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Mountain Stage Podcast

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Episodes

945- Justin Townes Earle, Adia Victoria, Courtney Marie Andrews, The Trews

September 04, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 98.4 MB

Episode #945 features Justin Townes Earle, Adia Victoria, Courtney Marie Andrews and The Trews, recorded live in Charleston, W.V. *Tank and the Bangas set is not included here at the request of the artist. Keep up with the band and purchase music at tankandthebangas.com. Support for this podcast is provided by Adventures on the Gorge. www.adventuresonthegorge.com

941- Matt Nathanson, Stephen Kellogg, Carbon Leaf and more

September 04, 2019 07:00 - 2 hours - 144 MB

Matt Nathanson, Stephen Kellogg, Carbon Leaf, Pete Muller, and Cashavelly Morrison perform live on Mountain Stage in Charleston, WV. Support for this podcast is provided by Adventures on the Gorge, the adventure resort where wild meets wonderful. www.adventuresonthegorge.com

943- David Bromberg, The Devil Makes Three, The Suitcase Junket, Eliza Gilkyson, Jarlath Henderson

June 04, 2019 07:00 - 2 hours - 135 MB

Kathy Mattea guest-hosts as we welcome the David Bromberg Quintet, The Devil Makes Three, Eliza Gilkyson, Jarlath Henderson and The Suitcase Junket. Support is provided by Adventures on the Gorge. https://adventuresonthegorge.com/

942- Darlingside, Greg Brown, Lula Wiles, Sean McConnell, Si Kahn & the Looping Brothers

May 28, 2019 07:00 - 2 hours - 138 MB

Guest-host Kathy Mattea is back this week for a show taped in Morgantown, West Virginia with WVU Arts & Entertainment. You'll hear live performances by Darlingside, Greg Brown, Si Kahn & the Looping Brothers, Sean McConnell and Lula Wiles. Support for this podcast is provided by Adventures on the Gorge. www.adventuresonthegorge.com

942- Tim O'Brien Band, The Po' Ramblin' Boys and more

May 21, 2019 07:00 - 2 hours - 140 MB

Guest-host Kathy Mattea welcomes live performances from the Tim O'Brien Band, The Po' Ramblin' Boys, Charles Wesley Godwin, The Alison Brown Band and The Honey Dewdrops. Support for this podcast is provided by Adventures on the Gorge. www.adventuresonthegorge.com

940- The Lone Bellow, Over the Rhine, Scott Mulvahill, Anna Tivel and Adam Remnant

May 06, 2019 07:00 - 2 hours - 142 MB

Recorded at Ohio University in Athens, OH with help from our partners at WOUB Public Media. The Lone Bellow brings their ''Acoustic Triiio'' tour to the stage, plus we hear new songs from Over the Rhine, Anna Tivel, Adam Remnant and Scott Mulvahill. Support is provided by Adventures On the Gorge. www.adventuresonthegorge.com

Special Episode: Cover Songs

May 01, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 108 MB

Host Larry Groce culled together this episode of songs by some of music's greatest songwriters, performed by various artists over the years on Mountain Stage.We touch on the songs of Bob Dylan, with performances by The Band, Chris Smither, Jimmy LaFave and The Derek Trucks Band.Songs of Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter are done by Catherine Russell, Joan Osborne and Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams.John Hammond, The Blind Boys of Alabama and Holly Cole give us their takes on some Tom Waits mate...

939-Yonder Mountain String Band, Balsam Range, Oh Pep! and more

April 24, 2019 07:00 - 2 hours - 136 MB

This week we hear live performances from Yonder Mountain String Band, Balsam Range, Peter Case, Oh Pep! and Les Poules Colin.Support provided by Adventures on the Gorge. https://adventuresonthegorge.com/

938- Leftover Salmon, The Jeremiahs, Fred Eaglesmith & Tif Ginn, Lovers Leap and more

April 01, 2019 07:00 - 2 hours - 144 MB

Jamgrass pioneers Leftover Salmon celebrate three decades as a band with an acoustic set of songs from their album ''Something Higher.'' You'll also hear a humorous set from Fred Eaglesmith and Tif Ginn, plus acclaimed Irish musicians The Jeremiahs, roots music super group Lovers Leap, and singer-songwriter Mark Cline Bates and WV Six. Make plans to be a part of our live radio audience. Our Live Show Schedule is available at www.mountainstage.org

937- Greensky Bluegrass, Donna the Buaffalo, Robbie Fulks & Linda Gail Lewis, Andrew Adkins

March 25, 2019 07:00 - 2 hours - 129 MB

Greensky Bluegrass and Donna the Buffalo perform songs from their new records live in Charleston, WV. West Virginia's own Andrew Adkins performs with an all-star band of Mountain State musicians, and we get a rollicking set of honky-tonk and country from Robbie Fulks and Linda Gail Lewis. Make plans to be a part of our radio audience live and in person- check out our live show schedule at www.mountainstage.org.

