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Music, Emotion, and Western Pennsylvania: The Alyssa Hankey Interview
Western Pennsylvania songwriter Alyssa Hankey joins Eighty Unplugged to discuss Appalachian identity and perform her song “West of the Ohio,” exploring working-class roots, regional history, and authentic folk-country storytelling.
Music, Identity, & Growing Up: The Jason Olcese Interview
My Hero Zero’s Jason Olcese joins Eighty Unplugged for an intimate interview and stripped-down performance of “Nothing But Love,” discussing songwriting, identity, and the evolution of his music within Pennsylvania’s live music scene.
Music, Lyrics, and Pennsylvania Folklore: The Coltt Winter Lepley Interview
Folk storyteller Coltt Winter Lepley joins Eighty Unplugged for an in-depth interview and performance of “The Ghost of Emmaline Bryn,” exploring Pennsylvania history, folklore, and the modern murder ballad tradition.