https://www.wvpublic.org For over 30 years, Mountain Stage has been the home of live music on public radio. Recorded in front of a live audience, every episode features performances from seasoned legends and emerging stars in genres including indie rock, folk, blues, world music and beyond. Each week, host Larry Groce hand picks his Song of The Week from the two hour broadcast. Produced in West Virginia and distributed by NPR, Mountain Stage can be heard every week on more than 130 stations across America, and around the world via NPR Music and mountainstage.org. en Tue, 22 Sep 2020 21:52:40 +0000 NPR Digital Services RSS Generator 0.94 cmatlick cmatlick cpadmin@publicbroadcasting.net For over 30 years, Mountain Stage has been the home of live music on public radio. Recorded in front of a live audience, every episode features performances from seasoned legends and emerging stars in genres including indie rock, folk, blues, world music and beyond. Each week, host Larry Groce hand picks his Song of The Week from the two hour broadcast. Produced in West Virginia and distributed by NPR, Mountain Stage can be heard every week on more than 130 stations across America, and around the world via NPR Music and mountainstage.org. no For over 30 years, Mountain Stage has been the home of live music on public radio. Recorded in front of a live audience, every episode features performances from seasoned legends and emerging stars in genres including indie rock, folk, blues, world music and beyond. Each week, host Larry Groce hand picks his Song of The Week from the two hour broadcast. Produced in West Virginia and distributed by NPR, Mountain Stage can be heard every week on more than 130 stations across America, and around the world via NPR Music and mountainstage.org. no West Virginia Public Broadcasting cpadmin@publicbroadcasting.net https://www.wvpublic.org/post/our-song-week-2012-gem-cowboy-junkies Our look back at some of our favorite episodes continues with this week’s look back to 2012 for a show with Rich Robinson of The Black Crowes, songwriter and now Tony-winning Playwright Anais Mitchell , Australia’s journeyman songwriter Paul Kelly and The Our look back at some of our favorite episodes continues with this week’s look back to 2012 for a show with Rich Robinson of The Black Crowes, songwriter and now Tony-winning Playwright Anais Mitchell , Australia’s journeyman songwriter Paul Kelly and The Cowboy Junkies. adam@mountainstage.org (Adam Harris) 143205 as https://www.wvpublic.org Thu, 17 Sep 2020 11:05:00 +0000 Adam Harris 221 https://www.wvpublic.org/post/pops-staples-why-am-i-treated-so-bad Our Song of the Week is the title song for this week's special episode of Mountain Stage. Larry has curated a show in four parts, turning an ear to songs about the oppressed, the overlooked, and the experiences of those who are misunderstood. Our Song of the Week is the title song for this week's special episode of Mountain Stage. Larry has curated a show in four parts, turning an ear to songs about the oppressed, the overlooked, and the experiences of those who are misunderstood. adam@mountainstage.org (Adam Harris) 142920 as https://www.wvpublic.org Wed, 09 Sep 2020 19:41:54 +0000 Adam Harris 233 https://www.wvpublic.org/post/clare-reasons-cover-genesis-our-song-week This week we continue our look back at some favorite episodes from the Mountain Stage archives. We’re going back to 2010 for a show recorded in Morgantown, W.Va. with Jakob Dylan & Three Legs, The Watson Twins, The Tallest Man on Earth, April Smith This week we continue our look back at some favorite episodes from the Mountain Stage archives. We’re going back to 2010 for a show recorded in Morgantown, W.Va. with Jakob Dylan & Three Legs, The Watson Twins, The Tallest Man on Earth, April Smith and the Great Picture Show and Clare & The Reasons. Listen this week on these NPR stations . adam@mountainstage.org (Adam Harris) 142586 as https://www.wvpublic.org Thu, 03 Sep 2020 11:05:00 +0000 Adam Harris 176 https://www.wvpublic.org/post/listen-nick-lowe-los-straitjackets-have-mountain-stage-song-week Iconic musician, songwriter and producer Nick Lowe returned to Mountain Stage flanked by surf-rock legends Los Straitjackets last Fall. They performed a legendary set, including tunes from their latest EP “ Love Starvation/Trombone ," and Lowe's most Iconic musician, songwriter and producer Nick Lowe returned to Mountain Stage flanked by surf-rock legends Los Straitjackets last Fall. They performed a legendary set, including tunes from their latest EP “ Love Starvation/Trombone ," and Lowe's most timeless song, "(What's So Funny About) Peace Love and Understanding." adam@mountainstage.org (Adam Harris) 125147 as https://www.wvpublic.org Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:05:00 +0000 Adam Harris 266 https://www.wvpublic.org/post/listen-classic-bill-monroe-our-song-week This week's episode is a special called "The Class of '89," featuring notable performances from that landmark year in Mountain Stage 's history. This week's episode is a special called "The Class of '89," featuring notable performances from that landmark year in Mountain Stage 's history. adam@mountainstage.org (Adam Harris) 124435 as https://www.wvpublic.org Thu, 20 Aug 2020 11:05:00 +0000 Adam Harris 126 https://www.wvpublic.org/post/listen-shawn-colvin-has-our-mountain-stage-song-week Renowned singer-songwriter Shawn Colvin marked the 30th anniversary of her landmark album Steady On with acoustic treatments of the songs when she joined us last September. Renowned singer-songwriter Shawn Colvin marked the 30th anniversary of her landmark album Steady On with acoustic treatments of the songs when she joined us last September. adam@mountainstage.org (Adam Harris) 124281 as https://www.wvpublic.org Thu, 13 Aug 2020 11:05:00 +0000 Adam Harris 272 https://www.wvpublic.org/post/listen-beth-nielsen-chapman-mountain-stage-song-week Songwriter's Hall of Fame member and twice-grammy nominated artist Beth Nielsen Chapman performs on this week's encore episode of Mountain Stage with guest host Kathy Mattea. Songwriter's Hall of Fame member and twice-grammy nominated artist Beth Nielsen Chapman performs on this week's encore episode of Mountain Stage with guest host Kathy Mattea. adam@mountainstage.org (Adam Harris) 123921 as https://www.wvpublic.org Thu, 06 Aug 2020 11:05:00 +0000 Adam Harris 233 https://www.wvpublic.org/post/bela-fleck-abigail-washburn-have-mountain-stage-song-week With unmatched musicianship and a good dose of humor, Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn are featured on this week's episode of Mountain Stage with Larry Groce. With unmatched musicianship and a good dose of humor, Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn are featured on this week's episode of Mountain Stage with Larry Groce. adam@mountainstage.org (Adam Harris) 123617 as https://www.wvpublic.org Thu, 30 Jul 2020 11:05:00 +0000 Adam Harris 296 https://www.wvpublic.org/post/listen-t-mart-rounders-mountain-stage-song-week Percussive dance blends with old-time instruments for a fresh take on traditional music by the trio called T-Mart Rounders, who have our Song of the Week. Percussive dance blends with old-time instruments for a fresh take on traditional music by the trio called T-Mart Rounders, who have our Song of the Week. adam@mountainstage.org (Adam Harris) 123045 as https://www.wvpublic.org Thu, 23 Jul 2020 11:05:00 +0000 Adam Harris 228 https://www.wvpublic.org/post/listen-charlie-hunter-lucy-woodward-mountain-stage Travel complications led to a last-minute collaboration between guitarist Charlie Hunter and vocalist Lucy Woodward. The chemistry was so evident that the pair decided to do an album together, released in 2019, called " Music! Music! Music! " Travel complications led to a last-minute collaboration between guitarist Charlie Hunter and vocalist Lucy Woodward. The chemistry was so evident that the pair decided to do an album together, released in 2019, called " Music! Music! Music! " adam@mountainstage.org (Adam Harris) 122680 as https://www.wvpublic.org Thu, 16 Jul 2020 11:05:00 +0000 Adam Harris 260 https://www.wvpublic.org/post/listen-john-pizzarelli-trio-mountain-stage-song-week Renowned jazz singer and guitarist John Pizzarelli brings his trio to Mountain Stage in this week's encore episode. Renowned jazz singer and guitarist John Pizzarelli brings his trio to Mountain Stage in this week's encore episode. adam@mountainstage.org (Adam Harris) 122169 as https://www.wvpublic.org Thu, 09 Jul 2020 11:00:00 +0000 Adam Harris 146 https://www.wvpublic.org/post/listen-steve-earle-dukes-mountain-stage Our Song of the Week comes from the Hardcore Troubadour himself, Steve Earle. Our Song of the Week comes from the Hardcore Troubadour himself, Steve Earle. adam@mountainstage.org (aharris) 121961 as https://www.wvpublic.org Thu, 02 Jul 2020 11:05:00 +0000 Adam Harris 232 https://www.wvpublic.org/post/listen-milk-carton-kids-mountain-stage Joey Ryan and Kenneth Pattengale are the singers, songwriters and guitarists that comprise the modern folk duo The Milk Carton Kids. Hear their 2019 performance on "Mountain Stage" starting this Friday. Joey Ryan and Kenneth Pattengale are the singers, songwriters and guitarists that comprise the modern folk duo The Milk Carton Kids. Hear their 2019 performance on "Mountain Stage" starting this Friday. adam@mountainstage.org (Adam Harris) 121612 as https://www.wvpublic.org Thu, 25 Jun 2020 11:05:00 +0000 Adam Harris 191 https://www.wvpublic.org/post/listen-preview-our-festivall-special-wood-brothers This week’s broadcast reflects on some of our favorite performers who appeared on Mountain Stage in recent years during FestivALL Charleston , the city-wide arts celebration that helps our hometown become a work of art throughout the year, including their This week’s broadcast reflects on some of our favorite performers who appeared on Mountain Stage in recent years during FestivALL Charleston , the city-wide arts celebration that helps our hometown become a work of art throughout the year, including their summer and fall festivals. adam@mountainstage.org (Adam Harris) 138369 as