The Mountain Stage Podcast is the complete recording of the entire live show. It features songs that were cut from the radio broadcast, and it is the only place you can hear the full finale song. New episodes become available about 10 days after the premiere broadcast date. We have Spring and Fall seasons of new broadcasts, so if you heard a recent show but don’t see it at the top of the feed, just scroll back a few weeks or use the search function to find a specific artist.
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1,081 - Paul Thorn, Ray Benson, Sunny Sweeney, Andy Friedman
This episode was recorded on May 17th, 2026 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Paul Thorn, Ray Benson, Sunny Sweeney, Andy Friedman. htt
Jun 23 2 h 13 min
1,080 - Chris Smither, Joan Shelley, Yarn, Calvin Arsenia, Hudost
This episode was recorded on April 3rd, 2026 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Chris Smither, Joan Shelley, Yarn, Calvin Arsenia, Hudos
Jun 16 2 h 13 min
Archive Special: 2006 Edition
We're firing up the Mountain Stage time machine once again to look back two decades to the year 2006. Host Kathy Mattea revisits sets from The Derek Trucks Band, Bettye L
Jun 9 1 h 59 min
1,077 - Patrick Watson, John Gorka, Anna Tivel, Shelby Means, and Liza Lo
This episode was recorded on March 22nd, 2026 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Patrick Watson, John Gorka, Anna Tivel, Shelby Means, a
Jun 3 2 h 14 min
1,079 - Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel, John Pizzarelli, Peter Case, Mollie O'Brien & Rich Moore, Jedd Hughes
This episode was recorded on April 19th, 2026 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel, John Pizzarelli, Peter Ca
May 26 2 h 25 min
1,076 - Cyril Neville, Deke Dickerson & Los Straitjackets, Sons of Town Hall, Amanda Pascali
This episode was recorded on March 8th, 2026 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Cyril Neville, Deke Dickerson & Los Straitjackets, Sons
Apr 28 2 h 38 min
1,075 - The Steel Wheels, Sam Weber, Peter Holsapple, Lily Talmers, Rylee Bapst Band
This episode was recorded on March 1st, 2026 at the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium in Athens, Ohio. The lineup includes The Steel Wheels, Sam Weber, Peter
Apr 22 2 h 26 min
1,074 - Stephen Kellogg, Emily Scott Robinson, Joe Troop & The Truth Machine, Kindred Valley, Corduroy Brown
This episode was recorded on February 22nd, 2026 at the Joan C. Edwards PAC in Huntington, WV. The lineup includes Stephen Kellogg, Emily Scott Robinson, Joe Troop & The
Apr 15 2 h 18 min
1,073 - Solas, Tim O’Brien & Jan Fabricius, Amanda Cook Band, Clymer & Kurtz, Darrin Hacquard
This episode was recorded on February 15th, 2026 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Solas, Tim O’Brien & Jan Fabricius, Amanda Cook Band
Apr 7 2 h 22 min
1,072 - Don Was & The Pan-Detroit Ensemble, Vienna Teng, Joe Crookston, and William Matheny
This episode was recorded on January 18th, 2026 at the Canady Creative Arts Center at West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV. The lineup includes Don Was & The Pan-De
Apr 1 2 h 40 min
1,071 - The Bacon Brothers, Shawn Camp, Rose Cousins, Tessa McCoy & The State Birds, Mark Erelli
This episode was recorded on December 7th, 2025 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes The Bacon Brothers, Shawn Camp, Rose Cousins, Tessa M
Mar 24 2 h 29 min
Five Faves: 2005 Edition (Special Episode)
Five Faves: 2005 Edition Executive producer Adam Harris walks us through some of the most memorable sets and performances from his first season with Mountain Stage, twent
Dec 31 2025 2 h 01 min
1,070 - Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, Jack Blocker, Cole Quest & The City Pickers, Courtney Hartman, The Critton Hollow String Band
This episode was recorded on November 16th, 2025 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, Jack Blocker, Cole Q
This episode was recorded on November 11th, 2025 at the People's Bank Theatre in Mariette, Ohio. The lineup includes Hannah Cohen, Lera Lynn, Boulevards, Amy Millan, and
Dec 2 2025 2 h 07 min
1,068 - SHADOWLANDS feat. John Raymond & S. Carey, TAE & The Neighborly, Ken Yates, Damn tall Buildings, Erin McKeown
This episode was recorded on October 19th, 2025 at WVU's Canady Creative Arts Center in Morgantown, WV. The lineup includes SHADOWLANDS feat. John Raymond & S. Carey, TAE
Nov 24 2025 2 h 19 min
1,067 - Craig Finn & The Band of Forgiveness, East Nash Grass, Deb Talan, Nicki Bluhm, and Two Runner
This episode was recorded on October 12th, 2025 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Craig Finn & The Band of Forgiveness, East Nash Grass
Nov 19 2025 2 h 22 min
1,066 - Jim Lauderdale & The Game Changers, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Lilly Hiatt, Joachim Cooder, and Woodbine
This episode was recorded on October 5th, 2025 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Jim Lauderdale & The Game Changers, Aaron Lee Tasjan,
Nov 12 2025 2 h 26 min
Five Faves: Kathy Mattea Edition (Special Episode)
This week’s broadcast of Mountain Stage is a Five Favorites edition featuring a collection of favorite sets from 2023, chosen by our host Kathy Mattea. This special episo
Nov 5 2025 1 h 57 min
1,065 - The Baseball Project, The Minus 5, Bob Mould, Chris Stamey, Loose Cattle
This episode was recorded on September 28th, 2025 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes The Baseball Project, The Minus 5, Bob Mould, Chris
Oct 28 2025 2 h 18 min
1,064 - Chuck Prophet & His Cumbia Shoes, The SteelDrivers, Basia Bulat, The Wildwoods, and Taylor Rae
This episode was recorded on September 21st , 2025 at the Canady Creative Arts Center in Morgantown, WV. The lineup includes Chuck Prophet & His Cumbia Shoes, The SteelDr
Oct 22 2025 2 h 24 min
What listeners say
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Gateway into so many genres of music through live music performed by professionals from around the US and the world. Perfect way to listen if you don’t have a radio... 😀
QuillPigz · Aug 2020
Like a night in the mountains- cool, crisp, refreshing and clean. Every episode presents some amazing artists, old favorites and new talent. Sometimes funny, sometimes heart wrenching, always the best part of my week.
Put it on around the campfire or fire pit some breezy autumn evening and experience what life is all about.
Snallygaster · Oct 2019
I have been listening for years but never wrote a review. The American experience really comes thru in the music of this podcast. The bands that are invited to this venue are the best in their genres. The history and depth of American music is just a Byproduct of listening to this great music. This is the best Americana, blues, country and singer/songwriter music that can still be heard live with some older stuff from artists that have left us. There is also some world music thrown in here and there but the American experience and protest music , that is extremely thoughtful and well done , is the heart of this podcast. An extra bonus is Mr Bob Thompson on piano. He is the best in the business. Julie Adams and Ryan Kennedy are some additional favorites of the House band. Don’t miss the finale song each podcast as everyone gets involved and showcases true musical talent that has paid their dues in the music business. There are no amateurs or newbies here. Only the real deal.
Skaphish · May 2018
This show is an American treasure. Its so wonderful to hear some of your favorite artists in a live setting and then discover artists (that you have never been exposed to before). Though steeped in the "roots" genre, the show also sometimes breaks into other related genres as well like jazz and rock. May this show and its creators continue for years. And may its fans spread the word about this wonderful show!
almost famous folksinger · Jan 2018
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