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The Jayhawks On Mountain Stage

August 13, 2012 • The pioneering alt-country band performs material from its most recent album, Mockingbird Time.

The Jayhawks On Mountain Stage

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Mountain Stage

Mark Olson On Mountain Stage

January 10, 2012 • The co-founder of The Jayhawks brings his solo alt-country sound to West Virginia's most famous stage with selections from his most recent solo projects, Salvation Blues and Many Colored Kite.

Mark Olson On Mountain Stage

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The Jayhawks: Reunited And Live In Concert

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Favorite Sessions

The Jayhawks: Reunited And Live In Concert

The Current

September 27, 2011 • Hear a special show by The Jayhawks, live from the historic Fitzgerald Theater, featuring songs from the Minnesota veterans' first new album in eight years (and a few classics, too).

The Jayhawks: Reunited And Live In Concert

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World Cafe

Mark Olson And Gary Louris: In Flight Once More

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April 13, 2009 • The pair first enjoyed popular and critical acclaim in the early '90s. After a 10-year hiatus, Olson and Louris reunited for a mostly acoustic effort with an old-time bluegrass sound.

Mark Olson And Gary Louris: In Flight Once More

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Song Of The Day

Mark Olson And Gary Louris: 'Pretty' Voices

February 4, 2009 • A sort-of reunion album for the dual frontmen of The Jayhawks, Ready for the Flood possesses moments of true, un-fussed-over beauty. Chief among them: the slight, somber "Turn Your Pretty Name Around."

'Turn Your Pretty Name Around' by Mark Olson and Gary Louris

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Video Sessions

Mark Olson Finds 'Salvation'

November 15, 2007 • Before embarking on a solo career, Olson was a founding member of The Jayhawks. Since the band's demise in 1995, he's remained one of the most respected singer-songwriters in roots music. Hear Olson play songs from his most recent album, Salvation Blues.

Mark Olson Finds 'Salvation'

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