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eTown Time-Capsule: Richard Thompson, Sarah McLachlan, & Award Winner Julie Weier

Air Date(s): 06/16/2021


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eTown Time-Capsule: Bob Weir, Rob Wasserman, Interview Guests from The Nature Conservancy, & More

Air Date(s): 06/09/2021


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Best of eTown: 1993

Air Date(s): 06/02/2021


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Best of eTown: 1992

Air Date(s): 05/26/2021


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Best of eTown: 1991

Air Date(s): 05/19/2021


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eTown with Patrick Watson, Basia Bulat, and Award Winner Brandon Dennison

Air Date(s): 05/12/2021


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eTown 30th Anniversary Celebration Part 2 of 2

Air Date(s): 05/05/2021


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eTown 30th Anniversary Celebration Part 1 of 2

Air Date(s): 04/28/2021


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eTown Archival Earth Day Special

Air Date(s): 04/21/2021

Earth Day is a huge deal for eTown. We taped our first show on Earth...
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eTown with Willie Nelson & The War & Treaty

Air Date(s): 04/14/2021


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eTown with Aoife O’Donovan, Che Apalache, & Interview Guest Bea Johnson of Zero Waste Home (Part 2 of 2)

Air Date(s): 04/07/2021 - 04/13/2021

For part two of a two part show, we’re joined by eTown veteran Aoife O’Donovan...
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eTown with Aoife O’Donovan, Che Apalache, & Award Winner KC Curberson-Alvarado (Part 1 of 2)

Air Date(s): 03/31/2021 - 04/06/2021

This week, appropriately, we have an especially international eTown show, one in which the performances...
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eTown with Lake Street Dive & Shakey Graves

Air Date(s): 03/24/2021 - 03/30/2021


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eTown with Allen Stone, Nikki Lane, & Interview Guest Marc Barasch

Air Date(s): 03/17/2021 - 03/17/2021


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eTown with Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Caleb Klauder & Reeb Willms, & Interview Guest Nona Yehia (Vertical Harvest)

Air Date(s): 03/10/2021 - 03/16/2021

This week’s eTown re-airing features talented guitarist and young bluesman Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, a Mississippi-native guitar,...
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eTown with Capitol Sun Rays, John Long, & Award Winner: Laura Stachel (We Care Solar)

Air Date(s): 03/03/2021 - 03/09/2021

On this week’s eTown re-airing, we’re honored to welcome rootsy super group Capitol Sun Rays for their...
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eTown with Ani DiFranco & Zoë Boekbinder

Air Date(s): 02/24/2021 - 03/02/2021

Ani DiFranco is one of the most prolific, focused, and issues-oriented songwriters in America today. She...
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eTown with Ondara & Gary Nicholson

Air Date(s): 02/17/2021 - 02/23/2021

Kenya-born Minneapolis resident Ondara shares his quarantine inspired songs and his remarkable story with Nick.
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eTown with The Milk Carton Kids, Rose Cousins, & Award Winner Roz Babener (Community Warehouse)

Air Date(s): 02/10/2021 - 02/16/2021

This week, eTown favorites The Milk Carton Kids, the dynamic American indie-folk duo, return to eTown....
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eTown with Steve Earle and The Dukes, Joe Purdy, & Award Winner Renee Boughman (F.A.R.M.)

Air Date(s): 02/03/2021 - 03/09/2021

In this back-by-popular-demand rebroadcast, legendary singer, songwriter, actor, and author Steve Earle returns to eTown.  Rootsy folk...
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Justin Townes Earle / Emily Gimble / Interview: Jane Zelikova (500 Women Scientists)

Air Date(s): 07/29/2020 - 08/04/2020

This week’s eTown encore program showcases the famously raw and wonderful singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle,...
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eTown at Red Rocks: Part Two

Air Date(s): 07/22/2020 - 07/28/2020

This week’s show is a special “eTown at Red Rocks” episode, as we return to...
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eTown at Red Rocks: Part One

Air Date(s): 07/15/2020 - 07/21/2020

This week’s show is a special “eTown at Red Rocks” episode, as we return to...
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DeVotchKa / Kyle Emerson / Award: Sr. Edna Lonergan (St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care)

Air Date(s): 07/01/2020 - 07/07/2020

This week’s encore episode features Denver-based, internationally renowned, multi-instrumental and vocal ensemble DeVotchKa. Also joining...
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Allen Stone / Nikki Lane / Interview: Marc Barasch

