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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
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.
“Around the world it’s just a simple song.” – Mountain Stage theme, composed by Larry Groce.
This week’s broadcast brings you music from all corners of the globe with a Mount...
Our Mountain Stage Song of the Week is "All Aboard," by The Del McCoury Band. This classic train song was originally written by Eugene Patrick Ellsworth, Charles Edward Stefl, and Bradley Ross Rodgers, and has become one of Del McCoury's most popular tracks.