NPR Series: Mountain Stage http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92133820&ft=1&f=92133820 Live sets from the award-winning public radio program. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:30:00 -0500 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 The Ahs On Mountain Stage The Ahs began playing a distinctive brand of string music together in 2005. A cellist and a banjo player mix dreamy vocal harmonies and chamber-folk on its second album, <em>Leonard Cohen's Dream</em>. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:30:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120820292&ft=1&f=92133820 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120820292&ft=1&f=92133820 The Ahs began playing a distinctive brand of string music together in 2005. A cellist and a banjo player mix dreamy vocal harmonies and chamber-folk on its second album, Leonard Cohen's Dream.

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]]> Or, The Whale On Mountain Stage Or, The Whale takes its name from Herman Melville's classic <em>Moby Dick</em>. The seven-piece ensemble melds together retro rock and country, with just a hint of psychedelic imagery. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120787543&ft=1&f=92133820 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120787543&ft=1&f=92133820 Or, The Whale takes its name from Herman Melville's classic Moby Dick. The seven-piece ensemble melds together retro rock and country, with just a hint of psychedelic imagery.

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]]> Shannon Whitworth On Mountain Stage A rootsy singer-songwriter, Whitworth released her solo debut back in 2007 after parting with her former band, The Biscuit Burners. She returns to <em>Mountain Stage</em> with songs from that album, <em>No Expectations</em>. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:51:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120774745&ft=1&f=92133820 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120774745&ft=1&f=92133820 A rootsy singer-songwriter, Whitworth released her solo debut back in 2007 after parting with her former band, The Biscuit Burners. She returns to Mountain Stage with songs from that album, No Expectations.

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]]> Kathy Mattea On Mountain Stage During her 14th performance for <em>Mountain Stage</em>, country singer Kathy Mattea performs songs from her 2008 album, <em>Coal</em>. <em>Coal</em> received a nomination for Traditional Folk Album of the Year at the 2008 Grammy Awards. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:19:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120691356&ft=1&f=92133820 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120691356&ft=1&f=92133820 During her 14th performance for Mountain Stage, country singer Kathy Mattea performs songs from her 2008 album, Coal. Coal received a nomination for Traditional Folk Album of the Year at the 2008 Grammy Awards.

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]]> These United States On Mountain Stage The rock band's members have roots in both Washington, D.C., and Kentucky. These United States' new album, <em>Everything Touches Everything</em>, provides an excellent showcase for the group's one-of-a-kind, garage-meets-folk sound. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:39:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120615909&ft=1&f=92133820 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120615909&ft=1&f=92133820 The rock band's members have roots in both Washington, D.C., and Kentucky. These United States' new album, Everything Touches Everything, provides an excellent showcase for the group's one-of-a-kind, garage-meets-folk sound.

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]]> Grace Pettis On Mountain Stage Pettis is a winner of this year's <em>Mountain Stage</em> NewSong Contest. Here she performs her winning song, "Nine to Five Girl," with help from the <em>Mountain Stage</em> Band. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:31:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120582145&ft=1&f=92133820 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120582145&ft=1&f=92133820 Pettis is a winner of this year's Mountain Stage NewSong Contest. Here she performs her winning song, "Nine to Five Girl," with help from the Mountain Stage Band.

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]]> Southern Culture On The Skids On Mountain Stage A unique blend of honky-tonk and rockabilly propelled the band to major-label success. It performs a rollicking set of fan favorites on this installment of <em>Mountain Stage</em>. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:07:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120537411&ft=1&f=92133820 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120537411&ft=1&f=92133820 A unique blend of honky-tonk and rockabilly propelled the band to major-label success. It performs a rollicking set of fan favorites on this installment of Mountain Stage.

