Friday, August 8, 2025 | PNC Music Pavilion | Charlotte, NC

Friday, August 8, 2025 | Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre | Charlotte, NC

Glen Hansard and Markéta IrglováThursday, July 31, 2025 | Peace Center | Greenville, SC

Beginning August 14th at participating theaters.

As you might expect, this is some exquisite pickin’ from two of the best in the business! Recorded live on April 7, 2024, at Nashville’s American Legion Post 82, this new album features the acclaimed duo performing 20 traditional bluegrass and folk songs. They particularly highlight some favorite tunes of Doc Watson, Tony Rice, and Clarence White, but also perform covers from the likes of Bob Dylan and Blaze Foley.

Thursday, July 17, 2025 | Peace Center | Greenville, SC

You may have heard of Nicholas Edward Williams, thanks to his American Songcatcher program we air every other Tuesday morning at 7:51am, which explores traditional folk, blues and country songs and their impact. Or perhaps thanks to his creation of ReString Appalachia, dedicated to getting quality instruments back in the hands of those who lost them due to Hurricane Helene and other natural and economic disasters. Or perhaps it’s his own music performances, of which our friend David Holt has said: "With tasteful guitar arrangements and a voice that draws you right in, Nicholas’ recordings roll along like a mountain stream.” Now he is part of The New Quintet, which includes Cody Ray (Guitar, Lap Steel, Vocals), Emma Dubose (Fiddle, Vocals), Jade Watts (Upright Bass, Vocals) & Gordon Inman (Clarinet, Vocals). They play the Jones House Cultural Center in Boone on Friday, and Zadie’s Market in Marshall on Saturday.

From his colorful characters, to the jaw-clenching descriptions of the challenges of modern-day America, to the subtle, dry wit that helps us cope with said challenges; any James McMurtry song does a good job at explaining what so many WNCW fans love about the singer/songwriter/guitarist. Get to know this latest collection from the 63-year-old sage.

Thursday, July 24, 2025 | Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre | Charlotte, NC

Tune in as Tom Fellenbaum talks with EJ Jones about the upcoming Grandfather Mountain Highland Games & Gathering of Scottish Clans. An accomplished bagpiper and band leader, Jones is also the Music Director of the annual event, which celebrates its tenth year July 9th through 13th at MacRae Meadows. The two will play some representative music and discuss a brief history of the Games.