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The Asheville Sound

by Jonathan Rush Lauterer

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Showcase for Musicians based in the Western North Carolina area. Hosted and produced by Jon Lauterer

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Episodes

  1. Nicole Lund & Brandon Townsend of Lund

    Meet Nicole and Brandon, the songwriting team behind the new album, "Right This Time", by Lund.

  2. Dani Cox

    Dani Cox is bringing some of Asheville's finest female musicians together for an all day music festival at New Belgium brewing on Sunday 6/26/22!

  3. Scott Feiner & Alex Taub

    Scott and Alex zoom in from Brazil and Canada to discuss their debut duo release, "Six Feet Apart."

  4. Alex Krug

    Alex Krug of Alex Krug Combo. https://www.alexkrugmusic.com/alex-krug-combo/

  5. Kristian Phillip Valentino

    Singer / songwriter Krisian Phillip Valentino discusses his one-song-a-month concept album and gives us a world premier unreleased track. https://kpvsongs.com/

  6. Mad Mike Martinez

    Mike Martinez drops in to discuss his recent release, "Anti-Virus." Genre: Acapella, Soul, Rap All music is used with artist permission. https://madmikelives.bandcamp.com/album/anti-virus https://soundcloud.com/thesoulmike

  7. Aaron Price - Part II

    Aaron checks in again with a brand-new album under his belt, "Voyager." Genre: Pop Rock https://www.reverbnation.com/aaronprice

  8. Eric Sarafin

    Gold, Platinum, and Multi-Platinum award winning Producer, Mixer, and Recordist, Eric Sarafin stops by. https://mixerman.net/discography/ https://www.allmusic.com/artist/eric-sarafin-mn0000799622 https://www.discogs.com/artist/188754-Eric-Sarafin

  9. Special Musicians Roundtable Episode featuring Matt Williams & Roddy Wilder

    Topics include the future of Rock, our love for Deftones, 311, & Living Colour, perseverance and persistence in the music biz, the echo generation, the future of hip hop, America's influence in the global music scene, radio garden, the future of guitar, and what happened to guitar solos?

  10. Special Musicians Roundtable Episode featuring Will Miller & Christopher Everett

    Local Musicians, Chris Everett and Will Miller join us for a little pow wow. Topics include: steaming performances, is Rock dead?, Phoebe Bridgers, and the dreaded Ear Worm.

  11. Hustle Souls

    Billy Litz and Christopher Everett of Hustle Souls have an awesome new album on the way, "Daydream Motel." We discuss their new music and creative music videos. Genre: Funk, Soul, Rock All music is used with artist's permission. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtbF0Hef_8hiSQNJJVy5_DA...

  12. Slow Packer

    Jack and Mike are the Asheville duo known as Slow Packer. They have an excellent song-suite entitled, "This Life and the Next." Genre: Art-pop All music used with artist's permission. https://slowpacker.bandcamp.com/

  13. Day & Dream

    Peter and Abby from Day & Dream stop by and show off their stellar tracks. This is a band that is going places and soon we will be saying "we knew them when." Genre: Dreampop Shoegaze All music is used with artist's permission. https://www.dayanddreamband.com/about-us.html...

  14. Roddy Wilder

    Roddy Wilder gives us the scoop on his new debut EP, "Wilder". Genre: Funk Rock Soul All music is used with artist's permission. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzbljtQcS9M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_n9IiJ3Y2Ug

  15. K I S M E T

    K I S M E T has a new EP and three world premier tracks to be released on December 11th. Lilly-Anne Merat, Maddie Shuler, and Katie Richter join us for the show's 50th episode! Genre: Alternative R&B / Indie-soul All music is used with artist's permission. https://lstnin.com/category/artist/kismet/

  16. Laura Boswell

    Singer / Songwriter, Laura Boswell has a lovely new EP out titled, "Place to Be". Genre: Folk All music is used with artist's permission. https://www.lauraboswell.com/ https://lauraboswell.bandcamp.com/

  17. Josh Blake

    Asheville's unofficial Music Mayor, Josh Blake, drops the dopest hip hop joint of the year, "Unemployment Benfits." Genre: rap, hip hop, funk All music is used with artist's permission. https://www.joshblakemusic.com/ https://joshblake.bandcamp.com/

  18. Juan Holladay

    Juan gives us a taste of his upcoming solo album, Bouquet, and provides a retrospective on The Secret B-Sides. Genre: Soul, RnB All music is used with artist's permission. https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/juan-holladay https://www.youtube.com/user/juanholladay

