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Mon, May 21
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Martin Sexton 2012-05-11
This week’s all new Mountain Stage with Larry Groce features modern day folk rock master Martin Sexton in a lively solo performance, recorded live on the campus of West Virginia Wesleyan College. You’ll also hear from the Canadian alt country duo Whitehorse, and some smooth groves from the Ryan Montbleau Band. White-hot bluegrass outfit NewFound Road keep things traditional and contemporary all at the same time, and hometown favorite Belinda Smith stops by.
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Mon, May 14
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Patterson Hood 2012-05-04
This week’s broadcast of Mountain Stage features Patterson Hood of the Drive-By Truckers, along with a special guest appearance by Mike Mills of REM. You’ll also hear a set from lyricist, arranger composer Van Dyke Parks, whose collaborations with Beach Boy Brian Wilson resulted in the legendary “Smile” album. Both Caroline Aiken and Randall Bramblett deliver soulful sets of southern-infused rock and folk, and singer-songwriter Teitur stops by, all the way from Denmark’s Faroe Islands.
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Mon, May 7
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Fountains of Wayne 2012-04-27
This week’s all new Mountain Stage with Larry Groce features a performance from power pop masters Fountains of Wayne, with songs from their latest release Sky Full of Holes. You’ll also hear the blue-eyed, bayou soul of Marc Broussard, along with the powerful vocals of singer-songwriter Grace Weber. Fiddler and singer Amanda Shires brings songs from her new record Carrying Lightning. And you hear an intimate performance from Australian singer-songwriter Ben Lee.
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Mon, Apr 30
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Dirty Dozen Brass Band 2012-04-20
Trail blazing New Orleans jazz ensemble the Dirty Dozen Brass band perform on this week's Mountain Stage. You'll also hear from Nashville songwriting institution Darrell Scott, who brings songs from his latest country album. Irish-American supergroup Solas appears, along with singer-songwriter Jimmy LaFave and newcomer Rosi Golan.
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Mon, Apr 23
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Johnny Winter 2012-04-13
This week's Mountain Stage features legendary blues-rock guitarist Johnny Winter, in a rare nationally-broadcast appearance. You'll also hear from living legend Magic Slim, along with his band The Teardrops. Ruthie Foster stops by with her own brand of folk and gospel inspired blues, and you'll also hear from guitarist Patrick Sweany, and newcomer Bhi Bhiman.
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Mon, Apr 16
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Billy Joe Shaver 2012-04-06
This week’s premiere episode of Mountain Stage with Larry Groce features original honky tonk hero Billy Joe Shaver, with songs that span his storied career, plus a few new classics. You’ll also hear from Banjo phenom Noam Pikelny, the first ever recipient of the Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Blugrass. He brings along an all star band for an innovative set of acoustic music. Nashville Songwriter’s Hall of Fame member Matraca Berg sings a few of her award winning songs, and...
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Mon, Apr 9
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Dave Alvin & The Guilty Ones 2012-03-30
Roots rock icon Dave Alvin and his band The Guilty Ones return to Mountain Stage. Youll hear a few his classic tunes, along with songs from his new electric album Eleven Eleven. Jazz and blues master Catherine Russell also stops by, along with her incredible band. Youll also hear from insurgent country and roots rock singer-songwriter Will Hoge, along with folk mainstay Eliza Gilkyson and Boston-based singer-songwriter Catie Curtis.
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Mon, Apr 2
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Booker T. Jones 2012-03-23
This week’s premiere broadcast of Mountain Stage with Larry Groce features legendary musician, songwriter and producer Booker T. Jones. He plays some of his most well known hits, a few new tunes, and touches on his collaborations with greats like Bob Dylan and Bill Withers. The exciting young jazz and pop quartet Lake Street Dive make their first appearance on Mountain Stage, and alternative singer-songwriter Jill Sobule returns to the show. You’ll also hear from Brooklyn-based indie-folk...
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Mon, Mar 26
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Stephen Kellogg & the Sixers 2012-03-16
Upbeat rockers Stephen Kellogg & the Sixers stop by this week's Mountain Stage, along with indie neo-soul darlings Fitz & the Tantrums. You'll also hear sweet harmonies and driving rockabilly guitar courtesy of The Sweetback Sisters, Nashville-by-way-of-Alaska string band Bearfoot, and newcomer Katie Costello.
