Shows
Big Sound, Small TownDragon StockJamie Coulter and Bil Jones talk about Dragon Fest and what to expect out of this festival to raise money for the Cleveland County Hall Of Fame
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2023-09-1416 min
Big Sound, Small TownJoe Middleton Singer SongwritterJoe and I talked about growin up in Chwraw South Carlton ane how it led to his life as a singer and eventually a songwriter
2023-07-041h 28
Big Sound, Small TownThe Best Podcast Interview I Never DidSandy Carlton discusses the best podcast, to date, that never happened and the circumstances surrounding why it did not happen
2022-12-2714 min
Big Sound, Small TownMary Beth Martin and Sandy Carlton talk about Shelby, North Carolina as a Music Friendly CommunityMary Beth and Sandy talk about what it takes to become designated as a Music Friendly Community
2022-12-1346 min
Big Sound, Small TownSandy Carlton, Host of the podcast Big Sound Small TownSandy talks about songwriting and the abundance of talented songwriters in western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina.
2022-07-1208 min
Big Sound, Small TownScott Miller Singer Songwriter, FarmerScott details his successful rise in the music businees to the point of giving all up to return to the family farm and then finding a happy medium
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2022-01-111h 04
Big Sound, Small TownMarshall Chapman is a South Carolina native , singer, songwriter,author and actress.Marshall Champan speaks from her home in Nashville about her music, her book and specifically about her song, Feel Like I Been Rode Hard And Put Up Wet, in the movie Urban Cowboy
2021-05-1137 min
Big Sound, Small TownBrandon Turner and Angelia Easterling singers , songwriters and multi- instrumentalistsBrand Turner and Angelia Easterling are a husband and wife music team out of the upstate of South Carolina. Angela is a premier songwriter and singer and Brandon is an in demand multi instrumentalist. Both have been huge players in the music of the region.
2021-05-0449 min
Big Sound, Small TownFreddie Vanderford Harmonica Player and Piedmont BluesmanFreddie Vanderford is a pedimont blues artist. He’s plays guitar and sings as well. Freddie carries the torch forward for all of the famous Piedmont blues players from South Carolina.
2021-04-2745 min
Big Sound, Small TownShane Pruitt guitarist, singer , songwriter and blues manShane is so poplar in upstate South Carolina a restaurant named a hamburger after him. Shane is one of the leading blues men in the south. He is keeping the blues alive with a modern twist.
2021-04-2041 min
Big Sound, Small TownFayssoux Starling Mcclean, singer, songwriter, guitarist and drummer.Fayssoux is a singer known for her vocal work on records with Emmylou Harris, Billy Joe Shaver, John Starling and many others. She is a singer in her own right and performs often. Sometimes she still performs with Emmylou and Rodney Crowell.
2021-04-1352 min
Big Sound, Small TownNeal Mcjunkin, singer, songwriter, guitarist and lap steel player.Neal Mcjunkin hails from Liberty, South Carolina and is part of the upstate group of musicians that make that area of South Carolina a music powerhouse. From the Bowery in Myrtle Beach to stages across America ,Neal’s vocals and guitar work has made him a South Carolina legend.
2021-04-061h 04
Big Sound, Small TownAaron Burdett, award winning singer songwriterAaron hails from the small town of Saulda, North Carolina were his songwriting prowess and singing voice has propelled him to be acclaimed one on North Carolina finest talents.
2021-03-3056 min
Big Sound, Small TownKieran Kane, Nashville based singer, songwriter and multi instrumentalist.Kieran is a chart topping songwriter. His songs have been recorded by some on Nashville most successful performers. Kieran along with Jamie O’Hara founded The O’Kanes. Kieran is also the founder of Dead Reckoning Records and work with Kevin Welch and Fats Kaplan in the trio Kane, Welch, Kaplan and Kieran also has a duet act with his partner Rayna Gellert
2021-03-231h 15
Big Sound, Small TownTrey Hensley, Grammy nominated and a IBMA award winning guitarist and vocalistTrey is part of the duo of Trent Hensley and Rob Ickes. Trey started his musical journey at a early age. He appeared on the Grand Ole Opry with Marty Stuart and Earl Scruggs at the age of 11. Soon after her met Johnny Cash. The story just keeps getting better.
