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From 2013: Calexico, Camper Van Beethoven, Bahamas, Bonnie Prince Billy and Piney Gir

Looking back to our 30th year for performances from Calexico, Camper Van Beethoven, Bahamas, Bonnie Prince Billy and Piney Gir. Recorded January 27, 2013 in Charleston, W.Va.

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Listen to Bahamas Play "All The Time in the World" on Mountain Stage

When Bahamas first appeared on Mountain Stage a few years ago, they stole the show with their infectious mix of folk-influenced harmonies and indie rock hooks. Since then, they’ve received much deserved mainstream recognition, thanks in no small part to the song “All the Time in the World,” which was heavily featured in a television ad campaign starring James Franco. They perform the song live on this week’s broadcast of Mountain Stage.

Mountain Stage's Favorite Performances of 2015

2015 was a big year for Mountain Stage. We began a beautiful friendship with public radio music discovery machine VuHaus. We created a new, bite-size podcast called Mountain Stage 2 Go.

And across nine venues in four states, we recorded over 100 live sets that showcased the best and brightest musicians in the world today. (Of course, none of this would have happened without your support!)

Before we embark on our 33rd musical year around the sun, Larry Groce and the Mountain Stage crew have picked out 27 performances that deserve another listen and another round of applause. From A to Z, these are our favorite Mountain Stage performances of 2015. (Hint: click the Episode # for their Mountain Stage podcast episode, where available.)

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Allen Toussaint (Keith-Albee Theater in Huntington, WV on February 15, 2015 – Episode #838)

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Bahamas (June 14, 2015 – Episode #846)

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Craig Finn (November 1, 2015 – Episode #857)

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Darlingside (University of Ohio in Athens, Ohio with WOUB on October 18, 2015 – Episode #855)

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Darlingside – "God of Loss" – Live from Mountain Stage

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Dawes (June 7, 2015 – Episode #845)

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Drive-By Truckers (West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV on March 15, 2015 – Episode #841)

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Earls of Leicester (March 8, 2015 – Episode #840)

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Field Report (June 14, 2015 – Episode #846)

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Jimmy LaFave (North House Folk School in Grand Marais, MN with WTIP, KUMD and MPR on September 18, 2015 – Episode #853)

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Joe Pug (May 5, 2015 – Episode #844)

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John Mark Nelson (North House Folk School in Grand Marais, MN with WTIP, KUMD and MPR on September 18, 2015 – Episode #8 53)

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John Mark Nelson – "Dream Last Night" – Live from Mountain Stage

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Josh Ritter (December 6, 2015 – Episode #860)

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Kentucky Headhunters (August 30, 2015 – Episode #851)

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Kinky Friedman (November 8, 2015 – Episode #858)

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Kristin Andreassen (West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV on January 18, 2015 – Episode #835)

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Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys (December 6, 2015 – Episode #860)

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Mac McAnally (West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV on January 18, 2015 – Episode #835)

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Malcolm Holcombe (February 8, 2015 – Episode #837)

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Martha Scanlan (North House Folk School in Grand Marais, MN with WTIP, KUMD and MPR on September 17, 2015 – Episode #852)

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The Milk Carton Kids (West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV on April 12, 2015 – Episode #843)

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Nellie McKay (Barter Theatre in Abingdon, VA with WETS on August 16, 2015 – Episode #850)

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Pokey LaFarge (May 5, 2015 – Episode #844)

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Ray Wylie Hubbard (February 8, 2015 – Episode #837)

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Sam Gleaves (Davis & Elkins College in Elkins, WV on August 8, 2015 – Episode #849)

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Tift Merritt (North House Folk School in Grand Marais, MN with WTIP, KUMD and MPR on September 17, 2015 – Episode #852)

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Tift Merritt – "Bramble Rose" – Live from Mountain Stage

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Turnpike Troubadours (November 1, 2015 – Episode #857)

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Tyler Childers (July 26, 2015 – Episode #848)

Mountain Stage After Midnight: Bahamas, Calexico, Shovels & Rope

This weekend, Bahamas returns to over 150 NPR stations with his recent performance on the Mountain Stage. But do you know what’s better than one dose of Canadian folk pop-rock? Two doses of Canadian folk pop-rock. That’s where “Mountain Stage After Midnight” comes into play.

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. Each week we’ll hand-pick two of our favorite episodes and they’ll alternate order each night.

Tune in for some great 2013 performances that will air Saturday September 12 and Sunday September 13 on “Mountain Stage After Midnight.”

First you’ll hear a January 2013 performance from London-by-way-of-Kansas singer Piney Gir, indie rocker Bahamas, alt-country troubadour Bonnie Prince Billy, surrealist folk group Camper Van Beethoven, and indie Tex-Mex collective Calexico.

Bonnie Bishop on the Mountain Stage in 2013.

Next a February 2013 performance featuring Americana singer-songwriter Bonnie Bishop, alt-country duo Shovels & Rope, country-pop singer Kim Richey, Canandian chanteuse Kathleen Edwards, and West Virginia’s own Kathy Mattea.

Like hearing one-of-a-kind performances? Subscribe to our Mountain Stage Podcast and check out our new #MS2Go episode feat. Bahamas, Dawes, Field Report and more. Connect with the show and keep up with our show shenanigans on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Instagram. Join our monthly email newsletter for up-to-the-minute show announcements and ticket deals. And if Mountain Stage isn’t available in your neck of the woods, contact your public radio station and let them know that you’d like to hear more from Mountain Stage.

'A Change of Tune' Interviews Bahamas

This week, “A Change of Tune” host Joni Deutsch interviews Bahamas, the pseudonym for singer-songwriter Afie Jurvanen. Although Bahamas is far from being Bahamian (hint: Jurvanen hails from the non-Caribbean lands of Canada), his effortlessly beautiful folk will make you believe you’re surrounded by sun and sand. Check out the interview below to hear more about Bahamas’ new record, his Finnish-Canadian upbringing, and his views on identity and mainstream music. If you’re a fan of warm, laid-back folk in the same vein as Jack Johnson, this interview and music are recommended for you.

Bahamas just released “Bahamas is Afie” this past August and will continue touring this fall. Although Bahamas isn’t due to stop by West Virginia, you can check out his 2013 set in Charleston on Mountain Stage Radio Show and keep up with him on his website and Facebook. You can listen to Bahamas’ new music on Joni Deutsch’s “A Change of Tune” this Saturday at 10 PM EST on West Virginia Public Radio.

Mountain Stage After Midnight- August 23 & 24

What goes best with Doctor Who’s Season 8 premiere this weekend? A big ball of wibbly wobbly, timey wimey live performance radio! Jump into our TARDIS as we travel through the Mountain Stage archives to hear two great 2013 performances on “Mountain Stage After Midnight.” Broadcast from 1am-5am Saturday and Sunday mornings here on West Virginia Public Radio, “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 and they’ll alternate order each night.

Tune in for some great 2013 performances that will air Saturday August 23 and Sunday August 24 on “Mountain Stage After Midnight.”

Shovels & Rope made its first appearance on Mountain Stage in 2013. They’ll make their second appearance this year as part of Mountain Stage’s fall schedule.

Next a February 2013 performance featuring Americana singer-songwriter Bonnie Bishop, alt-country duo Shovels & Rope (who are coming back to Mountain Stage this fall), country-pop singer Kim Richey, Canandian chanteuse Kathleen Edwards, and West Virginia’s own Kathy Mattea. See the playlist.

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