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The Great American Folk Show

The Great American Folk Show: Episode 37

Published May 28, 2022 at 4:50 PM CDT

The Great American Folk Show is a little place on the radio where we commune with you to share stories, sing songs, and talk to some good people with great voices.

Episode 37 features North Dakota writer/musician Tom Isern and his Willow Creek Folk School; musician and poet Charlotte Carrivick; musician Eric Terino; and a visit with Joe Wiegand on his Teddy Roosevelt Show.

The Great American Folk Show is written, recorded, and hosted by folksinger and songwriter Tom Brosseau, announced by Joe Wiegand, and produced by Prairie Public Broadcasting. Original instrumentation by Burkum Boys. Additional music by Sean Watkins. Special flyer design by DLT. Photo by Eric and Jackie Hylden.

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