2021-03-1649 min
Big Sound, Small TownMiles Miller, drummer ,singer and guitarist.Miles is the drummer and harmony singer for Stirgull Simpson. A wonderful singer in his own right, keep a lookout for a solo project in the future. Miles also has played on Tyler Childers records and has also been worked as his drummer.
2021-03-0948 min
Big Sound, Small TownRayna Gellert, fiddler, guitarist, singer and songwriter.Rayna is a old time fiddler who has applied her fiddle playing to music styles as diverse as Bluegrass , Americana and World Music.
2021-03-021h 31
Big Sound, Small TownThomm Jutz is a singer, songwriter,producer,guitarist and teacher.Thomm Jutz is a 2021Grammy nominee in the bluegrass category for his record To Live In Two Worlds Volume 1 Thomm came to America from a small mountain town in Germany more than 20 years ago.
2021-02-231h 01
Big Sound, Small TownMichael Reno Harrell is a singer, songwriter ,master storyteller and a artistMichael Reno Harrell started his journey into the arts at an early age. His roots are sunk in bluegrass but it has evolved into folk music to Americana. Michael is a master storyteller, an award winning songwriter and an accomplished artist.
2021-02-161h 02
Big Sound, Small TownPhil Ruff,singer, songwriter,multi instrumentalist from the duo Champagne CharliePhil is an award winning singer songwriter who is a winner of the Chris Austin Songwriter contest at Merlefest. His songs have been recorded by many artists and he has many recordings with several different bands. Phil is one of North Carolina’s finest songwriters.
2021-02-0936 min
Big Sound, Small TownKim Ware from the band the Good GracesKim Ware is a Cleveland County native who has spent the last several years living and playing music Atlanta, Georgia. Kim and her band have be an influential part of the Americana and pop scene in Atlanta
2021-02-0241 min
Big Sound, Small TownBecky Buller, fiddler, singer , songwriter and one of modern bluegrass’s finest ambassadorsBecky is a 10 time IBMA award winner and the only female to win fiddler of the year.(2016). That same year she also won female vocalist of the year. Hear how a girl from a small town became one of the worlds top bluegrass musicians.
2021-01-2655 min
Big Sound, Small TownJonathan Byrd is a singer songwriter from Carrboro, North Carolina who has the ultra modern sound.From the guitar the attached to his bunk while in the Navy, to the stage at the Kerrvile Folk Festival, to stages all over the world, Jonathan Byrd has established himself as one of America’s finest songwriters. Jonathan has embraced the new age of the music business to create a successful career from his home in North Carolina.
2021-01-191h 21
Big Sound, Small TownSteve and Bryon McMurry from the revolutionary and influential band,Acoustic Syndicate.No band defines modern acoustic music any better than the Acoustic Syndicate. I set down with Steve and Bryon and discussed the world. At the time Rolling Stone Magazine had said “ Steve “Big Daddy” McMurry’s incendiary, wailing version of Junior Parker’s “Mystery Train.” one of the 10 best things they hear at Floydfest 2019.
2021-01-1257 min
Big Sound, Small TownRoger Padgett is a acoustic and electric guitarist who has played in some of Cleveland county's most ledgenary bandsRoger Grew up playing bluegrass and gospel music. Performing at a early age{9} and wearing a denim suit, Roger seemed destined for the spotlight. From metal rock to progressive acoustic Roger has made a last mark in Cleveland county music history
2021-01-0536 min
Big Sound, Small TownEric Metcalf is a bass player, guitarist ,artist, tattooist and entrepreneur.Eric Metcalf is one of North Carolina’ s finest tattoos artist His shop , Shiny New Tattoo , is infamous for its tattoo work and the artist that tattoo there. But Eric has a deep and long music history., from films to the metal rock road life.
2020-12-2931 min
Big Sound, Small TownDarrin Lovelace is a singer and bass player with a gospel music background.Darrin leads us through his musical journey as a singer, guitarist and bass player with stops in gospel music, bar bands, and country rock bands. He was a member and bassist for the infamous Peelers Mill Band. He currently works with Rocky Yelton and The Hired Guns
2020-12-2237 min
Big Sound, Small TownSongs From The Road Band playing Live in The Earl Scruggs Center on Friday, December 11 , 2020Call it newgrass, called it progressive bluegrass, call it modern acoustic or just call it bluegrass ,but no matter what you call it , call it great. Charles R Humphrey III on bass , Mark Schimick on mandolin , Sam Wharton on guitar, James Schlender on fiddle, and Gabe Epstein on banjo and three part harmonies make up SFTRB. The group formed in the early 2000’s while several band members were still playing with other acts. Some members were still in school. The name comes from the songs written or heard on the words. Check their bios and buy their music and merchandise at...
