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October 2018 Floyd Radio Show with Amythyst Kiah, The Wildmans & ClayBank
Venue: Floyd Country Store, Floyd
Directions: Google Map Link
Organizations: Amythyst Kiah, ClayBank, The Wildmans
Date: Saturday, October 6, 2018
Time: 7:30 - 10:00 PM
Event Types: Music, Arts & Theatre, Speaking Engagements
Cost:
Advance Tickets: $12.00 Day of the Show: $15.00 Season Pass: $90.00

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Description:
The Floyd Country Store presents the October 2018 edition of The Floyd Radio Show featuring Amythyst Kiah, The Wildmans and ClayBank on Saturday, October 6, 2018 starting at 7:30 pm.

Amythyst Kiah is a Southern Gothic, alt-country blues singer and songwriter based out of Johnson City, TN, which has been her permanent residence for nearly a decade. She has been performing in what is known as the Tri-Cities (Bristol, TN/VA, Johnson City, TN, Kingsport, TN) and in various parts of Southwest Virginia.

Not only are her influences eclectic, but they span across decades. She draws heavily on Old Time music (Mississippi Sheiks, Son House, Jimmie Rodgers, Olla Belle Reed, Carter Family) and is inspired by vocal stylings of R&B and country music from the '50s-'70s (Big Mama Thornton, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Mahalia Jackson, Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn). She also draws heavily from contemporary artists that have similar powerful vocal integrity (Adele, Florence and the Machine, Megan Jean and the KFB, Janelle Monae, Thom Yorke, Tori Amos, Bonnie Raitt). Needless to say, Amythyst has got a lot of tools in her vocal tool box, and is also well on her way to join the powerhouse vocalist pantheon.

She has opened for such acts as Tim O'Brien and Darrell Scott, The Duhks, Megan Jean and the KFB, and has played the Smithsonian Folk Life Festival 2012 alongside the Ebony Hillbillies and Sparky and Rhonda Rucker, and has performed on Music City Roots. She has also performed at the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington, DC and traveled Scotland and the UK performing at a number of major festivals including the Southern Fried Festival, the Cambridge Folk Festival, Edinburgh Jazz Festival, and SummerTyne Americana Festival.

Links:

• http://amythystkiah.com
• https://www.facebook.com/amythystkiah
• https://www.twitter.com/amythystkiah
• https://www.instagram.com/amythystkiah/

The Wildmans, an acoustic string band hailing from the hills of Floyd, VA, in the heart of the Appalachian mountain music tradition, take inspiration from the old masters like Bill Monroe, Kenny Baker and Doc Watson, as well as many modern and non-traditional artists such as Chris Thile and Lake Street Dive.

With a base firmly in old-time roots music, The Wildmans push the genre boundaries with acoustic electric instruments and effects to create a bigger sound, with original jam vibes, modern classics and jazz standards, Bob Dylan and Tedeschi Trucks covers, all alongside favorite old time and original fiddle tunes.

The band has been performing regionally since 2011 and features the award winning talents of siblings Eli on mandolin and Aila on fiddle and vocals, joined by young banjo phenomenon Victor Furtado and backed up by bandmom Deb Wildman on bass. Highly skilled instrumentals and soulful vocals applied to traditional bluegrass tunes with a smattering of old time, blues, and jazz combine to create a fresh new sound, old tunes fueled by young spirit.

From campsite jamming at festivals and fiddler's conventions and classical music education comes the foundation for musical exploration that sets this group apart, taking the audience on a musical journey that reflects the growth and passion of these talented young musicians.

Links:

• http://www.thewildmans.net/
• https://www.facebook.com/TheWildmans

From the music-rich Blue Ridge Mountains, ClayBank plays traditional bluegrass with a modern twist. This award winning, four-piece band combines dynamic instrumentation with powerful vocal abilities that have been opening eyes and ears across North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. This quartet of musicians showcases three lead singers accentuated by church-inspired harmony singing and top-notch musicianship. They are living proof that raw, young talent combined with a wealth of musical experience and expertise can prevail. From a hard-driving bluegrass song to an a‘Capella gospel ballad with impressive harmonies, there’s always something for every listener at a ClayBank show.

Your name is how you are identified, establishes who you are and where you are coming from. ClayBank chose their name to relate to all of these. Band rehearsals happen on Claybank Road in the Claybank community in West Jefferson, NC. It’s their home, heritage, and way of representing the musical tradition in their area. Rising up from the music-rich Blue Ridge Mountains and delivering straight ahead bluegrass dosed with impressive vocals is ClayBank.

Links:

• https://www.claybankbluegrass.com/
• https://www.facebook.com/claybankband
• https://www.twitter.com/claybankband
• https://www.youtube.com/c/CBBGMusic
• https://www.instagram.com/claybank_official/

Live from The Floyd Country Store in the heart of downtown Floyd, Virginia! The Floyd Country Store brings together a new variety show every month. A series of guest hosts will perform original radio plays, comedy bits, ads, jingles, music and more. Each show features the finest old-timey musical acts, from storytelling banjo players to flatpicking guitarists to hard-driving string bands.

Tickets for The Floyd Radio Show are $12.00 in advance or $15.00 the day of the show or $90.00 for the entire season. They are available online, at the store, or by calling 540-745-4563.

To purchase tickets online, visit: https://www.floydcountrystore.com/event/the-floyd-radio-show-2018-10-06.

Each show is streamed live during the show and is available as a podcast. Many of the past show are re-broadcasted by partnering radio stations.

The Floyd Country Store occurs on the first Saturday of the month from September through May.

To view the event flyer, visit: https://i.imgur.com/s1jliUG.jpg.

For more information, visit: https://www.floydcountrystore.com/news/october-2018-floyd-radio-show-features-the-wildmans-and-claybank or https://www.facebook.com/TheFloydRadioShow/ or https://www.facebook.com/floydcountrystore or call 540-745-4563.