Leslie West on Eric Clapton, the album that inspired Mountain — and the bassist who refused to make the group a power trio

With Cream producer Felix Pappalardi and drummer Corky Laing onboard, West had everything he needed to make his dream group— until Pappalardi drew the line ...
American Songwriter

The Meaning Behind “Mountain Song” by Jane’s Addiction and the Tragedy that Shaped It

When Jane’s Addiction released their debut studio album Nothing’s Shocking in 1988, it kicked open the door for guitar-based alternative rock bands to enter the mainstream. Eric Avery opens the track ...
OPB

Blind Pilot releases ‘In The Shadow Of The Holy Mountain’

The indie-folk band Blind Pilot has released its first new album in eight years. The band has been on tour and will perform in Portland in February. The group, which was formed in Oregon, joins us for ...
American Songwriter

Jason Sinay on Making Music After Working With Heartbreaker Mike Campbell, Getting Onstage With Neil Young, and Finding His Songs on New Album ‘The Mountain’

"I'm excited that people are going to get to hear these songs, because they've been like history in my back pocket for so long." ...
NBC Montana

Yonder Mountain String Band comes to Wachholz College Center in March

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Wachholz College Center in Kalispell will host Grammy-nominated bluegrass group Yonder Mountain String Band on March 7 ,2025. The concert will promote their latest studio album ...