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Gateway to the Smokies
Joseph Franklyn McElroy
70 episodes
3 months ago
*The Podcast That Starts Your Smoky Mountain Adventure* ------------------------------------------------------- Gateway to the Smokies is a podcast dedicated to memorable experiences in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Western North Carolina, and East Tennessee. This is not a travel tip show, though you will undoubtedly learn some good tips, it instead features personalities, experts, and locals who will expound upon the richness of culture, food, history, and adventure that awaits people who want to explore deeply this ancient mountain habitat where communities have existed for 3000 years. The podcast is hosted by Joseph Franklyn McElroy, who was born and raised in Haywood County, NC, the original “Gateway to the Smokies”, and whose family immigrated to the Smoky Mountains in the early 1800s. Each episode will feature a folktale or myth that sets the stage for the rest of the podcast, followed by guests who will enrich the listener with insights, experiences, and adventures gained from their life in and studies of the Smokies. At the end, Joseph will tie in annual events, places, experiences and adventures that relate to the overall theme of that episode. ‍ The themes and travel experiences expressed on the podcast are explored further on Joseph’s blog Smokies Adventure ( https://smokiesadventure.com/ ) and his Smoky Mountains destination hub on Where Traveler ( https://wheretraveler.com/great-smoky-mountains/ ) Magazine. For authentic Smoky Mountain experiences, visit Joseph's classic roadside motel - the Meadowlark Motel ( https://meadowlarkmotel.com/ ) - Your Smoky Mountain Adventure Starts with Where You Stay.
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*The Podcast That Starts Your Smoky Mountain Adventure* ------------------------------------------------------- Gateway to the Smokies is a podcast dedicated to memorable experiences in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Western North Carolina, and East Tennessee. This is not a travel tip show, though you will undoubtedly learn some good tips, it instead features personalities, experts, and locals who will expound upon the richness of culture, food, history, and adventure that awaits people who want to explore deeply this ancient mountain habitat where communities have existed for 3000 years. The podcast is hosted by Joseph Franklyn McElroy, who was born and raised in Haywood County, NC, the original “Gateway to the Smokies”, and whose family immigrated to the Smoky Mountains in the early 1800s. Each episode will feature a folktale or myth that sets the stage for the rest of the podcast, followed by guests who will enrich the listener with insights, experiences, and adventures gained from their life in and studies of the Smokies. At the end, Joseph will tie in annual events, places, experiences and adventures that relate to the overall theme of that episode. ‍ The themes and travel experiences expressed on the podcast are explored further on Joseph’s blog Smokies Adventure ( https://smokiesadventure.com/ ) and his Smoky Mountains destination hub on Where Traveler ( https://wheretraveler.com/great-smoky-mountains/ ) Magazine. For authentic Smoky Mountain experiences, visit Joseph's classic roadside motel - the Meadowlark Motel ( https://meadowlarkmotel.com/ ) - Your Smoky Mountain Adventure Starts with Where You Stay.
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Episode 59: Lyric Mountain and Woodsong Songwriting Retreats
Gateway to the Smokies
49 minutes
3 years ago
Episode 59: Lyric Mountain and Woodsong Songwriting Retreats

Tune in today as you'll learn about the changing environment of songwriting retreats, what motivates someone to bring their talent for writing music to share in an artistic retreat-like environment, and the importance of having a mentor guiding your creative efforts.

Joseph is joined by our special guest Louisa Branscomb, an Award-Winning Songwriter, Musician, Bandleader, Teacher, Psychologist, Author, and a Pioneer Trailblazer in Bluegrass music. She is a Grammy-winning songwriter behind such iconic songs as "Steel Rails," made famous by Allison Krause. Louisa was one of the first females to ever front their own bluegrass band, while also writing original material and playing the banjo.

Louisa has spent the past 33 years combining her talents and passions to lead songwriting events at her artist retreat—first at Woodsong Farm, in north Georgia, and today at Lyric Mountain Songwriter Retreat near Asheville, N.C. Still active as a performer and writer, she has mentored over 1,000 songwriters during the course of her storied career, including several multiple generational students.

Don't miss this episode!

Website: https://louisabranscomb.com/

‍Tune in for this fun conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.

Gateway to the Smokies
*The Podcast That Starts Your Smoky Mountain Adventure* ------------------------------------------------------- Gateway to the Smokies is a podcast dedicated to memorable experiences in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Western North Carolina, and East Tennessee. This is not a travel tip show, though you will undoubtedly learn some good tips, it instead features personalities, experts, and locals who will expound upon the richness of culture, food, history, and adventure that awaits people who want to explore deeply this ancient mountain habitat where communities have existed for 3000 years. The podcast is hosted by Joseph Franklyn McElroy, who was born and raised in Haywood County, NC, the original “Gateway to the Smokies”, and whose family immigrated to the Smoky Mountains in the early 1800s. Each episode will feature a folktale or myth that sets the stage for the rest of the podcast, followed by guests who will enrich the listener with insights, experiences, and adventures gained from their life in and studies of the Smokies. At the end, Joseph will tie in annual events, places, experiences and adventures that relate to the overall theme of that episode. ‍ The themes and travel experiences expressed on the podcast are explored further on Joseph’s blog Smokies Adventure ( https://smokiesadventure.com/ ) and his Smoky Mountains destination hub on Where Traveler ( https://wheretraveler.com/great-smoky-mountains/ ) Magazine. For authentic Smoky Mountain experiences, visit Joseph's classic roadside motel - the Meadowlark Motel ( https://meadowlarkmotel.com/ ) - Your Smoky Mountain Adventure Starts with Where You Stay.