The Milk Carton Kids / Rose Cousins / ECHIEVEMENT AWARD: Roz Babener

This week on eTown, The Milk Carton Kids, an American Indie folk duo, return for their second visit to eTown along with Canadian folk-pop singer/songwriter Rose Cousins for her eTown debut. We’ll also hear from an eChievement Award winner who founded a community furniture and goods bank to help those in need in the Portland community.

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July 07, 2020

Citizen Cope, Anna Tivel, and More on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

Joining us for this week’s popular re-airing is singer/songwriter extraordinaire Citizen Cope known for his unique and exquisite fusion of blues, soul, and hip-hop. We also welcome Portland-based singer/songwriter Anna Tivel, who is widely recognized for her lyrics-driven folk and Americana style.…
June 30, 2020

DeVotchKa, Kyle Emerson, and More on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

This week’s encore episode features Denver-based, internationally renowned, multi-instrumental and vocal ensemble DeVotchKa. Also joining us is talented, up-and-coming folk rock guitarist and singer-songwriter Kyle Emerson. Plus, our award story focuses on a woman who’s found a way to help both…
June 23, 2020

The Mountain Goats, Joe Sampson, and More on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

Joining us musically for this encore broadcast and their eTown debut is the beloved indie-folk duo known as The Mountain Goats. In addition, talented singer-songwriter Joe Sampson, whose intimate, emotive songs have led to collaborations with Nathaniel Rateliff and others, comes for his first visit…
June 17, 2020

Aoife O’Donovan, Che Apalache, and More on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

This week, appropriately, we have an especially international eTown show, one in which the performances and conversations were all so strong that we’re presenting it in two parts. Irish-American singer-songwriter Aoife O’Donovan of the Grammy Award-winning band “I’m With Her” returns to eTown,…
June 09, 2020

Aoife O’Donovan, Che Apalache, and More on eTown - Wednesday at 10pm

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…
June 03, 2020

Jonathan Wilson, Steve Earle, and More on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

Both of our artists in this week’s re-airing are prolific in their own right. Joining us for the first time is psychedelic folk-rock songwriter and producer Jonathan Wilson. He’s an amazing musician in his own right (besides touring on his own, he spent two years on the road as part of Roger…
May 27, 2020

Greensky Bluegrass, Israel Nash, and More on eTown- Wednesday at 10pm

This encore broadcast brings an eclectic hour of music and conversation this week as bluegrass-jam band Greensky Bluegrass returns to the show along…
May 20, 2020

Patrick Watson, Basia Bulat, and More on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

This week’s show features Canadian singer-songwriter Patrick Watson, as he makes his first visit to eTown. Patrick grew up in Montreal and has some…
May 13, 2020

Beth Hart, John McEuen, and More on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

In this week’s back-by-popular-demand re-airing, eTown welcomes the incredibly gifted singer-songwriter and piano virtuoso Beth Hart to the…
May 06, 2020

Sarah Jarosz, Hymn For Her, and More on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

In this week’s re-airing, we welcome back long-time friend and musical virtuoso Sarah Jarosz to the eTown airwaves to share from her latest…
Apr 29, 2020

Allen Stone, Nikki Lane, and More on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

This week on the eTown airwaves, we welcome neo-soul and modern R&B artist Allen Stone. Also, with us for her second visit to eTown is…
Apr 22, 2020

eTown Archival Earth Day 50th Anniversary Special – Wednesday at 10pm

Earth Day is a huge deal for eTown. We taped our first show on Earth Day in 1991, launching our program with a commitment to both entertain and…
Apr 15, 2020

Shook Twins, Danny Barnes, and More on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

For this week’s encore broadcast, we’re joined by Shook Twins, the Portland-based indie-folk duo (and twin sisters) known for their incredible…
Apr 07, 2020

Joachim Cooder, Bonnie Paine, and More on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

It’s an eclectic hour of music and conversation in this week’s rerun with the acclaimed multi-instrumentalist Joachim Cooder (a talent in his own…
Apr 01, 2020

