Stories of Mountain Folk this Week

Stories of Mountain Folk is a weekly podcast produced by Catch the Spirit of Appalachia and archived at Western Carolina University.

Podcast March, 2015:
Storytelling: Amy continues the story, told by her mother, of her early married life. This episode is called “Keep on Keeping on”.  Background Music: “Annie’s Song”.  Music: “Five foot two, Eyes of Blue” by Grey Orchestra.

Creative Corner: Doreyl ’s guests Laura Boosinger and Joe Penland, who talk more about Shindig on the Green in Asheville.  Music: “Lee Highway Blues” by Mac Martin. 

Stories of Mountain Folk: Amy’s guest Howard Allman, who shares stories about growing up in Webster. Music:“Willard” by Terry Edwards.  

Let Us March On: Mary Sue’s guest is Reverend Charles Lee, president of the Jackson County NAACP, who shares why he became involved.  Music: “I’m Running For My Life” by Liberty Baptist Choir w/Lena Wykle. 

Down Another Road: Judy interviews Steve Ensley, whose family settled in Swannonoa Valley in Buncombe County.  Music: “Down South” by Music2Hues.  

Closing Song: “Rejoice” by The Inspirations.

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Stories of Mountain Folk for 6-7-14

Stories of Mountain Folk is a weekly podcast produced by Catch the Spirit of Appalachia and archived at Western Carolina University.

June 7, 2014:
 

Storytelling:  Amy’s story, “Professor Charles Tinkham” begins a three-part story about how Amy began to record her family’s WNC history and became a storyteller.  Music: “Here Comes the Sun” an Acoustic Guitar selection.

 

Creative Corner:  Doreyl's guest is Jack Sholder, Director of WCU’s Film & Television Production in Cullowhee. They talk about how he came to be in Cullowhee, about his classes and his part of the 125th year of WCU.  Music: “Wildwood Flower”  by Henry Queen.

 

Stories of Mountain Folk: Amy’s guest is Irene Bishop Hooper, who was born and raised in Cullowhee. She  talks about living in the early ‘30s where the WCU campus is now  (a special attributed to the 125th Anniversary of the university).  Music: “Chasin’ Grayson”  by Home Delivery.

 

Black Roots of Appalachia: Victoria continues her talk with Reverend Wanda Jean Howell Moore from Sylva who compares her youthful experiences in school up north to going to school in the south and other experiences.  Music: “Dueling Banjos” by the Ross Brothers.

 

Going Down Another Road: Judy talks with Ann Hayes McDonald from Mills River in Henderson County, who shares stories of her youth.   Music: “When Johnny Comes Marching Home” by Ron Smith.

 

Closing Song: “Lonesome Polly Ann” by the Blue Ridge Rounders.

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Stories of Mountain Folk for 3-22-14

Stories of Mountain Folk is a weekly podcast produced by Catch the Spirit of Appalachia and archived at Western Carolina University.

March 22, 2014:
 

Storytelling: Today Amy Talks about the inspiration of her grandfather, as she tells the story of "Grandpa Told Me Stories."  Music:  “A Rose in a Fire”

 

Creative Corner:  Doreyl's guest is Brenda Deyton from Robbinsville, who shares her personal story of how she came to write a book on finances. Music: “Moose” by Banjo Mania.

 

Stories of Mountain Folk: Amy's guest is  once more 71-year-old Phyllis Fox from Savannah Community in Jackson County, who shares her experiences as a volunteer in the county.  Music: "Lost All My Money But A Two Dollar Bill" by Earl Taylor & Jim McCall

 

Stories of the Cherokee:  Today we introduce Shawn Crowe as our new interviewer/storyteller from Cherokee, who shares stories about "witches" and then presents Jerry Wolf with an original Cherokee legend.  Music is by Bo Taylor.

 

Going Down Another Road: Judy shares some memories of her uncle and aunt who have made an impression upon her life.  Music:  "Silent Night" and"This is My Story" by Judy's family.

 

Closing Song: "Old Friend" by Terry Edwards.

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Stories of Mountain Folk for 2-22-14

Stories of Mountain Folk is a weekly podcast produced by Catch the Spirit of Appalachia and archived at Western Carolina University.

