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Mountain Stage Podcast

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Episodes

"Funny You Should Sing That" Special

January 09, 2024 21:46 - 1 hour - 106 MB

‘Funny You Should Sing That’ is a special episode featuring odd and unusual takes on familiar subjects. This compilation features performances by Randy Newman, Todd Snider, Julia Sweeney, Jeff Daniels, The Roches, Jill Sobule, and many more as they tackle the topics of love, sex, religion, politics, general absurdity, and possibly the most sordid of all… a career in the music business. 

1,023 - Vince Herman Band, Roy Book Binder, Teddy Thompson & Jenni Muldaur, Kat Wright, and Larry & Joe

November 28, 2023 15:24 - 2 hours - 133 MB

This episode was recorded on October 15th, 2023 at the WVU Canady Creative Arts Center in Morgantown, WV. The lineup includes Vince Herman Band, Roy Book Binder, Teddy Thompson & Jenni Muldaur, Kat Wright, and Larry & Joe. https://bit.ly/46I8v8s

1,022 - Hot Tuna, Mick Flannery, Viv & Riley, William Lee Ellis, and Kaia Kater

November 21, 2023 15:56 - 2 hours - 135 MB

This episode was recorded on October 1st, 2023 at the Moss Arts Center in Blacksburg, VA. The lineup includes Hot Tuna, Mick Flannery, Viv & Riley, William Lee Ellis, and Kaia Kater. https://bit.ly/3GapGo7

1,021 - Jason Isbell, Hailey Whitters, The Band of Heathens, Tracy Nelson, and Adeem the Artist

November 14, 2023 14:46 - 2 hours - 131 MB

This episode was recorded on September 24rd, 2023 at the Franklin Theatre in Franklin, TN. The lineup includes Jason Isbell, Hailey Whitters, The Band of Heathens, Tracy Nelson, and Adeem the Artist. 

1,020 - Steve Earle, Elizabeth Cook, Sam Bush, Sarah Lee Guthrie, and Chris Pierce

November 07, 2023 19:16 - 2 hours - 133 MB

This episode was recorded on September 23rd, 2023 at the Franklin Theatre in Franklin, TN. The lineup includes Steve Earle, Elizabeth Cook, Sam Bush, Sarah Lee Guthrie, and Chris Pierce. https://bit.ly/3SwfnlU

1,019 - Tony Trischka’s EarlJam, Jerry Douglas, Jason Carter and Friends, The Watson Twins, and Davisson Brothers Band

November 01, 2023 16:03 - 2 hours - 133 MB

This episode was recorded on August 27th, 2023 at the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center in Clarksburg, WV. The lineup includes Tony Trischka’s EarlJam, Jerry Douglas, Jason Carter and Friends, The Watson Twins, and Davisson Brothers Band. https://bit.ly/46Zn3l2

1,018 - Booker T. Jones, Chris Smither, Karla Bonoff, Steve Poltz, and Amber Rubarth

October 24, 2023 19:01 - 2 hours - 152 MB

This episode was recorded on August 6th, 2023 at the Green Music Center in Rohnert Park, California. The lineup includes Booker T. Jones, Chris Smither, Karla Bonoff, Steve Poltz, and Amber Rubarth. https://bit.ly/3MfEMvQ

1,017 - John Pizzarelli, Maria Muldaur, Jennifer Hartswick Band, Melissa Carper, and Gabriel Royal

October 17, 2023 15:36 - 2 hours - 149 MB

This episode was recorded on June 25th, 2023 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes John Pizzarelli, Maria Muldaur, Jennifer Hartswick Band, Melissa Carper, and Gabriel Royal. https://bit.ly/3QlGfDB

1,016 - Donna the Buffalo, Alisa Amador, David Jacobs-Strain & Bob Beach, Jon Byrd, and David Childers & The Serpents

October 11, 2023 14:02 - 2 hours - 135 MB

This episode was recorded on June 18th, 2023 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Donna the Buffalo, Alisa Amador, David Jacobs-Strain & Bob Beach, Jon Byrd, and David Childers & The Serpents. https://bit.ly/45nWQuB

