This recording contains various live show material and features the mountain and hammered dulcimers and performances by Ebenezer (Cindy Rivette and others).

This recording features live performances of the Dixie Dawn Band. Jimmy Johnson, and more.

This recording features live performances of spirituals, gospel, shape-note singing, a poem about Watauga Lake and more. Joe Shannon is the host.

This recording features miscellaneous live performances from the Bristol, Tennessee show and includes Joe Shannon reciting a poem about Grandfather Mountain set to Celtic music and the comedy of the V.W. Boys.

The episode features a collection of musical performances centered around themes of railroads, trains, and life experiences. The program includes a performance of the song "Hard Times Come Again No More," characterized by the lyric "Hard times, hard times, come again no more." Another featured song is "New River Train." The song "Freight Train" is performed, mentioning the train's speed and the desire to hear "old number nine" roll by or watch the "old Blue Ridge Mountains smile." A spiritual song is included. Finally, the "Wabash Cannonball" is performed.

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In this episode, Jeff Little announced he would take about a two-song break to let Wayne and Randy do a couple of old-time things, welcoming Wayne Henderson back out to the stage and asking if they wanted to do "Leather Britches."

Wayne Henderson then suggested doing a gospel tune, dedicating it to his 89-year-old grandmother who was there that night, stating that they like to include a gospel song because it is very inherent to the region and they believe it. He introduced this favorite old-time gospel tune as "The Unclouded Day."​

After performing "The Unclouded Day," someone praised the Lord and noted it was good to see the congregation at the First Baptist Church of Blowing Rock, seeing Miss Denise Sanders of the Sanctified Sanders Singers present and ready to lead a tune. Following reminders about tomorrow morning being building fund morning for a special offering for a new Sunday school room and encouraging attendees to take envelopes home, Miss Denise Sanders stated she had a song she would like to do called "Angel Band." Miss Denise Sanders mentioned she was not used to performing in that key, noting someone in the congregation had asked her to change keys. Miss Denise performed "Angel Band" with lyrics including "My race is nearly run, my strongest trial now is past" and the chorus "Oh, carry me away on your snow-white wings to my immortal home."

Jeff Little thanked the audience, calling them a wonderful crowd and a great singing audience, stating they had time for two or three more tunes and that Wayne would lead them, adding that Wayne was a great singer though Wayne said he would not sing at all. Wayne said he would give the audience another chance to sing a familiar tune that everyone knew, suggesting they pick through it slow two times for the singing part before making it an instrumental and picking it fast. He added he had been depressed watching the Atlanta Braves lose. Thank yous were exchanged, and someone called the audience the best bunch of ballgame singers they'd had in a long time. They appreciated the audience coming out, noted they had used their two hours, and invited Joe to have them back anytime. Wayne introduced the last tune as one of his favorites that he learned watching the Globetrotters, relating it again to the Atlanta Braves and stating the tune, "Sweet Georgia Brown," was one someone could really whistle.

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Live performances of Scots-Irish music are featured with Rachel Nelson on fiddle, Allison Gore on harp, Nancy Schneelock on flute and penny whistle, Mary Greene on piano.

Appalachian Acoustic Ensemble performs live with Ken Murry on cello, Rachel Nelson on fiddle, Mary Greene on piano, Nancy Schneelock on flute, Joe Shannon on guitar (for the first two songs). Songs performed include "Home Sweet Home" and "The Riddle Song."

This episode features a brass quintet and bluegrass band playing songs such as "I'm so lonesome, I could die." Host Joe Shannon reads a letter from Civil War soldier Sullivan Belue to his wife Sarah.

Rosa Hicks and others perform old ballads and story telling. Joe Shannon is host.

The episode begins after a performance of "Wildwood Flower". The next song featured is a Hank Williams song called "Your Cheating Heart," featuring Jim Brooks.

Following that, a song made popular by Connie Smith in the mid-60s is performed, titled "Cry Cry Cry". It is noted that Connie Smith married Marty Stewart, who met her when he was 12 and she was 27.

Moving into the 70s, a popular Loretta Lynn song, "You Ain't Woman Enough to Take My Man," is performed. The daughters of Loretta Lynn, the Lynns, are mentioned as becoming popular. The next song is a Patsy Cline number called "Walking After Midnight". The speaker mentions her father played bass for Patsy Cline for three shows. Another Hank Williams tune is introduced, called "Hey, Good looking". Hank Weddington is called on to do an Alabama song that was popular about 12 years prior, titled "Lady Down on Love".

