Dec 8th, 2008 · Power-pop rocker Matthew Sweet released his 10th album, Sunshine Lies, this past August. He's been plenty busy in the past few years, recording an album with Pete Droge and Shawn Mullins as The Thorns in 2003, as well as his 2006 Under the Covers record with Susanna Hoffs of the Bangles. With his hard-hitting road band backing him up, Sweet is in all his guitar-drenched glory here in live performance from Charleston, W.Va.
Nov 13th, 2008 · Ten years since his last visit, singer Matthew Ryan makes his long-awaited return to Mountain Stage. Accompanied by Molly Thomas on piano and vocals, Ryan performs a humorous, if sometimes bumpy, set that features music from his latest album, Matthew Ryan vs. The Silver State.
Nov 5th, 2008 · Power-pop singer-songwriter Matthew Sweet spent the late '90s and early '00s avoiding the instrument that defined his early sound: the chiming guitar. His latest album, Sunshine Lies, marks his welcome return to the guitar as a primary instrument. Sweet performs new songs and discusses the influence of nature on the CD.
Oct 31st, 2008 · Jones freely admits that he's a child of seminal '80s rock bands like R.E.M., Pixies, U2 and Echo and the Bunnymen. His latest CD, Swallow the Sea, is a tip of the hat to the vast sound and art-rock lyricism of those bands. But this Mountain Stage performance presents a stripped-down version of Jones' music.
Aug 13th, 2008 · After the wild success of its debut, Under the Table and Dreaming, Dave Matthews Band asked Steve Lillywhite back to produce the follow-up. In an interview with host David Dye, Lillywhite talks about the process behind recording Crash.
Jun 2nd, 2008 · Jon Matthews was doing so well in his battle with cancer, he wagered $200 with one of England's largest gaming companies that he'd live longer than his doctors gave him. Matthews has now beat the 50-to-1 odds that he'd live past the predicted two years — and has won nearly $10,000.
Oct 23rd, 2007 · English singer-songwriter Scott Matthews crafts an endlessly listenable blend of folk, rock and blues. His U.K hit album Passing Stranger finally surfaced in the U.S. last month. Hear an interview and in-studio performance.
Oct 22nd, 2007 · Matthew De Zoete makes classic folk-pop with simple, graceful arrangements and melodies. Influenced by great songwriters like Nick Drake, Elliott Smith, and Ron Sexsmith, the Hamilton, Ontario musician has gained a reputation for his brilliant song craft.