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LISTEN: Amy Helm Has The Mountain Stage Song Of The Week
Amy Helm performs on Mountain Stage at the Franklin TheatreChris Morris/Mountain Stage
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This week’s encore broadcast of Mountain Stage was recorded in the intimate, historic Franklin Theatre in Franklin, Tennessee. Host Kathy Mattea welcomes Todd Snider, Amy Helm, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, and Randall Bramblett.
Our Song of the Week comes from the talented singer-songwriter, Amy Helm, a former Ollabelle member and daughter of Levon Helm. On this episode of Mountain Stage, she performs “Dear Louisiana” off her critically acclaimed fourth studio album Silver City. In this performance, you’ll hear Helm’s rich vocals shine alongside her band with Yuval Lion on drums, Peter Levin on organ, Dan Littleton on guitar, and Adam Minkoff on bass.
You’ll also hear a rare radio performance from legendary troubadour Todd Snider, plus sets from Memphis and East Nashville Americana group Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, and Georgia-born multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Randall Bramblett.
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Franklin TheatreAmy HelmTodd SniderGroup Photo with Kathy MatteaDrew Holcomb & The NeighborsRandall Bramblett
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