Etown: music.ideas.community.
Etown: A radio variety show with musicians, authors, environmental activists and community volunteer organizers.
This week: THE FRAMES / NELLIE McKAY INTERVIEW: DR. TOM STARRS
The Frames are acknowledged as one of Ireland's most successful current bands. Here in etown, they perform a touching version of their Oscar-winning song, Falling Slowly, among other fine songs, for the rapt audience.
Then, singer-songwriter and pianist Nellie McKay delivers her unique brand of smart, well-crafted songs with sassy wit and charm, with solid back-up from Nick & Helen Forster and the etones.
And Nick interviews renewable energy expert, Dr. Tom Starrs of the Bonneville Environmental Foundation who offers ideas on energy conservation and sustainability.
Also, you'll learn about a philanthropic business owner from California, who receives the e-chievement award in this week's engaging encore etown broadcast.
Last Week: NEKO CASE / CHARLIE LOUVIN
A budding legend is teamed with a living legend in this etown repeat broadcast. Neko Case has earned accolades for her recent work. Witness her stellar writing and singing, woven with pitch-perfect harmonies and strong support from her band.
Next, we welcome living legend Charlie Louvin, of the influential country music duo The Louvin Brothers, to the etown stage; he shares a couple of classic tunes and chats about his experience in country music history with host Nick Forster.
There's great music and conversation, and a dedicated young e-chievement award winner from Iowa; you are in for a fantastic hour of entertainment . . . in etown.
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etown is a one hour weekly national radio show heard on over 150 commercial
and non-commercial radio stations that features great live music and
conversation about the world around us. Two artists play in front of a live
audience, performing their own sets, and then together for a spectacular
one-of-a-kind collaborative finale. etown is a unique hour on the air
that's built around the simple idea that honest music builds community.