936-Gregory Alan Isakov, Mandolin Orange, Elysian Fields, Hush Kids and The Brother Brothers

March 19, 2019 07:00 - 2 hours - 133 MB

Mountain Stage kicks off it's 36th season with a show from the WVU Creative Arts Center in Morgantown, WV. You'll hear live performances from Gregory Alan Isakov, Mandolin Orange, Elysian Fields, Hush Kids and The Brother Brothers. Make plans to be a part of our radio audience live and in person- check out our live show schedule at www.mountainstage.org.

935 - Amy Ray Band, Crash Test Dummies, Parker Millsap, Anais Mitchell, and more on Mountain Stage

March 12, 2019 07:00 - 2 hours - 133 MB

Amy Ray Band, Crash Test Dummies, Parker Millsap, Anais Mitchell, and William Matheny join us as we record episode #935 and celebrate 35 years of Mountain Stage. Recorded live from Charleston, WV. Plan your visit to a live recording of Mountain Stage at mountainstage.org.

934 - River Whyless, Martha Scanlan, Will Hoge and more on Mountain Stage

December 11, 2018 07:00 - 2 hours - 141 MB

River Whyless, Martha Scanlan, Will Hoge, Royal Wood and Hello June join us for episode #934 of Mountain Stage. Recorded in Charleston, WV at the Culture Center Theater. Plan your visit to a live recording of Mountain Stage at mountainstage.org.

Special: Staff Favorites of 2018

December 04, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 108 MB

Patti Smith, The Wood Brothers, Molly Tuttle, The Mountain Goats and more are all featured as we revisit the favorite performances of our staff and crew. Plan your visit to a live recording of Mountain Stage at mountainstage.org

933-Bottle Rockets, Amy Helm, Alela Diane, John R. Miller & the Engine Lights, Hubby Jenkins

November 20, 2018 07:00 - 2 hours - 130 MB

Listen now to hear Bottle Rockets, Amy Helm, Alela Diane, John R. Miller & the Engine Lights and Hubby Jenkins on this episode of Mountain Stage. Recorded at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. Plan your visit to a live recording at www.mountainstage.org

932 - Livingston Taylor, Gretchen Peters and more on Mountain Stage

November 13, 2018 07:00 - 2 hours - 128 MB

Livingston Taylor, Gretchen Peters, Jill Barber, Sean Rowe and Amber Rubarth join us for episode of Mountain Stage. Tune in and tap your toes along with show #932!Plan your visit to a live recording of Mountain Stage at mountainstage.org!

931-Amanda Shires, The War and Treaty, Israel Nash and more on Mountain Stage

November 05, 2018 07:00 - 2 hours - 132 MB

Amanda Shires, The War and Treaty, Israel Nash, Teitur and Byron Isaacs perform during episode #931 of Mountain Stage. Recorded live at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. Plan your trip to a live show at mountainstage.org

930- Leo Kottke, Mali's BKO, Josh Rouse, Ari Hest, and Johnny Irion

October 30, 2018 07:00 - 2 hours - 134 MB

Performances by Leo Kottke, Mali's BKO, Josh Rouse, Ari Hest, and Johnny Irion cover a wide range of genres in episode #930 of Mountain Stage. Recorded at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. Plan your visit at mountainstage.org!

929 - Natalie Prass, Red Wanting Blue, Jill Sobule, Gurf Morlix and Todd Burge

October 23, 2018 07:00 - 2 hours - 129 MB

Recorded in Marietta, OH at Peoples Bank Theater this episode of Mountain Stage offers performances from Natalie Prass, Red Wanting Blue, Jill Sobule, Gurf Morlix and Todd Burge. Plan your trip to see a live Mountain Stage performance at www.mountainstage.org

928 - Bil Lepp Guest-Hosts with Kathy Mattea, Darin and Brooke Aldridge and more.

