Nov 13th, 2008 · Ten years since his last visit, singer Matthew Ryan makes his long-awaited return to Mountain Stage. Accompanied by Molly Thomas on piano and vocals, Ryan performs a humorous, if sometimes bumpy, set that features music from his latest album, Matthew Ryan vs. The Silver State.
Aug 26th, 2008 · The remarkable young soul singer grew up in a strict Pentecostal family before discovering a fondness for the classic records of the '60s and '70s. He brings his timeless delivery to a live performance on Mountain Stage.
Jul 20th, 2008 · Last week, the Library of Congress appointed Kay Ryan to be the nation's next poet laureate. Ryan, who will take the position in the fall, shares a couple poems and talks to host Andrea Seabrook about her approach to words and writing.
Jul 3rd, 2008 · Texan Ryan Bingham embraces his country roots by telling vivid, lyrical stories supported by harmonica, simplistic guitar riffs, and mandolin. The 26 year-old crooner stops by the World Cafe with host David Dye to discuss his work.
May 29th, 2008 · Bingham's songs are gritty and dense, reflecting an overall mood of loneliness and hardship, while opener Hayes Carll is a dryly witty 28-year-old whose humble, melodic folk tunes are often infused with humorous anecdotes. Both will perform a concert from WXPN and World Cafe Live on Friday.
Nov 6th, 2007 · Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens rejected an appeal by former Illinois Gov. George Ryan. Once hailed for clearing his state's death row, Ryan, 73, must report to a federal correctional center by Wednesday to serve time for a corruption conviction.
Aug 29th, 2007 · A new, self-released CD by jazz singer Jackie Ryan has succeeded on two levels: She has surrounded herself by first-class musicians, and she performs a collection of classic songs with style and grace.
Aug 2nd, 2007 · For a prolific singer-songwriter like Ryan Adams, this has been a relatively quiet year. The four-time Grammy nominee's new CD, Easy Tiger, is his first release of 2007.