https://www.wvpublic.org Thu, 18 Jun 2020 11:05:00 +0000 Adam Harris 341 https://www.wvpublic.org/post/listen-adia-victoria-mountain-stage Our Song of the Week is a modern-day blues original by the incomparable Adia Victoria. Our Song of the Week is a modern-day blues original by the incomparable Adia Victoria. adam@mountainstage.org (Adam Harris) 116364 as https://www.wvpublic.org Thu, 11 Jun 2020 11:05:00 +0000 Adam Harris 227 https://www.wvpublic.org/post/listen-wynonna-big-noise-have-our-song-week Our Listeners’ Choice series of special broadcasts continues this weekend with a 2016 episode featuring Indigo Girls, Patty Larkin, Lydia Loveless and country mega-star Wynonna & the Big Noise . Our Listeners’ Choice series of special broadcasts continues this weekend with a 2016 episode featuring Indigo Girls, Patty Larkin, Lydia Loveless and country mega-star Wynonna & the Big Noise . adam@mountainstage.org (Adam Harris) 137393 as https://www.wvpublic.org Thu, 04 Jun 2020 11:05:00 +0000 Adam Harris 206 https://www.wvpublic.org/post/listen-dumpstaphunk-brought-modern-sounds-new-orleans-mountain-stage-2014 With essentially every large American music festival canceled for the summer of 2020, we sure could use a dance-inciting funky live set to pry us off the couch and help us shout it out, shake it off and get our groove back. With essentially every large American music festival canceled for the summer of 2020, we sure could use a dance-inciting funky live set to pry us off the couch and help us shout it out, shake it off and get our groove back. http://davetrippin.com/contact/ (Dave Lavender) 137079 as https://www.wvpublic.org Fri, 29 May 2020 15:08:00 +0000 Dave Lavender 1663 https://www.wvpublic.org/post/listen-joan-osbornes-version-brokedown-palace-our-song-week This week’s broadcast continues our Listeners' Choice series with a 2015 episode we recorded at The Clay Center in Charleston, W.Va. during FestivALL Charleston. We’ll hear performances by Chris Stapleton, Joan Osborne, Joe Ely, and a collaboration This week’s broadcast continues our Listeners' Choice series with a 2015 episode we recorded at The Clay Center in Charleston, W.Va. during FestivALL Charleston. We’ll hear performances by Chris Stapleton, Joan Osborne, Joe Ely, and a collaboration between The Fairfield Four and The McCrary Sisters called “Rock My Soul.” adam@mountainstage.org (Adam Harris) 137078 as https://www.wvpublic.org Thu, 28 May 2020 11:05:00 +0000 Adam Harris 298 https://www.wvpublic.org/post/listen-our-song-week-dumpstaphunk It’s a certifiable all-star line-up on this week’s show with performances by acclaimed soul troop Robert Cray Band, gospel legends The Blind Boys of Alabama, blues torchbearer John Hammond, and Dumpstaphunk, recorded in Charleston, W.Va. on March 23, 2014 It’s a certifiable all-star line-up on this week’s show with performances by acclaimed soul troop Robert Cray Band, gospel legends The Blind Boys of Alabama, blues torchbearer John Hammond, and Dumpstaphunk, recorded in Charleston, W.Va. on March 23, 2014. Led by keyboardist and vocalist Ivan Neville, New Orleans based funk outfit Dumpstaphunk showcased their instrumental prowess and unmatched liveliness when they appeared on Mountain Stage in 2014. Our Song of the Week is their performance of the title track of their 2010 album Everybody Want Sum . Hear the entire performance, which also includes songs from their 2013 album Dirty Word , on this week’s Listeners’ Choice episode of Mountain Stage with Larry Groce, airing on these stations starting Friday May 22. adam@mountainstage.org (Adam Harris) 136498 as https://www.wvpublic.org Thu, 21 May 2020 11:05:00 +0000 Adam Harris 376 https://www.wvpublic.org/post/listen-dawes-has-mountain-stage-song-week Our Listeners' Choice episodes of Mountain Stage continue this week with a classic show from 2011 featuring Dawes, Jason Isbell & 400 Unit, Blitzen Trapper, James McMurtry and Matthew Sweet. Check out the playlist here and find out where you can Our Listeners' Choice episodes of Mountain Stage continue this week with a classic show from 2011 featuring Dawes, Jason Isbell & 400 Unit, Blitzen Trapper, James McMurtry and Matthew Sweet. Check out the playlist here and find out where you can listen on these public radio stations starting Friday. In October 2011 California quartet Dawes were touring in support of their acclaimed album Nothing is Wrong . Our Song of the Week is a performance of the final track on that album, a creative and emotional high watermark for the band, “A Little Bit of Everything.” In March the band released “ I Will Run ,” a previously unreleased song from the recording sessions for their 2018 album Passwords . All proceeds will benefit the North Shore Animal League America and the MusiCares Covid-19 Relief Fund. Hear the entire set from Dawes, plus performances by Jason Isbell & 400 Unit, James McMurtry, Matthew Sweet and Blitzen Trapper, on this week’s encore broadcast of Mountain Stage. We hope adam@mountainstage.org (Adam Harris) 136048 as https://www.wvpublic.org Thu, 14 May 2020 11:05:00 +0000 Adam Harris 328