Big Sound, Small Town
By Sandy Carlton
Hear the stories of the musicians , songwriters and artist in the small towns and communities of America. The stories are rich in the authentic sounds that make American music.
Big Sound, Small Town Aug 09, 2023
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Isaac Mcmurry
Isaac is a part of BSST's emerging artists series. He comes from a rich musical heritage. His dad, Fitz, is a drummer in the legendary, band, Acoustic Syndicate. Issac has taken his own path playing keyboards in two bands and side work his family members.
Jan 23, 202532:10
Bryon McMurry banjoist, singer and songwriter
Old friend Bryon McMurry of Acoustic Syndicate stopped by BSST at the Earl Scruggs Music Festival and we d shot the sssst.
Nov 26, 202413:29
The Faux Paws
The Faux Paws stopped by BSST at the 2024 Earl Scruggs Music Festival to talk about their band.
Nov 19, 202410:14
Twisted Pine
The band Twisted Pine stopped by BSST at the Earl Scruggs Music Festival to talk about their band and their individual music journeys .
Nov 12, 202413:47
Luke and Madison Morris of the band Shadowgrass
Luke and Madison stop by BSST at the 2024 Earl Scruggs Music Festival to talk about their band Shadowgrass and their individual music evolution.
Nov 05, 202407:01
Louisa Branscomb Songwriter
Lousia is a songwriter extraordinaire. She is a 7-time IMBA nominee for songwriter of the year and a IMBA Distinguished Achievement Mentor winner. Louisa stopped by to talk songwriting with BSST at the 2024 Earl Scruggs Music Festival .
Oct 29, 202434:48
Phillip Jenkins
Phillip hails from a banjo famous family. If you are thinking Snuffy Jenkins then you are correct. Of course he plays banjo well as many other instruments. Phillip is as real as bluegrass gets Listen to his story.
Oct 24, 202417:06
Kyser George Guitarist
Kyser talks about guitars, and his band Shadowgrass at the Earl Scruggs Music Festival
Sep 24, 202412:26
Dragon Stock 2024
Jamie Coulter, Bil Jones and Mike Dew discuss what is in store for Dragon Stock 2024
Sep 19, 202414:27
Christopher Simovich Defiant Whisky
Chris talks about whisky and Defiant Whisky and its operation
Sep 17, 202419:44
Shawn Camp Singer, Songwriter, Front man for the Earls of Leicester
Shawn and I do an interview in a closet of a business after his performance at the Earl Scruggs Music Festival
Sep 11, 202414:45
Jeff Rataski Drummer, Podcaster, Producer
Jeff is a drummer with a big vision for all things artistic. Jeff shares these visions and much more
Jul 10, 202401:01:10
Kevin Washington Radio host, podcaster, and DJ
Kevin talks about his life in radio, his podcast and his musical vision
Jun 25, 202457:55
Gary Fletcher guitarist
Gary talks about growing up in North Carolina and how he became a Nashville musician
Jun 18, 202401:16:49
Sam Havens Guitarist
Sam talks about his 12 string,6 string and slide playing and the influences that led to his playing style
May 21, 202459:02
Roger Perry Multi instrumentalist
Roger talks about his musical journey as a flute player
Apr 23, 202442:34
Stan Lowery Executive Director of the The Don Gibson Theater
Stand talks about his time at the Don Gibson Theater and the many acts their over a 15 year span.
Apr 23, 202444:33
Brody Cobb Guitar Builder
Brody talks about building both acoustic and electric guitars.
Apr 16, 202401:11:43
Justin Radford Pianist
Justin talks about being one of the most in demand piano players
Apr 09, 202445:54
Madison Bridges Songwriter, Singer, Guitarist and Banjo Player
Madison came by the Earl Scruggs Center and we talked about her musical journey. Marching bands, guitars and songwriting contests and some live performance all included.
Feb 07, 202449:36
Robbie Helton/Rocky Yelton Band
What started out as a Robbie Helton interview turned in a Rocky Yelton Band interview
Jan 23, 202445:34
Kate Strickland Violinist
Kate is a young emerging violinist and fiddler and a 2 time winner of the Pearl Pearl violin.
Jan 16, 202429:00
Jared Engle bass player
Jared talks about playing music with Tony Trischka as well as playing his own music in New York City.
