Mountain Blog

We're happy to announce the addition of violinist/singer/guitarist Tracy Bonham to the line-up for next Sunday's recording at the Culture Center Theater. She joins Dar Williams, Appalachian Voices: featuring Yim Yames of My Morning Jacket, Ben Sollee & Daniel Martin Moore, Jeff Daniels  and newcomer Carsie Blanton. For more on each guest and ticket information read the latest "Live On Stage" Newsletter (pdf reader required).

Bonham just released her new CD, "Masts of Manhatta" on July 13 (on sale at Amazon for $8.99!) and was on The Tonight Show Monday evening. Her influential 1996 debut, "The Burdens of Being Upright" garnered Grammy nominations for "Best Female Vocalist" and "Best Alternative Rock Performance."

She's released four more albums since and has been involved in several different projects over the years, including singing and playing in the touring band of the Blue Man Group on their "Complex Rock Tour Live." She's an innovative performer and we're looking forward to seeing what she has in store for us on July 25.

Tickets are going fast! Get yours online, at Taylor Books here in Charleston and by phone at 800.594.TIXX.

Over at NPR Music we have sets from Dierks Bentley & and the Travelin' McCourys featuring songs from his bluegrass influenced album "Up On the Ridge." The NPR Music set includes their version of "Feel That Fire," not heard on the radio broadcast.

Then John Jorgenson and his Quintet bring the Hot Club of France straight to your speakers. If you like his set of swingin' hot jazz then his latest "One Stolen Night"  is the stuff for you.

Stay tuned to NPR Music for sets from Fred Eaglesmith, "Titan of the Telecaster" Bill Kirchen and West Virginia's own Country Music Hall of Famer, Charlie McCoy & the WV Super Pickers.

Stay tuned for next week's encore presentation featuring Marcia Ball, Hill Country Revue, Maia Sharp, Cracker and Other Lives.
Read the playlist and find a station in your area so you can tune in on the radio. As always you can see the Broadcast Schedule for a look at the radio shows for the weeks ahead.