Listen: Matt Nathanson on Mountain Stage

Our Song of the Week is from pop-songsmith Matt Nathanson, who expertly combines the heartfelt and the humorous, in his song “Bill Murray.”

“Bill Murray” was originally released on Nathanson’s 2015 album “Show Me Your Fangs.” His latest release is called “Sings His Sad Heart.”

You can hear the entire set from Nathanson, plus performances by Stephen Kellogg, Carbon Leaf, Pete Muller, and Cashavelly Morrison (pictured), on this week’s episode of Mountain Stage with Larry Groce.

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Live Show News: Mountain Stage Announces Five Live Shows

You can be in the radio audience for performances by Leftover Salmon, Tim O’Brien’s Bluegrass Band, Matt Nathanson, Darlingside and more.

Mountain Stage has announced five additions to its Live Show Schedule, with Mountain Stage Members already enjoying exclusive pre-sale access to the Charleston, W.Va. shows. Mountain Stage Members make a recurring gift of $10/month or more and receive pre-sale online access to live shows, frequent discounts, member newsletters with playlists and more perks throughout the year. Click here to become a Mountain Stage Member and as soon as your donation is processed you’ll receive your member code to purchase tickets.

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On Sunday March 3 we welcome back perennial jamgrass innovators Leftover Salmon, who are celebrating the February release of their new book by Tim Newby, “30 Years of Festival.” Emerging traditional Irish group The Jeremiahs will join us as well. This show falls during Charleston’s Celtic Calling weekend of events. More guests will be announced soon.

March 24 marks the return of our frequent guest and long-time friend Tim O’Brien with a new batch of songs and a new bluegrass configuration. Joining the bill will be 2018 IBMA Emerging Artist of the Year The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys. More info here.

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Sunday April 7 we are in Athens, OH as guests of OU Performing Arts and our affiliate WOUB. Joining The Lone Bellow on campus at Memorial Auditorium will be emerging songwriter Anna Tivel. Tickets are already on sale here.

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On Sunday April 14 Mountain Stage returns to our home at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston to welcome back two of our favorite singer-songwriters- Matt Nathanson and Stephen Kellogg- along with journeymen Virginia rockers Carbon Leaf and pianist Pete Muller. Tickets are on sale now to Mountain Stage Members.

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The show returns to Morgantown, WV on Sunday April 28 as guests of WVU Arts & Entertainment. We will mark the highly anticipated return of indie-folk charmers Darlingside, whose first appearance on Mountain Stage wowed audiences in person and on radio. All tickets are reserved seating in Morgantown and are on sale here.

The indefinable sound of multi-instrumentalist David Bromberg and his Quintet will be featured guests on Sunday May 12 in Charleston. This roots music mainstay’s new record, The Blues, the Whole Blues, and Nothing But the Blues, was produced by Larry Campbell and finds the Americana godfather touching on the blues music that inspired him early-on.

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Listen: Stephen Kellogg on NPR's Mountain Stage

From Northampton, Massachusetts, beloved folk-rocker Stephen Kellogg returns to Mountain Stage this week with a band that includes Miranda Mulholland of the Great Lake Swimmers. He closes his 2015 set with crowd favorite “The Bear” on this week’s encore broadcast.

This week’s broadcast also features performances from acclaimed singer-songwriter Peter Case, Miranda Mullholland of the Great Lake Swimmers, Nashville singer-songwriter Will Hoge, and Texas icon Kinky Friedman.

Like what you hear? Download the entire show right now on the Mountain Stage podcast (just look for Ep. 858). While you’re at it, leave us a rating/review and send us a tweet with your favorite song: we’re @mountainstage.

Mountain Stage After Midnight: Stephen Kellogg, Fitz & the Tantrums, Billy Joe Shaver

Some say Froot Loops, others say Corn Flakes, and then there’s that whole All-Bran thing, but our preferred Kellogg has been and will always be Stephen.

Broadcast from 1am-5am Saturday and Sunday mornings here on West Virginia Public Radio, “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.

Join us as we flashback to performances from the year 2011 for Saturday September 19 and Sunday September 20 on “Mountain Stage After Midnight.”

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Did you know Fitz and the Tantrums performed Money Grabber on the Mountain Stage back in 2011?

First you’ll hear a November 2011 performance from self-proclaimed “song-doodler” Katie Costello, country crooners The Sweetback Sisters, post-bluegrass band Bearfoot, retro-pop group Fitz and the Tantrums, and American rock-and-rollers Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers (btw, Stephen Kellogg returns to the Mountain Stage this November!).

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Noam Pikelny & Friends on the Mountain Stage in 2011.

Next a December 2011 performance featuring country singer-songwriter Matraca Berg, all-star ensemble Noam Pikelny & Friends, American roots group Caleb Klauder Country Band, Canadian troupe April Verch Band, and outlaw country singer Billy Joe Shaver.

Like hearing one-of-a-kind performances? Subscribe to our Mountain Stage Podcast and check out our new #MS2Go episode feat. Bahamas, Dawes, Field Report and more.  Connect with the show and keep up with our show shenanigans on FacebookTwitterTumblr 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’d like to hear more from Mountain Stage.

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 FacebookTwitterTumblr 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.

Mountain Stage After Midnight- August 16 & 17

Put down the mixtapes and turn on West Virginia Public Radio this weekend to hear the best live performance radio, courtesy of “Mountain Stage After Midnight.” Broadcast from 1am-5am Saturday and Sunday mornings here on West Virginia Public Radio, “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. Each week we’ll hand-pick two of our favorite episodes and they’ll alternate order each night.

Join us as we flashback to performances from the year 2011 for Saturday August 16 and Sunday August 17 on “Mountain Stage After Midnight.”

First you’ll hear a November 2011 performance from self-proclaimed “song-doodler” Katie Costello, country crooners The Sweetback Sisters, post-bluegrass band Bearfoot, retro-pop group Fitz and the Tantrums, and American rock-and-rollers Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers. See the playlist.

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Billy Joe Shaver’s 2011 performance marks his sixth appearance on Mountain Stage.

Next a December 2011 performance featuring country singer-songwriter Matraca Berg, all-star ensemble Noam Pikelny & Friends, American roots group Caleb Klauder Country Band, Canadian troupe April Verch Band, and outlaw country singer Billy Joe Shaver. See the playlist.

Have a Mountain Stage performance in mind that you’d love to hear overnight weekends? Post your your recommendations on the show’s Facebook and Twitter. While you’re at it, make sure to check out The Mountain Stage Podcast to hear why Mountain Stage remains the home of live music on public radio.

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