River City Folk Schedule
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River City Folk is now self distributed, through PRX and other sources, to around 150 radio stations nation wide. Radio Stations that carry River City Folk programming usually broadcast these programs 3-4 days before or 7- 10 days after the date listed. Please check with your local radio station for an exact time and date.
River City Folk is also heard four times weekly on the
XM satellite network, though the perfomances are in a different order than below that XM determines.

2010 schedule
25 years of "River City Folk" !

July 12  Dave Carter-Tracy Grammar ( special archive program-only aired once previously in 2001)
Before Dave’s untimely death in 2002, he and his partner Tracy Grammer recorded two programs for “River City Folk”  This program has been only been heard once before,  shortly before the release of their album “Drum Hat Bhudda”

July 19 Sig Paulson
A new program with Salem Oregon’s whimsical troubadour. Sig’s voice is a like a warm breeze on a cool day, getting your attention and making you think, or laugh, or a combination of both!

July 25  Anne Weiss # 1
Anne is  a much beloved blues chanteuse from the Pacific Northwest.  Her vocals and original songs are powerful and immediate.

August 2 Bill Staines
An archive RCF program by one of the most beloved Folksingers in America.  Among Bill’s best known songs is  “Roseville Fair”,  covered by dozens of artists on record over the decades

August 9  Arianne Lydon
From the RCF archives, a program with an artist who uses harp and 12 string guitar to summon mystical images of romance and place.

August 16   Kate and Bill Isles
With a sense of humor and great harmonies, Bill and Kate Isles travel from Duluth, Minnesota to give us an extra helping of the foibles of romance and a sense of what life is in the North Country.

August 23  Dave Nachmanoff
A great guitarist as well as a facile songwriter, Dave has toured as a solo act and also accompanied such acts as Al Stewart.

August  30   Laurie McClain
Hailing from Nashville, Tennessee these days, Laurie McClain has made an impact wherever she travels with her unforgettable voice and interesting song stylings.   Her love for the music, and for her audiences, shine through every performance.

September 6  Tillers Folly (3)
From playing at the “Canada Day” celebrations in Ottawa in front of 200,000 people, to being ambassadors of their native British Columbia through song, at festivals and on nationwide television, “Tillers Folly” are a true Canadian treasure.

September 13  Heather Styka (2)
Alternating between guitar and piano, Heather Styka is one of the more original of the many contemporary singer/songwriters touring the US.  Utilizing guitar tunings and unique tonal variations, she paints landscapes and relationships in her well though out compositions.

September 20  .Eric Balkey

September 27    John Walker  (new)  A new program with John Walker, the first performer to be featured on the national edition of “River City Folk”.  John maintains his country blues integrity, and hearing a set of songs from him is like having aged whiskey with an old friend.

RCF October November December
4th quarter 2010

October 4
RCF10-40 Winterfolk 2010
From Portland, Oregon’s Aladdin Theatre, highlights of the 2009 festival featuring Peter Yarrow, Tom May, Brian Cutean, and more.

October 11
RCF10-41 C A Waller (repeat)
Blues man CA Waller from Lincoln, Nebraska is a solid musician and songwriter, with one foot planted firmly in traditional blues and another in a progressive style all his own

 

October 18
RCF10-42 Ember Schrag
From Lincoln, Nebrasaka, Ember Schrag has a fresh new take on acoustic songwriting in the 21st century.

October 25
RCF10-43 Chuck McCabe# 2  (memorial program)
California’s Chuck McCabe was an important part of the west coast USA music scene for over 40 years.  From recording many of his own albums, writing hundreds of songs, to his work with the Napa Valley Folk Festival and sisters Folk Festival, he truly touched thousand of lives with his both whimsical and serious songs.  He passed away in July of 2010; this program was recorded in Portland, Oregon in 2009

November1
RCF10-44 Piper Leigh
Piper Leigh from Kansas returns to RCF with her partner to debut some exceptional country harmonies and new songs.

 

November 8
RCF10-45 Harry Manx
Harry uses a captivating mix of Indian raga sty lings and American Blues music, along with a
Compelling stage presence and an unusual instrument called the “Mohan Veena”  to create some amazingly original music.

November 15
RCF10-46 Jim Pipher/Steve Hansen
Steve Hansen is an exceptional musician on a variety of instruments, and has worked on the road with CW McCall and many others.  Jim Pipher is a Lincoln, Nebraska singer/songwriter with equally strong credentials.  Together they paint musical landscapes of Nebraska towns and personages from another age, with complexity and beauty.

November 22
RCF10-47 Debra Cowan  (repeat)
Debra Cowan fell in love in traditional folk music at an early age, and carries on the tradition of
The great English Pub ballads and work songs, along with her own heartfelt compostions.

November 29
RCF10-48 Brad Colerick/Tom Corbett
Brad Colerick calls Los Angeles home these days,  and continues to write exquisitely descriptive songs on geography and the folks he has met along his musical journey.
He is joined by his friend, fine songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Tom Corbett, who
has a dynamic new album being released this autumn. Brad and Tom together are
truly an virtuostic duo, and add grace and color to each others wonderful songs.

December 6
RCF10-49 David Lamotte
From North Carolina, David Lamotte’s percussive guitar style has been a roadmap many
Other guitarists have emulated since this program first aired in 2001.

December 13
RCF10-50 Anne Hills and Michael Smith
Michael Smith is known for writing the folk classic “The Dutchman” and many other brilliant
Songs.  Anne Hills is renowned for her lovely voice and her evocative songwriting, as well. 
The two of them together are an unforgettable treat.

RCF 10-51
December 20
Jerry Rau  (repeat)
From the RCF archives, the Minnesota street-singer icon Jerry Rau sings some of his most loved songs, backed up by stories and a life committed to music that makes a difference.

RCF10-52 December 27
 Doug Smith 2010
Grammy award winner Doug Smith is simple one of the most pleasing, talented fingerstyle guitarists to ever grace any radio program.  Innovative licks on his guitar, and a charming personality as well, make any visit with Doug a memorable one.

RCF11-01  January 3 2011
Best of RCF
Some of the best performances from our 25th year on the air!