Hello June’s new album Artifacts drops Oct. 6. Songwriter and singer Sarah Rudy says the title refers to “people, places and stories” that “are part of me and are the artifacts of my life.”
West Virginia indie rock band Hello June has released their second album called Artifacts.
It’s a delightfully eclectic collection of straight-ahead rockers mixed with slower, balladesque songs as well. This engaging release is filled with thoughtful lyrics, heartfelt hooks, full out rocking and the right balance of instrumentation.
In short, it’s as good as any release I’ve heard in the genre.
Sarah Rudy, the group’s songwriter and vocalist, spoke freely and honestly about the album’s themes of love, loss and the ups and downs of living.
“The people, places and personal stories are a part of me,” Rudy said, “and they are the artifacts of my life.”
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Asheville, N.C. based roots-pop group River Whyless make their second appearance on Mountain Stage during this week’s broadcast. Our Song of the Week comes from the band’s latest album Kindness, A Rebel, released in June, 2018.
“Born In The Right Country” touches on privilege, race, classism and a ruler with “teeth laid in this crown.”
You’ll hear the whole set from River Whyless, plus performances from Martha Scanlan with Jon Neufeld, Royal Wood, and #NPRSlingshot artist Hello June, on this week’s encore episode of Mountain Stage.
Thanks to our colleauges at VuHaus and the video production department at West Virginia Public Broadcasting, we are offering a live video webcast of THIS SUNDAY’S Mountain Stage from the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, W.Va.
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Just point your browser back to this post, MountainStage.org or VuHaus.com this Sunday at 7p.m. EDT to watch us make radio as our host Larry Groce welcomes River Whyless, Will Hoge, Martha Scanlan, Royal Wood and 2018 NPR Slingshot artist Hello June (left). As always we’ll be treated to a song each from our vocalist Julie Adams and the Mountain Stage Band, and our piano player Bob Thompson.
As previously announced, The Lone Bellow asked to reschedule their appearance on Mountain Stage so they could attend to a family matter. We wish the band the best and we’re already working to reschedule.
Due to a family emergency The Lone Bellow have asked to reschedule their performance on Mountain Stage and are unable to appear this Sunday, November 11.
A mutually agreeable date to reschedule the The Lone Bellow will be announced later.
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River Whyless will appear this Sunday November 11 in Charleston, WV for their second appearance on Mountain Stage.
Will Hoge has been added to the line-up for this Sunday’s show at the Culture Center Theater, which also features River Whyless, Martha Scanlan, Royal Wood and Morgantown, WV’s Hello June. The Grammy-nominated songwriter Hoge will be performing a solo set with songs from his newly released album “My American Dream.”
Tickets are still available at Taylor Books in downtown Charleston and online.
Ticket holders for November 11 that wish to redeem their ticket for a rescheduled appearance by The Lone Bellow should e-mail live@mountainstage.org with your name and place of purchase. We will contact you about transferring your ticket to the newly scheduled date as soon as possible.
Mountain Stage broadcast its first regularly scheduled episode on Dec. 11, 1983. Host Larry Groce and West Virginia Public Broadcasting will celebrate the program’s 35 years on public radio with episode #935 on Sunday, December 2 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, W.Va.
Returning to Mountain Stage for the third time as a solo artist, in addition to many appearances with Indigo Girls, singer songwriter Amy Ray will return with her band to perform songs from her newest release of original material, “Holler.” Recorded at Echo Mountain Studio in Asheville, NC, Ray says “Holler” is “inspired by traditional country, southern rock, mountain music, gospel and bluegrass.”
Due on September 28, “Holler” features cameos by Vince Gill, Derek Trucks, Kofi Burbridge, The Wood Brothers and The Freedom Singers, among others.
Since her last appearance on Mountain Stage in 2012, the fearless Anais Mitchell has been busy with her Off-Broadway musical theater piece “Hadestown,” which has been garnering award and nominations in just about every category imaginable. You can hear Mitchell perform songs from “Hadestown” on our show in 2011 at NPR Music. Mitchell returns to perform with us again on December 2.
Advance tickets for December 2 are available to Mountain Stage Members now (members, check your e-mail inbox for your discount code). Mountain Stage Members make a recurring gift of $10 a month or more and receive online pre-sale access to all our Culture Center Theater shows.
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Crash Test Dummies made their first appearance on Mountain Stage in 1991. The original lineup has reunited after 17 years,
Update to original post: Canadian rock band Crash Test Dummies will reunite for the first time in 17-years to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their seminal sophomore album God shuffled His Feet. The north American tour will launch November 23 with a stop at Mountain Stage on Sunday December 2. The band will feature the original line-up of Brad Roberts, Ellen Reid, Dan Roberts, and Mitch Dorge. The band made three appearances on Mountain Stage, first performing in 1991.
We will announce another addition to the schedule on Tuesday, Sept. 18, so stay tuned to social media for the latest.
Tickets are $20 in advance, available online, by phone at 877.987.6487, or locally at Taylor Books in downtown Charleston starting Friday, Sept. 21 at 10a.m.
In other live show news, Sean Rowe has been added to the bill on Sunday, October 7 along with Livingston Taylor, Gretchen Peters and Jill Barber. Rowe’s latest is called “New Lore“. Tickets are available here.
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Morgantown, WV’s Hello June will appear on Mountain Stage Sunday November 11 in Charleston, WV.
On Sunday, November 11 we’re happy to announce that #NPRSlingshot artist Hello June, the indie-rockers based out of Morgantown, WV, will make their Mountain Stage debut, along with The Lone Bellow and more TBA. The band has released two singles from their upcoming full-length debut, Mars and Candy Rain, ahead of the self-titled record’s release on September 28. Tickets for November 11 are available here.
There are plenty of chances to catch a live show in the coming months. Take a look at our Live Show Schedule and plan your trip to come be a part of the radio audience.
“Candy Rain” is the new single from the upcoming self-titled debut album by Hello June. Born out of Morgantown, W.Va., Hello June were named in the inaugural class of NPR Slingshot artists earlier this year. The first single and video for “Mars,” released in June, garnered features from NPR Music, Minnesota Public Radio’s “The Current”, and Broadway World.
The radiant-meets-rustic video for “Candy Rain” is an enchanting companion to the track’s kaleidoscopic glow, conjuring the feeling of an unrushed sunset that lingers longer than it’s supposed to.
Both “Mars” and “Candy Rain” are available as singles, ahead of the full-length album-produced by WV music luminary Bud Carroll- due on Friday, September 28.
The band will celebrate the release of their debut album on Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Boulevard Tavern in Charleston and they’ll share the bill with Sarah Shook and the Disarmers in Morgantown on October 2.
