Appalachian Artists LIVE!

Dan Deel comes in the studio and performs some great originals including a song he dedicated to his mother and a song that was inspired by a waffle. If you love good ole country music you will love listening to Dan Deel. Tune and find out how Dan got started and where he is going to go.

Thrasher & Son a Father & Son duo returns to the studio for the 3rd to play some originals plus some new material they wrote recently and talk about there plans for the future.

Oliver Sayani comes in the studio and performs some new songs from his upcoming new album set to be released Nov 1st 2026. Tune in & find out where Oliver is playing and what the future holds for him.

Clayton Potter comes in the studio to perform some originals old & new. Clayton talks about his new material that will be released within the next few weeks and about his ancestors hiding legend Jesse James.

Clayton Potter - Vocals/Guitar

John Snyder - Fiddle

Wade Spurgeon - Lead Guitar

Jack Romano & The Romanaires from New Jersey stop by the studios and perform some old country classics & some originals that will sound as though Hank Williams wrote & performed. Jack talks about how he got started at an early age & talks about traveling the country in a Johnny Cash Tribute Band that was sponsored by The Cash Family. Be sure to tune & listen to some great music.

Jack Romano - Vocals/Guitar/Harmonica

Patrick Graham Mellor - Electric Guitar

Jon Schieder - Drums

Korey Ratliff of Abingdon, Va who just recently turned 18 comes in the studio and rocks the house with some Elvis Presley, The Doors, Bob Dylan, Robert Johnson & more including some originals that he wrote. Tune in to find who inspired Korey to start playing guitar & singing.

Cameron Ragsdale returns to the studio and performs some Ragtime, honky tonk, some classic country & some new tunes from his self titled album!

Benjamin Lamb comes in the studio and performs some original country/americana tunes for you, be sure to tune in and find out where he is from & whom he sounds like.

Country blues, Honky-tonk, Classic country music !!! Jimmy Pines & Washboard Jere from Blountville, Tn comes in the studio and performs some old time honky tonk & classic country music Jimmy Rogers, Hank Williams and more including some originals, be sure to tune and listen to Jimmy yodel & talk about being a dance teacher!

R.E.D Worth It! A 19yr old Rapper from Johnson City, Tn makes his 3rd appearance on Appalachian Artists Live, R.E.D talks about his new upcoming projects and why they are so special to him. Tune in to find out whom R.E.D has worked with in the past on some projects!

Jennifer Alvarado a independent Country Artists from Hickory, Nc comes in the studio & performs for us some amazing original songs, Jennifer also talks about her accomplishments from winning awards getting on the independent charts and performing in Nashville, TN.

Some Old Friends returns to the studio to perform some new material, they also talk about their upcoming new album they are working on and Carrie explains to us what is Sound Healing and what it does for your body and mind!

Some Old Friends is Carrie Maggard vocals/guitar

Rich McDougall lead guitar

TJ Simpson comes in the studio & performs some John Prine, Willie Nelson & some of his original material. TJ has an amazing raspy voice that will keep you wanting more! Be sure to listen to what this Keyser, WV native has planned for his future!

Ari Silver from Jonesborough, Tn comes in to perform you songs from his latest EP and talks about his journey in music, how it all began, and who he currently is on tour with. Listen and find out what Ari has coming up in the future.

Amber Taylor from Mountain City, Tn comes in the studio and performs some Willie Nelson, Fleetwood Mac, Tanya Tucker & a song she wrote that was inspired by Appalachian Artists Live

The Diversions come in the studio and performs some rock & roll classics, country & more! If you like Hank Williams, Fleetwood Mac, Creedence Clearwater Revival you will definitely love this show!

Matt Ball - Keyboards/Vocals

Nick Able - Acoustic Guitar

Josh Terry from Catawba, Nc comes in the studio and performs some covers & originals. Josh talks about why he just got started about a yr ago performing & writing music, he also talks about his band "Wholesome Degenerates" & performs some their songs!

James Anderson with special guest Jenna Greene comes in the studio & performs some of his favorite classic covers. You can find James performing at local Open Mics in Abingdon area, find out what James has planned for his future in music!

Aleena Boone from Boone, Nc comes in the studio & performs some of her original Alternate Country songs, she also talks about her grandpa whom was a big inspiration for her and she performs a song she dedicated to him.

Zach Zablosky from PA, comes in the studios to perform to originals & covers of some country & blues.

Never Zero was formed in 2022 by Ben Keenan on bass, Matt Kiser on guitar and vocals and Scott Hinkle on drums. Matt, Ben and Scott were high school friends but COVID-19 related events brought them back together and a few jams led to an excitement about a more serious project. The guys soon realized something else was needed and out of respect and admiration for Zachary White’s talent they pursued him to join the band. While the members of Never Zero appreciate all genres of music they share a love for 70s, 80s and 90s rock and alternative mu...

Grayson Brammer a 16yr old student at Lebanon High School, Lebanon, Va comes in the studios and performs some CKY, David Bowie, Jack Johnson, Van Halen, talks about music theory and how jazz & Heavy metal in entwined with one another. Tune in & find out what the future has in store for this young man.

