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Wednesday, April 30, 2008
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WNUR Microblog at Twitter.com/wnurfolk Check out our microblog at Twitter.com, for short updates on things related to the show and the folk community.
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Sunday, February 10, 2008
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Coming Up On the February 10th Folk Show Guest DJ Julie Rivera joins us. Julie donated to WNUR's phoneathon last February and picked the guest DJ premium. Julie will be playing sets that she selected on today's show. You can donate this year and pick a guest with the DJ slot, two weeks from today on Sunday February 24th at 10am.
In our second hour, we'll play an interview that we pre-recorded with emerging singer-songwriter Antje Duvekot at the WFMT Studios on the set of WFMT's Folkstage program hosted by Rich Warren
Stay tuned, starting at 10am this morning on 89.3FM or streaming at wnur.org
9:05:19 AM
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Monday, January 28, 2008
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Interviews from the WNUR Folk Show - Old Town School Retrospective Here is Sue Kessell's 2 hour roundtable discussion in conjunction with the 50th Anniversary of the Old Town School of Folk Music.
Sue visits with Chris Farrell, Lance Greening, Jimmy Tomasello and Eddie Holstein.
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Saturday, January 19, 2008
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Guests galore on the January 20th Folk Show In the 10:00 hour will visit with Jules Eberhardt and Eddie Holstein to talk about the new album - Fred Holstein Live at the Earl of Old Town.
Then in our second hour will visit with Folk legend Jim Post. Jim plays on Sunday 1/20 at 7pm at Bill's Blues in Evanston.
We'll be on an extra 40 minutes tomorrow until 12:40 due to WNUR Sports programming that will pre-empt the Blues Show.
Tune in tomorrow starting at 10am.
9:58:02 PM
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Folk Legend John Stewart has died We're sad to report that John Stewart passed away today after suffering a brain aneurysm on Friday.
Tomorrow's host, Ron Lewis, will open the show with a tribute to John. Tune in at 10am at 89.3FM or streaming at www.wnur.org
9:47:48 PM
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Friday, November 23, 2007
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Interviews from the WNUR Folk Show - Jim Brown Here's Sue Kessell's phone interview with Jim Brown, the director and co-producer of the film Peter Seeger: Power of Song.
You can download directly from the podcast graphic (right click - Windows users; Option Click Apple users).
Check out our other interviews by clicking on the Podcasts link along the left side of this page
7:14:11 AM
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Thursday, November 22, 2007
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Interviews from the WNUR Folk Show - Peggy Seeger Here's Kathy Kelly's interview with Peggy Seeger, originally broadcast on March 4, 2007.
You can download directly from the podcast graphic (right click - Windows users; Option Click Apple users).
Check out our other interviews by clicking on the Podcasts link along the left side of this page
1:34:04 PM
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Interviews from the WNUR Folk Show - Small Potatoes Here's Kathy Kelly's interview with Small Potatoes, originally broadcast on March 4, 2007.
You can download directly from the podcast graphic (right click - Windows users; Option Click Apple users).
Check out our other interviews by clicking on the Podcasts link along the left side of this page
11:33:37 AM
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Saturday, September 01, 2007
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Coming up on the September 2nd Folk Show Ron Lewis will be featuring some Labor Day tunes, along with our usual assortment of music. We'll also be visiting in the 11:00 hour with Rich Warren to talk about the second annual WFMT Folk Festival Benefit Concert
Tune in starting at 10am CDT at 89.3FM or streaming at WNUR.org
12:43:05 PM
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Interviews from the WNUR Folk Show - Margaret Nelson Here's Kathy Kelly's interview with Margaret Nelson, originally broadcast in May, 2007.
You can download directly from the podcast graphic (right click - Windows users; Option Click Apple users).
Check out our other interviews by clicking on the Podcasts link along the left side of this page
12:18:08 PM
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Sunday, August 26, 2007
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Interviews from the WNUR Folk Show - Sons of the Never Wrong Here's our visit with the Sons, in advance of their 15th anniversary show at the Old Town School. We recorded this interview at Bruce Roper's studio on Thursday August 16, 2007.
You can download directly from the podcast graphic (right click - Windows users; Option Click Apple users).
Check out our other interviews by clicking on the Podcasts link along the left side of this page.
