Mountain Stage http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92133820&ft=1&f=92133820 Live recordings from the award-winning public radio program. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Fri, 17 May 2013 15:23:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Mountain Stage http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92133820&ft=1&f=92133820 Steve Forbert On Mountain Stage The singer-songwriter performs intense, poetic Americana songs with a rock-tinged twist. Hear five songs from Steve Forbert, recorded live on the campus of West Virginia University in Morgantown. Fri, 17 May 2013 15:23:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/184760984/steve-forbert-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=92133820 http://www.npr.org/event/music/184760984/steve-forbert-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=92133820 The singer-songwriter performs intense, poetic Americana songs with a rock-tinged twist. Hear five songs from Steve Forbert, recorded live on the campus of West Virginia University in Morgantown.

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]]> Mieka Pauley On Mountain Stage The singer-songwriter performs raw, emotional songs with a smooth and soulful sound. Hear four songs from Mieka Pauley, recorded live on the campus of West Virginia University in Morgantown. Thu, 16 May 2013 15:56:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/184471330/mieka-pauley-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=92133820 http://www.npr.org/event/music/184471330/mieka-pauley-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=92133820 The singer-songwriter performs raw, emotional songs with a smooth and soulful sound. Hear four songs from Mieka Pauley, recorded live on the campus of West Virginia University in Morgantown.

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]]> Vintage Trouble On Mountain Stage The soulful rock band draws inspiration from dreamy '60s pop and heavy '70s guitar-rock. Hear five songs from the group, recorded live on the campus of West Virginia University in Morgantown. Tue, 14 May 2013 12:54:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/183912642/vintage-trouble-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=92133820 http://www.npr.org/event/music/183912642/vintage-trouble-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=92133820 The soulful rock band draws inspiration from dreamy '60s pop and heavy '70s guitar-rock. Hear five songs from the group, recorded live on the campus of West Virginia University in Morgantown.

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]]> Robben Ford On Mountain Stage The guitarist's influential sound mixes elements from many genres. Hear Ford perform five songs from his latest album, <em>Bringing It Back Home</em>, live on the campus of West Virginia University in Morgantown. Mon, 13 May 2013 14:55:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/183643827/robben-ford-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=92133820 http://www.npr.org/event/music/183643827/robben-ford-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=92133820 The guitarist's influential sound mixes elements from many genres. Hear Ford perform five songs from his latest album, Bringing It Back Home, live on the campus of West Virginia University in Morgantown.

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]]> The Down Hill Strugglers On Mountain Stage The group combines traditional string-band styles with worldly influences from Africa, Scotland and beyond. Hear five songs from the Brooklyn trio, recorded live at the Paramount Theater in Bristol, Tenn./Va. Thu, 09 May 2013 15:14:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/182581829/the-down-hill-strugglers-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=92133820 http://www.npr.org/event/music/182581829/the-down-hill-strugglers-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=92133820 The group combines traditional string-band styles with worldly influences from Africa, Scotland and beyond. Hear five songs from the Brooklyn trio, recorded live at the Paramount Theater in Bristol, Tenn./Va.

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]]> Kate Campbell On Mountain Stage Campbell's straightforward singing style and dedication to her Southern roots in her songwriting has helped win her comparisons to Emmylou Harris and Lucinda Williams. Hear four songs from Campbell's new album, <em>1000 Pound Machine</em>, recorded live at the Paramount Theater in Bristol, Tenn./Va. Wed, 08 May 2013 11:55:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/182235818/kate-campbell-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=92133820 http://www.npr.org/event/music/182235818/kate-campbell-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=92133820 Campbell's straightforward singing style and dedication to her Southern roots in her songwriting has helped win her comparisons to Emmylou Harris and Lucinda Williams. Hear four songs from Campbell's new album, 1000 Pound Machine, recorded live at the Paramount Theater in Bristol, Tenn./Va.

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]]> Lunasa On Mountain Stage Mixing traditional tunes and unique compositions, Lunasa has been a big part of the Irish music world for the past 16 years. Hear four songs from the acoustic group, recorded live at the Paramount Theater in Bristol, Tenn./Va. Tue, 07 May 2013 14:37:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/181885928/lunasa-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=92133820 http://www.npr.org/event/music/181885928/lunasa-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=92133820 Mixing traditional tunes and unique compositions, Lunasa has been a big part of the Irish music world for the past 16 years. Hear four songs from the acoustic group, recorded live at the Paramount Theater in Bristol, Tenn./Va.

