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Trumix.com listings available of etown podcast Podcasts Build your own playlists with this podcast. etown Radio Show 0830 - Tim O’Brien / Amelia White 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 [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0829 - Joe Jackson / Paddy Casey 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 [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0828 - The Frames / Nellie McKay 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 [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0827 - Neko Case / Charlie Louvin 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 [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0826 - Kathy Mattea / Johnny Long 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 [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0825 - Martin Sexton / Solas 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 [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0824 - Abigail Washburn & The Sparrow Quartet / Vusi Mahlasela Abigail Washburn & The Sparrow Quartet / Vusi Mahlasela Banjo player and singer-songwriter Abigail Washburn visits etown with her spectacular ensemble, The Sparrow Quartet, featuring Béla 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 [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0823 - Michael Franti & Spearhead / Josh Ritter 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 [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0822 - DeVotchKa / Au Revoir Simone 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, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0821 - David Hidalgo and Louie Perez / Ray LaMontagne David Hidalgo and Louie Perez / Ray LaMontagne Returning to etown in this repeat broadcast are our friends from Los Lobos, David Hidalgo & Louie Pérez, as they do a rare duo set, sharing tunes old and new. There are intimate, stripped down moments, but Hidalgo & Pérez also rock the house with Nick & [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0820 - BoDeans / Over The Rhine 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 [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0819 - Nanci Griffith / Piers Faccini 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 [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0818 - Big Head Todd and The Monsters / Kathleen Edwards 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 [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0817 - Barenaked Ladies / The Ditty Bops 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 [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0816 - Tim Finn&Ky-Mani Marley 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, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0815 - Calexico / Dave Alvin 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 [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0814 - Subdudes / Roches 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. [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0813 - Shawn Mullins / Puerto Plata 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 José Manuel Cobles), an 84-year-old [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0812 - North Mississippi Allstars / Ray Bonneville 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 [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0811 - Joan Osborne / Henry Butler 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 [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0810 - Dar Williams / Spoon 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 [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0809 - Rickie Lee Jones / Chris Smither 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 [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0808 - moe. / Pieta Brown 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 [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0807 - Earl Scruggs / Hot Rize 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 [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0806 - Bruce Cockburn / Brett Dennen 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 [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0805 - Marc Cohn / Brandi Carlile 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 [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0804 - Doc Watson / Kathleen Edwards 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 [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0803 - Matt Nathanson / Ian Ball Matt Nathanson / Ian Ball Two young ace songwriters and singers converge at etown this week. First, Matt Nathanson, a talented musician and conversational ‘free-spirit’ with a marvelously gregarious stage presence, makes his first visit to etown. He plays some stripped down versions of his songs and others accompanied in exceptional style by Nick & Helen [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0802 - Ladysmith Black Mambazo / Darrell Scott Ladysmith Black Mambazo / Darrell Scott This week, joyful singing and exceptional song will radiate in etown during this encore broadcast, as we feature Ladysmith Black Mambazo, who have become the musical cultural icon of South Africa. Also appearing this week is Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and session player Darrell Scott, backed by Nick & Helen Forster and [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0801 - Eliza Gilkyson / Matt Costa Eliza Gilkyson / Matt Costa etown welcomes back Grammy nominee and recent Austin Music Hall of Fame inductee, Eliza Gilkyson. Always an etown favorite, Eliza shares her exquisite and intimate songs, backed up by hosts Nick & Helen Forster and the etones. Then, it’s etown newcomer and up and coming rising star Matt Costa and his [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0752 - Wood Brothers / James Hunter Wood Brothers / James Hunter Boulder, Colorado native sons The Wood Brothers come to etown this week. They join forces to share the musical craft they’ve honed in their careers with Medeski, Martin and Wood and King Johnson. The etown audience is treated to their unique collaboration—a rootsy and genre-bending blend of blues, folk, and rock. [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0751 - Sarah McLachlan / Blind Boys of Alabama / Leigh Nash Sarah McLachlan / Blind Boys of Alabama / Leigh Nash Celebrate the holidays with this encore presentation of etown, recorded at The Town Hall in New York City. First, ultra-talented, multi-award winning singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan returns to the etown stage. Sarah gives a rare live performance, treating us to music from her holiday release, Wintersong. [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0750 - Aaron Neville Quintet / Subdudes Aaron Neville Quintet / Subdudes etown looks at the city of New Orleans and reminds us of the devastating impact of hurricane Katrina in this holiday-themed rebroadcast, featuring artists who have their roots in the Big Easy. The legendary Aaron Neville brings his unique voice and his band, featuring brother Charles on sax, to the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0749 - Loudon Wainwright III / Bettye LaVette Loudon Wainwright III / Bettye LaVette etown takes the show on the road for a taping in Colorado Springs at Colorado College’s Armstrong Hall. First up is the ultimate singer-songwriter, Loudon Wainwright III in his sixth return visit to etown. Loudon shares a set of both hilarious and touching songs, as only he can, with Nick [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0748 - Ray LaMontagne / Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion Ray LaMontagne / Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion This week, brilliantly talented Ray LaMontagne and his band join hosts Nick & Helen Forster in etown for this encore airing. LaMontagne plays through several of his deeply moving tunes and talks about his unusual journey to become a songsmith. Rounding out the show is the duo [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0747 - Bill Frisell’s New Quartet / Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem Bill Frisell’s New Quartet / Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem For this encore broadcast, etown welcomes back jazz guitarist Bill Frisell. Stereophile magazine describes him as “the most brilliant and unique voice to come along in jazz guitar since Wes Montgomery.” He’s joined by his extraordinary band, featuring Ron Miles on trumpet. Also appearing is [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0746 - etown’s GREEN ROCKS at RED ROCKS—PART TWO etown’s GREEN ROCKS at RED ROCKS—PART TWO It’s Part Two of our special ‘green rocks at Red Rocks’ etown. Join hosts Nick & Helen Forster for more great music and conversation recorded live at the exquisite Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Part Two features more music from Michael Franti & Spearhead plus a great live performance from [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0745 - etown’s GREEN ROCKS at RED ROCKS—part one etown’s GREEN ROCKS at RED ROCKS—part one Bringing the ‘greenest’ event ever held at Red Rocks, etown returns to this stunningly beautiful natural amphitheater with a special two-part series taped in front of a packed house of 9,000 attendees. Nick & Helen Forster host this special ‘green rocks’ show which, through etown’s efforts, brings recycling, zero [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0744 - John Gorka / Wanda Jackson John Gorka / Wanda Jackson etown favorite John Gorka returns this week. John warms the room with his rich baritone voice and moving lyrics. John is joined by hosts Nick & Helen Forster and the etones for several of his latest tunes. Sharing the stage with them is none other than the legendary Wanda Jackson, known [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0743 - Leo Kotke and Mike Gordon / Mary Gauthier Leo Kotke and Mike Gordon / Mary Gauthier Guitar master Leo Kottke joins forces with Phish bassist Mike Gordon and percussionist Neil Symonette in this etown encore airing. Leo and Mike demonstrate the common ground they’ve found in the complex rhythms they’ve individually developed in their careers. Bringing her own unique view of music to etown, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0742 - Michelle Shocked / Avett Brothers Michelle Shocked / Avett Brothers Michelle Shocked returns to etown sharing tunes from her latest CD, the gospel-tinged ToHeavenURide, which was recorded live at Telluride. Nick & Helen Forster and the etones solidly back up Michelle’s rousing and moving set of music. We also welcome Americana Music Award nominees, the Avett Brothers, as they make their [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0741 - Nickel Creek / Chris Thile & Mike Marshall Nickel