1,015 - Drive-By Truckers, Charles Wesley Godwin, Eilen Jewell, Jake Blount & Nic Gareiss, and Tomberlin

October 03, 2023 18:34 - 2 hours - 139 MB

This episode was recorded on May 14th, 2023 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Drive-By Truckers, Charles Wesley Godwin, Eilen Jewell, Jake Blount & Nic Gareiss, and Tomberlin. https://bit.ly/3ZEQqpG

1,014 - Amy Ray Band, The Lone Bellow, Alison Brown, Tony Furtado, and Villages

September 27, 2023 02:30 - 2 hours - 139 MB

This episode was recorded on May 7th, 2023 at Peoples Bank Theatre in Marietta, Ohio. The lineup includes Amy Ray Band, The Lone Bellow, Alison Brown, Tony Furtado, and Villages. https://bit.ly/3rvL9UY

1,013 - Wilco, Guy Davis, Peter Case, and Garrison Starr

September 19, 2023 13:38 - 2 hours - 135 MB

This episode was recorded on April 30th, 2023 at the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium in Athens, Ohio. The lineup includes Wilco, Guy Davis, Peter Case, and Garrison Starr. bit.ly/3RsxB78

Covers Special

September 12, 2023 19:01 - 1 hour - 106 MB

We touch on the songs of Bob Dylan with performances by The Band, Chris Smither, Jimmy LaFave, and The Derek Trucks Band. The songs of Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter are done by Joan Osborne, Catherine Russell, and Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams. Brandi Carlile does Leonard Cohen and Mary Black covers Joni Mitchell. You'll also hear various interpretations of Springsteen, Zevon, The Beatles and more. https://buff.ly/3PfQKrn

"Festival Favorites" special

June 06, 2023 15:18 - 2 hours - 113 MB

This special episode features performances by some of our favorite festival acts that have also graced the Mountain Stage. We’ll hear songs by Phish, Joan Baez, Widespread Panic, Greensky Bluegrass, and many more. bit.ly/3OXP6e7

1,012 - Robbie Fulks, The Gibson Brothers, Jaimee Harris, Anna Tivel, and Nicholas Jamerson

May 30, 2023 18:00 - 2 hours - 131 MB

This episode was recorded on April 16th, 2023 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Robbie Fulks, The Gibson Brothers, Jaimee Harris, Anna Tivel, and Nicholas Jamerson. https://bit.ly/3WHNQhb

1,011- Calexico, Steve Forbert, David Wax Museum, David Huckfelt, and Anna Mieke

May 23, 2023 19:11 - 2 hours - 135 MB

This episode was recorded on April 2nd, 2023 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Calexico, Steve Forbert, David Wax Museum, David Huckfelt, and Anna Mieke. https://bit.ly/3MPRZwa

1,010-The High Kings, Tom Paxton, Catherine Russell, The Don Juans, and Kindred Valley

May 16, 2023 19:38 - 2 hours - 137 MB

This episode was recorded on March 26thth, 2023, at Keith Albee Theater in Huntington, WV. The lineup includes The High Kings, Tom Paxton, Catherine Russell, The Don Juans, and Kindred Valley. https://bit.ly/3OgUOHR

#1,009 - Darlingside, Altan, Royal Wood, Rachael Sage, and Dear Darling

May 10, 2023 14:07 - 2 hours - 124 MB

This episode was recorded on March 19th, 2023, at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Darlingside, Altan, Royal Wood, Rachael Sage, and Dear Darling. https://bit.ly/42BnHTe

1,008 - Lizz Wright, Glen Phillips, Chuck Prophet & Mission Express, Bailen, and The Beths

May 02, 2023 14:39 - 2 hours - 141 MB

This episode was recorded on March 5th, 2023, at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Lizz Wright, Glen Phillips, Chuck Prophet & Mission Express, Bailen, and The Beths. https://bit.ly/3LM5s7F

1,007- David Bromberg Quintet, Peter Rowan, Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams, The High Hawks, and Nora Brown & Stephanie Coleman

