A Prairie Home Companion from American Public Media

September 24, 2005
This week is our official kickoff to a new season. A live broadcast at the Fitzgerald Theater followed by the legendary street dance and meatloaf supper right out front on Exchange Street. On the show this week is the all-star Austin, Texas band The High-Flyers, Cajun crooners Beausoleil, Prudence Johnson, and New York's own Andy Stein. Even if you don't have tickets, come early and listen to the show outdoors and stick around for St. Paul's most anticipated street party with Jack Knife and the Sharps.

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Segment 1

00:00:00 Logo

00:00:13 Tishomingo Blues

00:02:33 GK talks about Northern Lights, geese heading south, wooly caterpillars

00:03:36 PHC Ad script

00:06:13 "Exchange Street Mess Around" - Shoe Band

00:08:49 "Reel" - BeauSoleil

00:11:30 GK talks about the filming of the movie

00:12:19 "Meryl"/(Are You Lonesome Tonight)- GK and band

00:15:29 GK talks about F. Scott Fitzgerald

00:16:45 "After You've Gone" - Prudence Johnson and Shoe Band

Segment 2

00:18:06 GK talks to Diane Cummings about being a child during Fitzgerald's time

00:24:36 "Look For the Silver Lining" - GK, Prudence, band

00:26:01 "Home in San Antone" - The High-Flyers

00:29:56 "She's Gone, Gone, Gone" - The High-Flyers

00:33:53 Powdermilk Biscuit Break/"Swanee"

Segment 3

00:36:21 Minnesota Men script

00:38:32 GK talks about Michael Doucet's NEA grant

00:41:03 "When the Flowers Bloom" - BeauSoleil

00:45:21 Guy Noir script

00:58:48 GK talks about the upcoming street dance, introduces Jack Knife & the Sharps

00:59:29 "Cajun Honey" - Jack Knife & The Sharps

01:02:41 Intermission/"There'll Be Some Changes Made"

Segment 4

01:07:05 Greetings

01:11:48 "I've Just Seen A Face" - GK, Prudence, and Shoes

01:14:38 GK talks about James Sewell production of "Guy Noir"

01:15:24 "Guy Noir Theme Song (Ballet)" - GK, Prudence, Shoe Band

01:17:46 "Saint Paul Saturday Shuffle" - Andy Stein and Shoe Band

01:20:09 Gone script

01:28:11 GK talks with The High-Flyers

01:29:06 "I Can't Give You Anything But Love" - The High-Flyers

Segment 5

01:33:03 The News from Lake Wobegon

Segment 6

01:47:02 "Ferris Wheel Waltz" - Andy Stein, Elana Fremerman, Shoes

01:49:44 School script

01:54:48 Credits

01:56:33 Liberty closer

Photos from the show and
street dance
Click images to view slideshow. (Photos taken by Andrea McAvey)


Michael Doucet, David Doucet and Al Tharpe of BeauSoleil perform "Reel."		Tom Keith in Guy Noir.


The incomparable Andy Stein.		Erica Rhodes sitting in with The Royal Academy of Radio Actors.


The High-Flyers perform "I Can't Give You Anything But Love."		Cindy Cashdollar.

Audio Highlights from the Street Dance Loon Calling Contest I Hear Ya Knockin' - Pat Donohue and Shoe Band Memphis - Pat Donohue and Shoe Band Shout Bama Lama - Jack Knife and the Sharps Frankie and Johnny - GK and Shoe Band Listen to all highlights
Guest Information BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet Jack Knife and the Sharps Erica Rhodes The High-Flyers Prudence Johnson Andy Stein		Guest Recordings BeauSoleil Jack Knife and the Sharps Prudence Johnson Cindy Cashdollar Redd Volkaert