Greensboro Grooves

Greensboro Grooves

Produced by Black Rabbit Audio and hosted by Joylyn Troyer, Greensboro Grooves is a live audience podcast series featuring local North Carolina musicians, artist Q&A, and audience participation. The event will be recorded live and each performance uploaded the following weeks on soundcloud and itunes!

Episodes

Old man's Blues - Big Hope And The Dog

November 22, 2017 • 44 mins
Danie 'Big Hope' Jones has a voice built by the Gospel music of his childhood. His harmonica playing infuses the duo’s music with the blues and country. A gentle soul, he brings a sonic color commentary to Big Hope and the Dog. The second element of the duo, Mystkdog aka Todd Eric Verts, is a singer/songwriter, guitarist, slide guitarist and bassist. From Denver, Colorado, he specializes in blending notes of Country, Blues, and Am...
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Homespun - Breadfoot

November 15, 2017 • 30 mins
Breadfoot was spawn of the East River Delta. He digs his whisky neat and his coffee black. He is a one-man band whose idiosyncratic take on life and wide range of influences from The Carter Family and The Sherman Brothers to Tom Waits and X, fuels his unique brand of Tin Pan Folk Americana.   Here are some links to Breadfoot’s Official EPK, music, videos and social media: EPK - Bio, Music, Videos and More http://www.breadfoot.com/e...
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Junk Man Jack - Jack Gorham

November 1, 2017 • 29 mins
Originally from Detroit, MI, Jack Gorham has called the triad home since 1987. Gorham performs often as a solo artist and also with several bands. His music reflects notions of time, place, love and the human condition. Gorham's work draws comparisons as varied from Billy Joel and Randy Newman to Tom Waits and Leonard Cohen. ------------ Special Thanks to PB and Java for sponsoring our event. Audio Engineer: Tom Troyer of Black...
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Day of the Battler - Abigail Dowd

October 11, 2017 • 33 mins
Abigail grew up under the North Carolina longleaf pines and hints of the early Celtic settlers weave through her music. Her lyrics are mesmerizing and her bluesy voice has been described as “a rare thing that is at once strong and generous in its vulnerability." She blends her classical guitar style with the edgy bass and percussion of Jason Duff.
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The Irish American Experience - Jim Sharkey

October 4, 2017 • 32 mins
Singer-songwriter Jim Sharkey is an Irish and Americana folk musician. Jim grew up in Ireland, and came to the US in 1982 when he joined the US Navy in London, England. He spent five years as a photographer on the USS Dixon in San Diego, California, and ten years working in television and video production in North Carolina and Maine. Later he taught children with special needs but decided to pursue music full-time in 2014. He plays...
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Dynamic Duo - Whisky Christy and the Half Pint Orchestra

September 27, 2017 • 31 mins
Dynamic Duo Whisky Christy and Pajama Don perform a set with a eccentric and refreshing take on the blues genre. Whisky Christy and the Half Pint Orchestra was founded in January 2011 and like many bands cycled through different "orchestra" members who bring their own unique style to the songs. You can often find them gigging and jamming all across the Piedmont and stirring up community!
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Son that God loves - Justin the Beloved

September 13, 2017 • 30 mins
Justin The BeLoved is a singer, musician and producer and has produced several albums including his own. Building music through his loop station, he creates textures and melodies to sing over live. His performance on the Grooves stage was electrifying and it shines through his recording during the podcast. His music can be found on iTunes and Amazon.
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Modern Troubadour - Margo Cilker

September 6, 2017 • 24 mins
Margo and Sarah Cilker are sisters with more than blood in common. They have been touring the United States and landed in North Carolina - to the birthplace of their musical roots tradition. Margo's eloquent songwriting is braced with strong musical harmony and nimble picking style. Their performance left us with chills! Find Margo's EP release last year on itunes, soundcloud, and bandcamp.
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Young Blood - Jacob Vaughan

August 30, 2017 • 28 mins
Our youngest performer yet, Jacob Vaughan is a 17 year old student from Reidsville, NC. He has been writing and singing music since he was 15. While he is focusing on finishing school he still has time to write music and play gigs on a regular basis throughout the Piedmont.
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Late Bloomer - Dean Driver

August 23, 2017 • 35 mins
Dean Driver started playing guitar in his teens, but pretty much set music aside for a couple of decades while he focused on raising a family. As his kids started leaving the nest, he started hearing songs in his head, calling him to pick up his old guitar and learn to play it in completely new ways. Each song, he says, presented itself to him and challenged him to turn it into reality. The inspirations continued until he felt the...
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Women in Music - Beth Mckee - Part 3

August 16, 2017 • 37 mins
Beth McKee offers fiery-sweet songs of tenacity and purpose, sung to a deep southern groove. The resulting sound is a composite of the places she’s called home; Mississippi, Texas, Louisiana, North Carolina and Florida. Beth hosts gatherings, called “Swamp Sistas La Las,” a re-vamp on the traditional Creole house party. The Swamp Sista La Las are celebrations of regional music, food, and culture, raising money and awareness for co...
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Women in Music - Emily Stewart - Part 2

August 9, 2017 • 32 mins
One of our favorite performers from our first Women in Music events last year was Emily Stewart. She wooed us with her southern twang and performed as through she were channeling some of the great women country songwriters like Odetta and Kitty Wells. She was joined by Ben Singer on the electric guitar July 26th, 2017.
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Women in Music - Casey Noel - Part 1

August 2, 2017 • 27 mins
Casey Noel was a part of our very first Women in Music Showcase last year. While Casey is not studying she is busy playing gigs around North Carolina and writing music alongside her mentor Kevin Dollar. You can follow her on instagram and Facebook at @caseynoelmusic
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A Song About The Old Times - Momma Molasses

July 12, 2017 • 30 mins
Originally from the Pines of Carthage NC, and currently based in Johnson City TN, Momma Molasses has toured extensively the past two years as a DIY musician.Her music interlaces elements of Folk, Americana, Alt-Country,Old-Time, and Soul into a uniquely timeless sound. Her newly released album "Anthems from a Broken Heart", produced and recorded in Southern Pines, chronicles a wounded lover's journey out of love.
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Lyrical Finesse - Bloom

July 5, 2017 • 33 mins
Bloom is not your average folk band - their classical music backgrounds intertwine with their whimsical and poetic lyricism. They are delightful to watch and even more enjoyable to listen to over and over again!
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Working Musician - Sam Frazier

June 15, 2017 • 29 mins
Sam Frazier is songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and guitar teacher. He writes mostly from personal experience. He recently joined up with the Healing Blues Project to couple his talents with the stories of local homeless people. We know you will love his guitar playing as well as his soft-spoken and soulful voice as he just tells it like it is. Find his self titled album iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/au/artist/sam-frazier/id666...
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Bubbly Girl - Victoria Victoria

June 7, 2017 • 32 mins
Winston Salem based band Victoria Victoria joined us on the Grooves stage May 25th. We were beguiled by Tori's velvety vocals, Noah's sassy synthesizer, and drummer Noah's sick beats! Check out their latest album Coastal Beast on Spotify and follow them on facebook and instagram @victoriavictoriamusic
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He's All That - Justin Reid

May 31, 2017 • 34 mins
Sometimes the most unassuming people, the ones who sit quietly in the corner, are the ones that surprise you. Our guest Justin Reid started coming to our open mic nights back in 2016 with only a handful of songs and a lot of nerves. Justin joined us on the Greensboro Grooves Podcast stage for the first time on May 25th, 2017. Keep up with Justin on Facebook at @justinreidmusic1188
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Memaw Metal - Laurelyn Dossett

May 3, 2017 • 23 mins

Laurelyn Dossett is a Greensboro native songwriter who has seen a lot of success in her career collaborating with a number of musicians, and writing songs for several theatrical performances at Triad Stage. She has toured with Rhiannon Giddens, appeared on A Prairie Home Companion, and has had several songs make it onto the AMC tv series show Hell on Wheels to name a few. We were so honored to have her on the show!

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A little slice of Freedom - DC Carter

April 25, 2017 • 24 mins
Up and coming musician and songwriter DC Carter is a force to reckoned with! He has a voice and lyrical sincerity that commands your attention - not to mention that he is a also a talented beatboxer. He lives and works in Greensboro, NC and is currently recording his debut album. Follow him on Instagram @dccartermusic
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