November 26, 2005
 This week, we'll motor east to the Michigan State University Concert Auditorium in East Lansing, Michigan. Featuring The Battlefield Band, Jearlyn Steele, Andy Stein, and a special guest appearance by MSU president, Lou Anna Simon.

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Segment 1
00:00:00Logo
00:00:13Tishomingo Blues
00:02:40"Dancing in Lansing" - GK/Shoes
00:03:52"Michigan State Fight Song" - Guy's All-Star Shoe Band
00:05:13"The Red Coat" - Battlefield Band
00:06:18Opening script w/ "The Day is Short"
00:12:40"Bulkin' Up For Winter" - Pat Donohue and Guy's All-Star Shoe Band
Segment 2
00:15:43Thanks script
00:18:14GK reassures the audience that the deer from before is fine
00:18:40"There is a Balm in Gilead" - GK and Jearlyn Steele
00:22:40GK talks about Michigan State University
00:25:06"At Last" - Jearlyn Steele and Shoe Band
00:28:38Powdermilk Biscuit Break/"Shower of Blessings"/"In the Sweet By and By"
00:31:20GK introduces Battlefield Band
00:34:03"The Road of Tears" - Battlefield Band
Segment 3
00:38:34News From Lake Wobegon
00:57:24"I've Got A Gal in Kalamazoo" - Andy Stein and Shoe Band
01:00:00Intermission/"Blue Skies"
Segment 4
01:05:08Welcome back to the 2nd half, Greetings
01:10:50GK talks about the 150th anniversary of MSU's founding, more history
01:16:34GK talks with Lou Anna Simon, President of MSU
01:20:12"Willie and the Hand Jive" - GK, Jearlyn, Shoe Band
01:24:04Pamela script
Segment 5
01:28:47GK talks to the Battlefield Band
01:30:42"Mary's Dream" - Battlefield Band
01:34:50GK talks to Sean O'Donnell
01:35:50"I'm Going to Set You Free" - Battlefield Band
Segment 6
01:38:53Guy Noir script
01:51:07GK introduces the Guy's All-Star Shoe Band
01:51:49"Cat, O Cat (You Better Come Home)" - GK, Jearlyn Steele, Shoe Band
01:56:55Credits, Battlefield Band closer



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Garrison Keillor and The Guys All-Star Shoe Band with "Dancing in East Lansing." Tim Russell and Sue Scott performing as a couple of frisky deer in "The Day is Short."
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The Battlefield Band perform "The Road of Tears." Andy Stein of The Guy's All-Star Shoe Band with "I've Got a Gal in Kalamazoo."
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Lou Anna Simon, President of MSU, chats with Garrison. Garrison Keillor in his MSU Spartans cap gifted to him by President Simon.

Guest Information
  • The Battlefield Band
  • Jearlyn Steele
  • Lou Anna Simon
  • Andy Stein
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  • Willie and the Hand Jive
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