Sounds Good To Me: Recent Episodes
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With a full heart, open mind and ears ready to hear some good music, each week "Appalachian Soul Man" Aristotle Jones showcases new music from Recording Artists with ties to Central Appalachia and North Central West Virginia.
The Appalachian Soul Man interviews Morgantown WV native and Nashville TN based songwriter Kevin Major, and play great songs from his catalogue including his latest release West By God Virginia. This episode also features music from The Davisson Brothers, The Hillbilly Gypsies, Matt and Mullins and the Bringdowns
The Appalachian Soul Man interviews Clarksburg WV Entertainment Director, and songwriter Holly Turkovich, and previews an amazing event coming up in her hometown by sharing amazing music 18 Strings, TheUltimatums,Shannon Jones, and A.M. Benson
The Appalachian Soul Man interviews Jonah Carden, and premieres the brand new album "Hands of Time", and grooves out to a great regional singer songwrtiters playlist Clinton Scott, Rob Jones, and Shawn Benfield.
The Appalachian Soul Man interviews Legacy Artist WV Soul Singer Bobby Nicholas, and grooves out to songs from his 1976 Album.
The Appalachian Soul Man interviews Morgantown WV based Hip Hop Artist Josh Mei aka Spike Yee, and grooves out to a great regional reggae playlist including songs from The Heavy Hitters Band, Trevor Cooke, and the Rippah Shreddahs
The Appalachian Soul Man interviews Matt Borror from the Hounded, and grooves out to a great regional reggae playlist including songs from Samuel James, Bo McMIllion, and Zach Bryan ft. Charles Wesley Godwin.
Season 3 kicks off with the Appalachian Soul Man, Aristotle Jones hanging out for the full show with Chris Davisson, and Donnie Davisson of the Davisson Brothers Band.
Appalachian Soul Man - Aristotle Jones, interivews Grammy Award Winner, and Host of the Mountain Stage Radio Show, Kathy Mattea before her peformance in Morgantown WV, and plays music from her opening acts Grace Campbell, and Luke Sadecky.
Appalachian Soul Man, Aristotle Jones takes a deep dive into the rock scene in West Virginia, and celebrates the new album release from Randy with interviews with band members, and amazing music from Natural Rat, Wax Brain, Water Trash, and Tony From Bowling)
The Appalachian Soul Man interviews Doctah Fiendah from the Rippah Shreddahs, and grooves out to a great regional reggae playlist including songs from Tom Batchelor Band and FUBAR.
Appalachian Soul Man, Aristotle Jones explore the rich legacy of West Virginia native, blues and jazz pioneer, and civil rights trailblazer, Johnny Johnson. This episode features interviews all the acts performing at this year's festival including AJ & The Jiggawatts, Eddie 9V, and GA-20
The Appalachian Soul Man, Aristotle Jones, pulls the curtain back to reveal what exactly creates the magic in the recording studio, when he interviews Riot City Studio's owner, and Recordist Tommy Bailey, and grooves out to music from Fletcher's Grove, Litz, 18 strings, and Megan Jean's Secret Family.
To Celebrate our 50th Show we did a live show featuring an in studio performance from Moonlight Drive's Clint Bowman, and Jason Good, and we groove out to new music from The Grym Sims
The Appalachian Soul Man, Aristotle Jones, meets the Appalachian Hurricane, Bo McMillion and grooves out to music from 18 Strings, Craig Phillip, and the Jason Good Blues Band
They Appalachian Soul Man, Aristotle Jones, Hits the road for WVPubfest, chats with West Virginia Icon Jamie Lester, and grooves out to music from Annie Neeley, Red Audio, and Threes's Company Blues
The Appalachian Soul Man, Aristotle Jones, Chats with the organizer of the 2nd Annual Bill Withers Memorial Festival, and plays music from The Lords of Lester, The Parachute Brigade, and Jonah Carden.
The Appalachian Soul Man continues his journey to discover amazing music tucked in the hills of West Virginia. This week's featured music includes: Cheat River Blues by Mike Bitner; Home (Hills of West Virginia) by Johnny Spolarich; Perfectly Arranged by Shane Masters Band. The Featured Artist of the Week is Chris Haddox.
The Appalachian Soul Man Returns for a new season of interviews and great West Virginia music. This week Aristotle Jones grooves out to brand new singles by Megan Jean's Secret Family, and Jeff Grable. The Feature Artist of the Week is D-Mop and Davis Kimble of the Rock and Funk Fusion band Intoxicated Zen, Winners of the Summer Camp Festival Battle of the Bands at 123 Pleasant Street in Morgantown WV.
