eTown

eTown Time Capsule - DeVotchKa - Kyle Emerson - Sister Edna Lonergan Feb 19, 2025

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 and child daycare.

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown - Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore - Brennen Leigh - Lisa Morey Feb 12, 2025

Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore are still here! Join us as we present great music and fun conversation with this wonderful duo of musical legends. Also on stage is Brennen Leigh from Texas who shares her flavorful blend of classic Country music. Nick also has a sit-down with Lisa Morey, inventor of EcoBlox, to discuss the future of building with ancient materials.

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown Time Capsule - Anders Osborne - Chatham County Line - McIntosh County Shouters PT 2 Feb 05, 2025

This week on eTown we present Part Two (of Two) of a very special show from 2019 featuring Anders Osborne and Chatham County Line and making a surprise appearance are the amazing McIntosh County Shouters!

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown Time Capsule - Anders Osborne - Chatham County Line PT 1 Jan 29, 2025

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!

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eTown Time Capsule - Citizen Cope - Anna Tivel Jan 22, 2025

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 Mark Dibner, co-founder of Kramden Institute, an organization that saves discarded computers from going into the landfill and refurbishes them to give to low-income students for academic use.

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown Time Capsule - Rising Appalachia - Ramy Essam - Joseph Teipel Jan 15, 2025

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, along with 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 to 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 food independence in the Westwood neighborhood of Denver.

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown - Cedric Burnside - Margo Cilker - Temple Grandin Jan 08, 2025

What a cool bill we have for you this week! From North Mississippi comes Hill Country Blues master Cedric Burnside, and from the Northwest comes Americana artist Margo Cilker. Nick also has an in-depth conversation with interview guest and autism expert Dr. Temple Grandin from Northern Colorado.

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown Time Capsule - Lost Legends of Bluegrass and Acoustic Music Jan 01, 2025

We have a very special show for you this week! We dive into our archives once more to feature four Lost Legends of Bluegrass and Acoustic music. We will hear music and conversation from musical pioneers Doc Watson, John Hartford, Ralph Stanley, and Earl Scruggs. Nick Forster will also share some personal insight and stories from his shared experiences with these wonderful characters.

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown Time Capsule - John Butler - Eliza Gilkyson Dec 25, 2024

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!

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eTown Time Capsule - Holiday Show Dec 18, 2024

Join us as eTown celebrates the season with a compilation show of holiday music gathered from our archives. It features artists such as: The Blind Boys of Alabama, Sarah McLachlan, Dan Fogelberg, Tim O'Brien, The Indigo Girls, and more!

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown - Kate Bollinger - Matt Pond PA Dec 11, 2024

Welcome to a wonderful new eTown show featuring musical guest, Kate Bollinger, a breathy singer whose music is charming and captivating. Also featured this week is Matt Pond PA, comprised of Matt Pond and Chris Hansen, whose music is both poetic and heartfelt. And, Nick has a chat with Roger Briggs about his book, "Emerging World: The Evolution of Consciousness and the Future of Humanity" and the need for positive messaging.

That's all this week, on eTown!

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eTown Time Capsule - HISS Golden Messenger - Chris Hillman and Herb Pedersen Dec 04, 2024

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!

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eTown - Haley Heynderickx - Matt The Electrician Nov 27, 2024

What a wonderful show we have for you this week! From the Pacific Northwest comes Haley Heynderickx, a genuinely unique and authentic singer-songwriter who promotes slow art as an alternative to our fast-paced modern life. And from Austin, Texas comes Matt The Electrician, yet another authentic singer-songwriter who shares not only his music but also his love of baseball. Also, Nick has an entertaining chat with historian and author, Professor Patricia Limerick about a handful of interesting topics.

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown Time Capsule - Andrew Bird - Leif Vollebekk Nov 20, 2024

Join us as we head back to 2017 to hear music from Andrew Bird, a prolific folk artist and Grammy Award nominee, as well as Leif Vollebekk, an effervescent Canadian folk multi-instrumentalist/songwriter. Nick also sits down with Tom Chappell, co-founder of Tom's of Maine and Rambler's Way, to discuss the marriage of values and business. That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown Time Capsule - ETOTR Bentonville - Milk Carton Kids - Buffalo Nichols Nov 13, 2024

Join us as eTown goes back in time and on the road to Bentonville, Arkansas. Our musical guests include the hilariously funny yet seriously talented duo The Milk Carton Kids along with the tradition-stretching sonic talents of Buffalo Nichols. Nick also discusses the community-building magic of barbeque with a local Bentonville hero. That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown - Trace Bundy - Ron Artis II Nov 06, 2024

This week on eTown we feature two amazing guitar players! Trace Bundy is a leading exemplar of contemporary acoustic instrumental music and Ron Artis II is an eclectic player with great range who also sings heart-wrenching songs. Nick also has a chat with Byron Kominek, a proponent of agrivoltaics - the art of growing plants within the micro-climates that exist under solar panels.

