Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'mountains'

Jacob & Lily On Mountain Stage

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:31:00 EST

Singer-songwriter Karla Adolphe and percussionist Caleb Friesen make up the Manitoba-based duo Jacob & Lily. On their recent Mountain Stage appearance, the two show off Adolphe's powerful, passionate voice and steady guitar strumming, along with Friesen's meticulous and driving rhythmic work.

Chris Knight On Mountain Stage

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:26:00 EST

Based out of his tiny, rustic hometown of Slaughters, Ky., songwriter and guitarist Chris Knight writes backwoods poetry with introspection he's clearly gained by living the words he writes. On this Mountain Stage appearance, Knight performs songs from his latest album, Heart of Stone, as well as the title cut from his previous record, Enough Rope.

Solas On Mountain Stage

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:01:00 EST

In their fourth appearance on Mountain Stage, the modern-day Irish traditionalists in Solas perform songs from their latest release, Love and Laughter. The set opens with a series of jigs and a traditional Irish love song, and later ends with a rendition of Bob Dylan's "Seven Curses."

The Dan Tyminski Band On Mountain Stage

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:18:00 EST

One of the most distinctive voices in modern bluegrass, Dan Tyminski visits Mountain Stage for the first time with his own band to perform songs from his second solo release, Wheels. The set closes with "Man of Constant Sorrow," the bluegrass standard prominently featured in the 2000 film O Brother, Where Art Thou?

Exclusive Previews: Neil Young, Loney Dear

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:27:00 EST

A spectacular live recording of Neil Young performing in 1968, made just before the release of his very first solo album, is about to be made available for the first time ever. Sugar Mountain won't be out until December, but we've got the title track for you here as a sneak preview. We've also got an exclusive preview of new music from Sweden's Loney, Dear. The new album, Dear John, is due out in January, but you can hear the track "Airport Surroundings" now.

Patty Loveless On Mountain Stage

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:49:00 EST

Loveless has built a 20-year career by choosing great songs to complement her charming twang. On her fourth visit to Mountain Stage, she performs music from her latest release, for which she dipped into the classic country songbook and recorded some of the genre's most enduring and endearing songs.

Joe Pug On Mountain Stage

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:40:00 EST

Joe Pug's captivating voice and thoughtful storytelling immediately and understandably draw comparisons to a young Bob Dylan. On his first appearance at Mountain Stage, Pug performs selections from his debut EP, Nation of Heat.

Matthew Ryan On Mountain Stage

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:32:00 EST

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.

Judith Owen On Mountain Stage

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:23:00 EST

Welsh singer-songwriter Judith Owen has a knack for entertaining her audience with self-deprecating humor just before enchanting it with her elegant and emotional songs. In her third Mountain Stage appearance, Owen plays songs from her latest album, Mopping Up Karma.

Alternate Routes, Katie Herzig On Mountain Stage

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:36:00 EST

The Alternate Routes have a knack for harmonies, hooks and creating stylistically diverse, feel-good rock 'n' roll. Katie Herzig, part of an emerging scene of alternative pop music out of Nashville, performs three songs from her latest album, Apple Tree.

Sonya Kitchell, The Slip On Mountain Stage

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:57:00 EST

Kitchell is a singer-songwriter seasoned beyond her years, having previously joined Herbie Hancock on a worldwide tour. For her appearance in Charleston, W.Va., she brought along the Boston-based indie-rockers in The Slip, who appeared on Mountain Stage in 2006. Together, they promote Kitchell's latest album, This Storm.

Drew Emmitt On Mountain Stage

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:49:00 EST

Combining wide-ranging influences like reggae and roots music into an electric/acoustic hybrid, the Drew Emmitt Band recently performed on Mountain Stage in an appearance recorded at the Morgantown, W.Va., campus of WVU. The band played music from Emmitt's latest album, this year's Long Road.

Julie Fowlis On Mountain Stage

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:41:00 EST

Singer and multi-instrumentalist Julie Fowlis has made a huge name for herself overseas singing in Gaelic, a language understood by only 1 percent of the population in her native Scotland. She recently performed her unique music on Mountain Stage, accompanied by Dobro master Jerry Douglas in the final song of her set.