February 22, 2014:
 
Storytelling: Amy talks about her memories of how the women in her family wore dresses as she grew up, and when pants came into style.  Music: “Ancient of Days”.

Creative Corner: Doreyl continues conversations with Mary Jo Hooper Cobb from Tuckasege. Mary Jo tells stories about her Mother, Gladys Denton Hooper, a life of commitment and service.  Music: “A Beautiful Life” by Lonesome Sound.

Stories of Mountain Folk: Amy spends more time with Joyce Posey Starr. She continues her story, this time telling about her life in Needmore, NC, and then about what she and her husband bring tot Mountain Heritage Day each year.  Music: "When You Wish Upon A Star" Jo Northup & Richard Birt.

Reprisal from June, 2012: Doreyl talks with Peggy Dawson about mulching in gardening and insect deterrents.  Music: “The Garden" The Clover Band.

Going Down Another Road: Judy talks once more with Sheila Kay Adams, who continues her history of playing the banjo during her life, and especially about the people who influenced her banjo music.  Music: "Ducks on the Mill Pond" by Sheila Kay Adams; and "John Henry" by Henry Queen.

Closing Song:  "Under the Double Eagle" by Lee Moore.

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Sotries of Mountain Folk for 1/11/14

Stories of Mountain Folk is a weekly podcast produced by Catch the Spirit of Appalachia and archived at Western Carolina University.

January 11, 2014:
 

Storytelling: Amy shares the problem of having frizzy hair as a child--and its solution--with her story of "Mountain Mist and Frizzy Hair."   Music: “Let it Be,” Acoustic Guitar solo

 

Creative Corner:  Doreyl welcomes David Quanstrom, personal trainer from the Cullasaja Country Club in Highlands. David gives some suggestions for taking care of your health and body for the new year.  Music: “Moose” by Banjo Mania

 

Stories of Mountain Folk: Amy’s guest is once again 91-year-old Ruth Ensley Bryson from Cullowhee.  Ruth tells stories about square dancing as a young woman, and other interesting stories of her youth and the work she does today.   Music: "I've Been Everywhere" by the Butterpats

 

Coming Around the Mountain:  Sean once more talks with 70-year-old Victoria A. Casey McDonald from Sylva, who discusses the changes she's seen over the years in in the Black community.   Music: “Each Season Changes You" by Mountain Faith

 

Down Another Road:  Judy spends more time with 81-year old Peggy Swicegood from Skyland in Asheville. Peggy shares additional stories about her school and family life in the Asheville area.   Music: “There is a Highway” by the Cockman Family

 

Closing Song:  "Rollin' in My Sweet Baby's Arms" by the Rye Holler Boys

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Stories of Mountain Folk for the Week of 11/30/13

Stories of Mountain Folk is a weekly radio podcast sponsored by Catch the Spirit of Appalachia and archived in the library at Western Carolina University. 

Storytelling: Amy talks about “What Children See” and the tobacco trail in her family. Background music: “Mountain Woman Melody” by Ron Smith.

Creative Corner: Doreyl welcomes Norma Hendrix once more, who talks about the spirit of the fine arts, the students, and art teachers who make up Cullowhee Mountain Arts workshops. Music: “Here Comes the Sun” an “Acoustic Guitar” selection.

Stories of Mountain Folk: Amy’s guest is Patricia Hooper Cunningham from Cane Creek, her best friend when she was a teenager and lived nearby. They reminisce about their time together and what’s happened since.  Music: "Friends" by Keith Shuler.

Coming Around the Mountain: Sean continues his conversation with Aaron Marshall, Community Impact Award Winner from WCU. He shares his concept of service, individually and in the community.  Music: “The World’s Waiting for the Sunrise” by the Julie Nelms Band.

Stories of the Cherokee: Robert’s guest is Kathryn Littlejohn, an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee, who talks about her family's holiday celebrations, and what it was like growing up on the Qualla Boundary.  Music: “Cherokee” a selection featuring the Native American Flute.

Closing Song: "Old Friend ” by Terry Edwards.

