Literally weeks before American musical legend, John Hartford, lost his battle with cancer he visited the eTown stage one last time with his friends, David Grisman and Mike Seeger. This... read more →
As many of you know, before we built our new, solor-powered home, eTown Hall, we taped the show at the historic Boulder Theatre here in our hometown of Boulder Colorado.... read more →
When Nickel Creek began as a bluegrass trio in 1989, its pre-teen members stunned audiences with their remarkable musical gifts. Since then, members Chris Thile, Sara Watkins and Sean Watkins have found... read more →
As we enter a new election year, we felt it appropriate to revisit one of the larger shows we've ever put on throughout our 24 year history at the Democratic... read more →
Written by our host Nick Forster: Ralph was one of the pioneers, an original. His singing and his banjo playing were instantly recognizable, and he had a great sense of... read more →
If you've seen My Morning Jacket live at anytime during their 18 year career, you understand why they are hailed as one of the greatest American rock bands of the 21st century.... read more →
Like Townes Van Zandt, Lyle Lovett, Lucinda Williams, and Nanci Griffith, Guy Clark, carried the tradition of the rough-hewn Texas singer/songwriter to his own personal corner of American roots music.... read more →
This week we're throwing it back to one of the most eclectic tapings from our early years featuring legendary musician, singer, songwriter, poet, author and activist Willie Nelson AND Grammy... read more →
In this honor having the Wood Brothers on our current show this week, we're going to throw it back to the last time that they made a trip to eTown... read more →
In anticipation of Bill Frisell's upcoming taping at eTown Hall, this Tuesday February 23rd (Purchase tickets HERE), let us revisit his first time on the show all the way back in... read more →
In anticipation of Jackie Greene's upcoming return to eTown (purchase tickets HERE), let us revisit his first visit from back in June of 2010 with Ethopian-born, San Francisco-based singer/songwriter Meklit... read more →
In the spirit of Mardi Gras, today we're throwing it back to a special taping from 2005 featuring New Orleans natives Aaron Neville & the Subdudes! This show was taped... read more →
“We were so lucky to have had Dan Hicks on eTown twice, once in 2001 and once in 2009. His music was infectious - loose and tight at the same... read more →
Over the years, we here at eTown have had the pleasure of welcoming the one and only Lyle Lovett to the eTown stage 4 times. One of which was the... read more →
Exactly 14 years ago today, January 21st of 2002, we welcomed two young, soulful singer/songwriters who at the time were just starting to achieve national recognition. Jack Johnson, who has... read more →
It certainly is fun digging back into our Archives here at eTown. Today we revisit a lively taping from August of 2005 featuring Colorado's own, String Cheese Incident. Touring in... read more →
This week we are throwing it back to this absolutely incredible show featuring the legendary American rock band Little Feat as well as equally legendary singer/songwriter Janis Ian! Sit back and... read more →
It goes without saying that the late J.J. Cale was one of the most influential songwriters of our time. Over a career that spanned more than a dozen albums of his... read more →
This week we've dug up a show from May of 2010 that promises to take you on an eclectic and exciting musical journey. On the show, our hosts Nick & Helen Forster welcomed Grace... read more →
Since eTown's inception all the way back in 1991, we have been lucky to have some amazing musicians grace the eTown stage. More often than not when we are digging into... read more →
We were digging through the eTown Archive today and came across this wonderfully unique taping from November of 2011 featuring the talented British singer-songwriter, instrumentalist and producer Imogen Heap (who was... read more →
At the end of every summer, eTown’s hometown of Boulder, Colorado becomes home to a big radio shindig for music industry and radio executives to gather, see some great live... read more →
For this week's Throwback Thursday we are throwing it back to one of the most memorable (and rockin') eTown tapings we have had in recent memory. Back in August of... read more →
In celebration of Red Rocks 75th Anniversary we have dug into the eTown Archives and unearthed recordings from our very first 'eTown on the Rocks' show at Red Rocks from... read more →
eTown Archive – 9.1.2003 – Yonder Mountain, Michelle Shocked & Keller Williams – eTown at Red Rocks!
