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This week, author Silas House returns with a sweeping new novel. Also, some folks say, you have to fake it 'til you make it, even if you're trying to establish a state park. And, the story of the first Mothman sightings as written by a small town journalist in 1966.
A pinch of folk, a dash of soul and a good dollop of bluegrass. Mix it all together and what do you get? This week’s “Mountain Stage After Midnight!” 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 31 year history and shares their memories and songs with our late-night listeners. Each week we’ll hand-pick two of our favorite episodes that’ll alternate order each night.
Tune in this Saturday January 24 and Sunday January 25 for a good ol’ time on “Mountain Stage After Midnight.”
First up is a January 2006 that features performances from old-time Appalachian band The Biscuit Burners, country singer-songwriter Jon Randall, Americana crooner Alecia Nugent, bluegrass player Shawn Camp and “the new Queen of Bluegrass” Rhonda Vincent & the Rage.
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The finale song for January 29, 2006 (pictured: Susie Suh, Derek Trucks Band, James Hunter and Bettye LaVette).
We’ll also hear another January 2006 from the Creative Arts Center in Morgantown, West Virginia, which includes such talents as acoustic rocker Good Brother Earl, English soul singer James Hunter, alt-folk crooner Susie Suh, American soul legend Bettye LaVette and jamm’n blues group Derek Trucks Band.
Next week is Listener’s Choice! Go to Mountain Stage’s Facebook to decide which performances will air overnight weekends during West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s Chocolate Challenge. For more Mountain Stage news and music, make sure to follow the show on Twitter, Tumblr and Instagram and subscribe to The Mountain Stage Podcast on iTunes. Still haven’t seen Mountain Stage in person? Head to our new website to find out how when and where we’re playing next.
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This week, author Silas House returns with a sweeping new novel. Also, some folks say, you have to fake it 'til you make it, even if you're trying to establish a state park. And, the story of the first Mothman sightings as written by a small town journalist in 1966.
The annual West Virginia Book Festival, a free event for book lovers of all ages, will be held at the Oct. 24 at the at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center.
Silas House is a major voice for Appalachia. The Kentucky native has written more than 15 books and served as the state's poet laureate. His latest book is The Tulip Poplars, a sweeping novel about the lives of four people as they navigate friendship and forbidden love throughout the 20th century. Inside Appalachia's Mason Adams spoke with House.