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]]> The Coal Men On Mountain Stage Dealing with divorce, broken bones and death inspired The Coal Men's members on their latest album, <em>Kids With Songs</em>. The childhood friends perform their guitar-driven, harmony-rich rock in this installment of <em>Mountain Stage</em>. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:10:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120507368&ft=1&f=92133820 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120507368&ft=1&f=92133820 Dealing with divorce, broken bones and death inspired The Coal Men's members on their latest album, Kids With Songs. The childhood friends perform their guitar-driven, harmony-rich rock in this installment of Mountain Stage.

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]]> Squirrel Nut Zippers On Mountain Stage A Southern-fried big-band sound brought Squirrel Nut Zippers fame in the mid-'90s, making a major hit of the group's album <em>Hot</em>. Here, it takes the stage in support of its first live release, <em>Lost at Sea</em>. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:27:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120456360&ft=1&f=92133820 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120456360&ft=1&f=92133820 A Southern-fried big-band sound brought Squirrel Nut Zippers fame in the mid-'90s, making a major hit of the group's album Hot. Here, it takes the stage in support of its first live release, Lost at Sea.

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]]> Will Hoge On Mountain Stage After recovering from a terrible traffic accident, Hoge is back on tour in support of his latest album, <em>The Wreckage</em>. His gritty rock sound returns in full force on this new collection of introspective songs. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:47:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120389541&ft=1&f=92133820 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120389541&ft=1&f=92133820 After recovering from a terrible traffic accident, Hoge is back on tour in support of his latest album, The Wreckage. His gritty rock sound returns in full force on this new collection of introspective songs.

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]]> Sonny Landreth On Mountain Stage Sonny Landreth became a master of the slide guitar as a member of Clifton Chenier's band. He rolls out his signature swamp-rock and Cajun grooves in this edition of <em>Mountain Stage</em>. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:19:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120356152&ft=1&f=92133820 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120356152&ft=1&f=92133820 Sonny Landreth became a master of the slide guitar as a member of Clifton Chenier's band. He rolls out his signature swamp-rock and Cajun grooves in this edition of Mountain Stage.

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]]> Great Lake Swimmers On Mountain Stage Formed in 2001 by singer-songwriter Tonny Dekker, the Toronto band performs songs from its fourth album, <em>Lost Channels</em>, which has been nominated for Contemporary Album of the Year at 2009's Canadian Folk Music Awards. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:55:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120347513&ft=1&f=92133820 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120347513&ft=1&f=92133820 Formed in 2001 by singer-songwriter Tonny Dekker, the Toronto band performs songs from its fourth album, Lost Channels, which has been nominated for Contemporary Album of the Year at 2009's Canadian Folk Music Awards.

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]]> Yo La Tengo On Mountain Stage Indie-rock trio, Yo La Tengo, brings its experimental sound to the <em>Mountain Stage</em>, performing songs from its latest album, <em>Popular Songs</em>. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:55:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120278773&ft=1&f=92133820 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120278773&ft=1&f=92133820 Indie-rock trio, Yo La Tengo, brings its experimental sound to the Mountain Stage, performing songs from its latest album, Popular Songs.

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]]> Regina Spektor On Mountain Stage A New York-based singer-songwriter, Spektor blends rhythmic piano with a distinct, acrobatic voice. She returns to <em>Mountain Stage</em> to perform songs from her latest album, <em>Far</em>. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:59:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120250919&ft=1&f=92133820 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120250919&ft=1&f=92133820 A New York-based singer-songwriter, Spektor blends rhythmic piano with a distinct, acrobatic voice. She returns to Mountain Stage to perform songs from her latest album, Far.

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]]> Jill Hennessy On Mountain Stage Most people know her from the television shows <em>Crossing Jordan</em> and <em>Law and Order</em>. But on <em>Mountain Stage</em>, actor Jill Hennessy shares her first love, music, and performs songs from her album <em>Ghost in My Head</em>. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:52:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120181406&ft=1&f=92133820 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120181406&ft=1&f=92133820 Most people know her from the television shows Crossing Jordan and Law and Order. But on Mountain Stage, actor Jill Hennessy shares her first love, music, and performs songs from her album Ghost in My Head.

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