Prairie Home Companion Archive

This week's classic rebroadcast: we rewind toNovember 2014and a show fromThe Town Hallin New York City, New York.Nick Loweperforms "Sensitive Man" and "A Dollar Short of Happy," andRenée Flemingsings "The Christmas Waltz" and "Love and Hard Times." Plus:Richard Dworskyand the band play "Charlie's Wa...

This week's classic rebroadcast: a November 2015 show from Waterbury, CT with Craver, Hicks, Watson, and Newberry; Heather Masse; and poet Dick Allen.

This week's classic rebroadcast: a return to November 2015 and a show from Cleveland, OH with Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks, the East 4th Street Quartet, and Christine DiGiallonardo.

This week's classic rebroadcast: a show originally fromNovember 2001at theFitzgerald Theaterin Saint Paul, Minnesota.Gillian Welchperforms "I Want to Sing That Rock and Roll" and "Red Clay Halo" andRhonda Vincent and the Rageplay "Driving Nails" and "Solid Ground." Plus: Guy Noir provides security a...

This week's classic rebroadcast: we take a trip back to1998 for a Halloween showat theFitzgerald Theaterin Saint Paul, Minnesota.The Chenille Sisterssing "The House is Haunted" and "Blowin' in the Wind,"Kate MacKenziejoins Garrison for "Banks of the Ohio" and "Bringing Mary Home," andButch Thompsona...

This week's classic rebroadcast: an October 2015 show from Anoka, MN with Ellie Dehn, Kate Beahen, the Anoka High School Pep Band and the Seventh Avenue Singers.

This week's classic rebroadcast: we look back to October 2015 and a show from St. Paul, MN with The California Honeydrops, the Cactus Blossoms, and Christine DiGiallonardo.

This week's classic rebroadcast: our September 2015 season opener from St. Paul with music from JD McPherson.

This week's classic rebroadcast: a look back to October 2010 and a show from theFitzgerald Theaterin Saint Paul, Minnesota.Dr. John and the Lower 911play "Them" and "Feel Good Music," andJearlyn SteeleandAndra Suchyjoin Garrison for "Ain't Nobody's Fault But Mine." Plus: Guy Noir takes on a few case...

This week's classic rebroadcast: aSeptember 2007rewind from theFitzgerald Theaterin Saint Paul, Minnesota.Nick Lowesings "Rome Wasn't Built in a Day" and "Lately I've Let Things Slide,"Martin Sheenjoins our Royal Academy of Radio Actors for a little drama and comedy from the wireless' Golden Age,BR5...

This week's classic rebroadcast: a gem fromFebruary 1998at theFitzgerald Theaterin Saint Paul, Minnesota. Radio pioneerStuds Terkeljoins us for a few stories and reads poems by Robert Frost and William Butler Yeats, and our friend and folksingerJean Redpathperforms "The Spinning Wheel" and "Women of...

High Heeled Woman - Heather Masse

This week's classic rebroadcast: our 2014 season opener from St. Paul, MN with Hot Rize, Sara Watkins, Howard Levy, and Lynn Peterson.

This week: Garrison returns to theMinnesota State FairGrandstand in Falcon Heights, Minnesota withThe Minnesota Show. We'll be joined byJearlyn and Jevetta Steele,Aoife O'Donovan,Heather Masse, theState Fair All-Star Fiddle Formation-- 14 local fiddle players -- and theAnoka High SchoolMarching Torn...

This week's classic rebroadcast: a show originally fromJune 2010at theSanta Barbara Bowlin Santa Barbara, California. BluesmanElvin Bishopplays "Keep a Dollar in Your Pocket" and "Fishin'," and siblingsSaraandSean Watkinsplay "Polly Put the Kettle On" and John Prine's "The Late John Garfield Blues."...

This week's classic rebroadcast: we'll travel back toApril 2005and a show at The Town Hall in New York City.Odettasings "Weeping Willow Blues" and "Rich Man,"Andre Wattsperforms "Oiseaux Tristes" and Chopin'sNocturne in C-sharp minor, andVince Giordano and the Nighthawksplay "Happy Feet" and "You Sh...

This week's classic rebroadcast: a look back toFebruary 2001and a show at our home base, theFitzgerald Theaterin Saint Paul, Minnesota.Greg Brownperforms "Cold Mean Winter" and "Like a Dog,"Jeff Langplays "Trainwreck 29" and "Bateman's Bay," andJay Ungar and Molly Masonsing "Louisiana Wedding Bells"...

This week's classic rebroadcast: a show originally fromOctober 2006at theFitzgerald Theaterin Saint Paul, Minnesota.Bonnie Raittperforms "Women Be Wise" and "Angel from Montogmery" andThe Wailin' Jennyssing "Glory Bound" and "Bright Morning Stars." Plus: The Guy's All-Star Shoe Band plays "Somethin'...