The Appalachian Soul Man, Aristotle Jones, pays takes brief look into the enduring contributions of West Virginia Piano legend Bob Thompson with a the gospel song "Just a Closer Walk with Thee" and a his contribution to Appalachian Jam Rock band Fletcher's Grove's "Mourning Mountaineer". then interviews The feature artist interview of the week is Isaac "Shelem" Fadiga about his rapidly increasing impact on the Southern West Virginia Hip Hop scene, and plays a few bangers from Shelem's catalog.
The Appalachian Soul Man, Aristotle Jones, pays tribute to a passing of Walter Debarr, a long time member of the West Virginia Music community. Then highlights the rich contribution of West Virginia native and blues legend Johnnie Johnson. The feature artist interview of the week is Doris A Fields, aka Lady D featuring highlights from her amazing career, and songs from her catalog.
The Appalachian Soul Man, Aristotle Jones kicks off Black History Month with a his original song "The Talk", and pays tribute to Freedom with a song by soul singer Bobby Nicholas. The Feature Artist of the week is Ian Robinson, Black Guy Fawkes. Black Guy Fawkes is a Punk Folk singer from Cumberland MD, who uses his platform to promote equality, and progress.
The Appalachian Soul Man, Aristotle Jones grooves out to "Unsteady" by the Hounded, "Beautiful Faces" by FYOG, and interviews Billy Litz of the Asheville North Carolina based soul band Hustle Souls, about their connection to West Virginia, and making modern soul music while paying tribute to the musicians that got it all started.
The Appalachian Soul Man, Aristotle Jones grooves out to "No Water" by the Kind Thieves, "Ghost of You" by Josh Folmsbee and The Crooked Roots, and interviews Jarren Jackson, Lead Singer of The Heavy Hitters Band about creating Funk music in West Virginia
The Appalachian Soul Man, Aristotle Jones grooves out to "The Juice" by Juice Newsome and the Groove, "Look at You Now" by Jeff Grable, and interviews former The Voice Contestant Anthony Arya about his roots in West Virginia, making music in California, and his future in the music industry.
The Appalachian Soul Man, Aristotle Jones grooves out to "We Could be Lovers" by Gonzalo, "Roots Rebellion" by Rippah Shreddahs and interviews Hobo D.B. Rouse about his unique lifestyle, his expert kazoo playing, and making the world a better place though music.
The Appalachian Soul Man, Aristotle Jones grooves out to "Home" by Last Year's Model, "Hold on to You" by John Colby Elswick, and interviews Corduroy Brown, about his new song "Who Am I For Now"
The Appalachian Soul Man, Aristotle Jones sits down with Charles Wesley Godwin for an extended interview abuut his newest album "How the Mighty Fall" and take a listen to his song "Strong"
The Appalachian Soul Man, Aristotle Jones grooves out to "Who am I For Now" by Corduroy Brown, plays a track off of his Album Appalachian Soul Man "Bad Behavior" and interviews Lamar Riddick, about becoming the first hip hop artist to be part of the US Army band.
The Appalachian Soul Man, Aristotle Jones grooves out to "Says You, Says Who, Says Me" by the Chris Haddox "Recover Our Nation" by Rippah Shreddahs, and interviews Tom Batchelor , about making Reggae Music in WV, and his newest single with his band "Lockdown"
The Appalachian Soul Man, Aristotle Jones pays tribute to a good friend, grooves out to "Black Umbrellas" by Brandhi Irvon, , and then Interviews Mountain Stage With Kathy Mattea performer William Matheny, and takes a listen to "Christian Name"
The Appalachian Soul Man, Aristotle Jones grooves out to "Streelights" by Kirsten Edwards "Wild Hair Up There" by Ryan Cain and the Ables and interviews Kris Cinalli, Festival Administrator for the Inaugural Sounds Good Festival in Fairmont WV
The Appalachian Soul Man, Aristotle Jones grooves out to "Goldberg Variation" by C.E. Jones, "Ounce of Pride" by Spike Yee, by "Broken Hearts "Brandon Wood and interviews Kelsey Jeffries about the hard work she put in to her new song "Rock Star Fantasies"
The Appalachian Soul Man, Aristotle Jones shares his new single "Get What You Give" then grooves out to"We Rise" by Annie Neely, and interviews Dr. Fiendah, lead singer of Rippah Shreddahs, then debuts their new song "Vacation Time"
The Appalachian Soul Man, Aristotle Jones grooves out to "Needle Fall Down" by the Charles Wesley Godwin "Diablo" by Intoxicated Zen, and interviews Annie Neeley, about her new album Big Ol Moon
The Appalachian Soul Man, Aristotle Jones grooves out to "West Virginia, My Home" by the Hillbilly Gypsies, "Hardwood Floors" by Charles Wesley Godwin, and interviews Jeffrey Wayne, about how he is aiming higher than he ever has but still appreciates his humble roots.
