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Beats, Brews & BuddiesDoug Settles | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S4 EP12Doug Settles | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S4 EP122025-07-081h 00Beats, Brews & BuddiesCandace Blair/Treble Makers | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S4 EP11Candace Blair has been sharing her love of music with kids and families for over 20 years, and she still lights up every time a student discovers the joy of making music. From her days studying Music Education at Virginia Commonwealth University to teaching in Roanoke’s studios and classrooms, Candace has always believed music should be fun, accessible, and full of heart.She’s certified through the American Montessori Society and MusikGarten, and has created engaging, creative classes that have been featured in The Roanoker Magazine more than once. Whether she’s leading a group of...2025-06-241h 01Beats, Brews & BuddiesMarie-Claire Evans | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S4 EP10Marie-Claire Evans is a singer/songwriter based in Roanoke, VA. Originally from Hampton Roads, she comes from a musical background of classical piano and vocal training but found a love for writing and performing indie/folk/rock music. Known for her wide vocal range and smoky lower register, her songs incorporate intimate lyrics and wistful melodies to produce a simultaneously powerful yet easy-listening experience for any audience to enjoy. When she isn't writing and performing, Marie-Claire spends her time coaching field hockey teams and reading as much as possible.2025-06-101h 07Beats, Brews & BuddiesKerry Hurley | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S4 EP9Like many musicians, Kerry started singing and performing when he was a kid in church. At age 7 he was singing solos in front of the entire congregation. Then came piano lessons to learn to read and write music. He really loved to sing though, so he concentrated on his vocals. He performed all throughout his school years, all the way up through college at George Mason University. The West Coast was calling him so in 1988 on a wing and a prayer he heads out to L.A.!! He settles in and meets some great musicians and starts to perform...2025-05-271h 14Beats, Brews & BuddiesTRAVIS SCHMITT | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S4 BONUS EPISODEBonus episode featuring our host, Travis Schmitt!2025-05-1332 minBeats, Brews & BuddiesWilliam Seymour | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S4 EP8William Seymour is a singer-songwriter originally from Snow Hill, NC but currently lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. His sound can be described as a mix of Country, Blues, Soul, and Americana.His influences come from artists such as Jackson Browne, Eric Clapton, Waylon Jennings, and more. William plays bass and tours with the rock n roll band Caitlin Krisko The Broadcast. He has recently released his 3rd solo album, entitled "Ride Along".2025-04-2954 minBeats, Brews & BuddiesPaul Salvey | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S4 EP7Episode 7 from Season 4 is out now! Featuring Paul Salvey.2025-04-151h 12Beats, Brews & BuddiesGLAM'R KITI | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S4 EP6Inspired by the Classics you know and love, Glam'r Kiti is the nation's premiere 80's Rock Tribute Group. Based in the Mountains of Southwest Virginia, They've rocked sold-out shows along the East Coast, and become community favorites in their base city of Roanoke, Virginia. 2025-04-011h 08Beats, Brews & BuddiesBT Ross | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S4 EP5Brandon, known to friends and family as "Bt," is a dedicated drummer from Covington, VA. A proud father of two, his passion for drumming began at an early age—he likes to say he was born with drumsticks in hand. His journey as a musician started in church, where he developed his skills and built a strong foundation in rhythm and performance.For nearly eight years, Brandon has been the drummer for Chad Nickell & The Loose Change, bringing energy and precision to every performance. Over the years, he has played with numerous bands, entertaining audiences of all si...2025-03-181h 15Beats, Brews & BuddiesAdam Hill | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S4 EP4Adam Hill was born in Roanoke and has been playing music in the area for over twenty years. He began as a drummer before transitioning to keyboards. He performs with the award-winning Solacoustix band and leads his own project, the Adam Hill Trio. Currently, he also works as a pianist at the Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs.2025-03-041h 04Beats, Brews & BuddiesJEREMY PRICE | Beats, Brews & Buddies | Bonus EpisodeA special featuring our co-host, Jeremy Price! 2025-02-1932 minBeats, Brews & BuddiesLosing Moxie (Laura Cuadrado & Eric Stachelski) | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S4 EP3Losing Moxie is the songwriting duo of Eric & Laura, dedicated to crafting songs that explore the complexities of life and the art of musicianship. Having written together for about a year, they are newcomers to the scene but are deeply passionate about the songwriting process. With no strict adherence to a single genre, their music is a reflection of curiosity, emotion, and creative freedom. Though they have only played live a few times, their focus remains on creating songs that resonate and evolve with each performance.2025-02-041h 10Beats, Brews & BuddiesAaron Geller | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S4 EP2Aaron Geller has been playing guitar for 30 years and is regularly playing around the Roanoke and NRV area in a variety of styles: Blues, Appalachian, Hip Hop, Latin Jazz, Acoustic rock (even though he’s a metal head shredder at heart). He also writes instrumental acoustic music. When not playing music, he’s either teaching Chemistry at Virginia Tech or hanging out a brewery (possibly getting his lectures ready).2025-01-211h 00Beats, Brews & BuddiesRobby Sinclair | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S4 EP1Robby Sinclair began his musical journey at the age of 10 in Roanoke, VA. He honed his craft studying Jazz at Virginia Commonwealth University, which laid the foundation for a dynamic career. Spending 12 years in New York City, Robby became a sought-after session drummer, collaborating and touring with various artists and styles.
