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Live Music This Weekend: David Payne plays from the heart, inspired by the love of his life Steve Wong, Times-News correspondent Considering that I am just now discovering WNC musician David Payne, the people who say I am a slow learner might be right. But David is not the sort of guy to seek attention. If anything, he is a man at peace with his life and his music, happy to be with the love of his life, at work on the farm and making music for others. This Sunday, David will perform at Appalac...

Live Music This Weekend: Native Johnnie Blackwell traveled far & wide, but home is his rock Steve Wong, Times-News correspondent If Hendersonville ever had a hometown musician, Johnnie Blackwell would have to be a leading contender. Johnnie (note the spelling because it is important) is a native of Hendo, and he’s probably played about every venue in the county and very far beyond. Although he’s not saying how old he is, his long white hair and musical timeline, peg him to be, as we say in ...