5 Asheville area musicians responded to the need of the Western North Carolina community devastated by Hurricane Helene by assembling a music compilation called Caverns of Gold. 280 artists are featured on the compilation and include well-known artists like R.E.M., Luscious Jackson, moe., Leftover Salmon, Consolidated, Milk Carton Kids, Kevn Kinney (of Drivin' n' Cryin'), and dozens more artists from around the globe. The Caverns of Gold podcast features interviews with artists who donated their music to assist with the recovery efforts. To date, Caverns of Gold has raised over $20,000 for BeLoved Asheville.
Caverns of Gold #007 - Kevn Kinney of Drivin' N' Cryin'
Host Alex Jones interviews Kevn Kinney of Drivin' N' Cryin' about the band's influential role in bridging Southern roots rock with alternative and Americana genres.
31 Mar 2025
Caverns of Gold #006 - Liam McKay of Call The Next Witness
Michigan transplant Liam McKay is the long-time singer and guitarist for Asheville area heavy indie rock band Call The Next Witness. Liam's distinctive voice fires the passion behind the band's mixture of early '90s grunge rock with a knack for pop hooks and interesting song structures. Liam invited us to his home and we spoke about how Top 40 radio, abstract painting, and the Asheville music community has influenced Liam's music.
14 Mar 2025
Caverns of Gold #005 - John Hawkins of The Yancys
Lenoir native John Hawkins is a multi-instrumentalist mostly known around Asheville as the drummer in power pop trio John Kirby & The New Seniors, but John has also been a singer-guitarist in rock bands for decades. John currently operates The Yancys, a recording project with many North Carolina and regional artists participating in the band's indie pop sound reminiscent of mid-1990s heart-on-the-sleeve big guitar power pop. I spoke to John about the difference between being i...
9 Mar 2025
Caverns of Gold #004 - Jenny Bradley
Asheville Americana singer-songwriter Jenny Bradley is a singer's singer. Jenny performs all over Western Carolina as a solo artist and with many Asheville groups, including Moon Water, a duo with her teenage daughter. Jenny has been very active on the Ashville music circuit for the past five years and hosts several open mics and residencies around town. We spoke to Jenny about her background as a music educator to the rich and famous in New York City and how Covid-19 aided ...
15 Feb 2025
Caverns of Gold #003 - John Kirby & the New Seniors
Asheville trio John Kirby & The New Seniors blends old school pop metal licks with the wild-eyed abandon Minneapolis punk rock and the songwriting chops of skinny tie 1980's power pop. Fans at live shows are treated to three part harmonies, guitar pyrotechnics, and a loud rock and roll good time. I spoke to singer/guitarist John Kirby about the band's origins, John's upbringing in a music nerd's home, and how a chance phone call aided his Hurricane Helene recovery.
18 Jan 2025
Caverns of Gold #002 - Bombay Gasoline
Madison Maxwell is the keyboardist, singer, and songwriter for Bombay Gasoline, a band that been active on the Asheville, NC music scene since 2018. The band's music is intense and combines the heavy musicianship of progressive metal with a gothic vibe and a penchant for 70s rock classicism. We spoke to Madison about her musical origins, her love of 70s classic rock heroes, crafting 21st century protest music, and Madison's very personal connection to the aftermath of Hurricane He...
1 Jan 2025
Caverns of Gold #001 - The Long Distance Relationship
On this first episode of the Caverns of Gold podcast host Kelly Minnis talks with Dave Baker, the singer/bassist/songwriter for Asheville, NC psychedelic pop group The Long Distance Relationship.
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