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10/13/13 5:00pm |
PLEDGE DRIVE: Wide Variety of Listener Favorites - The folk music umbrella is enormous, and there's a wonderful variety on the playlist for this special pledge edition of Simply Folk, including Americana, Traditional, harmony singing, Celtic and more. Your fall 2013 thank-you gift is a compilation CD: "These Times We're Living In," featuring powerful and meaningful music about living in our 21st-century world; artists include Greg Brown, Robin and Linda WIlliams, Peter Ostroushko, Wailin' Jennys and others. We'd love to say THANKS by sending you this musical collage of traditional and contemporary folk, blues, bluegrass and more. Make a pledge to WPR - THANKS!
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10/6/13 5:00pm |
Aldo Leopold in song by Tim Southwick Johnson - The words of Aldo Leopold are powerful and when set to music, they take on even more strength and meaning. Singer-songwriter Tim Southwick Johnson has written a collection of music based on Leopold's work called "Sand County Songs." Tim is Stephanie's guest on this edition of SImply Folk to discuss Leopold's legacy and share some music. There is also traditional mountain music and some new releases on the playlist.
Guest(s): Tim Southwick Johnson |
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9/29/13 5:00pm |
Nathan Edwards with songs of Stephen Foster - The songs of Stephen Foster have been passed down for generations and Singer-Songwriter Nathan Edwards is giving a fresh sound to these traditional tunes. Nathan and Stephanie talk about Stephen Foster's legacy and sample some of his songs. There's also some international folk music and new Americana on the playlist.
Guest(s): Nathan Edwards |
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9/22/13 5:00pm |
Autumn Equinox and More - The Fall Equinox is today, and what better way to welcome the season than with music that honors it. There's also a preview of the new CD, Memories and Moments from Tim O'Brien and Darrell Scott, and some Celtic and Scandinavian tunes on the playlist.
Listen to the new Scott/O'Brien song about mining, "Keep Your Dirty Lights On"
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9/15/13 5:00pm |
Legendary Larry Penn - Legendary songwriter Larry Penn has been writing and performing powerful songs for decades, traveling the world with his guitar and advocating for causes close to his heart. Larry Penn is Stephanie’s guest in the last hour of this edition of Simply Folk; There’s also music to honor the 50th anniversary of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in Birmingham, Alabama that killed four African American girls, and some new releases and old favorites.
Guest(s): Larry Penn |
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9/8/13 5:00pm |
September Request Show - The turntable will be spinning with several songs on vinyl because you requested it. It's the monthly listener request show on Simply Folk, and there's music by Carrie Newcomer, something from Peter, Paul and Mary, and a couple of bluegrass tunes as well. There's always a wonderful variety to share together on the Simply Folk listener request show.
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9/1/13 5:00pm |
Labor Day, Gypsy Swing & Quilting Songs: Sep 1, 2013 - Labor Day is tomorrow, and this evening on Simply Folk there’s music to mark the occasion, including "Joe Hill" sung by Paul Robeson. I’m Stephanie Elkins, and we’ll also hear songs about quilting, a dash of gypsy swing and some instrumentals.
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8/25/13 5:00pm |
Simply Folk show on 08/25/2013 - Kids are getting ready to go back to school, so tomorrow evening there's an hour of music for children at the beginning of Simply Folk. There's also some Swiss yodeling and alphorns, a few new releases and some old favorites on the playlist.
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8/18/13 5:00pm |
Simply Folk show on 08/18/2013 - Flowers and veggies are abundant right now, and this week Stephanie samples some of the musical bounty of the season . . . songs inspired by gardening. There are also some new releases and some bluegrass on the playlist.
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8/11/13 5:00pm |
Simply Folk show on 08/11/2013 - It's the second Sunday of the month and dedicated to listener requests. We'll hear Native American flute, a Milwaukee singer-songwriter, and some Scandinavian folk music. Join Stephanie Elkins from five until eight for a great variety of music, right here on Wisconsin Public Radio.
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8/4/13 5:00pm |
Simply Folk show on 08/04/2013 - Songs about railroads and hobos are on the Simply Folk playlist this evening; there's also music of The Almanacs, a few new releases, and Stephanie continues to preview upcoming music festivals.
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7/28/13 5:00pm |
Simply Folk show on 07/28/2013 - Three accomplished folk singer-songwriters are Stephanie's guests this evening on Simply Folk. Karen Mahl, Laurie McClain and David Stoddard blend their voices and instruments together in the last hour of the program. There's also music from the British Isles and a preview of upcoming folk music festivals.
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7/21/13 5:00pm |
Simply Folk show on 07/21/2013 - It's music festival season, and this evening, Stephanie highlights songs by some of the performers gracing the stages around the state. There's also quite a bit of bluegrass on the playlist, and some traditional folk and Americana music.
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7/14/13 5:00pm |
Simply Folk show on 07/14/2013 - It's the monthly request program, including some mountain dulcimer and Norwegian fiddle music, a song by Stan Rogers, and something from the Kingston Trio.
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7/7/13 5:00pm |
Simply Folk show on 07/07/2013 - They live in a remodeled bus and travel the world. Mom, dad, daughter, and son make great music together as The Hollands. Plus, some new releases, and songs for Independence Day.
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6/30/13 5:00pm |
Simply Folk show on 06/30/2013 - |
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6/23/13 5:00pm |
Simply Folk show on 06/23/2013 - Stephanie welcomes singer-songwriter Peter Mulvey. Plus, some songs for the Summer solstice.
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6/16/13 5:00pm |
Simply Folk show on 06/16/2013 - Stephanie is away. Father's Day program with guest host Jeff Durkee.
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6/9/13 5:00pm |
Simply Folk show on 06/09/2013 - Enjoy a special show for Fathers Day with guest host Jeff Durkee.
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6/2/13 5:00pm |
Simply Folk show on 06/02/2013 - Thirty years ago, the folk world lost Canadian singer-songwriter Stan Rogers, and Stephanie honors his continuing legacy with some music from the Simply Folk archives. There are also some new releases on the playlist and a June tune or two.
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