The Chattahoochee Folk Hour

The Chattahoochee Folk Hour

Language: English Episodes: 20
Tune into The Chattahoochee Folk Hour, a weekly escape into the heart of American roots music. Originally broadcast on WBCX 89.1 FM, this podcast brings the warmth and authenticity of a community radio signal directly to your ears. Each episode is a curated journey through the rich traditions of bluegrass and folk, featuring everything from timeless Appalachian ballads and lively fiddle tunes to the contemporary songwriters carrying the tradition forward. You'll hear classic recordings, discover new independent artists, and occasionally catch stories about the history behind the songs. It’s a celebration of acoustic craftsmanship and lyrical storytelling, designed for longtime aficionados and curious newcomers alike. This podcast offers a consistent, commercial-free hour of music that feels both familiar and full of discovery, a digital campfire where the sounds of the Chattahoochee region and beyond are shared with a global audience. Subscribe for your regular dose of fingerpicked guitars, close harmonies, and the steady pulse of the upright bass.
Episodes
The Chattahoochee Folk Hour with The Moon And You [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:56
Asheville residents Melissa Hyman and Ryan Furstenberg combine cello, guitar and beautiful harmonies as 'The Moon And You', and present their melodic tunes on the Folk Hour. I had the good pleasure of meeting Melissa and…
The Chattahoochee Folk Hour with Jefferson Ross [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:44
Jefferson Ross left his Georgia home at the ripe old age of 18 with guitar in hand, headed to Nashville, where he spent 27 years as a songwriter on Music Row. Along the way, he was a road musician and background singer f…
The Chattahoochee Folk Hour featuring Jeff Mosier [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:20
I was truly honored and thrilled to host the 'Reverend' Jeff Mosier, a master banjo player and wonderful singer/songwriter, on the Folk Hour. Jeff's life has been dedicated to music, from hosting his own radio show in At…
The Chattahoochee Folk Hour at SERFA, Part Two [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:26
In this final edition of the two part series on Ralph's visit to The Southeastern Regional Folk Alliance (SERFA) conference in Montreat, this show features interviews with veteran songwriter Buddy Mondlock from Nashville…
The Chattahoochee Folk Hour at SERFA, Part One [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:07
On this edition of The Chattahoochee Folk Hour, host Ralph Taylor visits the Southeastern Regional Folk Alliance meeting at Montreat, North Carolina. Over 200 musicians, singers, songwriters, promoters and venue hosts ga…
The Chattahoochee Folk Hour with Beth Wood [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:00
Tonight's show features the soulful songs of Beth Wood, recorded live at our house concert series, 'The Hoedown on the Trace'. Beth is a wonderfully talented singer songwriter and her songs are rich with heartfelt lyrics…
The Chattahoochee Folk Hour with Erin Thomas [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:36
Nashville singer songwriter Erin Thomas appears on the Folk Hour via telephone interview, sharing songs from her CD, 'You Don't Know Me'. Erin has an amazing lifestory, having been an orchestral french horn player in Nas…
The Chattahoochee Folk Hour with Emily Jackson, 2013 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:37
Emily Jackson makes her second appearance on the Folk Hour, performing her songs live in the studio. Emily has been performing in the Athens area regularly since her last appearance on the show. Her driving rhythms and b…