Sounds of Surry Tales Trails and Tunes

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Dive into Surry County with tracks blending bluegrass, folk, funk, and novelty tunes! From Pilot Mountain peaks to Ararat River antics, campfires at Lake Sobotta, historic theatres, vineyards, and quirky local legends, this playlist celebrates the heart, humor, and heritage of the Yadkin Valley and beyond.

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    The Twins of Surry County 2:49
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    From Round Peak to Mount Airy 2:59
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    Down at Horne Creek Farm 4:02
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    Walk Your Beat, Barney Funk 4:04
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    Lake Sabotta, Where the Campfires Glow_ 4:42
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    Whispers of White 3:39
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    You Can’t Get There From Here (Fishers Peak Blues) 4:54
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    Elkin Wool Swing 4:29
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    Sippin’ at JOLO 3:57
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    Vines of Surry 4:38
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    Groovin’ at the Reeves 3:39
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    Funky Nights at the Earle 4:55
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    Sheila’s She Shed in Shoals 2:53
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    Sheldon’s Man Cave in Ararat 3:12
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    Pilot Mountain Funkadelic 2:44
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    Yadkin River Showdown_ Redhorse vs. Madtom 2:34
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    Rotting Corn & Pumpkin Doom 3:32
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    Ararat River Rat Snack Attack 3:19
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    Six Twenty-Eight Swing 3:23
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    Granite Hymn of Mount Airy 3:43
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Tales of Caswell County

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From funky grooves to old-time Appalachian tunes, this playlist celebrates Caswell County’s towns, history, and spirit. Frogs croak in Frogsboro, Milton whispers of the past, and Hyco Lake rolls on. With humor, heart, and heritage, each track carries the rhythm of rivers, fields, and resilient voices.

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    Caswell County Groove 2:51
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    Frogsboro Frogs 2:41
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    Jungle Groove at Caswell 3:29
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    Funky Logperch Jam 2:34
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    Hyco Lake Funk 1:52
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    Jericho in Caswell 2:49
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    Providence in Caswell 3:28
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    Guardians of Caswell 3:31
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    Henry’s Stone Village 3:27
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    The Poteat House Song 3:26
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    Smokehouse 3:24
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    The Union Tavern in Milton 3:14
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    Chicken Stephens in the House 3:42
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    Caswell’s Fire of Learning 2:44
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    Highway Blues to Pelham 3:14
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    Here Come the Judge (Funk Edition) 3:13
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    Rollin’ the Golden Leaf 3:08
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    Letters in the Candlelight 2:29
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    Dan’s Bloody Crossing 3:34
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    Winds of Caswell 3:12
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Echoes of the Yadkin Valley

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Celebrate the Yadkin Valley’s spirit with a tapestry of sound: bluegrass roots and farm songs, historic blues and moonshine tales, funky and spooky detours in Booger Swamp, and a Kingfisher suite spanning funk, bluegrass, Read more

Celebrate the Yadkin Valley’s spirit with a tapestry of sound: bluegrass roots and farm songs, historic blues and moonshine tales, funky and spooky detours in Booger Swamp, and a Kingfisher suite spanning funk, bluegrass, and reggae. Closing with Celtic reflections, it honors the land, river, and towns through music that moves from the familiar to the unexpected.

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    Ode to the Yadkin Valley Bluegrass version 3:34
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    Swan Creek Aria Bluegrass 3:24
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    Quilts on the Barn Walls 3:49
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    Mushroom Blues from Swan Creek 4:03
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    Richmond Hill Blues 5:14
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    Stoneman Blues on Yadkin River 4:33
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    Strike Three, You’re Out (The Ballad of Ernie Shore) 3:34
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    The Lydall Legacy 5:05
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    Yadkinville Blues with Unifi 3:05
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    Yadkin River Wine 3:15
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    Cheese With That Wine 2:45
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    Raise a Glass to Prohibition 6:26
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    Prohibition (Roadhouse Blues, 1908) 2:25
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    Yadkin River Moonshine Blues 4:42
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    Buzzard Rock Boogie 2:47
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    Lurker of Booger Swamp 5:12
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    Booger Swamp Boogie 4:12
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    Yadkin County Ride 2:13
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    Little Heaven Swing 3:24
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    Sleeping on an Inflatable Cloud 2:58
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Carolina Bays and Bladen Days

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A musical journey through Bladen County’s lakes, rivers, swamps, and legends — from hoedowns at White Lake to the Beast of Bladenboro, blending bluegrass, blues, folklore, and cosmic jams.

