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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 Sep 06, 2023
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
This week on eTown we present Part One (of Two) of a very special show from 2019 featuring Swedish export to The Big Easy, Anders Osborne, and from North Carolina, Chatham County Line. Nick also has a sit-down with Gary Fine to discuss how reading and writing helps rehabilitate prison inmates.
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 Aug 30, 2023
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
Bluegrass legend Peter Rowan joins Nick, Helen, and the Etones at eTown this week to play some classic tunes as well as more recent originals.
Also on stage are the young, and super-talented, AJ Lee and Blue Summit who represent the healthy and vibrant future of Bluegrass Music.
In addition, Nick spends some extra time chatting with Peter as he shares stories from his nearly sixty years in the business and on the road.
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 Aug 16, 2023
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
We dig into the archives this week to revisit a dynamic show featuring comedic characters and hidden treasures. The Milk Carton Kids balance their humorous banter with dark folk music, while Rose Cousins shines like gold with her distinctive voice and songwriting. Nick also chats with Roz Babener, who shares the story of Community Warehouse, a furniture bank that serves those in need in Portland, Oregon.
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 Aug 09, 2023
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
Nick, Helen, and the crew head back to The Momentary in Bentonville, Arkansas to tape a very special show featuring musical guests Allison Russell and Parker Millsap. Allison Russell's career has exploded in the last few years - she received three Grammy nominations and has won several International awards including the Juno Award from her home country of Canada. Allison is joined by members of her "circle of Goddesses" as they present some powerful and emotive tunes. Parker Millsap shares the bill and plays some conscientious and insightful Americana-flavored songs. Nick also has a sit-down with Tom Rohr of Food Loops to discuss the joys and smells of food composting.
That's all this week on eTown!
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
This week we revisit a dynamic show featuring two musical acts that are countercultural icons in their own ways and in separate countries. American born sisters Leah Song and Chloe Smith and their band Rising Appalachia share their unique brand of "Hillbilly World Music" and chat about how they promote the slow movement in their touring practices. Now exiled in Sweden, Egyptian Ramy Essam travels the eTown to share the songs that led to his becoming the voice of the 2011 Egyptian revolution that overthrew an oppressive leader. Also with us is Joseph Teipel who shares his story about Re:Vision an organization dedicated to building community food independence in the Westwood neighborhood of Denver.
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 26, 2023
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Let's pop the top off of the time capsule this week and check out a dynamic and eclectic show featuring two Denver-based musical guests. Headlining the show is the well-established band DeVotchKa and supporting them is neophyte singer-songwriter Kyle Emerson. Nick also has a sit down with Sister Edna Lonergan to discuss how she pioneered the combination of adult daycare with child daycare.
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 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/