American Songcatcher

American Songcatcher Tracing the roots of American music from its cultured past, to artists today playing it forward.

Meet Heather, who lives in Weaverville, NC. There is such a wide range of loss throughout Appalachia. She lives on the r...
02/12/2025

Meet Heather, who lives in Weaverville, NC. There is such a wide range of loss throughout Appalachia. She lives on the river, which rose and took away her entire backyard and music space, housing her upright bass, a cello and a fiddle.

We were able to give her a fiddle from an anonymous donor, and an upright bass that came compliments of the in Greensboro, NC. We picked it up a few weeks back and it was ready for Heather, but she had no way to pick it up. So, two of our team members dropped it off to her.

She told us, “You've brought me so much hope and relief, it feels like I'll be getting part of myself back.”

This is why we are here.

02/06/2025

Meet Laney. She’s a professional musician from Asheville who, at the time of the flood, was living in an RV that she had remodeled and also worked as a raft guide at The Outpost, which was also a music venue and community hub that washed away on the banks of the French Broad River.

Standing water in her RV ruined her electric guitar and banjo, as well as live sound gear, recording equipment, her computer and many of her clothes.

We were able to get Laney an electric guitar, thanks to our dear friends at who have donated nearly a dozen guitars to our mission, and a Dean Banjo that was donated in Bristol, VA at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, our hub in the ET/Southwest VA area.

This is why we’re here.

02/01/2025

Today marks just over 300 instruments given since we began three months ago.

It’s been the honor of a lifetime to be of service to professional musicians like John Rogers, from Mouth of Wilson, VA, who was kind enough to let come into his home, be so transparent and share some of his heartbreaking story.

We had the pleasure of giving him a beautiful electric guitar thanks to out of Austin, TX, as well as an amp and head from a donor in Ohio, and a PA system donated by in Murphy, NC 🙌🏻

We are dedicated to seeing to it that any Appalachian musician who applies, whether a hobbyist or professional, receives an instrument from us.

This is why we’re here.

Last week, myself () and COO of ReString () performed with a few friends in Greensboro, NC at a venue called The Flatiro...
01/31/2025

Last week, myself () and COO of ReString () performed with a few friends in Greensboro, NC at a venue called The Flatiron. On set break, an energetic gentlemen named John came up and asked if we accepted drums, and said he would love to see one of his sets go to some deserving home.

Enter Danni Losello, who lost her entire studio in Marshall, NC to the floodwaters. She’s the drummer for Asheville native songwriter and former Band of Horses member Tyler Ramsey. We were able to match John’s offering within a few days, as we don’t have many drum sets come in, and Danni was the best candidate.

She happened to be passing near Greensboro, and they met up for this epic exchange yesterday.

This is why we’re here.

01/26/2025

ReString trips are busy 🫣

CHA > Franklin, NC > Hickory, NC > Greensboro, NC > AVL > Marshall, NC ♥️

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bar.marshall

BIG announcement coming soon…

01/24/2025

We got to experience big, big love in Marshall, NC on Wednesday night at Mal’s. It was a packed house of smiles, hugs, dancing, conversation, jubilation… the love was thick, pulsating and cascading throughout the room as 9 eclectic acts took the stage, several of whom played instruments they received through our organization. It was anight we will never forget. Thank you for letting us celebrate in your space .bar.marshall 🙏🏻Thank you to the local orgs who got the word out: , , and ♥️More ReString celebrations to come.

As we continue our commitment to fulfilling the remaining instrument needs from Helene flood victims in Appalachia, we a...
01/20/2025

As we continue our commitment to fulfilling the remaining instrument needs from Helene flood victims in Appalachia, we are honored to announce an official partnership with the Guitar Center Foundation.

Behind the scenes, for the last month and a half, Guitar Center Foundation has been an incredible asset to the ReString Team, sending high quality instruments to over 30 recipients throughout Appalachia.

Now, as Guitar Center Foundation is spearheading the instrument relief for fire victims in the greater Los Angeles area, we are officially partnering and extending resources to aid in this massive effort, where already over 1000 victims have listed instrument needs.

Please share so we can make the most impact, together.

The first ReString concert is set for next Wednesday, Jan. 22nd at Mal’s Bar in Marshall, NC ♥️ This is an entirely free...
01/16/2025

The first ReString concert is set for next Wednesday, Jan. 22nd at Mal’s Bar in Marshall, NC ♥️

This is an entirely free event, featuring several musicians who have received or volunteered for 🙏🏻

Let’s boogie!

