EPISODE · Jan 25, 2016 · 58 MIN
OHR Presents: Willie Watson & Grace Stormont
from Ozark Highlands Radio · host Ozark Folk Center State Park
Old Crow Medicine Show founder Willie Watson performs live at the Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Arkansas. Also, interviews with Willie Watson, a performance from up and coming folk artist Grace Stormont, Brooks Blevins: Ghost of the Ozarks Tale (part 3,) and Mark Jones' "Vault" segment featuring Almeda Riddle. Willie Watson is a folk singer. It’s even the title of his latest solo release. Willie was once part of the popular band Old Crow Medicine Show but has recently embarked on a solo career that finds him singing, playing guitar, banjo and harmonica. Interpreting tunes from a wide variety of influences including Ledbelly and Charley Jordan among others, Willie proves he’s right where he belongs. Grace Stormont moved to Mountain View, Arkansas to be part of the local music scene. She has embraced the music community beyond anyone’s expectations (except maybe her own.) With a powerful voice, a veteran sense of timing and feel, Grace performs with a skill beyond her age of just 15. She’s also a big Willie Watson fan, so this worked out great. Brooks Blevins provides a native’s view of the people, music, and colorful events that shape the Ozark region. The author and historian presents the conclusion of his three part series "Ghost of the Ozarks," about the infamous Connie Franklin murder trial. Mark Jones' “From the Vault” segment features a hauntingly beautiful acapella recording of roots music legend Almeda Riddle singing the classic song “Amazing Grace,” from the Ozark Folk Center State Park archives.
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Old Crow Medicine Show founder Willie Watson performs live at the Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Arkansas. Also, interviews with Willie Watson, a performance from up and coming folk artist Grace Stormont, Brooks Blevins: Ghost of the Ozarks Tale (part 3,) and Mark Jones' "Vault" segment featuring Almeda Riddle. Willie Watson is a folk singer. It’s even the title of his latest solo release. Willie was once part of the popular band Old Crow Medicine Show but has recently embarked on a solo career that finds him singing, playing guitar, banjo and harmonica. Interpreting tunes from a wide variety of influences including Ledbelly and Charley Jordan among others, Willie proves he’s right where he belongs. Grace Stormont moved to Mountain View, Arkansas to be part of the local music scene. She has embraced the music community beyond anyone’s expectations (except maybe her own.) With a powerful voice, a veteran sense of timing and feel, Grace performs with a skill beyond her age of just 15. She’s also a big Willie Watson fan, so this worked out great. Brooks Blevins provides a native’s view of the people, music, and colorful events that shape the Ozark region. The author and historian presents the conclusion of his three part series "Ghost of the Ozarks," about the infamous Connie Franklin murder trial. Mark Jones' “From the Vault” segment features a hauntingly beautiful acapella recording of roots music legend Almeda Riddle singing the classic song “Amazing Grace,” from the Ozark Folk Center State Park archives.
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OHR Presents: Willie Watson & Grace Stormont
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