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Sticker Shop Celebrates W.Va. And Nick Lowe, Los Straitjackets Have Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, Elizabeth Elswick couldn’t find a lot of merchandise to represent her home state of West Virginia while she was growing up. But today, she represents Appalachian culture and sayings through her sticker shop. Folkways Reporter Maddie Miller brings us this story.

On this West Virginia Morning, Elizabeth Elswick couldn’t find a lot of merchandise to represent her home state of West Virginia while she was growing up. But today, she represents Appalachian culture and sayings through her sticker shop. Folkways Reporter Maddie Miller brings us this story.

Also, in this show, our Mountain Stage Song of the Week comes to us from Nick Lowe and Los Straitjackets. We listen to their 2019 performance of “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding” – a song from their EP, Love Starvation/Trombone.

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LISTEN: Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets Have The Mountain Stage Song Of The Week

Iconic musician, songwriter and producer Nick Lowe returned to Mountain Stage in 2019 flanked by surf-rock legends Los Straitjackets. Host Larry Groce also welcomed Patty Griffin, Craig Finn & Uptown Controllers and Shook Twins to the stage.

Iconic musician, songwriter and producer Nick Lowe returned to Mountain Stage in 2019 flanked by surf-rock legends Los Straitjackets. Host Larry Groce also welcomed Patty Griffin, Craig Finn & The Uptown Controllers and Shook Twins to the stage.

Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets performed a legendary set, including tunes from their EP Love Starvation/Trombone, and Lowe’s most timeless song, “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding,” which is our Song of the Week.

Lowe was producer on the early works of Elvis Costello, who popularized Lowe’s song “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding.” Here the song is reprised by Lowe and Los Straitjackets as the set-closer of the group’s appearance on this week’s episode of Mountain Stage.

Starting May 31, listeners will also be treated to a set of beautiful songs from Patty Griffin, an amped up performance from alt-rock poet Craig Finn & The Uptown Controllers and the fresh sound of Shook Twins. Find a station that carries Mountain Stage here and be sure to tune in to this ‘can’t miss’ episode. You can also find this archived episode on the Mountain Stage podcast by searching for episode 954.

Be sure to follow along on social media and subscribe to our newsletter for periodic updates and more musical performances.

Listen: Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets have the Mountain Stage Song of the Week

Iconic musician, songwriter and producer Nick Lowe returned to Mountain Stage flanked by surf-rock legends Los Straitjackets last Fall. They performed a legendary set, including tunes from their latest EP “Love Starvation/Trombone,” and Lowe’s most timeless song, “(What’s So Funny About) Peace Love and Understanding.”

Lowe was producer on the early works of Elvis Costello, who popularized Lowe’s song “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace Love and Understanding.” Here the song is reprised by Lowe and the Straitjackets as the set-closer of the group’s appearance on this week’s episode of Mountain Stage.

Listeners will also be treated to a set of beautiful new songs from Patty Griffin, an amped up performance from alt-rock poet Craig Finn & Uptown Controllers, and the fresh sound of Shook Twins. Find a station that carries Mountain Stage here and be sure to tune in to this ‘can’t miss’ episode.

Be sure to follow along on social media and subscribe to our newsletter for periodic updates and more musical performances.

Patty Griffin appears on this week’s episode of Mountain Stage hitting the airwaves nationwide starting November 8.

Live Show News: Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn, Shawn Colvin, Nick Lowe and more

Mountain Stage continues it’s 36^th season of live performance radio with three shows, just announced, for late Summer. All three shows are on sale now to Mountain Stage Members, who receive exclusive online pre-sale access to all Culture Center shows. Click here to browse the levels of support and sign-up for membership. Once your gift has been processed (2-3 business days), you’ll receive a code in your inbox to gain pre-sale access, and the reduced general admission ticket price of $25.

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Read on for dates and more details. All shows are at the Culture Center Theater on the State Capitol Grounds in Charleston, W.Va. The lobby opens at 5p.m. on show day. Doors to the theater open at 6:30p.m. and the show starts at 7p.m.

Mountain Stage is pleased to announce the return of the first family of banjo- Bela Fleck and Abigail Washburn, and Canadian blues great Sue Foley, on Sunday, August 4. More artists will be announced in coming weeks.

Watch: Come All You Coal Miners/Take Me To Harlan

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Watch: Sue Foley – Ice Queen

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Beloved singer and songwriter Shawn Colvin will be celebrating the 30^th Anniversary of her 1989 debut album “Steady On” as she returns for an intimate solo performance on Mountain Stage Sunday, September 15. That classic album featured vocals by long-time Mountain Stage favorite Lucy Kaplansky, who recently released her first new album in six years, Everyday Street. That release features a guest-spot from, you guessed it, Shawn Colvin, so we couldn’t be happier to welcome these “https://youtu.be/xWUheGc2x-g”>Old Friends” back to West Virginia on the same show.

Adding to the excitement on September 15 is the first appearance by genre-bending songwriter Rebecca Loebe, whose latest release Give Up Your Ghosts features the single “Popular,” which you hear in the new video below.

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Venerable UK songwriter, producer and performer Nick Lowe, and Nashville based surf-rockers Los Straitjackets, have joined forces once again with their latest collaboration, the EP Love Starvation/Trombone. The combo will appear on Mountain Stage on Sunday, September 22.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAzpRCxxC80

Also appearing on September 22 will be the incredible Patty Griffin. She just released her latest, self-titled album in March. The songs on Patty Griffin come from a deeply personal perspective as you can hear in her recent World Café session, a highly recommended listen.

Tickets for all three of these shows are available NOW to Mountain Stage Members. Already a member? Check your inbox!

Advance tickets will be available online and at Taylor Books in Downtown, Charleston starting Friday, May 31 at 10a.m.

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These shows will be recorded for distribution by NPR Music later this Fall. See our upcoming Broadcast Schedule to see what will be hitting airwaves near you soon.