“What Make I Feel Good Today”
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“What Make I Feel Good Today”
Positive Vibes is all about music that makes you feel good… djsmittymon
This week – join DJSmittymon as he welcomes local Asheville band “Indelible Sauce” on the Positive Vibes’ Early Morning Music Sessions.. Happening this Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025 – starts around 9am.. tune in / turn it up!.. enjoy… smittymon
The band will be performing live in the studio and talking about their new music / album (Hits the Spot!), upcoming shows and much more.. ..
ABOUT THE ARTIST: Indelible Sauce
Indelible Sauce is a very original, eclectic, dynamic, diverse, and busy Asheville, NC 2 piece band.
BAND MEMBERS
Radix Drums, sings, and plays sax
Michael plays bass/guitar, Kazobo, and sings
Join DJSmittymon this week… as he welcomes a special guest…. * Jake Burns * (local musician, solo artist, and lead guitar / singer with the bands ( Rockstead -rock / reggae) and (River the Dog – indie folk/Americana style)
on the Positive Vibes’ Early Morning Music Sessions..
Jake will be performing live in the studio and talking about his musical world and much more… Happens this Tuesday, September 10th, 2024 – starts around 9am..
**plus great world wide reggae and local vibes starting at 8am – with a chance to win a pair of tickets to see
“Melissa Ethridge at the Salvage Station this Saturday, September 14th… tune in / turn it up.. enjoy… smittymon
Jake Burns –
Raised in the Little Miami River Valley of southern Ohio, Jake Burns began his musical journey at a young age. With the encouragement of his parents, he quickly became connected with music through piano, saxophone, guitar and then finding his voice at the age of 13 began fronting his own band in high school. This group carried over into his college years dubbing themselves Rockstead, a high energy four-piece rock/reggae group that soon took flight throughout the Midwest. Jake is currently writing and performing with Rockstead as they continue to tour throughout the Eastern United States.
After his college years Jake created new roots in Asheville, North Carolina and began to formulate his own songwriting style inspired by love, travel and his personal life experiences of learning and growing. With this new found love for his acoustic driven indie folk/americana style, Jake’s solo project dubbed River The Dog, aims to connect people from all walks of life with his honest lyrics and thoughtful melodies. The release of his first few singles “Dogwood Doll” (Dec. 2023), “Funny How Things Change” (March 2024) and “I Need You To Know” (Aug. 2024) marks only the beginning of River The Dog and the new music he has to share with the world.
Rockstead is back for another high-energy rock/reggae party in the mountains of Asheville, NC!
Come hang out for a full night of music at One World Brewing West on Friday September 13th with special guest Pleasantly Wild.
The feeling of love. The power of unity. The essence of happiness. The strength of togetherness and positive vibrations. The highs of living life and the lows of dealing with its obstacles. All of these things encapsulate the music of Cincinnati, OH-born Rockstead, a four-piece, passion driven rock/reggae group.
With roots leading as far back as middle school, Rockstead combines a lifetime full of influences ranging from rock, punk, reggae, jam and metal. In their early days Rockstead ruled the college party scene in Ohio with a schedule full of impromptu house shows leading to packed basements of DIY venues and later, massive crowds attending college fests such as Ohio University’s infamous spring festivals. This early success catalyzed the band’s first recordings which included “Wake Up And Live” (album, 2013), “Rise” (EP, 2014) and “Homegrown” (album, 2016). These releases ignited their inner road warrior leading to a plethora of plays at music festivals and concert venues across the Midwest. Since then, Rockstead continues to widen their reach touring throughout the Eastern U.S. and down into Florida.
Though member changes have occurred over the years, front man singer/guitarist Jake Burns continues to drive the group forward as they have shared stages with international acts such as The Wailers (Jamaica), Sticky Fingers (Australia) and Big Mountain (USA) as well as many national acts like Andy Frasco & The U.N., Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, Badfish, Tropidelic, Little Stranger, Bumpin’ Uglies and Ballyhoo!. The band has now grown to include Nate Anuci (drums) and Stephen Woodard (bass). Rockstead dropped their first studio album “You’re In Control” in September 2020 which scored them multiple features in blogs and podcasts across the scene making them “one of the most unique and special bands in [Cincinnati]” (CincyMusic, 2020). The group continues to expand their catalog with the release of their sophomore studio album “Fall Down. Get Up. Repeat.” in February 2023 with guest appearances from TreeHouse!, The Quasi Kings and Higher Education.