April 25, 2023 14:36 - 2 hours - 140 MB

This episode was recorded on February 24th, 2023, at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC. The lineup includes David Bromberg Quintet, Peter Rowan, Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams, The High Hawks, and Nora Brown & Stephanie Coleman. https://bit.ly/3V9xU6z

1,006 - Victoria Victoria feat. Charlie Hunter, Cass McCombs, Scott Mulvahill, Juliana Riolino, and Steady Holiday

April 18, 2023 20:09 - 2 hours - 116 MB

This episode was recorded on January 22nd, 2023 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Victoria Victoria feat. Charlie Hunter, Cass McCombs, Scott Mulvahill, Juliana Riolino, and Steady Holiday. https://bit.ly/3KUVrnk

1,005 - Tim O’Brien Band, David Mayfield Parade, Dirty Grass Players, Philip Bowen, and Lauren Calve

April 11, 2023 19:53 - 2 hours - 126 MB

This episode was recorded on January 8th, 2023, at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Tim O’Brien Band, David Mayfield Parade, Dirty Grass Players, Philip Bowen, and Lauren Calve. https://bit.ly/3KwaEL1

1,004 - Bela Fleck My Bluegrass Heart, The Brother Brothers, Alice Howe with Freebo, The Bing Brothers feat. Jake Krack, and poet Marc Harshman

April 04, 2023 20:06 - 2 hours - 133 MB

Our 39th-anniversary episode was recorded on December 18th, 2022, in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Bela Fleck My Bluegrass Heart, The Brother Brothers, Alice Howe with Freebo, The Bing Brothers feat. Jake Krack, and poet Marc Harshman. https://bit.ly/3ZIBPrV

"Love" Special

February 13, 2023 15:59 - 1 hour - 106 MB

As love slowly fills the air, Mountain Stage is heading into February with a very special episode, curated by our artistic director Larry Groce, with help from the Mountain Stage team of producers. The show is presented in four parts: “Isn’t Love Great,” “You Get It All,” “The Same Love That Makes You Laugh”, and “I Know Love Is All I Need.” We hear live performances from Robert Cray Band, Rhiannon Giddens, The Band, Adia Victoria, Emmylou Harris, Los Lobos, Joy Oladokun, Joan Osborne and mo...

1,003 - Rosanne Cash, Loudon Wainwright III, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, and Ali McGuirk

January 30, 2023 17:05 - 2 hours - 143 MB

This episode was recorded on December 4th, 2022, at the Berklee School of Music in Boston. MA. The lineup includes Rosanne Cash, Loudon Wainwright III, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, and Ali McGuirk. Podcast support is provided by Diversified Energy. https://bit.ly/40fqyAQ

1,002 - The War and Treaty, The Commonheart, The Nth Power, The A’s, and Deni Bonet

January 12, 2023 20:42 - 2 hours - 132 MB

This episode was recorded on November 13th, 2022, in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes  The War and Treaty, The Commonheart, The Nth Power, The A’s, and Deni Bonet. Podcast support is provided by Diversified Energy. https://bit.ly/3X2Caov

From 2014: Del McCoury Band, The Travelin' McCourys feat. Keller Williams, Susan Werner, and more

December 07, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

This encore episode was originally recorded in 2014 in Charleston, WV. The show features The Del McCoury Band, The Travelin' McCourys feat. Keller Williams, Susan Werner, Mandolin Orange (Watchhouse), Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnnie Irion. Podcast support is provided by Diversified Energy. https://bit.ly/3Bh34QO

1,001- John Fullbright, Willi Carlisle, Matt the Electrician, Jesse Milnes & Emily Miller, and more

November 29, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 136 MB

This episode was recorded on October 23rd, 2022, in Pittsburg, KS. The lineup includes John Fullbright, Willi Carlisle, Matt the Electrician, Jesse Milnes & Emily Miller, and Martha Scanlan & Jon Neufeld. Podcast support is provided by Diversified Energy.https://bit.ly/3ONK2qJ

