Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Art metal-work -- North Carolina, Western; Handicraft -- North Carolina, Western; Astrology and gardening -- North Carolina -- Jackson County;
Amy opens the show with “Heavenly Grass.” Doreyl spends time with Ruth Morgan McConnell, who shares the history of the Morgan family’s hand-hammered pewter since 1930. Amy welcomes Dorothy Queen Conner of Sylva, who shares her tips for...
Jackson County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes; Mountain life -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Community life -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Fund raising -- North Carolina --...
Amy opens the show with an introduction to cakewalks. Doreyl’s guest is Lindsey Turrentine, a multitalented mountain girl from Tuckasegee, who talks about her family’s history and sings “Beulah Land.” Amy welcomes Joe Deitz who gives us the...
Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Jackson County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes; Special events -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Fund raising -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Community life -- North Carolina --...
Amy’s opening story is “Granny and the Mule.” Doreyl welcomes Jon Zachary from Cashiers, a songwriter and aerial photographer, who sings one of his own creations, “Ballad of the Piper Club.” Amy speaks with Jim Ed Powell from Tuckasegee...
Handicraft -- North Carolina, Western; Cornhusk craft -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Arts -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Community life -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Authors, American -- North Carolina, Western;
Amy opens with Annie Lee Bryson’s poem “Corn Shuck Doll,” followed by Doreyl’s interview with Bryson. Bryson hails from Cane Creek in Cullowhee and is known locally as the “Corn Shuck Doll Lady.” Amy welcomes Mary Moody of Sylva, who...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Musicians -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Special events -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Jackson County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes;Fund raising -- North Carolina --...
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...
Queen, Mary Jane, 1914-; Musicians -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Jackson County Genealogical Society (N.C.); Jackson County (N.C.) -- Genealogy
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...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Astrology and gardening -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Herbs -- Therapeutic use -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Aromatherapy -- North Carolina -- Jackson County;
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...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Artists -- North Carolina -- Swain County; Radio personalities -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Radio broadcasters -- North Carolina -- Jackson County;
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...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Special events -- North Carolina, Western; Musicians -- North Carolina -- Jackson County;
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...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Musicians -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Cooks -- North Carolina, Western
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...
Authors, American -- North Carolina, Western; Musicians -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Macon County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes;
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...
Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Artisans -- North Carolina -- Macon County; Arts -- North Carolina -- Macon County; Antiques -- North Carolina -- Jackson County
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...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Artists -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Authors, American -- North Carolina, Western;
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...
Musical instruments -- Appalachian Region, Southern; Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Quilting -- North Carolina -- Macon County; Handicraft -- North Carolina, Western;
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...
Quilting -- North Carolina, Western; Quiltmakers -- North Carolina, Western; Handicraft -- North Carolina, Western; Catch the Spirit of Appalachia, Inc.; Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Special events -- North Carolina -- Jackson...
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...
Authors, American -- North Carolina, Western; Centenarians -- North Carolina -- Cherokee County; Cherokee County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes; Music -- North Carolina -- Swain County ;
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.”
Natural areas -- North Carolina, Western; Fontana Dam (N.C.) -- History; Fontana Village (N.C.) -- History; Handicraft -- North Carolina, Western; Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County;
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...
Graham County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes; Jackson County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes; Musicians -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Storytelling -- North Carolina --...
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...
Gospel singers -- North Carolina, Western;Gospel musicians -- North Carolina, Western; Music -- North Carolina -- Macon County; Mountain life -- North Carolina, Western;
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...
Gospel singers -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Jackson County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes; Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Farm life -- North Carolina, Western;
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...
