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.
Broadcast from 1am-5am Saturday and Sunday mornings here on West Virginia Public Broadcasting, Mountain Stage After Midnight takes the best episodes from the show’s 32 year history and shares their memories and songs with our late-night listeners.
If you’re a fan of live performance radio (and, let’s face it, who isn’t?), stay up late Saturday July 25 and Sunday July 26 for some spectacular sets on Mountain Stage After Midnight.
First up is a September 2006 show at the Paramount Theater in Bristol, Tennessee. We’ll hear from Darrell Scott, Ollabelle, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Roni Stoneman and Reagan Boggs.
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Mountain Stage traveled up to New York City for this May 2007 show.
We’ll also talk a walk down memory lane with a May 2007 show at New York City’s Town Hall with special appearances from Joan Osborne, David Bromberg & Angel Band, Nellie McKay, Toby Lightman and The Roches.
Have our shows given you wanderlust? Well then, check out our live show schedule and be a part of our next recording! You can also keep up with our travels on social media (find and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Instagram). And if want Larry and the Mountain Stage crew to bring the party to you, contact your local public radio station and request the show be recorded in your neck of the woods.
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.
“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...