Dec 29th, 2008 · Justin Townes Earle went into the same business as his father, country-rock singer-songwriter Steve Earle, who taught his son a lot about rebellion and making music. Together, they talk about the parallels between their lives growing up.
Dec 2nd, 2008 · Before he went solo, Justin Currie was a singer and lyricist for the popular Scottish pop group Del Amitri, whose hits included "Roll to Me" and "Always the Last to Know." He makes his second appearance on Mountain Stage and is followed with a set by Ingrid Michaelson. The New York-based singer-songwriter gained national recognition last year when her song "The Way I Am" made it onto an Old Navy holiday commercial.
Oct 7th, 2008 · The 25-and-older crowd knows Reverend Run from the legendary rap group Run-DMC. Those of another generation might be more familiar with him and his wife, Justine, from their MTV's reality show, Run's House. The couple has written a book together, titled Take Back the Family: A Challenge to America's Parents. In it, they offer advice on parenting, blended families, and the importance of education and family. Both joined NPR's Tony Cox talk about more about it.
Sep 19th, 2008 · Acclaimed artist Justin Bua made a name for himself with paintings and illustrations, which depict the beauty and struggle of city life. Bua's work is collected in a book called The Beat of Urban Art. He speaks with Farai Chideya about his collection and his foray into political illustration.
May 6th, 2008 · Named for both singer-songwriter Towns Van Zandt and his father, Steve Earle, Justin Townes Earle's debut is a credit to his roots. The Good Life references a wide array of musical influences with a style that sounds at once old and new.
Apr 25th, 2008 · The Nashville singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle is trying to make his own career in music. But it comes with some history: His father is the outspoken Steve Earle, and at 25, Justin has already fought off a powerful drug habit that nearly killed him.
Feb 22nd, 2008 · Scientists in Italy this week unveiled a robot barista named Justine. She's part of a European project to develop robots that can use two arms together.
Jun 27th, 2007 · Who is the toughest cookie, the hardest case in sports today? Frank Deford isn't sure that it is some 300-pound demon of a football player or some death-defying racecar driver.