By using their relentless high-energy performances and genre-bending setlists, while aligning their unwavering dedication to the do-it-yourself work ethic, Rockstead shows no sign of slowing down their mission of bringing people together through music.
Join DJSmittymon this week as he welcomes local singer / songwriter / multi-instrumentalist Mark Casson of the band The Cheeksters on the Positive Vibes’ Early Morning Music Sessions.. Happening this Tuesday, March 12th, 2024 – starts around 9am.. tune in / turn it up!.. enjoy… smittymon
Mark will be performing live in the studio and talking about all things “The Cheeksters”.. including their next show at Citizen Vinyl…
Early Show 7pm start. Opener is Steve Brett who will play a short solo set followed by… The Cheeksters, performing songs from their first 6 albums, as well as showcasing some new material…
ABOUT THE BAND: The Cheeksters
The Cheeksters were formed in 1990 soon after Mark and Shannon Casson met by chance on a train in London, England. Mark hails from the UK, while Shannon was born and raised in Tennessee. They started performing music together as a duo with Mark on guitar and vocals and Shannon playing bass guitar. They soon released their debut album “ Stranger Things Have Happened “ in 1992, followed by “ Hey, What’s Your Style ? “ in 1994. The couple relocated to Nashville in 1996 and began working with producer Brent Little at his all analog studio Cream Puff Recorders. So far they have recorded four critically acclaimed albums at Cream Puff – “Skating On The Cusp“ (1999) , “Nineteen Sixty Five“ (2005) , “Movers and Shakers“ (2007) , “The Golden Birds“ (2011) – They released two singles this past year and continue to write and record music here in Asheville. The Cheeksters combine the best of what made music great in the 1960’s with a winning, fresh pop approach that delights audiences. In the studio the group has produced six albums of timeless, tuneful, terrific pop that has real staying power. Onstage the versatile five-piece band turns out its straightforward catchy pop confections, bringing to mind a swirling variety of influences : Memphis soul, Carnaby Street pop, swampy rhythm and blues, and more. They somehow manage to channel Burt Bacharach / Hal David pop, Dusty Springfield’s diva soul, T-Rex’s manic boogie and the pomp of David Bowie often in the same song without sounding derivative. Mark and Shannon have called Asheville home for the past twenty years. The Cheeksters current line-up has performed live together for the past 12 years and is made up of Mark Casson (vocals, guitar, piano) , Shannon Hines Casson (vocals, bass guitar), Jay Moye (piano, guitar) Mike Baker (drums) and Jerome Widenhouse (trumpet).
Join DJSmittymon this week as he welcomes Tina Collins (vocals /guitarist) of the band Tina & Her Pony on the Positive Vibes’ Early Morning Music Sessions.. Happening this Tuesday, March 5th, 2024 – starts around 9am..
tune in / turn it up.. enjoy… smittymon
Tina will be performing live in the studio and talking about all things Tina & Her Pony.. including their next show at the Story Parlor – (Saturday, March 9th)
ABOUT THE BAND: Indie Appalachian Folk music project Tina and Her Pony began in Asheville, North Carolina, USA in 2010. Shortly thereafter, she spent two years holed up in the high desert mountain town of Taos, New Mexico becoming one of the iconic artist colony’s most beloved performing acts.
“Even within the world of folk, Tina & Her Pony’s sound can’t be defined within a single culture or concept. What is undeniable, however, is the soul-stirring power of the music itself”.
– Andria Brown, Folk All Y’all
In a soundscape rich in folk and americana offerings Tina and Her Pony stands out with her clarity and freshness. Harmonies, arrangements, lyrics and captivating vocals combine to create something greater than the sum of the pieces which, taken individually, are deceptively straightforward. Her music chronicles complex emotional landscapes with the kind of wisdom and honesty required from roots music in its most distilled and cherished forms. The pandemic brought much change and loss to Tina’s world, and this is reflected in her fresh material, a collection of songs that comprises her newest record, “Marigolds” (2023).
Fan Base/Socials/More Links:
Insta: @tinaandherpony 2.7K followers
Facebook: @tinaandherponymusic 2.6K followers
YouTube: @tinaandherpony 217 followers
Video 1 upbeat original song “Yellow Rose”
Video 2 cover of “These Days” Jackson Browne
Video 3 mellow original song “Canadian Summer”
Spotify 653 Followers
Bandcamp 985 followers
Website: www.tinaandherpony.com
Join DJSmittymon this week as he welcomes Evan Button (vocals /guitarist) from the band Lua Flora on the Positive Vibes’ Early Morning Music Sessions..