Relocating to Los Angeles, Robby spent five years touring with Chet Faker and collaborating with an impressive roster of artists, including Linda Perry, Chris Baio (of Vampire Weekend), Jon Natchez (of War on Drugs), Natasha Bedingfield, Steve Lukather, and Mia Folick, further cementing h...2025-01-0758 minBeats, Brews & BuddiesJamiel Allen / Shmazz | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S3 EP23JAMIEL ALLEN was born in Key West, FL, and spent part of his childhood in Ecuador. Hailing from a family of musicians and artists who encouraged his love of the arts, Jamiel began playing trumpet at the age of 10 in school and guitar at home. However, he discovered his love for the piano on his own and after teaching himself to play for a year, Jamiel began taking lessons from world-class pianist and teacher Franko Richmond, whose impact and pedagogy still resonate with his career to this day. Jamiel is an exceedingly talented pianist, songwriter, studio producer, and singer...2024-12-031h 11Beats, Brews & BuddiesRobby Carden | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S3 EP22Robby Carden has been a member of the Jared Stout Band since the spring of 2019. Throughout his career, Robby has had the honor of opening for iconic artists such as Blues Traveler, Emmylou Harris, Chris Knight, Shooter Jennings, Sam Williams, Phil Vassar, 38 Special, and the Little River Band.
A seasoned performer, Robby was part of the *FloydFest Band on Fire* winning group, Welcome to Hoonah, and the runner-up with Seph Custer and the Flatbreaks. With the Jared Stout Band, he achieved recognition as a *FloydFest On the Rise* runner-up and frequently appears as a F...2024-11-191h 09Beats, Brews & BuddiesJeremiah Rhodes | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S3 EP21Jeremiah began playing drums at around 12 years old, mimicking music videos on MTV. Throughout high school he was trained by Jeremy Price and had his first paying gig at 16. Jeremy also encouraged him to pick up guitar as a means of doing something musical in the evenings that wasn’t quite as loud. The most important thing he got from Jeremy, however, was the inspiration to teach music at some point. After years as a drummer and one of the songwriters for Grass Monkey, he decided to step back from performing, and began teaching as a way to help ot...2024-11-051h 23Beats, Brews & BuddiesSteve Gross | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S3 EP20Steve Gross is a Music Business Consultant, A&R Consultant, and talent Manager at Atomic Artist Entertainment. 2024-10-221h 32Beats, Brews & BuddiesFather Sun (Janiah & Nyo Allen) | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S3 EP19Father Sun’s repertoire encompasses reggae covers and original compositions, each note carrying the authentic vibe of the genre. Their performances are not mere musical exhibitions; they are heartfelt celebrations of life and the universal language of music. Join Father Sun on their musical odyssey, where the essence of reggae is embraced and shared, connecting souls and spreading positivity wherever their music is heard.
Janiah Allen holds down the low end on the bass, providing a combination of steady root notes, syncopated rhythms, and melodic fills, adding depth and movement to the music. Janiah’s so...2024-10-011h 25Beats, Brews & BuddiesSarai Sibéal | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S3 EP18Sarah Bowles, also known as Sarai Sibéal, is a native Roanoker. Merging electro-soul with R&B, disco and world music influences, Sarah crafts a mesmerizing fusion of sound that captivates and engages listeners. She released her debut solo album Taboo (Tapua) last November that was co-produced and co-written with Jamiel Allen & Sam Lunsford. The album features musical performances and solos from Willis Greenstreet and Cameron McLaughlin. This year she has co-written and co-produced eight new tracks to be released as singles and EPs this fall and winter with Cameron McLaughlin and Sam Lunsford, featuring Willis Greenstreet, Keith Thomas, C...2024-09-171h 08Beats, Brews & BuddiesSeph Custer | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S3 EP17Seph Custer is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Southwest Virginia. For his first 7 years in music, his career revolved around playing lead guitar, banjo, slide and mandolin for numerous rock, americana, blues, punk, alternative, and traditional bands. With a desire to combine his love for a wide range of music, and a shortage of musicians to perform the required parts, Seph embraced the role of front-man for the first time in 2014. Since then, he's fined tuned his sound over the course of two studio albums and over 1,200 live performances, combining his diverse music taste with his skill set...2024-09-031h 06Beats, Brews & BuddiesBoyd Clement | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S3 EP16Boyd Clement with Phat Boyz2024-08-201h 01Beats, Brews & BuddiesColby Rorer | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S3 EP15Colby Rorer is a Roanoke native, father, husband, and music enthusiast. Began playing various instruments in middle school and high school. Eventually starting gigging at restaurants and in backyards — not even knowing you could charge for gigs like that. From there it’s been a very slow, organic growth toward becoming a regular act at local bars, breweries, and restaurant patios. Self taught, with the help of close friends, and practicing everyday. The heart of Colby’s music world is the Troublesome Blues Band: a steady group of musicians who have fun wherever they’re welcome. 2024-08-061h 02Beats, Brews & BuddiesAaron Jones and Terry Brown | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S3 EP14Aaron is 16 and has played the guitar for about 5 years. He loves all aspects of music but classic rock and blues are his favorite. He takes guitar lessons with Kenny Seay and Brian Mesko. He is in the Patrick Henry High School Marching band, Jazz band, and indoor percussion. He is the lead guitarist with Blu3print (which is a band that formed through students of Kenny Seay. He is presently the lead guitarist in the Asia Bronte Band.2024-07-2355 minBeats, Brews & BuddiesAdam Markham | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S3 EP13Hailing from Bedford County, Virginia, Adam Markham has been performing for audiences for more than forty years. Though his vocals are usually accompanied by acoustic guitar and harmonica, he also can occasionally be seen playing electric guitar, bass, banjo, mandolin and ukulele. Influences range from Hank to Hendrix, with heavy doses of blues, jazz and classic rock, and his eclectic repertoire also includes many original compositions. He currently performs solo, and is a member of the band The Big Whoop, and the duo Heartbent, and also plays with numerous other musicians in the area. Past bands include The Housecats...2024-07-021h 16Beats, Brews & BuddiesJustin & Lindsey Prillaman | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S3 EP12Justin Prillaman Music is a multidimensional and multi-genre Rock and Country band.2024-06-181h 10Beats, Brews & BuddiesLoud (Cory Akers & Brian Jones) | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S3 EP11Cory has been testing the limits of his vocals with each song he sings since the band was created in August 2015. With a booming voice, mixed with a soul grabbing projection, and a dash of expression with emotion, Cory is sure to grab your attention with any song on their playlist.