Hank is called on once more to do one of his favorite Garth Brooks songs, "Tomorrow Never Comes". The speaker then puts Becca on the spot before she performs "Salty Dog Blues," asking for an explanation of the phrase "Let me be your salty dog". After some discussion, a definition is provided that a "salty dog" is a rounder, someone who cannot be trusted around your spouse. The speaker then encourages the audience to participate by changing "gal" to "man" or keeping "gal" during the song. The song "Salty Dog Blues" is then performed. After the song, the speaker thanks the musicians. Jim is asked if he dances.

The tempo slows down for a waltz number, and Hank Weddington does the lead vocal on a song called "Kentucky Waltz".

The next song is introduced as the national anthem of bluegrass music and the state song of Tennessee, identified by an audience member as "Rocky Top". This song, written by Feliz and Boudleaux Bryant and made popular by the Osborne brothers, is then performed.

Wade Edward Brown is introduced, and the speaker asks him about his book and why he chose to write it at 91. Mr. Brown explains his children and others were interested in his stories. He clarifies the book is not an autobiography but recollections. The speaker reads from the book about courting practices at Mars Hill College, where couples walked in a line with faculty members. Mr. Brown confirms it was strict and mentions a "soup line" walk where sneaky kisses might be possible around curves. Mr. Brown is asked about three significant women in his life: his mother, his first love at Mars Hill with whom he was engaged for eight years but couldn't marry at the time, and the woman he married and lived with for 53 and a half years. He recounts reconnecting and marrying his first love years later after his wife passed away. The speaker then reads an excerpt from the epilogue of Mr. Brown's book, reflecting on changes from horse and buggy to space exploration and wishing for equal progress in moral and spiritual development. Information about Wade Brown's life is provided: born in 1907 in Blowing Rock, attended Silver Lake School, Mars Hill High School and College, graduated from Wake Forest Law School in 1931. His first law office was in the Blackburn Motel. His various offices and accomplishments are listed, including mayor of Boone, State Senator and Representative, chairman of the NC Board of Parole, consultant for the NC Attorney General, involvement in the Boone Golf Course, Watauga County Hospital, prison chapel, Horn in the West drama, Boone Lions Club, and Hospice of Watauga County.

The segment opens with the host, speaking about his family history and location in Caldwell County near Blowing Rock, on a place called Bailey's Camp. He describes his great-grandfather's self-sufficient farm with a water wheel, gris mill, and sash sawmill powered by a river. He mentions that the house he lives in, 110 years old, was sawed on a sash sawmill by his great-grandfather who hand-planed the lumber. He details the progression of power sources used for the sawmill through the generations: his grandfather used a steam engine, his dad a kerosene burner, he uses a diesel, and his son plans to use electric.

Following this, he presents a spoken piece about being a sawmill man, describing the methods and power sources used by his great-granddaddy with a water wheel, his granddaddy with a steam boiler, his daddy with a kerosene burner, and himself with a diesel engine, detailing aspects like hauling timber with horses, blowing the whistle for supper, and using automatic equipment. After the sawmill piece, the host states he will play a song on the hammered dulcimer and shares an image and a story titled "Simple Gifts", describing finely crafted handmade furniture on a hardwood floor in a log home filled with antiques which are seen by Shakers as the present and future, noting that for Shakers, finely crafted is a process and way of life. He mentions the strings of the guitar and dulcimer catching light through the window.

The host then introduces Orville Hicks, identifying him as a storyteller and cousin to Ray. He talks about Orville doing school programs and being an enthralling storyteller who travels and has recordings. He asks Orville about winning awards, and Orville mentions receiving a Kentucky Colonel award and appearing on a television show in Missouri. The host welcomes Orville, who then introduces himself, stating he is from Beech Mountain and comes from a family of eleven. Orville says he learned many of his tales from his mama and Ray, crediting Ray with helping him get started in storytelling. He recounts a story about his missionary Baptist preacher father not caring much for storytelling and giving him a whipping for asking for a Mountain Dew because he thought it was moonshine.

Orville tells a story about selling pumpkins as "mule eggs" to a man and the man returning after the "egg" didn't hatch, followed by the same man chasing a rabbit that ran out of a busted pumpkin, believing it was a baby mule. He then says he might have one or two "mule eggs" for sale. Orville tells a "jack tail" called "Jack and the robbers," detailing how Jack ran away from home, met a steer, a donkey, a cat, a hound dog, and a rooster, and how they found refuge in a house that belonged to highway robbers, scaring the robbers away using their various animal abilities. He follows this with a hunting story about encountering a bear while eating blackberries and narrowly escaping by grabbing a tree limb on the way down after missing it on the jump up.