Happens this Tuesday, February 27th , 2024 – starts around 9am.. tune in / turn it up.. enjoy… smittymon
Evan is back again.. performing live in the studio and talking about all things Lua Flora.. including their next show at
Lua Flora is the soundtrack of your favorite daydream. The Asheville, NC-based group’s sun-kissed melodies are rooted in the harmonies of Appalachia, rhythms of the West Indies, and lyricism of American folk. Live, the band allures listeners with gut-punching jams weaved between powerful lyrics. Lua Flora has supported Satsang, Franc Moody, Of Good Nature, Kendall Street Company, and more.
“The musical embodiment of Asheville’s creative spirit”
-Face The Current
“…easy and melodic — a light, laidback recluse from the grind.”
-Top Shelf Music
“Lua Flora shows folk & reggae mix.”
-Grateful Web
https://tiktok.com/@luafloramusic
https://facebook.com/luafloramusic
https://instagram.com/luafloramusic
https://twitter.com/luafloramusic
https://youtube.com/luafloramusic
Stream/All Links: https://music.luaflora.com/lnd
It’s a Salvage Station Weekend Ticket Give Away.. three nights – three shows – three pairs of tickets.. – three lucky callers…
POSITIVE VIBES 103.3 ASHEVILLE FM
Tuesday January 31st between 8-10am
I have a pair of tickets for each show – you can win one of the three shows just by calling in.. three nights.. three shows.. three lucky callers.. You Could Be One? – Tune in to win – plus two hours of great local and reggae vibes.. Positive Vibes -smittymon
Lovely Asheville Annual Fall Festival (LAAFF)
Tune in tomorrow as I welcome Ray Mapp aka (Ray Groove) / (The Hypnotic Band), our own favorite AFM DJ Elizabeth (Li La) from Slay the Mic / and the band Detective Blind (Asheville) to the Positive Vibes’ Early Morning Music Sessions..
My guests are all here to talk about the “Loving Asheville Annual Fall Festival (LAAFF)” – This is the 2nd year of the festival which takes place October 14-15, 2023 in Pack Square.
Show starts at 8a – great reggae / local vibes – my guests arrive around 9am.. enjoy… smittymon
Lovely Asheville Annual Fall Festival (LAAFF)
“The Lovely Asheville Annual Fall Festival” celebrates the natural beauty and the ecological preservation of nature and humanity in and around Asheville, NC. This Event is FREE to attend October 14th, and 15th, 2023 at Pack Square Park, N.
The Lovely Asheville Annual Fall Festival is a fundraiser produced by Asheville Creative Arts (501c3 Non-profit) and Lovely Asheville Enterprises, LLC to benefit at-risk youth by allowing them experiences and opportunities in various performing arts/science careers.
Detective Blind is a 3-sister indie rock band, composed of Montgomery (guitar/vox), Andersen (drums), and Kittredge (bass).
YouTube: “Oh, Tell” by Detective Blind (official video).
Performers for the 2023 “Loving Asheville Annual Festival” include:
Rising Lovely Asheville Star songwriter and performer Lyric with her band performs recorded original songs as well as popular covers. BE SURE TO BE IN LA NC on October 14th and 15th, 2023.
Umoja put together this group of young talent together to excite the LAAFF visitors with dance.
All female band with all family-friendly music with the WTF new sound.
Youth girl’s band that will SHOCK YOU with their songwriting and performing abilities. Watch them on YouTube, and Instagram.
“The Hypnotic Band” is a 5 to 6-piece local band of veteran musicians with lead singers Queen Olympea and Tyron Young spanning the musical spectrum from Jazzy Soul to R&B, Afro Beats, Reggae, and Rock. The band’s entire playlist is family-friendly. The Hypnotic Band aims to inspire young people to learn to play live instruments and respect all humanity in the process.”
Visit www.thehypnoticband.com
All their music is family-friendly and their show will make you party and dance.
A good time Band with the older Club Music.
A CAPELLA ALIVE bring the voice music and lyrics to the LAAFF 2023.
Dramatic dance styles and groups of ALL KIND…
Inspirational/Gospel R&B and Hip Hop artist that is a rising Lovely Asheville Star.
Delta House provides music lessons and mentors to create this awesome band. Excited to have them perform at the 2nd Lovely Asheville Annual Fall Festival.
Loving Asheville Annual Fall Festival (LAAFF)
Join Me!! DJSmittymon
This Tuesday Oct 3rd – as I welcome Ray Mapp aka (Ray Groove) / (The Hypnotic Band), our own favorite AFM DJ Elizabeth (Li La) from Slay the Mic / and the band Detective Blind (NYC) to the Positive Vibes’ Early Morning Music Sessions..
