eTown

The Infamous Stringdusters / Molly Tuttle / Award: Maria Rose Belding of MEANS

The high energy, Grammy-winning bluegrass band The Infamous Stringdusters returns to eTown this week in this “back by popular demand” re-airing. Also with us: California native Molly Tuttle. After performing from a very young age as a member of her family’s band, The Tuttles, Molly has moved to Nashville and launched her own solo career. She’s won a number of acknowledges, including the IBMA’s coveted Guitar Player of the Year Award (she’s the first female recipient of that, as a matter of fact!). We’ll also share an eChievement Award story about a young founder of an international online database that connects food donors with organizations that feed the hungry, saving incredible amounts of edible food from the landfill in the process.

Over the Rhine / David Huckfelt / Award: Michelle Angela of Veterans Garden Project

This week’s program showcases the exceptionally talented musical husband and wife duo Over the Rhine, as they celebrate over 30 years of touring together. We’re also joined by gifted singer-songwriter David Huckfelt (member of the exceptional band called The Pines), who shares tunes from his solo album project. Nick also sits down for a conversation with the co-founder of a nonprofit organization that’s helping veterans heal from PTSD and more, through gardening and community involvement.

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(PT. 2) Anders Osborne / Chatham County Line/ McIntosh County Shouters

We continue with the second half of this special two-part program with more music from (and an in-depth conversation with) North Carolina-based bluegrass quartet Chatham County Line. We’ll also hear more from legendary singer-songwriter and guitarist Anders Osborne. In addition, eTown is visited by The McIntosh County Shouters, known for their moving, tradition-rich, African-American spirituals and shout songs. An incredible finale collaboration with Anders, Nick, Helen, Chatham County Line, and the McIntosh County Shouters rates as one of the best eTown has ever had. Don’t miss this one!

 

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(PT. 1) Anders Osborne / Chatham County Line / Award: Gary Fine of Prisoner Express

With more guests than usual, this unforgettable encore eTown show will be spread over two weeks. This week, noted New Orleans resident (originally born in Sweden) and performer extraordinaire Anders Osborne returns to the eTown stage after several years absence, to share his soulful vocals, rich songwriting, and tasteful guitar work; plus he and Nick have an “up close and personal” conversation about what’s been going on in Anders’ world.

Nick also sits down with our eChievement Award Winner, the founder of an organization providing books, education, and learning programs as a lifeline of hope for incarcerated adults.

And we’ll hear from the talented North Carolina-based bluegrass quartet Chatham County Line.

Billy Strings / Jon Stickley Trio / Award: Arif Khan of Depave

In this week’s back-by-popular-demand re-broadcast, popular young bluegrass artist Billy Strings joins us (whether he’s performing as a solo artist or with his band, the reaction to Billy tends to come in two varieties: “Who is this guy?” and “That kid can play!”).

Also with us, the instrumental group known as the Jon Stickley Trio.

Plus, Nick chats with our eChievement Award winner of the week, a young man who’s founded a group that’s transforming abandoned paved urban areas into community gardens, parks, and more.

 

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eTown On The Road: JJ Grey / Cicada Rhythm / Melaney Smith (Books For Keeps)

In this week’s re-airing, Nick and Helen and the eTown crew head to Athens, Georgia for a special installment of our “eTown On the Road” series. We’ll be coming to you from the legendary Georgia Theater, joined by local musical duo Cicada Rhythm, as well as our longtime eTown friend, singer-songwriter extraordinaire JJ Grey. Plus, Nick talks with a local woman whose Georgia-based nonprofit organization provides books to low-income children in the area so they can keep their learning aptitudes up over the summer and not lose ground in school.

 

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Justin Townes Earle / Emily Gimble / Interview: Jane Zelikova (500 Women Scientists)

This week’s eTown repeat airing features two dynamic musical talents: the famously raw and wonderful singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle (son of Steve Earle) as well as Emily Gimble, a talented pianist, vocalist, and songwriter who shares stories about growing up as a member of one of the most famous musical families in America (she’s third generation in a long line of iconic players). And Nick interviews a co-founder of “500 Women Scientists,” a grassroots organization that promotes the importance of science in general while raising the profile of female scientists around the world.

 

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eTown at Red Rocks (Pt. 2): The Wood Brothers, Fruition, & Steep Canyon Rangers

This week, it’s part two of a special “eTown on the Road,” as we return to the iconic Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, continuing with our musical guests from last week: The Wood Brothers, Fruition, and Steep Canyon Rangers. Nick will also share some fascinating historic facts about holding concerts at Red Rocks, a tradition which started all the way back in the early 1900s. Great music and some interesting conversation along the way, coming to you from one of the most exquisite natural music venues in the world. (Note: This show was recorded late last summer, pre-pandemic).

 

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eTown at Red Rocks (Pt. 1): The Wood Brothers, Fruition, & Steep Canyon Rangers

This week’s show is part one of a two-part special “eTown at Red Rocks,” as we return to the legendary Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre for an hour of live music with Boulder-born, Nashville-based American folk trio The Wood Brothers, consisting of brothers Chris and Oliver Wood, as well as multi-instrumentalist Jano Rix.

We’re also joined by Portland-bred bluegrass folk band Fruition and North Carolina-based bluegrass band Steep Canyon Rangers. Tune in for an episode of amazing music and interesting conversation, coming to you from one of the most beautiful natural music venues on the planet.

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Citizen Cope / Anna Tivel / Award: Mark Dibner (Kramden Institute)

Joining us for this week’s popular re-airing is singer/songwriter extraordinaire Citizen Cope known for his unique and exquisite fusion of blues, soul, and hip-hop.

We also welcome Portland-based singer/songwriter Anna Tivel, who is widely recognized for her lyrics-driven folk and Americana style.

Plus, Nick talks with this week’s eChievement Award winner, who saves discarded computers from going into the landfill and then refurbishes them to give to low-income students for academic use.

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