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Appalachian Artists LIVE!

Kevin Edwards hosts Appalachian Artists Live, a live in studio show featuring local artists performing original music, covers and interviews. Kevin has been following and promoting local artists for over 5 years throughout the Tri-Cities.
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Episodes

Derek Downtown returns

Derek Downtown from Johnson City, Tn, comes back in the studio to perform some easy listening somber music that will relax you. Derek will perform some new tunes that he has written. Get a glass of wine and enjoy the show! Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

May 31, 202559 min

Pythagoras recorded Live at Sweetbay Brewing Company

We recorded Pythagoras at Sweetbay Brewing Co in Abingdon Va and they put on a blistering set that will make you get off of your feet and dance like there is no tomorrow! If you love bluegrass you will definitely love these young folks from ETSU Old Time Music Program. Pythagoras began in a sweltering college dorm room tucked in the mountains of East Tennessee. Their roots in traditional bluegrass blended with a fresh, contemporary edge bring listeners across genres and generations to their show...

May 21, 202559 min

SOHA Songwriters round at Sweetbay Brewing featuring: Jeff Benedict, Jon Bolt, Ryan Adkins, & Peter Gagnon

SOHA Songwriters Round at Sweetbay Brewing in Abingdon, Va featuring Jeff Benedict (My New Favorites), Jon Bolt, Ryan Adkins & Peter Gagnon. These singer/songwriters perform their original songs and they also tell the story behind the songs. Special thanks to Mary Munsey for putting this together. We will be having more songwriters in the round in the upcoming months! Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. ...

May 19, 20251 hr 1 min

Cameron Ragsdale Quartet Live from Sweetbay Brewing Company

Cameron Ragsdale Quartet with Cameron Ragsdale lead vocals/guitar, Scotty Melton on lead guitar/vocals, Miles Tao on Bass, & John Snyder on steel guitar perform some old country, ragtime music and blues at Sweetbay Brewing Company in Abingdon Va. Scotty Melton also performs some original songs of his. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com...

May 11, 20251 hr 1 min

Roan Street Ramblers

Roan Street Ramblers a family band from Unicoi, TN comes in the studio to perform some Ralph Stanley, Dolly Parton & a original tune they wrote about helping the needy in NC after hurricane Helene. 11 yr old Sawyer plays the mandolin and sings most of the songs, his rendition of "Man Of Constant Sorrow" is a must listen. River is 14 yrs old, plays the banjo and sings. River wrote "A Long Ways From A Preacher" which has a wonderful storyline. Lucy 15yrs old she plays the fiddle, sings, and ha...

May 07, 202558 min

A-Team

A-Team a father & daughter duo from Johnson City, Tn comes in the studio to perform some amazing country, gospel originals and performs some amazing covers from The Beatles, Billie Eilish & more. Be sure to tune in and find out how long they have been playing & more! The A-Team is a family affair. Kailee and Jeff Amburgey offer “A Little Something for Everyone”!!

Apr 30, 202557 min

Cornflower at Tumbling Creek Cider Company

Cornflower from Kingsport Tn drops by Tumbling Creek Cider Company in Abingdon Va during his Ka Bloom Tour & we recorded him for our radio show Appalachian Artists Live in the studios of WEHC & WISE FM RADIO at Emory & Henry University. Cornflower performs some hits and he also performs a new song, and he also tells us how he got his name. Tune in & listen to Cornflower a one man band that does live Looping. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virgin...

Apr 16, 20251 hr

Zach Pyle

Zach Pyle from Pigeon Forge, Tn comes in the studio to perform some old rock & roll classics from Neil Young, Eagles, Bob Seger, Willie Nelson, Chris Stapleton & more, plus Zach performs a very beautiful original song called "Save Me". Tune in and find out Zach's background and what his future plans hole for him. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com...

Apr 02, 202559 min

Adam Bolt & The Roas'nears at Sweetbay Brewing

Adam Bolt & The Roas'nears perform at Sweetbay Brewing in Abingdon,Va during St. Paddy's Day weekend, Adam performs some originals including a song he wrote for Rick & Sabrina who is always honging out at Wolfhills Brewing before it became Sweetbay, and some covers by his favorite artists. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Mar 26, 20251 hr

Dustin M. Tolley

Dustin M. Tolley from Bristol Va/Tn comes in the studio and performs all originals and talks about his experience trying out for the American Idol, and talks about his plans for the future that includes a new band.

Mar 26, 202559 min

Mick Kyte

Mick Kyte from Blountville, Tn comes in the studio to perform original tunes off of his Welfare Cadillac Cd & more! Tune in & find out why people call Mick "The Goat" Mick Kyte has been writing and performing around the Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Western North Carolina and Eastern Kentucky area for more than 30 years. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www....

Mar 12, 20251 hr

EYECANDY

We recorded EYECANDY a alternative punk rock band from Johnson City, Tn at Sweetbay Brewing in Abingdon Va on Feb 15 2025. EYECANDY performs some original tunes and also plays tunes from their favorite band Paramore. Later in the show Laken & Paul perform an amazing acoustic set from there favorite artists.

Mar 06, 20251 hr

Micah Dearstone

Micah Dearstone from Greeneville, TN comes in the studio to perform some originals and covers of local favorites Folk Soul Revival, 49 Winchester & more.

Mar 06, 202551 min

Griffin Domby & The Mountain Folks

Griffin Domby & The Mountain Folks from the Northeast area of Tennessee including Kingsport features musicians from the ETSU music program performing some old time favorite bluegrass tunes of Dr. Ralph Stanley, Jimmy Martin, Tony Rice & many more! Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Mar 05, 202553 min

Jerry Mendenhall & Friends

Jerry Mendenhall from Bristol Tn comes in the studio and brings his friends to perform some covers of David Frizzell & Shelly West plus some originals that he has written over the years. You may have seen Jerry and many open mics throughout Bristol of the past several years, now Jerry brings his talent to the radio for all to hear! Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www...