Creek / Chris Thile & Mike Marshall The dynamic trio, Nickel Creek, return to etown for this special re-broadcast recorded at the Lincoln Center in Fort Collins, CO. With a style and sound all their own, Sara and Sean Watkins and Chris Thile perform their own contemporary songs deeply rooted in bluegrass tradition. Also, mandolin [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0740 - Steve Earle / Meshelle Ndegeocello Steve Earle / Meshelle Ndegeocello This week, Nick & Helen Forster welcome back one of today’s best political songwriters, Steve Earle. He stirs the etown audience with a sharp and energetic set of songs. As a bonus, Steve’s talented wife, singer-songwriter Allison Moorer, takes the stage for a tune with Nick & Helen and the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0739 - Gomez / Zemog, El Gallo Bueno Gomez / Zemog, El Gallo Bueno Ben, Tom and Ian, the front men of the British blues-rock group Gomez, return to etown in this week’s encore broadcast. They share their unique blend of bluesy and rootsy tunes and their startling rhythms. Hosts Nick & Helen Forster also welcome Zemog, El Gallo Bueno, a five piece group [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0738 - KT Tunstall / Adrienne Young KT Tunstall / Adrienne Young Scotland-born rising star and “folk-rock goddess” KT Tunstall pays her first visit to etown. Fresh from her Live Earth concert appearance, KT rocks the house with her provocative sonic mesh of heartfelt pop, rootsy electric blues, and left-field alt-folk, including her hit, “Suddenly I See.” And talented young Nashville-based singer, songwriter, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0737 - Hothouse Flowers / Cheryl Wheeler Hothouse Flowers / Cheryl Wheeler In this repeat airing, Ireland’s Hothouse Flowers are back in etown to play their special fusion of rock, Irish folk and gospel music. Also appearing is singer-songwriter Cheryl Wheeler, whose wit, charm and deft songwriting make her a perennial etown favorite. Wheeler is backed up musically, in solid style, by the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0736 - Jorma Kaukonen / Page McConnell Jorma Kaukonen / Page McConnell This week, etown welcomes back legendary fingerstyle guitarist and Rock & Roll hall of famer, Jorma Kaukonen. Jorma, along with his musical partner Barry Mitterhoff and hosts Nick & Helen Forster, share an inspirational acoustic set of songs deeply rooted in Americana and folk. Jorma also shares memories of his foundational [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0735 - DeVotchKa / Bettye LaVette DeVotchKa / Bettye LaVette DeVotchKa returns to etown with their east meets west blend of songwriting and eclectic instrumentation in this repeat broadcast. Having recently released an album of quirky covers, and having provided the score for the hit movie Little Miss Sunshine, lead singer Nick Urata discusses his take on what DeVotchKa does and why, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0734 - Dispatch / Raul Midon Dispatch / Raul Midon etown travels to New York City this week for a taping at the Bowery Ballroom to share not only the music, but also a compelling philanthropic story, of the highly successful New England-based band, Dispatch. Also, Raul Midón returns to the etown stage to share his exceptional songs, breathtaking vocals and singular [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0733 - Ben Harper / Sonya Kitchell Ben Harper / Sonya Kitchell Ben Harper returns to etown in this encore broadcast. Ben’s unique songwriting and instrumental skills have won him awards and acclaim, but that hasn’t changed his attitude or approach to his trade: good solid songcrafting. He plays and talks about his journey through music with hosts Nick & Helen Forster. Sharing [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0732 - BeauSoleil / Ryan Shaw BeauSoleil / Ryan Shaw Grammy winners BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet have claimed their undisputed role as the most esteemed Cajun group in music, and etown is thrilled to welcome them back. They’ll share their rich mix of zydeco, New Orleans jazz, Tex-Mex, country, blues and more. etown also welcomes talented newcomer, Ryan Shaw, a 26-year-old songwriter [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0731 - Dr. John / Billy Miles Dr. John / Billy Miles This week, Nick & Helen Forster host one of today’s best known New Orleans music ambassadors, Dr. John, AKA Mac Rebennack. Mac is universally celebrated as the living embodiment of the rich musical heritage of the Crescent City. In this encore airing, Dr. John gives us a musical tour of New [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0730 - James Taylor / Keb’ Mo’ James Taylor / Keb’ Mo’ For this week’s encore broadcast, we are joined by a couple of truly remarkable musical guests in this special etown anniversary celebration. The legendary James Taylor returns to the etown stage for this stunning program recorded at the beautiful and historic Paramount Theatre in Denver, Colorado. With that recognizable voice and [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0729 - ALO / The Holmes Brothers ALO / The Holmes Brothers etown welcomes, for their first visit, the four-piece California jam band collective of ALO (aka Animal Liberation Orchestra). We’ll also be welcoming back the bluesy harmonies, boundless energy and down to earth musicianship of The Holmes Brothers. With