This week, eTown welcomes the eclectic, LA-based psychedelic soul group, Chicano Batman, for some solar-powered musical goodness. Also joining us for her first visit is folk singer/songwriter, BettySoo. There will... read more →
This week we revisit a fan-favorite from precisely one year ago. Folk singer, humorist and actor Loudon Wainwright III shares a few of his classic musical creations, as well as... read more →
It's a special encore broadcast this week as we're joined on the airwaves by singer/songwriter and musical powerhouse Aoife O’Donovan. At a young age, Aoife had already recorded, collaborated, toured... read more →
This week we revisit a fan-favorite episode from last year featuring singer/songwriter Drew Holcomb and his band – The Neighbors. We’ll check in to hear some of Drew’s latest musical... read more →
In this week’s episode, we're joined by singer/songwriter/producer John Paul White who originally joined us back in 2011 as part of the widely popular musical duo The Civil Wars. Our... read more →
It's an eclectic encore broadcast this week as we revisit our show featuring hip-hop artist and community activist Brother Ali, who shares his unique take on rap music, as well... read more →
It’s an hour packed full of great songwriting and storytelling on the airwaves this week with singer/songwriter/guitarist/poet Dave Alvin and singer/songwriter/actor Jimmie Dale Gilmore. We dig deep into the songbooks of each artist,... read more →
We're joined this week by the high energy band and old friends Leftover Salmon, known for their fast licks, clever lyrics and fun loving stage presence. Also with us, singer/songwriter Paul Thorn,... read more →
It's a special encore broadcast this week, featuring two-time Grammy Award winner and legendary singer/songwriter Rodney Crowell to the solar-powered stage at eTown Hall. Rodney joins forces with eTown host Nick Forster and the... read more →
This week, hosts Nick and Helen Forster welcome the eclectic, Latin/country/jazz/rock influenced sound of Arizona-based music veterans Calexico to the eTown airwaves. And Texas music legend Ray Wylie Hubbard shares... read more →
It's a special encore broadcast/podcast as we revisit an eTown fan favorite. Multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter, musical icon and old friend David Bromberg, plus talented Americana folk/rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist Jonatha... read more →
In this week’s encore broadcast, Grammy Award-winning bluegrass outfit Steep Canyon Rangers bring their energetic sound back to eTown to share music from their recent collection of songs, fittingly titled... read more →
eTown welcomes back long-time friend, singer/songwriter Dar Williams to the stage at eTown Hall to hear her latest musical creations, plus some great conversation with eTown host Nick Forster. English... read more →
In this week’s encore broadcast, eTown hosts Nick and Helen Forster welcome two new and upcoming acts to the solar-powered stage at eTown Hall. First up, New York City-based rock... read more →
In this week’s back-by-popular-demand airing, eTown welcomes the young (and already widely popular) Greensky Bluegrass to eTown’s solar-powered stage. Since winning the Telluride Bluegrass Festival Band in 2006, the band’s... read more →
It's a special encore broadcast this week as we welcome back legendary singer/songwriter and two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Graham Nash for an intimate performance and conversation from eTown’s solar-powered stage.... read more →
eTown welcomes back singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sara Watkins. Sara joined us several years ago as part of the widely popular progressive bluegrass group, Nickel Creek, but this week marks her... read more →
This week in eTown, California-based alternative folk duo honeyhoney makes a stop at eTown Hall to share their lush and beautiful sound on eTown’s solar-powered stage. New York City-based singer/songwriter... read more →
This week’s back-by-popular-demand broadcast/podcast features two long-time friends of the show for a musical check in at eTown Hall. Langhorne Slim first joined us in 2009, and is back in... read more →
This week’s solar-powered musical meeting features an up-and-coming band that is already making waves, alongside a well-established musician who makes his first appearance on the show. Australian folk pop band... read more →
Popularly known as singer, songwriter and guitarist of Sonic Youth, Thurston Moore was listed as one of Rolling Stone Magazine's "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time." Moore joins us with his blend... read more →
In this back-by-popular-demand airing, eTown hosts Nick and Helen Forster welcome Swedish indie folk artist José González and his band for a first visit to eTown. Also with us is North Carolina-based... read more →
In this week’s encore broadcast/podcast, eclectic Americana multi-instrumentalists Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys make their first visit to eTown’s solar-powered stage to share their forward-looking take on American roots music.... read more →
Philadelphia born R&B artist Aaron Livingston (AKA Son Little) grew up a preacher’s son, and has sense put those natural musical influences into a career that has included collaborations with... read more →
In this week’s back-by-popular-demand airing of eTown, legendary guitarist, composer and long-time friend of the show Bill Frisell visits our solar-powered stage to share music from his latest collection of... read more →
