In part one of a two-part interview, Doreyl welcomes Dottie Brunette, librarian for the Jackson County Public Library; Brunette discusses her love of books and her family’s history in Jackson County. Amy speaks with Laura Nelle Goebel, who shares her…
In part two of Doreyl’s interview with Dottie Brunette, the Jackson County librarian shares her long road to becoming a librarian. Amy talks with 82-year-old Louise Stewart of Graham County, who describes her life as a mountain girl. The show…
Margaret Oren from Full Spectrum Farms talks with Doreyl about their programs for autistic individuals. Amy spends more time with Victoria A. Casey McDonald discussing her childhood in Jackson County. The show concludes with "Mule Skinner Blues," a…
Doreyl interviews Nelma Jean Bryson about her forthcoming books, followed by a recording from the 1930s of "Pretty Little Miss.” Then Amy talks with Bill Van Horn, from the Franklin-based Nantahala Hiking Club, about caring for the Appalachian Trail.…
Amy tells her story of "Banjo in the Old Holler Log," with Henry Queen on the banjo playing "John Henry." Doreyl talks with Mike Todd from Sylva who shares his vocal talents, singing "I Can’t Stop Loving You." Then Amy interviews 94-year-old Gwyndola…
Amy introduces the show with “Unfinished Stories,” a song by Jon Zachary of Cashiers. Doreyl talks with Jim Ed Powell and Annette Moore Shelton from Tuckasegee about the history of cakewalks in Jackson County. Amy’s guest, Ruth Shuler from Cullowhee,…
Amy introduces the show with the song "In the Pines" by the Blue Ridge Rounders. Doreyl interviews Betty Cabe from Franklin about corn shuck dolls. Amy talks with Theresa Ramsey, also from Franklin, about the upcoming Franklin Folk Festival. The show…
This week Doreyl talks with musician Ron Smith from Sylva, and he plays "The Orange Blossom Special" on the slide guitar. Amy visits with a famous old-time fiddle player, Vance Trull from Stecoah, who plays his rendition of "The Orange Blossom…
Amy opens the show by sharing her feelings of being home. Doreyl interviews Teresa Eberly from Cullowhee, who sings a traditional song, "Three Ravens," a cappella. Amy talks with Anna Fariello, associate research professor at Western Carolina…
Amy tells the story of a banjo hidden in an old holler log, accompanied by Henry Queen of John’s Creek playing "John Henry" on the banjo. Doreyl talks with Margot Johnson of Glenville about art and the upcoming ColorFest in downtown Sylva. This week…