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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 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.
Episodes
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
Join us once again as we travel back in time to revisit an amazing show featuring musical jack-of-all-trades Jonathan Wilson and the venerable Americana singer-songwriter Steve Earle. Also on the show is Samir Lakhani, founder of Eco Soap Bank, a non-profit that distributes soap to developing nations in order to dramatically improve hygiene for millions of people.
That's all this week on eTown!
Visit our Youtube Channel to see artist interviews, live recordings, studio sessions, and more!
Be a part of the audience at our next recording: https://www.etown.org/etown-hall/all-events/
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
eTown heads on the road to Bentonville, Arkansas to visit the premier Art and Events venue, The Momentary. Joining Nick, Helen, and The eTones on stage are 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!
Be a part of the audience at our next recording: https://www.etown.org/etown-hall/all-events/
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Join us this week as we head back to 2019 to revisit a wonderful show that features musical guests William Fitzsimmons and Raye Zaragoza. William writes songs that are sensitive, intimate and heartfelt and Raye sings songs of protest and inspiration. Also sharing his story is Bryan Ware, Founder and President of The Crayon Initiative, an organization that provides kids in hospitals with colorful crayons to help alleviate stress.
That's all this week on eTown!
Visit our Youtube Channel to see artist interviews, live recordings, studio sessions, and more!
Be a part of the audience at our next recording: https://www.etown.org/etown-hall/all-events/
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Let's rewind the clock back to 2019 and check out a show featuring two amazing singer-songwriters! John Butler travels to us from Australia to play some solo tunes as well as a rousing version of his hit 'Better Than' with the inimitable eTones. And from New Mexico comes Eliza Gilkyson, a folk singer-songwriter best known for her heartfelt and socially conscious music. Nick also chats with Frank Anello, a Denver man who founded Project Worthmore in order to provide invaluable support to refugees.
That's all this week on eTown!
Visit our Youtube Channel to see artist interviews, live recordings, studio sessions, and more!
Be a part of the audience at our next recording: https://www.etown.org/etown-hall/all-events/
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Join us this week as we revisit a show from 2019 that features Gregory Alan Isakov, one of our absolute favorite songwriters. This was Gregory’s sixth time on the show and he played tunes from his critically acclaimed record ‘Evening Machines.’
We also get to hear from Rayland Baxter, a truly one-of-a-kind Alt-country singer/songwriter who has a very entertaining interview with Nick - don't miss it!
Plus, Nick sits down with Dara Schoenwald to discuss Volunteer Cleanup, a website that organizes shoreline cleanups all over the state of Florida.
That's all this week on eTown!
Visit our Youtube Channel to see artist interviews, live recordings, studio sessions, and more!
Be a part of the audience at our next recording: https://www.etown.org/etown-hall/all-events/
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
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!
Be a part of the audience at our next recording: https://www.etown.org/etown-hall/all-events/
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
This week on eTown, we are going to revisit one of our favorite shows from 2018 featuring Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famer Chris Hillman of The Byrds, accompanied by Herb Pedersen. Also taking to the eTown stage is Hiss Golden Messenger led by MC Taylor. Nick also engages in a great conversation about dinosaurs with paleontologist Dr. Kenneth Lacovara. That's all this week, on eTown!
Visit our Youtube Channel to see artist interviews, live recordings, studio sessions, and more!
Be a part of the audience at our next recording: https://www.etown.org/etown-hall/all-events/
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Wednesday May 31, 2023
From the soulful gravelly voice of Bettye LaVette to the vintage guitar stylings of Vilray, we've got a great show from the archives for you this week. Nick also interviews Rose Tourje, founder of the non-profit ANEW which tackles issues of recycling and trash management to better our environment.
That's all this week on eTown!
Visit our Youtube Channel to see artist interviews, live recordings, studio sessions, and more!
Be a part of the audience at our next recording: https://www.etown.org/etown-hall/all-events/
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Join us in the time machine as we head back to 2018 to experience a guitar picking extravaganza featuring the amazing Bluegrass phenom, Billy Strings. Not to be out-done is the Jon Stickley Trio, cranking out their own stylish brand of progressive instrumental bluegrass/jazz flavored music. Nick also sits down with Arif Kahn to discuss the ins and outs of turning city parking lots into community gardens. That's all this week on eTown!
Visit our Youtube Channel to see artist interviews, live recordings, studio sessions, and more!
Be a part of the audience at our next recording: https://www.etown.org/etown-hall/all-events/
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Wednesday May 17, 2023
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!
Visit our Youtube Channel to see artist interviews, live recordings, studio sessions, and more!
Be a part of the audience at our next recording: https://www.etown.org/etown-hall/all-events/