Trevor McKenzieinApp State Special Collections Blog“Birdie in the Cage!”: Appalachian Dance Traditions and theTurner tapesThe Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia have long been noted for their dance traditions. Dance halls and…May 21, 2020May 21, 2020
Trevor McKenzieinApp State Special Collections BlogBlog-able Balladry #2: “It made the hair rise on his head…”With fall descending on western North Carolina, it is time for chilly evenings, hot cider, and tales of the supernatural. After having…Oct 15, 2018Oct 15, 2018
Trevor McKenzieinApp State Special Collections BlogJAM(min’) in Appalachia: Western Swing and Hot String Band MusicThis April we are celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month in the W. L. Eury Appalachian Collection. Although Jazz is a genre not often…Apr 16, 20181Apr 16, 20181
Trevor McKenzieinApp State Special Collections BlogBlog-able Balladry #1: Ike, Doc, and Cratis — 3 Songcatchers from the Southern MountainsAppalachian State has long been connected to the cultural traditions of western North Carolina not only through its location but in the…Apr 19, 2017Apr 19, 2017
Trevor McKenzieinApp State Special Collections BlogA Trip Through the Hocking HillsThe southern and eastern portions of Ohio are a scenic part of central Appalachia consisting of rolling hills, cliffs, caves, and…Dec 12, 2016Dec 12, 2016