  19. Michael Flynn

    Get to know singer / songwriter, Michael Flynn as we discuss his road to Saluda and his new album, "Survive With Me." Genre: Folk, Indie Rock, Pop All music is used with artist's permission. http://www.michaelflynn.com/ https://michaelflynnthemusical.bandcamp.com/album/survive-with-me

  20. Timothy Allmond

    Local songsmith and multi-instrumentalist, Timothy Allmond, shares his approach to the creative process behind his new album, "Blue Skies Will Come Again." Genre: "Countronica" All music is used with artist's permission. http://timothyallmond.com/about-tim-allmond https://vimeo.com/420692502

  21. Brie Capone

    Singer / songwriter, Brie Capone, gives us insight into her new release, "Comedian". Genre: Pop, soul All music is used with artist's permission. http://www.briecaponemusic.com/ http://www.briecaponemusic.com/about https://briecaponemusic.bandcamp.com/

  22. Bryce Hensley

    Get to know pro baseball pitcher / country rocker, Bryce Hensley. Genre: Country, Southern Rock All music is used with artists permission. https://music.apple.com/us/album/growin-up-in-me-single/id1527376607

  23. Battery Powered Hooker Boots

    We check in with Colston and Chris from a band who represents the new guard of the Asheville scene, Battery Powered Hooker Boots. Gengre: Elecro-rock All music is used with artist's permission. https://batterypoweredhookerboots.bandcamp.com/ https://soundcloud.com/bphb...

  24. Modern Strangers

    Courney and Alex of local band, Modern Strangers, give us the scoop on the new album and streaming release party show at the Orange Peel. Genre: Jangle - Pop All music is used with artist's permission. modernstrangers.com https://modernstrangers.bandcamp.com/ Album release show:...

  25. BJ Leiderman

    Get to know composer, keyboardist, singer, and theme music maestro for NPR, BJ Leiderman. Genre: Pop 'n Roll All music is used with artist's permission. http://bjleiderman.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8usUNBRGPA

  26. Fred Lee of Late Night Special

    We expand the scope of our WNC circle to welcome Free Lee of the Charlotte band, Late Night Special! Genre: Pop rock All music is used with artist's permission. https://latenightspecial.net/ https://latenightspecial.bandcamp.com/

  27. The Get Right Band

    Silas and JC of The Get Right Band give us the scoop on their new album and the band's many influences. Genre: psychedelic indie-rock. All music is used with artist's permission. https://thegetrightband.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY9B_rPEYt-OiwWlttIxaDg...

  28. Eleanor Underhill

    Eleanor gives us the scoop on her new album and album release show, streaming live from the Grey Eagle. Genre: Roots, pop rock, electro. https://eleanorunderhillmusic.com/ https://www.facebook.com/eleanorunderhillandfriends/

  29. Tommy Maher of Fireside Collective

    Tommy of Fireside Collective gets into the history of the band and the progressive bluegrass scene. Genre: Progressive Bluegrass, string band. All music is used with artist's permission. http://www.firesidecollectiveband.com/ https://www.facebook.com/events/330448691449524

  30. Lo Wolf

    Get to know local gem, Lo Wolf. Genre: Americana, Country. All music is used with artist's permission. https://www.lowolfmusic.com/ https://lowolf.bandcamp.com/

  31. Sister Ivy

    Rachel Waterhouse gives us an inside view of her Sister Ivy project. Genre: surrealist neo-soul, prog-rock, dream pop. All music is used with artist's permission. https://www.sisterivy.com/ https://www.facebook.com/sisterivymusic/ https://sisterivy.bandcamp.com/

  32. Mr. Jimmy

    Mr. Jimmy discusses life and his extensive resume on the Chicago blues scene. Genre: Blues All music is used with artist's consent. http://www.mrjimmymusic.com/

  33. Alexander Golden

    It's Metaphonia mastermind and singer / songwriter Alexander Golden! Genre: Dream Pop, Folk. All music used with artist's permission. https://alexandergolden.bandcamp.com/ https://iamavl.com/0ax6q57kbjk/ https://www.reverbnation.com/metaphonia

  34. Bryan White of Up Jumped Three

    Bryan of Up Jumped Three delves into their unique brand of "chamber jazz". Genre: instrumental contemporary jazz. All music used with artist's permission. https://upjumpedthree.bandcamp.com/ https://www.reverbnation.com/upjumpedthree

  35. Jason Hite of 5J Barrow

    Get to know Jason Hite of 5J Barrow! Genre: Folk Rock All music is used with artist's permission. www.5jbarrow.com https://5jbarrow.bandcamp.com/

