eTown

eTown

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  • eTown Time Capsule - The War and Treaty - Dom Flemons

    This week in eTown, we travel back in time to last year to present a show featuring musical guests The War and Treaty, comprised of husband and wife duo Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, along with "The American Songster" himself, Dom Flemons. Nick also has a chat with Mack Bailey, founder and executive director of Music Therapy of the Rockies, who discusses the role of music in healing trauma.

     

    That's all this week on eTown! 

     

    Visit our Youtube Channel to see artist interviews, live recordings, studio sessions, and more!

    59 min
  • eTown - The Cactus Blossoms - Charlie Parr

    This week on eTown, all our musical guests join us from "The Land of Ten Thousand Lakes" - Minnesota. The Cactus Blossoms are led by brothers, Jack and Page and perform their own flavor of alternative country music. Charlie Parr shares the bill and is joined by Nick, Helen and The eTones as they play some wonderful country blues tunes. Nick also has a sit-down with accomplished rock climber and climate activist, Tommy Caldwell. 

    That's all this week on eTown!

     

    Visit our Youtube Channel to see artist interviews, live recordings, studio sessions, and more!

    59 min
  • eTown Time Capsule - Peter Rowan - AJ Lee & Blue Summit

    Bluegrass legend Peter Rowan joins Nick, Helen, and the Etones at eTown this week to play some classic tunes as well as more recent originals.

    Also on stage are the young, and super-talented, AJ Lee & Blue Summit who represent the healthy and vibrant future of Bluegrass Music.

    In addition, Nick spends some extra time chatting with Peter as he shares stories from his nearly sixty years in the business and on the road.

     

    That's all this week on eTown!

     

    Visit our Youtube Channel to see artist interviews, live recordings, studio sessions, and more!

    59 min
  • eTown - Anders Osborne - Willi Carlisle

    This week in eTown, we see the return of venerable singer-songwriter Anders Osborne from New Orleans and the eTown debut of fresh-faced folk artist Willi Carlisle from the Ozarks. In addition, Nick has a chat with the subjects and co-directors of the film Porcelain War about the harsh realities of the war in Ukraine. 

     

    That's all this week on eTown!

     

    Visit our Youtube Channel to see artist interviews, live recordings, studio sessions, and more!

    59 min
  • eTown Time Capsule - Bahamas - Jess Williamson

    This week we revisit a show featuring musical guests, Afie Jurvanen (also known as Bahamas)–a great singer-songwriter from Nova Scotia, along with Jess Williamson, a wonderful country-flavored singer-songwriter from Los Angeles by way of Marfa, Texas. Also, Nick sits down with Rod Moraga to discuss the complexities of wildfires and home protection in an evolving environment affected by climate change. 

     

    That's all this week on eTown!

     

    Visit our Youtube Channel to see artist interviews, live recordings, studio sessions, and more!

    59 min
  • eTown - Sam Grisman Project - Viv & Riley

    It's a special night of fresh Bluegrass music as Sam Grisman Project and Viv & Riley share the stage with Nick, Helen, and The eTones! Nick also has an intriguing chat with Lucy Wallace of Dance To Be Free–a non-profit organization that works for prison inmate reform through the power of dance. 

     

    That's all this week on eTown!

     

    Visit our Youtube Channel to see artist interviews, live recordings, studio sessions, and more!

    59 min
  • eTown Time Capsule - Allison Russell - Parker Millsap

    Join us at eTown this week as we revisit a show taped at The Momentary in Bentonville, Arkansas featuring musical guests Allison Russell and Parker Millsap. Allison Russell's career has exploded in the last few years–she's received three Grammy nominations and has won several International awards including the Juno Award from her home country of Canada. Allison is joined by members of her "Circle of Goddesses" as they present some powerful and emotive tunes. Parker Millsap shares the bill and plays some conscientious and insightful Americana-flavored songs. Nick also has a sit-down with Tom Rohr of Food Loops to discuss the joys and smells of food composting.

     

    That's all this week on eTown!

     

    Visit our Youtube Channel to see artist interviews, live recordings, studio sessions, and more!

    59 min
  • eTown Time Capsule - Calexico - S.G. Goodman

    Join us as we revisit a show recorded at The Momentary in Bentonville, Arkansas featuring musical guests–Calexico and S.G. Goodman. 

    Veterans of the Tucson, Arizona scene, Calexico blends indie-rock, Americana, and Tejano flavors into a unique brand of musical stew.

    A relative newcomer from Kentucky, S.G. Goodman performs heartfelt country-tinged rock and folk songs that will give you the feels.

    Nick also sits down with Kenny Williams from Pedal It Forward, a Northwest Arkansas non-profit that focuses on getting bicycles to people who need them. 

    That's all this week on eTown!

     

    Visit our Youtube Channel to see artist interviews, live recordings, studio sessions, and more!

    59 min
  • eTown - Gregory Alan Isakov - Leif Vollebekk - Justin Levy

    This week's very special episode of eTown features the mesmerizing melodies of Gregory Alan Isakov as well as the soulful lyrics of Leif Vollebekk. Nick also dives deep with Justin Levy, the Executive Director of Conscious Alliance, in a heartfelt conversation about feeding people in need.

     

    That's all this week on eTown!

     

    Visit our Youtube Channel to see artist interviews, live recordings, studio sessions, and more!

    59 min
  • eTown Time Capsule - Shovels And Rope - Nic Clark - Jim Pugh

    Joining us at eTown this week are Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent of the dynamic duo, Shovels & Rope. Rounding out the musical portion of the show is the Denver bluesman, Nic Clark. Also, Nick sits down with Jim Pugh, keyboardist extraordinaire to discuss Little Village, a non-profit record company that Jim founded. 

    That's all this week on eTown!

     

    Visit our Youtube Channel to see artist interviews, live recordings, studio sessions, and more!

     

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    59 min

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eTown is an exciting weekly radio broadcast/podcast heard from coast to coast on NPR, public and commercial stations. Every eTown show is taped in front of a live audience and features performances…

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