Beloved live music program makes the Clay Center its home from January through June, featuring an all-star lineup of bluegrass, folk, jazz, and more.

Mountain Stage, West Virginia’s celebrated live music radio program, is coming home to the Clay Center in Charleston, WV, from January through June 2027! The partnership brings an exciting season of live performances to the Clay Center, beginning with the launch of Mountain Stage’s 44th season on Sunday, January 10, 2027.

Hosted by acclaimed singer-songwriter and West Virginia native Kathy Mattea, the season premiere will feature an eclectic lineup of artists representing the rich traditions and evolving sounds of American roots music. The evening’s performers include the GRAMMY Award-winning Dirty Dozen Brass Band, acclaimed fiddler and bluegrass veteran Jason Carter Band, genre-bending string band Chatham County Line, Appalachian singer-songwriter Mason Via, and more artists to be announced.

From high-energy New Orleans brass and innovative bluegrass to timeless folk harmonies and heartfelt Appalachian songwriting, the January 10 show promises a memorable night celebrating the diversity, creativity, and enduring spirit of live music.

Mountain Stage Members can purchase tickets beginning Tuesday, October 27, at 10:00 AM (EST). Public ticket sales will begin Monday, November 2, at 10:00 AM (EST).

The Clay Center’s performing and visual arts offerings are presented with financial assistance from the West Virginia Department of Tourism and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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