Ronnie Parker - photo © Stephanie T. Photography Mountain Fever Records artists Appalachian Smoke have announced a personnel change. Founding bassist Tim Williams has stepped away from the band, and Missourian Ronnie Parker has agreed to come on board. Fellow founders and
If judged by their handle alone, Appalachian Smoke would seem to possess a firm commitment to their Blue Ridge origins. That's evident to a great extent courtesy of the tightly spun saunter and sway that informs each of the ten tracks
Mountain Fever Records' latest single from western North Carolina's Appalachian Smoke is a thoughtful song from mandolinist B.J. Taylor called Growing Lonely. Taylor uses the season of reaping as the metaphor that informs this story of a man who has difficulty
Western North Carolina's Appalachian Smoke has a debut single this month, Good at Gone, the first since their recent deal with Mountain Fever Records, a contract that resulted from the strength of their independently produced Colder Side of Love project
Mountain Fever Records has announced the signing of Appalachian Smoke to the label, with a new album expected next year. The band hails from that part of the southeastern US where Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee intersect, and with all five
Western North Carolina's Appalachian Smoke is one of several groups whose exposure during the IBMA World of Bluegrass convention generated some buzz. In addition to a very cool band name, this young outfit brings a strong original sound to contemporary
Appalachian Smoke, a relatively new group with North Carolina and Georgia roots, has an edgy modern sound which is reflected on their debut release, Colder Side Of Love. The band's greatest strength is their originality. Eleven of the twelve songs contained
Appalachian Smoke is a relatively new bluegrass group from western North Carolina and Georgia, with a serious sound and some intriguing original material. While the members are still fairly young, they are all experienced players, singers, and songwriters with a