Multi-instrumentalist Jackie Greene has cut his chops on stages with the likes of Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, The Black Crowes and countless others. This week, he makes a return visit... read more →
eTown hosts Nick and Helen Forster welcome Texas singer/songwriter Hayes Carll to eTown Hall’s solar-powered stage for lots of great music, collaborations with eTown’s house band, and conversation about the... read more →
It’s a family affair this week in eTown, as mother-and-son folk duo Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear pull up a couple of stools and share their intimate and soulful... read more →
This week in eTown, garage rock powerhouses Heartless Bastards takes the stage at eTown Hall for their appearance on the show. The band, which derived its name from a flubbed... read more →
Hosts Nick and Helen Forster welcome back Boulder-born, Nashville-based siblings Chris and Oliver Wood (The Wood Brothers) who make another stop at eTown Hall to share music from their latest... read more →
On this week's special encore broadcast, we're joined by jam diplomat Keller Williams who returned to eTown back in 2015 with his latest musical configuration that featured the late bass legend... read more →
This week, eTown welcomes Canadian singer/songwriter and do-it-yourself producer, Mac DeMarco, who brings along a unique band of characters to share a sound that has forced critics to invent new genre boxes... read more →
eTown kicks off its New Year, and 26th season, with a look back at an impactful show from recent years. Nashville-based singer/songwriter (and son of country-rock legend Steve Earle) Justin Townes... read more →
This week, we’re back at Red Rocks Amphitheater – heaven on Earth for music lovers – where we’ll pick up where we left off in last week’s episode, featuring more... read more →
eTown returns to our favorite outdoor musical venue in the world – Red Rocks Amphitheater for part one of our two-part musical expedition at one of the most beautiful places... read more →
Bluesman Eric Bibb (the talented son of iconic folk performer Leon Bibb and nephew of actor/activist Paul Robeson) brings both his dynamic songs and his thoughtful views about the current... read more →
This week, Texas-based, brother/sister-led rock outfit The Oh Hellos make their first visit to eTown with an eclectic band in tow, to share music from their latest collection of recordings,... read more →
If we had to fit any more musical legends on the stage this week, we’d have to build a much bigger stage. Long-time friends of the show and multiple Grammy... read more →
Legendary Texas Americana artist Robert Earl Keen brings his full band to eTown’s solar-powered stage to share music from his latest collections of recordings – Happy Prisoner (The Bluegrass Sessions).... read more →
The transcendental folk-rock band Elephant Revival joins us, showcasing original songs reflecting their collective musical influences which range from Scottish/Celtic, bluegrass, traditional ballads, country, 40s/50s jazz standards (and even occasionally... read more →
Australia’s multi-instrumentalist Xavier Rudd joins eTown with his band the United Nations, showcasing their world music and reggae project, Nanna. Frazey Ford, founding member of The Be Good Tanyas, adds... read more →
Multi-platinum-selling singer/songwriter/producer and piano virtuoso Ben Folds makes a stop in eTown to share music spanning his career, as well as stories about his recent musical excursions in the orchestral... read more →
In this week’s back-by-popular-demand broadcast, we welcome two old friends to the eTown Hall stage. Extraordinarily ultra-talented singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Darrell Scott has been called “the best of the... read more →
In this week's back-by-popular demand episode, Boston-based quartet Lake Street Dive join us with their dynamic mix of alt-pop, rock, jazz and R&B along with Americana singer and songwriter Eilen Jewell. With music... read more →
Austin’s talented songwriter and Grammy award recipient James McMurtry joins eTown to showcase songs from his latest album, Complicated Game. McMurtry’s songwriting is a rich poetry that focuses on the... read more →
In this week’s back-by-popular-demand broadcast, eTown welcomes two newcomers to the solar-powered musical clubhouse this week. Singer/songwriter Ryan Bingham made a big splash with his work for the soundtrack of... read more →
In this week’s special encore broadcast, eTown hosts Nick and Helen Forster welcome two friends to the stage: Scottish-Australian musician Colin Hay (of Men At Work fame) and talented singer, songwriter, actress and... read more →
eTown returns, yet again, to quite possibly the most legendary music venue on the planet – Red Rocks Amphitheater– for some epic music with North Carolina-based indie group Iron & Wine... read more →
Returning to the eTown stage is our friend, legendary country/rock singer and songwriter Steve Earle. Also with us, a true American cultural treasure: Composer/multi-instrumentalist/author David Amram. As a classical composer and performer, David's integration of jazz, folkloric... read more →
In this week’s encore broadcast, eTown welcomes Nashville-based band Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors, bringing their classic Americana/alt-rock sound. Also with us is Alternative folk-country singer, songwriter and record producer Del Barber.... read more →