Stories of Mountain Folk for 11/3/12

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

November 3, 2012:

Storytelling:  Amy describes the upcoming CSA Writer's Celebration to be at the Jarrett House on November 9th.   Music: "Abiding in the Vine" by Betty Brown.

 

Creative Corner:  Doreyl's guest is Karla Forbes from Balsam Mountain, who has a shop in Dillsboro. They talk about her passion of needles crafts. Music: “Hanging by a Thread” by Clover.

 

Stories of Mountain Folk:  Amy's guest is Charles Brown, a demonstrator at 2012 Mountain Heritage Day, who talks about being a "frontier long hunter." Music:  "Soldiers Joy" by the Ross Brothers.

 

Black Roots of Appalachia: Victoria's guest is Ida Jean Allen Bryson who grew up in Little Savannah in Webster. She talks about growing up and becoming a WAC in the US Army.  Music: "Blind now & Led by a Child" by the Cochman Family.

 

Down Another Road:  Judy's guest is Jared Gallamore from West Asheville. They talk about his interest in the Cherokee heritage.  Music: ”South Wind” by Pic & Play Dulcimer Group.

 

Closing song:  "Asheville, Paris of the South" by the Asheville Muses.

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Stories of Mountain Folk for 10/13/12

October 13,  2012 -  Stories of Mountain Folk is produced by Catch the Spirit of Appalachia

Storytelling:  This week Amy shares her memories of the song "Wildwood Flower."  Music: "Wildwood Flower" by Ron Smith from Sylva, and the Queen Family from John's Creek.

 

Creative Corner:  Doreyl's guest is Mary Hartbarger of the Jarrett House in Dillsboro. They talk about the history of this wonderful inn.  Music: “The Jarrett House Blues”by Mark Winchester

 

Stories of Mountain Folk:  Amy's guest is 90 year old Lloyd Cowan, who talks about his life in Jackson County. Music:  "Holding Up the Ladder" by the Inspirations

 

Black Roots of Appalachia:  Victoria's guest is 90 year old Louise Rogers Allen, who also talks about growing up in Jackson County.  Music: "Rock My Soul" by Golden Gate Quartet.

 

Down Another Road:  Judy's guest is T.J. Holland, who shares the roots of the Qualla Boundary.  Music: ”Cherokee” by Native American Nature.

 

Closing song:  "Lonesome John" by Dirk Powell)

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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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Stories of Mountain Folk for 8/25/12

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

Storytelling: Amy shares her story about a sad day in train history, "Cowee Tunnel," that took place in 1883. The story is accented by the song "Cowee Tunnel" by Milan Miller.

Creative Corner: Doreyl's guest is Sharon Petersen whose grandmother was from Wolf Mountain. Sharon creates creative colorful fabric dolls. Music: "Coat of Many Colors" by the Heltons.

Stories of Mountain Folk: Amy's guest is Betty Barnes from Alarka, who tells stories about growing up in the mountains.  Music: "He Is Here" by Barnes Family.

Apple Butter: Nicole's guest is Curtis Sikes, a teacher from Swain Middle School, who has published a new book, "The Heart of a King."  Music: "Children Sing" by the Butterpats.

Down Another Road: Judy's guest is Henry Watts from Asheville; they discuss his childhood at his grandparent's home in Madison County.  Music: "Hometown Blues" by the Blue Ridge Rounders.

Closing song: "Mule Skinner Blues" by Ernie & Mac.

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Stories of Mountain Folk for 7/28/12

July 28 -  This week's podcast of Stories of Mountain Folk, produced by Catch the Spirit of Appalachia:

Storytelling:  Amy tells a story about the House Finches and Mourning Doves on her porch…."Sitting on the Front Porch of Life." 

Creative Corner:  Doreyl's guest is Ray Carpenter once more, from Graham County, who tells about the honey bee.  Music: "Thank You for Your Blessings"by the Cockman Family.