1,000- Sonny Landreth and Cindy Cashdollar, Parker Millsap, Lucy Kaplansky, and more

November 22, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 131 MB

Our 1,000th episode was recorded on October 9th, 2022, in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Sonny Landreth and Cindy Cashdollar, Parker Millsap, Lucy Kaplansky, Caleb Caudle, and The Paranoid Style. Podcast support is provided by Diversified Energy. https://bit.ly/3Ew6rUF

999- Sophie B. Hawkins, AHI, Kiltro, Anthony DAmato, and The Claudettes

November 15, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 130 MB

This episode was recorded on October 2nd, 2022, in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Sophie B. Hawkins, AHI, Kiltro, Anthony DAmato, and The Claudettes. Podcast support is provided by Diversified Energy. https://bit.ly/3Ahaa7r

998- Ray Wylie Hubbard, Mary Gauthier, Darden Smith, Frances Luke Accord, Cole Chaney

November 09, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 148 MB

This episode was recorded on September 25th, 2022, in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Ray Wylie Hubbard, Mary Gauthier, Darden Smith, Frances Luke Accord, and Cole Chaney. Podcast support is provided by Diversified Energy. https://bit.ly/3Gr13om

997- Joy Oladokun, Karan Casey Trio, The Heavy Heavy, Michaela Anne, Phil Wiggins

November 01, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 141 MB

This episode was recorded on September 18th, 2022, in Harrisonburg, VA. The lineup includes Joy Oladokun, Karan Casey Trio, The Heavy Heavy, Michaela Anne, and Phil Wiggins & The Chesapeake Sheiks. Podcast support is provided by Diversified Energy. https://bit.ly/3fwRCJ0

996- Laurie Lewis, Maya de Vitry, Bill & The Belles, Tiffany Williams, and The Early Mays

October 25, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 124 MB

This episode was recorded on August 28th, 2022, in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Laurie Lewis, Maya de Vitry, Bill & The Belles, Tiffany Williams, and The Early Mays. Podcast support is provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3TCMv8W

995- Dustbowl Revival, Cary Morin, Seth Walker, Susan ONeill, and Fortunate Ones

October 18, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 137 MB

This episode was recorded on August 21st, 2022, in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Dustbowl Revival, Cary Morin, Seth Walker, Susan ONeill, and Fortunate Ones. Podcast support is provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3TzqMi6

994- Robert Earl Keen, Dedicated Men of Zion, Joshua Hedley, Brennen Leigh

October 11, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 132 MB

This episode was recorded on July 24th, 2022, in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Robert Earl Keen, Dedicated Men of Zion, Joshua Hedley, Brennen Leigh. Podcast support is provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3ywJPRI

993- James McMurtry, Aoife O'Donovan, Natalie Hemby, Sammy Rae & The Friends, Heather Maloney

October 04, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 125 MB

This episode was recorded on June 26, 2022, in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes James McMurtry, Aoife O'Donovan, Natalie Hemby, Sammy Rae & The Friends, and Heather Maloney. Podcast support is provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3e2CTVy

992-We Banjo 3, Southern Avenue, Lilli Lewis, Cordovas, Matt Andersen

September 28, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 123 MB

This episode was recorded on June 19th, 2022 in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes We Banjo 3, Southern Avenue, Lilli Lewis, Cordovas, and Matt Andersen. Podcast support is provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3fkfwad

991 - Martin Sexton, Nellie McKay, Joseph, Abe Partridge, and Cave Twins

September 26, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 126 MB

This episode was recorded on May 22nd, 2022 in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Martin Sexton, Nellie McKay, Joseph, Abe Partridge, and Cave Twins. Podcast support provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3r6JSQg

From 2002: Doc Watson, Tony Rice & Peter Rowan, Maura O'Connell, and more

June 07, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

This episode was recorded in 2002 in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Doc Watson, Tony Rice & Peter Rowan, Maura O'Connell, Blue Highway, Mike Seeger, and Blisard, Bing, & Judd. Podcast support is provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3Mtd9gr

