Luke Combs Never Dreamed of Music As a Career: ‘That’s Not a Job’
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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.
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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.
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AMERICANA MUSIC NEWS
ALBUM REVIEW: Sneaky Troubadour John Craigie Weaves a Strange Web on ‘I Swam Here’
Vividly present and strangely distant at once, John Craigie haunts the tender landscapes of I Swam Here like a ghost imparting an urgent message. If the gently alluring melodies and mild-mannered singing suggest a man on a mission to soothe, his crafty lyrics tell a different story, stirring up specters
REVIEW: Nick Justice “Rain Dancing”
Nick Justice – Rain Dancing This collection from the seasoned California singer-songwriter Nick Justice would appeal to fans of Gordon Lightfoot & John Denver. The song styles are nothing you haven’t heard before, but they are performed with a relaxing, good storytelling style in Nick’s warm, homegrown voice. The 12 tales that make up Rain […]
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REVIEW: Ratboys “Singin’ to an Empty Chair”
Ratboys Singin’ to an Empty Chair There’s something about a Ratboys song that feels like emerging from a long depression into something a bit more bearable. Maybe it’s the songs, which are generally uptempo but choose jagged edges over bubbly gloss. Maybe it’s Julia Steiner’s voice, which, while always bright, never fails to contain a […]
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