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These two friends present a full-length cover of Stevie Nicks & Lindsey Buckingham’s eponymous LP, Buckingham Nicks – a rare, cult record that has yet to ever be released on digital platforms or CD, or reissued on vinyl since its 1973 debut. “The best reason to cover anyone is that little part of you that thinks you might do it better,” says Andrew Bird. “Madison is the most talented musician I’ve encountered. She has a restless ear, always looking for a new sound or harmonic twist. Her voice is goosebump-inducing, nimble and emotive at any volume. I just had to find the right project for us to go deep on and this is it.” "Andrew is one of my favorite artists alive and one of the deepest musical collaborators I've been lucky enough to have," adds Madison Cunningham. "This buried record found us in a place where we were trying to figure out what we could do together. Unfamiliar with it, but excited by its scarcity…It was unsurprising to me how it ended up becoming one of the most creatively satisfying record-making experiences I've had, but the unforeseen bonus was how relevant some of those lyrics would be to my own life. It became a lifeline for me, and I hope we've done it justice."

Jontavious Willis is on a mission to reinvigorate today’s music with the spirit of the past. He leverages his unique sound—a synthesis of his Georgia heritage and the rich history of the Blues—to get the world dancing again. With a bawdy, playful sense of humor, he channels the lively “rent parties” and “juke joints” of yesteryear, imparting the vitality of this music across communities today. If you hear a direct connection with Taj Mahal here, you’re not wrong. Taj dubbed Jontavious his “wonderboy” back in 2015, and had him open for him on tour in 2017. He’s told Jontavious "I declare before God, you knocked this one out the park, son!”

Join us in one of our favorite days of programming. We’ll have all sorts of haints, tricks and treats to share with you for a fun day-long soundtrack. From the Black Magic Woman and Boris the Spider, to the Vampire Girl and Ramona down at the Snake Farm, we’re ready to Put a Spell On You…

Nick Lowe’s music career goes back to 1967 when he started the band Brinsley Schwarz, followed by Rockpile in 1975, and his solo career a year later. “(What’s So Funny About) Peace, Love & Understanding”, “Cruel To Be Kind”, “So It Goes”… These are some of the hits penned by Lowe, in a career that’s included pub rock, power pop, and new wave. He’s also collaborated for a number of years with the band Los Straitjackets, and they back him up on each track of this fun new release.

We are so impressed with not only the size of this wonderful new compilation (136 tracks), but the speed with which it was assembled. A number of North Carolinians and others rallied to make this available in the days following Tropical Storm Helene’s horrendous destruction in our region. The collection of previously unreleased material includes performances by Drive By Truckers, Sylvan Esso, Watchhouse, Iron & Wine, REM, and Waxahatchee. 100% of proceeds to Helene relief and recovery in Western NC. Current recipients of funds are Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, Mutual Aid Disaster Relief, Rural Organizing and Resilience (via Holler Harm Reduction), and Poder Emma (via Colaborativa la Milpa).

We know Chris from his work with the great trio Free Planet Radio, his rich solo work, and the many acts he’s worked with at his Hollow Reed Studio in Asheville. This new album is his fifth full-length album of original global-infused singer-songwriter material, and first in 10 years. It didn’t start out as a concept album, but there seems to be a thread throughout it of negotiating some of the heavier struggles of life and finding ways to cope with challenges while maintaining a sense of hope and a spiritual center through it all. A number of familiar local talents are on here, such as River Guerguerian, Chinobay, and Beth Wood.

This new album of 18 tracks won’t officially be released until January 31st, but Doni Zasloff and Eric Lindberg have sent it to us early, and might be shipping it out to fans soon, too. It’s divided into two halves: their core band covers the first half with their Americana sound: Ben Plotnick: Fiddle, Bobby Hawk: Fiddle, Thomas Cassell: Mandolin, Danny Fox: Piano, Organ, Wurlitzer, Erik Alvar: Bass, Andrew Ryan: Bass, David Berger: Drums & Percussion. The bluegrass half has Stuart Duncan: Fiddle, Jerry Douglas: Dobro, Sam Bush: Mandolin, Rob McCoury: Banjo, Cody Kilby: Guitar, Mark Schatz: Bass.

We always have much to be grateful for: the best listeners in the world, the best musicians in the world, our host for 35 years Isothermal Community College, and the beautiful, resilient region of Southern Appalachia. This month, we’re even more thankful than ever, thanks to the recovery efforts from countless individuals and organizations in the wake of Helene, and the members who helped us have what we believe is our strongest fund drive yet, currently at $300,000 raised. Let’s celebrate Thanksgiving in style! Per tradition, Arlo Guthrie’s “Alice’s Restaurant Massacree” will air at Noon. Maybe later in the day, too?

Vancouver Island-based indie band Current Swell are back with their highly anticipated EP, ‘Peacekeeper,’ their first release since the acclaimed 2019 album ‘Buffalo’. This 5-song EP will be followed by a 2nd one early next year, with plans to release the two together as well.

One of the best known contemporary progressive bluegrass jam bands, Yonder Mountain String Band has helped showcase the great music scene coming out of Colorado for some 26 years now. Ben Kaufmann, Adam Aijala, Dave Johnston, and Nick Piccininni are now joined by fiddler Coleman Smith, as well as dobro great Jerry Douglas on three tracks here.