NPR's Mountain Stage

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 more. https://bit.ly/414sxbF

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Recorded on January 9th, 2021 this show features Josh Ritter, Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors, Jake Xerxes Fussell, Dori Freeman, and Oshima Brothers. Podcast support provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3tyTjtY

Recorded on December 12th, 2021 our 38th-anniversary show features Joshua Radin, Nefesh Mountain, Stephen Kellogg, and Mink's Miracle Medicine. Podcast support provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/37nSfAg

This episode originally aired in 2001 and features Lucinda Williams, Buddy & Julie Miller, Patty Larkin, Dave Carter & Tracy Grammar, and Jim Hurst & Missy Raines. Podcast support provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3Mz2sd9

This episode originally aired in 2003 and features Joan Armatrading, Asleep At The Wheel, Loudon Wainwright III, Maktub featuring Reggie Watts, and Keri Noble. Podcast support provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3HAkwjo

This episode originally aired in 2003 and features Todd Rundgren, Sonny Landreth, Steve Forbert, Stephen Fearing, and The Code Talkers feat. Col. Bruce Hampton. Podcast support provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/350HWRZ

This episode originally aired in 2002 and features Natalie Merchant, Dayna Kurtz, Ron Sexsmith, Greg Brown, & Stephen Bruton. Podcast support provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3LB5ihu

This episode originally aired in 2001 and features Richard Bona, Richard Thompson, Rodney Crowell, John Mayall, & Olu Dara. Podcast support provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3Hmys18

This episode originally aired in 2001 and features Nanci Griffith, Eric Taylor, Karen Casey, Mark Selby, & Rhonda Vincent. Podcast support provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3rMRDuM

This is the second installment of our 2021 year-end special. This episode features sets from Ani DiFranco, Tim O'Brien & Jan Fabricius, Ruthie Foster, Mick Flannery & Susan O'Neill, and Curtis McMurtry. Podcast support provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3GRvBNq

This is the first installment of our 2021 year-end special. This episode features sets from Tommy Emmanuel & Frank Vignola, Seth Glier, Hayes Carll, WV Poet Laureate Marc Harshman, Shemekia Copeland, and Rodney Crowell. Podcast support provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3zOHgdd

Recorded on November 14th, 2021 in Charleston, WV, this episode features North Mississippi Allstars, Cedric Burnside, Corey Harris, Kate Vargas, and Jonah Tolchin. Podcast support provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3DYekjw

Recorded on November 7th, 2021 in Charleston, WV, this episode features The SteelDrivers, Pokey LaFarge, Stephanie Lambring, Seth Glier, and Yasmin Williams. Podcast support provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3xCBdYh

Recorded on October 24th, 2021 at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., this show features Asleep At The Wheel, Tim OBrien & Jan Fabricius, Ruthie Foster, Leyla McCalla, and Carsie Blanton. Podcast support provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3cGWczx

Recorded on October 10th, 2021, this episode features Tommy Emmanuel, Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley, Frank Vignola, Lera Lynn, and Jack Broadbent. Podcast support provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3HkCKXk

Recorded on October 3rd, 2021, this show features Bahamas, Sam Weber, Lilly Hiatt, Kishi Bashi, and Curtis McMurtry. Podcast support provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3F4bt9U

Recorded on September 12th, 2021, this show features Todd Snider, Kathleen Edwards, Mick Flannery & Susan ONeill, Sunny War, and The Accidentals. Podcast support provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3BH4L7o

Recorded on September 12th, 2021, this show show features Ani DiFranco, Hayes Carll, Dar Williams, and Mipso. Podcast support provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3bbrWfc

Recorded on August 22nd, 2021, this show features Rodney Crowell, Colin Hay, Amy Speace, Nobody's Girl, and Jordan Tice. Podcast support provided by Digital Relativity.https://bit.ly/3DUBQhF

Recorded on August 1st, 2021, this episode features Steve Earle & The Dukes, Malcolm Holcombe, John R. Miller, Rachel Baiman, and Mary Hott with The Carpenter Ants. Podcast support provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/2YNnd0S

Recorded on July 25th, 2021 in Charleston, WV. This episode features Amy Helm, Chris Pierce, Christian Lopez, Erin & The Wildfire, and The Suitcase Junket. Podcast support provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3muaFn4

Recorded in Charleston, WV in 2021, this show features Paul Thorn, Amythyst Kiah, Jess Jocoy, John Ellison, & Anna Lynch. Podcast support provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3kQr45D

This episode was recorded in 2021 at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in celebration of Huntington WV's sesquicentennial. The lineup includes St. Paul & The Broken Bones, AJ Croce, Shemekia Copeland, Ona, and WV Poet Laureate Marc Harshman. Podcast support provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/39tmWC1

Recorded in 2005, this episode features Emmylou Harris, Billy Joe Shaver, Buddy Miller, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, and Jamie Hartford. Podcast support provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3kabVvu

This special episode features songs about equity from Pops Staples, Mavis Staples, Drive-by Truckers, Rhiannon Giddens, Chris Pierce, Shemekia Copeland, and more. Podcast support provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3hcIgjw

Recorded in 2016, this episode features Foy Vance, Amanda Shires, Oh Pep!, Carsie Blanton, and Chris Kasper. Podcast support provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3tpJFYW

Recorded in 2016, this episode features Sarah Jarosz, Over The Rhine, Robbie Fulks, The Black Lillies, and Steve Forbert. Podcast support provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3jc4HVW

Recorded in 2014, this episode features Patty Griffin, Toad The Wet Sprocket, Parker Millsap, and The Head & The Heart. Podcast support provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3jc4HVW

Recorded in 2014 this episode features Keb Mo, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Joan Osborne, and Tommy Malone. Podcast support provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3ymzzcT