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown Time Capsule - John Moreland - Phoebe Hunt Oct 30, 2024

The wayback machine lands us back in 2017 to revisit a show featuring John Moreland and Phoebe Hunt. Nick joins John onstage for an acoustic tour de force of Oklahoma folk-flavored original tunes and Phoebe is joined by the eTones as she lends her silky-voiced twang to the Americana lexicon. We also hear from Susan Burton, a formerly incarcerated drug addict turned activist who has used her life experience to help and reform others with similar struggles. That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown - Darrell Scott - Jana Mila Oct 23, 2024

What a special eTown we have for you this week!. From Nashville, comes veteran singer-songwriter, Darrell Scott, whose songs have literally travelled out of this world. And, from the Netherlands comes a newcomer to the Nashville song factory, Jana Mila. Both artists share their unique takes on classics as well as original songs. Also, Nick chats with Allison Neswood about her social justioce work with the Native American Rights Fund.

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eTown Time Capsule - Charley Crockett - Greyhounds Oct 16, 2024

This week on eTown we revisit a show from last year - eTown travels all of 30 miles from Boulder to The Mission Ballroom in Denver, Colorado to catch the amazing performances from two Austin, Texas-based acts: Charley Crockett, a street performing vagabond turned New Country star, and Greyhounds, a funky, funky trio of soulful gentlemen. That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown - The Del McCoury Band - Ann Savoy Oct 09, 2024

This week on eTown we feature two acts that are veteran stalwarts of the music world. From Nashville comes The Del McCoury Band, one of the premier groups in Bluegrass, featuring multiple generations of the McCoury family. Ann Savoy joins us from Eunice, Louisiana and performs songs from her latest album, Another Heart, a collection of autobiographical remnants from her life.

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown Time Capsule - The Lil Smokies - Jack Broadbent Oct 02, 2024

This week on eTown, we're headed back in time to 2020 to feature a tough-to-pin-down bluegrass-influenced band The Lil Smokies as well as English singer-songwriter Jack Broadbent. Nick also has a chat with a young indigenous climate activist Xiye Bastida.

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown - John Craigie - Jobi Riccio Sep 25, 2024

What a great show we have for you this week! The hilarious and talented John Craigie travels to eTown Hall from Portland, Oregon along with his band. Also on the bill is the Americana songstress, Jobi Riccio who comes to us from just down the road in Morrison, Colorado. She shares songs from her Nashville debut - Whiplash. Nick also interviews the first Native American Chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities - Shelly C. Lowe.

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown Time Capsule - eTown On The Road - Red Rocks - Big Thief - Lucinda Williams Sep 18, 2024

This week on eTown, we’re featuring indie-folk-rock band Big Thief and legendary Americana singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams, live from Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, CO. While the theatre of Red Rocks is dramatic in and of itself, this year’s show was electric – storms brewed overhead before, during, and after. Paired with incredible music from Big Thief and Lucinda Williams, set and setting combined for a night that was nothing short of magic.

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown - Donavon Frankenreiter - Donovan Woods Sep 11, 2024

What a great show we have for you this week! Donavon Frankenreiter joins us from Hawaii and spreads all the chill beach vibes. From the great Canadian city of Toronto comes Donovan Woods to share his intimate brand of singer-songwriting. Nick also has a conversation with Zara Alexandra, (a singer-songwriter herself) who is the Organizer of the Colorado Chapter of the National Young Farmers Coalition, about the joys and challenges of working the land in these contemporary times.

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown Time Capsule - Railroad Earth - Matt Andersen Sep 04, 2024

Join us as we check out another show from the eTown archives! This week, we're featuring progressive Bluegrass-influenced Americana band Railroad Earth and Blues powerhouse Matt Andersen. Our interview guest for the week is the President of Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, Bill Bennet, who chats with Nick about providing financial assistance to struggling musicians.

