This weeks episode is in honor of a very talented friend of mine that passed unexpectedly last year. Logan Michael was a guitar player, producer and singer-songwriter, a father, son, a friend and an incredibly loving guy. I speak with the mother of his child, Moriah...

My guest this week is Jared Boyd, a banjo player and an artist in residence for The crooked Road, his band, The Twin Creeks Stringband, won this years Galax Fiddlers Convention in the Old Time Band category. You can learn more about the Twin Creeks Stringband at...

Sol Roots is the soul, blues and funky roots inspired singer-songwriter from Washington DC. We discuss Sol’s experience working with his father, a founding member of Music Maker, a not for profit that seeks to meet the needs of artists who create traditional American...

Last week was the 87th annual Old Time Fiddlers Convention in Galax, VA. I joined 80,000 folks from around the world to experience my first Galax, the nick name for the festival for long time convention goers. Players from around the world compete on the historic...

Issac Hadden is a jazz influenced, funky, fusion guitarist and singer-songwriter based out of Asheville, NC.We discuss his debut album, The Glue, now available on all streaming platforms. Learn more about the Issac Hadden Organ Trio anywhere you stream music or on all...

My first guest this week is Linda Skeens,  winner of 32 blue ribbons at the 2022 Virginia Kentucky district fair now turned author after her story went viral on social media. Linda’s story went viral when a dj from Dallas, Texas made a Tik Tok in an attempt to find...

This week on Appalachian Vibes Radio Show my guest is Rob Slusser, a banjo driven bluegrass singer-songwriter from Clifton Forge, Virginia. We discuss his debut album, Drifting and his single, "My Last Love Letter"; you can learn more about Rob's album on...

Rob Slusser is a banjo driven singer-songwriter from Clifton Forge, Virginia. We discuss what it’s like growing up in a small town with a father as a mortician, sin, second chances and the zen of being a musician. Learn more about Rob Slusser and his album Drifting on...

I have a special guest this week, he’s a surrealism author, a long time college English professor, a technical writer and he happens to be my Dad. Joseph Bocchi, reads his latest short story titled Wild Dogs inspired from his experience growing up in upstate New...