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Mewz on Mountain Talk; Season 4 Finale; Season 4 recap, Appalachian Rejects, SadBlackLab.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:00:00 -0500

The season finale of Mewz on Mountain Talk. (Ad break at :27. Grab a snack and come right back) Tune in and Chill out as we look back at highlights from our season, plus interviews with SadBlackLab and new band, Appalachian Rejects.

Special thanks to all of our guest this season.

Sleeping in the Woods Festival

Holler Girl Music Festival

The Mtn. Grrl Experience

Berea Earth Warriors Concerts

WMMT FM

The Berea Arts Council

Living Sound Delusions Studio

Cory Davison

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Mew for Mountain Talk: Many Sheffel, Emily LaDuceaur, Micheal Shouse

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 18:00:00 -0500

Mandy Fugate Sheffel, Author of Nature of Pain, and owner of the Read Spotted Newt Bookstore (Hazard Ky) discusses her debut book, now available everywhere.

Emily LaDuceaur, creator of the Appalachian Spirit Deck talks about her inspiration for the project and the meaning behind some of the symbolism.

Musician Micheal Shouse returns to the music scene with his latest instrumental album Jaded. Now available on all major streaming platforms.

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Mewz on Mountain Talk: S4E5: Sleeping in the Woods Festival

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 13:00:00 -0400

This episode was recorded at Sleeping in the Woods Singer/Songwriter Festival in Monticello Ky. Hear the artists in their own words describe how music can help us process and heal after the unexpected. This episodes theme is vulnerability.

Conversations with Nicholas Jamerson, Jonathan Smithwhick, Maya De Vitry, Cody Christian and Tori Forsyth. Plus, live performances from the event.

Festival of the Mewz is August 22 23 in Irvine Ky. Full weekend pass includes camping: $25. Students: show your student ID and get a weekend Pass for $15. Details and tickets on our event page and at mewzky.wordpress.com

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Subscribe so you don't miss the bonus materials from Sleeping in the Woods including full live interviews and perfromances; going up this week!

Special thanks to Corey Davidson, Nicholas Jamerson, and Jonathan and Ginger Smithwhick.

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Mewz For Mountain Talk: April 2025: Be Hold, Madi Brooke, The Hammer & The Hatchet

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 15:00:00 -0400

This episode of Mewz on Mountain Talk (WMMT 88.7).

*This episode includes a one minute Ad Free Break at :27 minutes. Grab a snack and come right back!

The reach of Appalachian influences; Brooklyn NY Based Composer and Producer Be Hold Your Fate (Collin McClutchy) shares his latest work, inspired by the lore and allure of Appalachia. linkt.ree/behold.wav

Madi Brooke, student and author, debuts her collected work of poetry with a reading and discussions on Teenage Daydream. Madi Brooke: Teenage Daydream on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Teenage-Daydream-Mad-Brooke/dp/B0DV4M9LLG

Meet the Indiana duo with deep Kentucky roots, The Hammer & The Hatchet, and hear their tribute to Pine Mountains. The Hammer & The Hatchet will be headlining this years Festival of the Mewz. thehammerandthehatchet.com

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Mewz on Mountain Talk; February; Loneliness, Pollinators, and Fresh Starts

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0500

On this episode of Mewz for Mountains Talk on WMMT Radio

(This episode includes a one minute ad break at :26:30. Grab a snack and come right back!)

The US is experiencing an epidemic of loneliness, Clinical Therapist Elizabeth Miller and Singer Songwriter Cody Lee Meece discuss the ways that music can help reunite us.

Agronomist Richard Olson teaches me how to make a lawn that supports pollinators, and suggest how we can create a low maintenance, high sustainability lawn.

Rachel Sevengrose from EKU Counseling Center explains how you can make a Fresh Start any time of the year, even if we aren't great with resolutions .

Music in this Episode:

Joslyn and The Sweet Compression: Honey, be

Cody Lee Meece: Get me outa my head; Feel so Lonesome

Them Lasses: Sweet Mountain Music

James Reed ft Serena: Call Me

The Sweetspires: If I dream of you

Lance Rogers: Doin Fine

Special thanks to Elizabeth Miller and Parsons Counseling; Berea Ky. Richard Olson; BUF. Cody Lee Meece. Papa Leno's; Berea KY. Rachel Sevegrose; EKU Counseling Center.