4:35:08 PM
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Saturday, June 23, 2007
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Coming up on the June 24th Folk Show - Kate Early Kathy Kelly hosts this week and she'll be visiting with Kate in our 11:00 hour. Kate has a brand new CD - Mr. Versatility's Daughter. Her CD release party is at 4pm on June 24th at
Purepeace 1207 West Bryn Mawr Avenue in Chicago.
Details here
If you can't wait till Sunday and need a Folk Show fix, click on the Podcasts link along the left side of this page and download some of our recent interviews. Recent interviews posted feature Dave Crossland, Zoe Mulford, Clay Eals and David Massengill. Check this site often - we've got a backlog of interviews still to post, including Peggy Seger, Small Potatoes and Margaret Nelson.
Then tune in live starting at 10am on Sunday June 24th.
7:33:09 AM
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Thursday, June 21, 2007
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Interviews from the WNUR Folk Show - Dave Crossland June 17, 2007 On Fathers Day, Ron Lewis visited with Dave Crossland.
You can download directly from the podcast graphic (right click - Windows users; Option Click Apple users).
Check out our other interviews by clicking on the Podcasts link along the left side of this page.
9:06:54 PM
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Saturday, June 16, 2007
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Interviews from the WNUR Folk Show - Zoe Mulford Here's our interview with Zoe Mulford, which originally aired on June 3, 2007.
You can download directly from the podcast graphic (right click - Windows users; Option Click Apple users).
Check out our other interviews by clicking on the Podcasts link along the left side of this page.
3:42:31 PM
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Saturday, June 09, 2007
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Interviews from the WNUR Folk Show - Clay Eals Here is Sue Kessell's interview with Clay Eals, author of the biography Steve Goodman: Facing the Music. The interview was originally broadcast on May 20, 2007.
You can download directly from the podcast graphic (right click - Windows users; Option Click Apple users).
Check out our other interviews by clicking on the Podcasts link along the left side of this page.
2:50:11 PM
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Saturday, June 02, 2007
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Coming up on the June 3rd Folk Show We're on till 1pm this week. Ron Lewis visits with singer-songwriter Zoe Mulford in our extended 12:00 hr. . Zoe plays Sunday evening at Bills Blues. Showtime is 7pm.
If you see this post on Saturday 6/2, you can also catch Zoe on WFMT's Folkstage at 8pm
We'll also be playing a new Bruce Springsteen Pete Seeger Radio Special.
Tune in starting at 10am at 89.3FM or online (using an mp3 player) at http://www.wnur.org/
3:15:06 PM
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Monday, May 28, 2007
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Interviews from the WNUR Folk Show - Kat Eggleston Here's our interview with Kat Eggleston originally broadcast on May 13, 2007.
Kat is the permanent emcee of the Second Sunday Concert Series. Their next show is Sunday June 10, when Kat will be performing along with Kate MacLeod, Dennis Cahill and Sean O'Hare. Click the links above for more information.
You can download directly from the podcast graphic (right click - Windows users; Option Click Apple users).
Check out our other interviews by clicking on the Podcasts link along the left side of this page
11:09:06 AM
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Friday, May 25, 2007
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Folk Show Marathon 5/27/07 - Sort of Ron Lewis will be filling in for the Gospel Show between 8-10am. He'll start with a continuation of the freeform format that precedes the Gospel show and then he'll slowly transition into folk. Kathy Kelly then arrives at 10am for the official Folk Show.
It's Flashback Weekend so we'll be playing a lot of tunes that were recorded before 1987.
4:05:54 PM
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Sunday, May 06, 2007
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Interviews from the WNUR Folk Show - David Massengill Here's Sue Kessell's interview with David Massengill recorded on Sunday April 29. 2007.
You can download directly from the podcast graphic (right click - Windows users; Option Click Apple users).
Check out our other interviews by clicking on the Podcasts link along the left side of this page
4:36:13 PM
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The Folk Show 5/6/07 We'll be on until 12:45pm today due to NU Sports programming that prempts most of the show that follows us.
Kathy Kelly will be your host from 10am-Noon and then Ron Lewis will be your host during our bonus time from Noon until 12:45pm.
10:04:49 AM
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Saturday, April 28, 2007
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David Massengill on the Folk Show - Sunday April 29th Tune in on Sunday April 29th at 10am for our next show. Sue Kessell welcomes singer-songwriter David Massengill for some talk and music in our 11:00 hour. David will be the first musician performing on the Folk Show at the brand new WNUR studios in Louis Hall on Northwestern's Evanston campus.