This week's classic rebroadcast: we'll play our2006-2007 season finale from June 2007at theKoussevitzky Music Shed at Tanglewoodin Lenox, Massachusetts.James Taylorsings "Fourth of July" and "Sweet Baby James," violinistJaime Laredoand cellistSharon Robinsonplay a few pieces composed byMr. Andy Stei...

This week's classic rebroadcast: aJune 2004show from theMeadowbrook Farm Musical Arts Centerin Guilford, New Hampshire.Old Crow Medicine Showplay "Wagon Wheel" and "Tear it Down,"Leon Redbonesings "Shiek of Araby" and "Ain't Misbehavin',"Vince Giordanojoins us for "T'aint No Sin," andDuke Heitgerand...

This week's classic rebroadcast: a trip all the way back toJune 1996and our show at theLaurie Auditoriumin San Antonio, Texas.Johnny Gimbleand Texas Swingperform "Somewhere South of San Antone" and the "Gardenia Waltz" and join Garrison on "Spanish Johnny," andFlaco Jiménezy su Conjuntoplay "El Gall...

This week's classic rebroadcast: a show originally fromJuly 2001at theFilene Center at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Artsin Vienna, Virginia.Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boysperform "Man of Constant Sorrow" and "Rank Stranger,"The City of Washington Pipe Bandplays "Scotland the...

This week's classic rebroadcast: we turn back toJuly 1998for an Independence Day gem from the Starlight Theater in Kansas City, Missouri.Iris DeMentsings "These Hills" and "Sweet is the Melody,"Kelley Huntperforms "Talk to Me" and "Back in the Saddle," andCalvin Trillinreads from his book Family Man...

This week's classic rebroadcast: aJune 2014rewind from theKoussevitzky Music Shed at Tanglewoodin Lenox, Massachusetts.Keb' Mo'plays "The Old Me Better" and "More for Your Money,"The Wailin' Jennysperform "Swing Low, Sail High" and "Asleep at Last," andRob Fisherjoins us for "Junk Man's Rag" and tea...

This week's classic rebroadcast: we return toJune 2015and our show at theRavinia Festivalin Highland Park, Illinois.Elvin Bishopplays "Old School" and "Everybody's in the Same Boat,"Rachel Barton Pineperforms Amy Beach'sRomance for Violin & Piano, Op. 23and "Wiegenlied," andJohn Fullbrightsings "Bla...

This week's classic rebroadcast: a June 2015 rewind from theCMAC Marvin Sands Performing Arts Centerin Canandaigua, NY.Jeremy Denkperforms selections from Mendelssohn and Haydn,Heather Massesings "Songbird" and "Vivid," andThe DiGiallonardo Sistersturn in "Sentimental Gentleman from Georgia" and "No...

Dreamboat Annie - Heart

This week's classic rebroadcast: aMemorial Day weekend show from 2010at theFilene Center at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Artsin Vienna, Virginia.Tom Rushperforms "Merrimack County" and "Child's Song,"Gillian Welchjoins us for "Someone Like You" and "Sweet Tooth," andInga Swearingensing...

The Lives of the Cowboys

This week's classic rebroadcast: a Mother's Day show originally fromMay 2010atThe Town Hallin New York City. Pianist and composerDick Hymanplays "Thinking About Bix" and "Ostrich Walk,"Vince Giordanosits in with The Guy's All-Star Shoe Band for "Take Your Tomorrows," andAndra Suchyjoins Garrison on ...

This week's classic rebroadcast: we look back to May 2014 and a show at theRyman Auditoriumin Nashville, Tennessee.Brad Paisleysings "Southern Comfort Zone" and -- with a lyrical assist from the host -- "Geology";Sturgill Simpsonplays "Turtles All the Way Down" and "Long White Line";Sam BushandStuar...

This week's classic rebroadcast: we'll revisit anApril 2015show fromThe Town Hallin New York City, New York.Brooklyn Riderperform "Show Me" and "Little Birdie,"The Wailin' Jennyssing "Deeper Well" and Gillian Welch's "Orphan Girl," and poetSharon Oldsreads "Material Ode" and "Where She Is Now." Plus...

This week's classic rebroadcast: a 15-year rewind toApril 2002and a show atThe Town Hallin New York City.Kate Rusbysings "Botany Bay" and "I Courted a Sailor,"Billy Collinsreads "Love" and "Forgetfulness," and theFiddlers 4play "I Know" and "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free." Plus: The Guy...

This week's classic rebroadcast: we revisit a May 2015 show at the Sauder Concert Hall at Goshen College in Goshen, Indiana, with the Goshen College Chamber Choir, Lily and Madeleine, and Ethan Setiawan.

