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

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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.

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

EVENTS

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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

REVIEW: Bella White “A Sign in the Weather”

Bella WhiteBella White A Sign in the Weather Bella White has what I call a hundred-year voice – ancient (by country music standards), yet timeless. That’s her instrument and her gift. What she does with that voice is what makes her music compelling. White’s third full-length album, A Sign in the Weather, follows her from Vancouver […]

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Interview: Anya Hinkle of Tanasi on Forging Their Sound and Challenging Herself as a Guitarist

Anya Hinkle / TanasiAnya Hinkle of Tanasi on Forging Their Sound and Challenging Herself as a Guitarist The Asheville, North Carolina-based Worldgrass trio Tanasi released their debut self-titled album in early May, the product of many years of friendship and shared professional experiences that galvanized into a new project. Made up of Billy Cardine on dobro and slide […]

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REVIEW: Futurebirds “Far Out Country I & II”

FuturebirdsFuturebirds – Far Out Country I & II Futurebirds’ latest effort, Far Out Country I & II, is expansive in both size and sound. On a two-volume set spanning 18 tracks, the Athens, GA, band manages to mine a slew of influences, from country and Americana to roots rock, for its most experimental sound yet. […]

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REVIEW: Sherri Harding “Storyland”

Sherri HardingSherri Harding – Storyland Of late, I’ve received surprisingly good LPs. More than usual. This artist from Ottawa, Canada is essentially a soul singer with dabs of old school R&B. Sherri Harding is a female vocalist blessed by horns that are tempered by the Muscle Shoals Horns from Alabama. Imagine it. A female power vocalist […]

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