David plays Saturday evening 4/28 at 7:30 in Lombard at the Maple Street Chapel Concert series and he plays locally at Bills Blues on Sunday evening 4/29 at 7pm
Here's David's current concert schedule
9:20:05 AM
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Saturday, March 31, 2007
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Join Us For Our Debut Show At Our New Studio on April Fools Day No April Fools here. Join Sue Kessell as she hosts our premier broadcast from WNUR's brand new digital radio studios in John J. Louis Hall on NU's Evanston campus.
Tune in at 10:00am on Sunday April 1st.
Your Hosts
Kathy Kelly
Sue Kessell
Ron Lewis (on hiatus until after tax season)
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Wednesday, March 28, 2007
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Interviews from the WNUR Folk Show - Mark Dvorak Here is Sue Kessell's interview with Mark, recorded on February 18, 2007.
You can download directly from the podcast graphic (right click - Windows users; Option Click Apple users).
Check out our other interviews by clicking on the Podcasts link along the left side of this page
6:38:55 AM
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Monday, March 19, 2007
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Interviews from the WNUR Folk Show - Dar Williams 2/25/07 - Podcast Version Here's the Podcast version of Ron Lewis' interview with Dar recorded on Sunday February 25, 2007.
You can download directly from the podcast graphic (right click - Windows users; Option Click Apple users).
Check out our other interviews by clicking on the Podcasts link along the left side of this page.
7:21:24 PM
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Sunday, March 18, 2007
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Interviews from the WNUR Folk Show - Dar Williams 2/25/07 Due to the relocation of WNUR to new facilities, our Podcast server is currently down. However, in the meantime, you can stream our February 25th interview with Dar Williams.
If you have a high speed connection (ie cable modem, DSL or T1), choose the High Speed Archive below. Dial Up users should pick the second link.
You can listen with software that can play mp3 streams. Apple's iTunes software can play the stream, but you won't be able to pause the show. Real Player's software allows you to pause the show.
High Quality Archive
Archive for Dial Up Users
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Tuesday, February 27, 2007
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Interviews from the WNUR Folk Show - Jim Tullio regarding the Tom Dundee CD Projects Here is Sue Kessell's interview recorded on February 18th with Jim Tullio. Since the interview includes licensed music, you can't download it as a Podcast. However, you can stream the interview here.
If you have a high speed connection (ie cable modem, DSL or T1), choose the High Speed Archive below. Dial Up users should pick the second link.
You can listen with software that can play mp3 streams. Apple's iTunes software can play the stream, but you won't be able to pause the show. Real Player's software allows you to pause the show.
Jim has produced or co-produced two new Tom Dundee Double CD's.
1. "Fleeting Moment" - Live Performances from 1973-2006
2. "What's Not To Love About Tom Dundee" - the Old Town School Tribute Concert
The CD Release Party for the two recordings is on Thursday, March 1
7-11 PM
Byron Roche Gallery
750 N. Franklin Street
(312) 654-0144
(no cover)
The CDs will be available after March 1st at
www.cdbaby.com/all/tomdundee
High Quality Archive
Archive for Dial Up Users
6:43:27 AM
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Monday, February 19, 2007
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Dar Williams on The Folk Show - Sunday February 25th We're pleased to announce that Dar will be stopping by for an in-studio visit with host Ron Lewis on our next show. Dar will be on during the 11 o'Clock hour. Tune in starting at 10am at 89.3FM or streaming at wnur.org.
Dar will be performing at The Steppenwolf Theatre on Saturday evening February 24th and after our Sunday morning visit, she'll be heading up to Milwaukee for a performance at The Pabst Theatre.
6:25:36 PM
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Monday, February 12, 2007
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Sons of the Never Wrong Concert Appearance Our pals, the Sons of the Never Wrong will be playing in Evanston for the Hogeye Folk Art concert series on Saturday March 3rd at the Lake Street Church at 7:30pm
The Sons also have one more Friday appearance this week on February 16th at Davenports at 1383 N. Milwaukee Avenue.
12:21:34 PM
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Phoneathon Thanks and Upcoming Guests Thanks to all of our listeners for your generous support during our annual Phoneathon fund raiser. We did great and we only have you, our listeners to thank.