This week's classic rebroadcast: anApril 2008rewind fromThe Town Hallin New York City.Brad Paisleyplays "I'm Still a Guy" and "Letter to Me"; our friendJean Redpathsings "If You Could Wait a Moment Longer" and "The Old Woman";Ron Padgettreads his poems "The Drink" and "Bastille Day"; and actressKimb...

This week's classic rebroadcast: an April 2016 show from The Town Hall in New York City with Väsen, Heather Masse, and Rob Fisher with the Coffee Club Orchestra.

This week's classic rebroadcast: we spin the clock back 20 whole years toMarch 1997and a show at Saint Paul, Minnesota'sFitzgerald Theater. Mr.Greg Brownjoins us for "Vivid" and "Why Don't You Just Go Home?";Diana Kralland her trio perform "I'm an Errand Girl for Rhythm" and "Ghost of a Chance (I Do...

This week's classic rebroadcast: we revisit aMarch 2014show from theFitzgerald Theaterin Saint Paul, Minnesota.Willie Watsonperforms "Mexican Cowboy" and "Keep it Clean";Jearlyn and Jevetta Steeleturn in "Season of Jubilee" and "Hit the Road, Jack"; andButch Thompsonplays "River Sing to Me" and acco...

This week's classic rebroadcast: we look back to March 2013 and a show at the Fitzgerald Theater in Saint Paul, MN with Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell, Heather Masse and Jed Wilson, and Jearlyn and Jevetta Steele.

This week: we'll return toMarch 2008and a broadcast from theFitzgerald Theateron Exchange Street in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Our friendsThe Wailin' Jennyssing "Beautiful Dawn" and "Driving";The Boys of the Loughjoin us from Ireland and Scotland for "The Keane Reels" and "Beauty Deas An Oileain"; and M...

This week's classic rebroadcast: we look back toFebruary 2003and our show at theGrand Ole Opry Housein Nashville, Tennessee.Old Crow Medicine Showperform "Falling on My Knees" and "Trials and Troubles,"Suzy Boggusssings "Letting Go" and "Cupid,"Tommy Emmanuelplays "Train to Dusseldorf" and "The Tall...

This week's classic rebroadcast: a return toFebruary 2015and a show from theState Theatrein Minneapolis, Minnesota.Brandi Carlilesings "Wherever is Your Heart" and "The Eye," andJearlyn Steelebrings the house down with "Dancing in the Street." Plus: Guy Noir talks with his therapist, Penelope;Rich D...

This week's classic rebroadcast: a look back to ourFebruary 2004in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Flatpicking iconDoc Watsonjoins us for "Milk Cow Blues," "East Bound Freight Train," and more; and bluegrass madmanSam Bushplays "Crossroads" and "Ralph's Banjo Special." Plus: a few scripts from various ...

This week's classic rebroadcast: we're rewinding 20 whole years toFebruary 1997and a show from theFitzgerald Theaterin Saint Paul, Minnesota.BeauSoleilplay "L'Amour Ou La Folie" and the "Eunice Two-Step," andGilandOrli Shahamwith a few Dvorak pieces for violin and piano, including the Allegro Maesto...

This week's classic rebroadcast: aJanuary 2015show from theFitzgerald Theaterin Saint Paul, Minnesota.Nellie McKaysings "Not So Sweet Martha Lorraine" and "Itchycoo Park," our friendsRobin and Linda Williamsperform "Dixie Highway Sign" and "Raised By the Railroad Line," and poetKirsten Dierkingreads...

This week's classic rebroadcast: a show originally fromJanuary 2014at our home base in Saint Paul, Minnesota, theFitzgerald Theater.Rhonda Vincent and the Rageplay "Busy City" and "It's Never Too Late,"Mike ComptonandJoe Newberryperform "Lazy John" and the "How Long Blues," andThe Nightingale Triosi...

This week's classic rebroadcast: we return toJanuary 2012and a broadcast from theFitzgerald Theater. Violin virtuosoJoshua Bellplays Chopin's Nocturne in C-sharp minor and Sarasate's Zigeunerweisen"; and the singing sisters of soul,Jearlyn and Jevetta Steele, join us for "Jump, Jive, an' Wail" and "...

Memphis - The Milk Carton Kids

This week's classic rebroadcast: a 10-year rewind to our New Year's Eve show from the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee onDecember 31, 2006.Old Crow Medicine Showask "Are You from Dixie?";Rhonda Vincent and the Rageplay "All American Bluegrass Girl";Doyle Lawson and Quicksilverturn things up ...

This week: aDecember 2011rebroadcast fromThe Town Hallon West 43rd Street in New York City.Itzhak Perlmanplays "Tambourin Chinois" with pianist John Root and "Heyser Bulgar" with theKlezmer Conservatory Band,Gillian Welchsings "Dixie Line" and "Six White Horses,"Joel GreyandRob Fisherteam up for "Be...