Cory says that his passion for music is fueled by the energy and emotion the music brings to life. From the personal connection to the songs and to the energy of the crowd that each song brings, this is what keeps his love for music alive....2024-06-041h 04Beats, Brews & BuddiesTaye the Truth | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S3 EP10I am Dionte “Taye the Truth” Hall, a lyricist native to Roanoke, Virginia. I released my debut project, Broken King, in 2021. That was the catalyst for multiple collaborative projects, including the “We Are Art” project cypher, as well as several placements on different music albums. My music is uplifting, relatable and accessible to a variety of audiences, which allowed me to build a well established brand in the Roanoke locality. As I continue to create art and perform at various events. I want to continue to use my music as an inspiration for my community to both believe in and expr...2024-05-2057 minBeats, Brews & BuddiesIn the Meantime (Marie Anderson & Mike Havens) | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S3 EP9A powerhouse rock/alternative band fueled by raw energy, gritty riffs, and unapologetic passion. Formed in Roanoke, VA, in 2023, In The Meantime was born out of a shared love for great sounds of rock 'n' roll and a desire to create music that speaks to the heart of the human experience. Featuring one of the region’s most exceptional vocalists, Marie Anderson, her soulful voice commands the stage in front of an all-star band made up of Mike Havens on guitar, Jason Holt on bass, and Ken Bailey on drums. With blistering guitar solos, thunderous rhythms, and lyrics that ca...2024-05-071h 08Beats, Brews & BuddiesThe KIND (Rick Godley and Joringel Starchild) | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S3 EP8The Kind, a Blacksburg based folk-rock band, is familiar to anyone who has passed through the New River Valley in the last thirty plus years. Formed in 1986, The Kind plays in a variety of styles that ranges from classic rock, R&B, and jazz to bluegrass and country; however, the arena which they most frequently blend their diverse influences is their huge melting pot of Grateful Dead covers. Over the years, The Kind has been privileged to perform with the likes of Jorma Kaukonen (Jefferson Airplane & Hot Tuna), Rick Danko (The Band), Merle Saunders (The Jerry Garcia Band), The...2024-04-231h 05Beats, Brews & BuddiesKarlee Raye | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S3 EP7Karlee Raye is a 21 year old singer/songwriter from the heart of Central Virginia. With her soulful voice, demanding stage presence, and infectious personality, Karlee Raye is sure to win over your heart and the rhythm it beats to!2024-04-021h 03Beats, Brews & BuddiesDavid Brown | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S3 EP6David Brown was born in Roanoke in 1967. His early exposure to live music came courtesy of his parents, who took him to see Ike and Tina Turner, the Eagles, and other iconic acts in the early 1970s. With a mother who played piano exceptionally well and parents who enjoyed popular music, David's childhood was filled with the sounds of Janis Joplin, The Doobie Brothers, Neil Diamond, Ann Murray, and a variety of tunes from FM radio.
His fascination with drums began at the age of 10, and in 1980, David met Kelly Scott, Jody Ensor, and...2024-03-191h 12Beats, Brews & BuddiesChris Keaton | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S3 EP5CHRIS KEATON is a 30 year Voting Member of the Recording Academy based in Nashville. He is an award winning music publisher, management consultant and a member of the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame (Band of Oz, 2016). He manages rock act Emblem 3. His song plugging for his clients has resulted in songs being recorded by George Strait, Trisha Yearwood, Brook and Dunn, Lonestar, Reba ,Cliff Richard and others.He is also an author (DAPPER, Confidence On The Fly), speaker and a member of the Macy's Celebrations Team for the retail giant.2024-03-051h 29Beats, Brews & BuddiesJustin Tolley | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S3 EP4Born Justin Brownlee Tolley in Central VA April 6, 1974, Justin took in a variety of early music influences from an early age including classic rock, R&B, funk and classic country and Americana genres to eventually learn piano, trombone & bass guitar and navigate his unique path and career in music.