2020-12-1540 min
Big Sound, Small TownJimmy Fred Hudson is a songwriter and the bandleader of Jimmy Fred Hudson and the XXX RedneckxThe entrepreneurial Jimmy Fred Hudson has been call the king of Redneck haiku, a backwoods Leonard Cohen , a rhythmic Edgar Alan Poe and a ton of other not so nice names. His Christmas record, Nutcracker Sweat, has become a mystical Christmas classic. From the far reaches of upper Cleveland county to the lowest lows of the low country , when not incarcerated, Jimmy Fred is a songwriting legend. According to Jimmy Fred anyway
2020-12-0837 min
Big Sound, Small TownGabriel Wiseman is a mandolin player and songwriter with a rich historical musical heritageGabriel plays mandolin with the JackTown Ramblers. He is a third generation acoustic musician from a family of legendary old time and bluegrass musician from the foothills and mountains area of North Carolina. Gabriel has a new solo project entitled Off The Cuff and he talks about that project, the JackTown Ramblers and his musical heritage
2020-12-0143 min
Big Sound, Small TownMark Fain is a 7 time Grammy winner and an in demand bassist and music producer.Mark hails from the small Tennessee town of Rogersville. His journey to a music career started at an early age appearing on record while still a teenager. This early start has led Mark to playing with such famous acts as Ricky Skaggs, Dolly Parton,Ry Cooder, Bruce Hornsby, Loretta Lynn and Roseanne Cash. He is also a part of the Grand Ole Opery house band. As a record producer he has worked with Charlie Haden and Darin and Brooke Aldridge
2020-11-241h 16
Big Sound, Small TownKim France, Americana, jazz ,classical,bluegrass bassist, vocalist and guitar playerKim is a freelance bassist, songwriter,singer and guitarist. She is also the captain of her own boat and a member of the Johnson City Symphony Orchestra. Kim is also a member of The bands,Molasses Creek,The Mercury Dames and is a bass player and harmony with Aaron Burdett. She is a former member of The Madame Presidents. Kim also studied music at Appalachian State University
2020-11-171h 13
Big Sound, Small TownJim GarrettJim is a singer songwriter who is also a in demand electric guitarist. and a fixture in the Charlotte music scene
2020-11-1044 min
Big Sound, Small TownWalter Finley and April DawnWalter Finley has been dubbed The Troubadour. He’s a singer songwriter and guitarist from the Lake Norman area of North Carolina, via New York City. His partner, April Dawn , is a North Carolina native and is also his musical partner.
2020-11-0358 min
Big Sound, Small TownSexy MonasteryThe duo of Lizz and Dan show the wide array of art form found in music
2020-10-2737 min
Big Sound, Small TownJustin Harper.Justin is a music educator, music visionary, multi instrumentalists and songwriter who plays many different styles of music and a force in the music community.
2020-10-2046 min
Big Sound, Small TownDouglas ThompsonDouglas is a singer songwriter who has sang his original songs from the north to south and all places in between
2020-10-1344 min
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Big Sound, Small TownPhillip SimmonsPhillip is one of the most in demand bassist in Cleveland County. He is currentl
2020-09-2943 min
Big Sound, Small TownAl FordAl is a heavy metal drummer and singer. He made the transition from a singing front man to singing drummer and frontman.
2020-09-2243 min
Big Sound, Small TownJimmy MckeeJimmy Mckee is a bluegrass guitar player who went from bluegrass to bluegrass gospel and then to the pulpit.
2020-09-1519 min
Big Sound, Small TownDonnie DeatonDonnie is a guitarist for the band Roadside Alice. Hear his story.
2020-09-0817 min
Big Sound, Small TownRichard Petie WaldropRichard is a bluegrass/newgrass bassist and vocalist. He is a legendary figure in both the music and film industry in Cleveland County.
2020-09-011h 12
Big Sound, Small TownButch Turner.Butch is a singer songwriter,multi instrumentalists, record producer,audio engineer and has worked in the film industry.