Recorded in 2015 this episode features Buckwheat Zydeco, Earls of Leicester ft. Jerry Douglas, Dave and Phil Alvin w/ The Guilty Ones, JD McPherson, and Jeff Austin Band. Podcast support provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3ftFiGh

Recorded in 2018 in Charleston, WV this episode features Patti Smith, Mollie O'Brien and Rich Moore ft. Brigid and Lucy Moore, Robbie Fulks, Van William, and a Tribute to Little Jimmy Dickens ft. Tim O'Brien, Charlie McCoy and more. Podcast support provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/2VuWnZv

Recorded in 2007 in Charleston, WV in partnership with FestivALL featuring Irma Thomas, Grace Potter & The Nocturnals, Tim & Mollie OBrien, The Campbell Brothers, and Jesse Winchester. Podcast support provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3dO2vCt

Recorded in 2010 in Charleston, WV in partnership FestivALL. Podcast support provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3xcz6JN

Recorded in 2009 in Charleston, WV as part of FestivALL. Podcast support provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3qBJYOQ

Recorded in 2010 at the Paramount Center for the Arts in Bristol, TN. Podcast support provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3h5Lohj

Recorded in 2016 at the Byham Theater in Pittsburgh, PA. Podcast support provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3yeGvIs

Recorded in 2008 at the Paramount Center for the Arts in Bristol, TN. Podcast support provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3hp3av0

Recorded in 2010 at West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV. Podcast support provided by Digital Relativity.

Recorded in 2012 in Huntington, WV. Podcast support provided by Digital Relativity.

Recorded in 2012 at the University of Georgia in Athens, Ga. Podcast support provided by Digital Relativity.

Recorded in 2015 at Augusta Heritage Festival in Elkins, WV. Podcast support provided by Digital Relativity.

Recorded in 2008 at Town Hall in New York City. Podcast support provided by Digital Relativity.

Recorded in March of 2012 at the Paramount Center for the Arts in Bristol, TN. Podcast support provided by Digital Relativity.

Live performances from Regina Spektor, Asleep At The Wheel, They Might Be Giants, Matt White and The subdudes. Recorded on 11/18/07 in Charleston, WV. Support is provided by Digital Relativity https://digitalrelativity.com

Live performances from our 37th anniversary show featuring Darrell Scott, Kathy Mattea, Suzzy Roche & Lucy Wainwright Roche and Todd Burge.Recorded on 12/6/20 in Charleston, WV. Support is provided by Digital Relativity https://digitalrelativity.com

This special episode is a memorial to those we lost in 2020. It features performances by John Prine, Jerry Jeff Walker, Billy Joe Shaver, Justin Townes Earle and more. Support provided by Digital Relativity. https://digitalrelativity.com/

Live performances by Ranky Tanky, Susan Werner, Rene Marie & Experiment in Truth and The Sea The Sea.Recorded on 11/8/20 in Charleston, WV. Support is provided by Digital Relativity https://digitalrelativity.com

Live performances by Chuck Prophet, Kim Richey, S.G. Goodman and Sierra FerrellRecorded on 11/1/20 in Charleston, WV. Support is provided by Digital Relativity https://digitalrelativity.com

This episode was taped in Glasgow, Scotland as a part of the Celtic Connections festival and first aired in 2011. The lineup includes Mavis Staples, Tim O'Brien, Dougie MacLean, Joy Kills Sorrow, Mollie O'Brien & Rich MooreSupport is provided by Digital Relativity https://digitalrelativity.com

This special episode features holiday-centric songs performed by artists such as Joan Baez, Kathy Mattea, Loudon Wainwright III, Bruce Cockburn and many more! Support provided by Digital Relativity.https://digitalrelativity.com/

This 2016 episode features Iron & Wine, Tift Merritt, Andy Shauf, Todd Burge and Paper Bird. Support provided by Digital Relativity. https://digitalrelativity.com/

This 2017 episode features The Mountain Goats, Joe Henry, Nellie McKay and John K. Samson. Support provided by Digital Relativity. https://digitalrelativity.com/

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 Bayou Ramblers (2017), and Little Big Town (2007). Support provided by Digital Relativity. https://digitalrelativity.com/

This 2019 episode features The Steel Wheels, Kieran Kane and Rayna Gellert, Radney Foster, and Eilen Jewell. Support provided by Digital Relativity. https://digitalrelativity.com/

This 2014 episode features Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn, Kate Miller-Heidke, Janiva Magness, Storyman and Gabriel Kahane. Support provided by Digital Relativity. https://digitalrelativity.com/

This 2016 episode features a set from Hayes Carll, plus sets from Darrell Scott, Parker Millsap, Brennen Leigh and Carrie Rodriguez. Support provided by Digital Relativity. https://digitalrelativity.com/

This 2016 episode features a special stripped down set from Wilco, plus performances by Brooke Waggoner, Au Pair, Shawn Mullins and Joan Shelley. Support provided by Digital Relativity. https://digitalrelativity.com/

Host Larry Groce and the Mountain Stage team 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 Joan Osborne, Catherine Russell and Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams.Brandi Carlile does Leonard Cohen and Mary Black covers Joni Mitchell. You'll hear a touching Bruce Springsteen deep-cut interpreted by David Lindley, who also does Warren Zevon's ''Vast Indifference of Heaven.''And we couldn't have an episode like this without some songs of the Beatles, done by the likes of John Pizzarelli, Judith Owen, Curtis Stigers and The Mutual Admiration Society.

This 2014 episode features an extended set from Umphrey's McGee, plus performances by Yarn, Cris Jacobs, and Jim Oblon. Support provided by Digital Relativity. https://digitalrelativity.com/

Revisiting an episode from 2013 featuring Billy Bragg, The Flatlanders, Amy Speace, Joe Pug, and Suzzy Roche and Lucy Wainwright Roche. Support provided by Digital Relativity. https://digitalrelativity.com/

Looking back to our 30th year for performances from Calexico, Camper Van Beethoven, Bahamas, Bonnie Prince Billy and Piney Gir. Recorded January 27, 2013 in Charleston, WV.Support provided by Digital Relativity.https://digitalrelativity.com/

Revisiting an episode from 2012 featuring Rich Robinson of The Black Crowes, Cowboy Junkies, Anais Mitchell and Paul Kelly. Support provided by Digital Relativity.