While we continue aiding those throughout Appalachia, our hearts and minds are also with the hundreds of thousands who h...
01/09/2025

While we continue aiding those throughout Appalachia, our hearts and minds are also with the hundreds of thousands who have been deeply affected by the five fires across the Los Angeles area, which has burned more than 45 square miles, and taken out over 1000 structures and rising.

ReString will be extending our resources and raising awareness of the needs as they arise, including the secondary response of instruments when the time comes.

One of the most touching aspects of this project has been connecting people in deeply affected areas for an instrument e...
01/07/2025

One of the most touching aspects of this project has been connecting people in deeply affected areas for an instrument exchange since they live so close.

Our 200th instrument went to Asheville, NC recipients Chad (mandolin) and Bonnie (upright bass) are professional musicians in a roots group called Bear Creek String Bandits. Their tour and gigging bus was crushed by a huge fallen oak tree, including Chad’s Northfield Mandolin and Bonnie’s 1974 Martin d28 guitar. We got help from Bourgeois Guitars for a brand new mandolin for Chad, but we needed a really nice Martin guitar for Bonnie.

Enter our donor, Jim, who lives just outside of Weaverville, NC about 15 minutes away from them. He graciously offered a 1995 Martin 0001, met up with Chad right before Christmas so he could surprised Bonnie on Christmas Day, who was beside herself.

The spectrum of how people have been affected from the flooding is wide. Some lost all, some a little, and some lost a piece of their livelihood. We are here for all of them.

Please share ♥️ We are actively looking for more folks who have lost instruments due to both Hurricane Helene and Milton...
01/02/2025

Please share ♥️

We are actively looking for more folks who have lost instruments due to both Hurricane Helene and Milton in FL, GA, SC, and VA. We are still welcoming folks from TN and NC.

Visit americansongcatcher.com/restringappalachia, or click the link in our bio.

12/29/2024

Our last drops of the year happened over in Swannanoa a few days ago. We’re approaching 200 instruments given since starting two months ago, and we couldn’t be more honored to do this “work.”We’re also musicians, so we do enjoy some tasty tunes in between. BIG announcements in 2025 ♥️

In case your wondering how started, founder and director Nicholas Williams spoke with the The Charlotte Observer all a...
12/27/2024

In case your wondering how started, founder and director Nicholas Williams spoke with the The Charlotte Observer all about it 🪕

Meet Jaxton, an 11 year old recipient from Collettsville, NC. He’s autistic, his favorite thing to do has been to watch ...
12/26/2024

Meet Jaxton, an 11 year old recipient from Collettsville, NC. He’s autistic, his favorite thing to do has been to watch the creek on his back porch, listen to his records and strum his guitar and his little brother’s banjo. Jaxton has lived most his life on the creek.

When the storm came, his family of 6 had to evacuate, and only had a chance to grab some clothes as water from the creek was rising. Two weeks later, when the road was fixed and they could come back, there was foundation damage and the roof was destroyed, as was nearly all of their belongings. They are currently all living in a fifth wheel camper. His mother Scarlett told us:

“The first photo is of Jax the day he got the banjo, the second is one his brother took of him enjoying it in his favorite spot. It may look a little different, but still his favorite spot. He has sat out there everyday making his own music to the peace of the river. Traumatic moments and memories start fade into the healing power of music. Finally starting to feel a little like home.”

The Deering Goodtime banjo we got to him, as it turned out, was donated by a mother of an autistic 12 year old music lover as well, based out of Miami, Florida.

Happy Holidays from all of us at ReString Appalachia, may your days be filled with music.

12/25/2024

It’s the season for giving y’all! We’re here doing it all over WNC, and ifs an honor.

12/16/2024

As of today, has given 115 instruments to folks who lost them to the flooding from Hurricane Helene. I am so incredibly proud of my team and what we’ve accomplished, so many more to go.

Here’s one of my favorite moments so far, a drop we did in Marshall, NC to a couple who lost everything, $50k worth of instruments, gear and livelihood.

Video by Erin Derham of History Boutique Films

12/11/2024

A few days ago, we passed 80 instruments given in a trip to WNC. Here’s a little recap. Algorithm shmalgorithm, we think it’s worth posting a 2 1/2 minute reel.

