Special Guests
Saturday, November 9, 2002

Delbert McClinton

Born in Lubbock, Texas in 1940, a musician and performer for forty years, DELBERT MCCLINTON's musical history is vast; for example, he taught the Beatles' John Lennon how to play the harmonica. With his band, McClinton makes music that combines the sounds of blues, rock n' roll, honky-tonk, country and R&B. In 1992, McClinton won a Grammy for his duet with Bonnie Raitt, "Good Man/Good Woman," and his 1989 album, Live From Austin (Alligator), was nominated for a Grammy for Best Contemporary Blues Album. Some of McClinton's recordings include Never Been Rocked (Curb Records), One of the Fortunate Few (Rising Tide), and Grammy-winning Nothing Personal (New West Records). His latest album, Room to Breathe (New West Records), came out in September.

The music of singer-songwriter DAVE MOORE reflects a lifetime of interest in the various roots of American music. A true musical scholar, he has spent over twenty years sharpening his skills as a singer, songwriter, guitarist, harmonica and accordion player. This time included working on oilrigs and wandering South America. He's sought out, played with and learned from old-timers like blues legends Hammie Nixon, R.L. Burnside, and Furry Lewis; accordion players like Johnny Degallado and Santiago Jimenez Sr.; and current folk greats like Greg Brown and Bo Ramsey. His compact disc Over My Shoulder (Red House) was named one of the top ten folk albums of 1990 by Pulse Magazine. His other solo albums include Jukejoints and Cantinas (1992, Red House) and Breaking Down to 3 (1999, Red House).

An Interview with Andra Suchy

Garrison Keillor and Andra Suchy

Singer and songwriter Andra Suchy talks about singing duets with Garrison, and her latest album, Little Heart.

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Old Sweet Songs: A Prairie Home Companion 1974-1976

Old Sweet Songs

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).

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