Credit: Erika Goldring

Live from the Artists Den #302 “Ray LaMontagne and the Pariah Dogs” Recorded November 13, 2010, The Don Strange Ranch, Boerne, TX

Born in New Hampshire, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Ray LaMontagne came to music in one fell swoop: while working in a shoe factory in his 20s, he woke up to the Stephen Stills song “Tree Top Flyer” on the radio and had an epiphany – this was his life’s calling. Five years later, in 2004, his debut album, Trouble , was released on RCA to much acclaim, including numerous notable cover versions of its title track. LaMontagne has built a devoted following ever since, over the course of three more studio albums – including his 2010 release with the Pariah Dogs, God Willin ’ and the Creek Don't Rise , which reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Rock, Independent, and Folk charts and won the 2011 Grammy for Best Contemporary Folk Album.

The historic Don Strange Ranch in Boerne, Texas provided a fitting setting for folk troubadour Ray LaMontagne and his band, the Pariah Dogs, on a cool autumn night. Culminating the tour celebrating their latest album, God Willin’ and the Creek Don’t Rise , the group performed in the ranch’s beautiful Kendall Creek Barn before a crowd of 400 fans who came from all corners of the country to attend.

Song List “For The Summer” “New York City’s Killing Me” “Beg Steal Or Borrow” “Repo Man” “Henry Nearly Killed Me (It’s A Shame)” “Like Rock & Roll And Radio” “You Are The Best Thing” “Trouble” “Hey Me, Hey Mama”

60 minutes. ST and CC. Available in HD (16:9 Anamorphic Widescreen) and SD (Letterbox). Rating: TV-PG.