Tune in on Sunday February 18th at 10am, when Sue Kessell hosts. She'll have two guests.
1. Jim Tullio, the producer of the two new Tom Dundee benefit CD's will be in-studio to premiere the CD. There is a CD release party on Thursday March 1st - details immediately below:
"What's Not To Love About Tom Dundee...": A Tribute From His Friends
(Old Town School Memorial Concert)
(2 CDs)
and
Fleeting Moment: Live Performances from 1973 - 2006
(2 CDs)
Thursday, March 1
7-11 PM
Byron Roche Gallery
750 N. Franklin Street
(312) 654-0144
(no cover)
The CDs will be available after March 1st at
www.cdbaby.com/all/tomdundee
2. Sue's second guest on Sunday is Mark Dvorak. Mark has several gigs coming up in the Chicago area, including this Sat evening at the Stained Glass Coffehouse in Deerfield. See Mark's website for more details.
12:15:14 PM
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Sunday, January 07, 2007
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Interviews from the WNUR Folk Show - Danny Schmidt Here is our interview with Danny Schmidt, originally broadcast on January 7, 2007.
You can download directly from the podcast graphic (right click - Windows users; Option Click Apple users).
6:42:34 PM
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Interviews from the WNUR Folk Show - Rachel Ries Here is our interview with Rachel Ries, originally broadcast on January 7, 2007.
You can download directly from the podcast graphic (right click - Windows users; Option Click Apple users).
6:41:13 PM
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Friday, January 05, 2007
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Coming up on the January 7th Folk Show Ron Lewis has two guests coming in this Sunday. Austin-based singer-songwriter Danny Schmidt will be stopping by along with Chicago's own Rachel Ries.
Danny plays at Bills Blues on Sunday Night at 7pm and then both Danny and Rachel will be on the bill at Chicago's Uncommon Ground on Wednesday January 10th.
Tune in this Sunday starting at 10am at 89.3FM or streaming live at www.wnur.org
10:50:59 AM
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Monday, December 25, 2006
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Interviews from the WNUR Folk Show - Bonnie Koloc Here is our interview with Chicago folk legend Bonnie Koloc - which originally aired on December 17, 2006.
You can download directly from the podcast graphic (right click - Windows users; Option Click Apple users).
For detailed instructions that will tell you how you can subscribe to our podcasts so that they will be automatically sent to you each time we add a new one, click on the Podcasting Information link on the page. If you already have iTunes or other podcasting software and you're familiar with the whole podcasting thing, you can subscribe to our Podcast by entering the following URL into your aggregator http://www.wnur.org/folk/rss.xml
12:40:37 PM
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Wednesday, December 13, 2006
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Bonnie Koloc on the Folk Show - Sunday December 17th Tune in this Sunday, starting at 10am for the Folk Show, hosted this week by Ron Lewis.
We're thrilled that Chicago folk legend Bonnie Koloc will be stopping by to visit with us in the 11:00 hour.
Bonnie plays Sunday evening December 17th at Bills Blues in Evanston. It's an 8pm show. Tickets are going fast. See this link for ticket information.
If you can't listen live, we'll post the interview as part of our Interviews from the WNUR Folk Show podcast series as soon as possible after the show.
8:15:31 AM
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Sunday, December 10, 2006
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The Folk Show Sunday 12-10-06 Join Sue Kessell as she features holiday songs, as well as her annual review of children's and family music. Tune-in on Sunday from 10am-Noon at 89.3FM or streaming at www.wnur.org
10:34:17 AM
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Saturday, December 02, 2006
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An Early Start for the Folk Show - tomorrow - Sunday 12/3/06 The Gospel show won't be on tomorrow - so we'll be starting the Folk Show at 8am with Ron Lewis and then Kathy Kelly will continue on in the normal time slot starting at 10am. We'll start off with some freeform stuff as we transition from the Freeform show and we'll also play an Indigo Girls radio special from 9am to 10am.
Tune in at 8am at 89.3FM or streaming live at www.wnur.org
10:30:45 PM
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Concert Calendar - December 2006 through early January 2007 Lilfest Brunch Concert Sunday December 3, 2006 12:30pm
Pat Wictor
Location: 711 Lake Street
Wilmette, IL
For info and reservations, call 312-371-2284 or email Nancy@lilfest.com
Sunday Evening Folk Concerts at Bill's Blues, 1029 Davis St., Evanston,
www.billsbluesbar.com; 847-424- 9800, all 7:00 PM
December 3 - Barb Silverman and Steve Rosen
December 10 - Lee Murdock Christmas Ship show
December 17 - Bonnie KOLOC (Reserve now www.etix.com)
January 7 - Danny Schmidt (Returning by popular demand!)
