(Season 10, Episode 1) When Luna X is on the mic, you know it. Check out her bold and original raps 1) Buddha, 2) Bliss, and 3) With an X. Also on this episode, Piedmont NC favorites Matty Sheets and the Nervy Bees. They perform 1) Rough Times, 2) Bus Stop, and 3) Dirt Chain Gang. Enjoy! (Recorded March 6, 2020)

Gate City Live

Luna X plus Matty Sheets and the Nervy Bees

(Season 9 Episode 10) This month's show from The BugHouse features musicians Abigail Dowd, Jason Duff, Josh King, and Julian Sizemore. The podcast includes a brief interview and two highlights: Abigail Dowd and Jason Duff on Not What I Seem and all four artists harmonizing on Dowd's One Moment at a Time. Every month in 2020, Gate City Live will broadcast from The BugHouse in Revolution Mill, a former textile mill in Greensboro NC. (Recorded 1-31-20)

LIVE from The BugHouse - Abigail Dowd, Jason Duff, Josh King, and Julian Sizemore

(Episode 76) Katie Boulevard performs originals Question, Betta, and What's What. Marcus Horth performs originals Happiness and My Dear. We discuss the myriad influences and experiences that come out in their music and songwriting. (Recorded 1-31-20)

Singer Songwriters Katie Boulevard and Marcus Horth

Season 9, Episode #8. On this show, we welcome Charlotte-based band Time Sawyer. Sam Tayloe (lead vocals and guitar) and Houston Norris (banjo and vocals) started Time Sawyer in 2011 as college students at UNC-Charlotte. Now, with Jordon Nelson (cajon), Court Wynter (bass), and Bob Barone (guitar and pedal steel), Time Sawyer joins Gate City Live for a LIVE interview and performance from The Bug House. This episode includes live performance of two singles from Time Sawyer's most recent album Mountain Howdy, 1) I Wish I Could, and 2) Robin. It’s their first album on vinyl. Get it now! (Recorded 1-25-20)

Time Sawyer LIVE from The BugHouse

Episode #74. We love bringing divergent music styles together on Gate City Live just to see what happens, and we are always surprised at the similarities— not only with the music, but the artists themselves ? All three of these artists grew up in small-town Piedmont NC, playing music since they were kids and bringing voice to their personal experiences. J.Melo and Saint Pat make up the #hiphip duo Tha Villlenz Nikki Forrester plays with #altpop duo The Sun God. On this episode, Tha Villenz perform 1) Soon to be released single: Carolina's Finest and 2) From their last project: Let Me Holla At You. Nikki Forrester performs 1) Maniacal and 2) Safe For Work. (Recorded 1-10-20)

Tha Villenenz and Nikki Forrester

Episode #73.  This week we travel to Black Rabbit Audio, the home-studio for Farewell Friend, a band that Tom Troyer started a few years ago with music veterans Mark Byerly and Evan Campfield. Here, they discuss and perform two songs from their album Glenwood and Gomorrah: 1) Train Tracks and 2) Whirlwind. It's such a pleasure to listen to this beautiful combination of resonator, guitar, bass, and vocals by Tom Troyer.  Lyn Koonce joined us fresh from Nashville, where she was recording an album with producer Amy Speace. Lyn performs 1) The River, and 2) Eviction. We discuss her personal transformation from a multi-tasking music educator, nonprofit director, and musician - into a person advancing on a path that directly aligns with her personal priorities.  Jeanie Duncan, a organizational development professional, joined us to discuss Destination Stepping Stones, a multi-day program and retreat April 23-26 for mid-career women to take a step back and determine a priority-based path forward. (https://www.destinationsteppingstones.com/) Watch for Lyn Koonce's new album in Spring 2020. (Recorded 1-3-20)

Farewell Friend, Lyn Koonce, and Jeanie Duncan

Episode #72. We caught Greensboro singer-songwriter Mike Snyder while was on for break from UNC-Wilmington.  Folks, this is why we talk about the talent that thrives in our region!  You've got to hear Mike perform his originals 1) Under and 2) The Fever is Gone. Check out his new album "peace of mind," released just three weeks ago. #Spotify #iTunes Also on this episode, we meet up with Winston Salem Rapper Lil Twin, who through his record label @ragingheartz represents local artists:The Foreign, Dakota Boy, Big Twin and Lil Twin. We discuss the consistency, determination, and calculated risk required in a start-up label. Learn more about how @raginheartz is building buzz for their platform and their fan-base. (Date: 12/20/19)

