Western NC
Kruger Brothers - a banjo, bass, guitar, and string quartet. This album is composed in the form of a classical concerto, and was written to reflect the cultural history of the Appalachian region.
Joshua Messick An acoustic instrumental collection of originals and favorites expressing the spirit of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Experience the lush forest, soul-stirring overlook, and refreshing stream in this modern musical portrait which draws inspiration from Celtic, World, Renaissance, and Classical music.
Acoustic instrumental hymns. A collaboration by Joshua Messick (2003 National Hammered Dulcimer Champion) and Erin Rogers (2004 National Mountain Dulcimer Champion). Raw. Authentic. Hope. Healing. Also features cello, fiddle, and uilleann pipes.
David Holt's exciting style shines on the slide guitar. Guests include Sam Bush, Doc Watson, Kenny Malone, Byron House and Gina Wammock.
A Grammy nominated lively collection of Mountain music Classics featuring David Holt with Doc Watson, Duane Eddy, Mark O'Conner, Chet Atkins, and Jerry Douglas
Strictly Strings
Robert Thomas
Ralph Stanley
A Mother's Prayer
John Herrmann, Tim O'Brien, Dirk Powell
Authentic old-time music of southern Appalachia as well as country/folk music from the era before television. Railroad music and folklore music is an area of major focus for the studio and for producer Bill Morris, who learned old-time and early country music from family gatherings in Western North Carolina. Inspired by old train songs, old ballads and cowboy songs.
Doc Watson
Sheila Kay Adams
Ralph Stanley
Doc and Merle Watson
David Holt
Sheila Kay Adams
David Holt
Balsam Range Nominated for three International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Awards (Entertainer, Vocal Group, and Vocalist of the Year) for 2016. "Mountain VooDoo" is filled with songs of journey, home and a sense of place with fiery instrumental parts alternating with heavy, deep ballads. It is overlaid by strong vocal harmonies.
Steve and Ruth Smith Featuring a unique instrumental blend of traditional Celtic Appalachian music featuring hammered dulcimer and guitar along with flute, pennywhistle, fiddle, clawhammer banjo, shuttle bagpipes, bodhran, and limberjack.
Steve & Ruth Smith Collection of ten original songs plus 4 fan favorites. This features hammered dulcimer, old-time banjo, guitar, Appalachian mountain dulcimer, fiddle, flute, and percussion in both vocal songs and instrumental tunes.
Steve & Ruth Smith's very popular first CD, "An Appalachian Aire," is a gentle blend of instrumental Celtic, Classical, and Appalachian Music, featuring hammered dulcimer and guitar along with flute, pennywhistle, bodhran (traditional Irish drum), and bowed Appalachian dulcimer.
Gentle instrumental Holiday music featuring hammered dulcimer and guitar along with flute, pennywhistle, Celtic harp and percussion in a special collection of songs for the Christmas season. Includes 3 original songs written by Ruth Smith.
Asheville's Leonard Hollifield album featuring Bryan Sutton and Bobby Hicks with special guests Balsam Range and Leonard Hollifield, Jr.
A collection of acoustic Americana easy-listening music from the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina featuring vocals, hammered dulcimer and guitar.
Steve & Ruth Smith An acoustic instrumental compilation of time honored hymns and songs of faith played in gentle, worshipful arrangements featuring hammered dulcimer and guitar.