  36. Amanda Anne Platt

    I honored to be joined by the esteemed Amanda Anne Platt! Genre: Country, Roots, Americana. All music is used with artist's permission. https://www.honeycutters.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Honeycutters/

  37. Natural Born Leaders

    Get to know Michael and Rex of Natural Born Leaders! Genre: Rock, Rap, Funk, Prog, Soul, Fusion. All music is used with Artist's permission. https://www.naturalbornleadersband.com/ https://naturalbornleaders.bandcamp.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cx_8neQV7Jw&t=855s

  38. Jamar Woods of The Fritz

    Get to know Jamar Woods, keyboard wizard and vocalist for The Fritz! Genre: Rock, Funk, Neo Soul, Fusion. All music is used with artist's permission. https://www.thefritzmusic.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM9e6gBkxND8r3KmlfaEf3A

  39. Molly Rose Reed

    Get to know Molly Rose Reed of Underhill Rose! Genre: Folk, Acoustic All music used with artist's permission. https://www.mollyrosereed.com/ http://www.underhillrose.com/molly-rose/

  40. CaroMia Tiller

    It's one of Asheville's greatest voices, Caromia Tiller! We discuss life and her new EP, "Green". Genre: dream pop, house, RnB, ambient. All music is used with Artist's permission. https://www.facebook.com/caromia.tiller https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLfQC_zFs4DJ_6v6OynaX1Q...

  41. Shabudikah

    I am joined by the Asheville band, Shabudikah! Genre: funk, soul, jam. All music is used with the artist's permission. https://www.facebook.com/shabudikah/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTe4MfXnXwU

  42. Daniel Shearin of River Whyless

    I am joined by member of River Whyless and solo artist, Daniel Shearin! Genre: indie rock, world beat, folk. All music is used with artist's permission. https://www.riverwhyless.com/ https://danielshearin.bandcamp.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iyzf1EKNyno

  43. The Page Brothers

    Andy and Zack Page geek out on old school metal with me! https://www.facebook.com/pagebrothersmusic/

  44. Richard Barrett of The Greenliners

    Get to know Richard Barrett of the Greenliners! Genre: Americana, Bluegrass, Country. All music used with artist's permission. https://thegreenliners.com/ https://www.facebook.com/thegreenliners/ https://www.bookece.com/artists/greenliners https://www.reverbnation.com/thegreenliners Link for Grey...

  45. Shane Parish

    I am honored to have one of my favorite Asheville musicians on the show. It's the great Shane Parish! Genre: experimental, prog, solo guitar, ambient. All music is used with Artist's permission. https://shaneparish.bandcamp.com/

  46. Bruce Lang

    Local musician and proprietor of Big Creek Recordings, Bruce Lang. Genre: classic rock. All music is used with artist's permission. https://www.bigcreekrecording.com/ https://www.facebook.com/bruce.lang.39

  47. The Moon and You

    Melissa and Ryan from the dynamic duo / power couple, The Moon and You. Genre: Folk, Lullaby, Indie pop. All music used with Artist's permission. https://www.themoonandyou.com/ https://www.facebook.com/themoonandyou/ https://themoonandyou.bandcamp.com/

  48. Robert Greer of Town Mountain

    It's Asheville's favorite Honky Tonker, Robert Greer of Town Mountain! Genre: Country, bluegrass. All music is used with artist's permission. https://www.townmountain.net/about https://www.facebook.com/TownMountain/

  49. Andrew Scotchie

    It's local rocker, Andrew Scotchie! Genre: blues, soul, rock & roll All music is used with artist's permission https://www.andrewscotchiemusic.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheRiverRatsAVL/ https://www.pbs.org/video/echo-sessions-andrew-scotchie-the-river-rats-7ucyoy/

  50. Floating Action

    Get to know Seth Kaufman of Floating Action! Genre: Indie rock, dream pop All music is used with Artist's permission https://www.facebook.com/floatingaction/ https://floatingactionmusic.bandcamp.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/01Ru0hfWYNVxQHtFkvYY7r

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About this show

Showcase for Musicians based in the Western North Carolina area. Hosted and produced by Jon Lauterer

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Jonathan Rush Lauterer

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How many episodes does The Asheville Sound have?

The Asheville Sound has 65 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on November 6, 2022.

What is The Asheville Sound about?

Showcase for Musicians based in the Western North Carolina area. Hosted and produced by Jon Lauterer

How often does The Asheville Sound release new episodes?

The Asheville Sound publishes every two weeks, based on its 65 episodes since April 2020.

Who hosts The Asheville Sound?

The Asheville Sound is created and hosted by Jonathan Rush Lauterer.
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