Big Sound Small Town ⋆ Audio Podcast

Big Sound, Small Town

Big Sound, Small Town
By Sandy Carlton

Hear the stories of the musicians , songwriters and artist in the small towns and communities of America. The stories are rich in the authentic sounds that make American music.

Hear the stories of the musicians, songwriters, and artists in the small towns and communities of America. The stories are rich in the authentic sounds that make American music.

Season 1 – Episode 11: Oak Grove String Band

For the finale of Season 1, it seemed appropriate that we circle back around to where we began by presenting one of the most respected bluegrass acts in the area.

Val Merza Singer Songwriter

March 21, 2023

Val talks about moving to Charlotte from New Jersey and becoming a professional musician — Send in a voice message:…

Matt Walsh the Statesville Troubadour , Singer Songwriter, Actor , Film Maker

March 14, 2023

Matt and I talk about iPad using musicians, Paul McCartney controversy, musical influences , The Friday Nite Gamble and he…

Bil Jones Musician, producer, sound engineer.

March 7, 2023

Bil takes about the many aspects of his musical career. — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sandy-carlton/message

Scott Moss Singer Songwriter

February 27, 2023

Scott performs a couple of songs and talks about how his life has change since being the the 4 episode…

Aron Goss Appalachian Trail Thru Hiker

February 21, 2023

Aron tells of his preparation to hike the 2,220 +miles of the Appalachian Trail — Send in a voice message:…

Mick Alicke Singer Songwriter

February 14, 2023

Mike talks about the songwriter showcases and open mics and the songwriting process s he runs, — Send in a…

Lynn Ferree Podcaster and creator of the podcast Band Wives and Beyond

February 6, 2023

Lynn talks about her podcast, music and the complexity of getting band wi es to talk their life with musicians…

Jeremy Rilko Banjo Player

January 31, 2023

Jeremy talks about his new music project, his different bands and his musician background — Send in a voice message:…

Emma Buckner, violinist

January 10, 2023

Emma is a part of the emerging artist series of young artists with bright music future and she talks about…

Mark Schimick Mandolinist and vocalist for the Songs From The Road Band

January 3, 2023

Mark talks about his journey in music from his early beginnings to his time with Larry Keel and Natural Bridge…

The Host of Big Sound Small Town is Sandy Carlton.

Sandy is a multi-instrumentalist, writer, story collector and podcaster with more than five decades of experience in the music industry.

"This community and region has a long history and tradition of music that crosses genres and touches everyone here in one way or another.

Big Sound Small Town documents that legacy, how it has changed over time, and also captures how this rich body of musical talent continues today.

Because he is one himself, host Sandy Carlton has the ability to get at the heart of a musician’s story, digging up the roots that makes each one unique and interesting."

- Mary Beth Martin

“Every new episode of Big Sound, Small Town is an absolute must listen.

The stories and personalities Sandy highlights from small town musicians, songwriters and others in the music community are always as entertaining as they are educational, and he provides an invaluable outlet for important creative voices that would otherwise go unheard.”

- Aaron Jason Meier

“It was an honor to have been featured on The Big Sound Small Town podcast. I have thoroughly enjoyed listening to Sandy get to know and explore the rich history of how other local artists in the Piedmont area discovered and developed their sound.

No stone goes unturned as the podcast delves deep into the backstory of each individual musician.”

- Lily Talent

“Big Sound Small Town is much more than another podcast show. It's an insight into the music and musicians of Cleveland Country and beyond. It is a glimpse into our past, and our future and music is the road map.

Sandy knows the heart and soul of a community are its people, and being a musician himself the language we speak.

No matter where your musical journey has taken you Big Sound Small Town makes you feel like you are home” - Chris Ferree

"A consummate multi-instrumentalist and spectacularly funny story teller. I would tell you funny road stories about him, but there might be children present!!"

- Art Mauney