Greensboro Grooves

Episodes

1. 22

   Old man's Blues - Big Hope And The Dog

   Danie 'Big Hope' Jones has a voice built by the Gospel music of his childhood. His harmonica playing infuses the duo’s music with the blues and country. A gentle soul, he brings a sonic color commentary to Big Hope and the Dog. The second element of the duo, Mystkdog aka Todd Eric Verts, is a...

   Nov 22, 2017

   44m
2. 21

   Homespun - Breadfoot

   Breadfoot was spawn of the East River Delta. He digs his whisky neat and his coffee black. He is a one-man band whose idiosyncratic take on life and wide range of influences from The Carter Family and The Sherman Brothers to Tom Waits and X, fuels his unique brand of Tin Pan Folk Americana. Here...

   Nov 15, 2017

   30m
3. 20

   Junk Man Jack - Jack Gorham

   Originally from Detroit, MI, Jack Gorham has called the triad home since 1987. Gorham performs often as a solo artist and also with several bands. His music reflects notions of time, place, love and the human condition. Gorham's work draws comparisons as varied from Billy Joel and Randy Newman to...

   Nov 1, 2017

   29m
4. 19

   Day of the Battler - Abigail Dowd

   Abigail grew up under the North Carolina longleaf pines and hints of the early Celtic settlers weave through her music. Her lyrics are mesmerizing and her bluesy voice has been described as “a rare thing that is at once strong and generous in its vulnerability." She blends her classical guitar...

   Oct 11, 2017

   33m
5. 18

   The Irish American Experience - Jim Sharkey

   Singer-songwriter Jim Sharkey is an Irish and Americana folk musician. Jim grew up in Ireland, and came to the US in 1982 when he joined the US Navy in London, England. He spent five years as a photographer on the USS Dixon in San Diego, California, and ten years working in television and video...

   Oct 4, 2017

   32m
6. 17

   Dynamic Duo - Whisky Christy and the Half Pint Orchestra

   Dynamic Duo Whisky Christy and Pajama Don perform a set with a eccentric and refreshing take on the blues genre. Whisky Christy and the Half Pint Orchestra was founded in January 2011 and like many bands cycled through different "orchestra" members who bring their own unique style to the songs.…

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   Sep 27, 2017

   31m
7. 16

   Son that God loves - Justin the Beloved

   Justin The BeLoved is a singer, musician and producer and has produced several albums including his own. Building music through his loop station, he creates textures and melodies to sing over live. His performance on the Grooves stage was electrifying and it shines through his recording during…

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   Sep 13, 2017

   30m
8. 15

   Modern Troubadour - Margo Cilker

   Margo and Sarah Cilker are sisters with more than blood in common. They have been touring the United States and landed in North Carolina - to the birthplace of their musical roots tradition. Margo's eloquent songwriting is braced with strong musical harmony and nimble picking style. Their...

   Sep 6, 2017

   24m
9. 14

   Young Blood - Jacob Vaughan

   Our youngest performer yet, Jacob Vaughan is a 17 year old student from Reidsville, NC. He has been writing and singing music since he was 15. While he is focusing on finishing school he still has time to write music and play gigs on a regular basis throughout the Piedmont.

   Aug 31, 2017

   28m
10. 13

    Late Bloomer - Dean Driver

    Dean Driver started playing guitar in his teens, but pretty much set music aside for a couple of decades while he focused on raising a family. As his kids started leaving the nest, he started hearing songs in his head, calling him to pick up his old guitar and learn to play it in completely new...

    Aug 23, 2017

    35m
11. 12

    Women in Music - Beth Mckee - Part 3

    Beth McKee offers fiery-sweet songs of tenacity and purpose, sung to a deep southern groove. The resulting sound is a composite of the places she’s called home; Mississippi, Texas, Louisiana, North Carolina and Florida. Beth hosts gatherings, called “Swamp Sistas La Las,” a re-vamp on the...

    Aug 16, 2017

    37m
12. 11

    Women in Music - Emily Stewart - Part 2

    One of our favorite performers from our first Women in Music events last year was Emily Stewart. She wooed us with her southern twang and performed as through she were channeling some of the great women country songwriters like Odetta and Kitty Wells. She was joined by Ben Singer on the electric...

    Aug 9, 2017

    32m
13. 10

    Women in Music - Casey Noel - Part 1

    Casey Noel was a part of our very first Women in Music Showcase last year. While Casey is not studying she is busy playing gigs around North Carolina and writing music alongside her mentor Kevin Dollar. You can follow her on instagram and Facebook at @caseynoelmusic

    Aug 2, 2017

    27m
14. 9

    A Song About The Old Times - Momma Molasses

    Originally from the Pines of Carthage NC, and currently based in Johnson City TN, Momma Molasses has toured extensively the past two years as a DIY musician.Her music interlaces elements of Folk, Americana, Alt-Country,Old-Time, and Soul into a uniquely timeless sound. Her newly released album...

    Jul 12, 2017

    30m
15. 8

    Lyrical Finesse - Bloom

    Bloom is not your average folk band - their classical music backgrounds intertwine with their whimsical and poetic lyricism. They are delightful to watch and even more enjoyable to listen to over and over again!

    Jul 5, 2017

    33m
16. 7

    Working Musician - Sam Frazier

    Sam Frazier is songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and guitar teacher. He writes mostly from personal experience. He recently joined up with the Healing Blues Project to couple his talents with the stories of local homeless people. We know you will love his guitar playing as well as his…

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    Jun 15, 2017

    29m
17. 6

    Bubbly Girl - Victoria Victoria

    Winston Salem based band Victoria Victoria joined us on the Grooves stage May 25th. We were beguiled by Tori's velvety vocals, Noah's sassy synthesizer, and drummer Noah's sick beats! Check out their latest album Coastal Beast on Spotify and follow them on facebook and instagram...

    Jun 8, 2017

    32m
18. 5

    He's All That - Justin Reid

    Sometimes the most unassuming people, the ones who sit quietly in the corner, are the ones that surprise you. Our guest Justin Reid started coming to our open mic nights back in 2016 with only a handful of songs and a lot of nerves. Justin joined us on the Greensboro Grooves Podcast stage for the...

    Jun 1, 2017

    34m
19. 4

    Memaw Metal - Laurelyn Dossett

    Laurelyn Dossett is a Greensboro native songwriter who has seen a lot of success in her career collaborating with a number of musicians, and writing songs for several theatrical performances at Triad Stage. She has toured with Rhiannon Giddens, appeared on A Prairie Home Companion, and has had...

    May 3, 2017

    23m
20. 3

    A little slice of Freedom - DC Carter

    Up and coming musician and songwriter DC Carter is a force to reckoned with! He has a voice and lyrical sincerity that commands your attention - not to mention that he is a also a talented beatboxer. He lives and works in Greensboro, NC and is currently recording his debut album. Follow him on...

    Apr 26, 2017

    24m
21. 2

    Like Wrangling Cats - Matty Sheets and the Cold Rollers

    Matty Sheets and his band The Cold Rollers was our very first performance at our April 12th premiere. He hosts an open mic night, hosts a radio show on the local college radio station, and plays in multiple NC bands. Find his music online on SoundCloud and follow Matty Sheets and the Cold Rollers...

    Apr 19, 2017

    26m
22. 1

    Greensboro Grooves Introductions

    Things are changing here with Greensboro Grooves and we are excited to invite you on the ride! Our first live podcast recording event will be April 12th featuring Laurelyn Dossett, Matty Sheets and the Cold Rollers, and DC Carter. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @gsogrooves Buy Tickets...

    Mar 23, 2017

    1m