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Harpers Ferry is a historic West Virginia city and international tourist hub. But four years ago the national park and surrounding town were devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Listen: Bahamas 'Trick To Happy' Is Our Mountain Stage Song Of The Week
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This week’s encore episode of Mountain Stage with Kathy Mattea features performances from Bahamas, Sam Weber, Lilly Hiatt, Kishi Bashi and Curtis McMurtry.
Afie Jurvanen performs under the name Bahamas, and has released several albums of distinct, laid-back pop-rock. Our Song of the Week, “Trick to Happy” is featured on his latest release, Sad Hunk.
Bahamas "Trick To Happy" Live on Mountain Stage
Bahamas perform "Trick to Happy" on Mountain Stage
We’re also treated to performances from Sam Weber, who has his own distinct, guitar-driven sound, plus the chamber pop of Kishi Bashi, acoustic roots-rock from Lilly Hiatt, and a blending of cello and “apocalyptic banjo songs” from Curtis McMurtry. Check out the playlist and tune in on one of these stations starting on Friday, July 22.
1 of 6 — Sam Weber, live on Mountain Stage in 2021
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2 of 6 — Lilly Hiatt on Mountain Stage, 2021
Lilly Hiatt performing on Mountain Stage, 2021
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3 of 6 — Curtis McMurtry live on Mountain Stage
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4 of 6 — Bahamas, performing on Mountain Stage in 2021.
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5 of 6 — Kishi Bashi on Mountain Stage, 2021
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6 of 6 — Guest artists join host Kathy Mattea for the finale song. Hear this episode starting October 29 on select NPR affiliates.
Harpers Ferry is a historic West Virginia city and international tourist hub. But four years ago the national park and surrounding town were devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
On this West Virginia Morning, tourists from around the world visit Harpers Ferry each year to immerse themselves in U.S. history. But the number of visitors fell in 2020, as public health restrictions ramped up nationwide. Jack Walker visited the town to learn how things have changed since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
This week's broadcast of Mountain Stage was recorded at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek, CA. On this episode, host Kathy Mattea welcomes GRAMMY-winning Australian rock star Colin Hay, Canadian singer-songwriter Bruce Cockburn, legendary folk and country artist Ramblin' Jack Elliott, San Francisco rocker Chuck Prophet and his band The Make Out Quartet, and folk duo The Lucky Valentines.
Across the nation, there are more and more local news deserts; communities with no local newspaper, television or radio station to cover what’s going on. When a small town paper like The Welch News in McDowell County, WV, can’t compete and shuts down, losing those local eyes and ears can affect accountability. No one is there to watch over things. Local news also provides a sense of cohesion and identity for a community. What happens when it’s gone? This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center.