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Chuck Prophet on Mountain Stage

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Chuck Prophet on Mountain Stage

West Virginia Public Broadcasting

With eight electrifying appearances at Mountain Stage, rock and roll romantic Chuck Prophet delivers a stunning performance reminding us who pioneered psychedelic Americana.

Chuck Prophet on Mountain Stage

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Chuck Prophet On World Cafe

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Chuck Prophet On World Cafe

XPN

On his latest solo outing, the California rocker finds the good in a "Bad Year For Rock and Roll." Hear the conversation and performance.

Chuck Prophet On World Cafe

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Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

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Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

Hear new music from Valerie June, Yussef Kamaal and Gabriel Garzón-Montano in this month's mix of public-radio favorites.

Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

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Chuck Prophet On World Cafe

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Chuck Prophet On World Cafe

XPN

Hear the California guitarist and singer-songwriter perform music from his new album, Night Surfer.

Chuck Prophet On World Cafe

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Chuck Prophet On Mountain Stage

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Chuck Prophet On Mountain Stage

Back on Mountain Stage for the fifth time, Prophet was called in at the 11th hour to fill in for another performer on the eve of Hurricane Sandy. He more than rises to the occasion here.

Chuck Prophet On Mountain Stage

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Mountain Stage

Chuck Prophet On Mountain Stage

Long a singer, songwriter, session guitarist and member of the band Green on Red, Prophet plays songs from his latest solo album, Soap & Water, with a Telecaster guitar, a deadpan delivery and a distorted bullhorn microphone.

Chuck Prophet in Concert on Mountain Stage - 09/09/2008

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Concerts

Chuck Prophet In Concert

XPN

Prophet first made a name for himself in the '80s as the young guitarist in L.A.'s Green on Red. Since then, he's released a string of bluesy, critically praised roots-rock albums. Hear Prophet perform songs from his new CD, Soap and Water, live in concert from WXPN in Philadelphia.

Chuck Prophet In Concert

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Studio Sessions

Chuck Prophet's Songs of 'Soap and Water'

Singer-songwriter Chuck Prophet has released a steady stream of critically acclaimed albums in the past 17 years, notably as guitarist with the band Green on Red. He performs songs from his new album Soap and Water in NPR's Studio 4A.

Chuck Prophet's Songs of 'Soap and Water'

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Chuck Prophet: Tawdry, Tattered Glory

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Chuck Prophet: Tawdry, Tattered Glory

Few can turn tales from the outer limits into catchy songs quite like Prophet does in "The Left Hand and the Right Hand." He's as original as the oddball characters he brings to life.

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Chuck Prophet's 'Beautiful' Homage To San Francisco

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Chuck Prophet's 'Beautiful' Homage To San Francisco

Fresh Air

Prophet has described his new album, Temple Beautiful, as a "love letter to San Francisco." Rock critic Ken Tucker says you don't have to be a Bay Area native to enjoy Prophet's melodies.

Chuck Prophet's 'Beautiful' Homage To San Francisco

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Chuck Prophet On Mountain Stage

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Chuck Prophet On Mountain Stage

In his fourth appearance on Mountain Stage, California singer, songwriter and guitarist Chuck Prophet plays "You Been Gone" and music from his album, Let Freedom Ring.

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Songs We Love: Going Postal

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Snail Mail Struggles: The Postal Service Series

Songs We Love: Going Postal

KUT 90.5

This Thanksgiving, Morning Edition and All Things Considered are examining the impact of the U.S. Postal Service's current cutbacks. NPR Music partner station KUT in Austin, Texas, remembers 10 of the classic songs that came out of writing or waiting for that special letter.

World Cafe

Chuck Prophet: Slice of Americana

As an proficient guitarist flying somewhat under the radar, Chuck Prophet has carved an independent path through rock, soul and country. His latest album triumphs in the tradition of Alex Chilton, The Rolling Stones and Tom Petty. Hear an interview and performance.

Chuck Prophet in Studio on World Cafe 12/7/07

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