Mountain Stage
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Asleep at the Wheel 2013-05-03
Asleep at the Wheel, Lunasa, Down Hill Strugglers, Larry Keel & Natural Bridge, Kate Campbell. Recorded live in Bristol, TN/VA.
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Asleep at the Wheel 2013-05-03
This special archive edition of Mountain Stage was recorded on January 29th, 1995. Richie Havens was there, along with Taj Mahal, Rusted Root, and Barenaked Ladies.
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Buddy Miller & Jim Lauderdale 2013-04-19
Buddy Miller and Jim Lauderdale perform as a duo, along with Corb Lund, the Chapin Sisters, Sturgill Simpson, and West Virginia's own Blue Yonder.
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Calexico 2013-04-05
Calexico, Camper Van Beethoven, Bonnie Prince Billy, Bahamas, and Piney Gir.
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Robert Earl Keen 2013-03-29
Robert Earl Keen, Black Prairie, Rhett Miller, and Shelby Lynn.
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Robert Cray Band 2013-03-22
Robert Cray, Shemekia Copeland, Kelly Hogan, Caravan of Thieves.
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Bruce Cockburn 2013-03-15
Bruce Cockburn, Iris DeMent, Brooke Waggoner, Carrie Rodriguez, Trixie Whitley
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Mike Doughty 2013-03-08
Mike Doughty, The Iguanas, Charlie Mars, Jeffery Foucault, A City on a Lake
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Justin Townes Earle 2013-02-22
This week’s episode of Mountain Stage with Larry Groce features Americana sensation Justin Townes Earle, with songs from his new critically acclaimed album “Nothing's Gonna Change the Way You Feel About Me Now.” Texas rock institution Alejandro Escovedo stops by, along with country singer and radio host Elizabeth Cook. You’ll also hear from respected West Virginia singer-songwriter Todd Burge, along with the triple fiddles and sweet western harmonies of the Quebe Sisters Band.
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Arlo Guthrie & Boys Night Out 2013-02-15
Folk icon Arlo Guthrie shares songs and stories from his legendary career on this week's Mountain Stage. Iconoclastic singer-songwriter Paul Thorn kicks off the show with a solo set. You'll also hear broadway star Michael Cerveris' take on Americana, and folk-rock newcomers Delta Rae make their first Mountain Stage appearance.
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Joan Osborne 2013-02-08
This week’s broadcast of Mountain Stage with Larry Groce features the sultry vocals of Joan Osborne, who has a new album of classic blues songs called “Bring It On Home.” You’ll also hear the white-hot acoustic sounds of Punch Brothers, featuring modern mandolin master Chris Thile along with jam band favorites Leftover Salmon, who are embarked on their first tour together in nearly 8 years. Worldly singer-songwriter Sylvie Lewis stops by, and Athens-based alt country newcomer Lera makes her...
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Rich Robinson 2013-01-25
This week’s all new Mountain Stage with Larry Groce features a performance by Black Crowes founding member and guitarist Rich Robinson. He appears with his own band for a set from his rock-infused solo album “Through a Crooked Sun.” You’ll also hear a loud and lively set from revered Canadian band the Cowboy Junkies, in their 9th appearance on the show. Australian singer and songwriting institution Paul Kelly stops by, and you’ll also hear from Vermont-based singer-songwriter Anais Mitchell,...
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Martin Sexton 2013-01-18
This week episode of 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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Patterson Hood 2013-01-11
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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Fountains of Wayne 2013-01-04
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'll hear an intimate performance from Australian singer-songwriter Ben Lee.
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Dirty Dozen Brass Band 2012-12-28
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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Billy Joe Shaver 2012-12-21
This week’s encore 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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Dr. Dog 2012-12-14
On this weeks premiere broadcast of Mountain Stage with Larry Groce you'll hear a set from rock and roll oddballs Dr. Dog. Indie folk-rock sensation The Mountain Goats make their first appearance on the show, and multi-talented Mountain Stage favorite Nellie McKay returns. Ohio-based journeyman rock band Red Wanting Blue will also be there, and you'll also hear from Brooklyn-based string band Spirit Family Reunion.
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David Wax Museum 2012-12-07
This week’s premiere broadcast of Mountain Stage with Larry Groce features acclaimed duo David Wax Museum, with their vibrant hybrid of Americana and traditional Mexican music. You’ll also hear a captivating solo set from renowned folk singer Lucy Kaplansky, along with some straight ahead rock from songwriter and producer Chuck Prophet. Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Jesse Harris also appears and duo Barnaby Bright make their first appearance on the show.
