In an effort to help promote local & regional music, the McDowell News is proud to present a web page showcasing this talent. Bands & Artists are encouraged to send us their MP3 files. We do not accept any other audio format (no wav files or *.wma). The MP3's should be no larger than 4.5 MB and a sampling rate of no more than 128K. Send submissions to: esimpson@mediageneral.com
Rules & Conditions
Band / Artist |
Description |
MP3 |
Eternity |
Based out of Morganton, NC, these energetic ladies deliver songs of flavorful ingredients that make for an undeniable recipe of R& B, gospel and soulful inspirational driven melodies. |
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Libby Spires |
This tune comes from Libby Hester Spires of Kings Mountain. She's a native of Marion, NC and class of 1965 Marion High School. |
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Joseph Hasty & Centerpiece Jazz |
Playing traditional Jazz and Swing. A big band sound with a small combo line up of the best jazz musicians in the Unifour. CD: Rhythm Changes |
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Otto Vanderhymes |
This is a song off his latest album entitled: "Easier Said Than Done". |
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Southern Praises |
Southern Praises is a LIVE Country Gospel Band with four charting songs credited to them and two Gospel music awards. |
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Drive South |
With master musicianship and crisp on the mark vocals Drive South always brings professionalism to the stage. Drive South is a must hear band for any fan of Progressive Bluegrass! |
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The Logic |
Local favorites playing Top40, Rock, Rop, & Original tunes. |
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Terry Helton |
Western NC's premier hard rock practitioner. |
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Allison |
Produced by Black Styles Production (C-Money & K-Smooth) |
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Lenoir Saxophone Ensemble |
CD: Classically Cool Christmas |
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5 Year Plan |
5 Year Plan is an acoustic rock band from Boone, NC that plays an extensive mix of both original and cover songs. |
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Fade |
Original and cover alternative rock. "Thursday/AFI style" |
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Hybrid |
Morganton rockers serve up the best in Alternative Hard Rock! |
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Blalock & Lunsford |
CD: Another Today |
"Home" |
Doug Williams and The Silver Eagle Express |
Traditional Country Band |
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Brother Dave Band |
CD: Boiled Peanuts |
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Nautical Wheelers |
Website: www.thenauticalwheelers.com |
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The Linville Ridge Band |
Website: http://www.LinvilleRidgeBand.com |
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The Southern Country Band |
Nashville Recording Artist has appeared guest on the Grand Ole Opry twice and has won several music awards through CGMA. They are a traditional Country band with blend of rockabilly and blues. |
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The Ramblin Gypsies |
Based out of Lenoir, the band plays as a full on electric band as well as a rustic roots acoustic band! A blend of Southern rock, Classic rock, Blues, Country, and a hint of Bluegrass. |
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AppalachiaSong |
All acoustic American music from bluegrass and folk to gospel. |