Mountain Stage

Hear The Black Lillies Perform "Gold and Roses" Live on Mountain Stage

By Josh Saul • Jul 2, 2014

The Black Lillies' signature mix of roots rock and and Appalachian music has earned them a loyal following at festivals across the southeast and beyond. They can be heard on this week's broadcast of Mountain Stage, with their song "Gold and Roses."

Hear Jason Isbell Play "Traveling Alone" Live on Mountain Stage

By Josh Saul • Jun 25, 2014

Accompanied by his wife Amanda Shires on fiddle, Alabama-born singer-songwriter Jason Isbell performs "Traveling Alone," as heard on his acclaimed album "Southeastern."

Mountain Stage Staff Music Picks: Lucius Plays "Turn it Around"

By Josh Saul • Jun 18, 2014

Earlier in the year, Mountain Stage staffers each picked a single performance to be featured as bonus content on the "best of" USB drives that are given away as pledge premiums. Associate Producer Vasilia Scouras chose "Turn it Around" by Lucius.

Listen to Mountain Stage with Guest Host Tim O'Brien This Sunday

By Josh Saul • Jun 14, 2014

We hope you can tune in this Sunday at 2 pm to hear the first ever episode of Mountain Stage to feature a guest host - our oldest and dearest friend, Americana icon and West Virginia native Tim O'Brien. Rodney Crowell is there, along with The Infamous Stringdusters, Elephant Revival, Tattletale Saints, and another band with deep West Virginia Roots, The Sea The Sea.

Thanks for listening!

Rodney Crowell Live from World Cafe Live May 2nd @Noon

By Michael Black • May 2, 2014

Famous country singer Rodney Crowell has still got it. Known for his work with Emmylou Harris and as a solo artist,

Crowell made a name for himself beginning with his 1988 album Diamonds & Dirt and the five number-one hits it spawned. At 63, Crowell is still recording and releasing new material. His latest album, Tarpaper Sky, maintains a traditional country style while working in bluesy influences. It is part of our special double header concert this week with Nickel Creek.

Rochester Announces Party In The Park Line-Up

By Randy Gorbman • Apr 30, 2014

A diverse collection of music, from rock to reggae, funk, gospel and even a band that just plays baseball songs. That's all part of this year's Windstream Party in the Park concert series in Rochester which sees some changes from last year.

Nickel Creek Live from World Cafe Live May 2nd @Noon

By Michael Black • Apr 30, 2014

Bluegrass trio Nickel Creek have reunited and are celebrating with the release of A Dotted Line, the group’s first in about nine years. In 2003, Nickel Creek won a Grammy for Best Contemporary Folk Album for roots rock album This Side.

Though the group took a brief hiatus in 2007, it didn’t stop them from playing. Each member has adopted a successful solo career, but have since come back together.Rodney Crowell will make up the second part of this special double header concert!

Recent Release: A Dotted Line
Release Date: April 1, 2014
Label: Nonesuch

Suzy Boggus Live from World Cafe Live 3/21 @ Noon

By Michael Black • Mar 21, 2014

Country music singer and songwriter Suzy Bogguss joins us live for our noon concert on March 21st. The Illinois native released her thirteenth studio record Lucky last month, a collection of Merle Haggard's classic Americana songs rerecorded in a style that is quintessentially Suzy.

BoDeans On Mountain Stage

By editor • Oct 24, 2013

BoDeans' members make their fifth appearance on Mountain Stage, recorded live on the campus of the North House Folk School in Grand Marais, Minn. As the creative forces behind one of the most enduring bands to come out of the '80s and '90s alt-rock scene, the Wisconsin musicians have been touring and releasing albums in various capacities for the past three decades.