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WATCH LIVE: The Mountain Goats, Nellie McKay, Joe Henry and John K. Samson on Mountain Stage

Mountain Stage with Larry Groce will celebrate its 34th Anniversary this Sunday, December 3 at the Culture Center Theater on the grounds of the State Capitol. Doors open at 6:30p.m. and the show starts at 7p.m., but you should make plans to arrive early because we have a couple of special surprises for our ticket holders, so keep reading. We will welcome The Mountain Goats, Nellie McKay, John K. Samson and Joe Henry. As of Friday morning tickets are still available online, by phone at 800.987.6487, and locally at Taylor Books in downtown, Charleston.

While there’s nothing quite like being at Mountain Stage live, those of you who aren’t in the area or can’t make the show can now watch live from anywhere with an internet connection thanks to the WVPB Video Production team and our colleagues at VuHaus. Just point your browser to this post, MountainStage.org, VuHaus.com or NPR Music to watch along.

Joe Henry, who made his first appearance on Mountain Stage in 1991, did an enlightening interview with Rob Byers at the Charleston Gazette-Mail, which even delves into the reason he wrote the song “Hurricane, W.Va.” from his 1986 album “Talk of Heaven.”

But wait. . . there’s more.

The 34th Anniversary is extra special for you ticket holders, and not only for the excellent line-up of live music you’ll enjoy. Audience members will be able to enjoy a 10% discount at the Tamarack: West Virginia Museum Shop inside the lobby of the Culture Center, thanks to the WV Division of Culture & History. The shop is located nearby the Mountain Stage box office and merchandise area in the great hall of the Culture Center and features a wide variety of fine art, jewelry, pottery, glass, quilts, books/CDs, souvenirs, gourmet foods, and many more great gift ideas.

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You can also grab a complimentary, fresh, hand-made donut outside thanks to the Vandalia Donut Company. This is our way of saying “Thank You” to everyone for celebrating this anniversary with us. Ticket holders can get a FREE “No. 42” donut from Vandalia Donut Company on the North plaza just in front of the Culture Center Theater. If you haven’t heard about this new, delicious offering to the Charleston food community, you can check out the Charleston Gazette-Mail’s recent feature by Jennifer Gardner, and follow the truck on Instagram and Facebook for a glimpse at their tasty treats.

Donuts are being offered thanks to generous support from the law offices of Farmer Cline & Campbell.

Both sweet opportunities will be available from 5pm right up until showtime at 7pm.

Mountain Stage recorded its first regularly scheduled episode on December 7, 1983. Produced by West Virginia Public Broadcasting and distributed by NPR Music, Mountain Stage is currently heard weekly on 200 public radio stations across the country. The December 3 show will be scheduled for national broadcast in Spring 2018.

Listen: JD Souther & Nellie McKay Cover Cole Porter on NPR's Mountain Stage

As Don Henley’s long-time writing partner, JD Souther has had his hands in some of the most memorable pop songs of all time, including “The New Kid in Town” and “Best of My Love.” But here, Souther teams up with Mountain Stage favorite Nellie McKay to cover another legendary songwriter: Cole Porter’s standard “Every Time We Say Goodbye.”

This week’s broadcast also features performances from Grammy-nominated Nashville singer-songwriter Gretchen Peters, up-and-coming roots rockers Whiskey Gentry, and world-renowned (and Virginia-based) finger-picking guitar maker Wayne Henderson.

Like what you hear? Download the entire show right now on the Mountain Stage podcast (just look for Ep. 850). While you’re at it, leave us a rating/review and send us a tweet with your favorite song: we’re @mountainstage.

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: Darrell Scott, Joan Osborne, Nellie McKay

Mountain Stage loves to travel. In just a few weeks, we’ll be hitting the road for shows at Davis & Elkins College, Abingdon’s Barter Theatre and Grand Marais’ North House Folk School. But before we do, let’s get in the ramblin’ spirit with some good ol’ archived trips.

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.

If you’re a fan of live performance radio (and, let’s face it, who isn’t?), stay up late Saturday July 25 and Sunday July 26 for some spectacular sets on Mountain Stage After Midnight.

First up is a September 2006 show at the Paramount Theater in Bristol, Tennessee. We’ll hear from Darrell Scott, Ollabelle, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Roni Stoneman and Reagan Boggs.

Mountain Stage traveled up to New York City for this May 2007 show.

We’ll also talk a walk down memory lane with a May 2007 show at New York City’s Town Hall with special appearances from Joan Osborne, David Bromberg & Angel Band, Nellie McKay, Toby Lightman and The Roches.

Have our shows given you wanderlust? Well then, check out our live show schedule and be a part of our next recording! You can also keep up with our travels on social media (find and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Instagram). And if want Larry and the Mountain Stage crew to bring the party to you, contact your local public radio station and request the show be recorded in your neck of the woods.

Mountain Stage After Midnight: Brett Dennen, Eric Bibb, Nellie McKay

Saturday is West Virginia Day! In our opinion, the best way to celebrate the Mountain State of West Virginia is with some music from…. well… you know… Mountain Stage.

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.

Tune in this Saturday June 21 and Sunday June 22 for some archived music goodness on Mountain Stage After Midnight.

First up is a November 2009 show featuring Sister Hazel, Madison Violet, Vagabond Opera, Brett Dennen and Eric Bibb.

We’ll also hear another 2009 show Nellie McKay, Elvis Perkins in Dearland, AA Bondy, Zee Avi and Marshall Crenshaw.

Want more Mountain Stage? Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Instagram. Check out our 24/7 Mountain Stage stream. Sign-up for our monthly email newsletter for show announcements and ticket deals. Come see what live performance radio looks like at one of our live shows. And if Mountain Stage isn’t available wherever you are, contact your public radio station and let them know what they’re missing out on!

Mountain Stage After Midnight: Kathy Mattea, Amos Lee, Great Lake Swimmers

There’s a reason why artists like Tim O’Brien, Kathy Mattea and Nellie McKay keep coming back to the Mountain Stage year after year. Between the good home cooking (provided by the lovely Judy Byrne) and the jam band togetherness of our finale song, each show feels like a musical family reunion of sorts.

This weekend, we invite you to join us (and potentially bring a nice casserole) to one of our live performance radio get-togethers known as Mountain Stage After Midnight.

Gather your friends and family Saturday June 13 and Sunday June 14 for a bit of rock, folk and Americana on Mountain Stage After Midnight.

We’ll start off with a September 2011 show recorded at the North House Folk School in Grand Marais, MN (a sight of a site that we’ll be returning to this fall). This show features Tim O’Brien, Kathy Mattea, John Vezner, Sally Barris, Great Lake Swimmers and Cathie Ryan.

Our kooky cool aunt Nellie (McKay) on the Mountain Stage in 2011.

The second show comes from April 2011 and includes sets from Amos Lee, Nellie McKay, Wailin’ Jennys and Lauren Pritchard.

The #MSAM party’s over. Now what? Well, you can tell us your favorite Mountain Stage “family members” on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Instagram. Hear what we sounded like “back in the day” with archived sets on our 24/7 Mountain Stage stream. Sign-up for our monthly email newsletter for show announcements and ticket deals. Come see what live performance radio looks like at one of our live shows. And if Mountain Stage isn’t available wherever you are, contact your public radio station and let them know what they’re missing out on!