October 16, 2018 07:00 - 2 hours - 140 MB

Join special guest-Host Bil Lepp as he welcomes performances from Kathy Mattea, Darin and Brooke Aldridge, Blue Yonder and Joe Newberry. Recorded at the Augusta Heritage Festival on the campus of Davis and Elkins College in Elkins, WV. Plan your trip to see a live Mountain Stage performance at www.mountainstage.org

927 - Jeff Daniels and the Ben Daniels Band, Dawn Landes and more on Mountain Stage

October 09, 2018 07:00 - 2 hours - 127 MB

Laughter and lyricism are both present during episode #927 of Mountain Stage. Featuring Jeff Daniels and the Ben Daniels Band, Dawn Landes, Lucy Wainwright Roche, The Handsome Family and Kevin Gordon. Recorded at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. Plan your trip to see a live recording of the show at MountainStage.org

926 - Hiss Golden Messenger, Kris Delmhorst and more on Mountain Stage

October 04, 2018 07:00 - 2 hours - 132 MB

Recorded at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV hear Hiss Golden Messenger, Kris Delmhorst, Nicki Bluhm, Teddy Thompson and The Parachute Brigade. Plan your trip to see a live Mountain Stage performance at www.mountainstage.org

925 - Peter Mulvey Guest-Hosts with The Wood Brothers, Todd Snider and more.

September 25, 2018 07:00 - 2 hours - 131 MB

Join special guest-host Peter Mulvey as episode #925 brings us performances from The Wood Brothers, Todd Snider, Dave Alvin & Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Kat Wright. Recorded at The Culture Center in Charleston, WV. Plan a trip to see a live Mountain Stage performance at www.mountainstage.org/

924-Lee Ann Womack, The Travelin' McCourys, Caitlyn Smith, Haley Heynderickx, Anthony DaCosta

September 18, 2018 07:00 - 2 hours - 144 MB

This episode of Mountain Stage with Larry Groce features performances from Lee Ann Womack, The Travelin' McCourys, Caitlyn Smith, Haley Heynderickx, and Anthony DaCosta, recorded live at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. Plan a trip to see a live Mountain Stage performance at www.mountainstage.org

923- NRBQ, Kat Edmonson, Lindsay Lou, The Matchsellers, and The Wooks

June 12, 2018 07:00 - 2 hours - 134 MB

This episode of Mountain Stage with Larry Groce includes performances from NRBQ, Kat Edmonson, Lindsay Lou, The Matchsellers, and The Wooks. Recorded at The Culture Center in Charleston, WV. Plan a trip to see a live Mountain Stage performance at www.mountainstage.org/

922- Chuck Prophet, Kim Richey, Ona, Sidi Toure and Che Apalache

June 05, 2018 07:00 - 2 hours - 126 MB

Mountain Stage with Larry Groce this week is a roots-music road trip of global proportions. Well hear live performances from San Fran rocker Chuck Prophet, roots songwriter Kim Richey, plus Malis Sidi Toure and the Latin/Old-time fusion group Che Apalache. Plan a trip to be a part of our live audience at www.mountainstage.org/shows

921-M. Ward, Laura Veirs, Joachim Cooder, The Sea The Sea and Dead Horses

May 29, 2018 07:00 - 2 hours - 131 MB

Live performances from some indie-rock heavy hitters when M. Ward and Laura Veirs join us on Mountain Stage with Larry Groce. Youll also hear sets from The Sea The Sea, Wisconsins Dead Horses and a spellbinding set from Joachim Cooder. Plan a trip to be a part of our live audience at www.mountainstage.org/shows

920- John Gorka, Shawn Camp, The Weather Station, Scott Miller and Dori Freeman

May 15, 2018 07:00 - 2 hours - 129 MB

The show heads to Radford University in Radford, VA as we help celebrate the 40th Anniversary of RU's public radio station WVRU. You'll hear performances by John Gorka, Shawn Camp, The Weather Station, Scott Miller and Dori Freeman. Plan a trip to be a part of our live audience at www.mountainstage.org

919- James McMurtry, Inara George, The Low Anthem and John Moreland

May 07, 2018 07:00 - 2 hours - 131 MB

Larry Groce welcomes James McMurtry, Inara George, The Low Anthem and John Moreland, plus songs from our own Julie Adams and pianist Bob Thompson. Recorded at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. Plan a trip to see Mountain Stage in person at www.mountainstage.orgMountain Stage is a production of West Virginia Public Broadcasting and distributed by NPR Music.

918- Tal National, Ranky Tanky, Calan, Shannon McNally and Amy Rigby

April 30, 2018 07:00 - 2 hours - 138 MB

West Africa's Tal National join us for an energetic live performance. Plus the ''Gullah'' sounds of South Carolina's Ranky Tanky, new Welsh folk music from Calan, plus songwriters Shannon McNally and Amy Rigby. Recorded at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. Plan a trip to see Mountain Stage in person at www.mountainstage.org

917-Kathy Mattea Guest-Hosts with Seamus Egan Project, Cheryl Wheeler and more.

