Did you know fellow Texans Hayes Carll and the Band of Heathens have a history of jamming together? “We’ve played a lot of music together over the last 10 years,” says Carll, “and our creative relationship continues to evolve into its own thing. Hayes & The Heathens is that thing.” “This sort of medicine show, revival, rock and roll circus is a unique presentation of our music,” adds Ed Jurdi of Band of Heathens. “I think anyone who loves the spontaneity and chemistry of a live performance is going to be in for a magical evening. I know we’re going to have a good time!” They’ve collaborated on some new material together, and Hayes and at least a couple of the Heathens pay us a visit on Wednesday morning before their show in Asheville that evening, following their Tuesday Knoxville show.

If you missed the session live on Tuesday, or just want to hear it again, join Martin Anderson as he hosted ISMAY for a live interview/performance, and some Guest DJ spins. It is well worth a listen!

Our spring on-air fund drive has come to a close. We are tired, but very humble and grateful for all the love and support our listeners have shown us this week. Thanks to your generous donations, we have raised over $227,000 to help keep us afloat for another six months.It's always a homecoming of sorts, as some of our long-time phone volunteers return and new ones join the family. And we loved hearing from so many of our loyal listeners as they called in to donate to keep this independent radio station independent. We can't thank you enough.If you missed your opportunity to donate during our on-air campaign, please consider donating now by clicking on the red Donate button at the top of this page.

Our on-air fund drive has ended, but our fundraising never ends. If you missed your chance this past week, you can still show your support with our new t-shirt design, tote bag, ball cap, or a limited-release Goin' Across the Mountain Volume 5 CD. And, yes, we still have the WNCW Mountain Morning blend coffee from Dynamite Roasters — all available able as thank-you gifts for your donation.

Sunday, April 28, 2024 | Asheville Music Hall Presents at French Broad River Brewery | Asheville, NC

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 | Peace Center | Greenville, SC

At The Foundation Performing Arts Center on the campus of Isothermal College in Spindale, NC. You can donate now and receive a pair of tickets as a thank-you gift! Call us at 1-800-245-8870.

We have a fabulous lineup of great giveaways for our spring fund drive! The earlier you donate, the more drawings you'll be in!

Available now for your pledge of support, a new t-shirt design, tote bag, ball cap, and a limited-release Goin' Across the Mountain Volume 5 CD. And, yes, we still have our collectors' edition Crowd Around the Mountain Volume 27 and WNCW Mountain Morning blend coffee from Dynamite Roasters.

While supplies last, you can score our brand-new compilation of bluegrass tunes recorded in our own Studio B. Yours for a donation of $70 or more.