Turning an ear to songs about the experiences of people of color, Native Americans, immigrants, the LGBTQ community, women, and those living on the economic edge. Hear songs from Pops Staples, Mavis Staples, Arlo Guthrie, Drive-By Truckers, Rhiannon Giddens and more. Support provided by Digital Relativity.https://digitalrelativity.com/

Revisiting an episode from 2010 featuring performances by Jakob Dylan & Three Legs, The Tallest Man On Earth, April Smith & the Great Picture Show, The Watson Twins, and Clare & The Reasons. Support provided by Digital Relativity. https://digitalrelativity.com/

This weeks episode of Mountain Stage looks back at some favorites performances from artists including Todd Snider, Shovels & Rope, Alsarah & the Nubatones, Marcus King Band, The Wood Brothers and many others. All these shows were recorded in partnership with FestivALL Charleston.

This encore episode was recorded on June 28, 2015. Performances by Chris Stapleton, Joan Osborne, Rock My Soul: The Fairfield Four & The McCrary Sisters, and Joe Ely.

This encore episode was recorded March 23, 2014. Performances by Robert Cray Band, Dumpstaphunk, John Hammond and the Blind Boys of Alabama.

This encore episode was recorded in 2011 with Dawes, James McMurtry, Jason Isbell & 400 Unit, Matthew Sweet and Blitzen Trapper.Support is provided by Adventures on the Gorge. https://adventuresonthegorge.com/

This encore episode was recorded on August 21, 2011 in Bristol, TN/VA. Performers include Vince Gill, Red Molly, David Mayfield Parade, Jim Lauderdale, John LillySupport is provided by Adventures on the Gorge. https://adventuresonthegorge.com/

This encore episode was recorded in December, 2010 and features performances by Cake, Hayes Carll, Old 97's, Hot Club of Cowtown. Support is provided by Adventures on the Gorge. https://adventuresonthegorge.com/

This encore episode was recorded in February 2010 and features performances by Ani DiFranco, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Chuck Prophet, Erin McKeown and Andy McKee.Support is provided by Adventures on the Gorge. https://adventuresonthegorge.com/

Some of Larry's favorite performances from three decades ago. Includes Richard Thompson, Loudon Wainwright III, Sylvia Tyson, Laura Nyro, Leon Redbone, Allen Toussaint, The Holmes Brothers and Ray Wylie Hubbard. Look for the playlist in our ''Podcast'' section at MountainStage.org. Support is provided by Adventures on the Gorge. https://adventuresonthegorge.com/

Live performances from Railroad Earth, Jake Shimabukuro, Joe Pug, The Mastersons, and Emily Scott RobinsonRecorded Feb. 24, 2020 in Charleston, WV. Support is provided by Adventures on the Gorge. https://adventuresonthegorge.com/

Guest host Kathy Mattea welcomes Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, Peter Mulvey, Dom Flemons, Christopher Paul Stelling and The Small Glories. Support is provided by Adventures on the Gorge. https://adventuresonthegorge.com/

Hello podcast listeners! Were dropping this special episode a little early because were finding a lot of hope and comfort in these songs, and we wanted to say thanks for listening. We also want you to know we are looking for your help scheduling our upcoming radio broadcasts. Since we cant make any fresh new shows for the time being, were going to revisit some of our favorite episodes. Point your browser to the link below and choose which shows youd like to hear again in the coming weeks. https://bit.ly/39GFKLuFind a playlist for this special on our website and stay tuned to your public radio stations for more exciting live performances from our archives. www.mountainstage.org

Hello podcast listeners! Were dropping this special episode a little early because were finding a lot of hope and comfort in these songs, and we wanted to say thanks for listening. We also want you to know we are looking for your help scheduling our upcoming radio broadcasts. Since we cant make any fresh new shows for the time being, were going to revisit some of our favorite episodes. Point your browser to the link below and choose which shows youd like to hear again in the coming weeks. https://bit.ly/39GFKLuFind a playlist for this special on our website and stay tuned to your public radio stations for more exciting live performances from our archives. www.mountainstage.org

Performances by Keller & The Keels, Town Mountain, Fruition, The End of America and Diana DeMuth. Recorded February 9, 2020Support is provided by Adventures on the Gorge. https://adventuresonthegorge.com/

Glen Phillips, Nellie McKay, Chris Barron, Hot Club of Cowtown, Jonathan Something, recorded Jan. 19, 2020 in Morgantown, WV. Support is provided by Adventures on the Gorge. https://adventuresonthegorge.com/

Our 36th Anniversary with Tyler Childers, Johnny Staats & the Delivery Boys, Mary Gauthier, Miss Tess & The Talkbacks, Bil Lepp. Recorded in Charleston, WV on December 1, 2019.Support is provided by Adventures on the Gorge. https://adventuresonthegorge.com/

Live performances by San Fermin, Birds of Chicago, Fruit Bats (solo), Cataldo, and Office CultureRecorded 11/24/2019 in Charleston, WV. Support is provided by Adventures on the Gorge. https://adventuresonthegorge.com/

Live performances from Chely Wright, Andrew Combs, The Claudettes, Michaela Anne, and Cave Twins. Recorded 11/3/2019 in Charleston, WV. Support is provided by Adventures on the Gorge. https://adventuresonthegorge.com/

Guest host Kathy Mattea welcomes Robert Randolph & the Family Band, Hayes Carll, Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams, Allison Moorer, and Mick FlannerySupport provided by Adventures on the Gorge.https://adventuresonthegorge.com/

