We went to Abingdon Vineyards on Nov 17th and recorded Last Call. Last Call a 4 pc band headed up by everyone's favorite Bartender Josh Bowles based out of Abingdon Va. They perform a mix of genres from Alternative, Rock & Roll, Bluegrass and more. If you like Tom Petty, Johnny Cash, Credence Clearwater Revival, Collective Soul you are sure to enjo…

Ole Justin Chambers & Theo Lagrone come in the studio to perform some old time bluegrass tunes for us and some originals that will sure to make you feel good. Ole Justin Chambers talks about his new EP and his future endeavors, and he wrote a song about loosing his favorite pair of Wrangler Britches.…

Adrian Bundy & His Honky Tonk Hearts come in the studios to perform some George Strait, Buck Owens and they also perform a new original song. They talk about who inspires them and their future plans. When you listen to them perform you will think you are listening to one of your favorite old time country musicians.…

The South Carolina Broadcasters come in the studios to play some old time bluegrass including some Carter Family and Ivy talks about performing in the Artic Circle. “I’d like to think that if AP Carter had had more time to think about it and work things out, the Carter Family would have been singing like the Broadcasters.” -Tim O’Brien Ivy Sheppard…

Grammy nominated artists Tasha Warren, Dave Eggar & Phil Faconti perform on Appalachian Artists Live in the studios of WEHC & WISE FM Radio Emory & Henry College. Hear them perform Grammy nominated songs plus more and get some insights on the background of these songs! They also perform "Black Mountain Calling" a Grammy nominated song composed by M…

Momma Molasses comes in the studio and brings in a special guest Ole Justin Chambers to perform she new originals, perform some old folk classics and talk about the Appalachian Strong benefit for Damascus, Va coming up on Oct 19th beginning at 11am at the Abingdon Commons shopping center held at Delta Blues BBQ-Abingdon and Tumbling Creek Cider Com…

Deciduous Falling comes in the studio and performs some amazing slow listening originals & covers. This Elizebethton native talks about helping with communities with relief efforts from Hurricane Helene, and discusses his life journey in music!Oleh WEHC

Some Old Friends is Rich McDougal (Guitar/vocals) & Carrie Maggard (Vocals/Guitar) come back to our studio and performs some new original material, they talk about getting a full band together, Slaglefest, Appalachia Strong Benefit for Damascus on Oct 19th, & they do a killer cover of Robert Palmer's "Addicted To Love" which is a must listen.…

On August 24 2024 we went out to Sweet Bay Brewing Company in Abingdon on a beautiful Sunday afternoon and recorded this local jazz ensemble. Tune in to listen and to some great classic jazz by these amazing musicians!Oleh WEHC

R.E.D WORTH IT a 17 year old Rapper from Johnson City, Tn returns to Appalachian Artists Live but this time performs in front of an live audience. He discusses going to Atlanta, Ga for the YO Atlanta Raps Awards and comes home with an award, talks about his latest release and much more!Oleh WEHC

Isaac Ratliff comes in the studio with Andrew Kramer and perform some easy listening original music. You may recognize these names, Isaac & Andrew play with the band Florencia & The Feeling and Andrew also performs with Donnie & The Dry Heavers. Isaac also performs some brand new songs he has written which I am sure you all will enjoy!…

A 4 piece instrumental band from Richmond, Virginia. I went to Sweetbay Brewing in Abingdon Va a few weeks ago and recorded this band, sit back & relax and listen to the sweet sounds of this great band.Oleh WEHC

Justin Thompson comes in the studio and performs some Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Tyler Childers, they also dedicate a song to our friend Michael Rose who passed away last year. We also introduce a special guest on our show Ryan Bailey. Justin Thompson - Guitar/Vocals Keith Vance - Bass…

Shelby Cline from Pigeon Forge, Tn comes in the studio to perform some Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley, Taylor Swift, & more! Tune in & find out more about Shelby and her future plansOleh WEHC

Teni Rane comes back in the studio and performs some songs off of her new album "Goldenrod" Inspired by the stories of everyday life, Teni Rane is a folk-country singer-songwriter with a vintage vocal edge and a knack for capturing ordinary scenes in a way that is at once specific and widely relatable. Comfortable in everything from overalls to ful…

Tune in to this special show of our greatest hits from the past 1 1/2yrs from these fine bands and musicians Cari Coates, Ryder Casey, Ashton Davison, Arthur Vaughn, Lee DeWyze, Crowe Hollerers, The McNabb Brothers, Banjo Bar-Bee & The Buzz, Hawkins French, Ryan Kendrick, Andrew Kramer, Brand New Box Of Matches, Cameron Ragsdale and I would like to…

