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August 28—Doreyl talks with Victor Hamilton from Sylva , touching on"
invictus," while Amy speaks with Mike Fitzgerald, cobbler from Sylva and mayor of Dillsboro. Then Mountain Faith treats us with "Keep Your Feet on the Ground."
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August 21—Doreyl's guest is George Ivy from Asheville, writer of the book "Up River;" Amy talks with Jeanette Queen who lives in Hendersonville now, but originally is from John's Creek. Jeanette, a member of the renown Queen Family mountain folk band, ends the show with "Wayfaring Stranger."
Played: 29 | Download | Duration: 00:30:03
August 14—Doreyl interviews Kathy Rowe from Cullowhee, who shares her original song; then Amy talks with Merritt Fouts from Franklin, old time clogger and current publisher of the Burningtown News. Then we share a fun recording of "Cotton-eyed Joe" (this recording is for Merritt!)
Played: 14 | Download | Duration: 00:30:01
August 7—Doreyl's guest is Becky Lipkin, herbalist from Tuckasegee, followed by the small voices of The Butterpats singing "For the Beauty of the Earth;" then, Amy talks with Nancy Pafford from Cherokee, about her books White Feather and Cherokee Rose. The show is closed out by The Cockman Family as they sing "My Rock."
Played: 8 | Download | Duration: 00:30:00
July 31—Amy shares her thoughts about Family Reunions; Doreyl interviews Mary Joyce from Sylva about her research on the local "Little People," then singer/songwriter Keith Shuler's song about "Little People" gives another insight; Amy discusses the historic Clampett Hardware Store in Bryson City with Diana Clampett, which is followed by The Inspirations' song of "Give the World a Smile."
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July 24—Jon Zackary of Cashiers opens our show with the "Ballad of the Piper Cub," then Doreyl interviews Judy Weppel from Within Reach in Hazelwood; Amy talks with Sylvia Pierce Branch who lives in Bryson City about a floating theater, and finally, we hear Joel Rosenberger play "My Faith Looks Up To Thee."
Played: 15 | Download | Duration: 00:30:00
July 17—Author Gail Nolen of Barker's Creek speaks with Doreyl on Creative Corner on her book "Memories of Merritt Island," and Amy interviews Cullowhee's George Frizzell from WCU's Hunter Library on local heritage, and the album "Songs of Jackson County" is featured with the story song of "Laney Field Haint."
Played: 18 | Download | Duration: 00:30:00
July 10—Introducing the show is the McDowell Family from Canton, playing “Rock Andy,” then on Creative Corner, Doreyl welcomes author Gail Nolen from Barker’s Creek talking about her book “Johnny, My Favorite Mouse.” Next, the youthful winners of the Jackson County Historic Preservation Commission Poster Contest, along with Cherrie Moses, Chairman.. Ginny McAfee from Black Mountain closes out the show with “The Garden.”
Played: 15 | Download | Duration: 00:30:02
July 3—Amy talks about ballroom dancing; then Doreyl interviews Chad Hallyburton, jazz guitarist who specializes in the "Big Band Era" with his music. In the second half Amy talks with Ronnie Parris of Alarka about hunting and fishing in WNC, then the Cockman Family shares "The Ballad of Old Blue."
Played: 30 | Download | Duration: 00:30:06