About this episode

This episode features performances and discussions with Paul Thorn, Ray Benson, Sunny Sweeney, and Andy Friedman recorded live in Charleston, WV.

This episode was recorded on May 17th, 2026 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Paul Thorn, Ray Benson, Sunny Sweeney, Andy Friedman. https://bit.ly/4afWiMG ⁠

People in this episode

Guests: Paul Thorn, Ray Benson, Sunny Sweeney, Andy Friedman

Topics covered

• live music
• performance
• country music
• folk music
• artist interviews

Keywords

• Paul Thorn
• Ray Benson
• Sunny Sweeney
• Andy Friedman
• live music
• Charleston WV
• NPR Music

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NPR Music, West Virginia Public Broadcasting

Places: Charleston, WV

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