Corey Ward is an alternative pop singer-songwriter from the Durham-Raleigh area of North Carolina. A semi-finalist on Season 20 of The Voice, Corey is currently working on his debut full-length album in collaboration with Dan Pohl Studios in Walterboro, South Carolina. We discuss his single, "Wasn't Enough". 

Learn more at https://www.coreywardmusic.com/

Learn more about where "Wasn't Enough" was recorded: https://dpohl.webflow.io/

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com.

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

Stephen Davies, AKA Stevie D, is an accomplished comedy rap artist and the creative force behind the duo Knuckleheadz, which he formed with his 3-year-old son, Jackson Davies. Professionally, Stephen has spent the past 25 years as an activities director and administrator in nursing homes. Throughout his career, he collected dozens of hilarious stories and recently released, "Granny’s Got a Fart Gun: Hilarious and Heartwarming Tales from the Nursing Home.

Buy Granny's got a Fart Gun https://www.amazon.com/Grannys-Got-Fart-Gun-Heartwarming-ebook/dp/B0F142598D

You can learn more about Stephen Davies at
knuckleheadz.bandcamp.com
illbotz.bandcamp.com
www.facebook.com/knuckleheadzkidhop
www.facebook.com/illbotz
www.twitter.com/knuckleheadzrap
www.twitter.com/illbotz
www.reverbnation.com/illbotz
www.youtube.com/stevied123
Knuckleheadz on Spotify
Illbotz on Spotify

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com.

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

My guest this week is Stephen Davies, a comedy rap artist best known for his work with the cult-favorite group Illbotz and his father-son duo, Knuckleheadz, alongside his son Jackson. Off the stage, Stephen has spent the last 25 years as an activities director and administrator in nursing homes.

Drawing from decades of real-life experience, Stephen recently published Granny’s Got a Fart Gun—a collection of hilarious and heartwarming stories from the nursing home. It’s a laugh-out-loud celebration of humanity, aging, and the unexpected moments that make life hilarious. 

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com.

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

Joshua Strachan is an experimental, industrial, atmospheric black metal, dark folk, and ambient songwriter and producer living in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. 

He grew up in Iowa and Virginia, moving to NYC in the early 2000's where he experimented in various genres for a decade. There he became involved with Wierd Records, a label and weekly party founded by artist Pieter Scoolwerth - which became instrumental in creating a new and vibrant global community built around obscure cold wave and minimal synth. He spent 7 years in New Orleans until covid hit and he made his way back home to the mountains of Virginia. 

Each collaboration and project Strachan has incited is marked by the presence of the climate and atmosphere of his environment, as evidenced by the song we discuss, Deer Stalking- an ecological comment on the growth of deer populations in residential areas. 

Learn more about Joshua Strachan: https://joshuastrachan.bandcamp.com/track/as-the-world-falls-down

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joshua_Strachan

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com.

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

Kaily Schenker (AKA Solar Hex) is a classically trained cellist, harmonium player, singer and self-proclaimed Appalachian dirt goblin. She lives in a 150-year-old brick hut in the middle of a cow field.  

We discuss how classical music education shaped her experimental cello folk compositions, how the Universe brought her a harmonium and her rendition of the ballad of the House Carpenter written in the mid 1600’s.  

You can learn more about Solar Hex at https://solarhex.bandcamp.com/

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com.

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

Kaily Schenker, also known as Solar Hex is a classically trained cellist and a harmonium player. Hailing from Blacksburg, VA, she considers herself an experimental folk musician. 

"We discuss the song she performs called The House Carpenter. The earliest known version of the ballad "The House Carpenter" was entered in the Stationers' Register on February 21, 1657, making it a popular ballad from the mid-seventeenth century. The first recorded version of the song was made in America by the Carolina Tar Heels on October 11, 1928, with vocals by Doc Walsh."

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com.

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com.

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

Amelia Empson is an indie Americana and folk artist from Christiansburg, VA. She discusses the dangers of playing saw, and her album, Overalls and Lingerie. 

Learn more about Amelia at https://www.ameliaempson.com/

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com.

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

Last weekend I traveled out to Natural Bridge, VA for MidMountain Fest, an event focused on reclaiming Appalachian murder ballads. I had the chance to catch up with Elsa Howell-a roots and old time inspired singer-songwriter from Roanoke, VA; and Amelia Empson, an indie Americana folk singer-songwriter and multi instrumentalist.

