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Sugar Harp and Gail CeasarSunday, March 24
12:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1SUGAR HARP, also known as Charles Burroughs, was eight years old when he watched his great-grandfather blow harp and strum a handmade guitar formed from an orange crate and broomsticks. To witness his' "down in the gutter, back alley, storytelling blues" today, it is clear that he inherited his great-grandfather's creativity and musical talent. Since he first picked up the harmonica, he has more than earned his moniker, Sugar Harp. GAIL CEASAR was born in Pittsville, Virginia. The small town that her family has called home for generations, has a rich lineage of oral storytellers and musicians. She has found a beautiful sound of her own that melds the two genres. Gail's music re-imagines generations of traditional tunes with incredible precision and depth of tone. WoodSongs Kid: THE BISCUIT EATERS are a family band from Powhatan, VA. -
Larry & Joe and Sistah LalaSunday, March 17
12:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1LARRY & JOE are Larry Bellorin & Joe Troop two brilliant musicians who merge Appalachian bluegrass with traditional Venezuelan music. Two virtuosos of their respective folk traditions, both brimming with passion and fury. Joe's album 'Rearrange My Heart' was produced by multi-Grammy-winning banjo master BELA FLECK. Larry's story alone could fill an hour-long broadcast. He migrated to the United States, facing political exile and seeking asylum - first alone and then joined by his wife and young daughter. To support his family and make ends meet, he worked 10-hour days on a construction site. SISTAH LA LA (La'Shelle Allen) is a classically trained singer who has been sharing her gifts with the world for over three decades. Blessed with an incredible voice, she has performed with opera companies across America. As an artist, she has devoted much of her career to re-introduce the importance of the American Negro song and music in the 21st century. She is Odetta, Pail Robeson, Blind Boys of Alabama and Pavarotti wrapped up in one incredible singer. WoodSongs Kid: Owen Brockman is a 13-year-old banjo player from North Carolina. -
Aoife Scott Featuring Ron Block and Ted YoderSunday, March 10
12:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1AOIFE SCOTT is an award-winning folk singer and songwriter based in Dublin, Ireland. Born into the legendary Black Family, Aoife is steadily rising to the top of the traditional and folk music scene and has long enjoyed success as an established artist in her own right. Banjo and guitar master RON BLOCK from Alison Krauss and Union Station joins Aoife as they perform songs from her new album. TED YODER is a National Hammer Dulcimer Champion and one of the most exciting musicians in America with tens of millions of social media views. He returns to WoodSongs to introduce songs from his new live album. -
Mark & Maggie O'connorSunday, March 3
12:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1MARK O'CONNOR is a master musician, composer, performer, educator, and mentor. He has performed everywhere from concert halls to the Grand Ole Opry. He has recorded with all the greatest artists in music from Garth Brooks to Yo Yo Ma. He is not only a master violinist but one of the best guitar pickers in America. MAGGIE O'CONNOR is a Grammy Award-winning musician who frequently performs with her husband. With a unique background in both traditional classical violin training and American musical styles, Maggie continues her mission to show that violinists can participate in everything the instrument has to offer, performing on some of the world's most coveted stages. WoodSongs Kid: Liam Farley is a 13-year-old fiddler from Chapmanville, West Virginia. -
Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley and Jason CarterSunday, February 25
12:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1JASON CARTER is undeniably one of the best, most talented, and gifted fiddle players in bluegrass. His worldwide reputation is anchored as a band member for the DEL McCOURY BAND and with the TRAVELIN' McCOURYS. He is a three-time Grammy winner and five-time IBMA Fiddle Player of the Year. ROB ICKES & TREY HENSLEY have been stunning the roots music and bluegrass world the past few years with fireball musicianship and stunning talent. Rob is a 15-time IBMA Dobro Player of the Year while Trey is a master guitarist who has been turning heads since his Grand Ole Opry debut at the age of 11 when Marty Stuart invited him to perform and Earl Scruggs. IAN LANE is a 16-year-old fiddler from Vero Beach, FL. -
Tim O'brien and Wood Box HeroesSunday, February 18
12:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1TIM O'BRIEN is one of the icons of bluegrass and roots music. As the founding member of HOT RIZE, he has recorded with everyone from Garth Brooks to Jerry Douglas. He is a master of Bluegrass, American folk, Irish and Scottish music. Tim performs new music from his album 'Cup of Sugar.' WOOD BOX HEROES is a new bluegrass group made up of some major bluegrass heavy hitters. The band is based around the songs and singing of guitarist Josh Martin, with Seth Taylor on mandolin, Matt Menefee on banjo, Jenee Fleenor on fiddle, and Barry Bales (Alison Krauss and Union Station) on bass. WoodSongs Kid: Arizona Wildflowers is a band comprised of brothers and sisters from Southern Arizona. -
Tommy Emmanuel and Larry Campbell & Teresa WilliamsSunday, February 11
12:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1TOMMY EMMANUEL is arguably one of the best and most influential guitarists in the world. From Australia, across America and around the globe, Tommy is packing major concert halls to the rafters with his amazing, brilliant guitar skills. LARRY CAMBPELL & TERESA WILLIAMS are a husband and wife music powerhouse. Larry Campbell is perhaps best known for his time as part of Bob Dylan's band. Teresa Willias is an accomplished musician who has worked with artists such as Julie Miller, Levon Helm, Peter Wolf, and Hot Tuna. WoodSongs Kid: ISAAC BEVERS is National Thumbpickers Award winner from Freeburg, IL. -
The Local Honeys and Town MountainSunday, February 4
12:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1THE LOCAL HONEYS have been part of the Kentucky music scene for almost a decade now. Duo Linda Jean Stokley and Montana Hobbs speak through their music about the struggle and complexity of contemporary Appalachian life. Their newest self-titled album has rollicking banjo meets overdriven guitar hooks, and blue-collar rural grit met with lush melodies and nimble harmonies. TOWN MOUNTAIN is the popular North Carolina band of alt-country rebellion and honky-tonk attitude pushed through the hardscrabble Southern Appalachian lens. Formed 15 years ago by Robert Greer and Jesse Langlais on a ridge high about Asheville's skyline, their latest release Lines in the Levee presents a renewed sense of self for the band's sound. WoodSongs Kid: Sallie Hicks is from Tellico Plain, TN. She's 16 and plays ukulele and guitar.