Crash Radio

Season 2 Ep 2 | Acisse Jay, Luke & Rosemary Skaggs, and Isaac Klein

Season 2, Episode 2 features rock/blues singer-songwriter Acisse Jay, celebrated folk duo Luke & Rosemary Skaggs, and podcaster story-teller extraordinaire Isaac Klein.
 
This episode of Crash Radio is sponsored by Downtown Asheboro Inc. and is produced by RhinoLeap Productions, a company dedicated to creating theater, music, dance, and documentaries in North Carolina. Each installment of Crash Radio features local musicians, writers, and storytellers presented as a live event in Asheboro, NC, which is then edited for broadcast on WKXR 94.9FM. This episode was recorded live at The General Wine & Brew in Seagrove, NC.

Season 2 Debut | Luke & Rosemary Skaggs and Marquez Cassidy

Welcome to the highly anticipated Season 2 debut of Crash Radio! Season 1 was an absolute blast, and we couldn't be more thrilled to reveal what we've been cooking up for Season 2. This season kicks off with a mix of your favorite artists from Season 1 and some exciting newcomers. In this episode, we're bringing back celebrated folk duo Luke & Rosemary Skaggs, along with the genre-bending artist Marquez Cassidy, who effortlessly blends genres from gospel to funk, pop-rock to jazz, and more.
 
This episode of Crash Radio is sponsored by Downtown Asheboro Inc. and isproduced by RhinoLeap Productions, a company dedicated to creating theater, music, dance, and documentaries in North Carolina. Each installment of Crash Radio features local musicians, writers, and storytellers presented as a live event in Asheboro, NC, which is then edited for broadcast on WKXR 94.9FM. This episode was recorded live at The General Wine & Brew in Seagrove, NC.

Ep 25 | Victoria Victoria

In this episode of Crash Radio we are joined by NC base indie-pop band Victoria Victoria.
Victoria Victoria is the brain child of singer-songwriter-producer, Tori Elliott. In 2016, Victoria Victoria released their debut album, Coastal Beast. From there, Elliott’s songs have been featured on reality tv shows such as Love Island, and most recently, Elliott teamed up with guitarist/producer Charlie Hunter, and together they wrote and released their nine song album, To the Wayside. Tori resides in Winston Salem, North Carolina, where she writes and records songs in her home studio, Strange Kid Studios.
 
Crash Radio is sponsored by Carolina Classic Cars and produced by RhinoLeap Productions, a company that creates theater, music, dance, and documentaries in North Carolina. Each episode of Crash Radio features local musicians, writers, and storytellers presented as a live event in Asheboro, NC, which is then edited for broadcast. This episode was recorded live at Four Saints Brewery in Downtown Asheboro.
 

Ep 24 | Elle Mckenzie

In this episode of Crash Radio we are joined by young singer, Elle Mckenzie.
Elle Mckenzie is 15 years old and attends Westchester Country Day School. She is the Daughter of Jenna and Brandon McKenzie. This budding artist has been chosen for the Young Artist Development program with The Record Shop in Nashville, TN.
 
Crash Radio is sponsored by Carolina Classic Cars and produced by RhinoLeap Productions, a company that creates theater, music, dance, and documentaries in North Carolina. Each episode of Crash Radio features local musicians, writers, and storytellers presented as a live event in Asheboro, NC, which is then edited for broadcast. This episode was recorded live at Four Saints Brewery in Downtown Asheboro.
 

Ep 23 | Dave Bare and Michael C. Parris

In this episode of Crash Radio we are joined by short-story writer Dave Bare and country singer-songwriter Michael C. Parris.
Dave Bare, co-host and founder of the popular library podcast, Dave and the Borrowers, is an amateur short story writer and Asheboro Librarian. His stories have been published in Thrive Magazine, accompanied by art work from his dear friend Rich Powell. One of which, The Turning Tree, is set in the fictional Asheboro analog town of Hantonville, NC. He is the lucky husband of author Micki Bare and step-father to RhinoLeap's own, Evan Finch.
 
Michael C. Parris is from Millboro, NC, but grew up in Randolph County, NC.
When Covid hit, Michael started posting his songs on social media, and, as fate would have it, wound up writing songs with Will Kimbrough, a Nashville-based singer-songwriter and producer. Will became a mentor and a friend, helping Michael polish his skills. Michael's album “HoneyBee” blends roots music styles, including country, bluegrass, roots-rock and folk with simple lyrics and beautiful imagery, harkening back to Michael’s Randolph County beginnings.
 
Crash Radio is sponsored by Carolina Classic Cars and produced by RhinoLeap Productions, a company that creates theater, music, dance, and documentaries in North Carolina. Each episode of Crash Radio features local musicians, writers, and storytellers presented as a live event in Asheboro, NC, which is then edited for broadcast. This episode was recorded live at Four Saints Brewery in Downtown Asheboro.
 

Ep 22 | Acisse Jay

Acisse Jay is a rock/blues singer-songwriter from Norfolk, VA. Influenced early on by the melodic prowess of Whitney Houston, she got started in her music career by learning to play piano, clarinet, tenor saxophone, and singing in her Baptist-church family choir.
 
