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James LeBlanc, Dylan LeBlanc, Angela Hacker and Bay Simpson share the songs, stories and family ties behind their Muscle Shoals band. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/valley-sounds-episode-438-the-family/

The Golden Flakes guest host Valley Sounds, sharing their blend of jangly pop and garage rock, stories behind new songs, and favorite artists from the local music scene. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/valley-sounds-episode-437-golden-flakes/

Huntsville singer-songwriter Kelly Joyner guest hosts Valley Sounds, sharing her progression from musical theater to original music, stories behind her collaborations, and favorite local artists. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/valley-sounds-episode-436-kelly-abraham-joyner/

East Limestone songwriter Lance Turner shares songs rooted in country music and alternative rock, stories from his songwriting process, and favorite artists from the Tennessee Valley. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/valley-sounds-episode-435-lance-turner/

A borrowed four-track, a kitchen full of songs and a complicated love for Huntsville. Alex Wright traces the music and people that brought him to his first record under his own name. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/valley-sounds-episode-434-alex-wright/

Amy McCarley charts a course through the people, places and songs that helped shape her life in music, including a heartfelt remembrance of her friend and mentor Microwave Dave. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/valley-sounds-episode-432-amy-mccarley/

Huntsville band MultiBear joins Valley Sounds to talk progressive metal, songwriting, the story behind their unusual name, and the local artists connected to their musical world. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/valley-sounds-episode-431-multibear/

Huntsville artist Keyton takes over Valley Sounds with his own music and a tour through North Alabama’s past, present, and next generation, alternative, emo and punk scene. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/valley-sounds-episode-429-keyton/

Common Man, Jayne and the Huntsmen, and Hugh Lindsey are heading to Sweden for the TIVEDEN songwriter residency, where they'll collaborate with musicians from around the world, write new material and share their music with international audiences. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/valley-sounds-episode-428-huntsville-music-office-tiveden-trip/

Huntsville artist Queen Keiani is your guest host. The poet, producer, singer and educator shares the artists who inspired her, reflects on her creative process, and talks about the importance of building community through music, mentorship and collaboration. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/valley-sounds-episode-427-queen-keiani/

The Alan Watkins Band stops by Valley Sounds as they celebrate the release of their debut full-length album, Coming Home. The North Alabama group shares the stories behind their original songs, the family ties woven throughout the recording, and why their music refuses to stay inside a single genre. From bluegrass and country to jazz, blues, and folk, this conversation explores the experiences and influences that shaped both the band and its newest release. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/valley-sounds-episode-426-the-allen-watkins-band/

Muscle Shoals singer-songwriter Bay Simpson guest hosts Valley Sounds and talks about growing up in one of America's most influential music towns, landing a song with Kid Rock at just 20 years old, competing on The Voice, and the family musical project bringing him back to his roots. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/valley-sounds-episode-425-bay-simpson/

North Alabama rapper C.Strong Bloodline believes the key to success is staying true to yourself. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/valley-sounds-episode-424-c-strong-bloodline/

The Envied are your guest hosts, and talk about their music, shared stages, and a chance message that finally brought the right musicians together. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/valley-sounds-episode-423-the-envied/

Kristen Shores is your guest host. She shares the music and stories that have shaped her songs and her move from classical pianist to retro soul and blues songwriter. She also spotlights some of the Shoals' most celebrated artists and rising voices. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/valley-sounds-episode-422-kristen-shores/