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    White Lake Hoedown 3:42
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    Blue Lips at White Lake 3:15
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    Swingin’ at Cape Fear Vineyard 3:39
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    Lampsilis Groove 2:54
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    Blueberry in Bladen County 3:40
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    Charcoal Groove (Bladen Burn) 3:10
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    Soo-eee! Bladen County Hog Jam 4:34
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    Bladen County Fish or Drive 2:05
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    Blood for the Blue 3:04
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    Blood of Bladenboro 4:13
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    Haunting of Wooley Swamp – Bladen County 5:13
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    Beast of Bladenboro 4:23
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    Whispers of the Black River 5:57
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    Bladen County Carolina Bays 4:14
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    Bladen Lakes Bluegrass Jam 3:29
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    Echoes Between Earth and Stars” 4:52
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    Echoes of the Carolina Bays – Bladen Lakes 4:32
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    Curt Brown’s Cosmic Rag 3:19
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    Rollin Down the Cape Fear 3:40
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    Waccamaw Water Jam 2:59
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Legends of Davidson County

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Legends of Davidson County is a rhythmic road-trip through the heart of North Carolina. Each track paints a snapshot of local charm — from the smoky swagger of “The Dip of Lexington” and the rumbling nostalgia of “Steam Read more

Legends of Davidson County is a rhythmic road-trip through the heart of North Carolina. Each track paints a snapshot of local charm — from the smoky swagger of “The Dip of Lexington” and the rumbling nostalgia of “Steam on the Tracks in Denton Town,” to the river-rolling energy of “High Rock Blues” and **“Goldenrod Flow (Yadkin Vibes).”

The album nods to small-town legends, back-road mysteries, and pure Piedmont soul. “March of Tyro,” “Groovin’ Down the Tree Roads,” and “Tails in Wallburg” keep things lively, while quirky favorites like “Hey, Miss Piggy!” and “Cookies in Davidson” show off the county’s playful spirit.

With festival flair, railroad echoes, ghost tales, and farm-fresh grooves, this collection captures Davidson County’s heartbeat in every note. Whether you’re splashing at Buddle Creek, cruising past High Rock Lake, or hanging out at Moo Chick Farms — the music brings the whole county to life.

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    The Dip of Lexington 3:47
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    Timber Echoes 4:14
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    Steam on the Tracks in Denton Town 2:51
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    March of Tyro 2:10
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    Who are ya, Uwharrie_ 3:44
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    High Rock Blues 3:53
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    High Rock Rising 5:49
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    Groove at Thom-A-Lex 3:11
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    Splashin at Buddle Creek 2:53
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    Channel Catfish Flow 2:15
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    Goldenrod Flow (Yadkin Vibes) 2:48
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    Yadkin Yard Festival Blues 3:14
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    Coffee Grounds in a Campground 4:34
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    Curran Alexander Blues 3:34
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    Good Vibes at Moo Chick Farms 3:33
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    Cookies in Davidson 2:34
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    Hey, Miss Piggy! 2:31
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    Piedmont Pig Wars 2:03
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    Start Your Legends 3:39
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    Batter Up, Vinegar Bend! 4:27
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Rails Rivers and Roots of Davie

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Ghost tales, rolling Yadkin waters, Mocksville nights, Cooleemee mills, rail rhythms, and hometown pride all flow together in a soundtrack of Davie County’s rails, rivers, and roots.

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    Old Bricks of Davie 3:39
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    The Chaffin Ghost Ballad 4:07
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    Song of the Three Rivers 3:12
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    Davie Waters Flow 1:40
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    Heelsplitter Anthem 2:50
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    The Mill Song of Cooleemee 2:59
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    The Legacy of William Davie 3:06
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    The Princess of Mocksville 3:29
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    Lazy Elm Nights 3:26
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    Bistro Swing at Rayson 3:19
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    Le Bleu Nights 3:44
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    Jammin’ at Thousand Trails 3:14
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    Trike Above the Yadkin (Nature Jam) 3:46
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    Quarter Mile Madness 2:04
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    Two Miles Down the Dirt Road – Extended Blues 5:44
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    Kickin’ in Davie 2:24
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    Gobble Gobble Turkeyfoot 2:14
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    Twister of Davie – EF2 Wrath 3:19
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    Davie County Saddle Song 3:11
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    Rollin’ Out in Davie 2:11
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Rollin' Through Rockingham

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Rollin' Through Rockingham takes you on a musical journey through Rockingham County, NC. From rolling rivers and lake nights to local legends, swing, blues, and folk tales, these songs celebrate history, culture, and community. A tapestry of sound blending joy, resilience, and the spirit of the Piedmont.

