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Listen: The Earls of Leicester on Mountain Stage

Earls of Leicester return to NPR's Mountain Stage in 2016.
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Earls of Leicester return to NPR's Mountain Stage in 2016.

Under the direction of dobro master Jerry Douglas, The Earls of Leicester perfectly conjure the sounds of bluegrass legends Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs — and in the process, have created one of music's great band-name puns. Recreating the spirit of bluegrass giants is serious business though, and it paid off when the group took home a 2015 Grammy for its efforts.

They appear on this week's broadcast of Mountain Stage with Larry Groce, alongside Lera Lynn, Cheryl Wheeler, Rob Ikes & Trey Hensley and Nora Jane Struthers.

Like what you hear? Download the entire show right now on the  Mountain Stage podcast (just look for Ep. 874). While you're at it, make sure to subscribe, leave us a rating/review and send us a tweet with your favorite song: we're  @mountainstage

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Josh Saul