Amanda Bocchi
Host of Appalachian VibesAmanda Bocchi is the host of Appalachian Vibes. As a musician and former producer for a Southwest Virginia NPR station, Amanda noticed the lack of diversity represented in the music community in Appalachia. She created the hour-long radio show and podcast as a response to the lack of diversity in Appalachia.
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Colby T Helms is a Franklin Co Virginia native with a harrowing story about how he came to be a songwriter. He is also an upcoming performer at this year's Merlefest. -
Tyler Hughes is an East Tennessee State University bluegrass graduate and Executive Director for The Crooked Rd. He also serves on Big Stone Gap's Town Council.
