أفضل بودكاسات Blues Music (2025)

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Drum Machine Joy Ep. 5: Morellas Forest 1988 - Tales 52:12

6d ago52:12

52:12

We review the genesis of all future projects from the Martin Brothers.

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Blue Collar Special: Ronnie Martin Morellas Forest Interview 1:07:46

6d ago1:07:46

1:07:46

We talk to returning guest Ronnie Martin about the earliest official Martin Brothers project.

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The Call of the Deep 17:26

12d ago17:26

17:26

Through the breathtaking opening number, “The Surface We Know,” the ensemble introduces a world dominated by technology, innovation, and deep divides between classes. The story then narrows its focus to Kai’s high-tech workshop in “Dreams in the Depths,” where they pour their heart into a suit design inspired by their parents’ unfinished legacy. Fe…

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Drum Machine Joy Ep. 4: Robot Rock 58:38

2M ago58:38

58:38

We talk about Ronnie Martin’s Purple Rain and how cool Ronnie is in general.

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Episode 6: Marc Pruett's Bluegrass Journey: PART TWO 8:43

2M ago8:43

8:43

We had such a great time talking with Marc Pruett about his musical career that we found ourselves with a longer story. In this second episode, we look back at some of his early influences, the well-loved Bill Stanley’s BBQ, and the birth of Balsam Range.

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Episode 5: Marc Pruett's Bluegrass Journey 9:40

2M ago9:40

9:40

Marc Pruett is known for his spectacular three-fingered style of banjo playing and his winning smile! He's also one of the founding members of the bluegrass band, Balsam Range. Marc sat down to share some stories, discussing his life in Haywood County and his musical career that has led to different areas of the world.…

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Episode 4: Andy Griffith from Mayberry 9:14

3M ago9:14

9:14

Most people know Andy Griffith as the loveable sheriff of Mayberry, the town based in Mount Airy, NC. Beyond the role, Griffith was a musician and entertainer who shared his knowledge and love of traditional music with his audiences.

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Episode 2: The Ballad Swap at the Old Marshall Jail 8:23

3M ago8:23

8:23

Donna Ray Norton and Melanie Rice are eight-generation ballad singers. Along with noted musician Sheila Kay Adams and other local singers, they host a monthly ballad swap at the Old Marshall Jail in downtown Marshall, NC. The event has gained notoriety as the only recurring ballad swap in the area, bringing awareness of the traditional music genre …

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Episode 3: The Great Flood of 2024: Tropical Storm Helene 8:57

3M ago8:57

8:57

Tropical storm Helene devastated communities across Western North Carolina including Chimney Rock in Rutherford County, Swannanoa and Barnardsville in Buncombe, Crossnore in Avery, Old Fort in McDowell, Spruce Pine in Mitchell, and Hot Springs and Marshall in Madison to name a very few. This is not the first time that mighty waves of water have rol…

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Episode 1: Otto Wood the Bandit 8:36

3M ago8:36

8:36

America has seen its fair share of outlaws throughout history. Musicians have sung their tales, immortalizing them in song from coast to coast and contributing to this country's folklore. North Carolina has a page in outlaw history with the bootlegger Otto Wood. Listen to learn more about Wood and others and the songs they inspired.…

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Drum Machine Joy Ep. 4 - Old Wives Tales 38:37

4M ago38:37

38:37

We review a pretty great little ep.

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Drum Machine Special: Ronnie Martin Wives Tails Interview 1:00:42

4M ago1:00:42

1:00:42

We interview the ever spectacular Ronnie Martin about a very well loved ep.

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Drum Machine Joy Ep. 3 - We Are The Music Makers 1:05:42

6M ago1:05:42

1:05:42

We have a special guest as we discuss a goth synth oddity.

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Drum Machine Joy Ep, 2 - Five Stars For Failure 38:48

7M ago38:48

38:48

Five stars for a new podcast episode!

