The McDowell News

Local Bands & Musicians

Local Bands & Musicians

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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

  • Do not send any MP3s with profanity or explicit lyrics.
  • The submission must be your own work.
  • Only one submission per band/artist.
  • Please send a 1-2 sentence description- longer descriptions will be abridged at our discretion.
  • If you provide a link to your web site or your band's web site it will be posted online.
  • The MP3 file should be sampled at a rate of 128K and no larger then 4.5 MB. The servers will reject any files larger than this threshold.

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.

Myspace: www.myspace.com/blessedbyeternty

"Never Shall Forget"

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.

Myspace: www.myspace.com/songladylibby

"Dad's Old Suitcase"

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

Website: www.josephhasty.com
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/josephhastyandcenterpiece

"Cupid's Going Crazy"

Otto Vanderhymes

This is a song off his latest album entitled: "Easier Said Than Done".

Website: http://www.reverbnation.com/ottovanderhymes
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/ottovanderhymes

"Afterlife Asylum"

Southern Praises

Southern Praises is a LIVE Country Gospel Band with four charting songs credited to them and two Gospel music awards.

Myspace: www.myspace.com/southernpraises

"Let's Put God Back in Our Country"

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!

Website: www.drivesouthband.com

"Carolina in the Pines"

The Logic

Local favorites playing Top40, Rock, Rop, & Original tunes.

Website: www.thelogicmusic.com

"Crazy about you"

Terry Helton

Western NC's premier hard rock practitioner.

Myspace: www.myspace.com/terryhelton
YouTube: www.youtube.com/ziggyrt

"Darkness of the Night"

Allison

Produced by Black Styles Production (C-Money & K-Smooth)

"Missing You"

Lenoir Saxophone Ensemble

CD: Classically Cool Christmas

Website: www.lenoirsax.org

"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"

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.

Website: www.5yearplan.8m.com

"Under The Sun"

Fade

Original and cover alternative rock. "Thursday/AFI style"
For bookings/CD purchase, call (828) 879-3188

Website: www.fadenoise.com

"Sinking In"

Hybrid

Morganton rockers serve up the best in Alternative Hard Rock!

Website: www.thehybridband.com

"Won't Be Long"

Blalock & Lunsford

CD: Another Today

Website: http://blalockandlunsford.bravehost.com

"Home"

Doug Williams and The Silver Eagle Express

Traditional Country Band

Website: www.silvereagleexpress.com

"I'll Just Stay"

Brother Dave Band

CD: Boiled Peanuts

Website: http://www.brotherdaveband.com

"Devil in the Bottle"

Nautical Wheelers

Website: www.thenauticalwheelers.com

"Let's Go To Mexico"

The Linville Ridge Band

Website: http://www.LinvilleRidgeBand.com
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/LinvilleRidgeBand

"Old Joe Clark"

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.

Website: http://www.doughudson.20fr.com

"Working Man Blues"

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.

Website: http://www.myspace.com/ramblingypsies

"Shine on Me"

AppalachiaSong

All acoustic American music from bluegrass and folk to gospel.

Website: www.appalachiasong.com
Myspace: www.myspace.com/appalachiasong

"Just When"

 

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