Orville mentions that Council Harmon was his great great grandpa and receiving funny books from Ray's boys when his father didn't allow them. He talks about not getting electricity until 1964 and walking to school, mentioning getting 42 Fs on a report card and telling his daddy it stood for fire. He notes having five boys and telling stories to his youngest at night or the boy listening to his tape. Orville says "This is Beech Creek".

The host introduces a final song and asks someone to come up. A song titled "Fly Away" is performed.

The episode features several old-time music performances and conversation. The segment begins with a song about the Johnson boys. This is followed by an old-time dance tune called Sourwood Mountain. Next, a short ballad is played called The Banks of the Ohio, described as being about a difficult time between two sweethearts. An old fiddle tune called Bonapart's Retreat is played by Ora. The host asks Ora about words to Bonapart's Retreat, and she indicates there are real words that would be censored. Another performer then shares different words to the song.

The host mentions Ora is 84 years old and proud of her age. Ora states she likes to play for everybody. The host mentions a place he likes to play is Down Deep Gap with Doc Watson at the seafood place, where they play old time songs Doc. The host mentions reading about Ora in a magazine article about her receiving the North Carolina Folk Heritage award. He notes that the article says her father was a banjo player and her mother played the piano, which Ora clarifies is not entirely correct. Ora says her mother sang gospel music and folk songs, while her dad played fiddle and banjo and danced. Ora learned to play by listening by ear and plays by ear. Some highlights of her musical career mentioned include playing at the Smithsonian, going on a two-week tour with young people met there, and playing at the Merle Watson Memorial Festival and different places. She also spent six months in Florida in Miami playing. Other highlights include receiving an award from the Smithsonian and playing at the festival. She also went to Fiddler's Grove and won an award there.

When asked if she has goals left, she says she doesn't think so. Her advice to a young child getting discouraged is to keep on trying and play on. She attributes her not having spent the night in the hospital, except for one time in the emergency room for ear trouble, to music and dancing. When asked if she will dance now, she says she doesn't think so, but might do a step or two later. The host suggests the moral is to play music and dance, and you'll live a long time. Dancing is described as good exercise that keeps you limber.

The host notes this is Ora's third time on the show. The host then shares a story he wrote to go with a piece of music called What Wondrous Love Is This, which he plays on the Hammered Dulcimer. This is followed by the song What Wondrous Love Is This.

A tune recorded by many different groups called The Roving Gambler is played next. This is followed by a tune called Liza Jane, noted as one of many tunes by that name, and includes verses about molasses, a mama cat and kittens with swells on, a stolen hound dog, and missing a girl's mouth when trying to kiss her. The next song is East Virginia Blues. The host notes that a particular chorus is used that he hadn't heard before, and demonstrates it: "I don't want your green back dollar. I don't want your watching chain. All I want is your heart, darling. Won't you take me back again?". He notes that the ending is a little different. Ora Watson is credited with adding a twist at the end of the chorus: "All I want is your heart, darling. Won't you let me change your name?". He also mentions that sometimes they have done the song with the line "There I met little pretty little woman and Ora was her name".

Shortening Bread is played, which the host notes Ora has played many times and is his baby's favorite lullaby. A song called Where Could I Go is played, which the host heard growing up in church and Ora also heard in church. Next is a song beginning "Say that you love me, Katie". This includes verses about wishing to be a bumblebee building a nest in a true love's breast, wishing to be a honey bee stealing a kiss from sweet Katie's lips, and wishing to be a little fish swimming to the bottom of the sea. The song "To Canaan's Land I'm on My Way Where the Soul Never Dies" is performed. The episode concludes with a song called Ragtime Annie.

"Irish Heart" Ballad singers Mary Green, Susan Shelton, and Kindred Spirits Band perform.

Performances include Puddingston and Elizabeth Harmon leads the sing-along. The show was held at Boone United Methodist Church, Boone, North Carolina. Joe Shannon is the host.

Music performed includes "Ardel County Night" by the Front Porch Strings, a hammered dulcimer by Sarah Bores, mountain dulcimer Harriet Andrews, and autoharp by Mary Umbarger. Also, Miles and Pal Ireland and Harper and Winona Van Hoy perform. Joe Shannon is the host.

Musical guests on the show include Front Porch Strings, Miles and Pal Ireland, and others. Joe Shannon is the host.