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown - Valerie June - Larry & Joe Aug 28, 2024

What a great show we have for you this week! Valerie June is a creative artist like no other. She not only plays and sings in a most distinctive voice but she also writes books on poetry and self-improvement. Larry & Joe are also a musical group like no other in that they play "Latin Grass" - a mix of Bluegrass and Latin American flavors.

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown Time Capsule - Bettye LaVette - Vilray Aug 21, 2024

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 organization ANEW that tackles issues of recycling and trash management to better our environment.

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown - Feist - Sam Weber Aug 14, 2024

This week in eTown we are visited by two musicians from the great white north of Canada. Feist and her band make their first appearance along with fellow eTown neophyte, Sam Weber. Nick also has a chat with Sarah Townes, the CFO of the American Solar Energy SocIety, about aiding Native Americans in South Dakota. That's all this week on eTown!

eTown Time Capsule - Bruce Cockburn - Abraham Alexander - Part Two Aug 07, 2024

This week on eTown we travel back a year to present Part Two of a special eTown Show featuring the wily veteran Bruce Cockburn and the wide-eyed neophyte Abraham Alexander. Nick also has an extended chat with Bruce about his life in music.

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown Time Capsule - Bruce Cockburn - Abraham Alexander - Part One Jul 31, 2024

This week on eTown we travel back a year to present Part One of a special eTown Show featuring the wily veteran Bruce Cockburn and the wide-eyed neophyte Abraham Alexander. Nick also has an intriguing chat with author Kelsey Freeman about the dangers of Immigration along the Southern border.

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown - Sarah Jarosz - The Brother Brothers Jul 24, 2024

We have a very special treat for our listers this week: freshly transplanted from New York City to Nashville comes Grammy-winning Folk artist Sarah Jarosz! And from the opposite coastlines of California and Florida come identical twin singer-songwriters The Brother Brothers. Nick also has an in-depth conversation with Stuart Cummings about the benefits of converting homes to energy-saving appliances.

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown Time Capsule - The War and Treaty - Dom Flemons Jul 17, 2024

This week in eTown, we travel back in time to last year to present a show featuring musical guests The War and Treaty, comprised of husband and wife duo Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, along with "The American Songster" himself, Dom Flemons. Nick also has a chat with Mack Bailey, founder and executive director of Music Therapy of the Rockies, who discusses the role of music in healing trauma.

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown - The Cactus Blossoms - Charlie Parr Jul 10, 2024

This week on eTown, all our musical guests join us from "The Land of Ten Thousand Lakes" - Minnesota. The Cactus Blossoms are led by brothers, Jack and Page and perform their own flavor of alternative country music. Charlie Parr shares the bill and is joined by Nick, Helen and The eTones as they play some wonderful country blues tunes. Nick also has a sit-down with accomplished rock climber and climate activist, Tommy Caldwell.

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown Time Capsule - Peter Rowan - AJ Lee & Blue Summit Jul 03, 2024

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 & 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!

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eTown - Anders Osborne - Willi Carlisle Jun 26, 2024

This week in eTown, we see the return of venerable singer-songwriter Anders Osborne from New Orleans and the eTown debut of fresh-faced folk artist Willi Carlisle from the Ozarks. In addition, Nick has a chat with the subjects and co-directors of the film Porcelain War about the harsh realities of the war in Ukraine.

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown Time Capsule - Bahamas - Jess Williamson Jun 19, 2024

This week we revisit a show featuring musical guests, Afie Jurvanen (also known as Bahamas)–a great singer-songwriter from Nova Scotia, along with Jess Williamson, a wonderful country-flavored singer-songwriter from Los Angeles by way of Marfa, Texas. Also, Nick sits down with Rod Moraga to discuss the complexities of wildfires and home protection in an evolving environment affected by climate change.

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown - Sam Grisman Project - Viv & Riley Jun 12, 2024

It's a special night of fresh Bluegrass music as Sam Grisman Project and Viv & Riley share the stage with Nick, Helen, and The eTones! Nick also has an intriguing chat with Lucy Wallace of Dance To Be Free–a non-profit organization that works for prison inmate reform through the power of dance.

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown Time Capsule - Allison Russell - Parker Millsap Jun 05, 2024

Join us at eTown this week as we revisit a show taped at The Momentary in Bentonville, Arkansas featuring musical guests Allison Russell and Parker Millsap. Allison Russell's career has exploded in the last few years–she's 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!

