Luke Church
All Things Considered and Roots Down HostAward winning journalist Luke Church is the local host of NPR’s All Things Considered weekday afternoons on Radio IQ. Luke can also be heard Saturday nights on WVTF Music as host/producer of Roots Down, presenting Americana and Roots Music with live sessions featuring local and national artists. Luke brings over 40 years of experience in radio and has deep personal roots in Appalachia. Born in far southwestern Virginia, he was raised on the music of the Carter Family and other country greats, including Hank Williams,Sr., his father’s favorite and for whom he was named (Luke the Drifter).
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A concert series celebrating the life and legacy of Doc Watson begins at the Jefferson Center in Roanoke. The series comes following the release last year of a biography of Watson, which accompanies a 4 CD compilation of Watson’s recordings. -
Roanoke native presents An Afternoon of Appalachia: Music Celebrating the South in downtown Roanoke this Sunday.
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Festival season is upon us, and live music can be heard throughout the state. A nexus of roots music in southwest VA is hosting one of the smaller gatherings this weekend.
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For over 20 years roots music fans have gathered annually in downtown Bristol, along the Virginia-Tennessee line, to celebrate its heritage as the birthplace of country music. This weekend’s festival will feature a special presentation by another organization dedicated to preserving the legacy of the region’s music.
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For an actor, looks often determine casting decisions. That was the experience of Sean Campos, a Filipino-American actor, until he came to Abingdon, Virginia.
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Kristina Gorcheva-Newberry lives in Wytheville but grew up in Moscow during a time of political and economic upheaval. She shares the inspiration and history of her new book.
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After missing two in-person events because of the pandemic, the Sounds of the Mountains Storytelling Festival returns this weekend with a full line up of storytellers eager to share their stories with a live audience.
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The collection of 22 songs features top performers, produced by award winning guitarist Jack Hinshelwood.
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A new documentary film about African - American musicians and their contribution to American music has been completed by a Charlottesville filmmaker.
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Documentary directors Tamara Saviano and Paul Whitfield on the making of Without Getting Killed Or Caught