Live performances from Shovels & Rope, Cris Jacobs, Kelsey Waldon, Wayne Graham, and Tyler Grant & Robin Kessinger. Recorded in Charleston, WV Sunday Oct. 06, 2019. Support provided by Adventures on the Gorge. https://adventuresonthegorge.com/

Live performances by The Steel Wheels, Radney Foster, Kieran Kane and Rayna Gellert, and Eilen Jewell, recorded in Charleston, WV Sunday Sept. 29, 2019. Support provided by Adventures on the Gorge. https://adventuresonthegorge.com/

Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets, Patty Griffin,Craig Finn & the Uptown Controllers and Shook TwinsRecorded 9/22/19 in Charleston, WV. Support provided by Adventures on the Gorge. https://adventuresonthegorge.com/

This show looks back three decades into the Mountain Stage archive as we revisit The Class of 1989. Well hear classic performances by Dr. John, Mose Allison, June Tabor, Lucinda Williams, Bill Monroe, Gatemouth Brown, David Grisman, New Grass Revival and many more. Find the full playlist here: https://bit.ly/2NFaCohSupport provided by Adventures on the Gorge: https://adventuresonthegorge.com/

Guest host Kathy Mattea welcomes Shawn Colvin, Bruce Robison & Kelly Willis, Lucy Kaplansky, Rebecca Loebe, and Kacy & Clayton.Support is provided by Adventures on the Gorge.https://adventuresonthegorge.com/

Guest host Kathy Mattea welcomes performances from Beth Nielsen Chapman, Carrie Newcomer, Erin Rae, Lisa Mednick Powell, and Lillie Mae. Support for this podcast is provided by Adventures on the Gorge. https://adventuresonthegorge.com/

Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn, Chris Knight, Sue Foley, The Quebe Sisters and Maya de Vitry, live on Mountain Stage with Larry Groce.Support for this podcast is provided by Adventures on the Gorge. https://adventuresonthegorge.com/

Chance McCoy, Big Possum Stringband, Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer w/ Sam Gleaves, T-Mart Rounders, and Jody Carroll. Recorded with the Augusta Heritage Festival on the campus of Davis & Elkins College in Elkins, WV. https://augustaheritagecenter.org/Support provided by Adventures on the Gorgehttps://adventuresonthegorge.com/

Charlie Hunter & Lucy Woodward, John Paul White, Molly Tuttle and Jeff Black perform live on Mountain Stage. Recorded in Marietta, OH with the Peoples Bank Theatre. Support provided by Adventures on the Gorge. https://adventuresonthegorge.com/

John Pizzarelli Trio, Catherine Russell, Devotchka, Kate Vargas and Bob Thompson Unit all in live performance. Support provided by Adventures on the Gorge.https://adventuresonthegorge.com/

Guest host Kathy Mattea welcomes Steve Earle & the Dukes, Damien Jurado, Alsarah & the Nubatones, Erika Wennerstrom, and Vanessa Peters. Support is provided by Adventures on the Gorge. www.adventuresonthegorge.com

Performances from renowned duo The Milk Carton Kids, Steve Poltz, Vera Sola, Griffin House and Twisted Pine. Support for our podcast is provided by Adventures on the Gorge. www.adventuresonthegorge.com

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

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

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/

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

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

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

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 material. Amy Helm does Springsteen, Brandi Carlile does Leonard Cohen and Mary Black covers Joni Mitchell. You'll hear a touching Bruce Springsteen deep-cut interpreted by David Lindley, who also does Warren Zevon's ''Vast Indifference of Heaven.''And we couldn't have an episode like this without some songs of the Beatles, done by the likes of John Pizzarelli, Judith Owen, Curtis Stigers and The Mutual Admiration Society.Support for the Mountain Stage Podcast is provided by Adventures on the Gorge. www.adventuresonthegorge.com

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/

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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!

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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/

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

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/

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

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

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

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.

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

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/

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 Bayou Ramblers (2017), and Little Big Town (2007). Support provided by Digital Relativity. https://digitalrelativity.com/

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 Bayou Ramblers (2017), and Little Big Town (2007). Support provided by Digital Relativity. https://digitalrelativity.com/

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Steve Earle & the Dukes, The Mastersons, The Sherman Holmes Project, Bil Lepp and Steelism perform on NPR Music & West Virginia Public Broadcasting's Mountain Stage. Episode 900 recorded live at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV.

Marcus King Band, Tyler Childers, Tristen, Kishi Bashi with Strings and Caroline Spence perform on NPR Music & West Virginia Public Broadcasting's Mountain Stage featuring the return of special guest host Joni Deutsch. Episode 899 recorded live at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV.

Bruce Cockburn, Leif Vollebekk, Mark Eitzel, Birds of Chicago and Allison Pierce perform on NPR Music & West Virginia Public Broadcasting's Mountain Stage. Episode 898 recorded live at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV.

Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn, The Del McCoury Band, Malcolm Holcombe & Black Mountain Bluegrass Boys perform on NPR Music & West Virginia Public Broadcasting's Mountain Stage. Episode 897 recorded live at the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences in Charleston, WV.

Loudon Wainwright III, Nancy And Beth, Mipso, David Childers and Liz Longley perform on NPR Music & West Virginia Public Broadcasting's Mountain Stage. Episode 896 recorded live at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV.

The Stray Birds, Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill, Jon Stickley Trio, Brian Dunne & Corey Shields perform on NPR Music & West Virginia Public Broadcasting's Mountain Stage. Episode 895 recorded live on the campus of West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Shemekia Copeland, John Nemeth & The Blue Dreamers, Bridget Kearney, T Sisters and Edward David Anderson perform on NPR Music & West Virginia Public Broadcasting's Mountain Stage. Episode 894 recorded live at the Peoples Bank Theatre in Marietta, Ohio.

Band of Ruhks, Claire Lynch Band, Bumper Jacksons, Otis Gibbs & The ETSU Bluegrass Pride Band perform on NPR Music & West Virginia Public Broadcasting's Mountain Stage. Episode 893 recorded live on the campus of ETSU in Johnson City, Tennessee.

Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Mandolin Orange, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Rorey Carroll & Tim O'Brien perform on NPR Music & West Virginia Public Broadcasting's Mountain Stage. Episode 892 recorded live at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV.

If you're in the mood for great music this spring, *May* we recommend this Mountain Stage sampler feat. live performances from Otis Gibbs, Claire Lynch Band, The T Sisters, Shemekia Copeland, Jon Stickley Trio, The Stray Birds and a special Mother's Day tribute from our own Larry Groce. This episode is hosted by assistant producer and Mountain Stage guest host Joni Deutsch.

This weeks Mountain Stage with Larry Groce is a special that honors the memory of many great artists who appeared on the show over the years. Hear archived performances from trailblazers including Buckwheat Zydeco, Allen Toussaint, Guy Clark, Odetta, John Hartford, Warren Zevon, Suzzy and Maggie Roche, John Trudell, Alex Chilton, Bill Monroe, Doc Watson, Jean Ritchie, Ralph Stanley, David Morris, Hazel Dickens and Larry Coryell. Hosted by Mountain Stage host/artistic director Larry Groce and assistant producer Joni Deutsch.

Pink Martini, Don Dixon, Judith Owen & Beth Hart perform on NPR Music & West Virginia Public Broadcasting's Mountain Stage. Episode 891 recorded live at the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences in Charleston, WV.

Margo Price, Dead Man Winter, Jonny Fritz, The Company Stores and Solas on NPR Music & West Virginia Public Broadcasting's Mountain Stage. Episode 890 recorded live at the Charleston Civic Center Little Theater in Charleston, WV.

Pokey LaFarge, Ruthie Foster, Rj Cowdery, Fred Eaglesmith & Rose Cousins on NPR Music & West Virginia Public Broadcasting's Mountain Stage with special guest host Todd Burge. Episode 889 recorded live at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV.

Spring is finally here, and Mountain Stage has a string of brand new episodes thatll surely thaw your winter-hardened heart (and ears). On this episode of MS2GO, hear performances from Solas, Jonny Fritz, Margo Price, Beth Hart, Judith Owen, Pink Martini, Aaron Lee Tasjan and a special 1991 performance from Warren Zevon, all recorded live on NPR Music & West Virginia Public Broadcasting's Mountain Stage. This episode is hosted by assistant producer and Mountain Stage guest host Joni Deutsch.

Andrew Bird, Blind Pilot, Esme Patterson, Ryley Walker & The Flat Five perform on NPR Music & West Virginia Public Broadcasting's Mountain Stage. Episode 888 recorded live at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV.

Chely Wright, K.T. Tunstall, Mark Erelli, J.D. Hutchison & Realbilly Jive, and Johnny Staats & Robert Shafer perform on NPR Music & West Virginia Public Broadcasting's Mountain Stage. Episode 887 recorded live on the campus of Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.

Colin Hay, Piers Faccini, Frank Turner, Owen Danoff and Laura Cantrell perform on NPR Music & West Virginia Public Broadcasting's Mountain Stage. Episode 886 recorded live on the campus of West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Iron & Wine, Tift Merritt, Andy Shauf, Todd Burge & Paper Bird perform on NPR Music & West Virginia Public Broadcasting's Mountain Stage. Episode 885 recorded live at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, West Virginia.

What were Mountain Stages favorite performances of 2016? On this special year-end edition of MS2GO, well listen back to live (and lively) performances from Indigo Girls, Aoife ODonovan, John Paul White, Todd Snider, Todd Burge, Tift Merritt, Iron & Wine, and a star-studded tribute to Bob Dylan, all recorded on NPR Music & West Virginia Public Broadcasting's Mountain Stage in 2016. This episode hosted by assistant producer (and 2016 Mountain Stage guest host) Joni Deutsch.

The Fabulous Thunderbirds, John Paul White, Golden State-Lone Star Blues Revue, Terry Reid & The Honey Island Swamp Band on NPR Music & West Virginia Public Broadcasting's Mountain Stage. Episode 884 recorded live at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, West Virginia.

Aoife O'Donovan, Willie Watson, Frances Luke Accord, Brandy Clark & John Doyle on NPR Music & West Virginia Public Broadcasting's Mountain Stage. Episode 883 recorded live in Charleston, West Virginia.

Aoife O'Donovan, Willie Watson, Frances Luke Accord, Brandy Clark & John Doyle on NPR Music & West Virginia Public Broadcasting's Mountain Stage. Episode 883 recorded live in Charleston, West Virginia.

Shovels & Rope, Todd Snider, Rhett Miller, River Whyless, and Joe Purdy on NPR Music & West Virginia Public Broadcasting's Mountain Stage with special guest host Conor Knighton. Episode 882 recorded live in Charleston, West Virginia.

Foy Vance, Amanda Shires, Oh Pep!, Chris Kasper, and Carsie Blanton on NPR Music & West Virginia Public Broadcasting's Mountain Stage. Episode 881 recorded live at the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences in Charleston, West Virginia.

Foy Vance, Amanda Shires, Oh Pep!, Chris Kasper, and Carsie Blanton on NPR Music & West Virginia Public Broadcasting's Mountain Stage. Episode 881 recorded live at the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences in Charleston, West Virginia.

This is a special podcast episode produced by our 2016 Mountain Stage intern Nathan Thomas, telling the story of R.E.M.'s historic 1991 visit to Mountain Stage in Charleston, West Virginia.

Dan Tyminski & Ronnie Bowman, Sara Watkins, Mountain Heart, Eric Johnson and Elise Davis on Mountain Stage. Episode 880 recorded live in Elkins, West Virginia.

Dan Tyminski & Ronnie Bowman, Sara Watkins, Mountain Heart, Eric Johnson and Elise Davis on Mountain Stage. Episode 880 recorded live in Elkins, West Virginia.