Stories of Mountain Folk:  Amy's guest is Betty Maney, who shares her Cherokee heritage and how to make an oak splint basket.  Music:  "The Dance of the Nun Ne Hi" by Eddie Bushyhead.

Apple Butter:  Krista's guest is Cola Williamson from Bryson City. Cola talks about his background and love of music.   Music: "Goin to New Orleans" by Dave McGill, Karen Barnes & Ron Smith.

Down Another Road:  Judy spends time with Larry Norton, guitarist, from Madison County. Larry plays and discusses a couple of songs, "Black Mountain Rag," and "Little Water Boy."

Closing song:  "Uncle Pen" by The Log Cabin Boys

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Stories of Mountain Folk for 7-21-12

July 21, 2012 Stories of Mountain Folk from Catch the Spirit fo Appalachia:

Storytelling:  Amy talks about a fascinating story she heard years ago in her college years…."Diana of the Dunes." Music: The old Guitar.

 

Creative Corner:  Doreyl's guest is Ray Carpenter from Graham County who recounts stories about his aunt.  Music: "Somebody Touched Me" by Red Smiley.

 

Stories of Mountain Folk:  Carrie Sue Wood, originally from Old Savannah talks about how she grew up.  Music:  "Whoa Mule" by The Rye Holler Boys.

 

Black Roots of Appalachia:  Victoria's guest is Ella Mae Rogers from Sylva who shares some of her memories.   Music: "I've Got That Joy" by The Butterpats.

 

Down Another Road:  Judy talks with Randy Hughes and his guitar repair business, and the music he loves.  Music:  "Love Is" by Randy Hughes.

 

Closing song:  "Lee Highway Blues" by Vance Trull from Stecoah in Graham County.

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Stories of Mountain Folk for 7-7-12

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July 7, 2012

Storytelling: Memories of the "Upper Room of the Canhouse" is the story shared by Amy in this program. Music: "Friends" by Keith Shuler.

Creative Corner: Doreyl's guest is Larry Barnett from Bryson City. They talk about learning to play many instruments & teaching youth through the JAM program. Music: "Ragtime Annie" by the Leftovers Band.

Stories of Mountain Folk: Junetta Pell from Webster is Amy's guest, who gives some history of her local heritage and work in crafts. Music: "Are You From Dixie" by the Valley River Boys.

Apple Butter: Krista interviews Ashley Claxton, who tells stories of growing up riding with the Western North Carolina Wagon Train. Music: "Let Them Heavy Wagons Roll" by Ashley Claxton & "Thinkin' About Runnin'" by Paul Cataldo.

Down Another Road: Judy shares some of her original poetry. Music: "Across the Blue Mountains" by the Asheville Muses.

Closing song: "The Promise" by the Cockman Family 

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Stories of Mountain Folks - June 30 2012

Stories of Mountain Folk from Catch the Spirit of Appalachia for 7-30-12:

Storytelling: Amy shares a story told to her years ago by her Uncle Sterlen..."The Legend of Horseshoe Rock"

Creative Corner: Doreyl's guest is Peggy Dawson from Tuckasegee; they talk about the three most important things in gardening.  Music: "The Garden" by the Clover Band;

Stories of Mountain Folk: James Rolland from Swain County tells Amy about the Great Depression and hard times.  Music: "Hard Times" by Dick Powell & Tim O'Brien.

Black Roots of Appalachia: Victoria's guest is 94 year old Syrilda Smith from Sylva who shares some of her precious memories of her husband and teaching in Jackson County.  Music: "Home is Cross the Blue Ridge Mountains" by Earl Taylor & Jim McCall.

Down Another Road: Judy talks with Bill Rhodes of Asheville, who tells of his life away from the mountains and how he returned.  Music: "There is a Highway" by the Cochman Family.

Closing song: "Sally Anne" by Henry Queen from Johns Creek in Cullowhee.

