Kicking off the 10th season of Storytown, the cast explores stories and musical traditions of East Tennessee, telling the story of Jonesborough’s own fabulous cornet player, Mayor J.T. Whitlock. Discover how music defines moments in history with stories of World War II, the early Appalachian frontier, the Bristol Sessions and the birthplace of country music, the connection of the bluegrass banjo to West African shores, and so many more musical influences that continue to shape East Tennessee's culture. Finn the dog makes another return to StoryTown, and just wants to join in on some singing. Musical guests join the cast this month, as Roxanne performs an original piece on the dulcimer, and Ian shares a ballad from his home in Claiborne County, TN. Musical guests Freddie Vanderford and Brandon Turner also return for some Piedmont Blues from Buffalo, South Carolina.
StoryTown Radio Show and Podcast
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Written by Jules Corriere with Anne G'Fellers-Mason and sarah elizabeth
Accompanist Brett McCluskey
Sound Engineer Jared Christian
Foley Operator Gary Degner
Stage Manager Phyllis Fabozzi
Editor Wayne Winkler
Stories in this episode come from interviews with or primary sources about:
Dr. Katie Hoffman
Finn the Dog (as told by Elizabeth Hunter)
Dava Lee Russell
Virginia Maden
Ian Kirkpatrick
J.T. Whitlock
Spring Street Music Room
StoryTown is Sponsored by:
Gary and Sandee Degner
Special Thanks to Contributing Members:
Linda Poland
Fayssoux McLean
Brenda G’Fellers
Heather McCluskey
Sabra Hayden
Nancy Bouffard
Jules Corriere
Foye Webb
Paula Evans
Robert Maleski
Heidi Ehle
David Castel
Terry and Sandy Countermine