There’s a style of singing in bluegrass and traditional music that’s rooted in the music of Primitive and Old Regular Baptist churches, places where singers like bluegrass legend Stanley were raised. On a recent episode of Inside Appalachia, reporter Zack Harold introduced us to a woman who helps keep this sacred tradition alive.
Our Song of the Week is “Planetarium” by Blitzen Trapper. The band stopped by Mountain Stage for their third appearance during their latest tour promoting their album 100’s of 1000’s, Millions of Billion.
This album was produced by the band’s lead singer and songwriter, Eric Earley and features a collection of songs that reflect on his musical beginnings, infused with new perspectives he gained through the exploration of Buddhism and meditation.
Hear Blitzen Trapper’s full set, plus more live performances by Low Cut Connie, Town Mountain, and Humbird on this week’s broadcast when you tune in to one of these NPR stations starting Friday, Dec. 13.
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Blitzen TrapperGroup Photo with David MayfieldHumbirdAdam Weiner of Low Cut ConnieLow Cut ConnieTown Mountain
This week's premiere broadcast of Mountain Stage was recorded live at the Canady Creative Arts Center on the campus of West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV. Host Kathy Mattea welcomed SHADOWLANDS feat. S. Carey and John Raymond, Tae & The Neighborly, Damn Tall Buildings, Erin McKeown, and Ken Yates.
This week’s broadcast of Mountain Stage features a collection of Kathy Mattea's favorite sets, including performances by Jason Isbell, Catherine Russell, Karla Bonoff, The High Kings, and Jennifer Hartswick Band.