hosts Nick & Helen Forster lending their musical support, the Brothers treat us [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0728 - Guster / Darol Anger’s Republic of Strings Guster / Darol Anger’s Republic of Strings Known for their short, infectious compositions on the absurdity of rock stardom, the three piece act Guster from Boston brings their vision and version of alt-contemporary music and shares a few thoughts with hosts Nick & Helen Forster. Also, in etown this week is Darol Anger’s Republic of Strings. [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0727 - Shawn Mullins / BR549 Shawn Mullins / BR549 Singer/songwriter Shawn Mullins returns to the etown stage, in this repeat broadcast. Mullins is the platinum selling, Grammy nominated writer of hits like “Lullaby” and “Shimmer” and has a more recent critically-acclaimed album out. Nick & Helen Forster and the etones artfully back him up on a few tunes, old and new. [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0726 - The Frames / Nellie McKay The Frames / Nellie McKay The Frames are acknowledged as one of Ireland’s most successful current bands. They join us in etown for their first visit and show us why Rolling Stone says their music is “lovely and then some.” Singer-songwriter and pianist Nellie McKay makes her second trip to the etown stage. She delivers her [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0725 - Del McCoury Band / Kaki King Del McCoury Band / Kaki King etown veterans and favorites, the Del McCoury Band, return for a visit to etown in this encore airing. The eight-time ‘Entertainers of the Year’ award winners wow us with their hot bluegrass picking and singing, showcasing their superb selection of songs. Then, hosts Nick & Helen Forster welcome the popping [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0724 - Neko Case / Charlie Louvin Neko Case / Charlie Louvin A budding legend is teamed with a living legend right here in etown! First up, it’s Neko Case who has earned accolades upon accolades for her recent work. Witness her stellar writing and singing, woven with pitch-perfect harmonies and strong instrumental and vocal support from her band. She shows us why [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0723 - Michelle Shocked / The Gourds Michelle Shocked / The Gourds Returning to the etown stage in this repeat airing is singer-songwriter Michelle Shocked. Michelle celebrates the concurrent release of three CDs, including an album of Disney covers, produced by etown’s own Nick Forster. Nick and co-host Helen Forster, along with the etones, back up Michelle musically as she brings a few [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0722 - Chris Thile and The How To Grow A Band / JJ Grey and MOFRO Chris Thile and The How To Grow A Band / JJ Grey and MOFRO This week etown welcomes back mandolin master Chris Thile, this time with his How To Grow A Band (featuring guitar wizard, Bryan Sutton). Tune in to bear witness to the stellar talent of these brilliant musicians as they stretch their musical wings [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0721 - Mike Doughty / Uncle Earl Mike Doughty / Uncle Earl Former Soul Coughing vocalist Mike Doughty joins hosts Nick & Helen Forster in etown for this encore broadcast. Shrewd and soulfully crafted songs have made Doughty the poster boy for the alt-rock crowd. Also with us is the all-woman group Uncle Earl. They’ve been making old-timey music for the twenty-first century [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0720 - Tim O’Brien / Amelia White Tim O’Brien / Amelia White etown welcomes Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, Tim O’Brien, for a return visit. Tim combines influences rooted in folk music from around the world into songs he can deliver with a voice and style all his own. Tim is joined by hosts Nick & Helen Forster and the etones, who turn up the heat [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0719 - Beth Orton / Turin Brakes Beth Orton / Turin Brakes For this “British Invasion” encore show, etown welcomes back English songsmith Beth Orton. She brings the always-rich tapestry of her latest song works. Sharing the stage with Beth are fellow countrymen Ollie Knights and Gale Paridjanian of the power duo, Turin Brakes. The London Daily Mail declared their music to be [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0718 - Rose Hill Drive / Ruthie Foster Rose Hill Drive / Ruthie Foster This week etown welcomes rockin’ newcomers, Rose Hill Drive. This Colorado-born and nationally-known trio of Jake and Daniel Sproul and Nathan Barnes treat us to some rare intimate acoustic arrangements along with their trademark powerhouse rock and blues. Also, Ruthie Foster, the Texas born singer-extraordinaire and songwriter, returns to etown. [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0717 - David Wilcox / Yonder Mountain String Band David Wilcox / Yonder Mountain String Band This week, we welcome back a pair of well-loved performers as part of a special etown road show taping from The Lincoln Center in Fort Collins, Colorado. David Wilcox takes the stage, with some backing from Nick & Helen Forster and the etones, treating our live audience to his [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0716 - John Gorka / Chris Hillman John Gorka / Chris Hillmanetown delights in the return of singer-songwriter John Gorka, dubbed the “the voice of ‘new folk’” by