eTown

This week, we revisit a great show from 1997 to fill on with some blues. Legendary blues guitarist Robert Cray is with us, plus country blues artist Johnny Long, and an excellent vintage eChievement Award story about someone making a real difference. 

 

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An all-time classic eTown episode from 1997, featuring two great singer/songwriters, Iris DeMent and Cliff Eberhardt. Plus Nick speaks with our special Lifetime eChievement Award winner President Jimmy Carter about his continued work on behalf of those in need.

 

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This week we continue our deep dive into the archives to bring out some key moments from our 1997 season. This episode features music and conversation with Arlo Guthrie, Ben Harper, Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, Bobby McFerrin, Peter Rowan and Jerry Douglas, Suzanne Vega, and more.

 

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What an incredible show from 1996! We had to share it with you in its complete form. It features the legendary Willie Nelson and the wonderful singer and performer Angélique Kidjo. Plus we hear from  a person who is helping children and communities in Guatemala.

 

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Join us as we continue with eTown’s special 30th anniversary series, a "look back" group of shows serving up highlights from each of eTown’s 30 seasons of programs. This week, we feature part two ‘best of 1996’, as we revisit some of eTown’s favorite moments with musical guests Joan Armatrading, Taj Mahal, Tish Hinojosa, Leo Kottke, Tuck & Patti, Sweet Honey in the Rock, David Lindley, and Karla Bonoff.  Plus, we’ll hear from one of Helen’s most favorite award winners, Sweet Alice Harris of California.

 

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We continue with eTown’s special 30th anniversary series, sharing highlights from each of our 30 seasons of programs. This week, we feature Part One of a ‘best of’ potpourri of stellar moments from our 1996 season, with musical guests Keb’ Mo’, Steve Earle, Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown, Kate MacKenzie, Del McCoury Band, Jorma Kaukonen, Jonathan Edwards and Joan Osborne. Plus, Nick’s conversation with Michael Moore is one you’ll definitely want to hear.

 

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With the recent passing of the legendary singer-songwriter John Prine (October 10, 1946 - April 7, 2020), eTown host Nick Forster revisits an impactful show that was originally recorded and aired in 1996, with John Prine and singer/songwriter Sarah Elizabeth Campbell.

 

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Barenaked Ladies, one of Canada’s finest (and funniest!) bands, came to eTown for their very first visit in this especially fun and informative show from 1995; it’s so great, we couldn’t resist sharing in its entirety. Our other musical guest is ethereal singer/songwriter Doug Hoekstra. We’ll also hear from PETA co-founder Alex Pacheco who eloquently discusses the importance of cruelty-free treatment of animals. And our award winner from Wyoming is the cofounder of an organization dedicated to informing the public about how mindless clear-cutting negatively effects the precious Medicine Bow old growth forest. Truly a classic eTown episode you won’t want to miss revisiting!

 

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We continue with eTown’s special 30th anniversary series, sharing highlights from each of eTown’s 30 seasons of programs. This week, we feature some of the very best from 1995, with musical guests Patty Larkin, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Todd Snider, Queen Ida, Junior Brown, Tarika, Tim O’Brien and Jerry Douglas, Jules Shear, Ray Kāne and Bryan Bowers. Plus, Nick’s conversation with the late actor and activist Russell Means.

 

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As we continue to celebrate eTown’s 30 years on the air, we came across this particular episode from the archives that is just too rare to not share in its entirety. American musical icons/legends Pops Staples and Joan Baez share the eTown stage for a magical hour of conversation and song. Plus our eChievement Award story features an organization teaching kids about the importance of coral reefs for the environment, while giving them various opportunities to help protect them.

 

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