Wispy Mop Music Acoustic Radio Podcast

Brian Owens - Luthier at Troublesome Creek Guitars

Brian Owens has a wonderful story to tell.  Pulling himself out of drug addiction, he has become a father, a husband and a respected luthier, building guitars for the Troublesome Creek Stringed Instrument Co.  As a guitar player, he has performed his music in front of 5,000 people.  Listen to his incredible journey.

Doug Naselroad - Master Luthier at Troublesome Creek Guitars

Douglas Naselroad is the director of the Appalachian School of Luthiery and master luthier at Troublesome Creek Stringed Instrument Company.  In addition to building professional level guitars, mandolins and dulcimers, Doug helps train folks going through recovery to learn a trade.

Tom Dews - Acoustic Blues

Tom Dews is a masterful acoustic blues instrumentalist and songwriter, as well as being a talented rack-mount harmonica player.  Here is his story.

Remembering Todd Coyle - The Musical Son of Charles Town WV

Todd Coyle has passed away.  Todd was part of the musical fabric woven into the Charles Town, WV and Shepherdstown, WV music scene.  This is a podcast that Todd and I recorded on Sunday, March 30, 2021.

Michael Betteridge - Guitar Radio Man

Michael Betteridge fell in love with radio as a kid listening to late night AM radio (hidden under the covers).  Music and guitars quickly joined his love of radio.  Join me as he brings us on his journey from under the covers to his current position as general manager of WTHU AM-1450 in Thurmont MD.