Amy begins with the story “Linda and the Chickens.” Doreyl interviews Keith Shuler of Sylva, who sings “Buck-Dancing/Flat-Footin’ Dominecker Hen” from his new album, Smoky Mountain Days. Amy’s guest is Zara Ashe from Tuckasegee, a young...
Amy introduces the show by talking about Mary Jane Queen. Doreyl interviews Karen Barnes of Dillsboro, who talks about blues music, American blues, and ballads; Barnes sings and plays classical guitar. Amy welcomes Bill Crawford and James Monteith...
Barnes, Karen, 1951-; Crawford, Bill; Monteith, James; Queen, Mary Jane, 1914-2007; Smith, Ron
Amy opens with her memories of springtime in the mountains. Doreyl talks with Becky Lipkin of Tuckasegee, a local herbalist and certified aroma therapist, who is known as the "Herb Lady of Cedar Creek Farms." Amy’s guest is Stedman Mitchell from...
Amy talks about her love of the radio as a child. Doreyl interviews local artist Jackie Smith, followed by part one of Amy’s interview with local radio icon Jimmy Childress. Ending the show is “Red River Valley” by Jo Northup and Richard Birt...
Birt, Richard;Childress, Jimmy ; Northup, Jo; Smith, Jackie
Amy discusses the Heritage Alive! Mountain Youth Talent Show. Doreyl spends time with the Tuck River Band, and they play “Slew Foot.” Amy completes part two of her interview with Jimmy Childress about the history of WRGC Jackson County Radio....
Amy tells the “Story of the Basket.” Doreyl interviews the Balsam Mountain Bluegrass Band and they share their music. Amy talks with Eddie Swimmer, director of Cherokee’s outdoor drama Unto These Hills. Balsam Mountain Bluegrass Band plays...
music; history; life stories; community organizations
Amy’s opening story is about feed sack clothing. Doreyl interviews Kevin Ray Bryson, a teenage musician who plays banjo, guitar, piano, and mandolin. Amy speaks with James Reaux of Thirteen Moons Restaurant in Nantahala, an award-winning chef who...
Amy talks about the power of gospel music and plays “Are You Washed in the Blood” by the Rye Holler Boys. Doreyl interviews the Rye Holler Boys and we enjoy their music. Amy talks with Bessie Crawford of Franklin who recalls stories of the past...
Amy introduces Jacob Jones, a 14-year-old musician from Sylva, who plays “Whoa Mule.” Doreyl’s special guest is our producer, Neal Hearn, who talks about creating his classic glass boxes. Amy welcomes Marion Jones, an antiques collector from...
Amy opens the show with “Family Stories.” Creative Corner features a turnabout with Neal Hearn interviewing Doreyl about her artwork and Mountain Roots, an upcoming exhibition of her murals. Amy interviews Etheree Burkett Chancellor, avid hiker...
Cain, Doreyl Ammons; Chancellor, Etheree Burkett; Queen, Henry
Amy talks about the banjo, organ, and accordion, and plays a song by Dusk Weaver. Doreyl interviews Carlie Nichols from Franklin, who discusses a foundation called Quilts of Valor. Amy talks with Dusk Weaver of Whittier who plays the zither (also...
music; storytelling; events; arts and crafts; life stories; community organizations
Amy introduces the show with stories of quilters and seamstresses, and information about the upcoming Patchwork Fabric Festival. Doreyl talks to Patricia Purdy of Tuckasegee about the history of the red-heel sock monkey doll. Neal Hearn interviews...
Amy introduces the show. On Creative Corner, Doreyl talks to author Nelma Jean Bryson from Balsam Mountain. Amy interviews 103-year-old Jean Christy from Andrews. The Inspirations (from Whittier) follow with the song “Give the World a Smile.”
To open the show, Amy talks about the beauty of Western North Carolina. Doreyl talks to Crystal Allen of Canton about shearing, carding, and spinning the wool of sheep and llamas, as well as making soap and scarves from wool. Amy interviews Craig...
Allen, Crystal; Cockman Family (Musical group); Litz, Craig
music; storytelling; life stories; local writings; farming;
Amy talks about Wesley Coggins and tells one of his stories about making whiskey. On Creative Corner, Doreyl conducts part one of her interview with Jeff Carpenter of Sylva whose family was featured prominently in the Foxfire book series. Amy...
Boxberger, Scott; Carpenter, Jeff; Coggins, Wesley; Queen, Henry
Amy talks about youthful talent and plays “Beulah Land” by 12-year-old Nathan Parrish. Part two of the interview with Jeff Carpenter about mountain heritage and creativity is featured on Creative Corner with Doreyl. Amy talks with Nathan...
Amy introduces the young gospel group Mountain Faith, and they sing “Let My Life;” the Sylva gospel group is also featured in an interview with Doreyl along with their father, Sam McMahan. Amy interviews Joy Phillips Hoyle from Blanton Branch...
Hoyle, Joy Phillips; McMahan, Sam; Mountain Faith (Musical group)
On Creative Corner with Doreyl, Doris Hunter of Franklin discusses how she collects natural material and makes her pine cone birds. Amy talks about picking blueberries with Pelham Thomas of Thomas Berry Farm in Cullowhee; Pelham shares a couple of...
music; storytelling; arts and crafts; community organizations; nature
Amy tells the story of the "lean" horse. Doreyl interviews artist Julie Fawn Boisseau from Dillsboro. Amy talks with Robert Blankenship from Cherokee, who discusses the Cherokee fish hatchery and fishing on the Qualla Boundary. Finally, Ron Smith...
Blankenship, Robert; Boisseau, Julie Fawn; Smith, Ron
In her yurt in Tuckasegee, Doreyl interviews watercolorist Pam Haddock during a thunderstorm. Amy and Jeff Darnell discuss storytelling alongside the Tuckasegee River in Bryson City. The legendary Mary Jane Queen, who lived her life on John’s...
Darnell, Amy; Darnell, Jeff; Haddock, Pam; Queen, Mary Jane, 1914-2007;