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Drum Machine Joy Ep. 1 - Melody (Fixed) 1:04:53

9M ago1:04:53

1:04:53

We go through Melody track by track. Sorry if some of the audio is a bit jittery. Also sorry I messed up and didn't upload the right file initially.

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Drum Machine Special: Ronnie Martin "Melody" Interview 1:34:51

9M ago1:34:51

1:34:51

We talk to Ronnie about his first ever Joy Electric album track by track.

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Episode 20: The Creative Community of Rare Bird Farm 10:55

10M ago10:55

10:55

Rare Bird Farm in the mountains of Madison County is an agricultural arts center that hosts performing arts, classes, workshops, and community events, all centered around the ideas of creativity, connection, and collaboration. While not a commercial farm, Rare Bird also raises animals, medicinal plants, and food. We spent some time with Mitchell Da…

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Episode 52-White Lighter 1:20:34

10M ago1:20:34

1:20:34

We sit down with the ever talented Mark Salomon and talk about the Neon Horse cousin White Lighter.

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Episode 19: The Ridgetop Riches of Red Spruce 12:18

11M ago12:18

12:18

An intersection of the natural and musical heritage of WNC can be found in the high mountains. Red Spruce (picea rubens) is prominent at altitudes above 5,000 feet in the Southern Appalachians. It’s also one of the primary tonewoods used in traditional construction of mandolins and guitars. For this episode, we spent time with conservationist Marqu…

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Episode 18: Claire Armbruster and Planning Stages 10:06

11M ago10:06

10:06

Traditional music in WNC is a cultural practice that expands into many ways to make a living. We most often think of performers, but for every live music event that takes place, there are folks behind the scenes crossing “I’s” and dotting “T’s” to make sure everything goes off without a hitch. One of the leaders in the event promotion industry is C…

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Episode 17: Rhonda Gouge and the Joy of Musical Connection 16:29

12M ago16:29

16:29

Rhonda Gouge has done a lot. She’s been a fixture in the Mitchell County music scene since the 1970s, she can play at least a dozen instruments, she’s recorded multiple albums under her own name as well as with others, she’s performed with legendary musicians such as Red Wilson, she’s taught traditional music to more than 1,000 students, and in 202…

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Episode 16: A Reading of Louise Wright Price's Charlie & His Banjo: The Story of Charlie Pool 8:30

12M ago8:30

8:30

In Season One of Down the Road on the Blue Ridge Music Trails of NC, we introduced you to banjo stylist Charlie Poole. In Season 5, we're excited to bring you a reading of Louise Wright Price's children's book, Charlie & His Banjo: The Story of Charlie Pool.

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Episode 15: William Allsbrook Jr.’s Making Music: The Banjo in a Southern Appalachian County 7:22

1y ago7:22

7:22

What do you get when an MD and Professor Emeritus of Pathology and Surgery takes up the banjo? An expertly conducted survey of 32 WNC banjo players! Dr. William Allsbrook, Jr. turned his skills and attention to such a project when he noticed just how many great banjo players lived in Haywood County. His study resulted in a book, Making Music: The B…

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Blue Collar Special: The Album Ranking Episode 1:24:42

1y ago1:24:42

1:24:42

We've finally done it! Samuel and Aaron rank every Starflyer 59 LP and try to remain friends while doing so. What's your ranking?

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Episode 14: Remembering Betty Smith 7:32

1y ago7:32

7:32

Western North Carolina musical icon Betty Smith passed away on December 1, 2023. Betty was a performer of ballads and traditional songs for decades, but to say only this would be falling short of her large and living legacy. Throughout the course of her life, Betty also took on roles as an educator, an activist, an author, a playwright, and honorar…

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Blue Collar Special: Ranking Video 2 58:25

1y ago58:25

58:25

We rank the Starflyer 59 eps, compilation albums, and live recordings.

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Episode 51-Rocky Valentines/Strflyer 59 Split EP 22:34

1y ago22:34

22:34

Old friends and new faces.

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Blue Collar Special: Jason Martin Side Projects Ranking 1:14:11

1y ago1:14:11

1:14:11

Originally this was a livestream on Youtube so apologies for any oddities.

