Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa NC Swannanoa Gathering - Traditional Song Week - Day 1   What a treat today was! Today I attended three of the four classes I signed up to attend.  I might have attempted all four, but last week we did 3 classes and by dinner time...

Asheville, NC On Saturday June 30th I woke in my dorm at Mars Hill, packed my car and headed to Asheville. I stopped for a late breakfast where me and the wait staff got in a lively and entertaining discussion about humidity.  They were certain they had never...

Mars Hill University Roots of American Music Conference - Day 5 All day long we have been celebrating our learning!  In just a few short days I have made so many new friends from all over the place.  While social media certainly has it's drawbacks, Facebook, Twitter...

Mars Hill University Roots of American Music Conference - Day 4   Ballads Today our first song had a very unique history.  The song is a ballad sung by a lady named Addie Graham.  To find out more about Addie Graham and her interesting life and contributions to...