Billy Bragg & Joe Henry, Chris Smither, Robert Ellis, LAU, and Kaia Kater on Mountain Stage. Episode 879 recorded live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Indigo Girls, Wynonna & the Big Noise, Patty Larkin and Lydia Loveless on Mountain Stage. Episode 878 recorded live in Charleston, West Virginia.

Sean Watkins, The Seldom Scene, The Steel Wheels, The Honeycutters and Jonatha Brooke on Mountain Stage. Episode 877 recorded live on the campus of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Dori Freeman, Blue Highway, Rhiannon Giddens, Flatt Lonesome and the Davis & Elkins Appalachian Ensemble on Mountain Stage. Episode 876 recorded live at the Augusta Heritage Festival in Elkins, West Virginia.

Celebrate West Virginia's greatest month - OCTOBER - with Mountain Stage, hosted by assistant producer Joni Deutsch. With songs by Dori Freeman, Rhiannon Giddens, The Steel Wheels, Bob Thompson, Chris Smither, Robert Ellis, Wynonna (yes, THE Wynonna) and Billy Bragg & Joe Henry.

Celebrate West Virginia's greatest month - OCTOBER - with Mountain Stage, hosted by assistant producer Joni Deutsch. With songs by Dori Freeman, Rhiannon Giddens, The Steel Wheels, Bob Thompson, Chris Smither, Robert Ellis, Wynonna (yes, THE Wynonna) and Billy Bragg & Joe Henry.

Leftover Salmon, Elizabeth Cook, Royal Southern Brotherhood, Cris Jacobs, and Qiet. Episode 875 recorded live in Charleston, West Virginia.

Jerry Douglas and the Earls of Leicester, Cheryl Wheeler, Lera Lynn, Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley, and Nora Jane Struthers on Mountain Stage. Episode 874 recorded live in Charleston, West Virginia.

Lucius, Rachael Yamagata, Margaret Glaspy, Adia Victoria and William Matheny on Mountain Stage. Episode 873, with special guest host Joni Deutsch.

Lake Street Dive, Lucy Wainwright Roche & Suzzy Roche, My Bubba, Seratones and Royal Wood on Mountain Stage. Episode 872 recorded live in Charleston, West Virginia.

Preview some of the best rockers, folkers & retro crooners from Mountain Stage's upcoming September broadcasts including Seratones, Margaret Glaspy, William Matheny, Lake Street Dive, Qiet, Lera Lynn, Jerry Douglas presents The Earls of Leicester, and Lucius. Hosted by Assistant Producer Joni Deutsch.

Hayes Carll, Darrell Scott, Parker Millsap, Brennen Leigh and Carrie Rodriguez on Mountain Stage. Episode 871 recorded live in Charleston, West Virginia.

Sarah Jarosz, The Black Lillies, Steve Forbert, Over the Rhine and Robbie Fulks. Episode 867 recorded live at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky.

Hayes Carll, Darrell Scott, Parker Millsap, Brennen Leigh and Carrie Rodriguez on Mountain Stage. Episode 871 recorded live in Charleston, West Virginia.

Brett Dennen, Liz Vice, Cracker, Elephant Revival and Lords of Liechtenstein on Mountain Stage. Episode 870 recorded live in Charleston, West Virginia.

Some of the best of what you'll hear in June, with full songs by Cracker, Sarah Jarosz, Brett Dennen, Parker Millsap, Liz Vice, Darrell Scott, Carrie Rodriguez and Jill Sobule. Hosted by Assistant Producer Joni Deutsch.

Some of the best of what you'll hear in June, with full songs by Cracker, Sarah Jarosz, Brett Dennen, Parker Millsap, Liz Vice, Darrell Scott, Carrie Rodriguez and Jill Sobule. Hosted by Assistant Producer Joni Deutsch.

The Wood Brothers, Sean Rowe, Steve Poltz, Max Hatt & Edda Glass, and Penny & Sparrow on Mountain Stage. Episode 869, recorded live in Charleston, West Virginia.

David Lindley, Judy Collins with Ari Hest, The Brothers Comatose, Ben Sollee and Michael Cerveris on Mountain Stage. Episode 868, recorded live at West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Bottle Rockets, HONEYHONEY, Marshall Crenshaw, Mike Cooley Drive-By Truckers and Webb Wilder on Mountain Stage. Episode 866, recorded live in Charleston, West Virginia.

A preview of what you'll hear this May on Mountain Stage, featuring songs by Feufollet, The Gibson Brothers, David Lindley, Ben Sollee, Steve Poltz, Sean Rowe, The Wood Brothers, and Judy Collins with Ari Hest. Hosted by Assistant Producer Joni Deutsch.

A preview of what you'll hear this May on Mountain Stage, featuring songs by Feufollet, The Gibson Brothers, David Lindley, Ben Sollee, Steve Poltz, Sean Rowe, The Wood Brothers, and Judy Collins with Ari Hest. Hosted by Assistant Producer Joni Deutsch.

Red Baraat, We Banjo 3, Star & Micey, Davina & the Vagabonds and More on Mountain Stage. Episode 865, recorded live in Charleston, West Virginia.

Ra Ra Riot, I Draw Slow, Walter Martin, Overcoats and Ona on Mountain Stage. Episode 864, recorded live in Charleston, West Virginia.

Wilco play a 30 minute acoustic set along with Brooke Waggoner, Au Pair, Shawn Mullins and Joan Shelley. Episode 863, recorded live in Charleston, WV.

Guster, Robert Earl Keen, The Westies, and a special appearance by Larry Groce. Episode 862, recorded live in Charleston, West Virginia.

Guster, Robert Earl Keen, The Westies, and a special appearance by Larry Groce. Episode 862, recorded live in Charleston, West Virginia.

A preview of what you'll hear this April and beyond on Mountain Stage, featuring songs by Wilco, Ona, Overcoats, Mike Cooley, We Banjo 3, Red Baraat, and R.E.M. Hosted by Assistant Producer Joni Deutsch.