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eTown Time Capsule - Calexico - S.G. Goodman May 29, 2024

Join us as we revisit a show recorded at The Momentary in Bentonville, Arkansas featuring 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!

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eTown - Gregory Alan Isakov - Leif Vollebekk - Justin Levy May 22, 2024

This week's very special episode of eTown features the mesmerizing melodies of Gregory Alan Isakov as well as the soulful lyrics of Leif Vollebekk. Nick also dives deep with Justin Levy, the Executive Director of Conscious Alliance, in a heartfelt conversation about feeding people in need.

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown Time Capsule - Shovels And Rope - Nic Clark - Jim Pugh May 15, 2024

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!

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eTown - Mipso - Jake Xerxes Fussell - Steve Weiss May 08, 2024

This week's eTown show features musical guests Mipso and Jake Xerxes Fussell. Mipso's enchanting blend of folk, bluegrass, and indie-rock promises to carry you away on a melodic journey, their harmonies weaving tales of heartache and hope. Jake Xerxes Fussell adds a soulful touch with his deep-rooted Southern sound, effortlessly channeling the spirit of traditional American music. Nick also has an insightful interview with Steve Weiss, curator of UNC Chapel Hill's Southern Folklife Collection, that offers invaluable insights into the cultural significance of folk music and its enduring impact on society.

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown Time Capsule - The Ballroom Thieves - Ron Sexsmith - Dr. Mikki McComb Kobza May 01, 2024

Martin Earley and Calin Peters are The Ballroom Thieves and, this week, they travel to eTown to share the bill with Canadian songsmith, Ron Sexsmith. Also on the show, Nick 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!

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eTown - Hurray For The Riff Raff - Peter One - The Green Grad Buffs Apr 24, 2024

This week, we're welcoming Hurray For The Riff Raff to eTown Hall! This show features a special acoustic duo version of the group consisting of Alynda Segarra and accompanying guitarist Johnny Wilson. Sharing the stage is Peter One, originally from Africa and now located in Nashville. Nick also has a sit down with members of the Green Grad Buffs who share their ideas about re-purposing a defunct coal-fired power plant in Denver.

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown Time Capsule - Earth Day Special Apr 17, 2024

This week, we revisit the 2020 “Earth Day” Special, a collection from the archives that’s so nice, we’re running it thrice. So join us for lots of music and conversations between eTown Host Nick Forster and inspiring activists like Jane Goodall and even the founder of Earth Day, the late Senator Gaylord Nelson – all from the eTown archives. Where else are you going to hear Mavis Staples, a Woody Guthrie song sung in Arabic, Jack Johnson, and Jane Goodall all on the same show? That’s this week – in eTown.

eTown Time Capsule - The Lil Smokies - Emily Scott Robinson - Christina Carlson Apr 10, 2024

It's early Spring in Boulder, Colorado where we welcome The Lil Smokies from Montana and Emily Scott Robinson from Telluride to eTown Hall. The Lil Smokies have graduated from 'up and coming' to 'fully arrived' - they showcase their hyper-melodic brand of song-strong Bluegrass music. Emily Scott Robinson shares the stage with her sultry voice and plays a 'spooky' tune with Nick, Helen and The eTones. Also, Christina Carlson, from Urban Peak in Denver, talks to Nick about youth and homelessness.

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown Time Capsule - City And Colour - mmeadows - Jon Goldstein Apr 03, 2024

Canadian Dallas Green is City and Colour. His buddy, Matt Kelly joins him onstage at eTown Hall to perform some amazingly soulful tunes. New Yorkers Kristin Slipp and Cole Kamen-Green are mmeadows. This husband and wife duo display their unique brand of electronica featuring Kristin's dynamic and soaring vocals. Jon Goldstein is a Senior Director at the Environmental Defense Fund. He sits down with Nick to discuss turning the wrench on leaking natural gas.

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown On The Road - Bentonville - James McMurtry with BettySoo - Erin Rae - Paul E. Scott Mar 27, 2024

Welcome back to another eTown On The Road (from The Momentary in Bentonville, AR)! This week features musical guests James McMurtry and BettySoo from Austin, and Erin Rae from Nashville. Nick also has a visit with Paul E. Scott of HAAM (Health Alliance for Austin Musicians) to discuss the benefits of supporting musicians for the social well-being of a community.