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Healing Appalachia; Mewz Season 3 Finale; Moutain Talk WMMT 88.7FM

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 13:00:00 -0500

Closing out our season 3, Mewz is pleased to be the guest host of Mountain Talk on WMMT Radio; "The Mother-ship of Mountain Media" 88.7FM Whitesburg, KY.

In this episode, we take a look behind the stage at the worlds largest recovery based music festival. 2024's event took place in September in Lewisburg, WV.

Featuring music by
Jordan Lee King; Cars and Refrigerators
Cody Christian; Saints of Appalachia
Justin Wells; Three Quarters Gone
The Hill Country Devil: Full Set Live Recording (Unedited)

Listen on WMMT 88.7 : Mountain Talk Thursdays @ 6pm
Listen to the radio edited version: wmmt.org*

*Please be advised the episode as it airs on Buzzsprout is UNedited, and contains adult language and reference to drug use.

Special Thanks;
Dave Lavender
Richard Green
Tia Hughes
Leah Cook
Alexis Pleus
Grayson Jennings
Justin Wells
Hayden Karchmer (The Hill Country Devil)

Our podcast sponsors are
Berea Arts Council
Minutemen Press Richmond Ky

Background track: Living Sound Delusions; One Small Step

Saturday February 15th; @444 Chestnut Street Berea KY; Mewz Valentines Event: Featuring live performance by Brando Vonschoyck. Door 6pm Music 630 Tickets:$10

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A Mewz Halloween 2024

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:00:00 -0500

On this Halloween episode of Mewz

Behind the Barn Radio
Tin Types with Kelsey Tiara Photography
Nativibes Studio Ben Kolb
The Latest single from Living Sound Delusions
and author Katherine Hale Stringfield on her series the Mary Luck Tales ; the scary true story that was her inspiration...

Mewz is made possible by
The Kentucky Council for the Arts
The National Endowment for the Arts
Berea Arts Council
Minutemen Press of Richmond

Special Thanks
The Berea Public Library

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The Mountain Grrl Exp/Holler Girl

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The Mountain Grrl Experience & Holler Girl Music Festival celebrate Appalachian women in all their forms. The focus of these events along side Oasis Farms and Greenhouse17 is to provide information, resources and a healing atmosphere for attendees and musicians.

In this very special episode, Mewz explores the mission and atmosphere of these events, and we speak with their founders and performers.

#MewzKy #kymusicfestivals #domesticviolence #womanstrong #MtnGrrlExp #Hollergirl #mewzfest

Greenhouse17
Oasis Farms
The Mountain Girl Experience
Holler Girl Festival
Kris Preson Bailey
Kristen Murphy
Them Lasses
Spencer
Jessy Williams Band
Coaltown Dixie

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Goodbye Jarfly; Brittany Avery Mullins;

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0400

Jarfly Brewery closed it's door this year, Daniel Stroud and Cody Lee Meece share their memories and the story of Jarfly.

New Artists Alert: Brittany Avery Mullins; her live performance and interview from Mtn. Grrl Experience.

An new song by James Reed, that should be on your self care playlist.

Plus, find out which local radio stations are giving away Festival of the Mewz tickets starting in August.

*This episode contains mature language.

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Mewz: Laurel Cove Preview w John Grace/ Ali Blair wins Live Music Society grant for Berea KY/Local Music

Sun, 26 May 2024 23:00:00 -0400

New Episode: Laurel Cove Music festival is one of Kentucky’s fastest growing festivals, and we’ve got the interview with John Grace, Co founder of the festival. He tells us how the festival got its start, what to expect from this year’s sold out event, and how to get your hands on tickets for next year.

Ali Blair, Co Owner of Rebel Rebel Studio & Lounge and Peg & Awl in Berea Ky has acquired a grant from the Live Music Society, landing Rebel Rebel in Billboard magazine and providing her and her team with an a plethora of opportunities. She shares some of her visions for the future with Mewz.