Feb 27, 202559 min

Thrasher & Son

Thrasher & Son from Johnson City, Tn a father & son duo performs some original songs and covers by there favorite country artists. Tune in and listen to this duo and find out why they are a crowd favorite.

Feb 26, 20251 hr

Trevor Meade comes back to the studio

Trevor Meade last appeared on our show about 1 1/2 yrs ago and has grown to be a very noteworthy songwriter & musician. Trevor competed in the 2025 Tennessee Songwriting Competition and has advanced to the next round. Trevor writes a lot of coal miner songs, tune in and find out why he does so, and find out some personal exciting news that Trevor has to share. Tune in and listen to find out why Trevor has moved on to the next round of the Tennessee Songwriting Competition!

Feb 12, 202558 min

Alli Epperson at Sweetbay Brewing Co.

We went to Sweetbay Brewing Co in Abingdon Va and recorded Alli Epperson, you will love her soft relaxing voice. Alli has been playing in the region for many years and is a very known fixture in the music community. Alli performs some of her old material as well as her new tunes. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Feb 12, 20251 hr 1 min

Dallas Danger returns

Dallas Danger returns to the studio & talks about his new upcoming EP "The Curse" that will be released this spring. He also performs songs from his new EP, discusses his experience competing in the Tennessee Songwriters Competition.

Feb 05, 202558 min

Brand New Box Of Matches at Sweetbay Brewing Abingdon Va

We went to Sweetbay Brewing in Abingdon Va on Jan 25 2025 and recorded Brand New Box Of Matches. Ryan and Elizabeth: an independent Bluegrass-folk & roots inspired duo band out of Knoxville, TN. If you love bluegrass you will sure love this fun loving duo from Knoxville, Tn.

Feb 05, 20251 hr

Luke Brogden

Luke Brogden makes his solo appearance on our show and performs "Wrap Yourself In Denim" a song that he performed at the Tennessee Song Writers Competition at Model City Taphouse in Kingsport Tn on Jan 28 2029, Luke is also in a band called Southern Cities and he has put together a new band called Model Citizens and Luke performs some of their new material for you to hear. Be sure to catch Luke with one of his band at one of the local Tri-Cities venues.

Jan 29, 202556 min

Hannah Rae Adams

Hannah Rae Adams from Bristol, Tn comes in the studio and performs some originals and a few covers by Brittany Spears, she discusses her new EP "Wild" that is coming out this spring and a new album for 2026. Take a listen to her angelic voice, a voice you won't be able to forget. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Jan 15, 202559 min

Benny Hagerty Band

Benny Hagerty Band from Greenville, Sc comes in the studio to perform some original country & bluegrass. Benny has a raspy voice you will love and will easily get addicted to. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Jan 08, 202559 min

Brandon Good

Brandon Good from Kingsport, Tn comes in the studio and performs some Tim Stafford, Osborne Brothers, Tony Rice and a new original song that he wrote that will get you on your feet dancing. Brandon volunteers at the Carter Fold, he talks about his experiences meeting famous artists and his inspirations. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com...

Jan 01, 202557 min

Midnight Rambler Revival at Tumbling Creek Cider Company, Abingdon VA

Midnight Rambler Revival fronted by William Skeens performed some good ole bluegrass & country music from Johnny Cash, Hank Williams and more at Tumbling Creek Cider Company in Abingdon Va. We recorded their show and aired it on Appalachian Artists Live in the studios of WEHC & WISE FM RADIO. Please be sure to listen to this multi - talented group of individuals.

Dec 19, 202458 min

Mikaela Langley

Mikaela Langley from Erwin Tn comes in the studio to perform some covers, originals, she also performs Mozart Concerto #3, Mikaela plays many string instruments including the banjo, guitar, Fiddle, Violin and more. Tune in to this show & listen to her amazing angelic voice. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informed and entertained. This is listener supported radio. www.wehcfm.com

Dec 11, 202456 min

Mike Jones at Sweetbay Brewing Company Abingdon Va

We record Mike Jones at SweetBay Brewing Company in Abingdon Va and we aired his episode on the air, he performs some Beatles, Tom Petty and originals. Her also performs some new material to be released soon. Mike is from Knoxville, Tn and is retired from the US Navy. Thank you Mike for you dedicated service to our country.

Dec 04, 20241 hr

Last Call

We went to Abingdon Vineyards on Nov 17th and recorded Last Call. Last Call a 4 pc band headed up by everyone's favorite Bartender Josh Bowles based out of Abingdon Va. They perform a mix of genres from Alternative, Rock & Roll, Bluegrass and more. If you like Tom Petty, Johnny Cash, Credence Clearwater Revival, Collective Soul you are sure to enjoy listening to the sounds of Last Call. Mentioned in this episode: WEHC 90.7 FM is the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Stay tuned, connected, informe...

Nov 27, 20241 hr 1 min

Ole Justin Chambers & Theo Lagrone

Ole Justin Chambers & Theo Lagrone come in the studio to perform some old time bluegrass tunes for us and some originals that will sure to make you feel good. Ole Justin Chambers talks about his new EP and his future endeavors, and he wrote a song about loosing his favorite pair of Wrangler Britches.

Nov 13, 20241 hr

Adrian Bundy & His Honky Tonk Hearts

Adrian Bundy & His Honky Tonk Hearts come in the studios to perform some George Strait, Buck Owens and they also perform a new original song. They talk about who inspires them and their future plans. When you listen to them perform you will think you are listening to one of your favorite old time country musicians.

Nov 05, 202458 min
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