April 23, 2018 07:00 - 2 hours - 141 MB

Country music star and West Virginia native Kathy Mattea guest-hosts this special edition featuring performances by Seamus Egan Project, Cheryl Wheeler, Kenny White, Sam Baker and The Mulligan Brothers. Recorded in Charleston, WV at the Culture Center Theater. Plan a trip to see a live Mountain Stage performance at www.mountainstage.org/

Special: Grammy Winners and Nominees

April 17, 2018 07:00 - 108 MB

This special episode looks back on some of our favorite performances by artists who have received Grammy Awards or Nominations. Songs included by Alison Krauss (2005), Jason Isbell & 400 Unit (2011), Iron & Wine (2016),Robert Cray Band (2017), Sonny Landreth (2017), Larry Cordle (2012),Randy Newman (1999), Chris Stapleton (2015), The SteelDrivers (2008), Eric Bibb (2007), Raul Midon (2010), Infamous Stringdusters (2014), Little Big Town (2007), Jack Ingram (2002), Blind Boys of Alabama (20...

Special: Grammy Winners and Nominees Revisited

April 17, 2018 07:00 - 108 MB

This special episode looks back on some of our favorite performances by artists who have received Grammy Awards or Nominations. Songs included by Alison Krauss (2005), Jason Isbell & 400 Unit (2011), Robert Cray Band (2017), Sonny Landreth (2017), Larry Cordle (2012),Randy Newman (1999), Chris Stapleton (2015), The SteelDrivers (2008), The Mavericks (2015), Sarah McLachlan (1994), Raul Midon (2010), Infamous Stringdusters (2014), Jack Ingram (2002), Blind Boys of Alabama (2011), The Lost B...

916- Joan Osborne, Chris Smither and The Nick Moss Band.

April 12, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 99.5 MB

Episode #916 features performances from Joan Osborne, Chris Smither and the Nick Moss Band featuring Dennis Gruenling. Plan a trip to be a part of the live Mountain Stage audience. Browse our Live Show shcedule at www.mountainstage.org *Per an agreement with Verve Records, Bettye LaVette's performance is not included in this podcast. Hear Bettye's segment at www.npr.org/mountainstage.

915- Patti Smith, Van William, Mollie O'Brien & Rich Moore, Robbie Fulks and more.

April 04, 2018 07:00 - 2 hours - 133 MB

This special episode features a set from Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Patti Smith, whose husband Fred ''Sonic'' Smith, born in Lincoln county, WV was honored the previous evening at the 2018 WV Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Plus you'll hear Mollie O'Brien & Rich Moore perform along with their daughters Lucy & Brigid Moore, a set from Robbie Fulks, Van William, and an all-star tribute to WV's Rhinestone Hillbilly Little Jimmy Dickens, featuring Tim O'Brien, Charlie McCoy and more.

914- Dailey & Vincent, Molly Tuttle, The Sweetback Sisters, Richie & Rosie, Western Centuries

March 27, 2018 07:00 - 2 hours - 143 MB

Performances from Dailey & Vincent, Molly Tuttle, The Sweetback Sisters, Richie & Rosie and Western Centuries, recorded live on Mountain Stage. Episode #914 was recorded at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. Visit MountainStage.org/shows to plan a trip to come see us live. Support provided by Bailey & Glasser LLP, and by Wild, Wonderful West Virginia.

913- John Oates, Tyminski, Lilly Hiatt, Danny Barnes and Bil Lepp

March 19, 2018 07:00 - 2 hours - 139 MB

John Oates and The Good Road Band, Tyminski, Lilly Hiatt, Danny Barnes and Bil Lepp, live on Mountain Stage with Larry Groce. Episode #913 was recorded at the Creative Arts Center in Morgantown, WV. Visit MountainStage.org/shows to plan a trip to come see us live.

912- The Mountain Goats, Joe Henry, Nellie McKay and John K. Samson

March 12, 2018 07:00 - 2 hours - 120 MB

Our 34th Anniversary celebration features performances by The Mountain Goats, Joe Henry, Nellie McKay and John K. Samson. Episode #912 was recorded at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. Visit MountainStage.org/shows to plan a trip to come see us live.Support provided by Bailey & Glasser LLP, and by Wild, Wonderful West Virginia.

911-Robyn Hitchcock, Pere Ubu, Joan Shelley, Susan Werner, Chandler Travis Philharmonic

December 26, 2017 07:00 - 2 hours - 133 MB

Robyn Hitchcock, Pere Ubu, Joan Shelley, Susan Werner and The Chandler Travis Philharmonic live on Mountain Stage with Larry Groce. Episode #911 was recorded at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. Visit MountainStage.org/shows to plan a trip to come see us live.

