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This week, Barbara Kingsolver’s new novel takes on issues of class and classical music. Also, kudzu warriors band together to fend off invasive plants and take back the land. And, it’s pawpaw season, but a new bug could be harming the trees.
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
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Our premiere fall broadcast season of Mountain Stage continues this week when host Kathy Mattea welcomes Tony Trischka’s EarlJam featuring Michael Daves, Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle, Jack Barksdale, and Sarah Borges.
Mountain Stage is changing locations for its final two live events of 2026. The Sunday, Nov. 15 show will now take place at the Charleston Theater at the Convention Center, and the Sunday, Dec. 6 show will be held at the Capitol Theater in Downtown Charleston.
This week's premiere broadcast of Mountain Stage brings you live performances from the Mountain State of West Virginia. Host Kathy Mattea welcomes The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys, Inara George, The Mammals, Red Camel Collective, and Heather Maloney.
On this week's premiere broadcast of Mountain Stage, host Kathy Mattea welcomes The Jayhawks, Tift Merritt, Tanasi, and Candi Jenkins to the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV.