Justin takes the stage at West Virginia�s Mountain Stage Sunday, April 27th. Mountain Stage is a highly respected radio show produced by West Virginia Public Broadcasting, and distributed by Public Radio International, XM Satellite Radio and the Voice of America's satellite radio service. On the air since 1983, the program has hosted greats of every genre, including John Prine, Wilco, Regina Spektor, R.E.M., Ben Harper and countless others.

With Justin Townes Earle�s pedigree comes mixed blessings. As the son of legendary singer/songwriter Steve Earle, high expectations are the name of the game; but he�s shown that he is up to the task, crafting stark portraits with elements of acoustic blues and folk. After a misspent youth in bluegrass/ragtime combo The Swindlers and the louder, more rocking The Distributors, the 25-year-old cleaned up his act, dropped his self-destructive habits and began to focus on songcraft. With inspirations as diverse as Townes Van Zandt (he was named in honor of the elder Earle�s hero), The Replacements, Ray Charles and The Pogues, Justin forged his own brand of American roots music.

SXSW
Wed Mar 12 Belfast Nashville Party @ Latitude
Thu Mar 13 Live on KGSR @ The Four Season 8:00 am
Thu Mar 13 American Songwriter Party @ The Tap Room at Six Lounge 1:45 � 2:15 pm
Fri Mar 14 3 Front Gate Tickets Party 1711 South Congress 11:30 am
Fri Mar 14 Next Big Nashville Party The Tap Room @ Six Lounge 1:15 pm
Fri Mar 14 Bloodshot Records Party @ Yard Dog Gallery 3:15pm
Sat Mar 15 Bloodshot Records SXSW Showcase Red Eyed Fly 10:00pm