Singer-songwriter Mike Snyder and Rapper Lil Twin/@ragingheartz label

Episode #71. We are fortunate to live in a region with immense talent and Gate City Live exists to showcase all of it! Doug Baker, singer-songwriter and poet Sean Welch bring voice to their experiences through spoken word and song. In this episode: Sean Welch !) Love Perspective and 2) Maybe I Should Call.  Doug Baker performs 1) Doing Something Else and 2) I Write. (Date: 12/13/19)

Poet Sean Welch and singer-songwriter Doug Baker

Episode #70. Wow. Check out the talent of Emanuel Wynter and XOXOK. We talk about the work of songwriting and taking the plunge to full-time musicianship. Emanuel Wynter performs 1) Iced Coffee and 2) Cosmos. XOXOK performs 1) Right On and 3) I'll Be Fine. This amazing show reminds us why we do what we do. (Date: 12/6/19)

Musicians Emanuel Wynter and XOXOK

Episode #69. Both these artists presented with a fierceness and fearlessness that was stunning at times. Kasey Horton, a classically-trained viola player (NC School of the Arts), professional musician, and educator is now starting to write and perform her own songs. Here, listen to our convo and 1) Save Us Now, 2) Love Given Back. Rob Crayton delivers a powerful freestyle rap and we discuss his work as an actor in movies and television.  (Date: 11/22/19)

Musician and songwriter Kasey Horton; Rob Crayton, actor, rapper, and comedian.

Episode #68. The Yellow Players demonstrate what happens when a public school system commits to a world class arts education experience for 100 percent of it's elementary students. Check out these musicians from Gibsonville Elemantary, performing on the ukulele, guitar, drums, keyboard, and flute, plus vocals. The Yellow Players, led by veteran educator Sandra Teglas, are innovative, confident, and enthusiastic. Here in Guilford County, arts education is a must-have, rather than a nice-to-have. Learn why Guilford County Schools' commitment to arts education has attracted national attention with it's culturally relevant approach and 100% access. This episode sponsored by Moore Music Company. (Date: 11/21/19)

The Yellow Players, a Little Kids Rock group from Gibsonville Elementary in Guilford County NC

Episode #67. For anyone out there who has touched the excitement of creating something new for the first time, there’s nothing more relatable than five young musicians giving it all they’ve got. Headcase the Band from Winston Salem NC, is Alston Harris,16 @alston_harris Drums; Jacob Rockwell,16 @jacob_jjhambre Rhythm Guitar, Slide Guitar, Lead Vocals; Jacob Welsh ,17 @jacobwelshh Lead Guitar, Viola; Nolan O’Gara,17 Piano, Guitar; Tyson Baker,17@tyson_a_baker Bass.  Here, they perform 1) I Don't Know When, 2) Hal, and 3) Fireplace. (Date: 11/14/19)

Headcase The Band from Winston Salem NC, rock and folk influenced

Episode #66. In this episode, Beau James and Lizzi deliver four originals: Beau with 1) Hello Old Sunshine and 2) More to Life Lizzi with 1)You Won't and 2)What If. You can thank us later. Thanks for listening! (Date: 11/8/19)    

Beau James and Lizzi, musicians and songwriters

Episode #65. In this episode, Jacqui Haggerty talks about her quest to study the music and culture of her mother's homeland, leaving this month on a one-way ticket to Puerto Rico. Here, she performs with Nelson Johns 1) Listening Harbor, 2) La Prima Vera (which means Spring) and 3) Sabores (which means Flavors). In addition to the acoustic guitar, Jacqui plays the guiro, a traditional Latin percussion instrument. Morgan Renae Meyers shares her personal and creative journey and reads two poems from her book The Celibacy Chronicles, 1) Self Love and 2) Influenced. (Date: 11/4/19)

Musican/songwriter Jacqui Haggerty and poet/author Morgan Renae Myers

Episode #64. Poet Ni blew us away with her poem Mistaken Identity, which explains how it felt to journey with her husband through terminal illness, and her love poem If Only In My Dreams.  Kayla Thompson performs two amazing originals Deep Breath and Younger. (Date: 10/31/19)

Singer Songwriter Kayla Thompson and Poet Ni

Gate City Live is a weekly LIVE podcast from GREENSBORO NC showcasing the region’s poets, musicians, artists, and songwriters through performance and interviews.