2020-08-2505 min
Big Sound, Small TownJohn BurnJohn is a drummer and a percussionist and a funny guy who has , in his words,”lucked” himself into some of the most iconic bands in Cleveland County.
2020-08-1837 min
Big Sound, Small TownCourtney MoreheadCourtney is a Flute player in a guitar player world. Find out how she makes this work.
2020-08-1135 min
Big Sound, Small TownJason Lineberger of the Dancing FleasJason is the leader of an innovative and entertaining orchestra of ukulele player.
2020-08-0432 min
Big Sound, Small TownSteve LeatherwoodSteve is a multi instrumentalists, venue owner, DJ , radio personality, podcaster , and record producer who has been a big part of making Shelby North Carolina the music city it has become
2020-07-2839 min
Big Sound, Small TownLuke Edwards.Luke is a multi instrumentalist ,singer songwriter who has crossed the American music genres from rock and roll to bluegrass and everything in between, with such groups as Animal Bag, Tater, Grassabillies,and Steel Hero’s
2020-07-211h 32
Big Sound, Small TownPhil WeathersPhil is the President and founder of The Cleveland Country Music Hall Of Fame. Hear what Phil’s vision is for the HOF.
2020-07-1413 min
Big Sound, Small TownDaniel CostonDaniel is a world renowned photographer specializing in music and musicians. Daniel is also a producer a writer and author. His photos also document the North Carolina music scene.
2020-07-071h 12
Big Sound, Small TownLily TalentLily Talent is a former champion college athlete turned singer songwriter. She has a unique style that crosses many musical styles.
2020-06-3023 min
Big Sound, Small TownMike MckinnishMike is a contemporary Christian artist. He a singer songwriter who got his start in the world of rock music. . .
2020-06-2343 min
Big Sound, Small TownOmar PorterOmar is a first call percussionist who is also a mentor ,a coach, a podcaster and an former college athlete
2020-06-1622 min
Big Sound, Small TownDolphus RamseurDolph is the owner of the most famous record label in North Carolina. He manages artist such as The Avett Brothers, David Childers and The National Reserve, to name a few. He is a North Carolina music legend
2020-06-091h 11
Big Sound, Small TownJimmy WilsonFrom Rock and Roll to Beach music, Jimmy has played it all. His project , Jimmy Rehab, with his brother, David Wilson , is legendary. He currently is the guitarist and vocalist with Ocean Boulevard
2020-06-0244 min
Big Sound, Small TownTrey HillNashville musician and Cleveland County native, Trey Hill,has been the guitarist and band leader for Big and Rich,Jessicia Simpson , Kellie Pickler moreand many
2020-05-2547 min
Big Sound, Small TownMichael RamseyMichael Ramsey is the bass player and spokesman for the Jacktown Ramblers. Michael is also a music teacher, film maker and one of the founding members of WNCW’s Going Across The Mountain
2020-05-191h 04
Big Sound, Small TownKris DedmonKris is the banjo player for the band Dirty Grass Soul, a hard driving roots country band. Listen to the story of a banjo man in a rocking country band.
2020-05-1240 min
Big Sound, Small TownRalph GlennRalph is the original singer for the ocean boulevard band. With a voice that will sing the sand out of your shoes ,Ralph tells the story of beach music.
2020-05-051h 08
Big Sound, Small TownSpirits Of The Poor HouseKevin Newton and Trent Hoyle are Spirts Of The Poor House. Both are multi talented instrumentals who make a sound that it would take Frank Zappa style orchestra to duplicate on stage.
2020-04-2840 min
Big Sound, Small TownCarley Arrowood and Daniel ThrailkillBluegrass singer songwriters and multi instrumentalists Carley Arrowood and Daniel Thrailkill represent the new young and very talent generation of bluegrass performers.
2020-04-2149 min
Big Sound, Small TownAftan CiAftan Ci Smith is a ultra modern singer, songwriter, studio owner and entrepreneur with incredible talent
2020-04-1428 min
Big Sound, Small TownSummer KeeverAngel From Montgomery
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2020-04-0803 min
Big Sound, Small TownDan X PadgettFrom Earl Scruggs to Doc Watson to Andy Griffith and Marshall Tucker, Dan has walked among and played music with all of these greats. As well as teaching thousands of musicians how to play every instrument you’ve ever heard.
2020-04-0734 min
Big Sound, Small TownZack VanderburgA classical singer with rural roots, Zack has sung classical and opera music worldwide.