January 14 - Michi Regier CD Release Party
January 21 - Bill and Kate Isles (Returning by popular demand!)
Hogeye Folk Arts Concerts, Evanston
December 2 - Bittersweet Christmas Band: Cooper, Nelson & Early with Susan Urban, Lake St. Church
Charlie's Coffeehouse in Wilmette
www.javacharlie.com
Dec. 1, 2 & 3 - CORKY SIEGEL
Dec. 7- CHET NICHOLS
Dec. 8- BAL TINNE
Dec. 14- HELLER & BASIL
Dec. 15 & 16- JENNIFER ARMSTRONG
Dec. 20- HELLER & BASIL
Second Saturday Coffeehouse in Skokie
Info: Vicki Elberfeld at 847 825-8580 or velberf@juno.com
Dec. 9 - Tom Kastle
LilFest Open Mike
Sundays - 4:00 pm at Bill's Blues
1029 Davis St., Evanston, 847-424-9800
Bill's Blues December Calendar
BILL’S BLUES and More...
SHOW TIMES 8:30 PM UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED
1029 DAVIS
EVANSTON, IL 60201
DECEMBER 2006
1 FRI 6 pm: Sidemen Big Band
8:30 pm: Chuckleheads
2 SAT Ron Prince
3 SUN 7 pm: Barbara Silverman and Steve Rosen
10:00 p.m.- Conscripted
4 MON Pub Quiz & Open Mike Hosted by Fun House
5 TUE Blues Jam hosted by Two For The Blues
6 WED 6 pm: Karaoke and Steppin’ with John Nance
7 THU 7 pm: Dragonfly
10 pm: Fuse
8 FRI 6 pm: Jazz Explorers
8:30 pm: Eric Davis
9 SAT Quintus McCormick
10 SUN 7 pm: Lee Murdock’s Christmas Ship
11 MON Mike Finnerty Jazz Jam
12 TUE Blues Jam Hosted by Two For The Blues
13 WED 6 pm: Karaoke and Steppin’ with John Nance
14 THU 7 pm: Kent McDaniel Band
10 pm: Christmas Party
15 FRI 9:30 pm: Buzz Kilman
16 SAT lV Banks Blues Band & Two For The Blues
17 SUN 8 pm: Bonnie Koloc
18 MON Mike Finnerty Jazz Jam
19 TUE Blues Jam hosted by Two For The Blues
20 WED 6 pm: Karaoke and Steppin’ with John Nance
21 THU 7 PM: Bill Smith
10 pm: Christmas Party
22 FRI Phil Guy Blues Band
23 SAT 5:30 pm: Aron Burton Blues Band
10:00 pm: Il Spitterz Christmas Party
24 SUN CLOSED
25 MON 4 P.M.- Kira and Paul
26 TUE Blues Jam Hosted by Two For The Blues
27 WED 6 p.m. Karaoke and Steppin’ with John Nance
28 THU 10:00 p.m.- Natch’l
29 FRI Milton Houston and Mr. G
30 SAT Pistol Pete
31 SUN New Years Eve with Eddy Clearwater and Melvin Taylor, call for details
BILL’S BLUES IS TOTALLY SMOKE FREE
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Coming up on the December 3rd Folk Show Kathy Kelly welcomes Ilsabe O'Connell and Victor Sanders to the Folk Show. Tune in at 10am tomorrow at 89.3FM or listen to our live stream at wnur.org
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Sunday, November 26, 2006
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Interviews from the WNUR Folk Show - Chris Farrell Here is our interview with singer-songwriter Chris Farrell from our show today.
You can download directly from the podcast graphic (right click - Windows users; Option Click Apple users).
For detailed instructions that will tell you how you can subscribe to our podcasts so that they will be automatically sent to you each time we add a new one, click on the Podcasting Information link on the page. If you already have iTunes or other podcasting software and you're familiar with the whole podcasting thing, you can subscribe to our Podcast by entering the following URL into your aggregator http://www.wnur.org/folk/rss.xml
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