Public radio’s ‘Mountain Stage’ celebrates 40 years

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Larry Groce (left) and Kathy Mattea (right) have both hosted “Mountain Stage.” (Brian Blauser)

The West Virginia based live public radio music show “Mountain Stage” celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.

Here & Now‘s Peter O’Dowd speaks with co-founder and former host Larry Groce and country and bluegrass musician Kathy Mattea who took over hosting duties from Groce in 2021.

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  The show been a staple for fans of live music in West Virginia and beyond for decades.