Wed Sep 18 14:54:00 UTC 2024: ## Carnegie Hall Kicks Off 41st Season with “Mountain Stage”
**Lewisburg, WV** – Carnegie Hall is set to begin its 41st Mainstage Season on Sunday, October 12th, at 7 p.m. with a special performance by “Mountain Stage,” hosted by renowned country music star Kathy Mattea.
The evening will feature a diverse lineup of artists, including American Patchwork Quartet, Kyshona, The Brother Brothers, and Stephanie Lambring, among others. Audience members will have the opportunity to be part of the live radio audience as a new episode of “Mountain Stage” is recorded for NPR Music.
Guests are invited to enjoy a free preshow reception from 6-6:45 p.m. in the Board Room, adjacent to the Hamilton Auditorium.
“Mountain Stage” has been a staple of public radio for 40 years, captivating audiences with its live music broadcasts. Created by Andy Ridenour, Larry Groce, and the late Francis Fisher, the show has become a household name and a bucket list event for musicians and music lovers worldwide.
“Over the years, ‘Mountain Stage’ has garnered respect and support from the artists they’ve championed, and it’s a privilege and an honor to keep this train going and give Larry some much-deserved time off,” said host Kathy Mattea.
Tickets for the performance are on sale now, starting at $35 for adults and $20 for students. Discounts are available for Carnegie Hall members, students, senior citizens, and military personnel. To purchase tickets, call the Carnegie Hall Box Office at 304-645-7917, visit http://www.carnegiehallwv.org, or stop by at 611 Church St., Lewisburg, W.Va.
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