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    Rockingham Roll 3:02
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    Four Rivers of Rockingham 2:57
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    The Streets of Old Leaksville 3:23
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    Down the Dan on a Bateaux 3:30
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    Evening on Reidsville Lake 5:21
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    Flowin’ Mayo 2:25
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    Floatery Flow (Stay Afloat!) 3:23
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    Sleuth of Bears Funk 2:39
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    Oink & Ale Anthem – Piggy Edition 2:16
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    Rollin’ at Bison RV 1:54
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    Pasteleria Kary Cumbia 2:39
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    Stonefield Sunset Swing 3:55
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    Joy of Love (Gioia dell’Amore Swing) 3:49
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    RoCo Quilt Trail Express 3:29
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    Iron Blood at Troublesome Creek 3:19
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    Stoneville Tornado 2:48
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    Inferno of the Boiling Hole 4:09
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    Banjo Claw Man (Death Riffs in the Holler) 3:24
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    Chinquapin Serenade 3:09
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    Iron Rails Rollin’ 3:11
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Songs of the Alleghany Hills

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A wild ride through Alleghany’s soul—Harleys, hollers, moonshine, jazz waltzes, pumpkins, and legends. From mountain whispers to alligator goodbyes, this playlist roars with Blue Ridge spirit.

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    Glade Valley on a Harley 3:27
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    Where the West Fork Flows 2:58
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    Fraser Firs of Alleghany 3:28
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    Sippin’ in the Meadow 4:04
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    Stone of the Alleghany 3:59
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    Jubilee in the Holler 3:02
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    Freeborne Nights 4:32
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    Hollers of Moonshine 2:11
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    Moonshine Holler Chase 4:22
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    Panther Holler Howl 4:15
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    Wampus in the Hills 2:31
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    I am Sparta Cuz 2:50
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    Cumberland Knob Jazz Waltz 3:25
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    Step Right Up! The Blue Ridge Parkway! 2:49
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    Roar Fore 2:56
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    Savannah Panorama 2:49
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    Pumpkins in Allegheny 3:03
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    Peach Bottom Flow 2:49
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    Tremors of Sparta 3:07
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    Allegheny Shaped Like a W 2:42
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Forsyth Rhythms

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Step into the rhythm, history, and soul of Forsyth County with this curated journey through its streets, courts, creeks, and stages. From the early Moravian settlers to modern-day legends, these songs tell the stories of Read more

Step into the rhythm, history, and soul of Forsyth County with this curated journey through its streets, courts, creeks, and stages. From the early Moravian settlers to modern-day legends, these songs tell the stories of Winston-Salem’s people, places, and moments that shaped a region.

Hear the rise of Big House Gaines, the courtship of Pearl and Hairston, and the swing of Don Cardwell; feel the quiet reverence of Old Salem preserved, the lapping currents of Forsyth creeks, and the playful rhythms of Tanglewood mornings. Celebrate local flavors with “Sweet Secret in the Dough” and “Cluckin’ Leggs in Winston,” and ride the highways with “Rolling Down Piedmont Highways.”

This collection spans genres from Piedmont blues and hard bop to retro hip hop, Appalachian folk, soul, and avant-garde experimental, reflecting the rich tapestry of a county steeped in history, innovation, and community. Each track is a window into the people, the architecture, the rivers, the parks, and the indomitable spirit that make Forsyth County and Winston-Salem unique.

Whether you’re walking the cobblestones of Old Salem, cheering at a Winston-Salem Dash game, paddling along a hidden creek, or tipping your hat to the pioneers of arts, sports, and education, this playlist celebrates the heartbeats, voices, and stories that run through this North Carolina community.

Turn it on, and let the Piedmont sing.

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    The Port Where the Smokestacks Rise 3:21
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    Two Currents, One Story 3:42
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    Creeks of Forsyth 3:07
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    Frogs in the Creek, Hands in the Mud 2:29
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    History Held Its Breath 4:44
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    From Battlefield to County Line 3:11
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    Battle of Shallow Ford 2:42
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    Baux Mountain Road 2:38
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    Reservoir of Bones (The Pond, 1904) 4:04
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    Concrete Over Flesh 4:22
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    String Band History 1:40
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    Daughters of Salem 3:18
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    When the Campus Crossed the Trees 3:39
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    The Hands Behind the Light 5:16
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    Spice Born in Winston 5:13
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    Fingers in the Fiddle 3:08
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    Strings of Soul 2:40
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    Five Royales DooWop 2:46
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    Five Royales 3:24
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    Royalty in the Streets 2:58
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