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown Time Capsule - Band Of Heathens - Jaime Wyatt - Aaron Miripol Mar 20, 2024

This week, we head home to eTown Hall and welcome back The Band Of Heathens from Austin, Texas. Making her first visit to the eTown stage is outlaw Country phenom Jaime Wyatt from Nashville, Tennessee. Nick also has a sit down with Aaron Miripol, President and CEO of the Urban Land Conservancy to discuss the benefits of neighborhood preservation.

That's all this week, on eTown!

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eTown On The Road - Bentonville - Langhorne Slim - Greyhounds - Grady Spann Mar 13, 2024

Hop on the bus with us as we take to the road to visit The Momentary in Bentonville, Arkansas. This week, we're putting on a show with the inimitable Langhorne Slim from Nashville and with the super funky Greyhounds from Austin. Nick also has a chat with Grady Spann, CEO of the Northwest Arkansas Land Trust, to discuss nature conservation.

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown Time Capsule - Red Rocks - Wilco - Margo Price Mar 06, 2024

This week on eTown, we're revisiting a special roadshow taped in 2022 at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado. We have alternative rock band Wilco (lead by Jeff Tweedy) and outlaw country singer-songwriter Margo Price. Along with some incredible music from the two, the episode also includes Nick Forster's chats with Jeff and Margo backstage at the iconic venue.

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown Time Capsule - Daniel Rodriguez - Dead Horses - Matt Richtel Feb 28, 2024

Join us as we revisit the first live taping in eTown Hall for over two years after the shutdown! This show features local hero Daniel Rodriguez, of Elephant Revival fame, as well as Sarah Voss and Daniel Wolff of the band Dead Horses. Nick also sits down with Matt Richtel, author of An Elegant Defense: The Extraordinary Science of the Immunity System, for a short chat.

That's all this week!

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eTown On The Road - The Ogden Theatre - Hiss Golden Messenger - Adeem The Artist Feb 21, 2024

Join us as eTown goes on the road to the historic Ogden Theatre in Denver, Colorado to catch a show featuring two musical guests from the American South whose music reflects their experience living there. Hiss Golden Messenger is an Americana band from North Carolina led by M.C. Taylor and Adeem The Artist is a non-binary country music artist from Knoxville, Tennessee.

Both Hiss Golden Messenger and Adeem the Artist are currently on tour! See Hiss Golden Messenger's upcoming dates and Adeem the Artist's dates.

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown Time Capsule - Allen Stone - Nikki Lane Feb 14, 2024

We travel back to 2020 this week to welcome neo-soul and modern R&B artist Allen Stone and Nashville-based American country and rock singer-songwriter Nikki Lane to eTown! Nick also has a conversation with Marc Barasch, Executive Director of the Green World Campaign, to discuss how a regenerative agricultural revolution could be a solution to reversing climate change. That's all this week!

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eTown On The Road - Macky Auditorium - Rufus Wainwright - Madison Cunningham PT 2 Feb 07, 2024

This week on eTown, we have Part Two of our special on-the-road show from Macky Auditorium in Boulder, Colorado featuring Rufus Wainwright and Madison Cunningham! Madison and Rufus perform more wonderful songs on their own, and also a few magical tunes together! Nick also has a sit-down with author and climate activist Margaret Klein Salamon, Ph.D.

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eTown On The Road - Macky Auditorium - Rufus Wainwright - Madison Cunningham PT 1 Jan 31, 2024

eTown travels just up the hill to Macky Auditorium on the CU Boulder campus to present a magical show featuring two brilliant award-winning musical artists: Rufus Wainwright and Madison Cunningham! Rufus has won two Juno awards and been nominated for several Grammy awards while Madison won the Grammy for Best Folk Album in 2023. It is our great pleasure to have their voices on eTown this week!

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eTown Time Capsule - Patrick Watson - Basia Bulat Jan 24, 2024

This week’s “back by popular demand” program features Canadian singer-songwriter Patrick Watson, who grew up in Montreal; people often compare his art-music sensibilities with those of Rufus Wainwright or Gregory Alan Isakov. Also joining us is another Canadian singer-songwriter (and returning eTown visitor) Basia Bulat. Basia shares songs from a recent album, produced by My Morning Jacket’s Jim James. And we’ll have an inspiring conversation with this week’s eChievement Award winner, a young man from West Virginia helping coal miners who’ve lost their jobs because of automation or mine closings find meaningful work and solid income so they can support their families.