Rolling Stone, as he brings his brilliant songbook and his well-loved rich baritone back for us to hear. He is always a welcome etown visitor, with his amazing music and quiet sense of humor. [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0715 Shawn Colvin / David Lowery&John Hickman Shawn Colvin / David Lowery & John HickmanShawn Colvin returns to etown in this week’s encore airing. Shawn brings her stellar guitar playing as well as songs that demonstrate why she is thought of as one of the best songwriters in America. In addition, fans of Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven will enjoy hearing [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0714 - Tony Furtado / Fire On The Mountain Cast Tony Furtado / Fire On The Mountain CastAppearing in this etown re-broadcast is banjo master, Tony Furtado. Tony has expanded his musical horizons with the guitar, and he brings some of his latest work to the etown stage. We also welcome some of the talented cast members from the musical, Fire on the Mountain, who [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0713 – Martin Sexton / Solas Martin Sexton / SolasThis week etown welcomes back two stellarperformers. First, Martin Sexton, who’s become known as the “singer’s singer” as well as the “writer’s writer;” this etown performance shows us why. Also in etown is Solas, called “the best Irish traditional band in the world” by the LA Times; they’ll share some beautiful, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0712 - The Fray / Pieta Brown & Bo Ramsey The Fray / Pieta Brown & Bo Ramsey etown welcomes the Denver based quartet The Fray for their first visit this week. Making their mark on the musical world with a sophisticated and powerfully emotional blend of keys, guitars and insistent rhythms, The Fray have built a world-wide fan base and critical acclaim. Hosts Nick and [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Nanci Griffith / Piers Faccini Nanci Griffith / Piers FacciniWe welcome back the legendary folkie, and an etown favorite, singer-songwriter Nanci Griffith, as she returns with her long-time band. She treats us to a great set of tunes, both new and classic. Also on the show is an impressive up and coming talent, Paris-based singer/songwriter, Piers Faccini. Faccini calls on [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0710 - Dan Zanes / La Cumbiamba eNeYe Dan Zanes / La Cumbiamba eNeYeThis week celebrates etown’s first ever “Bring the Family” show, featuring Grammy-nominee Dan Zanes and traditional Afro-Colombian folk group, La Cumbiamba eNeYe. Dan Zanes, with the backing of Nick & Helen Forster and the etones, shows why he really is the “king of family folk music” as he delivers a [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0709 - Susan Tedeschi / Amos Lee Susan Tedeschi / Amos LeeThis week etown welcomes back Susan Tedeschi, one of the most exciting young blues artists in the country, in this repeat airing. Tedeschi’s not only a dynamic guitar player, but also an accomplished vocal stylist, covering tunes from the catalogs of Ray Charles, the Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan. Joining her [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0708 - Calexico / Dave Alvin Calexico / Dave Alvin etown welcomes Calexico, the Tucson-based eclectic rockers led by Joey Burns and John Convertino, who spin songs influenced by spaghetti westerns, surf, twang and 50’s jazz, sprinkled with just the right amount of southwestern spice. Plus, Nick & Helen Forster and the etones take the stage with Dave Alvin, as he swings [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0707 - Rickie Lee Jones / Chris Smither Rickie Lee Jones / Chris SmitherThe “Duchess of Coolsville” herself, Rickie Lee Jones, makes her way back to the etown stage for her fourth visit. She shares some new music along with select tunes from her amazing catalog amassed over a stellar career of nearly 30 years. Joining her is singer-songwriter Chris Smither, who wows [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0706 - The Darol Anger Fiddle Ensemble / Darrell Scott with John Cowan The Darol Anger Fiddle Ensemble / Darrell Scott with John Cowan This week it’s ‘String-time in the Rockies’ for this encore etown airing! Grammy-nominee Darol Anger brings together a new generation of string players and leads through a vast range of material that encompasses bluegrass, pop, R&B, jazz, Brazilian, African, Middle Eastern, and Scandinavian influences. Hosts [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0705 - David Hidalgo and Louie Pérez / Ray LaMontagne David Hidalgo and Louie Pérez / Ray LaMontagne Returning to etown are our friends from Los Lobos, David Hidalgo & Louie Pérez, and they treat us to a rare duo set sharing some new tunes along with some old favorites. There are intimate, stripped down moments, but Hidalgo & Pérez also rock the house with Nick [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0704 - Buddy Guy / Toshi Reagon Buddy Guy / Toshi ReagonElectrifying Chicago bluesman Buddy Guy drops by etown this week. Guy has had his ups and downs in the music business during his long career, but has never lost the edginess of his powerful performances or the grittiness of his guitar playing. He plays and talks about the state of the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0703 - Cowboy Junkies / Madeleine Peyroux Cowboy Junkies / Madeleine PeyrouxCanadian