The Lil Smokies, Jack Broadbent, and More on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

Our musical guests this week include the Missoula-based bluegrass, folk band The Lil Smokies, for their first ever visit to eTown. We’re also joined…
Mar 24, 2020

William Fitzsimmons, Raye Zaragoza, and More on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

William Fitzsimmons returns to the show with his gentle, insightful sound (some compare him to Gregory Alan Isakov, Bon Iver, and Sufjan Stevens).…
Mar 17, 2020

Railroad Earth, Matt Andersen, and More on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

The iconic group Railroad Earth returns to eTown after five years to share their unique sound, featuring elements of progressive bluegrass, folk,…
Mar 11, 2020

Colin Hay, Doyle Bramhall II, and More on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

eTown welcomes back one of the most recognizable musical voices of our generation, Colin Hay (known in part as his work as a member of Men at Work).…
Mar 03, 2020

Blind Pilot, Mirah, and More on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

Our musical guests this week include the nationally acclaimed indie-folk group Blind Pilot from Portland, Oregon, as well as Brooklyn-based…
Feb 19, 2020

Väsen / Sam Amidon this week on eTown

This week on eTown (Feb. 19 2020): Väsen / Sam Amidon ECHIEVEMENT AWARD: Robert Adamson (One Bistro) This week’s eTown program features a deep dive…
Feb 12, 2020

John Butler, Eliza Gilkyson, and More on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

For this week’s encore broadcast, we welcome back genre-bending singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist John Butler to the show this week. John is…
Feb 04, 2020

Capitol Sun Rays, John Long, and More on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

For their first visit to eTown, we’re honored to welcome the recently formed rootsy super group Capitol Sun Rays. The group is made up by the…
Jan 28, 2020

Gregory Alan Isakov, Rayland Baxter, and More on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

This week, we’re joined on the airwaves by one of our good friends (not to mention one of our favorite songwriters out there), Gregory Alan Isakov.…
Jan 22, 2020

The Band of Heathens, Stephen Kellogg, and More on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

Austin, TX-based artists, The Band of Heathens, join us this week to share some tunes, including a few from their album ‘A Message From the People…
Jan 15, 2020

Laura Veirs, Aaron Lee Tasjan, and More on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

We welcome folk-pop singer/songwriter Laura Veirs for her first eTown appearance. A prolific songwriter for nearly 20 years, Veirs has garnered…
Jan 08, 2020

Valerie June, Mick Flannery, and More on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

Memphis singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Valerie June joins us for her first visit to eTown. Her unique sound is a mixture of folk,…
Jan 01, 2020

Delbert McClinton, Robert Finley, and More on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

Our first broadcast of 2020 features Grammy Award-winning blues multi-instrumentalist Delbert McClinton and blues and soul singer/songwriter and…
Dec 18, 2019

eTown’s Holiday Special – Wednesday at 10pm

Join Nick and Helen as they delve deep into the eTown archives to share some of the best holiday music we’ve heard on the show over the years.…
Dec 10, 2019

Ron Pope, Pieta Brown, and More on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

First time visitor to eTown, Ron Pope, joins us with some of his original songs; plus Pieta Brown returns to eTown after several years to share some…
Dec 03, 2019

Patty Griffin, John Smith, and More on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

Veteran singer/songwriter Patty Griffin returns to the eTown stage after a long absence, and talented Brit John Smith brings his brilliant…
Nov 27, 2019

Strand of Oaks, Anna Burch, and More on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

One of our all-time favorites, Strand of Oaks, returns to the eTown stage this week. This dynamic, gifted writer and singer (and one of the genuinely…
Nov 20, 2019

Loreena McKennitt, Greg Laswell, Sue Lee, and More on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

This week’s encore program features the lovely Loreena McKennitt. McKennitt’s “eclectic Celtic” music has received critical acclaim worldwide; she’s…
Nov 13, 2019

Darrell Scott, Kaia Kater, and More on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

