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Listen: Amy Helm Has The Mountain Stage Song Of The Week

Amy Helm and her band performing on Mountain Stage
Amy Helm and her band performing on Mountain Stage in 2021.
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This week’s encore episode of Mountain Stage with host Kathy Mattea features performances from Amy Helm, Chris Pierce, The Suitcase Junket, Christian Lopez and Erin & the Wildfire.

Our Song of the Week comes from Helm and her band, who performed “Cotton And The Cane” from their recent album What The Flood Leaves Behind.

Amy Helm- "Cotton And The Cane" live on Mountain Stage
Amy Helm performing on Mountain Stage in 2021

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Check out the playlist for a preview, and find out which station carries Mountain Stage in your area.

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Chris Pierce on Mountain Stage
1 of 5  — Chris Pierce
Chris Pierce performing on Mountain Stage in 2021
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The Suitcase Junket on Mountain Stage
2 of 5  — The Suitcase Junket
The Suitcase Junket a.k.a Matt Lorenz, performs on Mountain Stage in 2021.
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Christian Lopez on Mountain Stage
3 of 5  — Christian Lopez
Christian Lopez performing on Mountain Stage in 2021
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Erin of Erin & the Wildfird
4 of 5  — Erin Lunsford of Erin and the Wildfire
Erin Lunsford is the leader of Erin & The Wildfire
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Amy Helm and her band performing on Mountain Stage
5 of 5  — Amy Helm and her band
Amy Helm and her band performing on Mountain Stage in 2021.
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