Amy tells the story "Coon Hunting," a tale of two uncles coon hunting on Wolf Mountain. Doreyl’s guests, Victoria A. Casey McDonald and Pam Dengler, discuss the upcoming workshop Young Artists of ColorFest in Sylva. Then Amy talks with her brother,…
The show begins with 11-year-old McKayla Reece from Canton, as she sings "How Great Thou Art." Doreyl talks about creativity and the upcoming workshop Young Artists of ColorFest, after which the young group Mountain Faith from Sylva sing "Old Time…
Amy introduces the song "Stand by Me," sung by the Muses from Asheville. Doreyl interviews musician Chad Hallyburton, jazz guitarist from Sylva, who plays an improvisational selection. Amy’s guest, David Brewin from Cullowhee, discusses the new…
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 opens the show with a story about the flood of 1940 in Jackson County, followed by Milan Miller’s song, “The Flood of 1940.” Doreyl interviews Brenda McAfee from Asheville, who sings her original song, "Housewife Blues." In a special segment, Amy…
The show begins with the instrumental "In the Garden"--featuring dulcimer and flute--from Jo Northup and Richard Birt of Asheville. Doreyl joins Peggy Dawson in her garden in Tuckasegee to discuss planting and preserving fall vegetables. Then Amy…
Amy begins the show describing the "gold" of the mountains. Doreyl joins Peggy Dawson in the garden once again to talk about growing and eating autumn vegetables. Amy’s guest, Brant Barnes from Dillsboro, shares some fascinating Crisp, Gunner, and…
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…
Doreyl talks with Terry Michelsen of Cullowhee about the upcoming ColorFest, held October 22nd in downtown Sylva. Betty Brown of Tuckasegee sings "Smoky Mountain Memories." Amy speaks with Mike Clayton of Sylva about growing up in Jackson County.…
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…