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Listen: Our Mountain Stage Song Of The Week Comes From Bassist John Inghram – ‘Palisades’
John Inghram (right) and guitarist Bud Carroll.Chris Morris/Mountain Stage
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This week’s episode of Mountain Stage features performances from Canadian songwriter and activist Sarah Harmer, who has her first new album in 10 years out now. We also hear from Ohio-based country folk artist Arlo McKinley, a fun acoustic performance from Buffalo Wabs & the Price Hill Hustle, bassist and songwriter John Inghram performs a set with his band, plus emerging Austin-based songwriter Taylor Rae.
Our Song of the Week is by bassist, songwriter and vocalist John Inghram, who has appeared on Mountain Stage alongside several artists over the years. He steps out as the front man and songwriter for his own band on this week’s show. John’s self-titled debut album, released in May 2022, features the single “Palisades,” which we’ve chosen as our Song of the Week.
Joining Inghram is guitarist Bud Carroll, drummer Andrew Gillum and keyboardist Brad Goodall.
Arlo McKinley performing on the Mountain Stage. Credit: Chris Morris/Mountain StageBuffalo Wabs and The Price Hill Hustle. Credit: Chris Morris/Mountain StageSarah Harmer performing on the Mountain Stage. Credit: Chris Morris/Mountain StageTaylor Rae performing on the Mountain Stage. Credit: Chris Morris/Mountain Stage
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