Since his early teens, New England native Kevin Michael Duggan has been carefully honing his craft as a performing songwriter, from the basement of his home in Madison, Connecticut all the way to the Rhine River in Germany. Over the past 16 years, he has amassed vast experience in playing and writing every style from punk to country music, exercisi…

Rusty Steel comes in the studio to discuss his background & beginnings in the music world, talks about his new album "One Boot Across The Line" & performs some new tunes! Some of Steels earliest exposure to music was playing bass in a bluegrass band. He went from performing on backyard porches to thousands strong crowds when he was given the opport…

Anthony Childress with James Bowman on keyboards & Chris Guffey on drums comes in the studio and performs some originals and covers. Anthony's bluesy cover of Johnny Cash's "Folsom Prison" is a must listen. When the rope is all but gone, you still have this music to hold onOleh WEHC

Grave Girls from Bristol Tn comes into the studio and performs some Electronic Music. Gloomy audio-visual live show and the music is dank and we do what we want thanks bb enjoy! Appalachian goth girl sad club tunes for depressed beansOleh WEHC

Robby Taylor a singer/songwriter from Kingsport Tn comes in the studio and performs some originals and covers of the bands that have inspired him to become a musician.Oleh WEHC

Jeff Benedict of the band My New Favorites comes in the studio to perform some original tunes. He also brings out the banjo to play a couple of songs he has written including one he written about giving.Oleh WEHC

Original classic-style country and honky tonk full of heart and soul, laced with wit and woe. Bringing fire and feeling to the age-old stories of heart break, love,and victory for the underdog. Hearts Gone South shoots straight from the hip with impassioned vocals, a tight rhythm section, and smoking leads, to hit their target dead on. Shining like…

Harmony & Grit a brother & sister duo from Kingsport Tn comes in the studio and performs original songs with some beautiful harmonies that you will definitely enjoy!Oleh WEHC

Jenna Greene is a folk singer based out of Abingdon, Va she has a band called Orbital Planes. She drops in the studio to perform some originals and some covers. She also talks about her upcoming album with Orbital Planes and also talks about performing at this years Bristol Rhythm & Roots Festival.Oleh WEHC

Blane Sage comes in the studio and performs some originals and some classic country covers by Roy Orbison & others. Blane is also a painter and he talks about his plans for the summer in Montana, & where he thinks he will be in 10yrs from now. If you love the sounds of old country music you will sure love Blane's original music that will remind you…

Ryder Casey comes in the studios of WEHC & WISE FM RADIO performs some original music and some covers of Tyler Childers, The SteelDrivers, and old standards such as "I'll Fly Away". Be sure to tune in and listen to Griffin Domby play the banjo, is he the fastest banjo player in Tennessee? Well we will let you decide. Ryder is also joined by Mikaela…

Pixel Vision comes in the studio to perform some instrumental funky jams. Joshua Cavinder (Keyboards, Guitar) & Amanda Hollifield (Percussion). Find out what they are up to and when you can catch them performing live in concert!Oleh WEHC

Banjo Bar-Bee & The Buzz from Kingsport Tn comes in the studio and performs some covers & original tunes. Banjo Bar-Bee & The Buzz takes rock & roll songs and makes them their own by adding a banjo. You can find Banjo Bar-Bee & The Buzz playing almost every weekend somewhere in the Tri-Cities.Oleh WEHC

Fallyn Grace Presley a 16yr old folk singer/songwriter from Damascus, Va joins me in the studio performing her original songs that she has written and talks about performing at the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, about her future in performing music.Oleh WEHC

The McNabb Brothers (Zach & Caleb McNabb of Zach McNabb & The Tennessee Esquires) come back to Appalachian Artists Live & this time they perform in front of a live audience while being aired live on WEHC & WISE FM RADIO in the Kennedy Reedy Theatre in the McGlothlin Center For The Arts Emory & Henry College. Zach McNabb - Acoustic Guitar/Vocals Cal…

Lawson's songs evoke a poignant melancholy. They sound like a cry to a star-filled sky, a dreamer's diary, the words of the last romantic. They are Americana songs with twang and grit and that high lonesome sound, but the lyrics are less confined to Southern fables than many artists under the country banner. They access certain cosmic and universal…

Our style is Southern Rock, R&B, Jazz, and Country. A Duo or a full band combined of both acoustic guitar and electric slide guitar that will transport you on a musical journey, Inspired by the rhythm of creeks, the heartbeat of the mountains, and the raw emotion of life. The Salty Moondogs is: Ryan Norton - acoustic guitar/vocals Devin Harris - el…