He has arranged & written in Virginia original bands including RedLightGo 97-99 (Lexington), Mafia Track Suit 09-12 (Roanoke), while hustling the cover band circuit for 13 years with the Worx. When not booked with the Worx, always eager to meet players and play with Roanoke valley bands...2024-02-201h 31Beats, Brews & BuddiesDylan Dent | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S3 EP3Dylan Dent is a singer/songwriter, rapper, and producer. Throughout his 7 projects (with an 8th and 9th on the way) his music has crossed many genres. But he spends most of his time trying to find new angles on rap and pop music. The one thing that remains consistent is the strong theme of introspection in his songwriting. With everything he creates he hopes to add value to the lives of those experiencing his art.2024-02-061h 16Beats, Brews & BuddiesJosh Smelser | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S3 EP2I was born and raised in the Roanoke Valley. Mom is a classical pianist and was the music director at church and dad sang and played guitar so music was a big part of life from a young age. Started playing trumpet and guitar in middle school but the drum kit was always intriguing to me. When our church switched from hymns to “praise music” we needed a drummer. My parents bought me a drum kit and signed me up for lessons with Jeremy at the fret mill. I was hooked right away!
I studied music at colle...2024-01-231h 31Beats, Brews & BuddiesIsaac Hadden | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S3 EP1Isaac Hadden is a young, genre-smashing guitarist and vocalist from Southwest, VA, currently based in Asheville, NC. He is gaining attention for his passion and talent, and building a supportive fanbase in the United States and abroad. He has played alongside some of the hottest acts on the music festival circuit and performed supporting sets for a growing list of legendary guitarists. He fronts the Isaac Hadden Project, an improvisational jazz-infused funk-rock group comprised of seasoned professionals from Southwest, VA as well as Isaac Hadden Organ trio, an unconventional jazz-funk group that features powerhouse musicians from western NC. He...2024-01-091h 04Beats, Brews & BuddiesLADIES NIGHT LIVE | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S2 EP23LIVE - featuring Annalyse Marie, Cassandra Lynn, and Charissa Joy!2023-12-212h 02Beats, Brews & BuddiesPaul Tressel | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S2 EP22Paul Tressel | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S2 EP222023-12-051h 22Beats, Brews & BuddiesTerry Brown | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S2 EP21“Momma said, I was singing before I was talking.” Terry Brown is a singer who comes to Roanoke Valley from Wilmington. DE. He came to Roanoke to pastor a small in 1986. Terry studied voice at Delaware State University and musical theater from the University of Delaware respectively. Although Terry studied classical voice in college, he grew up singing mainly R&B, Jazz, Show Tunes and Choral music. Terry has had the privilege to perform with some of the finest musicians in Delaware and the Roanoke Valley area. He is the former, male lead singer for the Sway Katz Big Band...2023-11-211h 13Beats, Brews & Buddies2 Dollar Shake | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S2 EP20NEW EPISIODE ALERT featuring 2 Dollar Shake (Sam Nash & Jason Hill)2023-11-071h 21Beats, Brews & BuddiesCory Schmitt | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S2 EP19Cory Schmitt earned his Bachelor of Music Education degree in 2012 from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. While at JMU, Cory played trumpet and cornet in numerous ensembles, and was also the Drum Major for the 450-member Marching Royal Dukes. In 2014, Cory earned his Masters Degree in Wind Band Conducting and Trumpet Performance at the University of Northern Iowa, where he conducted the UNI Pep Band and UNI Concert Band, and played lead trumpet in the award winning UNI Jazz Band One. In 2014, Cory began an 8-year career as the Director of Bands at Forest City, Iowa as High...2023-10-241h 13Beats, Brews & BuddiesAndy & Abbey Neikirk | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S2 EP18Andy & Abbey Neikirk are Roanoke natives and newlyweds. They met at Journey church when Andy joined the church’s band. While Abbey has primarily played music at church, Andy has been in bands like AM Avenue, Rutledge, Long Story Short and was a founding member of the Jerry Wimmer Trio. Andy plays guitar, bass, and is a vocalist. In part with playing music, Andy has gotten into live and studio audio engineering, in part mixing the songs for the online church service. Abbey sings and plays a bit of piano. They have recently started a band together called The Bl...2023-10-101h 12Beats, Brews & BuddiesCorey Hunley | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S2 EP17Corey Hunley is a natural-born entertainer, just a guy passing through life with a guitar in his hand and a song in his head. He has been fortunate enough to share the stage with renowned musicians like Marty Stuart, Darrell Scott, Will Hoge, John Hiatt, Paul Thorn, Colbie Caillat, Uncle Kracker, and a few other cool folks. As a singer-songwriter, Corey possesses the ability to captivate his audience. He's not only a good singer but also a helluva songwriter and an all-around fine guitarist. Corey's music has a way of making you want to drink harder, love stronger, and...2023-09-191h 18Beats, Brews & BuddiesSandra Aranegui | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S2 EP16Sandra Aranegui launched Lover’s Rock Productions and Smith Mountain Lake Live Music (a DBA of Lover’s Rock Productions, a not-for-profit booking and promoting business) in September 2021, focusing on community events and festivals involving live music. She books musical talent for a total of 18 different restaurants, bars and breweries, and offers a weekly listing of live music and community events for the area. She launched the first annual Smith Mountain Lake Live Music Festival with Center in the Square as a beneficiary, a huge success with a combined 32 bands, eight total stages and five additional satellite venues. She work...2023-09-051h 08Beats, Brews & BuddiesJD Sutphin | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S2 EP15JD Sutphin is a father, husband, musician and business owner from southwest Virginia. Born in Botetourt County he finished out school in Franklin County where after graduation became an on air personality at WROV-FM in Roanoke as well as XL102 in Richmond while fronting the hard rock metal band, Madrone.