Air Date(s): 04/29/2020 - 05/05/2020

This week on the eTown airwaves, we welcome neo-soul and modern R&B artist Allen Stone....
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The Lil Smokies / Jack Broadbent / Interview: Xiye Bastida

Air Date(s): 04/01/2020 - 04/07/2020

Our musical guests this week include the Missoula-based bluegrass, folk band The Lil Smokies, for...
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Ron Pope / Pieta Brown / Award: Martin Tyner & Scout the Eagle (Southwest Wildlife Foundation of Utah)

Air Date(s): 12/11/2019 - 12/17/2019

First time visitor to eTown, Ron Pope, joins us with some of his original songs;...
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Patty Griffin / John Smith / Award: Jordan Kassalow (VisionSpring)

Air Date(s): 12/04/2019 - 12/10/2019

Veteran singer/songwriter Patty Griffin returns to the eTown stage after a long absence, and talented...
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Strand of Oaks / Anna Burch / Award: Murray Fisher (Billion Oyster Project)

Air Date(s): 11/27/2019 - 12/03/2019

One of our all time favorites, Strand of Oaks, returns to the eTown stage this...
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Darrell Scott / Kaia Kater / Award: Becca Stevens (Thistle Farms)

Air Date(s): 11/13/2019 - 11/19/2019

The seasoned and the new meet this week on eTown: veteran songwriter, guitarist, and singer...
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Damien Jurado / Laura Gibson / Award: Charles Robbins of Project Angel Heart

Air Date(s): 10/30/2019 - 11/05/2019

Two ethereal singer/songwriters from the great Northwest join us this week: Damien Jurado, native to...
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Tyler Childers / The Suitcase Junket / Chad Bernstein (Guitars Over Guns)

Air Date(s): 10/23/2019 - 10/29/2019

This week on the eTown airwaves we’re joined by Americana/country singer/songwriter Tyler Childers. Tyler fuses...
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Michael Franti / Victoria Canal / Award: Dr. William Brown of One World Medical Relief

Air Date(s): 10/9/19 - 10/15/19

We’re joined this week by prolific musician, humanitarian, filmmaker, and activist Michael Franti. Franti believes...
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The Infamous Stringdusters / Molly Tuttle / Award: Maria Rose Belding of MEANS

Air Date(s): 10/02/2019 - 10/08/2019

The high energy, Grammy-winning bluegrass band The Infamous Stringdusters return to the eTown stage this...
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Loreena McKennitt / Greg Laswell / Sue Lee (Sock It To ’em Sock Campaign)

Air Date(s): 11/20/2019 - 11/26/2019

This week’s encore program features the lovely Loreena McKennitt. McKennitt’s “eclectic Celtic” music has received...
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Hiss Golden Messenger / Chris Hillman & Herb Pedersen / Interview: Dr. Kenneth Lacovara

Air Date(s): 09/25/2019 - 10/01/2019

This week on the eTown airwaves we’re joined by Americana/folk band Hiss Golden Messenger, whose...
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Bettye LaVette / Vilray / Award Winner: Rose Tourje of ANEW

Air Date(s): 09/18/2019 - 09/24/2019

We’ve got a soulful hour of music and conversation this week featuring the legendary soul...
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Jack Johnson / The Weather Station / Interview: Jeff Orlowski (Chasing Coral)

Air Date(s): 11/06/2019 - 11/12/2019

This week brings a special encore broadcast featuring renowned singer/songwriter and avid environmental activist Jack...
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Over the Rhine / David Huckfelt / Award: Michelle Angela of Veterans Garden Project

Air Date(s): 09/04/2019 - 09/10/2019

This week’s program showcases the exceptionally talented musical husband and wife duo Over the Rhine,...
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The Travelin’ McCourys / Liz Vice / Award: Lina Sergie Attar of Karam Foundation

Air Date(s): 8/28/19 - 9/3/19

In this week’s back-by-popular-demand re-airing, we’re joined by longtime friends of the Forsters, The Travelin’...
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The Waifs / Jim Lauderdale / Award: Andreas Karelas of RE-volv

Air Date(s): 10/16/2019 - 10/22/2019

Our musical guests this week have one thing in common: They’re all returning to the...
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(PT. 1) Anders Osborne / Chatham County Line / Award: Gary Fine of Prisoner Express

Air Date(s): 08/14/19 - 08/20/19

With more guests than usual, this show will be spread over two weeks. This week,...
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Marlon Williams / Esmé Patterson / Award: Doug Vilsack of Elephant Energy

