eTown

eTown Time-Capsule: John Prine, Sarah Elizabeth Campbell (originally recorded and aired in 1996)

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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eTown Time-Capsule: Barenaked Ladies, Doug Hoekstra, Interview Guest Alex Pacheco (PETA), & More (originally aired in 1995)

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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eTown’s 30th Anniversary Series - Best of 1995

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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eTown Time-Capsule: Joan Baez, Pops Staples eChievement Award: Kids for Coral Organization (Originally AIred in 1994)

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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eTown’s 30 Years in 30 Shows - A Look Back at the 1994 Season

eTown continues its 30th Anniversary celebration this week with a look back at some key moments from the show's 1994 season. Including music and conversation with Ted Hawkins, Rose Flores, The Latin Playboys, Michael McDonald, Doc Watson and more! All of this, plus an interview with environmental activist Paul Hawken. All from the eTown stage in 1994.

 

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eTown Time-Capsule: Richard Thompson / Sarah McLachlan / eChievement Award Winner Julie Weier (originally recorded in 1994)

We’re continuing our creation of shows with highlights from the 30 seasons eTown has been on the air.  But once again, while digging into the eTown archives, we came across this episode from 1994 that was just too stellar from start to finish to even consider not re-airing it in its entirety. Guitarist (and bird watcher) extraordinaire Richard Thompson joins us, as does gifted Canadian performer Sarah McLachlan (who was on her very first tour of the US at this time). And we hear from eChievement Award Julie Weier, of Wisconsin, cofounder of The Midwest Renewable Energy Association, which educates the public about energy conservation through a number of yearly events.

 

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eTown Time-Capsule: Bob Weir, Rob Wasserman, Interview Guests from The Nature Conservancy, & More

We continue to create shows featuring highlights from the 30 seasons eTown has been on the air. More often than not, when we dig into the eTown archives we come across a show that is just too unique to not share in its entirety. This eTown episode, from February of 1993, was originally a fundraising effort for the Nature Conservancy. Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir, Rob Wasserman, Rickie Lee Jones and Leo Kottke are the musical guests; and Bob Weir is the recipient of the eChievement Award, for his continual support of environmental and social causes. Plus, we hear from two environmental collaborators (working with The Nature Conservancy).

 

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eTown’s 30 Years in 30 Shows - Best of 1993

We continue with eTown’s special 30th anniversary series, where we’ll be sharing highlights from each of eTown’s 30 seasons of programs. This week, we take a look at 1993 featuring musical guests Lucinda Williams, Flaco Jimenez, The Persuasions, Rosanne Cash, Robin & Linda Williams, Greg Brown, Samite, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Sonny Landreth, Leon Russell, Buckwheat Zydeco, and a conversation with American poet and writer Allen Ginsberg.

 

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eTown’s 30 Years in 30 Shows - Best of 1992

 

We continue with eTown’s special “30 Years in 30 Shows,” a ‘look back’ series, where we’ll be sharing highlights from each of eTown’s 30 seasons of programs. This week, we take a look at 1992 featuring: Emmylou Harris, Fairfield Four, Willis Alan Ramsey, Iris Dement, Townes Van Zandt, Randy Newman, Los Lobos, Julian Lennon, Pops Staples, and an interview with Helena Norbert Hodge.

 

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eTown’s 30 Years in 30 Shows - Best of 1991

Join us for this first of eTown’s special “30 Years in 30 Shows,” a “look back” series, where we’ll be giving a listen to highlights from each of eTown’s 30 seasons of programs. This week, we feature the first year of eTown, 1991, as we revisit some of eTown’s favorite moments with Lyle Lovett, Tim O’Brien, Shawn Colvin, Dave Van Ronk, James Taylor, Cheryl Wheeler, John Hartford, Norman and Nancy Blake, and Maura O’Connell.

 

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