The seasoned and the new meet this week on eTown: veteran songwriter, guitarist, and singer extraordinaire Darrell Scott pairs up with our other…
Nov 06, 2019

Jack Johnson, The Weather Station, and More on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

This week brings a special encore broadcast featuring renowned singer/songwriter and avid environmental activist Jack Johnson. Jack shares some of…
Oct 29, 2019

Damien Jurado, Laura Gibson, and More on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

Two ethereal singer/songwriters from the great Northwest join us this week: Damien Jurado, native to Seattle, Washington, but more recently relocated…
Oct 22, 2019

Tyler Childers, The Suitcase Junket, and More on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

This week on the eTown airwaves we’re joined by Americana/country singer/songwriter Tyler Childers. Tyler fuses gritty original song lyrics with the…
Oct 16, 2019

The Waifs, Jim Lauderdale, and More on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

Our musical guests this week have one thing in common: They’re all returning to the eTown stage after many years. They include The Waifs, the dynamic…
Oct 08, 2019

Michael Franti, Victoria Canal , and More on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

We’re joined this week by prolific musician, humanitarian, filmmaker, and activist Michael Franti. Franti believes in using music as a vehicle for…
Oct 02, 2019

The Infamous Stringdusters, Molly Tuttle, and More on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

The high energy, Grammy-winning bluegrass band The Infamous Stringdusters return to the eTown stage this week for their third visit, bringing a fresh…
Sep 25, 2019

Hiss Golden Messenger, Chris Hillman & Herb Pedersen, and More on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

This week on the eTown airwaves we’re joined by Americana/folk band Hiss Golden Messenger, whose sound is deeply influenced by country, soul, blues,…
Sep 18, 2019

Bettye LaVette, Vilray, and More on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

We’ve got a soulful hour of music and conversation this week featuring the legendary soul singer Bettye LaVette. Bettye’s gift is being able to take…
Sep 11, 2019

Willie Nelson, Kacey Musgraves, and More on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

This special encore broadcast is from our “eTown on the Road” series. Visiting with us is legendary outlaw country artist Willie Nelson, who features…
Sep 04, 2019

Over the Rhine, David Huckfelt, and More on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

This week’s program showcases the exceptionally talented musical husband and wife duo Over the Rhine, as they celebrate their 30th year of touring…
Aug 28, 2019

The Travelin’ McCourys, Liz Vice, and More on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

In this week’s back-by-popular-demand re-airing, we’re joined by longtime friends of the Forsters, The Travelin’ McCourys. This Nashville-based…
Aug 21, 2019

Anders Osborne (Part 2), Chatham County Line, and More on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

We continue with Part Two of this rich and full program, with more music from (and an in-depth conversation with) North Carolina-based bluegrass…
Aug 14, 2019

Anders Osborne, Chatham County Line (Part One) This Week on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

With more guests than usual, this show will be spread over two weeks. This week, noted New Orleans resident (originally born in Sweden) and performer…
Aug 07, 2019

Marlon Williams, Esmé Patterson, Doug Vilsack, and More on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

This encore broadcast features award-winning singer/songwriter and talented New Zealand native Marlon Williams. Also with us, indie-folk…
Jul 31, 2019

Citizen Cope, Anna Tivel, and eChievement Winner Mark Dibner on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

Joining us this week is singer/songwriter extraordinaire Citizen Cope known for his unique and exquisite fusion of blues, soul and hip-hop. We also…
Jul 24, 2019

Jessica Lea Mayfield, Birds of Chicago, and Twesigye Jackson Kaguri on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

For this encore broadcast, we’re joined by talented singer-songwriter Jessica Lea Mayfield. Also with us, the gifted husband/wife musical duo Birds…
Jul 17, 2019

Justin Townes Earle, Emily Gimble, and Jane Zelikova on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

This week’s eTown program showcases the famously raw and wonderful singer/songwriter Justin Townes Earle, performing some of his most recent original…
Jul 10, 2019

Billy Strings, Jon Stickley Trio, and Arif Khan on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