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Music:
“East Virginia Blues” - Nicholas Edward Williams

12/07/2024

Although we surpassed 70 instruments given today, just a few days ago we had a very special 50th instrument recipient at Asheville Guitar Pedals, with professional musician Indigo De Souza of Marshall, NC receiving a very special, brand new Collings Guitars!

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Meet Laney. She’s a professional musician from Asheville who, at the time of the flood, was living in an RV that she had remodeled and also worked as a raft guide at The Outpost, which was also a music venue and community hub that washed away on the banks of the French Broad River. Standing water in her RV ruined her electric guitar and banjo, as well as live sound gear, recording equipment, her computer and many of her clothes. We were able to get Laney an electric guitar, thanks to our dear friends at @BerlyGuitars who have donated nearly a dozen guitars to our mission, and a Dean Banjo that was donated in Bristol, VA at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, our hub in the ET/Southwest VA area. This is why we’re here. #restringappalachia #wncstrong #berlyguitars #theoutpost #avlstrong #avl

Today marks just over 300 instruments given since we began three months ago. It’s been the honor of a lifetime to be of service to professional musicians like John Rogers, from Mouth of Wilson, VA, who was kind enough to let @myfox8 come into his home, be so transparent and share some of his heartbreaking story. We had the pleasure of giving him a beautiful electric guitar thanks to @berlyguitars out of Austin, TX, as well as an amp and head from a donor in Ohio, and a PA system donated by @tattooingbychristopher in Murphy, NC 🙌🏻 We are dedicated to seeing to it that any Appalachian musician who applies, whether a hobbyist or professional, receives an instrument from us. This is why we’re here. #restringappalachia #wghp #greensboronews #restring

ReString trips are busy 🫣 CHA > Franklin, NC > Hickory, NC > Greensboro, NC > AVL > Marshall, NC ♥️ Featuring: @johnbenjamindavis @nicholasedwardwilliamsmusic @nomad_be_happy @cbsnews @avlguitarpedals @flatirongso @moriahguitars @abigail.dowd @jackmckeonmusic @mals.bar.marshall BIG announcement coming soon… #restringappalachia

We got to experience big, big love in Marshall, NC on Wednesday night at Mal’s. It was a packed house of smiles, hugs, dancing, conversation, jubilation… the love was thick, pulsating and cascading throughout the room as 9 eclectic acts took the stage, several of whom played instruments they received through our organization. It was anight we will never forget. Thank you for letting us celebrate in your space @mals.bar.marshall 🙏🏻Thank you to the local orgs who got the word out: @oldmarshalljail, @rare_bird_farm , and @madisoncountyarts ♥️More ReString celebrations to come. #restringappalachia

ReString Recap (12.27.24)
ReString Recap (12.27.24)

Our last drops of the year happened over in Swannanoa a few days ago. We’re approaching 200 instruments given since starting two months ago, and we couldn’t be more honored to do this “work.”We’re also musicians, so we do enjoy some tasty tunes in between. BIG announcements in 2025 ♥️#restringappalachia #wncstrong

It’s the season for giving y’all! We’re here doing it all over WNC, and ifs an honor.

ReString Appalachia | WNC
ReString Appalachia | WNC

As of today, #restringappalachia has given 115 instruments to folks who lost them to the flooding from Hurricane Helene. I am so incredibly proud of my team and what we’ve accomplished, so many more to go. Here’s one of my favorite moments so far, a drop we did in Marshall, NC to a couple who lost everything, $50k worth of instruments, gear and livelihood. Video by Erin Derham of History Boutique Films

#wncstrong
#wncstrong

A few days ago, we passed 80 instruments given in a trip to WNC. Here’s a little recap. Algorithm shmalgorithm, we think it’s worth posting a 2 1/2 minute reel. Featuring: @nicholasedwardwilliamsmusic @americansongcatcher @johnbenjamindavismusic @nomad_be_happy @avlguitarpedals @joneshouseboone @ocoeecoffeejoint @vandoitco Music: “East Virginia Blues” - Nicholas Edward Williams #restringappalachia #wncstrong #wnc

Our 50th!
Our 50th!

Although we surpassed 70 instruments given today, just a few days ago we had a very special 50th instrument recipient at Asheville Guitar Pedals, with professional musician Indigo De Souza of Marshall, NC receiving a very special, brand new Collings Guitars! #restringappalachia

Thank you to WCNC Charlotte for recognizing #restringappalachia ♥️

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