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...
Farm life -- North Carolina, Western; Family farms -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Community life -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Fund raising -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Special events -- North Carolina -- Jackson County;...
Doreyl and her guest, Mary Jo Hooper Cobb of Tuckasegee, discuss Cobb’s return to her family’s farm and memories of community cakewalks. Amy talks with Dot Conner, eldest daughter of legendary Mary Jane Queen from John’s Creek; featured music...
Environmental health -- North Carolina -- Swain County; Cancer -- Alternative treatment; Jackson County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes; Music -- North Carolina -- Swain County; Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County;
Jane Spottedbird from Bryson City talks with Doreyl about curing herself of cancer. In part one of her interview, Amy’s guest, Victoria A. Casey McDonald of Sylva, shares her memories of growing up in Jackson County. The Rye Holler Boys end the...
Cornhusk craft -- North Carolina -- Macon County; Handicraft -- North Carolina, Western; Special events -- North Carolina -- Macon County; Music -- North Carolina -- Swain County; Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Nature craft -- North...
Amy introduces the show with the song "In the Pines" by the Blue Ridge Rounders. Doreyl interviews Betty Cabe from Franklin about corn shuck dolls. Amy talks with Theresa Ramsey, also from Franklin, about the upcoming Franklin Folk Festival. The...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Authors, American -- North Carolina, Western; Graham County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes; Jackson County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes; Swain County (N.C.) --...
To open the show, Amy describes her encounter with Diana of the Dunes and the enchanting power of good storytelling, followed by an instrumental rendition of “This Old Guitar.” On Creative Corner, Doreyl and author Ray Carpenter discuss his...
Ammons family; Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Motion pictures -- Production and direction -- Study and teaching; Quilting -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Mountain life -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Contests -- North...
Amy’s story, “Moonlight in the Carolinas,” shares memories of her father and the last song he wrote. “Carolina Moon” by Maureen McGovern follows the segment. Doreyl’s guests on Creative Corner are Emily Frances Maesar, Sean Botzenhart...
Fishing -- North Carolina, Western; 4-H clubs -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Contests -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Folk music -- North Carolina, Western; Folk festivals -- North Carolina, Western; Farm life -- North Carolina --...
Amy begins the show with her story “Overalls and Rainbow Trout,” which is about her father and Aunt Lillie fishing for rainbow trout in the Tuckasegee River. The story is followed by “Old Gravel Road” by the Rye Holler Boys. On Creative...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Band directors -- North Carolina; Pride of the Mountains (Marching Band); Western Carolina University. Mountain Heritage Center; North Carolina, Western -- History; Cherokee Indians -- Appalachian...
Amy opens the show with a story about a boy named James; they met in the 8th grade and he was her first love. The story is accompanied by “Melody of Love” performed by Richard Hayman. On Creative Corner, Doreyl talks with David Starnes, who is...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Choral conductors -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Festivals -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Music -- North Carolina -- Macon County; Musicians -- North Carolina -- Macon County; Farm life...
Amy begins the show with her story “Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries,” which is about the home her family lived in during the 1950s, in Cullowhee and how the song the story is named after helped her with difficulties in her life. The story is...
Artists -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Authors, American -- North Carolina, Western; Music -- North Carolina -- Swain County;
The show opens with a youthful rendition of "The Ballad of Old Blue" from the Cockman Family. Doreyl interviews William Clarke, an artist with a flair for broad, bold color and strong compositions. Amy talks with Jim Casada from Bryson City, an...
Singing -- North Carolina; Music -- North Carolina -- Buncombe County; Markets -- North Carolina -- Buncombe County; Square dancing -- North Carolina -- Haywood County; Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Music -- North Carolina -- Swain...
Amy opens the show with her thoughts about a cappella singing, and the Muses of Asheville sing "Maybe.” Doreyl interviews five women at the Downtown Market in Asheville: Pepper Parris (the market’s coordinator) and Kimberlina Marie, Miranda...
Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Music -- North Carolina -- Swain County; Mountain life -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Family farms -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Jackson County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes;
Doreyl speaks with Mary Jo Hooper Cobb from Tuckasegee, who talks about the heritage of her mom and dad’s farm. Amy interviews Jim Sellers from Monteith Branch in Sylva, who discusses his childhood—and tells of sneaking his first taste of snuff...
Musicians -- North Carolina -- Haywood County; Music -- North Carolina -- Haywood County; Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Music -- North Carolina -- Catawba County; Music -- North Carolina -- Buncombe County; Wynette, Tammy; Music...
Doreyl’s Creative Corner welcomes Ginny and Brenda McAfee from Canton who sing an original song about Popcorn Sutton. Amy shares her cowboy stories with music from the Butterpats ("Lone Cowgirl") and the Yodeling Ramblers ("Cowboy Sweetheart")....
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Musicians -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Jackson County (N.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Anecdotes;
Amy tells her story of "Banjo in the Old Holler Log," with Henry Queen on the banjo playing "John Henry." Doreyl talks with Mike Todd from Sylva who shares his vocal talents, singing "I Can’t Stop Loving You." Then Amy interviews 94-year-old...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Arts -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Special events -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Pottery, American -- North Carolina, Western; Artisans --...
Amy tells the story of a banjo hidden in an old holler log, accompanied by Henry Queen of John’s Creek playing "John Henry" on the banjo. Doreyl talks with Margot Johnson of Glenville about art and the upcoming ColorFest in downtown Sylva. This...
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Music -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Artists -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Arts -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Public librarians -- North Carolina -- Jackson County; Public...
Amy starts the show with her telling of the story "Banjo in the Old Holler Log," followed by Henry Queen of John’s Creek playing "John Henry" on the banjo. Doreyl interviews artist Tara Melton-Miller of Cullowhee about her murals and mixed-media...
