New York based band Donna the Buffalo brings an eclectic and often socially conscious music. Their sound has its base in traditional mountain music and is infused with elements of... read more →
Widely acknowledged as one of the world's most innovative and technically proficient banjo players, Béla Fleck and his wife, clawhammer banjo player and singer Abigail Washburn, join us as husband-and-wife musical... read more →
Brooklyn-based baroque pop band San Fermin joins us this week. The New Yorker magazine recently praised the musicianship of this eight-piece band, noting their ability to "deliver epic and emotion-laden rock, with... read more →
eTown welcomes back long-time guest and singer/songwriter Martin Sexton with his dynamic folk/rock and “blue-eyed soul” sound. Also joining us is folk duo The Milk Carton Kids, who’ll share their delicate... read more →
Boston-based string band The Deadly Gentlemen share their modern approach to acoustic music with a sound that incorporates pop, punk, rock, spoken word and rap elements. Banjo virtuoso, guitarist, singer and... read more →
The powerful quintet Blitzen Trapper visits eTown for the first time, featuring their eclectic and experimental mix of rock, bluegrass, country and folk. We’re also joined by Alex Brown Church, frontman... read more →
Philadelphia-based alt hip-hop musician G. Love (of G. Love and Special Sauce fame) makes his first visit to eTown, providing a rare solo set comprised of laid-back blues, classic R&B... read more →
Minneapolis-based hip-hop duo Atmosphere joins us with their vibrant, live instrumentations and often-weighty subject matter that continues to push the boundaries of what indie rap can mean. Singer and songwriter Matt... read more →
California Chicano rock band Los Lobos (Spanish for “The Wolves”) join us this show. This iconic sextet has won multiple Grammy Awards with their unique combination of rock and roll,... read more →
This week eTown returns to the beautiful vistas of Red Rocks Amphitheater for Part Two of our eTown Red Rocks series, with special guests Emmylou Harris & the Red Dirt... read more →
Hosts Nick & Helen Forster head to one of the best (and most stunning) outdoor music venues on the planet, Red Rocks. This two-part show features three stellar musical guests: Emmylou Harris... read more →
Young progressive-folk singer and songwriter Sarah Jarosz makes her second trip to eTown: Rolling Stone magazine has compared her to Gillian Welch. Mojo labeled her a "newgrass prodigy" for her skills on... read more →
This week, Laura Marling joins us all the way from Hampshire, England. Rolling Stone magazine compared this award-winning British singer/ songwriter and guitarist to iconic folk artist Joni Mitchell. Also with us:... read more →
Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist David Bromberg joins us this show with his quirky, humorous lyrics and versatile variety of bluegrass, blues, country and western, jazz and rock and roll. Also with... read more →
eTown heads to Fort Collins Colorado this week to welcome back rock-blues band Big Head Todd and the Monsters: In the three decades since they first hit the music scene... read more →
This week, hosts Nick and Helen Forster welcome two world-class Americana groups to eTown. Guitar-plucking troubadour Pokey LaFarge and his band, the South City Three share the sounds of America’s... read more →
California-based trio The Devil Makes Three brings an eclectic blend of bluegrass, old-time music, country, folk, blues, jazz, ragtime and rockabilly to the eTown stage. Plus, twenty-year-old singer/songwriter Parker Millsap joins us with his... read more →
eTown welcomes distinguished rhythm-and-blues musician Leon Russell: Widely considered one of the most accomplished and versatile musicians in the history of rock 'n roll, Leon shares some of his famous... read more →
This week on the show we've got Americana favourites Band of Horses. It's not very often that the band plays stripped down sets such as this and it was a... read more →
Popular singer/songwriter duo Tegan and Sara are with us this week; having sold nearly one million albums and toured with musicians from The Killers to Neil Young, these Canadian twin sisters have... read more →
This week’s broadcast/podcast features Los Angeles based indie-folk band Lord Huron with their unique variety of sound effects and instrumentation. Also joining us is talented singer, songwriter, musician and visual... read more →
This week, old eTown friend and popular folk/pop singer and songwriter Brett Dennen makes his fourth appearance on the show. Seattle-based singer and songwriter Sera Cahoone also joins us with a great... read more →
Scottish indie-rock band Frightened Rabbit joins us with a bold set of intimate and complex songs. California-based singer and songwriter Nataly Dawn is also with us this show: What began as... read more →
In this encore broadcast, eTown hosts Nick & Helen Forster welcome Chicago singer/ songwriter Joe Pug: Joe's songs offer an updated version of the country-folk archetypes that Bob Dylan and... read more →
In this back-by-popular-demand broadcast, legendary singer, songwriter, actor and author Steve Earle returns to eTown this show to rock out with his band The Dukes. Also with us: folk singer... read more →
This week on eTown, Grammy- nominated singer and songwriter John Fullbright joins us for his first visit to eTown with his powerful southern country/ rock sound. This 25-year-old Americana/ folk musician and... read more →
eTown welcomes back Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter Dave Alvin this week. He’s worn many hats over his long career as a songwriter, producer, session musician and even as an actor in... read more →
Seattle-based rising stars Pickwick join us this week with a sharp, high-energy classic Americana sound that blends indie rock, folk and neo-soul. Also with us: Tommy Malone, a gifted singer/ songwriter/ guitarist who has enjoyed... read more →
eTown hosts Nick and Helen Forster welcome back the legendary Judy Collins as a very special musical guest as well as a Lifetime E-Chievement Award winner. Judy Collins has thrilled audiences worldwide for... read more →
eTown welcomes back long-time guest and singer/songwriter Martin Sexton with his dynamic folk/rock and “blue-eyed soul” sound. Also joining us is folk duo The Milk Carton Kids, who’ll share their delicate... read more →
eTown heads up the road to Fort Collins’ beautiful Lincoln Center to welcome Seattle-based Americana sensations The Head and The Heart. This popular indie folk-rock band shares their one-of-a-kind vocal... read more →
eTown hosts Nick and Helen Forster welcome two world-class acts with Boulder roots. The Wood Brothers join us with a one-of-a-kind sound that only siblings can create, sharing their soulful... read more →
Portland, Oregon quintet Blitzen Trapper is with us, bringing their eclectic and experimental mix of rock, bluegrass, country and folk. We are also joined by Alex Brown Church, frontman for... read more →
This week, eTown welcomes two international musical guests with distinct and unmistakable sounds: Ontario Canada’s City and Colour and Hamburg-based pop duo BOY. Dallas Green, performing under the moniker “City... read more →
Boston-based string band The Deadly Gentlemen share their modern approach to acoustic music with a sound that incorporates pop, punk, rock, spoken word and rap elements. Banjo virtuoso, guitarist, singer... read more →
This week, eTown welcomes the unique as well as the traditional sounds of Celtic-folk quintet Solas. Also with us is legendary songwriter Terry Allen, a well-known musician, poet and visual... read more →
Minneapolis-based hip-hop duo Atmosphere joins us this show featuring their vibrant, live instrumentations and often-weighty subject matter that continues to push the boundaries of what indie rap can mean. Singer and... read more →
This week eTown hosts Nick and Helen Forster welcome two world-class artists, Marcia Ball and Paul Thorn for an episode steeped in the musical traditions of the American south. Ball’s piano playing, singing... read more →
Philadelphia-based alt hip-hop musician G. Love (frontman for G. Love and Special Sauce) joins us for a rare solo set with a mix of laid-back blues, classic R&B and modern... read more →