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Radio is more than a signal and a service. It can act as a metaphor for the energy, sound and reach of a music scene. These synergies of radio station and music community are harder to find in the 21st century than they were in the 70s and 80s, but they’re around. We certainly try to capture the Nashville zeitgeist on WMOT, and there’s no doubt that in the potent scene of western North Carolina, WNCW is a hub of an extensive network of creatives and fans. Running operations and programming at the NPR affiliate is veteran broadcaster Joe Kendrick. And I thought it would be revealing and int...

Bob Dylan, Lou Reed, Beastie Boys, Smashing Pumpkins, Ice Cube, Indigo Girls, Dave Grohl, Lauren Hill, Jack White and Luke Combs have played the Peel.

Horse Feathers at Volcanic Horse Feathers, and its re-imagined string ensemble of seasoned players are returning to the road in the spring of 2022 in support of an April, Kill Rock Stars re-issue of the 2008 breakthrough release “House With No Home.” Justin Ringle and longtime violinist Nathan Crockett will be backed by new additions of upright bass (Luke Ydstie: The Hackles, Blind Pilot), banjo (Kati Claborn: The Hackles, Blind Pilot) and violin (Halli Anderson: River Whyless). The group will be performing selections from “House With No Home” as well as old favorites, ...

Twelve bands, including Travers Brothership and Jeff Sipe, are scheduled to perform at the Carolina Mountain Jam in Horse Shoe.

One original band member of Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band remains, but some former band members will perform during a 20th-anniversary celebration.