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Rivers, Trails and Towns of Stokes County

Dr. Tom and the Side Effects

A former DJ turned songwriter captures the spirit of Stokes County with music that blends folk, country, and blues. Rivers, Trails & Towns: Explore Stokes County’s rivers, trails, and towns through lively, heartfelt songs that celebrate landscapes, outdoor adventures, local communities, and the spirit of rural life.

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    Jomeokee, the Great Guide 4:48
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    O’er the Pines of Carolina Ziplines 3:24
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    Just Plain Country in Walnut Cove 4:37
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    Townships and Tales 2:54
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    Feather Beds and Fireflies 3:24
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    Trails of Hanging Rock 3:58
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    Big Creek at Luna’s Trail 3:48
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    Down the Dan River Blues 4:29
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    Down to Walnut Cove 5:10
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    Stokes County 45532 Plus 4:09
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    Roll Dan River Roll 3:48
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    Rollin' down the Dan 3:46
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    Where the Dan Runs Dark 5:15
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    Stōco Swingin’ in King 3:20
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    Stokes County's Wide 2:39
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    Evenin’ at Pilot Knob 4:02
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    Singletree Morning 4:30
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    Mighty Oak Evenin 5:23
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    Greystone Calling 4:49
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Legends, Iron and Shadows of Stokes

Dr. Tom and the Side Effects

Dark legends and hard history echo through the Sauratowns. From the Stoneman stories to Moratock Furnace fires, these songs follow the haunted roads, whispered curses, and restless past of Stokes County.

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    Martin Rock House 3:59
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    Hot Times at the Moratock Furnace 2:43
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    FORGE OF DOOM Moratock Furnace 3:27
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    Lights at the Palmetto_ 4:16
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    Stokes of Vengeance 3:57
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    Blood and Honor - Stokes, Martin, Stoneman 4:44
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    Stone and Sorrow (Danbury Jail) 4:44
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    Iron Rides Twice Martin & Stoneman 5:48
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    One-Handed Judge of War 4:00
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    Cold Soil, Black Snow (The Lawson Curse) 7:55
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    Blood Cove Overflowed 4:07
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    Dynamite Down on Edwards Road 4:55
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    Drowned in Progress - Little Egypt 4:35
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    Ashes of Belews 4:27
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    Inferno of the Sauratowns 3:50
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    Ashes of the Emerald Plague 4:57
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    Wool of Death (Adelges Tsugae) 3:50
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    Elm Zigzag Sawfly Lament 2:39
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Rocking Chair and River Songs

Dr. Tom and the Side Effects

From dawn at Singletree to evening at Pilot Knob, this album flows like Stokes County’s rivers—wildlife, fishing tales, and the peaceful whispers of pine and water.

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    Singletree Morning 4:30
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    Mighty Oak Evenin 5:23
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    Greystone Calling 4:49
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    Stokes County's Wide 2:39
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    Where the Pines Whisper Low 5:00
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    Fishin Stokes County 3:24
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    Ain't Caught Nothin' in Stokes 4:08
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    Critter Creek Stokes County 3:12
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    Kayak Dan, Rockin’ shoals man 3:04
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    Rollin' down the Dan 3:46
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    Evenin’ at Pilot Knob 4:02
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Yardfolk Encounters

Dr. Tom and the Side Effects

From fox trails to raccoon nights, fawns in the mist to skunks at dusk—art songs from Stokes County tell how humans and wild neighbors share yards, stories, and quiet connections.

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    The Mole’s Quiet Dance 2:56
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    Smith Seedling in Francisco 6:04
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    Cottontail in Collinstown 4:40
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    Oh! Possum 3:14
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    Midnight Waltz with the Skunk of Sandy Ridge 3:27
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    Raccoon by the Creek 3:15
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    Fox in the Yard (Flat Shoals Night) 4:44
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    Groundhogs in the Yard (Moore’s Springs Edition) 3:24
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    Groundhog March of Stokes County 4:32
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    The Beaver Island Brigade 3:58
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    “The Bear at Bean Shoals” 3:13
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    Bobcat on Huckleberry Ridge 3:17
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Rings and Roots Barbershop Tales of Stokes

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Harmony and heart from Stokes County’s hills—barbershop songs that celebrate local legends, quirky tales, and the spirit of community with rich chords and warm smiles.

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    Oh, Hanging Rock, Don’t Let Go! 2:54
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    Raise the Flag at the Rock House 3:00
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    The Night the Chord Shook the Rock 3:07
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    Hot Time at the Moratock Mill 3:39
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    Hats Off to Horne Creek!_ A Barbershop Salute 3:45
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    The Power of the Purple Tater 3:09
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    Climb for a Sip at Dairi-O! 2:29
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    Hot Biscuits and Banjo Dreams 2:49
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    A Beach on a Mountain (In the Middle of Stokes) 2:55
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    Dan River Drama (The Ballad of a Fish) 3:23
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    Eye to Eye with the Bug-Eyed Guy 3:09
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    The Lonely Goat of Horne Creek Farm 4:57
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    Hoo Do You Think You Are 4:06
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    Buzzin' for the Buffet (Hillbilly to Belews) 2:29
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    Just a Jagged Little Stone 4:30
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    The Storm’s Grand Entrance (But Not Quite) 4:02
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    The Pond-ering Philosopher 3:31
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    The Nut Job (I Swear I Had It Here) 2:50
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    Just a Nap, Not a Nibble 3:08
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    Moonshine at Midnight, Moon Pies at Dawn 2:38
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Stokes County Spirit

Dr. Tom and the Side Effects

Celebrate Stokes County’s rivers, creeks, mountains, fields, and trails with vibrant, soulful songs that capture the joy, history, and adventures of the land and its people.

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    Gotta Get Down to the River – Stokes County 3:36
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    Sing to the Mountain, Call to the Falls_ (A Hanging Rock Anthem) 3:35
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    Creek Wonders 2:22
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    The Dan Keeps Rolling 4:14
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    Splendor in Stokes 4:32
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    Tobacco Fields’ Song 3:41
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    Red Clay Rhythm (Pine Hall Praise) 5:04
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    Sing, Crown of the Carolinas 4:54
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    Climb High, Walk Strong 4:44
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    Go Outside and Have Some Fun 3:23
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