alt-music stars The Cowboy Junkies return to etown this week in this rebroadcast from the Sanders Theater at Harvard University. Nick and Helen Forster also welcome Madeleine Peyroux for her first visit to etown. She shares her country ballads, acoustic blues and torchy tunes. Join our guests, an in-person e-chievement [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0702 - Joan Osborne / Henry Butler Joan Osborne / Henry ButlerCritically-acclaimed and magnetic Joan Osborne returns to etown with some exciting new songs as well as old favorites, delivered powerfully and passionately as only she can do. She rocks out with Nick and Helen and the etones as her back up band, along with her pal, Andrew Carillo. In addition, Henry [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0701 - Bright Eyes / Eliza Gilkyson Bright Eyes / Eliza Gilkyson   Bright Eyes (AKA singer/songwriter Conor Oberst) joins hosts Nick and Helen Forster in this encore etown airing. Playing professionally since age thirteen, Oberst has garnered legions of fans for his openly emotional and blunt compositions. Appearing with Bright Eyes is Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter and etown favorite Eliza Gilkyson. She returns with a [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0652 - Leo Kottke / Ben Arnold Leo Kottle / Ben Arnold Tune in for an encore airing of etown this week as we welcome back innovative acoustic guitar master Leo Kottke who shares some old and new favorites, and wows us all with his amazing virtuosity. Joining Leo is the Philly-based Ben Arnold who succeeds at combining soulful singer-songwriter folk rock with [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0651 - Sarah McLachlan / Blind Boys Of Alabama / Leigh Nash Sarah McLachlan/Blind Boys Of Alabama/Leigh Nash Celebrate the holidays with etown in New York City! The ultra-talented, multi-award winning singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan returns to the etown stage for a very special holiday taping at The Town Hall in Manhattan. Sarah gives a rare live performance, treating us to music from her new release, Wintersong, and she [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0650 - Aaron Neville / Subdudes Aaron Neville / Subdudesetown looks at the city of New Orleans and reminds us of the devastating impact of hurricane Katrina in this rebroadcast, featuring artists who have their roots in the Big Easy. The legendary Aaron Neville brings his unique voice and his band, featuring brother Charles on sax, to the historic Boulder Theater [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0649 - Barenaked Ladies / Ditty Bops Barenaked Ladies / Ditty BopsThis week we welcome back Canada’s own Barenaked Ladies to the etown stage. Wild and warm, engaging and energetic, Barenaked Ladies rattles the roof of Denver’s historic Paramount Theatre at this etown taping, and they share a sampling of hits and some new tunes from their uniquely eclectic repertoire. Joining them [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0648 - Doc Watson / Kathleen Edwards Doc Watson / Kathleen EdwardsThe flatpickin’ guru of the guitar fretboard, Doc Watson, is featured in a special etown recorded at the historic Chautauqua Auditorium in Boulder, CO. The six time Grammy Award winner is joined by hosts Nick and Helen Forster as he fingers his way through tunes both familiar and timeless. Also paying [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0647 - etown Rocks II - Live from Red Rocks Pt 2 etown Rocks Pt 2 Part Two of our special second ‘etown rocks’ continues with more great music and conversation from our show recorded at the exquisite Red Rocks amphitheater. Don’t miss it! Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0646 - etown Rocks II - Live From Red Rocks 2006 Pt 1 etown Rocks II Come be with us at the beautiful natural amphitheater at Red Rocks as we celebrate our second ‘etown rocks’ extravaganza! Over this two-part special show, we’ll be joined by stellar performers David Gray, Aimee Mann and Beth Orton, plus former Vice President Al Gore phones in to talk with host Nick Forster about [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0645 - String Cheese Incident / Jake Shimabukuro String Cheese Incident / Jake Shimabukuro Hosts Nick and Helen Forster welcome Colorado’s own String Cheese Incident in this week’s encore airing. The band satisfies with their blend of bluegrass, salsa, afro-pop, rock and jazz. They’re always innovative and always pushing the musical envelope to new places. Sharing the stage is another innovator, Hawaiian ukelele virtuoso [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0644 - Tim O’Brien / Nellie McKay Tim O’Brien / Nellie McKay Hosts Nick and Helen Forster welcome back one of the most respected and beloved Americana musicians, Tim O’Brien, in this etown rebroadcast. Known for his pitch-perfect voice and amazing talent with multiple instruments, Grammy-winner O’Brien is also etown host Nick Forster’s band mate in the much lauded bluegrass group Hot Rize. [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0643 - Bruce Cockburn / Brett Dennen 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 program is no exception. As usual, Bruce brings some of his latest tunes and some insightful social commentary with him for this visit. Our second musical guest is etown newcomer, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0642 - Soulive / Raul