Caverns of Gold
5 Asheville area musicians responded to the need of the Western North Carolina community devastated by Hurricane Helene by assembling a music compilation called Caverns of Gold. 280 artists are featured on the compilation and include well-known artists like R.E.M., Luscious Jackson, moe., Leftover Salmon, Consolidated, Milk Carton Kids, Kevn Kinney (of Drivin' n' Cryin'), and dozens more artists from around the globe. The Caverns of Gold podcast features interviews with artists who donated their music to assist with the recovery efforts. To date, Caverns of Gold has raised over $20,000 for BeLoved Asheville.
Caverns of Gold
Caverns of Gold #006 - Liam McKay of Call The Next Witness
Michigan transplant Liam McKay is the long-time singer and guitarist for Asheville area heavy indie rock band Call The Next Witness. Liam's distinctive voice fires the passion behind the band's mixture of early '90s grunge rock with a knack for pop hooks and interesting song structures. Liam invited us to his home and we spoke about how Top 40 radio, abstract painting, and the Asheville music community has influenced Liam's music.