Jenna Greene returns to the studio but this time with some special guests Ryan Nicholson & Camden Benoit on this Mother's Day show. Jenna performs some new originals including Andrew, Let Me, Fool, & covers by Dolly Parton & Katy Perry. Be sure to tune in to an amazing show!

Jenna Greene - Vocals/Guitar

Camden Benoit - Banjo/background vocals

Ryan Nicholson - Banjo/Guitar/dobro

Camden Benoit returns to the studio with Ryan Nicholson & performs some jazzy tunes for our audience. Tune in and listen to some great original tunes written by Camden and some nice jazz covers.

Camden Benoit - Keyboards/vocals

Ryan Nicholson - Dobro/guitar

Robby Lester from Tazewell, Va comes in the studio and performs some old time bluegrass & country for you, tune in and find out why Ralph Stanley played an important part in his music.

Blu Brodie from Nashville, Tn joins us in the studio with Zach Zablosky and performs some original music, find out who her inspirations are, what she has planned in the future. Blu has a voice of an angel that will leave you wanting more!

Grassfed Fred a 6 pc band from western North Carolina comes in the studio to perform some originals and a few covers. Tune in and find out how they got started and who there inspirations are. If you like Grateful Dead you will love these guys!

The Boys From Bristol Easton Compton (guitar & lead vocals) & Eamon Russel (Mandolin & background vocals) come back in the studio since being on our show last year, they tell us what they have been up to, perform some old time classics & they perform there original song that you must hear.

Darian & Cancion come in the studio to perform some fantastic bluesy originals along with some covers by Adele, Dolly Parton & more! Tune in & find out where they are from, who inspires them & what there plans for the future holds!

Darian & Cancion is an American-roots duo performing a mix of original music alongside Americana-pop and blues covers. Together, we deliver a compelling blend of storytelling, foot-stomping grooves, and soulful ballads.

Our on-stage chemistry is effortless, seamlessly combining influences from classic country, Americana, and modern singer-songwriter styles.

We balance raw emotion with infectious energy, leaving...

Sandra Lewis Lambert from Unicoi, Tn comes in the studio to perform some original songs on her mountain dulcimer, guitar & ukulele. Sandra performs a murder ballad based on the murder of Ada Thompson and she dedicates a song she has written for her grandmother. Tune in to find out what inspires Sandra to write and perform!

Space Freq comes to us from Beckley, Wv. Cosmic jazz brewed with funkadelic rock from the depths of Appalachia

Samuel Mills - Guitar, Vocals

Brandon Dent - Drums

Logan Gambill - Bass

Seth Baker - Keys, Vocals

Cash Haugh from Abingdon, Va comes in the studio to perform some of his Tyler Childers, Johnny Cash tunes & more. Cash talks about the possibility of getting a full band together & other projects!

Quinn Crowe comes in the studios from Lenoir, Nc to talk about her life in music, what inspires her and performs an incredible set of covers/originals that will absolutely blow you away with her powerhouse vocals. Tune in to listen to some Blues, & some good Old Fashion Rock & Roll

Silvia Passiflora comes in all the way from Nashville, Tn to perform some Gothic folk music & spoken word for you on her banjo and ukulele.

Silvia Passiflora is a Southern Gothic folk poet and Grammy®-considered songwriter who guides listeners with ukulele, banjo, and spoken word — offering safe passage past life's cliffhangers. Her 2025 releases, alongside the single Pokeberry Letter (Grammy®-considered for Best American Roots Song), showcase a voice rooted in lyric precision and lived narrative. Born in the Philippines and carried to Hawai'i's shores, Passiflora grew up among gardens and kitchens, learning patience, craft, and the quie...

Mary Munsey, Julia Maggard & Jonathan Short of the SOHA Singer/Songwriters come in the studio to share some original music, Mary performs "Tragedy" a song that she dedicated to the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster that happened 40 yrs ago this yr, Jonathan shares a song that he performed this past February at the Tennessee Songwriters Competition that let him continue to the second round, Julia performs some beautiful songs. All three performers perform songs that remain close to their hearts!

Riley Adams a Sophomore from Honaker, Va comes in the studio & performs songs from her favorite artists including Chris Stapleton, Elvis Presley & others, talks about her plans for the future

Alexis May comes in the studio & performs some Honky Tonk, Country originals & Covers. Tune in and find out what Alexis is up to & hear her amazing voice that will bring you back in time to the good ole days.

Brand New Box Of Matches from Knoxville, Tn comes back to the studio & updates us on what they have been up to, performs some new originals and a bluesy cover a style they haven't done before so tune in & find out what Ryan & Elizabeth is working on for the future!

The Little Hours an Old Time Folk music band based out of Oberlin, Oh. They all attend Oberlin College and started playing together. Tune In and find out how long they have been playing music together, what inspires them, & why they are in Southwest Virginia.

Ryan Adkins from Abingdon, Va comes in the studio & brings his band with him, Camden Benoit on Keyboards, Ryan Nicholson on slide guitar. Ryan performs all originals that will resonate with your soul.