Every now and then, an unlikely pairing of artists at an eTown taping reminds me of just how magical things can go down during production. On the surface, pairing an... read more →
All of us here at eTown are saddened to hear of the passing of Scott Hutchison of Frightened Rabbit. We had the pleasure of having Scott on eTown back in... read more →
Something happens to me every spring as the weather begins to warm, and the chances of snow become fewer and further between. I’m sure I am not the only one... read more →
We were digging into the eTown Archive today and stumbled upon this photo of Nick Forster and Ben Harper hangin' out at our 100th show all the way back in 1994!... read more →
Our go-to employee for office music here at the eTown offices curated a Spotify playlist of our favorite tunes from artists that joined us on eTown this year (plus a... read more →
Today we revisit a very special show from 1992 featuring the late, legendary singer/songwriter Townes Van Zandt. Sit back, relax and enjoy! https://soundcloud.com/etown-3/townes-van-zandt-live-at-etown-december-6-1992
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 →
This week we're throwin' it back to a taping from not too long ago that was so nice we've played it way more than twice here at the eTown offices!... read more →
This week we're throwing it back to our first-ever taping in Aspen, Colorado, at the historic Wheeler Opera House in January of 2010! Exquisitely talented singer-songwriter John Hiatt made his return to the... read more →
In this classic show from not too long ago, eTown gets even more soulful than usual, as hosts Nick & Helen Forster welcomed the late Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, the... read more →
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 →
eTown's Handmade Songs Series is a songwriting program for high school students to exhibit and expand their creativity, and to learn about music production in a professional setting. Each year,... 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 →