Sunday, 08/21/11 1pm
Oh Brother, Where Does The Time Go ?
Celebrating the arrival of a deluxe anniversary edition of the "Oh Brother Where Art Thou?" movie soundtrack, the recording that almost singlehandedly laid the groundwork for the current "Americana" acoustic music renaissance. Also some kind thoughts about Scottish/Canadian singer Kirk MacGeachy, who left us for other musical dimensions five years ago this week.
Sunday, 08/14/11 1pm
Hommage a Philippe Bruneau
Dedicated to the memory of Philippe Bruneau, a famed Quebecois accordionist who died this week, and also a preview of next weekend's Acoustic Music Festival in Peacham.
Sunday, 08/07/11 1pm
Who Knows Where The Time Goes ?
Previews of a number of fine local music festivals, a trip to Mali with stops in French Canada and the Left Bank of Paris, with some marvelous new releases thrown in for good measure !
Sunday, 07/31/11 1pm
A Farewell to July, and A Tribute to Bill Morrissey
A preview of the Piper's Gathering, a wild bagpipe festival coming to Burlington this weekend, and a special dedication to Bill Morrissey, a fine musician who died this week while touring.
Sunday, 07/24/11 1pm
Celebrating 28 Years of the Champlain Valley Festival
A look at the impressive lineup at the 28th annual Champlain Valley Folk Festival in Burlington next weekend, and a whirlwind tour of all sorts of other wonderful musical happening in the VPR listening area during this very full week!!
Sunday, 07/17/11 1pm
Save the Bones for Henry Jones !
Another impressive local bluegrass festival, some French cabaret musique, and Celtic love songs too !
Sunday, 07/10/11 1pm
Summer Festival Time !
Musical "sneak peeks" at the Solarfest, the Green River Festival, and the Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, and all kinds of exciting new releases !
Sunday, 07/03/11 1pm
Raise a Glass to Mike Waterson
Celebrating Independence Day 2011, listening to some exciting new releases, and a special dedication to the memory of Mike Waterson, one of the great English singers, who passed on last week.
Sunday, 06/26/11 1pm
Misty Roses and the Green Leaves of Summer
Music for a summer Sunday afternoon - everything from Louisiana to Lima !
Sunday, 06/19/11 1pm
Happy Father's Day 2011 !
Our annual Father's Day spectacular, a preview of the upcoming Old Songs Festival, and, as always, much more!
Sunday, 06/12/11 1pm
Canadian Stamps and Darwin Projects
Celebrating Canadian postage stamp issues honoring the McGarrigles and Bruce Cockburn, peeking ahead to the Festival sur la Canal in Montreal next weekend, and hopping from Mali all the way to the land of the Mohawks!
Sunday, 06/05/11 1pm
Some Things Old, Some Things New...
A preview of the Roots on the River Festival in Bellows Falls, some interesting new releases, and, as always, some classics!
Sunday, 05/29/11 1pm
Memorial Day Weekend 2011
Sweet songs for Memorial Day, a trip to Scandinavia and to Scotland, and much more as we bid May adieu!
Sunday, 05/22/11 1pm
Brithday Boys!
Wishing happy birthdays and long happy lives to folk icons Bob Dylan and Martin Carthy, both turning 70 years old this week!
Sunday, 05/15/11 1pm
Got Your Peas In Yet?
Gardening songs, a trip to at least 4 continents, and still blissed out after seeing Finest Kind in Burlington on Friday night and Sheesham & Lotus in Ripton the week before!
Sunday, 05/08/11 1pm
True Fine Mama !
Celebrating Mother's Day 2011, and looking forward to lots of wonderful live shows this week, including a rare performance by the Canadian vocal trio Finest Kind, one of our favorite groups!
Sunday, 05/01/11 1pm
To Welcome The First Of May
Celebrating May Day with morris dancing, some amazing vocal music from around the world, music for Cinco de Mayo, and a special dedication to Appalachian songstress Hazel Dickens, who passed away on April 22nd.
Sunday, 04/24/11 1pm
It Was Down The Glen One Easter Morn....
Music from way back when, some wonderful local music, and a few gems for Easter Sunday!
Sunday, 04/17/11 1pm
Vermont Songwriter Patti Casey on VPR
Award-winning Vermont singer-songwriter Patti Casey joins us live on the program this week to play selections from and talk about her brand new CD, entitled "Heart of A Waiting Boy." Check out her website!
Sunday, 04/10/11 1pm
Over The Sea To Skye....
...and to Mull, and to the Orkneys! Lots of Scottish music as we get excited talking about our upcoming tour to the Scottish highlands and islands, scheduled for September 2011, and, of course, much more too!