The Appalachian Soul Man, Aristotle Jones grooves out to "Sheer Force of Will" from the Tom Batchelor Band, and Cabin Fever, by Duncan Lorimer, and then interviews Vocalist and songwriter Sarah Giles about her unique approach to creating sweet grooves.
Appalachian Soul Man, Aristotle Jones grooves out to "Suga Wata" by Shelem, "Wireless" by Rippah Shreddahs, and interviews Walter Debarr about his journey beyond addiction on the way to achieving his dreams.
The Appalachian Soul Man, Aristotle Jones grooves out to "Ghosts" by Carrie E.A. Rice, Jocasse, by the WVU Jazz Ensemble, and Interviews soul singer Bobby Nicholas about his long musical career and enduring legacy.
We take a look back at some of Aristotle's favorite featured songs so far, and he debuts a new single "Too Cool"
Groove out with Appalachian Soul Man, Aristotle Jones, as he takes a listen to "Memory" by Maria Lynne featuring Last Year's Model, and "Yesterday" by Ben McChesney. Then interviews Feature Artist of the Week Jason Good about his connection with the Blues and journey to find his mentors, and plays his new single "Marmalade" from his latest album "Blues You Can Use"
Groove out with Appalachian Soul Man, Aristotle Jones as he takes a listen to "Mourning Mountaineer" by Fletcher's Grove, and "Shake It" by The Parachute Brigade,. Then interviews Feature Artist of the Week Shane Masters about songwriting, love and following his dream and takes a listen to his single "Meant to Be" by the Shane Masters Band.
The Appalachian Soul Man, Aristotle Jones grooves out to songs from funk band The Tangled Roots, singer songwriter Aaron J. Millner, and interviews lead singer of North Carolina funk rock band The Up and Up about his recent performances in the Mountain State.
Appalachian Soul Man, Aristotle Jones grooves out to songs from Cowboy Chris, Sir Dallan G. and interviews Route 60 Music Co. Owner, and Singer Songwriter Paul Callicoat about longevity in the West Virginia Music Industry.
Appalachian Soul Man, Aristotle Jones grooves out to songs by Jeffery Wayne, Tristan Miller, and interviews Trae Buckner of the Hillbilly Gypsies about the blues, bluegrass, and long drives home.
Appalachian Soul Man, Aristotle Jones, grooves out to songs from The Cherry Street Band, Luke Sadecky, and interviews guitarist Lucien Schroyer about paving the way for a new generation of artists.
Appalachian Soul Man, Aristotle Jones grooves out to songs from the WVU Bluegrass Band, Nae Paugh, and catches up with Greg Short about his migratory musical lifestyle
Appalachian Soul Man, Aristotle Jones grooves out to William Matheny, Emmy Davis, and Chats with Singer Songwriter Jeff Grable about his album "Glass Ego"
Appalachian Soul Man, Aristotle Jones grooves out to songwriters Jamie Devine, Emily Lehr, and chats with Sarah Rudy, Lead singer of Hello June, about finding inspiration in your home state
Appalachian Soul Man, Aristotle Jones cranks up the jams from Jakob's Ferry Stragglers, Lillie King, and waxes philosophically with Ezra Hamilton of Ezra and the Relativs about the Northern Ohio Valley Music Scene.
Appalachian Soul Man, Aristotle Jones dives into why being in a band is AWESOME and grooves out to Ducain, Golden Horseshoe, and interviews Matt Mullins of Matt Mullins & The Bringdowns about how his own personal growth as well as the revitalizing the Southern West Virginia Music scene
Appalachian Soul Man, Aristotle Jones grooves out to Katie Simms, Corduroy Brown, and sits down with Brandhi Irvon for a compelling conversation about his Album "Black Soil: Songs from 2020"
Appalachian Soul Man, Aristotle Jones grooves out to melodic lyricist Craig Phillip, bold rocker Kirsten Edwards, and chats with up and coming country artist Cody Clayton Eagle about the success of his single "Hanging Moons" www.codyclaytoneagle.com www.monhillsrecords.com
Appalachian Soul Man, Aristotle Jones grooves out to Fletcher's Grove, Josh Folmsbee and the Crooked Roots and chats with singer / Songwriter Grace Campbell as she explores the crossroads where tradition and progress meet at the intersection of West Virginia communities and their music...
Appalachian Soul Man, Aristotle Jones grooves out to Jazz and R&B inspired songstress Sarah Giles, and the eclectic and energetic Folk and Americana ensemble 18 Strings. Then connects with Brendan Gallagher, lead singer of Last Year's Model about their single "Of A Girl"
Walter Debarr, Sheepsquatch, and Shoot Ya - A Bluesman, A Mythological Creature, and an Outlaw walk into a recording booth.