My guests are all here to talk about the “Loving Asheville Annual Fall Festival (LAAFF)” – This is the 2nd year of the festival which takes place October 14-15, 2023 in Pack Square.
Tune in this Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023 – starts around 9am.. turn it up.. enjoy… smittymon
Loving Asheville Annual Fall Festival (LAAFF)
“The Lovely Asheville Annual Fall Festival” celebrates the natural beauty and the ecological preservation of nature and humanity in and around Asheville, NC. This Event is FREE to attend October 14th, and 15th, 2023 at Pack Square Park, N.
The Lovely Asheville Annual Fall Festival is a fundraiser produced by Asheville Creative Arts (501c3 Non-profit) and Lovely Asheville Enterprises, LLC to benefit at-risk youth by allowing them experiences and opportunities in various performing arts/science careers.
Detective Blind is a 3-sister indie rock band, composed of Montgomery (guitar/vox), Andersen (drums), and Kittredge (bass).
YouTube: “Oh, Tell” by Detective Blind (official video).
Performers for the 2023 “Loving Asheville Annual Festival” include:
Rising Lovely Asheville Star songwriter and performer Lyric with her band performs recorded original songs as well as popular covers. BE SURE TO BE IN LA NC on October 14th and 15th, 2023.
Umoja put together this group of young talent together to excite the LAAFF visitors with dance.
All female band with all family-friendly music with the WTF new sound.
Youth girl’s band that will SHOCK YOU with their songwriting and performing abilities. Watch them on YouTube, and Instagram.
“The Hypnotic Band” is a 5 to 6-piece local band of veteran musicians with lead singers Queen Olympea and Tyron Young spanning the musical spectrum from Jazzy Soul to R&B, Afro Beats, Reggae, and Rock. The band’s entire playlist is family-friendly. The Hypnotic Band aims to inspire young people to learn to play live instruments and respect all humanity in the process.”
Visit www.thehypnoticband.com
All their music is family-friendly and their show will make you party and dance.
A good time Band with the older Club Music.
A CAPELLA ALIVE bring the voice music and lyrics to the LAAFF 2023.
Dramatic dance styles and groups of ALL KIND…
Inspirational/Gospel R&B and Hip Hop artist that is a rising Lovely Asheville Star.
Delta House provides music lessons and mentors to create this awesome band. Excited to have them perform at the 2nd Lovely Asheville Annual Fall Festival.
Loving Asheville Annual Fall Festival (LAAFF)
Matisyahu and G. Love & Special Sauce at the Salvage Station this week Thursday, August 17th..
TOMORROW on POSITIVE VIBES 103.3 ASHEVILLE FM
Tuesday August 15th between 8-10am
I will be giving away a pair of Matisyahu and G. Love & Special Sauce tickets at the Salvage Station this week Thursday, August 17th to one lucky caller.. Could That Be You? – Tune in to win – plus two hours of great vibes.. Positive Vibes -smittymon
Join DJSmittymon this week as he welcomes Evan Button (vocals /guitarist) with the band Lua Flora on the Positive Vibes’ Early Morning Music Sessions..
Evan will be performing live in the studio and talking about all things Lua Flora.. including their next show at the Outpost – Lua Flora & Rockstead with STRAIGHTLINES (Friday, August 11th)
Doors at 530. Tickets / Show info – on ashevilleoutpost.com
Happening this Tuesday, August 8th, 2023 – starts around 9am.. tune in / turn it up.. enjoy… smittymon
Lua Flora is the soundtrack of your favorite daydream. The Asheville, NC-based group’s sun-kissed melodies are rooted in the harmonies of Appalachia, rhythms of the West Indies, and lyricism of American folk. Live, the band allures listeners with gut-punching jams weaved between powerful lyrics. Lua Flora has supported Satsang, Franc Moody, Of Good Nature, Kendall Street Company, and more.
“The musical embodiment of Asheville’s creative spirit”
-Face The Current
“…easy and melodic — a light, laidback recluse from the grind.”
-Top Shelf Music
“Lua Flora shows folk & reggae mix.”
