This week we revisit a show featuring musical guests, Afie Jurvanen (also known as Bahamas)–a great singer-songwriter from Nova Scotia, along with Jess Williamson, a wonderful country-flavored singer-songwriter from Los Angeles by way of Marfa, Texas. Also, Nick sits down with Rod Moraga to discuss the complexities of wildfires and home protection in an evolving environment affected by climate change. That's all this week on eTown! Visit our Youtube Channel to see artist interviews, live recordi...
Jun 19, 2024•59 min•Ep. 415
It's a special night of fresh Bluegrass music as Sam Grisman Project and Viv & Riley share the stage with Nick, Helen, and The eTones! Nick also has an intriguing chat with Lucy Wallace of Dance To Be Free–a non-profit organization that works for prison inmate reform through the power of dance. That's all this week on eTown! Visit our Youtube Channel to see artist interviews, live recordings, studio sessions, and more!...
Jun 12, 2024•59 min•Ep. 414
Join us at eTown this week as we revisit a show taped at The Momentary in Bentonville, Arkansas featuring musical guests Allison Russell and Parker Millsap. Allison Russell's career has exploded in the last few years–she's received three Grammy nominations and has won several International awards including the Juno Award from her home country of Canada. Allison is joined by members of her "Circle of Goddesses" as they present some powerful and emotive tunes. Parker Millsap shares the bill and pl...
Jun 05, 2024•59 min•Ep. 413
Join us as we revisit a show recorded at The Momentary in Bentonville, Arkansas featuring musical guests–Calexico and S.G. Goodman. Veterans of the Tucson, Arizona scene, Calexico blends indie-rock, Americana, and Tejano flavors into a unique brand of musical stew. A relative newcomer from Kentucky, S.G. Goodman performs heartfelt country-tinged rock and folk songs that will give you the feels. Nick also sits down with Kenny Williams from Pedal It Forward, a Northwest Arkansas non-profit that fo...
May 29, 2024•59 min•Ep. 412
This week's very special episode of eTown features the mesmerizing melodies of Gregory Alan Isakov as well as the soulful lyrics of Leif Vollebekk. Nick also dives deep with Justin Levy, the Executive Director of Conscious Alliance, in a heartfelt conversation about feeding people in need. That's all this week on eTown! Visit our Youtube Channel to see artist interviews, live recordings, studio sessions, and more!...
May 22, 2024•59 min•Ep. 411
Joining us at eTown this week are Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent of the dynamic duo, Shovels & Rope. Rounding out the musical portion of the show is the Denver bluesman, Nic Clark. Also, Nick sits down with Jim Pugh, keyboardist extraordinaire to discuss Little Village, a non-profit record company that Jim founded. That's all this week on eTown! Visit our Youtube Channel to see artist interviews, live recordings, studio sessions, and more! Be a part of the audience at our next recording: ...
May 15, 2024•59 min•Ep. 410
This week's eTown show features musical guests Mipso and Jake Xerxes Fussell. Mipso's enchanting blend of folk, bluegrass, and indie-rock promises to carry you away on a melodic journey, their harmonies weaving tales of heartache and hope. Jake Xerxes Fussell adds a soulful touch with his deep-rooted Southern sound, effortlessly channeling the spirit of traditional American music. Nick also has an insightful interview with Steve Weiss, curator of UNC Chapel Hill's Southern Folklife Collection, t...
May 08, 2024•59 min•Ep. 409
Martin Earley and Calin Peters are The Ballroom Thieves and, this week, they travel to eTown to share the bill with Canadian songsmith, Ron Sexsmith. Also on the show, Nick discusses sharks and the environmental impact of pollution on our waters with Dr. Mikki McComb-Kobza, Chief Scientist and Executive Director of the Ocean First Institute. That's all this week on eTown! Visit our Youtube Channel to see artist interviews, live recordings, studio sessions, and more!...
May 01, 2024•59 min•Ep. 408
This week, we're welcoming Hurray For The Riff Raff to eTown Hall! This show features a special acoustic duo version of the group consisting of Alynda Segarra and accompanying guitarist Johnny Wilson. Sharing the stage is Peter One, originally from Africa and now located in Nashville. Nick also has a sit down with members of the Green Grad Buffs who share their ideas about re-purposing a defunct coal-fired power plant in Denver. That's all this week on eTown! Visit our Youtube Channel to see art...
Apr 24, 2024•59 min•Ep. 407
This week, we revisit the 2020 “Earth Day” Special, a collection from the archives that’s so nice, we’re running it thrice. So join us for lots of music and conversations between eTown Host Nick Forster and inspiring activists like Jane Goodall and even the founder of Earth Day, the late Senator Gaylord Nelson – all from the eTown archives. Where else are you going to hear Mavis Staples, a Woody Guthrie song sung in Arabic, Jack Johnson, and Jane Goodall all on the same show? That’s this week – ...
