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Dec 2, 2024 | 
theappalachianonline.com | Abby Buckner |Ann Korwan
In 2014, Edward Doyle started an open mic called Possible Mic in Orlando, Florida, which became Possible Fest. Doyle would invite the open mic performers and book them as openers for a more established act to help establish connections between musicians. “These were super fun events and it was awesome to see the positive energy between the artists and the audience,” Doyle wrote in a text.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
theappalachianonline.com | Abby Buckner |Ann Korwan |Bonnie Brockway
What better way to get in the Halloween mood than with a playlist of spooky folk and pop music. This week’s playlist is a celebration of all things witchy as Halloween’s origins come from the Celtic celebration of Samhain. According to an article from the Library of Congress, this was when people would light bonfires to ward off ghosts, believing it was when the veil between worlds was the thinnest.
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Sep 18, 2024 | 
theappalachianonline.com | Abby Buckner |Ann Korwan
September 18, 2024 It won’t take much to get hyped after the win against East Carolina on Saturday, but game day classics are always a good way to stay excited, especially if you have classes on Thursday before 7:30 p.m. kickoff. Jumping right into the lineup is this week’s starter, “Foggy Mountain Breakdown” by Flatt & Scruggs and “Hold the Line” by TOTO to show South Alabama a bit of that Appalachian hospitality.
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Sep 10, 2024 | 
theappalachianonline.com | Abby Buckner |Ann Korwan
Think Florence and the Machine meets Hozier with Paris Paloma’s debut album, “Cacophony,” which was released on Aug. 30. You may have heard of the Derbyshire, England, native from her single “Labour,” which was released in March of 2023 and quickly went viral on TikTok for its moving narrative about the contradictory roles appointed to women. The album, “Cacophony,” gives snapshots into the mind of Paloma and offers poignant insights into how it feels to be a woman.
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Aug 23, 2024 | 
theappalachianonline.com | Abby Buckner |Ann Korwan
Categories: August 23, 2024 To say this playlist is all over the place would be an understatement, but I think we can all agree that’s how the first week of classes feels, especially if you have a class in Walker and then Anne Belk with only 15 minutes between them. Even if you don’t have to sprint to class, music is a great way to get in the zone and set the tone for taking on the day.
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Aug 13, 2024 | 
theappalachianonline.com | Abby Buckner |Ann Korwan
August 13, 2024 Walking across App State’s campus, you will most likely see the different styles that make it unique. Some might opt for athleisure and mountain wear for a mix of comfort and functionality, while some are pajama wearers just trying to get through the day and, of course, there are those who show up and show out in the coolest outfits you have ever seen.
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Apr 22, 2024 | 
theappalachianonline.com | Briley Turpin |Ann Korwan
April 22, 2024 Ignoring the jumps from 70° to 40° the past few days, Boone is well on its way to warmer days. Days when Sanford Mall is full of students playing Spikeball, hanging in their ENOs and enjoying the sunshine. This is the time of year when Boone is in full bloom, serving as a sign classes are almost over. Unfortunately, it is also a sign finals are coming up, which means some people are trapped in the library and are unable to go outside during the beautiful weather.
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Apr 12, 2024 | 
theappalachianonline.com | Briley Turpin |Ann Korwan
A couple hours before their debut performance, Educated Guess hung out backstage at the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country to share their story and inspirations. Starting as members of a church band, Alvin Carlisle, Nick Williams and Kendrick Davis began Educated Guess — a local jazz and funk fusion band — two years ago as a way to express their passion for music.
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Apr 2, 2024 | 
theappalachianonline.com | Briley Turpin |Ann Korwan
A week after hinting to fans that new music was on the way, Irish folk-rock singer Hozier released four previously unreleased tracks from his third album “Unreal Unearth.” The EP, aptly titled “Unheard,” continues Hozier’s exploration of the “Divine Comedy,” a three-part epic poem written in 1321 by Dante Alighieri.
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Mar 6, 2024 | 
theappalachianonline.com | Briley Turpin |Ann Korwan
March 6, 2024 With spring break on the horizon, it can be stressful for those of us not traveling anywhere. Social media feeds are full of pictures of people in Cancun or Panama City Beach while it’s rainy and cold in Boone. It’s easy to fall down the rabbit hole of boredom and loneliness, but this staycation guide to Boone will help when planning the perfect staycation in Boone.
