NPR's Mountain Stage

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/

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.