Air Date(s): 08/7/19 - 08/13/19

This encore broadcast features award-winning singer/songwriter and talented New Zealand native Marlon Williams. Also with...
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Jessica Lea Mayfield / Birds of Chicago / Award: Twesigye Jackson Kaguri of Nyaka Aids Orphans Project

Air Date(s): 07/24/2019 - 07/30/19

For this encore broadcast, we’re joined by talented singer-songwriter Jessica Lea Mayfield. Also with us,...
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Bob Schneider / Joan Shelley / Jeremy Bloom

Air Date(s): 06/26/19 - 07/2/19

This week, eTown revisits musical pairing with Austin-based singer/songwriter Bob Schneider, on his return visit...
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William Bell / Alejandro Escovedo / Justin Kruger (Project Helping)

Air Date(s): 5/22/19 - 5/28/19

This week’s eTown encore program showcases the legendary soul singer/songwriter William Bell, known throughout the...
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(PT. 2) Anders Osborne / Chatham County Line/ The McIntosh County Shouters

Air Date(s): 08/21/2019 - 08/27/2019

We continue with Part Two of this rich and full program, with more music from...
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Billy Strings / Jon Stickley Trio / Award: Arif Khan of Depave

Air Date(s): 7/10/19 - 7/16/19

In this week’s back-by-popular-demand re-airing, we’re joined by popular young bluegrass artist Billy Strings. Whether...
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Noam Pikelny / The Lee Boys / Jonathan Rose

Air Date(s): 06/12/19 - 06/18/19

In this week’s “back by popular demand” broadcast/podcast, Punch Brothers’ band member and banjo impresario...
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John Oates / Lilly Hyatt / Helen Thorpe (Author of “The Newcomers”)

Air Date(s): 5/1/19 - 5/7/19

In this week’s back-by-popular-demand re-airing, we’re joined by rock/R&B/soul guitarist, singer/songwriter (and half of legendary...
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eTown On The Road: JJ Grey / Cicada Rhythm / Melaney Smith (Books For Keeps)

Air Date(s): 06/05/2019 - 06/11/2019

In this week’s crowd favorite re-airing, eTown turns on the southern charm as the crew...
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Tyminski / Angel Snow / Henry Red Cloud
(Red Cloud Renewable Energy Center)

Air Date(s): 4/17/19 - 4/23/19

This week’s encore eTown broadcast features multi-instrumentalist and vocalist extraordinaire Tyminski (you may remember him...
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Hot Rize & Friends: Jerry Douglas, Stuart Duncan & Sam Bush

Air Date(s): 3/20/19 - 3/26/19

This week features an impressive line-up of bluegrass impresarios. The legendary band Hot Rize (whose...
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Fruition / Baskery / Sophia Watkins (Forest Fund)

Air Date(s): 2/20/19 - 2/26/19

This week we revisit a fan-favorite episode featuring Portland, Oregon-based bluegrass/Americana group Fruition, who’ll share...
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Deer Tick / Garland Jeffreys / Kathleen Hower (Global Links)

Air Date(s): 2/13/19 - 2/19/19

This week in eTown, the Providence, Rhode Island-based alternative group Deer Tick share their one-of-a-kind...
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eTown on the Road: Lafayette, LA w/ Sonny Landreth & More

Air Date(s): 1/16/19 - 1/22/19

This week, eTown returns to the Acadiana Center for the Arts in Lafayette, Louisiana for...
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eTown on the Road: Lafayette, LA w/ Rhiannon Giddens & More

Air Date(s): 1/9/18 - 1/15/18

It’s a not-to-be-missed ‘eTown On the Road’ episode this week! In this special two-part re-broadcast,...
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The War and Treaty / Haley Heynderickx / Hippie Jack Stoddart

Air Date(s): 12/12/18 - 12/18/18

We welcome two exciting musical ‘first timers’ to eTown this week. The husband-and-wife duo The...
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Andrew Bird / Leif Vollebekk / Tom Chappell (Tom’s of Maine)

Air Date(s): 11/21/18 - 11/27/18

This week we revisit a fan-favorite episode featuring singer/songwriter and violin virtuoso Andrew Bird. Andrew...
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Calexico / Eric Andersen / Monte Belmonte (Monte’s March)

Air Date(s): 11/14/18 - 11/20/18

Geography has a way of seeping into music, and this week on the airwaves, we...
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eTown in Boone, NC: Mandolin Orange / Josh Ritter / Ali Casparian (Bounty & Soul)

Air Date(s): 11/7/18 - 11/13/18

This week, it’s a special ‘eTown on the Road’ show! We’re joined by gifted singer/songwriter...
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Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives / Cassandra Jenkins / Michael Kodas (Author of “Megafire”)