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eTown Time Capsule - Lost Legends of Bluegrass and Acoustic Music Jan 17, 2024

We have a very special show for you this week! We dive into our archives once more to feature four Lost Legends of Bluegrass and Acoustic music. We will hear music and conversation from musical pioneers Doc Watson, John Hartford, Ralph Stanley, and Earl Scruggs. Nick Forster will also share some personal insight and stories from his shared experiences with these wonderful characters.

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown Time Capsule - Aoife O’Donovan - Che Apalache Part 2 Jan 10, 2024

For part two of a two-part show, we’re joined by eTown veteran Aoife O’Donovan of the Grammy Award-winning band “I’m With Her.” Aoife returns to eTown for a very special performance with collaborator Jeremy Kittel, who co-produced and arranged Aoife’s first new studio recording in four years. Aoife and Jeremy are also joined by members of The Free Range String Quartet.

Also with us for their first visit is Latin and American roots band Che Apalache, featuring three powerhouse Latin American musicians – two from Argentina, Franco Martino (guitar), Martin Bobrik (mandolin), and Pau Barjau (banjo) from Mexico, as well as worldly frontman Joe Troop. Nick also sits down for a conversation with Bea Johnson, author of Zero Waste Home. Bea initiated the zero-waste movement and shares her tips for living a more sustainable lifestyle.

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown Time Capsule - Aoife O’Donovan - Che Apalache Part 1 Jan 03, 2024

In this week’s two part airing, we’re joined by eTown veteran Aoife O’Donovan of the Grammy Award-winning band “I’m With Her.” Aoife returns to eTown for a very special performance with collaborator Jeremy Kittel, who co-produced and arranged Aoife’s first new studio recording in four years. Aoife and Jeremy are also joined by members of the Free Range String Quartet.

Also with us, for their first visit, is Latin and American roots band Che Apalache, featuring three powerhouse Latin American musicians – two from Argentina, Franco Martino (guitar), Martin Bobrik (mandolin), and Pau Barjau (banjo) from Mexico, as well as worldly frontman Joe Troop.

We’ll also hear an inspiring story from KC Curberson-Alvarado who’s helping immigrants in Morristown, Tennessee by providing language and cultural education, in addition to legal assistance.

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown Time Capsule - Capitol Sun Rays - John Long - Laura Stachel (We Care Solar) Dec 27, 2023

This week we revisit a show from 2020 featuring the rootsy super group Capitol Sun Rays. The group is made up by the talented Luther Dickinson, Amy Helm, Grahame Lesh along with the three core members of a real eTown favorite, Birds of Chicago: Allison Russell, JT Nero, and Drew Lindsay. We also welcome eTown friend and bluesman John Long, who became immersed in the blues scene at an early age, traveling and living with blues legend Homesick James starting in 1970. Also, we’ll hear from this week’s eChievement Award winner, Laura Stachel, who co-founded nonprofit, We Care Solar, that is saving the lives of countless women around the world.

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown - Holiday Show 2023 Dec 20, 2023

Join us as eTown celebrates the season with a new compilation show of holiday music gathered from our archives. It features artists such as: The Blind Boys of Alabama, Sarah McLachlan, Dan Fogelberg, Tim O'Brien, The Indigo Girls, and more!

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown Time Capsule - The Lil Smokies - Jack Broadbent Dec 13, 2023

This week on eTown, we're headed back in time once more! This show from 2020 features tough-to-pin-down bluegrass-influenced band The Lil' Smokies and English singer-songwriter Jack Broadbent. Nick also has a chat with a young indigenous climate activist Xiye Bastida.

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown Time Capsule - Railroad Earth - Matt Andersen Dec 06, 2023

Join us as we check out another show from the eTown archives! This week, we're featuring progressive bluegrass-influenced Americana band Railroad Earth and blues powerhouse Matt Andersen. Our interview guest for the week is the President of Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, Bill Bennet, who chats with Nick about providing financial assistance to struggling musicians.

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown On The Road - Red Rocks - Big Thief - Lucinda Williams Nov 29, 2023

This week on eTown, we’re featuring indie-folk-rock band Big Thief and legendary Americana singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams, live from Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, CO. While the theatre of Red Rocks is dramatic in and of itself, this year’s show was electric–-storms brewed overhead before, during, and after. Paired with incredible music from Big Thief and Lucinda Williams, set and setting combined for a night that was nothing short of magic.

