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The Farm and Fun Are Never Far from Radio Bristol!

Since its inception in April 2016, Farm and Fun Time has become the flagship show of the Radio Bristol programming lineup. Featuring the finest in contemporary roots music artists and segments that highlight Appalachian food and farming, Farm and Fun […]

Nathan Sykes
By: Nathan Sykes
Production Assistant at Radio Bristol
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