Blitzen Trapper, Ruby Amanfu, Wild Child, Birds of Chicago and The Suitcase Junket on Mountain Stage. Episode 861, recorded live on the campus of West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Josh Ritter, Amy Helm & The Handsome Strangers, Noah Gundersen, Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys, and The Cactus Blossoms on Mountain Stage. Episode 860, recorded live at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV.

Jonathan Edwards, Tim O'Brien & Old Man Luedecke, Session Americana, Tony Furtado, and Anna & Elizabeth on Mountain Stage. Episode 859, recorded live in Beckley, West Virginia.

A preview of what's coming in March on Mountain Stage, featuring full songs by Session Americana, Noah Gundersen, Lindsay Lou and the Flatbellys, Josh Ritter, Ruby Amanfu, Suitcase Junket, Blitzen Trapper, Guster, and a special performance by our own Larry Groce. Hosted by Assistant Producer Joni Deutsch.

A preview of what's coming in March on Mountain Stage, featuring full songs by Session Americana, Noah Gundersen, Lindsay Lou and the Flatbellys, Josh Ritter, Ruby Amanfu, Suitcase Junket, Blitzen Trapper, Guster, and a special performance by our own Larry Groce. Hosted by Assistant Producer Joni Deutsch.

It's our best of 2015 edition of MS2GO, with performances by Pokey LaFarge, Joe Pug, Kristin Andreassen, Mac McAnally, The Milk Carton Kids, Sam Gleaves, Tyler Childers, Drive-By Truckers , and the late Allen Toussaint. Hosted by Assistant Producer Joni Deutsch.

Stephen Kellogg, Peter Case, Kinky Friedman, Will Hoge, and Miranda Mulholland on Mountain Stage. Episode 858, recorded live in Charleston, West Virginia.

A special edition of MS2GO with tinsel tunes from Josh Ritter, Kinky Friedman, Tim & Mollie O'Brien, Kathy Mattea, Bob Thompson, Holly Cole, Corey Chisel, and Larry Groce. Hosted by Santa's lil' helper (and Assistant Producer) Joni Deutsch.

Craig Finn of the Hold Steady, Langhorne Slim, Turnpike Troubadours, Rayland Baxter, and Tall Heights on Mountain Stage. Episode 857.

NRBQ, Eliza Gilkyson, Nels Cline & Julian Lage, Aaron Parnell Brown, and the Christian Lopez Band. Episode 856.

A fun sized preview of what you'll hear on Mountain Stage in December. With songs from NRBQ, Rayland Baxter, Craig Finn, Miranda Mullholland, Junior Brown, Aaron Parnell Brown, Stephen Kellogg, and St. Paul and The Broken Bones. Hosted by Assistant Producer Joni Deutsch.

Sam Bush, Chuck Prophet, Corb Lund, Patrick Sweany and Darlingside. Episode 855, recorded at Ohio University in Athens.

Dawes, Jason Isbell, Blitzen Trapper, James McMurtry, and Matthew Sweet. Episode 755, recorded in October 2011.

Sonny Landreth, Bob Schneider, David Berkeley, Lilly Hiatt, and Jackie Greene. Episode 854.

Ron Sexsmith, Jimmy LaFave, Mandolin Orange, Serena Ryder and John Mark Nelson on episode 853 of Mountain Stage. Recorded live on the campus of the North House Folk School in Grand Marais, Minnesota.

A curated preview of everything you'll hear this November on Mountain Stage, hosted by assistant producer Joni Deutsch. Featuring songs from Sonny Landreth, Sam Bush, Kate Miller-Heidke, Blitzen Trapper, Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn, Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit and Darlingside.

Tift Merritt, Pieta Brown, Haley Bonar, Martha Scanlan, and Charlie Parr. Recorded live at the North House Folk School in Grand Marais, Minnesota.

The Mavericks, the Kentucky Headhunters, Humming House & Guy Davis on Mountain Stage. Episode 851, recorded live in Charleston, West Virginia.

Gretchen Peters, JD Souther, Nellie McKay, The Whiskey Gentry, and Wayne Henderson on Mountain Stage, recorded live at the Barter Theater in Abingdon, VA.

Rhiannon Giddens, The SteelDrivers, Jesse Milnes & Emily Miller, Alice Gerrard and Sam Gleaves, featuring Ricky Simpkins. Recorded live at the Augusta Heritage Center on the campus of Davis & Elkins College.

Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams, Jarekus Singleton, Los Aztex and Tyler Childers on Mountain Stage

Chris Stapleton, Joan Osborne, Rock My Soul featuring the Fairfield Four and the McCrary Sisters, and Joe Ely

Now with pumpkin spice! A hand-picked preview of what's coming this October on Mountain Stage, featuring performances by Rhiannon Giddens, JD Souther, Humming House, Tift Merritt, Serena Ryder, and John Mark Nelson. Hosted by assistant producer Joni Deutsch.

Now with pumpkin spice! A hand-picked preview of what's coming this October on Mountain Stage, featuring performances by Rhiannon Giddens, JD Souther, Humming House, Tift Merritt, Serena Ryder, and John Mark Nelson. Hosted by assistant producer Joni Deutsch.

Bahamas, Pine Hill Project (featuring Lucy Kaplansky and Richard Shindell), Phox, Field Report, and Lloyd Cole.

Episode 845 - Dawes makes their 4th appearance on Mountain Stage, along with Seth Glier, Natalia Zukerman, and Steelism. Recorded live in Charleston, West Virginia.

You asked, we listened: Here's a preview of what you'll hear during our first month of new episodes airing later in September, featuring songs by Dawes, Field Report, Chris Stapleton, Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams, and Steelism. Hosted by assistant producer Joni Deutsch.

