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Mountain Stage Podcast
Dr. History's audio stories of the Old West. Stories of Cowboys, Indians, Mountain men, pioneers, the Oregon Trail, miners, cattle drives, stagecoach and bank robbers, the cavalry, outlaws and lawmen, some famous and some you have never heard of. From the Custer Battlefield to the Klondike to Indian battles to buried treasure and lost mines to the early explorers. I love telling true stories that shaped the old west.
Two girls from the East, out on a horseback ride in the mountains of Arizona, find a house in the mountains. The house's history reveals that an eccentric miner once lived there. As they turn to leave, a gunshot goes off. Dora vows to solve what she and Mary call the Evil Eye Turquoise mystery. That evening two male friends and the two girls visit an old storekeeper who knows a lot about Lucky Loon, the man who once lived in that strange mountain house. The storekeeper tells them how the hou ...
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Live performances from Regina Spektor, Asleep At The Wheel, They Might Be Giants, Matt White and The subdudes. Recorded on 11/18/07 in Charleston, WV. Support is provided by Digital Relativity https://digitalrelativity.comDi West Virginia Public Broadcasting
For twenty years he skied 90 miles over 50 foot snowdrifts through blizzards to haul the mail over the Sierras. He saved the lives of miners, hauled clothing, books, emergency supplies, tools, pots and pans never thinking of himself. He helped anyone in need and left his mark in California's history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc…
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Live performances from our 37th anniversary show featuring Darrell Scott, Kathy Mattea, Suzzy Roche & Lucy Wainwright Roche and Todd Burge. Recorded on 12/6/20 in Charleston, WV. Support is provided by Digital Relativity https://digitalrelativity.comDi West Virginia Public Broadcasting
John Stetson created the "Boss of the Plains." It kept the sun off your eyes and neck, could be a bucket, was customized by the owner and may cost two months wages. The "coonskin cap" was never worn by Daniel Boone, Davy Crockett or Lewis and Clark except on TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
Women proved to be the best teachers as new towns sprang up in the west. Despite limited supplies, school houses and poor pay, they helped with the westward expansion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDi Dr. Ken Turner
This special episode is a memorial to those we lost in 2020. It features performances by John Prine, Jerry Jeff Walker, Billy Joe Shaver, Justin Townes Earle and more. Support provided by Digital Relativity. https://digitalrelativity.com/Di West Virginia Public Broadcasting
Sacred rituals before during and after childbirth was essential for the family. Some foods were taboo, they used herbs and teas to relieve pain and had their own version of disposable diapers. At least half their babies didn’t survive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Live performances by Ranky Tanky, Susan Werner, Rene Marie & Experiment in Truth and The Sea The Sea. Recorded on 11/8/20 in Charleston, WV. Support is provided by Digital Relativity https://digitalrelativity.comDi West Virginia Public Broadcasting
The Pocahontas of Georgia, she helped General Oglethorpe establish the Colony of Georgia. As an interpreter she helped prevent war, supplied meat, bread and food for the colonists. Considered the most important figure in Georgia's colonial history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
Live performances by Chuck Prophet, Kim Richey, S.G. Goodman and Sierra Ferrell Recorded on 11/1/20 in Charleston, WV. Support is provided by Digital Relativity https://digitalrelativity.comDi West Virginia Public Broadcasting
She saved her Coeur d'Alene tribe from attacking enemies. Called "the spiritual directress, guardian angel of her tribe." She helped convert many of her tribe to Christianity and helped build the Citaldo Mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDi Dr. Ken Turner
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This episode was taped in Glasgow, Scotland as a part of the Celtic Connections festival and first aired in 2011. The lineup includes Mavis Staples, Tim O'Brien, Dougie MacLean, Joy Kills Sorrow, Mollie O'Brien & Rich Moore Support is provided by Digital Relativity https://digitalrelativity.comDi West Virginia Public Broadcasting
He invented the technique of bulldogging a steer by biting it's lip. He got the idea by watching bulldogs bite the lips of steers. He traveled the world with the 101 Ranch Wild West Show and amazed thousands. Will Rogers said, "Bill Pickett never had an enemy, even the steers wouldn’t hurt old Bill." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc…
In 1872 thousands of shooters killed thousands of buffalo. Shooters could be killed by range fires, gored or trampled by the buffalo, even freezing to death. By 1872 the vast herds were reduced to a few thousand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDi Dr. Ken Turner