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown Time Capsule - Valerie June - Mick Flannery Nov 22, 2023

We dig into our archives this week to present a show from 2020 featuring musical artists Valerie June and Mick Flannery. Also, Ann Rolfes from Louisiana Bucket Brigade reveals the ins and outs of petrochemical pollution in her region.

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown - The War And Treaty - Dom Flemons Nov 15, 2023

This week at eTown, we present musical guests The War and Treaty, comprised of husband and wife duo Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, along with "The American Songster" himself, Dom Flemons. Nick also has a chat with Mack Bailey, founder and executive director of Music Therapy of the Rockies, who discusses the role of music in healing trauma.

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown Time Capsule - Christone ”Kingfish” Ingram - Caleb Klauder & Reeb Willms Nov 08, 2023

This week we continue our dive into the archives with a show that features musical guests Christone "Kingfish" Ingram from Clarksdale, Mississippi, and Caleb Klauder & Reeb Willms from Portland, Oregon. Nick also sits down with Nona Yehia, co-founder and CEO of Vertical Harvest to discuss the virtues of vertical greenhouse farming.

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown Time Capsule - Ron Pope - Pieta Brown Nov 01, 2023

We travel back in time yet again to revisit a show from 2019 featuring musical guests Ron Pope and Pieta Brown. Nick also has an amazing chat with wildlife educator Martin Tyner and his Golden Eagle buddy Scout!

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown Time Capsule - Patty Griffin - John Smith Oct 25, 2023

This week on eTown we dig into the archives to listen to a show from 2019 featuring American singer-songwriter Patty Griffin and British singer-songwriter John Smith. Nick also has a chat with Dr. Jordan Kassalow about providing eye care to the needy.

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown - Bruce Cockburn - Abraham Alexander - Part Two Oct 18, 2023

This week on eTown we present Part Two of a special eTown Show featuring the wily veteran Bruce Cockburn and the wide-eyed neophyte Abraham Alexander.

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown - Bruce Cockburn - Abraham Alexander - Part One Oct 11, 2023

This week on eTown we present Part One of a special eTown Show featuring the wily veteran Bruce Cockburn and the wide-eyed neophyte Abraham Alexander. Nick also has an intriguing chat with author Kelsey Freeman.

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown Time Capsule - Strand Of Oaks - Anna Burch Oct 04, 2023

Join us at eTown Hall as we revisit a show from 2019 featuring tattooed teddy bear Timothy Showalter--who goes by the stage name Strand Of Oaks, and singer-songwriter Anna Burch. Nick also interviews Murray Fisher of the Billion Oyster Project about the importance of oysters for clean water and storm mitigation.

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown Time Capsule - The Infamous Stringdusters - Molly Tuttle Sep 27, 2023

This week we travel back to 2019 to revisit an acoustic-ish and bluegrass-esque show featuring The Infamous Stringdusters and Molly Tuttle. Nick also has a chat with Maria Rose Belding about the value of donating food and paying employees a living wage. That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown - Bahamas - Jess Williamson Sep 20, 2023

This week, Afie Jurvanen (who goes by the stage name Bahamas)--a great singer-songwriter from Nova Scotia, Canada visits us at eTown. Joining him, from Los Angeles by way of Marfa, Texas, comes Jess Williamson--a wonderful country-flavored singer-songwriter. Also, Nick sits down with Rod Moraga to discuss the complexities of wildfires and home protection in an evolving environment affected by climate change.

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown Time Capsule - Anders Osborne - Chatham County Line PT2 Sep 13, 2023

This week on eTown we present Part Two (of Two) of a very special show from 2019 featuring Anders Osborne and Chatham County Line and making a surprise appearance are the amazing McIntosh County Shouters!

That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown Time Capsule - Anders Osborne - Chatham County Line PT 1 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!

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eTown - Peter Rowan - AJ Lee and Blue Summit 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!

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eTown Time Capsule - The Milk Carton Kids - Rose Cousins 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!

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eTown On The Road: Bentonville - Allison Russell - Parker Millsap 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!

eTown Time Capsule - Rising Appalachia - Ramy Essam 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!

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eTown Time Capsule - DeVotchKa - Kyle Emerson 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!

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eTown Time Capsule - Jonathan Wilson - Steve Earle 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!

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eTown On The Road: Bentonville - Calexico - S.G. Goodman 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!

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eTown Time Capsule - William Fitzsimmons - Raye Zaragoza 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!

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eTown Time Capsule - John Butler - Eliza Gilkyson 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!