For over ten years, Madrone toured throughout the East coast eventually gained nationwide support with their top 50 Billboard single “Daybreak” as well as charting with the follow up single “House of Ghosts".
In 2014 JD left WROV and radio to create Big Lick Entertainment, an events and marketi...2023-08-221h 16Beats, Brews & BuddiesJoJo Stockton | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S2 EP14JoJo Stockton is a Franklin County native who has opened for several Grammy-nominated artists such as Corey “Lil Pop” Ledet, “TAZ” Brandon Niederauer and Delbert McClinton. A true music enthusiast, JoJo enjoys all genres but holds the Blues near and dear to his heart! Thanks to his father’s early exposure to the blues guitar, JoJo has written, recorded and performed his originals all throughout the region with tremendous success.
Currently a Roanoke resident, you can find JoJo always downtown playing for the local scene w/ his award winning band Solacoustix.
Stockton still finds time to make it to th...2023-07-181h 18Beats, Brews & BuddiesTad Dickens | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S2 EP13Hi, I’m Tad, born-and-bred in east Tennessee, and a Roanoker for almost 25 years. I’m 58 and I’ve been beating on things for about 50 of those years. I’ve been writing for about the same amount of time. I don’t do either one of them great, but I enjoy them both. I’ve played in country bands, rock bands, blues bands. Lately, I’m a member of alt-rock original songs group Monster Atlantic, and honky-tonk act Rachael Hester & The Tennessee Walkers. If I’m lucky, I’ve got another 20 years of doing what I love at a decent level.2023-07-041h 41Beats, Brews & BuddiesBrooke Tolley | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S2 EP12Brooke Tolley is a native of Roanoke, Virginia and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Performance from Liberty University and a Master of Arts in Voice from Radford University. Brooke’s opera roles include Kate Pinkterton in Madama Butterfly, Johanna in Sweeney Todd, the Queen of the Night in The Magic Flute, Laetitia in The Old Maid and the Thief and Lucy in Menotti’s The Telephone. As a concert soloist, Brooke has performed in Handel’s Messiah, DuBois’ Seven Last Words of Christ, Schubert’s Mass in G, and Pepper Choplin’s A Journey with the Shepherd, which she pr...2023-06-201h 18Beats, Brews & BuddiesCameron Hughes | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S2 EP11Cameron Hughes is a local Roanoke musician, producer, an engineer. He grew up in Rocky Mount, VA and attended Franklin County High. After high school, he studied Music Tech at Belmont University. His gift of playing piano started when he was around the age of 12 years old. By the age of 16 he started traveling professionally playing Smooth Jazz and R&8. Since then he has worked with multiple Gospel and R&B artists. His production company “Hughes Music Entertainment” was created to give local artists a feel of what the big stage feels like so they can be prepared when the...2023-06-061h 01Beats, Brews & BuddiesFestival in the Park Roundtable | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S2 EP10Festival in the Park is a community event offering live music and a diversity of local vendors that has operated annually since its founding in 1968. As a qualifying 501C3 organization run by an all volunteer board of directors, Festival in the Park owes its annual success to the generosity of local
volunteers and the undying support of the community.2023-05-161h 34Beats, Brews & BuddiesAsia Sawyer | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S2 EP9Asia Sawyer, lead singer for the Asia Bronte Band, is an up-and-coming vocalist born and raised in the Roanoke Valley. She’s loved music as long as she can remember, but in the last few years she’s taken her passion to the next level with the help of her band mate Lewis Stump. Her biggest musical inspiration is Miranda Lambert, but her style isn’t confined to any one genre. You can find the Asia Brontë Band rocking the doors off of local bars like the Hangout, where their energetic vibe can take any event to the next level.2023-05-021h 18Beats, Brews & BuddiesAdam Rutledge | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S2 EP8Country-rocker Adam Rutledge is soaring to new heights with the release of his EP, Runway, which stands out with its “distinctive hybrid of country and rock, catchy guitar intros and lyrical depth” (Sports & Entertainment Nashville/Bob Paxman).
The Roanoke, Va. native’s first-class songwriting, referred to as “storytelling that features clever turns of phrase (Taste of Country/Sterling Whitaker), caught the attention of country music hitmaker Phil Vassar through a connection with longtime Vassar collaborator, Jeff Smith. This resulted in Vassar taking the fellow Virginian under his wing as a management client and opening act. “When I heard Phil Vassa...2023-04-181h 08Beats, Brews & BuddiesChristian Quesenberry | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S2 EP7Now 26, Christian was raised in the small town of Huddleston, Va and grew up spending his time around Smith Mountain Lake. Growing up, his life wasn’t always easy. With an alcoholic father, and an enabling mother of that drinking problem it was tough, but music found him at a young age. Picking up the guitar at the age of 11, then later getting professional vocal coaching from while participating in Staunton River High School Choir.
