Thurston Moore joins us with his blend of alternative, experimental rock and post-punk for this encore airing. Popularly known as singer, songwriter and guitarist of Sonic Youth, Moore was listed as one of Rolling Stone Magazine's "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.” The talented Texas R&B/soul duo Greyhounds is also with us, and our eChievement Award winner shares her story of “rescuing” food that would otherwise go to waste in order to feed the hungry in her community. 
 
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eTown Time Capsule 2014 - Thurston Moore - Greyhounds

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 from many of today’s top musical artists as well as conversations and information about the world around us. eTown’s mission is to educate, entertain and inspire a diverse audience through music and conversation in order to create a socially responsible and environmentally sustainable world.

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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!
 
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eTown Time Capsule - Shovels And Rope - Nic Clark - Jim Pugh

This week's eTown show features musical guests Mipso and Jake Xerxes Fussell.  Mipso's enchanting blend of folk, bluegrass, and indie-rock promises to carry you away on a melodic journey, their harmonies weaving tales of heartache and hope. Jake Xerxes Fussell adds a soulful touch with his deep-rooted Southern sound, effortlessly channeling the spirit of traditional American music. Nick also has an insightful interview with Steve Weiss, curator of UNC Chapel Hill's Southern Folklife Collection, that offers invaluable insights into the cultural significance of folk music and its enduring impact on society. 
 
That's all this week on eTown!
 
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eTown - Mipso - Jake Xerxes Fussell - Steve Weiss

Martin Earley and Calin Peters are The Ballroom Thieves and they travel to eTown to share the bill with Canadian songsmith, Ron Sexsmith. Nick also discusses sharks and the environmental impact of pollution on our waters with Dr. Mikki McComb-Kobza, Chief Scientist and Executive Director of the Ocean First Institute.
That's all this week on eTown!
 
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eTown Time Capsule - The Ballroom Thieves - Ron Sexsmith - Dr. Mikki McComb Kobza

This week, we're welcoming Hurray For The Riff Raff to eTown Hall! This show features a special acoustic duo version of the group consisting of Alynda Segarra and accompanying guitarist Johnny Wilson. Sharing the stage is Peter One, originally from Africa and now located in Nashville. Nick also has a sit down with members of the Green Grad Buffs who share their ideas about re-purposing a defunct coal-fired power plant in Denver.
That's all this week on eTown!
 
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eTown - Hurray For The Riff Raff - Peter One - The Green Grad Buffs

This week, we revisit the 2020 “Earth Day” Special, a collection from the archives that’s so nice, we’re running it thrice. So join us for lots of music and conversations between eTown Host Nick Forster and inspiring activists like Jane Goodall and even the founder of Earth Day, the late Senator Gaylord Nelson – all from the eTown archives. Where else are you going to hear Mavis Staples, a Woody Guthrie song sung in Arabic, Jack Johnson, and Jane Goodall all on the same show? That’s this week – in eTown.

eTown Time Capsule 2014 - Thurston Moore - Greyhounds

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