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Stories of Mountain Folk for 6-23-12

June 23, 2012  -  Storytelling: "Grandpa and His Still"—The historic Jackson County Court House is the setting for part of Amy's story.  Music: "The Things That Grandpa Did"" by Ginny McAfee

Creative Corner: Doreyl's guest is Doris Hunter; they talk about heritage art and an upcoming festival, Mountain Artistians.  Music: "Nut Factory Shuffle" by Pic & Play Dulcimer Group

Stories of Mountain Folk: Amy talks with Madge Hyatt from Bryson City about her childhood. Music: "On Sunny Banks" by Archie Watkins

Apple Butter: Nicole speaks with Nancy Smith from Enka High School, about the results her senior project on an oral history of Appalachian women.  Music: "Treasures Money Can't Buy"" by Spirit-Filled Trio

Down Another Road: Judy talks with Nanette Corn Fuchs, from Avery's Creek in Arden, NC, a descendant of Evan Brown of Evan's Pottery.  Music: Chopin's "Wheel Hoss" by McDowell Family

Closing song: "Go Rest High" by the Hominy Valley Boys

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Stories of Mountain Folk for 6-9-12

June 9 2012 Stories of Mountain Folk Podcast by Catch the Spirit of Appalachia:

Storytelling: Amy tells an exciting story of "A Finger, A Leg, and Fire!" about why her uncle walked with a limp. Music: "Mountain Woman Medley" with Ron Smith from Sylva

Creative Corner: Doreyl interviews Bill Pruett from Graham County about his life as a guitarist and banjo player. Music: "Red Wing" by the Valley River Boys from Stecoah

Stories of Mountain Folk: Amy spends time with George Ellison, well-known author from Bryson City , talking his New book "Permanent Camp."  Music: "Dona Nobis Pacem"--Lamb of God-- by Jo Northup & Richard Birt from Asheville

Black Roots of Appalachia: Victoria's guest is Ann Miller Woodford from Andrews, and talk about the nonprofit organization One Dozen Who Cares.  Music: "Someone Who Cares" by the Inspirations from WNC

Down Another Road: Judy continues her conversation with Charlie Brown from Arden, about his profession of pottery and the history of Brown's Pottery.  Music: "Roving Gambler" by John Analo Phillips from Asheville

Closing Song: "I'll Be Fine" by Jon Zackary from Cashiers.

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This Week's Stories of Mountain Folk, 6-2-12

June 2, 2012 Stories of Mountain Folk Podcast by Catch the Spirit of Appalachia:

Storytelling:  Amy tells her mother's story about Amy's grandfather being "Called to Preach."  Music:  Amazing Grace by“Amazing Grace” Jo Northup & Richard Birt from Asheville.

Creative Corner:  Doreyl's guests are Sue Bullock & Sonny Reighard  from Stecoah who talk about the Graham County J.A.M. program for kids. Music: "Ruthie's Old Stories"by Sonny Reighard & the Valley River Boys.

Stories of Mountain Folk: Amy talks with Paige Lynn Christie from Bryson City about her genealogy.  Music: "Blackberry Blossom” The Ross Brothers from Waynesville.

Apple Butter:  Nicole visits with Melissa Jackson who shares her memories of hunting and fishing with her dad.  Music: "My Girl She's A Coon Hunter" by Keith Shuler from Sylva.

Down Another Road: Judy spends time with Charlie Brown, Master Potter from Arden, who tells of his long-time family history of making pottery on the wheel. 

Closing song:  "Amazing Grace" by Vance Trull from Stecoah.Stories of Mountain Folk is also broadcast on WRGC Radio in Sylva NC at 540am on your dial Saturday, June 2, at 9 AM

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Stories of Mountain Folk for 5-26-12

May 26, 2012 Stories of Mountain Folk Podcast by Catch the Spirit of Appalachia

Storytelling: Amy shares a childhood memory of "Doodlebug, Doodlebug."  Music: "Duets" by Banjo Mania

Creative Corner: Poet Terry Michelsen visits with Doreyl to talk about her new book, "Soaring on Wings of Words." Music: "A Stor Mo Chrol" by the Asheville Muses

Stories of Mountain Folk: Amy talks with Jeff Price, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee, about his ability as a natural artist. Music: "Cherokee" Native American Flute.