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Mon, Mar 19
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Mountain Heart 2012-03-09
Energetic bluegrass stars Mountain Heart visit this week’s Mountain Stage with Larry Groce. Known for combining traditional bluegrass sounds with rock & roll energy, Mountain Heart play songs from their latest release “That Just Happened.” Respected Nashville songwriter and guitarist Shawn Camp performs a few of the tunes he’s written for others, including the number one hit “Would You Go With Me.” You’ll also hear a contemporary take on traditional string music from Michigan’s Greensky...
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Mon, Mar 12
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Wanda Jackson 2012-03-02
The Queen of Rock-a-billy- Wanda Jackson- is back with a new album produced by Jack White and she performs on Mountain Stage with Larry Groce this week. Legendary Texas Troubadour Joe Ely performs songs from his first album in four years, "Satisfied at Last," along with his band. Jimmie Dale Gilmore teams up with San Francisco based group The Wronglers to sing classic American country and old-time music, plus fiery Texas-blues guitarist Carolyn Wonderland and U.K. comedy troupe The New Rope...
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Fri, Feb 24
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Blind Boys of Alabama 2012-02-24
Legendary gospel group The Blind Boys of Alabama perform songs from their first ever country-flavored record on this week's episode of Mountain Stage with Larry Groce. Irish rock group Bell X-1 return for their second appearance on the show with their large, melodic songs. Memphis singer and bassist Amy LaVere plays songs from her upcoming story-song-cycle "Stranger Me" about the dissolution of a longstanding love affair. All of this plus Power-pop duo Marti Jones and Don Dixon and Nashville...
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Fri, Feb 17
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Amos Lee 2012-02-17
Blue Note records artist Amos Lee brings songs from his recent hit-album "The Mission Bell" to Mountain Stage with Larry Groce this week. With his full band, Lee's soul-infused voice is clear and beautiful. Canadian folk trio the Wailin' Jennys perform some of their heartfelt, roots ballads while new comer Lauren Pritchard performs songs from her break through release "Wasted In Jackson." Joined by the Mountain Stage Band, unpredictable singer, songwriter and pianist Nellie McKay has an...
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Mon, Jan 30
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Todd Snider 2012-01-20
Folk singer Todd Snider brings his cutting wit and trademarked humor to Mountain Stage with Larry Groce this week. His latest CD is a live effort titled ''Storyteller'' and features musical support from Great American Taxi, who also appear on this week's episode. Led by former Leftover Salmon member Vince Herman, Great American Taxi play their brand of Americana without borders and New Jersey based jam-grass group Railroad Earth display songs from their self-titled latest. A new singer with...
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Mon, Jan 2
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CAKE 2011-12-23
Alternative Rockers Cake are back with songs from their first album in six years, the chart-topping "Showroom of Compassion." Texas singer-songwriter Hayes Carll and his band perform a witty, humor-laced set of roots rock. You'll also hear alt-country mainstays The Old 97's and the western swing revivalists Hot Club of Cowtown recall Bob Wills. They're all in live performance on this week's Mountain Stage with Larry Groce.
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Mon, Dec 26 2011
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The Nighthawks 2011-12-16
Proto-roots rock band The Nighthawks pay tribute to their friend the late Hubert Sumlin with their signature mix of blues, jump jazz and road house rock. You'll also hear from revered singer-songwriter Sarah Siskind, folk duo The Milk Carton Kids, singer-songwriter Lucy Wainwright Roche, and the Chandler Travis Three-O
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Mon, Dec 12 2011
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Brett Dennen 2011-12-02
Easy going songwriter Brett Dennen stops by Mountain Stage, along with iconic Carolina string band the Red Clay Ramblers. You'll also hear from acoustic trio the Kruger Brothers, retro-voiced country ingenue Nikki Lane, and country-pop singer-songwriter Charlie Worsham.
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Mon, Nov 28 2011
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The Jayhawks 2011-11-18
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Mon, Nov 21 2011
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Paul Brady 2011-11-11
Beloved Irish singer-songwriter Paul Brady performs on this episode of Mountain Stage, recorded on the campus of West Virginia University. Renegade cellist Ben Sollee blurs the lines between traditional music, folk, and R&B. You'll also hear from experimental folk rocker Joseph Arthur, the sweet harmonies of Vandaveer, and the twin fiddle attack of Scythian.