Acisse is currently working on her 2nd EP Experimental Phase EP, Vol. 2 (The Evolution of a Thang) -tentatively scheduled for release at the end of the year. When she isn't writing and recording, Acisse Jay is a member of the Phoebes Band.
 
Crash Radio is sponsored by Carolina Classic Cars and produced by RhinoLeap Productions, a company that creates theater, music, dance, and documentaries in North Carolina. Each episode of Crash Radio features local musicians, writers, and storytellers presented as a live event in Asheboro, NC, which is then edited for broadcast. This episode was recorded live at Four Saints Brewery in Downtown Asheboro.

Ep 21 | Couldn’t Be Happiers & Brianna Letourneau (reading for Shawn Celt)

In this episode of Crash Radio we are joined by married, indie-country duo, Couldn't Be Happiers and Brianna Letourneau reading on behalf of author and animal scientist Shawn Celt.
The Couldn't Be Happiers are a married, indie-country duo out of Winston Salem. Jordan Crosby Lee, a Texas native, plays the guitar, and Jodi Hildebran Lee, a Carolina native, plays percussion instruments which include tambourine and harmonica in this recording. To learn more, check out couldntbehappiers.com.
Sean is originally from the Midwest, and now resides in North Carolina. She has a B.S. in animal science and continues to follow her passion for training horses and dogs. “Oh Luna” is her first published work. A true tale about the adventures of Luna, her jack Russell.
 
Oh Luna is read by the lovely Brianna Letourneau, wife of Brandon McCoy who performed in episode 19! Brianna is from Portland, Oregon.
 
Crash Radio is sponsored by Carolina Classic Cars and produced by RhinoLeap Productions, a company that creates theater, music, dance, and documentaries in North Carolina. Each episode of Crash Radio features local musicians, writers, and storytellers presented as a live event in Asheboro, NC, which is then edited for broadcast. This episode was recorded live at Carolina Taphouse in Downtown Asheboro.

Ep 20 | Katie Muhlenkamp and Andrea Osteen

In this episode of Crash Radio we are joined by singer and actor Katie Muhlenkamp along with Chris Osteen reading on behalf of writer Andrea Osteen.
Katie is a singer and actress based out of the Triad. Katie has appeared this year as Maria in The Sound of Music, Evelyn Nesbit in Piedmont Opera's Ragtime, and in the staged reading of Dot with Black Rep. Katie studied vocal performance at Elon University and now teaches voice at UNCSA - Community Programs, is a staff singer at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in High Point, and music directs Seasons Best Caroling. In her free time, Katie is an attorney, a wife, and a dog mom.
Andrea is a writer, thinker, hoper, dreamer, mother, math problem helper and inveterate wonderer. She began writing in 2008 when she became a stay at home mom. Her first blog was Thoughts on Dirt, a Discourse on my Adventures in Urban Gardening.
Crash Radio is sponsored by Carolina Classic Cars and produced by RhinoLeap Productions, a company that creates theater, music, dance, and documentaries in North Carolina. Each episode of Crash Radio features local musicians, writers, and storytellers presented as a live event in Asheboro, NC, which is then edited for broadcast. This episode was recorded live at Carolina Taphouse in Downtown Asheboro.

Ep 19 | Brandon McCoy

In this episode of Crash Radio we are joined by actor, director, playwright and musical-stand-up comedian Brandon McCoy.
Originally from Huntington, WV, Brandon has performed his silly tunes at numerous festivals and venues across the country, delighting audiences of all ages.  He has worked on numerous film, television, and industrial film projects, including an appearance as a principle character in seasons 2 and 4 of HBO’s Veep.
Crash Radio is sponsored by Carolina Classic Cars and produced by RhinoLeap Productions, a company that creates theater, music, dance, and documentaries in North Carolina. Each episode of Crash Radio features local musicians, writers, and storytellers presented as a live event in Asheboro, NC, which is then edited for broadcast. This episode was recorded live at Carolina Taphouse in Downtown Asheboro.

Ep 18 | Laurelyn Dossett and T. Walker

In this episode of Crash Radio we are joined by renowned singer/songwriter Laurelyn Dossett and artist, entrepreneur, educator T. Walker.
 
Laurelyn lives and writes in Stokes County, NC, near Hanging Rock State Park. Her songs have appeared in film and television and have been recorded by many artists including Grammy-winning Levon Helm and Rhiannon Giddens of the Carolina Chocolate Drops.
 
T Walker is an artist, entrepreneur, educator, curator and co founder of SOUL Society & Heavy Energy, organizations both focused on uplifting community & creatives. He spends his time creating and sharing his messages through music and poetry, while also bringing artists from all ages and varieties together.
 
Crash Radio is sponsored by Carolina Classic Cars and produced by RhinoLeap Productions, a company that creates theater, music, dance, and documentaries in North Carolina. Each episode of Crash Radio features local musicians, writers, and storytellers presented as a live event in Asheboro, NC, which is then edited for broadcast. This episode was recorded live at Carolina Taphouse in Downtown Asheboro.