Apple Butter: Join Krista as she introduces Bradley Adams, a member of the Freight Hoppers Band, and talks about his music heritage. Music: "Shelvin Rock" by the Freight Hoppers

Down Another Road: Judy's guest is Tommy Case once more, as she continues with the history of the historical Pisgah Forest Pottery in Arden. Music: "Darling Cora" by John Analo Phillips, an old Appalachian song

Closing Song:  "Little Satchel" by Blue Ridge Rounders.

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Stories of Mountain Folk - 4-28-12

April 28, 2012:

Storytelling: "Traveling On"--Amy's story of graduation and joining the US Air Force. 

Music -  "Traveling On" by young Cockman Family.

Creative Corner: Doreyl's guest is Dora Reynolds, local Sylva crafter

Music -  "Sister" by J. Robin Whitley.

Stories of Mountain Folk: 85-year old Aileen Crisp talks with Amy about going to a one-room school in Swain County 

Music -  "Golden Memories" by Clover.

Black Roots of Appalachia: Victoria talks with Evelyn Bryson Austin about growing up in Webster

Music -  "Crying Holy" by the Hominy Valley Boys.

Down Another Road: Judy's guest is Francis Corn Briggs who talks about history and life in Arden/Skyland/Avery's Creek 

Music -  "Don't Be Ashamed of Your Age" by Red Foley, Ernest Tubb & Woody Rhodes (lead guitar), Judy's dad.

Closing Song: ("June Apple" by Henry Queen)

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Stories of Mountain Folk Podcast 4-14--12

April 14 -   Storytelling: In the story "The Wayward Wind," Amy goes back in time to talk about a talent contest at Tuckasegee School  - Music: "The Wayward Wind" by Gogi Grant.
Creative Corner: Doreyl's guest is wood turner Robert Woods from Stecoah  - Music: "Smoky Mountain Days" by Keith Shuler from Sylva).
Stories of Mountain Folk: Linda Owen Vinson, Amy's cousin, joins Amy to recall growing up on Cullowhee - Mountain Music: "Chickens" by C.W. Colt.
Apple Butter: Krista Robb from Bryson City, talks about her family's history -  Music: "Flop Eared Mule" by Raymond Fairchild from Maggie Valley.
Down Another Road: Judy welcomes her Uncle Martin Cook from Caney Fork once more talking about music -  Music: "She'll Be Coming Around The Mountain" by Judy and family
Closing Song: "The Promise" by the Cockman Family from Sherrill's Ford.

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Stories of Mountain Folk Podcast 3-24-12

March 24 - Stories of Mountain Folk, broadcast by Catch the Spirit of Appalachia:

Storytelling: Amy shares her "Coon Hunting" story, with assistance from Keith Shuler from Sylva, whose original song is "Sam Moody, Legendary Coonhound."
Creative Corner: Doreyl's guest is Kim Ross from Waynesville, who has a clogging team & talent for pottery (music: "Boil Them Cabbage" by Kort & Beth McCumber).
Stories of Mountain Folk: Carroll Smith joins Amy in this session, and tells of growing up in Macon County (Music: "My Carolina Home" sang by Ginny McAfee from Black Mountain).
Apple Butter: Nicole spends time with Nancy Smith from Asheville, who continues sharing her senior project on Appalachian woman (Song: "Rooster" by Nancy Smith).
Down Another Road: Judy once again spends time with Sheila Kay Adams from Madison County, who shares her poem/vignette, "Flowering Ivy," and plays "Frosty Morning" on the banjo.
Closing song: "Uncle Pen" by the Log Cabin Boys."      Listen to the Podcast HERE

Stories of Mountain Folk Podcast 3-3-12

March 3, 2012 - The first hour-long program with 3 new interviewers: Amy tells her story about basic training while in the Air Force; Doreyl's guest is Luzell Wiggins Bennet, an artist from Qualla, and Amy then talks with a naturalist, Jeff Gottlieb from Whittier (Sheila Kay Adams sings "Camp a Little While in the Wilderness"). Krista Robbe and Nichole Jarosinski, two young interviewers with the segment called "Apple Butter," are welcomed to the show, with Krista's first interview with guest Angie Davis from Alarka about being a mountain girl (we hear "Been to the East Been to the West" by the Freight Hoppers).

