CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — The Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center will be hosting Mountain Stage with Kathy Mattea Aug. 27.
The globally broadcast radio show will be coming to Clarksburg as a result of a partnership with the Cultural Foundation of Harrison County and will have a focus on bluegrass and country music from noteworthy artists.
For nearly 40 years, Mountain Stage has been the home of live music on public radio. The show is produced by West Virginia Public Broadcasting, hosted by Kathy Mattea, and distributed by NPR Music.
"We are absolutely thrilled to bring Mountain Stage to Harrison County, fulfilling a long-held goal for The Cultural Foundation," said Andy Walker, president of The Cultural Foundation of Harrison County. "Mountain Stage has become an institution, broadcasting live music from the Mountain State all across America and the world. The Foundation is honored to welcome the show to the historic Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center for the very first time."
The live recording will feature performances from Tony Trischka’s EarlJam, the Jason Carter Band, The Watson Twins, and more.
Tickets for the show start at only $35. Presale for Friends of the Robinson Grand and Members of the Cultural Foundation and Mountain Stage began Tuesday at 10 a.m. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday at 10 a.m.
All tickets can be purchased online at tickets.therobinsongrand.com or by calling the Robinson Grand ticketing center at 855-773-6283.