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This week’s archive special of Mountain Stage features performances by Kathy Mattea, Kim Richey, Shovels & Rope, Kathleen Edwards and Bonnie Bishop from an episode recorded in 2013.
Our Song of the Week is by Grammy-winning musician Kathy Mattea, before she became the full-time host of Mountain Stage. “Coal Tattoo” is written by fellow West Virginian Billy Edd Wheeler and appears on her 2008 album Coal. Mattea has said she enjoys playing this song because it allows her band to “stretch out” on their instruments – especially her long-time guitarist and sideman Bill Cooley.
Hear more of Mattea’s performance, plus full sets from acclaimed Nashville singer and songwriter Kim Richey, roots-music husband and wife duo Shovels & Rope, singer-songwriter Kathleen Edwards, and Grammy-winning country rocker Bonnie Bishop.
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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.
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Continue Reading Take Me to More News“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...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsOur 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.
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