After high school, though, Christian began down a slippery slope of alcohol addiction himself, losing his passions for music. He would find himself ho...2023-04-041h 04Beats, Brews & BuddiesTyler Godsey | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S2 EP6Tyler Godsey, who is deaf, in 2017 founded 5 Points Music Sanctuary, a 501.c3 non-profit, in an old former church at the corner of Maple and Jefferson, under the mantra of sound and vibrations being ‘the core of all I've found that's good in people.’ …in October, he launched the "Chasing the Light" initiative, to bring awareness and support to Usher Syndrome, an untreatable genetic disorder that includes deafness and leads to blindness. Both of Godsey's children have been diagnosed with Usher 1B. The goal of the Chasing the Light program is to give two families the opportunity to see the Norther...2023-03-211h 15Beats, Brews & BuddiesCarolan Deacon | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S2 EP5Carolan spent her twenties touring up and down the east coast and sharing the stage with artists like Martina McBride, Aaron Tippin and many others. She currently writes and performs original music for her management deal and sits in with pop and rock bands to help pay the bills. It was after her daughter was born when she decided to finally follow her heart. She wrote her first album. Since then, she has been creating original indie pop and rock music to be used in sync licensing and performing on the east coast as part of Shanolan. She has...2023-03-071h 08Beats, Brews & BuddiesAndy Burnette | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S2 EP4Born and raised in Martinsville, VA, Andy has been playing music for most of his life. His obsession began at a very young age while watching Elvis movies with his mom. After seeing “the King” do his thing on TV, Andy decided that he wanted to do THAT!
He began to dabble with guitar and drums when his cousin started taking lessons at a local music store. Andy would go over to her house and beg her to show him what she had learned at her lessons. After learning a few things, he begged his parents for an e...2023-02-211h 17Beats, Brews & BuddiesBrian Mesko & Tim Martin | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S2 EP3Brian Mesko was born into a family of musicians, and raised in Little Rock, AR, Mesko began piano lessons at age 8, moving to guitar at age 10. By 12 he was playing drums, and he picked up the bass at age 14.
As a teen Brian was gigging professionally, and even played drums on a short tour in Turkey at age 18. While still in high school he studied Jazz Theory & Ensemble at UALR under Michael Carenbauer (who studied under Pat Metheny at Berklee). Taking these credits on to MTSU, Brian completed a bachelor’s degree in Recording Industry. Mesko lived in th...2023-02-071h 36Beats, Brews & BuddiesJosh Mason | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S2 EP2Joshua was born in raised in the Roanoke Valley. He was surrounded by music at a very early age, as his father played guitar and sang and so did several uncles and cousins. During his senior year, Joshua was awarded the Louis Armstrong Jazz Performance Award, for guitar performance. It was during his 8th grade year of school that he became very serious about playing guitar and decided to start a band. This band, Gypsy Joe, quickly became a popular act in the booming Roanoke County music scene of the time, and won 3 consecutive, Roanoke County Battle of the...2023-01-241h 34
Beats, Brews & BuddiesJared Stout | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S2 EP1Energetic. Versatile. Unbelievable. A modern take on Appalachian Rhythm & Blues. The Jared Stout Band is an alt-country powerhouse based out of Southwestern, VA. These FloydFest 22 "On-The-Rise" runner-ups deliver their own style of Appalachian rhythm and blues by bringing energetic and soulful originals to the stage, with a show you don’t wanna miss!2023-01-101h 33Beats, Brews & BuddiesCHRISTMAS SPECIAL “Songwriters in the Round” | Beats, Brews & Buddies | Ep. 23Did you enjoy this season of Beats, Brews, and Buddies? We sure did! And to wrap it up we are giving you access to our live show at Spot on Kirk. Special thanks to our guests: Corey Hunley, JD Sutphin, and Dylan Dent. Enjoy our last episode of 2022, Singer/songwriters in a round Christmas special! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year. See you in 2023 for Season Two!2022-12-201h 58Beats, Brews & BuddiesBryan Hancock “Soul Sessions With Bryan” | Beats, Brews & Buddies | Ep. 22Bryan “Harvest Blaque” Hancock is a hip-hop/slam poetry artist, writer, comedian, and host of the eight year poetry show Soul Sessions Roanoke. He is also a Hip-Hop history and music technology teacher for the Jefferson Center and has an artistic residency for Carillon Robert Keeley Healing Arts, where he use creative writing and hip-hop as a pedagogy to help in areas of grief and loss and adolescents in psychiatric care. He is a part of the legendary Big Lick Conspiracy improv comedy troupe, and an all around artist who is passionate about evolving and telling my story through musi...2022-12-131h 21Beats, Brews & BuddiesDarnell Rose “Rose Knows” | Beats, Brews & Buddies | Ep. 21Tune into our 21st episode featuring Roanoke-based percussionist Darnell Rose!2022-11-291h 12Beats, Brews & BuddiesBrach Rauchle “Brach Rocks” | Beats, Brews & Buddies | Ep. 20Brach Rauchle has lived in the New River Valley for the past decade performing in groups such as Urth, Chupacabras, Ripejive & Lazy Man Dub Band as well as in horn sections with many different groups. He is principally a guitarist, saxophone player & vocalist & likes to build strange things to hit with his feet & other appendages.
A native of Memphis, Tennessee, Brach spent most of his musical career in the Los Angeles area prior to his life in Virginia. While on the West coast for about 15 years he performed & recorded with many groups on both guitar and saxophone...2022-11-151h 16Beats, Brews & BuddiesJeff Midkiff “Midkiff’s Mountain Tunes” | Beats, Brews & Buddies | Ep. 19Jeff Midkiff is mandolin virtuoso based in Roanoke, VA. He’s also a clarinetist, and between reed and strings, he has performed with opera companies and symphony orchestras. And that is symphony orchestras, plural: Milwaukee, Knoxville, Shreveport, Champaign-Urbana, Jacksonville, Williamsburg, Northwest Florida, Southeast Texas, Ohio Northern, and Cal Poly Symphony Orchestras, the Rochester and Boulder Philharmonics, and the Yale Concert Band. And speaking of Yale, they gave him their Distinguished Music Educator award in 2017. It was for his work as a music educator and Orchestra Director for the Roanoke City Schools – Midkiff holds a bachelor’s degree in Music Educat...2022-11-011h 14Beats, Brews & BuddiesCory Schmitt “Schmitt Happens” | Beats, Brews & Buddies | Ep. 18Special pilot episode featuring Cory Schmitt!2022-10-251h 04Beats, Brews & BuddiesMatt Browning “Browning's Not Frowning” | Beats, Brews & Buddies | Ep. 17Matt Browning is a musician and singer-songwriter. He's been working to put words and stories to music for over 20 years. Matt's current band, The Floorboards, have released two albums of original music and are preparing to record the third.2022-10-181h 16Beats, Brews & BuddiesKenny Seay “Seay The Way” | Beats, Brews & Buddies | Ep. 16Kenny Seay, life long musician and music teacher, established The Rock with Kenny Seay in 2021. Jesus Christ is the ROCK, the foundation and the one responsible for his gift of music. He uses his love of music to witness to others the gift Christ has given us all, if we only call on him. His mission is winning souls for Christ by explaining the unexplained and supernatural through a biblical reality and worldview. His podcast The Rock with Kenny Seay is now available on Anchor, Spotify, and YouTube.2022-10-041h 25Beats, Brews & BuddiesDRUM ROUNDTABLE | Beats, Brews & Buddies | Ep. 15We are so excited to premiere our DRUM ROUNDTABLE! Featuring JT Fauber, Bruce Wall, and Mason Jennelle.2022-09-201h 35Beats, Brews & BuddiesJake Dempsey “Jake's Busy” | Beats, Brews & Buddies | Ep. 14Jake is a Roanoke, VA based bass player, live sound engineer and recording geek. He currently plays in The Floorboards, The Dead Reckoning, Issac Hadden Project, The Darkside Experience, and various other pick up gigs and projects. You can find him behind the console at 5 Points Music Sanctuary and on various venue and festival stages in the southeast. In his spare time he likes to hang out with his kids, wander around in the woods, and cook.2022-09-061h 00Beats, Brews & BuddiesJody Ensor "Jubial Jody" | Beats, Brews & Buddies | Ep. 13Jody Ensor is a guitarist specializing in finger picking like James Taylor but enjoys playing all kinds of music from oldies to modern day pop. Along with being a solo act, he has been a member of The Fat Daddy Blues Band and The Key West Band.2022-08-231h 00Beats, Brews & BuddiesDan Keeley "Steely Dan" | Beats, Brews & Buddies | Ep. 12Dan Keeley, a native of Roanoke, is a singer, songwriter, and composer and is one of Bob and Nina Keeley’s 15 children. He has been the music minister at Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church in Roanoke for the past 28 years where he directs choirs, composes and arranges. Dan has performed all over the world in the international group ‘Up With People’ and has played in several bands in California and Virginia. He has also performed many times locally in the Roanoke valley at Festival in the Park and at numerous churches and civic functions. Dan has recorded two CDs wh...2022-08-091h 17
Beats, Brews & BuddiesDavid Stewart Wiley "Maestro of the Noke" | Beats, Brews & Buddies | Ep. 7David Stewart Wiley is the Conductor of the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra and was the Conductor and Music Director of the Long Island Philharmonic from 2001 to 2016. He has been honored by Roanoke City Council as Roanoke’s “Citizen of the Year” for his outstanding service and outreach to diverse communities, separate from his professional duties. As a solo pianist, Wiley has performed with numerous major orchestras throughout the United States including Minnesota, Indianapolis, Oregon, Honolulu, Wheeling, and West Virginia, performing major concerti by Baroque to contemporary, often conducting from the piano. He has appeared as both a jazz and classical pianist...2022-07-281h 13Beats, Brews & BuddiesMike Havens "Mis-Be-Havens" | Beats, Brews & Buddies | Ep. 5Guitarist Mike Havens is the special guest on the 5th episode of #BeatsBrewsBuddies!2022-07-281h 20Beats, Brews & BuddiesAJ Garrett "Flying Saucers" | Beats, Brews & Buddies | Ep. 4AJ Garrett is the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and songwriter for the sci-fi inspired rock outfit, The Bureau. As a lover of sci-fi movies and punk rock, AJ's work with The Bureau is inspired by flying saucers and vintage guitar licks.2022-07-281h 