Martha Bassett

Hello good people! This month I’ll be wrapping up Season 5 of the Martha Bassett Show, and what a season it’s been. By October 20, we will have presented 19 shows this year, up from 12 shows in 2021. Each show presented three artists or bands, plus my house band. Touring artists began touring again this year. They came to us from all over the US, and one even came from England. They represented folk, Americana, bluegrass, old-time, poetry, storytelling, klezmer, rockabilly, pop, RnB, classical, jazz, bossa nova, and even opera. Some were singer-songwriters, others were instrumentalists. They ranged in age from 10 to 88. They came from all kinds of backgrounds with fascinating stories. Their generosity with their artistic abilities made my life richer, and I hope yours too. We also added two new radio partners to our list of syndications. First is 90.7 FM WEHC out of Emory & Henry College in Emory, VA, the Voice of Southwest Virginia. Also, 103.7 FM WPVM, the Voice of Asheville is now airing the Martha Bassett Show on Sunday nights at 9 p.m. In fact, it’s my main goal to increase our presence on the radio throughout North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, and beyond within the next year, spreading the gospel of the uniquely powerful music of our region. But I’m preaching to the choir! The final two shows of 2022 are this month, so if you haven’t made it out to a live show yet, this is your last chance before next year. On October 6, Winston-Salem native/Brooklynbased Becca Stevens will bring her talent as a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist as she shares music from her latest project, WONDERBLOOM, which features David Crosby, Snarky Puppy bandleader Michael League, guitarist Cory Wong, and many others. Also gracing the stage will be singersongwriter Jeff Black, who was voted by Boston’s WUMB listeners as one of the top 100 most important folk artists of the past 25 years. And finally, our hometown star, Mr. Joe Thrift, will bring a rip-roaring old-time band featuring Riley Baugus on guitar, bassist Alex Scala, and banjoist Mark Olitsky. Our final show on October 20 includes Alice Howe & Freebo. A true icon of folk, rock, and blues, Freebo has recorded and toured with the likes of Bonnie Raitt, CSN, Maria Muldaur, John Mayall, Ringo Starr, Dr. John, Neil Young, and many more. He has teamed up with a rising star of modern folk, Alice Howe, who released her critically acclaimed debut album last May. Then there is Terri Binion who is simply one of the finest songwriters I’ve ever encountered. Terri was born in North Carolina but, as a military kid, moved all over. Music has been the constant of her life. And finally, DaShawn Hickman Presents Sacred Steel will return to our stage to cap off Season 5. DaShawn lives in Mt. Airy and is a regular member of our house band. Since the beginning of 2022, he has released a debut album with guitarist Charlie Hunter that has taken him on tour to the West Coast and garnered articles in the New York Times and Vintage Guitar Magazine. We’re so proud of him! Come and see why. And if you can’t make it out to see us live, enjoy the show from the comfort of your couch by tuning in to the livestream on the Martha Bassett Show YouTube or Facebook pages. Enjoy your October!

Dr. Richard Herber joins

Northern Family Medicine

Richard Herber, MD, has joined the medical staff of Northern Regional Hospital to serve as a Family Medicine physician for outpatients at Northern Family Medicine. Dr. Herber has more than 30 years of clinical practice experience in general adult medicine and pediatric medicine, as well as experience in occupational medicine and urgent care practice in Charleston, South Carolina, and more recently in areas in and around Winston-Salem and Kernersville, NC.

A board-certified Family Medicine specialist, Dr. Herber will be responsible for diagnosing and treating a wide range of medical conditions, as well as referring patients to specialists, as needed. Dr. Herber is excited about joining Northern Family Medicine, a clinic of Northern Regional Hospital.

“I am excited to have Dr. Herber join the Northern Family Medicine team!” said Dr. Danal Snyder, MD, Medical Director of Northern Family Medicine. “His experience, insight, and enthusiasm toward patient care make him an excellent fit for our busy practice. Welcome, Dr. Herber.”

Dr. Herber’s healthcare journey started at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital (now Atrium) Family practice residency. “I started out in local emergency room work in Davie Community Hospital, followed by urgent care work at Romedical Urgent care in Salisbury, NC as well PrimeCare in Winston-Salem, NC. I began my Family Medicine career at Kernersville Family Medicine with Novant Health in 1994 and continued at Lewisville Family Medicine in 2001. I then started my own Family Medicine practice, Old Town Family Medicine, in 2004 which lasted 7 years. My family and I moved to Charleston, SC and I worked in urgent care again at Doctor’s Care and Concentra Health for about a year before joining Medical University of South Carolina Family Medicine West Ashely campus in 2013. My family and I returned to the Triad in 2016 at which time I joined Wake Forest Baptist Health (now Atrium Health).

Drawn to the Pilot Mountain area after his oldest daughter moved to the Westfield area, Dr. Herber and his wife now have farmland there. “I chose to continue practicing with Northern Family Medicine due to the uniqueness of the history Northern Regional Hospital (I like the fact that it independently owned/ operated), the personable staff, and management team, as well as the practice model of Northern Family Medicine. It seems to offer patients a more personal, family focused environment. I am looking forward to being a part of that experience,” said Dr. Herber.

When not treating his patients, Dr. Herber might be found listening to and playing various genres of music including classic rock, folk, bluegrass, and Indie music. He plays guitar, piano, some bass guitar, and a little mandolin. He also enjoys various sports, including softball, tennis, golf, and swimming, and plays basketball with his grandson.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Herber, please call Northern Family Medicine at (336) 786-4133; for more information about Northern Family Medicine, visit us online at wearenorthern.org/hospital-services/family-medicine/

(336) 786-4133 280 North Pointe Boulevard, Mount Airy, NC 27030