The Homegrown Hour

Thanks to all the local artists and listeners in Virginia, North Carolina, and beyond, the Homegrown Hour is now in its FOURTH YEAR on the air at US 98.3 and online at us983.com!
Every Sunday night from 7 to 8, on US 98.3 and www.us983.com, featuring the best in local talent, plus the legendary artists you love, as well as the ones you need to know! Hosted by US 98.3 Ops Manager and afternoon host Mike Elliott, who is also a musician, and knows personally the importance of supporting the local music scene.
A few of the local artists featured on THE HOMEGROWN HOUR include:...and more coming soon!
If you're interested in your band being heard, we’re accepting BROADCAST QUALITY CD's or mp3's for review. We need at least 3 SONGS of your best work, or if you're sending an entire CD, please highlight the songs you want us to focus on. Oh, and they must be ORIGINALS.
We want you on THE HOMEGROWN HOUR! So send your CD, along with band name, location, short bio, and clearly typed or written titles of songs to:


















