains. Red Spruce (picea rubens) is prominent at altitudes above 5,000 feet in the Southern Appalachians. It’s also one of the primary tonewoods used in traditional construction of mandolins and guitars. For this episode, we spent time with conservationist Marqu…

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Episode 18: Claire Armbruster and Planning Stages 10:06

1+ y ago10:06

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Traditional music in WNC is a cultural practice that expands into many ways to make a living. We most often think of performers, but for every live music event that takes place, there are folks behind the scenes crossing “I’s” and dotting “T’s” to make sure everything goes off without a hitch. One of the leaders in the event promotion industry is C…

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Episode 17: Rhonda Gouge and the Joy of Musical Connection 16:29

1+ y ago16:29

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Rhonda Gouge has done a lot. She’s been a fixture in the Mitchell County music scene since the 1970s, she can play at least a dozen instruments, she’s recorded multiple albums under her own name as well as with others, she’s performed with legendary musicians such as Red Wilson, she’s taught traditional music to more than 1,000 students, and in 202…

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Episode 16: A Reading of Louise Wright Price's Charlie & His Banjo: The Story of Charlie Pool 8:30

1+ y ago8:30

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In Season One of Down the Road on the Blue Ridge Music Trails of NC, we introduced you to banjo stylist Charlie Poole. In Season 5, we're excited to bring you a reading of Louise Wright Price's children's book, Charlie & His Banjo: The Story of Charlie Pool.

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Episode 15: William Allsbrook Jr.’s Making Music: The Banjo in a Southern Appalachian County 7:22

1+ y ago7:22

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What do you get when an MD and Professor Emeritus of Pathology and Surgery takes up the banjo? An expertly conducted survey of 32 WNC banjo players! Dr. William Allsbrook, Jr. turned his skills and attention to such a project when he noticed just how many great banjo players lived in Haywood County. His study resulted in a book, Making Music: The B…

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Blue Collar Special: The Album Ranking Episode 1:24:42

1+ y ago1:24:42

1:24:42

We've finally done it! Samuel and Aaron rank every Starflyer 59 LP and try to remain friends while doing so. What's your ranking?

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Episode 14: Remembering Betty Smith 7:32

1+ y ago7:32

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Western North Carolina musical icon Betty Smith passed away on December 1, 2023. Betty was a performer of ballads and traditional songs for decades, but to say only this would be falling short of her large and living legacy. Throughout the course of her life, Betty also took on roles as an educator, an activist, an author, a playwright, and honorar…

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Blue Collar Special: Ranking Video 2 58:25

1+ y ago58:25

58:25

We rank the Starflyer 59 eps, compilation albums, and live recordings.

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Episode 51-Rocky Valentines/Strflyer 59 Split EP 22:34

1+ y ago22:34

22:34

Old friends and new faces.

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Blue Collar Special: Jason Martin Side Projects Ranking 1:14:11

1+ y ago1:14:11

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Originally this was a livestream on Youtube so apologies for any oddities.

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Episode 13: Thomm Jutz and Nothing But Green Willow: The Songs of Mary Sands and Jane Gentry 7:58

1+ y ago7:58

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Madison County is home to a centuries old ballad singing tradition which has attracted interest for over a century. In 1916, Englishman, Cecil Sharp traveled to Western North Carolina to hear the old ballads that were no longer being freely sung in England. A new album revives this Transatlantic connection. We sat down with Thomm Jutz, singer-songw…

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Blue Collar Special: Ryan Clark Interview 56:38

1+ y ago56:38

56:38

We get the opportunity to hang out with the lead singer of demon hunter, founder of invisible creature, and long time Starflyer collaborator.

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Episode 12: Terry Roberts Talks Writing, Music, and Storytelling in the Mountains 10:49

1+ y ago10:49

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Terry Roberts was born and raised in Asheville, NC. An award-winning author of five novels, much of Terry’s writing takes place in and around the mountains of WNC. Music finds its way into much of Terry’s work, including novels entitled A Short Time to Stay Here and That Bright Land. In our conversation with Terry, he shared his thoughts on particu…

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Episode 11: Fine Tuned: Volume One, The Album 8:24

1+ y ago8:24

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In Seasons 4 and 5, we’ve had the honor and privilege to bring you stories of the Blue Ridge Music Trails’ Fine Tuned project. This mentorship and collaboration-based professional development project has sought to foster development in WNC’s traditional music ecosystem. This episode explores the musical partnerships and the music they created with …

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Episode 10: Plott-Tober Fest Celebrates the Plott Hound and German Heritage 8:53

1+ y ago8:53

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Plott-Tober fest is a new festival set to take place in Canton in 2023. This festival celebrates North Carolina's State Dog, the Plott Hound, as well as the German heritage of Haywood County. We spoke with festival organizer Bob Plott to learn more about the Plott Hound, German influence in Haywood County, and the festival itself, which will featur…

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Episode 50-LP2 by Lo Tom 1:00:08

1+ y ago1:00:08

1:00:08

The most improved sequel ever?! Possibly, join us as we discuss.

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Episode 9: The Blowing Rock Fiddlers' Convention of 1928 7:32

2y ago7:32

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Music inhabits its purest form when people get together to make music with one another. In this spirit, the fiddlers’ convention is an essential element of the traditional music ecosystem in Western North Carolina. This episode is adapted from an article by music writer Derek Halsey revisiting a newspaper article from the Watauga Democrat published…

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Episode 8: Cherokee Language Repertory Choir 18:27

2y ago18:27

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The Cherokee Language Repertory Choir started in the spring of 2023. This choir uses the Christian Harmony shaped note tradition, but instead of singing it traditionally, in English, this choir sings in the Cherokee language. This effort revives a documented tradition of shaped note singing in the Cherokee community while helping to keep the Cherok…

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