Jan 10, 202426:01
Tony Trischa Banjoist
Tony sits and talks about Earl Scruggs, banjos ,teaching Bela Fleck and the tapes of John Hartford and Earl Scruggs. He also plays a few songs
Jan 10, 202401:16:24
Pete Wernick Dr Banjo.
Pete and I discuss Earl Scruggs and his impact on banjo and bluegrass music. This interview was done at the Earl Scruggs Music Festival.
Dec 19, 202326:57
The Wilder Flower
The Wilder Flower talks about of their first trip to the Earl Scruggs Music Festival, their journey into music and the future of music in their first time podcast interview.
Dec 12, 202329:20
Two Tracks Interview
The Band Two Tracks stopped by the BSST studio by way of Wyoming
Dec 05, 202301:38:43
Rissi Palmer Singer songwriter radio host
Rissis at ESMF
Nov 28, 202324:27
Jacob Trammell
Jacob is a multi instrumentalist, record producer and songwriter
Nov 14, 202341:15
The Finkelstein Three. Acoustic Trio
Get to know the Finkelstein Three.
Nov 07, 202332:22
Laura Boosinger Banjoist and shape note singer, music historian, and teacher of music.
Laura plays and sings and talks about her busy musical life.
Oct 31, 202348:02
Mike Dew DJ
Mike talks about creating radio show
Oct 17, 202337:13
Ettore Buzzini Banjoist
Eddie talks about being the future of bluegrass banjo
Oct 10, 202331:49
Jerry Dougals at Earl Scruggs Music Festival
Jerry talks a little area music history
Oct 03, 202312:12
J. T .Scruggs
J.T. Talks about creating the Earl Scruggs Music Festival, The Don Gibson Theater and the Earl Scruggs Center.
Sep 26, 202322:12
Josh Carter Frontman of Pretty Little Goat
Josh talks about his band Earl Scruggs Festival 2023.
Sep 20, 202326:59
Dragon Stock
Jamie Coulter and Bil Jones talk about what to expect from the Dragon Stock fund raiser for the Cleveland County MusicHall Of Fame
Sep 14, 202316:44
Al Bates dobro player and singer songwriter
Al came to the Earl Scruggs Music Festival to talk about his time, in the bands Smoking Grass and Greensky bluegrass . Al was accompanied by Dale Brittian
Sep 12, 202325:57
Aron Goss 2023 Appalachian Trail Finisher
Aron tells all about his journey from Springer Mt., Georgia to Mt Katahdin , Maine.
Aug 09, 202301:33:14
Louis Beeler is a songwriter and the creator of the songwriting shoe Tiny Stage Concerts
Louis talks about Tiny Stage concerts and songwriting. Plus he plays a few of his original songs.
Aug 01, 202352:16
Jamie KaySinger Sonwritteer
Jamie stopped by to talk songwriting and to perform a few songs.
Jul 18, 202331:33
Joe Middleton Singer Songwritter
Joe and I talked about growin up in Chwraw South Carlton ane how it led to his life as a singer and eventually a songwriter
Jul 04, 202301:28:38
Andy Eversole Have Banjo Will Travel
Andy is a banjo player who 's mission is to share banjo with the world
Jun 20, 202301:04:52
Kevin Marshall guitarist,singer,songwriter,luthier
Kevin can for a visit on the 12 anvervisty of his shop and we talked guitars, songwriting, NASCAR and how it all ties together
May 30, 202301:50:33
KEN HOOPER GUITAR BUILDER
Ken and I talk about building guitars and how he has become of the best guitar builders is America.
Apr 25, 202301:11:35
Luke Kiser Songwriter
Luke is a part of the emerging artist series.
Apr 18, 202327:01
Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley
Rob and Trey talk about their new recording
project and their musical influences
project and their musical influences
Apr 11, 202328:15
Dale Upton Singer
Dale talks about singing and Randy Travis and Billy "Crash" Craddock.
Apr 04, 202344:46
Val Merza Singer Songwriter
Val talks about moving to Charlotte from New Jersey and becoming a professional musician
Mar 21, 202301:00:48
Matt Walsh the Statesville Troubadour , Singer Songwriter, Actor , Film Maker
Matt and I talk about iPad using musicians, Paul McCartney controversy, musical influences , The Friday Nite Gamble and he even plays a couple of his songs
Mar 14, 202354:33