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This recording contains various live show material and features the mountain and hammered dulcimers and performances by Ebenezer (Cindy Rivette and others).

This recording features live performances of the Dixie Dawn Band. Jimmy Johnson, and more.

This recording features live performances of spirituals, gospel, shape-note singing, a poem about Watauga Lake and more. Joe Shannon is the host.

This recording features miscellaneous live performances from the Bristol, Tennessee show and includes Joe Shannon reciting a poem about Grandfather Mountain set to Celtic music and the comedy of the V.W. Boys.

Live performances of Scots-Irish music are featured with Rachel Nelson on fiddle, Allison Gore on harp, Nancy Schneelock on flute and penny whistle, Mary Greene on piano.

Appalachian Acoustic Ensemble performs live with Ken Murry on cello, Rachel Nelson on fiddle, Mary Greene on piano, Nancy Schneelock on flute, Joe Shannon on guitar (for the first two songs). Songs performed include "Home Sweet Home" and "The Riddle Song."

Rosa Hicks and others perform old ballads and story telling. Joe Shannon is host.

"Irish Heart" Ballad singers Mary Green, Susan Shelton, and Kindred Spirits Band perform.

Performances include Puddingston and Elizabeth Harmon leads the sing-along. The show was held at Boone United Methodist Church, Boone, North Carolina. Joe Shannon is the host.

Music performed includes "Ardel County Night" by the Front Porch Strings, a hammered dulcimer by Sarah Bores, mountain dulcimer Harriet Andrews, and autoharp by Mary Umbarger. Also, Miles and Pal Ireland and Harper and Winona Van Hoy perform. Joe Shannon is the host.

Musical guests on the show include Front Porch Strings, Miles and Pal Ireland, and others. Joe Shannon is the host.

Bessie Eldreth sings. Elisabeth, Katie, Randy, Tony, Connie, Andy and Joe all play together.

Recording features Gaye and Phil Johnson and is hosted by Joe Shannon.

Classical and folk music performed in Ashe County, North Carolina.

Recording features remixes for Grand Ole Opry.

This recording features a live performance of Celtic music.

This episode features guests Puddingstone, a New Age and Celtic band from Lenoir, North Carolina.

Joe Shannon plays dulcimer.

Appalachian Acoustic Ensemble are guests on the Mountain Home Music Radio Show.

This episode of the Mountain Home Music Radio Show features acoustic musicians Steve Lewis from Todd, North Carolina on guitar and banjo, Randy Greer from Jefferson, North Carolina on guitar and mandolin, and Tony Testerman on base fiddle. Becky Eggers Gryder leads a sing-along. Piano man of the Blue Ridge pays a visit (Jeff Little). The event was recorded at the Blowing Rock performing arts center in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. Opening piece by Steve and Randy about apparel, known as "Leatherbritches." Joe Shannon is the host.

This episode of the Mountain Home Music Radio Show features Irish and Scottish music by Cucanandy as well as storytellers from Northern Ireland, Billy Richie and Ian Coulter. Joe Shannon is the host.

This episode features Phil and Gaye Johnson performing at the Chapel of First Baptist Church in Boone, North Carolina. Joe Shannon is the host.

This episode, recorded in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, features Irish and Scottish music by Cucanandy as well as storytellers from Northern Ireland, Billy Richie and Ian Coulter. Joe Shannon is the host.

This episode, recorded at the Boone United Methodist Church, features guests Puddingstone (from Lenoir, North Carolina) playing a blend of Renaissance, Celtic, and Classical music. The show opens with, "Carolan's Quarrel with the Landlady."

This episode, recorded at the Boone United Methodist Church, features guests Puddingstone (from Lenoir, North Carolina) playing a blend of Renaissance, Celtic, and Classical music.

This episode features the band Strictly Clean and Decent with David Johnson (from Purlear, North Carolina). It was recorded at the Valborg Theatre on the campus of Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina.

This episode features acoustic music with guests Steve Lewis (from Todd, North Carolina), Randy Greer (from Jefferson, North Carolina), Tony Testerman, and Becca Eggers-Gryder. Joe Shannon is the host.

This episode, Dulcimer Delight, was recorded at Boone United Methodist Church in Boone, North Carolina, and features the hammered and mountain dulcimers with guests Lois Hornbostel, Ebenezer, and others. Joe Shannon is the host.

This episode titled, "An Irish Heart," was recorded at the Valborg Theatre on the campus of Appalachian State University and features Irish music by guests Kindred Spirits Band (from Statesville) and ballad singers. Joe Shannon is the host.

This episode, recorded at the Valborg Theatre on the campus of Appalachian State University, features shape-note hymns and African American spirituals. Joe Shannon is the host.

This episode was recorded at the Birthplace of Country Music, Paramount Theatre, Bristol, Tennessee, and features guests such as the VW Boys, Fred E. Smith, and the Appalachian Acoustic Ensemble. Joe Shannon is the host.

This episode, recorded at the First Baptist Church, Blowing Rock, North Carolina, features travel- and home-themed music with guests Steve Lewis, Scott Freedman, Jim Brooks, and others. Joe Shannon is the host.

This episode, recorded at the Boone United Methodist Church in downtown Boone, North Carolina, features old hymns, ballads, stories, and Primitive Baptist singers, as well as Sheila K. Adams (from Madison County, North Carolina). Joe Shannon is the host.

Joe Shannon hosts the Mountain Home Music Radio Show.

"Seasons in Song: A Blue Ridge Portrait" is a collection of music videos by Joe Shannon and Appalachian Acoustic Ensemble.

This episode features a new season of the show with guests Randy Miller (from Newton, North Carolina) and Michael Fox (from Hickory, North Carolina) playing clawhammer banjo and mountain dulcimer. Also featured is an interview with Alfred Adams (from the Silverstone area of Watauga County, North Carolina) about the history of the area. Joe Shannon is the host.

This episode features Skeeter and the Skidmarks from Galax, Virginia as well as an interview with band member Willard Gayheart regarding his artwork. Joe Shannon hosts and shares letters and stories.

This episode features fiddler Ora Watson and the Laurel Creek String Band. Joe Shannon shares letters and stories.

This episode features several guests: Ricochet Bluegrass Band, Hugh Sturgill, and Katie Taylor (from Jefferson, North Carolina). Joe Shannon hosts.

This episode features the Bluefield Bluegrass Band and an interview with local attorney and historian Stacy Eggers.