To celebrate Labor Day this year we have decided to dig up some recordings from the eTown Archive of shows that we're taped on Labor Day. Our 2nd release comes from... read more →
As Colorado psyches up for Phish’s 3 night run at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park this Labor Day Weekend, we thought we’d dig up some Mike and Page (Phish) recordings from... read more →
Brett Dennen has been a long-time friend of eTown ever since his first visit to the show all the way back in 2006. We always love bringing him back as... read more →
“I’ve got too much month, and not enough money.” When I heard G. Love (one of this week’s musical guests) singing this line back at the taping for this week’s... read more →
In case you haven't already seen Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats' performance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon last week, do yourself a favor and check it out right now!... read more →
Not to blatantly reference Al Gore’s controversial and debated film, An Inconvenient Truth, but I couldn’t think of a better word to use other than “Inconvenient.” They pretty much nailed... read more →
We were digging into the eTown Archive today and stumbled upon this incredible show from 1994 featuring legendary artists Joan Baez and Pops Staples! Hear a couple selections from the... read more →
Somehow I can still remember it like it was yesterday. I was a highly opinionated teenager, but still maintained an open mind when it came to music. I was into... read more →
I love to learn new things. Try to learn something new everyday. Sometimes its something totally simple, like grasping the basic principles behind having an urban garden (you should see... read more →
Hey, first, wishing you all a safe, fun and relaxing Fourth of July extended weekend. I hope whatever you plan to do, or not do, over these next few days... read more →
Just got back from Telluride, went to attend the bluegrass festival. I saw SO many wonderful old friends while I was there, from my days living in that mountain town in... read more →
Hi! Helen here. Hey trivia question: Did you know eTown is a nonprofit organization? Here at eTown we work hard everyday to further our mission (“to educate, entertain and inspire... read more →
This week, we are digging into the archives and reviving a great show that was taped a couple of years ago with artists Tim O’Brien and Darrell Scott. Of course... read more →
Back in the early 80’s, when I was a young boy in Tennessee, music was a commodity that was much more difficult to obtain and share than it is these... read more →
It’s one of those places worthy of a pilgrimage if you’ve never been. When I was very young, I used to sit in my grandmother’s attic apartment and listen to... read more →
A little bit can go a long way. Many times so much further than “a lot.” An old friend that was my first Afro-Cuban drumming teacher back in the 90’s... read more →
The cool thing about eTown is that if you hang around in this solar-powered musical clubhouse for long enough, you’ll see some artists come back to visit a few times.... read more →
It’s been a while since eTown has hit the road for a taping far away from our solar-powered musical clubhouse – eTown Hall. In some ways we’ve grown accustomed over... read more →
Hi all! Our spring themed blogs continue (third one in a row now . . what does this tell us? We’ve definitely collectively got seasonal change on the brain here... read more →
eTown just got back from Anaheim where we were the featured event on Saturday night at the Natural Products Expo. Our show, which was a benefit for the non-profit organization... read more →
This week we take a second look at a broadcast/podcast we originally aired last year. It was a pairing that turned out to be a gem, and we thought it... read more →
What a week at eTown Hall! In one seven day period, we hosted multiple Grammy winner, Steve Earle, 84 year-old legend David Amram (French horn jazz master, composer and Beat... read more →
This week we have two great artists on deck that we think you’ll both enjoy. We are dipping into the musical pools from the two “T” states to bring you... read more →
We’ve got another great encore broadcast/podcast for you this week, featuring two musical acts that most certainly have never been in the same room before the taping. First up is... read more →
My grandparents in Tennessee (on the Littlefield side) had a gold velvet couch and recliner in their living room. Since both of my parents worked, I usually rode the school... read more →
As a kid, I can remember it very clearly. My brother and I spent quite a bit of time staying with our grandparents, who lived only a few miles away... read more →