They used buffalo jumps, fire, deep snow and frozen rivers. With horses they were able to ride into the herd. Buffalo meant meat, robes, clothes, furniture, jewelry, artwork, cookware and bedding, nothing was wasted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDi Dr. Ken Turner
Buffalo hunters killed for their hides, but thousands died from lightening strikes, wild fires, disease and tornados. They got mired in mud bogs, quick sand, river bottoms and tar pits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDi Dr. Ken Turner
Sitting Bull and the Ghost Dance gave hope for a return to the old ways and eliminating the white man. Warriors and cavalry from the Little Big Horn were to meet again with tragic consequences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDi Dr. Ken Turner
The 1863 gold rush brought thousands to Virginia City, Montana. Winter of 1865, food was scarce, early snow blocked supplies. Flour went from $25 to $100 a sack. Mobs of hungry miners stormed the stores searching for flour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDi Dr. Ken Turner
After riding "Glass Eye" he became famous. He invented "hoolihanding" and could ride a bucking bronco facing backwards while carrying a suitcase. An exceptional athlete. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDi Dr. Ken Turner
He confronted Pancho Villa and Geronimo, rustlers and outlaws and only killed when necessary. He was a lawman, cattleman, gambler, gunman, businessman and empire builder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDi Dr. Ken Turner
Bear fighter, settler, miner, freighter, stage coach owner and successful businessman. Known for surviving a savage bear attack that took part of his skull, he wore a hat to try to hide the scars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDi Dr. Ken Turner
This special episode features holiday-centric songs performed by artists such as Joan Baez, Kathy Mattea, Loudon Wainwright III, Bruce Cockburn and many more! Support provided by Digital Relativity. https://digitalrelativity.com/Di West Virginia Public Broadcasting
From Abraham to the Maccabees to Herod the Great the stage was set for the birth of Jesus Christ. What a pioneer Christmas was like. A World War II story of German and American soldiers on Christmas. Merry Christmas from my family to yours! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
This 2016 episode features Iron & Wine, Tift Merritt, Andy Shauf, Todd Burge and Paper Bird. Support provided by Digital Relativity. https://digitalrelativity.com/Di West Virginia Public Broadcasting
Virginia City had several fires, but the 1875 fire was the largest. Over 2,000 buildings destroyed, 300 people left homeless and damages at one million dollars. Mines reopened the next day, the townspeople considered this a minor setback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
This 2017 episode features The Mountain Goats, Joe Henry, Nellie McKay and John K. Samson. Support provided by Digital Relativity. https://digitalrelativity.com/Di West Virginia Public Broadcasting
Cole Younger was a tough outlaw, shot eleven times after failing to rob the bank at Northfield, he was captured and sent to prison with his brothers. Brother Bob died in prison, Jim committed suicide, Cole toured in a wild west show and died at age 71. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
This special episode looks back on some of our favorite performances by artists who have received Grammy Awards or Nominations. Songs included by Alison Krauss (2005), Jason Isbell & 400 Unit (2011), Robert Cray Band (2017), Sonny Landreth (2017), Larry Cordle (2012),Randy Newman (1999), Chris Stapleton (2015), The SteelDrivers (2008), The Maverick…
Wyatt Earp and Bat Masterson promoted boxing matches in Alaska, Mexico and the U.S. Tex Rickard was the main force in million dollar world tile boxing matches, including Gentleman Jim Corbett, John L. Sullivan and Jack Dempsey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDi Dr. Ken Turner
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This 2019 episode features The Steel Wheels, Kieran Kane and Rayna Gellert, Radney Foster, and Eilen Jewell. Support provided by Digital Relativity. https://digitalrelativity.com/Di West Virginia Public Broadcasting
"Dastardly Deed of Demons" read the headlines as Cherokee Bill and the Cook Gang robbed the bank. He was caught and executed but not before leaving a trail of robberies and dead people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDi Dr. Ken Turner
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This 2014 episode features Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn, Kate Miller-Heidke, Janiva Magness, Storyman and Gabriel Kahane. Support provided by Digital Relativity. https://digitalrelativity.com/Di West Virginia Public Broadcasting
