Doreyl hosts thirteen musicians from the Nikwasi Dulcimer Players who meet in Franklin; they play the songs "Angel Band" and “Black Mountain Rag.” Then Amy welcomes Clyde Bumgarner from Sylva, who talks about Sylva’s Post 104 of the American Legion.…
Doreyl talks with Thomas Rain Crowe from Tuckasegee about gardening, and Crowe shares some gardening poetry. Amy’s guest, Joe Rhinehart of Webster, shares some of the interesting history of his historic town; Harry Cagle’s "Boil Them Cabbage Down!"…
Doreyl welcomes Gayle Woody’s art class at Smoky Mountain High School in Sylva. Amy’s guest is Alvin Stiles, who shares his family history and stories of his father in Pumpkintown; Stiles was born in Franklin, but his family has deep roots in Jackson…
Amy shares a story by Linda Owen Vinson from her book, A Pinch from the Little Brown Jar. Doreyl talks with local entertainer Keith Shuler of Sylva, who sings "Smoky Mountain Days." Amy’s guests include some Girl Scouts from Swain County and Vera…
Today’s show is all about aprons. Amy talks a little about the old-time value of aprons; Doreyl interviews Dot Conner from Sylva about the history of aprons and her personal apron collection. Later, Amy speaks with Maurice Moody, new mayor of Sylva…
Amy opens the show with her thoughts about a cappella singing, and the Muses of Asheville sing "Maybe.” Doreyl interviews five women at the Downtown Market in Asheville: Pepper Parris (the market’s coordinator) and Kimberlina Marie, Miranda Wildman,…
It’s yodeling time! Amy shares a childhood story which includes the Butterpats singing "Lone Cowgirl.” Doreyl continues her interviews with Julie Larson and Shinê Maphet from Asheville’s Downtown Market. Amy’s guest, Cheryl Beck, talks about growing…
Doreyl interviews singer-songwriter Paul Cataldo of Black Mountain who sings an original song entitled "Home." Amy welcomes Roger Chapman from Lawndale, NC, who tells the story of "Redbone Willy.” The show ends with Chapman’s original song, "Dance…
Doreyl talks with Elly Davey from Cullowhee about her many creative avenues. Amy interviews Jane Nardy from Cashiers about her local heritage and genealogy. The show ends with singer-songwriter Paul Cataldo from Black Mountain singing "Mountain…
Amy and Doreyl reminisce about growing up in the mountains and finding creative inspiration in nature. For Memorial Day, they share stories from six past shows, emphasizing the need for continued support in order to keep Stories of Mountain Folk on…