Apr 17, 2024•59 min•Ep. 406
It's early Spring in Boulder, Colorado where we welcome The Lil Smokies from Montana and Emily Scott Robinson from Telluride to eTown Hall. The Lil Smokies have graduated from 'up and coming' to 'fully arrived' - they showcase their hyper-melodic brand of song-strong Bluegrass music. Emily Scott Robinson shares the stage with her sultry voice and plays a 'spooky' tune with Nick, Helen and The eTones. Also, Christina Carlson, from Urban Peak in Denver, talks to Nick about youth and homelessness. ...
Apr 10, 2024•59 min•Ep. 405
Canadian Dallas Green is City and Colour. His buddy, Matt Kelly joins him onstage at eTown Hall to perform some amazingly soulful tunes. New Yorkers Kristin Slipp and Cole Kamen-Green are mmeadows. This husband and wife duo display their unique brand of electronica featuring Kristin's dynamic and soaring vocals. Jon Goldstein is a Senior Director at the Environmental Defense Fund. He sits down with Nick to discuss turning the wrench on leaking natural gas. That's all this week on eTown! Visit ou...
Apr 03, 2024•59 min•Ep. 404
Welcome back to another eTown On The Road (from The Momentary in Bentonville, AR)! This week features musical guests James McMurtry and BettySoo from Austin, and Erin Rae from Nashville. Nick also has a visit with Paul E. Scott of HAAM (Health Alliance for Austin Musicians) to discuss the benefits of supporting musicians for the social well-being of a community. That's all this week on eTown! Visit our Youtube Channel to see artist interviews, live recordings, studio sessions, and more! Be a par...
Mar 27, 2024•59 min•Ep. 403
This week, we head home to eTown Hall and welcome back The Band Of Heathens from Austin, Texas. Making her first visit to the eTown stage is outlaw Country phenom Jaime Wyatt from Nashville, Tennessee. Nick also has a sit down with Aaron Miripol, President and CEO of the Urban Land Conservancy to discuss the benefits of neighborhood preservation. That's all this week, on eTown! Visit our Youtube Channel to see artist interviews, live recordings, studio sessions, and more! Be a part of the audien...
Mar 20, 2024•59 min•Ep. 402
Hop on the bus with us as we take to the road to visit The Momentary in Bentonville, Arkansas. This week, we're putting on a show with the inimitable Langhorne Slim from Nashville and with the super funky Greyhounds from Austin. Nick also has a chat with Grady Spann, CEO of the Northwest Arkansas Land Trust, to discuss nature conservation. That's all this week on eTown! Visit our Youtube Channel to see artist interviews, live recordings, studio sessions, and more! Be a part of the audience at ou...
Mar 13, 2024•59 min•Ep. 401
This week on eTown, we're revisiting a special roadshow taped in 2022 at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado. We have alternative rock band Wilco (lead by Jeff Tweedy) and outlaw country singer-songwriter Margo Price. Along with some incredible music from the two, the episode also includes Nick Forster's chats with Jeff and Margo backstage at the iconic venue. That's all this week on eTown! Visit our Youtube Channel to see artist interviews, live recordings, studio sessions, and more! B...
Mar 06, 2024•59 min•Ep. 400
Join us as we revisit the first live taping in eTown Hall for over two years after the shutdown! This show features local hero Daniel Rodriguez, of Elephant Revival fame, as well as Sarah Voss and Daniel Wolff of the band Dead Horses. Nick also sits down with Matt Richtel, author of An Elegant Defense: The Extraordinary Science of the Immunity System, for a short chat . That's all this week! Visit our Youtube Channel to see artist interviews, live recordings, studio sessions, and more! Be a part...
Feb 28, 2024•59 min•Ep. 399
Join us as eTown goes on the road to the historic Ogden Theatre in Denver, Colorado to catch a show featuring two musical guests from the American South whose music reflects their experience living there. Hiss Golden Messenger is an Americana band from North Carolina led by M.C. Taylor and Adeem The Artist is a non-binary country music artist from Knoxville, Tennessee. Both Hiss Golden Messenger and Adeem the Artist are currently on tour! See Hiss Golden Messenger's upcoming dates and Adeem the ...
Feb 21, 2024•59 min•Ep. 398
We travel back to 2020 this week to welcome neo-soul and modern R&B artist Allen Stone and Nashville-based American country and rock singer-songwriter Nikki Lane to eTown! Nick also has a conversation with Marc Barasch, Executive Director of the Green World Campaign, to discuss how a regenerative agricultural revolution could be a solution to reversing climate change. That's all this week! Visit our Youtube Channel to see artist interviews, live recordings, studio sessions, and more! Be a pa...
Feb 14, 2024•59 min•Ep. 397
This week on eTown, we have Part Two of our special on-the-road show from Macky Auditorium in Boulder, Colorado featuring Rufus Wainwright and Madison Cunningham! Madison and Rufus perform more wonderful songs on their own, and also a few magical tunes together! Nick also has a sit-down with author and climate activist Margaret Klein Salamon, Ph.D. Visit our Youtube Channel to see artist interviews, live recordings, studio sessions, and more! Be a part of the audience at our next recording: http...