19Beats, Brews & BuddiesCharissa Joy "Charissa's Joy" | Beats, Brews & Buddies | Ep. 11Charissa Joy is a Roanoke based singer/songwriter playing throughout the area solo as well as with her band Charissa Joy & The High Frequency. Having moved to Ohio to study music in college and then journeying out West to Los Angeles, California for many years these experiences have shaped her sound and style. As she began to explore her own creative tendencies those were blended with her powerhouse vocals and rhythmic acoustic guitar playing with influences of folk, soul, pop, jazz and R&B.2022-07-261h 14Beats, Brews & BuddiesLaura Cuadrado "BFFs" | Beats, Brews & Buddies | Ep. 10Laura is a Roanoke/Salem native who has been on the music scene for almost 25 years. She is a recreational therapist with Carilion Clinic and has been working in the mental health field for over 4 years. While you'll likely find her behind a mic, Laura has a rich musical history-from recording studios, church choir, musical theater, jazz ensembles, classical training, and rock bands. She enjoys making music with friends and bringing joy to others through it. If she's not on stage, she's in the crowd dancing. Laura truly believes that music heals and bridges the gaps that divide us...2022-07-121h 27Beats, Brews & BuddiesAlex Gross "Gross Licks Bro" | Beats, Brews & Buddies | Ep. 9Alex started music in 7th grade with a teacher named Ken Wilson, who was gracious enough to let Alex do chores to pay for lessons. He studied at University of Lynchburg for 2 years under Ed McKinis, Brian Mesko, Chris Sharpe, Chris McGee, and Johnson Scott. Alex then transferred to the Los Angeles College of Music, and took classes with Jerry Watts Jr., John Avila (of Oingo Boingo), Peter Boscovich, Key Kim, Marke Brown, Tim Landers (Billy Cobham, Al di Meloa), Steve Jenkins, and Steve Billman. He has been in ensembles directed by Mitch Foreman (Mahavishnu Orchestra), Brian Pezzone (Animaniacs...2022-06-281h 09Beats, Brews & BuddiesBrian Holt "Boston's Brian Holt" | Beats, Brews & Buddies | Ep. 8Brian is a guitarist, bassist, and songwriter based in Roanoke, VA. He is currently playing with Rutledge, a country based band from Virginia. He also tours with Cowboy-the Kid Rock Tribute and has played arenas, festivals, and clubs across the country. His group Lowlife was featured on the TV show Full Throttle Saloon for their performance at the 2014 Sturgis Bike Rally in South Dakota. Brian also plays jazz and fusion with the Elmer Col Jazz group and works as a session musician on guitar and bass for numerous artists in all genres of music. Brian also teaches private lessons...2022-06-141h 11Beats, Brews & BuddiesJerome Claytor "Jerome's Home" | Beats, Brews & Buddies | Ep. 6Jerome Claytor is a singer/musician based in Roanoke, Virginia. Jerome grew up singing in church at the age of 5, and in 2002 and 2003, he was entered in the first round of Grammy Nominations and won a Telly Award under the legendary Doc Holiday. He currently performs with R&B group "Touch of Class" in the Roanoke Valley. 2022-05-1752 minBeats, Brews & BuddiesMarshall Hicks "Don't Stop Marshall" | Beats, Brews & Buddies | Ep. 3Starting out in various local punk rock bands, Marshall Hicks began writing his own songs and arrangements. He continued his curiosity by diving into any instrument, jangler, or sound he could get his hands on and learning it. Having played with many independent touring bands such as: The Missionaries, The Makeout, The Wading Girl, Pissant and Nancy & 2 Meteors, he gained great knowledge and experience of the road, night clubs and bars, and showmanship. As well as playing, Marshall started to release a lot of his own CDs of his bands and recordings. Currently living deep in the Blue Ridge...2022-04-051h 22Beats, Brews & BuddiesChris Burton "Bluegrass Burton" | Beats, Brews & Buddies | Ep. 2Chris Burton is a songwriter based in Roanoke, VA, and has been playing a variety of music for many years: bluegrass, rock, gospel, and more. He plays every string instrument (except for the fiddle) and has played in numerous bands throughout the course of his musical history. His second project, Wandering Again, had 3 songs that landed on national bluegrass charts in 2015. His compositions have been recorded by many artists, such as The Alex Leach Band, Shannon Slaughter, The Gospel Plowboys, and more. He has opened for Del McCoury and the Nashville Bluegrass Band at the world famous Station Inn...2022-03-221h 03
Beats, Brews & BuddiesMacklyn Mosley "Mackin with Mosley" | Beats, Brews & Buddies | Ep. 1Macklyn Mosley is a native of Roanoke, VA. He is currently the Regional Minority Business Advisor for the Roanoke Region Small Business Development Center, and has previously served as Community Services Assistant of Roanoke Public Libraries. He is also a freelance graphic designer, enjoys fitness, video games, cultural food, and is most passionate about community engagement and multiculturalism being celebrated, whether at work, his church, through his friendships, or in his neighborhood. Macklyn is also a music artist, performing on various stages and working with a mix of hip hop artists in the US, Canada, and the UK. Macklyn...2022-03-071h 07