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Welcome to the Stories of Mountain Folk.   Enjoy Amy Ammons and Doreyl Ammons Cain  as they bring you Appalachian Heritage Stories of the people of Western North Carolina.

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July 24—Jon Zackary of Cashiers opens our show with the "Ballad of the Piper Cub," then Doreyl interviews Judy Weppel from Within Reach in Hazelwood; Amy talks with Sylvia Pierce Branch who lives in Bryson City about a floating theater, and finally, we hear Joel Rosenberger play "My Faith Looks Up To Thee."

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July 17—Author Gail Nolen of Barker's Creek speaks with Doreyl on Creative Corner on her book "Memories of Merritt Island," and Amy interviews Cullowhee's George Frizzell from WCU's Hunter Library on local heritage, and the album "Songs of Jackson County" is featured with the story song of "Laney Field Haint."

 

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July 10—Introducing the show is the McDowell Family from Canton, playing “Rock Andy,” then on Creative Corner, Doreyl welcomes author Gail Nolen from Barker’s Creek talking about her book “Johnny, My Favorite Mouse.” Next, the youthful winners of the Jackson County Historic Preservation Commission Poster Contest, along with Cherrie Moses, Chairman.. Ginny McAfee from Black Mountain closes out the show with “The Garden.”

 

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July 3—Amy talks about ballroom dancing; then Doreyl interviews Chad Hallyburton, jazz guitarist who specializes in the "Big Band Era" with his music. In the second half Amy talks with Ronnie Parris of Alarka about hunting and fishing in WNC, then the Cockman Family shares "The Ballad of Old Blue." 

 

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June 26—On Creative Corner today, Doreyl talks with Wayne Erbsen, who hosts the "Country Roots" program on WCQS in Asheville. Wayne plays "Little Sadie" on the 5-string banjo and the "North Carolina Breakdown" on the fiddle; then Amy interviews Jim Hartberger of Dillsboro' Jarrett House, who tells of it's historic value to the community since 1884. Lastly, to crown this heritage, we listen to "The Jarrett House Blues" by Buddy Melton, Milan Miller & Mark Winchester from the album "Songs From Jackson County."

 

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Visit Wayne Erbsen's web site www.nativeground.com  

June 19—Amy talks about the history of Catch the Spirit of Appalachia's Heritage Alive! Mountain Youth Talent Contest, then Doreyl interviews one of the winners of the youth contest, Kaitlyn Karcher from Webster. Kaitlyn plays "Harvest Home" on the fiddle, then another medley. Amy talks with Kim Albritton, Vice President and General Manager of the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad from Bryson City about her history with the historic railroad line. Finally the Muses from Asheville entertain with the "Rock Island Line."

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May 29—For Memorial Day, Amy and Doreyl take you back with memories of six past shows, while sharing with you a need for support in order to keep the program on the air. Your donation would make sure the program continues.

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