A group of off-duty, fired and retired park rangers have organized a series of Juneteenth events, including one at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, to recognize African American history that is not approved for display at the federal sites.
The live show is sold out, but thanks to West Virginia Public Broadcasting and VuHaus you can experience this Sunday’s Mountain Stage, with guest-host Kathy Mattea, from anywhere.
The show starts at 7 p.m. on Sunday. Just come back to this post or point your browser to MountainStage.org or VuHaus.com to watch along.
Eliza Gilkyson has been appearing on Mountain Stage since 1989. She’ll be with us for the 7th time on Sunday. Watch live via VuHaus.com starting at 7p.m. EST.
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This week’s Inside Appalachia features storytellers from around the region, including author, television host and five-time West Virginia Liars Contest winner Bil Lepp. Here he is back in 2019, telling a story during a Mountain Stage performance at the West Virginia Culture Center.
Our Song of the Week comes from Ray Benson. During his tenth visit to the show, he performed "Faded Love," a Bob Wills tune often covered by Benson's longtime band, Asleep at the Wheel, who have been creating music together for over 50 years.
The WVPB News Department was honored with Overall Excellence in the Radio Small Market category. Us & Them, which is hosted by Trey Kay, was honored with Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the episode Us & Them: Black West Virginians With Substance Use Disorder Face Unique Challenges. Regional winners automatically move on to the national round for consideration.
Our Song of the Week is “The False Lady,” performed by Dublin-born singer-songwriter and guitarist John Doyle and Manchester-born flute, whistle, and uilleann pipes maestro Michael McGoldrick.