Feb 07, 2024•59 min•Ep. 396
eTown travels just up the hill to Macky Auditorium on the CU Boulder campus to present a magical show featuring two brilliant award-winning musical artists: Rufus Wainwright and Madison Cunningham! Rufus has won two Juno awards and been nominated for several Grammy awards while Madison won the Grammy for Best Folk Album in 2023. It is our great pleasure to have their voices on eTown this week! Visit our Youtube Channel to see artist interviews, live recordings, studio sessions, and more! Be a pa...
Jan 31, 2024•59 min•Ep. 395
This week’s “back by popular demand” program features Canadian singer-songwriter Patrick Watson, who grew up in Montreal; people often compare his art-music sensibilities with those of Rufus Wainwright or Gregory Alan Isakov. Also joining us is another Canadian singer-songwriter (and returning eTown visitor) Basia Bulat. Basia shares songs from a recent album, produced by My Morning Jacket’s Jim James. And we’ll have an inspiring conversation with this week’s eChievement Award winner, a young ma...
Jan 24, 2024•59 min•Ep. 394
We have a very special show for you this week! We dive into our archives once more to feature four Lost Legends of Bluegrass and Acoustic music. We will hear music and conversation from musical pioneers Doc Watson, John Hartford, Ralph Stanley, and Earl Scruggs. Nick Forster will also share some personal insight and stories from his shared experiences with these wonderful characters. That's all this week on eTown! Visit our Youtube Channel to see artist interviews, live recordings, studio sessio...
Jan 17, 2024•59 min•Ep. 393
For part two of a two-part show, we’re joined by eTown veteran Aoife O’Donovan of the Grammy Award-winning band “I’m With Her.” Aoife returns to eTown for a very special performance with collaborator Jeremy Kittel, who co-produced and arranged Aoife’s first new studio recording in four years. Aoife and Jeremy are also joined by members of The Free Range String Quartet. Also with us for their first visit is Latin and American roots band Che Apalache , featuring three powerhouse Latin American mus...
Jan 10, 2024•59 min•Ep. 392
In this week’s two part airing, we’re joined by eTown veteran Aoife O’Donovan of the Grammy Award-winning band “I’m With Her.” Aoife returns to eTown for a very special performance with collaborator Jeremy Kittel, who co-produced and arranged Aoife’s first new studio recording in four years. Aoife and Jeremy are also joined by members of the Free Range String Quartet. Also with us, for their first visit, is Latin and American roots band Che Apalache , featuring three powerhouse Latin American mu...
Jan 03, 2024•59 min•Ep. 391
This week we revisit a show from 2020 featuring the rootsy super group Capitol Sun Rays . The group is made up by the talented Luther Dickinson, Amy Helm, Grahame Lesh along with the three core members of a real eTown favorite, Birds of Chicago: Allison Russell, JT Nero, and Drew Lindsay. We also welcome eTown friend and bluesman John Long , who became immersed in the blues scene at an early age, traveling and living with blues legend Homesick James starting in 1970. Also, we’ll hear from this w...
Dec 27, 2023•59 min•Ep. 390
Join us as eTown celebrates the season with a new compilation show of holiday music gathered from our archives. It features artists such as: The Blind Boys of Alabama, Sarah McLachlan, Dan Fogelberg, Tim O'Brien, The Indigo Girls, and more! That's all this week on eTown! Visit our Youtube Channel to see artist interviews, live recordings, studio sessions, and more! Be a part of the audience at our next recording: https://www.etown.org/etown-hall/all-events/...
Dec 20, 2023•59 min•Ep. 389
This week on eTown, we're headed back in time once more! This show from 2020 features tough-to-pin-down bluegrass-influenced band The Lil' Smokies and English singer-songwriter Jack Broadbent. Nick also has a chat with a young indigenous climate activist Xiye Bastida. That's all this week on eTown! Visit our Youtube Channel to see artist interviews, live recordings, studio sessions, and more! Be a part of the audience at our next recording: https://www.etown.org/etown-hall/all-events/...
Dec 13, 2023•59 min•Ep. 387
Join us as we check out another show from the eTown archives! This week, we're featuring progressive bluegrass-influenced Americana band Railroad Earth and blues powerhouse Matt Andersen. Our interview guest for the week is the President of Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, Bill Bennet, who chats with Nick about providing financial assistance to struggling musicians. That's all this week on eTown! Visit our Youtube Channel to see artist interviews, live recordings, studio sessions, and more! Be a par...
Dec 06, 2023•59 min•Ep. 385
This week on eTown, we’re featuring indie-folk-rock band Big Thief and legendary Americana singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams, live from Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, CO. While the theatre of Red Rocks is dramatic in and of itself, this year’s show was electric–-storms brewed overhead before, during, and after. Paired with incredible music from Big Thief and Lucinda Williams, set and setting combined for a night that was nothing short of magic. That's all this week on eTown! Visit our Yout...
Nov 29, 2023•59 min•Ep. 388
