The heartfelt tunes of Buncombe Turnpike began in the fall of 1997, when lead singer and bass player Tom Godleski began the band. Buncombe Turnpike makes waves on the air and on the stage with a playlist that ranges from traditional and contemporary bluegrass to gospel and hand-crafted Buncombe Turnpike originals. With their crowd-pleasing demeanor, […]

Whether you are drawn to clever lyrics, dynamic instrumentation, full harmonies, unpredictable arrangements, or an authentic delivery, you’ll find it all in an evening with Appalachian Smoke. With a sound reminiscent of the hollers of Southern Appalachia, their music honors the history and ways of where they grew up. Yet, these songwriters, vocalists, and instrumentalists’ […]

The piano rarely plays a prominent part in Appalachian or Americana music and is seldom the lead instrument. Jeff Little is an exception – and a remarkable one. His distinctive two-handed style, much influenced by the mountain flat-picked guitar tradition, is breathtaking in its speed, precision, and clarity.  Jeff Little is an award-winning musician from the […]