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New Information On 2016 Great Smoky Mountains Wildfire And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, a wildfire in 2016 escaped the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee and made it as far as Gatlinburg, killing 14 people and injuring dozens more. Inside Appalachia Host Mason Adams spoke with investigative reporter Tyler Whetstone about new information he’s helped bring to light about the fires.

On this West Virginia Morning, a wildfire in 2016 escaped the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee and made it as far as Gatlinburg, killing 14 people and injuring dozens more. Inside Appalachia Host Mason Adams spoke with investigative reporter Tyler Whetstone about new information he’s helped bring to light about the fires.

Also, in this show, our Mountain Stage Song of the Week comes to us from Americana Tex-Mex, indie rock group Calexico, who made their fourth appearance on the show. We listen to their performance of “Cumbia de Donde,” from their album Edge of the Sun.

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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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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.

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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.

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Mountain Stage After Midnight: Tommy Emmanuel, Calexico, Jesse Winchester

Late nights, good tunes and great friends. That’s what’s in store for you this weekend on 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.

Clear your schedules for archived tunes Saturday May 9 and Sunday May 10 on Mountain Stage After Midnight.

We’ll hear a January 2010 show from the Creative Arts Center on the campus of West Virginia University. This show features Mark O’Connor’s Hot Swing, Tommy Emmanuel, Vetiver (who have a new LP out), Kaukonen & Bromberg, Among the Oak & Ash and the DePue Brothers.

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Stephen Kellogg & the Sixers made their first group appearance on the Mountain Stage in 2010.

We’ll also hear a January 2010 show at the Culture Center in Charleston featuring Calexico (who have a new record out!), Stephen Kellogg & The Sixers, Solas, Harper Simon and the late/great Jesse Winchester.

But wait! There’s more.

Listen to even more archived Mountain Stage sets on our 24/7 Mountain Stage stream (made possible by your support!). Connect with the show and check out 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’re hanker’n for Mountain Stage and great live performances.

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