February 12, 2011 broadcast with Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, Sam Miltich, and Andra Suchy
Coming to you this week from the John S. Glas Fieldhouse in Bemidji, Minnesota, a live broadcast performance of A Prairie Home Companion. With Special Guests, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, jazz guitarist Sam Miltich, and the diva of the Dakotas, vocalist Andra Suchy. Also with us, the Royal Academy of Radio Acting; Tim Russell, Sue Scott, and Tom Keith, Richard Dworsky and The Guy's All-Star Shoe Band, and the latest News from Lake Wobegon.
February 5, 2011 broadcast with Sam Bush, Emily Shackelton, and Jearlyn Steele
Coming to you this week from the Fitzgerald Theater in downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota, it's A Prairie Home Companion with the not retiring Garrison Keillor. This week's special guest, the man who puts the 'sting' in 'string', Sam Bush, and Nashville Songwriter, Berklee Alumna, and Biwabik, Minnesota native Emily Shackelton. Also with us, the voice of lightness Jearlyn Steele, the Royal Academy of Radio Actors; Tim Russell, Sue Scott, and Sir Tom Keith, The Guy's All-Star Shoe Band, and the latest News from Lake Wobegon.
January 29, 2011 broadcast with Heather Masse and Andy McCormick
Coming to you this week from the Fitzgerald Theater, in old downtown St. Paul, Minnesota, a live broadcast performance of A Prairie Home Companion. Along with mysterious, yet highly-entertaining guests to be determined, we welcome Texas-born mandolinist / violinist Richard Kriehn sitting in with The Guy's All-Star Shoe Band. Plus, the finest alto who ever dwelt in a Yurt, Heather Masse. Also with us, Erica Rhodes, the Royal Academy of Radio Acting; Sue Scott, Tim Russell, and Sir Tom Keith
January 22, 2011 broadcast with Philip Brunelle, VocalEssence, and Andra Suchy
This week on A Prairie Home Companion our stalwart host is back at the microphone, rested from his stint in a hyperbaric chamber deep in the wings of the Fitzgerald Theater. Director Philip Brunelle and VocalEssence join Garrison and Andra Suchy, The Royal Academy of Radio Actors: Sue Scott, Tim Russell and Tom Keith. Plus, The Guy's All-Star Shoe Band and the latest news from the deeply frozen Lake Wobegon.
January 15, 2011 broadcast with Sara Watkins, Abigail Washburn, and Tom Brosseau
The last time anyone can remember our host taking a break from his lifelong duty to radio hosting, Gerald Ford was President. This Saturday, he's going to sit back and relax while Sara Watkins intros the guests, cracks the jokes and plays a little string music all her own. With special guests, claw hammer-banjo jammer Abigail Washburn, and American musical storyteller Tom Brosseau, expect Guy Noir, the deep winter News from Lake Wobegon, and the Royal Academy of Radio Actors; Tim Russell, Sue Scott, and Tom Keith. So fear not, the youngster comes with her fiddle finely tuned, the greatest band in radioâThe Guy's All-Star Shoe Bandâand a California tan.
January 8, 2011 broadcast with Nellie McKay, Deena and Sedra Bistodeau, Catie Jo Pidel, and Richard Kriehn
This week on A Prairie Home Companion, we're back home at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, Minnesota, with our favorite Doris Day gumdrop, Nellie McKay, plus a tune for 4 (count 'em 4!) fiddles for the new year with Deena and Sedra Bistodeau, Catie Jo Pidel, and Richard Kriehn. With the Royal Academy of Radio Acting; Tim Russell, Sue Scott, Tom Keith, and Rich Dworsky and the Guy's All-Star Shoe Band. Plus, the ice fishing has begun in Lake Wobegon and our favorite cranky gumshoe is back on the slippery streets of Good Ol' St. Paul.
December 25, 2010 rebroadcast with Robin and Linda Williams, Renee Fleming, Pat Donohue, Rob Fisher, Odetta, Music Sacra, The Boys of the Lough, Buffalo Philharmonic Chamber Singers, and the Sonos Handbell Ensemble
A special compilation "best of Christmas" show featuring Robin and Linda Williams, Renee Fleming, Pat Donohue, Rob Fisher, Odetta, Music Sacra, The Boys of the Lough, Buffalo Philharmonic Chamber Singers, and the Sonos Handbell Ensemble.
December 18, 2010 broadcast with Pink Martini and Nathan Gunn
This week on A Prairie Home Companion, we're live again from the Town Hall in New York City. With special guests, mini-orchestra Pink Martini and world renowned Operatic Baritone Nathan Gunn. Also with us, the Royal Academy of Radio Acting Tim Russell, Sue Scott, and Fred Newman, Rich Dworsky and The Guy's All-Star Shoe Band, vocalist Andra Suchy, and the latest News from Lake Wobegon.
December 11, 2010 broadcast with Billy Collins, Rob Fisher, Dick Hyman, and The DiGiallonardo Sisters
Live from the Town Hall in New York City this week, a live broadcast performance of A Prairie Home Companion. With special guests, poet emeritus of the known universe; Billy Collins, Broadway bandleader Rob Fisher with cornerstone of the jazz keyboard Dick Hyman, and The DiGiallonardo Sisters. Also with us, the Royal Academy of Radio Actors; Tim Russell, Sue Scott, and Fred Newman, Rich Dworsky and The Guy's All-Star Shoe Band, and vocalist Heather Masse.
December 4, 2010 broadcast with Elvis Costello and John Doyle
Coming to you live this week from The Town Hall in New York City, a broadcast performance of A Prairie Home Companion. With special guestsâThe Imposter: Elvis Costello, and Solas' great Dubliner John Doyle. Also with us The Royal Academy of Radio Actors; Tim Russell, Sue Scott, and Fred Newman, vocalist Jearlyn Steele, Rich Dworksky and The Guy's All-Star Shoe Band, and the latest News from Lake Wobegon.