April 9, 2005
It was great to be back in New York last weekend, and we're looking forward to a second show there this Saturday (with clearer weather, we hope): We've invited big-band leader Vince Giordano and his Nighthawks, pianist André Watts, blues and folk singer Odetta, and violinist Andy Stein. The Royal Academy of Actors will be there, too, with the adventures of Guy Noir and so much more.

Listen to the show
Requires free RealAudio player. See how to listen.

In its entirety
Listen to the whole show, broadcast on April 9, 2005.

Trouble with the link? Try this one.
In segments
Play individual show segments as listed below.

Segment 1
00:00:00Logo
00:00:13Tishomingo Blues
00:02:35"Town Hall Song" - GK, Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks, Shoe Band
00:04:32Opening SFX script
00:09:24"Happy Feet" - Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks
00:13:00Radio script
Segment 2
00:32:28Powdermilk Biscuit Break
00:34:03GK talks to Odetta
00:35:48"Weeping Willow Blues" - Odetta and the Nighthawks
00:39:15"You Don't Know My Mind" - Odetta and the Nighthawks
Segment 3
00:43:28Guy Noir
00:53:38GK talks with André Watts
00:58:17"Oiseaux Tristes" (Sad Birds) - André Watts
01:03:08"Schlaf Los, Frage & Antwort" (Sleepless Questions and Answers) - André Watts
01:06:33Intermission/"Nobody's Sweetheart"
Segment 4
01:10:40Greetings
01:13:44"I'll Be Home" - GK, Nighthawks, Shoe Band
01:15:50"Rolling Stones Medley" - Pat Donohue, Guy's All-Star Shoe Band, Vince
01:19:22Hard script
01:21:02Fritz Electronics script
01:24:02GK talks with Odetta
01:24:48"Rich Man" - Odetta and Keith Cotton with Andy Stein
Segment 5
01:29:22The News from Lake Wobegon
Segment 6
01:43:32"Nocturne in C-sharp Minor" - André Watts
01:50:00Catchup script
01:52:25"You Shake That Thing" - Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks
01:56:03Credits
01:57:16"Oh Baby I Love You So" - All

Scene at the Fitz

April 9, 2005
Town Hall Theater, New York, New York
We were happy to meet up with Dave Prager and Jenny Steeves eight days before their Westchester wedding.


Photos from the show
Click images to view slideshow. (Photos taken by Melissa Sperl)

Enlarge photoEnlarge photo
Garrison sings a song about Town Hall.Odetta, with the "Weeping Willow Blues."
Enlarge photoEnlarge photo
Garrison chats with pianist André Watts. Pat Donohue with a Rolling Stones Medley.
Enlarge photoEnlarge photo
Garrison with the News From Lake Wobegon."Vince Giordano leads his Nighthawks on "You Shake That Thing."

Guest Information
  • Vince Giordano & the Nighthawks
  • Odetta
  • André Watts
  • Guest Recordings
  • Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks
  • Odetta
  • André Watts

  • Scripts
  • Opening SFX script
  • Radio script
  • Guy Noir script
  • Hard script
  • Fritz Electronics script
  • Catchup script
  • Town Hall Song (Lyrics)
  • Music Information
    Performers, music sources and credits

    Online Greetings
  • This week's greetings
  • Submit a greeting
  • Chat About the Show
    Join the Chatterbox and share your thoughts about the show.

    GK's New Holiday Story
    A comic novella about a Hawaii-bound holiday traveler who ends up stranded in his North Dakota hometown.

    Read or Listen to the first chapter»
    Audio edition also available»

    Western Caribbean Cruise

    The Prairie Home cruise has become legendary on two of the Seven Seas and now is setting sail on a third, a weeklong spring break cruise of the western Caribbean along the Mexican coast, and it leaves March 14 from Tampa.

    More Information»

    Pilgrims: A Wobegon Romance

    Stories of a Wobegon romance far from home, all delivered with Garrison Keillor's trademark humor.

    Read the first chapter»

    Signed Copies Available»

    Life Among the Lutherans

    The latest collection of Lake Wobegon short stories gathered from live broadcasts include Confirmation Sunday, the church directory photos, Pastor Ingqvist's leather bound sermons along with song lyrics and the "95 Theses," among others. Companion audio also available.

    Order now!»
    American Public Media © |   Terms and Conditions   |   Privacy Policy