During a pandemic, where do you give birth? Also, we’ll have the story of a family that cultivated an heirloom tomato in West Virginia. It took a lot of work. And, a musical tradition brought people together — even when they couldn’t gather in person.
Our Song of the Week comes from the legendary jazz fusion band, best known for their 70s era records with the great pianist Herbie Hancock, The Headhunters. “Watermelon Man” was written by Hancock and was first released in 1962. On this live recording, you’ll hear Michael Clark on drums, William Summer on Vocals and Percussion, Donald Harrison on Saxophone, Shea Pierre on Piano, and Chris Severin on bass.
Tune in starting Friday, March 28 to hear their full set, plus more live performances by Americana roots artist Amanda Ann Platt & The Honeycutters, singer-songwriter David Berkeley, modern folk group Buffalo Rose, and the observant perspective from performing songwriter Crys Matthews.
Amanda Ann Platt & The HoneycuttersCrys MatthewsDavid BerkeleyWilliam Summer of The HeadhuntersBuffalo RoseThe HeadhuntersGroup photo with Kathy Mattea
A neighboring state finds an increase in its homeless population after a camping ban goes into effect and this week's Song of the Week features a debut Mountain Stage appearance by an artist from Philadelphia.
Our Song of the Week comes from singer-songwriter Will Hoge, making his seventh appearance on Mountain Stage. On this episode, Hoge performs “John Prine’s Cadillac,” paying homage to the late singer-songwriter’s legacy and influence that ripples throughout the music world.