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Stories of Mountain Folk for the week of 11-9-13

Stories of Mountain Folk is a weekly podcast produced by Catch the Spirit of Appalachia and archived in the Hunter Library Digital Collection at Western Carolina University.
 
November 9, 2013 -

Storytelling: In her story “The Second Floor Attic,” Amy shares a story about her family when they lived at the old Hooper House on Chastine Road in Tuckasegee in the ‘50s. Background music: “Tiptoe Through the Tulips” by Chet Atkins

Creative Corner: Doreyl’s guest is Tim Muth from the Green Energy Park in Dillsboro who tells about what they do at the park, and about exercising the creative spirit.  Music: “Little Dew Drop” by the Butterpats.

Stories of Mountain Folk: Once more Amy welcomes Marcella Huguelet of Sylva, who in this interview tells some humorous stories about her legendary uncle—Doctor John Painter (Doc Painter) of Sylva.  Music: "Angels Unaware" by The Cockman Family.

Stories of the Cherokee: Robert’s guest is Brandon Stephens (who now lives in Nashville, Tennessee) who talks about his experiences as a Cherokee Indian growing up in Jackson County.  Music: “Ant Dance” by Bo Taylor.

Closing Song: "The Whup of Love” by the Andy Statman Band.

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Stories of Mountain Folk for 7/13/13

Stories of Mountain Folk is produces by Catch the Spirit of Appalachia and archived at Western Carolina University. The program for July13 2013:

Storytelling: Amy’s story is called “Gathering of the Stories”—a step back to the time she began to write her trilogy of family stories. Background music: “Shout to the Lord” by David Bauer.

Creative Corner: Doreyl’s guest is Dan Pattillo from Cane Creek in Cullowhee, who talks about discovering the flora of Western North Carolina. Music: “Cullowhee” by Henry Queen.

Stories of Mountain Folk: Amy welcomes 88-year-old Sally Gwinn Kesler from the Cartoogechaye community of Franklin, NC, who tells some of the story of her life. Music: "Abiding in the Vine” by Betty Brown.

Black Roots of Appalachia: Victoria visits with Reva Dorsey from Sylva, who remembers some of her life and family. Music: "High, Low and Wide” by the Golden Gate Quartet.

Down Another Road: (Reprisal from August 18, 2012) Judy interviews Ted White from Asheville, and they talk about some Asheville history. Music:“Trouble” by Banjo Mania

Closing Song: "Look at My Arm" by Mark Winchester.

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Stories of Mountain Folk for 4/20/13

Stories of Mountain Folk is produced by Catch the Spirit of Appalachia and archived at Western Carolina University.

April 20, 2013:
Storytelling: Amy tells the story of "Boney’s Retreat”--a hunting tale from the 1860’s.

Creative Corner: Doreyl continues her series at Western Carolina University as she interviews Pavel Wlosok, the jazz band director who shares his musical history.  Music: “The Jazz Band.

Stories of Mountain Folk: Amy talks with Terry Edwards, who grew up in Tuckasegee and was a member of the band called “Cullowhee.” Here we hear samples of his story songs.  Music: Uncle Ben’s Converted Blues I and II; There is a Star; & White Owl--written and sung by Terry Edwards.

Down Another Road: Judy spends time with Hope Swicegood Byrd, from Buncombe County;
Hope is the daughter of Joe Swicegood, owner of Little Pigs Barbecue Restaurant in Biltmore.  Music: "Twilight is Stealing" by Spirit-Filled Trio.

Closing Song: A new song called "Down South."

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Stories of Mountian For for 2-2-13

February 2 - Stories of Mountain Folk is a weekly podcast produced by Catch the Spirit of Appalachia and archived at Western North Carolina University.

Storytelling: Today with Amy's story we find ourselves hearing a memory called "Buckeyes and Snowflakes."  Music: "Just One More Day" by Keith Shuler.  

Creative Corner: Doreyl's guest is again Mike Potts from Dillsboro, who shares his feelings of family and living yesterday and today. Music: "We Gather Together" by Jo Northup and Richard Birt.)

Stories of Mountain Folk: Amy talks Jan Davidson from Murphy, Director of the John C. Campbell Folk School, who tells the history of this famous folk school in Brasstown, NC.   Music: "Little Black Mustache" by Mary Jane Queen.