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]]> Asleep At The Wheel On Mountain Stage The iconic Western swing band has spent more than 40 years honing its energetic, evolving, highly crowd-pleasing sound. Hear a super-sized 12-song concert, recorded live at the birthplace of country music. Mon, 06 May 2013 11:53:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/181598301/asleep-at-the-wheel-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=92133820 http://www.npr.org/event/music/181598301/asleep-at-the-wheel-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=92133820 The iconic Western swing band has spent more than 40 years honing its energetic, evolving, highly crowd-pleasing sound. Hear a super-sized 12-song concert, recorded live at the birthplace of country music.

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]]> Rusted Root On Mountain Stage Rusted Root's music has been featured in countless movies, television shows and commercials over the course of the band's 20-year career. Hear three of its songs, performed live in an archival recording from January 1995. Fri, 03 May 2013 15:43:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/180819716/rusted-root-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=92133820 http://www.npr.org/event/music/180819716/rusted-root-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=92133820 Rusted Root's music has been featured in countless movies, television shows and commercials over the course of the band's 20-year career. Hear three of its songs, performed live in an archival recording from January 1995.

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]]> Baaba Maal On Mountain Stage Senegal's Baaba Maal has built a career spanning more than three decades, with a trademark sound that's found huge success around the globe. In this archival performance from 1995, Maal performs a unique and influential blend of traditional and popular African styles. Thu, 02 May 2013 11:36:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/180548391/baaba-maal-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=92133820 http://www.npr.org/event/music/180548391/baaba-maal-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=92133820 Senegal's Baaba Maal has built a career spanning more than three decades, with a trademark sound that's found huge success around the globe. In this archival performance from 1995, Maal performs a unique and influential blend of traditional and popular African styles.

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]]> Barenaked Ladies On Mountain Stage The Canadian band's infectious hooks, sweet vocal harmonies and witty sense of humor have made a huge impact in the pop world. In this archival <em>Mountain Stage</em> performance from 1995, you'll hear a band on the rise. Wed, 01 May 2013 13:38:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/180285554/barenaked-ladies-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=92133820 http://www.npr.org/event/music/180285554/barenaked-ladies-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=92133820 The Canadian band's infectious hooks, sweet vocal harmonies and witty sense of humor have made a huge impact in the pop world. In this archival Mountain Stage performance from 1995, you'll hear a band on the rise.

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]]> Taj Mahal On Mountain Stage Taj Mahal's influences are drawn from many places around the world, from California to Africa to the Pacific Islands. But in this archival <em>Mountain Stage</em> performance from 1995, he pays tribute to his roots with a lively set of blues and boogie songs. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:19:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/180039258/taj-mahal-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=92133820 http://www.npr.org/event/music/180039258/taj-mahal-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=92133820 Taj Mahal's influences are drawn from many places around the world, from California to Africa to the Pacific Islands. But in this archival Mountain Stage performance from 1995, he pays tribute to his roots with a lively set of blues and boogie songs.

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]]> Richie Havens On Mountain Stage Havens' unmistakable guitar style and intense vocals helped make him a hugely influential folksinger. In this concert from 1995, Havens — who died April 22 at age 72 — plays some of his best-known songs. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:53:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/179824513/richie-havens-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=92133820 http://www.npr.org/event/music/179824513/richie-havens-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=92133820 Havens' unmistakable guitar style and intense vocals helped make him a hugely influential folksinger. In this concert from 1995, Havens — who died April 22 at age 72 — plays some of his best-known songs.

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]]> Sturgill Simpson On Mountain Stage The former Sunday Valley frontman performs outlaw country songs from his solo debut, <em>High Top Mountain. </em>It's an unflinching collection of hard country songs that draw instant comparisons to Waylon Jennings. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:15:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/179228317/sturgill-simpson-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=92133820 http://www.npr.org/event/music/179228317/sturgill-simpson-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=92133820 The former Sunday Valley frontman performs outlaw country songs from his solo debut, High Top Mountain. It's an unflinching collection of hard country songs that draw instant comparisons to Waylon Jennings.

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]]> Blue Yonder On Mountain Stage The West Virginia trio fuses country, honky-tonk and jazz during this home-state live performance. Though this is Blue Yonder's first time on <em>Mountain Stage</em>, two of its members have made dozens of appearances on the show over the years. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/179005064/blue-yonder-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=92133820 http://www.npr.org/event/music/179005064/blue-yonder-on-mountain-stage?ft=1&f=92133820 The West Virginia trio fuses country, honky-tonk and jazz during this home-state live performance. Though this is Blue Yonder's first time on Mountain Stage, two of its members have made dozens of appearances on the show over the years.

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