Dec 29th, 2009 · Paralyzed at age 18, Chesnutt began playing his intricate, emotional songs around Athens, Ga. In his seventh appearance on Mountain Stage, Chesnutt reveals an unrecorded song, "Granny," inspired by a dream.
Jul 23rd, 2009 · Originally from Sullivan County, Tenn., Lawson possesses a love of a cappella gospel singing that was instilled in him by his musical parents. In this Mountain Stage performance, Lawson sings songs from his newest CD (Lonely Street) with the help of his band, Quicksilver.
Jul 21st, 2009 · Sara Watkins is a master of the fiddle as well as the ukulele, the guitar, and the human voice. She gives us a generous set in this Mountain Stage performance, accompanied by her brother Sean.
Jul 20th, 2009 · On this Mountain Stage performance, Earle combines his own storytelling with songs from his latest album. Townes is composed of songs written by Earle's friend and mentor, the late singer-songwriter Townes Van Zandt.
Jul 13th, 2009 · Sexton taught himself to play guitar and learned to capture the attention of his audience by busking on the streets of Harvard Square in Boston. He showcases his soulful voice and percussive guitar playing in this captivating solo performance on Mountain Stage.
Jul 7th, 2009 · Fervent, soulful vibrato and strong harmonies lie at the core of The Holmes Brothers' soulful blues music, heard here live during the band's ninth appearance on Mountain Stage.
Jul 6th, 2009 · Five-time Grammy winner Mary Chapin Carpenter performs an acoustic set during her sixth appearance on Mountain Stage since 1987. The country singer plays songs from her ninth album, The Calling.
Jun 24th, 2009 · Iowa-raised singer-songwriter Greg Brown takes center stage with a set reflecting a career that dates back to 1974. We also hear a piano solo by Mountain Stage pianist Bob Thompson.