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Post by rick on Jul 3, 2016 21:14:16 GMT -5
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Post by sliderocker on Jul 5, 2016 20:04:33 GMT -5
I got hooked on the "Prairie Home Companion" show courtesy of the local PBS/classical radio station. It aired every Saturday night, starting at 7pm and I never could keep track of the time as to how long each show lasted. I didn't care, it could've gone on for hours and hours, and I would've listened to every minute. It was that good of a show and probably a reminder for those who were still living but had been around before television, just how good radio shows could be. It's the one avenue of entertainment which has given way to music and to the nasty hate talk shows. What a pity the hate talk shows couldn't be canceled and replaced by shows like APHC or other forms of entertainment. I truly believe we won't get rid of the political polarizing until we can get rid of the hate talk shows or at least once again require tv and radio stations to provide equal air time.
As for Garrison, hope he enjoys his retirement and he will be missed. And as I understand, they've got a new host so the show will go on.
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Post by erik on Jul 5, 2016 21:21:40 GMT -5
Quote by sliderocker:
Yes, this would be Chris Thile, the mandolinist for the roots music group Nickel Creek.
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Post by rick on Jul 6, 2016 1:47:22 GMT -5
I wish Keillor well. Am sure we've not seen or heard the last of him. Erik, yes, that is Chris Thile. He is also a member of The Punch Brothers. And he collaborates with Bela Fleck at times (soon to be performing in Downtown L.A. together), as well as with Edgar Mayer and Yo-Yo Ma (the three will be at The Walt Disney Concert Hall in spring 2017), and in another incarnation -- The Goat Rodeo Sessions -- with Ma, Mayer and Stuart Duncan. I've had the privilege of seeing Mr. Thile perform solo, with Edgar Mayer, and as part of The Goat Rodeo Sessions. He is an incredible musician. And his musical partners are no slouches either.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2016 8:17:44 GMT -5
I consider Mr. Keillor part of an oral story telling tradition that is reminiscent of Mark Twain and later Jean Shepherd. I can't think of anyone like him around today. Podcasts are not even close...
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