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Dave Alvin & The Guilty Ones 2012-11-30
Roots rock icon Dave Alvin and his band The Guilty Ones return to Mountain Stage. You'll 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. You'll 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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Booker T. Jones 2012-11-23
This week’s encore 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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Ben Taylor 2012-11-16
This Week’s premier broadcast of Mountain Stage features singer-songwriter Ben Taylor along with his band, with songs from his new album, Listening. All-female roots music ensemble The Trishas bring their special chemistry to the show for the very first time, along with acclaimed young jazz singer Kat Edmonson. Two native West Virginians also appear: renowned banjo and dulcimer player Bob Shank, and indie pop newcomer Logan Venderlic
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Rodney Crowell 2012-11-09
This Week’s premier broadcast of Mountain Stage was recorded live on the campus of Ohio University in Athens. You’ll hear a solo acoustic set from iconic country singer and songwriter Rodney Crowell. Effervescent Americana artist and former Nickel Creek member Sara Watkins stops by, along with her own band. Memphis-based band Lucero bring their road tested meat-and-potatoes country rock sound to the show, while The Lost Brothers and Doug Paisely each deliver intricate and sets of their own...
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Wanda Jackson 2012-11-02
This Weeks premier broadcast of Mountain Stage comes to you from the Birthplace of Country Music in the border town Bristol Tennessee Virginia. Youll hear from undisputed rockabilly queen Wanda Jackson, whose new album is appropriated called Unfinished Business. Youll also hear from one of country musics most influential female vocalists, Connie Smith, along with the respected and often-covered singer-songwriter Larry Cordle. Pokey LaFarge & the South City Three call to mind a bygone era,...
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Chris Hillman & Herb Pedersen 2012-10-26
This Weeks premier broadcast of Mountain Stage was recorded on the shore of Lake Superior in Grand Marais Minnesota, in partnership with the North House Folk School. You hear from groundbreaking country-folk duo Chris Hillman and Herb Pederson, along with pop hitmakers Jonathan Edwards and Chip Taylor. Mountain Stage favorites Mollie OBrien and Rich Moore will also be there, and respected country singer-songwriter Gretchen Peters stops by.
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Trampled By Turtles 2012-10-19
This Weeks premier broadcast of Mountain Stage was recorded on the shore of Lake Superior in Grand Marais Minnesota, in partnership with the North House Folk School. Indie folk superstars Trampled By Turtles, bring the crowd to their feet with songs from their new album Stars and Satellites. Alt-rock duo LOW bring a dark and heavy sound, along with the Peter Himmelman project called Minnesota. And hometown favorite and Grand Marais native Barbara Jean kicks things off.
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Joan Baez 2012-10-12
This week’s Mountain Stage is a special edition from our near 30-yar archive of live performance radio. Recorded in 2003, you’ll hear a show featuring Joan Baez, Guy Clark, Josh Ritter, Roseanne Cash, and Tracy Grammar.
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Tift Merritt 2012-10-05
This weeks premier broadcast of Mountain Stage with Larry Groce was recorded live on the campus of the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Youll hear the ferocious finger-picking of legendary multi-instrumentalist David Lindley. Americana singer-songwriter Tift Merritt also stops by, with songs from her brand new record Traveling Alone. Bluegrass band Bearfoot makes a final appearance with its current lineup, along with popular Alaskan band Steve Brown & the Bailers. Youll also hear from Alaskan...
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Hot Club of Cowtown 2012-09-28
This week’s premier broadcast of Mountain Stage with Larry Groce was recorded live on the campus of the University of Alaska Fairbanks. You’ll hear the hot jazz and western swing fusion of Hot Club of Cowtown, along with the acclaimed chamber-folk of Portland, Oregon’s Horse Feathers. Folk-rock singer-songwriter Tim Easton’s Midwestern roots and Alaskan ties color his energetic set, and you’ll also hear from Alaskan bar-room favorites The Whipsaws, along with respected Alaskan singer and...
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The Nighthawks 2012-08-31
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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Dawes 2012-08-24
California rock band Dawes return to Mountain Stage, for one of our most exciting shows of 2011. You'll also hear from iconic Texas singer-songwriter James McMurtry, roots rockers Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit, Portland Oregon's Blitzen Trapper, and power pop master Matthew Sweet.
