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Art Stevenson and Highwater

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From Babcock, Wis., Art Stevenson is the Midwest's preeminent practitioner of hard driving, traditional bluegrass music. Along with his wife, Stephanie, on string bass, the duo sing powerful harmonies that transcend the most urgent callings of mountain music. The quartet is rounded out by Dale Reichert ? one of the Midwest's masters of the five-string banjo ? and Bruce King, a breathtaking rhythm and solo player on mandolin. The 30-Minute Music Hour was proud to help Highwater kick-off their non-stop spring and summer festival season.
First aired: March 03, 2009

 
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30-Minute Music Hour: Ernie Hendrickson
Now based in Chicago, the deeply talented Cuba City, Wis. Native Ernie Hendrickson's work reflects his views of Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and Jerry Garcia. Jambase.com says Hendrickson's work "easily justifies the mention of his name in the same context as Ryan Adams." His newest album, Walking with Angels, was produced by Grammy winner Bo Ramsey.
First aired: February 27, 2010
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30-Minute Music Hour: Joe Pug
In his music, 25-year-old Joe Pug carries on the rich Chicago folk legacy of artists like John Prine and Steve Goodman. A veteran of Lollapalooza and the Newport Folk Festival, Pug spent last fall opening up for Steve Earle on a European tour. Pug's recently released record, Messenger, is filled with his delicate musical sensibility and razor-sharp wordplay.
First aired: February 27, 2010

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30-Minute Music Hour: Red Stick Ramblers
From Lafayette, La., the Red Stick Ramblers are a dynamic five-piece band that pushes every edge of contemporary Cajun and Louisiana dance music. The band will be playing selections from its latest Sugar Hill Records release, My Suitcase Is Always Packed.
First aired: February 27, 2010
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30-Minute Music Hour: Flight
Jentri Colello, an extraordinary Madison-based talent, fronts this four-piece. Her tune, Cannonballs, made Muzzle of Bees 2008 top ten recording picks. On this episode of the 30 Minute Music Hour, the band treats us with the debut all new songs.
First aired: January 26, 2010

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30-Minute Music Hour: The Pines
The Pines are a roots quartet based in the Twin Cities featuring David Huckfelt and Benson Ramsey, son of alt-country music legend Bo Ramsey. Bo produced the Pines new CD, Tremelo, on Red House Records.
First aired: January 26, 2010
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30-Minute Music Hour: Peter Yarrow
Singer, songwriter, guitarist, record producer, Emmy-nominated television producer, social activist and children's book author Peter Yarrow is best known for his work in the seminal folk trio, Peter, Paul and Mary. In and out of his original musical group, Yarrow has performed on more than 60 albums. In 1963 Peter, Paul and Mary marched with Dr. Martin Luther King at Selma, Ala. and Washington, D.C. They sang just before King's "I Have a Dream" speech. Yarrow founded Operation Respect in 2000. The non-profit organization is designed to promote civility and conflict resolution into U.S. school curriculum. His latest children's book is called, "Day is Done."
First aired: November 17, 2009

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30-Minute Music Hour: Sean Michael Dargan Band
Sean Michael Dargan is a Madison-based guitarist, singer and songwriter of extraordinary range and emotion. He channels The Pogues, Richard Thompson, R.E.M., Van Morrison and Elvis Costello in his new record, The Big Picture. Dargan has performed in a number of popular Wisconsin groups including a long stint with beloved Irish-rock punkers, The Kissers.
First aired: November 17, 2009
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30-Minute Music Hour: Vagabond Opera
From Portland, Ore., Vagabond Opera is an old world Yiddish Theater experience gone mad. The six-piece Bohemian cabaret act is described by the Washington Post as, "a band of ceaseless charisma, boundless energy, impeccable musicianship, and more than a touch of both the naughty and the erotic." The group features trained operatic-tenor and soprano voices (one of whom plays musical saw), lyrics in 13 languages, and a repertoire that cuts like a buzz saw through Parisian jazz, Ukrainian folk and Klezmer traditions.
First aired: November 17, 2009

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National Beekeepers Society
National Beekeepers Society combine pulsing, minimalist pop with world weary lyrics. The Madison-based quartet will perform songs from an eclectic catalog including selections from their critically acclaimed CD Pawn Shop Etiquette.
First aired: June 16, 2009
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Rising Gael
The Madison-based Celtic band creates innovative, exciting music with guitar, drums, vocals and fiddle.
First aired: June 16, 2009

 

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