In this week’s back-by-popular-demand re-airing, we’re joined by popular young bluegrass artist Billy Strings. Whether he’s performing as a solo…
Jul 02, 2019

Rising Appalachia, Ramy Essam, Joseph Teipel, and More on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

This week, we welcome Rising Appalachia, led by sisters Leah and Chloe Smith. It’s worth tuning in just for those incredible sibling harmonies alone;…
Jun 26, 2019

Bob Schneider, Joan Shelley, Jeremy Bloom, and More on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

This week, eTown revisits musical pairing with Austin-based singer/songwriter Bob Schneider, on his return visit to eTown to share music and stories…
Jun 19, 2019

DeVotchKa, Kyle Emmerson, and Sr. Edna Lonergan on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

This week’s eTown episode features Denver-based, internationally renowned, multi-instrumental and vocal ensemble DeVotchKa. Also joining us is…
Jun 12, 2019

Noam Pikelny, The Lee Boys, Jonathan Rose and More on eTown – Wednesday at 10pm

In this week’s “back by popular demand” broadcast/podcast, Punch Brothers’ band member and banjo impresario Noam Pikelny shares some of his original…
Jun 05, 2019

eTown On The Road With JJ Grey, Cicada Rhythm, and More – Wednesday at 10pm

In this week’s crowd favorite re-airing, eTown turns on the southern charm as the crew heads to Athens, Georgia for a very special installment of our…
Mar 26, 2019

Joachim Cooder, Bonnie Paine, and Sarah Evans on eTown – Wednesday at 10 pm

It’s an eclectic hour of music and conversation this week as we’re joined by the acclaimed multi-instrumentalist Joachim Cooder (a talent in his own…
Feb 26, 2019

John Butler, Eliza Gilkyson, and Frank Anello on eTown – Tonight at 10 pm

We welcome back genre-bending singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist John Butler to the show this week.
Nov 27, 2018

Aoife O’Donovan, Marty O’Reilly, and Cheryl Boerger on eTown – Tonight at 10 pm

It’s a special encore broadcast this week as we’re joined on the airwaves by singer/songwriter and musical powerhouse Aoife O’Donovan.
Nov 13, 2018

Calexico, Eric Andersen, and Monte Belmonte on eTown – Tonight at 10 pm

Geography has a way of seeping into music, and this week on the airwaves, we experience that in full effect with the return of Calexico.
Sep 18, 2018

Bob Weir & John Fullbright (Pt. 2) on eTown – Tonight at 10 pm

Be sure to tune in to eTown this week for part two of our special two-part pod/broadcast featuring the legendary singer/songwriter and Grateful Dead…
Sep 11, 2018

Bob Weir and John Fullbright (Pt. 1) on eTown – Tonight at 10 pm

Be sure to tune in to eTown this week for part one of a special two-part broadcast featuring the legendary singer/songwriter and Grateful Dead…
Sep 04, 2018

Loreena McKennitt, Greg Laswell, and Sue Lee on eTown – Tonight at 10 pm

We’re joined this week by Celtic/world musician Loreena McKennitt. McKennitt’s ‘eclectic Celtic’ music has received critical acclaim worldwide, and…
Aug 28, 2018

Michael Franti, Victoria Canal, and Dr. William Brown on eTown – Tonight at 10 pm

We’re joined this week by prolific musician, humanitarian, filmmaker, and activist Michael Franti.
Aug 21, 2018

eTown On The Road: Mavis Staples / Ani DiFranco (Pt. 2) – Tonight at 10 pm

This week, eTown is back at Denver’s historic Paramount Theater for part two of our special broadcast featuring music and Civil Rights legend Mavis…
Aug 14, 2018

eTown On The Road: Mavis Staples & Ani DiFranco (Pt. 1) – Tonight at 10 pm

It’s Pt. 1 of a special encore broadcast this week as we revisit our show at the historic Paramount Theater in downtown Denver from last year…
Aug 07, 2018

