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 May 25, 2021
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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
Bil Jones Musician, producer, sound engineer.
Bil takes about the many aspects of his musical career.
Mar 07, 202357:11
Scott Moss Singer Songwriter
Scott performs a couple of songs and talks about how his life has change since being the the 4 episode of the podcast
Feb 27, 202335:24
Aron Goss Appalachian Trail Thru Hiker
Aron tells of his preparation to hike the 2,220 +miles of the Appalachian Trail
Feb 21, 202335:45
Mick Alicke Singer Songwriter
Mike talks about the songwriter showcases and open mics and the songwriting process
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Feb 14, 202342:46
Lynn Ferree Podcaster and creator of the podcast Band Wives and Beyond
Lynn talks about her podcast, music and the complexity of getting band wives to talk about their life with musicians.
Feb 07, 202322:00
Jeremy Rilko Banjo Player
Jeremy talks about his new music project, his different bands and his musician background
Jan 31, 202335:14
Emma Buckner, violinist
Emma is a part of the emerging artist series of young artists with bright music future and she talks about how her path was set in that direction at an early age.
Jan 10, 202344:60
Mark Schimick Mandolinist and vocalist for the Songs From The Road Band
Mark talks about his journey in music from his early beginnings to his time with Larry Keel and Natural Bridge to his current bands Sons From The Road Band and Mud Tea. mark sings and plays along the way.
Jan 03, 202301:26:48
The Best Podcast Interview I Never Did
Sandy Carlton discusses the best podcast, to date, that never happened and the circumstances surrounding why it did not happen
Dec 27, 202214:55
Daniel Coston Turns 50
Daniel talks about his career in music and photography as he turns 50
Dec 21, 202201:13:58
Mary Beth Martin and Sandy Carlton talk about Shelby, North Carolina as a Music Friendly Community
Mary Beth and Sandy talk about what it takes to become designated as a Music Friendly Community
Dec 13, 202246:48
Montanna and Britt from the Rogers Theater.
Montana and Britt talk about the revitalization plans for the Rogers Theater
Dec 06, 202231:31
Rick Spreitzer Singer Songwriter
Rick talks about his journey as a songwriter and gives his take on some unique writing prospectives.
Nov 22, 202221:27
Phil Baker And Zach Smith of Town Mountain
Phil and Zach talk about Town Mountain.
Nov 15, 202225:22
Mason Cole 16 year old singer songwriter
Mason sing and plays his songs and talks about being a young songwriter
Nov 08, 202229:26