Special--CSA Scholarships: Amy introduces the 2013 CSA scholarship opportunities for graduating seniors from WNC.  Music: “The Ballad of Old Blue” by the Cockman Family

Down Another Road: Judy's guest is once more Gary Carden, Winner of the 2012 North Carolina Literature Award and Sylva's Storyteller, who tells us about some imaginary animals of Appalachia.   Music: "Old Slewfoot" by the McDowell Family.

Closing Song: “Wildwood Flower”  by Colin Martin.

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Stories of Mountain Folk for 12/1/12

December 1 Catch the Spirit of Appalachia presents Stories of Mountain Folk for December 1, 2012:

Storytelling: Amy’s story, “The Star Princess and the Miracle,” gives an unusual lesson on being kind.  Music: "When You Wish Upon A Star" by Jo Northup and Richard Birt.

Creative Corner: Doreyl and Mary Jo Hooper Cobb discuss how important our "water" is here in the mountains. Music: “Cool, Clear Water” by Gary Clawson.

Stories of Mountain Folk: Amy talks with Mary Lee Duvall, originally from Spruce Pine, now from Franklin who talks about her life and how she learned to quilt.  Music: "Mary's A Grand Old Name" by the Hollywood Orchestra.

Stories of the Cherokee: Introducing Robert Jumper as CSA's interviewer and storyteller: This week Robert talks with Joyce Cooper, Membership Manager of the Museum of the Cherokee Indian. Music: "The Beloved Woman's Song" by Eddie Bushyhead.

Down Another Road: Judy interview is with Deb Ramsey, who talks about growing up in WNC, and tells Judy about how her grandmother fed the local hobos.  Music: "Wish I Could've Been There" by Archie Watkins.

Closing Song: "The Roving Gambler" with Henry Queen and the Queen Family.


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Stories of Mountain Folk for 9/8/12

September 8 - Stories of Mountain Folk is a weekly podcast produced by Catch the Spirit of Appalachia and archived at Western Carolina University.

Storytelling:  Amy talks about drinking “Cool, Clear Water” in her youth from her grandparent’s and her own family’s springs.  Music: "Cool, Clear Water" by Gary Clawson.

Creative Corner:  Doreyl's guest is Susan Lingg from Caney Fork, a local visual artist who paints the mountains.  Music: “Thank You for Your Blessings” by the Cockman Family.

Stories of Mountain Folk:  Amy's guest is Rose Beck from Cherokee, who tells about growing up in Cullowhee.  Music:  "The Old Wood-Burning Stove" by Home Delivery.

Apple Butter:  Nicole’s guest is Shenna Kohlmeyer, who gives details about illustrating a children’s book.   Music: "This Little Light of Mine" by a young Mountain Faith from Sylva.

Down Another Road:  Judy's guest is once again storyteller Ted White, who shares stories about  Thomas Wolfe from Asheville.   Music: "Moose"  by Banjo Mania.

Closing song:  "Old Slewfoot" by the McDowell Family from Canton

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Stories of Mountain Folk for 9/1/12

September 1  - This week's Stories of Mountain Folk from Catch the Spirit of Appalachia:

Storytelling: Come with Amy, and share memories of the Golden Farm in Tuckasegee with "The Chicken-Killing Rock."  Music: "Down to the River to Pray" by the Asheville Muses.

Creative Corner: Doreyl's guest is Dominick DePalo, a visual artist from Waynesville, who has painted the great Roy Rogers and more.  Music: "Happy Trails to You" by the Paul Sullivan.

Stories of Mountain Folk: Amy's guest is 91-year old Bertie Elizabeth Parris from Alarka, who tells about her very interesting life.  Music: "When We All Get to Heaven" by Mountain Faith.

Black Roots of Appalachia: Victoria's guest is Edith Callahan, teacher of the year for Smoky Mountain High School.  Music: "There is a Fountain"-Southern Gospel.

Down Another Road: Judy's guest is Shelia Kay Adams from Madison County. They talk about the writing process.  Music: "Hangin' by a Thread"" by the Clover.

Closing song: "Under the Double Eagle"" by Lee Moore.

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