2020-03-3135 min
2020-03-2423 min
Big Sound, Small TownAaron Jason MeierAaron is a Audio Engineer, record producer, musician and teacher. And much more. Ever wonder what those guys do? Rap to Rock and all between. Find out how the magic happens
2020-03-1751 min
Big Sound, Small TownChad Day. Modern BanjoTo use a bluegrass term, Chad Day is a “durn” fantastic banjo player. He plays other instruments too but banjo is what he does. He is a modern banjo player who follows the Cleveland County tradition of great banjo players
2020-03-1039 min
Big Sound, Small TownDale BrittainFrom Smoking Grass to the solo act singer songwriter Dale Britain has covered it all.
2020-03-0345 min
Big Sound, Small TownJohn Clayton BrackettJohn start his writing career in elementary school. His music career started shortly after his writing career. This is the story of a wordsmith who works as a musician.
2020-02-2530 min
Big Sound, Small TownJamie Coulter of Dragonly Wine MarketIt takes a community to support music and musicians. Venue owners are an important part of that community. Hear what Jamie has done for the music community of Shelby North Carolina
2020-02-1826 min
2020-02-1138 min
Big Sound, Small TownJackson MartinA second generation Cleveland County musician, Jackson continues the county’s rich musical heritage. A saxophonist, fiddler, DJ and so much more.
2020-02-0334 min
Big Sound, Small TownLance WatsonLance is the bass player and mandolinist for the band Dirty Grass Soul.
2020-01-2849 min
Big Sound, Small TownRichard PutnamRichard , who owns Big Feats Productions is probably the most recorded keyboardist in Cleveland County. His piano has been a large part of recorded Cleveland County music history. But he is more than a piano player. He is a producer, studio owner,and recording engineer. If you’ve heard Billy Graham or James Brown or Souther Culture on the Skids, Then you have heard Richards work
2020-01-2136 min
Big Sound, Small TownDavid ChildersNorth Carolin’s premier singer songwriter. Singing real life stories
2020-01-141h 04
Big Sound, Small TownSummer KeeverA voice like This doesn’t come around everyday or every lifetime for that matter
2020-01-0745 min
2019-12-3144 min
Big Sound, Small TownJoe HindsleyJoe Hindsley is a drummer and harmonica player with The Hank Cole Band, Bruised Rhino and several other bands
2019-12-2423 min
Big Sound, Small TownAleik MaddoxA part of the next generation of Cleveland County talent, Aleik is the real deal.
2019-12-1726 min
Big Sound, Small TownJohn Reid DrummerJohn Reid is a third generation music store owner and musician. This episode is about John Reid the musician and drummer.
2019-12-0923 min
Big Sound, Small TownJ. Max MckeeBanjo player, club owner, entertainer and bluegrass historian and his partner and wife, Tina Mckee talking banjo and music history in Cleveland County and even Georgia
2019-12-0336 min
Big Sound, Small TownArt MauneyIf you have seen live music, bought musical instruments, or taken music lesson then you know Art
2019-11-2626 min
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2019-11-1217 min
Big Sound, Small TownMary Beth MartinAll musicians need a community to survive. Some communities preserve and promote music and this is one of the finest you will find. Mary Beth Martin and The Earl Scruggs Center
2019-11-1158 min
Big Sound, Small TownPistol Hill.Who needs Rhinestone Suits and New Shiny Cars? Let’s just skip Nashville
2019-11-051h 41
2019-10-2950 min
Big Sound, Small TownBrian Edmonson and Tommy BrooksFrom Harvest to Oak Grove a strong music bond grows
2019-10-2245 min
Big Sound, Small TownDarrell AllisonIs this guy the founding father of Americana music? I think so but decide for yourself
2019-10-1530 min
Big Sound, Small TownNikao WallacePlaying drums with a Society or a Trio, Nikao Wallace walks to his own beat
2019-10-0851 min
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2019-08-2827 min
Big Sound, Small TownRic DelozierRic ,Reverbnation’s #1 instrumental artist for 7 straight years,talks about 50 years of shredding the guitar
2019-08-2048 min
2019-08-0625 min
Big Sound, Small TownKevin Dedmon of the band Dirty Grass SoulThis is the story of Kevin Dedmon’s journey to become the soul of the dirty grass. We recorded this in his favorite room in his house for music.
2019-07-3024 min