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Etown Radio Show 0833 - Aimee Mann / David Gray

Wed, Sep 3

Aimee Mann / David Gray Please join us for this repeat broadcast of our 2006 ‘etown rocks’ extravaganza, which originally aired in 2006. We taped this special two part show at the beautiful natural amphitheater at Red Rocks. In part one, we’re joined by stellar performers David Gray and Aimee Mann. An inspiring e-chievement award winner [...]

Etown Radio Show 0832 - John Gorka / Chris Hillman

Thu, Aug 28

John Gorka / Chris Hillman etown delights in the return of singer-songwriter John Gorka in this repeat broadcast. John’s been dubbed the “the voice of ‘new folk’” by Rolling Stone, and he brings his brilliant songbook and his well-loved rich baritone back for us to hear. He is always a welcome etown visitor, with great songs [...]

Etown Radio Show 0831 - Jakob Dylan / Joe Ely and Joel Guzman

Thu, Aug 21

Jakob Dylan / Joe Ely and Joel Guzman Jakob Dylan, the renowned leader of the platinum-selling, Grammy-winning band the Wallflowers, steps away from that band to make his first etown visit. He brings new songs from his first-ever solo project. West Texas singer songwriter Joe Ely is joined by accordion maestro Joel Guzman for a rootsy, [...]

etown Radio Show 0830 - Tim O’Brien / Amelia White

Wed, Aug 13

Tim O’Brien / Amelia White etown welcomes back Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, Tim O’Brien. Tim combines influences rooted in folk music from around the world into songs he can deliver with a voice and style all his own. He’s joined on stage by host Nick and the etones, who turn up the heat for a hot musical and [...]

etown Radio Show 0829 - Joe Jackson / Paddy Casey

Wed, Aug 6

Joe Jackson / Paddy Casey Pop music legend Joe Jackson makes his long awaited first visit to etown along with his long-time bandmates Graham Maby and Dave Houghton. Joe delves into his early catalog of hits and also showcases new tunes. Dublin-born singer-songwriter Paddy Casey also stops by for his premier trip to etown, with a [...]

etown Radio Show 0827 - Neko Case / Charlie Louvin

Thu, Jul 31

Neko Case / Charlie Louvin A budding legend is teamed with a living legend in this etown repeat broadcast. Neko Case has earned accolades for her recent work. Witness her stellar writing and singing, woven with pitch-perfect harmonies and strong support from her band. Next, we welcome living legend Charlie Louvin, of the influential country music [...]

etown Radio Show 0828 - The Frames / Nellie McKay

Thu, Jul 31

The Frames / Nellie McKay The Frames are acknowledged as one of Ireland’s most successful current bands. Here in etown, they perform a touching version of their Oscar-winning song, Falling Slowly, among other fine songs, for the rapt audience. Then, singer-songwriter and pianist Nellie McKay delivers her unique brand of smart, well-crafted songs with sassy wit [...]

etown Radio Show 0826 - Kathy Mattea / Johnny Long

Thu, Jul 17

Kathy Mattea / Johnny Long Grammy winner Kathy Mattea makes her return to etown for this road show taping from the Union Colony Civic Center in Greeley, Colorado. She draws on her West Virginia roots to deliver a compelling set of traditional and contemporary mining songs. She also talks with host Nick Forster about her musical [...]

etown Radio Show 0825 - Martin Sexton / Solas

Sat, Jul 12

Martin Sexton / Solas etown welcomes back two stellar performers in this repeat airing. First up is Martin Sexton, who’s become known as the “singer’s singer” as well as the “writer’s writer.” We see why, in his etown performance as he’s backed up by the marvelous etones featuring Nick & Helen Forster. Also in etown is [...]

etown Radio Show 0824 - Abigail Washburn & The Sparrow Quartet / Vusi Mahla

Mon, Jun 30

Abigail Washburn & The Sparrow Quartet / Vusi Mahlasela Banjo player and singer-songwriter Abigail Washburn visits etown with her spectacular ensemble, The Sparrow Quartet, featuring Bla Fleck (banjo), Casey Driessen (fiddle) and Ben Sollee (cello). Plus, poetic lyricist and powerful vocalist Vusi Mahlasela, known as “The Voice” in his home country of South Africa, makes his [...]

