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eTown

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eTown is an exciting weekly radio broadcast/podcast heard from coast to coast on NPR, public and commercial stations. Every eTown show is taped in front of a live audience and features performances from many of today’s top musical artists as well as conversations and information about the world around us. eTown’s mission is to educate, entertain and inspire a diverse audience through music and con... more

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Join us at eTown this week as we revisit a show taped at The Momentary in Bentonville, Arkansas, featuring musical guests Allison Russell and Parker Millsap. Allison Russell's career has exploded in the last few years–she's received three Grammy nomi... more

We have a great new show in store for you this week! Musical guests, Tyler Ramsey and Carl Broemel present their unique yet familiar acoustic guitar stylings and Katie Pruitt shows us why she is one of the most exciting new country-rock artists aroun... more

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What a treat we have in store for you this week! From San Fransisco and Chapel Hill comes the Americana-Rock band Goodnight Texas, led by Patrick Dyer Wolf and Avi Vinocur. And from Queens, New York comes the old-timey flavors of the dynamic duo of m... more

eTown is celebrating 35 years making high quality radio shows that feature a great variety of musical artists as well as interviews with plethora of interesting guests. This week's compilation show is Part Two of two but in reality, we could make hun... more

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Recent Guests

Tom Rohr
Interview guest representing Food Loops
Food Loops
Episode: eTown Time Capsule - Allison Russell - Parker Millsap
Nicole Watson
Filmmaker, environmental activist, and advocate for impact-driven projects
Econic Earth
Episode: eTown Time Capsule - Goodnight, Texas - Jerron Paxton and Dennis Lichtman - Nicole Watson
Goodnight Texas
Band inspired by 19th/early 20th century stories and photographs
Goodnight Texas
Episode: eTown Time Capsule - Goodnight, Texas - Jerron Paxton and Dennis Lichtman - Nicole Watson
Avi Vinocur
Vocalist and mandolin/guitar player
Goodnight Texas
Episode: eTown Time Capsule - Goodnight, Texas - Jerron Paxton and Dennis Lichtman - Nicole Watson
Pat Dyer Wolf
Vocalist and mandolin/guitar player
Goodnight Texas
Episode: eTown Time Capsule - Goodnight, Texas - Jerron Paxton and Dennis Lichtman - Nicole Watson
Joshua James Jackson
Bassist
Goodnight Texas
Episode: eTown Time Capsule - Goodnight, Texas - Jerron Paxton and Dennis Lichtman - Nicole Watson
Cody Rhodes
Drummer
Goodnight Texas
Episode: eTown Time Capsule - Goodnight, Texas - Jerron Paxton and Dennis Lichtman - Nicole Watson
Jerron Paxton
Multi-instrumentalist rooted in pre-World War II American music
Solo/Co-artist
Episode: eTown Time Capsule - Goodnight, Texas - Jerron Paxton and Dennis Lichtman - Nicole Watson
Dennis Lichtman
Violin/clarinet/mandolin virtuoso
Solo/Co-artist
Episode: eTown Time Capsule - Goodnight, Texas - Jerron Paxton and Dennis Lichtman - Nicole Watson

Host

Nick Forster
Host of eTown with a long-running presence, known for guiding conversations and musical performances.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 186 ratings
  • ✔️

    what is not to like? Interviews with progressive activists mixed with performances from an always interesting set of musicians. The recent show featuring Cary Morin and Kathleen Edwards was outstanding.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cave Point
    Canadaa year ago
  • Amazing music and guests

    My wife and I live in Boulder, CO and so happy to have this amazing place called ETown in our backyard. It is absolutely our favorite place in Boulder. We have discovered so many musicians and socially responsible interview guests at the weekly variety radio shows/podcasts. We also attend the monthly Hippie Bluegrass Church sing alongs. Nick and Helen Forster have created a truly special and legendary place. Listen to these podcast shows and you too will be a big fan of ETown.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ellenkm!
    United States2 years ago
  • Keeping me going

    Been a listener to E-town for years now, first on a local radio station and then online with podcasts when the station was bought by a “national conglomerate” and stopped carrying Etown.

    With the pandemic and the loss of live music with friends and family this last year has been a tough one. This podcast brings back some of the joy of live shows and keeps my hopes going for days we can all be together again, sitting outside, and enjoying a concert together.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sowakarocks
    United States5 years ago
  • Best live music show out there

    I been listening to Etown for over 10 years and it never gets old, from Colorado to Alaska I am always listening to the weeks best live music show out there.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jams907
    United States7 years ago
  • Etown is one of the best!

    Every etown show is a celebration of good work and good music!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    werttyuioophfdasfhkl
    United States7 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Appreciation for guest diversity, including musicians and socially conscious guests.
Positive sentiment toward the show's mix of music and meaningful discussions.
Listeners praise the intimate, live-performance format and the sense of community it creates.
Some critique from a small subset about perceived political framing by the hosts or guests.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#8
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Talking Points

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eTown - Special Tribute to Bob Weir
Q: How did the early days of the Grateful Dead affect your music?
Bob explained that he and Jerry Garcia shared influences and developed a 'conversational style' in their music.
eTown - Special Tribute to Bob Weir
Q: Did you know how to ride a horse before going to the ranch?
Bob admitted he didn't spend much time on horseback, mostly doing outdoor chores instead.
eTown - Special Tribute to Bob Weir
Q: How did you actually manifest that dream of being a cowboy?
Bob Weir shared that he had enough money to ride a bus most of the way to Wyoming, but hitchhiked part of the journey.
eTown - Tom Rush - Marfa - Brad Feld
Q: What is the philosophy behind 'give first'?
Brad explains that it's about putting energy into a community without expecting anything back.
eTown - Tom Rush - Marfa - Brad Feld
Q: What are some of the life lessons you learned?
Brad mentions that early connections with experienced individuals impacted his trajectory significantly.

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Frequently Asked Questions About eTown

What is eTown about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekly audio-visual formats hybrid that blends live performances from acclaimed and emerging musicians with in-depth conversations on culture, environment, and social impact. Episodes typically weave storytelling, intimate artist moments, and interviews with guests ranging from songwriters and bands to authors, attorneys, and sustainability innovators. The show often centers on community, environmental stewardship, and human-interest narratives, offering listeners both musical discovery and thoughtful perspectives on contemporary issues. Its inclusive, warm atmosphere and emphasis on real-world impact make it a unique platform for artists who want to share their work in a broader social context.

Noteworthy elements include high-quality l... more

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1. Fresh Air
2. Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!
3. The New Yorker Radio Hour
4. Song Exploder
5. The Ezra Klein Show

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eTown launched 15 years ago and published 101 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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What guests have appeared on eTown?

Recent guests on eTown include:

1. Tom Rohr
2. Nicole Watson
3. Goodnight Texas
4. Avi Vinocur
5. Pat Dyer Wolf
6. Joshua James Jackson
7. Cody Rhodes
8. Jerron Paxton

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