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Paul Brady 2012-08-03
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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*Special Archive Broadcast* 2012-07-27
This week’s Mountain Stage with Larry Groce is a special archive broadcast. Originally recorded in 2007, you’ll hear from groundbreaking alt-pop singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega. Justin Currie, of Scottish band Del Amitri also appears, and you’ll also hear a set from famed Irish musician Moya Brennan. Singer-songwriters Matt Nathanson and Ingrid Michaelson also stop by.
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*Special Archive Broadcast* 2012-07-20
This weeks Mountain Stage with Larry Groce is a special archive broadcast. Originally recorded in 2005, youll hear from the now legendary progressive acoustic group Nickel Creek, in their final performance on the show. Youll also hear from Kathleen Edwards, who has become one of Americanas top performers, along with the acclaimed Portland, Oregon-based indie Jazz orchestra Pink Martini. Rising singer-songwriter Sonya Kitchell also stops by
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Tim O'Brien 2012-07-13
This week’s episode of Mountain Stage with Larry Groce was recorded on the road in Grand Marais Minnesota, in partnership with the North House Folk School. Two of West Virginia’s most beloved artists, Tim O’Brien and Kathy Mattea, weave wit and humor with sincere reflections on family and home. Irish-American singer Cathie Ryan, and Toronto-based folk-rock band The Great Lake Swimmers stop by, and you’ll also hear from two of Nashville’s most respected singer-songwriters, Sally Barris and...
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Joan Osborne 2012-06-08
This week’s broadcast of Mountain Stage with Larry Groce features the sultry vocals of Joan Osborne, who has a new album of classic blues songs called “Bring It On Home.” You’ll also hear the white-hot acoustic sounds of Punch Brothers, featuring modern mandolin master Chris Thile along with jam band favorites Leftover Salmon, who are embarked on their first tour together in nearly 8 years. Worldly singer-songwriter Sylvie Lewis stops by, and Athens-based alt country newcomer Lera makes her...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Tim O'Brien 2011-11-04
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Mavis Staples 2011-04-01
This week's episode of Mountain Stage with Larry Groce was recorded in Glasgow Scotland at the 2011 Celtic Connections Festival. You'll hear performances by soul-gospel legend Mavis Staples, who performs songs from her latest CD, the Jeff Tweedy produced "You Are Not Alone." Songwriter Dougie MacLean performs some of Scotland's most memorable folk songs, and versatile vocalist Mollie O'Brien and her husband Rich Moore sing songs from their new disc "Saints & Sinners." Boston-based string...
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CAKE 2011-03-25
Alternative Rockers Cake are back with songs from their first album in six years, ''Showroom of Compassion.'' They perform this week on Mountain Stage with Larry Groce. Texas singer-songwriter Hayes Carll and his band perform a witty, humor-laced set. 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.
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Jakob Dylan & Three Legs 2011-03-18
Jakob Dylan and Three Legs, featuring Neko Case and Kelly Hogan, drop by Mountain Stage with Larry Groce this week. They perform songs from Dylan's new CD "Women and Country." Kentucky born, Los Angeles Based sisters The Watson Twins sing their soft, sibling harmony and new-Folk singer Kristian Mattson performs as The Tallest Man On Earth. Plus New Jersey's April Smith and the Great Picture Show and the chamber pop of Clare and the Reasons.
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Mindy Smith 2011-03-11
Singer-songwriter Mindy Smith does an acoustic performance on Mountain Stage with Larry Groce this week. Renowned multi-instrumentalist and Jackson Browne accompanist David Lindley does a special solo performance with his unconventional instrumentation and crafty song choice. Legendary blues man John Hammond performs a career spanning set and longtime Rolling Stones pianist Chuck Leavell is joined by the Mountain Stage Band. Plus an endearing set by Nashville singer Butterfly Boucher rounds...
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Solas 2011-03-04
This week's Mountain Stage is a St. Patrick's Day Special featuring musicians from Ireland in live performance. This compilation show features Mountain Stage performances from Irish musicians Paul Brady, Christy Moore, Luka Bloom, Tommy Makem, Solas, John Doyle, Karan Casey, Dervish, Altan, Mary Black and Bell X1.