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Tue, Nov 15 2011
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Tim O'Brien 2011-11-04
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Mon, Nov 7 2011
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John Gorka 2011-10-28
Folk mainstay John Gorka performs on this episode of Mountain Stage, recorded on the road in Grand Marais, MN. You'll also hear from touching songwriter and born joker Cheryl Wheeler, Lindsay Mac, Michael Johnson, and guitar-slinging duo Pat Donohue and Mary Flower.
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Mon, Oct 31 2011
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Vince Gill 2011-10-21
Country Music icon Vince Gill delivers a career-spanning set on this week's Mountain Stage. Americana singer-songwriter extraordinaire Jim Lauderdale stops by, and you'll also hear some lively tunes from the David Mayfield parade. Acoustic roots trio Red Molly make their first appearance on Mountain Stage, along with West Virginia's own John Lilly.
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Sun, Oct 23 2011
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Grupo Fantasma 2011-10-14
This week's Mountain Stage broadcast features 10-piece Latin-funk orchestra Grupo Fantasma, Canadian roots rock supergroup Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, powerhouse vocalist Tracy Nelson, and Chicago-based newcomer Musikanto.
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Mon, Oct 17 2011
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Ollabelle 2011-10-07
Manhattan-based indie folk group Ollabelle visits Mountain Stage. Modern acoustic folk blues master also appears, along with reunited country-pop trailblazers Foster & Lloyd. West Virginia string band The Fox Hunt stop by, and Irish sibling trio The Henry Girls make their first American appearance.
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Mon, Oct 10 2011
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John Oates 2011-09-30
Pop-rock legend John Oates explores American roots music in a set drawn from his new album Mississippi Mile. You'll also hear from Mountain Stage New Song Contest winner Amber Rubarth, along with Millennial folk band Frontier Ruckus, San Fransisco-based lady rock band Blame Sally, and low-fi blues-rock duo Moreland and Arbuckle.
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Sun, Oct 2 2011
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The Weepies 2011-09-23
Acoustic-pop group The Weepies, featuring songwriters Deb Talan and Steve Tannen, perform songs from their new CD "Be My Thrill" on Mountain Stage with Larry Groce this week. Also on stage is the chamber-folk group Punch Brothers, led by former Nickel Creek mandolin player Chris Thile, with songs from their latest "Antifogmatic." More instrumental fireworks are in store from virtuosos The Infamous Stringdusters plus a frenetic set by Minnesota's Trampled By Turtles.
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Mon, Sep 5 2011
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Buckwheat Zydeco 2011-08-26
The leading light of zydeco music, Buckwheat Zydeco makes his seventh appearance on Mountain Stage. You'll also hear from Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Jesse Harris and Denmark's Tina Dico. London-based pop quartet The Magic Numbers stop by, along with roots rock bassist Lee Rocker of the Stray Cats.
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Mon, May 2 2011
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Todd Snider 2011-04-22
Folk singer Todd Snider brings his cutting wit and trademarked humor to Mountain Stage with Larry Groce this week. His latest CD is a live effort titled ''Storyteller'' and features musical support from Great American Taxi, who also appear on this week's episode. Led by former Leftover Salmon member Vince Herman, Great American Taxi play their brand of Americana without borders and New Jersey based jam-grass group Railroad Earth display songs from their self-titled latest. A new singer with...
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Mon, Apr 25 2011
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Lucinda Williams (acoustic) 2011-04-15
This week Mountain Stage with Larry Groce welcomes alt-country songsmith Lucinda Williams in a special solo performance of songs from her latest release, "Blessed." Rhode Island new-folk group The Low Anthem make their second appearance on the show with songs from their new collection "Smart Flesh." Three stars of modern folk music, Lucy Kaplansky, Eliza Gilkyson and John Gorka, make up the trio Red Horse, who have collaborated on a self-titled album. Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion perform...
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Mon, Apr 18 2011
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Mark Olson 2011-04-08
Former Jayhawks singer and songwriter Mark Olson performs on this week's Mountain Stage with Larry Groce. His unconventional three piece band includes drums, fiddle and dulcimer, underneath poetic lyrics from his solo album "Many Colored Kite." Canadian songwriter Ron Sexsmith, who has been covered by Rod Stewart and kd lang, incorporates a rock sheen on his new album "Long Player Late Bloomer," thanks in part to producer Bob Rock. He is joined by the Mountain Stage Band. Nashville duo The...
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