Learn more about Elsa Howell's debut EP, Eyes Wide on all streaming platforms. 

Amelia Empson shares the caveats of playing saw and her album, Overalls and Lingerie. 

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com.

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

Elsa Howell is a roots and old time inspired singer-songwriter from Roanoke, VA. I caught up with Elsa last weekend at Mid Mountain Fest, an event focused on reclaiming Appalachian murder ballads. We discuss her family band and her debut EP, Eyes Wide. 

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com.

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

Adria Accomando is a young adult and new adult fiction author who recently published her first novel, Violets Gray. 

We discuss her inspiration behind the story that revealed the shocking UFO encounters from her childhood hometown in upstate NY!

Find Violets Gray:
https://www.amazon.com/Violets-Gray-Adria-Accomando/dp/B0CHVZLBFT

Learn more about Adria:
https://www.facebook.com/people/Adria-Accomando-Author/61550071862340/

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com.

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

Adria Accomando is a young adult and new adult fiction author who recently published her first novel, Violet's Gray.

We listen to the first chapter of her novel and discuss her inspiration behind the story that revealed the shocking UFO encounters from her childhood hometown in upstate NY.

Find her book: https://www.amazon.com/Violets-Gray-Adria-Accomando/dp/B0CHVZLBFT

Learn more about Adria: https://www.facebook.com/people/Adria-Accomando-Author/61550071862340/

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com.

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

Salem Langoski is a singer-songwriter rising star at 14 year old, she shares the life events that have shaped her desire to develop into songwriter and Jason long is a  Virginia history teacher and roots based, rock inspired singer-songwriter. We talk about the difficult year of his life in college where his father passed and the song Chop Block inspired by his fathers words "Don't let the wood pile get so low that you have to burn the chop block too..."

Find Salem Langoski:
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@st4r_g1rl69

Find Jason Long:
https://www.jasonlongmusic.com/

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com.

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

Jason Long is a  Virginia history teacher and roots based, rock inspired singer-songwriter from Roanoke, VA.

Learn more about Jason Long: https://www.jasonlongmusic.com/

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com.

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

Baxter Briefly is a New Alt Funk slap and tap bassist singer-songwriter from Roanoke, VA.

We discuss his unique style of playing bass, the breakups that inspired his songwriting and the downloads he receives from the ether that give him a full composition all at once.

You can learn more at http://baxterbriefly.com/

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com.

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

Salem Langowski (AKA Lividity) is Roanoke, Virginia’s 14 year old rising star. She's been writing music and playing guitar for over a year. She recently recorded her debut EP.

You can discover more on tik tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@st4r_g1rl69

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com.

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

Baxter Briefly is the New Alt Funk slap and tap bassist singer-songwriter emerging from the mountains of SW Virginia.

We discuss his unique style of playing bass, the breakups that inspired his songwriting and the downloads he receives from the ether that give him a full composition all at once.

Follow Baxter Briefly's journey at; http://baxterbriefly.com/

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com.

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

Molly of Geography is a pop singer-songwriter with roots in Virginia,  now residing in Brooklyn, NY. She’s a true Renaissance woman who has enjoyed success as a hockey journalist, a writer, and she’s had wild organic success on platforms like Spotify as an independent singer-songwriter.

Learn more about Molly Seely at https://ofgeography.com/music/

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com.

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

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 from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com.

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

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.org

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com.

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

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 appalachianvibes@gmail.com.

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

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, sharing raw and relatable experiences in love and life. Don't miss this intimate musical journey. 

Learn more about Melissa McKinney at https://melissamckinneymusic.com/

Learn more about McKinney at https://mckinneymusic.net/

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com.

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

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.net/

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com.

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

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 Jamie and  her album Enjoy Life at jamiecollinsmusic.com

Appalachian Vibes Radio Shiw is bright to you by Galax Tourism, made possible by Virginia is for Lovers. You can learn more about Galax at https://visitgalax.com/

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com.

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

Jamie Collins is a Bristol, Tennessee old time and bluegrass singer-songwriter and teacher with a special gift of connecting to audiences (and her students) through her passion for passing down the traditional Appalachian music that was passed down to her. 

We discuss her family sound, the importance of passing down the tradition of bluegrass and old time to a new generation of players and her debut album, Enjoy Life.

Learn more about Jamie Collins at https://www.jamiecollinsmusic.com/

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com.

Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.