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Episode 13: Thomm Jutz and Nothing But Green Willow: The Songs of Mary Sands and Jane Gentry 7:58

1y ago7:58

7:58

Madison County is home to a centuries old ballad singing tradition which has attracted interest for over a century. In 1916, Englishman, Cecil Sharp traveled to Western North Carolina to hear the old ballads that were no longer being freely sung in England. A new album revives this Transatlantic connection. We sat down with Thomm Jutz, singer-songw…

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Blue Collar Special: Ryan Clark Interview 56:38

1y ago56:38

56:38

We get the opportunity to hang out with the lead singer of demon hunter, founder of invisible creature, and long time Starflyer collaborator.

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Episode 12: Terry Roberts Talks Writing, Music, and Storytelling in the Mountains 10:49

1+ y ago10:49

10:49

Terry Roberts was born and raised in Asheville, NC. An award-winning author of five novels, much of Terry’s writing takes place in and around the mountains of WNC. Music finds its way into much of Terry’s work, including novels entitled A Short Time to Stay Here and That Bright Land. In our conversation with Terry, he shared his thoughts on particu…

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Episode 11: Fine Tuned: Volume One, The Album 8:24

1+ y ago8:24

8:24

In Seasons 4 and 5, we’ve had the honor and privilege to bring you stories of the Blue Ridge Music Trails’ Fine Tuned project. This mentorship and collaboration-based professional development project has sought to foster development in WNC’s traditional music ecosystem. This episode explores the musical partnerships and the music they created with …

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Episode 10: Plott-Tober Fest Celebrates the Plott Hound and German Heritage 8:53

1+ y ago8:53

8:53

Plott-Tober fest is a new festival set to take place in Canton in 2023. This festival celebrates North Carolina's State Dog, the Plott Hound, as well as the German heritage of Haywood County. We spoke with festival organizer Bob Plott to learn more about the Plott Hound, German influence in Haywood County, and the festival itself, which will featur…

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Episode 50-LP2 by Lo Tom 1:00:08

1+ y ago1:00:08

1:00:08

The most improved sequel ever?! Possibly, join us as we discuss.

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Episode 9: The Blowing Rock Fiddlers' Convention of 1928 7:32

1+ y ago7:32

7:32

Music inhabits its purest form when people get together to make music with one another. In this spirit, the fiddlers’ convention is an essential element of the traditional music ecosystem in Western North Carolina. This episode is adapted from an article by music writer Derek Halsey revisiting a newspaper article from the Watauga Democrat published…

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Episode 8: Cherokee Language Repertory Choir 18:27

1+ y ago18:27

18:27

The Cherokee Language Repertory Choir started in the spring of 2023. This choir uses the Christian Harmony shaped note tradition, but instead of singing it traditionally, in English, this choir sings in the Cherokee language. This effort revives a documented tradition of shaped note singing in the Cherokee community while helping to keep the Cherok…

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Episode 7: Songwriters Showcase at Peacock Performing Arts Center 7:36

1+ y ago7:36

7:36

The Peacock Performing Arts Center in Hayesville presents a wide range of programming. It's Songwriters Series is a highlight of the lineup. Hosted by local songwriter Rob Tiger, the series brings some of the top songwriters in the field to Clay County. The Showcase functions as a songwriters round, giving some audience members a new way to experie…

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Episode 49-LP1 by Lo Tom 58:27

1+ y ago58:27

58:27

A super band or just 4 guys chilling in a studio? Join as we discuss the debut album from a band that has members of Starflyer 59 and Pedro The Lion

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Episode 6: Kelley Breiding and “The Place Where the Stories Come From” 14:50

1+ y ago14:50

14:50

Kelley Breiding is a musician who wears a lot of hats, at least one of which is often a cowboy hat and complements a vibrant, handcrafted outfit. Kelley is part of multiple bands and projects including her Blue Ridge Opry and the Blue Ridge Music Trails’ Fine Tuned project. This episode features a conversation with Kelley in which you can learn mor…

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Episode 48-Vanity 1:01:05

1+ y ago1:01:05

1:01:05

The first Starflyer release on Velvet Blue Music gets an in depth exploration.

