We have a conversation with Marshall University's Turning Point USA chapter president. We also learn about a recently released horror film shot near Huntington, and the population decline in central Appalachia that may be getting worse.
Listen: Chuck Prophet Has Our Mountain Stage Song Of The Week
Chuck Prophet (right) performing with bandmate Stephanie Finch. Chris Morris/Mountain Stage
Listen
Share this Article
This week’s show features acclaimed vocalist and contemporary jazz musician Lizz Wright, along with Mountain Stage alumni Chuck Prophet & The Mission Express, and Glen Phillips. Plus, you’ll hear from New York City’s Bailen, and New Zealand indie rockers The Beths as they make their Mountain Stage debut.
Our Song of the Week is “Willie Mays Is Up At Bat,” which comes from Chuck Prophet’s undeniably catchy 2012 album Temple Beautiful.
This performance also marked Prophet’s tenth appearance on the show. To celebrate this momentous occasion, like all of our “tenth timers,” Prophet was awarded an official Mountain Stage jacket with “Chuck” stitched across the front pocket.
Be sure you’re watching our podcast page for the newest episodes from our Spring season and sign up for email updates to help plan your trip to be a part of a live show.
Executive Producer Adam Harris (left) and Artistic Director Larry Groce (center) giving Chuck Prophet his Mountain Stage jacket.The BethsLizz WrightBailenGlen PhillipsChuck Prophet & The Mission Express
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.
On this week's premiere broadcast of Mountain Stage, guest host and CBS Sunday Morning correspondent Conor Knighton welcomes The Baseball Project, The Minus 5, Bob Mould, Chris Stamey, and Loose Cattle.