This episode features music by:

Julian Wolf: East Kentucky Morning

Sean Whiting & The Big Badness: Make you Mine

Hannah Mae Rector: Mirror, Mirror

The Sweetpires: I’m not coming back

Home Grown Head ft. Kristopher Bentley: Run to you

Special Thanks to

Jettlane Recording

Bash on the Branch Promotions

Ali Blair

John Grace

National Foundation for the Arts

Kentucky Art Council

Special Thanks to

Bash on the Branch Promotions

Ali Blair

John Grace

National Foundation for the Arts

Kentucky Art Council

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Mewz Special Report: Local Supply Chains: Farm to Table

Fri, 24 May 2024 12:00:00 -0400

Inspired by a recent report on Independent restaurants and the global supply chain, I took a visit to the Farmers Market in Slade Kentucky to see how a shorter supply chain can benefit small business and consumers alike.

Also airing soon on WEKU/NPR.

Special Thanks
Dario Ventura
The Red River Gorge Farmers Market Slade KY
Heather Graham, University of Kentucky Supply Chain Coordinator

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Mewz: Elvie Shane: New Album Damascus Out April 19th.

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 20:00:00 -0400

As a native of small-town Kentucky whose influences range from Dwight Yoakam and Steve Earle to classic rock, Gospel, R&B and hip hop, Wheelhouse Records’ Elvie Shane has emerged as a country star with his heart on his sleeve – and as a champion of those with their name on a patch. Breaking out with the Platinum certified Number One single, “My Boy,” the singer/songwriter first took a stand for family values that go far beyond bloodlines, setting himself apart with a deeply felt 2020 tribute to step-parents and their unconditional love. Hailed by critics from Billboard and Rolling Stone to the Nashville Scene and beyond, the track helped launch Shane’s album BACKSLIDER onto multiple Best Of lists, winning over fans with its gritty yet gracious fusion of heartland rock, modern country and stand-for-something purpose. With over 372 million career streams and counting, that fusion often presents itself onstage as a mix of rebellious energy, indelible imagery and working-class pride, and it has made Shane a favorite all across the globe. Pairing his headlining MY KINDA TROUBLE TOUR in 2021 with high-profile opening slots for Darius Rucker, Jason Aldean, Toby Keith, Brothers Osborne, Brooks & Dunn and Lady A, among others, plus country’s biggest festivals and a 2023 tour across the heart of Europe, he capped it all with a nomination for Best New Country Artist at the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards, and is now laying the groundwork for a new chapter. Following inclusion on the star studded Stoned Cold Country tribute to The Rolling Stones 60th anniversary (submitting a special version of “Sympathy for the Devil”), Shane's new tracks include “Pill,” “Jonesin’,” “Baptized” and “Forgotten Man” out now. Rolling Stone praises “Forgotten Man” as it “expertly sums up what it means to be blue-collar in the 21st century in this defiant, angry country single that would do Merle Haggard proud." An anthem for those chasing the American dream with calloused hands and a weary, but still-believing heart, it’s another example of Shane’s deep-feeling take on country, as a new blue-collar generation arrives. Serving as a table of contents like sneak peek into his forthcoming album Damascus, fans can expect a transformative new sound and exploration of rural culture on his sophomore album. For more information visit e lvieshane.com.

Special Thanks:
BBR Music Group/ Wheelhouse Records
Jettlane Recordings - Richmond Ky
Kentucky Arts Council
National Endowment for the Arts

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Mewz: Van Winkle & The Spirits

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 18:00:00 -0400

The eclectic southern sounds of Van Winkle and The Spirits on this episode of Mewz.

Mewz is:
Crystal Jones Producer / Host
Justin Flannery Editor

Special Thanks to
Jettlane Recording
The Kentucky Arts Council
The National Endowment for the Arts
Master Musicians Festival

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Mewz Special Interview: Dr. Craig Wright : Yale University: On Listening to Music

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 16:00:00 -0400

NOTE: AUDIO BEGINS AT :30

I recently worked a feature for public radio about the duration of song lengths changing and how it would affect the way we listen to music. For Mewz listeners, I'm sharing the full conversation here.

Dr. Craig Wright is the author of Listening to Music, in it's 8th edition and teaches a class on listening that you can find in full on youtube for free.

Listen to Eastern Standard on WEKU 88.9 FM or online at ESWEKU.ORG for the Radio edited version including Brandon Brewer (BrotherMoon) and follow Eastern Standard on Facebook for a link to the free online class.

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New Epis7ode 3/10/24: Atomic Midnight: New EP Hightened State

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Lexington Kentucky based rock group Atomic Midnight discuss rebranding, (formerly Aloha Cowboy) and the new release.

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Jettlane Recordings Richmond Ky
The Kentucky Council for the Arts
The National Endowment for the Arts
Atomic Midnight
Bash on the Branch Promotions

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New Episode: 3/1/24 ; Lance Rogers Album Release; Too Late for Flowers

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 23:00:00 -0500

Mewz hung out with Lance Rogers in Berea Ky on the eve of his album release. We talk about the process of the latest project, the upcoming UK tour and hear a song from the new album, 'An American Way'.

Album Release Experience for Too Late for Flowers
April 13 2024 Black Box Media Berea Ky
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Kentucky Council for the Arts
National Endowment for the Arts
YPK Adventures
Jettlane Recordings
Black Box Media

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Mewz (AVITM) Bearded Man Music Festival (2021) Interviews: The JRE

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 20:00:00 -0500

Mewz is in its seventh year on the Kentucky music scene, we've seen some bands come and go. This band recognized me when I took a seat in the audience! It was a hint at the supportive network of creators I'd be introduced over the coming years. The JRE are no longer a performing act. However, you can catch Erin Grace and namesake Jeff Richey in The Sweetspires, now touring, and Jeff Richey is also making music in 3 Men and a Banjo.

Follow these acts on facebook to catch the date of their next live performances.

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The National Foundation for the Arts
The Berea Arts Council

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Mewz (AVITM) Bearded Man Music Festival (2021) Interviews: Brett Noland Band

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 20:00:00 -0500

Bearded Man was really good time, Bobby and Angel love music and it shows it every detail of an event at Growing Stones Camp Grounds. It's also a lovely place to camp and rock climb if that's your interest. I recorded a series of five interviews at Bearded Man, look for them here on Buzzsprout.

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Mewz (A Voice in the Mouontains) Season 1 Rewind: Bryan Combs: That One Show

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 20:00:00 -0500

Bryan Combs is a fellow Breathitt county native and music nerd. We have both had shows on our hometown station WJSN out of Jackson Kentucky. That One Show is a supporter of local musicians and was nominated for an Appalachian Arts and Entertainment Award in 2023. The Podcast is still running with new episodes available on your favorite listening platforms.

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NEW 2024 Mewz S3E1 Manitoba Rock N Rolla

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 18:00:00 -0500

Mewz met Manitoba at the Bearded Mans Music Festival (2021) at Growing Stones Campground in McKee Ky. They put on a high energy live performance with a 90's feel, and I was instantly hooked. This muy bueno super group even have their own nachos on the menu at Don Senor's in their hometown of Richmond.
I hung out with the band in their Richmond studio, where they talked about ten years of being Manitoba on the day of the latest album release.

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Mewz ( A Voice in the Mountains) Season 1 Rewind: Elliot Co Fiddlers Con (2021)

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 17:00:00 -0500

The Elliot Co. Fiddlers Convention (2021) is a festival dedicated to Old Time Music, that takes place every year, on the 2nd weekend of July in Sandy Hook Ky.

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Mewz ( A Voice in the Mountains) Steve Middleton: Director: Ruth Hunt Candies: 100 yrs

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 14:00:00 -0500

Before I made Mewz, I made indie films with a crew called Showhouse Productions. It's still a craft that is dear to my heart and when I was attending a music event, I was introduced to Steve Middleton. Musician with The Ramblers and also a fellow film maker. Steve had just finished a production on a topic also dear to my heart, Ruth Hunt Candies. These little blue mondays had been a long time favorite treat and Steve had all the fun facts and details about the process of making a film and the candy itself.

