Documentary filmmaker and West Virginia native Morgan Spurlock, an Oscar nominee whose most famous works skewered America's food industry and who notably ate only at McDonald’s for a month to illustrate the dangers of a fast-food diet, has died. He was 53.
National Bubble Bath Day was this past week (yes, that’s a thing), but why not keep the relaxation celebration alive this weekend by unwinding, lighting some candles and listening to some smooth music provided by “Mountain Stage After Midnight?” Broadcast from 1am-5am Saturday and Sunday mornings here on West Virginia Public Radio, “Mountain Stage After Midnight” takes the best episodes from the show’s 31 year history and shares their memories and songs with our late-night listeners. Each week we’ll hand-pick two of our favorite episodes that’ll alternate order each night.
Tune in this Saturday January 10 and Sunday January 11 for music that’s sure to please on “Mountain Stage After Midnight.”
First up is a May 2008 show featuring Canadian folk crooner Brooke Miller, Dublin singer-songwriter Paddy Casey, indie rocker (and Band of Horses guitarist) Tyler Ramsey, Irish alternative pop group Bell X1 and the prog-grass string band Punch Brothers (who are releasing a new record later this month).
Next is an August 2008 show recorded in Bristol, Tennessee, and it includes such musical talents as multi-talented actor/singer/playwright Ed Snodderly, gospel blues singer Mike Farris, American country singer (and June Carter Cash’s offspring) Carlene Carter, country pop star Eric Church and legendary bluegrass ensemble Del McCoury Band.
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Documentary filmmaker and West Virginia native Morgan Spurlock, an Oscar nominee whose most famous works skewered America's food industry and who notably ate only at McDonald’s for a month to illustrate the dangers of a fast-food diet, has died. He was 53.
On this West Virginia Morning, we learn about an incident at a state-run psychiatric facility, we meet a TikTok sensation who forages in Appalachia and we listen to our Mountain Stage Song of the Week.
On this West Virginia Morning, Memorial Day weekend brings the return of the Vandalia Gathering at the state capitol. Also, we listen to an excerpt from the latest Us & Them. In this episode, host Trey Kay explores childhood trauma.
This week's broadcast of Mountain Stage was recorded on the campus of West Virginia University (WVU) at the Canady Creative Arts Center. Joining us on this episode is Ruthie Foster, Charlie Mars, The Wandering Hearts, Fellow Pynins, Rebecca Porter and guest host David Mayfield.