Hiss Golden Messenger, Chris Hillman & Herb Pedersen, plus Dr. Kenneth Lacovara on eTown at 10 pm

This week on the eTown airwaves we’re joined by Americana/folk band Hiss Golden Messenger, whose sound is deeply influenced by country, soul, blues,…
Jul 31, 2018

Chicano Batman, BettySoo, and Sarah Jackson on the Next eTown – Tonight at 10 pm

This week, eTown welcomes the eclectic, LA-based psychedelic soul group, Chicano Batman, for some solar-powered musical goodness.
Jul 24, 2018

Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, Tift Merritt, and Stephen Ritz on eTown – Tonight at 10 pm

This week we revisit a fan-favorite episode from last year featuring singer/songwriter Drew Holcomb and his band – The Neighbors.
Jul 17, 2018

Bettye LaVette, Vilray, and Rose Tourje on the Next eTown – Tonight at 10 pm

We’ve got a soulful hour of music and conversation this week on the airwaves featuring prolific soul singer/songwriter Bettye LaVette.
Jul 10, 2018

John Paul White, Marley’s Ghost, and Kathleen Baumgardner of FoCo Café – eTown Tonight at 10 pm

This week on eTown, we’re joined by singer/songwriter/producer John Paul White who originally joined us back in 2011 as part of the widely popular…
Jul 03, 2018

Brother Ali, Chuck Prophet, and NASA Scientist Laura Tenenbaum on eTown - Tonight at 10 pm

It’s an eclectic encore broadcast this week as we revisit our show featuring hip-hop artist and community activist Brother Ali, who shares his unique…
Jun 26, 2018

eTown Hits The Road With JJ Grey, Cicada Rhythm, Plus Melaney Smith – Tonight at 10 pm

In this week’s ‘back by popular demand’ broadcast, eTown turns on the southern charm as the crew heads to Athens, Georgia for a very special…
Jun 19, 2018

Dave Alvin & Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Plus Elaine Hamel w/Girls at Work – eTown Tonight at 10 pm

It’s an hour packed full of great songwriting and storytelling on the airwaves this week with singer/songwriter/guitarist/poet Dave Alvin and…
Jun 12, 2018

Leftover Salmon, Paul Thorn, plus Jen Kay of CU Boulder on eTown – Tonight at 10 pm

Tonight on eTown, we’re joined by the high energy band and old friends Leftover Salmon, known for their fast licks, clever lyrics, and fun loving…
Jun 05, 2018

Rodney Crowell & Robert Ellis, Plus Mona Purdy of Share Your Soles – eTown, Tonight at 10 pm

It’s a special encore broadcast this week, featuring two-time Grammy Award winner and legendary singer/songwriter Rodney Crowell to the solar-powered…
May 29, 2018

The Travelin’ McCourys, Liz Vice, and Lina Sergie Attar (Karam Foundation) – eTown Tonight at 10 pm

This week we’re joined on the air by the Nashville, TN-based bluegrass band The Travelin’ McCourys.
May 22, 2018

eTown features Calexico, Ray Wylie Hubbard, and Veronika Scott – Tonight at 10 pm

This week, hosts Nick and Helen Forster welcome the eclectic, Latin/country/jazz/rock influenced sound of Arizona-based music veterans Calexico to…
May 15, 2018

Noam Pikelny / The Lee Boys / Jonathan Rose - this week on eTown - Wednesday 5/16 @ 10 pm

In this week’s ‘back by popular demand’ broadcast/podcast, Punch Brothers’ band member and banjo impresario Noam Pikelny shares some of his original…
Apr 01, 2018

Sarah Jarosz / Hymn For Her / Paula Klaussen (Project Mercy) - eTown - Wednesday April 4th @ 10pm

This week, we welcome back long-time friend and musical virtuoso Sarah Jarosz to the eTown airwaves to share from her latest collection of songs.

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The Milk Carton Kids / Rose Cousins / ECHIEVEMENT AWARD: Roz Babener - eTown Wednesday @ 10 pm

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