Brooke Waggoner On Mountain Stage

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:33:00 EST

Louisiana native Brooke Waggoner studied composition and orchestration at LSU before moving to Nashville to advance her career as a performing songwriter. Her quirky sense of song structure and her experimental nature bring to mind the wide range of influences that Mountain Stage host Larry Groce mentions in his introduction: from Chopin to Simon & Garfunkel to Rogers & Hammerstein.

Jayme Stone On Mountain Stage

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:22:00 EST

A chance meeting in California with Indian musician Ali Akbar Khan launched the endless musical education of banjo player Jayme Stone. He's taken inspiration from many musical styles, languages and cultures all over the world, and his genre-bending music recognizes no borders. Stone and kora player Mansa Sissoko recently visited Mountain Stage and performed music from their album, From Africa to Appalachia.

Jerry Douglas On Mountain Stage

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:06:00 EST

The Dobro master has appeared on countless recordings and collaborated with the upper echelon of country and bluegrass musicians. But his taste and talent don't exist only in the realm of those genres, as Douglas has played and recorded with the likes of Ray Charles, Paul Simon and Elvis Costello and Eric Clapton.

Matthew Perryman Jones On Mountain Stage

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:51:00 EDT

Jones freely admits that he's a child of seminal '80s rock bands like R.E.M., Pixies, U2 and Echo and the Bunnymen. His latest CD, Swallow the Sea, is a tip of the hat to the vast sound and art-rock lyricism of those bands. But this Mountain Stage performance presents a stripped-down version of Jones' music.

Gustavo Santaolalla: A Film Composer Finds His Roots

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:23:00 EDT

Gustavo Santaolalla is perhaps best known for his film scores in Brokeback Mountain and The Motorcycle Diaries. Now, the Academy Award-winner has gone back to his roots as a musician. In a session from WBGO, Santaolalla talks about his film music and plays a lute-like instrument solo.

Ellis Paul On Mountain Stage

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:16:00 EDT

Singer-songwriter Ellis Paul has released 14 albums in a career spanning two decades, including his recent Dragonfly Races. In his latest appearance on Mountain Stage, Paul performs selections from a record due out early next year, as well as a ballad about Hurricane Katrina survivors.

Joshua Radin On Mountain Stage

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:58:00 EDT

The Ohio-born singer-songwriter has received widespread exposure in the short time he's been creating music. He wrote his first song less than four years ago, and later released his 2006 debut album, We Were Here. Radin performs music from his latest record, Simple Times, during a visit to Mountain Stage.

Janiva Magness On Mountain Stage

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 11:48:00 EDT

California-based blues singer Janiva Magness grew up in Detroit, where she was influenced by the classic sounds of Motown, as well as by the country and blues recordings in her father's collection. Magness performs music from her latest album, What Love Will Do, during her recent appearance on Mountain Stage.

Janis Ian On Mountain Stage

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:15:00 EDT

Though she jokes about being a has-been by the age of 17, Janis Ian has evolved as an artist and humanitarian and continues to make records today. Here, on her fifth and most recent visit to Mountain Stage, she performs a live set that includes her signature song, "At Seventeen."

John Hammond On Mountain Stage

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:10:00 EDT

At 19, Hammond hitchhiked to Los Angeles to start his career. Now, 40 years later, he's created a repertoire that spans generations and has helped to preserve and perpetuate the blues tradition while offering a legacy of his own. On a recent visit to Mountain Stage, Hammond performed a mix of original and cover songs, including "Get Behind the Mule" by Tom Waits.

Butterfly Boucher On Mountain Stage

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:34:00 EDT

Australian-born singer Butterfly Boucher was making instrumental music at the age of 10. Years later, she was performing all the instruments on her 2004 album, Flutterby. She recently stopped by Mountain Stage, this time armed with only her electric guitar, to perform a set that includes her first single, "I Can't Make Me."

Democrats Want Rocky Mountain High, Colorado

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EDT

If you're following those election maps, you may have noticed Colorado changed recently from a "toss-up" state to "leaning Democratic." Barack Obama is polling anywhere from four to nine percentage points ahead of John McCain in Colorado.