Links to Related Sites

Friends and Supporters

Our neighbors make the world's best potato chips, and ship them all over the world.

Our friends across the Blue Ridge have provided top-quality CD/tape duplication for us for many years.

Visit the Shenandoah Acoustics website for a comprehensive overview of our region's music and culture, as well as info on other great area artists, radio programs, and venues where you can hear live acoustic music, as well as places to stay if you're traveling to our area from away.

Appalachian Voices, a non-profit advocacy group committed to protecting and restoring the ecological integrity, economic vitality, and cultural heritage of the central and southern Appalachians.

Appalshop, a media arts and education center in eastern Kentucky. Appalshop produces and presents recordings, video and literature which celebrates the culture and voices the concerns of Appalachian people.

Americana Rhythm, a bi-monthly publication here in the Shenandoah Valley dedicated to publicizing the richly talented regional music community to a broader audience

Augusta Heritage Center, on the campus of Davis & Elkins College in the picturesque mountain town of Elkins, West Virginia. AHC has been dedicated to making traditional music, crafts, dancing and folklore available to visitors and residents alike since 1973.

Blue Ridge Countrythe only magazine covering the mountain regions of Virginia, North Carolina, West Virginia, Tennessee, South Carolina, Maryland, Georgia, and Kentucky. Available online or at newsstands.

Ceolas.org, houses the largest online collection of information on Celtic music, and has links to hundreds of related sites

The Crooked Road, Virginia's Heritage Music Trail is an Appalachian driving tour celebrating our rich gospel, bluegrass, and mountain music traditions by connecting major heritage music venues and events, including the Blue Ridge Music Center, Birthplace of Country Music Alliance, and the Carter Family Fold

Elixir Strings from Gore, polymer coated instrument strings with great long-lasting tone; Falling Mountaineers Michael DeLalla and Andrew McKnight are endorsing artists

The Folk Alliance, an advocacy organization dedicated to the promotion of folk music and dance in North America - the annual conference is a "don't miss"!

Friends of the Cheat, a non-profit advocacy group committed to restore, preserve, and promote the outstanding natural qualities of the Cheat River watershed of northern West Virginia. Falling Mountaineer Keith Pitzer is the Executive Director; FOC hosts the annual Cheat Fest the 1st weekend in May.

John Pearse Strings, fine guitar strings endorsed by wild carrot

Folk DJ, a discussion group including many folk, bluegrass, world and other acoustic music DJs and programmers discussing recordings, posting playlists, and serving as a forum for information exchange about the broadcast media and recording industry.

Folk Music , a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in contemporary and traditional folk music or involved in the acoustic music industry - developed from interest in Alan Rowoth's Folk Music Digest

Mofolk Productions, Maureen Harrigan's organization presenting folk and acoustic music here in the northern Shenandoah Valley including the annual Country Roads Folk Festival

Museum of the Shenandoah Valley; its signature history and decorative arts galleries tell the story of our legendary Valley, and located at the Glen Burnie Historic House and Gardens right here in Winchester. Open year-round.

"Music from the Mountains", heard weekly on Friday evenings across the West Virginia Public Radio network, hosted by venerable fiddler Joe Dobbs and frequented by many Falling Mountain artists in addition to a great diversity of live music and interviews from classical to old-time

Mountain Stage's NewSong Festival, held annually at historic Claymont Court, hosted by the great folks from the nationally syndicated radio show from WVPR, and dedicated to advancing the fine art of songwriting; Falling Mountaineers Andrew McKnight and Keith & Joan Pitzer are past festival performers

Washington Area Music Association (WAMA), dedication to the promotion of the music scene in our Nation's Capital.

World Folk Music Association (WFMA), the fine organization dedicated to the promotion and advancement of folk music forms worldwide; sponsors of Dick Cerri's Music Americana Showcase, Elderfolk project, and a host of other great stuff!

WETA 90.9 FM, Washington DC, Hagerstown MD, the flagship National Public Radio (NPR) station of the DC area and home to our dear friend Mary Cliff, who has hosted her Saturday night folk show "Traditions" for over 30 years and been a treat to visit with at festivals and conferences

WMRA 90.7 FM, NPR's "Voice of the Shenandoah Valley", and on Friday and Sunday nights home to "Acoustic Cafe" and often hosted by longtime honorary Falling Mountaineer Tina Owens