Jan 24, 2024
For this episode of Pass the Mic, we had the pleasure of talking to Carlene Carter at the 2023 Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion. Carlene shared memories of learning music from her mother, June Carter, and her grandmother "Mother" Maybelle Carter. Her 2014 record Carter Girl celebrates this family history with unique...
Jan 24, 2024
For this episode of Pass the Mic, we talked to Kelsey Waldon at the 2023 Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion. Kelsey Waldon was born and raised in rural Western Kentucky. Originally, she identified primarily as a songwriter, but eventually embraced her distinct singing voice after receiving positive feedback and...
Jan 24, 2024
For this episode of Pass the Mic, we’re excited to celebrate the spirit of the 2023 Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion by highlighting some of the diverse voices that make this event so special— some attending the festival for the first time, long-time returning festival goers, and some of the folks working within and...
Jan 10, 2024
For this episode of Pass the Mic, we talked with members of the NYC based band The Scooches, named appropriately for the way it “scooches” a wide range of genres and cultures together to create beautiful and eclectic roots music. We talked to founding members and spouses, Betina Hershey and Nick...