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Paul Thorn 2011-02-25
Tupelo Mississippi soul-rocker Paul Thorn returns to Mountain Stage this week with his full band and songs from his latest autobiographical CD "Pimps & Preachers." Austin Texas super-group Band of Heathens perform their amped up country-soul music, plus folk-pop singer Kelley Ryan, the soft sounds of Peter Bradley Adams and WV based string Band The Fox Hunt.
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Patty Loveless 2011-02-18
Beloved Country Music vocalist Patty Loveless returns to Mountain Stage with Larry Groce this week with songs from her second album of country classics "Mountain Soul TWO." Grammy winning songwriter Loudon Wainwright performs a tribute to Charlie Poole and some songs for the new depression. Plus Bluegrass fan favorites The Grascals, California alt-country singer Leslie Stevens and songwriter Pieta Brown.
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Ani DiFranco 2011-02-11
Self-made Indie-superstar Ani DiFranco can be heard performing live on this week's Mountain Stage with Larry Groce. Also on the bill are Trombone Shorty and New Orleans Aveneue, a rising funk group out of Louisiana, songwriter Erin McKeown, pop-rocker Chuck Prophet and finger style guitarist and You Tube sensation Andy McKee.
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Calexico 2011-01-21
The south-western sounds of New Mexico group Calexico infuse this week's Mountain Stage with Larry Groce . Boston pop-rockers Stephen Kellog & the Sixers join us for songs from their latest CD "The Bear" and legendary Songwriter Jesse Winchester is back with songs from "Love Filling Station," his first record in nine years. All this plus songwriter Harper Simon and Irish-American mainstays Solas.
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Lucero 2011-02-04
Memphis rockers Lucero bring a raucous set to Mountain Stage with Larry Groce this week. The group performs songs from their major label debut “1372 Overton Park.” New-Grass pioneer Sam Bush drops by with an all-star band and songs from his latest “Circles Around Me.” Central Virginia country-rockers Sons of Bill, Mid-western mainstays The Bottle Rockets, and West Virginia luminaries Bud Carroll & the Southern Souls round out this week’s line-up.
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Robert Earl Keen 2011-01-28
This week on Mountain Stage with Larry Groce you’ll hear some of the Americana genre’s pioneers and brightest stars in live performance. Long-time Texas songwriter Robert Earl Keen performs songs from his latest CD “The Rose Hotel.” Underground Texas hero Ray Wylie Hubbard is joined by his son Lucas and the Mountain Stage band for a set that mixes humor and humanity as only Hubbard can. Plus music performed by Banjo innovator Danny Barnes, songwriter extraordinaire Darrell Scott, and...
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Calexico 2011-01-21
The south-western sounds of New Mexico group Calexico infuse this week's Mountain Stage with Larry Groce . Boston pop-rockers Stephen Kellog & the Sixers join us for songs from their latest CD "The Bear" and legendary Songwriter Jesse Winchester is back with songs from "Love Filling Station," his first record in nine years. All this plus songwriter Harper Simon and Irish-American mainstays Solas.
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Carlene Carter 2011-01-14
Carlene Carter performs in historic Bristol, TN on Mountain Stage with Larry Groce this week. The town played host to the earliest recordings of country music, which included Carlene's grandmother Maybelle and the Carter Family. Also honoring the roots of country music is bluegrass veterans The Del McCoury Band, soul-gospel from Mike Farris, modern-country star Eric Church and Eastern Tennessee's Ed Snodderly. You can hear them all, from the Birthplace of Country Music, on Mountain Stage.
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Black Dub 2011-01-07
World renowned producer Daniel Lanois is back on Mountain Stage with Larry Groce this week with songs from his latest group Black Dub. Featuring vocalist Trixie Whitley and world-class drummer Brian Blade, the group's music is wildly unique. Also on the show, chamber folk group Horse Feathers, California rock band Delta Spirit, YouTube sensation Danielle Ate the Sandwich and songs from Hadestown, a "folk opera" by Anais Mitchell.
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Mark O'Connor's Hot Swing! 2010-12-31
Widely renowned classical violinist Mark O’Connor puts a swing in his step on this week’s Mountain Stage with Larry Groce. O’Connor brings his Hot Swing group, featuring his violin, two guitars and female vocals, to perform for you. You’ll also hear another world renowned instrumentalist in Australia’s finger-style guitarist Tommy Emmanuel. More world-class musicianship is abound in the brother-troupe of classical violinist The DePue Brothers. Plus Among the Oak & Ash, Vetiver and the iconic...