Then, Judy Rhodes in her new segment entitled, "Down Another Road," introduces her mother Arbie Rhodes from Arden to our audience, ("Maybe" by the Muses opens this interview) and the two talk about Arbie's early years as a student and then becoming a teacher. The programs ends with "My Home is Across the Blue Ridge Mountains" by Earl Taylor & Jim McCall

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Stories of Mountain Folk Podcast 2-25-12

February 25, 2012  Stories of Mountain Folk from Catch the Spirit of Appalachia  - Amy begins the show with a story called "My Uncle Ray," along with the song "Gonna Lay Down My Old Guitar," by Jim Greer; Doreyl's interview is with Dot Conner from Sylva… they discuss Dot's mother Mary Jane Queen, and the upcoming CSA Scholarships for Appalachian Studies. Amy then talks with Bonnie Ensley from Tuckasegee, who tells the story of her father, Dave Coggins, who was an old time mail carrier on Cullowhee Mountain. The show ends with "Foggy Mountain Breakdown," by 17-year old Jacob Jones from Sylva.   LISTEN HERE

Woodslore and Wildwoods Wisdom at Walnut Creek Preserve’s Nature Center

January 28, 10:30 AM to 12 PM at Walnut Creek Preserve Nature Center - Doug Elliott offers "Woodslore and Wildwoods Wisdom: Stories, Songs, and Lore Celebrating the Natural World".  Whether he's singing about catfish, pontificating on possums, extolling the virtues of dandelions, cawing with crows, pondering the “nature” in human nature, telling wild snake tales or wailing out a jivey harmonica tune, Doug Elliott is known for his lively presentations as well as his broad, practical, scientific, and cultural knowledge of the Southern Appalachian bioregion.
Elliot will be performing a concert of amazing tales, lively tunes, traditional lore, outrageous personal narratives with facts stranger than fiction. He flavors it all with regional dialects, lively harmonica riffs, and more than a few belly laughs. Time and weather permitting, there may also be an interpretive natural history stroll around the grounds of Walnut Creek Preserve after the presentation. Children and adults are welcome and the event is free.

To get to Walnut Creek Preserve’s Nature Center from the Tryon NC and Columbus area, take NC HWY – 108 E and turn left on to NC HWY – 9 N toward Lake Lure. Follow NC HWY – 9 N for 5 miles and turn right onto McGuinn Road (at the Exxon Station). Go 1 mile to the intersection with Big Level Road; turn left, go 2/10ths of a mile and take the first right onto Aden Green Road. Follow Aden Green for 4/10ths of a mile and turn left on Herbarium Lane and into Walnut Creek Preserve. Take the first left onto Conservatory Lane which takes you to the parking area for the Nature Center.

For more information or directions from another location, please contact the Pacolet Area Conservancy at (828)859-5060

Swannanoa Solstice this weekend in Asheville

December 18   Swannanoa Solstice  The annual performance of A Swannanoa Solstice. Headlined by world renowned musicians Al Petteway, Amy White, and Robin Bullock playing guitar, mandolin, fiddle, Appalachian dulcimer, piano, harp, and world percussion, these performances are enhanced further by the voices and talents of special guest musicians, storytellers, dancers, and host Doug Orr. Gather with family and friends for one of the two performances offered to accommodate ticket demand for this holiday tradition

Performances are 2 PM and 7 PM at the 

Diana Wortham Theatre, 2 S Pack Square in Asheville NC 

Get a link for Swannanoa Soltice and other 

Asheville NC Events and visitor information HERE