November 3, 2001
Rebroadcast March 13, 2004
Live from the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, with bluegrass group Rhonda Vincent & the Rage, and old-time country artists Gillian Welch & David Rawlings.

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00:00Logo
00:12Tishomingo
01:59GK opening: talk about deer hunting, Governor "Larry", welcomes visitors to Minnesota
05:50Jamaica Shout: GK intros the band
08:36Cry of the Whipporwill - GK intros Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, talks to Rhonda about her tour
13:28Nurse script
17:03Dancing Pig script
28:02Powdermilk Biscuit break
29:46I Want To Sing That Rock and Roll: Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, GK intro
33:27Dear Someone: Gillian and David, Gillian intro, GK back announce and talk with the duo
37:59Boston Breakdown: Bob Stanton and band, GK intro
40:35Guy Noir script
54:11Just Someone I Used To Know: Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, GK intro
57:03Driving Nails: Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, Rhonda intro
59:45Each Season Changes You: Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, GK intro, Rhonda dedicates, GK back announce
1:03:21Everybody Loves My Baby - Intermission
1:07:12SFX script, Welcome Back to the 2nd Half
1:13:26Greetings
1:16:11Amish script
1:19:00Elvis Presley Blues: Gillian and David, GK talks with Gillian beforehand
1:24:27Red Clay Halo: Gillian intro, GK back announce
1:28:06Monologue
1:46:22Windy and Warm: Bob Stanton and band
1:48:26GK talks about Old Shep but doesn't sing it, asks Rhonda to sing instead
1:49:21Solid Ground: Rhonda Vincent and the Rage with the Shoe Band
1:52:38Fred Farrell Animal Calls script
1:54:31Credits
1:56:00I'll Fly Away/ Swing Low closer with everyone

Rebroadcast March 13, 2004

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AS DONE, March 13, 2004
St. Paul, Minnesota

This broadcast was a repeat of the November 3, 2001, performance, blended with elements from the May 12, 2001, performance.
1:24:10 The News from Lake Wobegon (from 05/12/01)
1:47:22 "Going Home" - Stephen Bennett and Pat Donohue (from 05/12/01)


Photos from the show
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David Rawlings and Gillian Welch Rhonda Vincent
GK and Gillian Welch in the Dancing Pig skit Guitarist Robert Stanton
Rhonda Vincent and the Rage Tom Keith and Tim Russell
Elvis Presley Blues Final Bow

Guest Recordings
  • Rhonda Vincent
  • Gillian Welch
  • Music Information
    Performers, music sources and credits (11/03/01)
    Performers, music sources and credits (05/12/01)

    Writing Credits:
    Research and ideas: Russ Ringsak, Marilyn Heltzer, Laura Levine
    Jokes: Greg Fideler

    Guest Information
  • Rhonda Vincent
  • Gillian Welch
  • Scripts
  • Nurses
  • Dancing Pig
  • Guy Noir
  • Sound Effects
  • Amish Camp

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