Tom Brosseau

Our 2024 Christmas special features actor and comedian John C. Reilly, Scandinavian singer-songwriter Sofia Talvik, motorbike folksinger Cameron Knowler, musician Shelley Short, and an interview and song from former Prairie Public radio director Bill Thomas.

Our 2024 Christmas special features actor and comedian John C. Reilly, Scandinavian singer-songwriter Sofia Talvik, motorbike folksinger Cameron Knowler, musician Shelley Short, and an interview and song from former Prairie Public radio director Bill Thomas.

Episode 128 features classical guitarist Sidharth Sarangi, guitar maker Robert Randall, ska-Americana band Red Spot Rhythm Section, and Nashville singer-songwriter Liv Greene.

Episode 127 features English poet Selena Godden, Chicago musician Sima Cunningham, new music from Chatham Rabbits, and a monologue from folk duo Joselyn & Don. Plus, Tom visits with Susan Caraher of the Grand Forks Historical Commission about the Grand Forks Metropolitan Opera House.

Episode 126 features veteran singer-songwriter Bruce Sudano, musician Jackson Harden, North Dakota singer Gina Powers, and Americana artist Christine Irizarry. Plus, a visit with Dramaturg Emeritus of San Francisco Opera, Kip Cranna, who was born and raised in Devils Lake, North Dakota.

Episode 125 features Tejano/country musician Tish Hinojosa, banjo duo Willow Osborne and Jessie Blue Eads, UK musician Hattie Whitehead, and North Dakota poet Emma Katka. Plus, Tom talks with retired Prairie Public radio director, Bill Thomas, who shares a folk song.

Episode 124 features songwriter Cody Gentry, musician Jesse Terry, up-and-coming ragtime player Jack Barksdale, and country music from Brad Tursi. Plus, California songwriter Petracovich shares a monologue and new music inspired by her grief of losing a child.

Episode 123 features alt-folk artist Amythyst Kiah, folk duo Sons of Town Hall, Louisiana roots rockers Loose Cattle, and author CJ Leede reads from her new dystopian thriller, "American Rapture."

Episode 122 features Tennessee guitarist Joy Clark, London singer-songwriter Art Block, Chicago musician Steve Slagg, and a remembrance of the late Kris Kristofferson. Plus, singer-songwriter Michelle Malone’s new album, Southern Comfort, was released October 4. She joins us for a live session.

Episode 121 features Americana musician Jade Jackson, literary songwriter Anna May, country singer Mindy Smith, and Tom Brosseau shares a new song, “The Great Hot Air Balloon Rally.” Plus, Tom talks to Steve Weil, CEO of Rockmount Ranch Wear in Denver, whose shop has provided Western wear for Barbie (2023), Saturday Night Live, and more.