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Episode 5: Roseland Gardens: Black Moutain Juke Joint 10:43

1+ y ago10:43

10:43

Did you know that Black Mountain had an integrated juke joint and that Bessie Smith performed there? On this episode we feature an oral history with Katherine Debrow, courtesy of the Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center, that discusses her grandfather, Horace Chambers Rutherford; his juke joint, Roseland Gardens; and the culture and history of …

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Episode 3: Blue Ridge Music Trails Stops Along the Blue Ridge Parkway Part 2 6:06

1+ y ago6:06

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The Blue Ridge Music Trails covers 29 counties throughout the mountains and foothills of Western North Carolina. The Blue Ridge Parkways runs directly through this territory and is never far from authentic traditional music. In this episode, we outline more of the stops you can take on the Blue Ridge Music Trails while you travel the Blue Ridge Par…

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Episode 2: Blue Ridge Music Trails Stops Along the Blue Ridge Parkway Part 1 7:38

1+ y ago7:38

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The Blue Ridge Music Trails covers 29 counties throughout the mountains and foothills of Western North Carolina. The Blue Ridge Parkways runs directly through this territory and is never far from authentic traditional music. In this episode, we outline some of the stops you can take on the Blue Ridge Music Trails while you travel the Blue Ridge Par…

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Episode 4: Darren Nicholson Remembers a Mentor and Charts a New Path 14:16

1+ y ago14:16

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Darren Nicholson has been a fixture in the WNC and national music scenes for almost two decades. The year 2023 marks a series of new endeavors for Darren. In this episode he talks about learning from Steve Sutton, the inaugural Steve Sutton Festival, WNC's unique style of bluegrass, and his own path as a solo musician.…

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Episode 47-Young In My Head 1:09:32

1+ y ago1:09:32

1:09:32

Is it a western album? An album nostalgia? A rock opera about a deteriorating friendship? All the above? Join us as we discuss.

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Episode 46-Slow 1:04:28

2y ago1:04:28

1:04:28

An album of memories and life lessons learned. Let’s take a look at the often overlooked slow.

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Episode 1: Fine Tuned: Josh Jones and Sav Sankaran 9:34

2y ago9:34

9:34

The Blue Ridge Music Trails’ Fine Tuned project is a mentorship and collaboration-based project aimed at professional development for emerging artists playing traditional music in Western North Carolina. This episode focuses on the Josh Jones' work with his mentor Sav Sankaran. Josh studies classical voice at the UNC School for the Arts. Sav also s…

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Episode 20: Fine Tuned: Bayla Davis and Cary Fridley 10:06

2y ago10:06

10:06

The Blue Ridge Music Trails’ Fine Tuned project is a mentorship and collaboration-based project aimed at professional development for emerging artists playing traditional music in Western North Carolina. For this episode, we spent time with Bayla Davis and her mentor, Cary Fridley, to learn more about their work together. These two women have worke…

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Episode 20: Fine Tuned: Benjamin Barker and David LaMotte 9:31

2y ago9:31

9:31

Fine Tuned is a mentorship and collaboration-based project aimed at professional development for emerging artists playing traditional music in Western North Carolina. In this episode, David LaMotte and Benjamin Barker talk about why they play music, music in North Carolina, what they have gained from working on the Fine Tuned project, and more.…

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Episode 19: Fine Tuned: The Allen Boys with DaShawn Hickman and Kelley Breiding 13:30

2y ago13:30

13:30

The Blue Ridge Music Trails’ Fine Tuned project is a mentorship and collaboration-based project aimed at professional development for emerging artists playing traditional music in Western North Carolina. For this episode, we sat down with the Allen Boys, DaSahwn Hickman, and Kelley Breiding to discuss their collaboration and the inspiring collision…

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