The first black deputy U.S. marshal west of the Mississippi. One of Judge Isaac Parker’s most valued deputies, He arrested over 3,000 felons including his own son. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDi Dr. Ken Turner
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This 2011 episode features a set from Booker T. Jones, plus sets from Lake Street Dive, Jill Sobule, The Spring Standards, & Kenny White. Support provided by Digital Relativity. https://digitalrelativity.com/Di West Virginia Public Broadcasting
Born in 1867, her books have been translated into 40 languages. "Little House on the Prairie" was made into a popular TV show. She had her struggles and rejections but became popular among all ages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDi Dr. Ken Turner
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This 2016 episode features a set from Hayes Carll, plus sets from Darrell Scott, Parker Millsap, Brennen Leigh and Carrie Rodriguez. Support provided by Digital Relativity. https://digitalrelativity.com/Di West Virginia Public Broadcasting
This 2016 episode features a special stripped down set from Wilco, plus performances by Brooke Waggoner, Au Pair, Shawn Mullins and Joan Shelley. Support provided by Digital Relativity. https://digitalrelativity.com/Di West Virginia Public Broadcasting
The Mormon migration in 1847 established Salt Lake as the crossroads of the West where thousands replenished their supplies and animals on their way to the gold fields in California. The real money was made by those who, "mined the miners", selling goods and providing transportation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi…
William Ashley in 1827 took the first wheeled wagon west of the Missouri. William Sublette in 1829, Reverends Whitman and Spaulding in 1836. In 1843 the Stephens-Murphy party were the first to make it all the way to California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDi Dr. Ken Turner
Host Larry Groce and the Mountain Stage team culled together this episode of songs by some of music's greatest songwriters, performed by various artists over the years on Mountain Stage.We touch on the songs of Bob Dylan, with performances by The Band, Chris Smither, Jimmy LaFave and The Derek Trucks Band.Songs of Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter are…
This 2014 episode features an extended set from Umphrey's McGee, plus performances by Yarn, Cris Jacobs, and Jim Oblon. Support provided by Digital Relativity. https://digitalrelativity.com/Di West Virginia Public Broadcasting
The City of Rocks was feared due to Indian attacks and was a favorite place for robbers to hide and bury their loot. Some never returned; is the treasure still there waiting to be discovered? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDi Dr. Ken Turner
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Revisiting an episode from 2013 featuring Billy Bragg, The Flatlanders, Amy Speace, Joe Pug, and Suzzy Roche and Lucy Wainwright Roche. Support provided by Digital Relativity. https://digitalrelativity.com/Di West Virginia Public Broadcasting
Arizona, the Dakotas, Utah, Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Oregon, California, New Mexico, Idaho, California and Wyoming. How did they get their names? Some were Indian or Spanish names, others from the topography and others were named by Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Looking back to our 30th year for performances from Calexico, Camper Van Beethoven, Bahamas, Bonnie Prince Billy and Piney Gir. Recorded January 27, 2013 in Charleston, WV.Support provided by Digital Relativity.https://digitalrelativity.com/Di West Virginia Public Broadcasting
Bill Murdock and his gang agreed to guide ten heavily loaded wagons to San Antonio. It was discovered the wagons contained treasure. Murdock was the lone survivor after his gang robbed the wagons and were then killed by Indians. The treasure remains hidden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
Billy Barker was one of dozens of English sailors who jumped ship in search of gold. At the bottom of a fifty foot hole they struck gold and Barkerville became a boom town. Billy lost his fortune and died a poor man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDi Dr. Ken Turner
Revisiting an episode from 2012 featuring Rich Robinson of The Black Crowes, Cowboy Junkies, Anais Mitchell and Paul Kelly. Support provided by Digital Relativity.Di West Virginia Public Broadcasting
Turning an ear to songs about the experiences of people of color, Native Americans, immigrants, the LGBTQ community, women, and those living on the economic edge. Hear songs from Pops Staples, Mavis Staples, Arlo Guthrie, Drive-By Truckers, Rhiannon Giddens and more. Support provided by Digital Relativity.https://digitalrelativity.com/…
A lost wagon train in Oregon sparked a gold rush. Three young men picked up some unusual looking pebbles in a creek, they carried them in a blue bucket back to the wagon train. Only later was it discovered to be gold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesDi Dr. Ken Turner
