AMERICANA MUSIC

APPALACHIAN ARTISTS

Appalachian Echoes is a three-hour, weekly syndicated radio program that highlights the talented artists, songwriters and musicians with ties to Appalachia, as well as the vibrant and growing genre of Americana music which often features the echoes of Appalachian influence. The show focuses on predominantly independent artists and music often overlooked by commercial radio playlists, and fuels a sense of listener loyalty based on home place pride.

Listen Saturdays from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on great radio stations like our home station, WXCC, 96.5 FM. (The button below opens its live stream!)

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RADIO SHOW

Listen live on Saturdays from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on our home station, WXCC – 96.5 FM, in Williamson, W.Va. Click here to open its live stream.

Are you a radio station interested in carrying Appalachian Echoes? Contact us and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

EVENTS

We collect the most comprehensive list of Americana artists playing live within a reasonable drive of Eastern Kentucky, Southern West Virginia and Western Virginia. If your venue’s events are listed, email us!

AMERICANA MUSIC NEWS

Interview: Andy Falco of The Infamous Stringdusters on Their Prolific “20/20” Album

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff February 24, 2026

Andy Falco / Infamous Stringdusters photo by Daniel Milchev Andy Falco of The Infamous Stringdusters on Their Prolific 20/20 Album and 20 Years of Staying Genuine The Infamous Stringdusters are celebrating 20 years since they banded together, as experienced side-men, to create their own innovative music. Along with that comes a very special album, titled […]

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REVIEW: Duke Robillard & His All-Star Band “Blast Off!”

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff February 24, 2026

Duke Robillard & His All-Star Band – Blast Off Two-time Grammy Award nominee & 4-time Blues Music Award winner Duke Robillard kicks off his label debut with Nola Blue with his 12-track self-produced Blast Off! (Dropped February 20/Nola Blue Records/52:09). This album was recorded in East Greenwich, RI. & the Rhode Island native Duke Robillard […]

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REVIEW: The Naked Sun “Mirror In The Hallway”

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff February 24, 2026

The Naked Sun – Mirror In The Hallway This Philadelphia band’s quickened in the pores & bones with jangly guitars, narrative lyrics, & juiced by some psychedelic spice. Nice contrasts. The new album was produced by Brian McTear (electric guitar/bgv) & Amy Morrissey (bgv) at Minor Street Recordings in Philly. Ten songs hang beside the […]

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ALBUM REVIEW: With ‘Let Us Clap’ Lamisi Celebrates the Traditional and the Au Courant

Americana NewsBy Echoes Staff February 24, 2026

Ghanaian activist, poet, and musician Lamisi (assisted by producer Wanlov the Kubolor) merges pop, protest, and an attunement to the ephemeral nature of life. Built around catchy melodies, club-ready beats, and lush textures, Let Us Clap spotlights Lamisi’s affinity for the au courant and reverence for the traditional.