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Mewz (A Voice in the Mountains) Season 1 The Venue, Feat. Lance Rogers, Clark Sexton, Daniel Cain, and James Reed.

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 14:00:00 -0500

Morehead was my home for half a decade, The Venue was the first place to make me feel like a real journalist. Then owners (2021) Damon and Hannah made me feel at home and treated me like a professional, even put a little name tag on my table... and made me a mind blowing bourbon cocktail. It was my 38th birthday, and I was celebrating with some of the regions finest singer songwriters. Personal Note* this was my very first experience with the 'singer songwriter round' set up, Four artists on stage take turns singing and talking about their songs. Since this event, these types of rounds have become my favorite at any festival. The Venue is now under new management and will be reopening soon. We will be back to check out the new scene, until then, here's the interview from that night.

Lance Rogers
James Reed
Clark Sexton
Daniel Cain

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Mewz (A Voice in the Mountains) S1E1 : Eddie Jenkins

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 14:00:00 -0500

Mewz started out under the name A Voice in the Mountains, we were on the morning show with Farron and Scott on WSGS 101.1 out of the Queen City of the Mountains, Hazard Kentucky.
The show began as a friendly singing contest among local musicians who hadn't previously been featured on radio. Over one thousand people voted in our first round, and I knew I had found a formula that could , if nourished, provide a platform for vast amount of talent hidden in the coalfields.
Our first episode featured Eddie Jenkins, a musician, father and now magistrate in in home county. Eddie's understanding of music and appreciation for the process grew naturally over a number of years and he is currently nominated for a 2024 Appalachian Arts and Entertainment Award for best Cover Band or Variety Act with his band The 606.

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Mewz: S3E5 : SADBLACKLAB : Debut album interview

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 18:00:00 -0500

SADBLACKLAB's much anticipated, self titled debut album is finally available on all platforms. The alternative acoustic trio is Greg McIntosh (guitarist/vocals) Emily Miller (violinist/vocalist) and Ellis Waddell (bass).

Prepare to be moved, this trio has recorded an album that you'll want to put on repeat, with its elegant moody melodies, playful and creative instrumentals and emotive lyrics.

Greg McIntosh talks about the experience of the first time working with an outside ear, and the process behind the album.

Episode Playlist: Big Bad Wolf, Rounds, Unseen Side, The Judged, Falling Off, River

Buy the album, see them live, (they'll be selling out venues soon) and buy the merch
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Mewz : S3E4 : EPK's: April Edwards w/ Dreamland Entertainment : FOTR 23 Singer Songwriters

Sat, 23 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0400

A Mewz in the Mountains
Season 3 Episode 4
Mewz discusses EPK's, The Live Recordings from Festival of the Red Singer Songwriter Rounds

Industry Expert: April Edwards: Audio Engineer and Consultant Dreamland Entertainment

This Weeks Artists
Cass Jones
Maggie Noelle : Magnolia Blvd
Emily Jamerson
Kyle Kelly
Ryan Allen : Magnolia Blvd
Hunter Flynn Music
Corduroy Brown
Cody Christian
Casey Campbell ; Buffalo Wabs and The Price Hill Hustle
Jordan King
Industry Expert Guest: April Edward : Dreamland Entertainment

Sponsors
Beckys Breads
Busic Creations
Toadstool Notions
YPK Motorsports : Book your adventure today

Photographers:
Julianna Leach : Alternative Muse Media :Bardstown/Lexington/Louisville/Morehead

Melissa Abney : Photoboss : 2022 Appy Award winner for Album Art of the Year

Deaton Photography

Off the Trail Photography: Morehead, Lexington to Hunington and Ohio. Music, headshots, epk/press shots/ album covers

Dead Street Productions : photography, plus animation and vfx (special effects) for music videos

Erica Chamers Photography

Next Episode: SADBLACKLAB and we discuss home studio set ups

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Mewz: S3E3: Eric Bolander

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 15:00:00 -0400

The interview with Eric Bolander and a previously unreleased live recording of Eric and These Asshole performing Purple Rain.

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