The episode features the Ricochet Bluegrass Band. The band performs a song about two trees on a hillside, followed by a song titled "Anger and tears". They thank the audience before playing "You Built a Stonewall All Around Your Heart", which Jimmy Trivette from Boone sings and is featured on their first Rebel project.

After thanking the crowd again, they introduce "Raining in LA", a song written by Mr. Wes Golding from Winston Salem, mentioning David Penney plays on it. They mention recording for Rebel Records and an upcoming release in September, also noting their first Rebel album went "lead". They perform "Let the Mermaids Flirt With Me", described as an old blues number by Mississippi John Hurt done bluegrass style.

The band members are introduced: Steve Lewis from Todd, North Carolina, who plays the banjo; Randy Greer from West Jefferson, who plays guitar; Jimmy Trivette from Boone, North Carolina; and David Penley from Morganton, North Carolina, who plays mandolin. Ricochet performs the gospel song "Gathering in the Sky", written by Wayne Raney.

They then play "Over the Edge", a banjo tune composed by Steve Lewis. After thanking the audience, they perform "She Thinks I Still Care", an old George Jones song that they recorded and sped up. They play a song about trains rolling across a green trestle, noting they recently recorded it and the third verse is on the CD. They perform "Don't Leave Her Lonely Me too Long", a Marty Stewart song from their first Rebel Project.

After inquiring about attorneys in the crowd, they play "Philadelphia Lawyer", a song about attorneys that is associated with Flatt and Scruggs, mentioning Dave in relation to hitting high notes. They follow this with "I'll take the blame", a song associated with the Stanley Brothers. They shift pace with "Minor Swing", a Django Reinhardt tune, noting Joe has things to do before they return. They perform a song about the arm of God.

The next song is "It Was My Last Run", written by Mr. Willard Gayheart from Gaylax, Virginia, described as an anti-moonshining song that is currently 21 on the bluegrass chart by Ricochet. They conclude the performance with "The House of the Rising Sun", a song previously done by The Animals, performed with their own arrangement.

Bessie Eldreth sings. Elisabeth, Katie, Randy, Tony, Connie, Andy and Joe all play together.

Recording features Gaye and Phil Johnson and is hosted by Joe Shannon.

Classical and folk music performed in Ashe County, North Carolina.

Recording features remixes for Grand Ole Opry.

This recording features a live performance of Celtic music.

This episode features guests Puddingstone, a New Age and Celtic band from Lenoir, North Carolina.

Joe Shannon plays dulcimer.

Instrumental music.

Appalachian Acoustic Ensemble are guests on the Mountain Home Music Radio Show.

This episode of the Mountain Home Music Radio Show features acoustic musicians Steve Lewis from Todd, North Carolina on guitar and banjo, Randy Greer from Jefferson, North Carolina on guitar and mandolin, and Tony Testerman on base fiddle. Becky Eggers Gryder leads a sing-along. Piano man of the Blue Ridge pays a visit (Jeff Little). The event was recorded at the Blowing Rock performing arts center in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. Opening piece by Steve and Randy about apparel, known as "Leatherbritches." Joe Shannon is the host.

This episode of the Mountain Home Music Radio Show features Irish and Scottish music by Cucanandy as well as storytellers from Northern Ireland, Billy Richie and Ian Coulter. Joe Shannon is the host.

This episode features Phil and Gaye Johnson performing at the Chapel of First Baptist Church in Boone, North Carolina. Joe Shannon is the host.

This episode, recorded in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, features Irish and Scottish music by Cucanandy as well as storytellers from Northern Ireland, Billy Richie and Ian Coulter. Joe Shannon is the host.

This episode, recorded at the Boone United Methodist Church, features guests Puddingstone (from Lenoir, North Carolina) playing a blend of Renaissance, Celtic, and Classical music. The show opens with, "Carolan's Quarrel with the Landlady."

This episode, recorded at the Boone United Methodist Church, features guests Puddingstone (from Lenoir, North Carolina) playing a blend of Renaissance, Celtic, and Classical music.

This episode features the band Strictly Clean and Decent with David Johnson (from Purlear, North Carolina). It was recorded at the Valborg Theatre on the campus of Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina.

This episode features acoustic music with guests Steve Lewis (from Todd, North Carolina), Randy Greer (from Jefferson, North Carolina), Tony Testerman, and Becca Eggers-Gryder. Joe Shannon is the host.