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Holly Cole 2010-12-24
Holly Cole, the sultry Canadian jazz singer, graces the Mountain Stage this week with some holiday treats and crowd favorites in live performance. The smokey songstress has wrapped her voice around lots of holiday classics over the years and she’s still got her own captivating style. Former New Grass Revival bassist and Doobie Brothers singer John Cowan (COW-an) brings his band to the stage with holiday material as well. Classically trained duo Pianafiddle put new spins on classics and...
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The Weepies 2010-12-17
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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Hot Rize 2010-12-10
Legendary bluegrass group Hot Rize returns to Mountain Stage with Larry Groce this week. Their honky-tonk alter egos, Red Knuckles and the Trailblazers, are never far behind. Stan Ridgway, formerly of Wall of Voodoo, performs songs from his new CD Neon Mirage and alt-folk songwriter Peter Case shares material from his latest collection, "WIG."Country music sensation Joey & Rory perform songs from their "Album Number Two," for the crowd in Morgantown, West Virginia.
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Carrie Rodriguez 2010-12-03
Singer, songwriter and fiddler Carrie Rodriguez makes her second solo appearance on Mountain Stage with Larry Groce this week. Rodriguez performs songs from her latest CD, "Love & Circumstance" on a special road show recorded at West Virginia Wesleyan College. Living legend of American Songwriting Jimmy Webb performs at the piano and shares tales from his historic career. Knoxville Tennessee's The Black Lillies, California's Chapin [Chay-pen] Sisters and West Virginia's old-time duo Born...
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Mike Doughty 2010-11-26
Former Soul-Coughing front man Mike Doughty performs his solo material on Mountain Stage this week. Doughty does some material from his entire career, including his latest “Sad Man Happy Man.” Singer and songwriter Diane Birch brings piano based Retro-pop from her debut “Bible Belt,” to the stage. Canadian folk-darlings Dala, folk rocker Langhorne Slim and west-coast roots-rockers Dawes perform as well.
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Jenny and Johnny 2010-11-19
Jenny Lewis of Rilo Kiley and songwriter Jonathan Rice perform as "Jenny & Johnny" on this week's premiere episode of Mountain Stage with Larry Groce. They perform songs from their debut "I Am Having Fun Now" along with their California based band. Piano wild-man Jason D. Williams recalls the antics of Jerry Lee Lewis performing songs from his album "Killer Instincts." Power-pop pioneer Dwight Twilley picks songs from his new album "The Green Blimp" to perform, plus new-england rockers The...
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The Felice Brothers 2010-11-12
New York based alt-rockers The Felice Brothers bring their lively show to Mountain Stage with Larry Groce this week. Alejandro Escovedo and the Sensitive Boys bring new material from "Street Songs of Love" to the stage. Former Two Gallants singer Adam Haworth Stephens, Asheville, NC based chamber-folk group Lost in the Trees and Colorado based duo Mollie O'Brien & Rich Moore will be there too. All in Live Performance from Mountain Stage.
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The Hold Steady 2010-11-05
Brooklyn based rock band The Hold Steady do a special acoustic performance this week on Mountain Stage with Larry Groce. Front man Craig Finn and company perform songs from their newest CD "Heaven Is Whenever." Also on the bill are new-age chamber-folk group Crooked Still, with their energetic arangments of traditional music, classically trained pianist Brooke Waggoner and her band, plus Americana songwriter Joe Pug and pop tunesmith Matt White. They're all in live performance on this...
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Sister Hazel 2010-10-29
The pop-rock group Sister Hazel drop by Mountain Stage with Larry Groce this week. They perform some of their biggest hits like “Change Your Mind,” “Champagne High” and “All For You.” Singer-songwriter Brett Dennen puts his soulful croon to work on songs from his latest, “Hope for the Hopeless.” Soul-blues singer Eric Bibb, Canadian folk duo Madison Violet and the gypsy band Vagabond Opera all perform new material.
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Lizz Wright 2010-10-22
Jazz singer Lizz Wright performs for the live audience on Mountain Stage with Larry Groce this week. Wright has a new CD, "Fellowship," and she performs an acoustic set of songs from that release. Sub-pop recording artists Fruit Bats play their brand of shimmering pop-rock. Chamber-folk group The Paper Raincoat, Soul-blues trio The Holmes Brothers, Portuguese star Deolinda and finger-style guitarist and singer Raul Midon round out the line-up. It's a jam-packed premiere episode of Mountain...