From 2001: Patty Loveless, Alison Krauss, Crash Test Dummies, & Irene Kelley

June 01, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

This episode was recorded in 2001 in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Patty Loveless, Alison Krauss, Crash Test Dummies, and Irene Kelley. Podcast support is provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3taCQeB

990- Sarah Harmer, Arlo McKinley, Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle, John Inghram, and Taylor Ra

May 24, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 124 MB

This episode was recorded on May 1st, 2022 in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Sarah Harmer, Arlo McKinley, Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle, John Inghram, and Taylor Rae. Podcast support is provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3wI8ylD

990- Sarah Harmer, Arlo McKinley, Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle, John Inghram, and Taylor Rae

May 24, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 124 MB

This episode was recorded on May 1st, 2022 in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Sarah Harmer, Arlo McKinley, Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle, John Inghram, and Taylor Rae. Podcast support is provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3wI8ylD

989- Rissi Palmer, Cheryl Wheeler, Maia Sharp, Joslyn & The Sweet Compression, and Kenny White

May 18, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 127 MB

This episode was recorded on April 24th, 2022 at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. The lineup includes Rissi Palmer, Cheryl Wheeler, Maia Sharp, Joslyn & The Sweet Compression, and Kenny White. Podcast support is provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3yKZs96

988- River Whyless, Margaret Glaspy, Kat Edmonson, Lakou Mizik, and Neal Francis

May 11, 2022 07:00 - 127 MB

This episode was recorded on April 10th, 2022 in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes River Whyless, Margaret Glaspy, Kat Edmonson, Lakou Mizik, and Neal Francis. Podcast support is provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3M7DssW

987- Joan Osbourne, Griffin House, Dave Hause & The Mermaid, 49 Winchester, and Abby Hamilton

May 03, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 123 MB

This episode was recorded on April 3rd, 2022 in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Joan Osbourne, Griffin House, Dave Hause & The Mermaid, 49 Winchester, and Abby Hamilton. Podcast support is provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3kDlTEZ

986- Janis Ian, Lido Pimienta, Beppe Gambetta, Philip B. Price, & Chris Haddox

April 26, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 127 MB

This episode was recorded on March 27th, 2022 in Morgantown, WV at WVU's Canady Creative Arts Center. The lineup includes Janis Ian, Lido Pimienta, Beppe Gambetta, Philip B. Price, and Chris Haddox. Podcast support is provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3Kr9v5K

985- Peter Mulvey & SistaStrings, Kyshona, Jill Sobule, Sollee & Smith

April 19, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 130 MB

This episode was recorded on March 20th, 2022 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Peter Mulvey & SistaStrings, Kyshona, Jill Sobule, and Sollee & Smith. Podcast support is provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3EvUaiB

J2B2, Della Mae, Tray Wellington Band, Crys Matthews, Kieran Kane & Rayna Gellert

April 12, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 128 MB

This episode was recorded on March 6th, 2022 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band, Della Mae, Tray Wellington Band, Crys Matthews, Kieran Kane & Rayna Gellert. Podcast support is provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3xnvkjG

983- The Steel Wheels, The Whitmore Sisters, Scott Cook, Miko Marks, and Tammy Rogers & Thomm Jutz

April 04, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 127 MB

This episode was recorded on February 20, 2022 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes The Steel Wheels, The Whitmore Sisters, Scott Cook, Miko Marks, and Tammy Rogers & Thomm Jutz. Podcast support is provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3NKpnmx

982- Matthew E. White, Bendigo Fletcher, William Matheny, Tall Tall Trees, Andrea Von Kampen

March 29, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 126 MB

This episode was recorded on January 16th, 2022 in Morgantown, WV at WVU's Canady Creative Arts Center. The lineup includes Matthew E. White, Bendigo Fletcher, William Matheny, Tall Tall Trees, and Andrea Von Kampen. Podcast support provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3uAzzFv

Guests

Kat Edmonson
3 Episodes
Drew Holcomb
1 Episode
Martina McBride
1 Episode
Rhett Miller
1 Episode
Rosanne Cash
1 Episode