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Minnesota Cruise (THEME) (STEAMBOAT WHISTLE, HISS OF STEAM, MUSIC) …Twice daily leaving from the foot of Toulouse Street, it's the Polka and Church Supper Cruise aboard the historic sternwheeler, the Janice Carlson, with Duke Heitger and his Flavorful Condiment Quartet ----- yes, it's an authentic Minnesota experience, right here in New Orleans --- with herring etoufee and flaming tuna on noodles --- red beans, rice, and Swedish meatballs --- catfish & rutabaga hot dish --- festive Jell-O ring with shredded carrot and mandarin oranges ---- and Mardi Gras cole slaw --- while Duke Heitger and the boys play the Burgundy Street Schottische --- the Paprika Polka --- Gator Got My Grandma--- Jumper Cable Blues---all your favorite tunes. A long afternoon in Minnesota, right here in New Orleans. FN: Boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooard! (WHISTLE) © Garrison Keillor 2002 |
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Singer and songwriter Andra Suchy talks about singing duets with Garrison, and her latest album, Little Heart.
Old Sweet Songs: A Prairie Home Companion 1974-1976
Lovingly selected from the earliest archives of A Prairie Home Companion, this heirloom collection represents the music from earliest years of the now legendary show: 1974–1976. With songs and tunes from jazz pianist Butch Thompson, mandolin maestro Peter Ostroushko, Dakota Dave Hull and the first house band, The Powdermilk Biscuit Band (Adam Granger, Bob Douglas and Mary DuShane).