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SteelDrivers 2010-10-15
One of Bluegrass music's most celebrated new acts The SteelDrivers stop by Mountain Stage with Larry Groce this week. The award winning group plays songs from their latest release "Reckless."Country Music icon Gene Watson performs his hit song "Farewell Party" as well as new material from his album "A Taste of the Truth." Banjo player and songwriter Abigail Washburn previews her upcoming album "City of Refugee" with her new band, plus Virginia's Scott Miller and Michigan's Whitey Morgan &...
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Doc Watson 2010-10-08
Legendary acoustic guitarist Doc Watson puts on an inspiring performance on this week's Mountain Stage, recorded live from historic Bristol Tenn/Virginia, the Birthplace of Country Music. Accompanied by multi-instrumentalist David Holt, the 87 year old Watson treats listeners to some of his best known recordings and he still has some surprises up his sleeve. Americana songwriter Justin Townes Earle performs songs from his latest "Harlem River Blues," and Texas songwriter and musical...
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Josh Ritter & Royal City Band 2010-10-01
Josh Ritter brings the Royal City Band and songs from his latest release "So Runs the World Away" to perform on Mountain Stage this week. Host Larry Groce also welcomes back folk-music icon Judy Collins, who performs songs from her new CD "Paradise." Canadian singer and songwriter Serena Ryder, Marty Gauthier and singer-guitarist Megan McCormick are also on the bill.
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Appalachian Voices: Yim Yames of My Morning Jacket,...
Appalachian Voices is the trio featuring cellist Ben Sollee, Daniel Martin Moore and My Morning Jacket's Jim James. The trio perform songs from their album "Dear Companion" on Mountain Stage with Larry Groce this week. Violinist, guitarist and singer-songwriter Tracy Bonham is back songs from her full-length CD "Masts of Manhatta". Also featured in live performance are actor and songwriter Jeff Daniels, Philadelphia based songwriter Carsie Blanton, and a trio of appalachian musicians...
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WPA 2010-09-17
W.P.A.- The Works Progress Administration- Is the latest group to emerge from California's roots based music scene. Featuring Sean Watkins of Nickel Creek, Glen Philips of Toad the Wet Sprocket and Luke Bulla of the Jerry Douglas Band, W.P.A. appears on Mountain Stage this week to preview their self-titled album. Also performing are "Wild Thing" songwriter Chip Taylor, who plays a couple of his hits as well as some of his latest story-songs, new-age roots rock from Cadillac Sky, some...
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Kathy Mattea 2010-09-03
West virginia native and country-music star Kathy Mattea makes an appearance on Mountain Stage with Larry Groce this week. She'll sing some career favorites and songs from her new album "Coal." North Carolinian Shannon Whitworth, formerly of the Biscuit Burners, performs songs from her debut solo CD. San-Fransisco rockers OR, THE WHALE and two uniquely Appalachian groups, The Songcatchers and The Ahs-both based in West Virginia- will perform.
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Nanci Griffith 2010-06-25
Renowned folk singer Nanci Griffith joins Mountain Stage host Larry Groce on this week’s episode. After a brief recording hiatus, Griffith is back with a new album, “The Loving Kind” inspired by recent and historic events in American history. Longtime Mountain Stage guest Todd Snider makes his tenth appearance on the show performing songs from his latest, highly acclaimed CD “The Excitement Plan.” Founding members of alt-pop group The dBs, Peter Holsapple and Chris Stamey have a new record...
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Marc Cohn *Special One-Hour Performance* 2010-07-02
Grammy winning singer songwriter Marc Cohn pays tribute to the songs of 1970 in a live performance this week on Mountain Stage with Larry Groce. The "Walkin' in Memphis" singer does an extended set of some of his best known songs and interpretations of songs by Cat Stevens, Joe Cocker and more. Also Tel Aviv born artist David Broza plays music he composed for unpublished poems by Townes Van Zandt, Australian pop singer Kate Miller-Heidke and Austin, TX up and comer Sahara Smith.
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Squirrel Nut Zippers 2010-08-27
This week’s Mountain Stage features two popular bands from the 1990s who are back on the scene, as well as three young groups who are coming to prominence. Horn-heavy ska music is the specialty of Squirrel Nut Zippers who are back with their original line-up and their first new record in six years. Southern Culture on the Skids return with some classic country songs done in their neo-honky-tonk style along with a few crowd favorites too. Alternative folk band These United States have a...
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