This week, too often, people with mental health challenges or substance use disorder wind up in jail. But crisis response teams offer another way. Also, changes to the Endangered Species Act could benefit big business. They could also kill animals like the eastern hellbender. And, in troubled times, a West Virginia writer says to find peace in nature.
Listen: Oshima Brothers Have The Mountain Stage Song of the Week: "Colorblind"
Oshima Brothers performing live on Mountain Stage. Tune in starting March 11 to hear this episode on our Mountain Stage affiliate stations. Amos Perrine
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Our Spring broadcast season continues this weekend with another new episode as host Kathy Mattea welcomes Josh Ritter, Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors, Dori Freeman, Oshima Brothers, and Jake Xerxes Fussell. Join us starting March 11 on these NPR Music stations.
In their debut appearance on Mountain Stage, Maine-based indie duo, Oshima Brothers brought songs from their recent album . Sean and Jamie Oshima have been creating music together since childhood, and they build a substantial sound together using live-looping techniques and rich layered harmony. Our Song of the Week, “Colorblind,” appears on their Dark ep1, released in March 2021.
Oshima Brothers – Colorblind, live on Mountain Stage
Oshima Brothers perform "Colorblind," on Mountain Stage.
This week we also hear live performances from modern folk wordsmith Josh Ritter, who sings new songs and also reads a passage from his latest novel. Nashville-based Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors, who are hosting two night birthday bash for Drew at the Ryman Auditorium this summer, bring us their trademark melodic and thoughtful songs. Guitarist and song-interpreter Jake Xerxes Fussell, and Galax, Virginia’s Dori Freeman round out the show.
1 of 6 — Josh Ritter, live on Mountain Stage
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2 of 6 — Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, live on Mountain Stage
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3 of 6 — Dori Freeman, live on Mountain Stage
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4 of 6 — Jake Xerxes Fussel, live on Mountain Stage
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5 of 6 — Oshima Brothers, live on Mountain Stage
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6 of 6 — Artists gather with host Kathy Mattea for the finale song.
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Join host Kathy Mattea this weekend for more live performance radio on these NPR Music stations and be sure to check out our podcast section so you don’t miss a note.
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On this West Virginia Week, health care in the state may see transformation, Gov. Patrick Morrisey wants to bring out of state foster kids home, and we explore the origins of a popular American hymn.
This week, too often, people with mental health challenges or substance use disorder wind up in jail. But crisis response teams offer another way. Also, changes to the Endangered Species Act could benefit big business. They could also kill animals like the eastern hellbender. And, in troubled times, a West Virginia writer says to find peace in nature.
Written by a former slave ship captain, “Amazing Grace” has traveled far beyond its origins. In this encore episode, Us & Them traces how the hymn has become a powerful folk song and civil rights anthem — speaking to pain, forgiveness and the possibility of change.