Mountain Blog

Thanks to everyone who joined us last night in Charleston for the close of our 26th Season. We recorded episode #711 with our friends Holly Cole, John Cowan, Cory Chisel & the Wandering Sons, Winterbloom, Pianafiddle and the Ritch Collins Three-O. Those of you in the audience can hear yourselves on WV Public Radio on Sunday, December 20 at 3pm and again Saturday December 26 at 8pm. Listen online HERE .

This weekend on the radio you'll hear an episode we recorded in November with WPA, featuring Luke Bulla, Sean Watkins and Glen Philips, Federico Aubele, Chip Taylor, Sam & Ruby and Cadillac Sky.

Watch an interview with Cadillac Sky's Bryan Simpson below, where he talks about being in the studio with Dan Auerbach (Black Keys, Jessica Lea Mayfield) recording an album that is sure to be a definitive record.

Don't forget to check out our exclusive online content on our YouTube Channel  where we have a lovely interview with Nellie McKay (below). Stay tuned to NPR Music for sets from Nellie McKay, AA Bondy and more.

Don't forget about our January and February Live Show Schedule. We're stacking the shows with lots of great talent, including January 17 in Morgantown, WV at the WVU Creative Arts Center which are ON SALE NOW. Tickets are also available on campus at the Mountainlair box office and by calling 304.293.SHOW. Our guests will be Mark O'Connor's Hot Swing!, Vetiver, Among the Oak & Ash (featuring Josh Joplin and Garrison Starr) and a special duo performance by Jorma Kaukonen and David Bromberg.

Tickets are also ON SALE NOW for our February 28 show at The Clay Center featuring Ani DiFranco, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue and more. You can get them Online, at Taylor Books here in Charleston, or by calling 800.594.8499.

We can't wait for 2010!