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eTown Time Capsule - Gregory Alan Isakov - Rayland Baxter 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!

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eTown - Shovels & Rope - Nic Clark 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!

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eTown Time Capsule - Chris Hillman & Herb Penderson - Hiss Golden Messenger - Kenneth Lacovara 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!

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eTown Time Capsule - Bettye LaVette - Vilray 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!

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eTown Time Capsule - Billy Strings - Jon Stickley Trio 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!

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eTown - The Ballroom Thieves - Ron Sexsmith 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!

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eTown Time Capsule - John Oates - Lilly Hiatt May 10, 2023

Join us as we revisit a classic show from 2018. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member John Oates performs an eclectic blend of musical styles along with his buddy, Guthrie Trapp and the inimitable eTones. Also on stage is Lilly Hiatt, a characterful singer-songwriter who sings autobiographical Americana tunes and is supported by Helen Forster's dynamic harmonies. Nick also chats with Helen Thorpe, author of The Newcomers to discuss the challenges young immigrants face as they try to adapt to American culture. That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown Time Capsule - Väsen- Sam Amidon May 03, 2023

This week we travel back to 2018 to revisit an amazing show featuring Väsen, Sweden's pre-eminate Folk music band and Sam Amidon, a native of Vermont now living in London, who shares his re-imaginings of traditional Americana music. Also, Nick sits down with Robert Adamson to discuss One Bistro, a pay-what-you-can restaurant that serves a wide community including drug addicts, politicians, criminals and the law enforcers that rehabilitated those criminals. That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown - City and Colour - mmeadows Apr 26, 2023

Canadian Dallas Green is City and Colour. His buddy, Matt Kelly joins him onstage at eTown Hall to perform some amazingly soulful tunes. New Yorkers Kristin Slipp and Cole Kamen-Green are mmeadows. This husband and wife duo display their unique brand of electronica featuring Kristin's dynamic and soaring vocals. Jon Goldstein is a Senior Director at the Environmental Defense Fund. He sits down with Nick to discuss turning the wrench on leaking natural gas. That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown Time Capsule: Bob Weir - John Fullbright - Part Two Apr 19, 2023

This week we dig into the archives to revisit Part Two of two broadcasts from a great show featuring the legendary Bob Weir. Bob shares some amazing stories with Nick and plays some classic as well as more recent tunes. Also on stage, the Grammy-nominated, Oklahoma native, John Fullbright performs some of his raw, Americana-flavored songs. That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown Time Capsule: Bob Weir - John Fullbright - Part One Apr 12, 2023

This week we dig into the archives to revisit Part One of two broadcasts from a great show featuring the legendary Bob Weir. Bob shares some amazing stories with Nick and plays some classic as well as more recent tunes. Also on stage, the Grammy-nominated, Oklahoma native, John Fullbright performs some of his raw, Americana-flavored songs. That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown - The Lil Smokies - Emily Scott Robinson Apr 05, 2023

It's early Spring in Boulder, Colorado where we welcome The Lil Smokies from Montana and Emily Scott Robinson from Telluride to eTown Hall. The Lil Smokies have graduated from 'up and coming' to 'fully arrived' - they showcase their hyper-melodic brand of song-strong Bluegrass music. Emily Scott Robinson shares the stage with her sultry voice and plays a 'spooky' tune with Nick, Helen and The eTones. Also, Christina Carlson, from Urban Peak in Denver, talks to Nick about youth and homelessness. That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown Time Capsule: Andrew Bird - Leif Vollebekk Mar 29, 2023

Join us as we head back to 2017 to hear music from Andrew Bird, a prolific folk artist and Grammy Award nominee, as well as Leif Vollebekk, an effervescent Canadian folk multi-instrumentalist/songwriter. Nick also sits down with Tom Chappell, co-founder of Tom's of Maine as well as Rambler's Way, to discuss the marriage of values and business. That's all this week on eTown!

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eTown - The Secret Sisters - Jake Blount Mar 22, 2023

Back home to eTown Hall in Boulder this week to host The Secret Sisters, a duo from Alabama sporting amazing sibling harmonies while singing murder ballads and pop songs. And from Rhode Island comes Jake Blount showcasing an eclectic mix of traditional Folk and Americana wrapped in a contemporary skin. Nick also sits down to discuss the finer points of how the Civil Rights Act applies to environmental law with KC Becker, the Administrator for the EPA's Region 8. That's all this week on eTown!

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