Pokey LaFarge, Dar Williams, Joe Pug, & Jill Sobule on Mountain Stage. Episode 844

Pokey LaFarge, Dar Williams, Joe Pug, & Jill Sobule on Mountain Stage. Episode 844

Martin Sexton, Milk Carton Kids, Feufollet, the Alison Brown Quartet and Amy Speace. Episode 843.

Bluegrass stars The Gibson Brothers, along with Red Molly, Drew Holcomb, Goodnight Texas and and Sam Amidon. Episode 842, recorded live without a net in Charleston, West Virginia.

Drive-By Truckers, The Barr Brothers, Mary Gauthier, Allison Moorer, Carlos Nunez. Episode 841, recorded on the campus of West Virginia University.

The Earls of Leicester feat. Jerry Douglas, JD McPherson, Dave & Phil Alvin, The Jeff Austin Band, Buckwheat Zydeco. Episode 840.

Eric Bibb, Altan, Dayna Kurtz, Hey Mavis and Todd Burge. Episode 839.

Jose Gonzales, 17 Hippies, Mia Doi Todd, The Everybodyfields, Julia Douglas

Jose Gonzales, 17 Hippies, Mia Doi Todd, The Everybodyfields, Julia Douglas

Randy Newman, Richard Thompson, Matapat Reader / Gregson / Hewerdine. Episode 457, recorded May 16th 1999.

Jazz guitar icon John Pizzarelli and New Orleans icon Allen Toussaint share extended sets, and songwriter Caroline Rose kicks things off. Episode 838, recorded live at the historic Keith Albee Theater in Huntington, West Virginia.

Ray Wylie Hubbard, Dale Watson, Larkin Poe, Malcolm Holcombe, and The Mastersons. Episode 837.

Episode 836 Greensky Bluegrass, Cabinet, Hot Club of Cowtown, The Carper Family, David Morris, and a special appearance by Peter Wolf. Recorded January 25th, 2015.

Lee Ann Womack, Mac McAnally, Angaleena Presley, Charlie Worsham, Kristin Andreassen. Episode 835, recorded live on the campus of West Virginia University.

Lisa Loeb, Black Prairie, The Stray Birds, Joan Shelley, Rose Cousins

James McMurtry, Yonder Mountain String Band, The Devil Makes Three, Lily & Madeleine.

St. Paul & the Broken Bones, Junior Brown, Catherine Russel, Amy LaVere, Marti Jones.

Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn, Kate Miller-Heidke, Janiva Magness, Gabriel Kahane, and Storyman. Episode 831.

Todd Snider, The Secret Sisters, Chip Taylor, Ethan Johns, Storyman, Sons of Bill

Shovels & Rope, Kat Edmonson, Hiss Golden Messenger, Robert Ellis, San Fermin

Puss N Boots (Featuring Norah Jones, Sasha Dobson and Catherine Popper) Blake Mills, The Duhks, Curtis McMurtry and Jill Barber.

David Lindley, Judith Owen, Carrie Newcommer, Bill Miller, Pert Near Sandstone. Recorded live in a tent on the campus of North House Folk School, on the north shore of Lake Superior in Cook County.

Chris Smither, Dan Wilson, David Wax Museum, Tony Trischkas Great Big World, The Don Juans. Show number 826, recorded live on the campus of the North House Folk School in Grand Marais, Minnesota.

Mark O'Connor, Sierra Hull, Cardinal Sons, Dave Bing & Ben Townsend, and Ocean Orchestra.

Martina McBride, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Carlene Carter, and Dale Jett & Hello Stranger. Live from the Birthplace of Country Music in Bristol TN/VA.

Umphrey's McGee in a special hour-long performance Cris Jacobs, Jim Oblon, and Yarn. Plus, Bob Thompson covers Phish!!!

Umphrey's McGee in a special hour-long performance Cris Jacobs, Jim Oblon, and Yarn. Plus, Bob Thompson covers Phish!!!

Rosanne Cash with a special hour-long set, along with Hurray for the Riff Raff, BR549 frontman Chuck Mead & His Grassy Knoll Boys, and Old Crow Medicine Show founding member Willie Watson

Billy Joe Shaver, Paul Thorn, Candi Staton and The Homes Brothers.

Autumn Defense (featuring members of Wilco), Twin Forks (featuring Dashboard Confessional frontman Chris Carrabba, Casey Neill, and Robby Hecht.

Patty Griffin, The Head and The Heart, Parker Millsap, and Toad the Wet Sprocket. Yes, Toad plays that song you want them to play. And also, that other song.

Episode 818 with Rodney Crowell, The Infamous Stringdusters, The Sea The Sea, Elephant Revival, and Tattletale Saints.

Keb' Mo', Joan Osborne, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Tommy Malone.

Episode 816, with Indigo Girl Amy Ray, Della Mae, The Teetotallers, Cahalen Morrison & Eli West, Karen Staley.

Robert Cray, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Dumpstaphunk, John Hammond

Robert Cray, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Dumpstaphunk, John Hammond

Pink Martini featuring The von Trapps in a special hour long performance, along with The Parkington Sisters, Paul Cebar Tomorrow Sound, and jazz guitar duo Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniolo.

Solas, Michael Martin Murphey, Mark Mulcahy, Sean Keane, and Logan Brill.

Lake Street Dive, Gregory Alan Isakov, Willie Sugarcapps, Shonna Tucker & Eye Candy, The Steel Wheels

Angelique Kidjo, Valerie June, Eilen Jewell, Damon Fowler, Julian Lage Trio.

Justin Townes Earle, John Gorka, Wesley Stace (a.k.a. John Wesley Harding), Nellie McKay, Elizabeth & the Catapult

Justin Townes Earle, John Gorka, Wesley Stace (a.k.a. John Wesley Harding), Nellie McKay, Elizabeth & the Catapult

Bettye LaVette, David Broza, Matrimony, Declan O'Rourke, Noah Gundersen

Mountain Stage celebrates 30 years of live performance radio with Todd Snider, Lucy Wainwright Roche, Mollie O'Brien & Rich Moore, and Diego Garcia.