Midon Soulive / Raul Midon Soulive join hosts Nick and Helen Forster on stage at the historic Boulder Theater for this encore airing of etown. The three piece band from Woodstock, NY is on a mission to bring jazz music back to dance floors everywhere while working up a reputation as the funk brothers of the twenty-first [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0641 - Earl Scruggs / Hot Rize 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. Earl provides more than an ample portion of remarkable licks and partakes in an ‘up close and personal’ conversation with host Nick Forster [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0640 - Michael Franti and Spearhead / Josh Ritter Michael Franti and Spearhead / Josh Ritter This week Michael Franti & Spearhead return to etown. It has been a few years since they’ve been with us, and they definitely make up for lost time with an incredible performance, including powerful songs of social commentary. Plus, Michael treats us to some sparse, ‘unplugged’ tunes along with [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0639 - Ladysmith Black Mambazo / Darrell Scott Ladysmith Black Mambazo / Darrell Scott This week, joyful singing and exceptional song will radiate in etown at this taping, as we feature Ladysmith Black Mambazo who have become the musical cultural icon of South Africa. Also appearing this week is Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter and session player Darrell Scott, returning for his second visit to etown. He’ll [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0638 - Judy Collins / John Cohen Judy Collins / John Cohen Veteran folksinger Judy Collins graces the stage of the historic Boulder Theater in this repeat etown broadcast. Judy brings some new tunes plus a few past favorites from her songbook and talks ‘up close and personal’ with host Nick Forster. Also joining Nick and Helen this week is former Grammy nominee [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0637 - Ray LaMontagne / Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion Featuring Ray LaMontagne / Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny IrionThis week, remarkably talented Ray LaMontagne and his band join hosts Nick and Helen Forster in etown for this encore airing. LaMontagne will play through several of his deeply moving tunes and talk about his unusual journey to become a songsmith. Rounding out the show is [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0636 - Bill Frisell / Rani Arbo and Daisy Mayhem Fearuring Bill Frisell / Rani Arbo and Daisy Mayhem    This week, etown welcomes Bill Frisell, the ‘Clark Kent’ of the electric guitar. Stereophile magazine describes him as the most brilliant and unique voice to come along in jazz guitar since Wes Montgomery. He and his band spend some time visiting and talking with hosts Nick [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0635 - Steve Earle / Citizen Cope Featuring Steve Earle / Citizen Cope There are a lot of things you can say about Steve Earle: renegade rocker, country maverick, American poet, hopeless romantic, serial husband, committed father, ceaseless friend, recovered junkie, muscle car aficionado, fearless heart. But to really understand what ties all these disparate elements together, it gets down to one word: [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0634 - Ian Tyson / Marley’s Ghost Featuring Ian Tyson / Marley’s Ghost This week, singer/songwriter and music industry icon Ian Tyson pays his first visit to etown. He was one of the first Canadian artists to break in the United States on his own. His original songs have been covered by countless stellar artists, including Neil Young, Judy Collins, Bobby Bare and [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0633 - DeVotchka / Bette LaVette Featuring DeVotchka / Bette LaVette   Devotchka returns to etown with their east meets west blend of songwriting and eclectic instrumentation. Having just released a new album of quirky covers, lead singer Nick Urata discusses his take on what Devotchka does and why with hosts Nick and Helen Forster. Our other musical guest is R&B artist [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0632 - Flatlanders / Mindy Smith Featuring Flatlanders / Mindy Smith   This week Nick and Helen Forster welcome Texas music legends Joe Ely, Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Butch Hancock of The Flatlanders in this encore broadcast. This super group brings their special blend of blues/folk/country to the etown stage. Also joining us is contemporary singer/songwriter Mindy Smith. Mindy has garnered widespread [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0631 - Wood Brothers / James hunter Featuring Wood Brothers / James Hunter Boulder native sons the Wood Brothers come to etown this week.  