Mountain Stage celebrates its 800th during this week’s broadcast, with Ani DiFranco, Dawes, Dave Mason, and Red Baraat.
Listen Sunday at 2pm on West Virginia Public Radio, or on one of over 130 public radio stations around America.
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Dave Mason – "We Just Disagree" – Live on Mountain Stage
English singer-songwriter and musician Dave Mason has had his hand in countless classic rock staples, including his chart-topping single “We Just Disagree.” He performs it here, on the special 800th episode of Mountain Stage.
Backstage and On Stage at Mountain Stage in Grand Marais
This weekend you can hear the second of the two episodes that Mountain Stage recorded on the road in Grand Marais, Minnesota this fall. Iconic folk singer Tom Paxton closes the show, and Lori McKenna shows why she’s one of the most respected and in-demand singer-songwriters working today. Matraca Berg plays a few of the hits she’s written for others, along with the songs only she sings best. Andrew Walesch recalls classic jazz and lounge vocals. Drew Kennedy makes his first Mountain Stage appearance, and you’ll hear from Grammy-winning songwriter Jon Vezner, along with cellist Jeff Gilkinson.
Listen Sunday at 2 pm on West Virginia Public Radio, or on one of 130 stations around America.
Lori McKenna – If I Could Buy This Town – Live on Mountain Stage
Lori McKenna has become one of Nashville’s most in-demand singer-songwriters, even though she didn’t begin making music of her own until she was in her mid-20’s. Here she performs “If I Could By This Town,” on an episode of Mountain Stage recorded on the north shore of Lake Superior in Grand Marais, Minnesota.
On This Week's Broadcast: BoDeans, Jill Sobule, Julia Sweeny & More
This week’s episode of Mountain Stage is our first of two recorded on the shores of Lake Superior at the North House Folk School in Grand Marais, Minnesota. Going strong for 30 years, you’ll hear alt-rock institution The BoDeans make their fifth appearance on the show. Comprised of members of Duluth’s Trampled By Turtles, Dead Man Winter make their Mountain Stage debut. The Pines bring their evocative and atmospheric brand of northern Midwest alt Americana. Minnesota-based singer-songwriter Jonathan Rundman opens the show, and you’ll also hear from the Jill and Julia show – our friend Jill Sobule, along with SNL alum Julia Sweeny.
Listen this Sunday at 2 on West Virginia Public Radio, or across America on one of more than 130 public radio stations.
The Pines – "Rise Up and Be Lonely"
The lush, dark, and atmospheric sounds Twin Cities band The Pines evoke the steely autumn breeze coming off the shore of Lake Superior, where this week’s premiere episode of Mountain Stage was recorded.
Find your local affiliate and listen to the entire show this week.