etown Radio Show 0823 - Michael Franti & Spearhead / Josh Ritter

Thu, Jun 26

Michael Franti & Spearhead / Josh Ritter This week’s etown encore broadcast features Michael Franti & Spearhead. They’ll offer powerful songs of social commentary, and Michael also treats us to some sparse, ‘unplugged’ tunes. Sharing the etown stage is singer-songwriter Josh Ritter, whose songs have been called “brilliant stories” and “rich tales of everyday life” by [...]

etown Radio Show 0822 - DeVotchKa / Au Revoir Simone

Thu, Jun 19

DeVotchKa / Au Revoir Simone For their third trip to etown, it’s DeVotchka—the popular Colorado based band with a huge international following and fan base. Nick Urata’s vocals infuse their songs with striking emotion, all beautifully supported by an eclectic ensemble featuring a string section, trumpet, sousaphone, melodica, and more. Then, in their first etown appearance, [...]

etown Radio Show 0821 - David Hidalgo and Louie Perez / Ray LaMontagne

Tue, Jun 10

David Hidalgo and Louie Perez / Ray LaMontagne Returning to etown in this repeat broadcast are our friends from Los Lobos, David Hidalgo & Louie Prez, as they do a rare duo set, sharing tunes old and new. There are intimate, stripped down moments, but Hidalgo & Prez also rock the house with Nick & [...]

etown Radio Show 0820 - BoDeans / Over The Rhine

Wed, Jun 4

BoDeans / Over The Rhine The BoDeans (Sammy Llanas and Kurt Neumann) return to etown after nine years. Their set includes a new song or two, plus an old favorite, performed in a rare acoustic duo configuration. Then, Over the Rhine (married couple Linford Detweiler and Karin Bergquist) along with their band, bring their brilliantly written [...]

etown Radio Show 0819 - Nanci Griffith / Piers Faccini

Thu, May 29

Nanci Griffith / Piers Faccini In this encore airing, we welcome back legendary folkie and an etown favorite, singer-songwriter Nanci Griffith, as she returns with her long-time band. Also on the show is an impressive young talent, Paris-based singer/songwriter, Piers Faccini. Faccini calls on hosts Nick & Helen Forster and the etones to back him up [...]

etown Radio Show 0818 - Big Head Todd and The Monsters / Kathleen Edwards

Tue, May 20

Big Head Todd and The Monsters / Kathleen Edwards Big Head Todd & The Monsters return to etown! Now a quartet, the band rocks the house with an energetic set of tunes new and old, all featuring Todd Park Mohr’s exceptional guitar licks. Also back in etown is Canadian singer-songwriter Kathleen Edwards, who, along with her [...]

etown Radio Show 0817 - Barenaked Ladies / The Ditty Bops

Tue, May 13

Barenaked Ladies / The Ditty Bops This week it’s ‘etown on the road’ as we welcome back Canada’s own Barenaked Ladies to the etown stage in this exciting encore airing. Wild and warm, engaging and energetic, Barenaked Ladies rattles the roof of Denver’s beautiful, historic Paramount Theatre, sharing a sampling of new and old songs from [...]

etown Radio Show 0816 - Tim Finn & Ky-Mani Marley

Wed, May 7

Tim Finn & Ky-Mani Marley etown welcomes two first-time visitors for this week’s broadcast. First, New Zealand singer-songwriter Tim Finn takes the stage sharing new tunes as well as a song or two from his old band days with the group Split Enz. Nick & Helen Forster and the etones back Tim up, instrumentally and vocally, [...]

etown Radio Show 0815 - Calexico / Dave Alvin

Wed, Apr 30

Calexico / Dave Alvin For this encore broadcast, etown welcomes Calexico, the Tucson-based eclectic rockers led by Joey Burns and John Convertino. They spin tunes influenced by spaghetti westerns, surf, twang and 50’s jazz, sprinkled with just the right amount of southwestern spice. Then, Nick & Helen Forster and the etones take the stage with Dave [...]

etown Radio Show 0814 - Subdudes / Roches

Thu, Apr 24

Subdudes / Roches It’s etown ‘on-the-road’ in Fort Collins, Colorado, with The Subdudes and The Roches. The Subdudes, always an etown favorite, share a set of their Americana roots-rock songs that feature their signature three-part harmonies. Then, sisters Maggie, Terre & Suzzy—The Roches—hit the stage with their warm wit, unique lyrical style, and tight sibling harmonies. [...]