910- North Mississippi Allstars, Paul Thorn, Bonnie Bishop, Declan O'Rourke and Bil Lepp.

December 18, 2017 07:00 - 2 hours - 127 MB

Episode #910 featuring North Mississippi Allstars, Paul Thorn's Mission Temple Fireworks Revival, Bonnie Bishop and Declan O'Rourke, plus a story from WV storyteller Bil Lepp, heard live on Mountain Stage. Recorded at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. Visit MountainStage.org/shows to plan a trip to come see Mountain Stage live.

909- Emily Saliers, Overcoats, Becca Mancari, Anders Parker and Seth Glier

December 11, 2017 07:00 - 2 hours - 132 MB

Special guest host Michael Cerveris, Tony-winning actor and star of TV's ''Gotham,'' steps in to host for Larry Groce. Our guests are Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls, Overcoats, Becca Mancari, Anders Parker and Seth Glier. Episode #909 was recorded at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV during FestivALL Fall.

Special: Mountain Stage Favorites

December 05, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 108 MB

This episode features some of Larry Groce's favorite songs and performances from the last couple of years. Sets from Andrew Bird and Foy Vance, plus songs from Shemekia Copeland, Wynonna & the Big Noise, Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn, and many others.

908- Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, Paula Cole, Ladama, Angela Perley and Matt the Electrician

November 28, 2017 07:00 - 2 hours - 155 MB

Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, Paula Cole, LADAMA, Matt the Electrician and Angela Perley & the Howlin' Moons live on Mountain Stage w/ Larry Groce. Recorded live in Athens, OH with OU Arts & Entertainment and WOUB public media.

907- Drive-By Truckers, Paul Kelly, Jessica Lea Mayfield and Daniel Norgren.

November 20, 2017 07:00 - 2 hours - 128 MB

Drive-By Truckers, Paul Kelly, Jessica Lea Mayfield and Daniel Norgren live on Mountain Stage w/ Larry Groce. Episode #907 was recorded at The Clay Center in Charleston, WV.

906- Martin Sexton Trio, Dan Wilson, Son Little, Phoebe Hunt & the Gatherers, Rachel Sermanni

November 13, 2017 07:00 - 2 hours - 135 MB

Martin Sexton Trio, Dan Wilson, Son Wilson, Phoebe Hunt & The Gatherers and Rachel Sermanni, live on Mountain Stage w/ Larry Groce. Produced by West Virginia Public Broadcasting and distributed by NPR Music, episode #906 was recorded in Charleston, WV.

905- Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors, Peter Mulvey, Lost Bayou Ramblers, Andrew Combs, Christian Lopez

November 07, 2017 07:00 - 2 hours - 131 MB

Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors, Peter Mulvey, Christian Lopez, Lost Bayou Ramblers, and Andrew Combs, live on Mountain Stage w/ Larry Groce. Produced by West Virginia Public Broadcasting and distributed by NPR Music, episode 905 was recorded in Morgantown, WV.

904 - Robert Cray Band, Sonny Landreth, Luther Dickinson feat. Sharde Thomas and Amy Speace

October 31, 2017 07:00 - 2 hours - 138 MB

Roberty Cray Band, Sonny Landreth, Luther Dickinson feat. Sharde Thomas and Amy Speace perform on Mountain Stage from NPR Music and West Virginia Public Broadcasting. Episode 904 was recorded live at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV.

903 - Tom Paxton and The Don Juans (feat. Don Henry & Jon Vezner), Bill Kirchen & more

October 23, 2017 07:00 - 2 hours - 132 MB

Tom Paxton and The Don Juans (Featuring Don Henry & Jon Vezner), Laurie Lewis & The Right Hands, Bill Kirchen, Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer and The Early Mays perform on NPR Music & West Virginia Public Broadcasting's Mountain Stage. Episode 903 recorded live at the Augusta Heritage Festival on the campus of Davis & Elkins College in Elkins, WV.

902 - St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Mac McAnally, The Wild Reeds, Chastity Brown & Sarah Siskind

October 16, 2017 07:00 - 2 hours - 134 MB

St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Mac McAnally, The Wild Reeds, Chastity Brown & Sarah Siskind perform on NPR Music & West Virginia Public Broadcasting's Mountain Stage. Episode 902 recorded live at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV.

901 - Mokoomba, Okkervil River, Curtis McMurtry, David Amram & Joe Pug

October 09, 2017 07:00 - 2 hours - 140 MB

Mokoomba, Okkervil River, Curtis McMurtry, David Amram and Joe Pug perform on NPR Music & West Virginia Public Broadcasting's Mountain Stage. Episode 901 recorded live at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV.

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