This episode, Dulcimer Delight, was recorded at Boone United Methodist Church in Boone, North Carolina, and features the hammered and mountain dulcimers with guests Lois Hornbostel, Ebenezer, and others. Joe Shannon is the host.

This episode titled, "An Irish Heart," was recorded at the Valborg Theatre on the campus of Appalachian State University and features Irish music by guests Kindred Spirits Band (from Statesville) and ballad singers. Joe Shannon is the host.

This episode, recorded at the Valborg Theatre on the campus of Appalachian State University, features shape-note hymns and African American spirituals. Joe Shannon is the host.

This episode was recorded at the Birthplace of Country Music, Paramount Theatre, Bristol, Tennessee, and features guests such as the VW Boys, Fred E. Smith, and the Appalachian Acoustic Ensemble. Joe Shannon is the host.

This episode, recorded at the First Baptist Church, Blowing Rock, North Carolina, features travel- and home-themed music with guests Steve Lewis, Scott Freedman, Jim Brooks, and others. Joe Shannon is the host.

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869_CD_20_Track_02_MtnHomeMusic_Irishfolkmusic_2001_0714_AC.mp3 - live accordion

869_CD_20_Track_03_MtnHomeMusic_Irishfolkmusic_2001_0714_AC.mp3 - Wild Mountain Thyme (vocal)

869_CD_20_Track_04_MtnHomeMusic_Irishfolkmusic_2001_0714_AC.mp3 - The Brewer Laddie

869_CD_20_Track_05_MtnHomeMusic_Irishfolkmusic_2001_0714_AC.mp3 - The Dear Green Place

869_CD_20_Track_06_MtnHomeMusic_Irishfolkmusic_2001_0714_AC.mp3 - The Oak and the Ash

869_CD_20_Track_07_MtnHomeMusic_Irishfolkmusic_2001_0714_AC.mp3 - The Skye Boat Song

869_CD_20_Track_08_MtnHomeMusic_Irishfolkmusic_2001_0714_AC.mp3 - The Parting Glass

869_CD_20_Track_09_MtnHomeMusic_Irishfolkmusic_2001_0714_AC.mp3 - The Bonnie Banks o' Loch Lomond

This episode, recorded at the Boone United Methodist Church in downtown Boone, North Carolina, features old hymns, ballads, stories, and Primitive Baptist singers, as well as Sheila K. Adams (from Madison County, North Carolina). Joe Shannon is the host.

869_CD_23_Track_01_MtnHomeMusic_DocWatson_Richard_1999_1009_AC.mp3 - Appalachian Studies at Appalachian State University
869_CD_23_Track_02_MtnHomeMusic_DocWatson_Richard_1999_1009_AC.mp3 - Intro to show and Doc Watson.
869_CD_23_Track_03_MtnHomeMusic_DocWatson_Richard_1999_1009_AC.mp3 - Mast General Store
869_CD_23_Track_04_MtnHomeMusic_DocWatson_Richard_1999_1009_AC.mp3 - Doc Watson and his grandson Richard Watson perform. Recorded at Blowing Rock, North Carolina.
869_CD_23_Track_05_MtnHomeMusic_DocWatson_Richard_1999_1009_AC.mp3 - Mast General Store
869_CD_23_Track_06_MtnHomeMusic_DocWatson_Richard_1999_1009_AC.mp3 - End of Show credits, including Doc Watson, Richard Watson, Charles Welch, Steve Lewis, and Joe Shannon.

Joe Shannon hosts the Mountain Home Music Radio Show.

"Seasons in Song: A Blue Ridge Portrait" is a collection of music videos by Joe Shannon and Appalachian Acoustic Ensemble.

This episode features a new season of the show with guests Randy Miller (from Newton, North Carolina) and Michael Fox (from Hickory, North Carolina) playing clawhammer banjo and mountain dulcimer. Also featured is an interview with Alfred Adams (from the Silverstone area of Watauga County, North Carolina) about the history of the area. Joe Shannon is the host.

This episode features Skeeter and the Skidmarks from Galax, Virginia as well as an interview with band member Willard Gayheart regarding his artwork. Joe Shannon hosts and shares letters and stories.

This episode features fiddler Ora Watson and the Laurel Creek String Band. Joe Shannon shares letters and stories.

This episode features several guests: Ricochet Bluegrass Band, Hugh Sturgill, and Katie Taylor (from Jefferson, North Carolina). Joe Shannon hosts.

This episode features the Bluefield Bluegrass Band and an interview with local attorney and historian Stacy Eggers.