Brand New Box Of Matches comes in the studios of WEHC & WISE FM RADIO to help Appalachian Artists Live celebrate one year of broadcasting local & regional live music. Ryan and Elizabeth: an independent Bluegrass-folk & roots inspired duo band out of Knoxville, TN. performs some oldies and originals, and performs some new originals from their upcomi…

Mahto and The Loose Balloons from Johnson City, Tn comes in the studio & performs some originals including their new song "The Waiting Room Blues", they also talk about working on their up coming new concept album.Oleh WEHC

Cari Coates comes in the studio to perform some cover songs by Fleetwood Mac, Tracy Chapman, Chris Stapleton, Dolly Parton & more! She also performs her original song "A Way Out' Cari Coates - Vocals Alex Hunt - Guitar/Vocals Luke Hensley - PercussionOleh WEHC

Hawkins French & Dave Eggar with Levi Trent come in the studios and perform some original tunes, Hawkins talks about his new album, working with Dave Eggar and more! Hawkins French - Guitar/vocals Dave Eggar - Cello Levi Trent - Cojon Hawkins French is a singer-song writer as well as the front man for his band. He exploded onto the live music scene…

Servility a newgrass/heavy-folk band from Bristol Tn comes in the studio and performs some foot stomping, high energy music.Oleh WEHC

Mike Jones from Knoxville, Tn joins us in the studio to perform some of his tunes. Mike Jones moved to Knoxville with his wife in 2021 following his retirement from the U.S. Navy after 25 years. The son of a military service member, Mike’s childhood took him from such varied locations asPuerto Rico, Bermuda, Virginia and Iceland (to name a few). Wh…

JP Parsons comes in the studio to perform some original tunes such as "The Hard Way", "Next Year" and many more! Lending Folk, Americana, and Bluegrass, East Tennessee's JP Parsons's songs are immediately familia. JP Parsons hosts his own radio show Appalachian Travels on Radio Bristol WBCM Friday's at 3pm hosting local & regional musicians and spi…

Derek Downtown from Johnson City, Tn comes in the studio & performs some original songs and talks about working on a new album that will be out in the future.Oleh WEHC

Ivy Sheppard (General Mgr of WEHC & WISE FM RADIO) & myself went to Sweetbay Brewing in Abingdon Va on Halloween weekend and recorded a fantastic set by Fritz & Co. Fritz & Co. performs some originals and performs songs from The Big Lebowski making it a Very Lebowski Halloween.Oleh WEHC

Some Old Friends (Carrie Maggard & Rich McDougall) comes in the studio and performs some classic Christmas Songs such as: Jingle Bell Rock, Jingle Bells, and some you may have not heard before such as Bing Crosby's "Mele Kalikimaka" (a Hawaiian Christmas Song)Oleh WEHC

Josh Bowles comes in the studio and performs some covers and talks about his new upcoming EP with original material. Listen and find when his EP will be coming out.Oleh WEHC

Zak Saltz Band comes in the studios and performs some new original tunes from there new upcoming new album "Tired Of Waiting" Zak Saltz Band is: Zak Saltz lead vocals/guitar, Johnny Cox background vocals/guitar & Will Dowell background vocals/resonator bass While defying traditional musical genres, the Zak Saltz Band (a.k.a. "ZSB") may best be desc…

Devin Harris Band comes in the studio & performs some original tunes, blues, Rock & Roll, Jimi Hendrix, & more! Devin performs a new song from his upcoming new album. Devin is originally from Northern Georgia. Devin Harris Band is Devin Harris Vocals/Guitar & David Nunez on percussion.Oleh WEHC

Seth McKay & The Moonshine Rival's visit us in studio to perform some originals and some covers of Keith Urban, Kentucky Headhunters & more! Seth talks about his new upcoming album and his plans for 2024!Oleh WEHC

Cameron comes in the studio performs some Doc Boggs, Frank Stokes (Piedmont Blues), Hank Williams Sr. and also performs his original tunes. Cam is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist raised in the mountains of East Tennessee. There he studied Appalachian Folk music and country blues, which he melds into his own unique writing style. He's spent y…

Toby Gibson hails from Sneedville, Tennessee, where he learned picking and singing in his grandparent’s living room. Various local bluegrass musicians joined Toby’s grandfather and young Toby quickly learned to love music from its very roots of Bluegrass, county, soul and honky tonk. These influences are strong in his solo album, “Dirt Road.” Toby’…

Marcc Nutter & Friends drops by our studios to perform some of his original songs "Won't You Come Back" "I'm Sorry" & more!! He also talks about performing for George Bush Sr. at the White House, and touring with music greats such as Travis Tritt, Randy Travis & many more.Oleh WEHC