-Grateful Web
https://tiktok.com/@luafloramusic
https://facebook.com/luafloramusic
https://instagram.com/luafloramusic
https://twitter.com/luafloramusic
https://youtube.com/luafloramusic
Stream/All Links: https://music.luaflora.com/lnd
POSITIVE VIBES – 103.3 ASHEVILLE FM
This Tuesday August 1st – between 8-10am.. I will be giving away a pair of tickets to see…
Stephen Marley / Artikal Sound System
at the Salvage Station this week Friday, August 4th, 2023.. to one lucky caller.. That Could Be You!! – When you hear me mention tickets are available.. just dial 828-259-3936 and be that lucky caller.. plus two hours of some great reggae and local vibes to enjoy.. Positive Vibes – smittymon
Salvage Station / Stephen Marley –
The Babylon By Bus Tour is making a stop in Asheville! Stephen Marley will be performing LIVE on the Outdoor Stage at Salvage Station on Friday, August 4th, 2023 with Artikal Sound System! Doors open at 5:30 PM and the music starts at 6:30 PM. ALL AGES SHOW
$1 of every ticket will benefit the mission of Ghetto Youths Foundation (GYF) to provide aid and assistance, support and critical resources to people in need across the globe. Each year GYF programs serve hundreds of young people, seniors, families, and communities with transformative outreach initiatives supporting health and education, sports and arts, community-building and fundamental social services. For more information, visit ghettoyouthsfoundation.org.
PAID ON-SITE PARKING opens at 4:30 PM and our FREE shuttle service to our satellite lots will be available. Root Down will be serving their delicious twist on Southern Soul Food PLUS we will have several food trucks and FULL bars open for you to enjoy!
AVLFest Tickets!!!!
TODAY on POSITIVE VIBES 103.3 ASHEVILLE FM
Tuesday July 25th between 8-10am
I will be giving away a pair of AVLFest tickets (general admission) to one lucky caller.. Could Be You – Tune in to win – plus two hours of all my favorite local bands / musicians who are playing the festival.. don’t miss out.. AVLFest / Positive Vibes -smittymon
If you can’t tune in between 8 and 10am – you have another chance to win a pair of AVLFest tickets today between 5 and 6 pm on the AshevilleFM Music Sessions – tune in to your community radio station AshevilleFM 103.3
Don’t want to miss out on the highly anticipated music event of the year – AVLFest!
Get tickets today at AVL FEST DOT COM
Experience Asheville’s vibrant music scene… at the inaugural AVLFest!
Coming August 3-6 to over 20 stages
Enjoy performances by Watchhouse, Kurt Vile and the Violators, Nikki Lane, Indigo De Souza, and over 200 others, plus discounts and exclusive offers from a variety of retailers and restaurants
Eat. Shop. Dance at AVLFest
August 3-6 in Asheville, NC
Get tickets today at AVL FEST DOT COM
POSITIVE VIBES 103.3 ASHEVILLE FM
Tuesday July 25th between 8-10am
I will be giving away a pair of AVLFest tickets (general admission) to one lucky caller.. Could Be You – Tune in to win – plus two hours of all my favorite local bands / musicians who are playing the festival.. don’t miss out.. AVLFest / Positive Vibes -smittymon
Don’t want to miss out on the highly anticipated music event of the year – AVLFest!
Get tickets today at AVL FEST DOT COM
Experience Asheville’s vibrant music scene… at the inaugural AVLFest!
Coming August 3-6 to over 20 stages
Enjoy performances by Watchhouse, Kurt Vile and the Violators, Nikki Lane, Indigo De Souza, and over 200 others, plus discounts and exclusive offers from a variety of retailers and restaurants
Eat. Shop. Dance at AVLFest
August 3-6 in Asheville, NC
Get tickets today at AVL FEST DOT COM
POSITIVE VIBES 103.3 ASHEVILLE FM
That’s Right.. Tuesday July 25th between 8-10am –
I will be giving away a pair of AVLFest tickets (general admission) to one lucky caller.. Is that you? Need to be listening to win –
Join me – for your chance at a pair of AVLFest tickets..
plus two hours of all my favorite local bands / musicians who are playing the festival.. don’t miss out.. tell your friends… Positive Vibes goes AVLFest Tuesday, July 25th from 8-10a -smittymon
Don’t want to miss out on the highly anticipated music event of the year – AVLFest!
Get tickets today at AVL FEST DOT COM
Experience Asheville’s vibrant music scene… at the inaugural AVLFest!
Coming August 3-6 to over 20 stages
Enjoy performances by Watchhouse, Kurt Vile and the Violators, Nikki Lane, Indigo De Souza, and over 200 others, plus discounts and exclusive offers from a variety of retailers and restaurants
Eat. Shop. Dance at AVLFest
August 3-6 in Asheville, NC
Get tickets today at AVL FEST DOT COM