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Patrick Watson performs live in concert at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C.

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November 16, 2012 – The gifted singer and pianist plays an emotional live set at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C.

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Sara Watkins.

Watch Sara Watkins On Mountain Stage

November 13, 2012 – The former Nickel Creek member performs songs from her latest solo album, Sun Midnight Sun.

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Pokey LaFarge.

Listen Pokey LaFarge And The South City Three On Mountain Stage

November 9, 2012 – The group mixes string-band music with ragtime, country blues and Western swing from a bygone era.

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Trampled By Turtles

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October 22, 2012 – The frenetic Minnesota band plays songs from its recent sixth album, Stars and Satellites.

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David Lindley.

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October 9, 2012 – The musician mixes and matches an array of instruments, as well as influences from African to Asian.

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The Whipsaws.

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October 5, 2012 – The band draws from rock, country and the driving guitar sounds of Being There-era Wilco.

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Melissa Mitchell.

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October 4, 2012 – The Alaskan singer has performed alongside Jewel, Mason Jennings, Indigo Girls and Greg Brown.

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Tim Easton.

Listen Tim Easton On Mountain Stage

October 3, 2012 – With a voice often likened to Rod Stewart's, the singer performs songs from his latest album.

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Horse Feathers.

Listen Horse Feathers On Mountain Stage

October 2, 2012 – The string-laden indie-folk band, on its first trip to Alaska, plays songs from Cynic's New Year.

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Hot Club of Cowtown.

Listen Hot Club Of Cowtown On Mountain Stage

October 1, 2012 – The trio is known for combining elements of Gypsy jazz and Western swing to create its own sound.

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Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes performs. The group was awarded New/Emerging Artist Of The Year.

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September 13, 2012 – Listen to the annual awards ceremony honoring the best Americana and folk music of the year. FolkAlley

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Lucy Wainwright Roche on Mountain Stage.

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September 6, 2012 – The folk scion plays music from her most recent album, Lucy, and finishes with a brilliant cover.

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The Milk Carton Kids on Mountain Stage.

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September 5, 2012 – The minimalist folk duo makes its first appearance on the show, recorded live in Charleston, W.V.

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Tallest Man On Earth performs at the 2012 Newport Folk Festival.

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August 17, 2012 – One smallish Swede makes a gigantic sound with little more than his voice and an acoustic guitar. FolkAlley

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Suzanne Vega performs on Mountain Stage.

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July 30, 2012 – Hear the folk-pop singer perform international hits like "Luka" and "Tom's Diner."

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