S13:E3. 1,17,2026
A visit with Ian and Charity Rutter of R&R Fly Fishing, fly-fishing guides in Townsend, Tennessee. Ian will be part of an upcoming event at Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro, where he will display his fine art alongside Grammy-nominated musician Daniel Kimbro.
The event, “Echoes of Appalachia,” includes a multi-course Appalachian dinner by Chef Jeff Carter and wine pairings by sommelier Michelle LaBorde. It will take place Jan. 22 at Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro in Townsend. The evening is a celebration of craft, creativity and community.
Charity and Ian Rutter are two people in East Tennessee who strive to advocate for the streams, rivers and wildlife that depend on healthy waterways and estuaries—resources on which we all rely.
Links:
Ian Rutter Art-https://www.ianrutterart.com/ *Keep scrolling for examples of some of the art Ian referenced in the podcast.
Daniel Kimbro-https://www.danielkimbro.com/
Sommelier Michelle LaBorde https://www.facebook.com/michelle.lumiere.laborde
Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro-https://dancingbearlodge.com/dining/
Link to purchase tickets for the “Echos of Appalachia” Event, Jan. 22, 2026-https://dancingbearlodge.com/event/echoes-of-appalachia/
Ian and Charity Rudder stopped by the house for the recording of this podcast, pictured with Amy in Maryville, TN. Photo: Marc Rochelson.
Link to purchase tickets for the “Echos of Appalachia” Event, Jan. 22, 2026-https://dancingbearlodge.com/event/echoes-of-appalachia/
“Tellico Native” by Ian Rutter.
“Shallow Minded” by Ian Rutter
“Barred Owl” by Ian Rutter