etown Radio Show 0813 - Shawn Mullins / Puerto Plata

Tue, Apr 15

Shawn Mullins / Puerto Plata The Grammy-nominated singer and hit songwriter Shawn Mullins is back in etown for his latest visit! He performs both favorite hits and brand new tunes, all backed up by Nick & Helen Forster and the etones. Sharing the etown stage is living legend Puerto Plata (aka Jos Manuel Cobles), an 84-year-old [...]

etown Radio Show 0812 - North Mississippi Allstars / Ray Bonneville

Tue, Apr 8

North Mississippi Allstars / Ray Bonneville North Mississippi Allstars return to etown! The trio shakes the house this week with an energetic set of driving blues-rock tunes. Then, making his first visit to etown, it’s singer-songwriter and unique blues guitarist and harmonica player, Ray Bonneville. Nick & Helen Forster and the etones partner up on some [...]

etown Radio Show 0811 - Joan Osborne / Henry Butler

Thu, Apr 3

Joan Osborne / Henry Butler Critically-acclaimed and magnetic Joan Osborne returns to etown with some exciting new songs in this encore broadcast. She also shares some old favorites, delivered powerfully and passionately as only she can do. She rocks out with Nick & Helen Forster and the etones as her back up band, along with her [...]

etown Radio Show 0810 - Dar Williams / Spoon

Tue, Mar 25

Dar Williams / Spoon Returning to etown for this week’s etown rebroadcast is New England singer-songwriter Dar Williams. She’s a favorite of etown audiences, and her set in this week’s episode demonstrates why. She also discusses her latest work with hosts Nick & Helen Forster. Sharing the bill are indie rockers, Spoon. The Austin, Texas band [...]

etown Radio Show 0809 - Rickie Lee Jones / Chris Smither

Tue, Mar 18

Rickie Lee Jones / Chris Smither The “Duchess of Coolsville” herself, Rickie Lee Jones, makes her way back to the etown stage for her fourth visit. In this encore broadcast, she shares some newer music (with some vocal harmonizing by Helen & Nick) along with select tunes from her amazing catalog amassed over a stellar career [...]

etown Radio Show 0808 - moe. / Pieta Brown

Fri, Mar 14

moe. / Pieta Brown etown welcomes back the rockin’ song-centric jam band from upstate New York, moe. They heat up the etown audience on a cold winter’s day with a fantastic set of tunes. Then, it’s the return of the lovely Pieta Brown (the ultra talented daughter of singer-songwriter, Greg Brown). This exceptional young songwriter is [...]

etown Radio Show 0807 - Earl Scruggs / Hot Rize

Fri, Mar 7

Earl Scruggs / Hot Rize The father and innovator of modern banjo pickin’, Earl Scruggs, and his band breeze their way into etown in this special show recorded at Boulder’s historic Chautauqua Auditorium last year. Earl provides more than an ample portion of remarkable licks and partakes in an incredible, ‘up close and personal’ conversation with [...]

etown Radio Show 0806 - Bruce Cockburn / Brett Dennen

Thu, Feb 28

Bruce Cockburn / Brett Dennen Veteran singer-songwriter Bruce Cockburn’s etown appearances have always provided some of the show’s most cherished and memorable performances, and this week’s encore program is no exception. Bruce brings some of his latest tunes and insightful social commentary with him for this visit recorded at the Flynn Theater in Burlington, Vermont. Hosts [...]

etown Radio Show 0805 - Marc Cohn / Brandi Carlile

Thu, Feb 21

Marc Cohn / Brandi Carlile etown returns to Fort Collins, CO, for a taping at the Lincoln Center. Joining hosts Nick & Helen Forster are a pair of fantastic singer-songwriters: one with an established history and award-winning hits, and the other just on the cusp of notoriety. First, Marc Cohn, along with his band, shares some [...]

etown Radio Show 0804 - Doc Watson / Kathleen Edwards

Thu, Feb 14

Doc Watson / Kathleen Edwards The flatpickin’ guru of the guitar fretboard, Doc Watson, is featured in a special encore etown recorded at the historic Chautauqua Auditorium in Boulder, CO. The six time Grammy Award winner is joined by hosts Nick & Helen Forster as he fingers his way through tunes both familiar and timeless. Also [...]

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