Air Date(s): 10/31/18 - 11/6/18

eTown welcomes legendary Grammy Award-winning country singer/songwriter Marty Stuart, along with his virtuosic band –...
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Basia Bulat / The Pines / Marc Gold (100 Friends Project)

Air Date(s): 10/24/18 - 10/30/18

We welcome two exciting musical newcomers to eTown. Canadian folk singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Basia Bulat...
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The Wailin’ Jennys / Willie Watson / Dr. Patricia Limerick

Air Date(s): 10/17/18 - 10/23/18

This week we’ve got both ‘Wailin’ and Willy! Our musical guests, all making their first...
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John Moreland / Phoebe Hunt / Susan Burton (A New Way Of Life Re-Entry Project)

Air Date(s): 10/10/18 - 10/16/18

This week, we continue our long tradition of featuring great musical artists with Oklahoma roots...
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Bob Weir / John Fullbright (Pt. 2)

Air Date(s): 9/19/18 - 9/25/18

Be sure to tune in to eTown this week for part two of our special...
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Bob Weir / John Fullbright (Pt. 1)

Air Date(s): 9/12/18 - 9/18/18

Be sure to tune in to eTown this week for part one of a special...
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eTown On The Road: Mavis Staples / Ani DiFranco (Pt. 2)

Air Date(s): 8/22/18 - 8/28/18

This week, eTown is back at Denver’s historic Paramount Theater for part two of our...
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eTown On The Road: Mavis Staples / Ani DiFranco (Pt. 1)

Air Date(s): 8/15/18 - 8/21/18

It’s Pt. 1 of a special encore broadcast this week as we revisit our show at the...
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Chicano Batman / BettySoo / Sarah Jackson (Casa de Paz)

Air Date(s): 8/1/18 - 8/7/18

This week, eTown welcomes the eclectic, LA-based psychedelic soul group, Chicano Batman, for some solar-powered...
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Loudon Wainwright III / Heather Maloney / Dan Rountree (Current Problems)

Air Date(s): 12/26/18 - 1/1/19

This week we revisit a fan-favorite from precisely one year ago. Folk singer, humorist and...
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Aoife O’Donovan / Marty O’Reilly / Cheryl Boerger (Plates for People and the Planet)

Air Date(s): 11/28/18 - 12/4/18

It’s a special encore broadcast this week as we’re joined on the airwaves by singer/songwriter...
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Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors / Tift Merritt / Stephen Ritz (Green Bronx Machine)

Air Date(s): 7/25/18 - 7/31/18

This week we revisit a fan-favorite episode from last year featuring singer/songwriter Drew Holcomb and...
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John Paul White / Marley’s Ghost / Kathleen Baumgardner (FoCo Cafe)

Air Date(s): 7/11/18 - 7/17/18

In this week’s episode, we’re joined by singer/songwriter/producer John Paul White who originally joined us...
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Brother Ali / Chuck Prophet / Laura Tenenbaum (Oceans Melting Greenland Project)

Air Date(s): 7/4/18 - 7/10/18

It’s an eclectic encore broadcast this week as we revisit our show featuring hip-hop artist...
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Dave Alvin / Jimmie Dale Gilmore / Elaine Hamel (Girls at Work)

Air Date(s): 6/20/18 - 6/26/18

It’s an hour packed full of great songwriting and storytelling on the airwaves this week...
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Leftover Salmon / Paul Thorn / Jen Kay (CU Boulder)

Air Date(s): 6/13/18 - 6/19/18

We’re joined this week by the high energy band and old friends Leftover Salmon, known...
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Rodney Crowell / Robert Ellis / Mona Purdy (Share Your Soles)

Air Date(s): 6/6/18 - 6/12/18

It’s a special encore broadcast this week, featuring two-time Grammy Award winner and legendary singer/songwriter Rodney Crowell to the...
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Calexico / Ray Wylie Hubbard / Veronika Scott (The Empowerment Plan)

Air Date(s): 5/23/18 - 5/29/18

This week, hosts Nick and Helen Forster welcome the eclectic, Latin/country/jazz/rock  influenced sound of Arizona-based...
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Steep Canyon Rangers / Matt the Electrician / Susan Chidley (Children Without Shoes Int’l)

Air Date(s): 3/14/18 - 3/20/18

In this week’s encore broadcast, Grammy Award-winning bluegrass outfit Steep Canyon Rangers bring their energetic...
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