They join forces and bring musical licks they’ve honed in their solo careers, i.e Medeski, Martin and Wood and King Johnson, to collaborate on a sound uniquely their own. Their music has a rootsy feel, blending blues, folk, and [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0630 - James Taylor / Keb Mo Featuring James Taylor / Keb Mo This week, etown marks its fifteenth anniversary on the air! To help us celebrate this monumental achievement, we are joined by a couple of truly remarkable musical guests. The legendary James Taylor returns to the etown stage for this special program recorded at the spectacularly beautiful and historic Paramount Theatre [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0629 - Leo Kottke - Mike Gordon / Mary Gauthier Featuring Leo Kottke and Mike Gordon / Mary Gauthier etown favorite Leo Kottke joins forces with Phish bassist Mike Gordon and world famous percussionist Neil Symonette to make their way to the historic Boulder Theater stage this week. Leo and Mike demonstrate the common ground they’ve found in the complex rhythms they’ve individually developed in their [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0628 - Bruce Cockburn / Sarah Harmer Featuring Bruce Cockburn / Sarah Harmer This week we welcome back etown veteran Bruce Cockburn. Bruce’s ability to distill political events, spiritual revelations and personal experience into rich, compelling songs makes him the ultimate etown citizen. Joining Bruce is fellow Canadian songwriter, Sarah Harmer, who shares some “slice-of-life” songs from her new album “All of Our [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0627 - Delbert McClinton / Kathleen Edwards Featuring Delbert McClinton / Kathleen Edwards etown veteran and roadhouse rocker Delbert McClinton joins newcomer and Canadian alt-country singer/songwriter Kathleen Edwards for this quintessential etown show. Delbert delights fans with his familiar cross-section of blues, country and soul from his latest Grammy-nominated record “Room To Breathe,” while Kathleen introduces us to her reflective, rootsy and Lucinda-esque [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0626 - Dar Williams / Spoon Featuring Dar Williams / Spoon Returning to etown this week is New England singer-songwriter Dar Williams. She’s always been a favorite of etown audiences, and her set in this week’s episode demonstrates why. She also discusses her latest work with hosts Nick and Helen Forster. Sharing the bill is up and coming indie rockers Spoon. The Austin, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0625 - Great Big Sea / Catie Curtis Featuring Great Big Sea / Catie Curtis Back to grace the etown stage is Great Big Sea, the popular band from Newfoundland that combines the traditional music of their isolated Newfoundland home with a myriad of pop influences.  Also on tap this week is Catie Curtis, dubbed by The New Yorker as a “folk-pop goddess.” She [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0624 - Guster / Darol Anger’s Republic Of Strings Featuring Guster / Darol Angers Republic Of Strings Making their first appearance in etown this week is Guster. Known for their short, infectious compositions on the absurdity of rock stardom, this three piece act from Boston brings their vision and version of alt-contemporary music and shares a few thoughts with hosts Nick and Helen Forster. Also, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0623 - Subdudes / Jeff Austin and Chris Castino Featuring Subdudes / Jeff Austin and Chris Castino The Subdudes are back! Often dubbed the pioneers of Americana music, the ‘dudes are back together and back on the etown stage, getting the audience out of their chairs and on their feet. Also visiting etown is the powerful duo Jeff Austin (of Yonder Mountain String Band) and Chris [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0622 - John Gorka / Wanda Jackson Featuring John Gorka / Wanda Jackson etown favorite John Gorka returns this week. Once described by Vintage Guitar Magazine as the ‘energizer bunny’ of singer/songwriters, John is joined by hosts Nick and Helen Forster and the etones for several of his latest tunes. Sharing the stage with them is none other than the legendary Wanda Jackson, [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0621 - Gomez / Zemog - El Gallo Bueno Featuring Gomez / Zemog - El Gallo Bueno Ben, Tom and Ian, the ‘front men’ of the blues-rock group Gomez, return to etown this week. Playing their unique blend of disparate, bluesy, rootsy styles and startling rhythms that have come to represent their original sound, Gomez brings some of their latest tunes and spend time visiting with hosts [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0620 - Tony Furtado / Fire On The Mountain Featuring Tony Furtado / Fire On The Mountain   Appearing this week is Tony Furtado. An established master of the banjo, Tony has expanded his musical horizons with the guitar, and brings some of his latest work to the etown stage. We were also fortunate to bring to etown some of the cast from the play, “Fire [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0618 - Ben Harper / Sonya Kitchell Featuring Ben Harper / Sonya Kitchell Ben Harper’s back this week in etown. Ben’s unique songwriting and instrumental skills have won him awards and acclaim, but that hasn’t changed his attitude or approach to his trade: good solid songcrafting. He plays and talks about his journey through music with hosts Nick and Helen Forster. Sharing the [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0618 - Dr. John / Billy Miles Featuring Dr. John / Billy Miles  This week, Nick and Helen Forster host one of today’s best known New Orleans music ambassadors, Dr. John, AKA Mac Rebennack. Mac is universally celebrated as the living embodiment of the rich musical heritage of the Crescent City. Stay tuned for Dr. John’s musical tour of New Orleans, style by [...] Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | etown Radio Show 0617 - Dave Alvin / North Mississippi Allstars Featuring Dave Alvin / North Missi